Rich Life Plan: Money, Investing, Entrepreneurship & Mindset for Women
If you know you should be doing more with your money but feel overwhelmed or unsure, you are in the right place.
Rich Life Plan podcast is a personal finance podcast for women where money advice isn’t condescending, confusing, or built only for people who already have six figures in the bank. Hosted by entrepreneur and investor Gokce Donat, this podcast helps women make smarter money decisions, build true wealth, and create a life that actually feels like their own: one goal and one plan at a time.
Each episode is practical, honest, and easy to understand. You’ll hear real conversations, expert interviews, and solo episodes about saving money, paying off debt, investing for beginners, building wealth, financial freedom, career changes, starting over, starting a business, money mindset, confidence, habits, and goal setting.
Some episodes help you make better real-life decisions: how to handle financial stress, how to get out of debt, whether to change careers, how to start over, how to build wealth, and how to make a plan when life feels uncertain.
Other episodes make personal finance simple. You’ll learn about emergency funds, debt payoff, home buying, retirement accounts, 401(k)s, index funds, ETFs, the stock market, crypto, DeFi, private equity, inflation, interest rates, and investing in plain English.
If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and want money conversations that help you think clearly and trust your decisions, follow Rich Life Plan podcast and start listening.
Episodes

Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
6 min
You’ve probably heard that most actively managed mutual fund managers don’t actually beat the market. It’s why so many people and even financial advisors have shifted to low-cost, passive index funds. But is that claim actually true? Or is it just internet noise?
In this episode, we are introducing you to the real report card for Wall Street’s most highly paid stock-picking pros and it doesn’t rely on hype or headlines. It tracks the data, year after year, decade after decade, and shows us exactly how these funds stack up against their benchmarks.
We’ll walk you through what it is, what it shows, how much money high-fee funds might actually be costing you (yes, I brought the math), and what to do with this info....whether you manage your own investments or work with a financial advisor.
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SPIVA Scorecard
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Sep 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
8 min
Wondering if you need a financial advisor, a Certified Financial Planner, or if you can just figure it out yourself? In this episode, we break it all down to make sure you know who to trust, what to ask, and how to build a plan on your terms in a super simple and easy to understand way. You’ll learn the difference between advisors and planners, who’s actually qualified to help you with your money, and when it makes more sense to DIY your money plan.
This isn’t just about picking the right person. It’s about changing your mindset and taking the first steps toward a life with less stress, more clarity, and bigger money goals.
Whether you're just starting to get serious about your money plan or thinking about hiring a pro, this episode gives you the knowledge and confidence you need to make the right call.
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Financial Advisor Qualifications:
Finra Broker Check
SEC Broker Check
Certified Financial Planner Qualifications:
CFP Check
Fiduciary Definition:
Fiduciaries are legally required to put you first. They have to give advice that’s best for your goals and not what earns them more.
Non-fiduciaries (like many brokers) follow something called the suitability standard. That means they can recommend something that’s “good enough” even if there’s a better option out there.
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Aug 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
15 min
If you're working hard, earning decent money, and still wondering why you feel stuck financially.... this episode is for you.
In a short but powerful conversation, we cut through the noise and reveal the real reason most people aren’t building real wealth. Here's a hint: it's not laziness or because you're not good at math. It's because you don't have a plan.
You’ll hear from a Certified Financial Planner who’s helped high achievers, side hustlers, and everyday professionals stop guessing and start getting intentional with their money. We unpack the emotional side of financial planning, why most people avoid it, and how the right plan can give you more freedom, less stress, and way better outcomes no matter what your income.
If you think financial planning is only for the wealthy or something you’ll “get to later,” press play. You can’t build what you’re not planning for!
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Drama Free Finance
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Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025
5 min
If you’ve been hearing about crypto, digital assets, or bitcoin but still feel like you’re behind, this episode is for you.
