Our stories give us the power to become the author of our past and future experiences and unleash our truth. Every woman has a story, and this one is mine.

When I was in my 20’s, I found myself engulfed in a volatile marriage marked by mental, emotional, and physical abuse. The relationship finally imploded, thankfully, after a violent episode that left me broken and my abuser imprisoned. At the time, I had no job, no child support, and only a meager monthly stipend to keep my family afloat. I did not know who to turn to for guidance or how to pick up the pieces of my life. I felt completely lost and isolated.

That was over 20 years ago. As painful as those dark days were, my divorce from my abuser ultimately saved my life in more ways than one. As I continued my journey to heal and find purpose, I felt led to help other women; a way to take my “mess” and make it my “message.” I wanted to become for other women the person I desperately needed but could not find. My experiences helped me develop strength, not wounds; I remain determined to help other women transition from trauma to triumph.

Through my work with my financial advising firm, I have been able to help hundreds of individuals manage their toughest seasons victoriously, such as their divorce, loss of a loved one, and career transitions. As a Transformational Wealth Coach and through my “Smart Money Gal,” platform, I help women find their financial confidence, reclaim their power, and embrace a life of prosperity.

I am blessed to share that others in my community and across the nation have honored my work and found value in my mission. Some of my accolades include: 2013-2016, 2020 Women’s Choice Award for Financial Advisors; Kentucky Colonel Award for civic leadership from the Commonwealth of Kentucky; 2013 Inductee into the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors; 2013 Acquisition International Financial Advisory Firm of the Year-USA; and multi-year award winner in the Best of Atlanta Business Hall of Fame from the city of Atlanta.

I have had the incredible opportunity to co-author a Best-Selling book with Jack Canfield, creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. I have also been cited for my knowledge and have appeared on sources such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The Boston Globe, Newsweek, Fortune, and Forbes.

Although many have found inspiration within my story, ultimately, chasing someone else’s version of success is empty. At the very core, my passion is helping women stand in their power and write their own story. Through my trans-formative programs and private sessions, my clients achieve fiscal confidence and lay the foundations for a life of power, prosperity, and purpose.

Money and financial confidence are cornerstones that can catapult success in every area of life: lifestyle, goals, relationships, and health. When we work together, change is possible – and it starts with you.

