Tag Archives: Financial freedom

When Opportunity Knocks, Answer

“Sometimes the safest choice is the riskest.” – Unknown Looking back on some of the most pivotal moments in my life and career – they all have one thing in common: FEAR. In all of the key moments that have given me major economic boosts: buying my first place, switching career paths, leaving NYC toContinue reading “When Opportunity Knocks, Answer”

How I Bought a 2bdrm Condo in Manhattan Making Less Than $40k/year. Hint: You Can Do It Too!

Cash flowing real estate ownership has been a huge (and largely accidental) part of my journey to financial freedom. I’ll share this portion of my story with the BIG caveat that real estate isn’t for everyone and it doesn’t always work out for everyone. That said, the fact that I was able to make itContinue reading “How I Bought a 2bdrm Condo in Manhattan Making Less Than $40k/year. Hint: You Can Do It Too!”

Turn Set Backs Into Set Ups

I was in my early 20s living in NYC – a lovely little neighborhood in northern Manhattan called Harlem. My first place was a basement room with no windows in a beautiful 3 level brownstone right across morningside park from my alma mater, Columbia University. The rent was $500/mos including utilities. At first my spaceContinue reading “Turn Set Backs Into Set Ups”

Budgeting Tips: You Can Save a Ton and Still Have a Fun Life

A key aspect of getting financially free, is to become ruthless in your prioritization of what really matters. How badly do you want to be free? How badly do you want that latte or that new dress?

Save Like a Squirrel

This will surprise a lot of people, but I would say one of the top reasons I’m financially free and a millionaire in my 30s – as a black woman in America without an inheritance or special perks – is simple: I’m a saver. Saving is one of the first and most important steps towardsContinue reading “Save Like a Squirrel”

What’s Your Money Story?

We all have a money story and understanding yours is crucial to building a strong and prosperous financial future.  Some of your financial habits are innate (I’ve been a saver since day 1) but many are learned.  The more you understand what shaped your views on money, the better you’ll be able to structure yourContinue reading “What’s Your Money Story?”

The New North Star: Free Yourself from the Corporate Plantation

“Rather than begging for a seat at someone else’s table – build your own.” I’ve been quietly financially free since 2015. Sometimes I tell people that it happened by accident…but if I’m honest, that’s not true. I’m free and I’m rich in my 30s due to a series of very specific life choices. In thisContinue reading “The New North Star: Free Yourself from the Corporate Plantation”