Financial Flex With Lex

After reading an article discussing the pay disparity between black + white content creators, I decided to weigh in on the discussion. On today’s episode I discuss why black influencers are paid less than their white counterparts and three ways to avoid being taken advantage of. Follow the podcast on Instagram - www.Instagram.com/FinancialFlexPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Catie [Millennial Money Honey] is a fierce advocate for the FI/RE community. In today's episode, we discuss the benefits of FI/RE, how to switch careers to earn more to help you retire early and more.  Follow Catie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmoneyhoney/ Subscribe to Catie's YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/qaewlWO-RRk Keep Up with Catie on Her Blog: https://www.millennialmoneyhoney.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

On today's episode, I'm spilling the tea on my wedding and sharing ways for you to stay within your budget when planning one.  Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Today's episode is a solo one. I share my thoughts on how we've allowed social media to dictate the way we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us.  Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thats0lex --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Gabriella Paulino runs a luxury clothing business, Todd Patrick with her girlfriend Desyree Nicole. In today's episode, we discuss forging her own path despite mounting pressure from her mom to work a "normal job", how much money you really need to create a clothing brand and how she and Desyree were able to purchase property in Detroit.  Follow Me On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast/ Follow Gabriella on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriella.elyse/ Follow Flip That Shxt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flipthatshxt/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Anna Delvey was not who you expected her to be. The once small-town Russian schoolgirl became a New York City scammer overnight.  Sources https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Sorokin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Hey Everyone! In today's episode, we have Arleeny Escarcega. We discuss losing a job during a global pandemic, the importance of saving and approaching others about their financial habits.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Ashely Lopez is an actor and bartender who lives in New York City. Today we discuss her journey to her career path, the reality of pursuing your dreams and getting rid of the fear that is associated with money.  Follow Ashley's Journey Here Follow The Podcast on Instagram  ** During our conversation Ashley mentioned a service called Care Credit. The company is a health financing company that helps people pay for medical bills. You can learn more about the service here. Due to editing I had to cut that part out but wanted to mention it in the show notes. ** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Hey guys! In today's episode, we have Aley Arion. Aley is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and blogger. She dishes about how she was able to move cross country from South Carolina to Los Angeles, California, and what her time there so far has been like. We also discuss the pay disparity between black and white content creators and what should be done in order to close the gap.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast Follow Aley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yagirlaley.com Check out Aley's blog here: https://www.yagirlaley.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Happy Friday! Today's episode is a bonus episode with special guest Shannon Arthur. Shannon worked as the Call Time Manager for Senator Warnock's campaign. We discuss what it was like working on his campaign, why money is political and the importance of voter turnout from minority communities.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast@gmail.com Follow Shannon on Twitter: www.twitter.com/shannanigans_21 Follow Shannon Instagram: www.instagram.com/theshannonrosalind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Hey guys! In today's episode, we have two very special guests. Carly and DJ Roberts paid off $36,000 in student loans in just nine months. The young couple became debt-free just in time for the arrival of their first daughter. We discuss how they were able to pay off a large sum in a short period of time, the benefits of being debt-free as well as the rewards debt freedom has brought them.  Follow Carly on Instagram: www.instagram.com/carlymarksberryroberts  Follow the podcast on Instagram: www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

On today's episode we have Courtney AKA 'The Curl Conquerer' we speak about her journey to entrepreneurship, building an organic community online and more.  Follow Courtney on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecurlconqueror/ Follow Financial Flex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Hey guys! Today's episode will be a rerun due to me not feeling the best!  If you have a love for traveling while helping others, today's episode is definitely for you. Anina Monteforte is the founder of The World Within Us, the first international travel company that designs travel experiences directly aligned with the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals. So far she has traveled to over forty countries and counting! When she's not trekking the world, Anina is working to obtain her Master's Degree in International Development from NYU and holding a job as a digital storyteller. Learn more about The World Within Us: https://bit.ly/2YJ1ELT Connect with Anina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldwithinus_/ https://www.instagram.com/theworldwithinher/ Follow Financial Flex with Lex https://www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Welcome back! The podcast got a little refresh over the holidays and I couldn't be more OBSESSED and excited! On today's podcast, I'm giving you guys a little life update along with a few ways to help you "Get Good With Money" for 2021. Music by TildeExist  Digital Illustration by Tailor Payton  Podcast Cover Artwork by Kahdijah Venable  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OcZJj3vtdGxc7R-KtUIlA Instagram: www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast  Resources  Brown Ambition Podcast: https://brownambitionpodcast.com/ Tiffany "The Budgenista" Aliche: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/ Broke Millennial Book by Erin Lowry: https://www.mmoneypodcast.com/tag/broke-millennial/ NerdWallet.Com GoBankingRates.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Well guys, we've made it to the end! I hope you enjoy this episode as I reveal my money goals for 2021 and read some of yours!  Instagram: financialflexpodcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of Financial Flex with Lex.  Today's show is a quick one but still great! I talk about how I always wait until the last minute to buy Christmas gifts, open up about my budgeting mishaps and speak about feeling isolated while paying off debt.  Follow the podcast: @FinancialFlexPodcast  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

In today's episode, I'm sharing my personal experiences with asking for a raise. I detail why it's important to ask for one, why people don't ask for raises, and what you need to do in order to prepare yourself before going into that salary discussion.  IG: financialflexpodcast  Links: Asking For A Raise --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

On today's episode, graduate student Milan Johnson shares what it's like to be a graduate student during a pandemic and navigating the uncertainties of everything from education to the workforce.  Connect with Milan  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milan_Rouge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milan_rouge/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milanbjohnson/ Follow the podcast on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/financialflexpodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

In honor of the upcoming election, I've decided to do a quick breakdown about how taxes work and what each presidential candidate plans to do if elected (or reelected)!  Information Links  https://usafacts.org/voter-center/national/contest/undefined?issueId=EDUCATION&contestId=763fbfab-7b5c-3353-a55a-fd04a59514da https://joebiden.com/# https://www.forbes.com/sites/wesleywhistle/2020/10/17/joe-bidens-plan-for-student-debt-cancellation/#643ad769417a https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/joe-biden-student-loans https://www.investopedia.com/explaining-biden-s-tax-plan-5080766 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

We've all been there. Spending money we have no business spending. On today's episode, I'm sharing my top money regrets along with reading some of yours!  If you're thinking about doing the #NoSpendNovember challenge message me on Instagram! Let's be accountability partners!  Instagram: @FinancialFlexPodcast Let's Chat: finacialflexpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support