The Silver Spoon Podcast

You finally found the perfect flight, it's in your cart, you see the unnecessary addition of the taxes and fees...and now the choice is yours... will you pay in full or over 6 months with After Pay? What do you choose?

BRB! I'm working on something exciting! Enjoy your summer & I'll see you in September! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to renew and rewire your heart & mind and glow from the inside out!

Happy (early) Juneteenth! This week we're joined by friend & Financial Advisor, Rashaka Caldwell, to talk about how we can break generational curses for our families and communities not just in our finances, but in all aspects of our lives. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life! Connect with Shaka & Che...

This week, we're catching up with Elvira to hear about her recent travels and what new nuggets of wisdom she's picked up along the way! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life! Follow Elvira's travels on Instagram and now TikTok ! If you're visiting DC, book Elvira's Airbnb Experience: A Fun and Interactive Guide...

PTO requests are approved & flights are booked! We're officially in travel summer (even if it's not officially summer just quite yet) and while we've already planned our trips, there are a few things that we should consider so we can have the hottest (girl) summer possible! Tune in for tips, tricks, and a story too! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoon...

We can have **60,000+ thoughts a day... let's make the most of them! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life!

Did you know that financial therapy was a thing? No? Me either! Did you know that taking care of yourself financial is a way of practicing self-care? No? Me either (sorta)! We're joined this week by licensed clinician meets financial coach, Jasmine Ramirez, to talk financial therapy and how it can be a tool in your personal finance journey. Jasmine Ramirez is a seasoned therapist based in New Jers...

People Pleasers Anonymous is officially in session. We're joined by our wellness bestie, Alston Feggins, to talk People Pleasing and its potential impact on your life & your finances! Alston is a reformed people pleaser, who used to prioritize everyone else’s needs over her own leaving her mentally exhausted and emotionally in shambles. She’s sharing the lessons from her journey to empower mil...

Have you ever wondered how your mental health shows up in your finances? This week we discuss how anxiety, depression, and ADHD can show up in your financial health. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life!

2008 was a time....I think? Since many of us were children, we may have been shielded from the financial struggles our parents were enduring this time. This week, we're giving a brief overview of The Great Recession and what the "new adults" can learn from this moment in history. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-da...

Social media is good for some things! Like sharing our financial goals with complete strangers that keep us accountable to them! How does that work you may ask? Loud budgeting has you covered! Give this episode a listen! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life!

You ever wish you cold predict what the economy was going to do before it does it? Well, it's not an exact science, but this week we're talking different ways you can pick up on what's going happening in the economy so you can make more informed financial decisions! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life! Bureau...

Avoid this, get more of that... personal finance edition! Here are some red flags to watch out for when seeking financial advice online! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life!

More money, same problems! We can have all the money in the world, but if our mind isn’t right, our money won’t be either! In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Money Coach Vince to talk how we can switch our mindsets from “surviving to thriving” while we embark on our financial freedom journey! Coach Vince, is a Money Coach & Digital Creator specializing in helping millennials sort or their...

We’re in an incredibly holy season of the year with Lent coming to an end as Easter approaches this upcoming Sunday, the month of Ramadan is in full swing, and Passover is just weeks away! As a recently baptized Christian and like many in their faith, I walk with God daily and He is in everything that I do, which means He’s in my finances too! We’re joined by my Maw Maw, Vera Blakes, to discuss ho...

We're joined by Rafi Shaik, Founder & Owner of Peaceful Financial Advisor Lifestyle, to talk limiting money beliefs and how to shake them. Rafi has nearly 2 decades of Financial Planning and Wealth Management experience and he brings many of the lessons he's learned along the way to us to so you can continue to elevate however you see fit! Connect with Rafi on LinkedIn ! Are you a Financial Ad...

It's Tax Season & with taxes due in just about a month, we figured now is a better time than any to drop a few things to help you smoothly file this year! Resources:  IRS IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2023 | Internal Revenue Service Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life!

Many of us know what it’s like to transition into a new chapter in life where we have to shift priorities and embrace new realities. As you find your way, you'll see a lot of lessons you learn in one place can apply to others. For example what you learn on your fitness journey can help enhance your personal finance journey! Join us in chatting fitness & finance with Madi Bennett, a National Bo...

We can't close out Black History Month without discussing Black Homeownership. In the United States, there is a significant and ever persisting gap between black & white homeownership rates. This gap historically has stemmed from discriminatory practices such as redlining and predatory lending, just to name a few. We're joined by Dr. Gabrielle Riggins-Royals, a licensed realtor (among many thi...

More people should know the story of Mansa Musa. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life! Resources: 14th Century African Emperor Remains the Richest Person in History Mansa Musa (Musa I of Mali)

Since it’s love week, why not give couples something to talk about over their candlelit dinner! We’re joined by 2/3 of the 30+ & Unfiltered Podcast to discuss navigating the conversation of merging your finances with your significant other! Listen to the 30+ & Unfiltered on Apple Podcasts or watch the full episodes on Youtube . Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation &...

The story of Black Wall Street is one that all black entrepreneurs should know! All things are possible when we love on our community. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon every time you scroll! Resources: The Devastation of Black Wall Street Red Summer Race Riots of 1919 O.W. Gurley

Life still deserves to be lived. Period. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to to stay in the know for when we launch The Golden Scoop ! Resources & Links: USDA ERS - Summary Findings   US Rent Affordability Drops to Lowest Level in Decades | CoreLogic® Livable Wage by State 2023   Virginia First-Time Home Buyer Programs in 2023 | LendingTree Fairfax VA Home Prices & Home Values...

A reminder that you're worth more than your bank account. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to to stay in the know for when we launch The Golden Scoop !

Last week the Biden-Harris Administration made an annoucement about borrowers currently enrolled in the SAVE Plan, let's talk about it! Then you should apply for it if you haven't already. Here's the link: Studentaid.gov Follow us on Instagram & TikTok to join the conversation & get a spoonful of the Silver Spoon in your day-to-day life! Resources: Biden-Harris Administration to Shorten Pa...