b chic guides

b chic guides are blogs and podcasts that go into greater detail on various lifestyle topics. consider them like mini workshops or tutorials on things I’ve personally experienced or have a certain level of expertise in.

moving to dallas


Moving Cross Country from the Midwest to Dallas!

buying a home


Buying a Home During COVID

Our Financial Plan for Homebuying During COVID

Our 5-Month Homebuying Timeline (During COVID)

Our New Homeowners Budget

The Homebuying Emotional Process

starting a business


So You Think You Can Side Hustle?

Your Revenue Streams: Deciding On Your Side Hustle

Your Branding: Making Your Brand Too Legit to Pass

Your Pitch: How To Hook Your Audience

Your Biggest Obstacle: Overcoming Entrepreneurial Failure

b chic income reports


2023 Income Report: January – March

2022 Income Report: October – December

moving to seattle


Moving to Seattle: Series Introduction

Moving to Seattle Part 2: The Research, Move and Budget

Moving to Seattle Part 3: Cost of Living & Housing

Moving to Seattle Part 4: How Different Is the Pacific Northwest?

Moving to Seattle Finale! Bonus Episode: How We’re Getting Settled

My New Daily Budgeting Habits Since Moving to Seattle

Living In Seattle Update! (Story Time)

getting into budgeting


My Budgeting Story: From Credit Crazy to Budgeting Freedom

How to Start Budgeting in 2023

How to better manage your money long term

In This Economy? Saving In A Modern World

Investing in a More Chic Lifestyle

How to Do a Budget Audit: Overhauling My Budget (Again)

How to Recognize You Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Navigating Lower Income, Recessions, and Downsizing

Living Future Paycheck to Paycheck

The Essential Budgeting Step You’re Skipping

money mindset


Financial Literacy Month 2021

You Need a Budget (Financial Literacy Month)

Money Mindset Best Practices (Financial Literacy Month)

Money Mindset Over Mismanagement (Financial Literacy Month)

Big Money Decisions and Money Management (Financial Literacy Month)

Real Life Money Mindset Practice (Financial Literacy Month)


💻 business


Lessons I Learned from Creating Crappy Content

Home-Based Money Generating Ideas for Women

Running A Side Business

Leveraging My Experience in Pageantry?!

Getting into Real Estate: My Newbie Experience

Building a Side Hustle

📋 productivity


How to REALLY Plan Your 2023 Goals

Ditch the Vision Board: Using Trello for Goal Setting

Journaling for Healing and Success

Self-Care and Passion Projects Post COVID

Setting 2020 Goals

How To Have A Stress-Free Christmas

Morning Boosts: Healthy Alternatives To Coffee

How to Successfully Have a Lazy/Productive Saturday

Planning Your Passion: Why You Need A Passion Planner

🎙 podcast


Adjusting Goals for Everyday Life

Taking Ownership of my Life & Goals

How to Discover, Identify and Operate in Your Purpose

Don’t Discount Crazy Opportunities

Behind the Scenes: What I’ve Been Up To All This Time!

Black Girl Joy

How to Choose Where to Live After College

How to Budget After College

Welcome to the B Chic Podcast

🤑 money


Summer Money Reset

Budgeting with a Partner (Realistic Success Tips)

My Spending Drought

Building A Positive Money Mindset

Switching from Strict Budgeting to Hands Off Budgeting

How to Easily Build an Emergency Fund

What to Do with a Holdover 401(k) Account

My Year-End Budgeting Best Practices

Managing Money Mindset During COVID

Wedding Planning with a Low Budget and Job Loss

How I Changed My Money Rules

Budgeting 101: My Golden Rules

💼 career


So You Want To Be A Digital Nomad?

Become Appealing in Job Searches and Learn New Skills

How To Effectively Work From Home Permanently

Mindset Shifts for Career Success

Career Negotiation Tips for Women

Key Areas of Career Growth After College

Stay Ready: A Guide to Professional Readiness

Playing Big Brother: Surviving Workplace Politics

Useful Skills To Have In Any Career

Job Hunting Strategies

🗂 resources

What’s all the hype about the 12 Week Year?!

How Does a Second Brain Optimize My Life?