She saved lives in the operating room. Now she's saving businesses and the dreams of women entrepreneurs everywhere. Carrie Cook made an unconventional leap from medicine to finance, and what she discovered along the way will shatter everything you think you know about money, failure, and what it actually takes to build a business that lasts.

In this raw, unapologetic conversation, Carrie pulls back the curtain on the brutal truth: Only 1 in 7 businesses survive past three years. But here's what separates the ones that do from the ones that don't and spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with luck. It's about understanding your numbers, confronting the shame that keeps women small, and building a financial foundation that actually works.

If you've ever started a business, dreamed of scaling one, or wondered why financial literacy feels like a secret club you weren't invited to this episode is your initiation. Carrie doesn't just share her failures; she weaponizes them. And she's here to teach you how to do the same.

About Carrie Cook:

Carrie Cook is a fractional CFO, financial strategist, and unapologetic business mentor on a mission to close the financial literacy gap for women entrepreneurs.

Her journey is anything but linear. After building a successful career in medicine, Carrie made the bold decision to pivot entirely not once, but multiple times into the world of finance and entrepreneurship. What followed was a masterclass in failure, resilience, and ultimately, mastery.

Today, Carrie is the architect behind several thriving ventures including Sovereign Wealth (her flagship financial education and strategy platform), RainWealth Holding Company (a portfolio of purpose-driven businesses), and Provide Financials (dedicated to financial transparency). She also co-founded Clean Simple Books, recognizing that bookkeeping doesn't have to be complicated or intimidating.

She's known for her no-nonsense approach, her ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable strategies, and her unwavering belief that shame is the enemy of success and that every entrepreneur deserves access to the financial tools that have historically been gatekept.

Carrie doesn't just teach profit strategy; she embodies what's possible when you refuse to stay small.

Connect with Carrie:
LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/carrie-cook](https://linkedin.com/in/carrie-cook)
Website: [sovereignwealth.com](https://sovereignwealth.com)

About Untamed and Unapologetic:

We are the podcast for women, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who refuse to play by someone else's rules. Every episode features unapologetic conversations with people who have chosen authenticity over comfort, bold action over safe choices, and real wealth (in every sense) over the illusion of security.

No gatekeeping. No corporate speak. Just the unfiltered truth about what it takes to build something real.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Transformation

01:52 The Journey of Failure and Learning

06:05 Understanding Financial Literacy for Women

09:58 The Impact of Shame and Recovery

14:30 Embracing Risk and Wisdom

19:11 The Role of Support and Community

22:33 Building New Ventures and Profit Strategies

26:54 Key Takeaways for Aspiring Entrepreneurs