I was born to write. I also love to speak publicly which I don’t think is the norm. Don’t get me wrong, I get nervous every time I speak in a crowd. But I push through it, I dive in, I dig deep, and something inside of me gets all lit up and I inspire …
Last week I wrote a guest post for Thrifty Enough about transformation and what it takes. I think you’ll enjoy it… Transformation Begins with Tenacity So at the time, I’m writing this, I’ve been sober 8 and ½ years. I’ve met and helped a lot of women along the way, some who have stayed sober and many …
I’ve had some sucky days this week and when I’m writing this it’s only Tuesday. Yep, I’m off to a good start, huh?? My challenges have been mostly mental and so tonight I thought I’d blow off some steam by doing something physical. I went to the gym to play some volleyball and guess what? …
I love a story of redemption and this is a good one! I was drawn into learning about this guy when I heard he was a former criminal turned FBI agent. What surprised me was how simply he now defines success. My boss sent me the following Google Talk by Frank Abagnale Jr. It’s just …
Life Lessons from Former Criminal and Now FBI Agent, Frank Abagnale Jr.Read More »
I’m still a newbie to this blogging thing, but I have some thoughts on it… When I started writing, I committed to once a week. Just several weeks back, I upped it to twice a week. I think I got my groove on and have a good rhythm. Before this blog was born, I followed …
Everything I’ve ever done or thought has been explored and contemplated by someone else who came before me. What makes me unique is the meandering path I choose. Just like snowflakes, not one of us is exactly alike but yet we are all so similar. I find people simply fascinating. In particular, I marvel when …
So I had my first podcast interview with Jason on the Everyday Money Show, which BTW is a great new podcast that I highly recommend you check out! Here is my takeaway… My Testimony I’ve shared my testimony many times before in the rooms of recovery but this whole financial recovery is kinda a new thing …
There is nothing wrong with hiring a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and if you do I’d recommend one with a fiduciary responsibility. What I’m not okay with is hiring a CFP because of a lack of investment knowledge. If hiring a CFP is in your best interest, you should hire someone who shares your beliefs/strategies …
Hey all, I had to build up my confidence as well as become more efficient at editing my posts before I could think about publishing twice a week. I believe I’m ready and/or at least I am ready to try. For now, my Thursday posts will be more bite-sized but I still plan on producing …
Since this is a personal finance blog, I want some financial accountability. My friend, Seonwoo Lee, who I met at CampFI Mid-Atlantic, wrote about the importance of having an Investment Policy Statement (IPS). I loved it so much that I decided to embrace it! You can read my IPS which is now up my home screen! I will talk …