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Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom

Leadership, Legacy & Leverage Hosted by Larisa Troche and Cecelia Benford

Welcome to Divas, Diamonds & Dollars—the go-to podcast for bold, brilliant women 40 and better who are ready to build wealth, grow their leadership, and reclaim their financial confidence. Hosted by sisters and seasoned professionals Larisa Troche and Cecelia Benford, this weekly show brings real talk and real strategy to women navigating the power moves of midlife. From business ownership and income diversification to personal finance and legacy building, we share practical tools, mindset

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Ep. 248 Setbacks, Disappointment, and Growth: A...

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2026/04/03

The Bounce Back Equation helps midlife women and women entrepreneurs turn disappointment and setbacks into strategic decisions that strengthen resilience, leadership, and long-term success.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we tackle a reality every woman pursuing growth will face: setbacks. Whether it’s a missed promotion, lost client, financialsurprise, or unexpected life disruption, the path to midlife career growth and entrepreneurship for women is rarely linear. Instead of

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Ep. 247 _ Women’s Leadership in 2026: Navigating...

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2026/03/28

First Quarter business and career trends for women in 2026 reveal how midlife women can navigate change, strengthen leadership positioning, and create new opportunities for growth and financial independence.In this Women’s History Month episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we unpack the headlines shaping today’s workplace—from a cooling job market to stalled progress in women’s leadership—and shift the lens toward what these trends really mean for your next move. Instead of focusing on

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Ep. 246 _Protect Your Power: 5 Tips for Digital...

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2026/03/21

Digital security for women entrepreneurs is no longer optional—especially for midlife women building a brand, podcast, or online presence. In this episode ofDivas, Diamonds & Dollars, we’re sharing our real experience with online harassment and turn it into a powerful lesson about protecting your reputation, identity, and peace of mind in the digital age. If you're a woman entrepreneur, content creator, or professional stepping into greater visibility, this conversation is essential. As more

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Ep. 245 _ Intellectual Property Secrets-The Ultimate...

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2026/03/11

Intellectual property for women entrepreneurs is one ofthe most powerful yet overlooked tools for midlife women seeking financial independence, business growth, and long-term wealth. In this episode of the Divas, Diamonds & Dollars podcast, we break down how intellectual property can become a strategic asset for women leaders, creators, andentrepreneurs who want to turn their ideas into income.Many midlife women already possess valuable intellectualproperty without realizing it. From business

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Ep. 244 _International Women’s Day – Passion, Power,...

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2026/03/06

International Women’s Day reminds us that progress for women doesn’t happen automatically — it happens when women turn passion into power and action. In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we explore women’s empowerment, leadership, and economic influence through our 4P framework: Passion, Power, Performance, and Profit.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we step back to look at the global realities women continue to face — from persistent pay gaps to unequal access to

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ep. 242 _ Boldness in the Digital Age: Step Up or...

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2026/03/01

Behind the scenes or front and center — where are you most effective?And more importantly… are you bold enough to take control of your future?As we close out our February Boldness theme, we zoom out to look at the bigger picture: the shift into the Digital and Data Age — and what it means for women building careers, brands, and businesses.We’ve moved from the Agricultural Age to the Industrial Age, then the Information Age — and now we’re living in a world where intellectual property, data, media,

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00:25:35

Black History 2026 — 100 Years of Excellence

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2026/02/26

This year marks 100 years since the launch of Negro History Week — the foundation of what we now know as Black History Month.In this episode, we commemorate a century of honoring Black excellence, resilience, and contribution — not as a sidebar to American history, but as an essential part of it.From Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s original vision…To Nobel Peace Prize recipients and Supreme Court justices…To military generals, Olympic pioneers, cultural icons, and everyday leaders…Black history is living

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Ep. 241 _ How to Become (More) Influential

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2026/02/19

What does it really take to become influential in a world full of distractions, noise, and endless choices?This month on Divas, Diamonds, & Dollars, we’re exploring the Building Blocks for Boldness — the right levers to pull when you want bold outcomes and lasting impact. In this episode, we move beyond the trendy idea of “influencer” and talk about something far more powerful: becoming influential in a way that is sustainable, authentic, and aligned with your values.Long before social media

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Ep. 240 Becoming a Doer _ The First Building Block...

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2026/02/05

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”We’ve all saved the quote. But what does it look like to live it?In this short Diamond-ette episode, we kick off our Building Blocks for Boldness series by exploring what it really means to become a doer—an active participant in your life, career, business, and community. This isn’t about carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. It’s about moving from observation to action, from intention to execution.We talk about:Why bold action starts with

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Ep. 239 Authentic DEI, Leadership & Building from Within

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2026/01/29

In this timely and necessary conversation, we sit down with Channa Bannis, founder of Marketing 4 Moments, LLC, author, and DEI strategist whose work centers on helping organizations and individuals build from within—authentically, courageously, and with integrity.Over the past year, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives have faced unprecedented scrutiny and rollbacks across corporations, universities, and public institutions. Federal actions have dismantled longstanding DEI offices, while

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Ep 238_Agency Without Burnout: Doing Good Without...

