Nicole Lapin, the NYT bestselling author of Rich Bitch and Boss Bitch and the host of Hatched on CBS, is BACK. Nicole is our go-to gal for everything finance, money management, and financial empowerment. She helps take the shame and guilt out of financial wellness, and creates space for feeling good about our money decisions and desires. If you haven’t listened to our first episode with Nicole, be sure to check it out! In our conversation today, Nicole shares the inspiration behind her books, dealing with the grief surrounding her father’s death, and the BS around money, dating, and doing it all, especially as women. PLUS Nicole answers questions from Almost 30 Nation!   We also talk about…   Where Nicole’s financial grit came from How Nicole recovered from serious burnout Happiness and success being fluid Reframing your mindset on your job Interviewing Justin Beiber + other celebs at the start of her career Dealing with imposter syndrome Paving the way as a female entrepreneur + refusing to cut her hair Student loans, 401k’s, Roth IRA’s and the money market Being an example for yourself and your children Nicole’s dating life + masculine and feminine energy   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: nicolelapin.com Instagram: @nicolelapin Money School code ALMOST30, @nicolelapin's new online course #TheMoneySchool is out–give (or get!) the gift of financial fitness this year using our code for $50 off your tuition! Head on over to themoneyschool.com to learn more! Check out: The Boss School Read: Rich Bitch ; Boss Bitch Listen: Almost 30 Ep. 129 ft. Nicole Lapin Watch: Hatched www.yourpodcatpro.com   Upcoming Events: May 4th: London with Millana Snow May 7th: London with Peta Kelly     Sponsors: Honeybook | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off the first year of Honeybook at honeybook.com Away | Use code ALMOST30 for $20 off a suitcase at awaytravel.com/almost30 Calm | Get 25% off a Calm premium subscription at www.calm.com/almost30 Skinny Dipped | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at skinnydipped.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters