There are so many aspects to women owning financial power, starting with careers, 401k planning and knowing how to advocate for our worth.  Today's guest is Barbara Best, founder and principal of CAP STRAT and founder of the CAP STRAT Women's Forum. Barbara is passionate about helping women own their voice and power, especially with their financial lives. She is also an expert in the financial service industry with over four decades of experience leading initiatives in all aspects of the business. Listen to this interview with host Natalie Benamou and Barbara Best as they discuss  how you can "Own Your Financial Power". Tips to Advocate for Your Worth: >> Prepare by focusing on what you can control. >> Do some research and for the role. >> Get a sense of what an appropriate wage scale is by asking people you trust like your board of advisors. >> Make others aware of your contributions and what you have done to deserve an increase. Own Your Financial Power: >> Maximize your investments with your employer's 401k plan. >> Increase your contributions annually. >> Leverage your Health Savings Account. >> Be engaged with your own finances. >> You don't have to be an expert to be engaged. Thank you Barbara Best for being a guest on the show! Connect with Barbara Best on LinkedIn.CAP STRAT | CAP STRAT Women's Forum | YouTube Natalie Benamou is the Founder of HerCsuite™, transforming the way organizations retain and advance women in every career phase.  HerCsuite™ Solutions includes: Connected Mentoring- Expert Speakers with Breakouts - Engage and Learn- Speaker Presentations, Team Breakouts and Food Delivered inside Showboat Immersive venue- All-In-One Platform and app- Corporate Portal for ERGs with Private Groups, Networking, Programs, Immersive Events.  Join HerCsuite™ as a team and save. Have a question? Reach out to Natalie at HerCsuite™ or send a text to 224-209-6424. LinkedIn: Natalie Benamou | HerCsuite™ | HerPower2 Lead This podcast is sponsored by Aaptiv, our favorite health and wellness app with over 3,000 videos. Listeners can get your free 30-day trial here. Credits: Thanks to Julie Deem and the Business Podcast Editor for editing our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hercsuite/message