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WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 59] My Family Faced Medical Racism. It Changed My Perspective On Life. w/ Maria AshbyMaria wrote her dream job into existence—and it came true.She envisioned the exact role, the scope, the team culture, even how she’d receive the offer—on a beach in Costa Rica. Then NVIDIA called with an offer, and yes, the role was as she imagined.But Maria’s journey wasn’t all manifestation and sunshine. Her mindset shift was sparked by a painful experience—watching her beloved uncle suffer from egregious medical racism. A doctor looked at him and said, “Why put in the effort? He’s going to die anyway.”Maria had always...2025-07-2330 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 58] Adult Gap Year + Building Airbnb Korea w/ Hyun LeeHyun’s career has been anything but typical. She helped launch Airbnb in Korea—building everything from the ground up like a scrappy startup, but with the backing of a global brand. It was one of her biggest career highs—but what came before and after was just as compelling.Did you know international students often pay more for student loans? Hyun did—and it shaped the career decisions she had to make after graduation.After years of grinding, she hit burnout. So she took an adult gap year—intentionally doing nothing in a culture obsessed with achievement. Well… except for l...2025-06-2537 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 57] How I Finally Spoke Up to My Toxic Boss + UK vs US Work Culture w/ Helen FreamThey say you don’t quit jobs—you quit managers. I’ve had a toxic boss whose explosive anger left me shaking on the commute home. Sadly, Helen faced a similar situation. But unlike me, she found her voice—and a smart, strategic way out.In this episode, Helen shares how she stood up to a workplace bully and rewrote her own story. We also dive into her incredible career pivot from translator to instructional designer, what she loves about her work, and why she made the move from the UK to the US.Tune in to he...2025-06-1829 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 56] I Quit My Job to Start an AI Mental Health Startup w/ Rui WangDid you know up to 70% of mental health conditions may be misdiagnosed? Rui is on a mission to change that with her mental health AI startup. But her path to entrepreneurship is anything but typical.Rui worked in AI before large language models went mainstream. As her corporate career accelerated, the pandemic hit—prompting deep reflection on work, identity, and mental health. It also brought back memories of being an international student in the U.S., where language and cultural barriers often led to misdiagnoses.Those reflections, combined with the rise of AI, inspired her to...2025-06-1132 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 55] I’m a Crisis Manager. How I Faced the Capitol Attack, Cancer, and Stock Market Swings w/ Marnie SussWhat do crisis managers really do? I thought they were pessimists, always expecting the worst. But Marnie showed me they’re actually optimists—people who believe they can still make a difference.In this episode of MoneyBites, Marnie shares why she left government after the Capitol attack and opens up about her personal cancer scare, at a time when women under 50 face the highest rise in cancer diagnoses.She explains how her crisis management mindset guides her work, investing, and health, and why she’s stayed hopeful through it all. Join us for...2025-06-0435 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 54] What Maternity Leave Really Cost Me + Sparking Innovation at Work w/ Neta RetterNeta has one of the coolest jobs I know. She leads workplace innovation—having scaled Meta’s internal hackathons globally, and now serving as Director of Innovation at Okta. But her path wasn’t always smooth.Despite a decade of success as a hardware engineer at Broadcom, returning to the workforce after maternity leave brought crushing interview experiences that led her to pivot industries entirely.In this episode of MoneyBites, Neta shares how she reinvented herself, built her dream career, and redefined success on her own terms. We talk career, money, and resilience—and how she turned setbacks into innovati...2025-06-0237 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 53] My AI Startup Yells at You w/ Nancy ZhengWhat would it take to walk away from a high-paying role as Head of Engineering at a top tech company? For Nancy, it came down to one question: Can I see myself in the company leadership’s shoes 10 years from now—and feel excited about it?The answer was no. She didn’t envy their path, and that realization gave her the clarity to break the golden handcuffs and launch her own startup. In this episode, Nancy shares how she built Hachi AI, an AI platform that offers advice from different personalities.We talk about how to validate AI produc...2025-05-2934 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 52] Working in Tech | Layoff | Building a Brand | Doing it all w/ Shoma NathIn this episode, Shoma gets real about what it’s like when your career hits pause and how it taught her a big lesson: _you are not your job_. We chat about the power of building an identity beyond the 9-to-5, why multiple income streams are a must, and how the tech job hunt isn’t as simple as “just get a referral” anymore. Come hear about Shoma's career, money, and life journey on WINii's MoneyBites!00:31 Nath Jewelry02:32 Working in