Hear our conversation on the pod! S2E08 – Personal Finance & LTC: How & When to Open the Conversation

Aaliyah is an American beauty queen, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Consumer Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she completed her CFP education requirement, & a Master of Science in Management from the Gies College of Business.

At 17 years old, Aaliyah started her small business with just $50 and a lot of imagination. Utilizing online resources and personal finance books, she transformed her life and developed a passion for personal finance. After studying the subject in college, she decided to give back by making conversations about money more accessible.

As Miss Illinois United States 2023, Aaliyah championed financial literacy, dedicating over 250 hours to community service in advocacy, information dissemination, and financial education for K-12 students. Moving beyond her year as Miss Illinois United States, she founded The Financial Literacy Diaries, a media company dedicated to closing the adult financial education gap. Additionally, Aaliyah serves as Director of Public Relations at the Financial Literacy Foundation.