I Don't Do Budgets.

This week, we are kicking off the first episode of our Women Investing series with Carmela Hawkins! Carmela is a lover of sports and finance who took this love and created Melanin Investor, a sports and investment literacy company. She noticed her peers seldom were talking about money and investments, and was moved to make that the center of more of their conversations. She felt the perfect way to do this was to share the stories of professional athletes, as they hold a great influence, to inspire others to take an interest in investing.    Carmela made investing sound so simple… everyone can invest and grow their money if they plan properly! Let us know that you enjoyed it by tagging us in your IG Stories, and don’t forget to enter my 25K giveaway!   Social Media Info: Melanin Investor Website: https://www.melanininvestor.net/  Melanin Investor IG: @melanininvestor  Melanin Investor Twitter: @melanininvestor One Up On Wall Street (Carmela's favorite book): https://www.amazon.com/One-Up-Wall-Street-Already/d

Valencia Morton is a financial coach, speaker and author. She’s the founder of Millionairess Mama Financial Group, LLC in which she writes about multiple streams of income and money management. Valencia had over $43k in student loan and credit card debt. She got rid of all her debt in 3 years just from side hustles. Now she is debt free, has a positive 6 figure net worth and her first investment property. Just talking to Valencia was so inspirational because she was able to pay off $43K in debt utilizing side hustles with no full time job... and now she’s investing. It just goes to show that you literally have NO EXCUSES to do what you put your mind to, whether that’s paying off debt, investing, or just building wealth. You can do it. Social Media Info: Millionairess Mama site: https://millionairessmama.com Valencia Morton IG: @millionairessmama I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets  Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com  Website: www.idontdobudgets.com  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets #IDont

Rasheda Mills has turned her bartending side hustle into a six-figure business, Bar Code Solutions. Her business offers classes in bartending, food service and more! Rasheda took her experience as a bartender in Atlanta and created the foundation for her business. With plans to create brick and mortar locations offering classes year around, Rasheda and Bar Code Solutions are looking to end 2019 on a high note! Talking to Rasheda was so fun! It’s not often you hear about people turning a job like bartending into a business and personal brand, so it was really amazing to hear about her journey and how her dreams came to fruition.   Today’s Sponsor:  The Financial Freedom Plan Workbook https://www.idontdobudgets.com/new-products/https://sowl.co/HImTF Use code ‘IDONTDOBUDGETS’ for 20% off my entire shop https://www.idontdobudgets.com/shop-now   Social Media Info: Bar Code Solutions site: https://www.1barcodesolutions.com/ Bar Code Solutions IG: @thebarcodellc Rasheda Mills IG: @shedamills I Don’t Do Budgets IG:

I’m back from FinCon with a fresh new interview for you and this is one you’re not going to want to miss. Today I’m talking to Wall Street Trapper, who is a course creator, podcast host, and coach who wants people to understand that anyone can build wealth, no matter their income.  Wall Street Trapper looks at investing as a way to maintain your freedom, and I couldn’t agree more. Let us know what you learned from this episode by tagging us on IG or leaving an iTunes review!   Social Media Info: Wall Street Trapper Website: https://www.wallstreettrapping.com/ Wall Street Trapper IG: @wall_street_trapper I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets  Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com  Website: www.idontdobudgets.com  #IDontDoBudgets #IDDB  

We all do it... Wait until the end of the year, EVERY year, knowing the holiday dates don’t change. I don’t want you to start the New Year off broke from the holiday’s and then SURPRISE, it’s the first of the month and rent is due! (I hope you read that sarcastically lol)  So today I’m going to give you 5 tips to prepare for the holidays and answer some questions from members in the I Don’t Do Budgets Facebook Group. I hope that after today’s episode you use these tips to prepare for the holiday’s!    Also,I would love your feedback! Please take 5 mins to give me feedback on the show here: http://bit.ly/30lREqu  It would mean the world to me and help me improve the show!    Links Mentioned: Rize  https://app.rizemoney.com/ Qapital  https://www.qapital.com/ Support with as low as $1/month here:  https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets    Social Media Info: I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets  Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com  Website: www.idontdobudgets.com  #IDontDoBudgets #IDDB

