More Money Podcast From the Archives: Relistening to Ken Okoroafor Talk About Finding Your Financial Joy
Apr 23, 2025
Ken Okoroafor, founder of The Humble Penny and author of Financial Joy, shares his inspiring journey from a first-generation immigrant to a financial educator. He discusses how to find financial joy, emphasizing that money should be a tool for happiness, not the end goal. Ken reflects on the challenges he faced while building his brand and the importance of diverse voices in personal finance. He also talks about the impact of community support on financial independence and encourages listeners to embrace their own transformative journeys.
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Starting The Humble Penny Blog
- Ken started The Humble Penny blog in 2017 as a passion project to share relatable money advice from a first-generation immigrant perspective.
- He wanted to fill a gap where few UK financial blogs reflected his background or spoke to people like him.
Fear Holds Creators Back
- Fear of judgment often paralyzes people from sharing their personal stories.
- However, authentic stories are invaluable assets that connect deeply with audiences and build trust.
Judgment Fades With Success
- Ken experienced judgment and skepticism from friends and colleagues when he started blogging.
- But after gaining some success, people wanted to associate with him as an example of success.