Tech04:26 Tips for Getting into Tech05:18 Cutthroat Experien...2025-05-0816 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 51] What I learned after getting laid off w/ Kati KallinsKati’s career journey went from leading a wild salmon research study to driving sustainability initiatives at major tech companies likeGoogle,Meta, andAdobe.What I find most inspiring about Kati isn’t just her commitment to building a purpose-driven career—it’s her willingness to continuously reassess what success and wellbeing truly mean. During COVID, she was white-knuckling her job, convinced she needed it to survive. Then came the layoff. And instead of spiraling, she started asking: What if my career isn’t my identity? What does success even mean? And more importantly—how do I want to live?...2025-02-1330 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 50] AI Makes Me a Better Software Developer w/ Melanie WongWe've heard some fascinating origin stories, but never a clarinet repair business owner turned software engineer. Melanie loved her work, but like many small businesses, one down side was the brutal hours. Every hour she spent at her repair bench was directly tied to her income. Time off? Practically impossible. That is, until life forced her to pivot. Through a series of unforeseen events, Melanie transformed her career into that of a full-stack software engineer—and she couldn’t be happier! One of her biggest surprises? Discovering the magic of PTO. Join us as Melanie shares her money and care...2025-01-0930 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 49] How depression pushed me to find happiness w/ Katherine MaughanKatherine is a rare combination of being wicked smart and super grounded. Five minutes of talking to her, and it's clear she has mastered her craft as a product marketing manager. What I didn't know about her, is that Katherine started her career in standup comedy. (No wonder she’s so articulate and quick on her feet!)What I learned about her through this interview was her superpower. Per her mantra "play the hands you're dealt," she used self-awareness and humility to craft actionable plans that pivoted her career from comedy to tech. Ka...2024-12-2027 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 48] What does an art producer do at Meta? w/ Natasha SaulsThis was another fun interview where I got to learn about a new role at Meta that I didn't know existed. Ever wondered who brings 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 avatars to life in the Metaverse? Natasha shares how art producers connects concept artists, animators, engineers, and researchers to shape groundbreaking ideas. While Natasha's journey into tech was an interesting one, what also resonated with me was her emphasis on the importance of representation in diversity. It wasn't until she saw women holding leadership roles at her previous studio when Natasha started reaching higher and negotiating for better pay. Join us as Natas...2024-12-0532 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 47] You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome—Here's Why w/ Jossie HainesI heard about Imposter Syndrome in many professional women's circles. I identified with it - especially in recent years when I switched both role (from program manager to product manager) and industry (from ad tech to AI). Walking on tight rope feeling underwater and unsure in my abilities. Jossie Haines brings a refreshing new perspective. She channels Reshma Saujani's bold assertion that imposter syndrome is, in fact, a myth. But she doesn’t stop there. Jossie digs into the deeper issues at play, like why so many mid-career women are walking away from tech. Spoiler: It’s not about bala...2024-08-2230 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 46] Why I stopped following my passion | UXR in big tech w/ Joelle NivensShould you follow your passion? Joelle found her passion early. She was getting her doctorate in archeology, when she hit her highest career and lowest life satisfaction levels. Her career in academia wasn't sustainable though - it took her years to work through the burn out. So Joelle pivoted her career into tech, shifting research from neolithic to modern day human behaviors. Her chase to a more stable career was met by the onset of the biggest tech layoffs the industry has seen. Come hear Joelle's money journey (courtesy of her grandma's lesson on always...2024-08-0937 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 45] How to become an art collector w/ Adefolakunmi AdenugbaEver wonder how you can become an art collector? Did you know corporations like Meta have art divisions dedicated to surfacing local artists and introducing their artworks around global offices? Fola is at the intersection of both experiences. Come hear her career journey stewarding art in corporations, while as the founder of ISE-DA, also helping the next generation of art collectors invest in black culture through art. In the process, Fola shares her money journey and the tradeoff she made betting on her passion. 0:00 Intro 03:09 How to become an art collector 05:35...2024-08-0131 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 44] Dealing with my dad's mental illness w/ Mary MichaelThis is a difficult but inevitable conversation - how to support your parents as they pass. As an only child, I tear up even thinking about this topic. It was one of the toughest conversation I've had in my life, but my parents and I have discussed how they wish to be treated post life. Mary shares her experience in dealing with her brilliant father's mental illness towards the end of his life, and some of the last parting lessons he gave on how to prepare for death. 0:00 Intro 05:16 Quitting to become a waitress in New York 14:06 My life...2024-06-0143 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 43] Bringing more women into the C-Suite | Bhavana SmithI probably won't enter C-Suite at my current company. But have I daydreamed about rising higher up the org? Absolutely. This was a fun one to record because it itched my own curiosity. ❓ What do you do when you feel your career is stuck? ❓ Why (and how) women should brag at work ❓ What you (and your company) can do to bring more women into the C-Suite Come hear Bhavana's career and money journey! 00:00 Intro 02:43 Career in advertising 06:05 What to do if you...2024-05-1643 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 42] Why I felt relief after being laid off w/ Amanda HandyAmanda is one of the most infectiously vivacious co-workers I've had the privilege of working with. So I was surprised when she shared her experience of burning out while working in tech. Having gone through several burnouts myself - in an odd way, it was heartening to commiserate and empathize. Plus the advantage of getting inspired by Amanda's resilience and her proactive approach to integrating the lessons learned into her life and future career endeavors. Last note - if anyone from Bumble BFF sees this post, please send Amanda and her gang some love. She had me...2024-05-1045 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 41] Finding career fulfillment in your 30s/40s in tech w/ Cristina ForsstromCristina packed her bags and moved to San Francisco without a job lined up. She wanted to prove herself, and one day work at a company whose name was instantly recognizable. She made bets on herself and it paid off big time - Cristina became the 30th employee at Spotify in the US. She rode the startup rollercoaster alongside the company, embracing Spotify's innovative "tours of duty" career culture, which allowed her to explore diverse internal roles and propel her career forward. We also chatted about the quest and agony for finding career fulfillment among...2024-04-2645 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 40] Budgeting in NY for my first tech job w/ Eva Bonta (Product Specialist at AlphaSense)0:00 Intro 3:18 From college degree in Geography to tech 5:07 Spotting red flags for roles/career 7:20 Budgeting while living in NY 9:36 Switching roles in same company 12:02 Balancing work/life satisfaction 16:00 Was student loans worth college experience? 18:35 Supporting parents financially 20:14 Shifting life perspective after a personal tragedy 2024-04-1923 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 39] What you need to succeed in tech as a Latina | Conversation designer Christy TorresChristy was disillusioned with the American Dream. Coming from an immigrant family, she worked hard believing her college degree will be her ticket to success. It was not. What was more important to Christy's success was her hustle (she started her own company when opportunities were slim picking), tenacity (her commitment to hit every networking event she can attend), and the final secret sauce many people don't acknowledge, luck. That one lucky break that Christy fostered through her hard work. Come hear Christy's career and money journey as a conversation designer! 0:00 Intro 1:24 What...2024-04-1146 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 38] Don't overthink career changes | How I became a developer advocate at AWS w/ Linda HavivLinda wanted to become a singer. She came from a musical family and had the talent to go professional. However, through her career in music and later on in tv production, she saw how difficult it can be as a women in front of media. So she sought out a career where she can maintain autonomy - by becoming a software engineer. I was fascinated by Linda's process in finding career advancing opportunities. After deciding to switch careers into tech, she didn't just jump into a bootcamp. She contacted HR and the managers of the digital department at Fox...2024-04-0141 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 37] How I bought my first real estate in my 20s w/ Ashley Jung Kim @IndeedI haven't laughed this much in a podcast. Ashley shares her intense affection for The Walt Disney Company, while sprinkling in her career journey - from the start of her career at Time Inc. (she built some amazing memories while living with her grandma + saved enough to buy her first home afterwards), to her work experience taste tasing ice cream as a finance manager at Unilever, and later at Meta.Few things that stood out from this conversation - 1. Everyone I've spoken to who worked at Unilever really enjoyed their experience - seems to be a great company. 