Journey To Launch : Personal Finance, Early Retirement & Business

Fellow Journeyer Erika Brown, Real Estate Agency Owner, homeschool Mom, and multifaceted entrepreneur, joins us to discuss her exit from Corporate America into the lucrative world of business ownership and real estate investing in Atlanta, Georgia.  In this episode I talk with Erika about her journey to financial independence, her multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, her unique and effective homeschooling methods, and how she is able to “do it all.” Be inspired by Erika's life path TODAY on Episode 227 of the Journey To Launch Podcast. In this episode you’ll learn: Why sometimes taking an educated leap of faith in life is necessary to propel your growth, both professionally and personally Why being an investigator in your own life is the first step towards elevating it Erika’s thoughts on real estate investing and gentrification What Unschooling is and why it may be the right fit for your family Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021

Jessica Zweig owner of nationally recognized digital brand agency, SimplyBe, and new author of, “Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself” joins us to discuss how to root authenticity in your personal brand and use it to grow your self worth and your net worth. In this episode, I talk with Jessica about the everyday struggles of identity as an entrepreneur and how to navigate the noisy world of social media and personal branding. We do deep dives into business alignment, creating a real brand identity, and how you can craft a voice that stands out in the crowd. Learn all about increasing your self worth and net worth by simply being yourself TODAY. In This Episode You’ll Learn: Why a personal brand is so important to companies + how they impact them How to own your mistakes and use them to propel you forward How to leverage your best ROI now to scale later Using authenticity to build a better business and make more money Other related blog posts/lin

Kevin Matthews is the author of “From Burning To Blueprint: Rebuilding Black Wall Street After A Century Of Silence,” a book about the Tulsa Race Massacre. In this episode, I talk with Kevin about the history behind the massacre, the ramifications of this day of bloodshed, and how we can come together for effective change and solutions in response to this gruesome event and the treatment of Black people in America. Learn all about the Tulsa Race Massacre, it’s significance in 2021, investing, and generational wealth when you listen to this impactful episode. In this episode we cover: How what happened in Tulsa didn’t happen in a vacuum  Why the Tulsa Race Massacre still matters to the Black community today & why everyone needs to learn about what happened  Solutions in response to the Tulsa Race Massacre The case for reparations  The contradiction of explaining generational wealth while ignoring the causes of generational poverty The reasoning behind investing in the stock market over investing in real e

In this episode of the Journey To Launch Podcast, I’m diving into exciting, new updates. It’s been 4 years since I started the Journey To Launch podcast. I didn’t have a huge audience and was fairly new in the personal finance space but I had something to share with the world. I’m so glad I took a chance on myself. Now the podcast has over 2.5 million downloads and has been featured by the NY Times. Throughout the last 4 years, you’ve watched me quit corporate America, grow my own business, and raise my kids-- all while going through the inevitable ups and downs of life.  Tune in to hear about a few learning moments from my entrepreneur career, goals I’ve met, as well as life-changing moves coming down the road. You won’t want to miss this episode  In This Episode You’ll Learn: Where I’m at with my book-writing journey  Why I decided to close Money Launch Club and how that decision will change the trajectory of Journey To Launch What I’m up to in September in Austin, Texas The big change happening inside my

Have you always wondered what the true “secret” to success was? Or why the strategies you’re using aren’t working? Then this week’s Journey to Launch Podcast episode is for you. I dive into author Ron Friedman’s latest work, “Decoding Greatness,” a guide on how to reverse engineer your success and live your best life possible. During this episode, we explore the misconceptions and falsehoods of how success is marketed towards us. Through Ron’s unique blueprints, you can learn how to rise above the noise and collect your own data to use as leverage in building your best self in the professional, personal, and financial worlds we move through each day. Tune in to hear all about Ron’s new book and learn practical, easy day-to-day tips on how to reach your goals and create the life you want. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to use micro-goals to propel your macro-goals into realities  Opportunity cost and why keeping a scoreboard will change all areas of your life The psychology behind why reverse engineering w

