Why Should You Book Obi?
Obioha “Obi” Okereke has worked successfully with college students, recent graduates and business professionals to help inform them about how to get better at budgeting, saving for retirement, learning to delay gratification, and how to invest.
He has spoken to several local organizations and companies including The Brotherhood Initiative, The Service Board, The University of Washington and Slalom Consulting.
A graduate from the University of Washington Bothell, Obioha currently works at a business and technology consulting firm in Seattle. Outside of work, he spends his time trying new restaurants, filming videos for his YouTube channel, and coaching students and young adults about financial literacy and the importance of delaying gratification.
Signature Talks
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“Investing is like gambling”. Yes, you’ve probably heard that before. Let’s discuss why that, along with many other myths, are far from the truth.
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Learn practical tips to boost your financial wellness and confidence. This talk covers topics like budgeting and saving in an easy to understand and engaging style.
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Turn market volatility into wealth-building opportunites using proven strategies that work in any economic climate.
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Explore how combining financial therapy and financial education leads to more impactful and inclusive education that has measurable results.
“LOVED THIS!!!!!!!!!!! Please never stop doing this and if you can please add another hour at least!! I know we could have asked so many more questions and Obi was so awesome!! Super approachable and made it really easy to feel comfortable asking questions!”
Brand Partnerships
Use Obioha and College Money Habits for the following:
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Obi has a gift for making money topics feel less intimidating and a lot more interesting by blending his own financial journey with practical, real-world lessons that stick with you after you leave the room.
He's spoken everywhere from college campuses like the University of Washington to professional stages like the National Urban League and the Financial Therapy Association, and the feedback is always the same: it didn't feel like a finance talk.
Whether the room has 30 people or 300, students or seasoned professionals, Obi meets them where they are and makes it worth showing up.
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Obioha delivers high-energy, culturally fluent presentations that meet college students exactly where they are. His sessions tackle real topics such as building credit, avoiding money traps, and mastering budgeting in college.
Audiences leave with tools they can use the same day, not just inspiration. Ideal for campus events, orientation programs, financial wellness weeks, and student leadership summits.
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Is It In The Budget? is where Obi gets into real conversations with friends, family and special guests on topics like investing, debt, money in relationships, delayed gratification, and the mistakes he's made along the way (yes, including buying a luxury car in college).
Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, the show blends personal stories with practical takeaways in a way that keeps listeners coming back.
For brand and nonprofit partners, it's an engaged audience of young adults who are actively trying to get their finances right, which means your message actually resonates. Host-read ads, sponsored episodes, and co-branded content are all on the table.
“This was maybe one of the most important and informational sessions to me! I think Obi had great knowledge and was so thorough in all of his explanations to us. I enjoyed how open and transparent he was with questions.”