Today's episode features a phenomenal young woman named Courtney Sanders of the Think and Grow Chick. Courtney's platform provides mentorship, empowerment, financial advice, and entrepreneurship help to millennial women all over the world. Courtney managed to make a multiple six-figure salary with her Think and Grow Chick platform. Courtney's road to success didn't come simply; in fact, Courtney earned a full ride to Howard University only to lose her scholarship the following year. Find out Cou...
Aug 22, 2018•38 min
Good morning everyone and thank you again for listening to yet another fantastic episode of Stacks and the City. Today we have Mr. Andre Albritton of The Millennials Next Door. Some highlights of his episode include: The Concept of a Millionaire: According to the Thomas J Stanley's book The Millionaire Next Door , most millionaires aren't driving flashy cars and living in penthouse suites. In fact, most are business owners and regular people who do plumbing, contracting, and ‘regular’ work. They...
Aug 15, 2018•32 min
Hello my CEOs! Today’s CEO Spotlight features a Naseema McElroy, a delivery nurse who managed to pay off shy of ONE MILLIONS DOLLARS of debt in under TWO YEARS! Her feat allowed her to become one step closer to financial independence and inspired her to start Financially Intentional, a brand dedicated to helping other women get out of debt and live a financially stress-free life. Below are some key takeaways from the show: Taking Control: Naseema decided that she told bill collectors, students l...
Aug 08, 2018•35 min
Good morning everyone! Today is the FIRST day of August and what better way to commemorate going back to school, kickstarting a new year, or rounding off our summer than by talking about debt. This is the FIRST episode of It Won't Yours To Begin With month. We are talking about things debt, paying back money, and how to prevent yourself from getting into debt when thinking about college. I am absolutely looking forward to talking about the greatness that is this money! Proper Money/Debt Manageme...
Aug 01, 2018•13 min
Today’s CEO Spotlight features Maya Mitchell of Ms. Young Homeowner. Maya, along with four other under 25-somethings, decided to create a platform to share stories, provide advice, and offer inspiration to other young women on the pursuit of homeownership. Season 1 of Ms. Young Homeowner premiers on YouTube August 2nd and strives to deliver concrete advice on the homeownership process. Show Notes: E Trade : Maya speaks of being a conscientious consumer- that is, one who purchases commodities, bu...
Jul 26, 2018•39 min
Good morning my wonderful CEOs! Today’s CEO Spotlight features Millennial Finance Coach, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Founder of Finances De-mys-ti-fied & The Social Money Tour . Domonique worked at top investment firms such as UBS Financial Services and Edelman Financial Services before realizing that she could better impact her community through entrepreneurship. Dominique strives to educate and encourage people to take control of their money. Her story on entrepreneurship, money, and homeownersh...
Jul 18, 2018•25 min
So you want to be a homeowner eh? Here are my Top Ten Tips to helping you achieve homeownership from point A to ‘I got the keys’. Why do you want to buy a home? Is this something that you want to do because of others? To flex for the ‘gram? Because ‘everyone else is doing it’? You’re probably not ready to buy a home. Homeownership is a personal choice. DFo you want to start building wealth? Buy an investment home? Want the tax benefits? If that’s the case, then you may be ready for homeownership...
Jul 11, 2018•18 min
Happy Independence Day, ya’ll!! This is homeownership month! In this episode, I’m going to discuss my real estate journey from owning not one, but TWO condos in one of the most expensive cities in the country! Find out how the expensive mistakes I made with property number one, ways I saved for a downpayment, and how I used my savings to put a downpayment on yet another condo. We’re going to talk about getting this money ya’ll....
Jul 04, 2018•14 min
It’s our first installment of Ask Ashley! Thank you so much for you submissions and questions. Keep them coming! What are some effective ways to improve your credit score? If you want to improve your credit score you have to know your credit score. You can get your report from three different credit bureaus- Experian, Equifax and Transition. They show exactly how much you owe and who you owe. I would also recommend downloading the Credit Karma app. The app shows credit scores from all three cred...
Jun 30, 2018•25 min
This week features our first CEO Spotlight, where we highlight movers, shakers, and innovators in their respected fields. Today we have Laurie Nicolas of Pink Sunday, a not-for-profit organization established to promote wellness and health amongst women. Find out how Laurie got into credit card debt, and used her knowledge and resources to get out of debt and become an advocate for personal finance for women. HUGE thanks for Laurie sharing her story!
Jun 27, 2018•36 min
This edition of Cosmos and Convo features a fashionista, a preschool teacher, and a savvy spender together to discuss their perspectives on budgeting and managing their finances. This episode tackles the struggle of splitting checks at restaurants, prioritizing paying Pepco, and the importance Divine Intervention for impulse purchases. Today's Panelists Feature: Tiffany Ingram , a savvy young professional and PhD candidate who provides career and fashion advice to inspire Millennial women to loo...
Jun 20, 2018•54 min
Hey ya'll! We are continuing the conversation with budgeting month. Keep in mind that a budget is something that you create for yourself. Make sure you create a blueprint and guide for a financial plan that works best with your lifestyle. Regardless of how it’s done, you have to have a plan! Budgeting Baseline: Stacks and the City Style 1) Income: Ya’ll already know what this is: the money that goes in to your account. This can be paychecks, residual income, alimony, sugar daddy money- get it ho...
Jun 13, 2018•17 min
Today's episode delves into the mentality needed to frame (and keep) a proper budget. It's about allocating these coins ya'll!
Jun 06, 2018•17 min
The convo was so great that we had to do it again. Sit in on the conversations with Yasmin, Charisse (and myself) as we delve into the different perspectives of saving the coins. Find out what my panelists think about accruing debt for the millennial, if education enhances or depletes our livelihood, and the importance of family for financial success. Instagram: @Stacksnthecity Twitter: @Stacksnthecity Music: Bensound.com
Jun 01, 2018•46 min
Today's episode I'm not alone- I'm sharing the mic with two extremely talented, focused and gritty Washington Women. Each woman comes from different financial backgrounds and shares their unique experiences and perspectives on personal finance topics that affect the millennial woman. Find out how we feel about the relationship between Social Media and Finance, the seemingly unattainable goal of homeownership, and why Fashion Nova won't let me be great. Infinite thanks to my special guests Yasmin...
Jun 01, 2018•45 min
In order to get (and keep) this money, there are questions you have to ask yourself in order to evaluate your overall attitude about money. This episode delves into this concept by asking three questions: 1) What is your overall attitude about money? Are you a natural saver or spender? 2) Where do these attitudes toward money originate from? In what ways did you environment/upbringing influence your attitudes about money? 3) What can we do to improve your approach toward money? Spend less? Sav...
Jun 01, 2018•12 min
Get to know Ashley, the show's host. Find out how Ashley grew up from a young girl living in the backwoods of rural North Carolina to a powerhouse woman in the making with multiple streams of income, two properties, and a story to share. Twitter: @ stacksnthecity Instagram: @ stacksnthecity Music: bensound.com
May 30, 2018•11 min
