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Kiyah Crittendon is a photographer in the Atlanta and D.C. areas. In today's episode, she shares about how a job lay off gave her the courage she needed to finally turn her photography side hustle into a full-time business.  Today, We Talked About:  How Kiyah began taking photos and the beginning stages of her photography business.  The value that courses, conferences, and private coaching have brought to her as a photographer and business owner. Advice to hobbyist considering going full time into their art form.  The challenges and emotional toll that turning a creative passion into a profession can take.  Some of the systems and boundaries Kiyah's put into place to help with work-life balance.  Some new goals and future developments for Kiyah Crittendon Photography!  At the time of this release, most of the country is sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the last part of the episode, we share how Kiyah is using her photography skills to support small business owners right now.  Guest Links: Kiyah Crittendon, Atlanta/D.C Photographer &  Owener of Kiyah Crittendon Photography Website - https://www.kiyahcrittendon.com/ IG - @kiyahc Host: Kim Wren, Financial Coach, Podcast Host Website - https://themoneyfreedommovement.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kimwren2009/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimwren2009/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KimWren2009 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themoneyfreedommovement.com  Special Shout Out To Kiyah gave a small business shout out to Portrait Coffee in today's interview.  Portrait Coffee is "pouring a new narrative" as a black-owned, specialty coffee roaster in Atlanta's West End Follow @portraitcoffeeATL to stay up to date on pop-ups and news Head to https://portrait.coffee/ to subscribe to their coffee delivery service! 

One of the most fundamental decisions you will make about your money is who you decide to bank with. This decision should not be made lightly.  Which financial institutions will you allow the privilege of housing and protecting your money?  If you are connected with me on Instagram (@kimwren2009), you saw a few days ago that I posted an index card where I jotted down my “six rules a bank must follow to win my business.” Today, I want to expand on one of those points.  Before I get into that, I wanted to let you know that I will be teaching on How To Optimize Your Banking in a free webinar that I’ll be hosting on Thursday, March 26th at 7pm (not 11am) Eastern Time.  In that webinar, you will learn Exactly what questions you need to ask of ANY bank you are looking at doing business with. How to decide if you should stick with or leave your current bank.  Scripts to use on the phone should you need to have a heart to heart with your financial institution.  If you want to know how your bank stacks up, I will also share my analysis of some of the most popular commercial, regional, and online banks. The goal is to pull back the curtain on their fee structures and business practices and give you a list of the banks I highly recommend and tell you exactly why.  I also tell you about the banks I highly suggest you get away from and break down for you exactly why.  To sign up for that webinar on Thursday, March 26th, join The Money Freedom Movement email list and I will send you the direct link to access the webinar.  If that time does not work for you but you still want the information join the email list and I will make sure to send you a recording of the seminar after the fact.

Reverse Mortgages were a land of mystery to me until I spoke with resident expert Genie McGee. Genie helps people understand and properly utilize reverse mortgages. In our interview, she breaks down the mechanics of the product and how it could help retirees with paying off your conventional mortgages, long term care, allowing elders to age in place, and even purchasing a home in retirement. What You Will Learn About Genie’s professional journey and how you came to work in the financial services field. What is a reverse mortgage? Why might someone consider a reverse mortgage? What problem(s) does it solve in someone’s financial picture? What are some common misconceptions you hear about reverse mortgages and how do you address those with clients? To give a balanced perspective, when someone’s weighing the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage, what kind of potential disadvantages do they need to do their due diligence on? What happens to a reverse mortgage when the owner passes away or decides to move? The importance of education (you don’t know what you don’t know). What do Millennials need to know about reverse mortgages? How can children and grandchildren assist their family elders through reverse mortgage education? The importance of having all family members and related professionals involved when considering a reverse mortgage. Guest Links: Genie McGee, Reverse Mortgage Planner, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation  Website - www.fairwayreverse.com/genie-mcgee LinkedIn - www.LinkedIn.com/in/geniemcgee Facebook - www.facebook.com/genie.mcgee Upcoming Event - Using the Reverse Mortgage for Purchasing CE Class for Realtors on March 5, 2020 Host: Kim Wren, Financial Coach, Podcast Host Website - https://themoneyfreedommovement.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kimwren2009/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimwren2009/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KimWren2009 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themoneyfreedommovement.com  Special Shout Out ToGenie showed some love to The Impact Movement in today's interview.  The Impact Movement: a comprehensive ministry to black college students - www.impactmovement.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/impactmove Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theimpactmovement YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheImpactMovement

Dr. Bianca Kiovanni is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and owner of Advanced Integrated Healthcare in Atlanta, GA. She helps her patients reach optimal health through holistic, integrated approaches, customized for every individual.    The return on investment of doing what it takes to avoid preventable diseases is extremely high, as Americans spend hundreds of billions of dollars each year on healthcare.    Learn how to compound your health and enjoy the life of freedom you can build in today’s interview with Dr. K.    What You Will Learn About The wide variety of services Dr. Kiovanni’s practice offers, such as chiropractic care, hormone testing, neurotransmitter testing, massage therapy, physical therapy and so much more. Signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances to let you know you need to see a healthcare practitioner. How to stop wasting money on natural healthcare solutions. (Test. Don’t Guess.) Defining optimal health with a patient. Comparing and contrasting functional healthcare and conventional healthcare. NUTRITION IS EVERYTHING!!!!! Love it. Live it. Using supplements to compensate for deficiencies in nutrient density.  Why Dr. K shifted from practicing conventional medicine to holistic medicine. The importance of sleep and why we struggle with it. Various forms of exercise to fit your unique needs. One client’s story of beating breast cancer with integrated healthcare. What is chiropractic? Where could it fit into our healthcare? Why you should love Vitamin D, especially if you are a person of color. How Dr. K is taking over the world and disrupting the beverage industry through her new tea, lemonade, limeade company with "clean ingredients, complex flavors." Her upcoming Decoding Female Hormones class. Guest Links Dr. Bianca Kiovanni: Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Practitioner Advanced Integrated Healthcare - https://www.advancemyhealth.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedIntegratedHealthcare Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/advancedintegratedhealthcare/ Simplicity Beverage Company - https://www.instagram.com/simplicitybeveragecompany/ Host Links Kim Wren - Financial Coach, Podcast Host, Speaker Instagram - @kimwren2009 LinkedIn - @kimwren2009 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/themoneyfreedommovement/ Email - kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com Book Your Free Financial Coaching Session at TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com/coaching Special Shout Out To Dr. Brandon O’Neal, dentist - https://www.onealsmiles.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OnealSmiles   References The Magnesium Miracle - https://www.amazon.com/Magnesium-Miracle-Revised-Updated/dp/034549458X

Level up your business, level up your money! Today's guest, Rosemary Salem, is the CEO of Rosemary Salem and Co. LLC, Author of "Dominate Your Market," founder of Get It Done Girl, and marketing expert for business owners. You will hear the passion in her voice for teaching business owners how to cultivate their expertise into money. She also brings together women from all walks of life to learn that, "it's ok to not be ok," through the Get It Done Girl project. Listen to her amazing journey from flipping bags of chips in school to building powerhouse brands.   What You Will Learn About How social media has taken realism out of marketing and growing a business. The foundations of a business plan. Why Rosemary Salem & Co. wants to help more women owned businesses this year. Her journey from flipping bags of chips in school. The real tea about your first five years in business. Why you should study corporations for encouragement as a small business owner. How Rosemary worked through personal tragedy, found healing, and started offering community to find that same healing through her project Get It Done Girl. Breaking down the masks and learning that, "it’s ok to not be ok." The case for corporate America and professional employment. How creating employment builds a "legacy business." Walmart, Coca Cola, & Nick Cannon as examples of GOAT businesses/business owners. Guest Links Rosemary Salem, CEO and Brand Strategist - https://www.rosemarysalem.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/rosemarysalemco/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/rosemarysalemco Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rscomarketing/ Get It Done Girl - https://www.instagram.com/getitdonegirlco/ Sunday Night Marketing School - snmarketingschool.com Host Links Kim Wren - Financial Coach, Podcast Host, Speaker Instagram - @kimwren2009 LinkedIn - @kimwren2009 Email - kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com Book Your Free Financial Coaching Session at TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com/coaching Shout Out To Rosemary showed some love to Retro Chris Media, Celebrity/Concert/Sports/Editorial/Lifestyle Photographer IG - @retrochrismedia Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/retrochrismedia Resources Forbes article - Walmart Has Made A Genius Move To Beat Amazon

Kenya Simmons is a personal trainer here in Atlanta and owner of the brand Strong(h)er Fit. This was one of the hardest shows to title because we talked about SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS! It even sort of turned into a therapy session for me at a few points.    Ultimately, here’s the takeaway from our conversation: health goes far beyond the gym.    What You Will Learn About Kenya’s journey from using fitness to ignore her emotional world to learning how to integrate all aspects of her health.  Using journaling to connect the internal world to the external world.  Integrating mental, emotional & spiritual health into her physical training practice.  Routines and structures to protect your mental & emotional health and to allow you to recharge.  How Kenni thinks about food & nutrition.  The necessity of strong boundaries. We took a quick detour into our high school friend groups and identities growing up.   The challenges of leaving the security of her job to become an entrepreneur & brand owner.    Guest Links  Kenya Simmons - https://kenyasimmons.com/ IG - @kennisimmons Twitter - @generalkenni   Host Links  Kim Wren - Financial Coach, Podcast Host, Speaker Instagram - @kimwren2009 LinkedIn - @kimwren2009 Email - kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com Book Your Free Financial Coaching Session at TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com/coaching   Shout Out To  Kenni showed love to lots of Atlanta's black owned businesses on the show today:   Dooley, creator of the best gym on Earth, @effectfitness  Trina, a.k.a. the Alchemist and genius of all things tonics, seamoss & plant based products at @empurecal  Mia, organic juice delivery service of @therightgreens ByLingaLooks, make up artist, eye lash service & esthetician @bylingalooks

