Pretty Invested
Pretty Invested
Eleanor & LD
Welcome to Pretty Invested, the podcast where Eleanor and LD, two recovering finance bros, demystify and talk candidly about finance & wealth for the girls. 
(Financial) Wellness 101 with Tina Pham
In this episode, Eleanor and LD interview Tina Pham, an investor, entrepreneur and business development professional. She was previously with Blackstone before leaving to start her own business "HerEquity." Her mission is to help high-achieving women take control of their finances and build a healthy relationship with money. Tina shares a glimpse of her personal story and some helpful frameworks to think about money management.They chat about building confidence with money management, goal-focused budgeting, and the importance of investing - all with a female audience in mind! -- For more information on Tina, connect with her on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-pham-930/] or visit the HerEquity website [https://www.her-equity.com/blog]. You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
May 29, 2024
34 min
Networking vs Social Climbing - How NOT to Act
On this episode, Eleanor and LD share tips on building a "network." They talk about the pitfalls of being considered the "nice" girl, the difference between social climbing and networking, and personal advice on how to find genuine connections. -- You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
May 4, 2024
34 min
Feminine and Masculine Energy - Do We Need to Change the Labels?
On this episode, Eleanor and LD explain what femininity and masculinity mean to them and how their relationship with their own duality has developed over the years. Eleanor reflects on what it's like to be a feminine person in a male-dominated industry, and LD is optimistic about everyone finding their balance, with men more comfortable with the feminine aspects of themselves, and women more empowered with the language to know what aspects of their masculinity do and don't feel good. -- You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
Apr 27, 2024
40 min
Confessions of Wall Street S&T - Risk is good! How do you "hedge?"
On this episode, Eleanor and LD interview Katia, who works in Derivatives Origination within Capital Markets. Katia went to Brown University and was also a former Investment Banker. First they explain S&T versus banking and how to "get the job."   Second, they break down in girl-terms what actually is "hedging." They share how to practically apply thinking about risk and hedging to your own personal life.   -- You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia**] https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia [https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia**] https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia [https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia**] Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
Apr 20, 2024
45 min
Confessions of a Finance girly - Hedge Funds, IB, VC, Investor Relations - what's the difference?
On this episode, Eleanor interviews Pritika Tiwari, a finance queen, who has first-hand experience in multiple finance roles (former Investment Banker, data researcher at a Hedge Fund, Venture Capital Investor) and now Investor Relations for an Opportunistic Credit Fund.  They speak honestly about choosing what even within Finance is the right opportunity for you. Buy-side vs. sell-side? And Pritika shares how to keep calm even in high pressure environments - hint: meditation. You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia**] https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia [https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia**] https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia [https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia**] Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
Apr 13, 2024
51 min
Meditation - How to tap into Feminine Energy (15 min)
This special episode is a quick guided "body scan" meditation from Eleanor. Specifically for Type A girls to tap into their *feminine* energy - it's short, productive and easy. Beginner level.   We'll do 1) guided breathing, 2) an intentional body scan, and 3) a visualization exercise to become our divine feminine. <3 -- You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia
Mar 30, 2024
15 min
Is My Friend Giving Me The Evil Eye?: How to Curate Your Life's Board of Directors
On this episode, Eleanor and LD talk about the evil eye, how to deal with friends who don't always want the best for you, and making peace with the fact that bumps in the road are bound to happen in any long-lasting friendship, but the most important thing you can do is curate your energetic circle to be compatible with the vibration of your dream life. This episode's a little bit more lighthearted and gossipy as we get into our own life drama, our triggers, and how we deal with jealousy ;)  You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
Mar 23, 2024
57 min
How to Invest in Your Friends - The Dying Art of Generosity
On this episode, Eleanor and LD talk about how money impacts friendships, family and business relationships. They talk about Eastern vs. Western money culture, the difference between being rich vs. generous, and when it's worth cutting off ties with a friend. Sometimes you can't put a price on friendship.     You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at:   https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia  https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia   Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
Mar 16, 2024
40 min
Confessions of a Content Creator - How to Build Intentional Community Online
This episode we're getting the inside scoop on the realities of starting a content creation career. We're interviewing our own cohost LD. LD, or leidi as you may know her on TikTok, shares how she got started on the platform, how she found her niche, and built a relationship with her audience. Plus LD shares practical tools, software, and advice for anyone who might be curious on how to have a "career" in this new industry. You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia**] https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia [https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia**] https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia [https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia**] Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
Mar 9, 2024
50 min
Confessions of a Former Congressional Staffer - Pay Your Public Servants
On this episode, LD and Eleanor interview Beverly Hart. Beverly is newly a Director at Etsy working on state and local advocacy, and at the time of our interview, she was the Director of Federal Affairs at a non-profit. She previously spent five years in the U. S. House of Representatives in D. C. Beverly creates hilarious Tik Toks (@beverlyjhart) about her experience on the Hill and is one of the *only* creators discussing what it's like to work in Congress. The ladies discuss how to get a job on the Hill, the career path, the pay… And how to think about wanting to "do good" AND having a good salary. Plus some bonus fun stuff on dating in DC versus NYC. You can find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram at: **https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyInvestedMedia** **https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyinvestedmedia** **https://www.instagram.com/prettyinvestedmedia** Pretty Invested Media and this related information does not constitute professional or financial advice of any kind (including business, employment, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and/or legal advice). Advice from a suitably qualified professional should always be sought in relation to any particular matter or circumstance.
Mar 2, 2024
59 min
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