Journey To Launch : Personal Finance, Early Retirement & Business

I took the Big Idea Speaker stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin, Texas and now I’m bringing it to you! Here’s my powerful lecture on staying true to yourself and making your dreams a reality through small, day-to-day action. Throughout this talk, I explain what it means to be an industry observer, participant and thought leader and how sometimes going from A to Z is the opposite of what you need to focus on to move forward in your goals. If you’re looking for inspiration, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: What it means to be an industry observer, participant and thought leader Why acting small will lead to big dreams coming true How being honest with yourself is the first step in this process The truth behind cliche, “consistency is key” + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here. Watch the full FinCon 2021 speech here. Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly

Nicaila Matthews Okome, founder of Side Hustle Pro, a podcasting and media company that shines a light on untold narratives, joins the podcast to discuss how she has become a boundary- breaker and trailblazer in the podcasting and entrepreneur space. In 2016, Nicaila debuted the Side Hustle Pro Podcast, the first and only podcast to spotlight bold, Black Woman entrepreneurs, who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. In this episode, we're going to talk all about Nicaila's journey and how she became who she is today as a full time podcaster and entrepreneur.  If you’re a full time employee looking to make extra money or potentially turn your side hustle into a full-time gig, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: The passion and mission behind Side Hustle Pro  Nicaila’s career history and how she  was able to get her MBA to elevate her career Entrepreneurship misconceptions + how calculated risk taking is key How to practically stop comparing yourself to your peers + more

Anjie and RJ from Rich By Intention, join the podcast to discuss how they teamed up in their marriage to pay off $123,000 of student loan debt. We discuss how they tackled debt together and separately, why getting on the same page as your partner is crucial in your financial life and how they steadily increased their income during the course of their debt free journey.  Anjie and RJ have been featured on Good Morning America, Business Insider and more for successfully paying off their debt and to share the Rich By Intention message: empowering couples to manage their money and everyday life with intention by eliminating debt, saving money, and investing for their future.  If you’re on a six-figure debt free journey or want to learn about how to get on the same page with your partner when it comes to finances, then this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: The steps Angie & RJ took to pay off $123k of debt How the power of networking can fuel you to financial success Why having tough money conv

Jamila dives deep into how her segment on Good Morning America came to be and all that she learned throughout this experience. She discusses the importance of timing and how this appearance came full circle from her first feature on GMA3 in 2020. She details the moments behind the scenes leading up to the hectic moment it was time to go on air. With this being one of the most pivotal moments in her career, Jamila discusses how both patience and preparation pay off in the end. This story is a great lesson on how to keep pursuing your dreams and to never lose hope throughout your journey! Check out this quick chat with Jamila to learn about all the amazing moments leading up to her segment on GMA! In this episode we discuss: Behind the scenes of my segment on Good Morning America What I have learned and what I'm taking away from this experience Why our mindset and habits matter Why you should think and speak in a way that aligns with where you want to go The importance of preparation Other related blog

Mandi Money, an inclusive wealth building advocate, career expert and co-host of the popular podcast, “Brown Ambition,” joins the podcast to discuss how she quit her way to earning more money and how that fueled her to explore pivoting into an entrepreneur herself. Her personal finance and career advice has been featured on CNBC, CNN, Business Insider and more, so when we talk about how she has leveraged different positions to make money moves for herself, listen up! As of 2021, Mandi is on her own as an entrepreneur, teaching others how to do what she has done.  If you’re a fledgling entrepreneur, or interested in making more money, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: How to quit thoughtfully, consciously, compassionately, and how to quit your way rich  The power of leveraging positions and experiences to make six-figures How Mandi quit her way to earning more money in her career Behind the scenes of the “Brown Ambition” podcast What Mandi is up to now as an entrepreneur + more Watch this

Tasha Booth, Founder & CEO of The Launch Guild - a full service launch support agency working with established coaches and course creators, joins the podcast to discuss how she pivoted from being a Virtual Assistant (VA) on the side in order to pay off debt, to owning a million dollar Virtual Assistant agency.  Tasha began her journey in the personal finance space with a blog, documenting her path to debt freedom. Once she realized that her audience was more interested in the “how” part of her debt payoff journey, she pivoted to showing more of her VA gig. From there, Tasha has built an entire agency empire, which is projected to earn seven-figures this year. Tasha and I talk about our parallel entrepreneurial paths, her journey towards financial independence and more. If you are scared to pivot into something new or are interested in learning how to make extra money as a virtual assistant, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: How Tasha initially jumped into the virtual assistant field as

Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change and Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny Pinching Way, joins the podcast to talk about her upcoming book and how you can use the power of your money for change. Tanja is a former political consultant and journalist turned activist and early retiree, retiring at the age of 38. Tanja also blogs over at OurNextLife.com If you are interested in learning how you can make an impactful difference with your money right now, this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss: Building financial power to live our value and change the world The “unsexy” story of how Tanja retired at age 38 How to spend your money in a way that  reflects your values How health insurance was the best investment Tanja ever made Navigating and personally combating capitalism + more Watch this episode on Youtube here:https://youtu.be/b-ej1DsVvcw  Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out

Dr. Nii Darko, aka THE Doc Outside the Box, joins the podcast to talk about how he and his wife paid off $600,000 of debt. In addition to being a debt slayer, Dr. Nii is a Board-certified Trauma Surgeon who is pushing the limits beyond medicine.Dr. Nii is the host of Docs Outside the Box podcast where he features ordinary doctors living extraordinary lives with a focus on money, mindset, and mission.  Dr. Darko and I discuss the challenges of  paying off large student loans, working as a 1099 contractor, how finances made his marriage stronger and how he has created a safe platform for doctors to discuss side hustles and retiring early. If you’re ready to be inspired on your debt payoff journey, or you have large debt, this episode is for you.  In this episode we discuss: The ins and outs of how Dr. Darko and his wife paid off $600,000 Why many doctors making 6-figures often find themselves broke  How he inspires doctors to do something outside of practicing medicine  Falling for Whole Life Insurance +

Maya Elious, a personal branding strategist that teaches experts how to position themselves as the go-to authority in their industry, joins that podcast to talk about all things creating a profitable business while making a lasting impact.  Maya has helped thousands of professionals get clear on their message, increase their prices, and have successful launches, and now she is with the Journey To Launch Podcast to tell us all of her secrets! Maya has gone from ground zero to a million dollar business and she wants you to be just as successful! If you’ve been scared to take the leap into launching your offer, or are simply intimidated in the process of amplifying what you already provide, you’ll want to listen to this episode! In this episode we discuss: How Maya went from charging $55 for custom Myspace pages to running a $2M per year business The negative psychological and physical effects being a people pleaser can bring -- and why pleasing yourself is much better in the long run The sunken cost fallacy an

Jillian Johnsrud, author of  “Fire The Haters: Finding The Courage To Create Online In A Critical World,” joins the podcast to talk all things online boundaries, keeping sanity while being vulnerable in a digital world and how to find your tribe so you can let your friends and family “off the hook.” We dive deep into what it means to build a personal brand or be an entrepreneur in the public arena online and how exactly to protect yourself against haters and critics that want nothing more than for you to stop creating. If you have been scared to take the leap into a project or passion because of online haters, this episode is for you! In this episode we discuss: The different rules for creating online (Rule #1: Don’t read the comments) Why letting go of your friends and family understanding your work or supporting you is a step in the right direction Cutting the noise of people who have no constructive criticism or logic to stand on  The absolute need for emotional boundaries and your work Coping mechanisms

Check out this bonus episode of the podcast, where I'm sharing a free training that I recorded w/ Teri on Learning to Trade as a Side Hustle.   In it, you'll learn:   More about Teri Ijeoma & how she transitioned from her 9-5 to full time entrepreneur and traveling the world How trading allowed Teri to buy her dream house in cash, reach Financial Independence and start a multi-million dollar business The different types of trading; long term investing, short term investing, day trading, swing trading, etc Trading as a form of income (to pay off debt, save, supplement income) Who should take Teri’s Trade & Travel course & more And don't forget to register for Teri's & I FREE LIVE class on October 27th at 8:30pm EST. You'll learn even more about trading & how Teri made 1 million dollars in a day. Come prepared to take notes & ask questions! Click here to register.   Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join Teri Ijeoma and I for a FREE webinar on how to

Lauren Simmons, “The Wolfette of Wall Street,” joins the podcast to discuss breaking barriers and how to take the positives out of any situation and pivot them to benefit your personal journey.  At 22 years old, Lauren was the youngest and only full-time female equity trader on Wall Street for Rosenblatt Securities. She was also the second African-American woman in history to hold the prestigious title. Her inspiring story will motivate you to go after whatever you want in life, because you truly only have one shot. If you’re ready to break down boundaries and go after what you want, listen to this episode today. Bullet Points: Her incredible journey from a lifeguard who couldn’t swim to the youngest full-time equity trader on Wall Street  How her determination to go after what she wanted got her to where she is today Understanding that everything doesn’t need to be a fight in your career (and life) Exit strategies, taking advantage of learned skills + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in

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 Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join Teri Ijeoma and I for a FREE webinar on how to make money tra

