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Episode 283- Sylvia's Journey To Paying Off 6 Figures of Law School Debt & Becoming Financially Independent REWIND Aug 17, 2022

Sylvia accrued six-figures of debt from law school and her life was greatly impacted by Hurricane Katrina while living in Louisiana. With discipline, determination, and the help of financial books such as Your Money or Your Life, Sylvia made the decision to take control of her personal finances. She took on a side-gig as a pizza delivery driver to bring in an extra $2,000 a month and adopted a frugal lifestyle to aggressively tackle her debt. Today, Sylvia has paid down a majority of her student loan debt, owns her own law firm, and is about 3 years away from Financial Independence.

In this episode we discuss:

Sylvia’s story of how she accrued six-figures in debt
How she used a side-gig and a plan to pay off her student loans
How she managed her finances and saved without an actual budget
Why she continued to invest with a significant amount of debt
Her big move to Seattle
Her plans after retirement
Her current investments
The difference between a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and actual real estate investment
How her family has affected her decisions on the journey to financial independence

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Bigger Pockets
Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
My interview with Vicki Robin, the co-author of Your Money or Your Life
Automatic Millionaire by David Bach
The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke by Suze Orman
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Episode 282- Atomic Habits: How Tiny Changes Spark Remarkable Results w/ James Clear REWIND Aug 10, 2022

If you are wondering how it is that you can create more good habits in your life and get rid of the habits that you know are holding you back, you are going to love my chat with bestselling author James Clear on his latest book Atomic Habits. The book is a guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. In this episode we talk about:

The importance of habits in our lives
How meaningful changes yield radical results
Why we should focus on identity based habits vs outcome based habits
The framework of Cur, Craving, Response & Reward and how to use it to create good habits and break bad habits
Why it’s important to take small steps towards building better habits plus so much more

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Episode 281-Lessons About Living From the Dying and Finding Balance Between YOLO & Protecting Your Financial Future w/ Jordan Grumet Aug 03, 2022

Jordan Grumet, award winning podcast host and author, joins the podcast to discuss how his experience with death and the dying pushes him to living a regret-free life where money isn’t “the” ultimate end goal.

Jordan chats with us about how the Financial Independence community has shifted, why you should consider a YOLO (You Only Live Once) stance with your money, and how to find balance in your life.

In this episode we discuss:

Exercises to find your purpose and identity in life before you get to the end of it
Finding a balance between YOLO + protecting your financial future
Why financial independence shouldn’t be “the” goal
Money lessons from working with the dying
The flattening of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the parable of the three brothers, + more

Enter for your chance to win a copy of Taking Stock.by Jordan Grumet. The giveaway will be open from August 3rd 2022- August 8th 2022. Two winners will be announced on August 9th! (must be 18+ & a US resident to enter). Go to journeytolaunch.com/win to enter.

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Episode 280- Saving $30k To Quit Corporate America & Pivot To Teaching Women How To Invest With Amanda Holden Jul 27, 2022

Amanda Holden, award-winning money writer, speaker, and educator, joins the podcast to discuss all things investing through her business, Invested Development, she educates women about investing and other money topics — because Amanda believes that the world needs more women with financial power.

Using a unique and effective mix of deep industry knowledge and humor, Amanda has taught tens of thousands of women how to invest.

In this episode we discuss:

What Amanda’s quitting corporate America process looked like + how she saved $30,000
Why Amanda turned away from her lucrative Investment Management career
The importance of emergency funds + how to turbo-charge yours
Handling the emotions of investing in uncertain times
Index Funds as a long-term investment strategy, retirement account taxation, capital gains, + the risk and reward of investing + more

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Episode 279- How To Create Healthy Boundaries in Your Personal, Professional, and Financial life w/ Nedra Glover Tawwab Jul 20, 2022

Nedra Glover Webb, licensed therapist, New York Times bestselling author, and relationship expert, joins the podcast to discuss what boundaries are and how to cultivate healthy ones in our own lives.

We chat about her social media stardom, with her over 1M followers, her entrepreneur path, and how boundaries give you the freedom you’re looking for in your personal, professional, and financial life.

In this episode we discuss:

- Navigating codependency + toxic cultural expectations
- What boundaries are and why you need to practice setting them
- The power of saying no + when it’s appropriate to give an explanation
- How Nedra’s 1M+ social media following allowed her to pivot to authorship
- The importance of identifying your values so you can more easily identify what your boundaries need to be + more

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Nedratawwab.com/set-boundaries-find-peace
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Episode 278- How Norly Jean-Charles Found Financial Independence, Saved Half Her Income & Bought Her Mom A Home Jul 13, 2022

Norly Jean-Charles, attorney, financial independence follower, and Journeyer, joins the podcast to discuss her path from Haitain immigrant in Brooklyn to Penn Law Graduate.

We chat about how her roots shaped her money narrative, why the strong women in her life are cornerstones to her success, and how she has kept her financial goals in the forefront of her life.

In this episode we discuss:

Negotiating rent, being strategic with student loan debt, + living below your means
The importance of exploring educational and career-based programs and resources
How Haitain culture and her immigration experience shaped her money narrative
How she went from a Columbia University Anthropology BA to University of Pennsylvania Law School
Buying her mother’s first home in Florida during the pandemic
How Norly networked her way to a six-figure career as a lawyer + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.prepforprep.org
https://www.abetterchance.org
https://oliverscholars.org
https://www.prepforprep.org/admissions/prep-9-7th-grade/the-boarding-school-experience
https://www.teachforamerica.org
https://www.instagram.com/personalfinanceclub/
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Episode 277- How to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone, Build Generational Wealth & Scale A Business w/ Bola Sokunbi Jul 06, 2022

Bola Sokunbi, finance expert, bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S, joins the podcast to discuss her unique entrepreneur journey, how she “does it all” (hint: she doesn’t), and why making an impact is more of a priority to her than making money.

We also go into generational poverty and wealth and why getting business education outside of social media is imperative to your success.

In this episode we discuss:

The danger of assuming someone’s wealth with how they look or how they paid for something
Navigating making more money than your partner with open communication
How Bola created her business without becoming a family liability
Why you can succeed in the creative economy without baring it all
The power of breaking generational poverty + more

For a chance to win a copy of Bola's book, Choosing to Prosper! Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, and Achieving Dreams, go to Journeytolaunch.com/win!

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https://journeytolaunch.com/episode22/
https://journeytolaunch.com/episode106/
https://journeytolaunch.com/episode186/
https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/choosing-to-prosper/
https://www.score.org/find-mentor
https://www.techstars.com
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Episode 276- Networking As A Way Of Life, Making A “You Turn” In Your Career With Ashley Stahl Jun 29, 2022

Ashley Stahl, Counter-Terrorism professional turned Career Coach, international bestselling author, and Fortune 500 spokesperson, joins the podcast to talk all things life-fulfillment, intentional networking, and making a career “You Turn”.

With more than 6 million views, her TEDx Talk on intuition and fulfillment is ranked amongst the top 100 TED Talks..

In this episode we discuss:

Making a “You Turn” + being completely honest with yourself despite a sunk cost fallacy
The importance of knowing what regulates you + making space for that in your life
What strategic networking can bring you + why it’s a way of life
Why the concept of loving something 100% gets people stuck
Why the vehicle for fulfillment is your intuition
The 3 lily pad concept + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Ashley Stahl's Podcast
Get Ashley's Book You Turn: Get Unstuck Discover Your Direction and Design Your Dream Career
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Episode 275- From Budget Blogger To Venture Capitalist & How to Fund and Build A Successful Business with Kathryn Finney Jun 22, 2022

Kathryn Finney, managing partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million venture fund and studio that invests in amazing Black founders and author of Build The Damn Thing, joins the podcast to discuss her evolution into entrepreneurship, the importance of being honest with yourself when thinking about going out on your own, and how your exit number should be your guiding force.

With Kathryn’s unmatched entrepreneurial experience, she gives us actionable steps and solid advice that you can start working on today if you’re looking to build the damn thing.

In this episode we discuss:

- - The importance of being honest with yourself before you jump into entrepreneurship
  - Figuring out your exit number so you can pursue your own venture
  - How a budget fashion blog evolved into a venture capitalist career
  - When it’s time to start thinking about your exit strategy
  - Various funding options from entrepreneurs + more

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Get Kathryn's book-Build The Damn Thing
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Episode 274- Cashing Out Into Financial Freedom + How To Leave The Rat Race With Julien & Kiersten Saunders Of rich & REGULAR Jun 15, 2022

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:

- Giving anyone with a marginalized identity a new narrative of what it means to succeed
- Confronting uncomfortable truths within a traditional career in corporate America
- The decision behind Julien and Kiersten pulling out of real estate investing
- A 4 step guide to the purpose of your income: financial freedom
- Beginning with the end in mind when it comes to your career
- A more expansive definition of what luxury really means + more

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https://journeytolaunch.com/episode43
https://richandregular.com/cashingout
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Episode 273- How To Become Confident With Your Finances, Alleviate Your Money Fears, & Step Into Abundance With Alyssa Davies Jun 08, 2022

Alyssa Davies, published author and founder of award-winning Canadian personal finance blog, Mixed Up Money, joins the podcast to discuss how your relationship with money is deeply connected to your mental health, why the traditional way of paying off debt didn’t work for her and her new book Financial First Aid: Your Tool Kit for Life's Money Emergencies. We also talk about working through the scarcity mindsets we’ve picked up along our financial independence journey, giving ourselves permission to be selfish as moms, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

The 3 types of emergency funds you need
Her debt free journey
How she manages her anxiety when it comes to money
How to alleviate our fears of not having enough
Why finding a like-minded community is a powerful tool
The validity of your money struggles no matter how you grew up + more

Win a copy of Alyssa’s new book, Financial First Aid: Your Tool Kit for Life's Money Emergencies, here .

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http://behindthebrilliance.com
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Episode 272- Shifting To An Abundance Mindset, Leaning Into Your Zone Of Genius, & Winning $130,000 in Scholarships With Felecia Hatcher Jun 01, 2022

Felecia Hatcher, CEO of Pharrell Williams Black Ambition Opportunity Fund, personal transformation speaker, entrepreneur, and author, joins the podcast to discuss how she went from a C-student in high school to winning $130,000 in scholarships and finding her zone of genius.

We discuss her trials and errors in college, how she started entrepreneurship, what it takes to shift your perspective to receive abundance right in front of you, and more!

In this episode we discuss:

Felecia’s journey to winning $130,000 in college scholarships
Why being curious is the most powerful tool for your career
How to navigate moving forward in moments of impossibility
The importance of cultivating relationships & expanding your network
Her work with Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition Opportunity Fund + more

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BlackAmbitionPrize.com
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Episode 271-Overcoming Spending Guilt, Investing When You Can, The Usefulness of Debt + More With Nick Maggiulli May 25, 2022

Nick Maggiulli, blogger and author, joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of data and personal finance.

We talk about the numbers behind financial moves to save money, invest, and build sustainable wealth, while also combatting common absolutes in the personal finance world. Nick and I discuss the order of operations of investing, how debt isn’t always bad, why he thinks you probably shouldn’t max out your 401k, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

The importance of where you focus your attention in your financial life
Why you need an emergency fund first and foremost
How to stop the stress and guilt we feel when we spend money
The 2x rule when you are able to spend
The usefulness of debt + more

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Buy Nick's book: Just Keep Buying
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Episode 270- Retiring Early, Paying Off The Mortgage, & Having Space To Focus On Joy With Journeyer Leilani Reed-Logan May 18, 2022

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:

Why Leilani stepped away from a $200,000 per year salary job
Choosing what sparks joy in your life over everything else
The ways financial independence changed Leilani’s life
Steps Leilani took to pay off her mortgage early
How you can increase your career income + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.journeytolaunch.com/episode141
https://www.journeytolaunch.com/episode40
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Episode 269- Overcoming Distractions & Discovering What Truly Matters with Joshua Becker May 11, 2022

Joshua Becker, Wall Street Journal best-selling author, joins the podcast to discuss how to eliminate common obstacles to discover what truly matters in your life.

Joshua is passionate about helping people recognize what is hindering their happiness and live with no regrets. We discuss problematic narratives in the Financial Independence, Retire Early Movement, why being selfless will lead to a more fruitful life, and actionable steps to rid yourself of distractions.

In this episode we discuss:

The 8 distractions: fear, past mistakes, the selfish pursuit of happiness, money, possession, accolades, leisure, and technology
How serving your community and having empathy for others allows you to avoid the “Me Monster”
How the greatest benefit of generosity is when we realize we already have enough
An exercise to overcome the narrative of “I don’t have enough money.”
Getting to the end of your life and not regretting it, because you were able to focus on things that matter, more than just making more money + more

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Episode 64- Your Guide To Becoming A Minimalist & Simplifying Your Life W/ Joshua Becker
Get Joshua's Book- Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life
Why Work by Dorothy Sayers
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Episode 268- How To Design Your Intentional Life & Pursue What You Really Want May 04, 2022

In this solo episode I discuss the importance of starting within ourselves when it comes to our life and financial journeys. Challenging the dreams and goals we’ve created or wish to create is the first and most vital part of being intentional with designing a life you want to live.

While numbers are certainly important, at the end of the day, they aren’t what truly matters. If you’re looking for actionable ways to map out the life you want to live, give this episode a listen.

In this episode I discuss:

2 Exercises to narrow down what you want your life to look like
Why the why is more important than the financial numbers
The importance of finding what makes you happy now
How living without self-judgment and shame can elevate your life + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

https://tim.blog/2017/01/12/how-to-design-a-life-debbie-millman/
https://www.designmattersmedia.com
https://www.kinderinstitute.com
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Episode 267- Building Multiple Streams Of Income, Diversifying Your Passions, And Knowing Your Why With NFL Player Brandon Copeland Apr 27, 2022

Brandon Copeland, NFL player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, joins the podcast to discuss his journey towards multiple streams of income and the importance of knowing your why in life.

Through his dream of giving back to his community and having his money make more money, Brandon has been able to get out from under the “fickle” nature of professional athlete volatility and build a life he is passionate about. At one point, Brandon was also saving up to 90% of his NFL salary.

With his wife Taylor, Brandon operates two real estate companies and Beyond the Basics Inc., a nonprofit organization helping young kids realize their true potential. He also teaches “Life 101” at his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, arming students with the knowledge to make confident money decisions.

Brandon, also known as Prof. Cope has played for the Baltimore Ravens, the Tennessee Titans, the Detroit Lions, the New York Jets, the New England Patriots and currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons.

In this episode we discuss:

What led Brandon to have a dynamic career outside of the NFL
The importance of making your businesses, hobbies, and passions easier so you can buy back time
Why you need to leave competition on the field and out of personal finance
Navigating disappointments and rejections in your career
The power of leveraging your authenticity + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Brandon Copeland's Ted Talk
Subject.com
Life101.io
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Episode 266- Launching Financial Grownups & Teaching Your Children About The Importance Of Money With Bobbi Rebell Apr 20, 2022

Bobbi Rebell, Certified Financial Planner, podcaster, and author of “Launching Financial Grownups,” joins the podcast to discuss how to help your almost adult kids become money smart.

We discuss everything from Bobbi’s early career as a journalist to her swift pivot into entrepreneurship and the passion behind her new book, teaching parents that it’s never too late to instill healthy personal finance habits in their children.

In this episode we discuss:

The power of supporting your child’s career interest
Having realistic money conversations with your children
Why you need to let your children make mistakes with money
How thinking in the long-term as a parent is more sustainable than the short-term
The balance of gifting generational wealth and teaching your children the value of hard work + more

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Journeytolaunch.com/episode45
Grownupgear.com
@drbradklontz
Indiegogo.com/projects/meatball-town-a-musical-comedy#/
Bobbirebell.com/launchingfinancialgrownups
Bobbirebell.com/financialgrownupblog
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Episode 265- How A Career Break Turned Into Moving Abroad & Financial Independence With Lawyer Turned Expat Roshida Dowe Apr 13, 2022

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:

The power of recognizing your autonomy
Why jobs should not define or run our lives
The ability to create a community wherever you land
How paying off debt was essential for her travel journey
The true cost of overestimating the amount you need to take advantage of opportunities + more

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Episode 264- From Hoarding Money To Enjoying Money & My Financial Freedom Evolution Apr 06, 2022

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on Bill Perkin’s new book, Die With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life, and how my own financial independence journey has changed and evolved in the last several years. Since I began the Journey To Launch podcast and left my corporate job to pursue full time entrepreneurship, my philosophy on Financial Independence has shifted. Now, instead of saving and investing to just save and invest, I look at it through the lens of, “How can I maximize my life and live it to the fullest, while also passing down wealth?”

In this episode I discuss:

The importance of recognizing short-term goals instead of just our long-term ones
How spending money can build a healthy family financial foundation
Gifting your kids assets before they’re too old to not use them
Why sometimes you really can’t DIY your life
The impact Die With Zero had on me as a creator and business owner + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Journeytolaunch.com/episode262/
Amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/B08YS2Z2QH
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Episode 263- How to Create A Legacy & Pass Down Generational Wealth Beyond Money With Chelsea Brennan Mar 30, 2022

Chelsea Brennan, hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur, joins the podcast to discuss the idea of creating a legacy and passing down generational wealth that goes far beyond any monetary amount. Chelsea is owner and founder of Smart Money Mamas, a brand dedicated to helping moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, which includes showing them how to cultivate a healthy relationship with money for their families now and far into the future.

In this episode we discuss:

Why generational wealth goes far beyond money
What does it mean to create and pass down a legacy
How do you cultivate a legacy for your family, your children
Instilling problem solving and a growth mindset in your children
The importance of setting money values and a family financial ecosystem + more

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Get your ticket to the event on April 8-10 and get $5 off by entering the code “JTL” at checkout https://www.journeytolaunch.com/legacy
Chelseas’s previous episode: https://journeytolaunch.com/episode175
Smartmoneymamas.com
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Episode 262- Die with Zero & Get All You Can From Your Money and Your Life w/ Bill Perkins Mar 23, 2022

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:

How to enjoy your money and time now, instead of restricting yourself to the point of robbing you of your life
Balancing optimizing your life to fulfillment and saving for the future
Why certain experiences are useless for us at a certain point if we don't use them
Confronting fear-based mindsets by identifying goals
Why waiting until we die to give our children a financial foundation doesn’t make sense + more

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DieWithZeroBook.com/welcome
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Episode 261- How To Improve Your Financial Well-Being, Embrace Fin-Tech Solutions & Evolving Technology w/ Lynnette Khalfani Cox Mar 21, 2022

Lynnette Khalfani Cox, money coach, media personality, and personal finance author and expert, joins the podcast to discuss how FinTech is disrupting the traditional finance industry in all the best ways possible.

Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt before paying it all off in three years, and turning her financial life around. If you’re ready to take control of your finances, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

How you can use FinTech to improve all areas of your financial life
Multi-generational recurring trends in personal finance
Why traditional banking isn’t working anymore and how it can be financially dangerous for BIPOC
The power of embracing discomfort with evolving technology + more

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JourneytoLaunch.com/episode187
Sprucemoney.com
AskTheMoneyCoach.com
MoneyCoachUniversity.com
LynnetteKhalfaniCox.com
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Episode 260: Real Estate Investing, Becoming Financially Independent at 31 & Harnessing The Power of Holistic Wealth With Keisha Blair Mar 16, 2022

Keisha Blair, award-winning international best-selling author, trained economist, and founder of the Institute of Holistic Wealth, joins the podcast to discuss why it is so important to view wealth in a holistic perspective and how we can use this knowledge to redefine our relationship and definition of wealth in our own lives.