Do you want to learn how to travel in style while; paying off debt and pursuing Financial Independence? Then this week's Journey To Launch podcast episode with Cinneah El-Amin is for you. Cinneah shares how to travel affordably utilizing travel rewards points and gives us tips on how to navigate travel w/ a 9-5 work schedule.  Even though she had a good salary, Cinneah was living beyond her means and carried shame around her $23,000 credit card debt. In the episode, you’ll hear what rock bottom moment propelled Cinneah to begin her self love and Financial Independence journey and how she paid off her debt in 1 year.  Cinneah’s story is fascinating because even though she still works a 9-5, she travels often and was even able to relocate to Tulum, Mexico in 2020. Tune in to hear Cinneah's inspiring story and learn practical tips on how you can travel on a budget and while pursuing your money goals.  In This Episode You’ll Learn: What propelled Cinneah to start her financial independence journey How Cinneah pa

I have a very special episode to share with you because my little sisters Imani & Shaina are my guests on this week’s podcast. I thought it would be fun to have a real conversation with two of my younger sisters who are both on their own unique paths to financial freedom.  Shaina and Imani are both creatives and entrepreneurs who have followed their passions and taken non-traditional career paths and are learning to invest for the first time.  I wanted to bring them both on the podcast to share more about their goals, how they had to pivot during COVID, their savings and investing journeys, and to share what it’s really like to have me as an older sister (spoiler alert: turns out that I’m really fun) I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode, and I highly encourage you to watch it on YouTube. This was my first time recording an in person video podcast at a  studio. Grab a virtual chair and tune in! In This Episode You’ll Learn: How Imani & Shaina both have followed their passions to live a life

Glo Atanmo is a creative educator and mission driven entrepreneur who believes that we can use our creative talents (and social media) to make a living and a difference. When it comes to digital entrepreneurship, Glo has tried it all, from running a sports & entertainment blog to being a travel blogger. Despite Glo’s circumstances she always saw the opportunities in the obstacles. She joins us on the podcast this week to share how we can live, give & serve from a place of authenticity while earning a good living. Tune into this week’s episode to hear how in 3 years, Glo went from surviving on $2/day to running a 7 figure business.  In this episode you’ll learn: Why social media can be a tool to make a living and a difference  The importance of allowing yourself to evolve and pivot  How Glo created opportunities for herself with very little money How to be resourceful and lead from a place of service and much more... Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/nyPoh8g9vDw Other relat

In 2009, the first decentralized cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was created by a pseudonymous developer, Satoshi Nakamoto. Since then, this is intangible, digital currency has quickly become one of the most volatile & lucrative new asset classes we’ve seen in our time. It seems like everyone is talking about it. If you're like me, then you may have just been confused or skeptical about it all. But 12 years later, it doesn’t seem like cryptocurrency is going anywhere, anytime soon.  It’s finally time to demystify cryptocurrency & bring the conversation to the Journey To Launch podcast. My guest Dr. Hans, also known as the Investing Tutor, gives us an introduction to cryptocurrency and breaks down what we need to know before we make our first crypto purchase.  Tune into this week’s episode to hear why Dr. Hans is so passionate about educating everyone, especially immigrants, on the importance and significant value of cryptocurrency and his two rules of investing when it comes to crypto.  If you’ve been wantin

What if you were able to create a career you enjoyed & loved, while on the path to Financial Independence? This week’s guest, Kimberly B. Cummings, is a career & leadership expert who shares practical tips and solutions on how to transition into a career that you’ll enjoy & that allows you to thrive. Kimberly is also the  author of her first published book, “Next Move, Best Move: Transition into a Career You’ll Love.” Kimberly was able to identify her strengths, leverage her skills, build her personal and professional brand to intentionally land her dream career, now she’s giving you the blueprint so that you can do it too. She also shares about her decision to quit her job and become a full time entrepreneur and shares about; her transition, how she made the financial leap, and tips on how to tell your employer about your own business.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Kimberly found a career that she loved and the steps you can take to find one The importance of a personal and professional bra

