Undiminished Value: Women, Wealth and the Power of Financial Literacy By: Rachel James

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For decades, women were quietly excluded from meaningful financial decision-making — not because we lacked the ability, but because the system wasn’t built with us in mind. Bank accounts required a husband’s signature. Financial conversations happened behind closed doors. Money was something women were expected to manage day-to-day, but not strategically.
That era is over.
Today, women control a growing share of wealth, influencing the majority of household financial decisions, and they are stepping into leadership roles across business and finance. Yet, despite this progress, many women still feel under-educated, under-confident or under-supported when it comes to money. Financial literacy isn’t just about numbers — it’s about power, autonomy and advocacy.

Issue 1 – Spring 2026

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Glossed & Gritty is more than a magazine – but it IS a magazine too!

Curious what the Revolution is all about? Check out the cover story, “What Is a Collision DisruptHER?” and get to know the co-founders, Chas and Janna, through their Editors’ Messages.

Issue 1 also features three Collision DisruptHER profiles: Gabriella Held (Primed), Cassandra Thibeault (Polished) and Kristen Felder (DisruptHER Dynasty) as well as an interview with our first Anchor, Mike Anderson.

But that’s not all – you won’t want to miss the features on heavy-duty pants for the shop, how VOCs impact women differently or a special contribution on “Women, Wealth and the Power of Financial Literacy” by Rae James of Torque Financial…and more!