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154: How Jazmine Is Budgeting And Still Saving Money Despite The Pandemic Jul 22, 2020

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While it's a crazy time in the world with the pandemic there is still hope and there is still opportunity. On today's episode Jazmine Waller shares how she's budgeting and STILL saving money despite the pandemic. Today's episode is sponsored by SmartyPig! SmartyPig is a free online piggy bank for people saving for financial goals like holiday gifts, vacations, and even retirement. When you open a SmartyPig account, there are no fees! This means there are no fees to join, no fees to save, and no fees to withdraw your money. SmartyPig online savings accounts are offered through Sallie Mae Bank, Member FDIC. LEARN MORE ABOUT SMARTYPIG: www.SmartyPig.com/?DTD_CELL=RDPCSM…OTOTHOTHRN010000 ABOUT JAZMINE: Jazmine Waller, is financial influencer, speaker and CEO of Budget Treasures. Based on her experience she has paid off over $20,000 of debt and has helped her clients become debt-free and increase their income by increasing their income.streams. She is self-educated on how to effectively manage finances and create processes and systems to experience true financial freedom. Her passion is to help single moms on their financial journeys with encouragement, knowledge, systems, and reassurance that they too can experience peace and freedom in their finances. WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: 1. Her enough is enough moment that put her on the journey to improving your finances? 2. How has the pandemic affected her budget and pursuing financial goals 3. How she's budgeting and spending differently right now 4. How she's been able to still save despite whats' going on AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH JAZMINE: - Via her website at https://www.budgetreasures.com/ - Via Instagram @budget_treasures_ - On YouTube: youtube.com/budgettreasures ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

153 How Aja Dang Paid $200,000 Of Student Loans And Other Debt In 23 Months Jul 15, 2020

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On today's episode, Aja shares her journey to becoming debt-free by paying off $200,000 in just 23 months. This podcast episode is brought to you by the incredible Fab Aid initiative created by First Aid Beauty. First Aid Beauty has committed $1 million this year to help new graduates pay off their student loans. Plus they are adding 10% of the sales of their limited-edition FAB AID Ultra Repair Creams to their commitment. Learn more and enter to win at http://bit.ly/CGFFABAID To enter, all you have to do is fill out an application and submit a video sharing your student loan story. ABOUT AJA DANG: Aja Dang embodies the beauty of balance. This actress, model, T.V. and YouTube personality is dedicated to promoting a lifestyle that creates a healthy mind, body, and soul. Across all social media plat- forms, Aja epitomizes the modern multifaceted woman. Generating genuine and authentic dialogue with her community, Aja addresses real life issues of finance, beauty, fitness, politics, relationships, and personal care. She has also launched a podcast, "Heavy Topics with Lightweights" with her best friend Laura Varney. In doing so, Aja has created a platform that is uniquely motivational, aspirational, and sustainable. WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: - Aja shared the enough is enough moment that caused her to want to pay off her loans in full - The specific things she did to pay off her debt including details of her income - How she kept herself and continues to keep herself motivated now that she's focused on saving and investing - The steps she's taking to ensure she maintains her debt freedom AND MUCH MORE AJA'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/ajadang AJA'S DEBT PAYOFF VIDEO: Her debt payoff video: https://youtu.be/Yvd0JwZj2hA ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

152: Building Wealth As A Single Mother With Chaka Serrant Jul 08, 2020

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Managing your finances as a single mom can be challenging, but despite this with intention and focus you can build wealth and become financially successful. Today's episode is sponsored by SmartyPig! SmartyPig is a free online piggy bank for people saving for financial goals like holiday gifts, vacations, and even retirement. When you open a SmartyPig account, there are no fees! This means there are no fees to join, no fees to save, and no fees to withdraw your money. SmartyPig online savings accounts are offered through Sallie Mae Bank, Member FDIC. LEARN MORE ABOUT SMARTYPIG: https://www.SmartyPig.com/?DTD_CELL=RDPCSMDCOTDOOTOTOTHOTHRN010000 My guest on this episode of the podcast is my dear friend Chaka Serrant she shares money tips for single moms based on her experience building wealth as a single mother. MORE ABOUT CHAKA: Chaka Serrant is a Management Consultant at a Global Technology Consulting Firm and Licensed Cosmetologist. As a boy mom and a believer in Christ, her focus has shifted to being a good steward over her time, finances, and relationships. After finding herself in debt continually, something had to give, she became intentional about her career, paid debt, and diversified her investments with real estate, retirement savings, stocks, and began working with a Financial Planner. One of her financial goals is limiting her taxable income during her retirement years. As a single mom, she has learned that sometimes we can't do it all once, so outsource, it's ok to ask for help! WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: - Chaka shared her biggest challenges savings and investing as a single mom and what she has done with well. - How she's prioritizing her mental wellness and leveraging help to parent successfully. - How she focused on earning more once her son came into the picture. - She also shares what she's teaching her son about money and the legacy she wants to leave for him. AND MUCH MORE KEEP UP WITH CHAKA: Via Instagram at https://instagram.com/chakaserrant ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

151: From Side Hustler To CEO - The Road To Entrepreneurship With Marty McDonald Jun 24, 2020

