Tag Archives: money

I Can’t Breathe: How Systemic Racism Motivated my Journey to Financial Freedom

The last couple of months have been brutal. I’m usually an almost annoyingly positive and optimistic person, but the events of the past few months have made it difficult to get out of bed and smile on many recent days. I am an American. I am a black American. My heart breaks each time I see another video of an unarmed black person (or any person) murdered. I don’t know how to bridge the growing the divide between the people suffering and those denying that anything is wrong. All I can do is tell my story, speak my truth, and lead as many of you to freedom as possible.

The Principles of Financial Freedom

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 wealthy in my 30s due to a series of very specific life choices. In this blog, I’m doing my best to share the steps I took in case you might also be interested in getting free and want to follow a similar path.

The New Underground Railroad: FIRE Resources to Help You to the Promised Land

The New Underground Railroad: FIRE Resources to Help You to the Promised Land – recommended personal finance books, podcasts, and blogs

Stop Fighting for a Seat at the Table: Build Your Own!

After years being told that things would improve for me once I’d “paid my dues,” I’m now calling bull-sh*t on that lie. There is no light at the end of this worker bee tunnel, especially not for women and people of color.

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”

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?”