How To Change Your Wealth Mindset And Dream Bigger

Apr 21, 2021

Between the she-cession, cryptocurrency, and personal investing, women and money are top of mind right now. Despite the fact that women control 51 percent of the personal wealth in the U.S., they've been socialized to believe that they are not good at investment decisions — even though research shows they are better investors than men. We spoke with Lindsey Taylor Wood, CEO and founder of the by-women, for-women venture firm The Helm about how women can own their financial confidence.

How can women get into a wealth mindset and dream bigger financially?

Lindsey Taylor-Wood: The very first step to developing a relationship with our own wealth is to decide to give it our full attention whenever we can. For some, that may mean starting a conversation with a friend, a banker, or a financial advisor. For others, that could mean reading a book or signing up for a course. Until we understand the fundamentals of how best to earn, save, and invest, we can't know what opportunities we are being locked out of. I've found that the terms "wealth" and "financial literacy" can be overwhelming to women, but by encouraging them to commit just 15 or 20 minutes a week to understanding the basics of money and planning for a more secure financial future, they can radically change their potential for amassing more wealth.

What are common investing myths we need to remove from the discourse?

Taylor-Wood: It's critical that we dispel the idea that being "an investor" requires a lot of money. If people knew that they could take a tiny amount of money and benefit from it compounding, they would do it more. This is the challenge of living in the era of Shark Tank and Billions; it perpetuates the myth that investing is only for billionaires while investing for so many is totally within reach.

What industries do you see having the most opportunity for women in the next few years?

Taylor-Wood: The opportunities within women's healthcare are endless. We have been underserved for so long and the healthcare space is so vast that it's hard to wrap your head around it all. When people hear women and healthcare I think they immediately think about fertility, menopause, or menstruation, but that's the tip of the iceberg. For instance, gender-specific innovation around prevention, chronic disease, care delivery, and mental health have barely been touched. Keep in mind that women's health accounts for only 4 percent of the overall funding for research and development for healthcare products and services to date, which is both horrifying and energizing when I think about what's possible. It's also why we are proud to have invested in Tia and Mahmee in 2018.

How are female venture capitalists changing the future of work and helping close the wealth gap?

Taylor-Wood: Data shows that not only do women-founded and -led companies have higher financial and social returns than their male counterparts, but also that women lead differently. I find that female-founded companies are more likely to implement solutions, products, policies, and cultures that address the very issues that plague them, like equal pay. We can't have and keep more money (the gender wealth gap) unless we earn more money (the gender pay gap). Equal pay begets other solutions like decreasing our debt (which women have more of) and having enough money to invest (women invest less than men). By investing in other women, female VCs contribute to closing the wealth gap.

Where should one start if they want to pursue a career in venture capital or private equity financing?

Taylor-Wood: Pursuing a career in venture capital or private equity financing should begin with understanding both the landscape and the realities of the job. One of the things that far too few people realize is just how much of a commitment becoming a VC is. The average life of one fund is ten years. If you are passionate about investing in women, it's possible that being an angel investor or a scout is better for you. Start there, see where it takes you, and then decide if something more formal makes sense.

Lindsey Taylor-Wood, CEO and founder of The Helm

Do you have tips for turning a personal passion into a venture success?

Taylor-Wood: My somewhat contrarian take on this would be: don't. Should you be passionate about your business? Absolutely. You can't survive as an early-stage founder if you are not. But I think too many people fall prey to believing that 1) a passion and a viable business are the same things and 2) they need venture capital. It is very, very rare that both of those things are true.

For any founders reading this, what are your essential dos and don'ts in a pitch meeting?

Top 3 Dos:

1. Be prepared: Your deck, model, nor data room have to be perfect but we want to see that you've put real time and thought into what you're presenting. We recently asked someone for their projections and they sent us a total of six numbers. That lack of willingness to put in the work was enough for us to say no.

2. Be willing to admit that you don't have all of the answers yet: It's okay to say "That's a great question, I'd love to circle back on that" during a pitch meeting. One of the most fantastic traits a leader can have is the ability to admit when they need more time to get you the answers to your questions.

