Bj@barbrajspeaks.com



FINANCIAL LITERACY EXPERT & COACH

BarbraJSpeaks, LLC


 My belief is that everyone can use a form of financial therapy, which includes coaching, teaching, talking, reviewing and reflecting on various strategies to assist in securing their financial freedom and stability. 

  • Invest in yourself
  • Pay yourself first (at least 10% of your income)
  • Know your self-worth
  • Choose APY (Annual Percentage Yield) over APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
  • Remember that "Debt Robs You of the Opportunity to Save and Invest"

Financial Literacy Educator

Who is BarbraJSpeaks?

My passion is coaching and mentoring young adults on the skills to pay the bills. Once you enter the workforce, the need to manage your money is critical to your financial success.

  • Barbra Jackson is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. 
  • She is a Financial Literacy consultant with expertise in:
  • Money Management
  • Budgeting
  • Savings
  • Investing/Wealth Building
  • Debt Management
  • Credit Card Management
  • Student Loan Debt Reduction
  • Career Preparation
  • Car Buying Tips & Strategies
  • Moving Out/Lease Tips & Strategies
  • A 22-year Career and Technical educator of the public high school sector with expertise in teaching the following classes:
  • Financial Literacy
  • Banking/Investing/Insurance
  • Accounting
  • Business Management 
  • Business Law
  • International Business
  • 15 years as a former Project Manager with AT&T
  • BBA from Georgia State University
  • MAT from University of Georgia
  • Online Teaching Endorsement (OTE) from Kennesaw State University
  • Active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc



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Here's a few of the Bootcamps that BarbraJSpeaks offers:

FINANCIAL LITERACY BOOTCAMPS

BarbraJSpeaks has created a variety of Financial Literacy Bootcamps for youth and young adults. Understanding money at an early age is the KEY to financial freedom. Being equipped with the knowledge and resources to manage your money is your ticket to winning with money.


DEBT BUSTER
BOOTCAMP

Debt Robs you of the opportunity to Save and Invest. Click image above to view the entire program. Sessions include:

  • Your Wealth Determines Your Health
  • Keeping up with the Jones
  • Credit Cards/To Have or Have Not
  • Snowball Fight/Even in the Summer
  • Don't hang your flower baskets so high you can't water them
  • Murphy's Law is real

INVESTMENT BOOTCAMPS

Investing in funds that make money while you sleep is one of the greatest ways to build wealth. These are a few options to consider:

  • Mutual funds
  • Index funds
  • 401k, 403b
  • ROTH IRA
  • Traditional IRA
  • ETF's
  • Set it and forget it!!!!! All investments should be automatic deductions.

CAREER PREPARATION SUCCESS

Have you been denied a job or overlooked for a promotion? Hire me to compose your winning resume and assist you with the interview tips and techniques to help land you your dream job, Click here​​ ​for details of my services.

BUDGETING

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you get paid and ask yourself, "Where did all my money go?" Hire me to teach you how to budget using the 50/30/20 rule and learn how to keep money in your bank account each month. My simple strategies and tips will have you "winning" with money!

Customize your session. Sign up and choose your individual topic(s). Every session can be individualized.

In Person

$55.00/Hr

1-hour individual face-to-face consultation


ZOOM

$45.00/Hr

1-hour individual Zoom consultation


GROUP sessions

$TBD

All group sessions face-to-face and/ or Zoom.

Price to be determined based on number of participants


Hi, I'm BarbraJSpeaks

"I consult young adults with a passion for speaking life into their dreams and visions so that they manifest the plans they've created into reality."

"I inspire young adults to believe in themselves. Encourage them to know that success is what you make it to be. Hard work is rewarded with results. Your passion is your purpose!"

My philosophy on financial success is:

  • Research the career that fits you
  • Prepare a winning resume
  • Secure that awesome interview
  • Get the Job
  • Manage your new paycheck
  • Create a budget
  • Set short term and long term financial goals
  • Set up an emergency savings account
  • Minimize credit card debt
  • Invest in long term retirement funds
  • Spend Wisely
  • INVEST IN YOURSELF!


