Journey To Launch (Jamila Souffrant)
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| 13 Apr 2022 | Episode 265- How A Career Break Turned Into Moving Abroad & Financial Independence With Lawyer Turned Expat Roshida Dowe | 00:58:58 | |
Roshida Dowe, founder of Shida’s on the Loose and expert on helping would-be-adventurers come out of hiding, joins the podcast to discuss how she was able to pivot from lawyer to expat by paying down debt and taking the leap into solo travel. Roshida left her career, home, and daily responsibilities for the life of her own design and shows us how we could do the same thing… if we’re brave enough to face our finances and the changes we need to make in our lives. In this episode we discuss:
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Episode 398- My Financial Freedom Story and The Steps You Need to Take To Reach Your Dream Life | 00:51:17 | |
This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I’m reflecting on my own financial freedom journey so far and defining key concepts around financial independence. Not too long ago my growing family and demanding commute to my corporate job fueled my desire for a more flexible, fulfilling life. My husband and I saved and invested $169,000 in two years, I began my journey of entrepreneurship, wrote my book “Your Journey to Financial Freedom” and today I get to choose what I want to do with my time. I’m also reviewing my framework for achieving financial freedom, starting with calculating your financial independence number (the amount needed to live off investments without active work) and progressing through my "Journeyer Stages" from stabilizing finances to achieving full work flexibility or "financial independence." I’m encouraging you to embrace your journey towards financial independence and find fulfillment along the way. In this episode I share:
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| 23 Aug 2023 | Episode 336: From $30k Per Year To Multi-Millionaire, Having Faith Over Fear & Building Generational Wealth Through Entrepreneurship With Mignon Francois | 00:53:29 | |
Mignon Francois, entrepreneur, best-selling author and renowned baker, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss going from drowning in debt to building a multimillion dollar cupcake empire. We chat about marketable capabilities that stay at home moms bring to entrepreneurship, how vulnerability and transparency builds profitable businesses, and the power of looking to the past to inform your future. In this episode you’ll learn more about:
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| 24 Nov 2021 | 243- From Side Hustle To Million Dollar Virtual Assistant Business With Tasha Booth | 00:44:46 | |
Tasha Booth, Founder & CEO of The Launch Guild - a full service launch support agency working with established coaches and course creators, joins the podcast to discuss how she pivoted from being a Virtual Assistant (VA) on the side in order to pay off debt, to owning a million dollar Virtual Assistant agency. Tasha began her journey in the personal finance space with a blog, documenting her path to debt freedom. Once she realized that her audience was more interested in the “how” part of her debt payoff journey, she pivoted to showing more of her VA gig. From there, Tasha has built an entire agency empire, which is projected to earn seven-figures this year. Tasha and I talk about our parallel entrepreneurial paths, her journey towards financial independence and more. If you are scared to pivot into something new or are interested in learning how to make extra money as a virtual assistant, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss:
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| 03 Jan 2024 | Episode 355- How You Can Be A Millionaire + Why You Don't Have To Be Born Into Wealth To Leave A Legacy Behind With Arlan Hamilton | 00:46:20 | |
Arlan Hamilton, serial entrepreneur, author, and master multitasker, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss her main idea that 99.9% of people can become millionaires. She gives us powerful insights on proactively creating opportunities, overcoming distrust, and maintaining consistency for sustained wealth building. Following Arlan's interview, I share the questions I’m asking myself as we transition from 2023 to 2024 and how making an impact, no matter how modest, fuels my determination to reach and inspire a broader audience. In this episode you’ll also learn more about:
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| 03 Jul 2024 | Episode 381: Life After Becoming Debt Free With Josie Espinoza REWIND | 00:29:04 | |
This week, we are rewinding to Journeyer, Josie Espinoza’s episode who shares her debt free story. She was the first in her family to go to college, but then found herself in $50K of debt which included student loans, credit cards, and auto loan debt. She discovered a passion for financial freedom and independence; and through listening to podcasts, she was able to learn what was needed to become debt free. Once debt free, Josie and her husband became focused on financial planning, saving, and securing their family’s future. In this episode, Josie shares:
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| 14 Apr 2021 | 210- How to Decrease Stress and Increase Self Care on Your Financial Freedom Journey w/ Aisha Moore | 00:54:04 | |
Is there room for error in your schedule? How often do you factor in self care? This week on the podcast, I have Aisha Moore, a fellow Journeyer, self care advocate and stress management expert. After struggling with anxiety, getting demoted at work, and dealing with a strained marriage, Aisha decided to get serious and intentional about her self care. Aisha helps women move from overwhelm and stress to sustained success and healthy relationships. She shares that we often operate on autopilot and miss our body’s signals that we need to slow down. Missed signals turn into personal chaos, hurried energy, and physical ailments like nausea and headaches. In the episode, Aisha shares the 8 components of holistic wellness that we can monitor and improve on throughout our lives. If you are constantly finding yourself with anxious energy and feeling overworked, tune in to this episode to hear how you can increase self care & prioritize wellness while on the journey to Financial Freedom. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 27 May 2020 | 157- Organize & Simplify Your Money Using This Simple Method w/ Sahirenys Pierce | 00:47:29 | |
Sahirenys Pierce and her husband had almost six-figures in debt when she started her career in finance. In her new industry, she knew that her own finances could be held under a microscope at any time. In fact, filing bankruptcy would jeopardize her career. That’s why Sahirenys created the High-5 Banking Method, which helped her and her husband pay off $99,000 in five years, and avoid bankruptcy. This week, on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Sahirenys and I talk about paying off debt, prioritizing your goals, and banking with a purpose. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 26 Dec 2018 | 077 - 2018 Year End Review & How I’m Making 2019 My Best Year Yet (Plus Tips For You To Do The Same) | 00:39:41 | |
2018 was a year of major growth and transitions in my business and personal life. I quit my job, had my third baby and jumped feet first into entrepreneurship full-time. In this week's podcast episode, I'm reviewing some of the goals I met in 2018, what I learned this year and what I'm looking forward to in 2019. I'm also sharing tips and strategies that you can apply to your own life and finances so that you can set yourself up for your best year yet too! Join the Journeyer Launch Club for classes, tools, resources and the community support you need to reach Financial Independence
In this episode we discuss:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out The Journeyer Launch Club Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.
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| 31 Jan 2024 | Episode 359: How these Two First-Gen Latine Siblings Went From Paying Off Debt to Six Figure Net Worths | 01:00:28 | |
This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast we’re featuring Israel and Sunem Tovar, two first-gen Latine siblings who empower people to use money to live their lives on their own terms. They discuss their financial journeys & achievements by sharing how Israel built a six-figure net worth by the age of 26 on a teacher salary and as a first-gen, openly gay latino, and how Sunem built a $250,000 investment portfolio and holds a Master's in finance. Despite attending prestigious institutions, Israel still felt that he initially lacked financial literacy. Sunem also reveals that she didn’t learn much about personal finance while pursuing her Master’s in Finance. It was through their siblings sharing information with each other that they discovered personal finance blogs & podcasts which helped them save, invest, pay off debt and start the journey towards financial independence. In this episode Israel and Sunem discuss:
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| 13 Jun 2018 | 049- Bravely Tackle Debt & Take Control of Your Finances w/ Kara Perez | 00:40:15 | |
Bringing in as much income as possible in order to reach your financial goals is key but that doesn't mean you can't get ahead if you don't make a lot of money. Kara Perez, the creator of Bravely Go, is living proof that is living proof that as long as you're willing to put the work in, achieving your financial goals with a low income is completely possible. After taking on more than $25,000 in student loan debt, Kara, extremely unhappy with her situation, started to research ways to quickly pay off her debt. After becoming inspired by personal finance blogs such as Frugalwoods, Kara paid off $25,302 in loans on a salary of less than $30,000, the final $18,000 in just ten months. After becoming debt free in June 2015, Kara created Bravely to help other women take control of their financial lives. In this episode we discuss:
At the end of the podcast, I also talk about the waitlist to the soft launch of my monthly membership program. Get monthly tips, tools, and classes to help you launch to Financial Freedom. Click here to sign up and be the first to be notified when the doors open in Summer/Fall 2018. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
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| 29 Dec 2021 | Episode 249: Top 3 Investing Mistakes That Are Costing You Thousands Of Dollars | 00:42:14 | |
| 15 Mar 2023 | Episode 313- Letting Go of Financial Worries, Fear, and What Wellness “Should” Look Like With Jessamyn Stanley | 00:49:17 | |
Jessamyn Stanley, internationally-acclaimed voice in the wellness industry and author, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss how yoga has the power to change lives, why creatives have an obligation to make money for the betterment of their communities and the importance of promoting equity in the health industry. We chat about showing up authentically on social media overcoming fear and more. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
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| 11 Dec 2019 | 130- Your Guide to Earning More Money with Kathlyn Hart | 00:55:53 | |
Learn how to boost your income in your career or business in this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode with Kathlyn Hart. Kathlyn Hart is a coach who helps ambitious women dream big, live boldly, and earn more money. Kathlyn and I have an insightful and amazing conversation that will inspire you to earn more whether you have a 9 to 5 or your own business. This episode is packed full of tips to help you change your mindset and earn the money you deserve. In this episode you will learn:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Are you earning your optimal salary based on your experience and skills? Find out by doing your research on three sites Kat mentioned in the episode. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Kathlyn: Connect with me: | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Episode 376: Q&A Episode: Rebuilding After Divorce; Getting Your Partner Onboard & Financially Preparing for a Baby + More | 00:54:37 | |
In this Q&A episode, I am answering questions submitted from listeners of the podcast, on topics including; how to reenter the workforce after 18 years of being a stay at home mom, is getting a CFEI certification a good idea & how to get your partner on board with your financial freedom dreams. I also discuss the importance of networking, building connections and giving yourself grace on your journey + much more. In This Episode You’ll Learn:
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| 18 Nov 2020 | 183- How To Transition from Corporate America to Entrepreneurship + All The Other Things They Don't Tell You About Owning A Business w/ Tammeca Rochester | 00:56:15 | |
What happens when COVID strikes your business and you have to pivot in an instance? Tammeca Rochester did exactly that and shares how she was able to keep her fitness business, Harlem Cycle, thriving during an extremely difficult time. Tammeca did not set out to start her own cycling studio, but when she felt the pull to do so, she listened to it. Tammeca first started as an engineer then switched to the marketing field and then transitioned into running her business, Harlem Cycle, a cycling studio. She always knew she had an immense passion for helping people discover who they are and who they want to be, so when she passed an empty space for sale in Harlem on her afternoon run, it clicked in that moment that cycling should be brought to Harlem. Tammeca knew what was possible and went after what she wanted. She came up with the idea for Harlem Cycle in November 2015, signed her lease in February 2016 and held her first cycling class in April 2016. In this episode, Tammeca shares how starting a business is possible and the obstacles she overcame to make it successful. I hope you are as excited as I am to head to Harlem (post COVID), hop on the bike, and take part in the magic of Harlem Cycle. In this episode you’ll learn:
Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
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| 31 Aug 2022 | Episode 285- Your Money or Your Life: Transform Your Relationship With Money & Achieve Financial Independence W/ Vicki Robin REWIND | 01:11:41 | |
Vicki Robins, the co-author of “Your Money or Your Life” has been one of the most influential visionaries of the Financial Independence movement. In the late 1960’s, with the advice of the late Joe Dominguez, Vicki reached Financial Independence and together they began to teach their revolutionary methods all over the nation. Their workshops featured the famous 9 steps to reach Financial Independence and eventually, Vicki and Joe were approached to turn their teachings into the book that we know today, "Your Money or Your Life". The book went on to be wildly popular, encouraging people to fight against the weight of consumerism and become a New York Times bestseller. Vicki also made two appearances on the Oprah Show with Oprah declaring that the book "would change your life". More than 25 years later, Vicki has written an updated version of the book for a new generation of people on the path to Financial Independence. I'm so honored to have Vicki on the show to discuss:
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| 17 Nov 2021 | 242: How To Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn And Save As A Force For Change With Tanja Hester | 00:47:22 | |
Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change and Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny Pinching Way, joins the podcast to talk about her upcoming book and how you can use the power of your money for change. Tanja is a former political consultant and journalist turned activist and early retiree, retiring at the age of 38. Tanja also blogs over at OurNextLife.com If you are interested in learning how you can make an impactful difference with your money right now, this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss:
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| 26 Apr 2023 | Episode 319: Financial Activism, First Gen Immigrant Hustle & Why Money Conversations Need to be Loud w/ Berna Anat | 00:50:48 | |
Berna Anat, award-winning producer, speaker, podcast host, rich auntie in training, and “Financial Hype Woman,” joins the podcast to chat about immigrant financial trauma, living out loud with your money and how she went from paying off over $50,000 of debt to becoming a new author. We also talk about the importance of taking breaks, her response to the strike carried out by the workers involved in producing her book, leveraging your finances to combat injustice, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
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| 22 Jan 2021 | 196- Our Real Estate Journey Part Two and How We Almost Lost $44,000 | 00:30:40 | |
In my second real estate venture, my husband and I almost lost $44,000. After buying my first condo, I was very interested in real estate and I was excited to reap the same benefits with my partner. This experience was vastly different, and we came extremely close to walking away and losing our 10% down payment. In this week’s episode, I share the lessons I learned when buying a property did not go as planned and how you can avoid the same mistakes. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 12 Feb 2025 | Episode 413: Financial Freedom & Love: The Key to Aligning Money & Relationships with Jessica & Brandon Norwood | 00:56:52 | |
This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I chat with Jessica and Brandon Norwood, co-hosts of the Sugar Daddy Podcast, about their financial journey and advice for listeners on how to build wealth and achieve financial freedom. Jessica, a former teacher now in tech, and Brandon, a licensed financial planner, emphasize the importance of understanding one's financial background and having open conversations about money in relationships. They introduce their "DREAM framework" for financial planning, which includes diving into past financial experiences, reflecting on current behaviors, engaging in detailed goal-setting, and actively managing finances. Their insights provide a practical roadmap if you’re looking to take control of your finances, strengthen your financial partnership, or create a future of financial security and freedom. In this episode Jessica and Brandon share:
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| 13 Sep 2023 | Episode 339: Disney World vs. Retiring Early- How Much Our Disney World Trip Cost + Book Updates | 00:41:56 | |
Is Disney truly the happiest place on Earth? or the most Expensive? Maybe a bit of both. We called Orlando, Florida home for a week while we vacationed at Disney World… and I can confirm that the Cinderella Castle is as magical as it gets. Join me in this solo episode as I dive into the nitty-gritty of trip planning, where we decided to treat ourselves, save money and the total cost of our trip. In the end, I reflect on if I think the money spent was worth it or if I regret it. I also give you important book updates and why pre-orders are vital to a debut author's success! In this episode you’ll learn more about:
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| 23 Mar 2022 | Episode 262- Die with Zero & Get All You Can From Your Money and Your Life w/ Bill Perkins | 00:52:51 | |
Bill Perkins, author and founder, managing partner and head trader for Skylar Capital, joins the podcast to discuss how to live your best life no matter your income and his two decades of experience in the trading industry. We talk about the importance of balancing your financial goals with your time-appropriate life experiences and adding joy in your life right now while being intentional with what you want to do. Bill’s book, “Die With Zero,” has been featured in The New York Times, Mr. Money Mustache, Success, and more. In this episode we discuss:
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| 04 Sep 2019 | 116- Healing Our Money Wounds & Uncovering Our Limiting Beliefs With Money Mitra | 00:51:41 | |
This week on the Journey to Launch podcast we have "Money Mitra," the founder of the "Psychology of Spending." Mitra is a money and mindset coach who helps you eliminate money blocks so you can build wealth. She helps you identify the root of your limiting beliefs and money wounds, which are the stories that prevent you from building wealth. In this episode, Mitra shares her powerful story that shaped her journey. She is the daughter of a Southern Black mother born in the small town of Pulaski, Tennessee (infamous for two things: Sundrop and the KKK) and an Iranian immigrant father who came to America during the Iranian hostage crisis with little resources and a lot of ambition. Mitra also hosts "Money Talks," a couch conversation series with a mission to normalize money conversations and help people learn their worth. The Talk Series also tackles how to navigate in our society where social advantage, power, and control influence so many people’s journey and financial decisions. Listen to this episode to learn how to overcome your money blocks and define success for yourself. In this episode you will learn:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Sign up to the Money Launch Club waitlist to be the first to be notified before anyone else when the doors open. The Money Launch Club is the membership community for Journeyers just like you looking to take their finances and life to the next level. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Money Mitra: Connect with me: | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Episode 369: Setting Financial Boundaries with Family & Maintaining Healthy Relationships w/ Gigi Gonzalez | 00:48:39 | |
Back on the podcast this week is Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez, financial educator, influencer, founder of The First Gen Mentor, and author of Cultura & Cash. Gigi discusses how to set financial boundaries with family as a first generation immigrant using her Quiero y Puedo framework which stands for "I want, I can'' in Spanish, by first asking yourself if you truly want to provide financial support and if you actually have the financial ability to help. GiGi shares examples of how she has set financial boundaries with her family and emphasizes being comfortable saying "no" to requests, even if it means being seen as the "black sheep.” In this episode you will learn:
Enter for your chance to win a copy of Cultura and Cash by Giovanna Gonzalez. The giveaway will be open from April 10th 2024- April 15th 2024. Three winners will be announced on April 16th! (must be 18+ & a US resident to enter). Go to journeytolaunch.com/win to enter. | |||
| 08 Aug 2018 | 057- Money Lessons from 4x Olympian Lauryn Williams | 00:47:21 | |
Finding the perfect resource for sound financial advice can be a challenge for people from all walks of life. 4-time Olympian, 3-time Olympic medalist, Lauryn Williams understands this challenge completely. As the first American woman to medal in both the summer and winter games, she possessed the skills that led her to be a top class world class athlete but she didn't always know how to manage her money and made some mistakes along the way. She sought the financial advice of loved ones and financial advisors but they were unable to provide the help that she needed. In true Olympian fashion, Lauryn took matters into her own hands and worked hard to gain control of her finances. Using the skills and knowledge that she gained from earning her Finance degree and MBA, Lauryn decided to use her talents to help other athletes and young professionals. Today, Lauryn has a Certified Financial Planning certification and has founded Worth Winning, a financial planning resource for young adults. Worth Winning offers virtual services to help young professionals get the answers to the financial questions that matter most to them. This episode was recorded live at Podcast Movement 2018. At the end of the podcast, I give you a little of the behind-the-scenes of how I ended up speaking at Podcast Movement 2018 and my overall experience at the conference. In this episode we discuss:
At the end of the podcast, I also talk about the waitlist to the soft launch of my monthly membership program. Get monthly tips, tools, and classes to help you launch to Financial Freedom. Click here to sign up and be the first to be notified when the doors open in Summer/Fall 2018. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
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| 02 Jun 2021 | 217- How to Leverage Your Skills, Take Charge of Your Money and Get Your Children on the Right Financial Path w/ Catherine Alford | 00:51:02 | |
When’s the last time you wrote down your big, audacious goals and then actually went for them? This week’s podcast guest, Catherine Alford, entrepreneur and author of the new book, “Mom’s Got Money” did just that when she grew her small personal finance blog into a 6- figure business. Catherine used the skillset she had from her graduate degree in History and her fascination with people to start & grow her writing business and blog. As a mom of twins and an entrepreneur, she is on a mission to empower all moms to utilize their natural gifts and talents to succeed with money. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about how Catherine grew her business organically and tips she gives mothers on managing the load of finances and motherhood. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 24 Feb 2021 | 202- Losing $300,000 of Your Life Savings in an Investment Deal Gone Wrong w/ Kierra Asnauskas | 00:50:42 | |
What would you do if overnight you lost over $300,000 of your life savings in an investment deal gone wrong? Unfortunately, that’s what happened to this week’s guest, Kierra Asnauskas. Kierra and her husband went from coming close to their goal of reaching Financial Independence to losing it all and having to start all over again. Tune in to what I hope to be a cautionary and inspirational story on taking risks and being resilient in the face of adversity. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 27 Jun 2018 | 051- Listener Q&A: Getting Over Analysis Paralysis, Can You Still Retire Early If You've Started Saving Late, Should You Hire A Financial Advisor Plus More | 00:46:25 | |
The road to Financial Independence is one that is full of different variables and it can sometimes bring uncertainty. Let’s be honest–finding the right balance between budgeting, saving, and investing can be a little overwhelming. With so much information floating around, I am super excited to be able to answer several of your questions about retirement, investments, and all things personal finance. In this Q&A Episode, I give insight into:
If you want to submit questions for the next Q&A episode, email me at jamila@journeytolaunch.com or leave me a voicemail with your question at journeytolaunch.com/voicemail. At the end of the podcast, I also talk about the waitlist to the soft launch of my monthly membership program. Get monthly tips, tools, and classes to help you launch to Financial Freedom. Click here to sign up and be the first to be notified when the doors open in Summer/Fall 2018.
