Budgeting & Strategy for New Entrepreneurs with Raquel Curtis Girl Get Fundable

Raquel Curtis, aka #theboujeebanker, knows firsthand what it feels like to struggle with money. After experiencing several unexpected life transitions, Raquel spent many years either unable to work or living from paycheck to paycheck. After learning how to establish and maintain a better #relationshipwithmoney, Raquel worked her way up to budgeting, then saving, then paying off debts and eventually investing. She inspired those closest to her to do the same, which led her to a career in banking. 
 
While the unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic temporarily left Raquel without a job, she did not give up her passion for advising others financially. She now works independently as an international money management coach, helping women all over the world take control of their finances by (1) tackling their relationship with money and (2) digging into the numbers.
 
If Raquel could give one piece of advice to aspiring #fempreneurs, it would be to live within your means. While you may feel pressured to live a life of luxury in order to appear financially stable, authenticity will speak to your customers far more than material goods ever could. By being her truest self, Raquel has reached thousands of people in over 32 countries in just one year, and her business is growing every day!
 
In order to get your #business funded, it's crucial to understand how to maintain a healthy relationship with money. Tune in to this week’s episode of Girl Get Fundable to learn more! 
 
Quotes
• “The thought of having consistent income from something and that I could have a forever job, it was really just what I was looking for.” (09:08- 09:15) 
• “Due to the pandemic is the reason I lost my job and I was like, ‘I don’t want to stop helping people with their finances.’ It just felt too good, it felt too right of a thing to do to stop. So I created a business and started out from square one….It’s an amazing, amazing feeling to be here because it all started not from me trying to be seen, not from me trying to be popular, but from me just doing what I felt was the right thing and then showing up in all of the right ways.” (10:54- 11:40) 
• “When entrepreneurs are just starting out, typically we feel like we have to have the best of everything. We have to have the new cameras, we have to have the lights, we have to have the best background setting, we have to do all of these things that cost additional money that you may not even have to spend. So, always look for the bargain….Your consumer is going to appreciate watching your growth.” (19:09-19:34) 
• “When it comes to being an entrepreneur, you want to think smart, not facade.” (20:10-20:16)  
 
Links
Connect with Raquel:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboujeebanker_/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQHPFYH5BIm0CMbqPyXwuw
• Free Resources: https://www.beboujee.com/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheBoujeeBanker/
 
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