Meet Ayana Campbell Smith | Debt-Free Millennial Money Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ayana Campbell Smith and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ayana, do you have a favorite quote or affirmation?
“If they did it, so can I”

I absolutely love this affirmation. As someone who spends a lot of time on social media, I recognize how easy it can be to fall victim to comparison and self-doubt when witnessing the success of others. This is especially true when it comes to online business.

This affirmation reminds me that community is more important than competition and that success is well within my reach. Another person succeeding doesn’t take away from my ability to do the same. If anything, it’s a reminder that success and so much more is on the horizon for me too.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Hello there! I’m Ayana Campbell Smith, debt-free money coach and founder of Coach Ayana | Millennial Money Guide™. Through my business, I help millennial women and couples get unstuck with their finances so they can ditch debt, save more, and win with money!

Personal finance and financial literacy has long been a major interest of mine and in 2019, I was looking for something to devote my time to as a creative outlet outside of my 9-5. One day I got a random spark of inspiration and started a list of money topics I thought would be worth sharing with others. It was a combination of things I wished I’d been taught about money when I was younger, things I’d read, helpful advice I’d heard, etc. The list quickly grew to 30+ topics so I knew it wasn’t something I should just sit on. This was valuable information for people my age who might be struggling to figure things out. The next day, I decided to start a monthly email newsletter and Instagram account to share this info with others and Millennial Money Guide was born.

Since then, my business has grown to encompass coaching programs, speaking, and a whole lot of sharing educational personal finance content on social media. I absolutely love what I do and the connections I’m blessed to make on a daily basis. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping others demystify the often intimidating and misunderstood world of personal finance and make sense of their money!

I believe in taking a holistic approach to personal finance and promoting the importance of finding balance in every aspect of your money journey. Budgeting, ditching debt, saving, and keeping your mindset in check every step of the way are all pieces of a larger puzzle. Everyone’s journey is different and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Because of this, my goal is to equip my clients with the tools and strategies they need so they are empowered to make the best money decisions for their unique situations.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to give a huge thank you to my parents for teaching me the importance of good money management through their words and actions. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their guidance and wisdom throughout the years.

I’d also like to give a shoutout to my loving and supportive husband who’s been there to witness and celebrate every milestone of my growing business.

Website: https://millennialmoney.guide/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmoney.guide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millennialmoney.guide

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