Financial Flex With Lex

Dana Shirley is a lifestyle blogger, marketing director and young mom. On today's episode, Dana shares the importance of money not just for herself but for her young son, she also describes how she started paying on her student loans while still in school! You can follow Dana on Instagram at @shirleywegotit Follow the podcast at @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

Shari Penn is the author of the Kai and Izzy Tales. Almost two years ago, Shari left her home in Central Florida to pursue her dreams in Atlanta. The life of an entrepreneur is not for the faint of the heart and Shari can whole-heartedly agree. She opens up about the struggles of believing in your dreams when your bank account states otherwise, not wanting to become a slave to money and why going to graduate school may not have been the best option for her. --- 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 Shannon Arthur. Shannon is currently obtaining her Master’s Degree in Communications and once she’s completed that, she will be attending law school. We discuss her biggest money moment, being able to negotiate your financial aid packages and having a credit card but no credit card debt. Financial Flex 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

Lauren Finley is a Senior Digital Content Specialist here in Atlanta. After graduating from college, Lauren decided to move back in with her parents to save for a down payment on her very first home. Over the last two years, Lauren has learned a lot about being a homeowners and is now currently in the selling process of her home. On today's episode we discuss what the process was like for her to buy a home, homebuying hacks and how she knew it was time to move on from her condo and enter into a single family home. --- 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 Champagne Jones. She is a licensed cosmetologist and California native. In just 19 months, Champagne was able to pay off $36,000 in debt, which included credit cards, an auto loan, and student loans. Now just to clarify, at the time of our conversation Champagne had paid off all of her active debts. She still has one debt that is in collections but she is currently working towards paying it off. We talk about the horrors of payday loans, why motivation can’t be the only factor when paying off your loans and what the term “affordability” really means. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Kicking off the new #Homeowners Series is I'sha Schultz-Spradlin. She and her husband recently purchased their first home in Detroit, Michigan. We talk about housing affordability, Detroit’s housing crisis and being the first in her family to own a home. ⠀ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

**BONUS EPISODE** I get so many questions about the best tools to create a budget and how to create one. So today's episode is all about the tools that I use to create a budget and how to create one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Alyssa Derrick paid off $50,000 in 12 months while living in an RV. In today's episode, we talk about her motives for becoming debt-free, RV living and taking accountability/responsibility for yourself and your debt. You can follow Alyssa on Instagram at @TheDerrickCo. https://www.instagram.com/thederrickco/ Feel free to follow me on Instagram as well at @FinancialFlexPodcast 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

At just 27 years old, Maggie Kroll paid off over 70,000 dollars in debt and became debt-free. In today's episode, she talks about the steps that started her on the debt-free journey, the best part of having no debt and advice she'd give to her younger self. You can follow Maggie on Instagram at www.instagram.com/millennialmoneyprobs Follow the podcast at 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

It's been almost one year since Tobi Korede quit his 9-5 to pursue his passion. Instead of spending his days behind a desk, Tobi is focusing on his musical endeavors. On today's episode, Tobi shares what led him to pursue his dreams, making ends meets on a not so steady paycheck and discusses whether or not college was really worth it for him. You can follow Tobi at @Tildexist on Instagram Be sure to follow the podcasts on Instagtam at @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 sharing how John and I were able to pay off John's student loans. John had around $20,000 in student loans and prior to getting married, he had paid off a good portion. After the wedding & honeymoon, we decided to get crazy and pay off the remaining balance in just THREE months. I understand that things may seem a little "easier" because we are a two-income household, but we still make sacrifices and live way below our means in order to meet our goals. How We Did It + John paid rent & utilities while my paychecks went towards loans + Following a budget + Taking money from our 'overfunded' emergency fund + Putting monetary wedding gifts towards the debt + PERSEVERANCE!!!! Please be sure to rate & review this podcast! You can follow the podcast at @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

Alahna Lark is a global filmmaker whose work has taken her to Liberia, Sweden, Ecuador and more. She’s directed, co-produced and co-wrote a documentary focused on an Atlanta neighborhood struggling to return to its former glory titled Sweet Auburn Blues. Today we sit and chat about what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, banking black and why maybe it’s not such a great idea to blow refund checks that you receive in school. Hueman.tv www.alahnalark.com Instagram: @EastAlahna --- 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! It's been a while since I've recorded a podcast. Today's episode is a short one but a meaningful one. Life after graduation rarely ever goes as planned no matter how hard you try and plan it. But even when things go wrong, the most important thing that you can do is just show up for yourself each and every day. Follow Me On Instagram - @thats0lex Follow Me on Twitter - @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

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of Financial Flex. Today I wanted to give you a quick update and just a little reminder just in time for the holidays! Be sure to rate and review this podcast. Also, you can follow me on Instagram & Twitter at THats0lex! Go Banking Rates Article: www.gobankingrates.com/making-money/…ound-world/#2 Daily Mail Article: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-20…t-live-U-S.html --- 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! I know that it has been a while but here's a brand new episode of #FinancialFlex. On today's episode, Jamil & Hana get candid with their money habits, the importance of money when raising a family and goals for the future. --- 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 to another episode of Financial Flex! On today's episode we have Brian and Shaniqua Adams. I wanted to sit down and talk with people who have already been through things that I'm sure we currently all are facing. I hope you learn a lot from this episode, because I sure did! --- 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! It's been a while but I'm back and in business! On this week's episode of Financial Flex with Lex, we have Krystal Peguero, a recent college graduate and now full-time Art Director in NYC. We had the chance to sit and talk about how the recession affected her views and dealings with money along with flexing for the 'gram and much more! --- 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! On today's episode, we have a special guest. Kenji Clarke is a high school counselor who recently had to confront her fears with finances head on. As always be sure to follow/subscribe! If you're interested in sharing your own story email me at alexandraoffor@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

Hey! Financial Flex with Lex is now available on Apple Podcast and Google Play! I'm still searching for people to interview for the rest of April and throughout May! If you're interested, feel free to email me at AlexandraOffor@gmail.com. Today's episode is just a quick update and retelling of my trip to the unemployment office. I'm still searching for my next opportunity while still remaining positive. Thanks for all of your kind words! Much appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support

Hi guys! Today we have our very first friend to the podcast! In addition to sharing my personal finance journey, I've also decided to share the money stories of other individuals. Finance isn't one size fits all but hopefully there's a gem or two that you can learn from! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/financial-flex-with-lex/support