ABOUT | Bloom with Jenn

HI! I'M JENNIFER

I am passionate about helping you improve your finances and grow in your career.

Here's a little bit about me.

I have always been fascinated by personal finance, in the years that I have been working, I committed myself to learn more so I can improve my finances. Now I share my journey towards financial freedom and if you need an accountability partner as you work on yours, I am here to help and encourage you. This is not an easy journey, but it can be rewarding.

In the years I have worked in the public sector, I have been exposed to recruitment processes, which taught me a lot about CV writing, it also opened my eyes to many things we do not normally consider when sending our applications. With my platforms, I am determined to share my knowledge on how you can better present yourself in a CV and during an interview to leave a lasting impression.

Learn more about my financial and career journey below.

My Career & Financial Journey

2016

2017

2018

I graduated with a Master's Degree in Administration from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Started my career in the public sector as an Intern.

Got permanently employed in public sector.
Took out a credit card to help me get started in my new apartment.

Took out a personal loan of over R80K to renovate at home.
Started stressing about money as my debt eat away on my monthly income.
Read Poor Dad Rich Dad, this book opened my eyes to how bad my finances had become.

Took out more debt to help my mom with university fees.
Tried to consolidate my loan with a credit card, and the goal was to have one payment. The mistake I made was not to close my credit card immediately.
This financial mistake led to me owing R100K to my bank.
Got a promotion in October 2019.

2019

2020

Started being intentional with paying off my debts.
Used an Avalanche Debt Repayment Method, meaning I attacked my highest debt first. I increased my monthly instalment with my bank and decreased the term.
Put an offer to purchase property.

2021

Started a YouTube channel, and later on in 2021 I started sharing my financial journey.
Paid off the personal loan before time.
My property got registered.
Moved into my home.

2022

Paid off both my credit cards and closed them.
Minimised my debt down to my Bond, NSFAS, and Data contract.
Got an Acting position as an Assistant Director.
Was part of several recruitment panels.

From the knowledge gained as a result of being part of the recruitment process as well as my skills in writing, I started offering CV editing services.
Lanched the Every Cent Financial Journal for goal setting and budgeting purposes.
My journey is continuing.