Steph is a mother of two beautiful girls and lives in Naarm in Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country, Australia. On today’s episode of the podcast, Steph shares how she’s leveraged goal setting to achieve her financial goals. She has been following Clever Girl Finance for at three years and breakdowns how she’s achieved her recent amazing financial accomplishments as well as her long term financial goals.
WHAT STEPH DISCUSSED:
*How she went about improving her financial literacy
*The mindset shifts she made to get promoted at work and increase her income, pay for her car in cash and max out her emergency savings
*How she’s becoming a role model to her daughters as a single parent
How leveraging the CGF goal setting approach has been a game-changer for her
AND MUCH MORE
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH STEPH:
- Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-may-41838049
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Apr 16
40 min
On this episode of the podcast, Ashlee Sang joins us to share how she manages her personal and business finances as she builds her marketing consulting business.
Through Ashlee Sang Consulting and as host of the Purpose & Progress Podcast, Ashlee equips conscious and caring leaders to take confident, meaningful action in alignment with their values. She believes that when business feels and does good, revenue and impact will follow.
WHAT ASHLEE DISCUSSED:
* How she has navigated the financial aspect of launching her business while ensuring her personal finances remains stable
* How she has created and maintained budgets for both her business and personal finances.
* How she’s navigated income fluctuations in business
* Her favorite tools and resources to run her business
AND MUCH MORE
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH ASHLEE:
Via her website: https://www.ashleesang.com/clever
On LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/ashleesang
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleesangconsulting
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/
❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog
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Apr 9
49 min
Today Anna N’Jie-Konte joins us to discuss how women can protect themselves financially in romantic relationships
Anna is the President of Re-Envision Wealth and the host of the Financial Powerhouse podcast. Having spent her childhood watching the strong women around her live lives dictated by their bank balances, she’s on a mission to rewrite the money stories of women of color.
She is a proud Puerto Rican, Gambian-American who is committed to building a financial industry where access to excellent, values-aligned financial advice is the norm, not the exception.
WHAT ANNA DISCUSSED:
* Her personal story and why financial wellness for women in relationships is so important.
* Early signs in relationships that indicated a healthy or unhealthy approach to financial matters.
* How women should approach the topic of finances with their partners.
* The importance of legal agreements such as prenuptial agreements for protecting financial interests and how this is also a personal decision.
* Warning signs that women should be aware of regarding financial abuse.
* Insights on how women should prepare financially for major life changes such as marriage, children, or divorce.
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH ANNA:
Via her website: https://www.annanjiekonte.com
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanjie/
On Twitter and Instagram: @anjiekonte
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/
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Apr 2
46 min
On this episode, Giovanna Gonzalez shares key tips on how to navigating family dynamics and preparing for parental retirement.
Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is a TikTok influencer, financial educator, and author of the bestselling book Cultura and Cash. During The Great Resignation, she quit her 10 year corporate career to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults.
She also teaches personal finance and career navigation for First Gen at various organizations and on her TikTok account @thefirstgenmentor. She was named 40 under 40 by the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, "Latinx to Watch" by Hispanic Executive Magazine and Top 25 Creator by Fast Company.
WHAT GIGI DISCUSSED:
1. Her personal journey as a First Gen Latina navigating the complexities of personal finances and family dynamics
2. The importance of balancing family expectations with personal financial wellness.
3. How she’s supporting and helping her dad prepare for retirement.
4. How to shift your money mindset and view money as a tool for self-care and empowerment
5. Advice for listeners who are eager to start taking control of their finances and building a life they love, while also considering their family's well-being
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH GIGI:
Pick up Gigi’s book at https://www.culturaandcash.com
Her website: https://www.thefirstgenmentor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigithefirstgenmentor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannagonzalez/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirstgenmentor
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/
❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog
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Mar 12
45 min
Norly was born in Brooklyn, NY and family is from Haiti. She taught middle school English for three years before becoming a securities attorney. She loves to work out, travel and talk about personal finance with family and friends!
WHAT NORLY DISCUSSED:
1. The concept of parallel planning for retirement and how are she and your mom embarking on this journey together
2. When she decided she wanted to retire early (FIRE) and her
3. The key financial strategies she’s employing for her early retirement plans
AND MUCH MORE
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
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Mar 5
33 min
Let's discuss the best reasons to leave a job and what to consider before you quit. You may want to quit your job for personal reasons, while other times, it might be related to the job itself. Here are 7 common signs whether or not you should quit your job and how best to go about it!
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Feb 27
10 min
On today’s episode of the podcast, Shanae Brown shares how asking for help at work got her a raise!
Shanae is a NYC-based leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and passionate speaker who’s had a stellar career in Human Resources. With nearly a decade of HR experience, Shanae has worked with top business leaders in the Financial Services, Music, and Tech industries.
Leveraging her expertise in talent development, psychology, and passion for personal growth, she founded No Cream In This Coffee, a groundbreaking career development company dedicated to creating better work experiences and workplaces for Black women.
WHAT SHANAE DISCUSSED:
1. How she overcame self-doubt and concerns about seeking guidance, especially amid organizational changes.
2. How her identity as a Black woman influenced her approach to seeking help and self-advocacy in the workplace.
3. Key strategies and advice for women facing corporate challenges.
AND MUCH MORE
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH SHANAE:
- Via her website: https://www.nocreaminthiscoffee.com/
- On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nocreaminthiscoffee/
- On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theshanaebrown/
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/
❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog
❤ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance
Feb 20
43 min
Learn 7 key tips to help you negotiate credit card debt and navigate the negotiation process!
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Feb 13
11 min
Do you ever look back on certain money decisions you’ve made in the past and think, “My gosh… how could I have been so careless?!”
The shame and humiliation feel real — and the more you think about it, the more embarrassed you become. In times like these, you may be experiencing a cycle of shame around money.
Learning how to break this cycle and heal your relationship with money can help you shed your disappointment and chart a path forward.
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/
❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog
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Feb 6
11 min
Learn how to stop wasting money on food and maximize your grocery budget! Explore 19 effective ways to grocery shop on a budget!
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/
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Jan 30
14 min
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