On today's episode of The His & Her Money Show, we celebrate the victory and journey of Sherika Wynter, a product manager/teacher/business owner/speaker who turned a bad financial situation into a lesson in persistence, creativity, and grit.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why we need to be financially prepared for the uncertainties of life
• The two situations that almost financially wiped Shericka out
• How Sherika successfully negotiated with insurance companies to cut an unfairly expensive medical bill
• Strategies Sherika used to stay financially responsible after she committed to getting debt-free
• The side hustles Sherika used to bring in more income while she was paying down debt
• How Sherika balanced a full-time job, a side hustle, and more to reach her goal
• Ways that Sherika leveraged her network to get even more money
• How she dealt with friends, family, and distractions while staying financially disciplined
• Dealing with family and friends who don't agree with financial decisions
• Not accepting the status quo for your financial life
• Advice Sherika gave to her younger brother (and everyone) about student loans
• How Sherika is giving back
• The new financial freedom and journey Sherika is on, now that she is debt-free

RESOURCES

• Keep a Money Diary and Become Better With Your Spending
• What To Do When You Get Medical Bills You Can't Afford
• 10 Ways to Make Extra Money to Pay Off Debt - MagnifyMoney