Faith on FIRE

Running your own business is never an easy process and with it comes a lot of risks that you need to take into account also. Here today to help us with we can make our dreams a reality is Qhaurium Douglas, founder of QKI consulting.   Qhaurium has worked in banking, mortgage mitigation, and the consumer law sector of legal practice. Her goal is to reshape the way local businesses are treated within the legal landscape, and now she also wants to help you actualize your business, and make you a well-rounded business owner versed in the basics of business laws.   So if you're looking to finally start on this business journey of yours then make sure to check out this episode.   Episode Highlights  Qhaurium's background  Services QKI consulting offers and how they assist their clients  The most difficult part about owning a business  Common mistakes entrepreneurs make  The most overlooked area of risk for entrepreneurs  How to approach entrepreneurship    Connect with Qhaurium  Website  Instagram  LinkedIn 

In this episode Simone speaks with Lillie Nkenchor Esq., LL.M. Lillie partners with individuals, families and business owners in order to meet their estate and business planning goals. She brings her expertise to this episode speaking about practical things listeners can do to preserve wealth.

This episode's guest - Charolyn Washington - gives tips on the benefits of life insurance. From formal education to financial education. A former teacher turned Life Insurance Agent, Charolyn uses her classroom experience to help educate minorities on the importance of life insurance as it relates to financial literacy.   

Simone talks with guest Carl Joseph-Black in the first episode of the Black History month series. Carl is the founder of Raising Benjamin. After years of experience on Wall Street and researching financial policy, he started Raising Benjamin to offer financial products to the everyday person. This episode covers a wide range of financial policy topics that impact Black wealth.   7:00 - Investing education 11:21 - Diversified investing 15:15 - Financial Policy 18:02 - Financial policy of previous administration 23:20 - Potential policy goals of current administration 29:50 - Accredited investors 37:25 - Raising Benjamin 44:00 - February Book Club

Continuing this months focus on setting and achieving goal, Episode 2 gives a real life account of debt payoff goal. In this Episode Simone speaks with Imani Hamilton, MBA about her Debt Payoff Testimony.    Imani Hamilton is the Founder of Finance by Faith LLC, a financial coaching and consulting company, where she uses a faith-based perspective to help entrepreneurs and working professionals manage their cash flow, eliminate debt and acquire real estate strategically for generational wealth. She is a finance professional with 20 years of experience including insurance and risk management, real estate investing and commercial real estate banking.   Imani is active in the community serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees at her church, Board Secretary of Rebuilding Together Philadelphia and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. When not working, she loves spending time with her husband and three children.   Imani graduated magna cum laude from Clark Atlanta University with a B.S. in Mathematics and earned an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Simone starts the year by sharing her goals for the year and encourages listeners to think of what they would like to accomplish financially. After a brief reintroduction and recap of season 1 (2:10), Simone talks about what Financial Independence looks like in her life (7:50). Wrapping up this episode, she gives some of her personal financial goals (12:46).    January Book Club Book (17:00) - "Your Money or Your Life" by Vicki Robin

Our guest this episode is Dr. Severine Bryan. She talks about the importance of an abundance mindset and how believer's can develop and maintain it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

This Episode Features Crystal Barry of Flawless Finance. Simone and Crystal discuss generational wealth, how to build and maintain it. Crystal Barry is a wife, a mother, and native of San Diego, California. She is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and takes a Holistic Approach to financial planning by helping women pursue their life goals through proper management of their resources. Crystal created Flawless Finance to help women better manage their money, achieve financial independence, and build generational wealth. Her mission is to ensure their financial journey is flawless by focusing on proven building blocks of personal financial success. Crystal holds a BA in Finance from California State University, San Bernardino, an MBA from National University, and a California Real Estate Brokers License with over 10 years of sales experience. Crystal is the financial educator with Black Girls Guide to the Pivot on Finance Fridays. She has also been featured on the Black Girls Guide to the Pivot Podcast. She is currently serving as the Vice President of Membership of her local Toastmasters Club. She is also the Secretary, and Social Media Chairperson of the San Diego National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Crystal runs a successful photography business called CMB Photography during her spare time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Following up on episode 13, Simone talks about debt repayment strategies, tips to creating a debt repayment plan and hurdles we often face. She also covers her own experiences repaying debt and lessons learned. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Simone Talks with Jenny Geffrard - the founder of Surplus Financial Consultants. Jenny is a Credit Expert who specializes in taking the stress and shame out of credit and managing your personal finances. In this episode, Jenny covers practical credit coaching tips and answers some FAQs around credit and debt. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Simone sits down with Sherley Lefevre who gives a personal look at Faith and Finances. Sherley is a wife, mother, author, Bible teacher, nurse, and entrepreneur. She has over 10 years of nursing and is currently the CEO and President of Grace Divine Home Care, LLC. Sherley holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bellarmine University. She completed her master's coursework in 2016 and is currently completing her Doctorate in Nurse Practice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

The way we do work has been changing for a while and the pandemic has only accelerated these changes. Simone examines practical ways, listeners can determine their "future of work". Resources: Vice Special Report: The Future of Work Faith on FIRE Book Club --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Simone sits down with Sheila Darius - CEO of Grit & Culture - to talk about the importance of Black Inclusion in corporate spaces. Sheila Darius is a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) consultant with over 10 years experience executing strategic enterprise-wide D&I initiatives and programs that drive business results. Sheila provides thought leadership in the areas of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), cultural competency, employee engagement and leadership development. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Simone has a discussion about money and marriage with a very special guest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Simone talks about time management and the importance of prioritizing your commitments. This episode's book recommendation is David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

In this episode, Simone talks about how you can "cast your bread on many waters": applying the principal of diversification to income sources. She gives a breakdown of passive and active income, and walks through first steps on creating multiple streams of income. This episodes book recommendations are special choices for Financial Literacy Month: Broke Millennial Takes On Investing: A Beginner's Guide to Leveling Up Your Money - by Erin Lowry Living in Financial Victory - by Tony Evans The Latte Factor - by David Bach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Simone gives an encouraging message about dealing with financial uncertainty. This episode gives advice on how to deal with set backs on the path to financial independence, that benefits the mind, body and - most importantly - the spirit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Breaking down the Economic Stimulus legislation in response to the Coronavirus, and the key highlights for Individuals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Simone talks about how to deal with financial emergencies and has a Q&A with some friends about how to become an investor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Examining how your past affects your current money habits --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Earning income as a business and how it's taxed: an introduction to independent contractor/self employed taxes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

Individual tax planning; best practices for filing a return; how to manage deductions as an employee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support

An Introduction to the Faith on FIRE podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/simone810/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simone810/support