For decades, some of the most important conversations about money, business, and power happened in rooms where women simply weren't invited. From the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies to the fairways of Augusta National Golf Club, access to information, relationships, and opportunities often came down to who was allowed in the room. In this episode, Ashley explores the hidden cost of exclusion and how it continues to shape women's financial confidence today.

Ashley unpacks the surprising research behind the financial literacy gap, the confidence gap, and why women consistently underestimate what they know about money. She examines what happens when women are left out of financial conversations, why women often answer "I don't know" even when they're right, and the encouraging data showing that women may actually be better investors than they think. This episode is a powerful reminder that confidence and competence are not the same thing.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The surprising story behind Augusta National admitting its first female members

• How exclusion from financial conversations shaped generations of women

• What research reveals about the financial literacy and confidence gap

• Why women are more likely to say "I don't know" even when they know the answer

• The evidence showing women often outperform men as long-term investors

Sources:

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