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Today's guest on the podcast is Marty McDonald and we are talking about side hustles and entrepreneurship. ABOUT MARTY MCDONALD: Marty is a side-hustler turned CEO of Boss Women Media. Like many, she wants to live her best life so she decided to leap after her dreams of creating a community of empowerment, change, and freedom after an 11-year corporate career with various fortune 500 companies. She took an idea based on connection and turned it into a movement including the multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit, and a loyal community of more than 100,000 women. Marty's plan is to continue to expand the growth of the community of women she is building and to help them empower one another through connection, networking, and workshops. She knows that most women are allowing fear to hold them back from accomplishing the goals they desperately want to achieve so now she is on a mission to connect with women who want more, women who have big goals, big dreams and are chasing them every single day. As part of her pivot in this season, she has launched the Black Girl Magic 2 Day Digital Summit taking place on August 15th and 16th 2020 and you can learn more about that on bosswomen.org when it's announced soon. WHAT WE DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE: - Marty shares her personal story, having to continuously prove herself at her corporate job and what led her to start her business - including putting half of her paycheck towards building her business before she went full time. - She shares her biggest challenges and successes building her business - The 3 key pieces of advice she would give an entrepreneur starting from the bottom up with nothing hoping to achieve their success AND SO MUCH MORE KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MARTY: Via Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bosswomenmedia Via her website - https://bosswomen.org/ ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

150: Navigating A New Normal - Actionable Tools For Credit Score Recovery And Resilience Jun 15, 2020

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On today's episode of the podcast, my guests and I discuss how to navigate a new normal with actionable tools for credit score recovery and resilience. THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FICO Founded in 1956, FICO is a data analytics company based in San Jose, California focused on credit scoring services. Its FICO® Score, a measure of consumer credit risk, has become a fixture of consumer lending in the United States and is used in more than 90% of lending decisions today. Now more than ever, FICO believes in helping empower communities by way of financial education and is committed to providing consumers with tools to maintain their financial health. Partnering with FICO on this episode is Operation HOPE. Operation HOPE is a nonprofit for-purpose organization working to disrupt poverty and empower inclusion for low and moderate-income youth and adults. Its focus is ﬁnancial dignity and inclusion. Operation HOPE equips young people and adults with the ﬁnancial tools and education to secure a better future—coaching them through their personal aspirations and life's challenges, and facilitating their journey to ﬁnancial independence. EPISODE GUESTS: Joining me to have this conversation are two incredible women: Joanne Gaskin is the Vice President of Scores and Analytics at FICO. She is responsible for the strategic direction of FICO's scoring products and business partnerships serving the needs of the mortgage industry. Joanne has more than 20 years of experience in banking and financial services. She led efforts to address some of the most important topics impacting the mortgage market today. ShaRhonda Walker is an Operation HOPE Financial Wellbeing Coach specializing in credit and money management. Her career has included many roles in financial services, including positions as a loan officer, real estate investor and owner, and consultant in the credit restoration space. Her simple philosophy of, "pay yourself and invest in yourself, first", has paid many dividends to her and individuals that she has coached in credit, taxes, and finances. KEY RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 1. FICO® Score Checklist and resources for Coronavirus: - https://www.fico.com/en/fico-score-checklist-for-coronavirus - https://www.myfico.com/credit-education/blog/protecting-your-credit-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak 2. For information on credit tips and how to dispute reports on your credit report: - https://www.myfico.com/credit-education - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ 3. FICO resource to support communities in times of need & upcoming events: - https://www.fico.com/sabf 4. To get your free credit report from all 3 credit bureaus: - https://annualcreditreport.com 5. To schedule time with ShaRhonda from Operation HOPE - Booking link: ShaRhondaWalker.youcanbook.me - Email: ShaRhondaWalker@operationhope.org - Phone: 346-260-8640 ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

149: The Power & Importance Of Virtual Networking In A Highly Competitive Job Market W/ Ebony Joyce Jun 10, 2020

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Virtual networking is so important now more than ever. On this episode, Ebony Joyce breaks down key tips to help you get it right. ABOUT EBONY Ebony Joyce, the owner of Next Level Career Services LLC, is a multi-hyphenate career strategy mastermind who helps mid-to-senior level professionals' brand themselves with confidence, clarity, and certainty so they can attract their next career opportunity. Ebony's expertise stems from her career challenges of being unemployed, underemployed, and unhappily employed as well as her work as a former recruiting company co-owner. Her experience has given her the inside scoop on how to not only craft the perfect personal brand for a killer first impression, but also the how-to on wrapping up her clients' expertise, personality, and background in a package so attractive that it entices employers to flood their inboxes with top-dollar offer letters. As a certified career coach and employment interview professional, Ebony wears several hats as a career strategist. Whether she's a salary negotiation drill sergeant, résumé makeover coach or master mock interviewer, she crafts a personalized career plan designed know-how to bust through the glass ceiling, snag that dream job, secure a higher salary and soar into new career heights. WHAT EBONY DISCUSSED: 1. How she found herself in the career services field including how her career path and her corporate experience negotiating multi-million dollar salaries ties into what she does today 2. How virtual networking works and why it's so important for you to start doing it 3. Key tips to make virtual networking easier if you currently find it challenging. 4. Key tips to build out your professional network 5. How you can leverage networking after being laid off KEEP IN TOUCH WITH EBONY: Via her website Next Level Career Services LLC: https://www.nextlevelcareer.co/ ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