Kemi Ajibare is a personal stylist and influencer in the DMV area. She is the founder of Styled By Kemi, and provides personal shopping and image consulting services to her clients. She also expresses her love of fashion and personal style on her various social media platforms. As a social media personality, she connects one-on-one with her audience to provide content that inspires their individuality, but most importantly their individual style. Talking to Kemi was amazing and I learned so much about finding your ideal client, charging what you’re worth, and so much more from this interview! Be sure to let us know what you took away from it by tagging us on social.   Today’s Sponsor:  I Don’t Do Budgets Shirt https://www.idontdobudgets.com/new-products/i-dont-do-budgets-black Use code ‘IDONTDOBUDGETS’ for 20% off my entire shop https://www.idontdobudgets.com/shop-now   Social Media Info: Styled By Kemi website: https://styledbykemi.com/ Kemi Ajibare IG: @styledbykemi  I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets 

I recently asked members of my Facebook group what episode they wanted to hear this week and we landed on strategies for saving money! So today we’re talking all things SAVINGS, from buffer funds to emergency funds, disposable income, and automatic savings. I hope this is helpful for you! Also, if you want to have input into future episodes, be sure to join the Facebook group and fill out the survey below. Links Mentioned: IDDB Survey http://bit.ly/30lREqu  Rize  https://app.rizemoney.com/ Qapital  https://www.qapital.com/ Digit https://digit.co/ Acorn  https://www.acorns.com/ Financial Freedom Tracker Workbook https://www.idontdobudgets.com/new-products/https://sowl.co/HImTF I Don’t Do Budgets Shop https://www.idontdobudgets.com/shop-now Support with as low as $1/month here:  https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets    Social Media Info: I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets  Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com  Website: www.idontdobudgets.com  #IDontDoBudgets #IDDB

Ebony Coleman is the owner of Queen Pyramid Soaps, a small business specializing in all-natural skin care products for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Ebony is the definition of taking medicine into your own hands. When her young son was diagnosed with eczema she decided that she would find alternatives to traditional skin care treatments. Going the extra mile she developed creams and soaps that would help provide relief to anyone struggling with skin issues.   I loved talking to Ebony -- it was especially amazing to hear how a family issue can lead to a small business idea! As always, leave a rating for the show if you enjoyed it and tag me on Instagram to let us know you’re listening! Links Mentioned: Herbal Medicine  https://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Medicine-Natural-Remedies-Ailments/dp/1623158524 Bulk Apothecary https://www.bulkapothecary.com/ I Don’t Do Budgets Shop https://www.idontdobudgets.com/shop-now Support with as low as $1/month here:  https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets    Social

Mykail James, also known as The Boujie Budgeter, is a finance coach helping to guide Millennial and Gen Z women gain financial literacy.  When it comes to finance, Mykail explains her foundation in a home that already had a finance professional, her mother. Following in her footsteps, Mykail talks about conceptualizing “The Boujie Budgeter” and how to live your best life while still being smart about your money. Talking to Mykail was so fun -- she’s like a best friend with a finance degree! As always, leave a rating for the show if you enjoyed it and tag us on Instagram to let us know you’re listening! Links Mentioned: Libby App https://meet.libbyapp.com/ The Art Of Public Speaking https://www.amazon.com/Art-Public-Speaking-11th/dp/0073406732 I Don’t Do Budgets Shop https://www.idontdobudgets.com/shop-now Support with as low as $1/month here:  https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets  Social Media Info: Mykail James IG: @theboujiebudgeter Boujie Budgeter Website: https://www.boujiebudgets.com/ I Don’t Do Budge

We’ve all heard the phrase… but what does it really mean to have a Hot Girl Summer (or Hot BOY Summer)?! Being a Hot Girl is about being unapologetically YOU, having fun, being confident, living YOUR truth, and being the life of the party. Today I’m sharing 10 rules for having a financially lit hot girl/boy summer. Ready to have a hot girl/boy summer? Let me know by screenshotting this episode and tagging me on IG! And as always, if you loved the episode, please review the show! Links Mentioned: The Financial Freedom Plan Workbook https://www.idontdobudgets.com/new-products/https://sowl.co/HImTF Support with as low as $1/month here:  https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets  Social Media Info: I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets  Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com  Website: www.idontdobudgets.com  #IDontDoBudgets #IDDB

