Financial freedom is not just about earning more, it is about creating more choices. In this episode, Terri Ijeoma shares how new investors can get educated, open a brokerage account, and learn with a watch list before trading real money. She also reflects on losing $26,000 overnight and explains how position sizing, reward to risk calculations, stop losses, discipline, and patience can help protect wealth.
Teri Ijeoma is an MIT-trained financial educator dedicated to helping everyday people build wealth through smart investing and risk management. Featured on Good Morning America, The New York Times, Bloomberg, and TIME, she is the author of The Risk Worth Taking, a compelling story of corporate burnout, reinvention, and financial independence that makes investing principles accessible, practical, and empowering. For more information: https://www.theriskworthtaking.com
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This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
- Financial freedom comes from creating choices by building multiple income streams and using money strategically instead of relying on one paycheck.
- New investors should start with education, open a brokerage account, and use a simple watch list to learn the market before making real trades.
- Protecting wealth requires a plan, including position sizing, reward to risk calculations, stop losses, discipline, and patience.
Resources Mentioned:
Online Courses: https://smallbizladyuniversity.com
Connect with Teri Ijeoma:
Website: https://www.theriskworthtaking.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradeandtravel
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