Divas and Duckets

Therapy.  Whether pro-active or reactive, the Divas are strong proponents of therapy. According to USA Today, the average cost of a contested divorce in NC without children is $13,100 (20th highest) and the average cost with children is $19,700. The average cost of 10 sessions of marital counseling is $1500. This week we sit with Dr. Faith Troupe of Troupe Psychotherapy and Consulting, licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss why

We're wrapping Home Ownership Month with Winston Robinson, creator of the housing fair known as A Vibe Called Fresh CLT. Winston shares his passion with the Divas on the effects of gentrification and why home ownership, especially knowing WHERE to buy, is so important.

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Winston Contact Information

IG: @AVibecalledfrshclt

Check it out: creativemornings.com/talks/winston-robinson

RESOURCES

Anywhere: Check with your local county tax assessor for property tax assistance. There may be programs you are eligible for. Also, conduct an internet search of nonprofits in your area dedicated to affordable housing. They will likely be able to point you in the right direction if they cannot directly assist you.

Mecklenburg County, NC Resources:

Critical Home Repair (Partners with existing homeowners whose homes require major safety and structural repairs) Website: https://www.habitatcltregion.org/serv...

Aging in Place (Available for Seniors) https://charlottenc.gov/HNS/Housing/H...

County Assessor

Website: https://www.mecknc.gov/AssessorsOffic... Phone: 980-314-4226

Raleigh, NC Resources

DHIC, Inc. (A non-profit developer of affordable housing)

Main Office

113 South Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: 919-832-4345

Email: [email protected]

Homeownership Center

450 East Davie Street Raleigh, NC 27601

They say the average millionaire has 7 streams of income.  It's pretty much a guarantee that one of those streams is real estate.  Real estate can be used in a number of ways: leveraged to pay for education, to fund retirement, to build generational wealth, the list goes on!  Join us as we sit down with investor Kimberly Bookert to discuss where to look when you're ready and how to get investment funds.

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Kimberly Bookert Contact Info:

Website::www.kimberlyladoris.com

Purchase Her Book: www.kimberlyladoris.com/reibook

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberlyladorisco Twitter:@kimberlyladoris

 

 

 

Wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month and talking Imposter Syndrome.  If you've ever questioned whether you're good enough to pursue an opportunity or whether you deserve the one you're currently in, this episode is for you!

 

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Guest Contact Info

Todd Malloy, MA, LMFT, CST

Phone: (704) 937-2286

Website: https://innerpeacecounselingcenter.com

Childhood and its lessons/experiences can affect many things: your outlook on family, attachment styles and even your relationship with money. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, the Divas sit down with therapist Desi McKoy to discuss childhood trauma and the ways they can manifest during adulthood.

Guest Contact Info:Desi McKoyIG: @thedow_clt

 

It's everywhere, this magical 6-figure threshold!  Some list it as a dating requirement, others aspire to earn at least 100K at their jobs.  This episode we break down just how much of six figure income is left over after Uncle Sam and life takes their cuts.  We also explore the meaning and value many place around earning six figures or having six figure earning partners.

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The great Beyonce said "My great-great grand grandchildren already rich". Now THAT'S a goal! In that vein, the Divas sat down with Attorney Iffy Ibekwe to discuss the importance of creating and securing an estate plan as a vehicle for generational wealth.

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Guest Contact Information

Attorney Iffy Ibekwe

Website: https://ibekwelaw.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibekwelawyer

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejustincaselawyer/

Want to write off vacations on your taxes?  Want to know more about how to pay your child while getting a deduction as an entrepreneur?  How do the wealthy of the world pay pennies compared to their income?  How about implications of that GameStop come up?  Well you're in for a treat because we learn that and much more!

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Guest Contact Information:

Tony Proctor

Phone: (704) 385-1040

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Wrapping up this 3-part series, we sit down with two single men to discuss their perspective surrounding potential, provision and what’s important in choosing a partner.

Guest Contact Information: 

Devin Stewart, Next Level Fitness PT

Instagram: https://instagram.com/nextlevelfitnesspt?igshid=1svojiliu4ga9Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/NextLevelFitnessPT/

Lamont Simmons, LS Maintenance Management LLC

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/LSHomeRepair/

In dating, what "potential" means, wants vs needs, the importance of education and income among other things are areas of differing perspectives between men and women.  Even your hosts disagree on aspects of dating potential.  In Part 2 of our 3-Part series, we sit down with Charity Brown Griffin and Ashley Russ--both wives, working professionals, and mothers--to discuss dating potential from their perspectives and what was really important when dating and building a life with their partners.

Contact Info

Charity Brown Griffin's Twitter

Ashley Russ's Instagram