Have you ever wondered why, despite hurdles like the gender pay gap and career interruptions, women who start investing frequently achieve higher returns than their male counterparts? Today on Everyone's Talkin' Money, I sit down with Jessica Spangler, author of "Invest Like a Girl," to uncover the secrets behind this financial phenomenon. We offer insights into how both women and men can harness their unique strengths to thrive as investors. The journey to financial literacy starts early, and the conversations had around the family dinner table can echo into our adult lives in profound ways. Our discussion takes a personal turn as Jessica, and I reflect on the differing financial narratives we were exposed to growing up, how they've sculpted our attitudes towards money, and, more importantly, how we can redefine what it means to be an investor. This episode peels back the layers of investment strategies, revealing that it's not the complexity but the consistency that often leads to success. In this episode, We discuss why women are better investors (and how men can adopt what women do well) How to prioritize your investment accounts and figure out what you should invest in first How to manage risk without breaking into a sweat LINKS Invest Like a Girl book Jessica's website Jessica on TikTok CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do it without you.  Freebie - 10 Money Questions to Ask Yourself Free Money Guide https://etmpod.link/10moneyq  Follow me on Instagram  Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@EveryonesTalkinMoney SPONSORS Thanks to ASPCA for sponsoring the show. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/ETM. Thanks to Notion for sponsoring the show. Notion is my go-to tool for managing notes, to do lists, and action items. Try Notion for free when you go to Notion.com/ETM. Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com.   Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices