What happens when a middle child with chronic pain creates a feminist retail empire? You get Woman-Owned Wallet – a movement that's part store, part media company, and full-on economic revolution.

Welcome to the season six finale where founder Amanda Dare takes the mic solo to reveal major transformations ahead. After closing WOW Factor Collective and weathering ongoing construction challenges at the storefront, Amanda shares her vision for WOW's future: a YouTube series spotlighting woman-owned businesses across America. Think of it as the feminist answer to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – a travel show mapping the incredible entrepreneurs who deserve your dollars.

But this evolution isn't just about business. Amanda bravely recounts her decades-long health battle that culminated in recent surgery for endometriosis, a condition affecting one in ten women yet chronically underdiagnosed and understudied. Through tearful reflection, she connects her personal healing journey with WOW's mission of creating safe, feminine spaces where women's experiences are validated rather than dismissed. The serendipitous moment when a gynecologist shopping in her store finally pointed her toward diagnosis perfectly illustrates why community matters – we solve problems together that we can't solve alone.

The episode also includes a bittersweet announcement about COO Adrienne's departure after nearly seven years of partnership, plus Amanda's reading of her recent Force Magazine article outlining how WOW is building economic power for women through "funny financial feminism." From guided tours and podcasts to an upcoming children's book starring Penny the piggy bank, Amanda reveals how putting money in women's wallets creates ripple effects throughout communities.

Ready to join a sisterhood of moneymakers who believe spending can be activism? Subscribe now for season seven and remember – when it comes to building the village we all need, sometimes you have to be the villager first.

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When Candice handed a woman tampons outside a store and saw the immediate relief wash over her face, she couldn't stop wondering: what do people experiencing homelessness do when they get their periods? That question sparked a revolutionary nonprofit that's challenging how we address period poverty.

Candice and Raina, co-founders of For Ladies' Sake, join us to share how their organization is fighting period poverty through three powerful channels: education, legislation, and accessibility. What began as one woman "slinging pads out of the back of her Volkswagen" transformed into a structured nonprofit when Raina gifted Candice the incorporation paperwork as a wedding present—possibly the most meaningful wedding gift in history.

The stories they share are both heartbreaking and inspiring. From advocating at Menstrual Equity Lobby Day to providing over 900 people with period products in their first full year, these women are dismantling stigma one conversation at a time. Their innovative "period pods"—similar to Little Free Libraries but filled with menstrual products—will soon provide 24/7 access in neighborhoods with the greatest need.

Perhaps most striking is how For Ladies' Sake approaches conversations about periods with everyone from reluctant men to curious teenagers. They've created safe spaces where people can ask questions, express concerns, and learn about menstrual health without judgment. As they beautifully demonstrate, period poverty isn't just a women's issue—it's a human dignity issue that affects entire communities.

Want to support their mission? Purchase green heart-shaped sunglasses through our See the Love campaign, where $5 from each pair goes directly to For Ladies' Sake. Together, we can ensure that no one has to choose between food and period products ever again.

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What happens when you pair a financial conversation with deep spiritual healing? Magic unfolds as Amanda Dare welcomes Brie (Brekita) Goodwin, a spiritual consultant whose approach to money transcends traditional advice by going straight to the soul.

Brie doesn't just talk about money—she reveals how our relationship with ourselves shapes everything about our financial reality. Through her work with candle-making workshops aligned with moon cycles, she creates spaces where people can reconnect with their intuition and true desires. As she explains, "We're not just building a candle. We're learning how to trust our intuition through this process."

The conversation takes unexpected turns as Brie shares her personal journey that began in 2015 when she packed up everything and moved to Louisville. This bold step allowed her to question inherited beliefs about money, love, and purpose. "I had to identify what was mine and what was not mine," she explains, revealing how this self-discovery process transformed her relationship with abundance.

One of the most powerful moments comes when Brie distinguishes between discipline and devotion in our financial practices. "Fuck discipline," she says candidly. "When you can create habits out of devotion, you now are living a life of reverence." This shift from punishment to love creates sustainable financial behaviors rooted in self-worth rather than external validation.

