Go For the Green with Nancy Griffin, CEO & Founder of Women, Worth & Wellness (S9:Epi 263)
Release Date: 11/16/2025
Sweet but Fearless Podcast
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info_outlineIn this important conversation, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Nancy Griffin, CEO and Founder of Women, Worth & Wellness. Nancy attributes her decades of success to personal courage, determination, and a deep sense of joy, especially when championing women’s health and wellness. Since founding Women, Worth & Wellness in 1994 as a Private Client Wealth Advisor, she has dedicated her career to helping women strengthen both their net worth and self-worth.
Nancy brings her signature mix of warmth, wisdom, and empowerment to this episode as she and Mary break down the truth about investing, starting with the most powerful investment you’ll ever make: yourself. She shares why learning to invest is essential, why you shouldn’t try to be your own investment advisor, and how to be discerning when choosing who to trust with your money, your goals, and your future.
Known for inspiring and informing women about their personal health, wealth, philanthropy, and legacy, Nancy’s mission is to help women feel fabulous, generous, joyful, confident, and fully in command of their lives—every single day.
Tune in for a grounded, accessible, and heartfelt conversation designed to help you step into financial confidence while keeping you at the center of every decision.
MORE ABOUT NANCY GRIFFIN:
Website: Women, Worth & Wellness
LinkedIn: Nancy Griffin
ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS:
Website - Sweet but Fearless
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