She Can Podcast by the Alabama Securities Commission

From Audit to Action: Your Year-End Financial Glow Up

As we’re ending this year and preparing to enter a new year, now is a great time to evaluate your finances and set a budget and goals for the new year. On today’s episode, we’ll walk through some end of the year financial tips and helpful resources to help you prepare for a successful financial journey in 2026!

Retirement Planning 101

When it comes to investing and choosing where to place your money for retirement, there are a lot of options out there. It can become overwhelming to understand all the different avenues and what might work best for you. That’s why we’ve invited Jennifer Householder, State Director of the Alabama Retire Deferred Compensation Plan, to help us understand retirement plans and other types of investments.

Thriving in a Demanding Career Field

Working in a competitive and male-dominated space as a woman can be tough mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially, but there are plenty of women who are doing it and thriving at it! One of those women is Hope Marshall, Shareholder at White Arnold & Dowd P.C. and Commissioner for the Alabama Securities Commission. Hope will join us today to provide insight on how she thrives as a woman in a competitive and male-dominated career field.

Your Guide on Working with Financial Professionals

Selecting the right type of financial professional is critical for success in your personal financial journey. Ja’Lisa Grissom, Senior Securities Analyst with Alabama Securities Commission, will chat with us to help you determine when you need a financial professional; the types of financial professionals available to you; and what to look for when selecting the right financial professional for you.

Insurance and Finances: Linked Closer than You Think

Insurance and finances are more closely linked than you think! Lauretta Roe from the Consumer Services Division of the Alabama Department of Insurance joined us on the She Can Podcast to discuss the importance of insurance, how to shop for the best insurance for your situation, and the negative financial impacts of not having insurance.

Understanding Your Finances

Achieving financial stability starts with truly understanding your finances! We will chat with Cristy Andrews, Member with Warren Averett and Commissioner with the Alabama Securities Commission, on some basic tips for understanding your financial statements, budgeting, balancing your checkbook, and other personal accounting needs.

Financial Management and Mental Health

A lack of financial literacy and mismanaging your finances can impact your mental health. Dr. Kwatasian Hunt, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator with the Risk Management Division of the Alabama Department of Finance, will join us today to discuss the impact of financial management on your mental health and ways to reduce financial stress.

The Importance of Family Financial Literacy

Your financial literacy impacts more than just you; it trickles down to your family, too! We’re excited to have Dr. Dee Bennett and Monica Anderson-Young, Co-Founders of SHORT the Squirrel – Alabama’s Literacy Mascot, to chat with us about the importance of family financial literacy.