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In this podcast episode Kaywanda Lamb joins me for Part 2 of the episode about Building Your Support Network As A Single Mom (even if you live far away from family)
December 10, 2018

Part 2: Building Your Support Network As A Single Mom (even if you live far away from family)

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Have you wondered how to do your due diligence when choosing a person, organization, summer program, mentoring program, etc. to watch or mentor your children? Have you ever wondered if a man you are dating should be a part of your support system? How to trust again and let go and allow help after you have been hurt or disappointed?   In Part 2 of the series, Building Your Support System As a Single Mom, special guest, Kaywanda Lamb (who received multiple degrees during her time a single mom) and I have an amazing conversation about what it is like to…

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February 9, 2016

Determining and Prioritizing What You Want in Life

In Frugal, Phenomenal

Life is about choices and prioritizing what you want. Everyday we make decisions about what we will do and what we wont do. Even when we decide to do nothing we are still making a decision. Therefore, it’s no surprise that our decisions and our actions not only impact our financial well being, it also influences our ability to pursue our dreams, and live life on our own terms. You can’t do everything, but you can live a life without deprivation that brings you happiness by learning how to make decisions and prioritizing your spending and actions based on the…

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February 2, 2016

How to Get Focused and Set Goals that Stick

In Frugal, Phenomenal

In 2015, spending less and saving more was the 3rd most popular New Year’s resolution. Also, 34% of people who make New Year’s resolutions have money related goals. However, only 8% of people who make New Year’s resolutions are successful in achieving those goals. February just started, but according to the data, 36% of people who made resolutions have already given up. There are a number of reasons why people fail to achieve their goals. According to an article by Lifehack, setting vague goals that are not linked to a higher purpose are 2 reasons why people fail to achieve…

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December 21, 2015

How to Respond to the Dreaded Weakness Interview Question

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As we approach the New Year it is time to reflect on what went well and what needs to be improved. According to a study conducted by Fidelity Investments, 37% of Americans polled are considering making a New Year’s Resolution related to their finances. If you are in this category, there are two things that you need to do to free up cash to move towards your financial goals: earn more money and spend less money. There are many ways to earn more money, but I want to focus on two today – earning more by changing jobs or getting…

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May 19, 2015

The Power of Letting Go

In Frugal, Phenomenal

One of the hardest lessons to learn is letting go.  Trust me.  I struggle with it too. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up or quitting.  Instead, what it means is giving God the space to put the things in our lives that are meant to be there when they are meant to be there. How many of us are holding on to so many old clothes that we have no room for the new ones that look and fit better? We don’t wear the old clothes anymore but we look at them and “remember when” or we dream of a…

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by Aisha

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