2. We do...2024-03-0734 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 36] Onboarding to a new job during COVID w/ Reny Morel ( @Google )Reny was deeply influenced by her family. She was inspired by her grandmother's journey and work ethic moving with nothing from DR, to building a life and foundation for her family through #realestate investing in the US. Her older sister also was a positive influence in entering the world of #advertising (though some healthy sibling rivalry had Reny looking elsewhere at first). Reny has since been upping her game by up leveling her technical understanding, especially excited about how #genai will impact advertising solutions. Come hear Reny's money and career journey as an advertiser solutions...2024-02-2935 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 35] Drawing healthy boundaries at work w/ Trishna Sharma (@Meta)Meet fun, bubbly, and charismatic senior PM, Trishna Sharma! I particularly enjoyed hearing her experience on preferring B2C over B2B work satisfaction, as well as her prioritizing work life balance. The burnout experience that led her to protecting healthy boundaries at work was no fun, but she came out as a stronger PM as a result. Come hear Trishna's money and career journey as a product manager! 0:00 Intro 1:33 Starting career in finance 3:40 Product manager vs Project manager 5:48 First job: high life, low career satisfaction 7:32 Second job: higher career satisfaction 8:20 Downside of...2024-02-2246 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 34] Bouncing back after Twitter mass layoff w/ Sikha Das (ML Architect at Snowflake)Sikha started her career as a data scientist. Then, fueled by her growing interest in machine learning, Sikha jumped on a project to build BuzzFeed's recommendation system teaching herself machine learning while on the job. This is what I find fascinating about careers in tech. You create career leaps when you sign up for your company's next big bet - even if you don't have full experience, you learn and push yourself while building. Sikha volunteered, showed up, and delivered. Wahoo! We also discussed how to find (and fail at) work life balance, her experience...2024-02-0841 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 33] Changing careers from an artist to a system designer w/ Stephanie Skuzenski (Johnson and Johnson)Meet Stephanie Skuzenski, senior manager at Johnson & Johnson. Her mind 🧠 works in different ways - her ability to recognize repeatable patterns, and love of efficiency propelled her from pursuing a life as an artist to a system designer in tech.Come hear Stephanie's money and career journey from an artist, to a freelancer, to her experience in tech.I particularly enjoyed the question - would you stay at your current role/company several years down the road❓ If not, what would you do differently today? 0:00 Intro 01:16 First memory of money 2:39 Starting out as a textile designe...2024-02-0130 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 32] Working as a UX Designer @Google w/ Erin Essex✨ Erin Essex applied to Google several times before Google's recruiter reached out to her. Along the way, she worked at a calling center, on @MLB projects, and notable startups. In deciding to join Google though, Erin changed roles from a director back to a senior IC. Why? Hear Erin's story on how she is bucking the traditional career trajectory, by following her own career satisfaction criteria. That's what Erin Essex would do! 0:35 🐝 Hobby as a beekeeper 3:00 Getting into design 5:30 💸 Career turn from financial recession 8:00 Working at an agency 13:30 Trajectory from agency to @Google 23:45 🎤 Mastering sof...2024-01-2054 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 31] There's no perfect job w/ Tanvi Kalevar @AmazonTanvi started out her career as an architect. When Tanvi decided to pursue data science, her mother put down her house as collateral to pay for her Master's degree. True to her go-getter drive, Tanvi paid off her student loans in full before graduating. I really enjoyed hearing Tanvi's unique journey into tech, as well as her excitement about the advancements in ML/deep learning. Come hear her money and career journey! 0:00 Intro - impact of childhood memory of money 5:30 Pros/Cons of being an #architect 7:38 Pivoting to #datascience 9:07 There's no perfect job 11:35 #salary as an architect 13:50...2023-11-1653 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 30] How to change user behavior? w/ Alexandria Stried @Cerebral0:00 Wearing many hats 2:49 Joining as a #productmanager @WeightWatchers 4:27 To get promoted, work on things that move the needle for your company 7:47 How to ask for feedback from your manager 9:40 Is it better to be a #pm generalist or a specialist? 10:50 How to nudge #behavioralchange for users? @Ellevest 18:40 What makes an exceptional PM? 21:10 Difference between PM vs PMM 22:30 Setting a vision for your team 24:20 Killing a product 27:40 Weighing between priorities 29:00 Jumping to a new role/company 32:48 Finding new career opportunities @LinkedIn 34:00 Being up front with your salary expectations 2023-11-0336 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 29] Switching companies to increase salary w/ Jessie Van Arman (Head of Marketing @Meta)Jessie switched companies/roles every few years. This decision led to a more creative and fulfilling career, that also increased her net compensation by multifold. Women can have it all, but not all at once. Come join Jessie as she shares her experience on how career and life satisfaction can have distinct but complementary trajectories. 0:00 Intro: Wearing multiple hats 2:23 Keeping separate bank accounts as a couple 4:30 Different #investment approach as a couple 8:25 Figuring out life after college 9:36 Getting in to credit card #debt 12:45 Pros and cons of being a #freelancer 15:11 Freelancing vs going corporate @Spotify @Yahoo 18:01 Red flags for...2023-10-2637 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 28] Don't be afraid to take a salary as a startup founder w/ Marie Roker-JonesBeing the wife of a #veteran inspired Marie to start a #startup empowering veterans and spouses with jobs in tech. After she folded her first company, Marie told herself "never again will I be a founder." But now, Marie is on her 3rd startup with #web3 community building. Come hear the lessons and laughs Marie shared of her entrepreneurship journey! 