Throughout their heartfelt exchange, both women share vulnerable moments of realization—from Amanda's therapeutic journey to Brie's practice of holding "board meetings" with different versions of herself. Their laughter, tears, and profound insights create a roadmap for listeners seeking financial abundance through authentic self-connection.

Ready to transform your relationship with money by healing your relationship with yourself? This episode offers more than tips—it provides a spiritual framework for understanding that "abundance is everywhere. We are taught to restrict it." Discover how releasing that restriction might be the key to your financial breakthrough.

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What if your greatest business asset isn't your product or even your drive, but your relationship with money itself? Natalia Bishop pulls back the curtain on her remarkable journey from immigrant photographer to angel investor, revealing how her unique perspective on wealth created freedom to take bold risks most wouldn't dare.

The conversation travels unexpected territory as Natalia shares how making $60,000 annually while living on just $150 a month as a teenager created a powerful money mindset: "Money was never finite for me... I can be more risky with it because it doesn't necessarily become part of my identity." This detachment, far from careless, allowed her to build multiple successful businesses while maintaining clear perspective.

Amanda and Natalia dive deep into calculating risk, exploring how entrepreneurs can distinguish between the ventures worth pursuing and those best abandoned. Their candid exchange reveals painful lessons about validating market needs before investing heavily and avoiding the trap of emotional attachment to business ideas. "Just because we experience a problem ourselves doesn't necessarily mean there's a business there," Natalia explains, offering a refreshing counter-narrative to the "follow your passion" startup gospel.

Perhaps most illuminating is their discussion about venture capital - specifically who shouldn't pursue it. "Unless you're building a scalable technology-driven business that will be sold for billions, don't go get venture capital," Natalia advises, emphasizing how women entrepreneurs often misalign funding strategies with their actual definitions of success. This practical wisdom serves as both relief and redirection for countless founders feeling pressured to raise money they may not actually need.

Whether you're contemplating your first side hustle or scaling your fifth company, this conversation offers rare insight into entrepreneurial evolution, calculated risk-taking, and redefining success on your own terms. Tune in to transform your relationship with both business and money.

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Step into the vibrant world of feminist city design where strategic sisterhood is reshaping urban spaces to work for everyone. Gretchen Hunt, Director of Louisville's Office for Women, brings her powerful legal background and passionate advocacy to this discussion about how cities can transform when viewed through a gender lens.

What happens when we measure a city's safety and functionality by how comfortable women feel moving through it? Louisville has become only the second U.S. city invited to join the global City Hub and Network for Gender Equity (CHANGE), collaborating with metropolises like London, Paris, and Tokyo to reimagine public spaces. Through innovative approaches like "street tagging" exercises where women identify safe and unsafe areas, and workshops where teen girls design parks they'd actually want to use, we're witnessing the tangible impact of feminist urban planning.

But this isn't just about physical spaces—it's about economic empowerment too. Hunt explains why investing in women through policies like paid leave for domestic violence survivors isn't just compassionate; it's strategically sound for business retention and crime prevention. The conversation weaves between data-driven approaches and vibrant community-building, showing how "calling people in versus calling people out" creates more inclusive movements for change.

From pink-lit storefronts serving as beacons of safety to redesigned parks honoring Black suffragettes, discover how making cities work for women ultimately benefits everyone. As Hunt beautifully puts it, "Stop knocking on closed doors, go into the doors that open... make the party so irresistible that everyone wants to attend."

Follow @OFWLOUMETRO on Instagram to learn about upcoming women's night walks, the Office for Women Ambassador Program, and how you can join the movement to create more joyful, safe, and inclusive urban spaces in your own community.

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Step into the world of intentional business spaces as Amanda Dare welcomes Brigid, founder of The Root coworking space in New Albany, Indiana. What began as a simple workspace has blossomed into something far more meaningful – a community hub, business incubator, and support system for entrepreneurs across Southern Indiana.

Brigid shares her fascinating journey from college basketball player to business owner, revealing how she and her father (a former dentist) transformed a historic 1859 building into a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their mission? "To show the business world what love looks like" by creating a space where people can connect, collaborate, and grow.

