Pennies & Prose
Discover what makes us uniquely fit to help you save pennies on your project while perfecting your prose.
Passion & purpose through Pennies & Prose
Meet Nakia, your trusted partner
Candle aficionado. Aunt. Sister. Daughter. Dog mom.
Reader. Copywriter. Editor. Voice actor. Bibliophile. Oxford comma enthusiast.
Nakia has always loved books and words—as a child she moved the family set of encyclopedias to her room to begin her first personal library. So a college decision to major in English and minor in Spanish was no surprise.
Finding a niche in a decade-long detour
The surprise came in the form of a career in corporate finance. When the company offered a course on business writing, Nakia familiarized herself with their house style and helped her peers draft client notes. Her desk was likely the only one in the building where coworkers could find The Little Book of Common Sense Investing and Finance and Investment Handbook alongside her college copy of The Little, Brown Handbook and the company’s preferred guide, The Gregg Reference Manual.
In time, Nakia became a financial advisor. When appropriate, she patiently and plainly spoke about investment portfolios and retirement planning instead of relying on confusing industry jargon. Later, she took on a project management role for advisors, adding Project Management Essentials to her professional bookshelf. Nakia was responsible for developing and running training programs for future financial advisors and ghostwrote numerous articles on the company intranet.
Niche entrepreneurship
Nakia began her entrepreneurial journey in 2018 when she left the world of corporate finance and started Best Life Ever TESOL. Over time, she received opportunities to support editorial and audio endeavors for clients. As these areas of her business grew, Nakia grew with them, joining ACES: The Society for Editing and taking advantage of available training and conferences.
Eventually, popular services no longer matched business branding and a new brand identity was needed. After market research, Best Life Ever TESOL rebranded as Pennies & Prose. This allowed Nakia to return to her prose-focused roots while maintaining a professional interest in saving pennies through prudent financial decisions.
Nakia is excited for the opportunity to put her passion for clear communications to work for you as your trusted partner for prudent financial planning insights and precision edits prior to publication.
Pennies & Prose began as a vision to bridge the gap between financial expertise and the art of storytelling. Founded by a team of passionate writers and financial experts, our journey started with a simple idea: to empower financial advisors and authors with compelling narratives. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted partner for those seeking clarity and creativity in their communications. Our dedication to quality and precision has been the cornerstone of our success, helping countless clients achieve their goals through the power of words.
Our Vision
At Pennies & Prose, we envision a future where every financial advisor and writer can access top-tier copywriting and editing services that propel their success. We aim to be the go-to resource for crafting compelling narratives and precise communications that resonate with audiences and drive results.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower financial professionals and authors by providing exceptional copywriting, editing, and voiceover services. We strive to enhance their communication strategies, ensuring clarity and engagement in every piece of content we produce.
Our Impact
We are committed to fostering creativity, professionalism, and prudent voices. In particular, we look to give back to women and people of color, recognizing the importance of diversity at the table and on the page. Through our services, we aim to elevate the standards of financial communication and literary excellence while bringing your words to life.
Schedule Your Consultation
Ready to elevate your content and make a lasting impact? Whether you need compelling copywriting, meticulous editing, or a captivating voiceover, Pennies & Prose is here to help. Contact us now to discuss your project or schedule a consultation. Let’s bring your ideas to life!