From Fear to Financial Freedom: Divorce Financial Planning Tips Every Woman Should Know with Anna N'Jie-Konte

Are you in control of your finances, or are they controlling you? For many women navigating life transitions like divorce, financial uncertainty can feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, I sit down with Anna N'Jie-Konte, CEO of Poder Wealth Advisors, to discuss how women can reclaim their financial independence and build wealth intentionally, even during life’s most challenging phases.

Anna brings her wealth of experience in financial planning, specializing in helping women through divorce and major life changes. Together, we dive deep into the tools and mindset shifts needed to move from fear to empowerment.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

Overcoming Financial Fear:Anna shares how fear often keeps women stuck, whether it’s fear of making mistakes, facing the numbers, or losing financial security. She offers actionable tips to ground yourself in facts and take control of your financial future. 🌟

Knowing Your Numbers:Understanding your income, expenses, and lifestyle costs is critical for making informed decisions, especially when transitioning from a dual-income household to one. Anna emphasizes the importance of tracking your spending and aligning your money with your values. 📊

Designing a New Financial Reality:Divorce can be a fresh start. Anna encourages women to reimagine their lives and make purposeful financial choices that reflect their goals, whether that’s downsizing or saving for new experiences. ✨

Building Financial Confidence:Erica and Anna discuss why having the right team—an attorney, therapist, and financial planner—can empower you to make confident decisions. They also explore how small steps, like saving for a dream trip or paying off a credit card, can help build momentum and optimism. 💡

Shifting Your Money Mindset:Anna highlights the importance of gratitude and intentional spending. Instead of focusing on what’s lacking, celebrate financial wins, no matter how small, to rewire your mindset and create positive habits. 🌱

We talk about:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:10 Anna's Background and Financial Empowerment

02:36 Navigating Financial Transitions

06:09 Understanding Income and Expenses

09:10 Making Conscious Financial Choices

21:51 Financial Planning Post-Divorce

37:44 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Webinar

Learn More About This Week’s Guest: Anna N'Jie-Konte

Anna N'Jie-Konte, CFP®, is a highly accomplished wealth advisor, entrepreneur, public speaker, and mother dedicated to empowering women—particularly women of color—to achieve financial alignment and abundance. Named one of the country's top influential financial advisors and featured in outlets like CNBC, The New York Times, and Telemundo, Anna brings a unique perspective shaped by her upbringing in a family rich in compassion and resilience but lacking financial literacy. Her decade of experience at major wealth management firms fueled her passion to break barriers as a first-generation American and Puerto Rican wealth advisor.

As the founder of Poder Wealth Advisors and Financial Powerhouse: The Club, Anna uses her expertise to help women grow, enjoy, and protect their wealth, creating purposeful lives and positive change. Through her Instagram and podcast, Anna shares actionable insights to inspire financial clarity and empowerment.

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Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GHOV8un9JLZwWgQg2nUxX

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