She also goes over why she is passionate about helping women invest and how becoming financially independent at age 31 changed her life.

Keisha is a graduate of Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The New York Observer, and many more.

If you’re ready for an awe-inspiring story and actionable investing advice, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

Holistic wealth + how you can cultivate it in your life
Getting your foot in the door of real estate investing
The importance of securing a life insurance policy
Crafting a personal mission statement
How financial independence helped Keisha when her husband passed away unexpectedly in her early 30s + more

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Episode 259: Investing For Long-Term Passive Wealth And Making the Shift From Consumer To Owner With Angela E. Matthews Mar 09, 2022

Angela E. Matthews, investment coach, strategist, and founder of the Happy Investor Method™, joins the podcast to discuss her mission of making investing accessible and fun for all.

In this episode, Angela explains the power of having your money make money, and how that compound interest allows you to have greater affluence and influence so you can change your world and the ones around you.

In this episode we discuss:

How Angela became a self-taught passive investor
Asking yourself the important question, “How can I get paid to be me?”
Why you should consider investing while paying off debt
How her investments allowed her to travel to 45+ countries, take care of her parents, pay for her wedding, and purchase her first home
The shift Angela made from consumer to owners to build wealth + more

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Episode 258: Financial Adulting, Investing + Recognizing Privilege With Ashley Feinstein Gerstley Mar 02, 2022

Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, author, money coach, and founder of The Fiscal Femme, a feminist money platform on a mission to end inequality through financial well being, joins the podcast to discuss how you can become a financially competent and conscious adult, her new book, and how to break down the different barriers when it comes to investing.

Ashley’s work and mission of using a racial and feminist justice lens to tackle topics in money has been featured on Business Insider, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and more.

If you’re ready to level up your finances and grow into a financial adult today, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

What it actually means to be a financial adult
Embracing the constantly changing nature of personal finance
The power of acknowledging privilege and using that knowledge to make impactful change
How to master fundamental concepts in personal finance like: being clear on your goals and priorities, growing your money, becoming your own money coach + more

Watch the music video Sa-Vings that I appeared in with Ashley

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Journeytolaunch.com/episode107
Financialadultingbook.com
Thefiscalfemme.com/the-30-day-money-cleanse-book
Tanjahester.com/wallet-activism
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Episode 257- How to Have a Fun Relationship with Money With Emily Guy Birken and Joe Saul-Sehy Feb 23, 2022

This week we welcome two guests: finance writer and author, Emily Guy Birken and host of the award-winning personal finance podcast, Stacking Benjamins, Joe Saul-Sehy. Emily and Joe join the podcast to discuss how to approach your money in a fun but effective way.

We discuss the first steps you can take to begin your financial independence journey, being proactive instead of reactive when it comes to your overall money goals and how letting your inner kid out can actually improve your financial life.

Emily Guy Birken is an award-winning freelance writer in the financial sphere. Emily is the author of five books and her work has appeared in HuffPo, Business Insider, Kiplinger, MSN Money, and The Washington Post.

Joe Saul-Sehy learned about money the hard way and much of it as he was telling other people how to manage their money, as a financial advisor. After 16 years in the industry he created the award-winning podcast, Stacking Benjamins, one of the most listened to podcasts in the personal finance sphere.

If you’re ready to get super-serious about your money management (just kidding), this episode is for you!

In the episode we discuss:

🚀 Why playfulness and humor are important for improving your finances

🚀 The revolutionary act of drawing your dreams on a timeline

🚀 What to look for when it’s time to hire a financial advisor in your Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) journey

🚀 Mitigating risk management by asking, “What's my biggest risk and how do I handle it?” + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management:
Emily’s first episode
Compound Interest Calculator
Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant by Roz Chast
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
Lighting A Candle Under Your Chance of Success
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Episode 256- Create Unstoppable Prosperity & Maximize Your Single Season With Anthony O’Neal Feb 16, 2022

Anthony O’Neal, number one national best-selling author, host of popular YouTube show and podcast, “The Table,” joins the podcast to discuss how he has helps people level up their finances, businesses, relationships and maximize their season of singleness.

Anthony’s mission is deeply personal, as he teaches the principles he's used to change his own life, from homelessness and deep in debt at the age of 19, to the CEO of a company and industry expert.

In the episode we discuss:

🚀The events that led Anthony from being homeless in college to CEO

🚀Why he takes the concept of “The borrower is slave to the lender” so seriously

🚀How to maximize your single season + what to focus on as you prepare for your next chapter now

🚀What it means to maximize your single season

🚀The power of discipline guiding your vision + more

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Sign up for Anthony’s The Singles Blueprint course journeytolaunch.com/anthony
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Episode 255- Embracing Imperfection, The Importance of Being Persistent & Consistent and More Lessons for Success Feb 09, 2022

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

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Episode 254: Find Financial Fulfillment & Create a Financial Plan That Works With Kumiko Love, The Budget Mom Feb 02, 2022

Kumiko Love, The Budget Mom, joins the podcast a second time to discuss all things debt payoff, money mindset and her new book, My Money My Way: Taking Back Control of Your Financial Life.

Kumiko began her debt free journey as a single mom making $24k a year. After trying every budgeting system on the market and facing a mountain of debt, she decided to create her own. The Budget By Paycheck Method was born, allowing her to pay off $77,000 in just 8 months.

Kumiko has amassed an impressive following of over 2M devoted fans by being transparent about her financial experiences and has been featured in GMA, CNBC,The New York Times and more.

If you’re ready to tackle your financial mindset and get inspired, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

How Kumiko found herself in debt and how she paid it off as a single mom making $24k per year
The reason Kumiko overspent and how she faced those deep challenges head on
Kumiko’s journey out of being uncomfortable in her own skin to self love
What financial fulfillment means and how you can reach it in your life + more

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Grab Kumiko Love's book, My Money My Way: Taking Back Control of Your Financial Life, here
Check out Kumiko's first appearance on the Journey To Launch podcast, here
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Check out my new personal website here.
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Episode 253: How to Step Into Your Power, Follow Your Passion & Make a Good Living With Paco de Leon Jan 26, 2022

Paco de Leon, author of Finance For The People and creator of The Hell Yeah Group, a financial firm focused on inspiring creatives to be engaged with their personal and business finances joins the podcast to discuss the importance of creatives being more involved with their money management– in both their personal and professional lives. Paco de Leon has experience in small business consulting, financial planning and wealth management. She's also a TED speaker, whose work has been featured in New York Times, Time, Forbes and Business Insider… just to name a few. If you’re a creative, small business owner or freelancer looking to learn how to get more involved with your personal and business finances, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

How to unearth what’s holding you back when it comes to your desires and money
Learning how to detach yourself from identifying so heavily with your thoughts
What being a creative entrepreneur means + the different challenges they face
Navigating the false narrative that creative entrepreneurs are not worthy of making money with their offerings + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Grab Paco de Leon's book, Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances, here
Check out The Hell Yeah Group, here
Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here.
Check out my new personal website here.
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Episode 252: Is Debt Good or Bad? Debt Payoff Strategies & Leveraging Debt to Reach Your Goals Jan 19, 2022

In this solo episode I tackle all things debt: the tools you need to use or sharpen to pay debt off, the controversial question, “Is debt good or bad?”, why debt may be preventing you from reaching your money goals and the importance of understanding yourself when it comes to using debt as leverage.

If you’re wanting to dive deeper into learning more about debt and how it can affect your financial independence journey, this episode is for you!

In this episode I discuss:

Whether debt is “good” or “bad”
The 5 stages of financial independence
Knowing thyself when it comes to deciding if you want to use debt as leverage
Specific strategies and tools to manage or pay debt off + more

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Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here.
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Episode 251: Using Financial Therapy & Money Reiki to Improve Your Relationship with Money With Steven M. Hughes Jan 12, 2022

Steven M. Hughes, a Financial Therapist who blends financial psychology, behavioral finance, and Reiki healing to help people build better relationships with their money, joins the podcast to discuss how the psychology of financial therapy and the power of money reiki can lead to a healthy financial mindset.

Steven goes beyond financial literacy basics to help people address the root causes of their money problems, offering simple frameworks that have lasting changes.

If you’re ready to go beyond the basics of financial literacy and create lasting change for yourself, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

What Money Reike & Financial Therapy is
Why unblocking financial trauma is imperative to money success
How investigating deep-seeded money questions can lead to breakthrough change
What the phrase “Money is energy,” means + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Travel Noire: This Couple Sold Their Belongings To Road Trip & Find Their Forever Home
Chakra Healing: A Beginner's Guide to Self‑healing
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Website
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Episode 250: 2021 Recap & Revenue + 2022 Goals & Outsourcing for Success Jan 05, 2022

In this solo episode, I go over the triumphs and challenges of 2021. I share what has made Journey To Launch grow AND why I have been successful in my professional, personal and home life.

I take a look at some key moments in 2021 for the podcast and my career and I lay out what I am looking forward to in the new year.

If you’re ready to be inspired and put your big dreams into action, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

Why I was able to scale Journey To Launch in 2021
The positives of outsourcing business and personal tasks
The importance of prioritizing your physical, emotional + mental health
Book updates and goals for 2022 + more

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Episode 249: Top 3 Investing Mistakes That Are Costing You Thousands Of Dollars Dec 29, 2021

In this solo episode, I go over the top 3 investing mistakes that I’ve experienced and that are potentially costing you hundreds or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

My goal with this podcast episode is to hopefully help you discover money you’re leaving on the table and plant the seeds to optimize your investments, so that you can make them work even more for you. Ultimately, I want you to make money with the money you already have!

Take out your pen, notepad and listen up: You’ll want to make sure you make notes and catch everything in this episode!

In this episode we discuss:

Real numbers to show how simple changes can make your investment accounts grow
Why opening your investment accounts is just the first step (beware sitting money!)
Why being aware of your past employer investment accounts matter
The huge implications of knowing how your money is being invested + more

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Check out my Instagram video explaining How I made $252,000 more in an hour and a half here.
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Episode 248- Small Steps to Reach Big Dreams + Going from an Observer to Main Player In Your Life Dec 22, 2021

I took the Big Idea Speaker stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin, Texas and now I’m bringing it to you! Here’s my powerful lecture on staying true to yourself and making your dreams a reality through small, day-to-day action.

Throughout this talk, I explain what it means to be an industry observer, participant and thought leader and how sometimes going from A to Z is the opposite of what you need to focus on to move forward in your goals.

If you’re looking for inspiration, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

What it means to be an industry observer, participant and thought leader
Why acting small will lead to big dreams coming true
How being honest with yourself is the first step in this process
The truth behind cliche, “consistency is key” + more

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Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here.
Watch the full FinCon 2021 speech here.
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Episode 247: How To Become A Side Hustle Pro With Nicaila Matthews Okome Dec 15, 2021

Nicaila Matthews Okome, founder of Side Hustle Pro, a podcasting and media company that shines a light on untold narratives, joins the podcast to discuss how she has become a boundary- breaker and trailblazer in the podcasting and entrepreneur space.

In 2016, Nicaila debuted the Side Hustle Pro Podcast, the first and only podcast to spotlight bold, Black Woman entrepreneurs, who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. In this episode, we're going to talk all about Nicaila's journey and how she became who she is today as a full time podcaster and entrepreneur.

If you’re a full time employee looking to make extra money or potentially turn your side hustle into a full-time gig, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

The passion and mission behind Side Hustle Pro
Nicaila’s career history and how she was able to get her MBA to elevate her career
Entrepreneurship misconceptions + how calculated risk taking is key
How to practically stop comparing yourself to your peers + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Podcast Moguls Course
Goal Getter Course
The Consortium
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Episode 246: Paying Off $123K Of Student Loan Debt With Anjie + RJ from Rich By Intention Dec 08, 2021

Anjie and RJ from Rich By Intention, join the podcast to discuss how they teamed up in their marriage to pay off $123,000 of student loan debt.

We discuss how they tackled debt together and separately, why getting on the same page as your partner is crucial in your financial life and how they steadily increased their income during the course of their debt free journey.

Anjie and RJ have been featured on Good Morning America, Business Insider and more for successfully paying off their debt and to share the Rich By Intention message: empowering couples to manage their money and everyday life with intention by eliminating debt, saving money, and investing for their future.

If you’re on a six-figure debt free journey or want to learn about how to get on the same page with your partner when it comes to finances, then this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

The steps Angie & RJ took to pay off $123k of debt
How the power of networking can fuel you to financial success
Why having tough money conversations can change the course of your marriage
The possibilities a debt free, intentional financial life can provide + more

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To Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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245: BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Scenes of My Experience on Good Morning America Dec 07, 2021

Jamila dives deep into how her segment on Good Morning America came to be and all that she learned throughout this experience. She discusses the importance of timing and how this appearance came full circle from her first feature on GMA3 in 2020. She details the moments behind the scenes leading up to the hectic moment it was time to go on air.

With this being one of the most pivotal moments in her career, Jamila discusses how both patience and preparation pay off in the end. This story is a great lesson on how to keep pursuing your dreams and to never lose hope throughout your journey!

Check out this quick chat with Jamila to learn about all the amazing moments leading up to her segment on GMA!

In this episode we discuss:

Behind the scenes of my segment on Good Morning America
What I have learned and what I'm taking away from this experience
Why our mindset and habits matter
Why you should think and speak in a way that aligns with where you want to go
The importance of preparation

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

My sister Shaina's Instagram: @shaina.mcgregor
My stylist Elsa's Instagram: @ElsaIsaac
My makeup artist Anna's Instagram: @ladyatplaysalon
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244- How To Quit Your Way To Financial Freedom And Career Success With Mandi Money Dec 01, 2021

Mandi Money, an inclusive wealth building advocate, career expert and co-host of the popular podcast, “Brown Ambition,” joins the podcast to discuss how she quit her way to earning more money and how that fueled her to explore pivoting into an entrepreneur herself.

Her personal finance and career advice has been featured on CNBC, CNN, Business Insider and more, so when we talk about how she has leveraged different positions to make money moves for herself, listen up! As of 2021, Mandi is on her own as an entrepreneur, teaching others how to do what she has done.

If you’re a fledgling entrepreneur, or interested in making more money, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

How to quit thoughtfully, consciously, compassionately, and how to quit your way rich
The power of leveraging positions and experiences to make six-figures
How Mandi quit her way to earning more money in her career
Behind the scenes of the “Brown Ambition” podcast
What Mandi is up to now as an entrepreneur + more

Watch this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/ir8b8880ho4

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243- From Side Hustle To Million Dollar Virtual Assistant Business With Tasha Booth Nov 24, 2021

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:

How Tasha initially jumped into the virtual assistant field as a side hustle
Why she pivoted from blogging about paying off debt to starting a service-based business
The “secret sauce” that got Tasha to where she is today
The importance of surrounding yourself with people doing bigger things
Why investing in yourself will get your further + more

Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/kjynqt_xrJY:

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242: How To Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn And Save As A Force For Change With Tanja Hester Nov 17, 2021

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:

Building financial power to live our value and change the world
The “unsexy” story of how Tanja retired at age 38
How to spend your money in a way that reflects your values
How health insurance was the best investment Tanja ever made
Navigating and personally combating capitalism + more

Watch this episode on Youtube here:https://youtu.be/b-ej1DsVvcw

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out Tanja's previous episodes on the Journey to Launch Podcast here and here.
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241: Paying off $600K Of Debt With Dr. Nii Darko Nov 10, 2021

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:

The ins and outs of how Dr. Darko and his wife paid off $600,000

Why many doctors making 6-figures often find themselves broke

How he inspires doctors to do something outside of practicing medicine

Falling for Whole Life Insurance + more

Watch the video interview for this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/I6A7aaoLzkg

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240- How To Package Your Expertise, Create A Profitable Business and Make An Impact With Maya Elious Nov 03, 2021

Maya Elious, a personal branding strategist that teaches experts how to position themselves as the go-to authority in their industry, joins that podcast to talk about all things creating a profitable business while making a lasting impact.

Maya has helped thousands of professionals get clear on their message, increase their prices, and have successful launches, and now she is with the Journey To Launch Podcast to tell us all of her secrets! Maya has gone from ground zero to a million dollar business and she wants you to be just as successful!

If you’ve been scared to take the leap into launching your offer, or are simply intimidated in the process of amplifying what you already provide, you’ll want to listen to this episode!

In this episode we discuss:

How Maya went from charging $55 for custom Myspace pages to running a $2M per year business
The negative psychological and physical effects being a people pleaser can bring -- and why pleasing yourself is much better in the long run
The sunken cost fallacy and how to avoid it (or, let’s be honest, snap out of it)
What increasing your standard of broke means
The two initial goals Maya set when she started out + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

If you want to attend Maya's event go to ImpactWeekendLive.com and enter the code "journey" to get 20% off!
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239- How To Fire The Haters And Find The Courage To Create Online In A Critical World With Jillian Johnsrud Oct 27, 2021

Jillian Johnsrud, author of “Fire The Haters: Finding The Courage To Create Online In A Critical World,” joins the podcast to talk all things online boundaries, keeping sanity while being vulnerable in a digital world and how to find your tribe so you can let your friends and family “off the hook.”

We dive deep into what it means to build a personal brand or be an entrepreneur in the public arena online and how exactly to protect yourself against haters and critics that want nothing more than for you to stop creating.

If you have been scared to take the leap into a project or passion because of online haters, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

The different rules for creating online (Rule #1: Don’t read the comments)
Why letting go of your friends and family understanding your work or supporting you is a step in the right direction
Cutting the noise of people who have no constructive criticism or logic to stand on
The absolute need for emotional boundaries and your work
Coping mechanisms for being a successful online creator in the digital realm + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Get Jillian's book by clicking here!
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.
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238- Bonus Episode- Learn to Trade as a Side Hustle Oct 23, 2021

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:

More about Teri Ijeoma & how she transitioned from her 9-5 to full time entrepreneur and traveling the world
How trading allowed Teri to buy her dream house in cash, reach Financial Independence and start a multi-million dollar business
The different types of trading; long term investing, short term investing, day trading, swing trading, etc
Trading as a form of income (to pay off debt, save, supplement income)
Who should take Teri’s Trade & Travel course & more

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.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Join Teri Ijeoma and I for a FREE webinar on how to make money trading the stock market on Oct 27 by clicking here!
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237-Breaking Barriers And The Mind, Body and Wealth Connection With Lauren Simmons Oct 20, 2021

Lauren Simmons, “The Wolfette of Wall Street,” joins the podcast to discuss breaking barriers and how to take the positives out of any situation and pivot them to benefit your personal journey.

At 22 years old, Lauren was the youngest and only full-time female equity trader on Wall Street for Rosenblatt Securities. She was also the second African-American woman in history to hold the prestigious title. Her inspiring story will motivate you to go after whatever you want in life, because you truly only have one shot.

If you’re ready to break down boundaries and go after what you want, listen to this episode today.

Bullet Points:

Her incredible journey from a lifeguard who couldn’t swim to the youngest full-time equity trader on Wall Street
How her determination to go after what she wanted got her to where she is today
Understanding that everything doesn’t need to be a fight in your career (and life)
Exit strategies, taking advantage of learned skills + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Join Teri Ijeoma and I for a FREE webinar on how to make money trading the stock market on Oct 27 by clicking here!
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236- How To Change Overthinking From A Super Problem To A Superpower With Jon Acuff Oct 13, 2021

Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of seven books including his latest, “Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking,” and INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker, joins the podcast to discuss how overthinking affects the results we have in life and how to rewire our thoughts so that we can make progress towards our goals.

We all have the ability to change our unhealthy patterns of overthinking from a super problem to a superpower. We just need a little help along the way.

If you’re ready to unlearn and reprogram your thoughts, listen to this episode!

In this episode we share:

How what we tell ourselves + what we think leads to our emotions and actions
Why most people over-focus on their actions, and never change the underlying results
Actionable steps to take to rewire our brains to be more positive
The power of aligned thinking with aligned action + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Join Teri Ijeoma and I for a FREE webinar on how to make money trading the stock market on Oct 27 by clicking here!
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235- Paying Off $30K of Debt, Financially Recovering From Divorce & Building an Authentic Financial Brand w/ Dasha Kennedy Oct 06, 2021

In this episode, Dasha Kennedy, founder of The Broke Black Girl, joins us to talk about her journey through divorce, debt, and building a brand from the ground up. Dasha went from living paycheck-to-paycheck and struggling with debt, to using the skills gained from her 9-5 job to pivot into a full-time entrepreneur and personal finance educator.

We dive deep into the sacrifices Dasha made, how she weathered the pandemic as a new entrepreneur, and how to be a leader in your family and community.

If you need reassurance that your low point isn’t your forever point, listen to this episode today!

In this episode we share:

How Dasha got into debt and when her breaking point was
Sacrifices Dasha made to get out of debt and change her family’s perspective on money
When and why Dasha transitioned from her 9-5 job to her full-time business
How Dasha built @thebrokeblackgirl from 0 followers to over 200k + more

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234- How To Use Practical Intelligence To Achieve Your Goals And Live Your Best Life Sep 29, 2021

In this solo episode, I dive deep into the concept of practical intelligence and how it has changed my life. Practical intelligence is the ability to apply, use, and implement what you know. That includes knowing what to say, to whom, when to say it, and how to say it for maximum effect.

I describe more about what practical intelligence is, how you can identify if you have it, and how to cultivate it in your own lives.

In this episode we share:

What is practical intelligence
How you can identify if you have practical intelligence or not
Examples of practical intelligence, big and small
How to cultivate practical intelligence in your life, your kids lives, + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Join Us For Teri's Documentary on October 2nd for FREE by clicking here and typing in the code JTL.
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233- Breaking Free Of Shame, Limiting Beliefs And Labels To Live A Full Life With Dr. Adi Jaffe Sep 22, 2021

Dr. Adi Jaffee, author of “The Abstinence Myth” and nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, relationships and shame joins the podcast to discuss the ways we handle the labels that are bestowed upon us by society, and how we can break free from them while embracing our unique journeys. This powerful episode touches deep topics of shame, addiction, system injustices, and, as always, financial freedom. If you are struggling, or have struggled in the past, you need to listen to this episode.

In this episode we share:

How we internalize the labels we are given from birth and how they affect us throughout our lives
The negative impacts of covering up our shame and lived-experience
The power of perception and expectations
Breaking free from limiting beliefs + more

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232- How You Can Make More Money, Have More Impact, And Thrive In The Corporate World With Dorianne St. Fleur Sep 15, 2021

Dorianne St. Fleur, author of “Deeper Than Work: How Women of Color Can Make More Money, Have More Impact, and Thrive in the Corporate World,” joins the podcast to talk about how women, and Women of Color specifically, can leverage their 9-5 Corporate America careers to reach financial independence.

We discuss how to unearth your D.R.E.A.M job, negotiation tactics, and using social media to network in a strategic way. This episode brings to light the reality that you don’t have to be an entrepreneur to become a millionaire or financially free.

If you’re in Corporate America and looking to thrive there, this episode is for you!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

What Dorianne’s acronym D.R.E.A.M stands for
How you can use your D.R.E.A.M job to fuel your search for a better career
Some of the different obstacles BIWOC face in Corporate America
How you can negotiate for more money + more

Enter for a chance to win Dorianne’s book here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Enter for a chance to win Dorianne's book: "Deeper Than Work: How Women of Color Can Make More Money, Have More Impact, and Thrive in the Corporate World" by going to journeytolaunch.com/win and follow the instructions! A winner will be announced on September 21st.
if you don't want to wait, the first 50 Journeyers get the following when they use the code JTL at checkout, go to journeytolaunch.com/work
- D.R.E.A.M. career clarity workbook
- Word for word salary negotiation scripts
- Video training on how to be assertive (and not aggressive)
I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
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231: Minimalism: A Guide To Living With Less So That You Can Have More With Christine Platt, The Afrominimalist Sep 08, 2021

Christine Platt, author of ‘'The Afrominimalist Guide To Living With Less,’ and pioneer behind The Afrominimalist, joins the podcast to talk about how she’s carving out space for BIPOC within the minimalist movement. We discuss her journey towards living with less and how she outlines the differences for historically marginalized communities, which radically change the movement and minimalist community. Inclusion and representation matter, and this episode demonstrates the importance of recognizing this fact and celebrating these leaps forward within the minimalist movement.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

How minimalism is different for BIPOC
Where Christine started on her minimalist journey
Why minimalism isn’t living with less, it’s living with intention
How you can have luxury and also live with less + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Enter for a chance to win Christine's book: "The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less" by going to journeytolaunch.com/win and follow the instructions! A winner will be announced on September 15th.
Grab Christine's book here.
I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
Nominate Journey to Launch for the Plutus Award by clicking here.
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230- Reaching Financial Independence And Investing $750,000 After Divorce With Dr. Lakisha Simmons Sep 01, 2021

Dr. Lakisha Simmons, fellow Journeyer and author, joins the podcast to share her inspirational story from growing up with almost nothing to saving & investing $750,000 in 4 years & reaching Financial Independence at 41 years old. We discuss how she was able to use her divorce as a kickoff for her FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) journey, and how the FIRE movement led her to pursue her passions in life.

In this episode we dive into how Dr. Simmons was able to grow from her mistakes, what she did to reach Financial Independence, and the lessons she’s passing down to her children from her financial experience.

In this episode you’ll learn

How money narratives growing up shape your financial decisions as an adult
What Dr. Simmons did to cut expenses during her divorce
Which accounts Dr. Simmons maxed out to lower her tax burden and grow her FIRE number
How & why she decided to quit her job
The benefits of FIRE and chasing after what makes you happy
What she is teaching her kids about money + more

Watch on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IavkfgIVvGY

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-AchieveHer-Steps-Prosperous-workbook/dp/0578413523
I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
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229- An Introduction to REITS With Andre Albritton Aug 25, 2021

Andre Albritton, founder of The Millennials Next Door and The Flavor Podcast, educates us on REITs, aka: Real Estate Investment Trusts. With the 2021 real estate market booming and millions of millennials looking to “get in” on the crest of the wave, Andre explains the ease of REITs and why they may be your foot in the door to investing in real estate without being a landlord or landowner.

In this episode we discuss what REITs, the tax ramifications of REITs, and if they’re the right real estate investment choice for you.

In this episode you’ll learn

What are REITs
The pros and cons of REITs
REITs v. Index Funds: Which has the best ROI over time?
Different sectors with the most growth in REITs + more

Watch this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/XaE1dJ99zYU

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
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228- Everything You Need To Know About Student Loan Repayment W/ Travis Hornsby Aug 18, 2021

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:

What to expect when the student loan payment pause ends next year (2022)
How student loan forgiveness is real + where to go to find out if you qualify for it
Various repayment plan options based on various income levels (low to high)
Why student loan cancellation is likely not going to happen
The reason it’s even more advantageous for those in student loan debt to invest

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

studentaid.gov/IDR
studentaid.gov/PSLF
studentaid.gov
I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
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227- Leaving Corporate America To Become A Real Estate Agent And Investor + Homeschooling w/ Erika Brown Aug 11, 2021

Fellow Journeyer Erika Brown, Real Estate Agency Owner, homeschool Mom, and multifaceted entrepreneur, joins us to discuss her exit from Corporate America into the lucrative world of business ownership and real estate investing in Atlanta, Georgia.

In this episode I talk with Erika about her journey to financial independence, her multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, her unique and effective homeschooling methods, and how she is able to “do it all.”

Be inspired by Erika's life path TODAY on Episode 227 of the Journey To Launch Podcast.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why sometimes taking an educated leap of faith in life is necessary to propel your growth, both professionally and personally
Why being an investigator in your own life is the first step towards elevating it
Erika’s thoughts on real estate investing and gentrification
What Unschooling is and why it may be the right fit for your family

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I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
Nominate Journey to Launch for the Plutus Award by clicking here.
Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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226- How to Authentically Build Your Brand, Self-Worth and Net-Worth with Jessica Zweig Aug 04, 2021

Jessica Zweig owner of nationally recognized digital brand agency, SimplyBe, and new author of, “Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself” joins us to discuss how to root authenticity in your personal brand and use it to grow your self worth and your net worth.

In this episode, I talk with Jessica about the everyday struggles of identity as an entrepreneur and how to navigate the noisy world of social media and personal branding. We do deep dives into business alignment, creating a real brand identity, and how you can craft a voice that stands out in the crowd.

Learn all about increasing your self worth and net worth by simply being yourself TODAY.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

Why a personal brand is so important to companies + how they impact them
How to own your mistakes and use them to propel you forward
How to leverage your best ROI now to scale later
Using authenticity to build a better business and make more money

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Grab Jessica's book here.
I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
Nominate Journey to Launch for the Plutus Award by clicking here.
Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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225- Rebuilding Black Wall Street a Century After the Tulsa Race Massacre & Why it Still Matters Now w/ Kevin Matthews Jul 28, 2021

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:

How what happened in Tulsa didn’t happen in a vacuum
Why the Tulsa Race Massacre still matters to the Black community today & why everyone needs to learn about what happened
Solutions in response to the Tulsa Race Massacre
The case for reparations
The contradiction of explaining generational wealth while ignoring the causes of generational poverty
The reasoning behind investing in the stock market over investing in real estate as a means to build Black wealth
General guides to beginning your investing journey and more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Buildingbread.com/blueprint
Episode 137-The Black Tax: The Cost Of Being Black In America With Shawn Rochester
Episode 158- Black Lives Matter & The Black Tax: The Cost Of Being Black In America W/ Shawn Rochester
I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
Nominate Journey to Launch for the Plutus Award by clicking here.
Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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224-Business, Podcast, and Life Updates- 4 Year Journey To Launch Anniversary Episode Jul 21, 2021

In this episode of the Journey To Launch Podcast, I’m diving into exciting, new updates. It’s been 4 years since I started the Journey To Launch podcast. I didn’t have a huge audience and was fairly new in the personal finance space but I had something to share with the world. I’m so glad I took a chance on myself. Now the podcast has over 2.5 million downloads and has been featured by the NY Times.

Throughout the last 4 years, you’ve watched me quit corporate America, grow my own business, and raise my kids-- all while going through the inevitable ups and downs of life.

Tune in to hear about a few learning moments from my entrepreneur career, goals I’ve met, as well as life-changing moves coming down the road. You won’t want to miss this episode

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

Where I’m at with my book-writing journey
Why I decided to close Money Launch Club and how that decision will change the trajectory of Journey To Launch
What I’m up to in September in Austin, Texas
The big change happening inside my family

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 61- I Quit My Job: Why & How I Quit My 6-Figure Job & How This Affects My Journey To Financial Independence
I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)
Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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223- How to Reverse Engineer Your Success + Decode Greatness with Dr. Ron Friedman Jul 14, 2021

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:

How to use micro-goals to propel your macro-goals into realities
Opportunity cost and why keeping a scoreboard will change all areas of your life
The psychology behind why reverse engineering works and how you can do it yourself in your day-to-day life
The harsh reality-- and positives-- of hustle and grind when you’re young
Why looking for patterns and molding them to fit your goals is imperative to success

Watch Video on YouTube by clicking here: https://youtu.be/F4MxdZktyMk

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Decodinggreatnessbook.com
Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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222- How to Travel Hack and Pay Off Debt w/ Cinneah El-Amin Jul 07, 2021

Do you want to learn how to travel in style while; paying off debt and pursuing Financial Independence? Then this week's Journey To Launch podcast episode with Cinneah El-Amin is for you. Cinneah shares how to travel affordably utilizing travel rewards points and gives us tips on how to navigate travel w/ a 9-5 work schedule.

Even though she had a good salary, Cinneah was living beyond her means and carried shame around her $23,000 credit card debt. In the episode, you’ll hear what rock bottom moment propelled Cinneah to begin her self love and Financial Independence journey and how she paid off her debt in 1 year.

Cinneah’s story is fascinating because even though she still works a 9-5, she travels often and was even able to relocate to Tulum, Mexico in 2020. Tune in to hear Cinneah's inspiring story and learn practical tips on how you can travel on a budget and while pursuing your money goals.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

What propelled Cinneah to start her financial independence journey
How Cinneah paid off $23,000 in debt in one year
Why it’s important to have people hold you accountable
How to travel on a budget, travel hack, and tips of travelers with a 9-5 and much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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221- Achieving Financial Freedom as a Creative Entrepreneur & Learning to Invest: A Real Conversation with My Sisters Jun 30, 2021

I have a very special episode to share with you because my little sisters Imani & Shaina are my guests on this week’s podcast. I thought it would be fun to have a real conversation with two of my younger sisters who are both on their own unique paths to financial freedom.

Shaina and Imani are both creatives and entrepreneurs who have followed their passions and taken non-traditional career paths and are learning to invest for the first time. I wanted to bring them both on the podcast to share more about their goals, how they had to pivot during COVID, their savings and investing journeys, and to share what it’s really like to have me as an older sister (spoiler alert: turns out that I’m really fun)

I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode, and I highly encourage you to watch it on YouTube. This was my first time recording an in person video podcast at a studio. Grab a virtual chair and tune in!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

How Imani & Shaina both have followed their passions to live a life that they love
How they pivoted during COVID to keep motivated
Their personal journeys with money and how they have started saving investing to meet their goals
What they would tell anyone who’s afraid to start or follow their dreams and much more...

Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/V0JDHMk2HtQ

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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220- How to Earn Seven Figures Through Mission Driven Entrepreneurship and Live a Life You Don't Need to Retire From w/ Glo Atanmo Jun 23, 2021

Glo Atanmo is a creative educator and mission driven entrepreneur who believes that we can use our creative talents (and social media) to make a living and a difference. When it comes to digital entrepreneurship, Glo has tried it all, from running a sports & entertainment blog to being a travel blogger.

Despite Glo’s circumstances she always saw the opportunities in the obstacles. She joins us on the podcast this week to share how we can live, give & serve from a place of authenticity while earning a good living.

Tune into this week’s episode to hear how in 3 years, Glo went from surviving on $2/day to running a 7 figure business.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why social media can be a tool to make a living and a difference
The importance of allowing yourself to evolve and pivot
How Glo created opportunities for herself with very little money
How to be resourceful and lead from a place of service and much more...

Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/nyPoh8g9vDw

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Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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219- An Introduction to Cryptocurrency: What You Need to Know If You Want to Start Investing in Crypto with Dr. Hans Jun 16, 2021

In 2009, the first decentralized cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was created by a pseudonymous developer, Satoshi Nakamoto. Since then, this is intangible, digital currency has quickly become one of the most volatile & lucrative new asset classes we’ve seen in our time. It seems like everyone is talking about it. If you're like me, then you may have just been confused or skeptical about it all. But 12 years later, it doesn’t seem like cryptocurrency is going anywhere, anytime soon.

It’s finally time to demystify cryptocurrency & bring the conversation to the Journey To Launch podcast. My guest Dr. Hans, also known as the Investing Tutor, gives us an introduction to cryptocurrency and breaks down what we need to know before we make our first crypto purchase.

Tune into this week’s episode to hear why Dr. Hans is so passionate about educating everyone, especially immigrants, on the importance and significant value of cryptocurrency and his two rules of investing when it comes to crypto. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about investing in cryptocurrency, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in the Episode:

What is cryptocurrency
How cryptocurrency works & is traded
The different types of cryptocurrency ex. Bitcoin
Who should invest in cryptocurrency & how to get started
Dr. Hans 2 rules on investing in cryptocurrency and much much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

To learn more about crypto check out Hope.com and The Investing Tutor.
Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here.
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218- How To Transition into a Career You’ll Love & Make Your Next Move, Your Best Move with Kimberly B. Cummings Jun 09, 2021

What if you were able to create a career you enjoyed & loved, while on the path to Financial Independence? This week’s guest, Kimberly B. Cummings, is a career & leadership expert who shares practical tips and solutions on how to transition into a career that you’ll enjoy & that allows you to thrive. Kimberly is also the author of her first published book, “Next Move, Best Move: Transition into a Career You’ll Love.”

Kimberly was able to identify her strengths, leverage her skills, build her personal and professional brand to intentionally land her dream career, now she’s giving you the blueprint so that you can do it too. She also shares about her decision to quit her job and become a full time entrepreneur and shares about; her transition, how she made the financial leap, and tips on how to tell your employer about your own business.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Kimberly found a career that she loved and the steps you can take to find one
The importance of a personal and professional brand
The difference between peers, mentors, coaches, sponsors, and colleagues
How to tactfully reach out to sponsors
Why it’s important to reach mastery in your role and have an impact
Why she quit her job and became a full time entrepreneur + much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

You can grab Kimberly’s Book, “Next Move, Best Move” here.
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217- How to Leverage Your Skills, Take Charge of Your Money and Get Your Children on the Right Financial Path w/ Catherine Alford Jun 02, 2021

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:

How Catherine went from writing articles for $5 to running a 6 figure business
Her experience of starting and growing her blog while living in Grenada
Tips for moms in using their gifts of managing a household to managing their finances & how to teach your kids about money
Why you should have a dream big session + much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course.
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216- Building a Media Empire, Raising Millions in Capital and Achieving Financial Freedom Her Own Way with Morgan DeBaun May 26, 2021

What does it take to build a multi-million dollar business and raise millions in capital as a Black woman in Silicon Valley? You’ll find out from this week’s guest, Morgan DeBaun, Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading media company for Black culture and millennials.

Morgan shares the behind the scenes of starting Blavity Inc. and her own personal finance journey from not being able to pay herself a salary in the early stages of her company to recently buying her first home.

Tune in to this week’s episode to hear tips on how to build a business with or without outside capital, the CEO decisions it takes to get to the next level & managing your finances as an entrepreneur.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Morgan founded Blavity Inc.
The sacrifices & key decisions it took for her to make it to the next level
What it takes to raise outside capital & scale a business
The importance of owning equity & having liquidity in your business
Tips on managing your finances & buying a house as an entrepreneur and much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

There’s still time to join Teachable’s Launch Accelerator 4 week challenge where you’ll learn how to build out the foundation and key marketing assets of your course in 30 days so that it’s ready to pre-sell. The last day to enter the challenge is 6/1 and the challenge begins on 6/2, running through 7/1. Find out more and join here
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215- Nine Money "Mistakes" That I've Made (and I'm still making) + What I'm Doing to Improve Them May 19, 2021

What’s one money mistake that you’ve made in the past that you would do differently now? Are there mistakes that you’ve made but you don’t regret them? I’m sharing 9 money mistakes that I’ve made and in some cases I’m still making in this week’s solo episode. They range from buying a luxury car in my 20’s & saving too much.

Since I’m on this journey with you, it’s only fair that I’m transparent and share my own experiences & lessons along the way.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

My 9 money past/current money mistakes
Why it’s important to improve the quality of your journey
How to take risks & spend money in a way that feels good
What I am working on this year in my business and much more…

If you want to grab the free "The Nine Money Mistakes That I've Made and What I'm Doing to Improve Them" worksheet that comes with this episode, click here!

