How to Spend Money with Joy, Not Guilt This Month

What if you could enjoy your money without guilt, knowing that it’s a tool to enhance your life—not just a resource to hoard out of fear?

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Quieting the “Not Enough” Voice

Begin by acknowledging your growth instead of focusing on what hasn’t happened yet.

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Choosing Yourself Doesn’t Mean Losing Anything Real—It Means Gaining Everything That’s Meant for You

What if choosing yourself isn’t about loss at all? What if it’s about making room for what’s actually yours?

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Choosing Joy and Luxury: A Mindful Approach to Wealth and Well-Being

As we close out Black History Month and reflect on the whirlwind of events shaping our world, one truth remains: I want to remind you that we CAN choose joy and luxury– no matter what the economy, the price of eggs, the pundits, or the fear-mongers are saying. Luxury is a Mindset, Not Just a Price

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Why They Don’t Want Us To Rebuild Black Wall Street

As far as I’m concerned, everyday is Black History Month and Financial Literacy Month (which is in April). When I read about how amazing our ancestors were, how they endured (and overcame) such inequality, I get fired up AND pissed.  It’s almost as if we’re reliving the same cycle of deliberate financial obliteration with the

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You Can Save No Matter How Much Money You Make

It’s easy to make excuses for why you’re not saving.  “I have too much debt.” “I spend too much money.” “I live in an expensive city.” “My job doesn’t pay me enough.” Listen, do you want to hear about all the odd jobs I took on to both save money and pay off debt? I

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Say Their Names Black Women Who Died From Botched Plastic Surgery

Hi! I’m Kara, your favorite financial friend and one of the many Black women in America that has internalized some level of dissatisfaction with their body…and has been convinced to spend money on alternating our bodies to feel worthy. Y’all, I’ve been on some type of diet since my first free consultation to Weight Watchers

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Step Into Your Inner Goddess: Your Guide to Letting Go of Pain

What do you need to let go of?  I’m not talking about a few extra pounds or even the financial weight of credit card debt.  I’m referring to the inner baggage that weighs you down and sometimes holds you hostage.  If you find yourself feeling like a bag lady, then in the iconic words of

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How to Overcome a Friendship Breakup

I’ve been thinking about friendships over the past few years because there was a time when I felt that my friendships weren’t fulfilling. I didn’t have the friends that I wanted or the quality connections I needed. Sometimes friendships end due to practical reasons like when you move away. Sometimes there are internal reasons like

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Take These Simple Steps To Protect Your Business Finances

Money isn’t the key to true happiness but it is the key to business success. If you’re a small business owner, this will hardly be news to you. With money in your bank account, you can build and grow your business, and beat the poor survival rate that currently exists for startups everywhere.  Taking steps

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