Episode 129: Financial Empowerment for Women

Why do some of the smartest, most capable women still feel lost when it comes to their finances?

Today, on Brand for Good I’m talking with Ed Vargo, CFP®, CLU®, CDFA® and Melana Carbary CFP®, CLU®, CDFA®, the powerhouse duo behind Burning River Advisory Group and their groundbreaking second business, enlightenHer. With years of experience in financial planning, they saw a gap in the system—one that left women without the knowledge and tools they needed to build financial security.

🔍 In this episode, we cover:
✅ How societal norms shaped the way women think about money
✅ The financial myths holding women back (and what’s actually true)
✅ Why the traditional financial system wasn’t built for women—and how EnlightenHer is changing that
✅ The Divorce Navigator Program—a first-of-its-kind tool to help women navigate divorce financially, emotionally, and legally.

If you’ve ever wondered how financial education can change lives—or if you need a little empowerment yourself—join us for this powerful conversation. 

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Guest Links

Websites: https://enlightenher.com/ and https://burningriverag.com/

Money Myths E-Book: https://enlightenher.com/money-myth-ebook/

12 Steps to Safeguard Your Financial and Emotional Well-Being: https://enlightenher.com/12-steps-to-safeguard-your-financial-and-emotional-well-being/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlightenherofficial/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edvargo/

Melana’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanacarbaryburningriverag/