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If you've ever set goals in January that felt inspiring, and by March you were tired, behind, or quietly ashamed, then this episode is for you. 

In this episode, we are talking about a better way to set goals for 2026, one that actually fits your life. 

Instead of chasing goals that look impressive, we focus on goals that are supported by capacity, systems, and real life constraints, especially for immigrants navigating career, money, family obligations, and life abroad. 

You'll learn:

- Why most goals fail even when motivation is high

- How to filter goals through your capacity and non-negotiables

-The difference between outcomes and actions (and why actions matter more)

- Accountability rhythms that make goals stick

2026 doesnt need a new version of you. It needs a better supported version of you. 

Listen now, and set goals that actually stick!

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As we move toward the end of the year, it's tempting to rush into new goals. But before 2026 can be successful, it needs to be sustainable. 

In this episode, we slow down and focus on foundations - capacity, boundaries, trade-offs, and systems. These things allow high-achiveing, globally minded people to move forward with clarity and peace. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• Closing 2025 honestly
• Defining your real capacity
• Deciding what you're NOT optimising
• Building systems that actually support your life

Winning in 2026 isn't about hustling harder,. It is about sustainable rhythms, and clarity. This isn't about becoming someone new, it is about becoming more honest and intentional with the life you already have. Watch out for Part II next week!

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In this episode, we are diving into the unspoken rules that keep friendships intact when celebrations cross border, budgets, and big life moments. Whether  youare hosting an international milestone, or deciding whether to attend one, this episode will help you navigate expectations with honesty, grace, and clarity. 

I share my perspective as a personal finance enthusiast, an immigrant, someone who lives far from the people I love, someone who has traveled for celebrations, and soneone who recently hosted my own international celebration.

We'll cover everything from why an invite is NOT an obligation, to how to communicate early, what hosts should and shouldnt cover, gift expectation, tips on splitting costs, and so much more.

This episode is full of practical heartfelt advice and I hope you listen and share it. It just might save a friendship.

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Join me as I take a trip down memory lane to my 20s. The decade that adulting hit me! I share the biggest financial lessons (some I only learned after my 20s) so you don't have to learn them the hard way.

From taking calculated risks, fixing your relationship with money, to learning that looking rich is not the same thing as being rich - this episode is packed with insights to help you build a solid financial foundation. 

Whether you're in your 20s or you know someone who is, these lessons will help you grow wealth, confident, and financial freedom. Listen!

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We are back!!!! 

I turned 40 in September and handed over my mic to my sister friend, Kemi Onabanjo.  We skipped our annual podcast conversation last year but we made up for it with this conversation. 

This one's just like you're hanging out with us as we converse. There's a lot of banter, laughter, honesty, and depth. It's not us if we aren't reflecting on lessons!!

We touch on so much in this episode and I hope this episode meets you where you are. All I want for my birthday episode is that you share this podcast with someone in your world that you think needs this episode or any other episode.

Thank you for listening, and happy birthday to me!!!!

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In the very last episode of this season of the podcast, I answer listener questions and they cover the following

1. My thoughts on an mlm

2. If I would date or marry a man who made significantly less than I do

3. Would I get a prenup? How to broach the conversation with a potential partner

4. Paying down a mortgage faster or investing for children. Which would pay off better>

5. Legal insurance. 

And so much more!

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Becoming a parent changes everything, including your finances. In this episode, I sit with Charlene, a financial coach and mom, to talk about what it really takes to prepare financially for parenthood. We go beyond nurseries and baby showers to dig into the mindset shifts, practical steps, and money truths every parent should know. 

We cover:

• Where financial preparation for parenthood really begins
• How to balance dreams for your child with financial realities
• The biggest money mindset shirt new parents need
• Non-negotiable financial steps before having a baby
• Navigating roles in relationships as parents
• How to save for your child's futurw without neglecting your own
• The cultural and emotional pressures parents face around money

Whether you're planning for a baby, already parenting, or simply want to be more intentional with your finances, this episode will give you both the encouragement and the strategies to make confident money moves as you grow your family. 

Charlene Tilbanie is a chartered accountant, corporate vice president in the captive insurance industry, and a money coach who makes money management simple and sustainable for busy professionals and families.
With 20+ years in financial services, she blends behavioural insight with practical systems aimed at reducing financial stress and improve decision-making. After paying off her consumer debt in just 15 months, Charlene built practical frameworks that help clients create margin, build wealth, and live with purpose.
She coaches, leads workshops, and is authoring an upcoming book that translates complex finance into plain language. Based in the Cayman Islands, she serves audiences across thenCaribbean and beyond. Charlene can be found on Instagram and Threads under the namen“Charlene Money Coach.”

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Do you ever feel like everyone else is ahead of you financially - buying homes, maxing out investments, living debt free, going on trips - all while you are still figuring it out? You are not alone and you are not too late! 

In this episode, I break downL 

- What drives money shame

- How we can reframe being behinf

- Examples of people who started late but still built wealth

- Practical steps to move forward

Whether you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or beyond, this conversation will remind you that your financial joyney is unique, and that is isn't a race. Most importantly, it will remind you that it is about progress and not about pace or position relative to others, 

Thank you for the gift of your time and attention. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please give the podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe, and share this episode with someone in your world that needs to hear these conversations. Please join our community online at www.therichimmigrant.com or on Instagram at 'Therichimmigrant.'

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I've been wanting to talk with Berry for a while and I'm so glad this conversation finally happened. As you'll see, this conversation was grounded, and full of gems and realness! In this episode of the Podcast, We talk about:

• When Berry had her financial aha moment
• How her finances changed since becoming a single mom
• The type of support she has relied on during her journey
• Some of the sacrifices she's made, including moving back home, giving up some vacations while focusing on her finances
• How she paid off her debt while not being on a high income
• What she's teaching Coco about money, delayed gratification, and gratitude
• Myths and assumptions people make about single moms
• How she got comfortable talking about money with her family
• How she became a Clever Girl Finance mentor to other women
• What financial security means to her
• How we can better support single moms/parents in our communities
• The most financially empowering move she has made as a single mom

Berry Dakara is a 40+ Nigerian American single mom of a vivacious daughter, whom she affectionately calls Coco. She's lived in the US for almost 30 years and resides in the Metro Atlanta area. In her day job, Berry is a budding HR professional for a major retailer in the US Outside of work, Berry is a lifestyle blogger on her blog, www.berrydakara.com. She also hosted and hopes to return to the Mummy Oyoyo podcast, which was created to share authentic stories and experiences around various aspects of motherhood. Berry is known for being open, and sharing often hilarious relatable stories plucked from her life. 

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This episode of the podcast is not what I'd initially planned, but I get this feeling that it is what we need. In this episode:

I invite you to join me on this challenge this month to honour your word to yourself. Too often, we normalize casually breaking promises to ourselves ever so casually. IVer time, we start to believe that our own word doesnt mean much. 

Self-trust is built one promise at a time. When you honor your word to yourself, something subtle but powerful shifts. 

Join me in this challenge this month. Decide what word you'll honour all month and then let's do it together. One day at a time! Brick by brick! 

And if you mess up? Don't quit! Try again the very next day! I'm rooting for you in all ways, always!

Thank you for the gift of your time and attention. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please give the podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe, and share this episode with someone in your world that needs to hear these conversations. Please join our community online at www.therichimmigrant.com or on Instagram at 'Therichimmigrant.'