10 women rewriting the rules of money.

This year's money honorees are investors, educators, and founders who are reshaping how women earn, save, invest, and think about financial power. They're building platforms that reach millions and creating businesses rooted in the belief that financial literacy is a form of freedom. Meet the 10 women rewriting the rules of wealth in 2026.


ELAINE Welteroth

Award-winning journalist, author, tv host and founder of birthFUND

From the glossy pages of magazines to building purpose-driven businesses.

MARY HOLLAND NADER

Founder and CEO of Mary & Pip

After years spent working on Wall Street, Mary Holland Nader from Hulu’s Love Thy Nader, realized that financial expertise alone doesn’t guarantee peace of mind.

DASHA KENNEDY

Financial Activist and Founder of The Broke Black Girl

Dasha Kennedy knows that financial freedom is about far more than seeing multiple commas in your bank account.

MAGGIE SELLERS REUM

Co-Founder and CEO of Hot Smart Rich & HSR Ventures

Big swings, big rewards. That’s the mindset behind Maggie Sellers Reum’s success.