The Empowered Money Girl

From Math Major to Heart-Centered Leader

Sep 02, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered how a woman can go from coding and crunching numbers to becoming a global advocate for women’s empowerment, then you’re going to love this episode of The Empowered Money Girl. I sat down with the incredible Maura Mitchell, and wow… this one is a masterclass in leadership, financial independence, spirituality, and living life on your own terms.

Let’s dive into the highlights, because Maura brought the wisdom.

How a Personal Awakening Sparked a New Kind of Leadership

Maura started her career as a math major and coder—yes, a woman in tech before it was trendy. But her journey took a profound turn after experiencing deep personal loss. Instead of shutting down, she opened up. What followed was an awakening that completely transformed how she sees leadership.

She now leads through vulnerability, authenticity, and service. And when I tell you her presence is grounding and powerful… whew. You’ll feel it in this episode.

Spirituality, Slow Mornings & a Whole New Way of Deciding

One of my favorite parts of our conversation? Maura’s morning ritual.
She talked about the importance of slowing down—meditation, quiet reflection, spiritual practices—and how those moments have become her secret weapon for creativity and decision-making.
If you’re a high-achieving woman (like so many of you reading!), this is your reminder: slowing down isn’t lazy. It’s leadership.

Let’s Talk Financial Independence—The Real Kind

You know this is where my heart lives. Maura broke down financial independence in a way every woman needs to hear:

Financial independence = freedom of choice.

It’s the ability to travel, rest, leave a toxic job, walk away from a relationship that no longer serves you, or simply breathe easier because you know you’re safe.

Money isn’t something to hoard or feel ashamed about. It’s a tool for joy.

And yes—you deserve joy.

Practical Advice for Women Building Financial Confidence

This part is so aligned with everything I teach inside my community. Maura and I dug into:

  • Knowing your accounts (and your passwords—yes, all of them!)
  • Creating a simple, doable financial plan
  • Starting with one small step instead of waiting to “feel ready”
  • How to build confidence even if you’ve relied on a partner
  • Why budgeting isn’t punishment… it’s empowerment

Women 35+ often tell me they’re overwhelmed or embarrassed by what they don’t know. But Maura and I want you to hear this clearly:

You can learn this. You can grow this. And you’re not behind.

Her Global Mission: Empowering Women Around the World

Maura’s work at the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) is extraordinary by itself—but she takes it even further. She recently led empowerment webinars for women in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.

Every time she speaks, you can feel her commitment to helping women rise—no matter where they live or what challenges they face.
This episode will inspire you to think bigger about your own impact.

Start Where You Are—Your Future Self Will Thank You

If there’s one thing Maura wants every woman to take away, it’s this:

Start where you are.

Don’t wait to have the perfect plan or the perfect mindset. Take one step. Learn one thing. Do one action that moves you toward clarity, confidence, and independence.
Because that’s how financial empowerment is built—through courage, consistency, and compassion for yourself.

Connect With Maura Mitchell

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I loved recording it.

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With love,

Josette

and The Empowered Money Girl podcast team


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