Mastering Your Money: Recent Episodes

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Do you ever feel that financial stability is out of reach? In Mastering Your Money, we’re debunking that myth and many more. Hosted by Dr. Melody Robinson Wright, creator of Broke on Purpose®, and Director of Financial Education at Kinly™, this podcast explores money from the inside out. Join us every Tuesday as we unpack the experiences, beliefs, and emotions felt when navigating personal finances. You’ll leave empowered with the truths, facts, and resources to take steps towards becoming the master of your own money.

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Willie Moore Jr. into the Money Lounge. As a nationally syndicated radio host, global speaker, actor, film director, and two-time

best-selling author, Willie has proven that innate charisma, abundant creativity, and a

passion for empowerment can translate into the faith-based community and the global

Marketplace.

On this episode, Dr. Wright and Willie discuss his career trajectory from singer to speaker, his weekly money check-ins, and why, sometimes, it’s better to step back than step out.

Connect with Willie Moore Jr.

  • https:/www.williemoorejrlive.org
  • YouTube: WillieMooreJrLive
  • Instagram: @williemoorejrlive
  • Facebook: facebook.com/williemoorejrlive

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Naseema McElroy into the Money Lounge. Naseema is a nurse by day, but when she’s not delivering babies, she’s teaching others how to slay their debt through her website, Financially Intentional. She is also the author of Smart Money: The Step-by-Step Personal Finance Plan to Crush Debt, a podcaster, and a mom.

On this episode, Dr. Wright and Naseema discuss how she paid off nearly a million dollars of debt in two years, how financial independence brings freedom to your life, and how being a nurse is a ‘cheat code’ to wealth.

Connect with Naseema McElroy

  • https://www.financiallyintentional.com/
  • Twitter: @financialintent
  • Instagram: @financiallyintentional
  • Facebook: facebook.com/groups/financiallyintentional

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Amiyrah Martin into the Money Lounge. Amiyrah is a mom, wife, Airman in the US Air Force, African-American blogger, and all-around fashionista. She is a firm believer in living a frugal lifestyle without deprivation, and it’s her goal to show that with each article on her site, 4 Hats and Frugal. She’s a 3-time IRIS Awards winner, including a 2-time winner of Live Stream of the Year.

On this episode, Dr. Wright and Amiyrah discuss the moment Amiyrah kicked her finances into high gear, the differing skills of making money versus managing money, and how to live a life that sparks joy without giving into deprivation.

Connect with Amiyrah Martin

  • 4hatsandfrugal.com
  • Twitter: @AmiyrahMartin
  • Instagram: @theamiyrahmartin

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Theresa Thames into the Money Lounge. Theresa is the founder of Soul Joy Coaching & Yoga, LLC, an in-person and online gathering that centers womxn of color, inviting them to honor their whole divine selves and tap into radical joy. In addition, she is a mindset coach for high-achieving women who are ready to gain the clarity to unapologetically upgrade their confidence, health, relationships, and careers with ease and joy and serves as a Dean at an Ivy League university.

On this episode, Dr. Wright and Theresa discuss Theresa’s definition of joy, the positive side of jealousy, and how to take the ‘next faithful step.’

Connect with Theresa Thames

  • theresathames.com
  • Twitter: @TsThames
  • Instagram: @theresa_s_thames

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Kendra Barnes into the Money Lounge. Kendra is a full-time Real Estate Investor, founder of The Key Resource, and author of the upcoming book Acres. Her real estate investments afforded her the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the age of 32. She created The KeyResource to inspire, empower and educate people about the power of homeownership and Real Estate investment.

On this episode, Dr. Wright and Kendra discuss how to get a start in Real Estate Investing, the importance of finding your ‘team,’ and the secret behind ‘house hacking.’

Connect with Kendra Barnes

  • thekeyresource.com
  • Facebook: The Key Resource Group
  • Twitter: @The_KeyResource
  • Instagram: @thekeyresource
  • YouTube: Kendra / The Key Resource

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Shelly Omilâdè Bell into the Money Lounge. Omi is a system disruptor and business strategist who moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically. As a cultural translator, she connects entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations in order to diversify their talent pipeline, increase equity and grow their brands. She is the founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures Foundation, which transforms entrepreneurship by reimagining the way Black and brown women founders get access to financial and social capital.

On this episode, Dr. Wright and Omi dig into the art of cultivating relational currency, the beginnings of Black Girl Ventures, and why ‘opportunistic’ doesn’t have to be a dirty word.

