5 Tips to Organize Your Bathroom Organizing your bathroom can be a rewarding yet challenging task to say the least. A well-organized bathroom not only enhances … Read More »

#119: How I Grew My Business While Working Full Time in Corporate City Girl Savings launched January 1st 2015, but I didn’t end up going full-time until May of 2021. That’s nearly 6 and a h … Read More »

5 Ways Beauty Rituals Can Boost Your Mental Health In the 2020s, with everything we’ve been through, it’s crucial to find self-care moments that nurture our physical and mental w … Read More »

6 Tips to Get Ready to Ask for a Promotion William S. Burroughs said: “When you stop growing you start dying.” I believe this in my soul. The amount of knowledge and exp … Read More »

#118: 5 Smart Ways to Leverage Extra Money You were blessed with extra money – how exciting! Maybe it was an unexpected bonus, commission check or tax r … Read More »

5 Things Women Should Know About Investing According to a Women and Investing in 2023 Research study, women investors get better investing returns than men, with studies … Read More »

#117: 6 Signs You’re Ready to Start Investing There’s no denying that investing is one of the best ways to build true wealth. You can save money your entire life, but n … Read More »

5 Signs You’re Reaching Burn Out at Work Repetition of the same thing every day can be quite the obstacle. No one ever talks about burn out at work or how that looks and … Read More »

#116: Mindset Shifts to Level Up Your Career with Eliana Goldstein If I’m being honest, working my way up the corporate ladder was exciting and a major confidence boost. If I didn’t feel tha … Read More »

6 Healthy Living Rules to Help You Feel Amazing I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the more I understand the importance of being healthy. It’s one of my major foc … Read More »

#115: Intentional Spending Ideas to Feel Fulfilled Money doesn’t buy happiness. I firmly believe that. But, I also believe that money buys you options…and having the option is … Read More »

6 Tricks to Feel Fabulous in Your Clothes Feeling fabulous in your clothes isn’t just about following fashion trends or wearing the latest designer pieces. It’s about … Read More »

5 Pet Costs to Factor Into Your Budget I’ve had my furry friends for nearly 7 years now! Pets truly are a blessing, but I’ll be the first to admit that I failed to acc … Read More »

#114: 7 Reasons to Start Journaling and Prompts to Get You Started /*! elementor – v3.19.0 – 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} I started consistently journaling back in 2018. The benefits that have come over time through consistent journaling are truly amazing. I eventually was able to quit my corporate job and run City Girl Savings full-time. I was able to see the growth in my thought patterns over time. I’m able to look back on old journal entries and feel pride and gratitude. Because journaling has brought so many blessings into my life, I’m now an advocate of the practice. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 reasons to start journaling on a regular basis as well as a few journal prompts to get you started! Here’s a glance at this episode: [01:48] The more you journal, the more you learn about yourself. The more you learn about yourself, the more self-aware you become. [04:10] Raya recalls a time where journaling helped avoid a major fight with her partner. Had she not journaled and acted on her feelings, bad things could have happened. [09:50] Journaling can help keep your goals top of mind. This can result in you taking actions that help you reach the goal. [13:30] Raya shares a snippet from an old journal entry back in 2020 to showcase how memories can be invoked through journaling. [16:22] Need some help getting started? Raya shares 3 different journal prompts that can help you begin your new journaling routine. Rate, Review, & Follow: Did you love this episode? Are you a fan of the City Girl Savings podcast? If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps spread the word about City Girl Savings, and hopefully helps more people make the best money moves possible on the way to their dream life! To leave a review on Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, please make sure you’re subscribed and following the City Girl Savings podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Resources mentioned in this episode: Listen to Episode 58 – My Daily Morning Routine for Boosting Productivity Learn about Raya’s Financial Focus Coaching Program Follow City Girl Savings on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Join the City Girl Savings Facebook Group Subscrib … #114: 7 Reasons to Start Journaling and Prompts to Get You StartedRead More »

How to Reconnect with Your Inner Child Oh, to be a child again! Remember being able to eat McDonald’s and sweets without gaining weight? Remember playing with your f … Read More »