148: How To Use Your Voice To Stand Against Racial Injustice + How I Really Feel Jun 03, 2020

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Below are just a few resources to reference. 1. Shows, documentaries, and movies to get informed about the impact of racism and racial injustice: - 13th (Netflix) - If Beale Street Could Talk - Just Mercy (Movie & Book) by Bryan Stevenson - The Hate You Give - American Son (Netflix) - Dear White People (Netflix) 2. Books on racism: - How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi - White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo - Locking up Our Own by James Forman - The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander - Between the World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates - The Bluest Eyes by Toni Morrison - The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin - So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo - Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria - Beverly Daniel Tatum 3. Organizations to support and donate to: - Blacklivesmatter.com (Black Likes Matter) - blackvisionmn.org (Black Visions Collective) - minnesotafreedomfund.org (Minnesota Freedom Fund) - gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd (George Floyd Memorial Fund) - cuapb.org(Communities United Against Police Brutality) ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

147: Essential Tips For Job Hunting & Career Growth In A New Normal With Lauren McGoodwin May 12, 2020

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This episode is all about navigating finding a new job and career growth in a highly competitive market. And to have this conversation, my guest is Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is Career Contessa's CEO, author, number 1 Power Move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Formerly, Lauren was a Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and talent development. She has a Bachelor's in Education from University of Oregon and a Master's in Communication Management from USC where she wrote her thesis on millennial women and career resources. Additionally, Lauren hosts Career Contessa's podcast, The Femails, is a regular career expert contributor, and spends her free time in Redondo Beach, CA fostering dogs from local animal shelters. WHAT LAUREN DISCUSSED: 1. The key things to focus on in a highly competitive market 2. How to work remotely and still excel as an employee 3. How to manage virtual networking for growth 4. Details about her new book - Power Moves and much more GET LAUREN'S BOOK: powermovesbook.com Visit her website: Careercontessa.com ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

146: Navigating Life Through Times Of Uncertainty With Kristen Ley May 07, 2020

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As a result of COVID-19, many people are dealing with uncertainties around how life is changing, managing their finances, and worries about their careers and businesses. And so on this episode, I have a real conversation with Kristen Ley as to how she's navigating life through these uncertain times. This conversation will bring a sense of calm and inspire you to keep going and doing your best no matter what. Kristen is the founder, owner and creative director of Thimblepress®. Founded in a garage back in 2012, Thimblepress® is a design & lifestyle company aiming to create products that make people happy. Each product is designed by Kristen and filled with loads of love & color. Thimblepress® is sold in over 1500 retail shops internationally and her products are also available on Thimblepress.com. Thimblepress has worked and collaborated with Target, Hallmark, Moon & Lola, Glitter Guide, Throw Pillow, Speak Wines, June & January, Keds to name a few. Kristen also runs kristenley.com where she focuses her efforts on mentoring and creative consulting with individuals and brands. One of Kristen's biggest passions is encouraging other's to see their potential and chase after dreams. On this episode we discussed: 1. How Kristen is navigating her emotions and mental wellness in this season 2. The key changes she's made in her personal finances as a result of this uncertainty 3. How she is pivoting her business 4. The things she plans to do differently in life and in business when things hopefully get back to normal PLUS much more How to keep in touch with Kristen: - Via her websites at https://thimblepress.com and https://kristenley.com - Also, be sure to check out the amazing Thimblepress push pop confetti! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg8l4peBMsr/ ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

145: How Mary Paid Off $30k Of Debt In 96 Days Without A Windfall May 01, 2020

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On today's episode, my guest is Mary Wheeler, a Financial Coach and the founder of Abundant Wealth Solutions. In this season, with all the uncertainty, many people are fired up to pay off their debt once things settle down; This episode with Mary Wheeler will inspire you to make a plan! Growing up not knowing much about money, Mary attended college on a full-ride via Sallie Mae accumulating $27K in student loan debt along with $3K in credit card debt. After being fed up, she created a plan to pay back all $30K of her debt, and 96 days later, she was debt-free. Her goal now is to inspire others to take action, conquer their student loan debt, and begin living their financial lives in true abundance. Mary has been featured in Diversity Magazine for Women, and she has made several guest appearances on well known financial podcast shows. She is also the host of the "Know Debt, No Problem" podcast. What we discussed on this episode: 1. What her "enough is enough" moment was 2. The specific things did she did pay off her debt and how she kept herself motivated 3. The steps she's taking to ensure her debt freedom is permanent PLUS much more How to keep in touch with Mary: - Via her website at https://abundantwealthsolutions.com - Via email at mary.wheeler@abundantwealthsolutions.com - By listening to her podcast, No debt, no problem: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-debt-no-problem-podcast-with-mary-a-wheeler/id1329826136 ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

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