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

Ready to up you referral game? Of course you are! Having a referral-based business is considered "the gold standard" for client acquisition. Listen now to our four great tips to make it easier to painlessly get more referrals, more often.

Are you a serious entrepreneur? How do you know? In today's diamond-ette episode we'll help you button down the answer to that question and more as we dig into what makes entrepreneurs successful! Sometimes business owners get bogged down with "doing their thing" without giving much thought to the tools and strategies that are necessary for long- term success. Short, but pithy - listen now!

A recent article stated that billionaire Mark Cuban recommends Black women entrepreneurs bootstrap their business launch versus seeking venture capital. (Historically Black-owned startups only receive 35 cents of every venture capital dollar.) Whether you have a cutting edge startup or simply a "better mousetrap" that you want to bring to market, don't wait to launch! Start your business now, using your own sweat equity and creative financing.

Best practices indicate you should write a business plan to capture all the pertinent details: concept, customer (acquisition) capital (generation) , capture (of market share), but if you're not seeking outside funding, we suggest less is best.

So who needs a business plan? You do, my friend. Listen now and share this episode!

Listen now to this exceptional conversation with TJ van Gerven, CFP. In this easy flowing conversation, we talk about where you should be investing now, as well as hidden fees you need to be aware of on your financial journey. Take lots of notes and share this can't miss episode with your bestie and your family!

About our guest: Theodore Joseph (T.J.) is a financial planner, the founder of Memento Financial Planning, and the host of the podcast Do More With Your Money.

After graduating from Virginia Tech, T.J. has spent his entire career in the financial services industry as a financial planner. T.J. is passionate about helping families use money intentionally as a tool to build toward financial flexibility and independence. Visit TJ's website for more information and links to resources: https://mementofinancialplanning.com/

Some of us are known for our fashion savvy with a black pump for every occasion, the latest handbag or even the newest fad in nail design. With the economy being turned on its head, we're left with a lot of uncertainty! So, is it time for a no-buy challenge? If you're ready to take the plunge and regain control of your money, let us walk you through the steps for a no-spend challenge that works for you!

Have you noticed how much debt's insidious little fingers are working their way into and throughout your lifestyle? If you feel like you're drowning in debt or otherwise stressed about your bills, lean in and listen. Because just by the by, women are disproportionately impacted by credit card debt due to the gender pay gap and other reasons causing them to rely more on credit cards to" help ends meet." Listen now and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear this. There are things you can do to ease your burden!

This can be the year you F.I.N.A.L.L.Y. Get Your Money House in Order! This episode kicks off Part One of Your Wealth Creation Plan, a short series on making and investing your money wisely. This episode walks you through creating an investment strategy to guide you through the necessary steps to develop your personal wealth creation plan.

Check out the Stash platform and research potential investments and learn about investing while you're there!

Join us for this special episode with Drew Boyer, founder of Hip Hop x Finance.

Listen now to lean how to avoid the biggest financial mistakes made by some of your favorite super stars. Drew’s unique perspective ties the financial wins and missteps of iconic figures like Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Cardi B to actionable lessons, offering listeners a roadmap to better money management and the empowerment that comes with financial freedom. About Drew Boyer, CFP: A passionate advocate for financial literacy, Drew blends his expertise in personal finance with his deep love for hip-hop culture, using the lessons learned from both to educate and inspire. From witnessing the rise of hip-hop in the golden age to overcoming his own financial struggles, Drew’s life story mirrors many of the triumphs and pitfalls found in both the financial world and the music industry.

Women's history is full of trailblazers fighting for equality. So what else is on the horizon for women, both nationally and internationally? The theme for this year is moving forward together. The calls to action require increased momentum and urgency to address systemic barriers and biases that women face, both personally and professionally. Listen now and learn how to form strategic and meaningful alliances to advance the causes for women everywhere.

Ep. 197 _ Long before you ring up your first sale, you will need to master five key steps for business longevity. In today's episode we're breaking down the business life-cycle from a farmer's point of view!

Picture this: a farmer toils long and hard before they can harvest their first bumper crop. No matter what the crop consists of, the prelude to banking the proceeds starts the same. Miss any one of the steps & you're almost certain to fail. And so it goes with creating a business. Pay close attention to the critical C.P.S. Factors we cover in detail.