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From 0 to 8 Figures: TikTok Star Tefi Pessoa Gets Real About Her Money Journey

Feb 5, 2025
Tefi Pessoa, a vibrant social media influencer and cultural commentator, shares her inspiring journey from financial struggle to TikTok stardom. She discusses the unique cultural landscape of Miami and how it shaped her financial philosophy. Tefi reflects on personal growth tied to wealth, emphasizing the emotional rewards of generosity. She candidly addresses financial anxiety and mismanagement from her past, and the importance of finding fulfillment through community over material wealth. Throughout, Tefi empowers others by sharing her experiences and advocating for financial awareness.
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ANECDOTE

Miami Roots Shaped Money Habits

  • Tefi describes growing up in Coral Gables with a frugal, strategic mother and a spender father, which shaped her money habits.
  • Her family ran a golf-equipment business and her grandfather managed strip malls and farm animals to save on taxes.
ADVICE

Treat Appearances As Measured Investments

  • Invest in career-building appearances but track ROI; Tefi spent $9,000 on one event that didn't convert.
  • Treat certain marketing expenses as investments but diversify partnerships.
ADVICE

Avoid Chasing Fast Cash

  • Do not day trade and beware of fast-money schemes, as Tefi's mom advised.
  • Treat sudden windfalls skeptically and prioritize long-term financial planning.
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