Episode Details

Talking about money is uncomfortable. Planning for your financial future? Even more so. But here's the truth: for those of us in the queer community, financial empowerment isn't just a nice-to-have — it's the foundation that makes everything else possible, including building the families we dream of.

In this episode, I sit down with Parisa Pajooh, financial advisor and founder of Diverse Wealth Inc., for a conversation that is equal parts eye-opening and genuinely refreshing. Parisa brings a values-based, judgment-free approach to financial planning — one rooted in honesty, empathy, and real-world guidance that actually meets you where you are.

We dig into what a financial advisor really does (hint: it's so much more than picking stocks), what questions you deserveto have answered, and why inclusive financial planning isn't just a buzzword — it's a whole different way of showing up for clients.

Whether you're just starting to get your financial footing or you're a business owner ready to scale, this episode will leave you feeling like you finally have a seat at the table.

What we cover:

• Why the queer community faces unique financial barriers — especially around family building
• What holistic, inclusive financial planning actually looks like in practice
• The questions every client deserves to ask (and have answered!)
• Tax-smart investment strategies and long-term wealth building, broken down in plain language
• How Diverse Wealth's approach ditches the one-size-fits-all model for good

Connect with Parisa & Diverse Wealth:

• 🌐 Website: parisafinancial.com
• 📅 Book a free consultation: calendly.com/parisapajooh
• 📸 Instagram: @parisapajooh.diversewealth
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/parisapajooh
• 📩 Sign up for the Diverse Wealth Newsletter (no jargon, just real guidance): Sign up here