The Silver Spoon Podcast

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By: Kennedi Alsop

Unsolicited financial advice from a un-licensed, broke, nobody. Conversations Curated by Kennedi Alsop.

After Pay the Right Way?
#1
10/22/2024

You finally found the perfect flight, it's in your cart, you see the unnecessary addition of the taxes and fees...and now the choice is yours... will you pay in full or over 6 months with After Pay? What do you choose?


OOO
#8
06/25/2024

BRB! I'm working on something exciting! Enjoy your summer & I'll see you in September!

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Juneteenth Episode: Breaking Generational Curses with Rashaka Caldwell
#7
06/18/2024

Happy (early) Juneteenth! This week we're joined by friend & Financial Advisor, Rashaka Caldwell, to talk about how we can break generational curses for our families and communities not just in our finances, but in all aspects of our lives.

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Connect with Shaka & Check out The Stop Playin' Podcast!


An Unintentional Ad for Airbnb Experiences with Elvira Besong
#6
06/11/2024

This week, we're catching up with Elvira to hear about her recent travels and what new nuggets of wisdom she's picked up along the way!

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If you're visiting DC, book Elvira's Airbnb Experience: A Fun and Interactive Guided National Mall Tour!


Do You Have an Emergency Travel Fund?
#5
06/04/2024

PTO requests are approved & flights are booked! We're officially in travel summer (even if it's not officially summer just quite yet) and while we've already planned our trips, there are a few things that we should consider so we can have the hottest (girl) summer possible! Tune in for tips, tricks, and a story too!

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Money Affirmations for Your Mental
#4
05/28/2024

We can have **60,000+ thoughts a day... let's make the most of them!

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What is Financial Therapy with Jasmine Ramirez
#3
05/21/2024

Did you know that financial therapy was a thing? No? Me either! Did you know that taking care of yourself financial is a way of practicing self-care? No? Me either (sorta)! We're joined this week by licensed clinician meets financial coach, Jasmine Ramirez, to talk financial therapy and how it can be a tool in your personal finance journey.

Jasmine Ramirez is a seasoned therapist based in New Jersey. She is the founder of her group practice, Honest Hour, and specializes in providing financial therapy. Beyond her clinical work, Jasmine supports Black, Indigenous, and POC communities through...


People Pleasers Anonymous with Alston Feggins
#2
05/14/2024

People Pleasers Anonymous is officially in session. We're joined by our wellness bestie, Alston Feggins, to talk People Pleasing and its potential impact on your life & your finances!

Alston is a reformed people pleaser, who used to prioritize everyone else’s needs over her own leaving her mentally exhausted and emotionally in shambles. She’s sharing the lessons from her journey to empower millennials to ditch people pleasing, prioritize self care and wellness to thrive from the inside & out!

Are you a People Pleaser in need of more? Connect with Alston on Instagram and TikTok!


How Mental Health Can Show Up in Your Finances
#1
05/07/2024

Have you ever wondered how your mental health shows up in your finances? This week we discuss how anxiety, depression, and ADHD can show up in your financial health.

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What "New Adults" Can Learn from "The Great Recession"
#9
04/30/2024

2008 was a time....I think? Since many of us were children, we may have been shielded from the financial struggles our parents were enduring this time. This week, we're giving a brief overview of The Great Recession and what the "new adults" can learn from this moment in history.

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Loud Budgeting + TikTok = Accountability?
#8
04/23/2024

Social media is good for some things! Like sharing our financial goals with complete strangers that keep us accountable to them! How does that work you may ask? Loud budgeting has you covered! Give this episode a listen!

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How to Recognize Shifts in the Economy
#7
04/16/2024

You ever wish you cold predict what the economy was going to do before it does it? Well, it's not an exact science, but this week we're talking different ways you can pick up on what's going happening in the economy so you can make more informed financial decisions!

