Selina Flavius: The Financial Fallout of Grief

Show Notes

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, host Jess Silva sits down with financial coach, speaker, and author Selina Flavius. Selina is the founder of Black Girl Finance and a powerful voice for women’s financial confidence and independence.

Selina shares the story of losing her fiancé suddenly in 2022 and the financial, legal, and emotional aftermath that followed. Her personal experience, being left without access to his pension, benefits, or estate, highlights the urgent need for conversations around wills, protection, and long-term planning, especially for unmarried couples.

She also speaks about founding Black Girl Finance, the financial gaps women face, and how financial education can be a way to reclaim power and security. This episode is full of practical tips, emotional honesty, and deeply human insight, a must-listen for anyone wanting to better protect themselves and the people they love.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

01:10 - Meet Selina Flavius: Black Girl Finance Mission

05:50 - Growing Up Without Financial Literacy

09:50 - The Unexpected Loss of Her Partner

17:20 - Navigating Death Without Marriage or a Will

27:00 - Family Complications and Legal Challenges

31:10 - The Importance of Financial Conversations

34:30 - Essential Financial Advice for Women

38:50 - Emergency Funds and Investment Basics

43:00 - Final Thoughts on Building Wealth



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