Growing up in Jamaica, sharing clothes between family members was simply what we did. But after moving to the U.S., I learned that secondhand clothing carried a stigma.

Years later, that same habit helped me save thousands while raising my two boys.

In this episode, I'm sharing the story—and why some of the money habits we once felt embarrassed about may actually be worth holding onto.

Keep your money Irie. 🌴

In this special end-of-year episode of Island Money 365, I sit down with the dynamic Kobey Smith, entrepreneur advocate, bridge-builder, and changemaker at the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. If you’re a current or aspiring business owner—this is your episode. Packed with laughs, real talk, and insights you didn’t know you needed.

We cover:

• What the Chamber of Commerce really does—and why you should be part of one

• How networking with intention builds generational wealth

• Why success doesn’t always mean 7 figures

• Budgeting, taxes, and the power of paying yourself first

• Why financial intelligence > financial literacy

• His favorite quote from grandpa: "Don’t eat wooden pork chops” 🐷😂 (yes, we explain it!)

From funding your passion to showing up in your community, this episode is a must-listen for anyone rewriting their financial story and redefining what wealth and legacy truly mean.

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, I sit down with my girl Annie White-Brown — founder of @naturalannieessentials

— and we go all the way in! From growing up in rural Jamaica and revival church culture (yup, full revival church vibes!) to building a nationally recognized candle company from her kitchen, Annie shares her inspiring immigrant journey, entrepreneurial pivots, and the power of culture, grind, and growth. 🇯🇲✨

We talk:

💸 Partner savings culture in the Caribbean

👩🏽‍🔬 How she went from skincare to candles

📈 Scaling into 1,000+ retail stores and international markets

💡 Lessons from early money mistakes

💼 The REAL behind-the-scenes of hiring, HR, and staying in your purpose

🎯 And why NaturalAnnie Essentials is destined to become a household name

This episode is full of gems, giggles, and goosebumps! If you're an immigrant, entrepreneur, or candle lover — you don’t want to miss this one.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in.

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