When’s the last time you wrote down your big, audacious goals and then actually went for them? This week’s podcast guest, Catherine Alford, entrepreneur and author of the new book, “Mom’s Got Money” did just that when she grew her small personal finance blog into a 6- figure business.  Catherine used the skillset she had from her graduate degree in History and her fascination with people to start & grow her writing business and blog. As a mom of twins and an entrepreneur, she is on a mission to empower all moms to utilize their natural gifts and talents to succeed with money.  Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about how Catherine grew her business organically and tips she gives mothers on managing the load of finances and motherhood.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Catherine went from writing articles for $5 to running a 6 figure business Her experience of starting and growing her blog while living in Grenada  Tips for moms in using their gifts of managing a household to managing their fina

What does it take to build a multi-million dollar business and raise millions in capital as a Black woman in Silicon Valley? You’ll find out from this week’s guest, Morgan DeBaun, Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading media company for Black culture and millennials.  Morgan shares the behind the scenes of starting Blavity Inc. and her own personal finance journey from not being able to pay herself a salary in the early stages of her company to recently buying her first home.  Tune in to this week’s episode to hear tips on how to build a business with or without outside capital, the CEO decisions it takes to get to the next level & managing your finances as an entrepreneur.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Morgan founded Blavity Inc.  The sacrifices & key decisions it took for her to make it to the next level What it takes to raise outside capital & scale a business The importance of owning equity & having liquidity in your business  Tips on managing your finances & buying a hou

What’s one money mistake that you’ve made in the past that you would do differently now? Are there mistakes that you’ve made but you don’t regret them? I’m sharing 9 money mistakes that I’ve made and in some cases I’m still making in this week’s solo episode. They range from buying a luxury car in my 20’s & saving too much.  Since I’m on this journey with you, it’s only fair that I’m transparent and share my own experiences & lessons along the way.   In This Episode You’ll Learn: My 9 money past/current money mistakes Why it’s important to improve the quality of your journey How to take risks & spend money in a way that feels good  What I am working on this year in my business and much more… If you want to grab the free "The Nine Money Mistakes That I've Made and What I'm Doing to Improve Them" worksheet that comes with this episode, click here! In the episode, I also talk about the Teachable Launch Accelerator 4 week challenge where you’ll learn how to build out the foundation and key marketing

How can you plan to spend and enjoy life once the world gets to a new normal and opens back up? In this week's episode, I am talking about how you can still have the “YOLO-ATP” (You Only Live Once After The Pandemic) mentality that allows you to spend more on the things you value now and still reach your long term goals.  We have all been impacted in some way by the pandemic and it has influenced how we spend our time and money. As the world slowly re-opens, there may be a desire to rebel against all the restrictions placed on us when we were in lockdown by spending on the things we missed the most like travel, restaurants, etc. I want to show you how you can live your best life now while achieving your goals.  Tune in to this week’s episode to hear 4 steps to take now to enjoy life post pandemic and plan for the future. Plus, I’m sharing life & business updates with you at the end of the episode that you don’t want to miss.  In this episode you’ll learn: How to enjoy a “YOLO-ATP” life How you can live i

Do you truly believe you can be a millionaire? Get ready for this week’s guest in the rocket seat, Rachel Rodgers because she believes we should ALL be millionaires. Rachel is an intellectual property attorney, business coach, and the founder of Hello 7 and author of the new book, “We Should All be Millionaires.”  With a strong why and a courageous spirit, Rachel was able to build a multi-million dollar business. She shares that when we are financially whole and thriving, we are able to provide for ourselves, our families and our communities.  Tune into this week’s episode with Rachel to hear what it takes to have a million-dollar mindset. Learn how to recognize the limiting beliefs you have around money and how you can create more empowering thoughts that will serve you to become the best version of yourself. In this episode you’ll learn: Why you deserve to be a millionaire The importance of having a strong WHY and being courageous How you can recognize transferable skill sets 3 steps business owners can ta

