On this podcast episode, Jessica Norwood shares how she's flipped the script and is navigating marriage as the female breadwinner.

Jessica is co-host and "the better half" of the dynamic duo behind The Sugar Daddy Podcast, a financial literacy podcast dedicated to helping millennials build wealth and break the stigma around money conversations. As an elder-millennial, she is on a mission is to empower you to take control of your finances so you can live the life you've always dreamed of.

Jessica brings a unique perspective to the podcast as Strategic Consultant in the tech space, working with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. She is the “Sugar Daddy” in their relationship, helping fuel their financial journey.

The podcast has been featured in major outlets like Investopedia, Huff Post, CNN Underscored, Fortune, MarketWatch, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, US News and more. Her personal goal is to become "work-optional" by 50, in order to travel the world with their two children while continuing to help others have better money conversations and achieve financial freedom.

WHAT JESSICA DISCUSSED:

• Her background, what she does, and how The Sugar Daddy Podcast came to life.
• The inspiration behind reclaiming the “Sugar Daddy” label and turning it into an empowering identity.
• What it was like stepping into the role of breadwinner in her marriage and how she and her partner navigated that dynamic early on.
• Common misconceptions about female breadwinners in marriage and the realities she wants to challenge.
• How she and her husband make financial decisions together, especially with a significant income gap.
• The importance of open, healthy communication around money in her relationship.
• Advice for women breadwinners who feel guilt or pressure because of their role.
• Balancing her own financial goals while supporting a family as a mom, podcast host, and strategic consultant.
• What being “work-optional” by 50 means to her and how being the breadwinner factors into that vision.
• The example she hopes to set for her children around gender roles and money.

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH JESSICA:

• On her website: www.thesugardaddypodcast.com
• On all social media: @thesugardaddypodcast
• Her husband Brandon’s financial planning services: https://www.oakcityfinancial.us/

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Tired of getting paid and still wondering where your money went two weeks later?

On this podcast episode, learn the 7 essential things you should do as soon as you get paid to take control of your finances, stop the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck stress, and start building real wealth.

Whether you're new to budgeting or ready to level up your money game, this episode is packed with practical, actionable steps to help you win financially.

You'll Learn:

• Why pausing before you spend is powerful
• How to automate your savings like a wealth-builder
• Why reviewing trends in your bills can unlock savings
• How to adjust your budget to stay on track
• Simple ways to prioritize future financial goals
• Why your money mindset needs regular check-ins
• How to set spending boundaries that still leave room for joy

Each paycheck is an opportunity to make progress—toward peace of mind, toward financial freedom, and toward the life you actually want. Start strong, stay consistent, and give your money a mission.

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On this episode, Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen dive into the topic of financial infidelity—how to recognize the signs, begin the healing process, and reclaim your financial power, whether you’ve been affected by it or have been the one who committed it.

Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen are a dynamic mother-daughter duo committed to empowering women with the tools they need to make confident financial decisions. As a consultant, educator, and entrepreneur, Barbara connects women with trusted financial professionals to help them plan for a future full of choices.

Maggie, with her curious mindset and passion for personal growth, inspires others through motivational talks and equips women with the financial knowledge they need to thrive. Together, they are dedicated to helping women build lives free from financial stress thanks to the support of their community of trusted professionals.

WHAT DR. BARBARA PROVOST AND MAGGIE NIELSEN DISCUSSED:

1. The definition of financial infidelity and why it can be so damaging to relationships—often without partners realizing what’s happening.
2. Red flags and warning signs of financial dishonesty in a relationship.
3. The emotional toll of financial infidelity and why it’s such a difficult topic for people to discuss openly.
4. Common patterns in how financial infidelity is discovered and how people typically react once it’s out in the open.
5. First steps someone should take after discovering a partner’s financial dishonesty and how to start rebuilding trust, clarity, and confidence.
6. Guidance for individuals who have been hiding financial secrets and want to take accountability and begin to repair the relationship.
7. Essential conversations couples should have early on to build financial transparency and prevent financial infidelity.
8. How financial literacy and confidence empower women to protect themselves emotionally and financially.
9. Steps women can take to move from financial chaos or crisis to clarity and long-term control over their money.

AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH DR. BARBARA PROVOST AND MAGGIE NIELSEN:

• Website: https://pursestrings.co/
• Podcast: https://pursestrings.co/podcast/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pursestringsco
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pursestringfinanciallyfearlesswomen
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursestringsco/
• TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@pursestringsco
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursestrings/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCusras98haVpJ-P4C4d4IXw

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