In this episode, host Jessica Weaver sits down with Alexa Brascetta—mom, wife, president, and wealth advisor at Aligned Wealth Strategies, and one of this season’s Financial Trendsetters. Alexa’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and true trailblazing, as she navigated the high stakes of the financial world while overcoming profound personal loss.

From her early days as a dedicated gymnast to working alongside her father in the financial industry, Alexa’s journey has been about relentless growth and listening to her own inner voice—even when it meant stepping out of her comfort zone. After suddenly losing her father and mentor, Alexa was thrust into the deep end: closing a business, leading a team, and redefining her career—all while processing grief. But instead of shrinking back, Alexa found the courage to break out of the “good old boys’ club” and build a firm that truly aligns with her values and her clients’ dreams.

In this inspiring episode, you’ll discover how Alexa channeled adversity into ambition, why listening to your intuition is non-negotiable, and what being a Woman Behind the Millions means when your “superpower” is supporting others to achieve their own financial successes.

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www.alignedws.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-brascetta-cfp%C2%AE-clu%C2%AE-515a7168/

Meet the women behind the millionaires, the women supporting, guiding, and celebrating women with their wealth. You’ll hear from women millionaires, how they got there, what they wish they had known, what got them to be a millionaire. The emotional side, spiritual side, and practical side of wealth. But also the women behind the scenes making it happen. Let's dive into women behind the millions.

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Women Behind the Millions! This week, your host Jessica Weaver, best-selling author, wealth advisor, and founder of the Women’s Wealth Boutique, is joined by the dynamic Alanah Phillips—MBA, financial advisor advocate, writer, singer, and unapologetic baseball fan from San Diego.

In this episode, Jessica and Alanah dive deep into the journey of building wealth as a woman, both from the spotlight and behind the scenes. Alanah shares her personal story of being told, “Don’t get ahead of yourself,” and how that moment didn’t hold her back—instead, it fueled her mission to help other women rewrite the rules and reach for more, not less. You’ll hear thoughtful reflections on the challenges women face in male-dominated industries, the lingering issues of “horizontal oppression” (aka women holding women back), and why it’s so crucial to acknowledge and thank those trailblazers who paved the way—even when their experiences looked very different from ours today.

Alanah gives us a candid glimpse into the realities of imposter syndrome and self-doubt, revealing how she learned to bet on herself, take big risks, and break free from environments that stifle growth. The discussion gets real about entrepreneurship, why no one truly has it all figured out, and the value of showing up authentically and abundantly. Alanah also shares the story behind her trademarked approach, “Break Up with Your Broker Dealer,” and explains how she guides advisors—especially women—to recognize when their professional relationships are holding them back, and how to courageously make a change for something better.

Packed with wisdom, honesty, and actionable insight, this episode celebrates the women breaking cycles, lifting each other up, and redefining what it really means to create an iconic legacy in the world of finance. Tune in for stories that will motivate you to get ahead of yourself—and to always bet on you.

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https://www.instagram.com/break_up_withyour_brokerdealer/

Meet the women behind the millionaires, the women supporting, guiding, and celebrating women with their wealth. You’ll hear from women millionaires, how they got there, what they wish they had known, what got them to be a millionaire. The emotional side, spiritual side, and practical side of wealth. But also the women behind the scenes making it happen. Let's dive into women behind the millions.

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This week, Jess sits down with Catherine Valega, founder of Green Bee Advisory and a passionate advocate for female financial empowerment. Catherine shares her inspiring journey from opening her first retirement account at 18, thanks to the encouragement of her scrappy, resourceful mother, to becoming a successful wealth advisor and entrepreneur.

Together, Jessica and Catherine dive deep into what it means for women to step into their power as CEOs, break generational cycles, and create iconic legacies not just for themselves, but for their communities. From practical money management tips to the emotional courage required to leave the corporate world and start a business, this episode is packed with wisdom, personal stories, and actionable advice for women ready to build their own wealth and make a difference.

Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the Financial Trendsetters 2.0 book—where Catherine is a featured co-author—and discover how philanthropy, networking, and supporting other women can become key pieces of your financial journey. Whether you’re a current CEO, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just starting to think about your financial independence, this conversation will leave you inspired to take bold steps toward the life and legacy you deserve.

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https://www.greenbeeadvisory.com

https://www.greenbeeadvisory.com/playbook

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinevalega/

https://www.instagram.com/powerwealthandtax/

Meet the women behind the millionaires, the women supporting, guiding, and celebrating women with their wealth. You’ll hear from women millionaires, how they got there, what they wish they had known, what got them to be a millionaire. The emotional side, spiritual side, and practical side of wealth. But also the women behind the scenes making it happen. Let's dive into women behind the millions.

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