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Financial literacy is something most people know nothing about until life forces them to learn. It gets even harder when you’ve moved from another country and now must learn a completely new financial system. This podcast exists to make these complex topics, simple and to share resources that can help you avoid costly mistakes on your personal finance journey. Hear from your host, Reni the Resource, who will give her take on what she would do in certain situations. You will also hear from gu ...
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From the author behind the bestselling Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race (http://renieddolodge.co.uk/books/) comes a podcast that takes the conversation a step further. Featuring key voices from the last few decades of anti-racist activism, About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge looks at the recent history that lead to the politics of today. Join the conversation using the hashtag #AboutRacewithReni
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In this episode, funding expert Chuks, and Reni, answer your coin confessions surrounding all things getting funding for your business.Coinfessions2:39 AITA if I don't let my husband use the house as collateral for a business loan?9:45 AITA for not giving my husband money for his business?18:40 AITA for investing part of my daughter's college fund …
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In this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're tackling the topic of business funding with our guest Chuks, a financing expert. We explore the common mistakes that entrepreneurs make when seeking funding, and how these missteps can lead to financial ruin. Chuks will sheds light on the various types of funding available for businesses, and offers…
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In this episode, Jessica Ufuoma and Reni, answer your coinfessions surrounding all things travelling the world. Chapters 2:40 AITA for not wanting to go on a family vacation? 11:35 Do you have recommendations for travel insurance 14:03 I want to travel but my girlfriend is broke 21:23 do you have a budget for traveling while retiring 25:20 AITA for…
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Traveling the world is a dream for many, but it can also come with a hefty price tag. On this next episode we sit down with Jessica Ufuoma, a travel content creator with over 160,000 followers. With her experience traveling to over 50 countries, she shares her tips and resources on how to travel without going broke. From budgeting to finding afford…
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In this episode, Jermaine The Jobfather Murray and Reni, answer your coinfessions surrounding all things getting into tech. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Src6rhXZ_UE Submit your coinfession anonymously here: ⁠https://forms.gle/ygo7qBLS1ArESbUZ8 2:08 AITA for denying all the job postings my mom sends me? 11:19 Transitioning from …
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On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're joined by Jermaine 'The Jobfather' Murray, a tech recruiter and founder of Jupiter HR. Jermaine has made it his mission to help 500 Black people break into the tech industry. As of Feb 27, 2024 he has helped 399! In this episode, he'll share his tips on how to navigate the world of tech bootcamps an…
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In this episode, Emily The Recruiter and Reni, answer your coin confessions surrounding all things growing your career. Listen to last week's episode: https://pod.link/1619520622/episode/f6a844159ef472579a748b4dde56043a On YouTube: https://youtu.be/HtVfnwAigIE Watch the video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL1H8Zt7dR8 Submi…
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In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, we sit down with Emily Durham, a tech recruiter with a passion for helping people build their careers and thrive in their 9 to 5s. In this episode, Emily will share her expert tips and strategies for career growth, including how to negotiate your salary, get promoted, and switch jobs without breaking the ba…
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In this episode, real estate investor Pelumi, and Reni, answer your coin confessions surrounding all things starting an airbnb.Watch the previous episode: https://youtu.be/FNTcQQMFpgA?si=inlQPbpeDZk5lX2nWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bYLa66Y7osc1. I have one Airbnb and want to open another. What do I do about the 180-day limit?2. H…
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On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're joined by Pelumi Ogendegbe, a successful real estate investor who owns multiple properties, one being an Airbnb. If you've ever considered starting your own Airbnb business, this episode is a must-listen. Pelumi shares his insights and expertise on how to not go broke trying to start an Airbnb busin…
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In this episode, Mortgages By Dammy, mortgage broker, and Reni, answer your coin confessions surrounding all things purchasing a home. Watch the previous episode: ⁠https://youtu.be/csXCzVKuel4?si=O11LmwZJ69riS4ZB Submit a coinfession: ⁠https://forms.gle/D2VKey6dXwLCruYX9 Coinfessions Answered Am I the asshole for not wanting to take out a mortgage …
