46% of weekdays, your school-aged child isn’t in school. We break down the real economics of camps, childcare, and the mental load behind it.

That means nearly half the year parents are coordinating camps, after-school programs, and what experts call “wraparound care.” In this episode, Ysenia sits down with Molly Morse, co-founder of Recess, to talk about the real cost of childcare and why planning summer often feels like a second job.

They discuss how families can lower costs using Dependent Care FSAs, why there are far more affordable camp options than most parents realize, and how employer benefits like Bright Horizons can help fill childcare gaps. Molly also shares free and scholarship resources—including Austin’s Summer Playgrounds program—and explains why the lack of structure in childcare places a disproportionate mental load on moms.

Listen to Childcare & Camps: The Real Cost of Summer to learn how families can navigate the childcare economy—and why better systems would make it easier for everyone.

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On today’s episode, Ysenia is joined by Tabitha Calhoun, a DEI leader and pay equity expert, to talk about the gender pay gap. If you’ve ever felt like there’s an invisible force working against you at work… you’re not crazy.

We break down what the gender pay gap actually means, why women still make roughly 82 cents on the dollar (and significantly less for many women of color), and how unpaid labor and intersectionality compound the gap over a lifetime.

We also get practical:

• What questions to ask employers about compensation and promotion pathways
• Why tying pay to previous salary perpetuates inequity
• How state legislation shapes pay transparency
• How to advocate for yourself inside systems that weren’t built with women in mind

This episode is about understanding the system — so you can navigate your paycheck, promotions, and retirement with more clarity and confidence.

🎧 Listen now where ever you get your podcasts.

Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.

Have a financial journey you want to share on our podcast? Curious about starting on your financial plan? Email hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.

In this special trio episode of Talk Rich To Me, Stephanie and Ysenia are joined by Khammi Hurd, a Human Design practitioner, to explore how understanding your energy can make decision-making—even around money—feel clearer and easier.

Khammi breaks down the four Human Design energy types (Manifestors, Generators/Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors), what “strategy” and “authority” actually mean, and how your body—not your mind—can be your most reliable guide. You’ll also learn the difference between defined vs. open centers, why some people need time to ride an emotional wave before deciding, and how Human Design can build more empathy in relationships (partners, kids, coworkers).

We also connect Human Design back to finances: how your decision-making style impacts goal setting, self-worth, risk, burnout, and even the pressure to “prove yourself.”

In this episode, we cover:

• What Human Design is (and why it’s more than a horoscope)
• The 4 energy types + how each is designed to move through the world
• Strategy & authority: how to make aligned decisions
• Defined vs. open centers and what that means for consistency and conditioning
• Money + Human Design: self-worth, goals, and trusting your body

Because sometimes we’re just using strategies that don’t fit how we’re wired. If you’re curious about connecting mindset, personality, and financial confidence, this one’s for you.

Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.

Have a financial journey you want to share on our podcast? Curious about starting on your financial plan? Email hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.