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108: Women Over 40: The Financial Conversation You Can't Afford to Ignore With Carolyn Nolan
<p><strong>What if your financial future isn't as secure as you think?</strong></p><p>You may have a successful career, a beautiful home, a family and a comfortable lifestyle. But do you know where all your money is? Whose name is on your accounts? And what would happen if you suddenly had to manage everything yourself?</p><p>For women in their 40s, 50s and beyond, these are questions that can change everything.</p><p>In this powerful episode of <strong>Secrets of Powerful Women</strong>, I sit down with <strong>Carolyn Nolan, CEO of TNG Private Wealth and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst</strong>, to discuss <strong>financial independence for women, divorce financial planning, money confidence, investing, and taking control of your financial future</strong>.</p><p>Carolyn has spent more than 20 years helping individuals and families navigate important financial decisions. But now she's experiencing one of life's most difficult transitions herself: divorce.</p><p>And even with her financial expertise, she admits that knowing what to do doesn't necessarily make the emotional side any easier.</p><p>We talk about why so many women, including highly successful women, don't know the details of their own finances, and why understanding your money shouldn't begin only when something goes wrong.</p><p><strong>What happens when a spouse controls the accounts? What if money disappears during a divorce? How do you begin rebuilding financially after a marriage ends?</strong></p><p>Carolyn shares practical insights on understanding your assets, knowing who controls your accounts, preparing for major life transitions and finding the right financial professionals to guide you.</p><p>But this conversation goes much deeper than money.</p><p>We discuss <strong>divorce recovery, rebuilding confidence, overcoming people-pleasing, setting boundaries, finding your purpose in midlife, women in leadership and learning to live unapologetically</strong>.</p><p>Carolyn believes one of the most important questions any woman can ask herself is:</p><p><strong>“What do you unapologetically want?”</strong></p><p>She explains how getting clear about your personal values can help you make better decisions about your finances, relationships, career and future.</p><p>We also explore why women sometimes hesitate to speak up about money, how to begin learning about investing at any age, and why financial knowledge can give you more choices as you get older.</p><p>Whether you're married, d