For the past several years women have enjoyed sharing their business stories, money woes, marriages, and family matters with me. That process has allowed us to learn and grow from one another and we have come to realize that there are a few commonalities for most of us as we get older: Time is not standing still, life is too short, our loved ones are leaving us, our affairs are a mess from not knowing what to do in our younger years, and we are left to pick up the pieces. But I have good news for you, I’ve been there. I am a wife, a mother, and a business owner. Pair that with my experience in the financial and insurance industries and I have lived, learned, and equipped myself with the tools to empower women to have more money and be better prepared for retirement. The most important bit of information I can share with you is that it is never too late to do SOMETHING! Start NOW and let’s make the best of where we are and where we can be. I’m your girl! I will show you that today can be a good day and help you on the path to a better tomorrow. I want every one of us to come out strong when it comes to retirement. And we can do that if we take some time to talk about it! Meet me and a few of my special guests this fall as we discuss your overall financial wellness on my podcast. Conversations will span topics on everyday money matters as the woman navigates her life towards achieving wealth, retirement, and leaving a legacy for her family. This podcast is all about meeting you where you are and helping you get back on track. Join me, Devora Ascott Black, on Retire StrongHer… you will be glad you did.
This season has been so rewarding for me, ISAA Retire Strong, and I hope for you as well. We have had some incredible guests and clients on to share their personal stories of setbacks and triumphs. We discussed finances through every stage of life and highlighted the urgency of a sound financial plan for all women. I hope you have learned a few golden nuggets to help you build a brighter financial future for yourself and your family, despite what may come. Remember, even though the season has ended, I am your partner in wealth, health, and retirement. Do not hesitate to schedule a free appointment with me from my website (www.isaaretirestrong.com) or reach out on social media @ISAARetireStrong when you need advice, guidance, or just a little encouragement. I am here to support you through your financial journey. Thank you for making this season even better than the last, and as always, I am rooting for you!
Today Shayla Herndon-Edmunds is joining us for a beautiful conversation on how mindfulness can help you step into your power in your finances and beyond. Shayla is a wellness professional who works in talent management, equity & inclusion, and as a personal care coach and healer. She moves through all aspects of her life with an infectious spirit of grace and intentionality, reshaping the stories of her past into fuel for success. Shayla and I sit down to discuss how we all can remove fear from our present to achieve authentic happiness as we climb our way to the top. Join us in this discussion of money stories, our past, our fears, and healing.
It has been a slow road for women in the workforce, and we are not yet at a place where we have equal opportunity and pay. On top of that, women bear a disproportionate amount of the home and family caregiving responsibilities which consume so much time and mental labor that women are often overlooked or pass up advancement opportunities that could fuel their retirement goals and dreams. Today we are talking frankly about some of this with a good friend, Beverly Fisher Penn, who has navigated a varied career starting as a frontline supervisor at RJR Tobacco Company. Beverly is now an Access center manager for Primary Care, Internal Medicine, and Ancillary Teams. Her path was not straightforward, but she paved her own way by relying on her wits and skill, work ethic, and network support. Beverly has so much to share so tune in to learn how she got the most out of her career.
Today we are taking a look at how the kids are doing it! I am thrilled to host my son and daughter-in-law, Barrington and Deja Transou, to discuss love, marriage, and money. They got married in March 2020 right before the pandemic brought the world to a halt. They are over a year in now and reflecting on how they are handling their finances as a couple and planning for their future and let me tell you millennials do it differently! Take some time to tune in and learn how the younger people are managing their finances in a vastly different time than some of us started in.
It is graduation season and moms everywhere are preparing to say goodbye to their children as they head to college or move out to start that new job. Congratulations to you as a mother for getting them there! This new stage in your life is overflowing with opportunities for you. There will be grief but there is also room for great joy, fulfillment, and growth. It is all about you for the first time in a long time and there are a few things I would recommend you do to start this next chapter with a bang! Join me this week and let's talk about what this second act has in store for us.
