What if your biggest money mistake turned into your greatest comeback?
This week on Women & Money: The Sh*t We Don’t Talk About, we’re joined by the unstoppable Naseema McElroy, labor and delivery nurse, founder of Financially Intentional, and mom of three who paid off over $1 million in debt in just under three years.
Naseema takes us behind the scenes of what that financial rock bottom looked like- and how she climbed her way out with a plan, a podcast, and pure intention. From student loans and a Bay Area mortgage to budgeting breakthroughs and wealth-building for her kids, she shares it all.
00:00 Intro
00:36 Types of Debt and Their Implications
02:14 Personal Experiences with Debt
05:36 Guest Intro: Naseema McElroy
06:17 Naseema's Journey to Financial Freedom
10:24 Strategies for Financial Management
19:25 Teaching Financial Literacy to Children
26:38 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Naseema proves that no matter how deep the debt or messy the moment, you can always reboot. And speaking of planning ahead, join us next week on Money Talks. We're getting honest about what it takes to build the future you actually want, one aligned, intentional step at a time. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!
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