3. Know your investor: It's important to make the time to get to know your prospective investor. For example, you should have a clear understanding of what size checks they write, how long their diligence process lasts, and how they've supported portfolio companies in the past. Not every investor is the right fit and the earlier you know this, the more seamless your process will be.

Top 3 Don'ts:

1. Be defensive: I think this is especially hard for first-time founders (myself included!). You've leveraged your network, your resources, and you're understandably feeling vulnerable, so it's easy to take standard questions from VCs whose job it is to kick the tires on your business as a personal affront. Know that it isn't personal and that it's your job to ensure they understand the opportunity.

2. Omit information: For example, if you know your company has a direct competitor and you don't include them in your competitive landscape, it's more work for us down the line and it makes you seem either dishonest or unprepared. Being transparent and giving us all of the information we need to make an informed decision will be helpful to you.

3. Let a "no" convince you that your company isn't worth funding: Most founders take dozens and dozens of meetings before getting even one yes. Fundraising is exhausting and ultimately a numbers game. Be patient. You'll get there in the end.

What are the coolest companies you're watching right now?

Taylor-Wood: We just made our first Fund II investment into a company called Realworld, and we couldn't be more excited about it. It's a platform that uses short, impactful education modules to help young adults make better "real world" decisions about such things as opening a bank account, getting insurance or applying for a mortgage, then connects them directly to a curated list of service providers that fit their preferred criteria. We are also watching two women's healthcare investments from our first fund. The first is Tia, which is reimagining women's healthcare. They recently opened their second clinic in Los Angeles and their telehealth offerings are also flourishing. Second is Mahmee, a digital maternal health care company that uses predictive analytics to provide personalized, on-demand support to new mothers and infants. It's now being sought out not only by mothers and hospital systems but cities that want to integrate their services.

What do you see as the major difference between male vs female founders?

Taylor-Wood: The biggest difference is access; access to capital, networks, press, the list goes on. Even access to things that may be less obvious, like marketing. While men are able to market sexual health and pleasure companies with products like condoms and Viagra, comparable companies focusing on women's health and pleasure are shut out of Instagram, Facebook, and even NYC's MTA because they are considered to be "explicit."

How can women take advantage of The Helm's offerings and invest better?

Taylor-Wood: For those who are reading this and looking to get into investing, we'd love to talk to you about opportunities to join Fund II or our new Membership Community.

Fund II: The Helm is an early-stage venture firm investing in game-changing companies founded by women. To date, they've invested in industries from Connected Hardware and Workforce Management to Women's Healthcare — including Tia, which was the largest Series A led by a woman in 2020. Now raising their second fund ($25M+), they have already welcomed LPs like Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, VC Howard Morgan, and USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay.

Membership to Our Investor Community: This offering is for individuals who are new to angel investing and may not have the capital or desire to join the fund at this stage of their investment journey. We are thrilled to have already welcomed leading women from companies like TikTok, Reddit, REI, Airbnb to our community. The fee is $750 a year and there is no minimum amount you must commit to investing in the companies we share. Worth noting: you can join the group if you aren't an accredited investor and still have access to the content, education, and community activities but you must be accredited to invest. For more information, see The Helm.

Want to get smarter about money? Check out Brit + Co's The Money School!

10 Money Hacks To Save For Your Dream Life Now

It can be tricky to navigate seasons of life where money is tight and the cost of living is high. You want to make sure you aren't wasteful with what you have, but you also want to have some fun. Getting on top of your finances requires more than just checking your balance at the end of the month, and that's why we talked to cool girl and self-proclaimed "Financial Popstar" Haley Sacks (AKA Mrs. Dow Jones).

These money tips will make saving money more fun, and help you better understand the world of finance so that you can achieve your own "Financial Glow Up." Here's how you can start saving money for your dream life today.

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Contrary to what you might have been taught, you don't have to entirely cut fun things out of your life in order to save money. Doing so might actually have the opposite effect: you could burn out and spend way more than you would have if you simply added spending into your budgeted.

