Financial Feminist

Tori Dunlap saved $100,000 by age 25, turned that story into a massive online brand, and now hosts Financial Feminist — a podcast that tackles money with the energy and bluntness that most personal finance shows desperately lack. The tagline is "Fight the patriarchy. Get Rich," and Dunlap means both parts. With 311 episodes and a 4.7-star rating from over 6,300 reviews, the show has found a devoted audience, particularly among women in their twenties and early thirties. Episodes range from quick 17-minute explainers (like her "Lazy Girl Wealth" episode) to hour-plus deep conversations about investing, debt payoff strategies, and navigating money in relationships. Dunlap is direct and unapologetic. She'll explain budgeting fundamentals in one episode and then spend the next dismantling systemic barriers that make wealth-building harder for women and marginalized communities. Recent topics have included passive income, financial planning after 35, and the mindset shifts needed to actually earn more rather than just spend less. Fair warning: the show is rated explicit, and Dunlap's style is very much love-it-or-hate-it. Some listeners find her energy motivating; others find it abrasive. But the financial information itself is solid and practical. For university students — especially those staring down student loans and wondering how to build financial independence — this show covers ground that most college curricula completely ignore. Starting to think about money now, while you're still in school, is one of the smartest moves you can make.