Don't Go Broke Trying

On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're joined by THE Tosin Olaniyi , an influencer and influencer marketing manager who has seen the industry from both sides. She has worked with brands like Cerave and Coca-cola, and seen campaigns with million dollar budgets. If you're thinking about becoming an influencer or want to learn more about the industry, this episode is...

Coinfessions are back! Submit yours anonymously here: https://forms.gle/ygo7qBLS1ArESbUZ8 In this episode, Bode & Reni answer your 'coin' confessions surrounding all things personal injury, accidents, and big monetary payouts and guilty consciences. We answered the below questions: Am I the asshole for using my money won in a lawsuit for my college fund and expenses? ( r/AITA ) How can...

Apologies for the audio issues, but we back!! Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a personal injury matter like a car accident, slip and fall or dog bite? If you didn’t approach it the right way, you may have left money on the table. In this episode, we're joined by Bode Odetoyinbo, a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer who shares his expert insights on how to handle the afte...

Last episode of season one, what a wow! Thank you all for rocking with me this long and for your support of the podcast. We're just getting started. In this solo episode, I discuss 6 actionable steps to take that will help you prepare your finances for the new year. Let's not just pray 2023 is good to us, but let's do the work to ensure it is by taking control of the things we can control. See you...

The amazing Ufuoma (Foma) Muwhen is back on the podcast to answer all questions about the intersection between chronic illnesses and finances. Foma was born with Sickle Cell Disease and has dedicated her life to supporting individuals and families impacted by this disease through her organization NotJustYou.  Learn more about sickle cell and donate to NJY: https://notjustyou.ca/ Today we will...

Today, we have Ufuoma Muwhen on the podcast to teach us how to not go broke trying to live with a chronic illness. Ufuoma was born with Sickle Cell Disease and has dedicated her life to supporting individuals and families impacted by this disease through her organization NotJustYou. Thankfully, she is now sickle cell-free after undergoing a Bone Marrow Transplant in 2016. Whether you live with a c...

Coinfessions time! Trigger warning: financial abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, gender-based violence Today we are speaking to the amazing Beth Marchant. She is a graphic designer, business owner, and survivor of financial abuse. Beth was gracious enough to spend some time with us and share her survival story. Listen to last week's episode to hear her full story. In this episode, she is a...

Trigger warning: financial abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, gender based violence Today, Beth Marchant shares her journey of going from a young stay at home mother who was financially dependent on her partner to being financially abused by that same partner to now escaping from that situation. She bravely tells her story of how she was able to save enough to leave that environment with h...

Coinfessions Time! This episode is focused on all things budgeting because we have the amazing Forever Mrs. Budget (Nathalie Douglas) on with us!   Here's a breakdown of what we discuss and where: 2:01 Am I the asshole for putting a budget on my mom’s birthday gift? 7:22 Am I the asshole for not budgeting the same way as my fiance while we are saving for a house? 14:30 Do you have any practic...

Today I am interviewing Nathalie Douglas, also known as Forever Mrs. Budget. Nathalie is a mom of two who went from drowning in $70,000 debt to building generational wealth for her children using her 9 to 5. Her story is inspirational and you will definitely learn a thing or two from her. Connect with Nathalie Follow Nathalie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/forevermrsbudget Shop Nathalie's bud...

In this episode, Liza and I answer your coinfessions about housing, renting & all things real estate. We discuss everything from co-signing a mortgage to running credit checks for rental applications to variable-rate mortgages. Liza is the co-founder and CEO of Chexy, a FinTech company focused on helping you pay rent flexibly, build credit, and earn rewards.  Connect with Liza & Chexy...

Apologies for the audio, Liza's mic cut out at one point! On this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, we are speaking to Liza who went from financial illiteracy to financial literacy. As an international student, you have to learn to navigate a completely new financial system when you move countries. No one really tells you what to and not to do when it comes to your money. Liza made some mistakes t...

In this episode, Blessing Timidi Digha & I answer questions about financial abuse that were submitted by you and some from Reddit. What's your take on these coinfessions? Let us know on Twitter using the hashtag #DGBTpod. Trigger warning: Financial abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence. Connect With Blessing! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blessingstimidi/ Twitt...