0:00 Second cousin to #lennykravitz 4:01 Emotional spending 5:45 How is your money relationship with your spouse? 7:52 First startup to get #veteran spouses into tech 9:00 How did you start your first #startup ? 11:27 Why did your first startup fail? 12:10 Second startup...2023-10-0532 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 27] Non-tech opportunities in tech & supporting parents/siblings w/ Bedilia Ramirez (Career Coach)Getting into #tech without a #coding background, promoting yourself at work despite having #impostersyndrome , supporting your parents/siblings as a child of an #immigrant family - all can be daunting, but is doable, needed, and worth it. Come hear Bedilia's money and career story! 0:00 Intro 4:00 Moving from #career in #highereducation into #tech 5:49 Non-tech opportunities in tech 8:20 How to get into tech 9:45 Promote your work to get #promoted 17:44 #websites #newsletter for tech #jobs 20:30 #nonnegotiable for career - being a #mom in tech 23:36 #penalty of being a new #mom 24:40 Job #interview should be bi-directional 27:20 Supporting #parents #extendedfamily #financially 24:39 We should talk...2023-09-0838 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 26] Switching from healthcare to tech to x2 salary w/ Paige Hutsell (Product Specialist)Working a second job at Starbucks was the last straw for Paige to redirect her career from healthcare into tech. Along the way, we discuss Celtic music and shift in money mindset after hitting a six figure salary. Come hear Paige's career and money journey! 0:00 #celticmusic 5:20 Starting career as #physicaltherapist "Making more money at #starbucks than in #physicaltherapy"9:34 Changing from #humble to #ambitious mentality while being #grateful13:14 Moving into #tech17:15 How to follow #curiosity to jump into a new industry/role20:19 Relationship with #money after hitting #sixfigures salary 2023-08-2923 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 25] Day in the life as a tech recruiter w/ Sophie EdelmanJoin Sophie as she walks through a day in the life of a #recruiter and a #founder. Sophie started her own tech recruitment firm after being laid off. Way to make lemonade out of lemons! 0:00 Intro2:54 Why choose recruitment over sales?4:11 Recruitment salary range 6:40 Difference in agency vs in-house7:33 Difference between in house vs starting your own firm10:00 Staring my own firm after layoff11:40 How to stand out as a candidate13:25 Don't ghost your candidates15:08 Don't be too casual during interviews 16:10 Working with startups18:06 Checklist for recruitment...2023-08-2425 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep.24] How to Create Authentic Connections in Tech w/ Marion Siboni (Director of Partnership)Marion, the queen of #networking , shares her experience changing roles within #tech and how bringing your #authentic self is the secret sauce in making new connections. 0:00 First memory of money2:55 Starting career in tech - #mba 5:20 Working in #sales @LeParisien 8:33 Changing to a more #strategic role - #businessdevelopment 11:20 Managing up - getting your #manager to be on your side 15:40 Risk in joining #startups (talk to current employees, customers, & partners)18:52 To be a good networker, create authentic connections first23:44 Moving to #nyc - starting over at @WomeninTech 29:35 Tips for discovering goo...2023-08-1532 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 23] More women should work in AI w/ Lori Rodriguez (President/Bestselling Author)I've been wanting to go deeper into applied generative ai but have been feeling inadequate. Thanks Lori for the push - after the chat, I'm proactively scoping opportunities to work with #LLM at my day job, and at WINii assessing how we can incorporate #genai to provide more value to our community of women in tech building wealth. Excited for what's to come! This was a super fun interview. ❗ Lack of gender representation in product design/decision making leads to deaths.🥒 Have an unorthodox experience, "not being pickled," was the secrete sauce to Lori's success in the t...2023-08-1054 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 22] Switching from a software engineer to product manager w/ Heidi KimAs Heidi went through two internships in big tech, her curiosity and motivation (her why) in her role changed leading to a pivot from a software engineer to a product manager. Hear her story! ‍0:00 Major in college ‍1:28 Different mental framework as a #softwareengineer vs #productmanager‍2:47 #internship in #bigtech‍8:10 Things you should do during your internship‍11:00 Getting a return offer‍13:10 How to make your #application stand out‍14:17 Resources to prep‍16:20 Choosing the #pm route ‍23:50 Negotiating total #compensation as a FTE after internship‍28:40 How do you become a PM? Different backgrounds 2023-07-2731 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 21] Anxiety/depression during tech layoffs w/ Dr. Jenny WangThis was a personal interview for me. I've been struggling mentally during the layoffs at Meta. The waiting was excruciating, we lost some amazing colleagues. I'm grateful I was able to keep my job, but those that stayed behind and those that left all suffered. Hope everyone has the support system you need. 0:00 Dealing with #uncertainty in a healthy way‍10:26 Numbing response to #stress‍17:00 How can you sense when you are mis-calibrated? ‍23:00 Society overestimates #willpower and underestimates #consistency‍27:25 Is "work" and your "#thriving self" at odds with each other?