Today we’d like to introduce you to Fatimah Lewis.
Hi Fatimah, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. I am a serial entrepreneur who is always looking for ways to create more income for my family and generational wealth for my kids.
My journey hasn’t always been a smooth and easy one. I started as a young, single mom of two. I was working what most people would consider a “good job”, yet I was barely able to pay my bills. When my bi-weekly direct deposit would go into my account, it would already be gone because my account was overdrawn. This would happen every time I got paid for the first three years at my job.
I decided I would apply for a credit card to help supplement my income. DENIED! I couldn’t believe it. I was in so much shock that I just stared at the laptop screen. I cried because I didn’t know what else to do and I felt like that was my last option. It was at that moment, I decided I was going to research how to restore my credit. I was tired of struggling, tired of feeling like I was drowning in a pool of bills, all while having to keep a smile on my face for my babies.
I restored my credit within a year and started managing my money better than before and I was finally able to breathe just a little bit. I felt FREE!
It wasn’t until we were in the pandemic that I decided I wanted to help others achieve that same financial freedom for themselves and their families. Especially people of color. We generally are behind when it comes to finances. We don’t talk about finances with our children and when they grow up to be adults they don’t even know what credit is, how to maintain it or how to make it work in our favor. Having good credit is a major flex and we deserve to have it!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I didn’t want to be one of those people who just popped up and said “Hey! I fix credit. Come sign up with me!” I wanted to be more knowledgeable, not only about credit but the laws pertaining to consumer credit as well. I got certified by one of the best people in the credit repair industry that is also supported by one of the leading credit associations in the industry. I was serious about this! Once I completed the course and passed the certification exam, I started working on the details of my business.
Being an entrepreneur is not for the weak! Things don’t always go as planned and you have to be prepared to adjust accordingly. I launched my company in March of 2021. Business started off really well. I found out I was pregnant in June of 2021 and I was extremely sick. Being sick kept me from being as productive as I needed to be for my clients and my business. I was so devastated and I felt defeated. I prayed over my business before I launched and I prayed over it when deciding what needed to be done during my pregnancy. God provided the resources for me to be able to float all of my business expenses from my personal funds. It wasn’t easy but I knew what God said to me and I had to remain faithful because I knew it would be worth it once I delivered my baby.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Elevate Credit Coaching?
Elevate Credit Coaching does not only help our customers restore their credit but we also teach them how to maintain their credit and how to leverage it and make it work for them. We break down what your credit score is made of and how it’s calculated to give a better understanding of what things you need in your credit profile.
We also assist with business formation and building business credit.
The thing that sets Elevate Credit Coaching apart from others is our educational piece. It’s easy to restore a person’s credit without educating them along the way. I want my clients to be informed and I want them to take care of their credit after we have completed the restoration process. The only way for them to do that is for them to be educated on what credit really is because it’s more than a number.
It makes me the most proud when my clients have completed the program and are able to do the things they weren’t able to do before enrolling. Whether that’s purchasing a new home, a new car, just applying for a credit card or achieving FINANCIAL FREEDOM.
I would like for the readers to know that Elevate Credit Coaching isn’t like other “credit repair” company. We care about our clients and helping achieve their financial goals.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love how the small minority business community works together to support each other. I dislike how the city can sometimes be cliquish and not give others the opportunity to prove themselves because they aren’t a part of a certain crowd. Everyone deserves an opportunity to prove themselves and their services or skills.
Pricing:
- Elevate Consultation- $75
- Single Elevation Enrollment- $350 | $125/month
- Couples Elevation Enrollment- $550 | $150/month
Contact Info:
- Website: www.elevatecreditcoaching.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecreditcoach/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecreditcoaching/
Image Credits
B. Panda Filmz Photography