"A Budget Gives You Approval To Spend"

Partners

Speakshops with the Stewart Foundation non-profit

  • Financial Responsibility and Savings 2015
  • Branding and the High School Roadmap 2017
  • Top 10 Things You Must Do Now To Secure Your Financial Future 2018
Speakshops with Reigning Hope non-profit

  • Resume's, Recommendation Letters, and Scholarships -2018
  • College & Career Success- 2018
  • All About the Money- Saving Before & During College -2019
  • 10 Things to consider to gain Financial Freedom 2020
Speakshops with other organizations

  • Seniors Are You Ready?
  • 2017-2019 Parkview High School
  • Financial Literacy for Teens
  • 2015 Berean Christian Church
  • Investing 101-
  • 2016 Berean Christian Church
  • All About the Smoney-
  • 2018 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
  • Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter
  • Economic Empowment Financial Exploration for Youth
  • 2019 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Pi Alpha Omega Chapter
  • Career Preparation Seminar
  • 2019 Angels Are Networking
  • Financial Planning & Budgeting
  • 2019 Angels Are Networking
  • Money, Movement & Meditation. Pink Goes Red
  • 2020 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Tau Pi Omega
  • Credit and Debt Buster

  • 2021 New Grant Chapel AME Church
  • Friday Night Lights "Just Got Paid, Where did all my Money Go?
  • 2022 New Grant Chapel AME Church
  • A Seat at the Table
  • 2022 Girlfriends Helping Girlfriends
  • Exquisite Pearls -Resume Workshop
  • ​​​​​​​2022 Psi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Leaders By Design Resume and Budget Workshops
  • ​​​​​​​2022 ETA MU Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

TESTIMONIALS

What Everyone Is Talking About

“

Debt Buster Boot Camp with BarbraJSpeaks, has educated me in such a way that has given me the confidence that I never had before to handle major decisions concerning my finances. The sessions also assisted me in learning to manage day to day spending that created a more secure future with saving tips and finding money I didn't know I had. Barbra’s lively and non-intimidating delivery made it easy and enjoyable for me to learn!

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Jennifer F.

Boot Camp Participant 2022

“

Barbra’s Debt Buster Bootcamp is the gift that I didn’t realize I needed. The sessions made me think more strategically about debt, saving, investing, and how they should be viewed together to get a better understanding of one’s overall fiscal health. I used to beat myself up about waiting so long to “get it”. However, each of Barbra’s sessions are no-judgement zones. She presents the information in such a fun way that’s so easy to digest. Homework has never been so cool, and the scavenger hunts to find money are one of the many highlights! My big takeaway: our fiduciary responsibility is to be good stewards of the resources that have been entrusted to us, that we’ve worked so very hard for. We owe it to ourselves to become more educated on how to make that happen. I urge you to sign up for the Debt Buster Bootcamp, or any of the other sessions/workshops offered by BarbraJSpeaks. It’s totally worth the investment!”

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Jarvis R.

Boot Camp Participant 2022

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My name is Tammy C. and I was a proud participant in BarbraJSpeaks Debt Buster Boot Camp 2022. This Boot Camp was very interactive with homework and assignments that provided me with simple strategies and tips to help me with building wealth and managing my money. I learned a lot from understanding my credit score, how to re-allocate money and lots of tips about investing and the proper terminology when speaking with an advisor. Barbra knows about financial freedom. I really enjoyed every class. As BarbraJSpeaks taught me "Your wealth determines your health" Everyone should enroll in Barbra's Debt Buster Boot Camp.

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Tammy C.

Boot Camp Participant 2022

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Thank you, Barbra for the Boot Camp initiative. It's been a great tool for me to manage my finances and budgeting. Furthermore, by saving interest on credit cards, I'm now able to pay myself by putting those funds as well as other savings into another account as if I was paying myself instead. I've been able to look at things much different since starting this Boot Camp. I didn't realize I was wasting so much money. I've been finding other means of replacing certain video streaming and online shopping as well. Cancelled some subscriptions and paying off debts has been quite lucrative. The ultimate goal for me is to increase my credit score and not get into unnecessary debts. So far so good. I'm now interested in stock trading now that I'm in a good financial place. Thanks for the training and looking forward to the future classes. I'll be inviting my children to participate as well.

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Donnie R.

Boot Camp Participant 2022

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Taking BarbraJSpeaks Debt Buster Boot Camp was very beneficial to me and my family. She is a trusted expert in this area who has shown me how to budget, save, pay down debt, set financial goals, and improve my credit score. Because of her, I am closer to achieving my dreams. Thanks again for everything.

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Stephanie M.

Boot Camp Participant 2022

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“The Debt Buster Boot Camp was very informative. The information was relevant and practical to the times in which we're living. I suggest anyone who is struggling with their finances to take the Boot Camp class.

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Courtney J.

Boot Camp Participant 2022



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