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| 23 Oct 2021 | 238- Bonus Episode- Learn to Trade as a Side Hustle | 00:33:50 | |
Check out this bonus episode of the podcast, where I'm sharing a free training that I recorded w/ Teri on Learning to Trade as a Side Hustle. In it, you'll learn:
And don't forget to register for Teri's & I FREE LIVE class on October 27th at 8:30pm EST. You'll learn even more about trading & how Teri made 1 million dollars in a day. Come prepared to take notes & ask questions! Click here to register. | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | Episode 289- Retiring at 30yrs Old & Living A Full Life On $20k A Year W/ Purple | 00:54:37 | |
If you didn’t have to work again for money, what would you really do with your time? We often hear about retiring early in the context of someone quitting their corporate job to work on their own business. But what if you truly didn’t have to work and could really live your life on your own terms? On this episode of the Journey To Launch Podcast, we have a returning guest, Purple who shares her life after early retirement. Purple retired from corporate America with a portfolio of $500k+ at the young age of 30 right before the 2020 pandemic. She explains what she does with her time now that she is no longer working, how she strives to live an intentional, purpose driven life, and how the pandemic was a catalyst for exiting the work-force. In this episode, we discuss:
What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | 201- How to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations With the People in Your Life w/ Erin Lowry | 00:52:23 | |
Raise your hand if you’ve had an extremely awkward conversation about money with a coworker, friend, family member or romantic partner? You’re not alone, it happens more often than not and it can leave us feeling uncomfortable. This week on the podcast, my guest Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial shares how to effectively communicate about money with the people in your life. Erin’s third book, “Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories, and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations” is all about how to handle financial conversations and offers actual scripts you can use in different scenarios. Tune in to hear insight and tips on how to have healthy talks about money while maintaining your boundaries and staying true to your financial goals. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 04 Apr 2018 | 039- Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence with Vicki Robin | 01:10:06 | |
Vicki Robins, the co-author of the very popular book, “Your Money or Your Life” has been one of the most influential visionaries of the Financial Independence movement. In the late 1960’s, with the advice of the late Joe Dominguez, Vicki reached Financial Independence and together they began to teach their revolutionary methods all over the nation. Their workshops featured the famous 9 steps to reach Financial Independence and eventually, Vicki and Joe were approached to turn their teachings into the book that we know today, "Your Money or Your Life". The book went on to be wildly popular, encouraging people to fight against the weight of consumerism and become a New York Times bestseller. Vicki also made two appearances on the Oprah Show with Oprah declaring that the book "would change your life". More than 25 years later, Vicki has written an updated version of the book for a new generation of people on the path to Financial Independence. I'm so honored to have Vicki on the show to discuss:
Also, find out how you can be one of 3 Journeyers, to win a free copy of the updated book, "Your Money or Your Life". Click here for your chance to win! At the end of the podcast, I also talk about the waitlist to the soft launch of my monthly membership program. Get monthly tips, tools, and classes to help you launch to Financial Freedom. Click here to sign up and be the first to be notified when the doors open in Summer/Fall 2018. (YNAB, my favorite budgeting app is giving Journeyers a 2-month free trial, no credit card required to try their amazing budgeting system, check it out here!) Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
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| 20 Nov 2019 | 127- Saving 50% of Your Income on $60,000 While Navigating a Health Condition with Zero | 01:01:28 | |
In this week’s podcast episode, Zero shares her amazing story of adversity and triumphs. She saved half her income when she made $60,000 a year in New York while also navigating health challenges. In her twenties, she had brain surgery and doctors told her she may not be able to work or live independently. Instead of surrendering to her prognosis, she got through her recovery and moved to New York City. Not only did Zero find a job, but she went from making $37,000 a year to $75,000 in a short period. Zero maximized her income when she was making less, so she was able to max out her retirement savings when she earned more money. Zero saved $100,000 by 30 and recently quit her job to become a full-time entrepreneur. She continues to navigate her health challenges but has never allowed them to limit her abilities or accomplishments on her journey to financial freedom. In this episode you will learn:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: If you liked this interview with Zero, you may also enjoy episodes 52 and 84 with Tanja Hester from Our Next Life. Finding Adventure and Happiness on Your Journey to Financial Independence with Tanja from Our Next Life--Episode 52 How To Achieve A Work-Optional Life & Retire Early with Tanja Hester--Episode 84 Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Zero: Connect with me: | |||
| 30 Jan 2019 | 082- Your Guide to Financial Freedom & Having All The Money You Will Ever Need with Grant Sabatier | 01:14:11 | |
Happy to have Grant back on the podcast to discuss his new book Financial Freedom- A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need. Grant was first on episode 48 of the podcast and now he’s back to break down some of the best concepts from his new book. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/U_g5ONzdJy4 I’m also excited because I’m giving away 3 copies of the book to lucky listeners of the podcast. You can enter to win by clicking here. Join the Journeyer Launch Club for classes, tools, resources and the community support you need to reach Financial Independence Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get the Financial Freedom book - Financialfreedombook.com (available for pre-order now and in stores February 5th) Check out some of the tools from the book https://financialfreedombook.com/tools/ Listen to Grant’s first interview on the Journey To Launch podcast Join The Journeyer Launch Club Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Grant: Instagram: @millennialmoneycom Connect with me: Join the private Facebook Group
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| 08 May 2019 | 096 How To Achieve Flexible Financial Independence & Create Your Ideal Life with Jillian Johnsrud | 00:46:39 | |
What does a flexible life, a life where you are in control and enjoy look like. Today, I’m speaking with Jillian Johnsrud on the podcast to learn just that. By 32, Jillian and her husband had paid off $55k in debt, lived abroad for 4 years, traveled to 27 countries, adopted 4 kids, paid cash for their home and became financially independent. She lives in Montana where she writes, coaches and speaks about creating financial freedom, intentional living and lifestyle entrepreneurship. On this episode we discuss:
Doors for the Launch Club re-open on July 18th, click here to get on the list and get access to join before anyone else Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Jillian’s Free Course - Live w/ Intention: A Roadmap to Your Best Life Finanical Independence Flash Point Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Jillian: Facebook:@MontanaMoneyAdventures Connect with me: | |||
| 06 Dec 2017 | 022- How Investing In Yourself & Starting A Business Can Lead To Financial Success w/ Bola From Clever Girl Finance | 00:36:15 | |
Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance is on today's podcast sharing how investing in herself and starting her own business led her to the path of Financial Freedom. Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, an expert on everything money and founder/CEO of Clever Girl Finance, a website, and business to help women manage their finances to talk about just that. The talk I had with Bola was very inspiring, especially since I'd one day like to turn Journey To Launch into my full-time business. In this episode, we talked about the mindset involved when starting a business, the money management strategies and the sacrifices one has to be willing to take. We also discuss Bola's own financial journey and why she is so dedicated to helping women take control of their finances. This is a very informative episode for anyone thinking of starting up a business and who needs a bit of advice on budgeting, debt and overall money management. Here are the main topics we talk about in the episode:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Leave me a voicemail- Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 My One on One Money Coaching Services - Get my personalized 1on1 money coaching expertise to help you reach your financial goals The Wealth Building Manual - A step by step guide to building wealth YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Bola
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| 25 Sep 2024 | Episode 393: Your Money Playbook For Winning in Life and Finances with NFL Veteran Brandon Copeland | 00:49:14 | |
This week on the podcast, we chat with returning guest, Brandon Copeland, a 10-year NFL veteran and CEO of Athletes for College Athletes, who discusses his new book "Your Money Playbook". In this conversation, Brandon emphasizes the importance of financial hustle, smart spending, and legacy planning. He shares his early NFL experiences, highlighting the necessity of saving plus stresses the significance of financial education and having a support system. In this episode Brandon discusses:
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| 20 Mar 2024 | Episode 366: How To Bounce Back from Financial Setbacks and Adversity w/ Lynnette Khalfani Cox | 00:42:45 | |
In this episode, we chat with personal finance expert and author, Lynnette Khalfani Cox, who discusses how to overcome financial setbacks and adversity. She outlines 10 common challenges people face that negatively impact them financially & emotionally, which she calls the "dreaded Ds". Lynnette provides us with some key strategies for bouncing back and assures us that there are always ways to recover and build resilience after a setback; focusing on your mindset and emotional health is the first step. In this episode you will learn:
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| 22 Jul 2020 | 165- Lessons on Achieving Your Life & Money Goals From 3 Years of Podcasting + Journeyer Voicemails | 00:27:12 | |
It’s the 3rd anniversary of the Journey to Launch Podcast and we are celebrating. I could not have made it to this milestone without you. So, in this week’s episode, I’m sharing voicemails from Journeyers from all over the world. Listen and learn how the Journey to Launch Podcast has helped so many people fix their finances, improve their lives, and change their mindsets so they can accomplish their goals. I’m also sharing some lessons I’ve learned since starting this podcast three years ago. I hope you apply these lessons to your life wherever you are on your financial or career journey. We are on the path to financial freedom and independence together. Let’s lift each other up along the way. In this episode you will learn:
Special thanks to YNAB for sponsoring the podcast in its 3 year anniversary month. Get your free 34 trial of YNAB today (no credit card required to sign up) by going to youneedabudget.com/journey Doors to the Money Launch Club are now open until Thursday July 23rd! Join by going to MoneyLaunchClub.com In This Online Community You Will Get S.T.E.P's: Support- Get the community support to help reach all of your financial goals. Find an accountability partner and participate in weekly and monthly challenges. Tools- Get access to tools such as worksheets and trainings to help you manage your money, track your progress and grow your wealth. Education- Get educated on various money topics so that you can make better money decisions and learn the steps you need to take to get ahead. Plan- Get the Journey to FI 10 Steps to Freedom Framework to map out your Financial Independence launch success plan. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
