B Chic Podcast

We're back with another episode of the financial literacy month series! This episode explores some best practices when it comes to everyday money management and the mindset. Listen in for the golden nuggets. // Explore some of my fav money tips and savings plans on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thebchic/money-advice-for-millennials/ // Book your 1:1 money mindset consult: https://calen...

Do you REALLY know how to budget? Do you stick to it? Is your poor budget management stopping you from financial success? These are the questions for today. Join me in this episode as we discuss budgeting principles and how your money mindset can potentially sabotage your success. All resources in this episode can be found at bchicu.org/shop. Schedule your money mindset coaching call at www.calend...

Happy (early) Financial Literacy Month! April is Financial Literacy Month but I am launching this series early to introduce it to you and give you an idea of what to expect. Listen in to learn what I believe is the biggest influence on your personal financial success and what topics we'll cover in this series! Ready to join the coaching program? Schedule your call at www.calendly.com/thebchic...

Earlier this year I reflected on my annual review and then gave you tips on how to prepare for yours. If you're like me, you were motivated to continue the good work and told to start applying pressure! This year, we're coming for the promotion. Listen in to hear about the mindset shifts I made to ensure the next review comes with a title change. More on career advice is at my blog - www...

The huge Texas winter storm last month really shook me into thinking about our savings and whether or not we’re prepared for unexpected expenses. I’ve been using a particular plan for a while now, but I wanted to share how I go about saving for my emergency fund (and it’s not the typical advice, either). Listen in for my tips and catch the links for the resources mentioned at bchicu.org. If you&ap...

One year into the work from home lifestyle, and I'm still learning new things. As we reflect on surviving this year in the pandemic and working from home, I talk about my latest installment of obstacles. That's staying focused. It kind of surprised me what influences it all when I finally thought about it. Listen in to learn what that is for yourself! More resources are on my site at bch...

As a way to remind us of our Jan 2021 goals and to not give up just yet, I'm talking about hard lessons learned in 2020! I get vulnerable here, but don't count me out; there is a good ending. This episode was inspired by the Perfectionism Project by Sam Laura Brown. I also mention my favorite tools like Trello and Google Calendar. Also check out the book Atomic Habits by James Clear sinc...

There are a few options for rolling over your old 401(k) accounts, but the key is keeping track of them all when changing jobs. Here are some re-investment options to consider. Links, more details and text are all at bchicu.org/old-401k-rollover-options. Register for my Home Buyer's Seminar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/135205807209/ If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be su...

This is the B Chic Podcast, welcome to season 4! Today we are talking about all things negotiations for your job. If you are coming up on a job review or even an interview, here are tips on getting what you deserve. There's tons of content and details in this episode, so check out the blog for more: bchicu.org/salary-negotiation-tips If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be su...

Well that's a wrap! See ya later 2020. This is also the season finale for the podcast. Here's just a bit of encouragement and as a faith based girl, I put a little preach on it! Enjoy and see y'all on the other side!! If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be sure to leave a review and share the podcast! Looking for more goodies like my FREE budgeting tools, our membe...

Having a side hustle these days is like a never ending fad for millennials. However, it is a crucial component of gaining financial freedom when you’re kind of stuck in your full time job and want to increase your earning potential. Pursue your passion or grow your skills with an online side hustle! This episode goes into details about some of my favorite platforms for earning money online. Tune i...

Around this time of the year, people start to plan vision board making parties and building out the new list to guide their next year. But what if I told you that there was a new strategy to get you real results? Enter Trello! We get into the weeds with this one, but it’s well worth it. Skip the 2021 vision board this year and start to manage your life with Trello. *This episode is not sponsored,...

Welp it’s almost 2021 but nothing is going to change unless we work for it. I love taking myself through a full financial audit and setting new goals for the upcoming year around this time. So that’s what I’m doing on this week’s episode, but it’s a walkthrough for you to get an idea of what you should be doing too. Set yourself up for success with these ideas for budgeting and use my tools below...

This week of the US presidential election has been a crazy ride but guess what, we’re still here! As we crawl our way to the end of 2020, I want to remind you that we have a pandemic to overcome and 2020 goals to still meet. I overcame my election season anxiety with this self-appointed promotion and I must say, I love it here. Tune in to learn about my journey and how you too can get to a place o...

You can imagine the emotional rollercoaster we were on as we purchased our very first home in the DFW! Not only is this a super competitive market, but it was during the pandemic as well. In this episode, I talk about the many thoughts that went through my head and how we overcame the mental/emotional obstacles. Enjoy this final episode of my Homebuying Series on the podcast. More info can be foun...

This episode is a continuation of our homebuying process podcast series! Learn about what it takes financially to maintain a newly purchased home! Plus some juicy news and a special offer in this episode. Check out more at bchicu.org and pre-order the "New Homeowner Planner" at bchicu.org/homeownerplanner. If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be sure to leave a review an...

In this episode we continue the series on my own homebuying process during COVID-19. I decided to take a deep dive into the process from start to finish. Listen in if you want to purchase your first home soon or just learn about the typical home finding and purchase timeline. I had a lot of fun in this process but learned a lot too! I hope this information helps in your own journey! Find more cont...

Last week I announced that we purchased our home and kicked off this episode series on our experience in buying a home during COVID. One of the most influential aspects of this process is the financial side. This episode takes you deep into our process, strategies, and experience before, during, and after our home purchase. Interested in buying a home? Check out consumerfinance.gov/ to get started...

I've been holding this news in for a while but we purchased a home! I would be lying if I said it was obstacle free, but there were some advantages and disadvantages to purchasing during COVID. I talk a bit about it in this episode, and there will be more details in the upcoming episodes (a series). Stick around for our home buying podcast series where I will go into more detail about the pro...

Recently I've found myself unmotivated and unfocused. So I went back to my roots, finding a routine. My Sunday routine has truly re-centered me (re-center...the unofficial word of the day) and allowed me to clear my mind of all distractions. Listen in for more tips on a productive Sunday routine and how it can help your own unfocused mind during the work week. Even more goodness at my blog: b...

Happy Labor Day! On this day of relaxing, we go down memory lane thanks to Facebook memories. It serves as a reminder that every experience, whether positive or negative, can be a stepping stone to the future you're destined for. More on this topic and some career advice and encouragement at bchicu.org/leverage-experience If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be sure to leave...

We're back from a short, unplanned hiatus! Along with a quick life update, I share some advice on FREE self-care, journaling! This pandemic has caused me to develop new habits, but one of the positive ones is journaling. It's helped keep me sane on days I'm working from home alone, process all the negative news, and focus on my goals. This episode dives deep into the benefits of jou...

This week we're getting into Beyoncé's Black Is King, black small businesses I am loving right now, and my own black journey with my hair! There are tons of helpful links in my official show notes at the blog. Check out bchicu.org/black-is-everything. If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be sure to leave a review and share the podcast! Looking for more goodies like my FR...

I feel it and you may too, life is getting busy again whether we're still working from home or things are picking back up. You don't want to neglect all the self-care you started to embrace and your new passion project when "normal" life is in full swing again. Here's a bit of advice on staying consistent and how I'm applying this to my own life. Read more on my blog...

When I had to track down two packages of items I didn't even really need, I knew that my pandemic spending had gotten out of control. I decided to challenge myself to spend less and act more responsibly. In this episode, we talk about how to be more strategic with our spending and setting our future selves up for success. Catch all the links mentioned in my episode at linktr.ee/missbchic If y...