My mom would say (cue African mom voice) “The golden rule is: he who has the most gold, makes the rules.”
Coins In Color, is a Hueish campaign that hits close to home. It’s tough being underrepresented in corporate spaces, let alone professions such as tech, media, or science. But where it hurts the most, is in the space of wealth (yep. finances).
Money makes the world go round. Aside from paying your bills. Understanding the concept of money (beyond the crisp dollar bills in your wallet) is power. Seeing representation in wealth and financial freedom is critical, because, then perhaps wealth can feel and truly be accessible and more relatable.
Diversity in Dollars: Wealth Equity and Accessibility Click To TweetFor those looking to get advice from people who look like them– who are securing the bag and not fumbling it, we got you over here at Hueish. Touchdown! (does endzone dance – Lizzo get at me).
1. My Fab Finance (@myfabfinance)
Tonya Rapley is a money expert who was named by Black Enterprise as the “New Face of Wealth Building” as well as being featured on the cover. As a millennial herself, she hopes to help other Millenials stop living paycheck to paycheck.
2. Winnie Sun
Winnie makes money relatable and financial literacy more accessible to all.
I relate deeply with her, as she is a child of immigrant parents who came to America, struggled with all of the cultural nuances that come with being …well…marginalized in America: the language barrier, the cultural norms, the litigious systems….(just to name a few) were all things a child such as Winnie would observe her parents struggle with. But like my parents, and the parents of many immigrant children, they worked hard.
Winne’s parents weren’t rich, but they were content and joyful. I could imagine; they worked hard, saved consistently, and smiled often. And this lies her foundation. A priceless memory Winnie has, is of her parents taking her to the bank with rolls of pennies and nickles to be deposited into her first savings account. She credits her parents, for this invaluable moment, as here savings account booklet would be like a gift from heaven.
3. Latina Money (@latina_money)
This weekly podcast is hosted by Janet Cruz Bisonó, who is a millennial Latina that talks about wealth and money with successful entrepreneurs, amazing creatives, and industry elites to share exclusive insider tips, wisdom + action-based strategies for building wealth and creating smart and savvy income.
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4. His and Her Money
5. Personal Finance Guide (@money_space)
6. Lynn Richardson (@lynnrichardson)
According to her “About Me” page on her website, “Dr. Lynn Richardson is an author, entertainment executive and celebrity financial coach who uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional and spiritual harmony. ”
7. Cliff Worley (@fiscalcliff)
Cliff is the Digital Engagement Director at the Kapor Center, which means that he helps startups find their customers through social media. He creates and manages the digital strategy to help make the technology industry and entrepreneurship more diverse, inclusive and impactful. Follow his Instagram for some helpful financial tips.
8. Patrice Washington (@seekwisdompcw)
This financial coach is “a number one best-selling author, captivating speaker and hope-restoring coach to women like you who want to do good work in the world, but believe they deserve to earn damn good money doing it,” according to her webpage. She’s been the personal finance expert on Steve Harvey since 2014. She also appeared on Dr. Oz and Fox and Friends.
9. Zay & Ellie (@debtfreeandfitness_)
This blog is run by husband and wife duo, Ashonzay and Ellie Matlock, and they hope their blog helps Millenials reach their financial goals by sharing tips that helped them get debt-free. They also share tips about their fitness journey as well.
10. Farnoosh Torabi (@farnooshtorabi)
Torabi transitioned from being $30,000 in debt at age 22 to author and sought-after speaker for numerous events, companies, organizations, and schools. She’s written multiple books, the latest entitled When She Makes More: The Truth About Love and Life for a New Generation of Women. She is the Financial Education Ambassador for Chase.
11. Bobbie Rebell (@bobbierebell1)
She is the author of the best-selling personal finance book How to Be a Financial Grownup. She also hosts the Financial Grownup Podcast and is an award-winning TV anchor, podcaster, columnist and Certified Financial Planner.
12. Natalie Torres-Haddad (@financiallysavvylatina)
She is a two-time TEDx Speaker, an international Award-Winning author from her 2012 book, a bilingual podcast host of Financially Savvy in 20 minutes, international keynote speaker and educator.
