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Women, Wealth & WisdomEP13 Leading with Love, Owning Your Value & Saying Yes to What MattersIn this powerful season finale of Women, Wealth & Wisdom, Anita sits down with Nicki Anderson to explore what it really takes to step into your power—whether you're starting a business, making a career move, or simply learning to say no with confidence.This conversation is a reminder that leadership doesn’t require a title—but it does require courage, clarity, and love. We talk about how to advocate for your worth, why setting boundaries is essential, and the questions every woman should ask herself before taking the leap into entrepreneurship.From owning your value to emb...2025-07-2237 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP12 Be an Intrapreneur: Building Your Strategic MuscleIn this episode of Women, Wealth & Wisdom, Anita sits down with the dynamic Jules Patrick—a strategist, leader, and mentor for so many.Jules shares how launching her first business as a teen planted the seeds for a life of intentionality, growth, and purpose. From designing a career path that evolved with her life stages to building her strategic muscle across industries, Jules offers invaluable insights on how to lead your career on purpose—not by accident.We also dive into:The surprising lessons from starting a business at a young ageHow to strengthen your...2025-07-1533 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP11 Look Up and Lead: Why Standing Out Is Your SuperpowerIn this bold and inspiring episode of Women, Wealth & Wisdom, Anita sits down with Lorena Cabezas, a leader in asset management who challenges every stereotype about what success is supposed to look like.Lorena’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to choose between being analytical and people-oriented…or between being an introvert and excelling at business development. You don’t have to come from a traditional background to thrive in this industry. As an immigrant and first-generation college student, Lorena has carved a path that is anything but conventional—and that’s her greatest...2025-07-0840 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP10 From Learning to Leading: One Woman’s Mission for Financial EquityIn this powerful episode, Anita highlights the inspiring journey of Vanessa Martinez, Founder and CEO of Expressive Wealth. Vanessa's parents were unable to pursue their own education due to civil war in their home countries. So they poured their hopes into giving their daughters the education they never had. Vanessa took that gift and ran with it, becoming a lifelong learner and passionate advocate for financial education and equity.From mentoring underrepresented groups to empowering women with financial literacy, Vanessa is a force in the movement to reshape the finance and wealth management industry—and beyond. Her st...2025-07-0135 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP9 The Confidence Blueprint: Prepared, Present, UnapologeticIn this powerful episode, Anita sits down with senior wealth management executive, Jennifer Hanau, to explore what it really means to show up with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Jennifer shares her personal journey—from her dream of wanting to be an actress, to taking risks in life, and knowing how to advocate for herself.One of the most impactful moments in our conversation was her a-ha moment: the realization that preparation is everything. When you're prepared, you're not just occupying space—you’re ready to add value to the conversation. That’s how you set yourself apart.Thi...2025-06-2433 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP8 The Freedom to Pivot: Money, Courage and ReinventionIn this deeply honest and inspiring episode of Women, Wealth & Wisdom, Anita sits down with Lucy Chang Evans, whose remarkable life path includes careers in engineering, the Secret Service, and now public service.At the heart of Lucy’s evolution is a powerful truth: financial security reduces fear. It gave her the confidence to leave behind roles—and relationships—that no longer aligned with her values. From stepping away from a marriage to pivoting across high-stakes careers, Lucy reminds us that when women have financial stability, they also have freedom.Her story isn’t just about re...2025-06-1729 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP7 Educate and Activate: Women Using Wealth for Transformative ChangeHow do we shift from just building wealth… to using it as a tool for meaningful, transformative change?In this episode, Anita sits down with renowned wealth management visionary and advocate Heather Ettinger, whose life’s work has centered on exactly that. As the founder of Luma Wealth and author of the bestselling book Lumination, Heather helps women align their financial resources with their values to create deep personal and community impact.With more than 35 years in the wealth management industry, Heather is a true trailblazer—educating and activating women to not only build wealth, but us...2025-06-1037 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP6 Changing the Face of Wealth: One Hire at a TimeWhat drives a white male advisor to champion women and minorities in a traditionally exclusive industry?In this compelling episode, Anita sits down with Tom Canale, founder of Canale Financial Group and a dedicated ally committed to reshaping the wealth management landscape. Tom is on a mission to expand who gets to be in the room—and who gets to thrive.With a powerful mindset of “I don’t have to be one to help one,” Tom shares how he’s mentoring and recruiting diverse talent in a field still dominated by sameness. His work proves tha...2025-06-0334 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP5 