Building wealth feels morally complicated right now — not because money is evil, but because power gets messy once money stops being a constraint. Priya Malani sits down with Pia Silva to unpack why so many ethical, thoughtful people feel conflicted about building wealth — and why opting out may actually leave power in the wrong hands.

They challenge the idea that money corrupts, explore how wealth tends to amplify character rather than change it, and make the case for why ethical people building wealth matters more than ever.

If you’ve ever worried that money might turn you into someone you don’t respect, this conversation will reframe the question.

Takeaways:

• If ethical people treat wealth like a moral hazard, the most unethical actors inherit more influence by default.
• Money doesn’t automatically corrupt, it often reveals and amplifies what was already there.
• The ethical question isn’t “should I build wealth,” it’s “what decisions will I pre-commit to before money stops being a constraint.”
• You don’t need to love capitalism to operate effectively inside it — you need clarity, rules, and intention.

  
  

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Guest Bio:

Pia Silva, founder of No BS Mastery where she trains experts, consultants and boutique agencies on the No BS Business Model to make $250K-$500K+/year with more freedom and ease, and without employees. She’s a TEDx speaker, host of The No BS Mastery Podcast, former Forbes contributor, author of Badass Your Brand and author of the upcoming book Scale Solo (March 2026).

Guest Links:

Book: nobsmastery.com/book

Playbook: nobsmastery.com/playbook

Instagram: @pialovesyourbiz

Podcast: piasilva.com/podcast

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High earners are increasingly living like the wealthy, frictionless spending, invisible money, convenience-first choices. But without the backend systems that make those behaviors safe, invisibility doesn’t create freedom. It creates drift. In this episode, Priya breaks down why copying wealthy habits without wealthy systems keeps high earners stuck, and how putting structure before lifestyle is what actually makes money disappear without anxiety.

Takeaways:

• Invisible money is not a sign of wealth. It’s the output of structure. Without systems, invisibility becomes drift.
• High earners get into trouble because income hides inefficiency.
• Wealthy people don’t spend freely because they’re careless. They spend freely because the wealth building already happened first.
• The real goal is not tracking every dollar. It’s deciding where money is allowed to disappear and locking that in automatically.

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Tax season is coming, and if you're a high earner, there's a good chance you're paying more than you should without realizing it. Priya sits down with Eric Dauphin, CPA, to break down why W-2 earners often get crushed on taxes compared to wealthy people, why the backdoor Roth obsession is overblown, and what actually matters when you're trying to keep more of what you make. This isn't about loopholes. It's about understanding what you can actually control and making decisions based on clarity, not fear.

Takeaways:

• Why high earners pay worse taxes than people with more wealth
• The real math behind Roth vs. traditional retirement accounts
• Why tax diversification beats tax avoidance

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Guest Bio:

Eric Dauphin is a CPA who specializes in tax strategy for business owners and high earners, not just compliance, but planning that supports growth and better decision-making. He has over 10 years of experience across corporate and personal tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and software implementation. He's built his own firm, so he doesn't just advise entrepreneurs, he relates to them. Eric earned his MBA in Public Accounting from SUNY Oswego. Talk to him about his German Shepherd, SU sports, and all things money, coffee, and business.

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Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.