Sisternomics

Let's do a mid-year refresh! In this episode Monique breaks down her business income streams, and offers five actionable tips to help you realign and arrive at the intentions you set at the beginning of the year while embodying ease and flow on the journey. Ready to divorce the hustle? Monique's 'Flow to the Finish' group coaching program starts in July, and is designed to provide support, communi...

In this thought-provoking episode of Sisternomics, Monique talks to Stephanie Perry, a house sitter and influencer, about the concept of taking an 'adult gap year.'  Stephanie passionately advocates for black women to take at least a year off from work to travel or practice radical self-care, challenging traditional notions of how value is tied to productivity.  F*** productivity! This episode del...

In this episode of Sisternomics, host Monique goes into the archives to welcome Arlan Hamilton, the founder of Backstage Capital. Arlan shares her journey from being homeless and sleeping on airport floors to becoming a renowned venture capitalist who has invested in more than 200 companies founded by underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals.  The conversati...

In this episode of Sisternomics, host Monique Caradine-Kitchens introduces Tracy Green and Nancey Harris, co-founders of Vontelle Eyewear, a luxury eyewear brand celebrated for its cultural diversity and emphasis on fit, fashion, and function.  They candidly share their transition from former careers in finance and sales to entrepreneurship, driven by a personal need for better-fitting glasses.  T...

Know a high school or college grad? In this episode Monique shares 5 basic money habits she wishes somebody would have taught her before she graduated. These 5 habits, if implemented early and consistently, will lead to a life of wealth and abundance.  **Note from Monique: This is NOT an exhaustive list but it will get you started. If I had to add more I would say connect with a financial advisor...

Hot flashes are one thing but what do we do when brain fog, fatigue and generally feeling "off" start to impact the bottomline? Sis, we need to talk about it…menopause's impact on our roles in work and life are a real thing, but it's not discussed often enough. Necole Muhammad is a Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She shares some of her own menopause j...

Did you have any in-depth money conversations before you said "I do?" Probably not. Forty-one percent of divorced Gen Xers attribute the end of their marriage to financial disagreements. Today Monique is joined by Shavonna Perkins, a certified financial educator and founder of the Bougie Wealth Group. Shavonna shares her journey from poverty to financial empowerment and offers advice for couples o...

It happens to the best of us. We present well. We show up looking fabulous but in the back of our mind is that looming thought: "Am I good enough? Will they like me? Can I actually do this?"   Fear and self-doubt are just two of the things that if left unchecked will steal our joy and our destiny. Monique and her guest, LaKeisha Stringfellow discuss how women can move through their self-doubt and...

Cheryl and Priscilla did not come here to play. You see, most women were never taught the art of negotiating salaries that reflect their worth and expertise…but you gone learn today! It's time to break the cycle of undervaluing yourself in the marketplace. Through personal anecdotes, Priscilla and Cheryl share their journeys of negotiating higher salaries and the pivotal role coaching has played i...

Sarah, a divorced mother of two college-bound teenagers, is overwhelmed by debt and the looming cost of college tuition. She's also confronting the fact that even though she's well educated and gainfully employed, she's still living check to check.  The struggle is real! Financial expert Lynette Khalfani-Cox, AKA the Money Coach, returns to the show to generously provide step-by-step advice to Sar...

BONUS EPISODE If you've been stuck in what feels like a season of constant setbacks, challenges, disappointments and frustrations... or if it seems like everytime you take a step ahead, you get pushed 5 steps back, I want to let you know, I feel you, I see you and I declare, this is your turn around season.  I declare things are changing for the better right now as we speak and in this 3-minute ep...

Most schools do not teach students about money. What kids learn about it, usually comes from their parents or "the culture" and that's not always good. Enter TaQuoya Michelle McConnico. She knew early on that she wanted to be more intentional about how her 3 sons learned about money. Now, at ages 7 and under, her boys are investors in major corporations.  Listen as TaQuoya shares her audacious vis...