Financial abuse is known as the silent weapon. It's used in toxic relationships to financially control their partner's access to economic resources. In this episode, Blessing Timidi Digha breaks down what financial abuse is, how to identify the signs, how to escape if you find yourself in it, and how to help a friend who may be facing it. This is a heavy, but a necessary conversation. Please share...

Our very first ever media opportunity and it's at one of the largest tech conferences in the world! Don't Go Broke Trying was invited to cover Collision Conference 2022 in Toronto, in June. We asked founders about how we can avoid going broke trying to become an entrepreneur. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TqnJ8qKYv5Q Guests mentioned in order:  Istiana Bestari, Monday Girl - ht...

In this episode, Taneesha Greaves and I answer questions submitted by you and some from Reddit. What's your take on these coinfessions? Is gifting someone crypto an asshole move? Is he justified in feeling resentful towards his friend? Let us know on Twitter using the hashtag #DGBTpod. Connect With Taneesha Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD1946nfs_SBq0bR8TlyKZA Follow on IG: h...

Don't go broke trying to diversify your portfolio with cryptocurrency! Crypto, crypto, crypto...we hear a lot about it, but what is it? In this episode, Taneesha is teaching us the who, what, when, where and why of cryptocurrency and shares how she has built her own 6 figure portfolio. Resources mentioned: Binance academy, Coinbase academy, CoinMarketCap, Messari Sending money abroad? Check out Le...

Let's answer your coinfessions. Have an opinion on these situations? Let us know on Twitter using #DGBTpod. Have a question you want answered? Send in your coinfession to dgbt@renitheresource.com. Video comparing accounts in Canada: https://youtu.be/oGskKxOeTc4 Sending money abroad? Check out Lemonade Finance and use code 'xoreni' for 10% cash back - https://bit.ly/3Owc75j Neo Financial: https://b...

Whether we like it or not, it seems like a recession is in the very near future here in Canada, the United States and other countries around the world. It's a scary time but it has happened before and it will happen again, so the most important thing is to be prepared for what may come. Here are six tips to ensure you don't go broke trying to survive the recession. Thread by Rajat Soni: https://tw...

Coinfessions time!! Today, Temi Apara of Teantona Event Connoisseurs & I are answering all of your questions about the finances behind weddings. Tell us what you think of these situations below or on twitter #DGBTpod and send in your coinfession to dgbt@renitheresource.com. Connect with Temi here: https://teantonaevents.com/   Temi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teantona_event_con...

Today we have the lovely Temi Apara of Teantona Event Connoisseurs on the podcast to teach us how to not go broke trying to have a wedding. Weddings are what you make of them - they can cost $1000 or $250,000 - it all depends on you. For those of us who are trying to avoid going into debt over our big day, Temi shares some great tips on the value of a wedding planner, what you should and should no...

I want to shout this from the rooftops! Don't go broke trying to have multiple streams of income, friends. There are 7 main sources of income and you can have all 7 without having 7 jobs - let's talk about it. Sending money abroad? Check out Lemonade Finance and use code 'xoreni' for 10% cash back - https://bit.ly/3Owc75j Connect With Us! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @dontgobroketrying Follow...

Coinfessions time!! Today Sono & I are answering all of your questions about credit cards and loans. Tell us what you think of these situations on Twitter using the hashtag #DGBTPod. 3:13 How do I tell my husband that I've racked up $20,000 in credit card debt? 8:08 Should I get a loan to pay off my credit card debt? 11:53 I’m 17 years old and I just got a new credit card. What are ways I coul...

We all know that credit cards can be mad predatory - we are handed them with little to no guidance and expected to figure it out ourselves. Sono, unfortunately, fell prey to this when he was given a credit card at age 18, shortly after moving to Canada. Over the years, he wound up in quite a bit of credit card debt and resorted to getting payday loans to help him stay afloat. This is his story. He...

Let's answer your coinfessions! Today, Toks Ayinla and I are making sure you don't go broke trying to become an entrepreneur.  Sending money abroad? Check out Lemonade Finance and use code 'xoreni' for 10% cash back - https://bit.ly/3Owc75j Sign up for EQ Bank's High-Interest Savings Account: https://bit.ly/3iTq8Mb Time Stamps: 3:26 Is there ever a circumstance where quitting a job before hav...