What a Divorce Lawyer Wishes Every Woman Knew About Money and Marriage | Aspire with Emma Grede

What are you actually building when you merge your life, and your money, with another person? Every woman should understand the partnership she's entering before a crisis forces her to. This episode is that conversation. Laura Wasser has spent 32 years as one of the country's most sought-after divorce attorneys. She's the person people call when a marriage is ending. But what makes this conversation so valuable is that almost everything she knows matters long before anyone gets divorced. Laura explains why marriage is already a contract, with or without a prenup, how to protect yourself whether you earn more or less than your partner, and why knowing your financial reality doesn't make you cynical or unromantic. It makes you an equal participant in your own life. Laura shares: – How to have the what's-mine-is-yours conversation about income, debt, assets, spending, and children – What should go into a prenup, and what does not belong in one – How a prenup can protect both the higher earner and the partner making financial or career sacrifices – The signs you're giving away power inside your own marriage without realizing it – Why earning your own money doesn't mean you're financially protected – What to do when you realize you have no idea what's happening with your family's finances – How to end a relationship with less fear and a clearer sense of what comes next – Why divorce doesn't have to mean you've failed, and how her online platform is making the process more accessible Hey Darlings 💛, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE HERE: @emmagrede #LauraWasser #Prenup #MarriageAndMoney #DivorceAttorney #FinancialIndependence #EmmaGrede #womenandmoney 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Nobody gets blindsided 6:11 The what's-mine-is-yours talk 9:32 Giving away your power 13:04 The cost of stepping back 16:55 Marriage is already a contract 20:46 Ad Break 24:13 Who sacrificed for the marriage 31:43 Red flags in a prenup 33:46 The craziest prenup demands 35:16 Protecting yourself with less money 37:55 Ad Break 45:21 When a marriage is ending 49:39 The online divorce platform 53:04 Ad Break 56:30 Laura's own marriage 1:00:58 When she earns more 1:07:56 Rapid Fire _____ Emma's book START WITH YOURSELF is out now — grab your copy at https://www.emmagrede.com/ or wherever books are sold. _____ ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world's most successful people. Emma Grede, one of America's richest self-made women, wants you to make the most of your life. On 'Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, rapper and cultural icon Cardi B, fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons, actress and entrepreneur Issa Rae, bestselling author and motivational powerhouse Mel Robbins, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Charlamagne Tha God, Jessica Alba, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy, and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology, and, of course, how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need to turn your dreams into reality. LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YT _______ ABOUT EMMA GREDE Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank. Learn more at: https://www.emmagrede.com/