Don't Go Broke Trying
Episodes
Coinfessions: Weddings and the Money Mess That Comes With Them
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is fresh off her own wedding journey and brings a bride's perspective to the messiest money dil...
Don’t Go Broke Trying To Have Your Dream Wedding
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I didn’t even want a big wedding… and somehow, I ended up having a three-day one 😅In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, I’m sharing the r...
How To Stop Going Broke on a Good Salary
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered why earning more money doesn’t always translate into feeling financially secure, this episode will resonate with you.In th...
Healing From The Emotional Trauma of Money
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Reni sits down with Jessica Moorhouse, an Accredited Financial Counsellor, host of the More Money Podcast, and author of Everything B...
Time Freedom vs Financial Independence: What You Need to Know
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered how to create more time in your life without waiting decades to retire, this episode is your perfect starting point.In thi...
Coinfessions: When Money Tests Your Relationships
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is back with another round of Coinfessions, unpacking tough money dilemmas that sit at the intersecti...
How To Raise Financially Literate Kids
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special FinCon edition of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is joined by a very familiar guest — her dad, Bode the Finance Dad for a heartfelt a...
The Honest Money Advice You Need for 2026
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever set New Year’s financial resolutions that fade by March, this episode is for you.In this episode, Reni breaks down the money trut...
Don’t go broke trying to have a baby with IVF (Part 2)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part Two of Efe’s powerful story on Don’t Go Broke Trying. If you haven’t listened to Part One yet, we recommend starting there before c...
Don’t Go Broke Trying to have a Baby with IVF
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with Efe, who shares her five-year journey through IVF from the emotional rollercoaster to ...
Coinfessions: The Messy Side of Love, Family and Money
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is back with another round of Coinfessions. From a wife wanting to retire from lottery winnings, to a...
How to Invest the Halal Way Without Going Broke
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered how to build wealth as a Muslim without compromising your values, this episode is your perfect starting point.In this insightf...
Prenups 101: What They Are, Why You Need One, and When to Get It
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with Aimee Schalles and Amanda Baron, two practicing lawyers and co-founders of...
The Smart Way to Consolidate Debt
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with writer and personal finance expert, Shannon Terrell from Nerdwallet Canada to break down...
The No-Stress Guide to Investing In Nigeria Ft. Yanmo
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is joined by Yanmo Omorogbe, co-founder of Bamboo, to break down everything you need to know about ...
Coinfessions: Money in Relationships – What’s Smart, What’s Risky.
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is back with another round of real, messy Coinfessions. From a husband separating accounts because ...
Making over $500K From Content Creation: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni gets real about her journey as a content creator and how not to go broke trying to “make it.” ...
Coinfessions: Buying a House and Navigating Real Estate Investments
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this coinfessions episode, Reni answers your burning real estate questions, breaking down everything from FHSA accounts, to buying your first home ...
What Smart Investors Do During a Market Crash
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The market’s crashing—what now?In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is cutting through the panic to show you crucial strategies you ...
Why You Need Life Insurance And How To Choose Your Policy
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni breaks down everything you need to know about getting life insurance—without going broke in the proce...
Coinfessions: Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest First?
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Coinfessions episode, Reni answers your most-asked money questions! From investing in ETFs and choosing the right platform to deciding whether...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Credit Cards
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Reni breaks down everything you need to know about credit cards—how they work, how they impact your credit score, and how to use th...
Coinfessions: Money Advice for Every Stage of Life
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Coinfessions episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni answers your money questions! From how to start investing with just 1 million Naira to...
Navigating Black Tax Without Sacrificing Your Goals
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni dives into the challenges of supporting family financially—especially when dealing with cultural expe...
How to Transform Your Finances in One Year
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni shares her tried-and-tested steps to change your entire financial life in just one year. From building ...
How to Create a Budget You'll ACTUALLY Stick To
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live Lagos Event: https://tix.africa/discover/dgbtlagos In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni shares her personal struggles and wins with bu...
Confessions: Faith, Finances, and Avoiding Financial Pressure
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Confessions episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is joined by Pastor Bibi to discuss the pressures of giving in faith communities and how to...
Serving God Without Going Broke: A Christian Perspective on Money
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni and her guest Pastor Bibi delve into a topic many Christians face: balancing faith and finances. They a...
Coinfessions: Stock Market Basics for New Investors
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Coinfessions episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni addresses common questions and doubts about investing in the stock market. She breaks down...
Your Most-Asked Money Questions Answered!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni makes a long-awaited return live from FinCon 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, the ultimate conference for fina...
Coinfessions: Should I Accept This Funding For My Business?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, funding expert Chuks, and Reni, answer your coin confessions surrounding all things getting funding for your business. Coinfessions ...
How To Get Funding For Your Business! ft. Chuks
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're tackling the topic of business funding with our guest Chuks, a financing expert. W...
The REAL Cost of Travel!
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica Ufuoma and Reni, answer your coinfessions surrounding all things travelling the world. Chapters 2:40 AITA for not wanting to ...
She Visited 49 Countries With A Nigerian Passport! ft. Jessica Ufuoma
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling the world is a dream for many, but it can also come with a hefty price tag. On this next episode we sit down with Jessica Ufuoma, a travel c...
Coinfessions: HELP! I'm Trying To Transition Into Tech
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jermaine The Jobfather Murray and Reni, answer your coinfessions surrounding all things getting into tech. Watch on YouTube: https:/...
How Jermaine Has Helped 400 Black People Get Into Tech! ft. Jermaine The Jobfather Murray
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're joined by Jermaine 'The Jobfather' Murray, a tech recruiter and founder of...
Coinfessions: Navigating Career & Money Moves
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emily The Recruiter and Reni, answer your coin confessions surrounding all things growing your career. Listen to last week's epi...
How To Thrive In Your 9 to 5 ft. Emily The Recruiter
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, we sit down with Emily Durham, a tech recruiter with a passion for helping people build their careers an...
Coinfessions: You Can Start An Airbnb With $0?!
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, real estate investor Pelumi, and Reni, answer your coin confessions surrounding all things starting an airbnb. Watch the previous ep...
Your Guide To Starting A Profitable Airbnb Business ft. Pelumi Ogedengbe
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're joined by Pelumi Ogendegbe, a successful real estate investor who owns multiple pr...
Coinfessions: To Buy A Home or To Keep Renting? That Is The Question.
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mortgages By Dammy, mortgage broker, and Reni, answer your coin confessions surrounding all things purchasing a home. Watch the prev...
Coinfessions: Ask A Financial Advisor Anything!
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Sacke, wealth advisor at BMO Private Wealth, and Reni, answer your coin coinfessions surrounding all things managing one's m...
How To Buy Your First Home Without Going Broke! ft. Mortgages By Dammy
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're sitting down with Mortgages By Dammy, a mortgage broker based in Toronto who speci...
The Value of Professional Financial Advice ft. John Sacke
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you should hire a professional financial advisor instead of trying to manage your wealth yourself? It's confusing to kno...
Coinfessions: Black Tax, Debt Collectors & Investing Losses
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eduek & Reni answer your 'coin' confessions surrounding all things getting into (and out of) debt and investing in the st...
From $47,000 In Debt To Stock Market Success ft Two Sides of A Dime
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, we're joined by Eduek Brooks, also known as Two Sides of A Dime, a financial educator who empowers w...
Coinfessions: Navigating The Canadian Immigration Process
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Olu & Reni answer your 'coin' confessions surrounding all things immigrating to Canada. Watch part one with Olu: https:/...
Moving From Nigeria To Canada With $650, A Plan & A Dream ft. Olu of Canada
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Olu of Canada is on the podcast teaching us how to not go broke trying to immigrate to Canada. He moved from Nigeria to Canada with just $650 in his p...
Coinfessions: Content Creation, Saturated Niches & Scams
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tosin & Reni answer your 'coin' confessions surrounding all things content creation, influencer marketing scams, and paym...
Influencer Was Paid $45,000 To Post ONE Instagram Reel?! ft. Tosin Olaniyi
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Don't Go Broke Trying," we're joined by THE Tosin Olaniyi, an influencer and influencer marketing manager who ha...
Coinfessions: Money, Accidents, and Guilty Consciences!
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coinfessions are back! Submit yours anonymously here: https://forms.gle/ygo7qBLS1ArESbUZ8 In this episode, Bode & Reni answer your 'coin'...
Accidents Happen, But Financial Ruin Doesn't Have To ft. Bode Odetoyinbo
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the audio issues, but we back!! Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a personal injury matter like a car accident, slip and fal...
6 actionable steps to take to prepare your finances for 2023
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode of season one, what a wow! Thank you all for rocking with me this long and for your support of the podcast. We're just getting started. I...
Coinfessions: AITA for refusing to spend any more money on my boyfriend's illness?
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing Ufuoma (Foma) Muwhen is back on the podcast to answer all questions about the intersection between chronic illnesses and finances. Foma wa...
Chronic Illnesses: Burdens beyond the physical feat Ufuoma Muwhen
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have Ufuoma Muwhen on the podcast to teach us how to not go broke trying to live with a chronic illness. Ufuoma was born with Sickle Cell Di...
Coinfessions: Is this considered financial abuse?
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coinfessions time! Trigger warning: financial abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, gender-based violence Today we are speaking to the amazing Be...
Surviving Financial Abuse feat. Beth Marchant
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: financial abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, gender based violence Today, Beth Marchant shares her journey of going from a y...
Coinfessions: Am I the asshole for putting a budget on my mom’s birthday gift?
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coinfessions Time! This episode is focused on all things budgeting because we have the amazing Forever Mrs. Budget (Nathalie Douglas) on with us! &nbs...
From $70,000 In Debt to Building Generational Wealth For Her Children feat. Forever Mrs. Budget
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am interviewing Nathalie Douglas, also known as Forever Mrs. Budget. Nathalie is a mom of two who went from drowning in $70,000 debt to buildi...
Coinfessions: Depressed and anxious about my finances and the growing inflation - please help!
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Liza and I answer your coinfessions about housing, renting & all things real estate. We discuss everything from co-signing a mort...
The Journey From In Debt International Student to Fintech CEO feat. Liza Akhvledziani, CEO of Chexy
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the audio, Liza's mic cut out at one point! On this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, we are speaking to Liza who went from financial il...
Coinfessions: My husband is demanding a post nup, what do I do?
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Blessing Timidi Digha & I answer questions about financial abuse that were submitted by you and some from Reddit. What's your tak...
The truth about financial abuse feat. Blessing Timidi Digha
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Financial abuse is known as the silent weapon. It's used in toxic relationships to financially control their partner's access to economic resources. I...
How to not go broke trying to build your startup
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our very first ever media opportunity and it's at one of the largest tech conferences in the world! Don't Go Broke Trying was invited to cover Collisi...
Coinfessions: I inherited $400,000! What do I do with the money?
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Taneesha Greaves and I answer questions submitted by you and some from Reddit. What's your take on these coinfessions? Is gifting som...
What is cryptocurrency and should we be investing in it? feat. Taneesha Greaves
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't go broke trying to diversify your portfolio with cryptocurrency! Crypto, crypto, crypto...we hear a lot about it, but what is it? In this episod...
Coinfessions: Am I a bad person for not lending my friend money?
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's answer your coinfessions. Have an opinion on these situations? Let us know on Twitter using #DGBTpod. Have a question you want answered? Send in...
How to prepare your finances for a recession
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we like it or not, it seems like a recession is in the very near future here in Canada, the United States and other countries around the world...
Coinfessions: I’m experiencing wedding budget regret - what do I do?
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coinfessions time!! Today, Temi Apara of Teantona Event Connoisseurs & I are answering all of your questions about the finances behind weddings. T...
What you should and should not splurge on for your wedding feat. Temi Apara
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have the lovely Temi Apara of Teantona Event Connoisseurs on the podcast to teach us how to not go broke trying to have a wedding. Weddings a...
You Don't Need To Have Multiple Jobs In Order To Have Multiple Streams Of Income!!
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I want to shout this from the rooftops! Don't go broke trying to have multiple streams of income, friends. There are 7 main sources of income and you ...
Coinfessions: How do I tell my husband that I’ve racked up $20k in credit card debt?
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coinfessions time!! Today Sono & I are answering all of your questions about credit cards and loans. Tell us what you think of these situations on...
I Moved To Canada, Got A Credit Card & Found Myself $23,000 In Debt ft. Sono
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that credit cards can be mad predatory - we are handed them with little to no guidance and expected to figure it out ourselves. Sono, unfo...
Coinfessions: My Boyfriend Is Willing To Be Broke & Homeless In The Name Of Entrepreneurship
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's answer your coinfessions! Today, Toks Ayinla and I are making sure you don't go broke trying to become an entrepreneur. Sending money abro...
From $30,000 in Debt To Making 6 Figures Annually feat. Toks Ayinla
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not everyday become an entrepreneur, fam. Sometimes, keep the 9 to 5. Other times, do both! Whatever you do...don't go broke trying to become an ...
Coinfessions: Is $35,000 a year for college a bad idea?
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back & answering your coinfessions! Today we are making sure you don't go broke trying to get a university education. Dolapo Fadare graduate...
How Dolapo Received Over $75,000 In Funding & Graduated Debt Free
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t go broke trying to get a university education folks! In this episode, Reni interviews Dolapo Fadare about her journey to graduating from a 5-y...
Coinfessions: To Rent or To Buy? That Is The Question
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our very first coinfessions episode! In this minisode, Reni and her dad, Bode, answer your dilemmas, taken from Reddit. They discuss the age-old ...
From £10 To Financial Freedom | My Dad's Financial Literacy Story
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Reni interviews her dad, Bode, about his journey to financial freedom. He discusses moving from Lagos, Nigeria to London, England and...
My Financial Literacy Journey & How It Led To Me Buying A House at Age 23
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory episode, Reni outlines what you can expect from this podcast and gives an overview of her financial literacy journey, starting at...
Introducing: Don't Go Broke Trying
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Don't Go Broke Trying, the podcast, hosted by Reni The Resource. This is a place where we can talk about money but like, in a fun way. Fina...