Hi! I'm Malika. Welcome To The Thriving Lady!
I created The Thriving Lady in 2018 because I was convinced that there were other women out there like me, who desired freedom from money worries.
Women whose lives have become more about acquiring things than living with purpose.
Can ...
Read More about About
Not too long ago, I had a habit of spending money without even thinking about it. I would go to the grocery store without a list, or head out on a Saturday afternoon to wander aimlessly from one store to the next. I’d never buy just one thing from Walmart, and usually walked out of …
Read More about 9 Expenses I Cut (Or Reduced) To Save Money
In early 2019 I decided to start a journey of becoming a minimalist. I even filmed a short video about it on my YouTube channel. Check it out! Why I’m Starting A Minimalist Lifestyle – Video I had been researching the minimalist lifestyle for years, but was never able to come up with a why …
Read More about 5 Reasons To Maximize Minimalism With FlyLady
I will preface this post by saying that I am fully aware that everyone is NOT a morning person. I get it. The truth is that some of us would rather walk on broken glass than wake up before dawn. I also know that there are many people who work a second or third shift, …
Read More about 5 Tips For A Successful Morning Routine
Goal-setting has become an important part of my self-improvement journey, especially when it comes to financial independence.
Before I recognized the importance of setting money-related ...
Read More about 5 Foundational Goals For Financial Independence
Raise your hand if you know someone who has a part-time job?
Or, as it's commonly called these days a side hustle or a gig.
You know. A second (or third!) job that provides extra ...
Read More about How To Decide If Your Gig Is Worth It
When you think of financial freedom, what comes to mind?
Being able to retire much earlier than the typical retirement age of 66 years and 2 months?
Having a large investment portfolio ...
Read More about 5 Steps To Budgeting For Financial Freedom + My REAL Budget!
