Deondra: Figuring It Out On Your Own

Dear JAK: Introduction

I am proud to introduce a new segment called "Dear JAK" as part of Uncommon Sense.  I have invited experts Angela and Kimberly to discuss the everyday challenges of making the most of your money. Angela, owner of The Resume Rescue is a career and resume expert , and Kimberely, owner of Be Knot Afraid,  is a financial coach that helps you with your everyday budget are here to help!   If you have a question, story, or concern, we would love to hear from you!  Jill Gleba, Author of Uncommon Sense, Founder of Gleba & Associates, www.jillgleba.com Angela Buccellato, www.the-resume-rescue.com Kimberely Demarest, www.beknotafraid.com

Kristi: When Your Spouse Passes Away Unexpectedly

Kristi’s and her husband both worked, were raising their 3 kids, and split their household duties. When her husband died suddenly, she realized that she had no idea what was going on with their finances.  She had to search through file cabinets, reset passwords, and it was a big mess.  She also had to adjust to her new identity as a widow. You may want to organize your finances after listening to her story.     Jill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/ [https://jillgleba.com/] Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/ Thanks to our sponsors: Personal Health Management:  phmchangeyourlife@gmail.com [phmchangeyourlife@gmail.com] The Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/ [https://theresumerescue.com/]

Akindele: Opening Doors For The Next Generation

The reason I wrote Uncommon Sense was to impact youth and I could not have found a better cohort. As an Academic Advisor, Akindele encourages African American students to see themselves in a different light as far as their education, access to capital, and understand financial literacy from a US perspective. In his former career he was a teacher and administrator for many years, and is now a Student Career Coach, a Business Developer, and co-manages an Association.  His impact to these students is priceless. Akindele wants to empower his students to graduate, have career goals, international goals, and to impact their community with these values. His vision is to link business, government and technology resources between Africa and the US.  He wants to position a city, county, and community to understand why they should make a foreign directed investment in African based businesses.       Akindele Akinyemi’s website: gabanetwork.com  [http://gabanetwork.com/] Jill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/ [https://jillgleba.com/] Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/ Thanks to our sponsors: Personal Health Management:  phmchangeyourlife@gmail.com [phmchangeyourlife@gmail.com] The Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/ [https://theresumerescue.com/]

Deondra: Figuring It Out On Your Own

Deondra did not start off in life with any advantages.  Like many of us, her parents did not have the skills to pass on, so Deondra had to figure it out herself.  She entered an abusive relationship, had 3 children, and was homeless more than once.With nobody to fall back on she had to drag herself out of a dark place and find some stability. It has been a long journey, but she has made it through and is still working to improve. The great news is that her children will break this cycle of “just getting by”. They have been taught more advanced skills, are being educated and trained to further their careers, and they will have a better relationship with money. Deondra’s website:  www.therfcgrp.com Author of "When The Lights Came On" Co-Author of "Hush" Jill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/ [https://jillgleba.com/] Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/ Thanks to our sponsors: Personal Health Management:  phmchangeyourlife@gmail.com [phmchangeyourlife@gmail.com] The Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/ [https://theresumerescue.com/]

Natalie: Hard Work Leads To Opportunities

After her parents’ divorce when Natalie was 5 years old, she saw the family finances change drastically.Her family relocated from a big home to a trailer, sometimes without heat, electricity, or enough food. Natalie and her siblings worked many jobs to help her mom pay the bills. Having school mates that were much more affluent taught Natalie that there was so much more to life than cleaning offices. Her mom did not encourage college because she simply did not know better. Natalie knew that an education would break this struggle for money, but she didn’t know exactly how to get there.  While working at several jobs to pay for school, she came upon a bank position that would help her with tuition. Her career progressed over the years and she is now a successful real estate broker. Natalie's website:  natalie@nataliegoodwin.com [https://smf.crm3.redtailtechnology.com/contacts/emails/7089/compose] Jill Gleba's Website and Book: https://jillgleba.com/ [https://jillgleba.com/] Music by: Robert Gleba Art by: Courtney Wollet:  https://www.courtneywollet.com/ Thanks to our sponsors: Personal Health Management:  phmchangeyourlife@gmail.com [phmchangeyourlife@gmail.com] The Resume Rescue :  https://theresumerescue.com/ [https://theresumerescue.com/]