Female Breadwinners Are Rising, But No One Prepares You for This

Female Breadwinners Are Rising, But No One Prepares You for This

May 7, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and dynamics faced by female breadwinners in business and their relationship with money and wealth.

Women are earning more than ever, but no one prepares you for what comes with it. In this episode of Yes, And, Bunny brings back investment expert Avani Jain to unpack the real, day-to-day experience of being a female leading a business, while also being the main breadwinner of the household. This conversation sheds light on how to navigate power dynamics around money and how more women are tapping into more access to wealth and a healthier money mindset, for a brighter financial future. Avani and Bunny tap into Avani's expertise: crypto and how to understand the risks, lessons, and responsibilities that come with it. This episode covers: What it really feels like to out-earn your partner The assumptions women face around money and decision-making How crypto is changing the way we think about wealth Learning through risk, loss, and experience TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Yes, and! Introduction00:30 What female breadwinners go through02:00 The assumption: who makes the money vs. who decides06:30 Becoming the example for future generations08:30 The moment you realize things aren’t as “normal” as they seem11:00 Calling out bias and choosing not to stay quiet13:30 The “Pretty Woman” moment and…

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