Money as Safety: Rebuilding Self-Trust & Financial Power
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Money as Safety | Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation
What if money isn't just about wealth-building, status, or retirement plans — but about survival, safety, and the freedom to heal completely on your own terms, at your own pace?
In this powerful episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with internationally recognized advocate and empowerment coach Kalyn Fahie for a conversation that goes far beyond budgets and bank accounts. Together, they unpack the deeper framework behind "Money as Safety" — and what it truly means for women who are rebuilding their lives, identities, and futures.
This episode is for every woman who has ever used financial dependence as a reason to stay, or felt overwhelmed by the idea of building economic power while still in the middle of healing. Kalyn brings nearly two decades of lived and professional experience to this conversation, offering a framework that honors both the emotional and practical sides of financial recovery.
In this episode, they explore:
- Why money can represent safety — not just status
- Rebuilding self-trust after survival
- Economic empowerment as a pathway to agency
- Expanding financially without abandoning emotional healing
For women navigating transition, reinvention, or recovery, this conversation affirms a powerful truth: safety and freedom are not opposites — they are intertwined.
About the Guest — Kalyn Fahie Kalyn Fahie is an internationally recognized advocate, author, and empowerment coach with nearly two decades of experience ending domestic and sexual violence. As founder of Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE), she has served over 6,400 survivors and pioneered innovative economic empowerment programs. Her work has been featured by the White House and in Essence Magazine, and she is a recipient of the Spirit of Advocacy Award from the National Network to End Domestic Violence. 🌐 www.KalynFahie.com | Instagram | LinkedIn
About the Host — Deneen L. Garrett Deneen L. Garrett is a Cultural Alchemist, International Speaker, Dream Lifestyle™ Coach, Writer, and host of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, a 100 Best Women's Empowerment Podcast amplifying the voices and journeys of Women of Color. She is also the Founder of the Dream Lifestyle™️ Collective, a sanctuary for Black women 50+. 🌐 deneenlgarrett.com | Dream Lifestyle™️ Collective | 📧 Deneen@deneenlgarrett.com
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Kalyn Fahie - Speaker Introduction Bio
Please welcome Kalyn Fahie, an internationally recognized advocate, author, and empowerment coach with nearly two decades of experience transforming lives and organizations.
Kalyn holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Administration and has dedicated her career to ending domestic and sexual violence. As a survivor herself, she founded Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) in 2006, serving over 6,400 survivors and pioneering innovative economic empowerment programs.
Most recently serving as Training and Technical Assistance Manager for Ujima, Inc., The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, Kalyn has designed and delivered training programs across national networks and provided technical assistance to organizations nationwide.
She is the author of The Dreams and Visions Goal-Setting Workbook and creator of The S.O.F.T. Life Personal Coaching experience, helping women navigate major life transitions with grace and purpose.
Kalyn's expertise has been recognized internationally—she has presented at the World Conference of Women's Shelters, been featured by the White House in Essence Magazine, and received the prestigious "Spirit of Advocacy Award" from the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Kalyn Fahie is a true champion for survivors and a powerful voice for change.
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