In the episode, I also talk about the Teachable Launch Accelerator 4 week challenge where you’ll learn how to build out the foundation and key marketing assets of your course in 30 days so that it’s ready to pre-sell

During the challenge, you’ll learn from real-life examples, scripts, and templates to see what works so you can achieve results quickly and hear tips and strategies from Teachable’s in-house Customer Success experts who regularly work with top-tier creators.

The last day to enter the challenge is 6/1 and the challenge begins on 6/2, running through 7/1. Find out more & join the challenge here

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Profit 1st System
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214: YOLO-ATP: You Only Live Once After the Pandemic:How to Manage Your Spending in A Post Lockdown World While Still Reaching Your Money Goals May 12, 2021

How can you plan to spend and enjoy life once the world gets to a new normal and opens back up? In this week's episode, I am talking about how you can still have the “YOLO-ATP” (You Only Live Once After The Pandemic) mentality that allows you to spend more on the things you value now and still reach your long term goals.

We have all been impacted in some way by the pandemic and it has influenced how we spend our time and money. As the world slowly re-opens, there may be a desire to rebel against all the restrictions placed on us when we were in lockdown by spending on the things we missed the most like travel, restaurants, etc. I want to show you how you can live your best life now while achieving your goals.

Tune in to this week’s episode to hear 4 steps to take now to enjoy life post pandemic and plan for the future. Plus, I’m sharing life & business updates with you at the end of the episode that you don’t want to miss.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How to enjoy a “YOLO-ATP” life
How you can live in a way that is aligned with what you desire
4 steps to enjoying & spending your money
How to continue to flex your saving and investing muscle + much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Here is the DCU article on How To Manage Your Spending Post-Pandemic.
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213- How To Achieve A Million Dollar Mindset and Business with Rachel Rodgers May 05, 2021

Do you truly believe you can be a millionaire? Get ready for this week’s guest in the rocket seat, Rachel Rodgers because she believes we should ALL be millionaires. Rachel is an intellectual property attorney, business coach, and the founder of Hello 7 and author of the new book, “We Should All be Millionaires.”

With a strong why and a courageous spirit, Rachel was able to build a multi-million dollar business. She shares that when we are financially whole and thriving, we are able to provide for ourselves, our families and our communities.

Tune into this week’s episode with Rachel to hear what it takes to have a million-dollar mindset. Learn how to recognize the limiting beliefs you have around money and how you can create more empowering thoughts that will serve you to become the best version of yourself.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why you deserve to be a millionaire
The importance of having a strong WHY and being courageous
How you can recognize transferable skill sets
3 steps business owners can take in their businesses to level up + much more

We are also giving away a copy to win Rachel’s book “We Should All be Millionaires,” you’ll need to do at least ONE of the following three things:

✅Follow @journeytolaunch & @rachelrodgersesq on Instagram

✅Leave a review of the Journey To Launch podcast on Apple Podcasts (if that’s where you listen to the pod)

✅Subscribe/Follow to the Journey To Launch podcast wherever you listen so you don’t miss an episode.

Then (you can’t skip this step), click the link in the bio @journeytolaunch or go to Journeytolaunch.com/win to enter (we will only pick the winner from the emails collected there)

The giveaway will be open from May, 5th 2021- May, 11th 2021. Two winners will be announced on May 12th! (must be 18+ & a US resident to enter).

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

You can order a copy of Rachel’s book “We Should All be Millionaires” here.
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212- Using Side Hustles to Earn an Additional $100,000 a Year and Paying Off $39,000 of Debt with Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Apr 28, 2021

This week on the podcast, Jannese Torres- Rodriguez explains how she was able to make over 6 figures from her side hustle while working a 9-5. Jannese is passionate about teaching women of color how to create lucrative side hustles, invest with purpose, and generate sustainable wealth. Her passion for personal finance grew from getting serious about her own finances and becoming an entrepreneur.

Tune in to hear how Jannese grew her side hustle income to over $100k, paid off $39k in debt in 17 months and ultimately achieved her version of Financial Independence.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Jannese made over $100k from her side hustles
How she transitioned from food blogger to personal finance podcast host
The sacrifices she made to take control of her finances and become debt free
Advice on how to start a side hustle and much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

You can find Jannese’s food blog at Delish D’Lites and her website is Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast.
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211: How to Use Frugality and No Spend Challenges to Accelerate Your Money Journey Plus Side Hustle Tips w/ Jen Smith Apr 21, 2021

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:

How to use frugality to accelerate your journey to Financial Freedom
The balance between increasing your income and spending consciously
How to do a no spend challenge
How Jen transitioned from being an acupuncturist to a full time writer to an entrepreneur and much more...

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210- How to Decrease Stress and Increase Self Care on Your Financial Freedom Journey w/ Aisha Moore Apr 14, 2021

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:

How you can get more intentional about your self care
What signals our body sends when we are stressed
The 8 components of holistic wellness
The meaning of bedtime revenge and how to stop it and much more...

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You can find out more about Aisha and her services at selfcarebyaisha.com or seriousaboutselfcare.com
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209: Becoming Financially Whole, Doing What You Enjoy, and Making Good Money with Tiffany Aliche "The Budgetnista" Apr 07, 2021

This week on the podcast, I have award-winning financial educator, host of the Brown Ambition podcast, and author of Get Good with Money Tiffany “the Budgetnista” Aliche. Tiffany shares her journey from being a preschool teacher making $39k a year to running a successful 8 figure business.

Tiffany embarked on a career in teaching after graduating college because she genuinely loved it. She was crystal clear on who she was and what she needed to do to excel: do what she enjoyed. After losing her job, direction in life, and experiencing financial trauma, she realized that she could take her skills as a teacher and launch into a brand new career, financial education.

Tiffany shows us how it’s possible when you serve from a place of joy & abundance while earning money.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Tiffany went from making 39k a year to over 8 figures
What living in purpose and serving with joy looks like
5+ lessons from Tiffany’s journey to entrepreneurship
What does it mean to be financially whole
What are the 10 core steps to being financially whole and much more...

Doors to the Money Launch Club are now open!

The Money Launch Club is my online membership community that gives you the support, tools, education & plan to reach your various money goals while on the way to your ultimate goal of Financial Independence.

When you become a member of the Money Launch Club, you;

become part of a close knit community where you feel like you belong, and can really get to know others in the group
interact regularly with like-minded people who are serious about financial independence
learn from others to implement the lessons and ideas into your own daily life
go from always feeling guilty about spending to feeling bliss, happiness, and joy about the things that bring you joy

Join before doors close on April 8th by clicking here.

Sign up for the Pop Up Podcast Series, Building Blocks of Financial Success: Get Out of Debt, Save, Invest, and Achieve your Money Dreams”.

In this series you will learn:

Who are you and what is your “WHY”? Why do you want financial independence?
The Simple and Advanced Wealth Formulas
How to improve your mindset and habits to bring you more wealth
How community and accountability will make your journey more enjoyable
What is the Money Launch Club and how it can help you reach financial freedom

Hurry! The series goes away forever after April 8th!

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Doors to the Money Launch Club are now open! Join before they close on April 8th 2021!.
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208- How to Like Your Job, Even When You Hate It & Finding Peace and Happiness on the Path to Financial Freedom Apr 02, 2021

How do you enjoy the journey today? For the majority of us, the path to Financial Independence (FI) is a long emotional and mental marathon. This concept that once was an unattainable pipe dream, is starting to make more sense and become more real. However, is it worth it if you disdain the entire journey?

In today’s solo episode, I share 6 tips on how to find peace and joy right now wherever you are on your road to FI. My hope is that after you tune in, you’re inspired to do the internal work it takes to truly enjoy the journey. Take at least one of these tips and turn them into action. Decide today if you are going to be exhausted and empty on your journey or fulfilled and joyous.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- 6 tips to help you find joy and happiness on your journey
- How find peace where you are and stop “shoulding” on yourself
- How to diversity your happiness and find sustained gratification
- The power of recruiting friends and liking the job you hate
- How to uncover your purpose and much more...

Doors to the Money Launch Club are now open!

The Money Launch Club is my online membership community that gives you the support, tools, education & plan to reach your various money goals while on the way to your ultimate goal of Financial Independence.

When you become a member of the Money Launch Club, you;

become part of a close knit community where you feel like you belong, and can really get to know others in the group
interact regularly with like-minded people who are serious about financial independence
learn from others to implement the lessons and ideas into your own daily life
go from always feeling guilty about spending to feeling bliss, happiness, and joy about the things that bring you joy

Join before doors close on April 8th by clicking here.

Sign up for the Pop Up Podcast Series, Building Blocks of Financial Success: Get Out of Debt, Save, Invest, and Achieve your Money Dreams”.

In this series you will learn:

Who are you and what is your “WHY”? Why do you want financial independence?
The Simple and Advanced Wealth Formulas
How to improve your mindset and habits to bring you more wealth
How community and accountability will make your journey more enjoyable
What is the Money Launch Club and how it can help you reach financial freedom

Hurry! The series goes away forever after April 8th!

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Doors to the Money Launch Club are now open! Join before they close on April 8th 2021!.
If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course.
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207- Surviving and Thriving as a Small Black Owned Business in a Pre & Post Pandemic World Mar 31, 2021

I am honored to bring you this week’s special episode featuring powerful stories of small Black business owners. Earlier this year, School of Thought, a creative agency, and one of it’s long-standing clients, Milliman, hosted a conference that brought together business leaders to discuss the obstacles Black entrepreneurs faced in the pandemic. They wanted to present their conference attendees with a short but impactful mini-podcast episode that captured what it's like to be a Black entrepreneur in one of the most challenging economic environments we’ve ever seen.

I was asked to interview over 9 dynamic entrepreneurs and experts for this project in what amounted to over 540 minutes of audio. The final result is a powerful 25 minute podcast that beautifully captures the real issues facing Black small businesses.

In the episode, you’ll hear the entrepreneurs & experts share their experiences and the solutions that need to be implemented, so that Black small businesses can survive and thrive in a post-pandemic world.

The episode was; written, edited and produced by School of Thought. Find more of their work at www.schoolofthought.com

The episode featured the following businesses/experts:

Jeff Lindor, The Gentleman’s Factory gentlemensfactory.com
Kenyatta 'Kymme' Williams-Davis, Bushwick Grind https://www.bushwickgrind.com/
Michelle Holder - Assistant Professor City University of New York https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/michelle-holder
Tammeca Rochester - Harlem Cycle https://harlem-cycle.com/
Ajamu Webster - DuBois consulting https://www.dubconinc.com/
Alicia Hines- Likkle Dumpling House https://likkle.nyc/
Kenneth Ebie - BE NYC https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/black-entrepreneurs-nyc.page
Karl Williams - 67 Orange Street http://www.67orangestreet.com

Sign up for the Pop Up Podcast Series, Building Blocks of Financial Success: Get Out of Debt, Save, Invest, and Achieve your Money Dreams” by going to journeytolaunch.com/moneydreams

In this series you will learn:

Who are you and what is your “WHY”? Why do you want financial independence?
The Simple and Advanced Wealth Formulas
How to improve your mindset and habits to bring you more wealth
How community and accountability will make your journey more enjoyable
What is the Money Launch Club and how it can help you reach financial freedom

Hurry! The series goes away forever after April 8th!

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If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course.
Doors to the Money Launch Club will be opening soon! Join the waitlist to be notified when doors open.
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206- The Emotional and Mental Journey of Financial Independence and Finding Freedom Along the Way w/ Doc G Mar 24, 2021

What gives you joy and purpose? This week on the podcast, Doc G, a hospice physician and the host of the Earn & Invest podcast, shares the emotional and mental journey to reaching Financial Independence (FI).

Doc G explains that often we see money as the goal, but money is a tool to get to where we really want. We can very easily chase the end goal of financial freedom and feel empty and lost once we reach there and lose our purpose. The journey shifts when we start by discovering our purpose and prioritizing happiness today on the journey. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear more and learn how to use money as a tool on your path to freedom.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Doc G reached Financial Independence (FI)
Why he choose to continue working after reaching FI
How to use money as a tool & lever
The 5 stages of coping with FI
What role mindset plays in achieving and enjoying FI and much more...

Sign up for my FREE Pop Up Podcast Series, Building Blocks of Financial Success: Get Out of Debt, Save, Invest, and Achieve your Money Dreams”. First episode drops March 29! Go to journeytolaunch.com/moneydreams to sign up.

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205- Stop Being Aimlessly Broke and Create a Money Management System That Works with Melody Wright Mar 17, 2021

What does it mean to be broke on purpose & not aimlessly broke? For this week’s guest, Melody Wright, it means intentionally not having any extra money left over after you put it through a money management system that allows you to thrive.

Melody is the founder of Broke On Purpose. She is a trained PHd scientist who transitioned into personal finance after paying off $100k in debt in less than 3 years. She is also the author of the book, “Start Here: Your Guide to Building Your Money Management System.”

Melody’s mission is to help people make better choices with their finances in a systemized way that supports their goals. Tune in to learn the first step you can take to regain control of your finances.

In this episode you’ll learn:

What it means to live broke on purpose
How Melody paid off 100k in less than a year
How to create a money management system that allows you to reach your money goals and thrive
The first step to gaining control of your finances and much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course and Money Launch Club.
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204- How Diania Paid off $30,000 of Debt, Quit Her Job & Achieved FI-Flexibility with Diania Merriam Mar 10, 2021

Can you imagine negotiating a virtual work arrangement with your employer that allows you to move across the country & take a 2 month sabbatical? That’s exactly what this week’s guest Diania Merriam did. Diania was able to move from NYC to Cincinnati and travelled to Spain for 2 months while keeping her NYC job .

On the podcast, Diania shares how she paid off $30,000 in debt in 11 months, and reached the milestone of Coast FI (financial independence). Diania brings a rich and bold energy this week that explains how she was able to achieve her success and talks about the conference she created, EconoMe which allows participants to come together and talk all things Financial Independence.

Diania reminds us that personal finance is personal and your journey is customizable. Tune in this week to hear more about what she calls fi-flexibility and how it can support you on your journey.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Diania landed her first job post college
The definition of -FI- flexibility
What is Coast FI & how to reach it
Why your mindset is so important on the journey
More about the EconoMe Conference + a lot more

I’m giving away 2 free tickets to the EconMe conference. All you have to do is follow me on IG @journeytolaunch and text #econ to (347) 252- 9025 or click here to be entered for your chance to win. Deadline to enter is 3/19. Winners will be announced on 3/24

There will be 200 Early bird tickets priced at $149 available March 7th - April 10th or until they sell out.

Full price tickets are available for $199, but Journey to Launch listeners get 10% off full price with discount code: JOURNEYTOLAUNCH

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

You can purchase tickets to the EconoMe Conference here. Ticket sales are now live. Visit the main website conference and the Youtube channel.
You can tune into Diania on the Optimal Finance Podcast here.
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203- Tax Free Living: Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs, Side Hustlers, and W2 Employees with Carter Cofield Mar 03, 2021

Are you leaving a generous tip to the IRS every time you pay your taxes? Carter Cofield, this week’s podcast guest, is sharing tips on how to save yourself and your business money during tax season.

Carter is a CPA, a Certified Public Accountant, and he genuinely enjoys talking about taxes. His goal is to educate people on how to make their taxes work for them. This episode is for you whether you are an entrepreneur, side hustler, or W2 employee.

Tune in to hear how you can potentially save money this tax paying season. Plus, Carter even shares with us where he is on his own journey to financial freedom.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How you can make your taxes work for you
What is a tax write off + what’s included in it
What is the golden formula
Tax paying season vs. tax planning season
What to look for when hiring a good CPA
How to account for taxes as an active trader
Pre tax vs. post tax investing and much more...

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You can check out Carter’s Tax Free Living Course here.
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202- Losing $300,000 of Your Life Savings in an Investment Deal Gone Wrong w/ Kierra Asnauskas Feb 24, 2021

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:

How Kierra and her husband lost over $300,000
What is forex trading
Kierra’s biggest takeaway from losing it all
How Kierra is able to move on and rebuild and much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Kierra was a guest on Episode 131, “From Broke and Living in a Car to Traveling the World w| Kierra”
If you want to check out Teri's Trade & Travel Program, click here.
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201- How to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations With the People in Your Life w/ Erin Lowry Feb 17, 2021

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:

Ways to effectively communicate about money
Why providing context is important in money conversations
What is a friend fund and how it can work for you
Why a prenup is beneficial and much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course and Money Launch Club.
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Ep 200: How to Use Trusts and Estate Plans to Build Intergenerational Wealth w/ Ifeoma Ibekwe Feb 10, 2021

Do you know how to build intergenerational wealth? This week on the podcast I Ifeoma “Iffy” Ibekwe joins us to share how to build real wealth through estate planning. Iffy shares why it is essential for us to have an estate plan and trust trust as part of our wealth building plan.. She also debunks barriers about the cost of estate planning and the requirements to start the estate planning process.

Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how you can enjoy the wealth you create now and pass down wealth for the future generations to come. Iffy also talks about how she is able to balance her career, being a mom of 4 and get 8 hours of sleep every night so you don’t want to miss it.

In this episode you’ll learn:

What does it mean to build generational wealth
Why you should consider getting an estate attorney
The different documents that are a part of estate planning
What does rest as a revolution mean and much more...

Other Links Mentioned

Here is the database of Black Estate Attorneys or you can book a consultation with her at her website.

If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my Map Your Path to FI course and Money Launch Club.

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199- Is Financial Independence (FI) a Pipe Dream? The Concept of Congruence and Minimal Viable FI Feb 03, 2021

This week’s solo episode is a mini TED talk on 3 topics that have shifted how I approach financial independence. Are your wants in alignment with your beliefs? Are you too afraid to dream of financial freedom because you don’t believe it’s possible for you?

The first step to changing your life is self awareness. In today’s episode, I dive into how being in congruence will impact your life, money, and way of being plus a lot more.

In this episode you’ll learn:

What being in congruence means
Why self awareness is the first step of change
What minimal viable financial independence means
The 5 levels of financial independence
Is financial independence a pipe dream? and much more

P.S. My goal is to reach level 4 of Financial Independence (FI): base expenses + frills + guac + first class, what’s yours? You might be a little confused and curious at what levels of financial independence I am speaking of, so I take you through all 5 in the episode.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course and Money Launch Club.
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198- Q&A: Managing Entrepreneurship & Mom Life During a Pandemic, Picking an Online Brokerage Account, Should you Invest Some of your Savings + More Jan 29, 2021

How do you balance it all as an entrepreneur and mom during a global pandemic? Which brokerage account should I use? How can I get funding for my second real estate property? On this week’s episode, I am answering questions from Money Launch Club members and private messages I have received on social media.

Tune in to this week’s episode to find out if I answer a burning question that’s been on your mind. I may share some insights that can help you bridge a gap on your own journey.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How to balance it all
What I believe is our greatest resource
Ways to outsource your household tasks
Which online brokerage account to use
What is a DTI
If you should you invest or save your money and much more…

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

I mentioned brokercheck.finra.org as a resource to check if brokerage accounts are operating by US laws.
If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course and Money Launch Club.
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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197- How to Rewire Your Brain for Wealth and Financial Success w/ Barbara Huson Jan 27, 2021

What would you be able to accomplish if you did what scared you? This week on the podcast, I have Barbara Huson, best selling author, financial therapist, teacher and wealth coach.

In her last book, “Rewire for Wealth: Three Steps Every Woman Can Take to Program Her Brain for Financial Success,” Barbara shares the missing piece she found in achieving financial success: the brain. Neuroscience plays a fundamental role in how we process, navigate, and spend money.