"If it’s a splurge that you’re obsessed with and will up your quality of life — then let’s figure out how much it costs and how you’re going to pay for it," Sacks says. She recommends the 50-30-20 method for your budget.

"Start by calculating your after-tax income and break it into 3 categories: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for future you!" she continues. "That 30% number is what we are going to focus on. That’s the amount you can spend every month on…whatever you want. This splurge included! Just make sure you don’t go over that number because you should never spend on your current self if you’re not also putting money away for future you."

Saving Up For Your Financial Goals

Budgeting helps you divide up your savings before the money goes into your account. That way, you always know what you're saving for. (It's also a good idea to have extra savings because you never know when your car will need a new battery or if you'll have an unexpected trip to the ER).

Saving requires some self-control since it's money you aren't able to spend right now, and it can be difficult to release your current spending habits. "[That stubbornness] really just comes from a fear of the unknown," Sacks says. "We often choose what is comfortable over what’s new! But the more you understand why you’re doing something, the more that stubbornness can be released." Here are some specific financial goals to save up for:

Goal: Becoming Debt-Free

Think how much more money you'll have to save *and* spend once your debt is paid off! Check out the snowball method vs. the avalanche method to figure out what's best for you, and just take it one day at a time.

Goal: Taking A Bucket-List Trip

Whether you've been dreaming of going to France since Emily in Paris dropped or you want to go on a solo trip to your favorite small town, you'll definitely want enough cash to have a good time. You can't go wrong spending money on an experience you'll love.

Goal: Scoring Tix To See Your Favorite Performer

Concert merch, movie tickets, name brand collections — start saving now for these once-in-a-lifetime events and your future self will thank you.

How To Start Investing

Investing is different than a regular savings account. When you invest your money, instead of just sitting in an account, it's put to work in a variety of projects so that you make a net profit and end up with more money than you had before. You can invest with a retirement plan, or government-related options like stocks and bonds. Here's some more investing info to get you started.

Consider getting a financial advisor early in life. Financial advisors can really make a difference in your long-term goals, whether you want to buy a home, start a family, or retire well. Make sure you find a certified financial advisor who is a fiduciary, which means they are legally or ethically bound to act in your best interest. They can help you figure out where to invest your 401Ks and really help you invest and build your savings over time.

How To Become Financially Literate + Financially Independent

Financial independence can feel like a crazy goal when you're in the throes of debt and bills. But there's one thing that can help you move toward it: financial literacy. After all, knowledge is power.

"The more that you take control of your finances, the more you take control of your life and destiny," Sacks says. "Financial literacy also ensures you never get taken advantage of and that you’re maximizing the benefits of all the financial products you use."

Everyone has a different financial situation, which means that everyone has to make different financial choices. Taking a step toward financial independence can mean anything from reexamining your grocery bill to creating streams of passive income that make you money while you sleep (more on that later).

All in all, financial literacy and financial independence can go hand-in-hand. Check out the 5 Tax Terms That Can Save You Money, or these 6 Money Tips For Kids. It's never too early to learn!

How To Make Saving Money Less Boring

You might be thinking, "Saving money just doesn't sound fun," and technically you're right. Saving might not feel fun on its own, which is exactly why we're here! Pinterest Predict's Cha-Ching Challenge got us thinking about ways that we can turn saving into a game. Try one or all of these ideas, and let us know your favorite.

Make Learning Fun

If you want to learn more about finances, find a program that puts the terminology into your language, like Sacks' own aspirational finance media company, Finance Is Cool. "It makes being good with your money chic," she says. "I designed it with the goal of helping the future rich people who follow me take control of their finances step-by-step and provide them with the tools they need to grow wealth, all with a little humor and a lot of Kardashian references so we can have fun while we learn."

Maximize Your Card

If you have a credit card, or a debit card with benefits, use the points and rewards to your advantage. Sacks loves the Amex Rewards Checking account. "I earn Membership Rewards points on eligible Debit Card purchases that I can use on shopping, traveling, and more," she says.

