In this conversation, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the first part of her signature framework, The Overflow Method. She talks about the importance of casting a vision for one's business and finances that aligns with personal values and goals. She emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to define their own success rather than chasing societal expectations. The discussion covers the significance of legacy planning, the process of vision casting, and how aligning business goals with personal vision can lea...
Jul 08, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this episode, Iyanna Vaughn introduces her signature framework, The Overflow Method, a financial strategy designed to help entrepreneurs, particularly women, achieve financial clarity and build wealth. The method consists of four key parts: vision and legacy planning, understanding financials, profit leak detection, and wealth flow management. Each part is aimed at empowering clients to make informed financial decisions, align their business goals with their long-term wealth aspirations, and ...
Jul 07, 2025•6 min•Season 3Ep. 33
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the importance of financial clarity and stewardship for women entrepreneurs. She emphasizes that titles in finance do not equate to wealth-building; rather, understanding and managing finances effectively is crucial. The conversation explores the roles of bookkeepers, accountants, and money coaches, highlighting the need for a cohesive financial strategy that integrates compliance and leadership. Vaughn introduces tools like the CEO s...
Jul 02, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 32
In this episode, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the importance of structuring business finances around the Keep Half Principle, which emphasizes maintaining a 50% profit margin before paying oneself. She explains how focusing on profit rather than revenue can lead to sustainable business growth and financial stability. The conversation covers practical strategies for managing expenses, setting revenue goals, and making intentional financial decisions to ensure that entrepreneurs can pay themselves adeq...
Jun 25, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 31
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the importance of setting meaningful revenue goals that align with a business's actual needs. She emphasizes that revenue goals should be at least double the CEO salary to account for taxes, expenses, and growth investments. Iyanna also highlights the necessity of pricing services for profit rather than just revenue, and the significance of understanding conversion rates to create predictable income. The episode encourages entrepreneu...
Jun 18, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 30
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, host Iyanna Vaughn discusses the critical importance of paying yourself as a CEO and the detrimental effects of underpaying oneself. She emphasizes that underpaying creates a false sense of profitability and can lead to burnout and resentment. The conversation covers how to establish a sustainable business model, create a CEO payday system, and manage personal finances effectively to ensure financial stability and growth. The episode concludes with key takea...
Jun 11, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 29
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, host Iyanna Vaughn discusses the critical importance of determining a proper salary as a CEO. She emphasizes that a CEO's salary is not just an expense but a fundamental part of a financial strategy that supports long-term wealth building. Iyanna introduces the 50-20-30 budgeting system, shares insights on financial priorities, and highlights the significance of a CEO salary calculator to help business owners plan their finances effectively. Takeaways Your s...
Jun 04, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 28
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, host Iyanna Vaughn discusses the profound impact of self-talk on financial well-being. She emphasizes the importance of positive affirmations and understanding one's financial situation to overcome anxiety and fear. The conversation explores how avoidance of financial matters can lead to stagnation and the necessity of facing financial realities head-on. Iyanna encourages listeners to transform their mindset about money, viewing it as a tool for empowerment ...
May 28, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, host Iyanna Vaughn delves into the complexities of cash flow in business, emphasizing the distinction between profit and cash balance. She explains how cash flows through a business, the importance of understanding financial reports, and introduces the Statement of Cash Flow. The episode concludes with resources for managing cash flow effectively and an invitation to join a community focused on building generational wealth. Takeaways Profit is not the same a...
May 21, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In this episode, Iyanna Vaughn delves into the concept of equity, explaining its significance in determining the financial health of a business. She breaks down the formula for equity, discusses owner's equity and distributions, and emphasizes the impact of equity on the overall value of a business. The episode serves as a guide for entrepreneurs to understand how to manage their equity effectively to build long-term wealth and financial stability. Takeaways Equity is defined as assets minus lia...
May 14, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In this episode, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the importance of understanding liabilities in business. She explains how liabilities can be a powerful tool for growth when managed correctly, and emphasizes the need to compare assets and liabilities to maintain financial health. The episode covers different types of liabilities, the significance of the debt to asset ratio, and how liabilities can impact cash flow positively and negatively. Iyanna also shares strategies for using liabilities strategical...
May 07, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In this episode, Iyanna Vaughn emphasizes the importance of understanding the balance sheet, particularly focusing on assets. She explains the different types of assets—current, non-cash current, and long-term—and their significance in assessing a business's financial health. The discussion includes strategies for managing cash flow, the impact of assets on business stability, and the importance of planning for the future to create a legacy business. The episode concludes with a call to action f...
Apr 30, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In this episode, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the critical importance of understanding profit in business. She breaks down the different types of profit—gross, operating, and net—and emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to track their profit margins effectively. The conversation also covers how to assess profit trends over time and the significance of maintaining optimal profitability for business growth. Listeners are encouraged to utilize tools like the Harmonious Cash Flow Planner to gain clarity...
Apr 23, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 22
In this episode, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the critical aspects of understanding business expenses for coaches and service providers. She emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between direct costs and operating expenses, how they impact profit margins, and the necessity of creating a profit plan. The conversation also covers evaluating expense trends to maintain profitability and offers actionable insights for managing finances effectively. Takeaways Understanding your expenses is crucial fo...
Apr 16, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 21
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, Iyanna Vaughn discusses the importance of understanding revenue fluctuations in business. She emphasizes the need for financial clarity and tracking revenue effectively to achieve business goals. The conversation covers categorizing revenue for better insights, managing seasonality, and taking control of cashflow to avoid surprises. Vaughn provides actionable steps for business owners to connect with their numbers and optimize their financial strategies. Tak...
