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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

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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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Episode 274- Cashing Out Into Financial Freedom + How To Leave The Rat Race With Julien & Kiersten Saunders Of rich & REGULAR Jun 15, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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
Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here.
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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

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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

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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

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

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

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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

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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

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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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