Financially Speaking

Africa isn't catching up on crypto—it's leading. Dr. Tonya M. Evans talks with Mimi Kufuor, CEO of KoinKoin Ghana, about building a digital asset platform driven by utility, not speculation. Mimi shares her journey from Meta to African fintech, explaining why stablecoins prevent money from fluctuating in everyday transactions, how KoinKoin doubled revenues to £150 million across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, and what it means to advocate for women in tech leadership while bridging traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. This conversation challenges American assumptions about where real crypto innovation is happening. Subscribe and share with anyone who needs this perspective.

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What if your outcome wasn’t a reflection of effort, but of something deeper—something you define yourself? In today’s episode, "A Harvest Isn't Always What You Planted," host Jacquette challenges the conventional wisdom that hard work equals worth. She invites you to explore a more honest truth: the harvest always reveals what truly took root, whether or not it was what you intended to sow. So, instead of labeling outcomes as “good” or “bad,” she urges us to, instead, examine what grew—and why. Because in that raw honesty lies the real lesson.

Financial Behaviorist Jacquette M. Timmons explores the psychology, emotions, and math of money each week so that you can make better, smarter choices regardless of where you fall on the income or wealth spectrum. #money #financialbehaviorist #jacquettetimmons #financialgrowth

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In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya Evans explores the current state of the cryptocurrency market and its connection to the broader economy, particularly in light of recent actions by the Federal Reserve. She draws parallels between today's economic conditions and the 2008 financial crisis, emphasizing the importance of Bitcoin as a response to systemic failures in traditional finance. The episode highlights the need for education and preparation in navigating the evolving financial landscape, advocating for financial sovereignty through understanding and engagement with digital assets.

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Strategic Advisor | Digital Assets & Regulatory Policy

Advantage Evans, LLC

📖 Author: Digital Money Demystified | Electing Crypto

🎙️ Host: Confidently Crypto on SiriusXM

🔗 Connect: ProfTonyaEvans.com

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In todays episode, Dr. Tisa is joined by Melanie Mason, MS, MBA, Director of Programs and Administration for the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness. Melanie is also a realtor and founder of Mason Consulting Company, a boutique firm that provides services to higher education institutions, nonprofits and small businesses. Together they share the do's and don'ts of funding your college experience!

Tisa Silver Canady, EdD, MBA, is a financial wellness advocate for today’s scholar. As an author and collegiate financial wellness expert specializing in student loan debt, she has personally advised students and families on the repayment of more than $100 million in student loans.

Ideas don’t just arrive; they evolve. It’s the quiet, often invisible choices—the ones no one else notices—that ultimately shape the "Big Decision." In today’s episode, “The Power of the Choices You Make That Others Don’t See,” host Jacquette dives into the three truths about our choices: your intention, your impact, and your why. Tune in to see why these truths reveal the power behind every subtle choice we make.

Financial Behaviorist Jacquette M. Timmons explores the psychology, emotions, and math of money each week so that you can make better, smarter choices regardless of where you fall on the income or wealth spectrum. #money #financialbehaviorist #jacquettetimmons #financialgrowth

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In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans sits down with Peter Frimpong Manso, convener of the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA), to unpack how digital assets are transforming Africa’s financial future. Drawing on 15 years of supply chain and procurement experience at BP and Fujitsu, Peter reframes crypto as critical financial infrastructure—not speculation.

Together, they explore Ghana’s leadership through the Bank of Ghana’s crypto licensing framework, the need for regulation that fuels innovation rather than just policing risk, and how Africa’s $5.6 billion digital assets market by 2025 could unlock real financial inclusion.

Peter shares how DASA brings together central banks, regulators, stock exchanges, and institutional investors to shape the continent’s digital economy—and why this annual platform is essential for advancing financial sovereignty and “resistance money” across Africa.

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As the iconic movie line reminds us, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get.” And sometimes, what you get isn’t what you hoped for, but that doesn’t mean the story ends there. In today’s episode, “The Result Wasn't What I Wanted: But, I'm Not Discouraged,” host Jacquette dives into the power of embracing disappointment, not as defeat, but as a stepping stone. She invites listeners to honor their feelings, recognizing disappointment as a natural, fleeting emotion that can offer valuable insight. With a simple shift in perspective, we can turn setbacks into fuel, keep discouragement at bay, and tap into the wisdom that every moment, sweet or bittersweet, has to offer.

Financial Behaviorist Jacquette M. Timmons explores the psychology, emotions, and math of money each week so that you can make better, smarter choices regardless of where you fall on the income or wealth spectrum. #money #financialbehaviorist #jacquettetimmons #financialgrowth

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How a Texas mother used crypto to escape financial abuse when traditional banks couldn't protect her.  

Dr. Tonya Evans and Ali Tager from the National Cryptocurrency Association share real stories of everyday Americans finding financial freedom through digital assets. Discover why women and underserved communities are turning to cryptocurrency for privacy, autonomy, and wealth building beyond Wall Street. Ali reveals NCA's crypto holder survey findings and new educational tools launching soon, including a risk-free simulator for beginners. This conversation delivers practical guidance on getting started confidently, from setting up wallets to understanding what makes crypto different from traditional finance.

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Dr. Tisa explains three facts about student loan forgiveness under Trump, how the headlines often miss the point, and what borrowers can expect now that the administration has agreed to resume processing loan forgiveness!

Tisa Silver Canady, EdD, MBA, is a financial wellness advocate for today’s scholar. As an author and collegiate financial wellness expert specializing in student loan debt, she has personally advised students and families on the repayment of more than $100 million in student loans.

In moments of doubt, your choices reveal what you truly value, fear, and prioritize. In today’s episode of “When Life Is Messy, Do You Ever Wonder if You're Being Tone Deaf?” Jacquette explores what it means to lead with clarity, compassion, and conviction, even when life feels a bit off-kilter, or "messy." Tune in to learn how to stop second-guessing your impact and start trusting the power you bring.

Financial Behaviorist Jacquette M. Timmons explores the psychology, emotions, and math of money each week so that you can make better, smarter choices regardless of where you fall on the income or wealth spectrum. #money #financialbehaviorist #jacquettetimmons #financialgrowth

www.jacquettetimmons.com

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