Mykail JamesMykail James, MBA is a highly respected public speaker, financial educator, and content creator who's passionate about empowering young professionals to take control of their finances. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Mykai has a deep understanding of the money challenges and opportunities people face today. Through her online persona, "The Boujie Budgeter(R)," she breaks down complex money topics such as budgeting, investing, and credit, helping her community of Gen Z professionals develop the knowledge and skills they need to finance their best life and achieve their goals. With her dynamic speaking style, Mykail has a reputation for leaving audiences feeling entertained, motivated, and equipped with the tools they need to succeed.Mykail's work is inspired by her own transition into Corporate America. Her firsthand experience makes her relatable to many recent graduates. Not only does she provide tangible action steps to obtaining financial stability, but she also helps her audience identify money trauma that may be blocking them from financial success.Since beginning her career as a financial literacy educator and advocate in 2019, Mykail has worked with organizations such as the Howard University Trio Program and public schools within the District of Colombia, Maryland, and the Northern Virginia Metropolitan area. She has also worked with individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Over the course of her professional career, she has curated workshops and interactive lectures to engage her audience and motivate them to make money moves.Mykail is a first-generation college graduate from the Washington, DC area. She received both her Bachelor's and Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Mykail is a Certified Financial Literacy Instructor through the National Financial Education Council. In 2018, she returned to the Washington, DC, metro area to pursue her dream of educating, motivating, and inspiring others to create the life they desire. Read More Read Less