This week’s guest Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez is on a mission to help women get more from their money so that they can unapologetically go after what they want. In this episode, Stefanie shares tips about building your network, thriving in entrepreneurship, and leveraging your skill sets to make more money. We talk openly about managing your money with inconsistent income and how to pivot from one industry to another which is so relevant for what’s happening in the world today. In this episode ...
Apr 08, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 148
I am excited to bring with you a real and honest conversation about money featuring my fellow amazing podcast sisters, Rana Campbell (host of the Dreams & Drive podcast), Dr. Joy Harden Bradford (host of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast), Nicaila Matthews Okome (host of the Side Hustle Pro podcast) and Art Steele (host of the Inksecure podcast). We chat about all things money; how our childhood with money shaped how we handle money today, our money hang-ups, money goals and so much more. In t...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 147
It’s more important now than ever to think about ways to increase and diversify your income. In this week’s episode, my guest, Sandy Smith shares how to start your own side hustles, and leverage your skills to earn more. You’ll also hear her amazing story of going from $130,000 in debt to owning $1.1M in real estate. In this episode you’ll learn: How to add up your debt and tackle it strategically Steps you can take to increase your income when you aren’t making enough Ways to build your busines...
Mar 25, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 146
I want you to live your best life when it comes to money. So, in this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode I am answering your questions about rebuilding your credit, investing, how to get started on your financial independence journey, having money conversations with your partner, and so much more. Get ready to take notes because this is an episode packed with money gems. In fact, you might need to listen to this episode more than once. In this episode you will learn: Tips on rebuilding you...
Mar 18, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 145
In this bonus episode, I discuss the biggest concern in the world at the moment, the Coronavirus. You may be worried about your money, job, health and family and I am sharing my thoughts on how to get through these times. In this episode I discuss: How to protect yourself as much as you can. What to do if you deal with anxiety and depression. How this impacts your investments and what to do about it. What to do if your work and income are being affected. Why it is very important to focus on emer...
Mar 13, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 144
This week’s Journey to Launch Podcast is going to blow you away. Wealth Strategist, Dr. Pamela Jolly is on the show and we have a dynamic conversation about wealth building strategies, economically empowering people of color, generational wealth, and more. Everyone aspiring to build wealth, must listen to this episode. Dr. Jolly’s advice will inspire you to take action and reclaim your wealth today! Dr. Pamela Jolly has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. As a Wealth Strategist,...
Mar 11, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 143
This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, Sarah Li Cain of Beyond the Dollar shares how she became a six-figure freelance writer with a six-figure net worth. She went from teaching and living abroad, to a writer, mom, and wife, with more money and freedom to enjoy life. Through her writing and podcast, Sarah blends practical tips and mindset strategies for those trying to change their financial life. She also integrates physical, spiritual, and mental wellness in her advice so you learn how to...
Mar 04, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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 ...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 141
This week on the Journey to Launch podcast Brian from Done by Forty and I are talking about the secret behind accomplishing Financial Independence & Retiring Early (FIRE), economic opportunity, and the power of an education. We get very honest about the role of income and how important it can be on your FIRE journey. Brian is not afraid to talk about privilege, race, and their impact on wealth. We dive into it all and more on the podcast. You’ll also learn some valuable tips to help you lower yo...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Love is in the air and we are talking about love and money in this week’s episode. LeDo and Shameka McDowell talk about their relationship and how they paid off $32,000 in debt and built $100,000 in net worth. Once they got on the same financial page, they were unstoppable. LeDo and Shameka are creators of the podcast The Marital Mission , a podcast about married life for young couples. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about how to get your partner on board with your financial goa...
Feb 12, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 139
In this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode, I answer the question, “Can you really reach financial independence?” Plus, I am celebrating because it’s my birthday! As I reflect on the past year, I am sharing my personal goals for 2020, which include taking better care of me. Listen to this episode to find out how I plan to focus on myself and prioritize what really matters in life. I am also sharing ways on how you can create a life you love. In this episode you will learn: Tips that will m...
Feb 05, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Did you know that after ~400 years of being in the US, African Americans in the United States only own two percent of U.S. wealth? This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, my guest, Shawn D. Rochester talks about how this dismal stat came to be with data-based research and discusses what we can do about it using concrete solutions. Shawn is the CEO of Good Steward, LLC and author of The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America . In his book and presentations at Google, and several univer...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 137
This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode features Anita Dhake, also known as Thriftygal. Creator of the blog The Power of Thrift , Anita, worked as a corporate attorney for several years. Then, one day she committed to her dream to retire early and live her best life. In one year she paid off $95,000 of student loan debt and started aggressively saving 85 to 95 percent of her income. By age 33, Anita was able to retire with over a half of million dollars in investments. For the last few yea...
Jan 22, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 136
David Carlson is answering all your student loan questions on this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast. Previously featured in T he Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Slate, and NBC’s KARE 11, David is a personal finance author and speaker. In this week’s episode, David is discussing the truth and misconceptions about student loan debt, loan forgiveness programs, debt consolidation and more. In 2012, David launched his website Young Adult Money with a mission to help millen...
Jan 15, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Kyara and Khalil Uqdah of Charm City Buyers started investing in real estate right after college in September 2012. Their first property was in a depressed neighborhood in Connecticut. However, with a vision, networking, and creative financing they turned that one property, which they still own, into over 20 properties in Baltimore, Maryland. They have literally bought a block and are now focused on community development, mentoring other real estate investors, and building an empire and generati...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 134
In 2020, you cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought. This is just one of the amazing takeaways I discovered in my latest read, You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought: A Book for People with Any Life Threatening Illness--Including Life . This podcast episode will arm you with confidence, motivation, and knowledge to have your best year yet! Reaching a goal starts in the mind. Therefore, negative thoughts are too expensive and could cost you your dream or your purpose. In this w...