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In this episode, John Sacke, wealth advisor at BMO Private Wealth, and Reni, answer your coin coinfessions surrounding all things managing one's money. It's great to have a professional lens on this! Watch the previous episode: https://youtu.be/-uSkTpWCfw0?si=GXsABlVug7kXv4UZ Listen to the audio version of the podcast: https://anchor.fm/dont-go-bro…
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On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're sitting down with Mortgages By Dammy, a mortgage broker based in Toronto who specializes in financing both residential and commercial properties. As a first-time homebuyer, getting a mortgage can be a daunting and confusing process. Dammy shares her expert guidance on what goes into securing a mortg…
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Welcome to Physical Capital, a series centered around the human relationship with swimming. What draws us to it? How do we use it, what do we gain from it… and what it can take from us? We’ll be looking at swimming from multiple angles to help paint a complete picture of the sport. We’re going to be exploring swimming through the prism of ‘Physical…
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Have you ever wondered if you should hire a professional financial advisor instead of trying to manage your wealth yourself? It's confusing to know when you should outsource or not, so today we are bringing on a professional wealth manager to give his take. In this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're sitting down with John Sacke, Investment A…
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In this episode, Eduek & Reni answer your 'coin' confessions surrounding all things getting into (and out of) debt and investing in the stock market. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i58Pv6j3K2s Submit your coinfession anonymously here: https://forms.gle/ygo7qBLS1ArESbUZ8 Coinfessions Answered 1) Am I the asshole for not sharing my s…
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On this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, we're joined by Eduek Brooks, also known as Two Sides of A Dime, a financial educator who empowers women to pay off debt, invest wisely, and achieve financial freedom. In this episode, Eduek shares her personal journey from being $47,000 in debt to becoming debt-free, investing in the stock market and teach…
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In this episode, Olu & Reni answer your 'coin' confessions surrounding all things immigrating to Canada.Watch part one with Olu: https://youtu.be/8FO01Xa9BTI Submit a coinfession: https://forms.gle/qAHq5v9WYFuweeB48Connect With Olu!IG: ⁠@olufemiloye⁠Twitter: ⁠@olufemiloye⁠Join Olu's Japa Group: ⁠https://olufemiloye.ca/welcome-to-olus-free-immigrati…
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Olu of Canada is on the podcast teaching us how to not go broke trying to immigrate to Canada. He moved from Nigeria to Canada with just $650 in his pocket, and was able to complete his phd, get his Canadian citizenship, and is now thriving, financially and otherwise. Olu has built a platform that helps people from all over the world immigrate to C…
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In this episode, Tosin & Reni answer your 'coin' confessions surrounding all things content creation, influencer marketing scams, and payment for brand deals. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tV90_Gz59_A Submit your coinfession anonymously here: https://forms.gle/ygo7qBLS1ArESbUZ8 Connect with Tosin! IG: @thetosinolaniyi Twitter: @Th…
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On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're joined by THE Tosin Olaniyi, an influencer and influencer marketing manager who has seen the industry from both sides. She has worked with brands like Cerave and Coca-cola, and seen campaigns with million dollar budgets. If you're thinking about becoming an influencer or want to learn more about the…
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Coinfessions are back! Submit yours anonymously here: https://forms.gle/ygo7qBLS1ArESbUZ8 In this episode, Bode & Reni answer your 'coin' confessions surrounding all things personal injury, accidents, and big monetary payouts and guilty consciences. We answered the below questions: Am I the asshole for using my money won in a lawsuit for my college…
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Apologies for the audio issues, but we back!! Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a personal injury matter like a car accident, slip and fall or dog bite? If you didn’t approach it the right way, you may have left money on the table. In this episode, we're joined by Bode Odetoyinbo, a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer who shares…
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Last episode of season one, what a wow! Thank you all for rocking with me this long and for your support of the podcast. We're just getting started. In this solo episode, I discuss 6 actionable steps to take that will help you prepare your finances for the new year. Let's not just pray 2023 is good to us, but let's do the work to ensure it is by ta…
