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From Nurse to Entrepreneur: Building Your Path to Success - Episode 41 (Classic Episode) Aug 31, 2023

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In another heavy hitting episode we're bringing back today, we're joined by the incredible Dr. Jessica Chung, a trailblazing nurse practitioner who dared to dream beyond the confines of traditional healthcare. Together, we delve into Dr. Chung's remarkable journey from nursing school to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the medical field. She shares her personal story of stepping out of her comfort zone and taking bold risks to start her own practice, all while imparting invaluable lessons and strategies for nurse practitioners looking to make their mark in the world of business. Dr. Chung's insights on negotiation, leveraging opportunities, and embracing change are both practical and motivational, making this episode a must-listen for any nurse practitioner or professional aspiring to forge their own path to success.
About our guest:
Dr. Jessica Chung opened her own private practice, J.C. Healthcare & Associates in Tampa, FL. Now she trains others to explore their endless potential and trains advanced practice nurses to open med spas, specialty clinics, and concierge services. If you are interested in providing services like IV Hydration, alternative medicine, and DOT physicals, Dr. Chung is your girl.

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Making Every Dollar Count: CDFIs and Socially Responsible Saving - Expert Edition Episode 39 (Classic Episode) Aug 29, 2023

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We are back with another heavy hitter from our ESG series with Certified Financial Planner Marie Thomasson, where we discuss the concept of Community Development Investment Funds (CDFIs) as a responsible way to save money. The unique benefits of CDFIs is that they are specialty credit unions closely tied to specific communities and demographics. These institutions offer loans and banking services to populations that often face financial challenges, such as low-income individuals and marginalized groups. We share our personal stories on how CDFIs work and why they are crucial in addressing systemic financial disparities. By choosing CDFIs, you can ensure your money directly supports your communities while avoiding predatory lending practices.
About Our Guest:
Marie Thomasson, CFP® is a financial advisor for progressive women. Marie started her journey with a prestigious internship in asset management after studying Applied Mathematics at UCLA. It turned into 13 long years, overseeing over six billion dollars in bonds for pension funds, institutions, and banks. The experience left her with a deep skillset, and a deeper longing to be free of an industry saturated in privilege, misogyny, and self-interest.
https://modernassetsla.com/

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Financial Empowerment for Nurses: Danielle's Road to Seven Figures - Episode 40 (Classic Episode) Aug 24, 2023

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We are bringing back another heavy hitter with our guest Danielle Brown, a former coworker turned friend. With both of us being labor and delivery nurses, we both also embarked on a journey of financial empowerment. We delve into Danielle's trajectory from a new grad nurse to a seven-figure nurse investor. We discuss the transformative power of intentional budgeting, debt repayment, and investment strategies. We also underscore the importance of financial literacy in nursing, sharing practical advice and personal experiences to hopefully motivate you to take control of your finances and work toward your own path to financial freedom.
About our guest:
Danielle Brown is a Labor and Delivery Nurse of 13 years. In 2016, life kicked her in the face, Through that experience, she decided that she NEVER WANTED TO BE BROKE AGAIN!! As a Travel Nurse, she decided to take an assignment in CA to get out of debt fast. In CA, she was introduced to Uncle Dave, and as they say; from there, the rest was history! She submitted her last student loan payment on 4/28/2017 and was officially DEBT FREE (excluding her house). From there, she was set on FIRE!
https://www.instagram.com/The7FigureNurseInvestor/

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Empowering Communities Through Credit Unions and Socially Responsible Banks - Expert Edition Episode 38 (Classic Episode) Aug 22, 2023

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We are bringing back another heavy hitter! We continue the series on responsible. We highlighted Greenwood Bank as it was up and coming, founded by Killer Mike, Ryan Glover, and a former mayor of Atlanta, with a focus on social justice and equity.
The bank offers grants to black and Latinx business owners and is positioned as a socially responsible alternative. We also compare credit unions to traditional banks, emphasizing the community-focused nature of credit unions and the benefits of becoming a member. We then cover how credit unions provide opportunities for members to have a say in how the institution's profits are used, potentially aligning with your values and community interests.
About Our Guest:
Marie Thomasson, CFP® is a financial advisor for progressive women. Marie started her journey with a prestigious internship in asset management after studying Applied Mathematics at UCLA. It turned into 13 long years, overseeing over six billion dollars in bonds for pension funds, institutions, and banks. The experience left her with a deep skillset, and a deeper longing to be free of an industry saturated in privilege, misogyny, and self-interest.
https://modernassetsla.com/

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This Nurse Reveals The Truth About 403Bs - Episode 39 (Classic Episode) Aug 17, 2023

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We are bringing back the heavy hitters, the episodes y'all couldn't get enough of! These are some of the most listened to gems that'll push your path to financial freedom to the next level. In this throwback episode guest Nancy Bachety discusses the intricacies of 403B retirement plans. Nancy, a former teacher, shares her personal experience with 403B plans and how she discovered the high fees associated with them. We highlights the differences between 401Ks and 403Bs and the lack of regulatory protection for 403B participants.
Links mentioned:
New York Times Article
http://www.403bwise.org
403b Wise Facebook group
www.403bcompare.com
Camp FI
About our guest:
Nancy Bachety helps teachers become financially independent. She found out the hard way that not all retirement plans are created equal and many people where paying high fees for subpar products with limited investment options. She set out on a mission to inform educators of their options and helps them optimize their retirement plans.

