Welcome to From Roots To Froots, your financial wellness Podcast!
In this conversation, Arlyne interviews Financial Educator Tolu Frimpong who shares her journey from being in significant debt to becoming a financial educator. She discusses the importance of budgeting, communication about finances in relationships, and teaching children about money management. Throughout the discussion, Tolu provides practical advice and insights into the world of personal finance, encouraging listeners to take control of their financial futures.
Seeds to Sow:
Tolu Frimpong - How I paid off £36,000 Debt: 10 steps to debt freedom.
Tolu's Book Recommendation: 📚The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel
📚 Your Money Your Life, Vicky Robin & Joe Dominguez
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Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Recording Conversations
01:02 Introduction to Financial Education
01:52 Tolu's Journey to Financial Education
06:01 Communicating About Money with Partners
09:04 Preventing Debt Accumulation
11:02 Zero-Based Budgeting Explained
15:07 Making Sacrifices for Financial Goals
18:50 Teaching Children About Money Management
22:50 The Dangers of Buy Now, Pay Later Schemes
25:34 Pay Yourself First: The Foundation of Wealth Building
28:29 Evaluating the Jump: From Job to Side Hustle
31:03 The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Planning for the Unexpected
33:07 Impact of Financial Education: Real-Life Transformations
36:04 Leveraging Digital Marketing Skills for Financial Education
38:28 Embracing Change: The Journey into Financial Education
41:09 Juggling Responsibilities: Advice for Moms
45:38 Transformative Steps to Debt Freedom
48:17 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Aspirations