Apr 09, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In this inspiring episode of Harmonious Wealth , Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, founder of Therapy for Black Girls , shares her incredible journey from starting as a blog to creating a groundbreaking mental health platform for Black women and girls. She dives into the accidental beginnings of her business, the evolution of her revenue model, and the power of community healing through her foundation. Dr. Joy also reflects on personal lessons, such as transforming her money mindset, integrating her fami...
Dec 18, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this inspiring episode of Harmonious Wealth, Jasmine Espy opens up about her journey with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin condition that deeply shaped her life. Jasmine’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and community-building. From overcoming severe HS and bullying to creating a nonprofit organization and hosting the I Reclaim Summit, Jasmine shares how she turned her pain into purpose. She dives into: Advocacy and Awareness: How her personal experience with H...
Dec 11, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this heartfelt episode of Harmonious Wealth , host Iyanna Vaughn speaks with Ameka Coleman, founder of Strands of Faith , a clean beauty brand empowering textured hair care with purpose-driven products. Ameka dives into her personal and entrepreneurial journey, sharing candidly about balancing family and business, overcoming personal traumas, and the pivotal role of faith in her life. Ameka also unpacks her mission to end texturism in the beauty industry, how she secures grants and funding fo...
Dec 04, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, Jereshia Hawk discusses her year-long sabbatical from her business and the financial preparedness required to take such a break. She shares her journey of building her business and prioritizing profit, living below her means, and budgeting for leisurely spending. Jereshia emphasizes the importance of knowing your owner's intent and aligning your financial goals with your desired lifestyle. She also highlights the significance of self-control and letting go o...
Nov 27, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth, Danielle Desir Corbett shares her journey as a creative entrepreneur navigating maternity leave. She discusses her vision for a four-month leave, the financial preparations she undertook, and the importance of intention setting. Danielle emphasizes the need for a supportive partner and effective systems in place to manage her business during her absence. She also reflects on the transition back to work, the evolution of her business model, and the significan...
Nov 20, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth , Iyanna Vaughn interviews XayLi Barclay, a camera confidence coach and creator of Brave on Video, to explore how menstrual health impacts productivity and work performance. XayLi opens up about her personal experiences with painful periods and PMDD, and how she’s learned to harness the power of her menstrual cycle to optimize her business operations. She breaks down the different phases of the cycle, offering practical advice on how to align business activit...
Nov 13, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode of Harmonious Wealth , host Iyanna Vaughn sits down with Berrion Berry, a menstrual health educator and women’s health coach, to explore the deep connection between hormonal harmony and business success. Berrion breaks down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and offers practical tips on how to sync your activities, energy, and productivity with each phase to optimize both health and profit. Berrion shares her personal journey from political science to women’s health advocacy,...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 13
While there are things that we need to invest in to grow and sustain our businesses, overspending in your business is making it harder for you to scale. Because at the heart of overspending is a lack of skill around how to make the right financial investments at the right time, which leads to joining the wrong offers and not getting the return on your time and money. Investing in another coach because you “should have a coach” or because all of your biz besties have doesn’t mean it’s the right i...
Jun 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 12
Another coach or service provider launched yet another offer that you know will help you in your business. Impulsively, you purchase the offer only to immediately feel overwhelmed because you're on yet another payment plan. This time you're unable to pay yourself from your business. You didn't realize how this investment would impact your cash and it shows up in your energy, leaving you unable to even implement what you're learning. You've been investing in yourself consistently because you beli...
Jun 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 11
You’re likely idolizing sales in your business because the online business industry idolizes sales. When you idolize sales, it takes the place of your love for God and your higher purpose. That’s what leads to you becoming overly consumed with your business success and you unintentionally attach your personal value to what you achieve. Then when you have a month, quarter, or launch that didn’t go as planned, it derails your self-worth. In this episode, Iyanna combines financial strategy with fai...
Jun 05, 2024•21 min•Ep. 10
Not knowing how to pay less in taxes legally turns into a tax surprise that typically ends up with you overpaying in taxes because of it. You need to leverage a tax code so that you can legally reduce your tax liability so that you can protect your cash and put that extra savings towards building your financial legacy like your retirement and investments. In this episode, I'll share how to think about your tax planning so you can end the year with no tax surprises and even more cash to support y...
May 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 9
Do you know the difference between profit vs. cash flow vs. cash on hand? You might have looked at your profit number but then wondered why your cash isn't saying the same thing. You're seemingly profitable but you're continuously running into depleted or nearly depleted cash. Profit, cash flow, and cash on hand are all different things and as your business grows and gets more complex with your income sources and expenses, it’s not enough to just know revenue and expenses. In this episode, you’l...
May 22, 2024•32 min•Ep. 8
If you’re like most of the business owner’s we work with, you’re so used to thinking no more than a quarter in advance in your business and life and haven’t gotten the chance to step out of the weeds of the day-to-day to have a bird’s eye view of your financial future. You think you don’t make enough to think about a legacy yet or that it’s better to reinvest everything back into the business. But there’s a lot more to wealth than just making the money — what do you do with what you’ve built? To...
May 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 7
You don’t truly need that sale. Your relationship with money is what is making you feel so desperate for sales even though you’ve made multiple-6 or even 7-figures in your business. Even when you are in a situation where you truly need another sale to come in to help pay your expenses and bills, it’s possible — and necessary — to not be in a state of desperation when you heal your relationship with money. In this episode, Iyanna shares how to get off the sales desperation train and get on the tr...
May 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 6
Have you been unable to pay yourself well and consistently, and now you're feeling a little bit resentful of your business? Nagina, one of our longtime bookkeeping clients, was experiencing this too. Before working with us, she was frantic about money and making over 6-figures but only taking home 30%. As an online health coach, wife, mother of two, as well as a working full-time corporate job, she didn't want to run the risk of not being able to have adequate take home pay in her business. Sinc...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 5