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Saving Money Socially Responsibly, The Easy Way - Expert Edition Episode 37 (Classic Episode) Aug 15, 2023

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In this throwback episode with certified financial planner Marie Thomasson, we discuss how to implement socially responsible investing using Aspiration Bank as an example. Marie highlights both the benefits and limitations of using Aspiration Bank, which is not an investment account but a way to bank in alignment to your values. This is one of many episodes in our socially responsible episode series.
About Our Guest:
Marie Thomasson, CFP® is a financial advisor for progressive women. Marie started her journey with a prestigious internship in asset management after studying Applied Mathematics at UCLA. It turned into 13 long years, overseeing over six billion dollars in bonds for pension funds, institutions, and banks. The experience left her with a deep skillset, and a deeper longing to be free of an industry saturated in privilege, misogyny, and self-interest.
https://modernassetsla.com/

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This Nurse Educator is Financially Independent Through Real Estate - Episode 38 (Classic Episode) Aug 10, 2023

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Our Guest Dr. Margarita David, the founder of "Dr. Registered Nurse," a platform that provides nursing education and resources, shares her journey from a business degree to becoming a nurse, overcoming challenges, and finding her passion in nursing. She discusses the importance of diversifying investments, particularly in real estate, based on her personal experiences of growing a real estate portfolio with her husband. She also emphasizes the value of being financially independent and not solely relying on traditional employment. Discussing about her bilingual approach to education, offering content in both English and Spanish to make nursing concepts more accessible. I hope her story can provide insights on the power of determination, continuous learning, and entrepreneurial thinking in achieving financial and professional success.
About our Guest:
Born in the Dominican Republic, and raised in boogie down Bronx, New York, Dr. Margarita David studied at City College of New York with a major in Business Management and Administration, receiving a total of 16 scholarships and attaining a Bachelors degree (BA) with Magna Cum Laude status. She decided to change careers, and explore the field of Nursing. Due to her high merits in business school, and excellent academic success in Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, and Biochemistry, Dr. Margarita was accepted into Drexel University's Accelerated Nursing Program, and graduated in 2006 with a Bachelors degree (BSN) in Nursing. Following her passion for education, I became a Clinical Professor and an Adjunct Professor at various Universities. She has setup the Dr. Registered Nurse to guide nurses through every step of their Doctor of Nursing Practice journey from topic selection, all the way through project development. I help you strategize every part of DNP manuscript, project, implementation, and dissemination.
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An Introduction to Responsible Investing - Expert Edition Episode 36 (Classic Episode) Aug 08, 2023

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Our guest, Marie Thomasson discusses her background as a certified financial planner and her focus on working with women who value responsible investing. She explains the concept of socially responsible investing, tracing its roots back to the 1960s when activists protested against companies supporting the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa. Over time, socially responsible investing evolved into ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, taking into account climate change, social metrics, and governance. Marie emphasizes that ESG investing is now the baseline and shares how ESG portfolios can match or even outperform conventional portfolios on a real return basis, making it a moral imperative for those who have the means to invest.
About Our Guest:
Marie Thomasson, CFP® is a financial advisor for progressive women. Marie started her journey with a prestigious internship in asset management after studying Applied Mathematics at UCLA. It turned into 13 long years, overseeing over six billion dollars in bonds for pension funds, institutions, and banks. The experience left her with a deep skillset, and a deeper longing to be free of an industry saturated in privilege, misogyny, and self-interest.
https://modernassetsla.com/

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Late Starters: Catching Up to FI - Episode 37 Aug 03, 2023

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We are joined by our guest Bill Yount of Catching Up to FI, for a compelling conversation about the diverse and impactful stories of individuals who have achieved financial independence. We discuss the power of storytelling and vulnerability in creating a strong community that supports and inspires each other on their financial journeys and the significance of changing one's circle of influence to surround oneself with like-minded individuals who share similar goals and aspirations. From overcoming emotional overwhelm to taking actionable steps towards financial freedom, we hope you'll gain valuable lessons on building interpersonal wealth, finding strength in vulnerability, and the transformative impact of a generous and supportive financial community. Join this dynamic podcast to catch up to FI together and be financially intentional on your path to success.
About our guest:
Bill Yount is a practicing Emergency Physician, happily married with fraternal twin boys. He is a late-starter who woke up to Financial Independence at 50. Bill lived largely in a paycheck-to-paycheck existence in the rat race, on the hedonic treadmill, spending first and saved last. He knew largely nothing about investing and personal finance and it seemed like he made most mistakes in the financial book. Waking up was painful, full of what-if regrets and shame. Recovery has been hard but very rewarding. Bill's mission is to help other late starters start now and get others to start as early as possible on their individual journeys to financial independence. Money is a powerful tool and about mindset, mechanics, and life. We all deserve to live a balanced life of financial freedom and time abundance.
You can also find Bill at Catching up to FI and Financial Literacy Project.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Financial Advisor - Expert Edition Episode 35 (Classic Episode) Aug 01, 2023

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Our guest Leisa Peterson, certified financial planner and author of "The Mindful Millionaire," discuss the key factors to consider when working with a financial planner. We delve into the importance of finding a fiduciary advisor who prioritizes your interests above all else and share essential questions to ask during the selection process. We emphasize the significance of having a partner in your financial journey, not someone who does everything for you but empowers and educates you to take control of your money confidently. We hope you gain valuable insights on achieving financial independence and learning about the Mindful Millionaire approach to transforming your relationship with money.
About our guest:
Leisa Peterson, CFP® is on a mission to help 1,000,000 people elevate their financial consciousness. As a money coach, business consultant and spiritual teacher, Leisa hosts the Mindful Millionaire podcast as well as virtual workshops and deep-dive retreats. Her masterful blend of sound financial strategy and mindfulness training helps people break free of patterns of lack, scarcity and money fears, allowing them to finally lead the rewarding, fulfilling, and abundant lives they most desire.
The Mindful Millionaire by Leisa Peterson

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