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Episode 400: Building Wealth Through Healing, Self Love and Breaking Cycles with Judy McCutcheon13 Nov 202400:55:10

In this episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast, I speak with Judy McCutcheon, a Caribbean human resources expert, who shares her inspiring life story. Judy grew up in Tobago with humble beginnings, raised by a single mother facing financial challenges. Despite a childhood marked by scarcity, she became the first in her family to attend university. Her journey through self-sabotage, overcoming poverty, and healing from emotional struggles transformed her perspective on self-worth and financial well-being. 

In this episode, Judy shares: 

  • Despite earning a good income as a consultant, she still struggled with financial discipline because of her mindset around money, influenced by her upbringing, leading her to spend rather than save and invest.
  • How a pivotal moment in her journey was reading The Secret, which led her to deep self-reflection and building self-love.
  • The challenges of self-reflection and the importance of addressing deep-seated beliefs about oneself.
  • How her Disruptive Leadership Conference aims to provide practical insights and networking opportunities for leaders.
  • & more!

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Episode 399: Overcoming Obstacles as an Undocumented Immigrant and Reaching $1 Million Invested by 48 w/ Tanya Taylor06 Nov 202400:57:34
Episode 390: Breaking the Burnout Cycle & Finding Balance in Work and Life w/ Amina AlTai04 Sep 202400:42:42

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Amina AlTai, a holistic business and career coach, discusses her journey from burnout to wellness. She shares her experience of nearly dying from organ failure due to overwork and stress & emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and advocating for oneself. She advises listeners to identify and address tolerations, practice micro habits for well-being, seek support from allies + much more. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • About the concept of microdosing joy and the importance of inviting joy into every moment, even in challenging situations.
  • How Amina set boundaries and created a work-life balance while still working in her traditional job.
  • About the wage gap and the importance of advocating for pay equity within organizations.
  • Of the value of micro habits and small actions that can lead to significant improvements in one's life.

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Episode 303- 4 Money Truths To Help You Succeed + Book & Business Updates04 Jan 202300:36:14

In the first Journey to Launch podcast episode of 2023, I guide you through four financial truths to help you succeed in the new year and beyond.

From mindset to following your own path despite what is “correct,” I outline how you can take these fresh perspectives and actionable steps to improve your money and your life.

I also give you a sneak peek into my book-writing journey (so far) and 2023 business goals!

In this episode, I discuss:

  • 4 financial truths on mindset, financial gurus and investing in yourself
  • Why you need to act differently if you want different results
  • When my manuscript is due, how writing has gone and what to expect in 2023 for the Journey to Launch brand + more

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Episode 302- From Saving $100k to Running A Multimillion Dollar Company Focused On Giving Financial Power Back To You With Tori Dunlap28 Dec 202200:51:38

Founder and creator of Her First $100K, Tori Dunlap, joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming book, Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love. After saving $100K At the age of 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded her now multimillion dollar company.

Her First $100K’s mission is to fight financial inequality by giving women actual resources to better their money. Giving women choices and options makes the entire world change– and that’s what Tori and her team are focused on through their blog, social media platforms, podcast and new book. We discuss how being a novice with money is the first step to being an expert, how money doesn’t have to be difficult, the ways we can navigate and survive capitalism and more.

Tori is an award-winning personal finance expert, is a member of Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2022, is a Money Magazine Change-Maker and has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, Good Morning America, TIME + more.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How Tori saved $100k by age 25 + Created a Multi-Million Dollar Finance Brand
  • Common money myths and narratives marginalized groups are told to discourage wealth building
  • The call to use wealth as a way to build each other up and tear down fences that divide us
  • Why you need to hone in on your “why” when it comes to your financial goals + get crystal clear with your dream life
  • Redefining what success looks like + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

  • Check out my new personal website 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.
  • 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 301- From Celebrity Dog Walker To Celebrated Author: Following Your Dreams & Making Money As A Writer With Linda Sivertsen21 Dec 202200:54:45

Award-winning, best-selling author, writing coach, former ghostwriter, magazine editor + podcast host, Linda Sivertsen, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her exciting journey from being a celebrity dog walker in Hollywood to becoming a celebrated author.

Linda’s podcast, Beautiful Writers, explores the “magic & mayhem of authoring & publishing books”. Interviewing the world’s most beloved best-selling authors to chat about writing, publishing, deal-making, spirituality, activism, and the art of romancing creativity. 

