Grants are an important resource in developing a new business. A grant can provide seed money for exploring a business opportunity, supply working capital for a business plan, or provide assistance in other ways.   Charmane H. Sellers, President, and CEO of ALEON Properties, Inc., a 100% Veteran(USAF), Woman, African-American Read More

The cost of traveling is not cheap, from booking flights and paying for extra luggage to securing great accommodation it costs quite the dollar to travel however with travel hacking on flights and hotels, you can save substantially on these expenses.   And this is a subject Keritan Shelby is Read More

You may be wondering why start an online business in the first place. Why not go with a brick-and-mortar one instead?   Because starting an online business in this day and age has several advantages as our guest in this episode, Megan Meyers shares.   From NFL Cheerleader to successful Read More

Typical financial advice often implies that you’re neither smart enough nor have the temperament to personally manage your own money. Curtis May, on the other hand, says 2+2=4, personal finance is not that complicated provided you take the time and effort to learn more about it.   As the creator Read More

In this episode, our special guest is me, the It$ My Money Lady, Patrina Dixon. As a personal finance coach and the host of this podcast, Patrina shares:   How she got started into podcasting Her podcasting journey so far What she enjoys What to expect from the podcast Her Read More

Many people want financial freedom, but they lack knowledge of how to do it. Even with multiple sources of income, they tend to find themselves buried in debt. The main reason behind this is their inability to manage their finances.   It is only when they start managing their finances, Read More

You have probably heard of the snowball method but perhaps you are not certain about how it can be of value to your debt pay-off plan.    This is a debt pay-off strategy where you pay off your debt in order of smallest to largest, gaining momentum as you knock Read More

Can you profit from blogging you ask?  Yes, you can! In order for your blogging efforts to be sustainable long-term, you’ll want to write about something you’re genuinely passionate about.    Alexa Curtis is a real-life example of that, at just 12 years old she started a fashion blog; A Read More

Can you make a living as a virtual assistant? Yes, you can, it is one of the top work-from-home opportunities you can start on your own with a minimal investment.   Virtual assistants provide support to businesses and individuals remotely and our guest, Joy Aliba Edumu has experience doing so.  Read More

Your job may help you meet needs however a great side hustle can be just what you need to create the financial freedom you desire.    This was the case for Janesse Torres-Rodriguez after she lost her job which led her to give more attention to her Latin food blog Read More

Investing can be scary because returns aren't guaranteed. There is a risk you could get back less than you originally invested but it's important not to let fear stop you from the opportunity. What is shared during the episode may be a  great way to take control of your financial Read More

From deciding the rental apartment you would love to stay in, the floor, proximity to your job to the cost of it all, renting can be a daunting task. Still and all, Justin Pogue shares with us how you can confidently rent out your next property and get better value Read More

How much money do you earn, spend and invest? Have you ever critically analyzed this? Lawrence Delva-Gonzales believes if one can get to the root of these aspects, one can overcome debt and normalize happiness. However, this is action-oriented and only a handful of people put into practice the financial Read More

Children often see adults/parents exchange money when purchasing various things and as they grow up they learn the value of money. Their understanding of its importance shapes their spending, saving, and sharing. Teaching them young just how valuable money is enables them to cultivate habits that they will put into Read More

A great deal of people in America cringe at the word of taxes because they have a big deal reconciling them at the appropriate time. Daniela Ngounou, a Business and Wealth Coach and Speaker who totally understands the subject of taxes shares with us in this episode how you can Read More

In this episode, we are talking about grants and how you can work the law in your favor. I speak to Staci Childs , an attorney of Sunnyside Legal and winner of a $25,000 grant from Saleforce award on Black Entrepreneurship Day. She tells us what set her apart from Read More

Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Marcus Garrett graced us with his presence and captivating voice in this episode recorded live at #FinCon 21. Prior to being the award winning author, speaker and entrepreneur he is today, Marcus struggled with $30,000 debt he had accumulated by credit cards and personal loans. He was Read More

In this episode, I speak to 3 of the 10 beautiful ladies in St.Jude’s school for girls in Trinidad and Tobago where I have taught financial literacy for the last four years. I bring them on board to share with you how the It’s My Money Workshops have created an Read More

While we all have a different relationship with money that is based on how much we have and how much we need, it is possible for everyone to take some steps toward having a more secure and balanced relationship with money. Sheila shares why it's important to individually have your Read More

In this episode, Annalisa Abell Owner of Elevated Assist, LLC- Virtual Assistant and Social Media Management Agency shares with me how she was able to set up her virtual assistant business at the start of the pandemic after noticing how the majority of people in the corporate world were being Read More