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On this podcast episode, Tanya Taylor shares key tips on how to financially prepare for the unexpected based on her experience of going from achieving her financial goals to a sudden disability. With over two decades helping people improve their financial lives, Tanya (CPA,MBA) is on a mission to stop the cycle of poverty and build generational wealth. She is an award-winning author, speaker, and...

On this podcast episode Lauren Tilden shares how to create a small business marketing plan for today's social media scene. Lauren is a marketing coach who believes that great marketing can change the world. She's on a mission to prove that marketing doesn't have to be boring, icky, or scary—even for the biggest procrastinators and perfectionists! After eight years in corporate marketing, Lauren la...

On this episode, Zainab Aliyu shares how she transition from corporate to full-time entrepreneur running her own luxury leather goods business. Zainab is the CEO & Creative Director of AABOUX, a stylish luxurious leather brand founded in 2017. AABOUX creates limited edition and quality statement pieces using their signature stitch-less technique; from exquisitely and ethically sourced leathers by...

On this episode, Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, shares key financial tips to help you crush your medical debt without going bankrupt!  Dr. Virgie is an internal medicine physician, former health insurance executive, and principal of Crush Medical Debt Financial Wellness, which helps 100 million American healthcare cost victims struggling with the nation's #1 cause of debt and bankruptcy – medical bi...

Announcing the pre-sale of not one but TWO highly anticipated Clever Girl Finance books, both releasing on November 13th, 2024! Here's what to expect in these incredible new releases: My Wealth Plan Workbook: A personalized toolkit packed with financial worksheets, checklists, and actionable strategies to help you ditch debt, save money, and build real wealth. This workbook is your go-to guide for...

We can all likely make long lists of the bad money mistakes that we have made. That being said, we all make money mistakes. And the key here is that we dust ourselves off and we keep moving.  Let's talk about the big money mistakes that you want to avoid and how to recover from them if you have found that you have already made these mistakes.   ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books:  ht...

It is so exciting to think about the possibilities of what can happen when we actually achieve our goals. Unfortunately, so many of us give up on our goals before we even get started. So tune in to learn key ways in which you can start achieving your goals starting today.  And the tips I'm going to share just don't apply to your finances. They can also apply to other aspects of your life as well....

On this episode of the podcast, Jill Sirianni joins us to discuss the topic of contentment vs. complacency when it comes to our finances. Jill is the co-host of Frugal Friends Podcast and co-author of 'Buy What You Love Without Going Broke', releasing January 2025. She and her husband paid off $60,000 of debt over 7 years while cash flowing her masters degree. As a licensed clinical social worker...

A biweekly budget is perfect for those who get paid every other week. It helps you structure your budget around your paychecks so you can better plan your finances. Learn out how to create a biweekly budget that works for you in this episode!   ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books:  https://clevergirlfinance.com/books   ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges,...

Sometimes an extra $1000 can come in really handy. Whether to pay some bills, save money for an upcoming trip, or expand your emergency fund, who wouldn't want another $1,000? If this sounds like something you are interested in, I have some great ideas for how to save $1,000 fast! Keep listening! ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books   ❤ Get access t...

On this podcast episode, Kara Stevens, author, financial expert and founder of the Frugal Feminista discusses relocating to Ghana, financial changes and the truth about the "soft life"! Kara's relatable financial advice has been featured on Forbes, CNN, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Yahoo Finance, ESSENCE, Women's Day Magazine, The Washington Post, and other nationally recognized media outlet...

On this podcast episode, let's discuss the key mindset shifts you need to make today for your financial abundance! When it comes to having a broke mindset, I've been there - especially when I was trying to save money and trying to start my business. I told myself things like I could never achieve my big financial goals. I told myself how making money was too hard for me to do and I've even told my...

Being frugal and being cheap have a lot in common — they are both about saving money. So, what's the difference between cheap and frugal in real terms? On this episode, learn the difference between being cheap vs being frugal and how to avoid falling into the trap of being cheap because being cheap can impact your friendships, finances, and more!  ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books:...

On this podcast episode, Reni Odetoyinbo @xoreni shares how she helped 100 people save over $862,210 in 2023. Reni is a financial literacy educator and content creator. After purchasing her first home at the age of 23, she began to share her journey on social media to educate and inspire other Black and Brown folks. On her YouTube channel, 'xoreni' she shares resources around career development an...

Anya Willique Pratt has over 8 years in the field of fashion, sustainability and navigation of markets. As the Caribbean Sustainable Ambassador, Anya has placed her focus on stewardship. Through educational workshops, prison rehabilitation fashion programs and her brand the designer seeks to make social economic change. Showcasing a curated selection of bespoke leather goods, WILLIQUE aims to demo...

On this podcast episode, Kaitlin Leung co-founder of the family business @thewoksoflife share her experience and tips on how to start a successful family business. Since its founding in 2013, The Woks of Life has become the #1 online resource for approachable, creative, authentic Chinese recipes in English. Through their popular recipe site and diverse social media community, Bill, Judy, Sarah and...

Taking control of your finances and making a plan for your money is the best way to match your goals with your bank balance. Financial goals give you a reason to take charge of your money. Here are some simple but extremely effective examples of financial goals to help you get started with setting your own. ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access...

The truth is that you work hard for your money, so it's only fair that you get to reward yourself every now and then, right? Well yes - You definitely deserve to treat yourself and have fun. So check out these key tips for rewarding yourself while staying within your budget! ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets,...

On this episode of the podcast, Julie Pozo-Cepeda, an event planner and founder of @julzbox shares how she started and grew her events planning business while working full-time. Julie is a Dominican-American born and raised in upper Manhattan - Washington Heights. By day, she's the Director of Events for a prestigious higher education institution, orchestrating memorable experiences that bring peo...

On today's episode of the podcast, Jenne Claiborne of Sweet Potato Soul shares how she has grown a massive YouTube channel based on her passion business on southern inspired vegan recipes. Jenné is a vegan chef, content creator, and author of the Sweet Potato Soul cookbook, who is known for creating colorful, unique, and easy-to-make southern inspired vegan recipes. She became vegan for ethical an...

With the right money mindset, budgeting methods, and financial planning, you can quickly begin to live within your means. In this episode, learn how to create a financial plan to set yourself up for financial success and resist living above your means! ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and...

Steph is a mother of two beautiful girls and lives in Naarm in Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country, Australia. On today's episode of the podcast, Steph shares how she's leveraged goal setting to achieve her financial goals. She has been following Clever Girl Finance for at three years and breakdowns how she's achieved her recent amazing financial accomplishments as well as her long term financial goals....

On this episode of the podcast, Ashlee Sang joins us to share how she manages her personal and business finances as she builds her marketing consulting business. Through Ashlee Sang Consulting and as host of the Purpose & Progress Podcast, Ashlee equips conscious and caring leaders to take confident, meaningful action in alignment with their values. She believes that when business feels and does g...

Today Anna N'Jie-Konte joins us to discuss how women can protect themselves financially in romantic relationships Anna is the President of Re-Envision Wealth and the host of the Financial Powerhouse podcast. Having spent her childhood watching the strong women around her live lives dictated by their bank balances, she's on a mission to rewrite the money stories of women of color. She is a proud Pu...

On this episode, Giovanna Gonzalez shares key tips on how to navigating family dynamics and preparing for parental retirement. Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is a TikTok influencer, financial educator, and author of the bestselling book Cultura and Cash. During The Great Resignation, she quit her 10 year corporate career to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults. She also t...