Market MakeHer Podcast

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We're hitting pause to reflect, reset, and re-energize for the new quarter — both in the stock market and in our personal growth.

We revisit the goals we set with our signature S-M-I-L-E bingo card (yes, “Embrace the Chaos” really delivered last quarter), then break down what actually happened in the markets, including how tariff talk, falling confidence, and a shift in ma...

Lately, the market’s been moving over 1,000 points a day. We call this volatility fueled by uncertainty. We’ve been talking about falling yields, rising rates, and now tariffs are back in the headlines… but what if the real story is in the credit market?

In this episode, we’re replaying one of our favorite breakdowns: bond vigilantes — who they are, how they got their name, and the role they’ve played in shaping market history. And ...

Is the market Tariff-ied? 🙃  You voted, we delivered — and barely slept.

In this episode, we interrupt our regularly scheduled Fed deep dive to break down the 2025 Trump tariffs shock and what it means for your portfolio. It's a tug-of-trade-war and self-directed investors shouldn't try to time the markets, but should be informed, prepared, and diversified. 

You’ll learn what tariffs are, how these sweeping new tariffs are ...

If you’ve been hearing about inflation but aren’t totally sure what it means—or why everything suddenly got more expensive after the pandemic—this episode is for you.

We break down what inflation actually is and explain the real reasons prices went up: broken supply chains, government stimulus checks, rising wages, and energy shocks. It wasn’t just one thing—it was everything, all at once.

But here’s why this matters now: Fed Chair ...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics in the stock market: what happens when things start to go south. We break down corrections, bear markets, and recessions—and how to tell the difference between them—while also exploring whether we could be on the verge of another "lost decade" for investors.

We also take a closer look at the current disconnect between how people feel ab...

🚨 Recession Watch: What’s Happening in the Markets? 🚨

Major banks are raising red flags about a potential recession, pointing to uncertainty around trade, tariffs, and inflation. If there’s one thing the market hates, it’s uncertainty—it fuels volatility.

As of March 13, 2025, the S&P 500 has officially entered correction territory, meaning it has dropped 10% from its recent highs. Corrections like this are a normal part of mar...

Where to begin when you're new to investing? We are getting back-to-basics with some Investing 101 and money psychology in this episode. We'll discuss what first-time self-directed investors need to know to get started on your investing journey and good concepts for all investors to think about in their investing strategy...along with some important jargony terms, defined, so that you don't get overwhelmed.

Investing in...

We are diving into Warren Buffett’s latest shareholder letter for 2024—so you don’t have to! We’ll break down his biggest takeaways in plain English for you: why Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on a mountain of cash, what Buffett’s recent stock moves say about the market, and how his long-term investing mindset has helped him beat Wall Street for decades.

Plus, we’ll talk about his bets on Japan, why he openly admits to making mistake...

This is an advanced episode, but also a very important episode to help you understand market mechanics and put another piece together in the stock market puzzle we are conquering - with education! We gave you a few replay episodes before this one to help you prepare for a heavy dose of knowledge, so buckle up, because we’re about to math real hard. 

What is Margin Trading or Investing?

When you buy a stock on margin, you create the a...

We are revisiting Episode 42, originally aired July 26, 2024, where we look at how AI Power Grid Pressure can also be a headwind to consider in your long-term AI investing strategy. Start with our AI Portfolio and Investment Thesis discussed in ⁠Episode 21⁠ to understand the full AI investing picture.  According to our very own Jess Inskip, "The real ‘P/E Risk’ isn't overhyped price to earnings. The risk is price to energy...

Y’all asked us for it, here’s your AI investing update! Yes, we’re talking current landscape of AI investments, AI agents and AGI, of course Nvidia (beyond chips), CapEx Surges, the critical game race, disruption (yes deepseek), earnings, headwinds and more! We always want you to stay informed and help make sure you’re "doing your homework” as we say. Remember, diversification mitigates risk. ;)
 
✨ AI Question to Ponder...

This episode was first released on June 24, 2024. We’re replaying it for you for a reason! Think of it as a review of some of last year’s material before we get into all the investing topics we’re going to cover this year. 👩🏼‍🏫👩🏻‍🏫We share our screen and actually show you how to place different order types at a brokerage firm - you can watch on Spotify or YouTube!

*previously recorded on 03/15/24, but still relevant*

Last week we talked about creating quarterly financial goals with a fun activity, and we thought it would be a good time to also revisit your risk tolerance with this episode we did on the “risk pyramid.”

At the time of recording, The Fed still didn’t cut interest rates, but projected they would 3 times, so it was a great time to lock in the higher rates that we saw in fixed inco...

It's the beginning of the year, which means it's time to reset those financial goals, but we're making it more attainable (and fun!) by breaking it all down into a quarterly game. If you happen to have ADHD like us, your brain will thank us. 🧠

👋 Have you ever thought about what would happen if TikTok got banned in the U.S. to the stock market or even the impact on the labor market? It’s a hot topic right now as the TikTok ban case is in front of the Supreme Court. In this episode of Market MakeHer, Jess and I are breaking it all down—from the impact on creators like me (and maybe you!) to the ripple effects on small businesses, the gig economy, the labor market and even...

This week, we’re diving into the key market themes of 2025—what’s shaping up to be a monumental year for self-directed investors. We’ll unpack the trends driving infrastructure investment, tariffs with a twist, deregulation fueling innovation, and the evolution of retail trading.

Can you believe it’s already the end of 2024? What a year it’s been! In this episode of Market MakeHer, Jess and I look back at all the major events that shaped the stock market this year. From the AI led rally to the Fed finally cutting rates, we’re breaking it all down.

*This content was taken from Episode 35, which was originally recorded in May 2024, but has been edited to mainly focus on the important terms PCE, PPI & CPI to help put into context the new data we are seeing now in December 2024 and how it affects us as consumers, workers, and investors.* 

It's the end of the year...what are we supposed to be doing with our finances? Allow your finance-sis to tell you. 😉

We discuss essential year-end financial strategies, focusing on retirement account deadlines, tax optimization moves, charitable contributions, and even personal finance tips - for all ages and income levels.

Be proactive with your financial planning to avoid penalties and maximize tax benefits. You’ll learn vari...