Once you train your brain to connect with your mind, anything is possible. Barbara teaches us to recognize, reframe, and respond to thoughts that are not serving us. Tune in this week to learn what you can do right now to bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to be.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The connection between the brain and mind
The 3 ways to rewire your brain to achieve financial success
How you can be an objective bystander
How can you increase your self efficacy and much more…

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

You can get Barbara''s latest book “Rewire for Wealth” here.
If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course and Money Launch Club.
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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196- Our Real Estate Journey Part Two and How We Almost Lost $44,000 Jan 22, 2021

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:

How my husband and I almost lost $44,000
Why this real estate investment almost fell through
The lessons I learned from this experience
What BATNA is
The importance of sunk cost and having a strategy plus much more…

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

I mention my first real estate investment at 22, which went very well and I talk about it more in depth in Episode 193 of the podcast.
If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course and Money Launch Club.
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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195- Healthcare Options for Financial Independence, Early Retirement Seekers and Entrepreneurs w/ Lynn Frair Jan 20, 2021

What should I do about my healthcare? This is one of the questions I get asked most frequently regarding financial independence/ retire early and entrepreneurship.

This week on the podcast I have Lynn Frair, a nurse and founder of FI Healthcare, which is a knowledge base for healthcare options for early retirees and people who cannot depend on employer provided healthcare. Lynn also became financially independent and work flexible at the age of 38. After having a brain tumor in her 20s which completely wiped out her savings, she built her investments and passive income to replace her nursing wages.

Tune in to this week’s episode to get the resources and information you need to understand what healthcare options are available to you and how you can better plan to budget for healthcare as an entrepreneur or early retiree.

In this episode you’ll learn:

What is a premium, deductible, and out of pocket max
What options you have in terms of healthcare
What resources are available to you to learn more about your health care options
When the open enrollment period is and how to enroll if it is outside of that period and much more…

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

How to enroll in the "marketplace" plan
The 10 essential health benefits that are covered under the ACA
My favorite algorithm for deciding if you should buy health insurance through the "marketplace"
Wex Health HSA vs. traditional health plan
Marketwatch video of our family FIREstarters documentary (6 mins)
And the Marketwatch features about fihealthcare.com: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-early-retiree-has-a-unique-glimpse-into-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-her-side-hustle-helps-people-sidestep-financial-ruin-2020-06-08
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194- Starting a Mobile Bank and FinTech Company with Sheena Allen Jan 13, 2021

This week’s guest, Sheena Allen, is the youngest Black woman CEO and founder of a bank. Sheena created CapWay, a digital banking app and financial service provider, with the goal of closing the income, race, and financial literacy gap through access to banking and opportunities.

Growing up in Mississippi, she had first hand experience at what it was like to be underbanked and undeserved. Unlike major cities, there wasn’t a bank on every corner and banking options were limited where she grew up. In college, Sheena created her first app without knowing how to code and has been a force in the app and fin tech space ever since. Her latest venture is a digital bank, CapWay. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear more about Sheena’s process to creating her very own digital banking app and her entrepreneurship journey.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Sheena created and funded her digital banking app CapWay
Why she created it
What the process of creating a FinTech company looks like
What pre-seed, seed, and Series A mean
How long it takes to build an app
How much it costs to build an app and more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Sign up for my free class happening on January 14th: Financial Independence 101: How To Build An Action Plan to Reach Your Financial Goals and Live A Life of More Freedom!

You can still sign up for my Private Pop- up Podcast, Financial Independence 101: Your Building Blocks to Create A Life of Financial Freedom. This series will expire on the 19th, so get it now!

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Arlan Hamilton was a guest on Episode 155: Strengthen Your Mindset & Confidence to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage
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193- How I Bought My Condo at 22 Years Old & My Biggest Takeaways & Lessons Learned Jan 06, 2021

At 22 years old, right after graduating from college, I went into contract to buy a condo in DUMBO, Brooklyn. In this episode, I am sharing my real estate story and how I was able to become a first time buyer at such a young age in hopes of inspiring you on your own journey.

There were several factors to my success that I share in this episode. One is the importance of representation, seeing someone who you can relate to doing something you want to do or that you didn’t think was possible. Tune into this week’s episode to learn about my biggest takeaways from the experience.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How I was able to buy my first property at 22
Who inspired me to get into real estate
The factors that lead to my success
Valuable lessons I learned from my journey and much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

In the episode, I shared that my mom helped and supported me to buy my first property. She was on episode 75 of the podcast.
You can sign up for my Private Pop- up Podcast, Financial Independence 101: Your Building Blocks to Create A Life of Financial Freedom. Remember this series will expire soon!
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course and Money Launch Club. The FI Course now called: Map Your Path To Financial Independence will open enrollment in January of 2021.
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192- 2020 Year End Business Review: Breaking Down Revenue, Expenses, Profit & Lessons Learned Dec 30, 2020

In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing the behind the scenes numbers of how Journey To Launch did this year; income, expenses & profit. We increased our business gross revenue by 217% from 2019 and I want to share how I was able to accomplish that incredible growth. I’m also sharing the lessons learned from 2020 and my goals for 2021 I’m sharing these numbers so that I can be transparent about my journey as an entrepreneur to inspire you to go after your dream and make whatever excites you in your life happen.

2020 also marks two full years on my entrepreneurship journey and I am so proud of the milestones I am able to share with you today.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How much Journey to Launch made in 2020 and the profit breakdown
Why I started Journey to Launch
How I was able to quit my job in 2018
How I can be selective and work from a place of integrity
Wins and milestones Journey to Launch has accomplished this year and much much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

On episode 61, I shared about quitting my job: Why & How I Quit My 6-Figure Job & How This Affects My Journey To Financial Independence
On episode 132, I talked about my 2019 Year End Review & How Investing In Yourself is The Greatest Gift.
On episode 185: Give Yourself More Credit & Honor the Journey; A Personal Coaching Conversation w/ Saundra Davis. It’s a unique episode because Saundra gave me a personalized coaching session and helped me clarify 2020 as a breakout year for the business.
The next two episodes were with Teri Ijeoma of Trade and Travel and a roundtable discussion I had with her students and journeyers. Episode 154 was How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job to Begin Trading Full Time and Travel the World. Episode 172 was also with Teri on Reaching Financial Independence, Buying her Dream Home in Cash & Amassing a $2 Million Portfolio. Then, Episode 173 was the roundtable discussion with Shaina, Crystal, and Shamessia: Learning Swing Trading as a Side Hustle to Pay Off Debt, Save & Reach Your Money Goals (Real Experiences from Real Journeyers).
Here is the Instagram post that I shared on Twitter about my 2019 Year End Review of gross revenue and expenses for my first year as an entrepreneur running Journey to Launch.
Lastly, in this Instagram post I share the amazing team that I mentioned in the episode that helped me with my photoshoot in late August. I tag the photographer- Taylor, stylist- Elsa, makeup artist- Tara, and my assistant/ movement director- Shaina.
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191- Identifying The Top Defining Moments In My Life + How to Use Them as Fuel to Get to Your Goals Dec 23, 2020

Can you pinpoint the defining moments in your life that have shaped you into who you are today? In this solo episode, I share some of my defining moments, the building blocks from my past that helped me become the woman I am today and that helped me to start Journey to Launch.

I talk about the journey often, so here are pieces from my journey that you have never heard before. They range from; childhood events, my “failures”, to also flying on a private jet with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Through this intimate conversation, I share what I found as a common theme from these experiences and how every single one of them has prepared me for the path I am on today. Tune in to this week’s episode to help you identify your own defining moments and to harness your power to succeed on your journey.

In this episode you’ll learn:

My defining moments and how they have shaped me
How important exposure and possibilities are
My internship experiences
Why it’s important to be bold and daring
How partnerships and failures helped me grow and much more…

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

In the episode, I shared that my mom was a guest on episode 75 of the podcast. Episode 75 was an interview with my mother and how she prepared me to prosper.
If you missed enrollment join the waitlist for my FI course.
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.
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190- Teaching Children to be Financial Goal Setters & Starting, Funding and Growing a FinTech Company w/ Tanya Van Court Dec 16, 2020

How we were raised to handle money as children has an impact on the financial decisions we make as adults. Tanya Van Court had over a 20 year career in Corporate America in companies like ESPN, Nickelodeon, and Discovery Education. She is now the CEO and founder of Goalsetter, a savings and financial literacy app that helps kids and families get better with money.

Her goal is to teach all kids in a fun and relatable way to be financially responsible, independent, and literate. Tanya has a powerful and motivating mission through her app to educate young people from all backgrounds, especially those who are underserved, the value of money. Tanya also shares more about her journey as Black woman entrepreneur in the FinTech space, and the obstacles she had to overcome to start, fund, and grow her company.

Tune in to hear Tanya’s inspiring message and transparent conversation about how being bold, courageous, and speaking up helped her build Goalsetter from the ground up.

In this episode you’ll learn:

What the Goalsetter app is about
How you can start teaching your kids about the value of money
How much it can cost to start a FinTech company
The obstacles you can face as an entrepreneur and much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

I mentioned Adam Carroll who was on episode 181 of the podcast: How To Build A Bigger Life & Become A Master of Your Money.
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189- Live a More Intentional Life & Opt Out of Things That Don't Serve You w/ Cait Flanders Dec 09, 2020

Is there anything in your life right now that you can opt out of that is no longer serving you? This week on the podcast, I have Cait Flanders, best selling author, of “The Year of Less” and “Adventures in Opting Out.” After paying off her debt, Cait did not have a plan for her money so many of her poor spending habits resurfaced. At 29, Cait challenged herself to go on a shopping ban where she spent less and saved more.

Cait realized that having clear, meaningful goals makes it easier to save and scale back. In addition, it was crucial for her to work through her internal blocks before she was able to move forward on her journey. Cait shares how to opt out and change paths from something that is no longer right for us.

In this episode you’ll learn:

More about Cait’s year of less shopping ban
How spending can be linked to internal blocks and emotional attachments
Why it is important to have clear, meaningful goals
What opting out means
The 5 “stages” on the journey to opting out outlined in Cait’s book “Adventures in Opting Out”
Why community is so important and much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Cait has two books, “The Year of Less” and “Adventures in Opting Out”
If you missed enrollment join the waitlist for my FI course.
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.
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188- The Immigrant Experience with Money + How To Become the Ultimate Go Getter with Shinjini Das Dec 07, 2020

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:

How helpful it is to bank with DCU
Why Shinjini is passionate about banking with DCU
Why it is beneficial to separate personal and business banking accounts and much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

I wrote an article, All About the Immigrant Experience and Money, in conjunction with DCU here. Article is not published yet, add it here when it is
I mentioned Mike Michalowicz’s book, Profit First, which helped me with my process with my business account and paying myself first.
If you missed enrollment join the waitlist for my FI course.
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.
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187- How to Get Your Employer to Pay $5,250 Towards Your Student Loans Before the End of 2020- Bonus/Emergency Episode Dec 04, 2020

Did you know that your employer could pay off $5,250 of your student loans this year (2020)?! The payments wouldn't be taxable to you as the employee and your employer would get a tax break on the payment. But your employer would have to make the payment by December 31, 2020. This was a new provision made in the Cares Act back in March 2020 that many people didn’t know about.

I found this out thanks to a tweet from episode 151 guest Lynette Khlafani Cox and when I shared this with my audience on my Instagram account @journeytolaunch, the comments went crazy with questions and comments. I had so many questions about it that I just had to invite Lynnette back on the podcast for an emergency episode to help answer some of your most asked questions on the subject.

We cover the following questions (and more):

What's the best way to ask your employer about this?
What's in it for the employer?
Does this apply to govt employees or non-profit employees?
What if you are your own employer, is there a loophole that entrepreneurs can use for themselves?
Do prior student loans qualify that you got years ago or for a degree not completed?
Can employers add additional stipulations like you must continue working there for X amount of time
Does this apply to part-time employees?
What are the chances that this will be extended into 2021?

Take a listen to this episode and share it with someone who could benefit from it. Remember you have until the end of 2020 for your employer to make the payment.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Lynnette’s blog post on the subject
Click here to get the HR email template you can send to your HR department
More COVID resource articles from Lynnette here
Listen to Lynnette’s first appearance on the podcast where she talked about the CARE’s act & Economic Relief package here
If you missed enrollment join the waitlist for my FI course.
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186- Learn How Investing Works & Grow Your Money w/ Bola Sokunbi from Clever Girl Finance Dec 02, 2020

What’s stopping you from investing? Chances are you can start right now! In this episode, Bola Sokunbi shares all things investing. Bola is my most recurring guest because she continues to share tangible gems with my audience. She is the founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the world’s largest personal finance platforms for women in the U.S.. Bola does it all, she is a podcaster, mom, and entrepreneur. She just published her new book, which I am featured in, titled, Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money.

Sometimes, the financial jargon around investing can make it seem too difficult to start. Bola shares why people don’t invest and a common theme she sees from successful people who do invest. She also reminds us that it is never too late to start and shares why you shouldn’t wait to pay off debt before you start investing.

If you have fear around investing or are curious to learn more about how to generate wealth, this episode is for you.

In this episode you’ll learn:

2 of the biggest concerns of why people don’t invest
What’s the first step to investing
Different types of retirement accounts from your employer
Some mistakes beginners make
A common theme from successful investors and business owners
Why it’s never too late to invest
How to invest and pay off debt
Ways to diversify your income as a business owner and much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Bola was a guest on episodes 22 (How Investing In Yourself & Starting A Business Can Lead To Financial Success) and 106 (Creating Financial Freedom & Wealth On Your Own Terms) of the podcast.
Bola’s book “Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money” can be purchased at Audible and Barnes and Nobles.
If you missed enrollment join the waitlist for my FI course.
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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185- Give Yourself More Credit & Honor the Journey; A Personal Coaching Conversation w/ Saundra Davis Nov 25, 2020

When will you know when you are satisfied? It’s a simple but weighted question because we are often chasing something. This episode is special because you get to be a fly on the wall in a mini-coaching session between myself and Saundra Davis. Saundra Davis is a nationally recognized financial coach, educator, consultant, and motivational speaker, challenges Jamila to get to the root of why 2020 will be a breakout year for her.

I had breakout years every 2 years since 2010, so I hoped that 2020 would be no different. And then the pandemic happened. What if you were able to reframe the way you approached this year, so that you could embrace all that went well? Would you step into the last month of this year any differently?

In this episode, Saundra helps me commit to what will help me be the best entrepreneur, mom, and leader I can be. Buckle up to go on the journey with me, take out your pen and paper, and commit to yourself now how you will finish 2020.

In this episode you’ll learn:

What a coaching session looks like
How you can show up for yourself
How to commit to your journey and get accountability partners to help you on the way and much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Saundra was a guest on Episode 169 of the podcast Become Your Own Money Expert and Build A Financial Life True to Your Values & Desires.
Black Friday Sale is happening all week long and the doors are now open to join the Money Launch Club until November 30.
Teri is also having a Black Friday Sale for her VIP Trade and Travel Package and she is giving all of my Journeyers 10% off with the code: FRIYAY from Nov. 23- Nov. 30, click here to enroll.
If you missed enrollment join the waitlist for my FI course.
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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184- Money Launch Club Doors Are Open! + The Underlying Theme I've Noticed In My Private Communities Nov 23, 2020

This is a surprise episode where I announce that the Money Launch Club doors are open and I talk about a common underlying theme I have been noticing in my private community as well as in my first cohort of the Journey to FI course! Compared to the Facebook community, the Money Launch Club is a paid community where people invest to be in a space with other like-minded individuals. The common theme I have noticed is the community aspect of it, which allows members to feel the support and encouragement needed on those tougher days where they may not feel as motivated. If you are searching for a community that shares your same ideas while on your journey to Financial Independence, then you can check out the Money Launch Club! In the Money Launch Club you will get:

S.T.E.Ps- the support, tools, education & plan to help you reach your money goals.
Accountability through Weekly Wins & Monthly Goal Challenges
Monthly Group Coaching Calls
After Show Chats & Masterclasses with guests from previous episodes
Book Club Meetings
Virtual Meet-ups within the club
& much more!

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Go to moneylaunchclub.com/interviews to listen from journeyers who are in the Money Launch Club and have been on the podcast.
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
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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 Nov 18, 2020

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:

Why you should take the leap and do what scares you
The potential start up costs to a brick and mortar
How to market your new business
Ways to pivot your business during COVID and much more...

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

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.
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182-Bonus Episode- Everything You Need to Know About Credit Unions and Why Banking with a Credit Union is Good for Your Wallet and Community Nov 13, 2020

Are you a part of your local credit union? Ron McLean, president of Cooperative Credit Union Association, shares why everyone should join a credit union and debunks common myths associated with credit unions. The mission of a credit union is people helping people, which includes caring for families, communities, and businesses.

Credit unions aim to form meaningful relationships with their customers and emphasize people over profit. This is clear through the ways credit unions uplift their customers, serve underserved communities, assist with economic injustice, and educate it’s communities on financial education and literacy.

Joining a credit union can be an integral part of your journey to reaching Financial Freedom because it helps to give you more options to banking. There is a credit union available for any and everybody, with one simple search you can find the one nearest to you today.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The mission of credit unions
How credit unions work and serve local communities
Why you can trust credit unions with your money
What myths are not true when it comes to credit unions
How to join your local credit union, and much more…

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Reminder, Jamila and Ron will be going LIVE on Instagram November 20 at 12pm on @journeytolaunch and @dcucreditunion!
Ron gives two websites that you can search to find your local credit union: Better Values, Better Banking and Your Money Further.
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.
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182-Bonus Episode- Everything You Need to Know About Credit Unions and Why Banking with a Credit Union is Good for Your Wallet and Community Nov 13, 2020

Are you a part of your local credit union? Ron McLean, president of Cooperative Credit Union Association, shares why everyone should join a credit union and debunks common myths associated with credit unions. The mission of a credit union is people helping people, which includes caring for families, communities, and businesses.

Credit unions aim to form meaningful relationships with their customers and emphasize people over profit. This is clear through the ways credit unions uplift their customers, serve underserved communities, assist with economic injustice, and educate it’s communities on financial education and literacy.

Joining a credit union can be an integral part of your journey to reaching Financial Freedom because it helps to give you more options to banking. There is a credit union available for any and everybody, with one simple search you can find the one nearest to you today.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The mission of credit unions
How credit unions work and serve local communities
Why you can trust credit unions with your money
What myths are not true when it comes to credit unions
How to join your local credit union, and much more…

Special thanks to DCU for sponsoring the episode! Learn more about DCU by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Reminder, Jamila and Ron will be going LIVE on Instagram November 20 at 12pm on @journeytolaunch and @dcucreditunion!
Ron gives two websites that you can search to find your local credit union: Better Values, Better Banking and Your Money Further.
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181- How to Build a Bigger Life (not a bigger lifestyle) & Become a Master of Your Money w/ Adam Carroll Nov 11, 2020

How can you craft a life you love today while not waiting for the end goal of Financial Independence to be realized? How can you build a bigger life (not a bigger lifestyle) and become a master of your money? Adam Carroll is an internationally recognized speaker, author, podcaster, and retreat leader. He’s a two time TED Talk speaker with one of his talks surpassing 5 million views. Adam believes that we are all life architects and for him that means living his life according to 5 core values; family, freedom, love, growth, and connection. The more we get aligned with our core values, the more we are able to build a big life.