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| 17 Jan 2018 | 028- Finding The Right Balance Between Your Income & Expenses with the Paychecks & Balances Duo | 00:54:24 | |
When developing a solid financial plan, it’s important to look at how you can generate the most income while being conscious of your spending. Marcus and Rich from the Paychecks and Balances podcast aim to help people look at both sides of their balance sheet, their income and their expenses. I really enjoyed interviewing Marcus and Rich as we covered a variety of topics such as how to; negotiate pay raises, pay off debt and the importance of being able to enjoy yourself while on your financial journey. This is a very informative yet light-hearted episode for those of us who want to accomplish our financial goals while not feeling guilty about spending on the things we value. Here are the main topics we talked about in the episode:
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| 29 Jan 2025 | Episode 411: The Hidden Cost of Over-Saving: When Saving Too Much Holds You Back | 00:35:22 | |
In this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast, I’m exploring the concept of "over-saving" and its potential to hinder financial growth and life enjoyment. You’ll hear about my personal journey of saving, a habit deeply instilled in me by my family, and how it has enabled me to achieve significant milestones throughout my life. However, I also mention how an overemphasis on saving, driven by fear or outdated goals, can prevent you from taking risks, making investments, and enjoying your money. I encourage you to understand your “enough point”—the amount needed to sustain a comfortable lifestyle—and align your saving and spending habits with your evolving financial goals. In this episode, I share:
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| 15 Apr 2020 | 150- How To Thrive in the Current Financial Market Turmoil & Better Position Yourself Financially with Jackie Cummings Koski | 01:01:16 | |
A millionaire mom and retired before 50, Jackie Cummings Koski, is on this week’s podcast episode sharing her path to financial freedom. She went from poverty to wealth and learned a lot about investing along the way. Throughout most of her career, Jackie made less than six-figures a year. She prioritized saving and investing and reached her financial independence number three years before planned. Jackie created a resilient investment portfolio that continued to grow even in uncertain times like today. In this podcast episode, Jackie shares her tips about how to keep calm and survive the current market turmoil. In this episode you’ll learn:
Check out today’s sponsor of the podcast Empower. Save more with Empower plus get $5 when you use the code JOURNEY at sign up. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Jackie was on Episode 40. Take a listen and learn about the Health Savings Account, the ultimate investment, and retirement account. Want to know how compound interest works? Check out this compound interest calculator. Check out Jackie’s book, Money Letters 2 My Daughter. Her book about money and personal finances includes easy to understand advice and guidance on some of the most important financial issues consumers face today. Get the Free Journeyer Jump Start Guide here Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Jackie: Facebook: @Jackie.CummingsKoski Connect with me: | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | Episode 402: Redefining Happiness through Intentional and Sustainable Spending with Kara Perez | 00:50:50 | |
This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I’m joined by Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go and author of Green Money. Kara shares her inspiring journey from paying off $65,000 in student loans to creating a financial education company. She emphasizes the impact of values-based budgeting and reducing waste as key strategies for building wealth. Kara also discusses how to use money as a force for positive change, including aligning your finances with ethical practices like switching banks, and introduces the concept of "financially secure YOLO," offering practical advice on balancing financial goals with enjoying life. In this episode Kara shares:
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| 21 Apr 2021 | 211: How to Use Frugality and No Spend Challenges to Accelerate Your Money Journey Plus Side Hustle Tips w/ Jen Smith | 00:49:02 | |
What does frugality mean to you? For Jen Smith, creator of modernfrugality.com, frugality means being a good steward of your resources. It’s consciously spending on things you value that give you the freedom to meet your goals. Jen is on a mission to rebrand the entire concept of frugality, so we can embrace it as a way to serve us. Adopting the practice of intentional spending and no spend challenges helped Jen and husband pay off over $78,000 of debt in 2 years. Jen started as an acupuncturist, transitioned into a full time writer, and now she is stepping into entrepreneurship. She shares her journey from starting a side hustle to expanding into owning a business. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear a different perspective on the F word: Frugality. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 21 Sep 2022 | Episode 288- How To Protect Your Wealth On Your Financial Freedom Journey | 00:33:09 | |
Building wealth is something talked about often. What isn’t normally discussed? Protecting that wealth you’re working so hard to build! In this solo episode, I talk about how to protect yourself, your assets, and the people you love as soon as you’re able. You don’t have to wait until you’re “older” or wealthy to check off these boxes. Start risk management and wealth protection today and become a wealthy person by acting like one now. In this episode, I discuss:
What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Episode 382: How Ariana Paid Off $68K Of Credit Card Debt, Quit Her Job & Found A Budgeting System That Worked REWIND | 00:53:57 | |
This week we are rewinding to Ariana Rodriguez's episode, who joined the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about her experience on the Netflix documentary, “Get Smart With Money” and how she was able to turn her finances around. We chat about how she used her skills to begin a side hustle, that eventually allowed her to quit her job, the power of forgiving yourself of past money mistakes, automating your money and more. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 19 Jul 2023 | Episode 331 - How To Rewire Your Brain For Wealth And Financial Success W/ Barbara Huson REWIND | 00:50:35 | |
Barbara Huson, veteran finance coach and best-selling author of 10+ personal finance books, joins the podcast to talk about reframing your negative money narratives, why neuroscience plays a fundamental role in how we process, navigate, and spend money, and the validity of wanting more money. We also discuss why operating from fear may be the secret to success and how the fear of being perceived as greedy undervalues you. In this episode you’ll learn more about:
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| 12 Sep 2018 | 062- How Allison & Matt Left Their Jobs Behind To Travel the USA in a Van | 00:50:50 | |
Financial Freedom takes on several different forms and for today’s guests, Matt and Alli Owen, it means taking a mini-retirement and traveling the US in their red Sprinter Van, Clifford. Burnt out and struggling with depression and anxiety from living the traditional 9 to 5 lifestyle, the Owens decided to walk away from their 6-figure jobs and live life on their own terms. After saving 70% of their income over the course of 4 years, Matt and Alli were able to create the lifestyle that they truly enjoy. Today, Matt and Alli share their experiences on their journey to FI on Owen Your Future, their finance and personal development blog. In this episode we discuss:
At the end of the podcast, I also talk about the waitlist to the soft launch of my monthly membership program. Get monthly tips, tools, and classes to help you launch to Financial Freedom. Click here to sign up and be the first to be notified when the doors open in Summer/Fall 2018. Also, Journey To Launch was nominated at the 9th Annual Plutus Awards for Podcast of the Year & the Community Builder Award! Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
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| 14 Jun 2023 | Episode 326: Saving $100K To Prepare For Motherhood, Leveraging Transferable Skills & Pivoting From Freelance To Full-Time with Brittany Dandy | 00:52:48 | |
Brittany Dandy, founder of Ode to Us Wellness and marketing consultant, joins the podcast to talk about saving over $90K+ and transitioning from freelancer to having a career where she is able to enjoy stability, increase her income, and reach financial independence. Exploring motherhood prompted Brittany to ask the question: “What would make me feel safe and secure during the transition to parenthood?” This query led her to the world of financial independence, mental and physical wellness, and ultimately resulted in her saving $90K+ with her partner. We also chat about thriving while walking an unconventional path, side hustling to keep self-taught skills sharp, what it took to save so much money, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
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| 10 Nov 2021 | 241: Paying off $600K Of Debt With Dr. Nii Darko | 00:53:43 | |
Dr. Nii Darko, aka THE Doc Outside the Box, joins the podcast to talk about how he and his wife paid off $600,000 of debt. In addition to being a debt slayer, Dr. Nii is a Board-certified Trauma Surgeon who is pushing the limits beyond medicine.Dr. Nii is the host of Docs Outside the Box podcast where he features ordinary doctors living extraordinary lives with a focus on money, mindset, and mission. Dr. Darko and I discuss the challenges of paying off large student loans, working as a 1099 contractor, how finances made his marriage stronger and how he has created a safe platform for doctors to discuss side hustles and retiring early. If you’re ready to be inspired on your debt payoff journey, or you have large debt, this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss:
Watch the video interview for this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/I6A7aaoLzkg Connect with Nii Darko: Connect with me:
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| 05 Feb 2020 | 138- Can Anyone Really Reach Financial Independence? My Answer May Surprise You Plus, It’s My Birthday! | 00:36:00 | |
In this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode, I answer the question, “Can you really reach financial independence?” Plus, I am celebrating because it’s my birthday! As I reflect on the past year, I am sharing my personal goals for 2020, which include taking better care of me. Listen to this episode to find out how I plan to focus on myself and prioritize what really matters in life. I am also sharing ways on how you can create a life you love. In this episode you will learn:
Also, to help celebrate my birthday week, I’m opening doors to the Money Launch again this week. The Money Launch Club is the online membership that can help you reach your financial goals of saving more, paying off debt so that you can reach Financial Freedom. Join us while you can here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Just in case you missed it, check out my powerful conversation with Shawn Rochester about The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America. If you want to learn more about my financial journey and why I delayed Financial Independence to be my own boss, check out my story in Forbes. Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May. I use Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner to keep me focused so I get things done. If you are looking for a planner consider using this one. Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with me: | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | Episode 332: Become Your Own Money Expert & Build A Financial Life True To Your Values & Desires W/ Saundra Davis REWIND | 01:03:32 | |
Living personal finance legend Saundra Davis, joins the podcast to discuss how she took the ultimate risk in her 40s that led to her living the life she always dreamt of. Saundra is the Founder and Executive Director of Sage Financial Solutions, a San Francisco Bay Area-based organization that develops comprehensive financial capability programs for low and moderate-income communities. We chat about how to change your money behaviors, effectively setting financial boundaries, and more. In this episode you’ll learn more about:
