I had experienced some hurt and betrayal in past toxic relationships, which left my emotions and my money in a state of disarray. I found myself paying bills late, not keeping track of my expenses, and living paycheck-to-paycheck with no savings in sight. Both my confidence and my credit score were at its lowest, and I needed help. Going through the Girlfriend’s, Budget Financial Freedom program has freed me in more ways than one. Elle has been an amazing money coach and mentor in my life. She helped me start my savings, become more independent, get my money organized, and grow my confidence. But above everything else, she held me accountable! I love maintaining my spreadsheet, which helps me visually keep track of how I’m progressing toward my financial goals. I did the work, and now I don’t have to worry about bill collectors, late fees, or toxic relationships affecting my money. I am a new woman, with a new life, and I am so grateful!

I am a community activist and independent consultant, a military wife, mom of 4 girls with a full-time job. Before joining the GFB Level Up Program, I had an issue with my money mindset by overspending and neglecting my finances. When I started to think about my community and helping others live a more holistic and thriving lifestyle, I knew it had to start with me and my finances first. In just FOUR months of joining the program, my credit score increased 97 points, I paid off over $5,600 in debt (including one student loan paid in full), and I added a comma to my savings account. The thing that helped me the most was the accountability to keep me paying attention to where my money was going. I now feel so empowered in how I handle my finances and the knowledge I can pass along to my girls and my community.

As a single mom of 3 who currently works nights, I struggled with guilty spending to make up for feeling absent in my children's life. Not only that, I was trying to keep up with the due dates of my expenses in my head, which was ultimately causing me to pay bills late. I wasn't saving, I didn't know where my money was going, and my credit score was NOT where I wanted it to be. Being the daughter of immigrants, and understanding that my kids were going to model the behavior I displayed, I decided that this disastrous financial train stops with ME! But I knew I needed help. After going through the Girlfriend's, Budget! Level Up Program, I now have a money management system that works for me! All my bills are paid on time, I paid off my credit card debt, I increased my savings by 35%, and my credit score shot up 84 points... all in less than 60 days! My money mindset has changed, and my confidence is through the roof! Now my kids can experience a life of financial security and for that I am forever grateful. Thank you Elle and GFB! Watch my success story here.