Empowering Women: The Financial Literacy Movement That Changes Lives with Danielle Piskadlo (Ep. 15)

Empowering women financially can transform entire communities, and the numbers prove it!

This week on Wealth Beyond Riches, Abbey Henderson, CFP® , CEO Wealth Advisor & Coach, sits down with Danielle Piskadlo, Executive Director at Women’s Money Matters, to explore the vital role of financial empowerment for women and the community impact of their organization. 

Learn about the unique model and approach of Women's Money Matters, the systemic barriers women continue to face, and how mentorship and financial literacy can uplift women and their families.

Abbey and Danielle discuss: 

• Spotlight on Women's Money Matters, formerly Budget Buddies, and its financial empowerment programs for women and girls
• The systemic barriers to financial stability that disproportionately affect women, especially women of color
• Insight into how Women's Money Matters uses small group settings and one-on-one mentorship to foster financial well-being
• Volunteer opportunities and how you can contribute to the financial literacy and empowerment of women
• And more!

Connect with Abbey Henderson: 

• LinkedIn: Abbey Henderson
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• Website: Abaris Financial Group
• Facebook: Abaris Financial Group
• Facebook: Abbey Henderson: Trusted Financial Advisor & Coach
• Instagram: @trustedadvisor_coach
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• X (Twitter): Abaris Financial Group

Connect with Danielle Piskadlo:

• LinkedIn: Danielle Piskadlo
• Website: Women’s Money Matters

About Our Guest:

Danielle Piskadlo has been the Executive Director of Women’s Money Matters (WMM) since 2019 and has been an enthusiastic volunteer and supporter of WMM in a variety of capacities since 2016. Prior to joining WMM, Danielle was part of the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, where she was an advocate for women’s financial empowerment and inclusion internationally through microfinance, impact investing, and executive leadership. Danielle has spent time living in Perth, Beijing, Hyderabad, and San Diego and is a travel enthusiast who has visited over 35 countries. She moved to MA to study public administration at the Kennedy School at Harvard and international business at the Fletcher School at Tufts. Danielle worked at her family-owned auto shop in VT growing up while running, hiking, skiing, and playing ice hockey- all activities she continues to enjoy today. She lives in Acton with her partner, Dan, two sons, and fur baby, Wally. Danielle spends most of her free time with a good book.