13. Urban Prosperity Co. (@urbanprosperityco)
14. The Finance Bar (@thefinancebar)
15. Clever Girl Finance (@clevergirlfinance)
This personal mentorship and 1-on-1 financial counseling was started by Bola Sokunbi and it is a financial education platform aimed at providing women with financial guidance through easy to digest courses, one-on-one mentorship, and an incredibly supportive community.
16. Broke on Purpose (@brokeonpurpose)
17. His and Her Money (@hisandhermoney)
Husband and wife duo, Tai and Talaat, went from being high school sweethearts to paying off all of their debt – including their mortgage and running a six-figure online business. Follow this couple for some useful financial tips.
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18. DJ and Dannie – Pennies to Wealth (@penniestowealth)
This couple paid off $130,912 worth of debt in less than 3 years!! If you want to learn about how they did that, follow them on Instagram as they share tips on how they did so.
19. Carmen Perez – Make Real Cents (@makerealcents)
When she was featured in a Forbes article, they wrote this about her: “Carmen Perez recently quit her six-figure job in the financial services industry to pursue her dream of becoming a computer programmer. As recently as two years ago, the thought of leaving a high-paying job would have been unfathomable to Perez — it was made possible because she was able to pay off her $57,000 of debt, which consisted of student loans, credit cards, a car loan, and collections accounts.” She shares her tips on how to do this on Instagram, so she’s worth a follow.
20. Shang Saavedra – Save My Cents (@savemycents)
Shang Saavedra was a wedding photographer for nine years, but then she became the “full-time engagement manager of an international consulting firm still finds the time to run Save My Cents, the nonprofit she started in 2016,” according to an interview she did with Forbes Magazine. They also write, she blends “her expertise in money management with her passion for helping others to provide easy-to-understand financial guidance to those who need it most.”
21. Rachel Cruze (@rachelcruze)
Her father, Dave Ramsey, taught all she needed to know about personal finance. She is now a New York Times Number One Best Seller who writes about finance. She has two books, Smart Money Smart Kids and Love Your Life, Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want
22. Chris Hogan (@chrishogan360)
Author of “Everyday Millionaires,” he shares secrets that millionaires in the U.S. live by such as, living on less than they make, investing and avoiding debt.
23. That Debt Free Life (@thatdebtfreelife)
24. The Millenials Next Door (@themillenialsnextdoor)
Andre Albritton is committed to helping “Gen Y” and “Gen Z” on gaining financial freedom.
25. FOLA Financial (@folafinancial)
Started by Sheneya Wilson, she started this business to provide accounting, tax and financial educations to a younger audience – specifically millennials, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. She has an MBA, CPA and is a Ph.D. student along with being the CEO of this company.
26. Girls on the Money (@girlsonthemoney)
The goal of this page is to help women get interested in investing in stocks. The founder, Mabel Martinez, is a Latina who wasn’t making a lot of money but then was introduced to the stock market. So her mission is to get women interested in investing!
27. Centonomy (@centonomyig)
Hailing from Kenya, this financial advising group made this company to “shift mindsets so that purposeful people can create wealth and live abundantly.” They hold events in Africa to get to educate people about financial security.
28. JoVynn Tax Prep (@jovynntaxprep)
This young woman has set out to teach young, minority Millenials about what it means to be financially free through debt management, budgeting, and tax preparation.
29. Women’s Strategic Business Hub (@womenceoproject)
Right now they are on a global tour with the mission of helping women entrepreneurs “laser focus on their business’ branding, strategy, and funding.”
30. Mastin Kipp (@mastinkipp)
This life coach has been recognized by the queen herself, Oprah Winfrey! He was featured on her Emmy Award-winning series, SuperSoul Sunday and was featured on Oprah’s Supersoul 100.
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31. Marshawn Evans Daniels (@marshawnevans)
According to her website, she is “a media maven and master in the art of manifestation, this former Georgetown Law Center Trained Sports Attorney, Miss America Finalist and competitor on ABC’s The Apprentice, turned her passion for people into a million-dollar enterprise helping women to Believe Bigger®, Live Bigger and Profit Bigger.”
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