Adam and his wife work together as a team for their future vision and shared goal of Financial Independence. With him being on the financial offense (focusing on growing income) and her being on the financial defense (focusing on limiting their expenses), they make an effective team thus increasing their “life factor”. The life factor is limiting expenses and maximizing income which creates a giant spread. The bigger the life factor, the more free you can ultimately be. Using this strategy, Adam and his wife were able to pay off their mortgage early, take a month to travel through Italy and raise more financially aware kids. Adam shares that money is important because it gives us choices, options, and flexibility. While he is very close to reaching Financial Independence, he doubts he will stop working because he loves what he does- writing, speaking and storytelling.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How to build a bigger life and become an architect of your life
What is a “life factor” and how to create more balance on your financial journey
How to mentor and coach your children to be successful with money
Ways to build financial awareness with your children
How to break money cycles and much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Adam gave a Ted Talk on what playing Monopoly with real money taught his kids.
Adam mentioned the book he read, “Smart Couples Finish Rich,” that helped him and his wife get on the same page
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180- How Lawrence Amassed a Six Figure Net Worth and Doubled His Income to Six Figures (while still in debt) Nov 04, 2020

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:

How to increase your income
How to calculate your magic number to reach financial freedom
The importance of having and owning your story
How to have debt and reach your financial goals and much more...

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out Lawrence’s Instagram post of him and his finacé saving/ investing almost 50% of their income.
Elizabeth White was on Episode 59 of the podcast and she shared how she was faking normal until she owned her story.
Learn more about the 5 Journeyer Stages in this podcast episode here.
If you missed enrollment join the waitlist for my FI course.
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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179- Why the Money Gurus are Wrong & Other Principles You'll Need to Understand to Reach Your Money Goals Oct 28, 2020

In this week’s solo episode I am talking about the five truths I learned on my financial journey. Some of these points might surprise you, but you’ll have to take a listen to hear them for yourself. I hope what I share in this episode will help you on your journey to financial freedom and independence.

In this episode you will learn:

What the financial gurus don’t always get right
One thing that’s holding you back from achieving financial independence
How to find more money to save and invest
What’s the best investment you can make, and more

Plus there’s only one more day left to sign up for the Journey To FI course before doors close. Find out more and enroll here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out episode 61 where I talked about why I quit my 6-figure job and how it affected my journey to financial independence. Or listen to episode 5 where Ed, an educator, shares how he became a millionaire on a teacher’s salary.
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178- Start and Map Out Your Journey To Financial Independence With These Steps Oct 21, 2020

Check out this week’s solo episode where I share five out of the ten steps you need to map out your path to financial independence. These steps will empower you to get started and show you that financial independence is possible. But first I help you define what that means financial freedom means for you. In this episode, I talk about how to plan your path to financial freedom, my new Journey To Financial Independence course, the 5 Journeyer stages, how to fuel your goals, and more.

In this episode you will learn:

Five of the ten steps to help you plan your journey to financial independence
How to fuel your goals and achieve success
The five journeyer stages
All about my free class and Journey To Financial Independence (FI) course, and more

Register for my free class on October 22 at 8:30 PM EST. I will teach you how to unlock financial freedom right now. Register today!

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the 5 Journeyer Stages here. Also, check out my FI course.
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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177- How to Live a Rich Life & Make Your Own Money Rules w/ Ramit Sethi Oct 14, 2020

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:

An exercise to help you get specific about your goals and money
Ramit’s story about going from a free blogger to a paid author and how to prepare yourself for your own journey
Why you need to earn more
The CEO model and how you can use it get rich
Five phone calls you can make to save $1,000 right now, and more

Register for my free class on October 22 at 8:30 PM EST. I will teach you how to unlock financial freedom right now. Register today!

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Register for The Big Reset 2020, on October 16th, The Financial Diet’s digital summit! Use my code “Journey” to get $10 off.
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176- How to Pay Off Debt & Merge Your Talents with Making Money w/ Yanely Espinal Oct 07, 2020

Yanely Espinal, also known as Miss Be Helpful, grew up with immigrant parents and eight brothers and sisters in Brooklyn, New York. As a child she didn’t know much about money. When she got a full scholarship to Brown University her mind was blown by the amount of wealth her classmates enjoyed. Her efforts to keep up caused her to rack up $20,000 in credit card debt.

When Yanely started her career as a teacher and realized she didn’t have enough to cover her debt, bills, and an unexpected medical expense, she knew something had to change. That’s when she got serious about paying off her debt and improving her finances.

Today, Yanely has a successful YouTube Channel and is a director of a financial education program that teaches students, teachers, and professionals about financial literacy. In this week’s episode we are talking about Yanely’s financial journey and the obstacles she overcame along the way.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Tips to launching a successful YouTube Channel
How to pay off debt and start building wealth
Ways to combine your passion and your profession
All about a free financial literacy program, and more

Also, don’t miss my free class October 22 at 8:30 PM EST. I will teach you how to unlock financial freedom right now. Register today at Journeytolaunch.com/freeclass!

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out the Mamas Talk Money Summit taking place October 12-16, 2020! I’ll be speaking on October 14th at 10:30 am about Financial Independence! Registration is FREE so don’t miss out.
Register for The Big Reset 2020, The Financial Diet’s digital summit! Use my code “Journey” to get $10 off.
Yanely recommended Suze Orman’s book Women & Money. It helped her get out of debt in 18 months.
Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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175- How To Build Healthy Money Habits & Become A Smart Money Mama w/ Chelsea Brennan Sep 30, 2020

Chelsea Brennan, the founder of Smart Money Mamas is on the Journey to Launch Podcast sharing how she went from being a hedge fund manager to a full-time financial educator. She helps moms connect with all aspects of their money so they can overcome emotional blocks, identify what they want most, and create healthy money habits to achieve their goals.

In this episode, Chelsea and I talk about how we both walked away from lucrative careers in the finance industry to start our own business and help others get better with their finances. Don’t miss these money tips and ways to transition from your career to your passion and get tips to on how to become a smart money mama

In this episode you’ll learn:

How to transition from a 9 to 5 career to your passion project or business
The importance of boosting your earning power
How to cut back without cutting out all the fun
Questions to ask yourself if you want more time, health, and happiness
Tips for stay at home parents and more

Check out the Mamas Talk Money Summit taking place October 12-16, 2020! I’ll be speaking on October 14th at 10:30 am about Financial Independence! Registration is FREE so don’t miss out; go to journeytolaunch.com/moneymammas to register!

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174- Making 6 Figures Online & Living a Location Independent Lifestyle To Work & Live From Wherever You Want w/ Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Sep 23, 2020

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents started her journey to financial freedom by paying off almost $40,000 in student loans in seven months. She shared her journey on her website and turned her blog into a six figure online business. Today, Michelle helps others with their money while she and her husband travel full time on a sailboat.

Listen to this episode to learn more about how to; make money online and have a location independent lifestyle where you can work and live from wherever you want.

In this episode you will learn:

3 things to do to get started with an online business and blog
How Michelle turned her blog into a six-figure online business
Several ways to make money online
What life is like if you travel full time on a RV or sailboat
The power of networking with other bloggers and more

Watch this on youtube by going to https://youtu.be/K0CTT4mDkbA

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If you want to hang out with me and Teri, sign up for our free class tonight at 830 pm EST. Seats are limited so reserve your space today!
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173- Learning Swing Trading as a Side Hustle to Pay Off Debt, Save & Reach Your Money Goals (Real Experiences from Real Journeyers) Sep 16, 2020

Last week, Teri Ijeoma shared her story on going from trading as a side hustle to being able to; trade full time, travel the world and reach Financial Independence. Teri now runs a multimillion dollar business teaching others who want to learn trading as a side hustle to reach their financial goals.

This week, I’m sitting down with 3 of her new students in her Trade and Travel course who also are Journeyers. Tune in to learn more about what it's like to learn trading as a beginner, the importance of investing in yourself and what it’s like to be a part of Teri’s larger mission to collectively earn a million dollars a day and help people change the world.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How you can trade for more income to save, invest, or pay off debt
When you should invest in yourself and how to manage risks
Three students’ perspective on learning how to trade, and so much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 154: How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job to Begin Trading Full Time and Travel the World
Episode 172: Reaching Financial Independence, Buying her Dream Home in Cash & Amassing a $2 Million Portfolio w/ Teri Ijeoma
Do you want to trade and travel like Teri? Sign up for her course now!
If you still have questions and want to hang out with me and Teri, sign up for our free class on September 23 at 830 pm EST. Seats are limited so reserve your space today!
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172- Reaching Financial Independence, Buying her Dream Home in Cash & Amassing a $2 Million Portfolio w/ Teri Ijeoma Sep 09, 2020

Teri Ijeoma was an assistant principal who started trading in the stock market to make extra income. Her goal was to make $300 a day to replace her salary. Today, Teri trades, travels, and has made over $100,000 a day trading in quarantine!

In this week’s episode check out what Teri has been able to accomplish since her last appearance on the podcast. We are talking about how Teri achieved financial independence, bought her dream home with cash, and helped her students earn $1,000 a day trading too.

If you want to learn more about trading and want to hang out with Teri & I to learn more about her program, sign up for our free class on September 23 at 830 pm EST. Seats are limited so reserve your space today here!

In this episode you will learn:

How Teri build a $2 Million dollar portfolio swing trading
What is swing trading and how to get started
The difference between active and passive traders
How you can make $1,000 a day
Ways to discover and monetize your skill sets
The importance of knowing your why, and more

You can watch this interview with Teri on Youtube by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out Teri’s previous episode on the podcast: How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job to Begin Trading Full Time and Travel the World
Do you want to trade and travel like Teri? Sign up for her course now!
If you still have questions and want to hang out with me and Teri, sign up for our free class on September 23 at 830 pm EST. Seats are limited so reserve your space today at http://www.journeytolaunch.com/tradingclass.
If you like this episode you’ll love my interview with Kumiko Love, The Budget Mom, who also saved and bought her dream house in cash!
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171- Money, Goals & Mindset: Lessons from Taco Shells, Bloating & Running Sep 02, 2020

In this week’s episode of The Journey to Launch Podcast, I'm talking taco shells, bloating and running. What does this have to do with money? Listen to find out.

In this solo episode I’m sharing more about my life behind the scenes. I have updates on my fitness journey, tips about how and when to adjust your path to financial independence, and encouragement to keep going even when you don't see the results right away.

In this episode you will learn:

What tacos, bloating, and running have to do with money
How to adjust your financial journey and find what works for you
Reasons why you need to keep going even when you don't see the results
Why you need to forget about being perfect and just get started

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170- How to Coast to FI: The Slow, Intentional, and Balanced Approach to Reaching Financial Independence w/ The Fioneers Aug 26, 2020

Jessica and Corey are coasting their way to financial Independence (FI), and have found a way to create more time and freedom in their lives today. As a dual income household with no kids, they currently live in Boston, a high cost of living city. Also, known as the Fioneers, Jessica and Corey are showing people how to calculate their financial independence number and design a more balanced life before the traditional retirement age.

In this episode, Jessica and I talk about the different paths to financial freedom, how to determine your FI number, entrepreneurship, and more.

In this episode you will learn:

What is Coast FI and how to start coasting now
How much you need to retire early
Ways to encourage your partner to join you on your financial journey
Hacks to fast track your way to happiness
4 things to consider when designing your own life
What is a location independent entrepreneur, and more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out the book Jessica mentions in her interview, Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin.
Calculate your Coast FI number with this calculator and guide today! Plus check out some of the Fioneer’s other blog posts:
Why You Should Design Your Life Before Reaching FI - people can download the Coast FI calculator from this post
FI Milestones that Actually Motivate - the Coast FI calculator is in this post as well, and this post describes how to use it.
How I Went From Making $11,000 to Reaching Coast FI in 10 years
Why I Accepted a Part-Time Job on My Path to FI
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169- Become Your Own Money Expert & Build A Financial Life True To Your Values & Desires w/ Saundra Davis Aug 19, 2020

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:

How to know when to take risks and invest in yourself
Techniques to help you talk to your family about money
The importance of setting financial goals and boundaries
Ways to coach people so they can find their own power
Methods to change your financial behaviors, and more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out the book Scarcity: The New Science of Having Less and How it Defines Our Lives, which Saundra mentions in the episode.
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Facebook: @SageMoney

Instagram: @Sage.Money

Twitter: @SageMoney

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168- How To Live A Life You Love & Can Afford w/ Kumiko Love Aug 12, 2020

Kumiko Love graduated with a degree in finance but didn’t learn anything about personal finances in school. After her divorce, Kumiko was a single mom, $77,000 in debt, and determined to get her finances in order.

What started as a community for her to share her financial journey, has grown into The Budget Mom (TBM). Kumiko’s platform, TBM, is now her full-time business where she provides practical, fun budgeting methods and techniques to thousands of women all around the world. She has helped women take control of their finances, pay off debt, save more money, and build a life they love on a budget they can afford.

In this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast, we are talking about Kumiko’s journey, how she got her finances on track, became a full-time entrepreneur, and purchased her dream home with cash and why.

In this episode you will learn:

How Kumiko went from making $24,000 a year to purchasing her dream home with cash
Three budgeting methods to get your finances on track
Steps to take before you leap into full-time entrepreneurship
How you can adjust your financial habits and still enjoy the brands you love
Why it’s all about the journey and not the destination, and more

You can watch this interview with Kumiko Love on youtube by going to https://youtu.be/ilTdXkivwp0

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Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.
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Facebook: TheBudgetMom

Instagram: @TheBudgetMom

Twitter : @TheBudgetMom

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167- How to Not Die Poor w/ Michael Arceneaux Aug 05, 2020

What started out as an essay about one man’s struggle with student loan debt in the New York Times, has morphed into Michael Arceneaux’s next best seller, I Don’t Want to Die Poor. Michael Arceneaux, the author of the New York Times bestseller, I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race and Other Reasons Why I Put My Faith in Beyonce just released his second book, in April 2020. This book, I Don’t Want To Die Poor, is all about money.

In our conversation we talk about Michael’s struggles with student loan debt, the pressure to get a college education, and the faults of the student loan system. Michael is not a “money expert”, which makes this conversation even more enlightening and real. If you have ever been in debt (or are currently in debt), listen in as we discuss the struggle to not die poor.

In this episode you will learn:

What happens to private student loans when you die
How the student loan process is systematically flawed
Tips for creatives and entrepreneurs who want to make money and create
Why Black Americans are disportionately affected by private student loans
All the reasons why you should read Michael’s new book, and more

You can watch this interview with Michael Arceneaux on youtube by clicking here.

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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
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Connect with Michael:

Facebook: @Arceneux.Michael

Instagram: @YoungSinick

Twitter: @Youngsinick

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166- Four Simple Rules For Successful Budgeting, Why You Need A Budget & Entrepreneurship Lessons w/ Jesse Mecham Jul 29, 2020

What started out as a budgeting spreadsheet has grown into a budgeting app used by thousands of families who have committed to giving every dollar a purpose. This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast we are continuing our celebration of the third anniversary of the show with an interview with Jesse Mecham.

Jesse, the creator of You Need A Budget (YNAB), shares his financial journey and tips for entrepreneurs. In this episode he describes how he dived into entrepreneurship at 22, and then successfully grew YNAB into a company with over 100 employees. Today, his budgeting app helps thousands across the globe improve their finances. Tune in to hear more about his path to success and the four rules for successful budgeting.

In this episode you will learn:

How to give every dollar a job
Ways to embrace your true expenses
When to give yourself permission to change your budget
Why a budget is not restraining
How to get 30 days or more ahead on your bills, and more

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

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Jesse and I both talk about the power of Profit First when you are an entrepreneur. Check out Mike Michalowicz’s book for yourself and see how it can help you in your business.
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 Jesse:

Instagram: @YouNeedaBudget

Facebook: @iYNAB

Twitter: @YNAB

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165- Lessons on Achieving Your Life & Money Goals From 3 Years of Podcasting + Journeyer Voicemails Jul 22, 2020

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:

How the Journey to Launch Podcast can help you level up your finances
The importance of consistency and persistency with anything you do
The power of your words and how to manifest the life you want
When it’s OK to pivot or change your mind
The best app to help you budget, track your spending and let you live a little
All about the Money Launch Club, and more

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:

Join the Money Launch Club 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.

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164-The Pursuit of Financial Liberation, Social Justice & Entrepreneurship w/ Ysanet Batista Jul 15, 2020

After graduating from college with over $70,000 in student loans, Ysanet Batista went straight into public service. Unfortunately, her career did not pay a high salary and she found it difficult to live and eat in New York City. At some points, she faced food insecurity and homelessness. Her struggles forced her to find ways to make more money and led to her starting her own food cooperative business called Woke Foods. She merged her love for cuisine with her passion for social justice and is forging her own path to Financial Liberation.

Ysanet is also a member of the Money Launch Club (moneylaunchclub.com) and shares how joining the community allowed her to pay off debt, find support and stay accountable on her journey

In this episode you will learn:

Where you can find a community of like-minded people support you on your journey to financial independence and retiring early (FIRE)
Why it’s so important to know your WHY
How to know when your income is your problem
The importance of budgeting no matter how much you make
What you can accomplish as a member of the Money Club
The benefits of an accountability partner, and more

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:

Ysanet mentioned some great Journey to Launch episodes you should check out:
- Episode 81: Atomic Habits How Tiny Changes Spark Remarkable Results with James Clear
- Episode 135: Your Student Loan Questions Answered with David Carlson
Learn more about the Money Launch Club here and make sure you join when doors open up again!
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.

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163- The Geometry of Wealth: How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning with Brian Portnoy Jul 08, 2020

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Brian Portnoy simplifies the complex world of money. Brian has over two decades of experience in the personal finance space, and he’s also an investor, educator, writer, and entrepreneur. In his book, The Geometry of Wealth, he tackles the challenges of making better investment decisions and how money fits into a joyful life.

In this episode, we go beyond the numbers and talk about the behavioral science behind your relationship with money. Learn how your behavior impacts your ability to become wealthy and why your brain chooses survival over wealth.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The difference between wealthy and rich
Why your brain is wired to make terrible money decisions
The meaning of the Geometry of Wealth
How to set goals to become wealthy (and not just rich)
What a comprehensive financial plan looks like, and more

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:

Learn more about the Money Launch Club here and make sure you join when doors open up again!
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.

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162- How to Create a Life by Design and Combine Creativity and Commerce with Lisa Nicole Bell Jul 01, 2020

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:

What bets are worth taking and how to manage your risks
How to turn your content into multiple streams of income
The truth about entrepreneurship
How to properly plan your time so you don’t hustle backwards
Ways to create a life by design and more

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:

Check out my episode on Behind the Brilliance Podcast where I explain how I found the Financial Independence and Retire Early (FIRE) movement and transformed my life.
Lisa read The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale, and her mindset was changed forever.
Learn more about the Money Launch Club here and make sure you join when doors open up again!
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.

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161- Overcoming Adversity and Building Wealth Through Relationships with Casanova Brooks Jun 24, 2020

Casanova Brooks lost everything--his mom, his house, and his job all in a short span of a few weeks. However, he refused to allow adversity to stop him. Nine months later, he was a real estate agent, breaking records. He closed 46 deals worth a total of $8 million dollars his first year as an agent.

Casanova is an award-winning real estate agent, investor, podcast host, and CEO. Previously featured on Yahoo News, ABC, NBC, and more. He has an amazing story of triumph and perseverance.

In this episode, Casanova and I talk about overcoming adversity, the power of relationships, and how to become the master of your time and freedom. This is an inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss!

In this episode you’ll learn:

Ways to overcome adversity under any circumstances
Simple techniques to leverage relationships and grow your business
How to create your own success
Great books and podcasts that will inspire you
The effect a positive mindset can have on your journey, and more

Celebrate the 3 Year Anniversary Episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast

Hey Journeyers! Do you want to celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the Journey to Launch Podcast with me? I have something special planned and I need your help to make it happen!

