Financially Intentional
Welcome to the FInancially Intentional Podcast with Naseema McElroy! This is a weekly podcast covering all things personal finance for those ready to build wealth but who may not know where to start. We believe that you have all the tools to improve your finances because you and your family deserve it. Our hope is that by listening to this podcast, your circle of influence is enhanced. Let us be the folks you choose to surround yourself with.
Episodes
What will happen to your money, passwords, photos, and online accounts when you die? In this episode, I talk with Digital Legacy Thanatologist Niki Weiss about the plans most families forget to make. We break down how to choose the right people to manage your accounts, update your beneficiaries, avoid probate problems, protect your digital life, and share your wishes with the people you love. Niki also explains why ...
In this classic episode, I’m chatting with Ryan Duitch, Founder and CEO of Arro, a fintech company focused on helping people build credit more responsibly. Ryan shares why the traditional credit system can feel confusing, intimidating, and unfair for so many people, especially those who are new to credit, rebuilding credit, or living paycheck to paycheck.
We talk about how financial literacy, behavior, ...
In today's classic episode, I talk with Chris Gerardi, Founder and CEO of Realbricks, about a different way to think about real estate investing. Instead of saving up for a huge down payment or becoming a landlord, Realbricks allows eligible investors to purchase fractional shares tied to individual rental properties starting with as little as $100. Chris explains how fractional real estate investing works, how inve...
In today's classic episode, I talk to April Stewart, a personal finance coach who became a millionaire without starting a side hustle or business. April shares her journey of transforming her corporate salary into long-term wealth. After a tough job loss, she got serious about saving and investing, building a strong financial foundation and becoming debt-free. We discuss the importance of budgeting, why building wea...
Join me in today's classic episode as I talk with R Persichitte, a money expert who helps people avoid scams. We chat about what fraud is, how it is different from rip-offs, and ways you can keep your money safe. R shares real stories about people who lost their savings and gives easy tips to protect yourself. Listen in to learn how to keep your money where it belongs.
About our guest:
R Persichitte, CPA, ...
Today's episode is such a full circle moment. I’m talking with Odunayo Ajayi, a Nigerian immigrant, mom, wife, Microsoft Technical Program Manager, author, and personal finance educator who went from student loan debt to building real wealth. We talk about paying off debt, getting on the same page with your partner, building an emergency fund, investing for your kids, and why money should not be a secret in ou...
In today's episode, I sit down with Jennifer Beeston, a top mortgage expert, to talk about what you need to know before getting a home loan. We discuss why it’s so important to shop around for rates, how to avoid being ripped off by lenders, and the hidden costs that come with buying a home. Jennifer shares practical tips on how to make the best financial decisions, whether you're buying your first home or are...
In this episode, I talk with Andy Ellwood, the founder of Stretch Groceries, an app that helps you compare prices at stores near you before you shop. Groceries are taking up more and more of our money, and I know so many of us are tired of guessing how much things will cost when we get to the store. Andy shares how becoming a dad helped him see just how wild grocery prices can be, why families need more help saving ...
Today's episode is such a treat because I’m sitting down with my friend Cody Berman, who became financially independent in his 20s and just released his book Retire by 30. Cody shares how he left corporate America, built side hustles, kept his expenses low, invested the gap, and created a life where work is now a choice. We talk about FIRE, digital products, real estate, house hacking, lifestyle creep, money w...
In this classic episode, I had a conversation with Chris Miles, who went from being a traditional financial advisor to retiring in his twenties by creating passive income streams. Chris shares his incredible story of discovering that the old-school methods of saving and investing weren’t enough for the kind of freedom he wanted. He walks us through the ups and downs of his financial journey, how he bounced bac...
In today's episode of Financially Intentional, I sit down with Cimone Casson, a powerful entrepreneur who built a multimillion dollar insurance and tech company starting with just $400. Cimone shares how she went from a nontraditional path to creating real wealth, owning the room, and helping athletes, business owners, and high earners protect their money before things go wrong. We talk about NIL deals, athlete insu...
In today's classic episode, I sit down with Kelly Ann Winget, an incredible expert in the world of private equity, to talk about how she broke into a male-dominated field and built her own path to wealth. Kelly shares the lessons she learned from her parents about money, how to build generational wealth, and why it’s so important to include women in investment conversations. We also discuss practical tips for ...
In today's episode, I sat down with David Delisle, creator of The Golden Quest, a graphic novel that helps kids learn about money in a simple and meaningful way. David shares how he started investing at age 11, how that shaped his view of money, and why financial literacy matters for both kids and adults. We talk about making smart money decisions, building healthy money habits, and why it’s never too late to ...
In today's episode, I sit down with Jack Howard from Ally to talk about the real cost of being single and why so many people still feel stress and shame around money. We talk about Ally’s study on singledom, why many women are choosing peace and freedom even when money feels harder on one income, and why being single does not mean you should avoid working on your finances. We also get into how money stories, f...
In this classic episode, I chatted with Joseph Reinke, founder of FitBUX, about the money habits that can shape your financial future for years to come. Joseph shares what young professionals need to know about student loans, mortgages, financial planning, and avoiding lifestyle creep as income grows. We also talk about why financial education matters so much, how simple consistent steps can help you build wealth ov...
Money is not just numbers, and in today's episode, I’m talking with Tari Vickery about the emotional side of money and how money trauma, fear, and scarcity can shape the way we spend, save, and build wealth. Tari shares how her family history affected her money story and why having more money does not always bring peace or financial wellness. We talk about how old money beliefs can follow you into adulthood, w...
In today's episode, I’m talking with Sahirenys about how a simple money system can help you stop feeling behind and start feeling more in control. She shares how watching her family lose everything in the 2008 recession changed her life, and how that led her to create the High Five Banking Method, a simple way to use five bank accounts for bills, spending, emergencies, and goals. We also talk about why making ...
In today's episode, I sit down with Shellee Howard to talk about how parents can help their kids go to college without taking on huge debt. We get into college planning, scholarships, FAFSA mistakes, and why the right school is not always the most expensive or most famous one. Shellee shares how her son went to Harvard debt free, why families need to start planning early, and how to think about college costs, return...
Want to feel calm about money and start to build wealth? In today's episode, I sit down with Bola Sokunbi, the founder of Clever Girl Finance and the author of Clever Girl Millionaire. Bola shares how she learned the money rules as a first generation immigrant, the mistakes she made, and the simple steps that helped her save, invest, and become a millionaire. We talk about building wealth with a real budget, startin...
In today’s episode, I’m talking with Uma Viswanathan, cofounder of True Worth, about your money story and how it shapes the way you spend, save, and build wealth, especially if you’re a first generation wealth builder. We dig into how family, culture, and stress can create money habits that don’t match the life you want, and how shame can keep you stuck even when you’re doing “all...
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