My Side Hustle Brings In $400K A Year-Here’s How I Spend My Money

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2024
  • Chisom Okwulehie was gifted at drawing from a young age. She decided to turn her artistic instincts toward a more profitable line of work, studying architecture and public planning in college. Today, the 35-year-old mother of two earns about $163,000 a year working as an architectural designer for the Port of Authority for New York and New Jersey and running her own interior design side business for private clients, Juntero.
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    My Side Hustle Brings In $400K A Year-Here’s How I Spend My Money

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  • @CNBCMakeIt
    @CNBCMakeIt  4 місяці тому +42

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  • @YourTioChino
    @YourTioChino 3 місяці тому +467

    Her parents told her, if one of you dies you need to still pay the mortgage. Talking about amazing parenting ❤

    • @GratitudeGriot
      @GratitudeGriot 3 місяці тому +25

      Right something I would’ve never thought of but also super smart financial planning!

    • @UrbanBDKNY
      @UrbanBDKNY 3 місяці тому +55

      Me and my wife live by that. Forget even dying. If one of us loses our job or gets injured and can’t work

    • @imprsk6729
      @imprsk6729 3 місяці тому +17

      What about insurance within the mortgage... so if a spouse dies.. the mortgage is paid off (as here in the UK)

    • @FA9082
      @FA9082 3 місяці тому +16

      I was with them until the part where they bought an acre of land for half a million lol. They are not good with money, they overpaid a lot for that

    • @erinmaciel3333
      @erinmaciel3333 3 місяці тому +29

      Isn't that what a life insurance policy is for?

  • @haydencraig7149
    @haydencraig7149 3 місяці тому +137

    Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggle, I hope you become the one 😊

    • @popsarah7805
      @popsarah7805 3 місяці тому +6

      Last year, I was working full time, budgeting groceries, unable to afford date nights, and missing time with my kids. Now I learned how to make money online. Now am a SAHM, homeschooling, and making profits every week.

    • @madiezancanellatl9205
      @madiezancanellatl9205 3 місяці тому +1

      This video got me hooked, and now I’m determined to become a billionaire in just two years! 💪💰

    • @thomasdooley3702
      @thomasdooley3702 3 місяці тому

      That's great! I'm motivated too! How can we achieve this challenge?

    • @michaelandrenio993
      @michaelandrenio993 3 місяці тому

      No specific one really, because there are lots of investment plans and strategies littered all over the internet today, for instance, investments like real estates,gold, drop shipping crypto currency and lots more

    • @claresmithy4667
      @claresmithy4667 3 місяці тому

      I've heard alot about crypto currency investments and how effective it can grow your income! Any recommendations on a guide?

  • @nocheapdopamine725
    @nocheapdopamine725 3 місяці тому +207

    You hear a lot as an architecture student about how there’s no money in the business and get ready to be broke forever. This story inspired me a lot! Especially her being a black woman, there are really few black women architects and she still found a way to be successful.

    • @carayj
      @carayj 3 місяці тому +4

      I think where she lives, NYC makes a big difference

    • @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr
      @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr 3 місяці тому +2

      she could make more money doing what she does back in africa, honestly. but once africans come to america, they get spoiled with how easy things are and dont want to go back

    • @user-wv5ko7wr9y
      @user-wv5ko7wr9y 3 місяці тому +14

      ​@@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJrGo back? She's an American citizen born and raised in California.

    • @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr
      @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr 3 місяці тому +3

      @@user-wv5ko7wr9y she not far removed from Nigeria, hence the reason she stated she's nigerian, as opposed to american. what i typed still applies. because i dont play these anchor baby games lol

    • @user-wv5ko7wr9y
      @user-wv5ko7wr9y 3 місяці тому

      @@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr An American is an American. You sound pressed that she's not pouring her hard earned money into your country(the country that tried to murder her family) instead of the country where she and her children are born and raised and created a fruitful life. How bout you fix your own continent instead of making demands of Black Americans whose lives you contributed nothing to🙂

  • @BeautyandJoy-yb7ck
    @BeautyandJoy-yb7ck 4 місяці тому +263

    Some people are just made to thrive and suceed. She's obviously one of those people that can asorb large amounts of information and not feel overwhelmed. She seems to be able to balance a lot at one time. Not everyone has that ability. Impressive

    • @EtienneKotey
      @EtienneKotey 3 місяці тому +7

      very true

    • @ParadigmClimb
      @ParadigmClimb 3 місяці тому +30

      Maybe she wasn’t “made to thrive” as in she was born with all these abilities. Maybe she took time to learn and her supporters encouraged her growth. Most of it is about choices and discipline.And who knows if lots of information doesn’t overwhelm her? People choose to thrive.

    • @jazzyvennie157
      @jazzyvennie157 3 місяці тому

      Absolutely correct

    • @todd2324
      @todd2324 3 місяці тому +5

      It's drive and determination that is ingrained within a lot of immigrant communities.

    • @meliemel2113
      @meliemel2113 3 місяці тому +2

      I agree. She appears to have a natural calm temperament. In ayurvedic medicine there are three dosha's (energy forces that govern the body) vata, pitta, and kapha. She appears to embody the traits of kapha/pitta.