Nearly 70 million Americans have a side hustle to help make ends meet or to bolster their savings. Many of them will turn their side hustles as their primary source of income because of job loss to some point in their lives. Maybe you are finding yourself at this same crossroads. Are you HER? Today Nishaka Proctor, of Events by Nishaka, is joining us to discuss her story of entrepreneurship. She shares how she leveraged her work experience, skills, education, and aesthetic to flip her unpaid side hustle into a thriving business that consistently outperforms her sales goals. Becoming an entrepreneur is not easy, but Nishaka, myself, and millions of other entrepreneurs out there will tell you it is so worth it! Join us this week for some encouragement and guidance on your journey to ownership!
My clients are women of various ages and in different stages of life, but there are some commonalities I see. Many women find themselves in my office after they have been through a storm. While I am passionate about helping every woman that walks through my door, I also wish that more of us sought financial and retirement planning before we are in trouble. Today, I have one message to get across to you. You have the power to dictate and change your outcome, but first, you have to permit yourself to move forward! You hold the power, sis. It's time to start thinking about your future and make moves toward it.
This week, Apostle Gloria Samuels is joining me in a discussion on widowhood. When I set out to create a podcast on this topic I knew I needed a guest who could share all the dimensions of this stage in a woman's life. I could not think of a better person to share their story with such honesty, grace, humor, and wit than Apostle Gloria. Gloria Samuels spent 35 light-filled years married to her best friend, Philomen Samuels. They built a life and family together with their 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. They also spent their 35 years together building a ministry based on youth, women, family, and spreading the love of God. Apostle Gloria is sharing her story of widowhood and the impact it made on her family, her finances, and her future. Join us in this gentle but powerful conversation about life after loss on Retire StrongHer!
Today I am telling you Karen's story. Karen is a young woman, just finishing college and preparing for the next chapter of her life. She wants to start on a good foot by getting help with her finances to avoid some of the situations she sees women in her family dealing with as they reach retirement age. Karen isn't alone. Unfortunately, too many women start preparing for retirement too late to build the funds they want or neglect to prepare. That is the image of retirement that too many young women see and internalize, but we shouldn't accept this. Women can have solid and enjoyable retirements. We have to start planning!
Today we are joined by Dr. Sydney Richardson, an educator, author, and business owner who specializes in helping women successfully transition careers and coaching leaders and teams. Dr. Richardson and I share a passion for helping women propel themselves into lives they love, and we had so much fun talking about women, our careers, our lives, and how they all come together. Women face so many challenges that the workplace has not yet evolved to accommodate. The typical pathways to leadership roles and barometers for success are not always conducive to the intense work women do to balance family life with work, but that does not mean it isn't possible. A fulfilling career is within reach! Join us this week for a discussion filled with professional advice, personal anecdotes, and conversation on the reality of building the career you want as a woman.
No one goes into a marriage thinking they will end up divorced, but it happens. The reality is we should be prepared for the possibility. Still, so often, we are made to believe that thinking about divorce, much less protecting ourselves against it, will somehow bring on our marriage's failure. Here's the truth: women are disproportionately affected by divorce. The financial consequences affect our quality of life, our retirement, and our legacy. This week I am sharing a story I see all too often, a client going through a divorce and facing the reality of her quickly changing financial situation. Join me this week as I share some useful information for women facing and rebuilding from divorce.
What do you do when you are faced with a crisis that leaves your family, your business, and your health at risk? Today I'm excited to be joined by Carmen Palmer, owner of Re/Max Master Key in Winston-Salem, ordained minister, and my dear friend. Carmen faced a major health crisis in 2018 that left her hospitalized for 6 weeks. She is with us to share her journey through recovering her health, protecting her family, and rebuilding her multi-million dollar business after the unexpected. Join us to find out what Carmen was prepared for, what she wishes she had in place, and what she learned to come back even strongHER!
Welcome to Season 2 of Retire StrongHer! I am excited to be back this season to bring you new stories about us, women, and how we navigate life through some of the challenges and accomplishments we all face. In each episode, we will discuss how these life changes affect us, our families, our money, and our future. Join me every Thursday for your weekly dose of life, wealth, and retirement woman chat right here on the Retire StrongHer podcast!
