33. Understanding the Complex Intersections of Trauma, Financial Literacy, and Personal Growth with Aaliyah Kissik

Good Enough with the Trauma Therapist

In this episode of the "Good Enough" podcast, host Jamie Vollmoeller interviews Aaliyah Kissick, an American entrepreneur, beauty queen, actress, and master's student. Aaliyah shares her inspiring journey from foster care and transracial adoption to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, especially for those affected by trauma and PTSD. She discusses her military service, struggles with PTSD, and the creation of the Financial Literacy Diaries. The conversation explores the intersection of trauma, mental health, and financial stability, highlighting the need for trauma-informed financial education and the empowerment of empathetic and ethical individuals to make positive community impacts.

In this Episode:

• Aaliyah Kissick's journey from foster care to entrepreneurship
• Overcoming trauma and integrating into transracial adoption
• Aaliyah's experience in the US Army and subsequent diagnosis of PTSD
• The importance of financial literacy for individuals with trauma and adverse financial outcomes
• Financial stability and challenges faced by individuals with PTSD in the workforce
• Legal protections and accommodations available for individuals with PTSD
• The ethical implications of economic systems and the impact on workers' well-being
• The intersection of trauma, financial literacy, and personal growth
• The neurological and cognitive impact of trauma on financial decision-making

Aaliyah Kissik is an American entrepreneur, beauty queen actress, and Master student at Gies College of Business. She overcame the hardships of foster care and integrating into trans-racial adoption through self development and entrepreneurship. Aaliyah recently retired from the US Army after 3 years of honorable service, where she developed PTSD. As a young adult, Aaliyah navigates the sometime fine boundary of being a victim and victor, and demonstrates that achievement is frequently accompanied by hardships and sacrifice. Aaliyah recognizes that many people share a background with Aaliyah: foster care, PTSD or other mental health issues associated with trauma, frequently experience adverse financial outcomes and/or poverty. Aaliyah created The Financial Diaries to increase outcomes for those who need it most.
To reach out or work with Aaliyah go to her website
https://aaliyahkissick.com/
Check her out on:
https://www.instagram.com/aaliyahkissick/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaliyahkissick/
Listen to her Podcast: Financial Literacy Diaries
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-literacy-diaries/id1753619190
"Good Enough with the Trauma Therapist" is your companion on this transformative journey. Tune in for heart-to-heart conversations, expert interviews, and a sprinkle of humor, because, after all, you are good enough, and your journey to a fulfilling life starts here.

If you are looking for trauma-informed therapist:

New Yorkers visit www.liemdr.com

Missourians visit resilient-mo.com