  • @msk7458
    @msk7458 3 місяці тому +181

    The Nigerian Igbo entrepreneur also spirit making us proud ALL over the world! Weldone Chisom🇳🇬

  • @UrbanBDKNY
    @UrbanBDKNY 3 місяці тому +58

    Godbless her parents who raised engineers and an architect. That’s how you leave a country for opportunity and raise kings and queens
    Congrats to you and your husband too. This makes me happy. Keep killing it 👏🏽

  • @ashleygeorge3003
    @ashleygeorge3003 4 місяці тому +200

    What an inspiring story! I love how she used her current skill set to build a low-overhead business. I would like to do the same once I complete grad school, secure a job and take clients a little at a time until I have an agency. Great job!

    • @TekniCaliSpeakin
      @TekniCaliSpeakin 3 місяці тому +4

      That's how you do it! I'm in product marketing and I just started taking on side clients myself.

    • @ashleygeorge3003
      @ashleygeorge3003 3 місяці тому +2

      @@TekniCaliSpeakin That’s awesome! Good luck! I’m an Instructional Designer so I’m looking to do the same thing.

  • @manueladasilva8492
    @manueladasilva8492 3 місяці тому +25

    Nigerians are special. Much love from a Portuguese

  • @T-ex1pi
    @T-ex1pi 4 місяці тому +201

    She's killing it but I hate these click bait titles. Show us her profit, not total revenue.

    • @LikeSpee
      @LikeSpee 4 місяці тому +41

      you obviously didn't watch the video because they did.

    • @LT-sz8dr
      @LT-sz8dr 3 місяці тому +6

      @@LikeSpeechiming in here…I think they showed how much she paid herself. But Not profit. I watched the whole video, but maybe I missed it. Can you tell me me what it was? I want to know too.

    • @tiffanyapril5458
      @tiffanyapril5458 3 місяці тому +24

      3:45 $173,000

    • @LT-sz8dr
      @LT-sz8dr 3 місяці тому +3

      @@tiffanyapril5458 I see. Thanks - had to be pay close attention to not miss that one. lol

    • @jjasonSU
      @jjasonSU 3 місяці тому +5

      You’re hating- get that out of your heart.

  • @LocalBusinessOwnersStory
    @LocalBusinessOwnersStory 3 місяці тому +25

    $4,600 a month on childcare is wild

    • @hatshepsutiv
      @hatshepsutiv 10 днів тому

      I was like let me watch those kids in your home for a fraction of the price.

  • @deegee-zi5xm
    @deegee-zi5xm 3 місяці тому +25

    Igbos are SUPER smart, educated, ambitious, and driven!

    • @deebrown7160
      @deebrown7160 6 днів тому

      Really? Not the ones I worked with

  • @Ambi1021
    @Ambi1021 4 місяці тому +54

    Wow! With parents like hers, I'm not surprised she's so successful.

  • @theblacksuccessors9068
    @theblacksuccessors9068 3 місяці тому +49

    She’s literally living the American dream and she obviously does it because she loves it. She put in the work and she is reaping the benefits of that work. You reap what you sow. If you want to be average then be average. I applaud her and her husband’s efforts.

    • @LPAFilm
      @LPAFilm 3 місяці тому +4

      This is such a backwards way of thinking and part of the reason some people blame themselves for not being "successful" and turn a blind eye to the overall system that makes it hard for some people to get ahead.

    • @theblacksuccessors9068
      @theblacksuccessors9068 3 місяці тому +10

      @@LPAFilm I am an immigrant from the Caribbean. I am making it very well here. If all you see is a system that holds you back then it’s your mindset that is holding you back not society or a system. If you think my way of thinking is backwards then it is your mind that needs to change. I see a lot of people spending money on stupid stuff instead of saving and investing. If the mindset doesn’t change then the out come will not change. Too many excuses.

    • @nanapoku5259
      @nanapoku5259 3 місяці тому

      ​@@theblacksuccessors9068 Immigrant here too. Any beginner investment friendly ideas for someone who has money saved in the bank?

  • @Tkenny35
    @Tkenny35 4 місяці тому +156

    A true hustler. For her to be able to build an interior design business in 2 years while working a 9-5 says a lot about her work ethic. Whats also interesting is her and her husband were able to buy a home for 675k and a piece of land for 450k so financially it seems like they are already set. The cost of building their dream home will probably be another 500k so all in that dream home with land cost will be over 1 mil. The surrounding homes around that vacant land seem like mansions too.
    What im saying is it doesnt even seem like she needs to do the side gig but shes a go-getter and want more out of life. A very smart woman. Inspiring!

    • @aquaguy2938
      @aquaguy2938 4 місяці тому +7

      Such a nice and insightful comment! Keep up the positivity ❤

    • @ayak6317
      @ayak6317 4 місяці тому +3

      As well as two young kids!

    • @joejohn.
      @joejohn. 4 місяці тому +2

      Just surprising to me that they make that much money yet still have to live in a duplex

    • @cjspyker
      @cjspyker 4 місяці тому +6

      it's new York area​@@joejohn.

    • @qwertyboo
      @qwertyboo 4 місяці тому

      ​@@bob0in0having a loan for education is stupid anyways. In my country it's free

  • @OfficialRockwayRealty
    @OfficialRockwayRealty 3 місяці тому +27

    Love from a fellow Nigerian! Bought 7 businesses and we're the only first generation Nigerians teaching Acquisition. America is THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY!

