Let’s Talk About Money Anxiety, Investing Fears & Why I Didn’t Invest My First Big Check, with Rach Hirsch.

This episode is for the DM-ers, the money-anxious, the investing-curious, and anyone who's ever felt behind. You asked—and I’m answering: 💸 Why I didn’t invest my first big check 💭 My own journey with money anxiety (yes, even with a Wall Street background) 📉 What inflation really means for your future 🏠 Why “waiting for the right time” doesn’t always work (marriage, investing, home-buying… all of it) We’ll also unpack some real data: 👉 76% of millennials say money is their #1 source of stress 👉 Only 12% of women feel confident they’ll retire comfortably 👉 Most of us are first-gen financial decision-makers navigating money with more pressure than a plan I’ll break down the emotions and the strategy behind building financial wellness, and share a gentle intro to investing—because it’s not about getting it perfect. It’s about starting messy, staying curious, and learning by doing. It’s not just your bank account—it’s your nervous system. Let’s shift from anxious to anchored, from avoidance to action. You’re not behind. You’re just getting started. #MoneyAnxiety #investingforbeginners #moneymanagement #investmenttips