In this electrifying episode of The Extreme Personal Finance Show, we sit down with Dr. Paris Woods—award-winning education leader, social entrepreneur, and author of the #1 bestseller The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom. With over 120,000 copies sold, her book is flipping the script on how we talk about money, especially for women of color.
Paris shares her powerful personal story of rising from poverty, questioning toxic money myths, crushing debt, and finding her way into the world of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). We dig into the myth of success through debt, the trap of hustle culture, and how she used real estate and career moves to fast-track her financial freedom.
You’ll learn:
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up, this episode delivers practical, unapologetic advice that challenges traditional financial narratives and inspires you to take control of your money—and your life. Horns Up!
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Resources and Links:
The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom: Build Wealth, Retire Early, and Live the Life of Your Dreams
Paul Pant
https://www.ynab.com/ - You Need A Budget
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
by Vicki Robin
https://amzn.to/461NR5O
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth Hardcover
by T. Harv Eker
https://amzn.to/4fNjt2g
YouthForce NOLA
https://www.youthforcenola.org
