Spending the majority of my life working IS. NOT. IT.
Let’s optimize methods to do what we have to so we can do more of what we want to.
Hi, I'm Christina ^_^
Paragon: a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality
What's stopping you from reaching your version of a lifestyle paragon? While some of our circumstances are concrete, we actually possess more power over our lives than we give ourselves credit for. Becoming my own lifestyle paragon means to make the most of the short time that we have on Earth. In order to do that, I quickly learned that supporting this goal wouldn't be sustainable if I couldn't afford it.
There's much more to life than career or money, but, these entities have the greatest potential to launch you into the life you really want to live.
This is why I founded Lifestyle Paragon. We all have our own end destinations, but, many of us need the resources and "know-how" to successfully navigate the journey on the way there.
As a black woman, I've witnessed the atrocities that myself and others have had to face in the workplace. I've seen my peers get paid MUCH less than they were worth. They've confided in me about the microaggressions they have to weather at work, just to put food on the table. I've been subject to racist, sexist, and misogynoir-istic comments by my more privileged coworkers. I know that there must be more to life than this… “Can I deal with this treatment for the majority of my life before retirement?”
I stumbled towards financial literacy so you don’t have to.
My mission is to help people, especially those who don't fit the "Corporate America" mold, make the most out of their lives through personal finance and career education. Financial literacy is the key to true freedom in this capitalistic society, and without economic equality, comprehensive equality, too, will lag behind.
The finance world is SO confusing and intimidating. Not only are concepts PURPOSEFULLY over-complicated, it's predatory towards marginalized groups. Becoming financially literate is not only an act of protest, but, also, an act of self-preservation.
I'm here to call out harmful myths. I'm here to help people build generational wealth. I'm here to stop the shame and start the growth.
I will provide you with resources and coaching to earn, keep, and grow your money to combat racism/patriarchy/homophobia/(take your pick, honestly) in a way that is relatable, understandable, and actionable.
What's the best way to fight an unjust system? Having the ability to "opt out" of it.
True wealth is your best form of protest and way to reclaim your time. Join me. Let's leverage our finances to focus on what really matters in life.
I negotiated $10,000 more of my starting salary offer.
I applied (and received an offer for) ONE job after my master’s program. That was no “happy accident.”
I’m on my way to maxing out my Roth IRA.
I’ve created a budgeting technique (the “casino” method") that is stress-free and doesn’t require an app or spreadsheet.
And I’m here to help you do the same.
“Christina…has always been the friend, brain to pick, and confidant I’ve needed. She’s smart, goal-oriented, determined, and honest. If you need someone to whip you into shape with your finances & career and be REAL with you, check her out!”
— LENA, MICHIGAN