Estate planning may not be the first thing we think about when it comes to female empowerment - but Ifeoma “Iffy” Ibekwe sees it as just that. As the principal attorney at Ibekwe Law, she believes every woman deserves a plan to legally protect herself and her loved ones.

The value guiding her law firm? Every woman has the capacity to make money and manage money, and she deserves to preserve her voice and make decisions that could impact generations. This fuels Iffy and helps her shape her business decisions.

Today she will share her tips for getting started on creating a will, how she started her entrepreneurial journey, and 3 ways to make an impact and do good with your own endeavors. She’ll also share why creating a will is particularly important right now and how she wielded her niche to take a stand during the Black Lives Matter movement.

Topics covered in this episode:
- Entrepreneurship and purpose
- Estate planning
- Tips for creating a will
- Empowering women through the law
- Medical directives and financial directives
- Preserving your voice through generations
- Protecting your children

Takeaways from this episode:
- Estate planning is not just for the ultra-wealthy; it’s for anyone and everyone 18 and older who can make decisions for themselves.
- Especially now during a pandemic, it’s important for women to have instructions for healthcare and financial decisions if she’s in an emergency, unavailable or incapacitated.
- Having a plan in place takes the burden off family members who would otherwise worry about making the right decision.
- To get started on your will, first consider what components you’d like included and who you want to help carry out your plans.
- Enjoying whatever you do for a living, or at least finding purpose in it, helps you “do good” in what you do. It’s hard to work as a force for good when you lack belief in it.
- Dedicate your resources to the good you wish to accomplish in the role you have.
- Pave the way for others, helping mentor them by speaking to their issues and supporting their journey.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Wills In Texas:
http://willsintexas.com/
Video resources:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKvcRBaDMHIxHSsmqKpEcA

To book Iffy as a Speaker:
http://iffyibekwe.com/

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https://mariemae.com/consulting

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Show notes and more resources:
https://thegoodofficepodcast.com/episodes/34