We talk about combating insecurity, the important questions to ask ourselves if we’re being too complacent in life and being prepared for the opportunities that are waiting for us.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • When to identify if you’re settling instead of challenging yourself in life
  • Practical tips to “get back” to your creative spark within yourself + guiding questions to ask yourself
  • Finding confidence in yourself, recognizing and acting on opportunities + paying attention to what you really want
  • How to ask the right questions to people in higher positions than yourself + cultivate social capital and communication skills
  • The magic of being grateful in the present moment while doing the work for your next step + more

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  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • BookMama.com
  • Check out my new personal website 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.
  • 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 300- Finishing What Matters Most: How To Make The Most Out Of Your Time And Attention With Productivity Expert Charlie Gilkey14 Dec 202200:57:11

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 related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

  • Check out my new personal website 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.
  • 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 299- How Service Workers Can Achieve Financial Freedom & Increase Their Financial Health with Barbara Sloan07 Dec 202200:41:59

From homeless to bartending at Coyote Ugly, today's guest has gone through it all when it comes to working the service industry. Barbara Sloan is author of “Tipped: The Life Changing Guide to Financial Freedom For Waitresses, Bartenders, Strippers and All Other Service Industry Professionals,” and a personal finance expert. 

She’s spent two decades working in every imaginable position in the service industry, in addition to owning and running a woman-owned construction company in Manhattan. Now, she helps other service industry professionals map their way to financial independence.

We talk about the unique challenges that face over 4 million service industry professionals, how these workers can use the system to their benefit and all of the mistakes Barbara made on her own way to financial literacy.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What a service industry professional is + their unique career and financial opportunities + challenges
  • How to budget with an inconsistent or fluctuating income + how to build in buffers during seasonal work
  • Advice on how service industry professionals can increase their income + begin to invest
  • The transition from being hired at a construction company to owning it + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

  • Listen to Episode 86
  • Check out my new personal website 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.
  • 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 298- Taking Ownership Of Yourself & Your Future, Listening To Your Gut + Black Wealth With Chad Sanders30 Nov 202200:49:59

Chad Sanders, author of Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma And Triumph, and writer on HBO Max's new show, Rap Sh!t, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss his experience leaving Google and the tech industry, how to deliberately develop your creative skills in the real world and Black money and wealth.

We chat about his new project, Direct Deposit, a podcast through Audible Originals, where he talks about being on the brink of wealth and what Black wealth looks like when you start earning money and more!

Chad’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, SLAM magazine, Teen Vogue and more– but he isn’t only a writer and author. Since his time in tech, Chad has also directed and acted on TV series and feature films with collaborators Spike Lee, Morgan Freeman, Issa Rae and Will Packer. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Being scrappy with money, opportunity cost and his new financial podcast Direct Deposit
  • The pull to choose what is safe vs. what you love and deciding to follow your passions
  • Why it takes so much courage to leave corporate America or a stable career  
  • Code switching, pivoting from the tech industry to the creative space, making it in Hollywood  + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

  • Listen to Chad on the Direct Deposit Podcast
  • Check out my new personal website 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.
  • 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 297- Uncovering Your Buried Life: Accomplishing Your Dreams & Being The Architect Of Your Own Inspiration With Ben Nemtin23 Nov 202200:51:25

Ben Nemtin, number one New York Times bestselling author and the star and co-creator of MTV’s, The Buried Life, joins the podcast to discuss his new book which includes his philosophy of radical possibility and waking people up from sleepwalking their lives away.

We chat about using accountability to fuel your goals, surrounding yourself with people that energize you instead of drain you, facing the fear and doing it anyway and being true to yourself no matter what.

Ben has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Show, CNN, Fox News, NBC News, you name it– and President Obama even called Ben and The Buried Life inspiration for a new generation. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What Ben did when he realized he was struggling with depression and anxiety 
  • Why surrounding yourself with inspiring people is important + necessary to living your best life and achieving your goals
  • How to get back to what you truly want when day-to-day responsibilities and distractions take over
  • The 10 categories of life to consider when writing your dream and/or bucket list 
  • The power of physically writing down your dream and/or bucket list + more

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Episode 296- How Tracy Paid Off $170K Of Debt, Why We Need More Queer Voices In The FIRE Movement & Being Open About Privilege16 Nov 202200:53:55

Once blogger Tracy Levesque released her article titled, “What I learned from binge-listening to the entire Journey to Launch podcast,” I knew that I had to have her on as a guest. She joins us after paying off $170k worth of debt and jumping on the financial independence, retire early movement.

