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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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

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Instagram: @ImAnInvestor

Facebook: @InvestWithTeri

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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

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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.

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Get the Free Journeyer Jump Start Guide here.

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Connect with Carmen:

Website

Instagram: @MakeRealCents

Twitter: @MakeRealCents

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

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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

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:

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.

Also, check out:

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

Other podcast episodes about alternative careers and education.

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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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 Carmen:

Website

Instagram: @MakeRealCents

Twitter: @MakeRealCents

Facebook: @MakeRealCents

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

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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

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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Connect with Lynnette:

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Instagram: @LynnetteKhalfaniCox

Twitter: @TheMoneyCoach

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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

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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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Connect with Jackie:

Website

Instagram: @FInomenal_Woman

Twitter: @MoneyLetters2

Facebook: @Jackie.CummingsKoski

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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

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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.

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 Stefanie:

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Instagram: @StefanieoConnell

Twitter: @StefanieoConnel

Facebook: @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

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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!

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!

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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 Stefanie:

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Instagram: @StefanieoConnell

Twitter: @StefanieoConnel

Facebook: @StefanieoConnell

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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

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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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Connect with Rana:

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.

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Instagram: @DreamsinDrive

Twitter: @DreamsinDrive

Facebook: @DreamsinDrive

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Connect with Dr. Joy:

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.

Website

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).

Website

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.

Website

Instagram: @ArtSteele_esq

Twitter: @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

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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

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

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.

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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Instagram: @IamSandySmith2

Twitter: @IamSandySmith2

Facebook: @IamSandySmith2

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