214. A Job Hunting Pep Talk for Women with Malia Razzaia (Dress for Success)

Financial Feminist

Her First $100K

Self-improvement, Education, How To, Business

4.7 • 6.2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Job searching is never easy, but for women, the challenges can be even greater—lowball salary offers, confidence gaps, and workplaces still steeped in outdated norms. That’s why I brought on today’s guest, Malia Razzaia, Executive Director of Dress For Success Seattle, to break it all down. Malia has spent years helping women navigate career transitions, salary negotiations, and the systemic barriers that still hold us back. In this episode, we dive into the biggest mistakes women make when job hunting, how to confidently advocate for yourself, and why financial independence isn’t about luxury—it’s about having the power to make choices. Whether you’re actively job searching or just want to future-proof your career, this conversation is full of game-changing advice. Malia’s Links: Dress for Success website: dfsseattle.org Find your local Dress For Success chapter: dressforsuccess.org Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/214-a-job-hunting-pep-talk-for-women-with-malia-razzaia-dress-for-success/ Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! https://herfirst100k.com/quiz Looking for accountability, live coaching, and deeper financial education? Check out our exclusive community, The $100k Club: http://herfirst100k.com/100K-pod Special thanks to our sponsors: Squarespace Go to www.squarespace.com/FFPOD to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase. Rocket Money Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/FFPOD. Quince Get cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to Quince.com/FFPOD for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Netsuite Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/FFPOD. Indeed Hiring? Indeed is all you need. Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at www.indeed.com/ffpod. Gusto Run your first payroll with Gusto and get three months free at gusto.com/ffpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The job market is brutal right now, and sometimes you just need a pep talk to remind yourself how badass you are.
0:06.2	This is that episode. Hi, financial feminists.
0:26.0	Welcome back to the show.
0:27.0	I am so excited to see you, as always.
0:29.3	Thank you for being here.
0:30.3	My name is Tori.
0:31.1	I fight the patriarchy by making you rich.
0:33.1	You can subscribe wherever you're listening right now to make sure you don't miss an episode.
0:36.6	And if you're wondering where to get started on your financial journey, you can go to her first hundredk.com
0:41.4	slash quiz to get a free personalized money plan. We brought on today's guest to talk about the
0:46.8	current job market, job trends, and advocating for yourself. But we also really want to highlight
0:51.6	organizations like Dress for Success that she works for because more than ever in the coming years, we are going to need to support local community focus organizations who are working on the ground with individuals.
1:03.9	It is more important than ever that we get money, education, and support directly to people who need it.
1:09.0	And this is just one fantastic organization to support.
1:12.0	So if you have either the finances to give to your favorite nonprofit, your local arts organization,
1:16.5	or people running for office, please do. I consistently talk about how money equals freedom and power.
1:22.0	And when we use our finances for good, we all win. And if you can't afford to financially donate right now, maybe consider
1:28.7	volunteering. There are so many organizations who are looking for people who have special
1:33.8	skill sets that you might have, whether that's teaching women to build a stronger resume, or to sort
1:38.1	food at a food bank, or to usher at your local community theater. And today's guest is proof that
1:42.9	this kind of work is so important.
1:44.8	Malia Rosiah serves as the executive director of Dress for Success Seattle, an organization
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