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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

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

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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.
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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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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233- Breaking Free Of Shame, Limiting Beliefs And Labels To Live A Full Life With Dr. Adi Jaffe Sep 22, 2021

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

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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)
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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231: Minimalism: A Guide To Living With Less So That You Can Have More With Christine Platt, The Afrominimalist Sep 08, 2021

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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.
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.
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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230- Reaching Financial Independence And Investing $750,000 After Divorce With Dr. Lakisha Simmons Sep 01, 2021

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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)
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.
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!
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228- Everything You Need To Know About Student Loan Repayment W/ Travis Hornsby Aug 18, 2021

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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)
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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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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227- Leaving Corporate America To Become A Real Estate Agent And Investor + Homeschooling w/ Erika Brown Aug 11, 2021

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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

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)
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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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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226- How to Authentically Build Your Brand, Self-Worth and Net-Worth with Jessica Zweig Aug 04, 2021

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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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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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225- Rebuilding Black Wall Street a Century After the Tulsa Race Massacre & Why it Still Matters Now w/ Kevin Matthews Jul 28, 2021

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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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