Money Talk With Tiff

I used to think the more hours I worked, the more I loved my family. I was wrong. John Briggs was grinding 18-hour days — 5 a.m. to 2 a.m., three hours of sleep, crushing it by every hustle-culture metric. Then his wife met him at the door at 2 a.m., hyperventilating, and told him she was a single parent. Not angry. Not negotiating. Just true. That night in 2010, two promises collided: the oath he...

Brianna Franklin used to tell debt survival stories. Now she prevents the debt. After her NGO funding dried up, she took a gap year and came back with HIRE vs Higher — curriculum teaching high schoolers to spot predatory lending before they get their first credit card. We cover: The biggest myth her students already believe: "Borrowing is just life." Because their families believe it. Because buy-...

I bought pizza last night. House full of groceries. Zero capacity to cook. Then guilt. Sound familiar? Financial social worker Shirria McCullough, LCSW says this isn't failure — it's data. And the data looks very different depending on whether you're 24 or 42. In this episode, we break down what survival mode spending actually looks like: Gen Z — impulsive Klarna purchases, DoorDash three times a...

I thought my life insurance was fine. I had called. They had assured me. Then I found out my policy was canceled. Not because I lied on my application. Not because I stopped wanting coverage. Because of an ACH error, a missing form, and the assumption that "someone else was handling it." That someone else was me — and I almost failed. In this episode, life insurance agent Aquania Escarne walks me...

I thought the hard part was writing it. I was wrong. The manuscript is locked. Page proofs are complete. Wiley told me I can't change anything anymore — which means Money Moves and Mindset Shifts is officially a real book that real people will hold, highlight, and hopefully not use as a coaster. And I am terrified. Not imposter syndrome terrified. I've got plenty of that. This is different. This i...

My podcast listenership dropped for 2 months straight. Here's the honest diagnosis — and the 4-part pivot starting episode 405. I went from interview-based episodes to 8 solo shows in a row. Good content, wrong rhythm. As a solo parent in Jamaica on a 25-hour work week, guest coordination became unsustainable — but "reliable" isn't the same as "right for you." The pivot: → Interviews return (episo...

You pay premium prices for pre-cut everything. Chicken pieces. Oil changes. Tax prep. "Convenience" you never actually tested. I did too — until I stood in my kitchen in Jamaica with a dull knife, a whole raw bird, and zero idea what I was doing. In this episode, I share what happened when I stopped telling myself "I can't" and actually tried: The math worked. One whole chicken became wings, breas...

Your calendar is stacked. Your energy is low. Your budget hasn't been opened in weeks. And the guilt is starting to whisper: "You're falling behind. Again." Stop. A full plate is not a failed stewardship season. It's a test of whether your financial systems can survive real life. In this episode, I share the "Non-Negotiable Trio" — the three core money habits I refuse to drop when chaos hits, whet...

You budget alone. Save alone. Stress alone. Then wonder why money still feels like a fight you never win. Stewardship was never designed to be solo. In this episode, I break down the 4 essential roles every person needs in their financial circle — the people who keep you honest, encouraged, focused, and humble: The Truth Teller — the one who reviews your numbers without flinching and tells you wha...

You missed your savings target. Overspent the budget. Ignored the plan for three months.  Now the shame spiral starts: "I'm bad with money. I'll never get this right. Why even try?"  Stop.  Missing a goal is not a moral failure. It's data. And data has a recovery protocol.  In this episode, I share the "48-Hour Rule" — the exact framework I use when my stewardship review reveal...

You set the goal. You made the plan. Three months later... nothing. Not because you failed. Because you never measured. Most of us are excellent at setting targets and terrible at reviewing progress. We rely on feelings ("I think I'm doing okay") instead of facts ("I saved $400 of the $500 target"). Then we wonder why the same patterns repeat. In this episode, I introduce "The Stewardship Review"...

I was working 60+ hours a week, drowning in subscriptions I forgot about, tools I didn't use, and "shoulds" that drained me more than they served me. Then I did the audit. 96% of my overhead: gone. Not by earning more. By looking closer . In this episode, I break down the three-part framework that bought me back 30+ hours a week: 1. The Utility Test — If you haven't used it in 30 days, cancel it....

