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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Money is Your Best Form of Protest | Tori Dunlap

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Business, Investing, Careers

4.8 β€’ 5.2K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 3 June 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men make β€” but Tori Dunlap built a multimillion-dollar business by age 27 by rejecting the narrative that women should play small with money. The author of Financial Feminist returns to ChooseFI to explain why financial equality isn't just about closing the wage gap β€” it's about dismantling the societal scripts that keep marginalized groups controllable. Tori breaks down the psychological barriers women face when pursuing wealth, the gendered double standards around spending and earning, and specific steps anyone can take to reclaim financial autonomy. Key Chapters: [00:01:03] Tori's Journey and Impact β€” Tori reflects on her path from saving $100,000 by age 25 to achieving multimillionaire status by 27 through entrepreneurship. [00:03:20] Key Quote: "Fighting for women's financial rights is my life's purpose." [00:05:33] Financial Equality Defined β€” Financial equality means equitable access to financial resources for all, regardless of gender. [00:05:10] Key Quote: "Use your money as a powerful protest tool." [00:08:40] Overcoming Societal Narratives β€” Society pressures women to remain small and controllable, exacerbating financial inequality. Tori discusses how these narratives limit women's financial pursuits and what it takes to push back. [00:10:24] Key Quote: "Pursuing wealth is empowering and justifiable." [00:20:08] Achieving Financial Independence β€” Tori shares her definition of financial independence and how entrepreneurship accelerated her success. [00:43:25] Investing Tips for Beginners β€” Practical advice on investing, emphasizing diversified index funds and understanding the difference between investment accounts and actual investments. Actionable Steps: Engage in Open Discussions: Talk about salaries and financial goals with peers and partners [00:12:41]. Challenge Societal Narratives: Actively question the scripts that limit your financial pursuits [00:09:40]. Invest Smartly: Start investing in diversified index funds as a strategy for financial independence [00:45:16]. Key Questions Answered: What does financial equality mean? Ensuring equitable access to financial resources for all, regardless of gender [00:05:40]. How can I start negotiating my salary? Prepare key phrases and practice them. Join communities like ChooseFI for support [00:02:06]. What advice does Tori have for new investors? Start investing in diversified index funds rather than fearing the stock market or delaying investing [00:48:04]. Terminology: Financial Equality: The principle that everyone should have equal access to financial resources regardless of gender [00:05:40]. Fiduciary: A professional who is obligated to act in the best interest of their clients [00:50:00]. Index Fund: A mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to replicate the performance of a specific index [00:45:16]. Related Resources: Financial Feminist β€” herfirst100k.com [01:05:03] Previous ChooseFI episode with Tori: Episode 147 - Negotiating Your Salary Successfully [00:01:03]

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0:00.0

Hello and welcome to choose a five today in the show we have our good friend

0:03.5

Tori Dunlap back on the podcast for the first time since way back in episode

0:08.2

147 in 2019 and actually that episode has proven to be one of the most popular and enduring in our entire 600 plus episode run as

0:18.2

Tori gave us specific phrases and tactics to use when negotiating salary and I know countless of our choose-of-yke community members have used this to take

0:26.8

action in their own lives and a lot has changed for Tori since 2019. She now has over 2 million followers on each of

0:35.8

Instagram and Tik-Tock and her podcast Financial Feminist can always be found in

0:39.9

the top 10 business podcast in America. She's the author of the New York Times

0:43.4

best-selling book Financial Feminist and her site her first 100K.com is an

0:47.9

incredible resource for getting started with investing and putting a money plan

0:51.6

together. You're going to really enjoy this one and with

0:54.5

that welcome to choose that five.

1:07.0

Tori it is so good to see you it has been entirely too long. We were just talking off Mike that this has been five years since the last time I was here which is hard to believe one that just five years have passed since 2019

1:16.8

I feel like 2019 was a second ago and also that it's been this long since I've been back on the show so

1:22.0

thanks for having me back.

1:22.8

Yeah of course I'm thrilled to have you back and that was not hyperbole in the intro.

1:28.0

Your episode is probably one of the top five if not maybe the number one episode I reference for people

1:34.8

thank which is it's wild yeah it's absolutely wild that was such a help to our entire

1:41.2

community so on the behalf of tens of thousands of people

1:44.6

who have actually taken action,

1:46.6

obviously many hundreds of thousands have listened to it,

1:48.8

but it's remarkable.

1:50.1

So thank you.

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