
How to Create and Stick to a Budget, Pay off Debt, and Reach Your Financial Goals with Dyana King
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09/13/22 • 54 min
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Have you ever struggled to create and stick to a budget? If so, you aren’t alone. Budgeting, paying off debt, and reaching financial goals can be challenging especially when they aren’t approached the right way.
Today’s guest, Dyana King shares a life-changing approach to personal finance that is realistic and supportive. Dyana is the founder of Money Boss Mama, a personal finance company that helps single moms improve their money habits so they can pay off debt and build their savings. After stumbling into the personal finance world, Dyana has paid off $35,000 of debt to become debt-free on a moderate income and is now on a mission to help other single women do the same.
Tune in to learn about the necessary habits to creating a sense of financial wellness, and why directing where your money should go can have a bigger impact than how much you’re bringing in.
We Also Talk About...
- How to make saving money a habit.
- Creating a budget without deprivation.
- Strategies for paying off debt.
- How to talk to kids about money.
- Ways worthiness and self-sabotage impact budgeting.
Resources:
- Follow Dyana on Instagram @moneybossmama
- Join Dyana’s 7-Day Spending Challenge
- Subscribe to Dyana's YouTube channel
- Follow Dyana on TikTok @moneybossmama
- Follow Dyana on Twitter @moneybossmama
- Download our budget template for Notion
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- AG1 by Athletic Greens | This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/balanced and get five free travel packs and a free year-long supply of Vitamin D with your subscription.
- Skillshare | Check out the amazing courses and community on Skillshare to launch your next business or fine-tune your new hobby. Visiting skillshare.com/balanced for one month free.
- Check out Good Moms, Bad Choices on tour from September 22-October 1. Get your tickets here.
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Have you ever struggled to create and stick to a budget? If so, you aren’t alone. Budgeting, paying off debt, and reaching financial goals can be challenging especially when they aren’t approached the right way.
Today’s guest, Dyana King shares a life-changing approach to personal finance that is realistic and supportive. Dyana is the founder of Money Boss Mama, a personal finance company that helps single moms improve their money habits so they can pay off debt and build their savings. After stumbling into the personal finance world, Dyana has paid off $35,000 of debt to become debt-free on a moderate income and is now on a mission to help other single women do the same.
Tune in to learn about the necessary habits to creating a sense of financial wellness, and why directing where your money should go can have a bigger impact than how much you’re bringing in.
We Also Talk About...
- How to make saving money a habit.
- Creating a budget without deprivation.
- Strategies for paying off debt.
- How to talk to kids about money.
- Ways worthiness and self-sabotage impact budgeting.
Resources:
- Follow Dyana on Instagram @moneybossmama
- Join Dyana’s 7-Day Spending Challenge
- Subscribe to Dyana's YouTube channel
- Follow Dyana on TikTok @moneybossmama
- Follow Dyana on Twitter @moneybossmama
- Download our budget template for Notion
Sponsors:
- Open | If you’re looking for a mindful meditation, breath work, and movement app I can’t recommend Open enough. They have a beautifully curated collection of guided meditation, breath work, and movement exercises to support you in your practice. Try Op e n for 30 Days free. Visit open-together.com/BALANCED.
- AG1 by Athletic Greens | This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/balanced and get five free travel packs and a free year-long supply of Vitamin D with your subscription.
- Skillshare | Check out the amazing courses and community on Skillshare to launch your next business or fine-tune your new hobby. Visiting skillshare.com/balanced for one month free.
- Check out Good Moms, Bad Choices on tour from September 22-October 1. Get your tickets here.
balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Resources (contains affiliate links):
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balancedblackgirl.com ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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