‍32:00#stoicism#meditation on mortality...2023-07-2452 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 20] Representation and motherhood in tech w/ Huma ShoaibWorking in tech as a new mother/father is tough. How can the tech industry improve our support/benefits?Hear Huma's journey from Pakistan to Silicon Valley. ‍0:00 Education in computer science and AI from Pakistan to the US‍1:11 Choosing between English Literature or Accounting... why not computer science?‍3:36 Women in US are less confident than in Pakistan‍5:54 Importance of recognition in improving women's computational identity ‍7:50 Are girls interested in computer science? Societal/cultural changes‍13:10 Barriers as a mother in tech‍15:30 Maternity/paternity leave‍22:50 Lack of support returning from mat leave28:00 T...2023-07-1733 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 19] Career Switch from a pastry chef to a UX designerEmma Sadler is a versatile career shifter - from working front of house in the restaurant service industry, to becoming a UX designer, career coach, and business owner. Listen as Emma shares her money story on what has worked and hasn't worked during her journey. #uxdesign #dailyharvest #womenintech #career 0:31 pastry chef to front of house 4:00 salary in the service industry5:00 COVID layoff 8:35 pivot into UX/UI design (bootcamp)11:29 advice for choosing a bootcamp14:30 will bootcamp help you find your next job?14:45 how do you stand out as a candidate?2023-06-0740 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 18] Increasing salary to $150k+ after being laid offHear Jessica's experience on how she pivoted her role from a Program Manager to a Product Marketing Manager after being laid off. She leveraged her website to stand out during the interviews, and increased her salary by $40k in the process. Making lemonade out of lemons!2023-03-2240 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 17] Inflation and job hunting, saving up for the holidays, fear of using credit cards, and more.Chat with Valeri on everything from budgeting for the holidays, to inflation impacting the job market. What's your money story?2023-01-3017 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 16] Why is gender diversity in tech leadership important?Interview with Kate Watts from Advancing Women In Tech. Why is gender diversity in tech leadership important? 2022-12-0434 min

WINii: MoneyBites[Ep. 15] How to be Financially Successful Working for a StartupShould you find fulfillment from your job? How is it like working at a startup? Come join Kelsey from Capitalize as she shares her experience building her career in startuphood following her passion while getting paid what she deserves.2022-06-0632 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoney Bites: Incentivizing Children with MoneyIs incentivizing children with money different from giving them an allowance? How an entrepreneurial father taught his daughter how to manage money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2018-06-1204 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What's a Recent Purchase that Surprised you?In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Recent Purchase that Surprised you?” Here’s what they had to say. Money opens many doors, and sometimes, what’s behind the doors surprises us in a good way. In bite size chats with three strangers in NYC, we learned three totally different stories about surprising money purchases. Whether we are a parent, foreign exchange student, or an actress, we all have to move with the way money moves. Flexibility is golden. How are you surprised by a recent purchase? And how did you react?2018-04-1818 min

WINii: MoneyBitesNY is surprisingly safeAs a foreign exchange student, rent was the most expensive. Would be willing to venture to cheaper areas - the city is fairly safe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2018-04-1803 min

WINii: MoneyBitesInvesting in my daughter's college fundStart saving early! And help your children create good money habits early on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2018-04-1807 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: being vegetarianVegetarian vs wallet? Don't do to much extra. Keep it simple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2018-03-3106 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: would you still buy it of it was even MORE expensive?Advice from a veteran shopper on how to buy for items you will treasure. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2018-03-3106 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What's a Recent Purchase that Gave You Joy?In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Recent Purchase that gave you joy?” Here’s what they had to say. In this era of consumerism, “buying” is an action we are all familiar with. In three bite size chats with strangers, we learned how to (1) decide what to and what not to buy without budgeting, (2) buy items we will treasure, and (3) keep “buying” simple. How are our purchases personalized, and how do they give us joy? WINii encourages you to reflect on your own buying habits. Timestamp: 0:00 Self Reflectio...2018-03-3117 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: With $1k, invest in my startup for ethical fashion!Invest in my startup for ethical fashion! