God is doing great things in the lives of those who diligently seek [him]. Hebrews 11: 6
This week, Women of Excellence places the spotlight on one of Most High's brightest children:
Adebisi Adebowale
A native Washingtonian and two-time graduate of the George Washington University, Adebisi Adebowale is a Coach, Speaker, and the world's only Upliftologist™. She is passionate about working with college-bound Millennials, and through her company, Upliftology™, she works to help students transition from debt and doubt to scholarship and success. To date, Adebisi's clients have earned over $2 million dollars in scholarships for their educational pursuits, and boast of attending schools such as Columbia University, Syracuse University, and University of California- Berkeley, among others. Her work has been featured in MadameNoire, BET Awards events, and Essence Music Festival. She loves pizza, football and the city of Paris! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
With all that she has going for her, she makes time to honor God by serving in her church home Redeemer Chapel Church of Christ in Lanham, MD. My sister in Christ, she always greetings me with a smile and has an encouraging word to share. A True example of a Woman who is after God's own heart and with the best interest of the people in mind. Congratulations Dear Sister. May God continue to shine his light upon your countenance as you grow and flourish!
As an Artist or Creative Tax Season can be daunting or seem limiting to the untrained eye. It’s not uncommon to owe money back to the IRS at the end of the year if quarterly payments are not made as a business or as an individual/sole proprietor if you’re doing contractual work. However, the truth is Tax deductions, if you know what to look for, can be a taxpayer's best friend. Understanding the intricacies of tax deductions can empower taxpayers to make informed decisions and optimize their financial strategies throughout the year including budgeting, tracking, and correct allocations. Now, you may be saying to yourself, “I can only do but some much!” Let’s take a closer look. What are Tax Deductions? Tax deductions are expenses or contributions that taxpayers can subtract from their gross income that reduces the amount of income subject to taxation. Here are common Tax Deductions. Standard Deduction: The standard deduction is a fixed amount that taxpayers can claim. It provi
Money, Credit Repair, Debt Cancellation, Credit Worthiness... These all seemed like big words, BIG ideas, BIG goals to me...I'd look at the numbers and feel overwhelmed by the weight of my reality until I began to understand that Money like everything else in my life was a Relationship I had to build and required my full attention. "Money = Choices, Options, Freedom. - Emmy Award Winning Actress, Viola Davis." I started with understanding Money better... I knew what I wanted - but didn't know how to get there. As an Artist, my short-term goals, mainly as a gig worker, were to be able to travel for auditions, afford workshops and lunch/dinner dates with friends & to see shows without hesitation. Long-term, I wanted to have an emergency fund saved up, liquidity in my assets and a higher credit score to make large investments such as a mortgage or business loan if need be. (Photo: Jacob's Pillow - Dance Scholar Summer Intensive) Financial Literacy and Financial
It's True - you don't have to be a major influencer, tech wiz, or from privilege to leverage financial gain. In fact, you could be doing this: And getting paid at the same time! How? w/ Passive Income. Passive income is money you can earn with little effort and without working a traditional job; exchanging less time for more Money. One way to build an income stream is to invest in dividend stocks, which distribute part of the company’s earnings to investors regularly (typically quarterly). The best dividend stocks increase their payout over time, helping you grow future income. As a bonus, dividend stocks typically are less volatile than growth stocks, so they can help diversify and even stabilize your investment portfolio. Investors can also reinvest dividends back into the stock, potentially increasing your investment if the stock does well. You can also invest in index funds or exchange-traded funds that hold dividend stocks rather than picking and choosing indi
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