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My Nigerian mom was supportive?!
My parents stayed with me for a week to celebrate the holidays. I wondered when anyone would bring up the ‘where are you going to school? And when will you accept Yale because it’s your best option.’ Finally, on the last night, my dad and mum had separate talks with me on the topic. My…
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I don’t know my ideal cost of living.
I theoretically track all the money I spend weekly, but I have lived a life of deprivation since graduating in 2020. I’m unsure how much it costs to live a life I am excited about. Now it’s 2024… what the heck. Where did time go? Anyway, recently, I started turning on the heat during the…
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How much $$ should you save by 30?
Happy New Year, Fire Babies! I’m kicking off the year by asking some big questions. My friend reached out to me recently to ask, “What actual dollar amount should someone have at 30?” First, I am honored because my friends and family often come to me for financial advice. Most of them I send to…
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I didn’t get the remote job I wanted
Storytime! I want to end the year by sharing some of my reflections on the power of manifestation. Some months ago, I told my coworkers I wanted a remote job at lunch. My job is a manufacturing job that requires me to be onsite 5 days a week. I wanted flexibility and the option to…
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Creating a life I don’t want to run away from
I’m in a stage of analysis paralysis. Since my last MBA update, I’ve gotten into 2 more schools with full tuition scholarships – UCLA & NYU, which has been absolutely wild and amazing. I am ultra grateful. I know that no matter where I end up, I’ll find a way to make the best of…
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24 Bucket List Update – December 2023
Happiness accountability check-in! I turn 25 in May 2024 and this is my list of 50 things that I would be happy that I’ve done once I’m 25. Updates are bolded and completed-ish things are crossed off. I love running through this list and seeing how far I’ve come. I’ve grown so much since the…
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Redeeming Castlight points for my HSA
Castlight is an app that many companies in the US give as a perk to track different health metrics. Every year, I am eligible for $300 worth of rewards. Usually, I take the Visa gift card options or Target gift card options. Getting a gift card means I’m having 42% of the gift card value…
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$300 bonus from Wells Fargo checking
Wassup Fire Babies! I wanted to share this bonus once the $300 was deposited in my account. This checking bonus ends January 9th, 2024, so take advantage if you don’t have a Wells Fargo account. I put that money away to travel next year since I want to travel heavily before starting school. You can…
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I started a podcast
I did a thing. I started a podcast called Making Me Proud on Spotify now. My goal is to post an episode a week. So far, I am really excited about becoming a podcaster. It’s a very vulnerable space to be in. I’ve been inspired by my favorite podcasts to embark on this journey. The…
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I got full rides to Yale & Emory.
I got in homies!! These are the first 2 schools I’ve heard from – Yale University and Emory University. I got full tuition scholarships at both programs through the consortium (I wrote about them in my post on How I saved $1800 in MBA Application fees). If you’re new here, I would recommend reading through…
Gen Z Guide to FI 