6 weeks ago, Monique decided to take on a challenge that would push her to her limits physically and mentally. This episode highlights some of the details of that challenge. Plus, Monique shares her 10 biggest takeaways and lessons learned. Lesson 1: Always be training Lesson 2: Track your data Lesson 3: Preparation is the currency of success Lesson 4: To finish your race you gotta find your rhyth...

I never imagined my business was "investable," until this happened in 2022. Your business could be next to receive $10,000 if you have the courage to take the steps I'll explain in this quick episode. There's no catch. It's not a scheme. It's an investment in your business. FINALLY! Listen to this episode and take action. Get more details at: https://BossImpactFund.com You're worthy! You're welcom...

In this episode of Sisternomics, we're thrilled to have an inspiring millennial voice in the marketplace - Kevina Bland, also known as KB. Kevina grew up in Savannah GA and vividly remembers a time when her family was evicted from their home and all their belongings were put out on the street. They were constantly "robbing Peter to pay Paul."    These days, KB works in the oil industry in Kazakhst...

Want your business to be profitable day one? Listen to this chat with Susanne Mariga, a CPA and Fractional CFO specializing in high-net-worth strategies for 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs. Susanne is also the author of "Profit First For Minority Business Enterprises" and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs maximize revenue, grow their businesses, and save through sound tax strategies.   Susann...

A blueprint is going to be needed this year, Sis. You are literally going to have to draw up detailed plans to do everything you've set out to do in 2024. Architects use blueprints all the time. They can't build anything without one because blueprints provide clear details about how to create their desired outcome. So what are you building this year? What will you achieve? What will your outcomes...

Success shouldn't require you to compromise your integrity or your soul. So consider this episode an invitation for you to define success on your terms rather than basing it on what everyone else is doing. Monique shares her top 10 tips to help you make this year massively successful and they do NOT require you to hustle or grind if you don't want to. Apply for the DreamSpace Mastermind here . Con...

With everybody and their mama out here talking about generational wealth, you would think the days of starting GoFundMe campaigns to cover burial expenses were over. They are not. There are still 106 million adults who either do not have life insurance or are underinsured. So let me ask you, is your insurance policy up to date? Does it properly cover all the "things?" If not, you're not only putti...

Dee Bowden is known as the Collect the Cash expert. After collecting $6Million dollars in 60 days while working for a small IT company, she recognized that many 1-person businesses lose substantial revenue because they don't have a process for dealing with slow paying clients or outstanding invoices.    Can you relate? If so, Dee is here, breaking her simple process down, so you can collect your c...

In this episode, we'll dive into the pressing issue of the skyrocketing cost of college education in the US with Kamilah J. Perkins. Kamilah is an Education & Youth Development Consultant specializing in Preparing Youth for Purpose. For the past 20 years Kamilah has been devoted to Education, College Prep and Youth Development work. She says we should start preparing kids to succeed in college and...

In less than 10 years, Della Kirkman went from a single mom waiting tables at Cracker Barrel, to buying her first business, growing it, and later selling it to achieve a level of wealth and independence she had only dreamed about.  On top of that, Della did this as a single mom of two daughters, both of whom are already saving for retirement. Della is A CPA and the publisher of the Shift-N-Gears.c...

Are you fluent in the language of wealth? If not, today's episode will get you all the way together.   Yanely Espinal, also known as @MissBeHelpful and the author of Mind Your Money: Insightful Stories and Strategies to Help You Reach Your Money Goals, is my special guest today. I asked her to share some key words she wants us to have a firm understanding of (especially if you're under 25) so we c...

She started out working an entry level job in the trucking industry. Today she's earning multi-millions. On this episode of  Sisternomics  you'll meet Kierra Henderson, also known as "The Trucking Guru."  Finding a job without a high school diploma and a felony record proved almost impossible for Kierra, but her resilience and desire to provide a good life for her family gave her the drive to beco...

This episode is a favorite so I had to replay it! At nearly 6 feet tall, Bertina Power has a commanding presence and an unforgettable voice, both of which have always made her standout in a crowd. On top of that, she was born with the "right pedigree," so success was both expected and imminent. She quickly became a rising star in the real estate industry. Little did she know, several major challen...