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The amazing Ufuoma (Foma) Muwhen is back on the podcast to answer all questions about the intersection between chronic illnesses and finances. Foma was born with Sickle Cell Disease and has dedicated her life to supporting individuals and families impacted by this disease through her organization NotJustYou. Learn more about sickle cell and donate …
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Today, we have Ufuoma Muwhen on the podcast to teach us how to not go broke trying to live with a chronic illness. Ufuoma was born with Sickle Cell Disease and has dedicated her life to supporting individuals and families impacted by this disease through her organization NotJustYou. Thankfully, she is now sickle cell-free after undergoing a Bone Ma…
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Coinfessions time! Trigger warning: financial abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, gender-based violence Today we are speaking to the amazing Beth Marchant. She is a graphic designer, business owner, and survivor of financial abuse. Beth was gracious enough to spend some time with us and share her survival story. Listen to last week's episode…
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Trigger warning: financial abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, gender based violence Today, Beth Marchant shares her journey of going from a young stay at home mother who was financially dependent on her partner to being financially abused by that same partner to now escaping from that situation. She bravely tells her story of how she was ab…
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Coinfessions Time! This episode is focused on all things budgeting because we have the amazing Forever Mrs. Budget (Nathalie Douglas) on with us! Here's a breakdown of what we discuss and where: 2:01 Am I the asshole for putting a budget on my mom’s birthday gift? 7:22 Am I the asshole for not budgeting the same way as my fiance while we are saving…
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Today I am interviewing Nathalie Douglas, also known as Forever Mrs. Budget. Nathalie is a mom of two who went from drowning in $70,000 debt to building generational wealth for her children using her 9 to 5. Her story is inspirational and you will definitely learn a thing or two from her. Connect with Nathalie Follow Nathalie on Instagram: https://…
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In this episode, Liza and I answer your coinfessions about housing, renting & all things real estate. We discuss everything from co-signing a mortgage to running credit checks for rental applications to variable-rate mortgages. Liza is the co-founder and CEO of Chexy, a FinTech company focused on helping you pay rent flexibly, build credit, and ear…
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Apologies for the audio, Liza's mic cut out at one point! On this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, we are speaking to Liza who went from financial illiteracy to financial literacy. As an international student, you have to learn to navigate a completely new financial system when you move countries. No one really tells you what to and not to do when…
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In this episode, Blessing Timidi Digha & I answer questions about financial abuse that were submitted by you and some from Reddit. What's your take on these coinfessions? Let us know on Twitter using the hashtag #DGBTpod. Trigger warning: Financial abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence. Connect With Blessing! Instagram: ht…
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Financial abuse is known as the silent weapon. It's used in toxic relationships to financially control their partner's access to economic resources. In this episode, Blessing Timidi Digha breaks down what financial abuse is, how to identify the signs, how to escape if you find yourself in it, and how to help a friend who may be facing it. This is a…
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Our very first ever media opportunity and it's at one of the largest tech conferences in the world! Don't Go Broke Trying was invited to cover Collision Conference 2022 in Toronto, in June. We asked founders about how we can avoid going broke trying to become an entrepreneur. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TqnJ8qKYv5Q Guests mentioned…
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In this episode, Taneesha Greaves and I answer questions submitted by you and some from Reddit. What's your take on these coinfessions? Is gifting someone crypto an asshole move? Is he justified in feeling resentful towards his friend? Let us know on Twitter using the hashtag #DGBTpod. Connect With Taneesha Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…
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Don't go broke trying to diversify your portfolio with cryptocurrency! Crypto, crypto, crypto...we hear a lot about it, but what is it? In this episode, Taneesha is teaching us the who, what, when, where and why of cryptocurrency and shares how she has built her own 6 figure portfolio. Resources mentioned: Binance academy, Coinbase academy, CoinMar…