Connect with Omi Bell

  • OmisWorld.com
  • The Omi Show on SiriusXM (Channel 126, Noon ET on Sundays, 8pm ET replay)
  • Twitter: @TheOmiBell
  • Facebook: Omi’s World Media
  • Instagram: @OmiBell
  • YouTube: Omi’s World Media
  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/omibell

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Rahkim Sabree into the Money Lounge. Rahkim is an author/columnist, speaker, and financial coach who focuses on the pathway between financial literacy and financial empowerment. His work has been seen or published in Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise, Money.com, Parents Magazine and more.

On this episode, Rahkim and Dr. Wright talk about ‘firing your boss,’ the emotional effects of mastering your money, and Rahkim’s three “E”s.

Connect with Rahkim Sabree

  • rahkimsabree.com
  • Facebook: facebook.com/rahkimsabree
  • Twitter: @rahkimsabree
  • Instagram: @rahkimsabree
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahkimsabree

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright talks about some distractions that can sabotage our path to mastering our finances. She shares tips for avoiding both internal and external distractions, and helps us to find our financial focus.

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Dyana King into the Money Lounge. Dyana is a single mom of 2 and the creator of Money. Boss. Mama. This “do-it-my-way” Money & Mindset Coach stumbled into the personal finance world after signing up for an auto loan that took one of her bi-weekly paychecks. After becoming debt-free on a moderate income, she’s now on a mission to help other single women maximize their 9-5 income to get out of debt and build wealth using a behavior-based budget.

On this episode, Dyana and Dr. Wright discuss how the aforementioned car loan became a catalyst for debt, but also for a financial leveling up.

Connect with Dyana King

  • michelletaylorwillis.com
  • Facebook: facebook.com/michelletaylorwillis
  • Twitter: @michelletwillis
  • Instagram: @michelletaylorwillis
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletaylorwillis/

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes Michelle Taylor Willis into the Money Lounge. Michelle is the founder of Gagnant Media, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and recent first-time author through the release of her book “Raising Significance: A Guide to Well-Rounded, Independent, and Confident Kids.” Additionally, Michelle is the host of the “According to Michelle'' television show--featured weekly via Amazon Fire and Roku--and broadcasts a radio version of the show through Mixx106radio.com.

In this episode, Michelle and Dr. Wright discuss the way to break into successful entrepreneurship and how to pick yourself up after a setback.

Connect with Michelle Taylor Willis

  • michelletaylorwillis.com
  • Facebook: facebook.com/michelletaylorwillis
  • Twitter: @michelletwillis
  • Instagram: @michelletaylorwillis
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletaylorwillis/

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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On today’s episode, Dr. Wright speaks with Kinly founder, President and CEO, Donald Hawkins. A serial entrepreneur, Donald has held several leadership roles in adtech, healthtech and non-profits. Before leading Kinly, Donald founded Griffin Technologies. In that role, he empowered small-to-medium size community banks, credit unions and fintechs with contextual intelligence to better serve their existing and prospective customers.

In their chat, Dr. Wright and Donald discuss his entrepreneurial history, the ‘long game’ of personal finance, and the importance of taking care of those around you.

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright * Instagram: @brokeonpurpose * Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose * Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright digs into what it means to be an expert of your personal finances. Hear how you can take control of what you’re spending, where your money is going, and make sure that it is working for you.

Connect with Kinly

  • Download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.
  • Bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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This week, Dr. Wright welcomes back one of our Kinly Money Mentors, Nika Booth, for the second half of their conversation.. Nika is a money coach, author, content creator, and founder of Debt Free Gonnabe. While she’s currently tackling her own 6-figure debt on a single income, she inspires and teaches others how to take control of their money, better manage it, and get out of debt, while still enjoying the things you love. This episode gets into student loans and the importance of an accountability partner.

You can also find Nika as the voice of three of our playlists within the Kinly app, "The Risky Side of Credit," "Understanding Debt," and "The World of Student Loans." So, if you haven't already, go download the Kinly app from the App Store or Google Play store.

Connect with Nika Booth

  • https://debtfreegonnabe.com
  • Twitter: @DebtFreeGonnaBe
  • Instagram: @DebtFreeGonnaBe
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debtfreegonnabe

Connect with Kinly

  • bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

  • Instagram: @brokeonpurpose
  • Facebook: facebook.com/brokeonpurpose
  • Twitter: @brokeonpurpose

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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On today’s episode, Dr. Wright speaks with Nika Booth. Nika is a money coach, author, content creator, and founder of Debt Free Gonnabe. While she’s currently tackling her own 6-figure debt on a single income, she inspires and teaches others how to take control of their money, better manage it, and get out of debt, while still enjoying the things you love. In the first part of this two-part conversation, Nika discusses the start of her debt-free journey and setting up a plan for tackling debt.