Videos

Curvy & Crushing It
Curvy & Crushing It
In a world that still too often defines women by their looks, it's time to press in and shift the narrative. Our worth is not determined ...
How To Set Healthy Boundaries with An Ex Spouse
How To Set Healthy Boundaries with An Ex Spouse
How To Set Healthy Boundaries with An Ex Spouse In today's video, we're going to address a crucial topic that many people ...
Removing the Stigma of Multiple Marriages
Removing the Stigma of Multiple Marriages
Removing the Stigma of Multiple Marriages In this thought-provoking video, I dive deep into the topic of removing the stigma ...
Are You Tired of Being Misunderstood?
Are You Tired of Being Misunderstood?
Are you tired of being misunderstood because you are an empowered, strong, accomplished woman? I know I am! Empowerment ...
The Truth About Reading (Trailer)- Coming Soon!
The Truth About Reading (Trailer)- Coming Soon!
The Truth About Reading looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and ...
Is Divorce Coaching Right For You?
Is Divorce Coaching Right For You?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially devastating events in your life and I want to be there to ...
Know Your Worth As A Woman | How To Increase Your Self Worth
Know Your Worth As A Woman | How To Increase Your Self Worth
Know Your Worth As A Woman | How To Increase Your Self Worth In this video, I'll share valuable insights on knowing your worth ...
Emotional Stages of Divorce | How To Deal With It
Emotional Stages of Divorce | How To Deal With It
Emotional Stages of Divorce | How To Deal With It Going through a divorce can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally ...
Navigating Divorce with Adult Children
Navigating Divorce with Adult Children
Navigating Divorce with Adult Children In this video, I will be diving deep into the topic of "Navigating Divorce with Adult Children.
On Being Vulnerable: Be Cautious & Stay in Control
On Being Vulnerable: Be Cautious & Stay in Control
Trust is built when someone is vulnerable and not taken advantage of. That is so true, especially when it comes to your money.
5 Powerful Strategies To Move On After Divorce
5 Powerful Strategies To Move On After Divorce
5 Powerful Strategies To Move On After Divorce Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience, leaving you ...
Empowering Divorced Women: Take Control of Your Life and Finances Today!
Empowering Divorced Women: Take Control of Your Life and Finances Today!
Empowering Divorced Women: Take Control of Your Life and Finances Today! Hi there! I'm Jennifer, and if you're a divorced ...
Reclaiming Your Identity After Divorce | Finding Yourself After Divorce
Reclaiming Your Identity After Divorce | Finding Yourself After Divorce
Reclaiming Your Identity After Divorce | Finding Yourself After Divorce In this video, I'm sharing my personal journey and offering ...
5 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore In A Man
5 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore In A Man
5 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore In A Man In this video, we'll be sharing five strategies for identifying red flags you should ...
Break Through with Lisa Nichols
Break Through with Lisa Nichols
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2023 Dedicated transformational life coach, Jennifer Perri, was ...
Signs Your Marriage Is In Trouble | When To Give Up Marriage?
Signs Your Marriage Is In Trouble | When To Give Up Marriage?
Signs Your Marriage Is In Trouble | When To Give Up Marriage? In this video, I'll be sharing my personal experience and insights ...
Inflation Explained: Finance and Capital Market | Economics
Inflation Explained: Finance and Capital Market | Economics
Inflation explained. The cost of everything is going up! But why? Inflation is the answer to that question. We've all seen and felt this ...
What Does Long Term Care Service Include? | Health & Wealth Women's Series
What Does Long Term Care Service Include? | Health & Wealth Women's Series
The Health and Wealth Women's Series is here to educate you on all of the topics that can affect your health, wealth, and ...
The Flaw of Comparing Yourself to Others
The Flaw of Comparing Yourself to Others
Let's explore another self-esteem diminishing behavior: comparing yourself to others. If you're lacking contentment, it could be ...
Unlocking Your Genius: How to Identify and Leverage Your Core Strengths
Unlocking Your Genius: How to Identify and Leverage Your Core Strengths
What is your genius? Many people are all too aware of their weaknesses, but when you ask them to name their strengths, they ...
Money Tips for Parents With Baby: EFFECTIVE Financial Planning | Health & Wealth Women's Series
Money Tips for Parents With Baby: EFFECTIVE Financial Planning | Health & Wealth Women's Series
Having a baby might be the most exciting experience of your life. However, this time can also be a source of stress and confusion ...
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Work & Life
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Work & Life
Personal boundaries are important for several reasons. They serve as barriers to protect your self-esteem and inner peace.
How to Overcome Distractions as an Entrepreneur
How to Overcome Distractions as an Entrepreneur
You know the feeling. You've prepped yourself to buckle down and start crossing things off your to-do list. It's a mile long, and it ...
It's All Their Fault: Letting Go of The Blame Game
It's All Their Fault: Letting Go of The Blame Game
At times, you may go through challenging experiences in life. You may find yourself wondering how you ended up in a certain ...
