Do you want to feel confident with money and stop carrying fear, scarcity, or someone else’s money story?

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Gushue, former Wall Street insider and founder of Personal Finance Warrior, to break down what it really takes for women to build wealth and step into financial independence. From her mom losing access to money after leaving a marriage to graduating with $120K in debt, Kelly shares the experiences that shaped her mission.

We talk about why investing feels so overwhelming, the biggest mistakes women make (like sitting on too much cash), and why the “Women’s Wealth Shift” makes this conversation more important than ever.

Plus, you’ll walk away with simple, actionable steps—like the three accounts every woman should have and how to start investing with confidence.

This is your permission to invest, build wealth, and take up space financially.

Connect with Kelly Gushue:

• Website: https://personalfinancewarrior.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinancewarrior

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling dismissed, unheard, or questioning your own body?

In this episode of The Art of Badassery, I sit down with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier—OB-GYN physician assistant, reproductive health advocate, and author of the upcoming book We Deserve More to unpack medical gaslighting, power dynamics in healthcare, and how to confidently advocate for yourself.

Nikki shares how her personal experiences from gaps in postpartum care to surviving childhood sexual abuse have shaped her work and the online community she’s built. Together, we explore the complex history of U.S. gynecology, disparities in care for Black women, and real-life examples of gaslighting, including delayed endometriosis diagnoses.

We also dive into navigating perimenopause and menopause, and discuss practical ways to protect yourself in medical settings like requesting a chaperone or declining an exam if something doesn’t feel right.

This conversation is both eye-opening and empowering, leaving you with the knowledge and confidence to trust your body and demand the care you deserve.

Connect with Nikki Sapiro Vinckier

• Website - https://www.nikkivinck.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nikkivinck
• Book - We Deserve More - https://www.nikkivinck.com/wedeservemore

Episodes Mentioned

• Ep. 59: Have No Fear - Explore Death and Dying with Hospice Nurse Julie - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-have-no-fear-exploring-death-and-dying-with/id1692809626?i=1000755909660
• Ep. 58: Unraveling Patriarchy with Anna Malaika Tubbs - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/58-unraveling-patriarchy-with-anna-malaika-tubbs-a/id1692809626?i=1000753032394
• Ep. 56: The New Rules of Women’s Health with Meghan Rabbit -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/56-the-new-rules-of-womens-health-with-meghan/id1692809626?i=1000748006819

What is dying really like—and could understanding it help us live more fully?

In this episode of The Art of Badassery, I’m joined by Julie McFadden—better known as Hospice Nurse Julie. A former ICU nurse turned hospice educator, Julie has helped millions rethink what the end of life actually looks like. Her honest and compassionate approach to talking about death has made her a trusted voice online and led to her New York Times bestselling book, Nothing to Fear.

Julie shares how her TikTok unexpectedly exploded, leading to major media coverage and a book deal. More importantly, she explains what she’s learned from thousands of patients about the natural dying process—and why it’s often far more peaceful than people imagine.

We talk about:

• What actually happens in the body during a natural death
• Why people often lose hunger and thirst at the end of life
• Common end-of-life regrets people share
• Practical ways to prepare, from advance directives to organizing important information

This conversation is thoughtful, eye-opening, and surprisingly empowering. By understanding death a little better, we can learn how to live—and love—the time we have.

Connect with Julie McFadden

• Website - https://www.hospicenursejulie.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hospicenursejulie/
• Book - Have No Fear https://www.hospicenursejulie.com/book