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Executive Women Archives - Smart Women Smart Money | Harris & Harris Wealth Management | Washington Metro Area
September 15, 2023
{NEW PODCAST} It Pays to Network
Ms. Rosa Santana has worked in three different industries, from graphic design to higher education. In highlighting the different aspects of her career, you gain an understanding that your career journey may not be a straight path. She loves helping professionals, from early career to seasoned professionals with employment advice. She guides her students on how to advocate for themselves.
February 20, 2023
What African Americans Can Do Now to Build Wealth
This is one of the reasons why I decided to become a financial advisor — wanting to be the change we seek.
January 15, 2023
Planning for Your Future: Retirement and the Roth Conversion
As we dive into 2023, there are ongoing discussions around the fact that markets are continuing to be volatile. These periods of unpredictability can be nerve-wracking — but there are certain actions you can take now that may help.
October 15, 2022
The Inflation Factor: How Cost Increases Impact You and Your Finances
Everyone is feeling the effects of a major inflation surge as of late, largely due in part to product shortages and global supply chain issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what exactly does this mean and what can you do to better protect your wealth? Don’t panic — the more you understand, the easier it will be to safeguard your assets during uncertain times.
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.
November 15, 2020
{NEW PODCAST} Dr. Virletta Bryant
Dr. Virletta Bryant is a licensed clinical social worker, writer and speaker.