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Let's answer your coinfessions. Have an opinion on these situations? Let us know on Twitter using #DGBTpod. Have a question you want answered? Send in your coinfession to dgbt@renitheresource.com. Video comparing accounts in Canada: https://youtu.be/oGskKxOeTc4 Sending money abroad? Check out Lemonade Finance and use code 'xoreni' for 10% cash back…
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Whether we like it or not, it seems like a recession is in the very near future here in Canada, the United States and other countries around the world. It's a scary time but it has happened before and it will happen again, so the most important thing is to be prepared for what may come. Here are six tips to ensure you don't go broke trying to survi…
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Coinfessions time!! Today, Temi Apara of Teantona Event Connoisseurs & I are answering all of your questions about the finances behind weddings. Tell us what you think of these situations below or on twitter #DGBTpod and send in your coinfession to dgbt@renitheresource.com. Connect with Temi here: https://teantonaevents.com/ Temi's Instagram: https…
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Today we have the lovely Temi Apara of Teantona Event Connoisseurs on the podcast to teach us how to not go broke trying to have a wedding. Weddings are what you make of them - they can cost $1000 or $250,000 - it all depends on you. For those of us who are trying to avoid going into debt over our big day, Temi shares some great tips on the value o…
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I want to shout this from the rooftops! Don't go broke trying to have multiple streams of income, friends. There are 7 main sources of income and you can have all 7 without having 7 jobs - let's talk about it. Sending money abroad? Check out Lemonade Finance and use code 'xoreni' for 10% cash back - https://bit.ly/3Owc75j Connect With Us! Follow th…
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Coinfessions time!! Today Sono & I are answering all of your questions about credit cards and loans. Tell us what you think of these situations on Twitter using the hashtag #DGBTPod. 3:13 How do I tell my husband that I've racked up $20,000 in credit card debt? 8:08 Should I get a loan to pay off my credit card debt? 11:53 I’m 17 years old and I ju…
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We all know that credit cards can be mad predatory - we are handed them with little to no guidance and expected to figure it out ourselves. Sono, unfortunately, fell prey to this when he was given a credit card at age 18, shortly after moving to Canada. Over the years, he wound up in quite a bit of credit card debt and resorted to getting payday lo…
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Let's answer your coinfessions! Today, Toks Ayinla and I are making sure you don't go broke trying to become an entrepreneur. Sending money abroad? Check out Lemonade Finance and use code 'xoreni' for 10% cash back - https://bit.ly/3Owc75j Sign up for EQ Bank's High-Interest Savings Account: https://bit.ly/3iTq8Mb Time Stamps: 3:26 Is there ever a …
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It's not everyday become an entrepreneur, fam. Sometimes, keep the 9 to 5. Other times, do both! Whatever you do...don't go broke trying to become an entrepreneur. Toks is a powerhouse and today she is teaching us how to not go broke trying to become an entrepreneur. In 2019, Toks quit her full time job to pursue her passion and became an entrepren…
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We're back & answering your coinfessions! Today we are making sure you don't go broke trying to get a university education. Dolapo Fadare graduated from a 5 year university program, completely debt-free, receiving $25,000 in grants for professional development and $50,000 from academic and community development scholarships so she knows what she’s …
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Don’t go broke trying to get a university education folks! In this episode, Reni interviews Dolapo Fadare about her journey to graduating from a 5-year university program, completely debt-free. Dolapo received $25,000 in grants for professional development and $50,000 from academic and community development scholarships! Aside from her scholarships…
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It's our very first coinfessions episode! In this minisode, Reni and her dad, Bode, answer your dilemmas, taken from Reddit. They discuss the age-old renting vs buying debate, investing in the stock market, whether it is wise to pay off student loans or not, and fickle friendships. Enjoy! 2:39 $40,000 kill or grow? 6:27 What do you do when your pos…
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In this episode, Reni interviews her dad, Bode, about his journey to financial freedom. He discusses moving from Lagos, Nigeria to London, England and going from being financially illiterate to being financially free. They discuss the moment when his life changed for the better and his eyes were opened to the way wealth can be created for the avera…
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