Connect with Nika Booth

  • https://debtfreegonnabe.com
  • Twitter: @DebtFreeGonnaBe
  • Instagram: @DebtFreeGonnaBe
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debtfreegonnabe

Mastering Your Money is a Kinly production. Kinly is a financial services company on a mission to level the playing field and help Black America build generational wealth. By downloading the app and applying for a Kinly Deposit Account, you can get paid up to two days early with direct deposit, enjoy no hidden monthly fees including no minimum balances and no overdraft fees, plus you'll have overdraft protection up to $100 and so much more. Go to bekinly.com to download the app today, or find it on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Connect with Kinly

  • bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

You can find out more about Dr. Wright at her website, livebrokeonpurpose.com and can hang out with her on Instagram, @brokeonpurpose.

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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On today’s episode, Dr. Wright introduces the idea of ‘money stories.’ Join her as she reaches back into her past to explore her relationship with money, as well as learn how to uncover your money story and, most importantly, how to write the next chapter.

Here are the questions that Dr. Wright suggests you begin with to start the process:
How do you feel when you earn money? When you save it? How do you feel when you spend it? How do you feel when you borrow it?

What things stood out to you about money in your past? How did your family handle money? How did the way your family talked about money change in different phases of your life?

What things regarding money were unspoken but meant to be understood? What phrase did you constantly hear?

What did your mother or father tell you about money? Did they give you any lessons that stuck with you? What role did they play in the family finances? Were they the earners or the spenders? How did your grandparents, aunts, uncles, or siblings deal with money?

What about your friends growing up? Are there any memories surrounding money that you remember involving them? Did they have things that you didn’t have?

Mastering Your Money is a Kinly production. Kinly is a financial services company on a mission to level the playing field and help Black America build generational wealth. By downloading the app and applying for a Kinly Deposit Account, you can get paid up to two days early with direct deposit, enjoy no hidden monthly fees including no minimum balances and no overdraft fees, plus you'll have overdraft protection up to $100 and so much more. Go to bekinly.com to download the app today, or find it on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Connect with Kinly

  • bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

You can find out more about Dr. Wright at her website, livebrokeonpurpose.com and can hang out with her on Instagram, @brokeonpurpose.

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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On today’s episode, Dr. Wright speaks with Michelle Jackson. Michelle is the founder of the award-winning podcast and website Michelle is Money Hungry and is the author of the upcoming book Not a Financial Unicorn.

Connect with Michelle Jackson

  • michelleismoneyhungry.com
  • Podcast: Michelle Is Money Hungry (Apple / Spotify / Stitcher / Amazon / Google)
  • Twitter: @MichLovesMoney
  • Instagram: @MichelleIsMoneyHungry
  • Facebook: facebook.com/MichLovesMoney

Mastering Your Money is a Kinly production. Kinly is a financial services company on a mission to level the playing field and help Black America build generational wealth. By downloading the app and applying for a Kinly Deposit Account, you can get paid up to two days early with direct deposit, enjoy no hidden monthly fees including no minimum balances and no overdraft fees, plus you'll have overdraft protection up to $100 and so much more. Go to bekinly.com to download the app today, or find it on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Connect with Kinly

  • bekinly.com
  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

You can find out more about Dr. Wright at her website, livebrokeonpurpose.com and can hang out with her on Instagram, @brokeonpurpose.

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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On today’s episode, Dr. Wright introduces us to the world of Mastering Your Money and takes us through some of her financial journey. Hear about the decision to stop being ‘aimlessly broke’ and begin being ‘broke on purpose,’ paying down six figures in debt, and how you - yes you - can master your money.

Mastering Your Money is a Kinly production. Kinly is a financial services company on a mission to level the playing field and help Black America build generational wealth. By downloading the app and applying for a Kinly Deposit Account, you can get paid up to two days early with direct deposit, enjoy no hidden monthly fees including no minimum balances and no overdraft fees, plus you'll have overdraft protection up to $100 and so much more. Go to bekinly.com to download the app today, or find it on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Connect with Kinly

bekinly.com

  • Twitter: @kinlyofficial
  • Instagram: @kinlyofficial
  • Facebook: facebook.com/kinlyofficial
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinlyofficial/

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

You can find out more about Dr. Wright at her website, livebrokeonpurpose.com and can hang out with her on Instagram, @brokeonpurpose.

Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts. If you have any questions or comments, email us at masteringyourmoney@bekinly.com

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Do you ever feel that financial stability is out of reach? In Mastering Your Money, we’re debunking that myth and many more. Hosted by Dr. Melody Robinson Wright, creator of Broke on Purpose®, and Director of Financial Education at Kinly™, this podcast explores money from the inside out. Join us every Tuesday as we unpack the experiences, beliefs, and emotions felt when navigating personal finances. You’ll leave empowered with the truths, facts, and resources to take steps towards becoming the master of your own money.