In this episode, Dasha Kennedy, founder of The Broke Black Girl, joins us to talk about her journey through divorce, debt, and building a brand from the ground up. Dasha went from living paycheck-to-paycheck and struggling with debt, to using the skills gained from her 9-5 job to pivot into a full-time entrepreneur and personal finance educator.   We dive deep into the sacrifices Dasha made, how she weathered the pandemic as a new entrepreneur, and how to be a leader in your family and community. If you need reassurance that your low point isn’t your forever point, listen to this episode today!  In this episode we share: How Dasha got into debt and when her breaking point was Sacrifices Dasha made to get out of debt and change her family’s perspective on money When and why Dasha transitioned from her 9-5 job to her full-time business How Dasha built @thebrokeblackgirl from 0 followers to over 200k + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Sid

In this solo episode, I dive deep into the concept of practical intelligence and how it has changed my life. Practical intelligence is the ability to apply, use, and implement what you know. That includes knowing what to say, to whom, when to say it, and how to say it for maximum effect. I describe more about what practical intelligence is, how you can identify if you have it, and how to cultivate it in your own lives.  In this episode we share: What is practical intelligence How you can identify if you have practical intelligence or not Examples of practical intelligence, big and small How to cultivate practical intelligence in your life, your kids lives, + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join Us For Teri's Documentary on October 2nd for FREE by clicking here and typing in the code JTL. Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me

Dr. Adi Jaffee, author of “The Abstinence Myth” and nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, relationships and shame joins the podcast to discuss the ways we handle the labels that are bestowed upon us by society, and how we can break free from them while embracing our unique journeys. This powerful episode touches deep topics of shame, addiction, system injustices, and, as always, financial freedom. If you are struggling, or have struggled in the past, you need to listen to this episode. In this episode we share: How we internalize the labels we are given from birth and how they affect us throughout our lives The negative impacts of covering up our shame and lived-experience The power of perception and expectations Breaking free from limiting beliefs + more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here. Join The Weekly Newsletter

Dorianne St. Fleur, author of “Deeper Than Work: How Women of Color Can Make More Money, Have More Impact, and Thrive in the Corporate World,” joins the podcast to talk about how women, and Women of Color specifically, can leverage their 9-5 Corporate America careers to reach financial independence. We discuss how to unearth your D.R.E.A.M job, negotiation tactics, and using social media to network in a strategic way. This episode brings to light the reality that you don’t have to be an entrepreneur to become a millionaire or financially free. If you’re in Corporate America and looking to thrive there, this episode is for you! In This Episode You’ll Learn: What Dorianne’s acronym D.R.E.A.M stands for How you can use your D.R.E.A.M job to fuel your search for a better career Some of the different obstacles BIWOC face in Corporate America How you can negotiate for more money + more  Enter for a chance to win Dorianne’s book here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Enter for a ch

Christine Platt, author of ‘'The Afrominimalist Guide To Living With Less,’ and pioneer behind The Afrominimalist, joins the podcast to talk about how she’s carving out space for BIPOC within the minimalist movement. We discuss her journey towards living with less and how she outlines the differences for historically marginalized communities, which radically change the movement and minimalist community. Inclusion and representation matter, and this episode demonstrates the importance of recognizing this fact and celebrating these leaps forward within the minimalist movement. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How minimalism is different for BIPOC Where Christine started on her minimalist journey Why minimalism isn’t living with less, it’s living with intention How you can have luxury and also live with less + more  Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Enter for a chance to win Christine's book: "The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less" by going to journeytolaunch.com/win and f

Dr. Lakisha Simmons, fellow Journeyer and author, joins the podcast to share her inspirational story from growing up with almost nothing to saving & investing $750,000 in 4 years & reaching Financial Independence at 41 years old. We discuss how she was able to use her divorce as a kickoff for her FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) journey, and how the FIRE movement led her to pursue her passions in life. In this episode we dive into how Dr. Simmons was able to grow from her mistakes, what she did to reach Financial Independence, and the lessons she’s passing down to her children from her financial experience. In this episode you’ll learn How money narratives growing up shape your financial decisions as an adult What Dr. Simmons did to cut expenses during her divorce Which accounts Dr. Simmons maxed out to lower her tax burden and grow her FIRE number How & why she decided to quit her job  The benefits of FIRE and chasing after what makes you happy  What she is teaching her kids about mone

Travis Hornsby, founder and owner of Student Loan Planner, takes us through the often overwhelming and confusing world of student loan repayment plans. With new government updates happening each month, it’s important to stay on top of the various options available to you. Travis explains, in simplistic terms, those options and how you can take advantage of them to pick the plan that is best suited for your student loan debt. In this episode we talk about different payment plans based on income levels, what’s going on with student loan cancellation, and what you can expect when student loan payments eventually resume. If you’ve ever been anxious about not knowing your options, or you’ve wanted to tackle your student loan debt in a more strategic way, this episode is for you. In this episode you’ll learn: What to expect when the student loan payment pause ends next year (2022) How student loan forgiveness is real + where to go to find out if you qualify for it Various repayment plan options based on various in