Interview with Laura Rinnankoski-International Life & Relationship Coach
Interview with Laura Rinnankoski-International Life & Relationship Coach
Today's special guest is Laura Rinnankoski. Laura is an International Life & Relationship Coach, an NLP Practitioner, ...
Empowerment Exchange Limiting Beliefs
Empowerment Exchange Limiting Beliefs
Breaking through limiting beliefs can completely change your life.
Resilience: 7 Skills You Need to Walk Through Life with Strength
Resilience: 7 Skills You Need to Walk Through Life with Strength
Resilience isn't something you were just born with. Resilience can be learned and developed with the use of a few skills. Part of ...
Limiting Beliefs in Business & Strategies to Overcome Them
Limiting Beliefs in Business & Strategies to Overcome Them
Are you feeling stuck in your business journey, held back by self-doubt and limiting beliefs? Join me on this week's Empowerment ...
Interview with Nora Chahbazi-CEO of EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction)
Interview with Nora Chahbazi-CEO of EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction)
This podcast is an interview with Nora Chahbazi, the founder of EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction) and a devoted ...
The Power of Self-Belief: Eliminating Self-Doubt FOREVER
The Power of Self-Belief: Eliminating Self-Doubt FOREVER
If you believe in yourself, there is little to stop you in whatever you want to accomplish. #smgal #believeinyourself ...
Financial Lessons From COVID: How To Protect Your Finances | Health & Wealth Women's Series
Financial Lessons From COVID: How To Protect Your Finances | Health & Wealth Women's Series
If you're looking to protect your finances, or just want some advice on how to get ahead financially, this video is for you! Check out ...
Stop Procrastinating & Move Your Business and Life Forward
Stop Procrastinating & Move Your Business and Life Forward
Many people assume that procrastination is simply a sign of weakness or lack of willpower. In reality, it's far more complicated ...
It's Time for a Radical Shift: Crushing Through Limiting Beliefs
It's Time for a Radical Shift: Crushing Through Limiting Beliefs
What's Holding You Back? Limiting beliefs are conscious or subconscious beliefs that hold you back in some way. They are ideas ...
The Secret to Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
The Secret to Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
About 600000 new businesses start up each year. Only about half survive for five years. By the ten-year mark, more than ...
How Do Annuities Work: Detailed Explanation on Basics | Health & Wealth Women's Series
How Do Annuities Work: Detailed Explanation on Basics | Health & Wealth Women's Series
Annuities are a type of investment that has been around for centuries. But they can be difficult to understand because there are so ...
7 Tips to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
7 Tips to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome affects everyone: At some point, an estimated 70% of people feel like imposters. But for women, the burden is ...
💰Change Your Money Beliefs, Change Your Life 💰
💰Change Your Money Beliefs, Change Your Life 💰
For our entire lives, we've been told that the only way to make money is to win the lottery or work harder. The odds of winning the ...
The Fear of Success: Self-Sabotage
The Fear of Success: Self-Sabotage
Do you embrace success? Do you envision yourself with health, wealth, and other abundance? In going after your hopes and ...
How to Create a Life That You Love
How to Create a Life That You Love
When the alarm goes off in the morning, do you curse at it and hit the snooze? Is there any part of your day in which you don't feel ...
Mom Guilt: What It Is, Why It Exists, & How to Manage It
Mom Guilt: What It Is, Why It Exists, & How to Manage It
Mom guilt. You've heard of it. You've experienced it. It can totally wreck your day. One mistake, a moment of being short-tempered, ...
Refreshing & Redefining Your Business: The 5 Pillars of Creating Your Dream Business
Refreshing & Redefining Your Business: The 5 Pillars of Creating Your Dream Business
Ready to take your business to the next level? On this episode of Empowerment Exchange, I dive into the essential steps to ...
There is NO Shame in Being Successful
There is NO Shame in Being Successful
In a world where women have often been held back, achieving success is a victory for all women. Sometimes, societal norms and ...
Last Quarter Check in: How Are Things Going?
Last Quarter Check in: How Are Things Going?
We are in the final stretch of 2024, and I just want to check in and see how things are going in your personal and work life. Are you ...
How Newlywed Couples Handle Their Finances: Learn From The Expert | Health & Wealth Women's Series
How Newlywed Couples Handle Their Finances: Learn From The Expert | Health & Wealth Women's Series
Getting married is an important step in your life. Money and financial matters might be the furthest things from your mind right now, ...
Celebrating Authenticity!
Celebrating Authenticity!
Interview with Joanne Oscar
Interview with Joanne Oscar
Joanne, a skin entrepreneur, will be sharing with you how an issue she was personally facing led her to an opportunity that has ...

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Divorce and Financial Survival

March 24, 2021

It's no secret that divorce can be the most tumultuous time in a woman's life. Unfortunately, divorce can also trigger financial upheaval, too. A woman's household income often tumbles more...
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