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| 14 Jul 2021 | 223- How to Reverse Engineer Your Success + Decode Greatness with Dr. Ron Friedman | 00:48:27 | |
Have you always wondered what the true “secret” to success was? Or why the strategies you’re using aren’t working? Then this week’s Journey to Launch Podcast episode is for you. I dive into author Ron Friedman’s latest work, “Decoding Greatness,” a guide on how to reverse engineer your success and live your best life possible. During this episode, we explore the misconceptions and falsehoods of how success is marketed towards us. Through Ron’s unique blueprints, you can learn how to rise above the noise and collect your own data to use as leverage in building your best self in the professional, personal, and financial worlds we move through each day. Tune in to hear all about Ron’s new book and learn practical, easy day-to-day tips on how to reach your goals and create the life you want. In This Episode You’ll Learn:
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| 22 Apr 2020 | 151-Everything You Need to Know About the Economic Relief Package with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox | 01:13:01 | |
This week’s guest, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, read the entire 880-page economic relief package so you don’t have to. On the podcast, she explains who qualifies for stimulus checks, power money moves you can make now, the truth behind the programs available to individuals and small businesses, and more. Lynnette is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and author of numerous books. Her book, Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom, is a New York Times bestseller. Lynnette had been on numerous TV shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Tyra Banks Show, and more. She knows what she's talking about, and in this episode, she is giving you information about how you can thrive and survive now. In this episode you’ll learn:
You can watch this interview with Lynnette Khalfani Cox on youtube by clicking here. Check out today’s sponsor of the podcast Empower. Save more with Empower plus get $5 when you use the code JOURNEY at sign up. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out Lynnette’s New York Times best selling book, Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom Learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and more. Or apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan through the SBA website. Here’s Lynnette’s chart of the 2020 List of State Maximum Unemployment Benefits with State Websites and Phone Numbers Get the Free Journeyer Jump Start Guide here Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Lynnette: Instagram: @LynnetteKhalfaniCox Facebook: @LynnetteKhalfaniCox Connect with me: | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | Episode 298- Taking Ownership Of Yourself & Your Future, Listening To Your Gut + Black Wealth With Chad Sanders | 00:49:59 | |
Chad Sanders, author of Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma And Triumph, and writer on HBO Max's new show, Rap Sh!t, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss his experience leaving Google and the tech industry, how to deliberately develop your creative skills in the real world and Black money and wealth. We chat about his new project, Direct Deposit, a podcast through Audible Originals, where he talks about being on the brink of wealth and what Black wealth looks like when you start earning money and more! Chad’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, SLAM magazine, Teen Vogue and more– but he isn’t only a writer and author. Since his time in tech, Chad has also directed and acted on TV series and feature films with collaborators Spike Lee, Morgan Freeman, Issa Rae and Will Packer. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 09 May 2018 | 044-Rewrite Your Money Story & Propel Your Way To Financial Success w/ Jen Hemphill | 00:37:52 | |
For every philosophy, belief, and attitude about money management, there is an underlying money story. Everything from the way that our parents dealt with money to our past financial struggles can have a huge effect on how comfortable we are when it comes to our finances. Jen Hemphill, a Money Confidence Coach, AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor) and host of the Her Money Matters Podcast, inspires women from all different walks of life to move beyond their money story and become confident in making sound decisions about their money. In her new book, ‘Her Money Matters’, she provides tips, tricks, and good practices to find your financial confidence and ensure that it stays. In this episode we discuss:
At the end of the podcast, I also talk about the waitlist to the soft launch of my monthly membership program. Get monthly tips, tools, and classes to help you launch to Financial Freedom. Click here to sign up and be the first to be notified when the doors open in Summer/Fall 2018.
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| 01 Nov 2023 | Episode 346: Index Funds, How To Build Wealth & Financial Independence Wisdom With “The Godfather of FI,” JL Collins | 00:51:21 | |
JL Collins is known as “The Godfather of FI,” and for a good reason: He continues to be a pioneer in the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement and a thought-leader in the Financial Independence (FI) space. Today, he joins us to discuss the origin story of his groundbreaking blog, the concept behind his new book, Pathfinders, shiny investing object syndrome, and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about:
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| 25 Oct 2017 | 016- How Single Mom Naseema Paid Off $300,000 in Debt in 2 Years | 00:38:19 | |
As a single mom, Naseema McElroy has a fascinating financial journey story. She went from owning 5 properties to losing it all in the real estate crash to pursuing a career in nursing. Eventually, her nursing degree allowed her to secure a high paying job but she was in tons of debt and still broke. In this interview with Naseema, we discuss how she was able to forge on in the midst of financial hardships, divorce and becoming a single mom. Her drive and resilience allowed her to bounce back from her setbacks and pay off $300,000 in debt in 2 years. While her financial journey is far from over, she is sharing her story and the lessons she's learned along the way. In my interview with Naseema, we discuss the following:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Naseema's Site: Financially Intentional My One on One Money Coaching Services YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Naseema: Connect with me:
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| 20 Mar 2019 | 089- Tax Code Changes, Business & Real Estate Tax Tips & Building Wealth w/ Atiya Brown | 00:48:29 | |
On this week’s episode, I talk with to Atiya Brown of the Savvy Accountant all about taxes. Taxes can be confusing and overwhelming to understand but its an important tool to build wealth. We talk about:
Join me for the FREE class on March 28th all about how to create your plan to reach Financial Freedom here Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join The the FREE class on March 28th at 8:30pm EST Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Atiya: Instagram: @thesavvyaccountant Facebook Page: thesavvyaccountant
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| 09 Oct 2019 | 121- Paying Off $1 Million Dollars of Debt With “The Debt Slayer” Naseema McElroy Plus My Takeaways From Fincon 2019 | 00:53:11 | |
Naseema McElroy, is back on the Journey to Launch podcast to update us on how she paid off 1 million dollars of debt in a few years. The creator of Financially Intentional and the Nurses on Fire podcast, Naseema, first shared how she paid off $300,000 in debt as a single mom in episode 16. Now, Naseema is giving us an update on how she’s paid off a million dollars of debt since we last spoke and opens up on how she is now living a more balanced life and building her business. After we hear from Naseema, I provide a recap of my experience at FinCon, a conference for content creators in personal finance. This year the conference was in Washington, D.C. and I had the chance to connect with personal finance influencers and Journeyers. In this episode you will learn:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out the beginning of Naseema’s fire journey in episode 16 where as a single mom, Naseema paid off $300,000 in debt in two years. Download her hot new podcast, Nurses on Fire, where you listen to your favorite podcasts. Membership into the Money to Launch Club is currently closed but don’t miss out on the next enrollment. Sign up to get on the Money Launch Club waitlist here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Naseema: Instagram: @FinanciallyIntentional Instagram: @NursesonFirePodcast Facebook: @FinanciallyIntentionalBiz Connect with me: | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Episode 329: Finding Joy, Wealth & Freedom On Your Journey To Financial Independence With Kerry Ann Rockquemore REWIND | 01:02:00 | |
Can you believe we have OVER 300 episodes on the Journey to Launch podcast!? With that being said, this summer I’m releasing a few episodes from the “vault” that I think Journeyers need to hear. THIS WEEK: Kerry Ann Rockquemore, former Sociologist Professor and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement member, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss what led her and her husband to retiring early, the power of community, and how the financial independence journey redefines your goals and identity. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
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| 01 May 2020 | 153- An Updated Conversation w/ Carmen Perez on Losing Her Income, Staying Positive & Finding the Opportunities in the Obstacles | 00:40:26 | |
Check out this week's bonus episode of the podcast where I talk to Carmen Perez to update us on how she's been dealing with the pandemic & the economic uncertainty. In the previous episode, Carmen shared how she was sued over her student loan, paid off $57,000 of debt in 2 ½ years and switch careers from corporate finance to coding. Today, Carmen comes back on the show to share how she's dealt with the loss of her income and how's she's finding opportunity in this crisis by using this time to sharpen her skills and remaining positive about the future. You can watch this interview with Carmen Perez on youtube by clicking here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get the Free Journeyer Jump Start Guide here. Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Carmen: Connect with me: | |||
| 19 Aug 2020 | 169- Become Your Own Money Expert & Build A Financial Life True To Your Values & Desires w/ Saundra Davis | 00:59:37 | |
It’s never too late to start your financial journey. At 44 years old, Saundra Davis took a risk and went back to school for a master’s degree in personal financial planning. Today, she is a living legend in the personal finance space. She has taught so many coaches in the financial industry. It’s an honor to have her on The Journey to Launch Podcast and to share this conversation with you. Saundra is the Founder and Executive Director of Sage Financial Solutions, a San Francisco Bay Area-based organization that develops comprehensive financial capability programs for low and moderate-income communities. She is passionate about her work with community-based organizations that focus on asset building for the working poor. In this conversation, we are getting real about how to change your money behaviors, how to set financial goals and boundaries plus so much more. In this episode, you will learn:
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| 09 Feb 2022 | Episode 255- Embracing Imperfection, The Importance of Being Persistent & Consistent and More Lessons for Success | 00:50:39 | |
This solo podcast episode is celebrating another year around the sun! In celebration of my birthday, I take a step back and reflect on where I came from, what I learned in the past year and talk about what I’m looking forward to most in my next season of life. I hope that you can take at least one thing away from this episode and apply it to your life & journey. So if you’re ready for actionable tips and inspiration, this episode is for you In the episode I discuss: 🚀Understanding that what looks like a “quick win,” was typically years in the making 🚀Why imperfection should not stop you from taking action 🚀How consistency and persistency should work together, not separately 🚀The power of reinforcing why you can accomplish your goals, instead of why you can’t + more | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | 139- Love & Money: How They Got On The Same Page To Pay Off $32,000 of Debt w/ LeDo & Shameka McDowell | 00:48:15 | |