Set up an automated deposit into your checking account when the rewards reach a certain number, or save up all your points for a dream-worthy trip during the summer. You can also check out Brit's interview with The Points Guy for more inspo.

Make Money In Your Sleep

Create one (or more) streams of passive income to bolster your paycheck. You can create downloadable guides and video tutorials, sell photography, or add affiliate links to blog posts, but the beauty of passive income is that whatever you choose will do the work for you.

Have Regular Money Dates

A money date can be carving out time for yourself (or with your partner) to create a comfortable space and review your priorities, values, and overall financial goals and hopefully actually set a plan in motion to achieve those. Take yourself out to a cafe or have a glass of wine by your side to make it fun while feeling good about where you're going. Good luck!

With so much information at our finger tips, it's never been easier to take control of your finances. Check out our email newsletter for more money tips and tricks to help you have your own financial glow up.

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Here's What To Eat (& What Not To) If You Have Painful Period Cramps, According To An Expert

I thought my days of having painful period cramps were over after giving birth and getting an IUD, but last month proved me wrong. There was a time I could pinpoint the source of my bloating and other PMS symptoms, but I've stopped paying as much attention to what I eat lately...and things have gotten way off track.

Since I'm tired of suffering, I decided to reach out to Urologist Dr. Eric Margolis to how the food you eat can impact your period cramps. If you're wondering how Urologists can help with this issue, it's because they're trained to treat urinary and reproductive conditions (via Cleveland Clinic). Take it from someone whose had to see one before!

So let's get into all the top tips Dr. Margolis has to offer!

What causes cramps when someone is PMSing or on their period?

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Consider yourself lucky if you don't struggle with PMS — I'd honestly love to trade places with you for a day. According to the Office on Women's Health, almost three in four women say they experience PMS, and the National Institutes of Healthnotes that one in ten women deal with painful period cramps every month. In other words, some of us are genuinely struggling to function without really understanding why we're in so much pain. What gives?

"Cramps, or dysmenorrhea, occur due to the release of chemicals called prostaglandins during menstruation. These chemicals cause the uterus to contract in order to shed its lining," Dr. Margolis says. What people tend to feel is the result of contractions" becoming "too intense," thus causing them to "cut off blood flow and oxygen to the surrounding muscle tissue, leading to pain." Dr. Margolis also wants you to know, "The higher the level of prostaglandins, the more severe the cramps are likely to be."

If that sounds painful, just know it is! I never thought about the actual process our bodies go through during menstruation, so understanding that better makes me want to be kinder to be my body. Still, does this mean cramps are normal?

Are period cramps normal?

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Dr. Margolis says that period cramps are "a normal part of the menstrual cycle for many people." He explains that "mild to moderate cramps" typically occur towards the beginning of your period, as your uterus is contracting. IDK about you, but it's definitely nice to know that cramps are a part of the process and they don't necessarily mean anything's wrong. However, this doesn't mean you should ignore severe pain.

"If the pain is severe and disrupts daily life, it might indicate an underlying condition that requires medical attention," Dr. Margolis says. Only you know the level of pain you're able to handle monthly, but there are definitely some key factors that can help you identify what is considered "abnormal" when it comes to your period cramps.

When are severe period cramps considered abnormal?

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"Severe cramps that are unmanageable with over-the-counter medications or last for an extended period may indicate underlying health issues," Dr. Margolis continues. Based on his experience, these conditions can be "fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)" which "often cause more intense pain."

Prior to my painful period cramps returning, I underwent Laparoscopy surgery in 2019 to rule out endometriosis as the culprit for unbearable cycles. My OBGYN didn't find that, but she discovered a large fibroid nestled in the side of one of my uterine walls which needed to be removed.

Some of the signs Dr. Margolis says you need to pay attention to are:

Heavy bleeding
Irregular periods
Pain during sex
Bleeding between periods

If you notice these symptoms, Dr. Margolis implores you to consult with your doctor about them. Truthfully, it took years for someone to take my pain seriously, so I also recommend you keep advocating for yourself if you're dealing with cramps that feel abnormal.

