This episode we discuss two topics one is the decision of Zalando ceo Rubin Ritters decision to step down to support his wife’s profession ambition and to spend more time with his expanding family. Should more men do this? We also discuss tax season and having an accountant. My accountant - https://sagayaccounting.co.uk/
Dec 08, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This weeks short episode is our BGF Christmas shopping tips - 2020 has been strange don’t stress yourself out about it! Don’t get into debt, people will understand.
Dec 01, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This episode we wanted to do an updated episode about the property if you are a first time buyer or a property investor this episode is for you . The first property episode is still available to listen it’s about getting on the property ladder. This episode is an update on the property market. We discuss property historically, pre-pandemic and looking forward, post pandemic into 2021. We are joined by the multi-talented, ex foxton’s estate agent, now owner of https://www.propertypurchaser.co/ th...
Nov 24, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week we are delving in to the benefits of using fintech apps to help budget, save and manage our finances. To do this, I have brought in an expert in fintech Edoardo who is the co-founder of the savings and budgeting app Emma Finance. It’s a great tool for keeping track of your spending, for budgeting and for handling all your bank accounts, credit cards, investments, pensions and cryptocurrency in one app. This episode Edoardo explains his inspiration for the app and more. It’s a great lis...
Nov 17, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week in honour of the annual talk money week now in its third year, we speak to Monica Kaur from Money and Pensions Service. This episode is so important to listen to, if you are struggling with money Monica sets out exactly how MaPS can help through their free resources and tools available at money advice service website. She also spoke about Citizens advice bureau, Step change, and Turn2us. If you are experiencing any stress around money do ensure you speak up and seek help. Talk money we...
Nov 13, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week we are joined by Roneish Myers founder of the financial coaching platform Money Heave. She has over 10 years experience working in the finance industry and she shares her experience with us and shares her tips. She also shares the hints and tips she gives her clients. Check her out online https://instagram.com/roneish?igshid=go1gz86kbmnr also check our her platform https://instagram.com/moneyheave?igshid=uy305uofwc7j. It is also talk money week - make sure you have at least one money c...
Nov 10, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This weeks episode is the full financial wellness collab episode with Chloe Pierre from Thy.self and Ella_ensure. Check out the other ladies on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thy.self?igshid=2drxi3nqhe8o. And https://instagram.com/ella_ensures?igshid=cfb74ifhnndh. Recorded at the female founded radio station foundation.fm
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This weeks episode we focus on two events our host took part in. The first was the publishers Quercus word of mouth booksellers evening our host took part in to promote the black girl finance - let’s talk money book. There were amazing authors in attendance such as Candice Braithwaites and Luvvie Ajayi. The second event was thy.self radio interview with foundation radio about financial wellness. The biggest take always was to ask for help and support don’t be embarrassed. The links will be added...
Oct 27, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This weeks episode we focus on NatWest’s Pledge to Boost Black staffing levels across areas of their organisation. We also look at other Bank Pledges. They’ve also released their Ethnicity Pay-gap Data. An interesting part of the information they released was the % of BAME staff who reported feeling comfortable to be themselves at the workplace. Have you had a similar experiences? DM me let me know.
Oct 20, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This Episode our host Selina shares 5 money tips for over 30’s. 1. Know that it’s okay to adapt a new money strategy. 2. recognise how you feel about your current situation. 3. How are you actually doing?. 4. What are the goals. 5. There is time to do something. This episode was requested by one of our Instagram followers. If you have any podcast ideas feel free to DM us.
Oct 06, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Short Episode today. If you have been following on Instagram or if you have signed up to the news letter. You will be aware that we announced news of our upcoming book release, though the publishers Quercus books. The book Black Girl Finance - Let’s Talk Money is available to pre-order now on Amazon - the link is available as soon as you go to the black girl finance website https://blackgirlfinance.co.uk/. It will be shipped on the 21st January 2021. This episode was supposed to be released last...
Sep 29, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 13
For this episode our host Selina is joined by the amazing Tolu Frimpong to discuss her journey of paying off £36,000 worth of debt. She says “it’s funny when money is not your own you tend to spend”. Also “don’t let other people spend your money for you” . She also discusses the debt repayment strategy she used the debt snowball or the debt avalanche. Check out her page search for @tolufrimpong on Instagram and she has her blog. www.tolufrimpong.com
Sep 22, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 12
To all our IG followers we listen to you, so we have created this podcast episode based on a request from you. For this episode Selina is joined by Nikkita Tew From Young Spender. @youngspender_ www.youngspender.co.uk check her out she provides financial education for Millennials and Gen Z. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share.
Sep 15, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Quick episode - Black Girl Finance Founder Selina’s thoughts on how to win with money hint - Start early. Black Pound day (which is the first Saturday of each month), And Tyler Perry being a Billionaire. She is waiting for the Tyler Perry Autobiography. *Just to reiterate the black girl finance podcast does not give financial advice, the opinions are those of the guests and host. *. Also just to say insurance is not of any monetary gain*
Sep 08, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
I wanted to do this episode due to the impact on health and jobs of corona virus on the community. We have been impacted the most health wise and also when it comes to job security. Today’s guest Accountant and Financial Advisor Rachel Kerr talks about the importance of having protection from a younger age in order to protect your most important asset which is YOU. Also to use insurance protection as part of legacy and generational wealth building should something happen to you. She makes so man...
Sep 01, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode Black Girl Finance Host Selina is joined by qualified financial adviser Ore Sokoya. to talk about all things financial advice. We explore why it’s important for people within the community to access financial advice. What to expect when seeking advice and what the benefits are in comparison to just speaking to friends and family. Listen out for the mathematical error in the episode which was corrected in the end. To get in touch with Ore for financial advice @oresokoya on LinkedI...
Aug 25, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode is about getting on the property ladder I am joined by our first quests Jane and Paula from issamovement! They talk about their own experiences getting on the property ladder. What made them want to be home owners and how they went about it. We also discuss home ownership within the community. Do check out our guests: www.issamovement. @thisjaneaintplain @raw_and_fourth on IG and @paulaoyinkan @ra.yo
Aug 18, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This weeks episode is focused on Net Worth, not a topic often discussed within the community, but it’s definitely worth working out your current Net worth. It’s a great snapshot of financial health. If you know where you are right now, you can decide where you want to end up.
Aug 11, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week we will be exploring credit scores. Do you ever scratch your head and wonder why your credit score is going downwards or upwards or not moving at all? Especially when you’ve made a decision that you believe will have a positive impact, but it has the reverse affect. Then listen to this episode it’s all about credit scores. PS: I keep on saying broker but I meant aggregator. Also when I’m talking about rates I meant interest rates.
Aug 04, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This episode talks about investing in stocks and shares, it will try to explain investing in simple uncomplicated terms, why it is important to get started particularly for women and women from BME backgrounds and it also explains some routes to get started investing. It must be noted: that this episode does not constitute financial advice. Also that the value of your investments can go up and as well as down.
Jul 28, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This weeks episode touch’s upon building an emergency fund and budgeting. They are by far the most needed topics during my experience of running black girl finance and speaking to 100’s of women to date. Did you know that 1 in 10 (9%) of Brits have no savings at all. A third of Brits have less than £600 in savings.
Jul 21, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This episode explains and examines the importance of reviewing your own money mindset and scripts when it comes to money. Are your thoughts around your ability to handle money negatively impacting how you manage you money. PS just a quick correction the book is called secrets of a millionaire mind.
Jul 14, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This episode is an introduction to the podcast, why black girl finance in its various forms was created and what to look forward to going forward with the Podcast.
Jul 14, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Jun 12, 2020•57 sec