The conversation explores the delicate balance of being "the vase that holds the flowers" – creating containers for others to flourish while building your own vision. You'll hear how The Root's vendor network functions as a concierge service for business owners, connecting them with everything from legal help to marketing support without leaving the building.

Amanda and Brigid also discuss the power of women-owned business communities, particularly in small towns like New Albany, and how these networks create opportunities for everyone involved. They share practical wisdom about funding models (including rent-to-own arrangements), designing spaces that inspire creativity, and the importance of flexible membership options that accommodate different working styles.

Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking community, a business owner looking to expand your network, or simply curious about the transformative power of intentional spaces, this conversation offers valuable insights on creating environments where people and businesses can put down roots and thrive.

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Two women are redefining how we teach children about complex emotional topics through the power of storytelling. Meet Amanda and Kim, the creative force behind Little Loving Lessons, whose friendship-turned-business partnership is creating ripples of positive change in children's education.

Amanda brings her expertise as a behavioral health therapist for children and families, having recognized a critical gap in resources while working with young clients. When she couldn't find appropriate materials to teach a four-year-old the concept of "want to versus have to," she didn't just complain—she created a solution. Meanwhile, Kim, a mother of two with a marketing background who learned about mental health from Amanda, had quietly held a dream of becoming a published author.

Their serendipitous collaboration has produced a collection of thoughtfully illustrated books addressing everything from anxiety to school transitions. Take their turtle story that teaches children about necessary behaviors versus desires, which Kim uses successfully with her own daughter to navigate morning routines without power struggles. Or "Forrest Fran," a character based on Amanda's childhood growing up in Jefferson Memorial Forest, who goes to school on "City Planet" and learns to manage anxiety while celebrating differences.

What makes their approach truly special is their commitment to diversity and representation, ensuring children from all backgrounds can see themselves in these stories. As Amanda explains, "We want this to be intentional, relatable lessons showing kids from different communities, different ethnicities, races and different socioeconomic environments." This inclusive philosophy extends to their business model too, where they prioritize community connection over profit margins.

Now, they're embarking on an exciting collaboration with Woman-Owned Wallet to create a children's book featuring Penny the Piggy Bank, designed to help children develop healthy relationships with money from an early age. Their vision continues to expand, with dreams of a physical location housing a bookstore, event space, and even therapy offices.

Ready to introduce the little ones in your life to stories that teach, heal and celebrate differences? Discover Little Loving Lessons at littlelovinglessons.com and follow their journey on Instagram @littlelovinglessons—because sometimes the most powerful lessons come wrapped in the gentlest stories.

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What happens when two marketplace founders decide to collaborate rather than compete? Magic, community, and economic empowerment.

Amanda Dare welcomes Nachand Trabue from MELANnaire Marketplace for a heartwarming conversation about building economic opportunities for marginalized communities. Their friendship began when they met at an award ceremony and instantly recognized each other as "salt and pepper on the same table" - complementary forces working toward similar goals with different focuses.

While Woman-Owned Wallet empowers women entrepreneurs and MELANnaire Marketplace champions Black and Brown-owned businesses with their "Spend Your Green on Black" initiative, their missions align perfectly around economic justice. Both women launched their platforms during 2020's pandemic and civil unrest, responding to urgent community needs they witnessed firsthand. The conversation reveals how their approach isn't about charity but about recognizing the inherent value and potential of underrepresented business owners.

Nachand shares exciting developments about the MELANnaire Achievement Center Academy, a retail academy helping Black entrepreneurs scale from market tables to major retail shelves. Their graduates are already appearing in stores like Publix and Kroger, demonstrating the tangible impact of combining marketplace opportunities with targeted business education. The women discuss how using your "wallet power" intentionally becomes a powerful form of everyday activism and allyship that creates ripple effects throughout communities.

Ready to make your spending more intentional? Follow both Woman-Owned Wallet and MELANnaire Marketplace on social media to discover amazing businesses owned by women and people of color. Your dollars aren't just transactions – they're votes for the kind of world you want to live in. Listen now to be inspired to shop with purpose!

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