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2018-03-2707 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! If $1000 dropped from the Sky, What Would You Do with It?In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “If $1000 dropped from the Sky, What Would You Do with It?” Here’s what they had to say. Most of the time, money stirs the wheel of our lives’ ride. In these conversations with strangers, we learned what strangers would do if they had “free money”. Whether they’d save it in their travel fund or invest in their dream startup, money can open up many doors and expand our perceptions of the world. If $1K dropped from the sky into your hands, what would you do with it? 2018-03-2710 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Nurse VS FashionThis week's Q: where does salary fit into your choice of career? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-10-0704 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Money Vs ActressThis week's Q: where does salary fit in choosing your job? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-10-0504 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What does Salary Mean to You?In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What does Salary Mean to You?” Here’s what they had to say. “My day job, or my start-up?” Our jobs not only can offer us the money, but it may also come with flexibility, culture, and an entirely different social network. In these bitesize chats with strangers on a bus, we learned what it means to earn a salary without the financial benefits from several independent contractors. WINii encourages you to reflect: Why are you working? Are you in it just for the money? @CocoCoo...2017-09-2014 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Being Too Broke For SchoolThis week's Q: What's a catastrophe that's impacted you? Being too broke to finish school. Unhappy job with security VS pursuing happiness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-09-1404 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Hawaiian TsunamiThis week's Q: What's a catastrophe that's affected you? Aftermath of Japan's Tsunami felt in Hawaii --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-09-1304 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Hurricane IrmaThis week's Q: What's a catastrophe that's impacted your life? Hurricane Irma and being stranded in NYC from Florida for 2 weeks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-09-1205 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What's a Natural Disaster that Disrupted Your Life?In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Natural Disaster that Disrupted Your Life?” Here’s what they had to say. How can we survive when plans always fall behind changes? As our climate drastically changes, monstrous natural disasters are inevitable. Whether it be a tornado or a tsunami, natural disasters disrupt our lives big time. Knowing this, how can we strategically plan to mitigate the disruptions? How can we support our communities as we all take hit of nature’s changes? Timestamp: 0:00 Tornado and Money 4:58 Hurricane...2017-09-1219 min

WINii: MoneyBitesEpisode 14: Losing your Trust Fund to Bernie Madoff and Starting Over AgainImagine having a trust fund – amazing! You’re banking on that fund as your nest egg and you’ve planned your future around it. Now imagine, it’s 2008, the financial crisis is unraveling, and over one phone call, you’re told you’ve been a victim of Bernie Madoff’s ponzie scheme. Your nest egg? Gone. It’s one having struggled with money. But to have wealth you’ve grown accustomed to disappear after one phone call? You need to reassess your livelihood, lifestyle and relation to money. What would you do? Here’s Amy’s money...2017-08-1928 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Plan Your MoneyMoneyBites: money comfort --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-08-1805 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Divorce And MoneyMoneyBites: Divorce and money --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-08-1604 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What Emotion is Evoked when You Think of Money?Don’t let the numbers deceive you. Money decisions and experiences are all associated with feelings and emotions, but no one really talks about their money-feelings. In these bitesize chats with strangers, we reflect on how our life experiences are intertwined with money and how, in turn, we associate money with certain emotions. How do you feel about money? and How do you want to feel about money? Timestamp: 0:00 Money is ONLY Money 3:49 Divorce and Money 7:48 Trust Fund and Consumerism: Money and Comfort 2017-08-1613 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBItes: Abundance MindsetMoneyBites: abundance mindset --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-08-1004 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Don't Be GullibleMoney Bites: don't be gullible --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-08-1004 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: NYU wasn't worth itMoneyBites: student loans --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-08-1004 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Going To State UniversityMoneyBites: Best $$ Advice 3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-08-0904 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Save Your B-day MoneyMoneyBites: Best $$ Advice 2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-08-0801 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What's the Best Money Advice You've Ever Received?Sharing is caring, so why not share our money secrets? With four strangers, we learned from their best advice and worst money decisions. Surprisingly and unsurprisingly, two strangers chose going to private liberal arts colleges as their worst investments. Why? Student loans. What is your best money advice and worst money decision? Let us hear your story. Again, sharing is caring! Timestamp: 0:00 Worst Money Decision? His name was Richie. 