We chat about the growth mindset her mom passed down to her, her entrepreneurship journey, how true wealth is providing education, curiosity, and the understanding of the value of experiences over material possessions, and why we need to have more LGBTQIA+ voices in the FIRE community.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What sparked Tracy’s curiosity about the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
  • Building a business without a roadmap, hustling as an entrepreneur in the computer world + getting into real estate 
  • The steps Tracy and her wife took to pay off $170,000 of debt in 10 years using the debt avalanche method + zero-balance transfers 
  • Blind spots in the FIRE movement, using privilege for good + the call for more queer voices in the personal finance space
  • How Tracy’s mom taught herself about the stock market and became a successful investor + more

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Episode 295- Life After Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom & Quitting Law For Full-Time Entrepreneurship With Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez09 Nov 202200:57:46

Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez, Esq., founder of Zero-Based Budget and new author of “Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom Book: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth,” joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss her upcoming book and quitting law to pursue entrepreneurship.

We talk about how she was able to achieve Coast FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), leave her law firm to run her business full-time, and the importance of being transparent about your money and your vision with those you love and value.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How Cindy took a balanced approach when paying off her $200k law school degree in 4 years
  • The difficult decision Cindy had to make between practicing law and running her business + money transparency when choosing to be self-employed 
  • Why you need “back up” funds to mitigate risk + take worst case scenarios into consideration if you’re deciding to leave a secure job
  • Budgeting strategies and techniques you can use to transform your finances (even if you don’t like budgeting)
  • What a career-shift conversation needs to look like with your partner and loved ones + more

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Episode 294- How Ariana Paid Off $68K of Credit Card Debt, Quit Her Job & Found A Budgeting System That Worked02 Nov 202200:53:12

Ariana Rodriguez joins the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about her experience on the new Netflix documentary, “Get Smart With Money” and how she was able to turn her finances around.

We chat about how she used her skills to begin a side hustle, that eventually allowed her to quit her job, the power of forgiving yourself of past money mistakes, automating your money and more.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The internal struggle and mindset that plays a role in the cycle of debt and debt repayment
  • How Arianna pivoted from an education career to tech project management in order to increase her income 
  • Leveraging skills for side hustles to speed up the debt payment process
  • What the “should lifestyle” is and why it keeps people stuck in the debt system
  • Why financial freedom is possible and attainable at any level + more

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Episode 389: How Cassandra Increased Her Income by $10k & Improved Her Money Mindset REWIND28 Aug 202400:26:24

Cassandra Henry is a Journeyer from Bronx, New York, who is paying off debt and investing in herself. Cassandra is a first generation Dominican American and at 25 years old she was her family’s breadwinner. As a result, she quickly learned the importance of taking control of her finances and her debt. Cassandra shares how she eliminated credit card debt and boosted her income with side hustles.

In this episode, you'll learn: 

  • How Cassandra started following a financial minimalist approach which helped her pay off her credit card debt

  • How changing her mindset was key to tackling debt and improving her financial situation.

  • Why Cassandra encourages others to educate themselves, invest in personal development, and seek out communities or resources that support financial growth.

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Episode 293- How To Be a Future Millionaire: Teaching Gen Z About Financial Freedom, & Letting Go Of The American Dream With Dan Sheeks26 Oct 202200:47:51

Dan Sheeks, owner and founder of Sheeks Freaks, an online community helping young people live their best lives by making smart money decisions, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about his passion for helping teenagers get on the path to become millionaires. 

Achieving early financial independence is an option most people don’t know even exist, which is why Dan spends his career making financial freedom education available to Gen Z and High Schoolers.

We chat about his new book, “First to a Million: A Teenager’s Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence”, how to convince teens to care about money (hint: you can’t), and why the American Dream needs a perspective shift. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dan’s definition of financial independence and financial freedom
  • The power of learning about financial independence early and showing the next generation that it’s possible
  • Roth IRAs, 401ks, taxable investments, and the best option for just getting started in the world of investing
  • Convincing Gen Z to care about their financial future, a case study in early financial independence, + “planting the seed” 
  • The four mechanisms of early financial independence + more

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Episode 292- Building a Community, Using Entrepreneurship to Build Personal Wealth & Scaling a Business w/ Pat Flynn & Matt Gartland19 Oct 202200:42:49

Pat Flynn, entrepreneur, author and podcaster founder of Smart Passive Income (SPI) , and Matt Gartland, COO of SPI  join the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss all things entrepreneurship, building a community, and how to be a successful business owner.