Love is in the air and we are talking about love and money in this week’s episode. LeDo and Shameka McDowell talk about their relationship and how they paid off $32,000 in debt and built $100,000 in net worth. Once they got on the same financial page, they were unstoppable. LeDo and Shameka are creators of the podcast The Marital Mission, a podcast about married life for young couples. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about how to get your partner on board with your financial goals, the struggles that come with becoming debt-free, how to have the money talk with your partner, and more. In this episode, you will learn:
Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Empower. Get $5 into your account when you download the Empower app and reach your savings goal. Enter code JOURNEY at signup here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: If you liked this episode you might also like A Money Chat With My Husband + The Budget Boot Camp. In this episode, my husband and I talk about my crazy money goals and his relationship with money. Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May. I use Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner to keep me focused so I get things done. If you are looking for a planner consider using this one. Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with LeDo & Shameka McDowell: Connect with me: | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | Episode 396: Visible Wealth vs Invisible Wealth & Redefining What it Means To Be Rich | 00:31:43 | |
In this week’s solo episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast, I explore the concept of wealth and what it means to be truly rich. While wealth is often defined by an abundance of money or material possessions, I discuss the distinction between "visible wealth" (like possessions) and "invisible wealth" (such as financial security, time freedom, and health). I also emphasize the importance of avoiding comparisons to others, especially in affluent environments, and instead focusing on your own financial journey. In this episode I share:
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| 15 Jun 2022 | Episode 274- Cashing Out Into Financial Freedom + How To Leave The Rat Race With Julien & Kiersten Saunders Of rich & REGULAR | 00:54:20 | |
Julien and Kiersten Saunders, couple behind the award-winning blog, rich & REGULAR, producers of the award-winning video series, Money on the Table, and authors of new book, Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game By Walking Away, join the podcast to discuss rewriting what it means to succeed with money and why cashing out is the ultimate wealth move. In this episode Julien and Kiersten unpack cultural narratives, why rest is an integral part of the wealth equation, how you can reach financial freedom in 15 years, and more. In this episode we discuss:
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| 05 Apr 2023 | Episode 316: The Power Of Budgeting, Pivoting To Entrepreneurship, & Money Made Easy With Allison Baggerly | 00:50:21 | |
Allison Baggerly, author, podcaster, and founder of Inspired Budget, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her personal finance evolution as a former teacher in debt to successful entrepreneur and author. Allison and her husband paid off over $100k of debt while growing their family. During the process, she learned how to take back control of her money, stay consistent with paying off debt, and stop emotional spending once and for all. Now, she runs Inspired Budget full-time, is a nationally recognized money coach, and is releasing her first book, Money Made Easy. We chat about how you can balance your financial future while living spontaneously, the power of keeping your money simple, how Allison made the move to full-time entrepreneurship and more. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
Check out the video of this episode on YouTube, here! You can enter for a chance to win a free copy of Allison's book, Money Made Easy by going to journeytolaunch.com/win. | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Episode 345: The Basics of Financial Independence (FI): What Is FI & What You Need To Start Your Journey - Part 2 | 00:41:33 | |
In Part 2 of my “The Basics of Financial Independence Series,” I take you through the tangible, numbers-based side of the Financial Independence movement. I talk about how the journey to Financial Independence changes your life as a whole, why it’s okay and normal for your goals and dreams to be flexible, validating that it’s okay for you to want something different for your life, and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about:
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| 27 Sep 2023 | Episode 341: How Fear Can Be Your Superpower In Building Wealth, Crushing Your Career & Winning At Life With Farnoosh Torabi | 00:58:37 | |
Farnoosh Torabi, author and host of the award-winning podcast So Money, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to talk about her new book, “A Healthy State Of Panic: Follow Your Fears To Build Wealth, Crush Your Career And Win At Life.” Farnoosh is America's leading personal finance expert, hooked on helping you live your richest, most fulfilling life. She has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Good Morning America, and more. So Money, her podcast of 9 years, has over 30 million downloads. We chat about how Farnoosh’s parents raised her to have a healthy state of panic and how it informs her perception of personal finance today, how fear can be a signal to move forward with your big goals, FOMO, and more. In this episode you’ll learn more about:
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| 10 Apr 2019 | 092- Affordable Real Estate Investing with Lisa Phillips | 01:02:17 | |
On this episode of Journey to Launch, I speak to Lisa Phillips on how to get into affordable real estate investing as a way to build wealth. Lisa shares how she built her real estate portfolio and has reached Financial Freedom after losing her job and going through foreclosure. Topic talked about in this episode include: Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Thank you to The Nav.it Podcast for Sponsoring the Episode Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Erin: Connect with me: | |||
| 25 Sep 2019 | 119-How to Pay Off Debt, Stop Sabotaging Your Financial Success & Tell Family “No” So You Can Thrive with Kenishia Mais | 01:01:02 | |
In this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast we have Kenishia Mais, a Jamaican entrepreneur, Financial Educator and the visionary who founded ThrivingDollars. Kenishia was always a good saver. She started saving her lunch money in school & kept this habit into adulthood. But when she became the person her parents and other family members came to when they needed money, the pressure of being the family bank was overwhelming. It drove her to abandon her money habits and become a big spender so she wouldn’t have money when her family asked for a loan. Listen to this episode to learn how Kenishia turned her life and finances around. She became a self-taught investor at age 21 and is now a financial educator spreading the financial gospel to others through her blog and business, ThrivingDollars. In this episode you will learn:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, a financial literacy classic Keneisha mentions in her interview. If you want to hear the beginning of this series check out episode 117 featuring Cameron Huddleston, author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances. Sign up to the Money Launch Club waitlist to be the first to be notified before anyone else when the doors open. The Money Launch Club is the membership community for Journeyers just like you looking to take their finances and life to the next level. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Kenishia Mais: Personal Instagram:@KenishiaMais Personal Twitter:@KenishiaMais Connect with me: | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | 228- Everything You Need To Know About Student Loan Repayment W/ Travis Hornsby | 01:00:22 | |
Travis Hornsby, founder and owner of Student Loan Planner, takes us through the often overwhelming and confusing world of student loan repayment plans. With new government updates happening each month, it’s important to stay on top of the various options available to you. Travis explains, in simplistic terms, those options and how you can take advantage of them to pick the plan that is best suited for your student loan debt. In this episode we talk about different payment plans based on income levels, what’s going on with student loan cancellation, and what you can expect when student loan payments eventually resume. If you’ve ever been anxious about not knowing your options, or you’ve wanted to tackle your student loan debt in a more strategic way, this episode is for you. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 09 Jan 2019 | 079- How To Earn More Money & Live in Abundance with Amanda Abella | 00:54:58 | |
In today’s podcast episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Amanda Abella who started her entrepreneurial career as a freelance writer and later pivoted to teaching business owners how to earn more. Featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Inc, and Business Insider, Amanda Abella is a Latina millennial money expert who has created an online community where millennials can learn how to make money online and actually enjoy their financial journeys. Amanda and I talk about so many things including:
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| 26 Jan 2022 | Episode 253: How to Step Into Your Power, Follow Your Passion & Make a Good Living With Paco de Leon | 00:50:44 | |
| 08 Apr 2020 | 148- How to Build Your Network, Thrive In Entrepreneurship, & Leverage Your Skill Sets To Make More Money w/ Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez | 00:58:55 | |
This week’s guest Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez is on a mission to help women get more from their money so that they can unapologetically go after what they want. In this episode, Stefanie shares tips about building your network, thriving in entrepreneurship, and leveraging your skill sets to make more money. We talk openly about managing your money with inconsistent income and how to pivot from one industry to another which is so relevant for what’s happening in the world today. In this episode you will learn:
Check out today’s sponsor of the podcast Empower. Save more with Empower plus get $5 when you use the code JOURNEY at sign up. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out Empower’s article on How to get financial relief from the coronavirus outbreak here. Learn more about the Statement Event Get Statement Cards for ambitious women in your life. If you liked this episode you might also like Episode 91: Leveling Up Your Money & Investing with Erin Lowry. Check it out! Get the Free Journeyer Jump Start Guide here Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Stefanie: Connect with me: | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Episode 299- How Service Workers Can Achieve Financial Freedom & Increase Their Financial Health with Barbara Sloan | 00:41:59 | |
From homeless to bartending at Coyote Ugly, today's guest has gone through it all when it comes to working the service industry. Barbara Sloan is author of “Tipped: The Life Changing Guide to Financial Freedom For Waitresses, Bartenders, Strippers and All Other Service Industry Professionals,” and a personal finance expert. She’s spent two decades working in every imaginable position in the service industry, in addition to owning and running a woman-owned construction company in Manhattan. Now, she helps other service industry professionals map their way to financial independence. We talk about the unique challenges that face over 4 million service industry professionals, how these workers can use the system to their benefit and all of the mistakes Barbara made on her own way to financial literacy. In this episode, we discuss:
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| 30 Oct 2019 | 124- Celebrating 1 Million Downloads For The Journey To Launch Podcast + 10 Milestones Accomplished Along The Way | 00:51:19 | |