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2026/01/23

This month, we’ve been exploring our theme, “One World, One Love — How Do We Get There?” by looking at leadership, equity, and agency in real life — not just in theory.In today’s episode, we tackle a question many women are quietly asking:How do you stay engaged, intentional, and impactful — without burning yourself out?Because caring deeply can be exhausting.Women are often wired — socially, culturally, emotionally — to hold things together.And in moments of social, political, or economic strain,

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Ep. 237 _ Values-Based Leadership in Unsettling Times

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2026/01/15

This month, we’re continuing our theme, “One World, One Love — How Do We Get There?” by asking a question many leaders are quietly wrestling with:What does values-based leadership look like when times feel unsettled?We’re recording in a moment shaped by policy shifts, economic pressure, and a growing sense that empathy and fairness are being pushed to the margins. Rather than dissect every headline, this episode focuses on something more enduring — how women lead with integrity, dignity, and

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Ep. 236_ Deciphering the Equity Equation

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2026/01/08

Happy New Year, Divas!We’re kicking off January with our theme, “One World, One Love — How Do We Get There?” and starting with a necessary question:How do we actually create equity — not just talk about it?This conversation is grounded in a sobering reality.Between February and April of 2025, more than 300,000 Black women lost their jobs or exited the workforce — even as the overall economy continued adding jobs. These losses coincided with federal workforce reductions, budget cuts,and the rollback

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Ep. 234_It’s a Wrap: We’re Sharing A Few of Our...

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2025/12/11

In today’s diamondette episode, we’re wrapping up the season with a list of our favorite themes and episodesfrom this season, and a review of some of the magic we shared with you over the year.If your year was as busy as ours, you might not have had enough time to go back and listen to “that one episode” again, eh? Well, we’ve got you covered. We know that sometimes it pays to use the rewind button to catch that little nugget you may have missed or just to reinforce what you learned. In today’s

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Ep. 235 _ Season Six Sneak Preview

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2025/12/11

Tis the Season, Gentle Listener. How are you winding down your year? Does it feel like a wrap up for your season, or are you in ramp up mode for the year ahead? I think we’re indulging in a bit of both at the same time!So what’s in store for next season? In this episode we do offer a teaser on some of our planned episodes, so listen now so you know when to tune in. Here's a hint: every Thursday!And, three of your favorite segments making a return appearance:· B4 the Show: We enjoyed pulling

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Ep. 233 Gratitude Trends: 5 Modern Ways to Strengthen...

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2025/11/27

This week, we're closing out our November “Trends to Grow On” series with something that matters now more than ever: Gratitude Trends.A lot of folks are feeling stretched thin, worn out, or just plain over it — which can make gratitude feel out of reach. But sometimes it’s not that we lack things to be grateful for… it’s that we haven’t been looking creatively, consistently, or in ways that fit who we are today.In this episode, we share five emerging gratitude trends that make the practice

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Ep. 232_Trends, Transitions & Timelines: How to...

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2025/11/21

When the headlines sound gloomy, it doesn’t always mean bad news—it just means it’s time to pivot strategically.In this week’s episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars Podcast, we explore how national trends in tech, sustainability, and human services are quietly shaping the next wave of opportunity for women in business and leadership. Whether you’re a multipreneur, a career professional, or somewhere in between, understanding what’s changing in the labor market can help you position yourself for

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Ep. 231 _ Stop Watching Trends — Start Using Them

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2025/11/13

Are you tired of hearing about trends without knowing what to do with them? Whether it’s AI, shifting customer behavior, new business models, or marketing shifts — trends are only useful when you can apply them in real life. And that’s exactly what today’s episode is all about.This week on Divas, Diamonds & Dollars Podcast, we’re showing you how to turn trends into action, without the chaos, confusion, or shiny object syndrome. You'll learn a simple 3-step framework to go from “hmm, that’s

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Ep. 230 Trendspotting for Success — Stay Competitive,...

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2025/11/07

What separates businesses that thrive from those that merely survive? One word: trends. More specifically? The ability to spot, interpret, and apply them before everyone else does.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars Podcast, we’re kicking off a fresh month with a powerful theme — Leveraging trends to accelerate your business and career success.Whether you’re a business owner, creativepreneur, or powerhouse career woman, understanding trends isn’t just smart, it’s essential.We’ll

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Ep 229 _ Real Tech, Real Results: The Everyday Tools...

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2025/10/31

Ever wonder what tech tools actually keep everything running behind the scenes for a multipreneur? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my daily toolkit—the platforms I truly use to create content, manage meetings, market my businesses, and stay connected with my community.We talk a lot about working smarter, not harder, but what does that actually look like day-to-day? The truth is, most of us already use tech—Siri, Alexa, our smartphones, even our TVs—but we’re only scratching the

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