    • @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr
      @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr 3 місяці тому +3

      it didnt become the land of opportunity for your type until 1965. u have a lot of people to thank. that arent nigerian lol

    • @EarlofBusterbrook
      @EarlofBusterbrook 3 місяці тому

      @@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr Why are you going around making these dumb comments? Do you have nothing better to do with your life? Go get a job, take hold of some opportunities.

    • @SlangScientist
      @SlangScientist Місяць тому

      @@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr When black Americans see other black people happy to be here, it always rubs their 1st World skin the wrong way.

    • @prettyfly7873
      @prettyfly7873 Місяць тому

      @@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr copeeee

    • @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr
      @TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr Місяць тому

      @@prettyfly7873 cope with what? I've never ran away from home? Never had to. The ancestors set it up nice for me 😉

  • @SleazyDonny
    @SleazyDonny 3 місяці тому +163

    It sounds like her side hustle is her $126,000 government job at Port Authority.

    • @jefflewis4
      @jefflewis4 3 місяці тому +57

      Not really, she still makes most of her income from her port authority job. She made 126k for her port authority job, and 37k from her side business for total income of 163k. The Business had revenue of 400k, but much of that revenue has to go to pay architects, designers, etc which explains why she only paid herself 37k from that business. Her business is the side hustle, she's bringing in close to 40k extra a year from it. Not anywhere close yet to quitting her PA job for it. But if she grows that business, maybe.

    • @jefflewis4
      @jefflewis4 3 місяці тому +3

      @UCl8fM871Z54iixTxIkH0aMA You're right, I missed that 173k profit.

    • @paperwork_party
      @paperwork_party 3 місяці тому +18

      ​@@jefflewis4good breakdown. Ppl see and hear big numbers and go "wow". Forgetting that it takes money to make money.

    • @myrtlealley
      @myrtlealley 3 місяці тому +5

      gov jobs have pensions and they mentioned the tuition thingy shes going to get.

    • @MieshaWilliamson
      @MieshaWilliamson Місяць тому

      That part

  • @MichaelChengSanJose
    @MichaelChengSanJose 3 місяці тому +52

    She is really knocking it out of the park. I started my second business life around the same age as she did and 15 years later, I’m semi-retired.
    She’s on the right track for the most part, except for that vacant lot. At her age with her young family, she cannot be sinking money for years without a return. She really should be investing that money now, either in a rental or at least in a stock index fund to get 8-9% annual returns. Do that for another 15 years and she’ll be much better prepared to build the dream house when she’s 50 with kids in high school.

  • @DarrenJacob
    @DarrenJacob 3 місяці тому +444

    Hi everyone, In order to maximize the growth of my $400k portfolio during the upcoming bull market, I am actively looking for new ways to invest and diversify it. Any suggestions?

    • @AndrewNewman-yn4tw
      @AndrewNewman-yn4tw 3 місяці тому

      I completely understand your concerns. Navigating the financial markets can be very challenging

    • @AndrewNewman-yn4tw
      @AndrewNewman-yn4tw 3 місяці тому

      What I would suggest you do is seek the proper guidance of a professional advisor that can manage your portfolios the right way

    • @burkemarsden3431
      @burkemarsden3431 3 місяці тому +2

      You’re right Burke. Since I made some huge loses early last year, I have been working with a seasoned professional advisor for the past eight months now, and it’s been an amazing experience both financially and psychologically

    • @burkemarsden3431
      @burkemarsden3431 3 місяці тому +3

      He’s the licensed fiduciary I work with. Just look his names up on your search engines and you’ll get the necessary details you need to set up an appointment with him. Cheers!

    • @DarrenJacob
      @DarrenJacob 3 місяці тому

      Fantastic! He and I will undoubtedly click. Thank you

  • @stephaniebrown1729
    @stephaniebrown1729 3 місяці тому +58

    *I didn't become financially independent until I was in my late 40's, and I'm still in my 40's. In addition to having purchased my second home and earning money on a monthly basis through passive income, I've also achieved three out of five goals. I just hope this inspires someone to realize that it doesn't matter if you don't have any of these things yet, you can start today no matter your age. Change your future by investing! I made a rather big decision by investing in the financial market.*

    • @adamgreat5180
      @adamgreat5180 3 місяці тому

      Investing in many sources of income that are independent on government paychecks is the prudent thing that everyone should be thinking about right now, especially given the global economic crisis. Stocks, forex, and digital currencies are still good investments at this time.

    • @johnghatti
      @johnghatti 3 місяці тому

      Sure, investing is essential for maintaining your financial stability, but making any kind of legitimate investment without the correct advice of a professional can result in a significant loss as well.

    • @WalkerPeters-mz9we
      @WalkerPeters-mz9we 3 місяці тому

      It's really not easy investing or trading the financial market. I read a lot of books, tried to study, watch some tutorial videos, did a little demo before funding my account and I still lost a lot. The financial market could be very tricky

    • @KevinRichardhamsik
      @KevinRichardhamsik 3 місяці тому

      Yeah I have same issue also, sometimes I feel like the market is being manupulated

    • @michaelsalinas5572
      @michaelsalinas5572 3 місяці тому +1

      Trading under the guidance of an expert is the best strategy for beginners.