Stop scrolling TikTok for financial tips. Tiffany Grant breaks down her 5 strategic paths—Financial Foundations, Investing, CEO Blueprint, Money & Mindset, and Affiliate Marketing—so you know exactly where to start based on where you are right now. Feel overwhelmed by financial advice? You're not alone. With nearly 400 podcast episodes and 300+ blog posts, even Tiffany admits her catalog is a...

I moved to Jamaica thinking I'd escaped the high cost of living. Then I looked at my phone bill: $200+/month for AT&T roaming. That wasn't serving me. That wasn't serving my family. That was noise. So I cut it. 96% reduction. $200 down to $20. Same service, different provider. That's when I realized: I don't have a money problem. I have a stewardship problem. Most people think they need $1,000...

What happens when life forces you into a hiatus—and how do you use stewardship to weather the storm?  After Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, I went quiet for 6 months. No power for over a month. No water. No internet. Just survival mode with my kids, sitting under candlelight, charging phones in the car to stay connected.  I felt guilty as a creator. We're told consistency is king....

Welcome back to another info-packed episode of Money Talk With Tiff! This week, Tiffany Grant sits down with Nicole White, a powerhouse real estate agent specializing in Jamaican property.  If you’ve ever thought about buying your dream home or investment property abroad, especially in Jamaica, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Check out the full show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.co...

This week, Tiff dives into the business of filmmaking with special guest Mikey T—a passionate filmmaker whose work centers around Jamaican culture, legacy, and economic empowerment.  Together, they explore the intersection of creativity, culture, and business, and how aspiring creatives can navigate the industry with both financial sense and social impact in mind. Check out the full show note...

Today on Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany sits down with Melissa Broughton to tackle one of the most dreaded topics for entrepreneurs: bookkeeping ! Melissa breaks down exactly what a bookkeeper does, why every business owner needs one (no matter what stage you’re at), and how skipping this crucial step could be leaving thousands of your hard-earned dollars on the table.  From decoding the roles...

This week, Tiffany welcomes back financial trauma expert Rakim Sabri (for his fourth appearance!) to unpack what financial trauma really means and why it affects everyone—not just those who’ve had direct money struggles. Check out the full show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/healing-financial-trauma/ Key Topics What is Financial Trauma? Rahkim explains it’s any negative exper...

https://youtu.be/QMkk3HceGC8?si=KenMseuzYP-1b_9zTiffany reconnects with her friend and business collaborator, Jasmine Beard, to dive deep into the importance and benefits of cross-industry collaboration for business owners. Jasmine, a seasoned strategic consultant, shares how business owners can break out of their industry silos, leverage transferable skills, and build partnerships that drive inno...

In this powerful episode of Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany sits down with Elyse Archer to break down the real secrets of sales success beyond the typical grind and hustle culture. Elyse introduces her methodology of “superhuman selling” and shares her personal story of quantum leaping from a stagnant income to making her annual salary in just six weeks.  Together, they dive deep into redefinin...

In this episode of Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany sits down with Maya Elious, a renowned branding expert, to talk about what it really means to reinvent yourself when you feel like you've outgrown your business or brand.  If you're feeling burned out, unexcited, or simply misaligned with your current business path, this episode offers both the permission and practical tips you need to evolve!...

In this solo "Tiffany's Take" episode of Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany Grant—your favorite financial educator and self-professed money nerd—dives into one of the most requested topics: public speaking! Tiffany opens up about her own journey from extreme shyness to confidently presenting in front of large crowds.  She shares honest, practical tips on how to overcome nerves, actively engage any...

Ready to ditch your day job and dive into entrepreneurship? In this solo episode, Tiffany Grant brings you a candid look at what it really takes to thrive as your own boss—especially if you’re eyeing digital entrepreneurship or working abroad! Drawing on her own journey from corporate HR to full-time entrepreneur, Tiffany covers the essential mindset shifts you need to make before handing in that...

This week on Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany sits down with the audacious Marty McDonald! Marty shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, talks about the power of being bold, and gives us a peek into her upcoming book, Audacious .  If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a hallway chat with a CEO into a national movement—or how to turn rejection into redirection—this episode de...