Nicole Lapin is the New York Times bestselling author of Rich B*tch: A Simple 12-Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life Together...Finally and Boss Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Take Charge of Your Career. Nicole is no stranger to breaking down complex business principles for all to understand, utilizing her signature sassy style. From anchoring business shows on network television, including on CNBC, Bloomberg and CNN, to contributing money reports to TODAY and MSNBC, Nicole has a long history with speaking the language of money fluently, and using that language to empower an entire generation of women to take control of their lives and their finances. Star of the CW's business competition reality show Hatched, Nicole helps a fresh wave of entrepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground with smart advice and actionable feedback on their products. She was the first woman to be voted "Money Expert of The Year" and Redbook magazine's first-ever monthly money columnist. Nicole graduated as valedictorian from Northwestern University.