Jan 01, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 133
I made it through my first year as a full-time entrepreneur! Check out solo episode 132 where I dive into the business side of Journey to Launch and explain why I spent most of this year investing in myself. As I reflect on 2019, I share more about the financial impact of going from a corporate job to full-time entrepreneur, and how we prepared for this moment. I also report how I tripled Journey to Launch’s income since last year. Lastly, the episode wouldn’t be complete without highlights from...
Dec 25, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 132
This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode features, Kierra Asnauskas, who shares her amazing story on how she went from broke and homeless to a six-figure salary and living abroad. On her journey, Kierra taught English overseas, boosted her salary from $31,000 to $182,000 a year, and received free housing and healthcare. With fewer expenses, Kierra knocked out $49,000 in debt and started investing. Today, Kierra and her husband are living overseas while she takes her first mini-retirement. L...
Dec 18, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Learn how to boost your income in your career or business in this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode with Kathlyn Hart. Kathlyn Hart is a coach who helps ambitious women dream big, live boldly, and earn more money. Kathlyn and I have an insightful and amazing conversation that will inspire you to earn more whether you have a 9 to 5 or your own business. This episode is packed full of tips to help you change your mindset and earn the money you deserve. In this episode you will learn: How to...
Dec 11, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 130
You have something to share with the world! It’s time to turn your passion into your career. Listen to this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode for inspiration and tactics to manifest your dreams. In episode 129, Cathy Heller who is an author, podcast host, speaker, songwriter, and coach, talks about her new book and how to make your passion a reality. This episode provides concrete tips to start your own business, create your dream job, and make your own path. Check out Cathy’s interview a...
Dec 04, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 129
To compete in today’s world of rapid technology changes and fierce job competition, you must become an ultralearner and self educator. his week on the Journey to Launch podcast, Scott Young shares how you can master new ideas, subjects, and skills to stay ahead in your career. Scott is the author of Ultralearning , a book that outlines how to boost your learning so you can win at life and accomplish your goals. In the podcast episode, Scott discusses the most effective learning methods, stories ...
Nov 27, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 128
In this week’s podcast episode, Zero shares her amazing story of adversity and triumphs. She saved half her income when she made $60,000 a year in New York while also navigating health challenges. In her twenties, she had brain surgery and doctors told her she may not be able to work or live independently. Instead of surrendering to her prognosis, she got through her recovery and moved to New York City. Not only did Zero find a job, but she went from making $37,000 a year to $75,000 in a short p...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 127
This week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode is one you don’t want to miss! I’m talking with Purple from A Purple Life about how she plans to retire at 30 and live off only $18,000 a year. In 2015, Purple started her blog to track her journey to financial freedom and early retirement. Thanks to her efforts to decrease spending, increase her wages, and geo-arbitrage, she is on her way to retiring in 2020. In less than four years she went from a net worth of $5,000 to over $350,000. Check out the...
Nov 13, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 126
This week on the Journey to Launch podcast we have special guest, Ericka Grant from Atlanta. Ericka is a successful marketing professional who started out making $35,000 a year but has accomplished financial independence and built a net worth over $1 million through real estate investing. Through networking, she moved up in her career and boosted her salary to six figures along the way. At the same time, she purchased her first home in New York City at 25 years old. Having a knack for finding th...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 125
The Journey to Launch podcast has officially reached one million total downloads! (in podcast land, that’s a big deal). Thank you to all of the listeners a.k.a. Journeyers who have inspired me to keep producing the podcast, rain or shine, every week for the past two years. You guys have been following my journey, sharing and supporting the content I produce which keeps me motivated to deliver and improve my message and platform. My goal is to inspire even more people to improve their finances an...
Oct 30, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 124
This week on the Journey to Launch podcast we have Miss Wise of Wise Woman Wallet. Miss Wise is from North Carolina and was previously up to her eyeballs in debt and bills. She decided to turn her side hustle, teaching English to immigrants at a community college, into a full time teaching gig in China. Over the last three years, she has paid off $37,000 in debt and paid $6,000 cash for certifications that have allowed her to make more money. In this episode, Miss Wise shares the steps you can t...
Oct 23, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 123
In this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast, Shang of Save My Cents shares how she achieved financial independence by age 31. Shang has the funds to make work optional but chooses to keep working. By day, Shang is a management consultant. By night, Shang helps families get out of debt, save money, and start investing to grow their finances. In this episode you will learn: The importance of mental health on your wealth journey The key to an abundance mindset and why it’s important to ...
Oct 16, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Naseema McElroy, is back on the Journey to Launch podcast to update us on how she paid off 1 million dollars of debt in a few years. The creator of Financially Intentional and the Nurses on Fire podcast, Naseema, first shared how she paid off $300,000 in debt as a single mom in episode 16. Now, Naseema is giving us an update on how she’s paid off a million dollars of debt since we last spoke and opens up on how she is now living a more balanced life and building her business. After we hear from ...
Oct 09, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 121
I am answering your most recent submitted money questions on this week’s episode of the podcast. In this episode, we dive into a discussion about the types of debt, debt payoff methods, real estate investing, budgeting, and retirement savings. You don’t want to miss this good advice that can help you on your journey. In this episode I answer: If you use a home equity line of credit to refinance your loans If it makes sense to take money from your retirement account to pay off debt The difference...
Oct 02, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 120
In this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast we have Kenishia Mais, a Jamaican entrepreneur, Financial Educator and the visionary who founded ThrivingDollars . Kenishia was always a good saver. She started saving her lunch money in school & kept this habit into adulthood. But when she became the person her parents and other family members came to when they needed money, the pressure of being the family bank was overwhelming. It drove her to abandon her money habits and become a big sp...
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 119
