Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom

Having a welcoming, appreciative community is (still) critical as one ages and in order to build and keep your community engaged, you need to develop your communication skills aka the art of persuasion. If you want to leave an impactful legacy, listen now and share this episode with your tribe.

Do you plan to continue working after you "officially" retire? Per the U.S. Census, 50% of women (and 47% of men) aged 55 to 66 have no retirement savings at all. How do you avoid becoming part of this grim statistic? Depending on your age, you may have a one-,three-, five- or even a 10-year planning period. Will you be prepared? Listen now for the steps you need to take to build your Five-Year Plan.

The year is half over - how are you doing? Are you operating on auto-pilot? Don't let life just happen to you, create it. Listen to this episode for a step-by-step plan to create a life you love.

You've come a long way, Baby. Or have you? Our world is changing and it's even more important than ever before, to ensure you have a viable plan to secure your independence! Think Big Picture so all your years are golden - your todays and your tomorrows.

Whether you are buying or selling there are many things you need to be aware of so you can be an informed consumer! Learn the lingo, do your homework and consider your options no matter which side of the negotiation table you're sitting on! In today's episode we'll cover the key real estate terms you need to know as a buyer and also share some potential pitfalls to avoid if you are a seller.

When I bought my current home I made one key mistake; take my advice - do your homework beforehand and buy with no regrets. When you're ready to start house shopping get creative - check out these house hacking tips!

When it comes to real estate, the most relevant word today is "evolving." But one thing that hasn't changed is today is a great day to buy real estate. Remember, real estate is local, so ignore the headlines and make sure you work with a dedicated Buyer's Agent to make sure you have someone working for your benefit. To get my complimentary Buyer's Guide, make sure to follow me on Instagram @LarisaHomeAndRealty and DM me and I will send you a digital copy hot off the press. Take a listen now and learn what you must know before you attend your first open house!

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? We invite you to learn about the expanded definition of mental health as we expand the conversation on this important aspect of our well-being. See below for some of the links discussed in the podcast. And be sure to bookmark this episode for future reference and why not also share this episode with a friend who needs to hear this today? You do not have to go through it alone.

The Center for Black Women's Wellness

FindSupport.gov

Mental Health America

The National Institute of Mental health

Have you lost that loving feeling... for your business? You may be asking yourself if you should keep going or if it's time to pivot, especially if you're in a bit of a slump. On the other hand, you may just need to reboot and get back to basics. Follow the five habits we are going to share today and get back on track! Lean in and listen now to today's Diamondette episode and be sure to share with a friend!

Have you ever dreamed of being an author but still haven't taken the plunge? Today we are pulling back the curtain on what it takes to write your first book and have it published. Lean in and learn with Cecelia Benford, DARC LLC, Leadership Coach, Mentor, and now, author. Our conversation will be part interview and part how-to so you get the best of both worlds.

Contact Cecelia directly to pre-order her book or to learn more about her leadership coaching.

Facebook: @Cecelia Benford

Website:  LeadershipCoachingMentoringConnections.com

Linkedin.com/in/cecelia-benford