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Bureau of Labor Statistics


Financial Advice Red Flags (+ Green Ones too!)
#6
04/09/2024

Avoid this, get more of that... personal finance edition! Here are some red flags to watch out for when seeking financial advice online!

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Surviving to Thriving with Money Coach Vince
#5
04/02/2024

More money, same problems! We can have all the money in the world, but if our mind isn’t right, our money won’t be either!

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Money Coach Vince to talk how we can switch our mindsets from “surviving to thriving” while we embark on our financial freedom journey!

Coach Vince, is a Money Coach & Digital Creator specializing in helping millennials sort or their finances and stream line their path to financial freedom. He focuses on instilling great money habits for saving, budgeting & investing by developing your money m...


Grounded in Financial Joy with Vera Wallis-Blakes
#4
03/26/2024

We’re in an incredibly holy season of the year with Lent coming to an end as Easter approaches this upcoming Sunday, the month of Ramadan is in full swing, and Passover is just weeks away! As a recently baptized Christian and like many in their faith, I walk with God daily and He is in everything that I do, which means He’s in my finances too! We’re joined by my Maw Maw, Vera Blakes, to discuss how the bible grounds us in financial joy. 

Have a blessed & joyous Easter! 

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Get Rid of Limiting Money Beliefs with Rafi Shaik
#3
03/19/2024

We're joined by Rafi Shaik, Founder & Owner of Peaceful Financial Advisor Lifestyle, to talk limiting money beliefs and how to shake them. Rafi has nearly 2 decades of Financial Planning and Wealth Management experience and he brings many of the lessons he's learned along the way to us to so you can continue to elevate however you see fit!

Connect with Rafi on LinkedIn!

Are you a Financial Advisor looking to level up? Check out Peaceful Advisor Lifestyle and book a call with Rafi today!

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Why Do We Pay Taxes?
#2
03/12/2024

It's Tax Season & with taxes due in just about a month, we figured now is a better time than any to drop a few things to help you smoothly file this year!

Resources: 

IRSIRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2023 | Internal Revenue Service

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The Intersection of Fitness & Finance with Madi Bennett of Grow Healthy
#1
03/05/2024

Many of us know what it’s like to transition into a new chapter in life where we have to shift priorities and embrace new realities. As you find your way, you'll see a lot of lessons you learn in one place can apply to others. For example what you learn on your fitness journey can help enhance your personal finance journey!

Join us in chatting fitness & finance with Madi Bennett, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and the founder of Grow Healthy, where she uses the lessons she’s learned from her personal journey to h...


Talking Black Homeownership with Dr. Gabrielle Riggins-Royals
#10
02/27/2024

We can't close out Black History Month without discussing Black Homeownership. In the United States, there is a significant and ever persisting gap between black & white homeownership rates. This gap historically has stemmed from discriminatory practices such as redlining and predatory lending, just to name a few.

We're joined by Dr. Gabrielle Riggins-Royals, a licensed realtor (among many things) to discuss how we can close the gap!

Connect with Gabby on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Talk home buying with Gabby!

Learn more about Black BRAND.

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The Richest Person Ever
#9
02/20/2024

More people should know the story of Mansa Musa.

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Resources:

14th Century African Emperor Remains the Richest Person in History

Mansa Musa (Musa I of Mali)


Merging Your Finances with 30+ & Unfiltered
#8
02/13/2024

Since it’s love week, why not give couples something to talk about over their candlelit dinner!

We’re joined by 2/3 of the 30+ & Unfiltered Podcast to discuss navigating the conversation of merging your finances with your significant other!

Listen to the 30+ & Unfiltered on Apple Podcasts or watch the full episodes on Youtube.

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The Story of Black Wall Street
#7
02/06/2024

The story of Black Wall Street is one that all black entrepreneurs should know! All things are possible when we love on our community.

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Resources:

The Devastation of Black Wall Street

Red Summer Race Riots of 1919

O.W. Gurley


Alleviate Inflation's Impact on Your Financial Goal Planning
#6
01/30/2024

Life still deserves to be lived. Period.

