NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Shonte Deveaux
       Personal Finance Educator
As a first-generation Bahamian woman living in America, I know exactly what it feels like to have big goals but very few answers when it comes to money.
I still remember being in college as an international student, attending a career fair, and learning about credit cards for the first time. I was shocked that someone was offering me what felt like “free money.” My spidey senses were tingling, so I started digging. What is a credit card? How does credit actually work?
What surprised me most wasn’t just how much I learned — it was realizing that my friends, both American and international students, were just as confused as I was. So I shared what I found. We learned together. I opened my first credit card — a Discover student card I still have today — and my friends opened theirs too using my referral link.
That moment changed everything.
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In 2017, I decided to help more people by sharing what I was learning on Instagram. Since then, I’ve shared countless posts and supported hundreds of people through content, resources, coaching, and speaking engagements. I have helped my clients and audience shift their money mindset, budget without restriction, understand and build credit, pay off debt, and start investing — without shame or perfection.
And yes, I practice what I teach.
I’ve worked through my own financial blockers, remain an avid budgeter, paid off $19,000 in debt in 19 months, and invested my first six figures before 30. Life didn’t stop there — after getting married, my partner and I took on debt together, and along the way, I had to confront my own habits around people-pleasing and putting myself last. Today, we’re on track to pay off $40,000 in under two years — together.
Progress isn’t linear, and that’s the point.
Save More
Learn how to put more money aside each month.
Build Credit
Cut debt from your life and create positive habits.
Eliminate Debt
Cut debt from your life and create positive habits.
Invest Smarter
Learn how to invest and reach your goals faster.
In 2023, I created The Frugal Adventure, a financial literacy company designed to support first-generation young adults who feel financially stressed—even with a good income—build confidence and a plan to create the financial future they deserve.
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“Shonte explained the ins and outs of my 401(k), helped me understand investment costs, and even guided me in setting up a Roth IRA. Now my financial portfolio is stronger and I finally understand where my money is going.”
- Victoria Summerset
"Very great intro to finance and there were very digestible numbers to help you create a plan to cut through debt and expenses while at the same time helping yourself build up your savings and resources."Â
- AnonymousÂ
"I've implemented  many of the tools I learned from Shonte, especially budgeting, discipline, and using sinking funds to plan for fun purchases. Highly recommend working with Shonte as a finance coah"
- Kiana W.
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