#113: How I Protect My Peace and Why It’s So Important /*! elementor – v3.19.0 – 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} As I’ve gotten older, I realize there’s nothing more important than my peace…and protecting it at all costs. I used to spend time with people who thrived on gossip and drama, until I realized how much of my personal energy that time cost me. Now, I limit my time and interaction with people, places and things that drain my energy. I also set firm boundaries on protecting my mental wellbeing, and while it’s not always easy, it does get better over time. In this episode, I’m sharing the different ways I’ve come to learn to protect my peace and how it’s made a huge difference in my life. If you’re struggling to set boundaries, preserve your energy or protect your peace, hopefully some of my strategies and experiences can help you! Here’s a glance at this episode: [02:34] Raya shares her experiences with specific people and the energy drain that took place because of being around those people. [06:00] Setting boundaries can lead to guilt. Raya shares how she checks herself when starting to feel guilty for protecting her peace. [11:31] Journaling has been a powerful practice to help set the tone for Raya’s day. She uses it to release feelings of stress, anxiety or excitement. [15:30] Raya spent a lot of time in nature when her mom was sick. This has now become a morning routine to promote serenity. [18:15] Leave other people’s problems and struggles at the door. Raya tries to avoid taking home the weight of other people’s problems. Rate, Review, & Follow: Did you love this episode? Are you a fan of the City Girl Savings podcast? If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps spread the word about City Girl Savings, and hopefully helps more people make the best money moves possible on the way to their dream life! To leave a review on Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, please make sure you’re subscribed and following the City Girl Savings podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Resources mentioned in this episode: Recommended Read – The Celestine Prophecy Listen to Episode 58 – My Daily Morning Routine for Boosting Productivity Recommended Read – Discerning the Voice of God Learn about Raya’s Financial Focus Coaching Program Follow City Girl Savings on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Join the City Girl Savings Facebook Group Subscribe to the City Girl Savings Newsletter! Watch thi … #113: How I Protect My Peace and Why It’s So ImportantRead More »

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Credit As someone who’s had an 800+ credit score for years now, I can say that boosting your credit score isn’t always smooth sai … Read More »

#112: How to Heal Your Past and Unlock Your Potential with Asia Hilario /*! elementor – v3.19.0 – 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} One thing I’ve learned over time is that ignoring your past traumatic experiences and running from the feelings gets you nowhere. Acknowledging your inner child and revisiting your past, as hard as it is, is a necessary step in loving yourself and living your best, happiest life. Self-Love Coach turned Business Mindset Coach Asia Hilario is joining us on the show today to help teach you how to heal from your past traumas and unlock your future potential. Asia and I go deep with our discussion on thought control, self-sabotage, self-awareness and so much more. If you’re ready to step into the woman you were always meant to be, you don’t want to miss this episode! Here’s a glance at this episode: [03:15] Asia created a blog talking about her journey to self-healing and it led to so many amazing accolades and opportunities. [14:23] Your reaction to how people treat you can say a lot about your own insecurities. Listen to your thoughts and watch your reactions. [27:21] Self-sabotage can happen in many ways. Asia explains how to keep an eye out for the behaviors that are self-sabotaging. [36:00] Operating from a place of scarcity means you have the opinion that there’s not enough to go around. [42:40] Asia learned that storytelling is her superpower. When she shares her stories, people are impacted in a way she never thought possible. Rate, Review, & Follow: Did you love this episode? Are you a fan of the City Girl Savings podcast? If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps spread the word about City Girl Savings, and hopefully helps more people make the best money moves possible on the way to their dream life! To leave a review on Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, please make sure you’re subscribed and following the City Girl Savings podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Asia on Instagram Asia’s Self-Sabotage Course Learn more about Asia Download the Free Money Mindset Worksheet Learn about Raya’s Financial Focus Coaching Program Follow City Girl Savings on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Join the City Girl Savings Facebook Group Subscribe to the City Girl Savings … #112: How to Heal Your Past and Unlock Your Potential with Asia HilarioRead More »