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What comes to mind when you think about “legacy”?   Do you think about inheriting something?   Or leaving something for someone as an inheritance?   Or do you not think about “legacy” because you feel that you don’t have anything of value to give anyone?   Well, recent statistics reveal that over 70% of Black Families do not have estate plans in place which indicates that they may not be positione...

In this episode, our guest is Rev. Dexter B Jenkins, Co-Founder and Pastor of Fellowship Christian Church of Boston and Managing Partner of Dominion Real Estate Holding, LLC.  He has known as the Faith-based Financial Mentor and has developed a proprietary  “SHIP Method” to help families build generational wealth through stewardSHIP, entrepreneurSHIP, and ownerSHIP.    Through the “Ship Method,” h...

Have you tried to navigate the various eating plans out there?  Yes, we have too and found many confusing, restrictive, faddish, and not sustainable.   Some are definitely not designed to meet the nutritional needs of the customer.    But don’t fret, there is help!   In our Breakthrough Series of the fivefold areas of life (financial, mental, physical, social, and spiritual), we are highlighting t...

Burnout is a thief seeking to devour the patience, peace, joy, and love you have for your career, business, and family.   It creeps up on you when your life consists solely of taking care of others and making yourself come last.  Last to rest, last to enjoy life, last to do the things that to support your well-being.  In the cycle of burnout, It may look good on the outside, but internally might b...

Have you ever had to do a reset in your life? I mean, a total control-alt-delete?  For us, typically, a reset means “What does God have to say about this,” or how does this align with the will or the word of God. This even applies to finances. Why is that? Because God knows that our attitude toward money is an indication of where our heart is with God. We will either follow after gold or God, and...

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series with guest Dr. Michael Thomas, Jr., as we continue our discussion on succeeding from your baseline.   Dr. Thomas is a lecturer at the University of Georgia (UGA) and the founder of Modom Solutions. While at UGA, he created financial literacy programs for children and adults. He also gave a TED Talk on Financial Empathy.  Dr. Thomas says that “Money and Wisdom are...

It took you a long time to even decide that transformation was necessary, and now that you said “yes,” why is it taking so long?   Why do you feel like you should have just stayed where you were.   After all, things were okay.   Stop listening to the enemy!    In this episode where we are joined by Dr. Michael G. Thomas, Jr. AFC®   as he shares his wisdom about succeeding from your baseline.   Dr....

Do you rest after a hard day of work or after a day full of tiring tasks? Do you schedule personal or private time with yourself? Just you, so that you can chill and rejuvenate to be ready for the next thing on your list?  What about leisure time? What does leisure time mean to you? Do you treat yourself to your favorite activity free of guilt, appreciating the pleasure it brings you? If you don’t...

In this episode,  “Lessons From The Father Part 2”, we will discuss what He says about financial stewardship.    Buckle up cause we talking about what the Word says about “money”. Did you know that the Word speaks specifically about what we earn, tithe, save, give, debt, having a budget, and more?  Yep, it does and our conversation will show the practical application of God’s stewardship principle...

This is the special time of the year when we celebrate our earthly fathers and honor them for loving, covering, protecting and providing for us. This is not only what we receive from our earthly father but also from God The Father.   He is our ultimate creator and provider.   At times our earthly fathers may err in their ways but never God the Father so we must always honor Him whole heartedly. Go...

Financial changes should be expected on your journey to financial transformation. So do you recognize how you respond? Do you know how to minimize letting your emotions or discomfort cause you to fret, panic or pause? "We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every t...

Now that you know your vision of wealth and who you want to be, don’t be deterred by others.   Stay the course! Habakkuk 2:2-3 “ Write the vision make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.    For the vision is yet for an appointed time;  But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.   Though it tarries, wait for it;  Because it will surely come, it will not tarry.     (NKJV) And...

What is impacting your financial decision making?   Are you driven by how money was managed early in your life?    Do you believe you can manage your finances differently and get the outcome you desire? Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed”.       Proverbs 22:7 During our conversation about Overcoming Limiting Financial Beliefs, we identify and address many of the money b...

If you borrow money with interest, you’ll end up serving the interest of your creditors, for the rich rule over the poor.  Proverbs 22:7 (The Passion Translation) During our conversation with Amy Nelson, Financial Empowerment Advocate, she demonstrated the steps vital to recognize who’s best interest you are serving when managing your finances.   Amy took us through her journey of paying off $142,...

Have you ever felt like this? "You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.” Haggai 1:6 In many respects, we can be our own worst enemies in our quest for financial success. When it comes to financial decisions, our biggest cha...

When thinking about the lessons my Mom taught me as a child I am reminded of Proverbs 31.   Yes, she is a virtuous woman, but I specifically remember the passage which said “she watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness (Proverbs 31:27 NIV).   Her goal for her children was to teach how to manage household finances and prepare them for a prosperous future.    ...

What do you think about when you hear the words “will”, “power of attorney”, or “estate planning”? Does it make you think of death, finality or do you think of legacy, influence and impact? Proverbs 13:22 says that “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children”.    This is our goal and we want to prepare ourselves so today we will talk about estate planning and dispel some of the my...

Do you know the value of your assets? Your Net worth? What are you doing to protect your assets? How do you make sure they are sustainable? Weslia and Willa will discuss these questions during this episode when they talk faith, finance, and a fulfilled life. TODAY’S CONVERSATION Why knowing your net worth is important How to calculate your net worth How to protect your assets What role does risk m...

We believe that your values and goals help to properly align your needs, wants, and desires, meaning that the purpose of managing your money and the purpose of wanting to have financial success must include or encompass more than just building or accumulating financial wealth.   You must incorporate the things you value in your life while doing so because you can get to a point where you are worki...

Recognizing and conquering the limiting beliefs and money blocks that impact your financial decision-making can be the solution to your experiencing financial transformation.    We call this a financial breakthrough.   It leads to a transformation in your money mindset which allows you to overcome all negative influences impacting your money behavior and decision-making. What if we RESET our minds...

Have your ever had to do a reset in your life? I mean a total control-alt-delete?  For us, typically a reset means “What does God have to say about this” or how does this align with the will or the word of God. This even applies to finances. Why is that? Because God knows that our attitude toward money is an indication of where our heart is with God. We will either follow after gold or God and we...

Welcome to Wealth and Wisdom Together™ with Weslia and Willa, a podcast that empowers women of faith to unleash their STEWARD Identity™, transform their money mindset, and engage the habits to manage money confidently, live life purposefully, and build wealth intentionally. Your hosts, Weslia Echols (financial big sister) and Willa Williams (financial auntie), are Accredited Financial Counselors®...