Gianni LaTange resides in Brooklyn, New York, and engages in freedom actualization through intentional personal finance education, community building, and strategy, especially for Black & Brown womxn, and queer people of color. As it relates to personal finance, Gianni is committed to equipping Black & Brown womxn, and queer people of color with the knowledge and confidence to be financially self-sufficient, make empowered financial decisions, and manifest a work-optional life (hey early retirement!) I had such a great time talking to Gianni and hope you love the interview, too! As always, leave a rating for the show if you enjoyed it and tag us on Instagram to let us know you’re listening! Links Mentioned: I Don’t Do Budgets Shop https://www.idontdobudgets.com/shop-now Support with as low as $1/month here:  https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets  More Links/Resources Mentioned by Gianni:idontdobudgets.com/journal/2019/7/24/025-how-to-save-50-of-your-income-amp-why-you-o-invest-in-cannabis-wgianni-lat

Today’s guest is Aubrey Yeboah, co-founder of BatteryXchange. BatteryXchange is a portable battery company that he co-founded alongside his good friend Desmond Wiggan. Aubrey has always had a burning desire to impact the lives of people in uplifting ways, and sees BatteryXchange as not only a great business venture, but also as a way to give back to his family and community. Aubrey shared so much knowledge about the startup costs involved in building a business and the importance of giving back. Be sure to review the show if you enjoyed this episode, and tag @idontdobudgets and @batteryxchangeinc on Instagram to let us know you’re listening! Links Mentioned: Support with as low as $1/month here:  https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets  Social Media Info: BatteryXchange LinkedIn: BatteryXchange BatteryXchange IG: @batteryxchangeinc BatterXchange Website: https://www.batteryxchange.co I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets  Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com  Website: www.idontdobudgets.com  #IDontDoBudgets #IDDB

Today’s guest is Nicole Barnes, one of my very own clients! Nicole is sharing her experience paying down debt, building up savings, and developing the systems to take control of her own finances. Nicole reached out to me after finding me on Instagram. She was familiar with Dave Ramsey but didn’t want to go down his route, and instead wanted to work with a fellow Millennial who understood her situation.  Let us know that you’re listening to this episode by tagging us on IG, and don't forget to review the show if you've been enjoying it!  Links Mentioned:Simple Bankhttps://www.simple.com/ Support with as low as $1/month here: https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets    Social Media Info:  Nicole Barnes LinkedIn: Nicole Barnes Nicole Barnes IG: @bicolenarnes Nicole Barnes Twitter: @bicolenarnes I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets  Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com  Website: www.idontdobudgets.com  #IDontDoBudgets #IDDB

Today’s guest is Alaina Fingal, the founder of The Organized Money. The Organized Money is a business that teaches people how planning and organizing their life can directly help them get wealthy. Alaina has amassed a following of 11K on YouTube and has been featured in the Huffington Post. I’m excited to share this interview with you today - we talked about paying down $25,000 in debt, growing a YouTube following, and of course, organizing your money. Links Mentioned:The Happy Planner https://www.thehappyplanner.com/ Erin Condren Monthly Deluxe Planner https://www.erincondren.com/deluxe-monthly-planner-learn-more You Need a Budget https://www.youneedabudget.com/ EveryDollar https://www.daveramsey.com/everydollar Support with as low as $1/month here:  https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets  Social Media Info:  Alaina Fingal IG: @theorganizedmoney Alaina Fingal Website: https://www.theorganizedmoney.com/ I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets  Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com  Website: www.idontdobudgets.com  #ID

Today marks the beginning of a new series - I’m going to give you a check in of my own bag and provide updates with me. In this episode, I’m talking about why sponsors are so important, sharing my experience from BYOB: Build Your Own Brand, plus talking about my latest obsession: the Enneagram test. Don’t forget to let me know what YOUR Enneagram type is -- tag me in your Instagram story or post it in the Facebook group! And as always, I’d love it if you left a review of the podcast! SPONSORED BY:  Acuity Scheduling. Acuity is my online scheduling assistant, working 24/7 to manage my schedule. Acuity gathers information from clients, sends reminders,  and even accepts payments on my behalf. It is like having an online personal assistant! Use my link to sign up and receive a FREE 45 day trial. No credit card required! acuityscheduling.com/ref/dontdobudgets Links Mentioned:Enneagram Test https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ I Don’t Do Budgets Shop  https://www.idontdobudgets.com/shop-now Support with as