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Resources & Links:

USDA ERS - Summary Findings US Rent Affordability Drops to Lowest Level in Decades | CoreLogic®Livable Wage by State 2023 Virginia First-Time Home Buyer Programs in 2023 | LendingTreeFairfax VA Home Prices & Home Values | ZillowAverage Rental Price in Virginia & Market Trends | Zillow Rental Manager Your Net Worth Isn't Your Self Worth Episode


Your Net Worth Isn't Your Self Worth
#5
01/23/2024

A reminder that you're worth more than your bank account.

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BONUS: A Student Loan Update You Need to Know
#4
01/18/2024

Last week the Biden-Harris Administration made an annoucement about borrowers currently enrolled in the SAVE Plan, let's talk about it!

Then you should apply for it if you haven't already.

Here's the link: Studentaid.gov

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Resources:

Biden-Harris Administration to Shorten Path to Debt Cancellation for Some SAVE Borrowers


What is the 12-Week Year?
#3
01/16/2024

Use the tell 12-week year strategy to help you check off your goals this year.

Free 12-Week Year Template!

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Setting Your 2024 Intentions
#2
01/09/2024

2024 is already our year!

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New Year, New Podcast (Sorta)
#1
01/02/2024

Introducing, the "New Year, New Me" version of The Silver Spoon Podcast!

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Walking Naked on Wall Street - Retirement Planning 101
#7
12/19/2023

A crash course in investing. For whatever reason we don't get an investment 101 class in college, so here's our version. Get your notebooks out, this time we're talking Retirement Planning!

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Tips for Travel with Surya Lombela
#6
12/12/2023

Surya Lombela of Queen's Travel joins us to give the tea on how to travel more and not break the bank!

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Financial Therapy - We spent $1700 Over Budget in Puerto Rico
#5
12/05/2023

Travel responsibly folks!

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Sustainable Travel with Elvira Besong
#4
11/28/2023

We are continuing our travel talk with the lovely Elvira Besong as she challenges us to be more intentional with our travel.

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Economics of a Girls Trip
#3
11/21/2023

Girls trips are a necessity, so let's make sure we maximize our mindset & money so we can enjoy maximized fun!

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Splitwise


Mindset R&R
#2
11/14/2023

A season 2 mindset reset!

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Pouring In with Khadeejah Honesty
#1
11/07/2023

Welcome to Season 2 of The Silver Spoon Podcast!

We've been waiting to drop this gem of an interview with Khadeejah Honesty as she shares her story and creation of Soultry, the soul & self-care brand that is bringing you handmade clay jewelry, natural skincare, and self-care workshops!

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Shop at the Soultry Boutique!

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Walking Naked on Wall Street - Investing 101
#12
10/31/2023

A crash course in investing. For whatever reason we don't get an investment 101 class in college, so here's our version. Get your notebooks out!

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Getting Rid of Baggage with Christina Nguyen
#11
10/24/2023

We welcome special guest, Christina Nguyen, creator of Christina's Side Hustles to talk about debt! She tells us her incredibly relatable personal finance story in clearing debt that intertwines with her career journey and eventual creation of Christina's Side Hustles, a youtube channel teaching you more about side hustles, passive income, and personal finance.

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Connect with Christina on Instagram.

Subscribe to Christina's Side Hustles!

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Debt - Who is the Enemy? Who Isn't?
#10
10/17/2023

Not all debt is bad for you, let's walk through the difference so we can use debt to our benefit!

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau


Know Where Your Money is Going with Sydney Corbin
#9
10/10/2023

Sydney Corbin is the "budgetnista" amongst my friends. She is in tune with where her money is going & where it needs to go. Listen to some everyday tips and tricks to help you gain control of where you're money is going!

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Budget For You, By You!
#8
10/03/2023

Learn how to build a budget so you can take control of your finances.

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Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche