Inside Your Finance: Money Conversations

The Black Tax Dilemma: Prioritizing Your Future and Setting Financial Boundaries

From a childhood rooted in financial survival in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to navigating the complexities of the Black Tax while building a career at a leading Canadian bank, Dennis's journey is filled with essential money lessons and practical wealth-building strategies.In this episode of the Inside Your Finance Podcast, host Jennifer Aikoroje speaks with Dennis, a community builder and finance professional. Dennis shares how his communal upbringing led him into a "spend mode," believing money should be used to alleviate the suffering of others. He identifies his biggest financial mistake as not thinking of himself on time.Dennis discusses:• The challenge of the Black Tax—the feeling of constant financial obligation to family back home—and the difficult process of learning to set boundaries and say no.• His powerful advice for those struggling: think about yourself and where you want to be in the future, realizing that life will still go on without your constant intervention.• The mindset shift, triggered by starting a family and planning for a legacy, that drove him to take practical financial steps like purchasing life insurance and learning about TFSAs and RSPs in Canada.• Key advice for Black and women entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of knowing your numbers, tracking income/expenses, and avoiding mixing business and personal money.• His definition of true wealth, which extends beyond money to encompass happiness, joy, community, health, and having a full, impactful life.This conversation is packed with insights on self-prioritization, discipline, and building lasting wealth.📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on money, business, and wealth building!

Surviving $200K Debt: Bukky Wonda’s Journey of Risk and Financial Recovery

In this episode of Inside Your Finance, we sit down with Bukky Wonda—immigration tech founder, commercial mortgage broker, and filmmaker. Bukky shares her dramatic financial journey, marked by immense risk and two massive debt crises.Bukky shares the hard-earned lessons that saved her financial future:• The absolute necessity of a legal agreement and exit clause for every business deal, even with friends, to avoid full liability.• Her number one money rule: NEVER buy a car on credit.• The strategy for tackling debt: Increase your income and attack the debt "like it's a disease".She also addresses the misconception that women should hide their ambition or wealth.Tune in for powerful advice on risk, recovery, and how to protect yourself in business!

Money Comes and Goes: Ola’s Unfiltered Take on Wealth, Family, and Enjoyment

Ola doesn’t believe in saving money — and he’s not shy about it.In this honest, sometimes surprising conversation, he shares why he sees money as a tool for living, not just surviving.From losing $12,000 in two hours to questioning society’s obsession with saving, Ola’s philosophy is all about freedom. He believes money comes and goes, and the goal isn’t to hoard it, but to use it to truly enjoy life.We also talk about:Why he thinks people should manage the number of kids they have — for both emotional and financial balanceWhat that $12K loss taught him about perspectiveWhy he believes the pursuit of money can either trap you or liberate youIt’s one of those episodes that’ll make you pause and rethink your relationship with money.Tune in, share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more real conversations about money, mindset, and the meaning behind it al

How selling shoe polish helped shaped how he views wealth creation

In this episode of Inside Your Finance, Solomon shares how selling shoe polish as a young boy shaped his entire view on wealth creation.Now a Senior Director, he opens up about the lessons that early hustle taught him — from understanding value to building a mindset rooted in discipline and delayed gratification.We talk about how to frame our thinking around debt, why borrowing from your future self is one of the biggest traps people fall into, and how he now balances saving and spending as a high-achieving professional.It’s a thoughtful, honest look at what true financial growth really means — not just in numbers, but in perspective.📌 Listen for:Why small beginnings can shape lifelong wealth habitsA healthier way to look at debt and borrowingHow to find balance between saving and livingWhy “don’t borrow from your future self” might be the financial rule we all needIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to rethink how they approach money and wealth.

Money Lessons of a Doctor Mom: From Childhood Allowance to Private Practice & Accountability

In this episode , I sit down with Dr. Mercy Akinsipe — a Calgary-based medical doctor, marathon runner, wife, and mom of two daughters.Dr. Mercy opens up about her money journey — from her childhood allowance tied to good grades, to the reality of running her own clinic in Sarnia, and how those lessons shaped the financial discipline she practices today.✨ In this episode you’ll hear:Her first money memory and what it taught herThe excitement of her first paycheck in private practiceThe challenges of overheads, staff pay, and expenses as a solo practitionerWhy accountability and discipline matter more than incomeHow she’s teaching her daughters about money by exampleIf you’ve ever wondered how a doctor and mom balances career, family, and finances, this conversation is for you.👉 Subscribe for more money stories from professionals.