Finance & Affirmations

On this episode I discuss how to start a holiday savings account. I provide the details of getting this account started on your own and how it can be used to reach other savings goals.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

On this episode I speak to Dysheka Bibbs who is dually licensed in the states of South Carolina as a Licensed Independent Social Worker- Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) and in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Certified Addiction Specialist (LCAS). Dysheka is a Board Certified TeleMealth Health Provider and a National Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. On the episode Dysheka discusses what mental health is and how finances can play a part in mental stress. Dysheka shares how she became passionate about mental health at an early age and why affirmations are so important to our healing.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

On this episode I talk about jump starting your emergency funds. I offer suggestions on resources you can use to initially fund your emergency savings and help it to keep growing.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

On this episode I speak to Audra Robinson the owner of the Rocky Robinson self-care brand for black and brown girls. Audra explains why the brand was created and gives some wonderful financial tips that we should all follow. Audra says some of her products help kids to own their own safety in addition to encouraging them to be their best. This entire brand is an inspiration and at the end of the episode Audra shares 12 affirmations for young girls that are listed in the Rocky Robinson coloring book.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

On this episode I talk about emergency funds. I offer my suggestions on how many months of expenses you should save in your emergency fund. I also discuss getting clear on what an emergency is, and strategies that discourage you from taking money out of your emergency fund.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

I speak to Sara Knapp who has two decades of experience in the business banking industry. Sara has a marketing background and helps businesses find the financial solutions needed to stay solvent. Sara provides information on what business owners need to consider when growing their companies and 10 steps owners should follow to maintain a healthy business. Sara covers the essential pieces of a business plan, the reasons a business may need to pivot and why the Small Business Association's website (SBA) is such a great resource.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

On this episode we talk about saving your money. I discuss ways to search for savings accounts that pay more interest, and I offer a strategy that discourages you from taking money out of your savings account.

Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

I speak to Felicia GoPaul, an accountant turned Certified Financial Planner who has been in the industry for over 20 years. Felicia reflects on how she has evolved from her early financial beliefs that men were supposed to handle the money and how her inability to purchase her dream car at a discount pushed her to get her finances in order. Felicia discusses her 5-ring strategy for personal finance and how she began building her discipline to save with just $5.00 dollars per month.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

On this episode I wrap up budgeting by providing a few more tips and suggestions on different ways to track your budget. Whether you choose a spreadsheet or an app your goal should be to start a budget today. This is the first step in getting your finances in order.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

I speak with James Evans, founder and CEO of C.A.R.E, a non-profit organization focused on creating equitable relationships between shelters/rescues and the communities they partner with. James talks about the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in the 99-billion-dollar pet industry, which is made up in part by the retail sales of animals and pet supplies, pet adoption and animal welfare legislation. We discuss the place ageism, racism and redlining has in the application process for pet adoption and the bias's communities of color face when owning "dangerous" animals.

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Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves