It’s Me!!!

Editor & Chief of Blog:

Yes, I had to do it. How else would you know who I am? I will try not to make it as traditional as the “others”, but who knows.

I might get discovered to write for one of my many favorite magazines or news channels. Better yet, listed as “One of the most influential financial experts”. Umm…that’s a thought.

It’s time for a fresh new look with another fabulous perspective who get others to think about their current situation.

I like that!!!!      So now for the “boring” stuff….

Bio:

As one of the nation’s leading financial experts on the art of maximizing your potential, Entrepreneur, Author, and Personal Wealth Advisor, she empowers and coaches everyone to be exceptional.

She is also a motivational speaker, columnist and radio host.

As a previous Vice President of Retail Financial Services & Investments, she advised consumers and small business customers how to accomplish financial goals and properly increase revenue through adequate strategic planning. Bahiyah’s educational path allows her the expertise she currently uses.  With a psychology and financial background, she noticed how society recklessly spends money and lacks self-reliance.  The outlandish spending derives from emotional spending, which she felt must be addressed.

She is the author of: Spending cleanse: Clean up your finances in 5 days and Finances are Linked to Emotions: Live within your means.  She has written news articles about emotional spending, strategic planning for businesses, premarital financial consultations, and finances for children. She frequently presents seminars and workshops to groups, businesses, and organizations. Some of her seminar presentations include “Finding your potential”, “Manage your investments”, “Planning for success” and “Embrace change & reach milestones”.

Bahiyah Shabazz is CEO & Founder of Shabazz Management Group, LLC, an advisory & coaching firm. Shabazz Management provides specialized investment management solutions, personal development, innovative leadership, self awareness strategies and financial growth from households to corporations.

Bahiyah has appeared as a guest on the nation’s television and radio networks. She has also been featured in Black Enterprise, HER magazine, Industry Buzz, and Rolling Out and a variety of other media outlets.

Her current project consists of educating consumers on financial empowerment. A native of Indiana, she is an advocate for women and girls’ education.  She is happily married with one son.

Bahiyah received her MBA (Business & Finance) from University of Phoenix and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Minority Studies) from Indiana  University. Also a Licensed Financial Advisor and Life & Health Insurance.

She is a member of the Women in Public Funds, NAACP, Women Entrepreneurs of America, National Council of Negro Women, WEE Savers of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and Rotary International Club.