Livelihood Matters Podcast Merlinda Francois

In this week’s episode on the Livelihood Matters Podcast, Merlinda talks with Rianna Patterson about her journey as a Queens Young Leader, side-hustler, and student as an immigrant in the United Kingdom. Rianna speaks about the various opportunities that exists for Caribbean people and why we should not allow our challenges and surroundings to keep us back.

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Guest Details:

Rianna Patterson is a multi-award winning global TEDx speaker, change maker and founder of the Dominica Dementia Foundation. She has shared her story and contributed to events in the Caribbean, UK and USA. She has built a brand through public speaking engagements, storytelling, and social impact projects.

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In a world of work where busyness is the new normal, learning to slow down is important. Merlinda and Vee discuss the reality of building a side-hustle, the struggles and mindset shifts that are required. Vee Kelly is a Raleigh-based Transformation Coach who shows overwhelmed women of color how to sell their unique expertise and simplify their content marketing strategy. Vee shared her story with scarcity and they discussed money mindset, tips for monetizing, abundance, and more. Listen to get the details.



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In this episode, Merlinda chats about goal setting and what it actually means to set realistic goals with Sasha-Gay Ashley. Many people set goals that sound "nice to accomplish" but are often not clearly stated. Today, you will learn how to set goals and identify the reason behind them. Let's end the year with clearly defined goals to ensure that you progress instead of regress in 2022.

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Guest Speaker Details:

Sasha-Gay Ashley, Goal Setting Coach

Founder of The Goal Strategist

Sasha's Instagram: @goalstrategist.co 

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Date: January 8th and 9th 2022

Time: 4pm - 6pm AST

In two days you will learn how to reduce your procrastination, develop better habits to help you manage your time, and how to juggle the demands of life and business.

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Trauma-informed coach, Shervana Francis shares why we carry so many unhealthy attachments as women. She indicated that trauma bonds are usually formed as a result of our trauma from childhood and encourages women to embark on their healing journey. Shervana also touched on money trauma, self-worth, broken relationships, and co-dependency in relationships. 

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In today's episode, Merlinda shares a story on dealing with debt shame as women of color and how it permeates our lives. She highlighted the challenges people face and encourages you to start talking about money management, debt, and living within your means.  She discusses some of the reasons why people struggle with debt and shares her own story about paying off her dreadful student loan. This episode will help you to think about your lifestyle habits and make adjustments to reduce debt. Merlinda said "people are shy to discuss money" but, people should make money talking the new thing" 



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Merlinda engages Money Mindset Coach, Valery Nunez to share some core lessons she learned on her debt reduction journey. Valery explains why living above your means can have detrimental effects on your livelihood and the impact of generational guilt. She also shared her story about paying off $35,000 in debt by changing her money mindset. Listen to learn more.

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Valerie's Details:

Valery Nunez is a first-generation millennial who's a Money Mindset Coach. She graduated with her Ba in Psychology and MA in education and with over $85,000 of debt. After struggling to make ends meet while having her first job she became inspired to educate herself about finances. She created a step-by-step plan to take control of her money and simultaneously help others achieve financial peace. She was able to pay off over $35,000 of debt in 2.5 years, and saved over $19,000, and has since guided many other women to financial freedom.

Her passion is guiding Women of Color (WOC) through the process of letting go of generational guilt and mindset trauma so that they can gain control of their money.

Valerie Links:

Instagram: @holisticallymoneysavvy

Website: https://holisticallymoneysavvy.com




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