  • @blakeaaron5698
    @blakeaaron5698 4 місяці тому +77

    Get a 20-term life insurance policy to cover the mortgage in the event of spousal demise; they are cheap if you're relatively young and healthy, and then you don't have to work extra hours to cover that potentiality.

    • @eventconsultants7010
      @eventconsultants7010 4 місяці тому +3

      good to know.

    • @mdstmouse7
      @mdstmouse7 4 місяці тому +12

      life insurance is a waste. its basically a middle man to the stock market. just put that money in a mutual fund and cut out the middle man.

    • @uberdoughboy
      @uberdoughboy 4 місяці тому

      You're thinking of universal life insurance, term life insurance is cheap. I pay $50 a month where my wife would get 1M if I die @@mdstmouse7

    • @blakeaaron5698
      @blakeaaron5698 4 місяці тому +16

      My ex and I owned a home together with a $500k mortgage. We each took out a $250k term policy and named the other - it covered us for 20 years and cost $50/month (that's $12k cost over 20 years for $250k of insurance). The cost depends on many variables, but we could not have achieved this putting $50/mo into an index.

  • @danieldelacruz7305
    @danieldelacruz7305 4 місяці тому +123

    Not many can be in architecture designing. You have to be able to draw and do math. That’s a rare combo talent to have.

    • @paradisesunprincess
      @paradisesunprincess 4 місяці тому +11

      No, it's not. I went to med school, and the majority of my classmates were good at math and art.

    • @studiocaveat9524
      @studiocaveat9524 4 місяці тому +19

      @@paradisesunprincessas an architect, as I’m sure you feel about doctors, architects are born. True designers not just cad monkeys. You can be good at art and math and not know how to apply that to built form. Your point is kinda… weak.

    • @paradisesunprincess
      @paradisesunprincess 4 місяці тому +2

      @@studiocaveat9524 Oh, really now. What was my point?

    • @kaiser234
      @kaiser234 4 місяці тому

      relax, what is up with the hostility, have you had a rough day or something, love eachother man @@paradisesunprincess

    • @AvgJane19
      @AvgJane19 4 місяці тому +6

      That's ridiculous. Everything in life is learned skills and the will to learn.

  • @nocheapdopamine725
    @nocheapdopamine725 3 місяці тому +11

    She must be really, really exceptional. Landing a perkins eastman gig is no joke.

  • @jeromesallis1976
    @jeromesallis1976 3 місяці тому +6

    Your interior design is so BEAUTIFUL… will definitely support you when I purchase a home for my family…. I admire your hustle, keep going & don’t forget to enjoy yourself 😌!!!

  • @madiezancanellatl9205
    @madiezancanellatl9205 3 місяці тому +12

    Last year, I was working full time, budgeting groceries, unable to afford date nights, and missing time with my kids. Now I learned how to make money online. Now am a SAHM, homeschooling, and making profits every week.

    • @indiaculture5166
      @indiaculture5166 3 місяці тому +2

      This video got me hooked, and now I’m determined to become a billionaire in just two years! 💪💰

    • @thomasdooley3702
      @thomasdooley3702 3 місяці тому

      No specific one really, because there are lots of investment plans and strategies littered all over the internet today, for instance, investments like real estates,gold, drop shipping crypto currency and lots more

    • @christianajoe8563
      @christianajoe8563 3 місяці тому

      I've heard alot about crypto currency investments and how effective it can grow your income! Any recommendations on a guide?

    • @claresmithy4667
      @claresmithy4667 3 місяці тому

      Her availability is open on face b o o k

    • @claresmithy4667
      @claresmithy4667 3 місяці тому +2

      Catherine S. Woods

  • @abbyc.4215
    @abbyc.4215 4 місяці тому +5

    I'm beyond proud of this beautiful woman and her family. Keep passing down those Nigerian traditions and values in this country.

  • @msf8297
    @msf8297 4 місяці тому +44

    beautiful story!!!! more money to you in 2024 and beyond. she looks like she means BUSINESS!

    • @nomadic8000
      @nomadic8000 3 місяці тому +4

      Yes she does but she doesn't look happy

    • @nikanov
      @nikanov 3 місяці тому +3

      @@nomadic8000 Yes, I kept thinking I hope she does take a small vacation here and there.

  • @Dhi_Bee
    @Dhi_Bee 4 місяці тому +78

    I honestly just want an average person on here making less than $70K a year. Y’all had at least 2 or 3 videos like that in past, & I just think the 99% of us under 6 figure earners wanna see that more often since it’s more realistic

    • @CiCi-Love
      @CiCi-Love 3 місяці тому +34

      I hear what you’re saying but I find it inspiring watching videos about people who have jobs which pay extremely well. I don’t earn 6 figures but if I was aware of some of these highly paid jobs before I went to uni then I would be on a different career path right now. I like the fact that these videos show us that normal people like us can earn great incomes if they study the right course and put in the work.

    • @GratitudeGriot
      @GratitudeGriot 3 місяці тому +15

      You make an excellent point. I assume the target audience for the series is Gen Z (not to generalize) but many fantasize about earning money through social media and influencing. This series shows them you can make a lot of money by doing other work as well.

