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 l

Mindfulness and Your Finances: The Whole You

Jun 17th, 2021 27m 54s

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, an

Leveling Up: How to Get What You Want on Your Job

Jun 10th, 2021 27m 37s

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

Sharing "I Do's" and Finances: The Accountant and the Nurse

Jun 3rd, 2021 35m 45s

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

Becoming an Empty Nester: What's Next for You?

May 27th, 2021 17m 49s

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 ov

From Job Loss to Amazing!

May 20th, 2021 25m 5s

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 findi

When Betting on Yourself is Your Best Bet

May 13th, 2021 12m 29s

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 w

Widow: Dealing With Loss

May 6th, 2021 33m 8s

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

Getting off to a Great Start with Retirement Planning

Apr 29th, 2021 16m 46s

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 wo

What it's Like to Have a Major Career Change

Apr 22nd, 2021 30m 15s

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

Divorce, Finances & Retirement

Apr 15th, 2021 15m 3s

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 agains

Rebounding from a Health Crisis--Now What?

Apr 8th, 2021 33m 10s

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 frien

New Beginnings

Apr 1st, 2021 9m 14s

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

3 Golden Rules for Financial Success!

Jan 21st, 2021 9m 27s

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 reac

How to Make 2021 Your Most Productive Year Ever

Jan 18th, 2021 19m 23s

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 liv

Creating your Vision with Tammy Watson

Jan 7th, 2021 31m 45s

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

Getting Rid of the Old and Bringing in the New

Dec 17th, 2020 17m 32s

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

I have life insurance on my job, isn't that enough?

Dec 10th, 2020 12m 21s

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

10 Ways to Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover

Dec 3rd, 2020 17m 7s

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

Being Grateful

Nov 26th, 2020 9m 37s

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!

Being a Business Owner in Uncertain Times

Nov 19th, 2020 29m 10s

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

Behaviors That Cost Your Life Insurance Premiums to Be Higher

Nov 12th, 2020 31m 7s

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 behavior

Are Your Wants Busting Your Budget and Ruining Your Dreams?

Nov 5th, 2020 21m 10s

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 jo

Retirement Savings Checkup

Oct 29th, 2020 15m 54s

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

Health Equals Wealth

Oct 22nd, 2020 20m 9s

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 y