Busy and tired, Business development and my Business 101 Crash Course IG Live!


And just like that, it's February! I always tell people that an accurate emoji to describe me is the tornado 🌪😃 January was a busy month for me with it being the start of the year. I'm taking some time off this month because self-care is key but the work doesn't stop. Self development is 24/7.

It's officially been a WHOLE YEAR since I did my very first financial literacy workshop sharing my journey and since I monetized Finance for the Culture. A whole year, wow! I've learned so many new things about myself, finance, business, people, the world and I'm sharing those lessons on Instagram Live tonight (Tuesday, February 1st) @ 6:30pm EST. Tap in if you have the capacity! I'm a huge believer in paying it forward and giving back so I want to help the entrepreneurs and creatives that follow me better navigate their businesses. I'm not a business coach but I'm an expert in my experiences.


A lot of the time, we see the finished products but not the journey. I've been sharing my progress over the last 2 years since I started working on my finances and now it's time to share the data I've collected! There's a lot that we don't even think about when it comes to running a business, beyond the cute pictures and Canva graphics. A lot of people have Instagram brands and that's a great place to start but it's important to think long-term! How can you build PAST Instagram? There's a lot to unpack so get ready to take some notes!

Update: 
I've extended my availability during the week so tap into my schedule here: https://calendly.com/financefortheculture

I have a lot of exciting things happening this year so stay tuned! In the meantime, here are some finance things to get done ASAP:

- Start using your TFSA! It's an investment tool that can help you save. Stop constantly dipping into it! Give your money a purpose and start building! If you need help figuring out your finances, setting goals or maintaining accountability, book an appointment using this link: https://calendly.com/financefortheculture

- Utilize investment tools like your RRSP! An RRSP is an investment account that can be used to save for your first home, life-long learning and/or retirement. When you contribute to an RRSP, you're able to write it off for your taxes and receive a tax return. A lot of people aren't preparing for retirement because they think they have all the time in the world. It's important that we start investing for our future as soon as possible so we give our money as much time to grow.

- Learn how to invest in various avenues if you haven't already started! Time in the market is better than timing the market! Waiting will only hurt you! Stop waiting until you're ready and GET READY by investing the time to learn. Your money loses purchasing power every month that it sits in a savings account that only earns 0.01% because of inflation! If you want to learn how to prepare to invest, key "before you invest" tips and how to start investing using WealthSimple Trade, use this link: https://calendly.com/financefortheculture/investing-101-session


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Cheers to another month of joy, love and abundance!

All love, always, Shay.💛

Instagram: @financefortheculture

Email: financesfortheculture@gmail.com

Book an appointment: https://calendly.com/financefortheculture


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