The C&C 100 Money Honorees on FOMO Investing, Toxic Money Habits & Why You're Probably Underselling Yourself

We sat down with our C&C 100 Money Honorees — Kate McAndrew, Ruffin Mitchener, Mary Holland Nader, Maggie Sellers Reum, and Elaine Welteroth — to talk about what it really takes to build, invest, and grow wealth on your own terms. From self-funding empires to talking about money like a man, these women are proving that abundance starts with a mindset shift. In this episode, we cover: Why the best financial advice is to stop playing it safe • How to start investing even if you're starting from zero • Why your personal brand might be worth more than your MBA • The case for self-funding your business instead of chasing investors • How to build a healthier relationship with money without it taking over your life • Why investing in your community might be the smartest financial move you make Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in money and investing right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in. Check out the full C&C 100 List here: https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100 *Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here:* https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with **Create & Cultivate**: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with **Jaclyn Johnson**: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with **Marina Middleton**: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton