EP 117: Women in STEM Can Earn More Money While Protecting Time & Energy [Wealth Advocate - Sarah Walton]

STOP OVER-GIVING & UNDER-EARNING Women in STEM can earn more money—without sacrificing time or energy. If you’ve ever felt the “motherhood penalty” at work or wondered why you’re still underpaid even while over-delivering, this episode is your permission slip. Today’s guest is wealth consciousness advisor, Sarah Walton, and she breaks down why moms in demanding careers like STEM often under‑earn + over‑function—and how to unapologetically set boundaries with higher standards and clean asks. Join us as we uncover the Over‑Giver Tax, how to spot when you’re “paying to work,” and practical ways to advocate for pay and flexibility—so your success doesn’t cost your health or family. ~ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 💰 (0:00): Teaser & Introduction 💰 (4:45): Why high-achieving women end up under-earning + over-functioning 💰 (6:11): High Functioning Codependence and the conditioning behind people-pleasing 💰 (14:36): The hidden cost of being praised as “selfless” 💰 (16:35): Stop apologizing (and stop managing other people’s reactions) 💰 (18:50): Finding the “third door” 💰 (20:07): Sarah’s famous Grocery Store story 💰 (32:12): The Over-Giver Tax and how to reset standards without guilt 💰 (38:27): Money is feedback for alignment (congruence between love and compensation) 💰 (39:30): Sarah on Wealth Consciousness 💰 (43:05): Clarifying the relationship between money and time 💰 (45:43): A simple approach to getting your ideal pay, role, or job flexibility ~ NEXT STEP ➡️ Share this episode with another gal pal who could use a pay boost! ~ ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness advocate who helps high-achieving women stop negotiating against themselves. As host of The Game On Girlfriend Podcast (323+ episodes), she helps put more money in the hands of more women through her mindset coaching on pay, role scope, and work flexibility. The Game On Girlfriend Podcast - https://sarahwalton.com/podcast/ Freedom Calculator (free download): https://sarahwalton.com/freedom/ Website: https://sarahwalton.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahwalton/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/sarahwaltonpage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@thesarahwalton ~ QUOTABLE MOMENTS ON MONEY FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE “Wealth consciousness doesn't always mean money. I'm talking about wealth in love, wealth in health, wealth in relationships, wealth in life, wealth in living.” “We don't apologize anymore. We say, ‘I've got to go.’ You don't have to say why. It's none of their business.” “These years fly by so fast. And not one of us looks back and says, ‘Yeah, but I wish I had made that marketing meeting.’ …Nobody, nobody thinks that. And so to do that to ourselves in the moment is such a disservice.” ~ KEEP LEARNING ON THIS TOPIC Book Sarah Mentioned: “Boundary Boss” by Terri Cole – 📚 https://boundarybossbook.com Is guilt causing you to over-give? – ⏮️ EP 116: How To Pursue Career Goals in Science Without Mom Guilt | Work Life Balance Tips (Podcast) False narratives that trip up women in STEM – ⏮️ Women in STEM: 6 Work‑Life Balance Traps Disguised as “Helpful” Advice (Podcast) ~ HELPING MOMS IN STEM 🎙️Interested in a guest interview on Science Careers for Moms? → Apply Here ~ STAY CONNECTED 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode 💌 Grab my free Sci-Mom Says newsletter 📫 E-mail hello@solveformom.com 🔬Connect with me on LinkedIn as a fellow PhD researcher & scientific consultant