We are wrapping up Season One, and I really want to thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm using this time to recap this season and go over my 3 golden rules for financial success. Keep these rules front of mind, and I know you will reach your goals! Retire StrongHer will be back with season 2 in April 2021. Until then, I'd love to connect with you individually to continue your financial journey. You can book an appointment with me on my website www.isaaretirestrong.com. Stay connected with @ISAARetireStrong on Instagram and Facebook.
We are just a couple of weeks into 2021, and I am already excited about all we will accomplish this year! In this episode, I am sharing my secrets to living an intentional life so that you too can step into your joy, be more productive, and live the life you love. Join me as I share my top 5 tips for having your best year yet!
This week I am joined by one of my best friends and author of The Vision Within Vision Book, Tammy Watson. Tammy and I discuss the great benefits of creating a vision for your life and how this has led to more clarity and determination to meet goals for both of us. In her book, Tammy guides you through gaining clarity and creating a plan for 12 key areas of your life, including your finances. The Vision Within Vision Book changes lives, and it is available now! Download Your 30-Day Calendar by clicking the picture below: https://www.isaaretirestrong.com/30-day-financial-challenge-retirestrongherfinancialchallenge/
Good riddance to 2020. It's time to let go of anything that did not serve us this year so that we can walk into the new year refreshed. This week I'm talking about getting your whole self prepared for the new year and bringing you a financial challenge to kick off 2021 with a winning mindset. You don't want to miss it!
Many employers offer life insurance in your benefits package, but most employees do not fully understand that insurance's terms and limits. In this episode, we weigh the benefits of employer-sponsored life insurance and private life insurance so you can make the best decision for yourself and your family.
It is the most wonderful time of the year and in all the fun and glamour it can be easy to overindulge. This episode is to save you ladies from overspending and making money decisions you might regret. I am discussing 10 ways you can plan ahead, stay on budget, and still enjoy your holiday!
Ladies, this has been a tough year, but sometimes showing gratitude can shift our entire mindsets. This week, I want you to join me in recognizing what is good in our lives because there is always much to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving! Make Sure You go to our website and get your Small Business Holiday List: https://www.isaaretirestrong.com/being-grateful/
This week I am bringing on my client, friend, and fellow entrepreneur, Maya Gilliam. Maya is the owner of Ma'ati Spa and Hempress Farms in Winston-Salem, and she will be sharing her experience operating two businesses during COVID-19. These are unprecedented and challenging times for business owners, and Maya is proof that steadfast determination and a little creativity can take you far. Listen in!
There are so many factors that determine your insurance premiums, and most people don't know that they have some control over their rates by making the right decisions in the eyes of insurance carriers. Knowing what those decisions and behaviors are can help you get the best quality possible. Better rates mean you can afford more coverage and benefits! Join me to learn how to get better insurance premiums. #RetireStrongHER
Having a budget can help you move away from paycheck to paycheck living, start to build wealth, and have more of what you want in the long run. In this episode, I take you through the 9 steps to creating a budget. So grab a pen and paper and join me!
Now is the time to start saving for retirement! This week I go over some actions you can take today to jumpstart your savings. You don't have to wait until you make more money or pay off that debt, you just have to take control of your finances, and you can do that today. Tune in to learn how.
In this episode, I invited a special guest, Dr. Michelle Foster, to discuss how our health can impact our ability to grow and keep our wealth as we enter our retirement years. Dr. Foster has been practicing adult internal medicine for over 19 years with Novant Health in Charlotte, NC. Join us as she shares how we can make good choices today for a healthier tomorrow.
What happens when everything is going to plan and life suddenly deals you the joker? You’re given news that can tragically change the outcome of your life, your family, and your future. What is your first move? What are your priorities and how do you make financial decisions around them? In this episode, I discuss how my family navigated the financial highs and lows of my health crisis and what you might want to know to better prepare yourself in case the joker visits you. Hope You Enjoy! https://www.isaaretirestrong.com/category/podcasts/ Please submit any feedback or questions to devora@isaafinancial.com
An Introduction to the Retire StrongHER with Devora Ascott Black. In this pilot minisode, Devora wanted to take a moment to tell you what you can expect from the show, so we can make sure we can hit the ground running.
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