Ashley and Priya get real about what it takes to feel in control of your money. They unpack why traditional budgeting rarely works, how to think about spending in terms of happiness instead of guilt, and what it means to be a true financial adult. Ashley shares insights from her 30-Day Money Cleanse and Financial Adulting, along with stories about navigating money in relationships, planning for kids, and redefining what financial readiness actually looks like.

The conversation blends practical advice with real-life honesty that’s the right kind of approachable.

Takeaways:

• How to rethink budgeting as a happiness allocation instead of a restriction
• Why understanding your (and your partner’s) money story matters more than splitting hairs over expenses
• The real costs of planning for kids—and how to know when you’re actually ready
• Simple ways to track and reflect on spending without turning it into a second job
• Participants save an average of $950 in the first month using the method outlined in Ashley’s first book, The 30-Day Money Cleanse

  
  

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Guest Bio:

Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, CFP®, is a personal finance expert, speaker, and the author of the award-winning books Financial Adulting and The 30-Day Money Cleanse. She founded The Fiscal Femme to get women wealthy and has helped thousands of people feel financially confident, achieve major financial goals, and destress their relationships with money.

Guest Links:

https://www.instagram.com/thefiscalfemme/

https://www.thefiscalfemme.com/money-club

https://www.instagram.com/howdoyouaffordthis/

30 Day Money Cleanse: https://a.co/d/dVzsbgC

Financial Adulting: https://a.co/d/bYsUqub

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If you grew up trusting your parents’ financial advisor, you might assume you’re in good hands. But what if that loyalty is quietly costing you thousands?

In this episode, Priya Malani unpacks a real story of a “legacy” advisor who mismanaged a client’s trust fund for years, proof that what worked for your parents’ generation doesn’t work for today’s high earners. She breaks down how outdated investment frameworks can stall your progress, why blind trust isn’t a financial strategy, and what to look for in an advisor who actually understands your goals and lifestyle.

By the end, you’ll know exactly how to spot red flags, modernize your money strategy, and make sure your money’s growing with you, not stuck in the past.

Takeaways:

• Outdated “family” advice can quietly cost you six figures.
• Personalized planning isn’t a luxury, it’s the only way to grow wealth intentionally.
• The right advisor builds a plan around your life, not your parents’ playbook.Blind trust is not a strategy; understanding what your want your money to do is.

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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.

If you’re making six figures but still feel like you’re spinning your wheels, you’re not alone. Too many high achievers obsess over the wrong financial details: tracking every coffee, juggling ten checking accounts, or chasing credit card points, while ignoring the big levers that actually move the needle.

In this episode, Priya Malani breaks down why ambitious 30-somethings get stuck in the weeds and how to shift your focus to the questions that truly change your financial trajectory. You’ll hear a real client story, insights from Ramit Sethi’s “$3 vs. $30,000 questions,” and Natalie Taylor’s framework for “impact-weighted work.” By the end, you’ll have a clear path to simplify your money, reduce stress, and start making progress that actually matters.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why activity ≠ progress when it comes to your money
• The difference between $3 questions (skip Starbucks?) and $30,000 questions (negotiate your comp?)
• How “impact-weighted work” can help you stop overanalyzing and start moving forward
• A simple framework to consolidate accounts, automate, and focus on big levers like income, savings, investing, and protection

  
  

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Feeling guilty every time you spend, even when you make good money? Struggling to let yourself enjoy life now because you’re constantly worried about the future?

You might be stuck in a deprivation mindset.

In this episode, Priya unpacks the sneaky ways a deprivation mindset shows up (even in high earners), why it’s not the badge of honor you think it is, and how it’s keeping you from making progress with your money and your life.

Tune into this episode to hear:

• Why over-saving and over-restricting can backfire
• The link between deprivation and binge spending
• How to build a financial plan that actually lets you enjoy your money - guilt-free

The Bottom LineA healthy financial life isn’t about restriction, it’s about clarity. When you stop depriving yourself and start planning with intention, money becomes a tool to enjoy life, not a source of stress.

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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.

She’s one of the smartest (and sassiest) voices in personal finance and today she’s here to talk about money, mindset, and building a life with intention.

In this episode, Priya sits down with bestselling author and podcast host Katie Gatti Tassin, aka Money With Katie, to unpack what wealth really means, the mindset shifts that unlock financial clarity, and how we can balance ambition with self-compassion in a world that constantly tells us we’re behind.

They also get personal about what it's like to date, partner up, and build a life when you’re the one in the relationship who has your financial sht together. Whether you’re early in your wealth-building journey or already making six figures but still feeling unsure what “on track” really looks like—this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why having a plan is the turning point for most high achievers
• The emotional shift that happens when you finally start investing (spoiler: it’s not about being perfect)
• Why money and self-respect are more connected than we think
• What Katie wishes more couples understood about shared finances—and why “separate” accounts don’t always mean separate money
• The balance between acknowledging systemic barriers and reclaiming your financial agency
  

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THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: 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.

Wall Street wants you to believe that performance is everything. That the only way to “win” with your money is to beat the market, pick the next hot stock, or time things just right. But here's the truth: chasing returns is gambling. And it’s keeping you distracted from what actually builds wealth: goals-based investing.

In this episode, Priya Malani debunks the myth that return is the most important metric in investing and explains why it’s time to stop treating your portfolio like a casino. Whether you’re a spreadsheet-obsessed performance chaser or someone who feels totally confused about how to invest, this episode will show you the smarter (and less stressful) way to grow your wealth.

Tune Into This Episode to Hear:

• Why even the pros can’t consistently beat the marketand why you shouldn’t try
• The emotional and financial cost of chasing performance
• What goals-based investing is and why it actually works
• A real client story that proves you don’t need to take big risks to build big wealth
  

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We spend so much time trying to avoid fear. But what if fear was actually the fastest route to clarity and confidence with your money?

In this episode, Priya sits down with best-selling author and So Money host Farnoosh Torabi to challenge the idea that fear holds us back. Instead, they explore how fear can be a powerful guide in your financial life—especially when you're facing a big decision, having hard conversations with your partner, or questioning whether you're doing "enough."

Farnoosh shares stories from her own career and personal life, offers a reframe on fear that actually feels empowering, and gives tactical advice for using fear to make better, more aligned money decisions. If you’ve ever felt stuck or scared to take the next step, this one’s for you.

Tune into this episode to hear:

• How fear can be a financial superpower when you stop running from it
• What to do when you're scared to make a big money move
• The hidden link between fear of rejection and your relationship with money
• Farnoosh’s favorite strategy for making peace with uncertainty
  

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We don’t talk enough about how your partner’s income impacts your future. Not because you’re shallow, but because you’re ambitious.

In this episode, Priya Malani unpacks the emotional and financial weight that income differences can bring into a relationship, especially for high-achieving 30-somethings. From carrying the financial momentum to feeling unsupported or unable to take risks, she makes the case that talking about money with your partner isn’t transactional. It’s essential.

Whether you’re dating, engaged, or deep into a long-term partnership, this conversation will help you reframe the way you think about compatibility, ambition, and financial alignment.

Tune into this episode to hear:

• Why “I make enough for both of us” isn’t a long-term strategy
• The subtle resentment that builds when one person carries the financial load
• Key questions to ask yourself (and your partner) to avoid future friction
• Why financial intentionality, not income equality, is the goal
  

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THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: 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.