Three Inspiring Books by Women in Finance

By: Aimee Malgapo

There are many widely recommended finance books written by highly respectable authors. Some of the most popular include Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, and I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi.  These are all great sources of literature regarding finance, but more recently, women have written their own stories on becoming successful in building their personal finance.  This blog will cover three inspiring and helpful books written by women in finance to guide you in your financial journey.  

Rich Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life Together...Finally  by Nicole Lapin

Nicole Lapin is a well-known American television host, author, and finance expert. She began her career as an intern at CNN and went on to become one of the youngest anchors on the network. Lapin has also worked for other major news outlets such as CNBC and Bloomberg Television. Lapin is best known for her work in the field of business and personal finance reporting.

“A rich bitch is proud of who she is and who she wants to be.” - Nicole Lapin  

In her novel, Rich Bitch, Nicole Lapin inspires others to take ownership of their lives and finances.  Overcoming her father’s death of a drug overdose and having to bail her mother out of jail, Nicole Lapin used her passion for her career to fuel her dreams and push through the most difficult moments of her life.  She was not born into wealth, and she had to learn about finance herself, along with the help of a few career mentors who shared their life lessons.  

This book is a great introduction for someone who is beginning their journey in personal finance.  Lapin has a direct, confident voice and encourages others to find their confidence so they can begin moving toward the future of their dreams.  She shares her experience with sexism in the workplace, relationships, and personal happiness, which was also helpful.   

You are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero

Jen Sincero is an American author, speaker, and success coach. Her first book, You Are a Badass" inspired readers around the world to overcome self-doubt, embrace their inner power, and create the life they desire. It offers practical advice and tools to help individuals overcome their fears, change their mindset, and take action towards their goals.

"Rich = The ability to afford all the things and experiences required to fully experience YOUR most authentic life."  - Jen Sincero.  

In her novel, You are a Badass at Making Money, Sincero encourages readers to uncover what really drives them and what they truly believe in.  She helps readers to analyze their thought patterns that may fuel their behaviors.  Adding this element of self-understanding enables readers to recognize  that your feelings and emotions trigger your actions when your thoughts are not checked.    Sincero shares her ideas in a comical, carefree style that many people can relate to, and she is able to capture the heart of her audience with her words.

Money Out Loud by Berna Anat

Berna Anat is a Filipino Financial Hype woman who has gained many followers with her hilarious and entertaining way of sharing information about finances. Berna was named The Plutus Awards’ Most Entertaining Financial Creator for two years in a row and was named one of ABS-CBN's Global Pinoy Idols.  As a motivational speaker, she encourages her community to release the shame and trauma they have carried about money in their past so they can move forward with a better relationship with money.  In her book, Money Out Loud, Berna Anat shares how she was able to pay off $50,000 of debt and live a life free of financial worries.  She explains financial concepts and terms so that readers can understand more easily. She gives the readers steps so they can shape their goals and take action to create the life they want to live.   

In her book, Anat shares the ideas and fears that shaped her family's habits and thought patterns around money.  She talks about how money was a taboo topic in her family and how it was difficult to speak with her family about it.  Nevertheless, it was important to have this conversation so that she could have a better understanding of why her family may have negative patterns that prevent them from accessing financial freedom.  Anat also focuses on the systemic barriers that marginalized communities face concerning finances.  The last chapter of her book encourages readers to take what they learned and, with the money they’ve earned, take action in creating the world they want to live in by giving back to organizations and people that share their values and dreams.  

Conclusion

Nicole Lapin, Jen Sincero, and Berna Anat are all amazing women who have enkindled the hearts of many through their beautiful, brave stories.  50/50 Leadership encourages women to become leaders in their community by providing financial literacy programs and mentorship opportunities to women from all walks of life. Through our mission and work, we hope to support women in their own personal finance journeys.