In 2008 Pat Flynn was laid off from his dream job. Turns out, that was the best thing that could have ever happened to him. Now, he hosts a podcast with over 80M downloads, has published multiple books, is an angel investor, and has teamed up with Matt Gartland, tech industry and startup venture veteran, to scale and grow his entrepreneurial empire.

We chat about scaling and growing a business, building personal wealth after entrepreneurial success, adopting a four-day workweek, and more.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The decision to remain a company of one or scale your business and hire a team
  • Why it’s important to “date” your potential business partner before you combine forces
  • Balancing being a visionary and working with an integrator in your business
  • How to make money with your zone of genius + identifying as a “community company”
  • Traits and characteristics that make a successful entrepreneur & what you need to focus on when starting out + more

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Episode 291- Spend Your Way To Wealth & Freedom w/ Sam Dogen12 Oct 202200:54:17

Sam Dogen, creator behind the popular blog, The Financial Samurai joins the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about his new book, “Buy This Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom”. Sam and I chat about using money in a way that maximizes your ability to build wealth and live life on your own terms to achieve Financial Freedom & Independence.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The 70/30 decision making framework philosophy 
  • The difference between good debt & bad debt
  • How to build wealth in the offensive position 
  • How to negotiate a severance package and leveraging loyalty + more

Enter for your chance to win a copy of Buy This Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom. The giveaway will be open from October 12th 2022- October 17th 2022. Five winners will be announced on October 18th! (must be 18+ & a US resident to enter). Go to journeytolaunch.com/win to enter.

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Episode 290- Listener Q&A: Passing Down Generational Wealth, Should You Buy A Home & How To Live A Richer Life w/ Ramit Sethi05 Oct 202200:50:53

New York Times best-selling author of I Will Teach You To Be Rich and personal finance advisor and entrepreneur, Ramit Sethi, returns to the Journey To Launch podcast to deepen the answers to all of your burning questions. 

In this community Q&A format, you’ll learn even more about how to live a rich life, as defined by you, and take control of your money.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How to begin teaching your children about personal finance and the value of money
  • Taking control of your money with a conscious spending plan + a clear vision of your rich life
  • 5 questions to consider before buying a home 
  • Getting candid about your timelines and how much you need to earn to reach financial freedom + more

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!

Enter for your chance to win a copy of I Will Teach You to Be Rich: The Journal by Ramit Sethi. The giveaway will be open from October 5th 2022- October 10th 2022. Three winners will be announced on October 11th! (must be 18+ & a US resident to enter). Go to journeytolaunch.com/win to enter.

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Episode 289- Retiring at 30yrs Old & Living A Full Life On $20k A Year W/ Purple28 Sep 202200:54:37

If you didn’t have to work again for money, what would you really do with your time? We often hear about retiring early in the context of someone quitting their corporate job to work on their own business. But what if you truly didn’t have to work and could really live your life on your own terms? 

On this episode of the Journey To Launch Podcast, we have a returning guest, Purple who shares her life after early retirement. 

Purple retired from corporate America with a portfolio of $500k+ at the young age of 30 right before the 2020 pandemic. She explains what she does with her time now that she is no longer working, how she strives to live an intentional, purpose driven life, and how the pandemic was a catalyst for exiting the work-force.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How fear during the pandemic pushed Purple to retire early
  • Realistically living off of $20,000 + what that lifestyle looks like
  • The nomad lifestyle + how it saves Purple money
  • Strategies for withdrawing money, what a Roth Conversion ladder is, + more

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 288- How To Protect Your Wealth On Your Financial Freedom Journey21 Sep 202200:33:09

Building wealth is something talked about often. What isn’t normally discussed? Protecting that wealth you’re working so hard to build!

In this solo episode, I talk about how to protect yourself, your assets, and the people you love as soon as you’re able. You don’t have to wait until you’re “older” or wealthy to check off these boxes. Start risk management and wealth protection today and become a wealthy person by acting like one now.

In this episode, I discuss:

  • Why we hired a financial planner (even though I’m a “money expert”)
  • The importance of having a safe and physically protecting important documents
  • Taking the time to secure the appropriate beneficiaries for all of your assets/accounts
  • Understanding your insurance options + more

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 287- Balancing Financial Goals & Enjoying Your Money + How We Paid For Our Most Expensive Vacation14 Sep 202200:30:07

Balancing how to be financially responsible for long term wealth and spending in the moment so that you can live an intentional, fulfilling life is not always easy to do. In this solo episode, I talk about how I make those spending vs saving decisions for myself and give you six questions to ask yourself before you splurge/make a purchase. I also talk about how we paid for our 10-year anniversary trip to St. Lucia and our Brooklyn basement remodel.

