Reni, The Resource

Don't Go Broke Trying

Education EN ↓ 82 episodes

Financial literacy is something most people know nothing about until life forces them to learn. It gets even harder when you’ve moved from another country and now must learn a completely new financial system. This podcast exists to make these complex topics, simple and to share resources that can help you avoid costly mistakes on your personal finance journey. Hear from your host, Reni the Resource, who will give her take on what she would do in certain situations. You will also hear from guests who have made financial mistakes and hear their experiences, so you don’t have to make them.

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Reni, The Resource

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From $30,000 in Debt To Making 6 Figures Annually feat. Toks Ayinla 03.06.2022 1:02:58

It's not everyday become an entrepreneur, fam. Sometimes, keep the 9 to 5. Other times, do both! Whatever you do...don't go broke trying to become an entrepreneur. Toks is a powerhouse and today she is teaching us how to not go broke trying to become an entrepreneur. In 2019, Toks quit her full time job to pursue her passion and became an entrepreneur. During the journey, she wound up $30,000 in d...

Coinfessions: Is $35,000 a year for college a bad idea? 27.05.2022 41:20

We're back & answering your coinfessions! Today we are making sure you don't go broke trying to get a university education. Dolapo Fadare graduated from a 5 year university program, completely debt-free, receiving $25,000 in grants for professional development and $50,000 from academic and community development scholarships so she knows what she’s talking about.  Sending money abroad? Che...

How Dolapo Received Over $75,000 In Funding & Graduated Debt Free 20.05.2022 52:18

Don’t go broke trying to get a university education folks! In this episode, Reni interviews Dolapo Fadare about her journey to graduating from a 5-year university program, completely debt-free. Dolapo received $25,000 in grants for professional development and $50,000 from academic and community development scholarships!  Aside from her scholarships, she participated in 12 conferences and int...

Coinfessions: To Rent or To Buy? That Is The Question 13.05.2022 27:06

It's our very first coinfessions episode! In this minisode, Reni and her dad, Bode, answer your dilemmas, taken from Reddit. They discuss the age-old renting vs buying debate, investing in the stock market, whether it is wise to pay off student loans or not, and fickle friendships. Enjoy! 2:39 $40,000 kill or grow? 6:27 What do you do when your positions go up? 8:45 Rent or buy? 14:25 Maxed out TF...

From £10 To Financial Freedom | My Dad's Financial Literacy Story 06.05.2022 55:26

In this episode, Reni interviews her dad, Bode, about his journey to financial freedom. He discusses moving from Lagos, Nigeria to London, England and going from being financially illiterate to being financially free. They discuss the moment when his life changed for the better and his eyes were opened to the way wealth can be created for the average person. They also mention mistakes he has made...

My Financial Literacy Journey & How It Led To Me Buying A House at Age 23 29.04.2022 32:04

In this introductory episode, Reni outlines what you can expect from this podcast and gives an overview of her financial literacy journey, starting at age 4. She discusses investing in the stock market at 18, purchasing a house at 23 and quitting her comfortable job at age 25 to pursue entrepreneurship. Financial literacy is complex, but Reni is here to make it simple! Let us know what you'd like...

Introducing: Don't Go Broke Trying 15.04.2022 1:40

Welcome to Don't Go Broke Trying, the podcast, hosted by Reni The Resource. This is a place where we can talk about money but like, in a fun way. Financial literacy is something most people know nothing about until life forces them to learn and it gets even harder when one has moved from another country and now must learn a completely new financial system. This podcast exists to make these complex...