What's the worst thing to eat before your period?

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Here comes my favorite topic — food! I love eating all kinds of food, but I'm having to relearn how to balance hormones all over again. Between that and my digestive system, I know my undisciplined eating is the root cause of painful period cramps, but I've forgotten what I should be avoiding.

Dr. Margolis says, "Highly processed foods, sugar, and salty snacks should be avoided. They can increase inflammation, contribute to bloating, and worsen cramps. Caffeine and alcohol can also dehydrate the body and lead to more discomfort during menstruation."

I feel like your jaw just dropped in disbelief because most of the things that make periods so painful taste so good. I mean, who doesn't love snacks, coffee, and yummy cocktails? Sigh...as much as we may love or crave them, they're not always the best things to indulge in when we're already going through so many bodily changes.

What foods should someone eat to lessen painful period cramps?

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But, there's things we can do to lessen our chances of suffering every month. Dr. Margolis says, "Anti-inflammatory foods are particularly helpful for reducing period cramps." He says these include the following:

Leafy greens like spinach and kale, which are high in magnesium and calcium
Fatty fish such as salmon or sardines, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation
Nuts and seeds that contain magnesium, which can relax muscles and reduce pain
Fruits like bananas and berries, which provide antioxidants and potassium, aiding in muscle relaxation and inflammation reduction
Whole grains that are a good source of fiber and help regulate blood sugar, preventing spikes that may worsen cramps

We have a ton of healthy dinner recipes and a clean eating grocery list here! Hopefully if you start incorporating these into your diet, you can part ways with painful period cramps for good.

Is it actually possible to avoid sugar before and during your period?

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Sugar is in a lot of things we eat and drink so I asked Dr. Margolis if there's a way to avoid it altogether. He says, "It’s challenging, but not impossible to avoid sugar entirely. Cravings for sugary foods often increase due to hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle." I don't know about you, but I always crave specific things like sugary juice, muffins, or cupcakes right before and during my period. It's like my brain knows they're going to cause more harm than good, but my hormones demand them.

As a replacement, Dr. Margolis believes "reducing sugar intake by opting for natural sweeteners like fruits or healthier alternatives like dark chocolate can help curb cravings." Also, there's more benefits to putting down the artificial stuff. "Cutting back on sugar may also help in managing inflammation and stabilizing mood and energy levels during your period," says Dr. Margolis.

In short, painful period cramps don't have to rule my life or yours, but it does require us to make a few diet changes. I've done it before and it starts with being consistent on a daily basis. I've talked about it before, but the food diary I used to keep truly helped me stay on track and pinpoint my triggers. It's worth trying if you're tired of being doubled over in pain each month!

We have even more wellness tips to help you live your healthiest life, so make sure to bookmark them when you need a little extra help!

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Feel Like You're Over-Spending? Now's A Great Time For A Mid-Year Financial Reset

We've all been there — your wallet finally recovered post-holidays in the first quarter of the year, only for you to slowly creep into over-spend mode yet again as summer fun takes over. Those ebbs and flows are totally normal, but sometimes it just means you have to pause and take a moment for a little mid-year financial reset so you don't totally lose sight of your goals.

Tori Dunlap, author of NYT bestseller Financial Feminist and the money expert behind @herfirst100k, has some helpful tips if you're trying to get back on financial track. Instead of cutting off fun cold turkey, here's how you can take stock of what you have, readjust your goals, and still spend on the fun stuff while also putting your best financial foot forward. Here are three questions Dunlap wants you to ask during your mid-year financial reset to accomplish this!

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1. Were my financial goals reasonable?

Dunlap suggests that chances are...they weren't. Saving a million dollars in a month probably isn't realistic, and sometimes saving one hundred dollars in a month isn't either. It all depends on your circumstances — what you're bringing in (income) and what's going out (bills, cost of living, etc). Take note of what you're working with so you can adjust accordingly.

