286. Getting Rich Made Me a Bad Woman
From Financial Feminist by Her First $100K
June 2, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 286
About this episode
This episode explores how societal systems instill fear in women regarding wealth building and challenges the notion of what it means to be a 'good woman' in relation to financial success.
What if the reason you're afraid of building wealth has nothing to do with you, and everything to do with a system designed to keep you that way? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on something most people won't say out loud: the reason so many women are afraid to build wealth isn't a personal failing, it's by design. From the fears holding us back before we even start, to every way my own financial success made me a "bad woman" by the patriarchy's standards, this episode is giving you permission to stop apologizing for wanting more. Because every dollar you earn, save, and invest? It's a vote against a system that never wanted you to have it. Visit https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod to find any resources mentioned on our show! Listen to Erin Gallagher episode on being an uncontrollable woman: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/inner-mean-girl/ 00:00 Intro: Why Women Fear Wealth 01:57 FOG: Fear, Obligation & Guilt Explained 04:50 Money Avoidance & the Ostrich Effect 05:25 The Key Reframe: You're Not Bad With Money 06:00 The "Good Woman" Checklist 06:38 Female Financial Dependence Is by Design 08:45 The Data: Wage Gap, Wealth Gap & Unpaid Labor 09:34…
People in this episode
Host: Tori
Topics covered
- wealth building
- patriarchy
- women and money
- financial independence
- systemic barriers
Keywords
- wealth
- women
- patriarchy
- financial success
- money mindset
- fear of wealth
- financial independence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Her First $100K
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