On this episode, I got to sit down with the Founder and CEO of Future Successors, a non-profit organization here in Atlanta, GA with a mission to equip future black entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders with the skills and connections they need to thrive in the marketplace.    Show Notes Future Succesors - https://futuresuccessors.org/ Niki’s journey taking the leap from corporate America to start Future Successors  What is the business structure of a non-profit? How to they bring in money?  Business Minds - a program teaching kids about entrepreneurship and leadership skills  The Four Pillars of Future Successors: Explore, Communicate, Respect, Believe Future Successors Expo at Georgia Tech on Feb 26, 2020, connecting 15 companies with 1000+ students!  Guest Links Niki Watson, CEO & Founder - https://futuresuccessors.org/pages/bio-niki-watson Niki’s IG - @nikinites Future Successors Website - https://futuresuccessors.org/ Future Successors IG - https://www.instagram.com/future_successors/ Host Links  Kim Wren - Financial Coach, Podcast Host, Speaker Instagram - @kimwren2009 LinkedIn - @kimwren2009 Email - kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com Book Your Free Financial Coaching Session at TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com/coaching Special Shout Out To Perfectly Planned LLC, Event Planning https://www.perfectlyplannedllc.com/about IG, @perfectlyplannedllc

I'm mad at you. Yes, you. Press play to find out why.  For full show notes, go to TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com/episode6. Visit TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com for more info and to book your free financial coaching session.  Host Links Kim Wren: Financial Coach, Podcast Host, Speaker Instagram: @kimwren2009 LinkedIn: @kimwren2009 Email: kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com   Special Shout Out To Sara Austin at Graceed Design & Co., Virtual Assistant & VA trainer extraordinaire! https://www.instagram.com/Graceeddesignco/ https://www.facebook.com/Graceeddesign  

How do you decide whether to break up or make up with your broke significant other? Because, the only thing more awkward than two bills that should have been one, is one bill that should have been two. Visit TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com to download my FREE PDF:  The 7 Stages of Financial Freedom  Host Links Kim Wren: Financial Coach, Podcast Host, SpeakerInstagram: @kimwren2009 LinkedIn: @kimwren2009 Email: kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com

For many Americans, your home is the largest asset you will own and the ONLY asset you live in. Owning a home can be a crucial step in building wealth and passing down a legacy.   In today's interview, Atlanta Realtor, Shade' Cannie of "Shade' Sold It," breaks down the homebuying process with the same passion and energy she gives her clients everyday.   She's on a mission to help families build generational wealth and someone to trust with all of your real estate needs.   What You Will Learn About   How to invest your tax return and holiday bonuses to build wealth A step by step guide to buying your first home Why you need to STOP LOOKING ON ZILLOW!!! (for now) How pre-approvals save you from heartbreak What is a "seller's market" Why selling your house on your own might lose you money The power of ownership Why there is a wider gap between black and white home ownership today than there was in the 1960s     Guest Links Shade' Cannie, of Shade' Sold It, Realtor - Atlanta, GA Website: shadesoldit.com Instagram: @shade.soldit Email: hello@shadesoldit.com   Host Links  Kim Wren: Financial Coach, Podcast Host, Speaker Instagram: @kimwren2009 LinkedIn: @kimwren2009 Email: kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com   Special Shout Out To: Goddess Charlie, Atlanta Braider @goddess_charlie   Jasmine Wilde, Hey Baby ATL - Ultrasound Boutique @hellomisswilde @haybabyatl https://www.heybabyatl.com/   Nicole Brody Photography - @nicolebrody.co (Kim's headshot hero!) Website: https://www.nicolebrody.co/   Resource Urban Wire article: These Five Facts Reveal the Current Crisis in Black Homeownership

Have you ever considered how many hours of your life you are trading for that new pair of shoes? Learn how to calculate your "pure hourly income rate" on today's Payday Proverb.  ---- Show Notes Visit: TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com for more resources.  Host Links  Kim Wren: Financial Coach, Podcast Host, Speaker Instagram: @kimwren2009 LinkedIn: @kimwren2009 Email: kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com  

I could have done better with the resources I was given. I don't want anyone to know how bad it really is. Many of us have felt this sentiment around our money. Breaking free of the shame that drives us to hide is an absolutely critical first step to pursuing your next level of financial freedom. Listen to today's episode to hear my tips on how to break free from shame. Optimize Your Money. Live Financially Free.   Website TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com   Take Action Towards Your Freedom! Schedule a FREE 20 minute financial coaching session with Kim   Host Links Kim Wren, Financial Coach Instagram: @kimwren2009 LinkedIn: @kimwren2009 Email: kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com   Resources Brene Brown's Ted Talk - The Power of Vulnerability (video) Dr. Brene Brown - Daring Greatly (book) Theodore Roosevelt - The Man in the Arena (speech)

Welcome to Season 1 of the show! Allow me to introduce myself and The Money Freedom Movement.  The Money Freedom Movement is the support I wanted in the early days of my financial freedom journey.    Show Notes ……... Take Action Towards Freedom! Schedule a FREE 20 minute financial coaching session with Kim Host Links Instagram: @kimwren2009 LinkedIn: @kimwren2009 Email: kim@themoneyfreedommovement.com Website: TheMoneyFreedomMovement.com