    • @ShameenYakubu
      @ShameenYakubu 3 місяці тому

      I get that.

    • @LPAFilm
      @LPAFilm 3 місяці тому +2

      This! Let's see everyday Americans (especially born here with bloodline HERE) with incomes less that 80k, student loan debt or medical debt, children, single and partnered...see how they're managing. Most families like hers come from some sort of generational wealth by in their home country.

    • @truthtelling1195
      @truthtelling1195 3 місяці тому +10

      I don’t understand, because these are average people who have hustled worked extremely hard, and I’ll reaping the rewards for what they have sown.
      It sounds like you want something to appease your ego, or your own personal self esteem !
      You need more motivation and ambition, amazing videos like this shows you what you can achieve If you work at it and don’t give up

  • @smithlenn
    @smithlenn 3 місяці тому +140

    I was advised to diversify my portfolio among several assets such as stocks and bonds since this can protect my portfolio for retirement. I'm seeking to invest $200K across markets but don't know where to start.

    • @belljoe
      @belljoe 3 місяці тому +3

      I thought about investing in the financial market, I heard that people make millions if you know the tricks of the trade, but I lack good knowledge and a strategy to outperform the market and generate good yields. I have $160,000 but it's hard to bite the bullet and do it.

    • @Robertgriffinne
      @Robertgriffinne 3 місяці тому +2

      This seems like the worst period.Even the markets are very unpredictable.started investing recently when the market prices were a bit high,today i am more than 60% down

    • @Alejandracamacho357
      @Alejandracamacho357 3 місяці тому +5

      A lot of folks downplay the role of advisors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for license advisors and came across someone of due diligence, helped a lot to grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to approx. $850k so far.

    • @smithlenn
      @smithlenn 3 місяці тому +2

      I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same.

    • @Alejandracamacho357
      @Alejandracamacho357 3 місяці тому +3

      was guided tho..julia hope marble. walked me through the ropes majestically i'ts my ultimate pleasure.

  • @Bennett156
    @Bennett156 3 місяці тому +96

    I lost over $70K when everything started to tank. Not because I was in an exchange that went belly up. I was just stupid to hold and because that's what everyone said. I'm still responsible. It just taught me to be a better investor now that I understand more of what could go wrong. It took me over two years of being in the market, I'm really grateful I found one source to recover my money, at least $9k profits weekly. Thanks so much Rolando Eric.

    • @Bennett156
      @Bennett156 3 місяці тому

      Te/e gram

    • @Bennett156
      @Bennett156 3 місяці тому

      @Rolandostrategy THAT IS HIS USER NAME

    • @Bennett156
      @Bennett156 3 місяці тому

      please make sure you write the USER NAME complete and He's verified

  • @kelvinkuzy
    @kelvinkuzy 4 місяці тому +7

    Love the Nigerian representation. As an Igbo man myself working in corporate America in NYC, it's amazing to see representation. Congratulations on your achievements.

  • @stevenroshni1228
    @stevenroshni1228 4 місяці тому +15

    People hyper focus on on thing said they disagree with instead of looking at the full picture. The food budget is low and the loan forgiveness promised might not work but overall their story is amazing

  • @precious2806
    @precious2806 3 місяці тому +33

    Wow an inspiration🤩 Naija no dey carry last 🎉 Ndi Igbo kwenu ❤

  • @henrochi4real
    @henrochi4real 4 місяці тому +58

    Please teach your children Igbo Language. This is extremely important. Ndi Igbo loves you.

    • @msf8297
      @msf8297 4 місяці тому +11

      important to who and for what?

    • @johna5368
      @johna5368 4 місяці тому +15

      I completely 1000% echo this and I'm yoruba myself. Well done for pointing out the huge importance of language

    • @apothecarycustom376
      @apothecarycustom376 4 місяці тому

      Igbo and Yoruba are Israelites 😮 look it up

    • @ycshittu5412
      @ycshittu5412 3 місяці тому +3

      ​@msf8297 because it will make them different. Culture defines your behavior, attitude

    • @buffalo_skies8490
      @buffalo_skies8490 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@msf8297 those kids are igbo.

  • @patmcraig45
    @patmcraig45 4 місяці тому +40

    Beautiful family. Inspiring

  • @alona724
    @alona724 4 місяці тому +60

    Very inspiring. Love Millenial Money’s diverse stories

    • @netron66
      @netron66 3 місяці тому +2

      not inspiring, she is asking for her student load wipe off where she can pay it off in a year of income, her mortgage is 4 times more than her student loan, she should be paying for her student loan, not asking to be wiped off

    • @CiCi-Love
      @CiCi-Love 3 місяці тому +8

      @@netron66 So thats what you got from watching the whole video? She has every right to have her loan wiped off, thats the perks of being employed by her employer. You sound miserable and in search of a problem. Your glass is clearly always half empty🙄

    • @chioma515
      @chioma515 3 місяці тому +4

      @@netron66 she took a public office job and sacrificed higher salary to earn that benefit so it balances out

    • @blessingknowseverything9609
      @blessingknowseverything9609 3 місяці тому

      @@netron66 womp womp.

