The Power of the Ask

The Power of the Ask

Lisa Zeiderman, Savvy Ladies Board Chair, Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, and Precious Williams, Savvy Ladies Board of Directors, CEO/Founder of Perfect Pitch Group

Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (9)
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
57%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Discover the art of asking the right questions to own every room, be intentional in your pursuit, and build the best version of yourself.

It's time to stop waiting for permission and start asking for what you deserve. The “Power of the Ask” is your dose of no-nonsense guidance and actionable advice to master your finances, skyrocket your career, and find your inner strength. 

Join the Savvy Ladies Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams as they equip you with the questions that unlock doors, shatter glass ceilings, and unlock your full potential. No more holding back, no more second-guessing. The “Power of the Ask” is your launchpad to a life where you own your power, ask for what you want, and take charge to get it. Ready to take the ask? Hit subscribe and let's get moving!

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S3E3 Stop Leaving Money on the Table: What Women Need to Know About Retirement with Marcia Mantell

May 15, 2026 37m Transcript

Marcia Mantell, founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting and former VP at Fidelity Investments, joins The Power of the Ask to talk about what it takes to own your financial future. With 30 years of…

S3E2 The Intersection of Women's Health and Financial Wellbeing with Beth Battaglino, RN

Apr 17, 2026 31m Transcript

Beth Battaglino, RN, CEO of HealthyWomen.org, joins The Power of the Ask to illustrate how health literacy and financial security are directly connected. Beth draws on more than three decades of…

S3E1 Breaking Free from Calladita Culture: How First-Gen Women Can Reclaim Their Voice and Worth with Pam Covarrubias

Mar 13, 2026 27m Transcript

Leadership coach, somatic practitioner, and Café con Pam podcast host Pam Covarrubias joins The Power of the Ask to talk about what keeps high-achieving first-generation women stuck, silent, and…

S2E18 Finding Your Money Zen with Manisha Thakor

Jan 16, 2026 27m Transcript

Financial thought leader and author Manisha Thakor joins the show to share her approach to financial health and emotional wealth. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Manisha…

S2E17 Cultivating Confidence and Global Beauty Standards with Andi Assebian, MSN, AGNP-C

Jan 02, 2026 23m Transcript

Entrepreneur, nurse practitioner and Manhattan medspa founder Andi Assebian, MSN, AGNP-C, joins the podcast to share her journey from the Ivory Coast to the heart of New York City’s aesthetic…

S2E16 Dancing Your Way to Financial Freedom: Becoming the CEO and Unlocking The Power of the Pivot with Tricia M. Taitt

Nov 21, 2025 36m Transcript

Financial expert Tricia M. Taitt shares her journey from Wall Street and Broadway to writing the Amazon bestseller Dancing with Numbers and founding FinCore, a financial planning platform for women…

S2E15 Season of Savings: Managing Money During the Holidays with Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu & Marshalls

Nov 07, 2025 30m Transcript

Ready to level up your money game? This episode of The Power of the Ask podcast—brought to you by Marshalls—features CEO and financial mastermind behind the Your Rich BFF brand, Vivian Tu. Vivian…

S2E14 The Unapologetic Ask: Cary Carbonaro on Cracking the Code of the Male-Dominated Finance World

Sep 26, 2025 24m

Award-winning CFP® Professional and Women and Wealth Authority Cary Carbonaro shares her remarkable, decades-long journey through the financial industry, shattering the glass ceiling. Carbonaro…

S2E13 The Radical Mindset Shift to End Burnout with Kelley Bonner

Sep 12, 2025 42m Transcript

In a culture that glorifies the hustle, choosing to rest can feel like a revolutionary act. Licensed therapist, founder of Burn Bright Consulting, and host of Black Girl Burnout podcast, and 2025…

S2E12 Recognize, Interrupt, Reframe™: The Path to Prosper with Ruchi Pinniger

Aug 29, 2025 25m Transcript

Are your subconscious beliefs about money holding your business back? This week, Lisa and Precious welcome Ruchi Pinniger, a venture capital investor and the founder of Watch Her Prosper®. Ruchi…

S2E11 The Financial Therapist’s Playbook: Create a Community and Rewrite Your Money Story with Erika Wasserman

Aug 08, 2025 32m Transcript

Certified Financial Therapist Erika Wasserman returns to The Power of the Ask to discuss how women can stop feeling shame around money and start building more confidence. Learn how a “personal board…

S2E10 Talking About Money: How to Start the Conversations That Transform Your Financial Life with Erika Wasserman

Jul 11, 2025 27m Transcript

Join Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams as they welcome Erika Wasserman, one of only 100 certified financial therapists in the United States and founder of Your Financial Therapist, to the Power of…

S2E9 From Homelessness to Harley: Journey of Resilience and Financial Rebirth with Ivette Rivera

Jun 26, 2025 37m Transcript

On this episode of The Power of the Ask, we speak with Ivette Rivera, an inspiring Afro-Latina Nuyorican from Camden, New Jersey who transformed her life from homelessness to founding Harley, a…

S2E8 Innovation & Impact: A New View of Insurance & Entrepreneurship with Monica Adwani

Jun 13, 2025 39m Transcript

Think insurance is dull? Think again! Join us as visionary CEO and turnaround expert Monica Adwani shatters myths about the insurance industry and entrepreneurship. With nearly two decades of…

S2E7 Building Confidence to Ask: Strategies for Women to Own Their Worth With Zoe Bogan

May 16, 2025 25m Transcript

Tune in as Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams welcome Zoe Bogan, founder of ZB Agency and the visionary behind the Revenue Catalyst Program, which empowers women in traditionally male-dominated…

S2E6 From Law to Learning and Leveraging Real Estate with Melissa Cisco

May 02, 2025 36m Transcript

On this episode of The Power of the Ask, we welcome Melissa Cisco, Esq., Director of High School Innovation and Special Projects, NYC Department of Education, for a discussion on the surprising…

S2E5 Community, Courage, and Compensation: Reimagining Your Value and the Power of the Ask with Nirupa Umapathy

Apr 18, 2025 54m Transcript

In this episode of the Power of the Ask podcast, hosts Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams reconnect with investor, writer, and facilitator Nirupa Umapathy. Nirupa explores the significance of…

S2E4 The Mentor's Arc: JaQ Campbell's Mission to Empower Future Financial Leaders

Apr 04, 2025 46m Transcript

In this episode of The Power of the Ask, Jacqueline (JaQ) Campbell reveals her incredible story from a 16-year-old intern to a powerhouse wealth advisor. As founder and CEO of Alexander Legacy…

S2E3 Finding Power in Laughter, Action & The Ask With Brenda Gonzalez

Mar 21, 2025 35m Transcript

In a time filled with challenging realities, Brenda Gonzalez, founder of the Tamarindo podcast and Director of Social Impact and Engagement at VPE Communications, focuses on the crucial connection…

S2E2 Courage, Campfires, and Confidence: Sarah Dale's Project 1490 Journey

Mar 07, 2025 28m Transcript

Tired of the corporate climb and wondering, “Is this all there is?” Join Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams as they dive into the extraordinary journey of Sarah Dale, founder of Project 1490.…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Power of the Ask have?

The Power of the Ask has published 40 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Business, Investing.

Is The Power of the Ask still active?

The Power of the Ask is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 36m.

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