Life has a way of throwing you some curveballs, especially when you’re least expecting it. And when life changes in a big way, your financial landscape usually does, too.

Whether you're navigating divorce, supporting someone who is, or just ready to stop being a financial spectator in your own life, this conversation can help. Myra Alport is an accredited financial coach with over 20 years of experience who, after her own "gray divorce" following a 27-year marriage, helps women become their own CFOs with confidence, clarity, and humor.

This episode gets personal as Cassidy opens up about her divorce journey, adding some perspective to Myra's expert insights. We dive into why so many women end up on the financial sidelines, practical steps to take control of your money (whether you're married, single, or somewhere in between), and why avoiding one specific word might be the most powerful financial move you can make.

Episode Timestamps:

[02:00] Myra's journey from traditional financial planning to divorce coaching

[04:00] Why women become financial spectators in their own lives

[08:00] How financially prepared are women for divorce?

[10:00] The emotional and mental challenges of untangling finances

[12:00] How to financially prepare for a looming divorce

[14:00] What it really means to become your own CFO

[17:00] Financial coach vs. financial advisor: Which one do you need?

[19:00] What it means to pair spending with values

[22:00] Why you need to think about yourself at age 90 (and beyond)

[26:00] The one word Myra wishes every woman would stop using

[33:00] Rapid fire: Myra's coaching style, favorite tools, and recent splurge

Connect with Myra:

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📧 Send her an email at [email protected]