    • @blessingknowseverything9609
      @blessingknowseverything9609 3 місяці тому

      if the government gonna pay it off , and shes doing service why willinging pay out of pocket. Work smarter not harder @@netron66

  • @MachusPichusAmigo
    @MachusPichusAmigo 4 місяці тому +104

    almost 5k in child care jesus

    • @wadesloan
      @wadesloan 4 місяці тому +15

      I know right. Our childcare expenses will be $3k+ when our 2nd child arrives in May, why does childcare have to be so expensive?!!!

    • @spookysea-monster5297
      @spookysea-monster5297 3 місяці тому +8

      @@wadesloan Why? Liability insurance. Cuz if anything happens to your precious baby, you’ll be suing them for tens of millions of dollars and so will every other parent. Want cheaper costs? Then have a liability payout cap but politicians won’t pass those legislations.

    • @skyhappy
      @skyhappy 3 місяці тому

      ​@@wadesloanshouldn't have gotten children in this economy. You should have adopted if you wanted another one. Climate change is going to destroy the world because of too many humans.

    • @wadesloan
      @wadesloan 3 місяці тому

      @spookysea-monster5297 fair point, but there's nothing we can do to change that in the short term. If anything changes, my kids will be too old for daycare haha

    • @Memoreism
      @Memoreism 3 місяці тому +2

      I live on less than that monthly 😵

  • @yagga8885
    @yagga8885 4 місяці тому +14

    Proud of you and your family! Keep going!

  • @innocentmadanhire2391
    @innocentmadanhire2391 4 місяці тому +10

    Well done. 529, 401k are incredible models. I wish these were available in developing economies too!

  • @CueTheStage
    @CueTheStage 2 місяці тому +5

    Badass 🔥 Sis is making smart moves 💯

  • @DadinWA
    @DadinWA 4 місяці тому +81

    both parents have impressive careers! Glad they are financially thinking about themselves and kids.

  • @professorprofessorson8795
    @professorprofessorson8795 3 місяці тому +7

    Yasss queen, love seeing our community getting that bag

  • @pearla4731
    @pearla4731 4 місяці тому +13

    They definitely cook at home with that food budget. Great job.

    • @StilettoShay
      @StilettoShay 4 місяці тому +2

      . . . finally, someone who gets it. 💜

    • @ipsilonia
      @ipsilonia 4 місяці тому +1

      i noticed that too!

  • @ElishaLoweRN
    @ElishaLoweRN 3 місяці тому +2

    I love her story. So proud of her accomplishments. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Ferrum84
    @Ferrum84 3 місяці тому +6

    You're killing it- respect!

  • @AntwoineMcknight1993
    @AntwoineMcknight1993 4 місяці тому +20

    I'm confused how can you make 150k+ and not want to pay your student debit? Can I buy a house and then be forgiven the expenses when I decide I don't care to pay it? What about my car note?

    • @jolourdesalcinor4180
      @jolourdesalcinor4180 3 місяці тому

      She work for the government.
      If she signed up for the loan forgiveness program. That’s not the same as the Biden plan. They always had it for government workers.
      They will pay your student loan after a certain amount of payments and/or she work the minimum years.
      In High School my economics teacher that’s what she did.

    • @kostetze
      @kostetze 3 місяці тому +1

      Waiting for “loans forgiveness “. Or that tax payers pay for her success

    • @reneestevens7337
      @reneestevens7337 3 місяці тому +1

      stop hatin Twan

    • @BLACKAAROW
      @BLACKAAROW 3 місяці тому +1

      @@kostetze yeah, also like 99% of people who apply for forgiveness after 10 years still get denied! and plus, even if the debt is forgiven she's gonna get a huge tax bill from the IRS because any debt that is cancelled is considered income and you will have to pay your ordinary tax rate on that

    • @brooklynforever1990
      @brooklynforever1990 3 місяці тому +2

      If she working a city job she qualifies potentially why hate

  • @wildflower41
    @wildflower41 3 місяці тому +2

    So proud of this queen! Stay focused for yourself and your beautiful family!!

  • @daniielleyful
    @daniielleyful 4 місяці тому +18

    Amazing, really inspiring. I appreciate Chisom sharing her story with us!

  • @hauwadanbauchi1398
    @hauwadanbauchi1398 3 місяці тому +4

    So proud of you & Ur family Chisom, much love from home and sending hugs to Ur babies🇳🇬💞✨

  • @dalagamble3164
    @dalagamble3164 4 місяці тому +3

    Ayeeeeee Nigerian igbo here. My dad was a child during that war. Unfortunately they stayed in Nigeria during that time because they had protection because my grandfather worked in the high official government. But I love to see the success of my fellow Nigerians.

  • @Masajedegrandes
    @Masajedegrandes 3 місяці тому +8

    I will be on CNBC Make It one day!

  • @lichi1244eva
    @lichi1244eva 4 місяці тому +37

    My father fought for us Igbos in the Biafran War. He's in his 80s now and a hero to me.
    Congratulations, Chisom - you have done well o! And your children are adorable 😍

  • @kedr77
    @kedr77 3 місяці тому +6

    Great story as usual. CNBC Make it is amazing. Huge support from Paris, France.

