This podcast episode features Simran Kaur, the founder of Girls That Invest, who discusses her book and shares practical tips on making money work harder for financial independence. She highlights the importance of empowering women to learn how to invest and addresses the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated financial industry. The conversation also explores Simran's career pivots and her journey from studying optometry to becoming a successful author, podcaster, and advocate for women's financial empowerment. The podcast touches on the misconceptions about investing, the importance of representation and knowledge in overcoming barriers, and the significance of diversification in investment portfolios.