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2. How do I need to optimize to be able to achieve those goals?

Sometimes you can make simple changes in your spending, but other times you may need to re-evaluate your money goals a little bit. Dunlap suggests asking, "What is the new goal that I need to set that is actually achievable?"

Sit down with your expenditures, actually find out what's left over from paycheck to paycheck after you pay your bills, and set your goals from there. Once you approach money in a way that makes sense for you, you're more likely to follow the plan.

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3. What plan am I actually gonna do to achieve those goals?

Dunlap is adamant that "a goal without a plan is just a wish." And she's right! We can hope and dream for the million dollar savings account all we want, but if we want to make that happen, then we need to kick it into high gear with some action. Not just any action either — intentional, well-thought out choices that you can put in motion with the plan you set for yourself. This could include, but isn't limited to:

Knowing what you're saving for — vacation, wedding, house, retirement, etc — and putting a name to it.
Automating your savings by having a specific amount of your paycheck deposited right into your savings account.
Setting a "going out budget" so you can still enjoy rooftop cocktails and other fun with your friends within reason and without overspending.

Looking for more money advice? Be sure to follow the conversation on Instagram!

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We Finally Have A Release Date For Lindsay Lohan’s ‘Freaky Friday 2’

We're getting closer and closer to seeing a Freaky Friday2. The cat's out of the bag that the sequel treatment is confirmed and actually happening, and movie stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan have been increasingly vocal about the upcoming movie's plot. The dynamic duo, who you can see in 2024's Borderlands and Irish Wish, respectively, are expected to return as Tess and Anna, the mother and daughter that wake up one titular freaky Friday in swapped bodies.

Filming for Freaky Friday 2 finally began on June 24, and we finally have an official release date for the film! Here's everything we know about Freaky Friday2 so far.

Check Out The First Freaky Friday 2 Set Leaks

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The first set leaks from Freaky Friday 2 are totally dreamy — and they also prove Anna's just like us, because who didn't go from emo-teen to boho-chic? Jamie Lee Curtis' Tess has published a brand new book, and based on her author photo, she's a lot more carefree than the last time we saw her! We also get a look at new cast member Julia Butters (who might be playing Anna's daughter?) and the internet's newest boyfriend, Manny Jacinto.

When is Freaky Friday 2 coming out?

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According to Disney,Freaky Friday 2 is coming to theaters on August 8, 2025. This is definitely one of our most-anticipated movies of 2025 now!

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Disney posted this sneak-peek screen cap that we can only assume is from the movie. We truly can't wait to watch this sequel!

What is Freaky Friday 2 about?

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Freaky Friday 2 sees Anna with a family of her own, including a daughter and a future stepdaughter. According to a press release from Disney, "As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice."

"It's going to be a really freaky Friday," Lindsay Lohan told Good Morning America on June 27, 2024. "Much freakier than you would expect."

"[There's] a lot of love, a lot of fun, a lot of laughs," she continues.

Is Chad Michael Murray in Freaky Friday 2?

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Yes, Chad Michael Murray is returning for the sequel!

"How great would it be to bring Jake back?" he teased during the Mother of the Bride premiere in May 2024. "If Jake's invited back, Jake will be there." Thank goodness they invited him back!

Freaky Friday 2 also stars Mark Harmon, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, Rosalind Chao, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

Is the band Pink Slip going to be in Freaky Friday 2?

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Anna's pop-rock teen band, Pink Slip, is undoubtedly integral to the plot of the original Freaky Friday, so it'd be surprising to see a Freaky Friday 2 without fan-favorite jams like “Take Me Away” and “Ultimate.”

Via recently published interviews with Cosmopolitan, a fewFreaky Friday crew members spilled on whether or not we'll actually see the angsty band in the sequel.

Screenwriter Heather Hach clearly agreed that the soundtrack played a huge part in the movie's plot.

"You take out the band element and I don’t think Freaky Friday would be as popular as it is," she said. "It didn’t feel like a derpy Disney movie. The music was actually really good."