2:53 Save your B-day Money 3:48 Going to State University 8:34 Don’t be Gullible 13:00 Abundance Mindset 17:35 NYU...2017-08-0823 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Perfect SummerDay4MoneyBites: Perfect Summer Day 4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-08-0403 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What's your Most Memorable Summer Experience?Under the blazing sun in NYC, we traveled down memory lane (and around the world) with strangers. Are our experiences always bought? Whether it is swim class or acting and people-watching in the expensive city, most of our experiences are piled up by money. WINii encourages you to reflect on how your money is involved in your summer experiences. What is your most memorable summer experience? Timestamp: 0:00 People-watching @Washington Square Park 2:16 Being Forced to go to Swimming Class… They paid off!2017-08-0305 min

WINii: MoneyBitesEpisode 13: Reading "The Secret" and Getting Out of $30K in DebtSofia was in college but her parents' divorce affected her greatly. Over the next 10 years, her debt kept piling on. But her resilience and her encounter with the book, "The Secret," gave her conviction to live and restart. From $30k under in debt, she is now debt free and starting her own business. Here's her exceptional #moneystory. 2017-07-291h 02

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Look For The OwnerWhat would you do if you found $100 on the street? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-07-2902 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What Purchase Made you Happy?In a conversation with an 84 year old who bought a house in a village by buying antique French dolls, we saw how our purchases can contribute to life’s greater happiness. Whether it be french dolls from Parisian flea markets or the simplicity of a new bed frame, money ultimately has its way of bringing happiness. What is one purchase that made YOU happy? Time stamp: 0:00 Antique french dolls and their perks 4:38 What would you do if you found $100 on the street?2017-07-2907 min

WINii: MoneyBitesMoneyBites: Treat YourselfWhat's your earliest memory of money? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winii/message 2017-07-2102 min

WINii: MoneyBitesHey Stranger! What’s your Earliest Memory of Money?In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers at Bryant Park in NYC, “What’s your earliest memory of money?” Here’s what they had to say. In these conversations with strangers, we reflected on our journeys with money. Where did it all begin? Whether our memories of money started with the tooth fairy or not, our memories of money have transformed a lot as we move through different life stages. WINii encourages you to reflect on your own journey with money. How has your view of money changed since your earliest memory of money? Time s...2017-07-2110 min

WINii: MoneyBitesEpisode 12: Money and MindfulnessOur interactions and thoughts about money can be stressful and anxiety inducing. How can we be more mindful about our relationship with money?2017-07-0738 min

WINii: MoneyBitesEpisode 11: How to Negotiate a Higher SalaryAre you earning what you're worth? A practical guide to negotiating a higher salary.2017-06-2448 min

WINii: MoneyBitesEpisode 4: How an Entrepreneur Got Rid of $30k in Student Debt in 12 MonthsJesse started her first business in her parents garage selling t-shirts at 16. She hasn't looked back since. Why does she insist on being an entrepreneur? "If you... have this goal of having an impact on the world... then you might as well jump in and do it from scratch." So cool! Along the way, she racked up $30k in student debt and true to her entrepreneur spirit, got rid of it in 12 months through some unconventional ways. Hear her experience on money and startuphood!2017-02-1631 min

WINii: MoneyBitesEpisode 3: How to get your student loans forgiven (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)Rundown with Jan Miller, president of the Miller Student Loan Consulting, on student loan repayment options. Work for a government or non-profit organization? You may be eligible to have part of your student loans forgiven. Jan Miller, student loan consultant, explains the requirements and the necessary steps you need to take to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.2017-02-0710 min

WINii: MoneyBitesEpisode 2: What's an Emergency Fund?Discussion with Kristen Euretig, founder of Brooklyn Plan on how to define and build an emergency fund. 2017-01-3113 min

WINii: MoneyBitesEpisode 1: How to Build a Healthy Relationship with MoneyDiscussion with Kristen Euretig, founder of Brooklyn Plan on building a healthy relationship with money.2017-01-2412 min