This week on the podcast, Jannese Torres- Rodriguez explains how she was able to make over 6 figures from her side hustle while working a 9-5. Jannese is passionate about teaching women of color how to create lucrative side hustles, invest with purpose, and generate sustainable wealth. Her passion for personal finance grew from getting serious about her own finances and becoming an entrepreneur.   Tune in to hear how Jannese grew her side hustle income to over $100k, paid off $39k in debt in 17 months and ultimately achieved her version of Financial Independence.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Jannese made over $100k from her side hustles How she transitioned from food blogger to personal finance podcast host The sacrifices she made to take control of her finances and become debt free Advice on how to start a side hustle and much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: You can find Jannese’s food blog at Delish D’Lites and her website is Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast.  If you misse

What does frugality mean to you? For Jen Smith, creator of modernfrugality.com, frugality means being a good steward of your resources. It’s consciously spending on things you value that give you the freedom to meet your goals. Jen is on a mission to rebrand the entire concept of frugality, so we can embrace it as a way to serve us. Adopting the practice of intentional spending and no spend challenges helped Jen and husband pay off over $78,000 of debt in 2 years.  Jen started as an acupuncturist, transitioned into a full time writer, and now she is stepping into entrepreneurship. She shares her journey from starting a side hustle to expanding into owning a business. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear a different perspective on the F word: Frugality. In this episode you’ll learn: How to use frugality to accelerate your journey to Financial Freedom The balance between increasing your income and spending consciously   How to do a no spend challenge How Jen transitioned from being an acupuncturist to a full

Is there room for error in your schedule? How often do you factor in self care? This week on the podcast, I have Aisha Moore, a fellow Journeyer, self care advocate and stress management expert. After struggling with anxiety, getting demoted at work, and dealing with a strained marriage, Aisha decided to get serious and intentional about her self care. Aisha helps women move from overwhelm and stress to sustained success and healthy relationships. She shares that we often operate on autopilot and miss our body’s signals that we need to slow down. Missed signals turn into personal chaos, hurried energy, and physical ailments like nausea and headaches.  In the episode, Aisha shares the 8 components of holistic wellness that we can monitor and improve on throughout our lives. If you are constantly finding yourself with anxious energy and feeling overworked, tune in to this episode to hear how you can increase self care & prioritize wellness while on the journey to Financial Freedom.  In this episode you’ll l

This week on the podcast, I have award-winning financial educator, host of the Brown Ambition podcast, and author of Get Good with Money Tiffany “the Budgetnista” Aliche. Tiffany shares her journey from being a preschool teacher making $39k a year to running a successful 8 figure business.  Tiffany embarked on a career in teaching after graduating college because she genuinely loved it. She was crystal clear on who she was and what she needed to do to excel: do what she enjoyed. After losing her job, direction in life, and experiencing financial trauma, she realized that she could take her skills as a teacher and launch into a brand new career, financial education. Tiffany shows us how it’s  possible when you serve from a place of joy & abundance while earning money.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Tiffany went from making 39k a year to over 8 figures  What living in purpose and serving with joy looks like 5+ lessons from Tiffany’s journey to entrepreneurship What does it mean to be financially whole

How do you enjoy the journey today? For the majority of us, the path to Financial Independence (FI) is a long emotional and mental marathon. This concept that once was an unattainable pipe dream, is starting to make more sense and become more real. However, is it worth it if you disdain the entire journey? In today’s solo episode, I share 6 tips on how to find peace and joy right now wherever you are on your road to FI. My hope is that after you tune in, you’re inspired to do the internal work it takes to truly enjoy the journey. Take at least one of these tips and turn them into action. Decide today if you are going to be exhausted and empty on your journey or fulfilled and joyous. In this episode you’ll learn: 6 tips to help you find joy and happiness on your journey How find peace where you are and stop “shoulding” on yourself How to diversity your happiness and find sustained gratification The power of recruiting friends and liking the job you hate How to uncover your purpose and much more... Doors