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Investing Made Simple for European Women

Francesca Torre (Centsational Women CEO and Founder). Inspired by voices like Oprah Winfrey, Martin Lewis, Ramit Sethi, Mel Robbins, Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, Charlie Munger, Bill Ackman, Ray Dalio, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch, Brené Brown, Morgan H

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Ever thought, “I’ll invest once the market feels safer” and then waited a little longer than you planned? In this episode, we unpack why trying to time the market feels responsible especially for smart, driven women but can quietly sabotage your long-term wealth. In this episode, you’ll learn: How missing just a few of the market’s best days can erase years of potential growthThe behavioral biases that make waiting feel safe even when it isn’tHow to invest with confidence and discipline...

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Ever thought, “I’ll invest once the market feels safer” and then waited a little longer than you planned? In this episode, we unpack why trying to time the market feels responsible especially for smart, driven women but can quietly sabotage your long-term wealth. In this episode, you’ll learn: How missing just a few of the market’s best days can erase years of potential growthThe behavioral biases that make waiting feel safe even when it isn’tHow to invest with confidence and discipline...

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Investing Made Simple for European Women

169. How Missing Just 10 Days in the Market Can Cut Your Returns in Half

Ever thought, “I’ll invest once the market feels safer” and then waited a little longer than you planned? In this episode, we unpack why trying to time the market feels responsible especially for smart, driven women but can quietly sabotage your long-term wealth. In this episode, you’ll learn: How missing just a few of the market’s best days can erase years of potential growthThe behavioral biases that make waiting feel safe even when it isn’tHow to invest with confidence and discipline...

1 day ago

7 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

168. How to Talk Money With Your Partner Without Killing the Vibe

Money isn’t just numbers. It’s safety, power, trust and that’s why talking about it can feel so hard. In this episode, we unpack: → Why money conversations turn awkward or explosive (even in loving relationships) → The 3 mistakes that silently damage financial trust → How to start a calm, honest money conversation even if you’ve avoided it for years If you’ve ever: • swallowed your questions • waited until a fight • or felt “bad” for bringing money up This episode will change how you see the ...

5 days ago

7 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

167. The 5 Taxes Every European Woman Must Understand Before Investing

Before you invest a single euro, there’s one thing that can quietly destroy your returns: taxes. In this episode, we uncover the 5 types of taxes that affect investors in Europe, the ones most women only discover after they’ve already lost money. You’ll learn: → Why two women buying the same investment can end up with very different results → The tax traps that hit expats, movers, and cross-border lives the hardest → Why your country, not your strategy, is often the biggest risk → And what yo...

1 week ago

9 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

166. “I Was Jealous. Then I Realized I Was Just Scared”: Zoe on What Finally Made Her Start Investing

Think it’s too late to start investing? Zoe thought the same. She was juggling three jobs in one of Europe’s most expensive cities feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated every time someone mentioned investing. In this episode, she shares: What pushed her to stop avoiding money and start investingHow she faced her fear (and even enjoyed the process)The exact moment she realized: “I’m actually doing this.”If you’ve ever whispered “this probably isn’t for me” hit play. Because Zoe’s st...

1 week ago

17 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

165. The First Tax Question Every European Investor Must Ask

Most women skip it. And it can cost thousands. In this episode, you’ll uncover: → The tax detail almost everyone gets wrong → Why investing first and “figuring taxes later” is a mistake → What to check before you hit buy on your first investment If you live, work, or move across countries this is not optional. 🎧 Save this episode. Your future self will thank you. 🔥 Start Here - Centsational Essentials New here? Start with these. Everything you need to stop avoiding your finances — and start i...

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

164. Financial Freedom as a Mother: Real, Not Rich Girl Fantasy

Is financial freedom really possible when you’re a mother, exhausted, and carrying everyone else’s needs? In this final episode of the series Why I Left My Job After Maternity Leave, I share what financial freedom actually looks like inside my real life — not the Instagram version. You’ll hear: → How my money works behind the scenes, without stress or obsession → What freedom looks like when you’re raising kids (and not working 60 hours a week) → The myth about wealth that even successful wom...

2 weeks ago

9 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

163. If Your Investments Feel ‘Wrong’ — This Is Why

You finally started investing. You followed a strategy. And now… it feels like nothing is happening or worse, like you messed up. This episode is for the woman who’s doing the “right” things… but still feels uneasy, tempted to quit, or distracted by flashier trends. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this working… or should I change everything?” Hit play. This episode will ground you. 💛 🔥 Start Here - Centsational Essentials New here? Start with these. Everything you need to stop avoiding your fina...

3 weeks ago

9 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

162. Freedom Starts With a Bank Account: Why Every Woman Needs One

Most women think a joint account is enough. In this episode, you’ll discover the quiet truth no one teaches us. You’ll walk away knowing: → The hidden risks almost no one talks about → The one move that instantly increases your financial safety → How having your own account changes your confidence (and your options) If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I really need my own money?” This episode will answer that clearly and honestly. 🔥 Start Here - Centsational Essentials New here? Start with these. Ev...

3 weeks ago

9 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

161. The Biggest Mistake Investors Make in Bear Markets (And How to Avoid It)

Have you ever checked your portfolio in a downturn… and immediately felt the urge to pull back? If you're a woman investor trying to navigate bear markets with confidence, this episode is your must-listen guide. In this episode, you’ll learn: The #1 investing mistake women investors make in bear markets (and how to avoid it)Why your brain is wired to make bad decisions in scary markets — and how to override itA simple 3-step mindset plan to keep you investing steadily, even when the hea...

4 weeks ago

7 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

160. The Smart Girl Trap: Why Knowing ≠ Investing

Think you “failed” because you lost money once? You didn’t. The real problem is what came after: the shame, the overthinking, the “I’m not cut out for this.” In this episode, you’ll hear: Why smart women freeze after one bad investing experienceThe “Smart Girl Trap” that keeps you researching instead of actingHow shame — not the mistake — quietly delays your wealthAnd the tiny shift that gets you back in the game with confidenceIf you’ve ever made a money mistake and never fully forgave yours...

1 month ago

9 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

159. This Thought Cost Investors Billions — And You’ve Had It Too

If you’ve ever felt tempted to jump into crypto, gold, tech stocks, or “the next big thing” because the news made you panic… this episode is going to save you money and a lot of emotional energy. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why hype feels logical in the moment (and the psychological glitch behind it) ✨ The #1 thought that quietly destroys returns — and why it tricks even smart women ✨ How to recognise FOMO before it hijacks your portfolio ✨ The simple mental system that keeps you grounde...

1 month ago

9 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

158. 3 Money Lies Mothers Hear — And the Truth That Sets You Free

In today’s episode, we’re going somewhere every mother knows — but almost no one talks about. The money narratives that quietly shape your choices after kidsHow “reasonable advice” can slowly drain your financial powerAnd what actually changes when you stop absorbing these beliefs… and start questioning themThis is the emotional + financial reset every mother deserves — but was never given. 💛 Share it with the woman who’s still apologising for wanting more. She needs this one. Tune in now! 🔥 ...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

157. Don’t Invest €1 Until You Do This

If You Skip This Step, Investing Won’t Work — Ever Most people try to start wealth-building at the wrong place. And that’s exactly why they stay stuck. In this episode, we uncover the one step you must master before investing — the one almost nobody talks about, and the reason so many women feel anxious, inconsistent, or “not ready.” If you’ve been wanting to invest but something keeps holding you back… This is the missing piece. Tune in, breathe out, and start right. 💛 🔥 Start Here - Cents...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

156. Economic Abuse: The Invisible Cage No One Warns Us About

Economic abuse doesn’t leave bruises — which is why most women don’t realise it’s happening. In this episode, we shine a light on the financial control dynamics hidden inside “normal” relationships. You’ll hear: ✨ The unexpected signs of economic abuse most women overlook ✨ Why smart, independent women get trapped without realising it ✨ The essential steps to protect your money — in any relationship ✨ And the mindset shift that turns financial fear into financial freedom 💛 You’re not alone. Y...

1 month ago

8 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

155. Panicking About Gold or Crypto? Stop and Listen

If the news is stressing you out and you’ve caught yourself thinking: “Maybe I should buy gold… or crypto… or something to protect my money…” — this is the episode you need. You’ll discover: ✨ The real reason so many women run to gold and crypto when the world feels unstable — and why that instinct can quietly work against you ✨ What gold and Bitcoin actually behave like during chaos (it’s not what social media says) ✨ The hidden pattern behind panic-investing — and how to spot it in yourself...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

154. What If Divorce Was Your Richest Chapter?

What if your divorce wasn’t a failure… but your financial reset? In this episode, Francesca reframes one of the hardest life transitions not as an ending, but as the beginning of financial independence. You’ll learn: 1️⃣ Why divorce can become a financial awakening — not just a loss 2️⃣ The most common money mistakes women make during and after separation 3️⃣ How to rebuild stability (and confidence) with small, smart steps 4️⃣ Why investing — even starting small — can be your first act of fr...

1 month ago

7 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

153. Real Estate: Smart Move or Expensive Myth?

In this episode, you’ll learn: 1️⃣ Why real estate feels safe and the psychology behind that comfort 2️⃣ The hidden risks most first-time buyers never calculate 3️⃣ How property really compares to stock market investing over time 4️⃣ The single question to ask before buying “for investment” It’s an honest, data-driven look at what truly builds financial freedom and what just looks like security. So before you sign that mortgage or chase “passive income” through property… listen to this. 🔥 St...

1 month ago

9 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

152. I Thought I Was Investing — Until I Took Control

Ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” with your money… but still not really in control? That’s exactly where Pauline, one of our Investing School graduates, was… until something shifted. In this candid conversation, Pauline shares how she went from doing investing to owning it and how that one mindset change transformed not just her portfolio, but her peace of mind. Listen now to hear Pauline’s story and remember: it’s not about doing more, it’s about owning your direction. 🔥 Sta...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

151. Build Your First Portfolio (And Actually Get It)

Francesca breaks down the simple, beginner-friendly portfolio anyone can start — even if you’ve never invested €1 before. You’ll learn: • The 3 building blocks of a strong starter portfolio • Why “boring” investments often outperform “fancy” ones • The 3 questions to ask before you pick any ETF This isn’t a list of hot stock tips — it’s the foundation of financial independence. Because real confidence doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from finally understanding what you’re doing an...

2 months ago

10 minutes

Investing Made Simple for European Women

150. Real Wealth? It’s Quiet. And So Are Rich Women.

In this episode, Francesca exposes the difference between looking rich and being financially free and why the women who quietly build real wealth almost never flaunt it. You’ll discover: • What real rich women in Europe and the UK actually do with their money (and why they don’t need to show it off) • The truth behind performative “luxury” culture and financial insecurity online • How to shift from proving to planning and start building freedom on your own terms Listen now! 🔥 Start Here - Cen...

2 months ago

7 minutes