  • The balance of saving and investing vs. enjoying your hard earned money
  • How we decided to spend money on our 10-year anniversary trip and basement remodel
  • Giving yourself permission to change what you spend money on and indulge in your priorities
  • Questions to ask yourself when deciding on spending money + more

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 286- How To Lean Into Rest, Let Go Of Expectations, & Outsource For Peace07 Sep 202200:36:02

In this solo episode I give you Journey To Launch business updates and what I’ve been up to personally (or not up to) over the last couple of months. I discuss how I’ve been preparing for my upcoming busy season of life, why taking advantage of rest is important, and the main takeaways from summer 2022. 

In this episode, I discuss:

  • The benefits of taking advantage of no structure and seasons of rest 
  • How to enjoy and take a grateful approach to your day-to-day life
  • Editing your life to focus on what serves you instead of what drains you
  • The importance of social capital + not tying your worth to numbers
  • Updates on business, my family, basement renovations, + more 

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  • Check out my new personal website 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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Episode 285- Your Money or Your Life: Transform Your Relationship With Money & Achieve Financial Independence W/ Vicki Robin REWIND31 Aug 202201:11:41

Vicki Robins, the co-author of “Your Money or Your Life” has been one of the most influential visionaries of the Financial Independence movement.

In the late 1960’s, with the advice of the late Joe Dominguez, Vicki reached Financial Independence and together they began to teach their revolutionary methods all over the nation. Their workshops featured the famous 9 steps to reach Financial Independence and eventually, Vicki and Joe were approached to turn their teachings into the book that we know today, "Your Money or Your Life".

The book went on to be wildly popular, encouraging people to fight against the weight of consumerism and become a New York Times bestseller. Vicki also made two appearances on the Oprah Show with Oprah declaring that the book "would change your life". More than 25 years later, Vicki has written an updated version of the book for a new generation of people on the path to Financial Independence.

I'm so honored to have Vicki on the show to discuss:

  • How Vicki met the late co-author Joe Dominguez and how they worked to create the Financial Independence movement
  • How their book “Your Money or Your Life” came to fruition and became popular.
  • Why Vicki set out to create an updated version of the book
  • The importance of relationships and how they create community wealth
  • Why “freeing your mind” is the cornerstone of Financial Independence
  • The definition of the “Enough Point”
  • How to calculate your life energy and true hourly wage
  • What Vicki believes to be the most transformational steps of the 9 steps from the book
  • How Vicki believes the new version of “Your Money or Your Life” will impact the world in this new age
  • The bigger picture of systemic barriers in the United States that make achieving Financial Independence more difficult

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Episode 284- The Simple Path to Wealth and All You Need to Know About Index Investing with JL Collins REWIND24 Aug 202201:01:42

Your path to financial freedom and wealth doesn’t have to be complicated. This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode lifts up the veil of overcomplicated investing strategies to show you a more simple path to wealth. Well known author and blogger, JL Collins, is on the show discussing his path to Financial Independence through index investing and his successful book, The Simple Path to Wealth

JL Collins went from working in an ice cream parlor for $1.25 an hour (he was 13) to accomplishing Financial Independence & Retiring Early (FIRE) before it was even a thing. In this episode, JL Collins breaks down the stock market and everything you need to know about investing in index funds. 

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • What is F-you money and why you need it
  • Ways to enjoy breaks or sabbaticals throughout your career
  • What are index funds and tips on investing in the market
  • Why your house is a terrible investment (his words, not mine)
  • What is a Chautauqua, and so much more

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Episode 388: How To Change Overthinking From A Super Problem To A Superpower With Jon Acuff REWIND21 Aug 202400:45:53

Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of seven books including his latest, “Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking,” and INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker, joins the podcast to discuss how overthinking affects the results we have in life and how to rewire our thoughts so that we can make progress towards our goals. 

We all have the ability to change our unhealthy patterns of overthinking from a super problem to a superpower. We just need a little help along the way.

If you’re ready to unlearn and reprogram your thoughts, listen to this episode!

In this episode we share:

  • How what we tell ourselves + what we think leads to our emotions and actions
  • Why most people over-focus on their actions, and never change the underlying results
  • Actionable steps to take to rewire our brains to be more positive
  • The power of aligned thinking with aligned action + more

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Episode 283- Sylvia's Journey To Paying Off 6 Figures of Law School Debt & Becoming Financially Independent REWIND17 Aug 202200:50:52

Sylvia accrued six-figures of debt from law school and her life was greatly impacted by Hurricane Katrina while living in Louisiana. With discipline, determination, and the help of financial books such as Your Money or Your Life, Sylvia made the decision to take control of her personal finances. She took on a side-gig as a pizza delivery driver to bring in an extra $2,000 a month and adopted a frugal lifestyle to aggressively tackle her debt. Today, Sylvia has paid down a majority of her student loan debt, owns her own law firm, and is about 3 years away from Financial Independence.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Sylvia’s story of how she accrued six-figures in debt
  • How she used a side-gig and a plan to pay off her student loans
  • How she managed her finances and saved without an actual budget
  • Why she continued to invest with a significant amount of debt
  • Her big move to Seattle
  • Her plans after retirement
  • Her current investments
  • The difference between a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and actual real estate investment
  • How her family has affected her decisions on the journey to financial independence

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Episode 282- Atomic Habits: How Tiny Changes Spark Remarkable Results w/ James Clear REWIND10 Aug 202200:46:14

If you are wondering how it is that you can create more good habits in your life and get rid of the habits that you know are holding you back, you are going to love my chat with bestselling author James Clear on his latest book Atomic Habits. The book is a guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. In this episode we talk about:

  • The importance of habits in our lives
  • How meaningful changes yield radical results
  • Why we should focus on identity based habits vs outcome based habits
  • The framework of Cur, Craving, Response & Reward and how to use it to create good habits and break bad habits
  • Why it’s important to take small steps towards building better habits plus so much more 

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Episode 281-Lessons About Living From the Dying and Finding Balance Between YOLO & Protecting Your Financial Future w/ Jordan Grumet03 Aug 202200:52:08

Jordan Grumet, award winning podcast host and author, joins the podcast to discuss how his experience with death and the dying pushes him to living a regret-free life where money isn’t “the” ultimate end goal. 

Jordan chats with us about how the Financial Independence community has shifted, why you should consider a YOLO (You Only Live Once) stance with your money, and how to find balance in your life.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Exercises to find your purpose and identity in life before you get to the end of it
  • Finding a balance between YOLO + protecting your financial future
  • Why financial independence shouldn’t be “the” goal
  • Money lessons from working with the dying 
  • The flattening of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the parable of the three brothers, + more 

Enter for your chance to win a copy of Taking Stock.by Jordan Grumet. The giveaway will be open from August 3rd 2022- August 8th 2022. Two winners will be announced on August 9th! (must be 18+ & a US resident to enter). Go to journeytolaunch.com/win to enter.

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Episode 280- Saving $30k To Quit Corporate America & Pivot To Teaching Women How To Invest With Amanda Holden27 Jul 202200:58:24

Amanda Holden, award-winning money writer, speaker, and educator, joins the podcast to discuss all things investing through her business, Invested Development, she educates women about investing and other money topics — because Amanda believes that the world needs more women with financial power.

Using a unique and effective mix of deep industry knowledge and humor, Amanda has taught tens of thousands of women how to invest.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What Amanda’s quitting corporate America process looked like + how she saved $30,000
  • Why Amanda turned away from her lucrative Investment Management career 
  • The importance of emergency funds + how to turbo-charge yours
  • Handling the emotions of investing in uncertain times 
  • Index Funds as a long-term investment strategy, retirement account taxation, capital gains, + the risk and reward of investing + more

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Episode 279- How To Create Healthy Boundaries in Your Personal, Professional, and Financial life w/ Nedra Glover Tawwab20 Jul 202200:55:19

Nedra Glover Webb, 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

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Episode 278- How Norly Jean-Charles Found Financial Independence, Saved Half Her Income & Bought Her Mom A Home13 Jul 202201:02:28

Norly Jean-Charles, attorney, financial independence follower, and Journeyer, joins the podcast to discuss her path from Haitain immigrant in Brooklyn to Penn Law Graduate.