Jessica E. Boyd is an award-winning brand strategist, designer, and creator on a mission to help shift the culture forward. She works with trailblazing black millennial and women-led brands to help them elevate their ideas with strategic edge and enduring style. Her client roster includes the International African American Museum, the Green Book of South Carolina, millennial money expert Tonya Rapley, A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen, and a host of other startups, small businesses, influencers, and funded non-profits. In this episode, Jessica is talking to us about how important branding is, what exactly it is, and how to get started branding yourself or your business the right way. Remember to tag us both with the top three things you learned from today - there are SO many tips to choose from! Links Mentioned: I Don’t Do Budgets Shop https://www.idontdobudgets.com/shop-now Financial Freedom Workbook (Save 20% with code IDONTDOBUDGETS) https://www.idontdobudgets.com/new-products/https://sowl.co/HImTF I Don’t Do

Muoyo Okome has spent the last 8 years in the mobile apps space, and has built, published, and sold a portfolio of 100+ mobile apps which have collectively been downloaded over 12 million times worldwide. He is the author of “The 7 Steps to App Success”, advisor of the App Moguls Accelerator, and former employee of IBM and Microsoft. This episode is a long one, but I promise it’s worth it! Muoyo drops so many gems about app development, business, and the exciting new direction his career is heading after releasing his latest app, Color Noir, with his wife Nicaila Matthews Okome. Links Mentioned: Color Noir App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/color-noir-coloring-book/id1213786913?mt=8 7 Steps to App Success appmagic.co/book AppMoguls appmagic.co/getstarted Game of Grow Podcast http://gameofgrow.com/podcast Support with as low as $1/month here: https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets Social Media Info: Muoyo Okome IG: @realappmagic I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com Website: www

Lauren is a current senior at Hampton University and attained her Real Estate License at just 18 years old. She is an active part time real estate agent and hosts free consumer education events called Millennials Moving Out: Your Guide to More Money and More Freedom. Today she’s in the guest chair to drop gems on getting your real estate license, finding a realtor that truly looks out for you, and tips for preparing to invest in real estate. Lauren gave SO much great info away in this episode, so be sure to tag us both in your posts and let us know if it helped you! SPONSORED BY: Acuity Scheduling. Acuity is my online scheduling assistant, working 24/7 to manage my schedule. Acuity gathers information from clients, sends reminders,  and even accepts payments on my behalf. It is like having an online personal assistant! Use my link to sign up and receive a FREE 45 day trial. No credit card required! acuityscheduling.com/ref/dontdobudgets Links Mentioned: FunRise The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Ke

Today on the podcast, I’m talking to Kendra Barnes, a full-time real estate investor and founder of The Key Resource. She currently owns and manages 4 properties, and those investments afforded her the ability to retire at age 32! Her key message to anyone looking to buy a home or a rental property is: “You don’t have hit the lottery or be left an inheritance to buy property. You can start with what you have right now. You are worthy of wealth.” She drops some gems that you do NOT want to miss. I can’t wait to hear what you all thought of this episode - be sure to tag me on IG and leave a review to let me know you’re listening!   SPONSORED BY: Acuity Scheduling. Acuity is my online scheduling assistant, working 24/7 to manage my schedule. Acuity gathers information from clients, sends reminders,  and even accepts payments on my behalf. It is like having an online personal assistant! Use my link to sign up and receive a FREE 45 day trial. No credit card required! acuityscheduling.com/ref/dontdobudgets   Links

Today on the podcast, I’m talking to Rachel Hill, aka “Rachel Travels”. Rachel is a trailblazing travel influencer, speaker, and author, and has been named as one of “11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know” by Travel Noire. With a Masters in Business Administration in Marketing, she has merged her expertise in Digital Marketing and passion for travel into a global brand. I randomly came across Rachel’s Instagram over a year ago and attended one of her webinars. I ended up booking a 1:1 session with her to set up my sales funnel and it was SUCH a helpful session. Today we’re continuing the conversation and diving into so many more great tips, from her best travel advice to all of the lessons she’s learned along the way. Links Mentioned: Rachel Travels Book: https://www.racheltravels.com/book Rachel Travels Website: https://www.racheltravels.com/ Support with as low as $1/month here: https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets SPONSORED BY: Acuity Scheduling. Acuity is my online scheduling assistant, w