    • @pomme_paille
      @pomme_paille 3 місяці тому +1

      En effet cette série de reportages est extrêmement motivante. Dommage qu’on ait pas la même chose en France

  • @nnekkssunfiltered1607
    @nnekkssunfiltered1607 3 місяці тому +2

    So happy for you Chisom. This is amazing

  • @dsdddsd4543we
    @dsdddsd4543we 4 місяці тому +56

    Naija we no carry last. 🇳🇬 Congratulations!

    • @ibizawavey8630
      @ibizawavey8630 4 місяці тому

      Why africans succeed outside of Africa but not IN africa?

  • @MackMittenzTV
    @MackMittenzTV 3 місяці тому +3

    Let’s go queen!… much success to you and your family!

  • @ikerienlamply3261
    @ikerienlamply3261 4 місяці тому +23

    Really enjoyed this segment. Inspirational for sure.

  • @Nwakaego_
    @Nwakaego_ 3 місяці тому +2

    I LOVE this episode. So amazing and inspiring.❤️👏🏿🥰

  • @dakine4238
    @dakine4238 Місяць тому +1

    Way to go! Generational wealth is so important. I hope you enjoy your time and wealth with your family so precious!

  • @ohmymiley
    @ohmymiley 4 місяці тому +3

    You’re killing it ✨

  • @YaYousef5
    @YaYousef5 4 місяці тому +56

    You're doing amazingly and your inspirational! But PLEASE get your money out of a savings account and invest in index funds like a mutual fund or ETF. VTI from vanguard had gains of 20% last year alone.

    • @fandebudget9778
      @fandebudget9778 4 місяці тому +2

      do they give your money back ? Can you withdraw your money ?

    • @dinokknd
      @dinokknd 4 місяці тому

      .. yes? @@fandebudget9778

    • @erwina4738
      @erwina4738 4 місяці тому

      @@fandebudget9778Yes whenever you want

    • @rsimmons1980
      @rsimmons1980 3 місяці тому +1

      They also have a lot of debt. $600k house and $450k land.

    • @battletested2934
      @battletested2934 3 місяці тому

      VTI is the best way to go

  • @thedailydigs6195
    @thedailydigs6195 3 місяці тому +1

    Loved every minute of this

  • @Mister19931
    @Mister19931 3 місяці тому

    I appreciate this channel so much. It really helps put into perspective “living within your means”.

  • @MrLarrythehacker
    @MrLarrythehacker 3 місяці тому +7

    I'm curious with people like this when exactly do they do their side hustle? If not during their 9-5 then over the weekends? At nights? Most people don't work at that time so I'm not sure how you would collaborate with others.

  • @MsJai_1
    @MsJai_1 3 місяці тому +3

    Nigeria, STAND UP! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @busybutbalanced24
    @busybutbalanced24 Місяць тому +1

    You go girl, I’m proud of you!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾💕💕

  • @SugaDontPlay
    @SugaDontPlay 3 місяці тому +2

    Good on you for being so proactive and creative!!!

  • @izzyizzyizzy5638
    @izzyizzyizzy5638 3 місяці тому +7

    This family is breaking stereotypes and thinking forward. Love this right here. Please share this all!

  • @nelsonzambrano5788
    @nelsonzambrano5788 Місяць тому +3

    Notice how she says "WE" not this nonsense of "I'm independent " or "my money" - it's about WE and not ME

  • @TimelessWealthMentor
    @TimelessWealthMentor 3 місяці тому +2

    So happy for her! This is so inspiring....its what happens when you are focused and not afraid of a little hard work! Take your profession outside your employer's property and apply all those out-of-scope things on your day job! She's going places!

  • @blessings4life
    @blessings4life 7 днів тому +1

    Wow she made it! True partnership. Truly inspirational.

  • @ThunderKat2012
    @ThunderKat2012 3 місяці тому +3

    So true about the mortgage…if one of you dies the house still has to be paid for…life insurance people…20-30 dollars a month…because most people aren’t rich but at least you can set your family up for success

  • @rebadfaye5007
    @rebadfaye5007 4 місяці тому +3

    Very cool and inspiring!! When you went into depth about your company I got even more excited! I second on moving to invest your funds into an etf. The max gains you could ever acheive with a high yield saving account is 8 percent. Other methods trend higher!

  • @BerriEllaskitchen
    @BerriEllaskitchen 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow, really inspiring. I find nigerians so dilligent😊 - she is really living the american dream and they are still humble. Sounds like very caring parents 💯greetings from germany🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @deedeesaidso5910
    @deedeesaidso5910 3 місяці тому +1

    This was truly inspiring. Changed my way of thinking on a couple things

  • @kingshomes8546
    @kingshomes8546 3 місяці тому +3

    Proud of you 🙏

  • @Chrissyroc
    @Chrissyroc 4 місяці тому +14

    Yess I love this!❤

  • @user-de3jw4ne5x
    @user-de3jw4ne5x 3 місяці тому

    I am so proud of this lady. I am here smiling. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @TB-fk4qm
    @TB-fk4qm Місяць тому +1

    Yesssssss Queen!!!!!!
    You are WINNING!!; ❤❤❤❤
    CONGRATULATIONS!
    I'M SI PROUD OF YOU!;

  • @prettyorganized9333
    @prettyorganized9333 3 місяці тому +3

    That is not a side hustle, its a business.