We chat about how her roots shaped her money narrative, why the strong women in her life are cornerstones to her success, and how she has kept her financial goals in the forefront of her life. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • Negotiating rent, being strategic with student loan debt, + living below your means
  • The importance of exploring educational and career-based programs and resources
  • How Haitain culture and her immigration experience shaped her money narrative
  • How she went from a Columbia University Anthropology BA to University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • Buying her mother’s first home in Florida during the pandemic 
  • How Norly networked her way to a six-figure career as a lawyer + more

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Episode 277- How to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone, Build Generational Wealth & Scale A Business w/ Bola Sokunbi06 Jul 202201:02:20

Bola Sokunbi, finance expert, bestselling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S, joins the podcast to discuss her unique entrepreneur journey, how she “does it all” (hint: she doesn’t), and why making an impact is more of a priority to her than making money.

We also go into generational poverty and wealth and why getting business education outside of social media is imperative to your success.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The danger of assuming someone’s wealth with how they look or how they paid for something
  • Navigating making more money than your partner with open communication
  • How Bola created her business without becoming a family liability
  • Why you can succeed in the creative economy without baring it all
  • The power of breaking generational poverty + more

For a chance to win a copy of Bola's book, Choosing to Prosper! Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, and Achieving Dreams, go to Journeytolaunch.com/win!

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Episode 276- Networking As A Way Of Life, Making A “You Turn” In Your Career With Ashley Stahl29 Jun 202200:47:15

Ashley Stahl, Counter-Terrorism professional turned Career Coach, international bestselling author, and Fortune 500 spokesperson, joins the podcast to talk all things life-fulfillment, intentional networking, and making a career “You Turn”. 

With more than 6 million views, her TEDx Talk on intuition and fulfillment is ranked amongst the top 100 TED Talks..

In this episode we discuss:

  • Making a “You Turn” + being completely honest with yourself despite a sunk cost fallacy
  • The importance of knowing what regulates you + making space for that in your life
  • What strategic networking can bring you + why it’s a way of life
  • Why the concept of loving something 100% gets people stuck
  • Why the vehicle for fulfillment is your intuition
  • The 3 lily pad concept + more

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Episode 275- From Budget Blogger To Venture Capitalist & How to Fund and Build A Successful Business with Kathryn Finney22 Jun 202200:40:38

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 & REGULAR15 Jun 202200:54:20

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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Episode 387- Retiring at 30yrs Old & Living A Full Life On $20k A Year W/ Purple14 Aug 202400:55:04

If you didn’t have to work again for money, what would you really do with your time? We often hear about retiring early in the context of someone quitting their corporate job to work on their own business. But what if you truly didn’t have to work and could really live your life on your own terms? 

On this episode of the Journey To Launch Podcast, we have a returning guest, Purple who shares her life after early retirement. 

Purple retired from corporate America with a portfolio of $500k+ at the young age of 30 right before the 2020 pandemic. She explains what she does with her time now that she is no longer working, how she strives to live an intentional, purpose driven life, and how the pandemic was a catalyst for exiting the work-force.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How fear during the pandemic pushed Purple to retire early
  • Realistically living off of $20,000 + what that lifestyle looks like
  • The nomad lifestyle + how it saves Purple money
  • Strategies for withdrawing money, what a Roth Conversion ladder is, + more

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Episode 273- How To Become Confident With Your Finances, Alleviate Your Money Fears, & Step Into Abundance With Alyssa Davies08 Jun 202200:50:02

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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Episode 272- Shifting To An Abundance Mindset, Leaning Into Your Zone Of Genius, & Winning $130,000 in Scholarships With Felecia Hatcher01 Jun 202201:02:26
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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Episode 271-Overcoming Spending Guilt, Investing When You Can, The Usefulness of Debt + More With Nick Maggiulli25 May 202200:59:01
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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Episode 270- Retiring Early, Paying Off The Mortgage, & Having Space To Focus On Joy With Journeyer Leilani Reed-Logan18 May 202200:50:41
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 

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Episode 269- Overcoming Distractions & Discovering What Truly Matters with Joshua Becker11 May 202200:52:03
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

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Episode 268- How To Design Your Intentional Life & Pursue What You Really Want04 May 202200:29:03

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

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Episode 267- Building Multiple Streams Of Income, Diversifying Your Passions, And Knowing Your Why With NFL Player Brandon Copeland27 Apr 202200:51:59

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

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Episode 266- Launching Financial Grownups & Teaching Your Children About The Importance Of Money With Bobbi Rebell20 Apr 202201:00:23

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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Episode 265- How A Career Break Turned Into Moving Abroad & Financial Independence With Lawyer Turned Expat Roshida Dowe13 Apr 202200:58:58
Roshida Dowe, founder of Shida’s on the Loose and expert on helping would-be-adventurers come out of hiding, joins the podcast to discuss how she was able to pivot from lawyer to expat by paying down debt and taking the leap into solo travel.