Jaclyn Pearson, PHD, the drummer for the band Lash (who wrote the ever-iconic song "Take Me Away"), teased that Freaky Friday 2 might revisit their discography.

"We contacted our record label because we heard there might be a sequel," she said. "We’ve got this whole back catalog. Maybe they could use another song for the film."

Producer Andrew Gunn seemed to suggest the same thing:

"We got a draft of a script for the sequel right before the writers’ strike, and it was really good. A writer came up with the most brilliant idea. It uses music and the band in a great way."

Are they making a Freaky Friday 2?

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Lindsay Lohan said on Andy Cohen's Sirius XM show that Freaky Friday 2 is really and truly happening! However, "I don’t want to say too much,” she said about the potential timeline.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the cast could be on set as early as summer 2024. In addition to Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles, Andrew Gunn and Kristin Burr will produce the movie, Elyse Hollander will write the script, and Ann Marie Sanderlin will executive produce. Nisha Ganatra will direct.

While Lindsay is looking forward to the story, she's “just excited to work with Jamie [Lee Curtis] again and see how much further we can take it," she tells PEOPLE. “We talk almost every other day in general, so I think we're going to have a lot of fun with this."

Are Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan friends?

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Yes, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are definitely still friends! In November 2023, Curtis shared an adorable Instagram selfie with Lohan, teasing the upcoming project. And after the writers' and actors' strikes ended, project promotion is slowly returning to light.

"YOU GREW UP and SO BEAUTIFULLY!" the caption reads. "Well, it's Friday, and the strike is over so hopefully, we can switch places again in the near future!" She also tagged Lohan and Disney, which teased the iconic ‘03 comedy in a fun way.

What has Jamie Lee Curtis said about Freaky Friday?

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Curtis — coming off some serious cinematic hits, Everything Everywhere All At Once and Halloween Ends — still retains a strong bond with Lohan, and hasn’t exactly been shy about her excitement towards circling back to Freaky Friday. Landing the original role and moving through production was undoubtedly significant to the actress: she cites her own success with Tess after taking on the job at the last minute, despite being booked and busy elsewhere.

“Had I had all the time in the world to prepare, I don’t think it would’ve been so good,” Curtis told the New York Times. “I just had to be in my body. I was also newly sober and I was able to have a community within the movie-work world. That was a big deal for me.”

What has Lindsay Lohan said about Freaky Friday?

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Lohan told the New York Times that she was ready and raring to tackle 2003’s Freaky Fridayback in the day after rocking a dual-role in 1998's The Parent Trap.

“I threw myself into everything: accents, green screens, playing two people,” said Lohan. “So I felt comfortable after that. Freaky Friday felt different because I was going through all of the phases of a 16-year-old [but playing a character who was a year younger]. This was the era of Avril Lavigne and punk, and I wanted to experience it. We did white stripes in my hair.”

The fame Lohan endured at a young age didn’t always leave a positive effect, and it’s been a hot second since we’ve seen her fully emerge back into the spotlight. The star’s been busy since – she moved to Dubai, manages her overseas businesses, got married, and recently welcomed motherhood. After all that, Lohan remains eager to act again – and thankfully in a second Freaky Friday.

“Jamie and I are both open to that, so we’re leaving it in the hands that be,” Lohan told NYT. “We would only make something that people would absolutely adore.”

It sounds like Curtis is ready, too. "As I went around the world with Halloween Ends, people wanted to know if there was going to be another 'Freaky Friday.' Something really touched a chord. When I came back, I called my friends at Disney and said, 'It feels like there’s a movie to be made.'"

Who's writing Freaky Friday 2?

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Elyse Hollander is writing the sequel for Freaky Friday.

Who is directing Freaky Friday 2?

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Nisha Ganatra is directing Freaky Friday 2. She’s directed TV episodes on shows like The Mindy Project, Shameless, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Dear White People. Ganatra has also done directorial work in movies like The Hunters, Late Night, and The High Note.

Disney will be distributing the Freaky Friday sequel.

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