This episode of "The Big Idea," hosted by Elizabeth Gore, features Ashley M. Fox, a former Wall Street analyst and CEO of financial education tech startup Emplify. The episode addresses the question: "How to rebuild after losing everything." Fox discusses the critical need for improved financial education, emphasizing that many are not taught about personal finance or investing for beginners. She shares her mission to provide Wall Street knowledge to a broader audience, helping individuals with money management and ultimately promoting wealth building. This episode highlights practical steps toward greater financial literacy. Chapters: 00:00 - Financial Empowerment for the 99% 03:31 - Bridging the Wealth Gap 00:24 - The Big Idea: Rebuilding After Losing Everything 02:22 - The Entrepreneurial Leap 05:15 - The Genesis of Emplify 07:03 - Early Struggles 08:59 - Pivot to Teaching Financial Literacy 12:51 - Scaling the Mission 12:15 - Process Over Result 14:11 - Learning to Trust Your Own Power 16:46 - Why Small Business Owners Must Pay Themselves 20:18 - Mental Wellness for Entrepreneurs == Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. Connect with us: — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahoofinance — X/Twitter: https://x.com/YahooFinance — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/ — TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yahoo-finance