Roshida left her career, home, and daily responsibilities for the life of her own design and shows us how we could do the same thing… if we’re brave enough to face our finances and the changes we need to make in our lives.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The power of recognizing your autonomy
  • Why jobs should not define or run our lives 
  • The ability to create a community wherever you land
  • How paying off debt was essential for her travel journey
  • The true cost of overestimating the amount you need to take advantage of opportunities + more

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Episode 264- From Hoarding Money To Enjoying Money & My Financial Freedom Evolution06 Apr 202200:44:32

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on Bill Perkin’s new book, Die With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life, and how my own financial independence journey has changed and evolved in the last several years.  Since I began the Journey To Launch podcast and left my corporate job to pursue full time entrepreneurship, my philosophy on Financial Independence has shifted. Now, instead of saving and investing to just save and invest, I look at it through the lens of, “How can I maximize my life and live it to the fullest, while also passing down wealth?”

In this episode I discuss:

  • The importance of recognizing short-term goals instead of just our long-term ones
  • How spending money can build a healthy family financial foundation
  • Gifting your kids assets before they’re too old to not use them 
  • Why sometimes you really can’t DIY your life
  • The impact Die With Zero had on me as a creator and business owner + more

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Episode 386: How Norly Jean-Charles Found Financial Independence, Saved Half Her Income & Bought Her Mom A Home07 Aug 202401:05:29
This episode is sponsored by Fortress Debt. Get a free personalized debt playoff plan by clicking here. Norly Jean-Charles, attorney, financial independence follower, and Journeyer, joins the podcast to discuss her path from  Haitain immigrant in Brooklyn to Penn Law Graduate.

We chat about how her roots shaped her money narrative, why the strong women in her life are cornerstones to her success, and how she has kept her financial goals in the forefront of her life. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • Negotiating rent, being strategic with student loan debt, + living below your means
  • The importance of exploring educational and career-based programs and resources
  • How Haitain culture and her immigration experience shaped her money narrative
  • How she went from a Columbia University Anthropology BA to University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • Buying her mother’s first home in Florida during the pandemic 
  • How Norly networked her way to a six-figure career as a lawyer + more

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Episode 263- How to Create A Legacy & Pass Down Generational Wealth Beyond Money With Chelsea Brennan30 Mar 202200:49:20
Chelsea Brennan, hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur, joins the podcast to discuss the idea of creating a legacy and passing down generational wealth that goes far beyond any monetary amount.  Chelsea is owner and founder of Smart Money Mamas, a brand dedicated to helping moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, which includes showing them how to cultivate a healthy relationship with money for their families now and far into the future.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Why generational wealth goes far beyond money 
  • What does it mean to create and pass down a legacy
  • How do you cultivate a legacy for your family, your children
  • Instilling problem solving and a growth mindset in your children
  • The importance of setting money values and a family financial ecosystem + more

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Episode 262- Die with Zero & Get All You Can From Your Money and Your Life w/ Bill Perkins23 Mar 202200:52:51

Bill Perkins, author and founder, managing partner and head trader for Skylar Capital, joins the podcast to discuss how to live your best life no matter your income and his two decades of experience in the trading industry.

We talk about the importance of balancing your financial goals with your time-appropriate life experiences and adding joy in your life right now while being intentional with what you want to do.

Bill’s book, “Die With Zero,” has been featured in The New York Times, Mr. Money Mustache, Success, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How to enjoy your money and time now, instead of restricting yourself to the point of robbing you of your life
  • Balancing optimizing your life to fulfillment and saving for the future
  • Why certain experiences are useless for us at a certain point if we don't use them
  • Confronting fear-based mindsets by identifying goals
  • Why waiting until we die to give our children a financial foundation doesn’t make sense + more

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Episode 261- How To Improve Your Financial Well-Being, Embrace Fin-Tech Solutions & Evolving Technology w/ Lynnette Khalfani Cox21 Mar 202200:38:07
Lynnette Khalfani Cox, money coach, media personality, and personal finance author and expert, joins the podcast to discuss how FinTech is disrupting the traditional finance industry in all the best ways possible.

Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt before paying it all off in three years, and turning her financial life around. If you’re ready to take control of your finances, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How you can use FinTech to improve all areas of your financial life
  • Multi-generational recurring trends in personal finance 
  • Why traditional banking isn’t working anymore and how it can be financially dangerous for BIPOC
  • The power of embracing discomfort with evolving technology + more

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