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Episode 442: Cultivating Influence, Mastering Networking + Leveraging People Skills To Improve Our Financial Lives With Vanessa Van Edwards REWIND Sep 03, 2025

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Vanessa Van Edwards, a best-selling author and behavioral researcher on professional communication and leadership, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss science-based communication insights and give actionable social skills tips to advance your career, relationships, and overall life.

We also chat about navigating stereotyping and biases , the importance of making definitive decisions about personal connections, leveraging cues to shape perception, and more.

More than 50 million people have seen Vanessa on YouTube and in her viral TED Talk. She has been featured in Entrepreneur, CNN, CBS, and more. Her book, "Captivate: The Science of Succeeding With People," has been translated into 17+ languages and her latest book, "Cues: Master The Secret Language of Charismatic Communication," was an instant best seller.

In this episode you'll also learn more about:

Actionable posture tips and desk setups to optimize how others perceive you
How to recognize if you have weaker people skills and what you can do to improve them
Why we should go into interactions wondering how we can like the other person more
The Halo Effect, the definition of a "sticky person," why charisma is just as important as a lucrative idea + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People
Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic
How to Win Friends & Influence People
A Model of (Often Mixed) Stereotype Content: Competence
Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.
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Episode 441- Minimalism: A Guide To Living With Less So That You Can Have More With Christine Platt, The Afrominimalist REWIND Aug 27, 2025

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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:

Grab Christine Platt's book here.
Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.
Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!
Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom
Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!
Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!
Get The Budget Bootcamp
Check out my personal website here.
Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!
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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Episode 440: Finishing What Matters Most: How To Make The Most Out Of Your Time And Attention With Productivity Expert Charlie Gilkey Aug 20, 2025

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Author, podcaster and entrepreneur, Charlie Gilkey, joins the podcast to shed light on what it really means to make the most out of your time and hone in on what you should focus your attention on.

Charlie is founder of Productive Flourishing, a website that helps creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs start finishing the stuff that matters. He's written several books, including an award-winning book, "Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done," and has been featured in Time, the Washington Post, the New York Times and more.

We talk about the four different blocks of time, the reality and advantages of not doing "it all," how to manage time as a neurodivergent identifying person, getting back control over our priorities and rebelling against rigid schedules.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why attention is actually more valuable than time
The difference between freedom from and freedom to
How to implement the rule "No more than five active projects per time perspective."
Acceptable loss, honoring your priorities, headtrash + centering yourself
Avoiding the slippery slope of putting too much time, energy and attention on the economic and career projects in our lives + more

Other Links Mentioned in episode:

Get George's book, The Three Domains of Freedom
Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.
Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!
Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom
Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!
Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!
Get The Budget Bootcamp
Check out my personal website here.
Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!
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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Episode 438: How To Create Healthy Boundaries in Your Personal, Professional, and Financial Life w/ Nedra Glover Tawwab REWIND Aug 06, 2025

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Nedra Glover Tawwab, 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

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Nedratawwab.com/set-boundaries-find-peace
Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story here.
Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!
Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!
Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!
Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!
Get The Budget Bootcamp
Check out my personal website here.
Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!
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.
What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here.

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Episode 437: Design Your To-Die-For Life and Start Living With Purpose w/ Karen Salmansohn Jul 30, 2025

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This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I'm joined by Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author, behavioral change expert, and creator of "Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out." With over 2 million books sold, Karen brings a bold mix of research-based psychology and humor to help us snap out of autopilot and live with more intention.

We dive into the powerful idea that mortality awareness isn't morbid, it's motivating. Karen introduces the concept of a "near-life experience" and how many of us are living life adjacent, not fully present. We also explore the connection between core values, money, happiness, and how to design your life with fewer regrets.

In this episode we discuss:

Core values that prevent future regret and help guide daily decisions
How identity shapes habits and long-term financial wellness
The difference between fleeting pleasure and deep fulfillment
Why growth, curiosity, and authenticity matter more than productivity
Strategies to discover your high-level purpose—even if you don't know it yet

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out Karen's book: Your To-Die-For Life
Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story here.
Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!
Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!
Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!
Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!
Get The Budget Bootcamp
Check out my personal website here.
Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!
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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Episode 436: How To Climb The Wealth Ladder & Build Wealth at Every Stage of Life With Nick Maggiulli Jul 23, 2025

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Nick Maggiulli, bestselling author of Just Keep Buying and The Wealth Ladder, returns to the Journey to Launch podcast to share practical, data-driven insights for building wealth at any stage of life.