I would love to hear how the Journey to Launch Podcast has helped you and your journey to financial freedom. Send in a a short voicemail (90 secs) for a chance to have it played on the 3 year anniversary episode in July!

Here's a guideline of what to say in your voice-note:

Your name & where you are from
Something you've gained or accomplished since listening to the podcast (a money win , paid off X, negotiated a raise, better money mindset, etc)
A money/financial tip for other Journeyers on the path that can help them too that you've learned or implemented

You can record your voice-note here (please make sure you're speaking clearly into your mic so that we can hear you and that there is no background noise)

Thank you in advance!

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

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.

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160- Four Tips to Help You Manage Your Money, Goals & Career Right Now Jun 17, 2020

It’s been a while since I’ve recorded a solo episode. So this week you get a full dose of me. In this episode, I share tips and lessons I’ve learned and how I am applying this knowledge to my life and finances now.

I am taking you back to the beginning of my journey and share how my husband and I prepared for me to pursue full-time entrepreneurship. Most people don’t know this, but I could have kept my 9 to 5 and been financially free by 40. Instead, I decided to pursue what I love and create more freedom in my life today.

Listen to this episode to learn more about how I made the jump from the corporate world with confidence and how you can too. Plus I share four tips on how you can be successful with your money, career & goals during these trying times.

In this episode you will learn:

How I quit my job to become a full-time entrepreneur
Ways to pivot your financial journey to give yourself more freedom today
What you should invest in to help you value your time
How to leverage your network to increase your net worth
What to do to prepare for the opportunities you want, and more

Celebrate the 3 Year Anniversary Episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast

Hey Journeyers! Do you want to celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the Journey to Launch Podcast with me? I have something special planned and I need your help to make it happen!

I would love to hear how the Journey to Launch Podcast has helped you and your journey to financial freedom. Send in a a short voicemail (90 secs) for a chance to have it played on the 3 year anniversary episode in July!

Here's a guideline of what to say in your voice-note:

- Your name & where you are from

- Something you've gained or accomplished since listening to the podcast (a money win , paid off X, negotiated a raise, better money mindset, etc)

-A money/financial tip for other Journeyers on the path that can help them too that you've learned or implemented

You can record your voice-note here (please make sure you're speaking clearly into your mic so that we can hear you and that there is no background noise)

Thank you in advance!

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out this throwback episode of how my husband and I started our journey to financial freedom.
Try Insight Timer. It’s helped meditate and mentally prepare for my day. 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 me:

159- How Cindy Zuniga Paid Off $215,000 of Debt in 48 Months Jun 10, 2020

Cindy Zuniga went to law school to make an impact in her community. After three years in law school and $215,000 of debt later, Cindy realized the real cost of her decision. Her first year out of school she paid $24,000 towards her student loans. However, only $4,000 went towards her loan’s principal balance.

So where did the other $20,000 go, you ask? To pay just the interest on her loan.

That’s when Cindy said enough is enough and devised a plan to pay off all of her debt in 48 months.

Check out this week’s episode where Cindy shares how she paid off $215,000 in 48 months and kept her expenses low while living in New York.

In this episode you will learn:

What to consider before taking out student loans for a degree
How to educate yourself and your family about student loan debt
3 reasons to refinance your student loans
How to stick to your financial goals in any environment
Tips for talking about finances with your partner
How to lower your expenses, save money, and more

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.

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 Cindy:

Instagram:@ZeroBasedBudget

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158- Black Lives Matter & The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America w/ Shawn Rochester Jun 03, 2020

With everything going on right now, I wanted to replay one of the most important and impactful conversations that I've had on the podcast, The Black Tax & The Cost of Being Black in America with guest Shawn Rochester. In the beginning of the episode, I also share my thoughts on why I will continue to use my platform to educate and amplify Black voices while giving you the tools to reach your Financial Freedom & Independence goals. I encourage everyone to listen to this episode and share it with someone who needs to hear more of how we as a nation got to a place where Black Americans own only 2% of wealth and what we can do to change it .

In this episode you will learn:

- Why I'm so committed to amplifying Black voices and stories
- What is the Black Tax and how it’s impacting your wealth
- How to identify unconscious vs. conscious bias
- Why hard work is not the key to success and what resources you really need
- Concrete ways you can close the wealth gap
- How to apply Shawn’s PHD strategy to create jobs, capital, and thriving black communities, and so much more

You can watch the original interview with Shawn Rochester on youtube by clicking here.

Join me & Teri Ijeoma for a free class on how to make money in the stock market and avoid the uncertainty of the economy tonight at 8:30 pm EST here journeytolaunch.com/tradingclass

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out Shawn’s talk at Google, which has had over 200,000 views and sparked a lot of conversations about the real cost of being Black in America.

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.

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 Shawn Rochester:

Facebook:@Shawn.D.Rochester

Twitter: @BlackTaxed

Instagram:@BlackTaxed

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157- Organize & Simplify Your Money Using This Simple Method w/ Sahirenys Pierce May 27, 2020

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:

What is the High-5 Banking Method and why you need it
How to prioritize your financial goals when you have debt
Ways to combine your finances with your partner
The difference between a liquid budget and a concrete budget and how to adjust when life happens
The importance of tracking your spending
How to save and spend with a purpose, and so much more

Join me & Teri Ijeoma for a free class on how to make money in the stock market and avoid the uncertainty of the economy on June 3rd at 8:30 pm EST here journeytolaunch.com/tradingclass

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.

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 Sahirenys:

Instagram: @PoisedFinanceLifestyle

Twitter: @PoisedFinance

Facebook: @PoisedFinanceLifestyle

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156- Innovative Entrepreneurship & Achieving Financial Wellness w/ Marsha Barnes May 20, 2020

Marsha Barnes was working at a bank when she realized that people in Charlotte, North Carolina weren’t talking about finance in schools or in public. So, she thought of an innovative way to talk about personal finance. Marsha created a financial literacy “hub on wheels” to bring financial literacy directly to the people who needed it the most.

In this week’s episode, Marsha and I talk about entrepreneurship, what it takes to turn your passion into a full-time business and how to achieve overall financial wellness.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Questions to ask yourself to know if entrepreneurship is right for you
What is a “runway” and why you need one to survive entrepreneurship
How Marsha quit her job one year after starting The Finance Bar
Why revenue is not equal to profit
Steps to create financial wellness in your life
What blocks most people from experiencing freedom, and more

Join me & Teri Ijeoma for a free class on how to make money in the stock market and avoid the uncertainty of the economy on June 3rd at 8:30 pm EST here journeytolaunch.com/tradingclass

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

If you liked this episode you might also enjoy my interview with Vicki Robin, author of Your Money or Your Life.

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.

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 Marsha:

Instagram: @TheFinanceBar

Twitter: @TheFinanceBar

Facebook: @TheFinanceBar

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155- Strengthen Your Mindset & Confidence To Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage with Arlan Hamilton May 13, 2020

Arlan Hamilton was homeless when she launched a venture capital fund dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech. In 2015, she created Backstage Capital, a venture capital fund that invests in high potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or members of the LGBT community. Today, Backstage Capital has raised more than $7 million and invested in more than 130 startups companies led by underestimated founders.

In this episode of the Journey to Launch podcast, Arlan and I are talking about the mindset, confidence, and self-care that led to Arlan’s ultimate success. We also discuss Arlan’s new book, It’s About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage. Arlan’s story is inspiring and this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How to use confidence to fuel your success
What it means to invest in yourself
The importance of self-care and how to set boundaries
How to write a successful, tailored pitch
What really matters in life, and more

You can watch this interview with Arlan Hamilton on youtube by going to https://youtu.be/BrnGOdqAShc

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Get Arlan's book It’s About Damn Time

Check out my interview on Arlan’s podcast, Your First Million, where I talk about reaching 1 million podcast downloads and my journey for Journey to Launch.

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.

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 Arlan:

Instagram: @ArlanWasHere

Twitter: @ArlanWasHere

Facebook: @ArlanWasHere

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Episode 154- How Teri Ijeoma Quit Her Job to Begin Trading Full Time and Travel the World May 06, 2020

Teri Ijeoma is on the Journey to Launch podcast this week talking about swing trading, travel, and finances. A few years ago, Teri started swing trading as a side hustle with the goal to make $300 a day. This year, her goal is to make $10 million dollars in her business.

Teri travels the world and helps people learn the skills they need to master swing trading through her course, Invest with Teri. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how Teri is paying off debt and achieving financial independence through teaching and investing in the stock market.

In this episode you will learn:

What is swing trading
How to trade, travel, and live your best life
The difference between a short and long term investor
How much time you need to trade and be successful
Tax tips for when you profit from trading
The traits you need to succeed at swing trading, and more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out Teri’s course, Invest with Teri, to learn her 7 steps trading method.

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.

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 Teri:

Facebook: @InvestWithTeri

Instagram: @ImAnInvestor

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153- An Updated Conversation w/ Carmen Perez on Losing Her Income, Staying Positive & Finding the Opportunities in the Obstacles May 01, 2020

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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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Episode 128- Self Education and Ultralearning as a Means to Reach Your Financial Goals & More with Scott Young

152- Switching Careers from Corporate to Coding & Paying off $57,000 of Debt in 2 1/2 Years w/ Carmen Perez Apr 29, 2020

On this week's episode of the podcast I'm talking to Carmen Perez who had to face the truth about her credit and finances when she was sued over her student loan. She then hustled to pay off $57,000 of debt in a little over 2 ½ years and with a background in finance and a six-figure salary to match, Carmen went from being a “Wall Street dropout” to a woman who codes.

Besides being a successful software engineer, Carmen is also the creator of Make Real Cents, a blog dedicated to helping people achieve financial greatness by teaching them about personal finance. In this week’s Journey to Launch podcast, you’ll learn what tools Carmen used to get her personal finances in order, pivot in her career, and go to coding school for free.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Steps you can take to get your financial house in order
What is zero-based budgeting and why you need a budget
Several ways to pay off debt
How to make a pivot in your career
Ways to get your education for free, and so much more

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If you liked this episode you might love, Episode 85 – The Colors of FI- Roundtable Chat on Financial Independence, which also features Carmen and others in the financial independence space.

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Other podcast episodes about alternative careers and education.

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151-Everything You Need to Know About the Economic Relief Package with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Apr 22, 2020

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:

The truth behind the Stimulus Package
About programs, you need to take advantage of now
Power money moves you can make during the Coronavirus pandemic
The best time to file your taxes if you want to qualify for a stimulus check
How can you come out of this economic situation surviving and thriving
Changes to the rules about borrowing from your retirement plan, and more

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

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Instagram: @LynnetteKhalfaniCox

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150- How To Thrive in the Current Financial Market Turmoil & Better Position Yourself Financially with Jackie Cummings Koski Apr 15, 2020

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:

What is financial independence (FI) and how to calculate your FI number
Different ways to learn about investing so you can invest with confidence
How to reduce your taxable income
The first place where you can start investing
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and how to use it
The best times to double down in the market, and more

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.

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Instagram: @FInomenal_Woman

Twitter: @MoneyLetters2

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149- Bonus Episode- Coping w/ The Impact to Your Income & Career Due to the Coronavirus w/ Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez Apr 10, 2020

In this bonus episode, this week's guest Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez opens up about how her business and life has changed because of Coronavirus. Stefanie and I share tips on how to cope and deal with the negative impact to your income (and career) due to the current state up events so that you can financially survive and thrive.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Learn more about the Statement Event

Get Statement Cards for ambitious women in your life.

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Instagram: @StefanieoConnell

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148- How to Build Your Network, Thrive In Entrepreneurship, & Leverage Your Skill Sets To Make More Money w/ Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez Apr 08, 2020

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:

About life behind the scenes of entrepreneurship
Ways to build credibility in a new industry
The importance of networking and creating genuine relationships
What are soft skills and how to get paid for yours
How to manage your money when you have inconsistent income
Why all entrepreneurs need to pay themselves a salary, and so much more

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!

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147- Your Favorite Podcasters Talk Money w/ Rana Campbell (Dreams in Drive), Dr. Joy Harden Bradford (Therapy For Black Girls), Nicaila Matthews Okome (Side Hustle Pro) & Art Steele (InkSecure) Apr 01, 2020

I am excited to bring with you a real and honest conversation about money featuring my fellow amazing podcast sisters, Rana Campbell (host of the Dreams & Drive podcast), Dr. Joy Harden Bradford (host of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast), Nicaila Matthews Okome (host of the Side Hustle Pro podcast) and Art Steele (host of the Inksecure podcast). We chat about all things money; how our childhood with money shaped how we handle money today, our money hang-ups, money goals and so much more.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How my guest say their upbringing with money impacts them today
The importance of of a financial plan
Tips to handle your money as an entrepreneur
How to follow your “dreams” and be financially responsible
If you should follow your passion or the money plus so much more

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

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.

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Rana Campbell helps individuals shine in their professional and personal lives so they can live a more purposeful life. She is also the founder of Dreams In Drive, a podcast geared towards creatives and lifestyle entrepreneurs who want to learn how to take their dreams out of “park” and into “drive.” Each week, she talks with successful creative and lifestyle entrepreneurs who share their personal stories and the keys to success.

Instagram: @DreamsinDrive

Twitter: @DreamsinDrive

Facebook: @DreamsinDrive

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Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. She has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Bustle, MTV, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, and Essence.

Instagram: @TherapyforBlackGirls

Twitter: @Therapy4bgirls

Facebook: @TherapyforBlackGirls

Connect with Nicaila:

Nicaila Matthews Okome is the creator and host of the Side Hustle Pro Podcast. She started Side Hustle Pro as a side hustle and now it’s her full time gig. Through the powerful stories shared on this show and the courage to launch her own initiatives, she was able to quit her own job in December 2017. Now she works with emerging podcasters in my Podcast Moguls accelerator to create and launch their own podcasts, grow their influence through targeted social media marketing, and build a profitable business. Dive into Nicaila’s podcast on her website or follow her on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).

Instagram: @SideHustlePro

Twitter: @SideHustlePro

Facebook: @SideHustlePro

Connect with Art:

Art Steele is a business and intellectual property lawyer for creatives and entrepreneurs. She helps you use the law to grow your business. Art has been practicing law for over 8 years, and spent the first five years of her legal career as a tax lawyer helping multi-millionaire companies restructure their business, protect their digital content, and develop complex tax strategies. Art has a dynamic podcast called Inksecure Podcast, a legal podcast focused on creating wealth from the fine print.

Instagram: @ArtSteele_esq

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146- How To Earn More Through Alternative Income Streams, Side Hustles & Leveraging Your Skills w/ Sandy Smith Mar 25, 2020

It’s more important now than ever to think about ways to increase and diversify your income. In this week’s episode, my guest, Sandy Smith shares how to start your own side hustles, and leverage your skills to earn more. You’ll also hear her amazing story of going from $130,000 in debt to owning $1.1M in real estate.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How to add up your debt and tackle it strategically
Steps you can take to increase your income when you aren’t making enough
Ways to build your business at work and find your next side hustle
The real buying power of People of Color and what you can do with it
Techniques to leverage real estate, and so much more

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You can sign up for the Elevate Influencer Conference here

If you liked this episode you might also enjoy, The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America with Shawn Rochester.

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.

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145- A Q&A Episode: Rebuilding Your Credit, Having Money Conversations With Your Partner, How To Get Started and More! Mar 18, 2020

I want you to live your best life when it comes to money. So, in this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode I am answering your questions about rebuilding your credit, investing, how to get started on your financial independence journey, having money conversations with your partner, and so much more. Get ready to take notes because this is an episode packed with money gems. In fact, you might need to listen to this episode more than once.

In this episode you will learn:

Tips on rebuilding your credit
Things you should know about your employer’s retirement plan
The differences between a Roth Individual Retirement Account and a Brokerage Account
The steps and stages to achieving financial independence and retiring early
Tips to talk to your partner about finances
The difference between FinCon and the Financial Freedom Summit, and more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out these awesome episodes I mentioned in the podcast:

Episode 37: Credit 101: Understanding Credit & Using Credit To Build Wealth with Shante Harris

Episode 43: Being Rich & Regular, A Couple’s Journey To Reaching Financial Independence

Episode 53: The What, Why & How of The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) Movement

Episode 112: The Five Journeyer Stages and How to Unlock Freedom Along the Way to Financial Independence

Episode 139: Love & Money: How They Got On The Same Page To Pay Off $32,000 of Debt w/ LeDo & Shameka McDowell

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.

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144- Bonus Episode- Coronavirus, The Market Decline & The Impact on Your Money (& What To Do About It) Mar 13, 2020

In this bonus episode, I discuss the biggest concern in the world at the moment, the Coronavirus. You may be worried about your money, job, health and family and I am sharing my thoughts on how to get through these times.

In this episode I discuss:

How to protect yourself as much as you can.
What to do if you deal with anxiety and depression.
How this impacts your investments and what to do about it.
What to do if your work and income are being affected.
Why it is very important to focus on emergency funds.
Cancellations of travel and events.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May.

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Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.

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143- Building Legacy Wealth & The Road To Economic Empowerment with Dr. Pamela Jolly Mar 11, 2020

This week’s Journey to Launch Podcast is going to blow you away. Wealth Strategist, Dr. Pamela Jolly is on the show and we have a dynamic conversation about wealth building strategies, economically empowering people of color, generational wealth, and more. Everyone aspiring to build wealth, must listen to this episode. Dr. Jolly’s advice will inspire you to take action and reclaim your wealth today!

Dr. Pamela Jolly has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. As a Wealth Strategist, Dr. Jolly is committed to guiding men, women, business owners, pastors and young professionals to achieving legacy wealth. She is also the CEO and Founder of Torch Enterprises, a firm committed to developing minority enterprises. Over the past twelve years, Torch has been instrumental in raising both capital and awareness for minority enterprises across the country.

In this episode you will learn:

How to define wealth for yourself
What is the wealth reset and why it matters
The difference between venture capital and private equity
All about the NarrowRoad™ and how Dr. Jolly uses it helps people
How long it takes to build a legacy and how quickly you can lose it
Ways to connect with your elders, and more

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.

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Dr. Jolly recommended a few good reads in her interview. Check these out for yourself:

To Unite a Divided Nation, We Must Tackle Both Vertical and Horizontal Inequality by Alice M. Rivlin, Allan Rivlin, and Sheri Rivlin

Dangerous Dreamers: The Financial Innovators from Charles Merrill to Michael Milken by Robert Sobel. This book chronicles the tales of four financial innovators who all pioneered some financial wrinkle.

Atomic Habits by James Clear. Clear’s best selling book gives you real techniques to build good habits and break bad ones. He was also on the podcast in Episode 81 – Atomic Habits: How Tiny Changes Spark Remarkable Results.

If you liked this episode you’re going to love, Episode 137-The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America with Shawn Rochester.

Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May.

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Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here.

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Facebook: JollyJourney

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142- How to Avoid Burnout On Your Financial Journey and Charging Your Worth with Sarah Li Cain Mar 04, 2020

This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, Sarah Li Cain of Beyond the Dollar shares how she became a six-figure freelance writer with a six-figure net worth. She went from teaching and living abroad, to a writer, mom, and wife, with more money and freedom to enjoy life.

Through her writing and podcast, Sarah blends practical tips and mindset strategies for those trying to change their financial life. She also integrates physical, spiritual, and mental wellness in her advice so you learn how to use money as a tool to enhance your life.