There’s a reason some of the world’s smartest investors, biggest companies, and even governments are quietly (and not-so-quietly) moving into the world of cryptocurrency. This isn’t just tech hype. it’s shaping the future of how we invest, pay, save, and build wealth.
Whether you're skeptical, curious, or just tired of pretending to understand it at parties, we’re breaking it all down in plain English because understanding crypto today isn’t about being trendy. It’s about being prepared.
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Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
17 min
What happens when a high-powered CEO walks away from a successful career to follow a completely different calling?
This episode features Blair Nicole, who made a life-changing pivot that led her to unexpected places personally and professionally. Her journey is full of lessons about letting go, listening to yourself, and finding new ways to show up in your own life.
It also explores the surprising connection between how we treat ourselves and how we handle the challenges life throws our way. Along the way, Blair shares her 5 step framework she teaches to help foster self compassion in a way to create lasting change.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or like you’re ready for something more, this conversation just might spark the shift you’ve been waiting for.
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Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
7 min
The largest transfer of wealth in history is already underway. Homes, cash, investments, businesses, heirlooms....trillions are being passed down but here’s the problem: most families have no real plan and that silence? It’s expensive!
In this episode, we are breaking down the difference between wills and trusts, why most people get it wrong, and what actually happens when someone dies without a clear estate plan.
You will also get a simple, five question checklist to help you start the conversation with your loved ones before it’s too late because putting it off doesn’t protect anyone. It just leaves more chaos behind.
You don’t need a fortune to take control of your future. You just need to start before someone else makes the decisions for you.
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Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
7 min
Stablecoins are leading the charge as money breaks away from traditional banking and they are going mainstream.
With big names like J.P. Morgan and Walmart jumping in and the U.S. government kicking off regulation through the GENIUS Act, digital dollars on the blockchain are no longer just for crypto bros. They're showing up in everyday apps, offering interest rates that beat savings accounts, and quietly changing how we move and manage money.
But with reward comes risk. In this episode, we break down the real-world pros and cons of stablecoins: how they work, where they’re headed, and whether they deserve a spot in your wallet or money plan. If you’re hearing the hype and wondering what’s legit (and what’s not), this is your no-nonsense breakdown.
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Stop Pretending You Understand Crypto Episode
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Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
5 min
Think the stock market is just for Wall Street insiders and finance bros? Think again. This episode breaks down what the stock market really is, why it was created, and how it affects your money even if you’ve never bought a single share.
We’re diving into how the modern stock market came to be, what it actually does, and why stock prices influence way more than you think from your retirement savings and job market to the health of the overall economy. This is your no-fluff, beginner-friendly guide to finally understanding how it all works.
Whether you're just getting started with investing or want to feel more confident when people talk about IPOs, indexes, or the Dow, this episode gives you the clarity you need.
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Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
6 min
How do the rich keep getting richer? One reason is because they’ve had access to investments the average person couldn’t touch; until now.
Wall Street is starting to open the doors to private equity, credit, and real estate investments that were once reserved for the ultra-wealthy and they’re finding new ways to get them into your retirement plan whether you realize it or not.
In this episode, we unpack the shift happening behind the scenes in the investing world and what it means for your future money. You’ll learn what private markets actually are, why big firms are pushing them so hard, and what questions you need to be asking right now.
This isn’t about fear. It’s about clarity because when the rules of money change, you want to be ahead of the curve, not catching up to it!
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Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
24 min
No one plans for a financial crisis but it doesn’t mean you can’t be ready.
Whether it’s divorce, disruption, or just a gut-punch from life, money will always be part of the story. In this episode, we sit down with Certified Financial Planner and Divorce Analyst Melissa Murphy Pavone to talk about what really matters when your life shifts and how to protect your finances, get emotionally grounded, and make decisions you won’t regret.
This isn't just about ending a marriage. It's about having a plan, knowing your options, and not letting emotions wreck your wallet. If you're on the edge of a big life change or just want to be ready if it ever comes, this episode is for you.
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