Own Your Power: Why Every Woman is an InvestorIn this episode of Women, Wealth & Wisdom, Anita Knotts sits down with trailblazer Kathleen McQuiggan, whose journey from Division I basketball to Wall Street shaped her lifelong passion for gender equity. Inspired early on by the few women leaders she saw at Goldman Sachs, Kathleen has spent her career advocating for greater inclusion in finance—pioneering the movement around gender lens investing. She reminds us that "we are all investors", whether we realize it or not, and encourages listeners to align their money with their values. From joining Women Moving Millions to her annual self-audit ritual, Kathleen shares how sh...2025-05-2735 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP4 Policy, Power & Progress: Why Economic Empowerment Requires RepresentationIn this episode of Women, Wealth & Wisdom, Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton shares her perspective on why diverse leadership is essential — not just in government, but across every system that shapes our lives, including finance. She draws a powerful connection between political change and financial empowerment, reminding us that real progress happens when underrepresented voices have both a platform and the power to act. If we want more inclusive policies and more equitable wealth, we need more women at the table — in boardrooms and in office.Some Resources:Learn more about Juliana: https://ltgo...2025-05-2028 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP3 Rising Above the Odds: A Story of Resilience, Identity, and LeadershipIn this episode of Women, Wealth & Wisdom, host Anita Knotts is joined by May Vang, Chief Investment Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.May shares her extraordinary journey — from growing up in a housing project as the daughter of Hmong refugees to becoming a senior leader in the investment world. Her story is one of grit, grace, and unshakable resolve.Together, Anita and May explore what it takes to rise in an industry where few look like you, how resilience becomes a lifelong asset, and why embracing your identity can be your greatest st...2025-05-1328 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP1 Why Now: The Time for Women, Wealth & Wisdom is HereIn this powerful debut episode, host Anita Knotts, founder of the Lotus Women’s Institute, shares why now is the moment to launch Women, Wealth & Wisdom — a podcast years in the making.In conversation with marketing executive Pamela Von Lehmden, Anita opens up about her 30+ year journey in the wealth management industry, her experience as an Indian immigrant, and her mission to create a space where women’s voices, stories, and financial power are fully seen and heard.You’ll hear stories from women in the corporate world, nonprofit sector, public office, and entrepreneurship — all sharing ho...2025-05-0630 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomEP2 Money, Voice, and Value: Claiming What You DeserveIn this episode of Women, Wealth & Wisdom, host Anita Knotts sits down with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, wealth psychology expert and author of Breaking Money Silence, for a dynamic conversation about women, money, and the power of speaking up.Kathleen shares a personal childhood story about being told to “take a lunch break” — and how that moment planted the seed for her life’s work: helping women use their voice, especially when it comes to money.Together, Anita and Kathleen explore:The mixed messages women receive about money and power in societyThe three biggest mindset blocks t...2025-05-0633 min
Women, Wealth & WisdomSeason 1 TRAILERThis is not just a women's podcast...2025-05-0100 min
MONEY WITHOUT MATHBreaking Barriers with Anita KnottsAnita Knotts started her career in financial services 30 years ago as a sales associate, she probably didn’t know that one day, she’d be a mainstage speaker sharing her insights as an executive and leader and calling for change in this male-dominated, slow-to-change industry. But that’s exactly what happened. Today, as the Founder and CEO of Lotus Women’s Institute, Anita is passionate about bringing more women and people of color into the industry. In this episode, Anita shares some of her “Lotus Lessons” on how to approach the challenges—and opportunities—that women encounter in male-dominated industries such...2024-01-1055 min
NCTV17 Podcasts630 Naperville Series PremiereThe series premiere of NCTV17's 630 Naperville, hosted by Joe Chura, features an incredible Sports Story on Creative Ice Theatre, a Naperville Gem to celebrate the Performing Arts, and:
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3.) Anita Knotts for "Dollars and Sense"
4.) Danielle Tufano and Becky Anderson for "Around Downtown"
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Socket - Plug Into YouThe Socket Podcast: Women and Leadership with Anita KnottsAnita and Cathy discuss the importance of women in leadership and helping lift young women up. Anita shares how she found her own voice and leadership style after coming to the US as a young girl, not speaking any English. Lessons of self discovery, bullying and taking risks are also discussed.Watch the full podcast episode HERE Connect with Socket: Website: https://www.simplysocket.com Facebook: @simplysocket Instagram: @simplysocket @drcathysubber Email: cathy@simplysocket.com2020-10-0847 min
NCTV17 PodcastsRe-entering the Workforce and Women & FinanceIn this episode, the moms are joined by Anita Knotts, Senior Vice President of Calamos Wealth Management, to discuss why women need to take an active role in their financial lives. The moms are also joined by Monica Hultgren, a single mother of triplets who went back to work in an entirely new career.2019-06-2829 min