In many ways, race is a meaningless factor when it comes to achieving financial success because this is an area where reality matters more than perception.
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Finance 'n Stilettos™
Blog - money matters for the well-heeled woman
January 15, 2022
What is vs What if: How Do You Plan for Financial Uncertainty?
Life’s uncertainties forces all of us to expand our thinking around “What is” vs “What if” scenarios.
November 15, 2021
Gen X Building Workplace Wealth
Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your employer’s financial offerings.
June 30, 2021
{NEW PODCAST} Higher Education – Where does it fit?
With student loan debt, she found that Black students, in particular Black women, borrow more to earn less.
May 31, 2021
{NEW PODCAST} A Journey in Real Estate
Melanie Gamble realizes, just like her, that other African Americans have lost land and homes due to their lack of knowledge.
April 30, 2021
{NEW PODCAST} Own Your Power of Becoming Wealthy
Charisse Conanan Johnson, CFA (chartered financial analyst), is the original Wealthy Girl who will define what it means to be wealthy for years to come. She was inspired to write her book, A Wealthy Girl – 7 Steps to Prosperity, Peace, and Personal Power, as an homage to her maternal and paternal grandmothers. She feels wholistic wealth needs to account for both tangible and intangible assets. The sphere of wealth includes monetary assets, personal and professional relationships, social capital, skillset and your faith.
March 15, 2021
{NEW PODCAST} Going to College is a Fiscal Decision
Our guests, Shaunté and SeKai Parker, join the Heels of Success podcast to discuss their experience with obtaining over $900,000 in college scholarships. Shaunte is a licensed real estate agent in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Her daughter, SeKai, has aspirations of becoming a doctor. During our conversation, Shaunté shares that parents need to start the process of looking for college scholarship opportunities when your student enters 9th grade. She jokingly stated that for her this process was like having a full-time job – from submitting applications to managing deadlines. A key is not only having a child who is a good student; but also, one who is highly engaged in student activities and community volunteerism. Listen in as Shaunté and Sekai expound upon their experience with high school and managing the college scholarship process.
February 14, 2021
For the Love of Finance – a Fight for Economic Equality
A friend of mine recommended reading a book, All About Love, by bell hooks. The main topic is love. What does it mean? Her definition is that it’s a combination of care, commitment, trust, knowledge, responsibility, and respect. She states, that while we are bombarded with messaging on the importance of love to our survival,
January 19, 2021
Reflections, The New Year
For some a new year is a way to reset intentions and focus on key areas of your life. I feel it is important to reflect on the past year as you plan your 2021 goals. “I feel some key things to focus on is understanding what’s important to you mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially.” (CNBC – Quote by Zaneilia Harris)
November 15, 2020
{NEW PODCAST} Dr. Virletta Bryant
Dr. Virletta Bryant is a licensed clinical social worker, writer and speaker.
