More Money Podcast The Power of Perseverance - Author of Moving Beyond Broke, Dasha Kennedy
May 28, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Dasha Kennedy, founder of The Broke Black Girl and author of Moving Beyond Broke, shares her inspiring journey from low-income challenges to financial educator. She reveals how financial jargon often confuses everyday people and how she addressed that through her community. Dasha emphasizes the importance of empathy in finance, the need for open money conversations, and reframes generational wealth to encompass skills and support. Her story of perseverance encourages listeners to view setbacks as stepping stones in their financial journeys.
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From Mailroom To Finance
- Dasha started in finance at 19 working in a mailroom and learned by listening and helping an accountant.
- That on-the-job exposure led to moving into accounting roles and sparked her interest in money.
Make Finance Simple And Relatable
- Start by sharing simple, relatable money steps and document your learning journey publicly.
- Use plain language so everyday people can understand and apply financial habits.
Jargon Creates A Barrier
- Financial professionals often assume everyone shares their baseline knowledge and use jargon that confuses beginners.
- That language barrier creates a power imbalance and deters people from acting on advice.
