Jun 5, 2023
Leah Jones
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Leah Jones. The two talk about the path that led her to become a woman leader in finance, how to prioritize in a way that allows time for all you hope to do, and what she sees for the future of women in finance.
In this episode, we discuss:
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How she ended up in the financial space, and why she began to figure out money from a young age
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How being a women leader in finance became her thing
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Why she thinks that most women don’t gravitate toward financial careers, and her hopes for bringing more women into the industry
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Leah’s suggestions for finding the career of your dreams
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What challenges and surprises she has come across in the 20 years she’s been in the business
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How she found the time to write a children’s book about financial literacy while being an industry leader and a mother
Leah Jones, Director of Financial Planning at Hightower Bethesda and a Savvy Ladies Helpline Volunteer. Leah has been providing investment guidance for 20 years. Leah is host to the podcast Her Divorce Source and author of Kai Makes Money, a children’s book. Leah was named as Forbes Best-In-State Women Wealth Managers in 2022 and 2023. She was also named a Women to Watch in 2022 by Investment News. Leah was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Financial Professional by InvestmentNews in 2021. Leah is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®).
Website:
https://hightowerbethesda.com/leah-jones.html
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesleah/