{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e4d4c61e0fb8b17312bf1a6/6a04e14b8ef9368973a281b9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Ambition Penalty: Why Success Still Costs Women More","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e4d4c61e0fb8b17312bf1a6/1778743291714-e7b3fdf9-5179-4c6d-9197-42fad8875944.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Women are often told the path to success is straightforward: be confident, negotiate harder, lean in, speak up.</p><p><br></p><p>But what happens when women do all of those things and still do not receive the same outcomes?</p><p><br></p><p>This week on The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) speaks with Stefanie O’Connell about ambition, work, money, and the hidden costs many women still face professionally and personally.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss:</p><ul><li>why negotiation advice alone is not enough</li><li>the backlash women can face when expressing ambition</li><li>burnout, invisible labour, and emotional load</li><li>how inequality is reinforced through systems and expectations</li><li>what financial independence and success can really look like for women today</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>AD |&nbsp;This episode is sponsored by Wealthify.</strong></p><p>Wealthify makes investing simple by managing your investments for you. And if you deposit or transfer into their Stocks and Shares ISA, you could earn between £50 and £1,000 in cashback. Open your account at <a href=\"https://www.wealthify.com/?ref=wallet&amp;utm_source=the_wallet&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=the-wallet-2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wealthify.com</a>. T&amp;Cs and minimum investments apply. Registration closes on 31st May 2026. Cashback varies by total investment amount. With investing, your capital is at risk. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>Order <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ambition-Penalty-Corporate-Culture-Up/dp/1541705211\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Ambition Penalty</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://tooambitious.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Too Ambitious</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/stefanieoconnell/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@stefanieoconnell</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanieoconnell/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stefanie O’Connell</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Vestpod</strong></p><p>Sign up to The Edit newsletter:<a href=\"https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe</a></p><p>Courses and bootcamps:<a href=\"https://www.vestpod.com/courses\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.vestpod.com/courses</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/vestpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.instagram.com/vestpod</a></p><p>Emilie’s book: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Not-Broke-Pre-Rich-money-dp-1914240235/dp/1914240235/ref=dp_ob_title_bk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich</a></p>","author_name":"Emilie Bellet"}