In this conversation, Nick breaks down the six stages of financial progress using his new "Wealth Ladder" framework, explaining how to make smarter decisions with your money based on where you are on the ladder. From tackling low net worth to scaling into the millionaire range, Nick offers real talk on income, spending, and the mindset needed to grow wealth over time without sacrificing your life in the process. We also touch on work-life balance, the myth of overnight success, and why increasing your income is often more important than extreme frugality.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The six levels of the Wealth Ladder and how to figure out where you are
The "0.01% rule" and how to spend guilt-free based on your liquid net worth
Why income is the biggest driver of wealth and how to grow it
What most wealthy people do differently
How Nick balances full-time work, writing, and life and what he plans to change after marriage and starting a family
Why it's more impactful to "give now, not later" when supporting your loved ones

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out Nick's book: The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies For Every Step of Your Financial Life
Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story here.
Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!
Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!
Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!
Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!
Get The Budget Bootcamp
Check out my personal website here.
Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!
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.
What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here!

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Episode 435- How To Balance a Happy Life & Financial Achievement + Pros & Cons of Quiet Quitting w/ Jason Vitug REWIND Jul 16, 2025

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Jason Vitug, award-winning, best-selling author, speaker and entrepreneur joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss why money is a path to happiness, but it doesn't embody it.

Jason, once a corporate ladder climber, found himself stressed out, burnt-out and living a life he was no longer aligned with. Through trial and error… and rest, Jason discovered the intrinsic connection between mental health and money and how people can move forward to a healthier, happier path on their financial freedom journeys.

In this episode, we also discuss:

Quiet Quitting: what it is, why you need an exit plan and taking advantage of ALL your work perks
What happiness dimensions are, why you need to implement them in your day-to-day life + actionable steps to make that happen TODAY
The reality of knowing yourself and what makes you happy outside of a financial number or achievement
Why we need mental breaks, buying happiness by spending on wellness, stepping off the hamster wheel + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

Check out Jason's book: Happy Money Happy Life: A Multidimensional Approach to Health, Wealth, and Financial Freedom
Small Steps To Reach Big Dreams + Going From An Observer To Main Player In Your Life
Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story here.
Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!
Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!
Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!
Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!
Get The Budget Bootcamp
Check out my personal website here.
Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!
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.
What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here!

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Episode 434: How To Manage Your Money With ADHD & Unlocking Neurodivergent Financial Empowerment With Ellyce Fulmore REWIND Jul 09, 2025

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Ellyce Fulmore, Canadian Queer and neurodivergent financial educator, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to talk about how she paid off high interest debt, ADHD and money, and her new book, "Keeping Finance Personal."

Ellyce is a full-time content creator and founder of Queerd Co., a financial literacy company. Her approach to finance goes beyond the conventional, focusing on the intersectionality of identities and lived experiences.

We also discuss the importance of understanding how dopamine operates in your neurodivergent brain, ADHD hacks to get better with money, what "Momentum Surfing" is, and how to figure out (and stick to) a budget process that works best for you.

In this episode you'll learn more about:

Challenges people with neurodivergence experience with finance + how they can become better at money management
The strategy behind Ellyce paying off debt and investing while on an inconsistent income
Why becoming debt free isn't "the ultimate" goal for everyone
Celebrating people's differences, the validity of self diagnosis, sticker boards + more

Check out the video to this episode on YouTube here.

Other Links Mentioned in episode:

Dopamenu with How to ADHD + Eric Tivers
Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story here.
Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!
Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!
Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!
Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!
Get The Budget Bootcamp
Check out my personal website here.
Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!
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.
What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here!

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Episode 433: Paying Off $14K in Debt & Finding Financial Clarity w/ Journeyer Lori-Sara Gauthier Jul 02, 2025

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This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, I'm joined by Lori-Sara Gauthier, a public health worker based in Toronto who is in the thick of transforming her finances and her mindset. Lori-Sara recently paid off $14,000 in consumer debt, is working on eliminating her student loans, and is intentionally charting a path toward financial freedom.

Lori-Sara opens up about her spending habits, emotional triggers behind money decisions, and the moment she realized something had to change. Through self-awareness, therapy, and learning about the FIRE movement, she's rewriting her money story and embracing the power of small, consistent actions.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Lori-Sara fell into and climbed out of $14K of credit card debt
The emotional connection between childhood scarcity and adult overspending
What she's doing now: building an emergency fund, tackling student loans, and investing for the future
Why she threw a party to celebrate being debt-free, and how running helped her stay on track
Her evolving thoughts on FI, public service pensions, and leaving room for future flexibility

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