The Journey to Launch podcast has officially reached one million total downloads! (in podcast land, that’s a big deal). Thank you to all of the listeners a.k.a. Journeyers who have inspired me to keep producing the podcast, rain or shine, every week for the past two years. You guys have been following my journey, sharing and supporting the content I produce which keeps me motivated to deliver and improve my message and platform. My goal is to inspire even more people to improve their finances and pursue financial freedom and independence so that they can truly live the life they want and deserve. In this special episode, I share more about my life since starting Journey To Launch and launching the podcast. Listen in to hear more about my humble beginnings in Jamaica, how I quit my job and found more freedom now without having a million dollars in the bank, the impact of the podcast, and so much more. My hope is that my story continues to inspire and show you how too you can make your dreams become a reality, In this episode you will learn:
In the episode I mention two special announcements. The first is that I’m opening doors to the Money Launch Club , the membership community that provides the support, tools, education and plan to reach their financial goals but the doors won’t be open for long. Come join us here . . The second announcement is that we’ve created a podcast index that categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast by subject and category, so that you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Go to the Journey To Launch Podcast Index here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out these past Journey to Launch episodes I mentioned in the episode: An Interview With My Mom & How She Prepared Me To Prosper Here are links to my weekly segment, Making Cents, on News 12, a local news segment that airs in New York . Check it out! Journey to Launch gets featured on Money Magazine, Business Insider, and Buzz Feed. Check the links for the full scoop. Sharing is caring. So, here are links to some of my colleagues that I admire and mention in the episode: Millennial Money by Grant Sabatier The News Worthy Podcast by Erica Mandy The So Money Podcast by Farnoosh Torabi Let’s celebrate this milestone by getting to two million downloads even faster. Please share this episode with family and friends and follow me on social media. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with me: | |||
| 01 Nov 2017 | 017- Turning Journey To Launch Into a Full-time Business, 2017 FinCon Recap + a Giveaway | 00:27:37 | |
In today's solo episode, I'm sharing the lessons I learned from attending FinCon 2017 last week in Dallas. FinCon is the annual conference where all of your favorite personal finance bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers and money nerds get together to learn, share, network and grow their businesses. This was my first year attending FinCon and I couldn't be more happy with my experience. Not only did I get to meet some of my amazing past guests in person but I also got a chance to meet and network with people I really admire in the personal finance space. Also, the winners of the 2017 Plutus awards were announced the last night at FinCon. Journey To Launch was nominated as a finalist in the Best New Podcast and Best New Blog categories and while I didn’t win, I’m really amazed that a blog I only got really serious about at the beginning of this year and a podcast that I just launched in July was recognized by you my audience and my peers in the personal finance space as the best of the best. I was really up against some great blogs and podcasts. You can check out the full list of Plutus Awards finalists here and the winners here. Also, as a gift to you, I'm giving away one of my favorite personal finance books, The Millionaire Next Door by David Bach. David was one of the keynote speakers at the conference and shared his journey to writing the book and gave us words of encouragement as creators to serve first with our work. Click here to see how you can enter to win David's best selling book, The Automatic Millionaire. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: My One on One Money Coaching Services YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with me:
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| 15 May 2019 | 097 Paying Off Debt & Real Estate Investing with Ogechi Igbokwe | 00:43:43 | |
This week’s guest is Ogechi Igbokwe, a financial educator, money strategist, speaker, personal finance writer and the founder of OneSavvyDollar. In our chat, Ogechi gives a lot of great tips and advice on how to get out of student loan debt, how & where to get started investing in real estate, and how to find companies that help you pay for your higher education tuition. Here are just some of the topics that we discussed:
Ogechi is also coming into the Launch Club to teach a class about Home Buying & Real Estate. Doors for the Launch Club are currently closed but you can get on the waitlist to join the Launch Club and watch Ogechi’s class and other classes that can help you achieve your goals of Financial Freedom. Click here to get on the waitlist and be the first to be notified when the doors open. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Ogechi: Connect with me: | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Episode 344: The Basics of Financial Independence: How Financial Independence Changed my Life - Part 1 | 00:37:49 | |
In Part 1 of my “The Basics of Financial Independence Series,” I take you through my background and how I discovered the Financial Independence, Retire Early Movement (FIRE Movement). I also talk about how my mom came to America from Jamaica, my early introduction to real estate, when I had my FIRE Movement “Ah ha” moment, and more! In this episode you’ll learn more about:
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| 19 Apr 2023 | Episode 318: Investing for Wealth Accumulation & Exploring Direct Indexing with Rich Compson of Fidelity Investments | 00:34:28 | |
The introduction of mutual funds was a game-changer for the average American, allowing them to gain access to financial markets once only the wealthy had access to. Then ETFs came along and helped with diversification and potential tax efficiencies with intraday trading. What’s next? Rich Compson, Head of Wealth Management at Fidelity Investments joins us on the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss how “direct indexing” is the next evolution of market access for Americans. We also talk about general investing topics and why investing is important to building wealth. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
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| 04 Oct 2023 | Episode 342: Quitting Corporate, Becoming An Accidental Entrepreneur & Setting Money Boundaries with Gigi Gonzalez | 00:50:28 | |
Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzaléz, financial educator, influencer, founder of The First Gen Mentor, and author of the upcoming book, Cultura & Cash, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss how she quit her 10 year corporate career in financial services to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults. Giovanna teaches personal finance and career navigation at universities, companies, and on her TikTok account, @thefirstgenmentor. She was named Top 25 Creator by Fast Company, 40 under 40 by the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, and "Latinx to Watch" by Hispanic Executive Magazine. We also talk about Gigi’s hysterectomy, why money played a big role in her recovery, her immigrant upbringing, setting financial boundaries with loved ones, and more. In this episode you’ll learn more about:
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| 14 Oct 2020 | 177- How to Live a Rich Life & Make Your Own Money Rules w/ Ramit Sethi | 01:05:46 | |
Ramit Sethi is New York Times bestselling author and founder of I Will Teach You to Be Rich. After 16 years in the personal finance space, Ramit is still teaching people how to set specific goals for themselves and their money. He has a unique way of talking about money and challenges the normal points of view you often hear from other personal finance “gurus”. In this episode, Ramit shares tips on how to; save you money, earn more, and live a rich life. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 19 May 2023 | Can't Hold This Secret Back Any Longer- Pre-Order My Book Now & Get Free Financial Freedom Toolkit! | 00:15:39 | |
| 07 Dec 2020 | 188- The Immigrant Experience with Money + How To Become the Ultimate Go Getter with Shinjini Das | 00:37:01 | |
Shinjini Das of Das Media Group, comes on the podcast this week to talk with me about the immigrant experience and money. As first or second generation immigrants, we have a unique experience navigating through America and becoming financially educated. What makes our experiences special is that they are all different. Shinjini was the undergrad commencement speaker at her University, Georgia Tech and then went on to become a competitive public speaker and entrepreneur. Shinjini refers to her community as Go Getters and empowers them with actionable advice to achieve their goals. In this episode you will hear more about Shinjini's story as a first generation immigrant and how she uses DCU for her banking needs. She also shares why it is important for her as an entrepreneur to have separate personal and business accounts. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 04 Nov 2020 | 180- How Lawrence Amassed a Six Figure Net Worth and Doubled His Income to Six Figures (while still in debt) | 00:51:13 | |
Lawrence Gonzalez had a choice to make: should he continue falling deeper into debt or get serious and make a plan? With 6 figures of debt, Lawrence decided it was time to make a decision: to be in control of his finances. He made the decision to not finish graduate school, get a job, and ultimately, live the life he wanted. Lawrence is a proud Haitian-American and decorated veteran Sergeant of the United States Marine Corps. He grew up in Haiti until the age of nine and witnessed that his grandmother with six kids was able to make it work with a very low income. For Lawrence it all came down to having a strategy. One of the many strategies and skills that Lawrence was able to hone was the language of resumes. He began working on mastering his resume and went from his first job in 2012 of making $23,000 to getting a new job a year later bringing home $32,000. He saw how much a resume mattered, so 6 months later he did it again but this time managed to secure a government position and doubled his income to $64,000. Now in 2020, he is still in the same government position as an Auditor but has since been promoted and is now bringing in $109,000. Even though Lawrence did not finish school, what helped him excel was that he knew his strengths, his passion and wanted to give back to his community. His story also shows us that you can still have debt and reach your financial goals. Debt is something that he chooses to live with and is manageable for him because he has a strategy. Focusing on building assets and investing has allowed him to own a home, a rental property, and start a small business, which would have been impossible if he focused on paying off his debt first. Now he is on the journey to achieving his goals of reaching a million dollar net worth in 5 years and retiring in 15 years. Lawrence acknowledges that reaching Financial Freedom gives him and his financé the opportunity to do even more in the community and help people around them live their best lives. He believes there is a powerful synergy when we help each other out and show others what is possible. The main message here is to just start and put one foot in front of the other. We can all do extraordinary things when we just decide to put our foot on the gas. In this episode you’ll learn:
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| 05 Feb 2025 | Episode 412: 5 Lessons on Embracing Change, Time, and the Journey to Financial Freedom- Birthday Reflections | 00:31:02 | |
In this special birthday episode, I’m sharing five powerful reflections on life, financial freedom, and personal growth as I celebrate another year! I’ll be diving into why time is our most valuable asset, the power of detaching from outcomes, shifting perspectives to find peace in the present, embracing the journey as the true destination, and giving ourselves permission to evolve at any stage of life. Tune in as I reflect on the lessons I’ve learned over the years and offer insights to help you navigate your own path with intention, grace, and patience. Key takeaways from this episode:
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| 26 Feb 2020 | 141- The Simple Path to Wealth and All You Need to Know About Index Investing with JL Collins | 01:03:52 | |
