Your friend and host Sophie Williams is joined by Successful Guest Selina Flavius to discuss creating Black Girl Finance, a platform aimed at empowering Black women in financial literacy and independence. She reflects on her upbringing, the challenges of being a young parent, and the importance of representation in finance. Selina shares her experiences transitioning from a stable career to entrepreneurship, the significance of addressing pay gaps, and the need for safe spaces in financial discussions. She also talks about her journey as an author and the impact of her work on her clients' lives

Useful links:

• Selinas book - Black Girl Finance

• Black Girl Finance

• Black Girl Finance on Instagram

• The Intersection - Sophie’s free Substack newsletter with additional info, hot takes and slow burns.

• Sophie’s Instagram

• Sophie’s Social Action Instagram

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Success and Selena Flavius

06:48 - Defining Success: Early Influences

19:05 - Transitioning from Stability to Entrepreneurship

23:02 - The Impact of Ambition and Motherhood

24:13 - The race and gender pay gaps

28:37 - The Birth of Black Girl Finance

33:48 - Access and Financial Resilience

35:40 - The Importance of Race and Gender in Finance

42:24- The Journey to Authorship

45:55 - Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Confidence in Writing

48:07 - The Unique Journey of Publishing a Book

50:21 - Seeking Help and Mentorship in Publishing

51:57 - The Importance of Community and Support

53:20 - Defining Success and Personal Growth

56:03 - Reflections on Loss and New Beginnings

59:33 - Embracing Opportunities and Future Aspirations