{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"41 | Paying Down Debt and Getting Good with Money with Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl","description":"Les is back on the podcast this week and my heart is so happy. It's always a good time when we have the balanced Black girl of all balanced Black girls on the podcast.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Les recently paid down $100K in debt (!!!) and is spilling the tea on her tips on paying down debt, understanding your finances and where your money is going, and how to set the ~vibe when you're going through your finances each week. In this episode we are also diving into:  Paying down debt, financial literacy, and staying in your bag Diving into what self-compassion looks like for us Gut feelings, following our intuition, and getting curious with ourselves She's a silk press girlie now, is heat damage the worst thing that could happen?  And once again, another friend and I are getting into how yoga has transformed our wellness journeys. To know Les is to know love her. Here's how you can stay connected with her:  instagram: @balancedblackgirl \/ @balancedles listen to the Balanced Black Girl Podcast on Apple + Spotify (congrats on 6M downloads!!!)  Let's stay in touch babes:   Visit the website:&amp;nbsp;www.rachelsymonegilliam.com   Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest: @rachelsymonegilliam   Text DAILYRAE to 22999 for daily encouragement, affirmations, and motivation to live your best life on purpose   Subscribe to the&amp;nbsp;newsletter&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;3   Share feedback or say hello at hello@rachelsymone.com   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Ros\u00e9 with Rae","author_url":"http:\/\/rachelsymonegilliam.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/25816308\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/157541892"}