Journey To Launch

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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

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.

Connect with Ysanet Batista:

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

Show notes

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

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.

Connect with Brian Portnoy:

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

Show notes

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.

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.

Connect with Lisa Nicole Bell:

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

Show notes

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.

Connect with Casanova:

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

Show notes

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!

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

Show notes

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.

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 Cindy:

Website

Instagram:@ZeroBasedBudget

Connect with me:

Instagram: @journeytolaunch

Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch

Facebook: Journey To Launch

Join the private Facebook Group

Join The Money Launch Club Waitlist

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

Show notes

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.

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 Shawn Rochester:

Website

Twitter: @BlackTaxed

Facebook:@Shawn.D.Rochester

Instagram:@BlackTaxed

Connect with me:

Instagram: @journeytolaunch

Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch

Facebook: Journey To Launch

Join the private Facebook Group

Join The Money Launch Club Waitlist

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

Show notes

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.

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 Sahirenys:

Website

Instagram: @PoisedFinanceLifestyle

Twitter: @PoisedFinance

Facebook: @PoisedFinanceLifestyle

YouTube

Connect with me:

Instagram: @journeytolaunch

Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch

Facebook: Journey To Launch

Join the private Facebook Group

Join The Money Launch Club Waitlist

Jumpstart Guide

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

Show notes

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.

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 Marsha:

Website

Instagram: @TheFinanceBar

Twitter: @TheFinanceBar

Facebook: @TheFinanceBar

Connect with me:

Instagram: @journeytolaunch

Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch

Facebook: Journey To Launch

Join the private Facebook Group

Join The Money Launch Club Waitlist

Jumpstart Guide