In this episode you will learn:

What is geoarbitrage and how to use it to boost your net worth
The pros of a teaching career and how to find a job teaching overseas
Steps to building a successful freelance writing business
How to achieve semi-retirement, a different form of financial independence
Ways to find balance between work, family, and your self-care
How to add value to a client so you can get paid your worth, and more

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 want to start your freelance writing career, check out the website Sarah used when she started. Sarah also recommends reading Happy Money by Ken Honda if you want to be more present in life.

Check out these other great episodes. Hear them again or for the first time if you’re new to the podcast.

Episode 64 (Most Downloaded): Your Guide to Becoming a Minimalist with Joshua Becker

Episode 82 (2nd Most Downloaded): Your Guide to Financial Freedom and Having All the Money You'll Ever Need With Grant Sabatier

Episode 86 (Interview with a Fellow Journeyer): Real Estate & Having a Networth of $100K without a 6 Figure Salary with Ashley Copeland

Episode 2 (Best Throwback Ep): How My Husband and I Saved $85K

Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May.

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Instagram: BeyondTheDollar

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Episode 11- Rejecting Homeownership, Traveling the World & Retiring by 31 Years Old

141- The Simple Path to Wealth and All You Need to Know About Index Investing with JL Collins Feb 26, 2020

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:

What is F-you money and why you need it
Ways to enjoy breaks or sabbaticals throughout your career
What are index funds and tips on investing in the market
Why your house is a terrible investment (his words, not mine)
What is a Chautauqua, and so much more

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.

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Like what you heard and want to learn more about JL Collins? Check out some of his most popular blogs on this website:

The Stock Series
Why your house is a terrible investment
F-you Money: John Goodman v. jlcollinsnh WARNING: These videos are NOT work or kid-friendly. Watch at your own risk.

Also, check out JL Collins’ book, The Simple Path to Wealth

If you liked this podcast episode, you might also like:

Episode 105- How To Quit Like a Millionaire So You Can Stop Working & Start Living With Kristy & Bryce

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140- A Conversation on Economic Opportunity, Race Privilege, and the FIRE Movement with Brian from Done By 40 Feb 19, 2020

This week on the Journey to Launch podcast Brian from Done by Forty and I are talking about the secret behind accomplishing Financial Independence & Retiring Early (FIRE), economic opportunity, and the power of an education.

We get very honest about the role of income and how important it can be on your FIRE journey. Brian is not afraid to talk about privilege, race, and their impact on wealth. We dive into it all and more on the podcast. You’ll also learn some valuable tips to help you lower your expenses and how to get a free education.

In this episode you will learn:

The key to accomplishing FIRE
How to get a free degree
Tips to raise your income and improve your odds of getting a new job
The one thing Brian thinks you should go into debt for, and so much more

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:

Brian recommended two good reads in the episode:

48 Days to the Work You Love: Preparing for the New Normal by Dan Miller

Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke

If you want more tips on how to get a free education, check out episode 128- Self Education and Ultralearning as a Means to Reach Your Financial Goals & More with Scott Young

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.

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139- Love & Money: How They Got On The Same Page To Pay Off $32,000 of Debt w/ LeDo & Shameka McDowell Feb 12, 2020

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:

Practical ways to get on the same financial page with your partner
How to cut your expenses and reach your financial goals
The importance of putting communication first
The difference between the avalanche and the debt snowball debt payoff methods and more

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.

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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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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138- Can Anyone Really Reach Financial Independence? My Answer May Surprise You Plus, It’s My Birthday! Feb 05, 2020

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:

Tips that will make you resilient on your FIRE journey
Examples of ways to take care of yourself in 2020
Why it’s important to focus on your journey and not the outcomes
How to make more time for things that really matter
All about setting moon goals, and more

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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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137-The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America with Shawn Rochester Jan 29, 2020

Did you know that after ~400 years of being in the US, African Americans in the United States only own two percent of U.S. wealth? This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, my guest, Shawn D. Rochester talks about how this dismal stat came to be with data-based research and discusses what we can do about it using concrete solutions.

Shawn is the CEO of Good Steward, LLC and author of The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America. In his book and presentations at Google, and several universities across the United States, Shawn examines the true cost of being Black in America. He outlines what factors impact the Black community and explains how you can help close the wealth gap.

Everyone must listen to this episode. I hope this interview sparks powerful conversations, deep thought, and inspires you to build black wealth and make strides to level the economic playing field.

In this episode you will learn:

What is the Black Tax and how it’s impacting your wealth
How to identify unconscious vs. conscious bias
Why hard work is not the key to success and what resources you really need
Concrete ways you can close the wealth gap
How to apply Shawn’s PHD strategy to create jobs, capital, and thriving black communities, and so much more

You can watch this interview with Shawn Rochester on youtube by clicking here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May

Check out Shawn’s talk at Google, which has had over 200,000 views and sparked a lot of conversations about the real cost of being Black in America.

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.

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 Shawn Rochester:

Facebook:@Shawn.D.Rochester

Twitter: @BlackTaxed

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The Geometry of Wealth: How To Shape A Life Of Money And Meaning by Brian Portnoy

136- How Anita Paid Off $95,000 of Debt in One Year and Retired Early at 33 Years Old Jan 22, 2020

This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode features Anita Dhake, also known as Thriftygal. Creator of the blog The Power of Thrift, Anita, worked as a corporate attorney for several years. Then, one day she committed to her dream to retire early and live her best life. In one year she paid off $95,000 of student loan debt and started aggressively saving 85 to 95 percent of her income. By age 33, Anita was able to retire with over a half of million dollars in investments.

For the last few years, Anita has been traveling the world and doing what makes her happy. On her blog, she shares stories about crossing items off her bucket list, her latest reads, and her daily successful habits. Previously featured in Forbes, Crain’s Chicago Business, and the ABA Journal, Anita’s has also been on television twice. Anita’s FI story can be found in her book, Operation Enough! How to Retire Remarkably Early.

In this episode you will learn:

How to accelerate your path to financial freedom and early retirement
The benefits of applying stoicism to your financial journey
Several inspiring books you should read now
It is about how much you make and how much you save
Where to easily invest your money and watch it grow, and so much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Anita is an avid reader and below are a few great books we mentioned in the podcast episode.

Operation Enough! How to Retire Remarkably Early by Anita Dhake

Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin

How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger and Gene Stone

The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine

Vicki Robin has been on the Journey to Launch podcast. Check out her episode below:

Your Money or Your Life: Transform Your Relationship With Money & Achieve Financial Independence W/ Vicki Robin

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.

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.

Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May!

Also check out Grant and I Youtube channel, The Money Collective. To watch more, check out the channel and subscribe.

Connect with Anita Dhake:

Facebook:@ThePowerofThrift

Twitter: @PowerofThrift

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The Geometry of Wealth: How To Shape A Life Of Money And Meaning by Brian Portnoy

136- How Anita Paid Off $95,000 of Debt in One Year and Retired Early at 33 Years Old Jan 22, 2020

This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode features Anita Dhake, also known as Thriftygal. Creator of the blog The Power of Thrift, Anita, worked as a corporate attorney for several years. Then, one day she committed to her dream to retire early and live her best life. In one year she paid off $95,000 of student loan debt and started aggressively saving 85 to 95 percent of her income. By age 33, Anita was able to retire with over a half of million dollars in investments.

For the last few years, Anita has been traveling the world and doing what makes her happy. On her blog, she shares stories about crossing items off her bucket list, her latest reads, and her daily successful habits. Previously featured in Forbes, Crain’s Chicago Business, and the ABA Journal, Anita’s has also been on television twice. Anita’s FI story can be found in her book, Operation Enough! How to Retire Remarkably Early.

In this episode you will learn:

How to accelerate your path to financial freedom and early retirement
The benefits of applying stoicism to your financial journey
Several inspiring books you should read now
It is about how much you make and how much you save
Where to easily invest your money and watch it grow, and so much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Anita is an avid reader and below are a few great books we mentioned in the podcast episode.

Operation Enough! How to Retire Remarkably Early by Anita Dhake

Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin

How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger and Gene Stone

The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine

Vicki Robin has been on the Journey to Launch podcast. Check out her episode below:

Your Money or Your Life: Transform Your Relationship With Money & Achieve Financial Independence W/ Vicki Robin

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.

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.

Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May!

Also check out Grant and I Youtube channel, The Money Collective. To watch more, check out the channel and subscribe.

Connect with Anita Dhake:

Facebook:@ThePowerofThrift

Twitter: @PowerofThrift

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135- Your Student Loan Questions Answered: Refinancing, PSLF, Common Misconceptions, & More w/ David Carlson Jan 15, 2020

David Carlson is answering all your student loan questions on this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast. Previously featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Slate, and NBC’s KARE 11, David is a personal finance author and speaker.

In this week’s episode, David is discussing the truth and misconceptions about student loan debt, loan forgiveness programs, debt consolidation and more.

In 2012, David launched his website Young Adult Money with a mission to help millennials earn more, save more, and live better lives. He recently started focusing on student loan debt because he and his wife had a combined balance of $100,000 after graduating college. David is on the path to becoming debt-free and is sharing his story and student loan debt advice with others along the way.

In this episode you will learn:

Several misconceptions about student loans
The truth about student loan refinancing
The good, bad, and ugly about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
How taxes and forgiveness of loan debt are related
The pros and cons to Parent Plus Loans, and more

Get a custom student loan payoff plan by clicking here and check out what my buddy Travis over at Student Loan Planner has to offer

135- Your Student Loan Questions Answered: Refinancing, PSLF, Common Misconceptions, & More w/ David Carlson Jan 15, 2020

David Carlson is answering all your student loan questions on this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast. Previously featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Slate, and NBC’s KARE 11, David is a personal finance author and speaker.

In this week’s episode, David is discussing the truth and misconceptions about student loan debt, loan forgiveness programs, debt consolidation and more.

In 2012, David launched his website Young Adult Money with a mission to help millennials earn more, save more, and live better lives. He recently started focusing on student loan debt because he and his wife had a combined balance of $100,000 after graduating college. David is on the path to becoming debt-free and is sharing his story and student loan debt advice with others along the way.

In this episode you will learn:

Several misconceptions about student loans
The truth about student loan refinancing
The good, bad, and ugly about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
How taxes and forgiveness of loan debt are related
The pros and cons to Parent Plus Loans, and more

Get a custom student loan payoff plan by clicking here and check out what my buddy Travis over at Student Loan Planner has to offer

134- Buying the Block and Creating Legacy Through Real Estate Investing with Kyara and Khalil, the Charm City Buyers Jan 08, 2020

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:

Several ways to get started and build your real estate empire
How to creatively buy your first investment property
What’s life like pursuing entrepreneurship with your partner
The importance of relationships and networking in real estate investing
Steps you can take to exit the rat race and become an entrepreneur
Why real estate isn’t for everyone and so much more

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!

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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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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Instagram:@CharmCityBuyers

Twitter: @CharmCityBuyers

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133- You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought, 2020 Here We Come! Jan 01, 2020

In 2020, you cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought. This is just one of the amazing takeaways I discovered in my latest read, You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought: A Book for People with Any Life Threatening Illness--Including Life. This podcast episode will arm you with confidence, motivation, and knowledge to have your best year yet!

Reaching a goal starts in the mind. Therefore, negative thoughts are too expensive and could cost you your dream or your purpose. In this week’s episode I share 13 takeaways from this book, as well as, my thoughts on how you can stay motivated to create and accomplish your goals in 2020.

In this episode you will learn:

The power of positive thinking and how to combat negative thoughts
What it means to take responsibility
How to be open to all methods and schools of thought
Ways to combat fear
How preparing for death is actually living and so much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

If you enjoyed these takeaways, check out the book by John Roger and Peter McWilliams.

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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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132- 2019 Year End Review & How Investing in Yourself is the Greatest Gift Dec 25, 2019

I made it through my first year as a full-time entrepreneur! Check out solo episode 132 where I dive into the business side of Journey to Launch and explain why I spent most of this year investing in myself.

As I reflect on 2019, I share more about the financial impact of going from a corporate job to full-time entrepreneur, and how we prepared for this moment. I also report how I tripled Journey to Launch’s income since last year. Lastly, the episode wouldn’t be complete without highlights from this year and a sneak peek about what’s next for Journey to Launch.

In this episode you will learn:

The importance of investing in YOU
How to increase your business income as an entrepreneur
Methods to help you to reflect and how to say no
How planning and budgeting can maximize your finances and your time
My realities of being a full-time entrepreneur
The real deal about business income, expenses, taxes, and so much more

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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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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.

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131- From Broke & Living In A Car to Traveling the World With Kierra Asnauskas Dec 18, 2019

This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode features, Kierra Asnauskas, who shares her amazing story on how she went from broke and homeless to a six-figure salary and living abroad. On her journey, Kierra taught English overseas, boosted her salary from $31,000 to $182,000 a year, and received free housing and healthcare. With fewer expenses, Kierra knocked out $49,000 in debt and started investing.

Today, Kierra and her husband are living overseas while she takes her first mini-retirement. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can live your best life abroad and build wealth too.

In this episode you will learn:

How Kierra went from broke and homeless to a six-figure salary
Opportunities overseas where you can get free rent, healthcare, and more
All about mini-retirements and how you can take one now
How to minimize taxes when living and working overseas
What is geoarbitrage and how you can use it to get an affordable degree
The difference between lazy investing and value investing, and much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Kierra mentioned so many good reads in her interview. Check out the list below.

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

How to Build Wealth Teaching English Overseas by Ben Stout

The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

Want to take your own mini-retirement and enjoy life now? Hear how it’s done in episode 54 with Carl Seidman. Carl took his first mini-retirement at age 32.

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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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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.

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Instagram:@Mrs.Unconventional

Facebook: @MissUnconventional

Twitter:@MsUnconvention

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130- Your Guide to Earning More Money with Kathlyn Hart Dec 11, 2019

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:

How to accelerate your path to financial freedom by earning more money
Steps to take before you ask for more money
The importance of a money mindset and how to shift your money beliefs
Tactics to set your prices and services as an entrepreneur
Sites to research the going salary for your market and so much more

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.

Glassdoor

Payscale

Salary

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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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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.

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Instagram:@IAmKathlynHart

Facebook:@IAmKathlynHart

Twitter:iamkathlynhart

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129- Don’t Keep Your Day Job. How to Turn Your Passion Into Your Career with Cathy Heller Dec 04, 2019

You have something to share with the world! It’s time to turn your passion into your career. Listen to this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode for inspiration and tactics to manifest your dreams.

In episode 129, Cathy Heller who is an author, podcast host, speaker, songwriter, and coach, talks about her new book and how to make your passion a reality. This episode provides concrete tips to start your own business, create your dream job, and make your own path. Check out Cathy’s interview and discover how you can make an amazing living serving the world and fulfilling your purpose.

In this episode you will learn:

Four types of creative stages
How to view your dream from different perspectives
The importance of letting yourself be messy
How to nourish your dream job and use your day job as your investor
Tips to increase your network and net worth
The human approach to entrepreneurship
Steps to take before you quit your job and so much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Get your copy of Cathy’s book, Don’t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion Into Your Career, today!

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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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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.

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Facebook: DontKeepYourDayJob

Instagram:@Cathy.Heller

Dont Keep Your Day Job Facebook Group

Twitter:NoDayJobs

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128- Self Education and Ultralearning as a Means to Reach Your Financial Goals & More with Scott Young Nov 27, 2019

To compete in today’s world of rapid technology changes and fierce job competition, you must become an ultralearner and self educator. his week on the Journey to Launch podcast, Scott Young shares how you can master new ideas, subjects, and skills to stay ahead in your career.

Scott is the author of Ultralearning, a book that outlines how to boost your learning so you can win at life and accomplish your goals. In the podcast episode, Scott discusses the most effective learning methods, stories of successful ultralearners, and shares examples of how self-learning can improve your life.

Listen to this episode to learn how to maximize how you learn and execute a plan. Whether your goal is to travel the world and learn foreign languages, earn a debt-free degree, or improve your income and finances, Ultralearning and the tips in this podcast will guide you to success.

In this episode you will learn:

Methods to optimize what you learn and how to impact your life
Ways to get a degree for free
The benefits of making a plan before executing a project
How to raise ultralearner children plus so much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

For more productivity tools and tips check out Scott’s website with over 1,000 articles.

You should also check out his book here. The audiobook is also available if you prefer to listen versus reading.

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.

Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!

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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 Scott Young:

Facebook:@AuthorScottYoung

Instagram:@ScottHYoung

Twitter:@ScottHYoung

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Money Launch Club

127- Saving 50% of Your Income on $60,000 While Navigating a Health Condition with Zero Nov 20, 2019

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:

How to boost your income so you can max out your savings
Ways to save on taxes and medical expenses
The power of a positive perspective and money mindset
How to save, invest, and survive on less in New York City and so much more

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.

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Money Launch Club

126- How She’s Building a $500,000 Portfolio & Retiring Early at 30 Years Old (w/ a Purple Life) Nov 13, 2019

This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode is one you don’t want to miss! I’m talking with Purple from A Purple Life about how she plans to retire at 30 and live off only $18,000 a year. In 2015, Purple started her blog to track her journey to financial freedom and early retirement. Thanks to her efforts to decrease spending, increase her wages, and geo-arbitrage, she is on her way to retiring in 2020. In less than four years she went from a net worth of $5,000 to over $350,000. Check out the episode to hear how she is living on her budget without sacrificing the fun things she loves.

In this episode you will learn:

How to budget your money and apps that can help
The importance of saving for retirement and securing your employer’s match
Ways to save your first $100K
What is geo-arbitrage and how it can jumpstart your path to FIRE
How to demand a higher salary, and so much more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Purple admits saving her first $100,000 was a big milestone. But once accomplished, doubling and tripling her money happened in much less time. Here is one way to save your first $100K too. Here are more ways to save 100K.

Be like Purple and get paid for taking pics of “Help Wanted” signs with the Job Spotter app by Indeed.

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.

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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Instagram:@apurplelife

Facebook:@apurplelife

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125- From Making $35,000 A Year To Being A Millionaire with Ericka Grant Nov 06, 2019

This week on the Journey to Launch podcast we have special guest, Ericka Grant from Atlanta. Ericka is a successful marketing professional who started out making $35,000 a year but has accomplished financial independence and built a net worth over $1 million through real estate investing. Through networking, she moved up in her career and boosted her salary to six figures along the way. At the same time, she purchased her first home in New York City at 25 years old. Having a knack for finding the best properties, Ericka has since expanded her real estate investments to include properties in several states. Listen to this week’s episode to hear how Ericka obtained millionaire status in her thirties but continues to work and build wealth because she wants to--not because she has to.

In this episode you will learn:

How to boost your salary and leverage your network in your career
One benefit to working remotely that you didn’t know before
How to “success proof” your career and focus on opportunities
Great investing strategies for real estate investors and much more

The doors to the Money Launch Club are now open, the membership community that provides the support, tools, education and plan so that you can reach your financial goals like paying off debt, saving, investing and more. But the doors will be closing on Friday, Nov 8th. Come join us here.

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here that categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode.

Instagram: @ericka_sojourner

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124- Celebrating 1 Million Downloads For The Journey To Launch Podcast + 10 Milestones Accomplished Along The Way Oct 30, 2019

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:

More about me and my humble beginnings in Jamaica
How I discovered the fire movement and started my own path to financial freedom
The importance of resilience, trust, patience, and forgiveness
How you can create more financial freedom in your life with a “FU fund”
Ten highlights that have happened in my life since launching the podcast and so much more

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

I Quit My Job: Why & How I Quit My 6-Figure Job & How This Affects My Journey To Financial Independence

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.

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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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