
Pulling Back the Curtain and Getting Intimate
09/26/22 • 51 min
I’m actually a very private person. I've had this subconscious guard up for as long as I can remember.
In today's episode, I'm challenging myself to break down that wall, and get intimate about my life. I’m sharing stories from my past and how they’ve shaped me.
Why? So you can get to know Raya, founder of City Girl Savings, on a much more personal level.
It's because of the incredible City Girl Savings Community that I feel inspired willing to talk about anything. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about me.
Here's a glance at this episode:
- [03:45] How a parent's actions shaped my view of trust in relationships.
- [18:13] My first *almost brush with experiencing loss. Holding on to powerful advice.
- [40:00] The benefits and value of therapy.
- [49:14] What's coming next?
Subscribe, Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
This helps me support more people — just like you — to make the best money moves as they make their way to their dream life.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Download the Free Money Moves Packet
Check out Episode 1 to learn how City Girl Savings came to be
You can also learn my start-up story
I’m actually a very private person. I've had this subconscious guard up for as long as I can remember.
In today's episode, I'm challenging myself to break down that wall, and get intimate about my life. I’m sharing stories from my past and how they’ve shaped me.
Why? So you can get to know Raya, founder of City Girl Savings, on a much more personal level.
It's because of the incredible City Girl Savings Community that I feel inspired willing to talk about anything. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about me.
Here's a glance at this episode:
- [03:45] How a parent's actions shaped my view of trust in relationships.
- [18:13] My first *almost brush with experiencing loss. Holding on to powerful advice.
- [40:00] The benefits and value of therapy.
- [49:14] What's coming next?
Subscribe, Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
This helps me support more people — just like you — to make the best money moves as they make their way to their dream life.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Download the Free Money Moves Packet
Check out Episode 1 to learn how City Girl Savings came to be
You can also learn my start-up story
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5 Reasons to Try a Savings Challenge
If you take a second to think about it, challenges can be extremely effective!
You have someone guiding you through. You have other people participating, which increases accountability. You have new tools and ideas to do things differently.
Essentially, all the things you need to succeed.
In this episode, I want to focus on money saving challenges and why you should give them a go. I’m sharing 5 reasons to try a savings challenge.
Here's a glance at this episode:
- [02:15] One of the biggest benefits of participating in a savings challenge is the extra accountability you get from everyone participating.
- [04:05] Community can have a major impact on how people take action. The support, accountability and motivation can keep you going.
- [09:12] There’s nothing to lose and nothing at stake when it comes to a savings challenge, so why not give it a go?!
Subscribe, Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
This helps me support more people — just like you — to make the best money moves as they make their way to their dream life.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Join the free 8-week Frugal Fall Savings Challenge
Join the City Girl Savings Facebook Group
Follow City Girl Savings on Instagram
Next Episode

Budgeting as a Single Mom with Dyana from Money Boss Mama
I’m not a mama...yet. I mean, who knows what the future holds.
However, if I were a mom, I suspect my budgeting practices would be taken up a few notches to ensure my kiddos, my priorities, and my goals were covered!
That’s why I’m so excited to talk with Dyana from Money Boss Mama in this episode. Dyana shares how she budgets as a single mom, makes time for herself, and helps set her kids up for success.
For all the mamas out there in the City Girl Savings community, this one’s for you!
Here's a glance at this episode:
- [04:28] The creation of Money Boss Mama.
- [20:47] Savings and assets at an early age.
- [32:00] Let budgeting be your liberation.
- [37:20] Dyana gives her guidance for current and expecting moms.
Subscribe, Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
This helps me support more people — just like you — to make the best money moves as they make their way to their dream life.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Follow Dyana of Money Boss Mama on Instagram
Follow City Girl Savings on Instagram
Download the Free Money Moves Packet
Get Dyana’s Free Training
Check out Dyana’s YouTube Channel
Check out the City Girl Savings YouTube Channel
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