Episode 62

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16th Jun 2025

Navigating Wealth: The Female Perspective on Financial Empowerment

Let’s talk money—because it’s time we all got a little more comfortable doing just that.

In this empowering episode of Getting Real with Bossy, your hosts Kelly B and Kelly M sit down with the amazing Lauri Kibbe—entrepreneur, investor, and fierce advocate for women’s financial empowerment. Lori is the managing partner of Selene Brighthouse, a real estate investment fund focused on revitalizing community retail centers with a purpose-driven approach. She brings decades of experience across industries (think real estate, fashion, health and beauty, and biomedicine), and she’s here to share what she’s learned about money, investing, and what it means to lead with both strategy and heart.

Here’s what we dive into:

  • Why women must engage in financial conversations—and why we often don’t.
  • How Lauri approaches investing through a feminine lens and what that actually means.
  • The impact of the upcoming trillion-dollar wealth transfer to women—and how we can be ready for it.
  • How financial literacy creates freedom, confidence, and power in both business and life.

We break down the barriers that have historically kept women out of money talk, and we explore how to replace fear with knowledge. This isn’t a dry finance 101—this is a real, relatable, and eye-opening conversation about wealth, independence, and the kind of legacy we’re building.

Whether you're a small business owner, an aspiring investor, or just someone who wants to feel more in control of your money—you’ll find practical advice and powerful inspiration in this episode.

Key Takeaways:

  • Financial literacy = freedom. Understanding your money is the first step toward independence and growth.
  • Women-owned businesses receive less than 2% of venture capital. That stat needs to change—and it starts with awareness and action.
  • Knowing your net worth and assets is not just for finance . It’s guys - it is essential for making smart, strategic decisions.
  • A massive wealth transfer to women is coming in the next decade. Are you prepared to manage it?
  • Start early, teach often—financial literacy should be part of everyday conversations at home and in our communities.

Links & Resources:

  • Have thoughts on this episode or want to get involved? Email us at: bossyroc@gmail.com
  • Learn more about Lori’s work: Selene Brighthouse
  • laurikibby.com
  • linkedin.com/in/lauri-kibby-1704b29
  • Let’s keep the conversation going. Tag us on social (@bossyroc) and share what financial empowerment means to you. Because when women understand money, we change everything.

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About the Podcast

Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business
Real, honest conversations about what it really takes to be a woman business owner.
The Real Raw and Honest podcast about small business ownership hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras, co-owners of BOSSY ROC, a support group for business owners. With our experience, nine businesses in over 25 years, we continue to bear it all and share what we wish we had known. We move past the must-be-nices and start getting real. Come along as we interview other business owners and get the true story.
New episodes every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
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Matt Knotts

Co-founder and curator of Lunchador Podcast Network, focused on art, culture and social issues in Rochester NY. Ticketing and Technology Coordinator for Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film Festival