July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Lillie

b&b209: Why Philanthropy doesn’t work with Pierre Joseph of the Solidago Foundation

Philanthropy sounds good: someone giving money to improve the world out of the goodness of their heart. The problem is that then those wealthy individuals get to dictate exactly how their money…
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May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 by Lillie

OBG: b&b75 How to sell without feeling like a salesperson

One of the realities of being a freelancer or entrepreneur is that you’re also going to be a salesperson. Most of us recoil when we hear this word, and conjure up visions…
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January 10, 2019January 24, 2019 by Lillie

OBG: b&b82 How to crush your income goals in the New Year

Most of the time, we think about what to do with money we already have - either spend less or save more. It's money we can control, so we focus on this.…
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November 7, 2018November 14, 2018 by Lillie

b&b204: DDJA Vitamin M Box and Supporting Entrepreneurs of Color

Welcome to the Dead Day Job Army, a monthly Brunch & Budget series where entrepreneurs and freelancers of Color share their stories and talk about the real. It’s not easy to start…
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October 31, 2018November 10, 2018 by Lillie

OBG: b&b139 Being an employee can actually be awesome

Having a job can be great, but it doesn't mean you can't do all the other stuff you want. Being a freelancer / entrepreneur is now easier than ever, which means people…
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October 17, 2018November 10, 2018 by Lillie

OBG: b&b121 What to do if you lose your job

It’s the last thing you want to think about happening, but also can happen at any time. This week, we talk about what do when you lose your job, from severance, unemployment…
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September 3, 2018October 7, 2018 by Lillie

OBG: b&b117: What to do when your passion starts to feel like your job

This week's Oldie-but-Goodie: You’ve managed to make your dream come true. You’ve done something that few people can say they’ve done – you’ve figured out how to to make money from your…
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July 11, 2018August 2, 2018 by Lillie

OBG b&b85 5-Week Financial Plan: Spending & Debt

This week's oldie-but-goodie: For all of January, we will be going in depth on the guts of your financial plan. This week, we will be talking about spending and debt. Why do…
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May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Lillie

OBG b&b113 All the parts that suck about running a business

Oldie-but-Goodie: Don’t get us wrong. We wouldn’t have it any other way. But there are just some things (lots of things) about running a business that just really suck. From no one…
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March 15, 2018May 14, 2018 by Lillie

b&b193 Prosperity Now: North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN)

Welcome to Prosperity Now, a series interviewing non profit organizations who are part of Building High Impact Non-Profits of Color. This consistent stuff doesn’t make the news, but it’s a thing that…
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