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Investing Isn’t Just for Rich People—It’s for You, Too
I was 27 years old the first time I stepped into a wealth management firm. I walked into a massive, 20-story building, recommended to meet with a wealth manager because I had built a real estate portfolio worth well over a million dollars. That portfolio, built with strategy, discipline, and risk-taking, had given me access…
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The Soft Life Ain’t Just About Luxury—It’s About Refusing to Struggle
Say it with me: I am a genius. No, for real. Say it. Out loud. I am a genius. And I don’t mean that in a humble brag way. I don’t mean that in the way society tells you to say it quietly, with a polite little smile and a “who, me?” attitude. No, I…
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Finally Slowing Down: Why You Don’t Have to Wait Until 50 to Do the Same
I remember sitting in my bedroom the night before my 40th birthday, feeling completely disconnected from the version of myself I thought I’d be by then. I had the house. The luxury car. Multiple degrees. A husband. A great job in corporate America. On the outside, it looked like I had checked all the boxes…
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Rethinking Money: Why We Can’t Afford to Wait Any Longer
There was a time when I thought I had it all figured out. I followed the traditional middle-class playbook to a T: saving $1,000 for emergencies, building a “high-yield” savings account (even if that yield was barely 2%), and feeling proud that I was doing what I was supposed to do with my money. I…
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Building a Life That Feels as Good as It Looks: Money, Joy, and the Freedom to Choose Differently
Six years ago, I found myself at a crossroads—one that I never imagined I would face. At the time, I was the founder and president of a thriving nonprofit organization centered around marriage and healthy Christian relationships. On the outside, everything looked perfect. I was leading an organization with over 37,000 members, speaking on stages…
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How I Walked Away from Hustle Culture—And Still Built Wealth
I was sitting on a white sand beach, staring at the bluest water I had ever seen, drink in one hand, laptop in the other. This was supposed to be it. The dream. I was surrounded by 25 brilliant Black women—powerhouses, CEOs, business moguls, making $20K, $30K, even $35K a month. Women who had “made…
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I Can Do It All—But I Don’t Want To Anymore
There was a time when being the go-to person, the one who could do it all, meant everything to me. The big rooms, the bright lights, the packed schedules, and the never-ending cycle of “what’s next” fueled my ambition and gave me a sense of accomplishment. But something shifted. And if I’m being honest, it’s…
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Choosing Happiness Every Damn Day—Even When the World Says You Shouldn’t
My husband recently asked me what I wanted for my 50th birthday. Now, normally, I’d rattle off something practical, something “reasonable,” something that wouldn’t disrupt our plans or budget. But this time, something was different. Instead of responding with my usual “Oh, don’t worry about me” or suggesting something that would benefit the household instead…
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The Happiness Habit: Small Daily Practices for a Joyful Life
I still remember the exact moment I realized how much I had been ignoring myself. It was during my second or third therapy session, a milestone I had reached because I was turning 40 and grappling with the nagging thought that my life should feel different—better, somehow. On paper, things were good, even great in…
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The Beginner’s Blueprint to Building Wealth in Your 40s and Beyond
Let’s settle this right now: it’s never too late to start building wealth. Whether you’re catching up on goals, pivoting your financial strategy, or starting from scratch, your 40s (and beyond) are the perfect time to take control of your financial future. Forget the idea that wealth-building is only for the young. You’ve got experience,…
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