Your path to financial freedom and wealth doesn’t have to be complicated. This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode lifts up the veil of overcomplicated investing strategies to show you a more simple path to wealth. Well known author and blogger, JL Collins, is on the show discussing his path to Financial Independence through index investing and his successful book, The Simple Path to Wealth. JL Collins went from working in an ice cream parlor for $1.25 an hour (he was 13) to accomplishing Financial Independence & Retiring Early (FIRE) before it was even a thing. In this episode, JL Collins breaks down the stock market and everything you need to know about investing in index funds. In this episode you’ll learn:
Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Empower. Get $5 into your account when you download the Empower app and reach your savings goal. Enter code JOURNEY at signup here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Like what you heard and want to learn more about JL Collins? Check out some of his most popular blogs on this website:
Also, check out JL Collins’ book, The Simple Path to Wealth If you liked this podcast episode, you might also like: Episode 11- Rejecting Homeownership, Traveling the World & Retiring by 31 Years Old Episode 105- How To Quit Like a Millionaire So You Can Stop Working & Start Living With Kristy & Bryce Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May. I use Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner to keep me focused so I get things done. If you are looking for a planner consider using this one. Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with JL Collins: Connect with me: | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 | Episode 395: How This Nurse Earns $230K Salary While Balancing Motherhood & Entrepreneurship | 00:56:23 | |
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| 13 Sep 2017 | 010- How Patrice Washington Became America's Money Maven, A True Rags To Riches Story | 00:45:40 | |
What does someone have to go through to come from nothing, become a millionaire, lose it all, only to gain it back all again? Meet, Patrice Washington, America's Money Maven, best selling author, speaker, and money coach. Patrice is also a regular on the Steve Harvey Morning show as his resident finance expert and has also made appearances on Doctor Oz and other major news outlets where she shares her money expertise and tips. I first met Patrice at Podcast Movement 2017. I was always a fan of her platform and she was so welcoming when I introduced myself. We hit it off immediately and I asked her to sit down with me and chat about her story and rise to become "America's Money Maven" LIVE at Podcast Movement at the FinCon booth. Patrice really opened up about her journey, the highs and lows of what it took to become the woman she is today. In our conversation, we discuss so much, including:
Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Visit Patrice's site- PatriceWashington.com Patrice's podcast - Redefining Wealth Patrice's old blog Patrice's latest book- Real Money Answers
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| 08 Jan 2020 | 134- Buying the Block and Creating Legacy Through Real Estate Investing with Kyara and Khalil, the Charm City Buyers | 01:00:42 | |
Kyara and Khalil Uqdah of Charm City Buyers started investing in real estate right after college in September 2012. Their first property was in a depressed neighborhood in Connecticut. However, with a vision, networking, and creative financing they turned that one property, which they still own, into over 20 properties in Baltimore, Maryland. They have literally bought a block and are now focused on community development, mentoring other real estate investors, and building an empire and generational wealth. In this week’s podcast episode both tell their story of humble, hustle beginnings, and share tips on how to get into real estate investing, set goals, and run a business that thrives. Kyara and Khalil have built a results-based system that allows them and others to experience success in real estate investing. They retired from the rat race a few years ago and now enjoy life as full-time entrepreneurs and loving parents. In this episode you will learn:
Learn how to use Other People's Money in real estate through Charm City Buyer's course, OPM Is King Introductory Check out Charm City Buyer's mentorship program - the NEXTGen Accelerator, Use code "Journey2launch" for a discount. For those who are looking for tons of guidance, full cycle and detailed information on investing and are interested in Baltimore - this is a great way to join a community of folks accomplishing their real estate goals! Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: I use Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner to keep me focused so I get things done. If you are looking for a planner consider using this one. Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Kyara and Khalil: Connect with me: | |||
| 18 May 2022 | Episode 270- Retiring Early, Paying Off The Mortgage, & Having Space To Focus On Joy With Journeyer Leilani Reed-Logan | 00:50:41 | |
Leilani Reed-Logan, Journeyer and financial independence (FI) enthusiast, joins the podcast to discuss how Journey To Launch changed her life and why she is choosing happiness above all else, thanks to her newfound financial freedom at age 45. We talk about why Leilani decided to set out on the path to FI, despite being “older,” the lessons she learned from listening to this podcast, and how COVID became the catalyst for her to walk away from corporate America forever. In this episode we discuss:
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| 23 Oct 2019 | 123- Teaching English Abroad & Paying off $37,000 of Debt with Miss Wise | 00:54:42 | |
This week on the Journey to Launch podcast we have Miss Wise of Wise Woman Wallet. Miss Wise is from North Carolina and was previously up to her eyeballs in debt and bills. She decided to turn her side hustle, teaching English to immigrants at a community college, into a full time teaching gig in China. Over the last three years, she has paid off $37,000 in debt and paid $6,000 cash for certifications that have allowed her to make more money. In this episode, Miss Wise shares the steps you can take to travel, teach, and knock out debt as an expatriate (someone living abroad). Listen now to learn how Miss Wise is teaching others how to achieve financial success and live a good life. In this episode you will learn:
*When we first recorded this episode back in July 2019, Miss Wise paid off $16,000 of debt. Since that recording, her new total debt pay off amount is $37,000 (as of mid October 2019)* Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Miss Wise’s online TEFL certification provider: https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/ Miss Wise’s Florida teaching certification program: https://www.teacherready.org/ Looking for lucrative teaching jobs overseas? Start here. Find the right teaching job abroad at any of these sites: Membership into the Money to Launch Club is currently closed but don’t miss out on the next enrollment. Sign up to get on the Money Launch Club waitlist here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Miss Wise: Connect with me: | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Episode 334: From Poverty to Millionaire, How Pursuing Financial Independence Gives You Options & Living Authentically With Delyanne Barros | 00:58:00 | |
Delaynne Barros, award-winning Latina money expert and former employment attorney, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her path from undocumented immigrant to seven-figure business owner. After learning about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, Delyanne decided to go “all in,” by paying off $150,000 in student loan debt and throwing money into the stock market. We chat about frugality out of necessity and intentionality, avoiding lifestyle creep, the “golden handcuffs” of high salary careers, escaping poverty, and more. In this episode you’ll learn more about:
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| 08 Nov 2017 | 018- How Couples Can Get On The Same Financial Page, My TV Debut + A Major Announcement | 00:52:51 | |
Money is one of the leading causes of stress and issues in relationships. Whether you are dating or married, getting on the same financial page with your partner is crucial to accomplishing your overall life goals. On today's podcast, I'm talking with Elle Martinez from Couple Money. Couple Money explores how couples can build their finances together and just won Best Family Finance Blog at the 8th Annual Plutus Awards. In today's episode with Elle, we talk about the following:
Also, I share two huge announcements on this episode. First, I will be on the local NYC News 12 Bronx and Brooklyn stations as the financial expert on a new weekly segment. News 12 runs on Optimum Cable (channel 12) & Spectrum (channel 212). The first show will air today (November 8th) on News 12 Bronx at 4pm EST and News 12 Brooklyn at 5pm EST and will repeat over the next few weeks. You'll have to listen to this podcast episode to hear the second big announcement... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: My One on One Money Coaching Services YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.
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| 01 Jul 2020 | 162- How to Create a Life by Design and Combine Creativity and Commerce with Lisa Nicole Bell | 01:09:44 | |
This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, special guest, Lisa Nicole Bell, is sharing how she created her life by design and dived into entrepreneurship. Lisa is a producer, writer, media personality, and serial entrepreneur. In addition, she hosts a podcast called Behind the Brilliance, with nearly two million downloads and 200 episodes to date. In this episode, we discuss the truth about entrepreneurship, how to make informed business and life decisions, and taking risks. Lisa shares so many inspiring tips. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. In this episode you will learn:
Special thanks to YNAB for sponsoring the podcast in its 3 year anniversary month. Get your free 34 trial of YNAB today (no credit card required to sign up) by going to youneedabudget.com/journey. Sign up for the Journey to Launch free class on July 16th here. In This Free Online Workshop, You Will Learn: 1. What the elusive term of Financial Independence really means 2. The FIVE major stages you must move through on the journey to reaching Financial Independence and how to identify where you currently are on the journey 3. The barriers stopping you from reaching your goals and how to eliminate them *It’s a virtual meeting so you can join us from anywhere by registering here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
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| 06 Jun 2018 | 048- From Unemployed and Broke to a Millionaire in 5 years w/ Grant Sabatier | 00:48:59 | |
There is an art to making money and developing your side hustle muscle and Grant Sabatier from Millennial Money is definitely an expert. As a 24-year-old unemployed college grad living at home with his parents with less than $3 to his name, Grant became determined to find success and reach major financial goals. He set out on a self-taught journey to learn Google AdWords as a result of a simple Google Search. While working at a Digital Ad Agency, Grant acquired the knowledge and connections necessary to build a side hustle that allowed him to leave his 9 to 5 and allowed him to reach Financial Independence within 5 years. Today, Grant is now Financially Independent and he had used his knowledge of making money to create a blog and podcast that is dedicated the helping others build a successful business and become Financially Free. In this episode we discuss:
At the end of the podcast, I also talk about the waitlist to the soft launch of my monthly membership program. Get monthly tips, tools, and classes to help you launch to Financial Freedom. Click here to sign up and be the first to be notified when the doors open in Summer/Fall 2018. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:
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| 28 Jul 2021 | 225- Rebuilding Black Wall Street a Century After the Tulsa Race Massacre & Why it Still Matters Now w/ Kevin Matthews | 00:48:50 | |
Kevin Matthews is the author of “From Burning To Blueprint: Rebuilding Black Wall Street After A Century Of Silence,” a book about the Tulsa Race Massacre. In this episode, I talk with Kevin about the history behind the massacre, the ramifications of this day of bloodshed, and how we can come together for effective change and solutions in response to this gruesome event and the treatment of Black people in America. Learn all about the Tulsa Race Massacre, it’s significance in 2021, investing, and generational wealth when you listen to this impactful episode. In this episode we cover:
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