  • @Outcome_Agent
    @Outcome_Agent 4 місяці тому +16

    Let’s just admire her home office set up

  • @juntero256
    @juntero256 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you once again for your exceptional work and for sharing our journey with the world. 🥰

  • @easyquickhowto4095
    @easyquickhowto4095 3 місяці тому +1

    Makes it seem so easy, well done you

  • @millertime6
    @millertime6 3 місяці тому +6

    Government as her main job and a side hustle for the loot. Smart combo!

  • @abdouramanediallo5068
    @abdouramanediallo5068 4 місяці тому +5

    Her first gig income was $20. Inspiring.. You just need to get started my good people..

  • @larklandbrady6704
    @larklandbrady6704 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow! I went to school with her brothers. Congratulations to her!

  • @gabbymiles5655
    @gabbymiles5655 3 місяці тому

    Awesome 👏🏿 love to see this!

  • @johnnyeatworld
    @johnnyeatworld 4 місяці тому +11

    Kind of clickbait-ish, she doesn't really make $400K on a side hustle. Total revenue is not the same as net revenue or take home pay.

    • @Scholarvine
      @Scholarvine 4 місяці тому

      stop crying, when Amazon releases their earning reports, do you dive deep into what their net revenue is? Most of these videos are about how much they bring in from their jobs, why don't you ask for the net-income? silly rabbit lol

    • @leticiabrowne1761
      @leticiabrowne1761 Місяць тому +2

      Well it says she brings in $400k. It also says that she paid herself about $30k from that business. She’s doesn’t have any major overheads so I would guess she is profitable.

  • @lynwill9946
    @lynwill9946 3 місяці тому +3

    Awesome story

  • @its-all-good
    @its-all-good 2 місяці тому +2

    What a beautiful family 🥰 ♥

  • @lolabrownphd
    @lolabrownphd 3 місяці тому +2

    Amazing job!

  • @godismygeneral
    @godismygeneral 4 місяці тому +8

    Wow congrats 🍾 I want to be like you!

  • @GratitudeGriot
    @GratitudeGriot 3 місяці тому +4

    Curious once their kiddos get school age is that when they will open the 529 and trust?
    Very impressive career and beautiful family!!

  • @oleopathic
    @oleopathic 4 місяці тому +2

    Good interview.

  • @LiveInnerCity
    @LiveInnerCity 3 місяці тому

    you're such an inspiration!

  • @studiorisechannel
    @studiorisechannel 4 місяці тому +39

    $450k on that lounge she bought just been spent paying off her loans entirely. Also, she’s worried about a spouse dying and being left with a mortgage - it’s literally what life insurance is for. You take out $1 million policy on yourself and on your spouse so if either one of you dies, you can just end up further ahead than when you left off.

    • @ALCRAN2010
      @ALCRAN2010 4 місяці тому

      No. Life insurance = higher probability of Epstein'd.

    • @rakakalala
      @rakakalala 4 місяці тому +24

      The interest rates on student loans are low, and she’s going to have it forgiven since she works for the government. Paying for her student loans would literally be throwing money away.

    • @King32028
      @King32028 4 місяці тому +3

      ​@@rakakalalaright and then that program also takes dependents into consideration so her payments would be considerably lower which makes more sense to wait for the forgiveness

    • @stevenroshni1228
      @stevenroshni1228 4 місяці тому

      She's stuck in her upbringing, but a lot of people don't qualify for life insurance

  • @DropBox-jx6yr
    @DropBox-jx6yr 3 місяці тому +6

    If you’re earning more money at the side hustle then that means it’s no longer a side hustle.

    • @bossstyle9_to_58
      @bossstyle9_to_58 3 місяці тому +2

      I concur!

    • @nativenation11
      @nativenation11 3 місяці тому

      Yes! Nice story but side hustle seems more like simple arts and crafts yarn made cup holders. Not massive projects that utilize a college degree.

  • @kckgirl78
    @kckgirl78 3 місяці тому +1

    Congrats and continued blessings! 👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽

  • @jimsully9851
    @jimsully9851 3 місяці тому +2

    Best of luck. These guys will be just fine.

  • @brando90210
    @brando90210 4 місяці тому +48

    For all of the complainers in the comments speaking on her receiving PSLF in spite of a decent income, get off your butt and do something better with your life instead sitting behind a screen spewing hate and envy. She’s taking advantage of the American dream and your comments aren’t stopping her from amassing significant wealth.
    I salute you Chisom! Keep it up. You are an inspiration. You know you’re doing something right when you have haters coming out of the woodworks!

    • @agl5132
      @agl5132 4 місяці тому +5

      Amazing how many haters have time to scroll and post hate. Can always tell who the whiners are. Those without dreams try and stomp down the dreams of others.

    • @stevenroshni1228
      @stevenroshni1228 4 місяці тому

      Using PSLF is within the terms of the loans. (I believe she still has to make the payments and on her income there's not much income based relief. I'm not sure that she would still owe anything to be forgiven

    • @jefflewis4
      @jefflewis4 3 місяці тому +2

      @@stevenroshni1228 She still owes 173k on her loan. Which suggests she was only paying the minimum payments in anticipation the loan would be forgiven in 10 years. So she'll probably save over 140k in student loan forgiveness. Smart financial move on her part.