076 - The Truth About Money: What Every Woman Wasn’t Taught (But Should Know)

In this empowering episode, Shae Invidiata sits down with Kristen Wonch — a former commodities trader turned global money coach — to unpack the mindset, mechanics, and mastery behind true financial freedom. From climbing out of $100,000 in debt to coaching women around the world, Kristin shares how she transformed her relationship with money and now helps others do the same.

They explore the money mindset shift that changes everything — how to take radical ownership of your financial results, dismantle limiting beliefs, and replace fear with confidence. Kristin reveals why “boring” investments often outperform flashy ones, and how long-term, intentional wealth-building leads to freedom, fulfillment, and choice.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or just starting your financial journey, this episode offers tangible insights, fresh perspectives, and the inspiration to create a life built on empowered financial independence.

Key Takeaways

Mindset Matters: Understanding your money mindset is the foundation of financial success.
Own Your Results: Taking full ownership of your finances is the first step toward transformation.
Break the Beliefs: Identify and release the limiting stories you tell yourself about money.
Choose Growth: Personal and financial growth require discomfort — lean into it.
Women & Wealth: Open, honest conversations about money are essential for empowerment.
Invest Smart: Sustainable, long-term investments often beat high-risk, quick wins.
Embrace the Boring: The most “boring” investments can quietly create lasting wealth.
Understand Risk: Balance potential reward with what you can emotionally and financially handle.
Financial Freedom = Fulfillment: Independence brings more than wealth — it brings peace of mind.
Own Your Journey: Everyone’s financial path is different; find your rhythm and stay the course.

 

Guest Bios

From $100,000 in debt to global money coach, Kristen Wonch demystifies wealth for women.
A wizard with numbers, Kristin was one of only a handful of women to secure a high-stakes role structuring multimillion-dollar deals as a commodities trader — achieving in months what takes most people nearly a decade.

Through her Money Mastery Method, the world’s first framework teaching women to earn efficiently, spend smart, and invest intentionally while rewiring subconscious money beliefs, Kristin has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs across eight countries to create financial freedom.

She’s also the host of The Wealth Equation podcast, ranked Top 100 in 17 countries, where she reveals the untold money stories of 6-, 7-, and 8-figure female entrepreneurs.

Connect with Kristen Wonch

 

Website: https://www.kristenwonch.com/ 

Free Offer: https://www.kristenwonch.com/free-investing-training

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.x

ABOUT SHAE INVIDIATA

Impact Entrepreneur | Luxury Realtor | TEDx Speaker | Wealth & Wellness Strategist | Award-Winning Human Rights Advocate | Podcast Host

Based between Toronto and Costa Rica, Shae Invidiata is an impact-driven entrepreneur dedicated to building wealth with purpose. 

 

With over 15 years in luxury real estate, Shae helped scale The Invidiata Team—one of Canada’s top-performing real estate teams—to over $6 billion in career sales. From managing operations and business development to selling and representing some of the country's most elite listings ranging from $2M to $65M, Shae’s business acumen and leadership have been integral to the brand’s national and global success, achieving the #1 team worldwide two times.

 

In 2010, Shae founded Free-Them, a federally recognized not-for-profit and a national leader in the fight against human trafficking. Her advocacy as a Stakeholder has influenced changing legislation, earned her many awards including, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and positioned her as a sought-after speaker on stages like TEDx.

 

Now Shae brings her decades of experience to create a Société of Financially Empowered Wellthy Women Founding The Wellthy CEO, Shae is redefining what it means t