Check out this week’s solo episode where I share five out of the ten steps you need to map out your path to financial independence. These steps will empower you to get started and show you that financial independence is possible. But first I help you define what that means financial freedom means for you. In this episode, I talk about how to plan your path to financial freedom, my new Journey To Financial Independence course, the 5 Journeyer stages, how to fuel your goals, and more. In this epis...
Oct 21, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Ramit Sethi is New York Times bestselling author and founder of I Will Teach You to Be Rich . After 16 years in the personal finance space, Ramit is still teaching people how to set specific goals for themselves and their money. He has a unique way of talking about money and challenges the normal points of view you often hear from other personal finance “gurus”. In this episode, Ramit shares tips on how to; save you money, earn more, and live a rich life. In this episode you’ll learn: An exercis...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Yanely Espinal, also known as Miss Be Helpful , grew up with immigrant parents and eight brothers and sisters in Brooklyn, New York. As a child she didn’t know much about money. When she got a full scholarship to Brown University her mind was blown by the amount of wealth her classmates enjoyed. Her efforts to keep up caused her to rack up $20,000 in credit card debt. When Yanely started her career as a teacher and realized she didn’t have enough to cover her debt, bills, and an unexpected medic...
Oct 07, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Chelsea Brennan, the founder of Smart Money Mamas is on the Journey to Launch Podcast sharing how she went from being a hedge fund manager to a full-time financial educator. She helps moms connect with all aspects of their money so they can overcome emotional blocks, identify what they want most, and create healthy money habits to achieve their goals. In this episode, Chelsea and I talk about how we both walked away from lucrative careers in the finance industry to start our own business and hel...
Sep 30, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents started her journey to financial freedom by paying off almost $40,000 in student loans in seven months. She shared her journey on her website and turned her blog into a six figure online business. Today, Michelle helps others with their money while she and her husband travel full time on a sailboat. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to; make money online and have a location independent lifestyle where you can work and live from whe...
Sep 23, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Last week, Teri Ijeoma shared her story on going from trading as a side hustle to being able to; trade full time, travel the world and reach Financial Independence. Teri now runs a multimillion dollar business teaching others who want to learn trading as a side hustle to reach their financial goals. This week, I’m sitting down with 3 of her new students in her Trade and Travel course who also are Journeyers. Tune in to learn more about what it's like to learn trading as a beginner, the importanc...
Sep 16, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Teri Ijeoma was an assistant principal who started trading in the stock market to make extra income. Her goal was to make $300 a day to replace her salary. Today, Teri trades, travels, and has made over $100,000 a day trading in quarantine! In this week’s episode check out what Teri has been able to accomplish since her last appearance on the podcast. We are talking about how Teri achieved financial independence, bought her dream home with cash, and helped her students earn $1,000 a day trading ...
Sep 09, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 172
In this week’s episode of The Journey to Launch Podcast, I'm talking taco shells, bloating and running. What does this have to do with money? Listen to find out. In this solo episode I’m sharing more about my life behind the scenes. I have updates on my fitness journey, tips about how and when to adjust your path to financial independence, and encouragement to keep going even when you don't see the results right away. In this episode you will learn: What tacos, bloating, and running have to do w...
Sep 02, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Jessica and Corey are coasting their way to financial Independence (FI), and have found a way to create more time and freedom in their lives today. As a dual income household with no kids, they currently live in Boston, a high cost of living city. Also, known as the Fioneers , Jessica and Corey are showing people how to calculate their financial independence number and design a more balanced life before the traditional retirement age. In this episode, Jessica and I talk about the different paths...
Aug 26, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 170
It’s never too late to start your financial journey. At 44 years old, Saundra Davis took a risk and went back to school for a master’s degree in personal financial planning. Today, she is a living legend in the personal finance space. She has taught so many coaches in the financial industry. It’s an honor to have her on The Journey to Launch Podcast and to share this conversation with you. Saundra is the Founder and Executive Director of Sage Financial Solutions , a San Francisco Bay Area-based ...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 169
Kumiko Love graduated with a degree in finance but didn’t learn anything about personal finances in school. After her divorce, Kumiko was a single mom, $77,000 in debt, and determined to get her finances in order. What started as a community for her to share her financial journey, has grown into The Budget Mom (TBM). Kumiko’s platform, TBM, is now her full-time business where she provides practical, fun budgeting methods and techniques to thousands of women all around the world. She has helped w...
Aug 12, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 168
What started out as an essay about one man’s struggle with student loan debt in the New York Times, has morphed into Michael Arceneaux’s next best seller, I Don’t Want to Die Poor . Michael Arceneaux, the author of the New York Times bestseller, I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race and Other Reasons Why I Put My Faith in Beyonce just released his second book, in April 2020. This book, I Don’t Want To Die Poor, is all about money. In our conversation we talk about Michael’s struggles with ...
Aug 05, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 167
What started out as a budgeting spreadsheet has grown into a budgeting app used by thousands of families who have committed to giving every dollar a purpose. This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast we are continuing our celebration of the third anniversary of the show with an interview with Jesse Mecham. Jesse, the creator of You Need A Budget (YNAB), shares his financial journey and tips for entrepreneurs. In this episode he describes how he dived into entrepreneurship at 22, and then succes...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 166
It’s the 3rd anniversary of the Journey to Launch Podcast and we are celebrating. I could not have made it to this milestone without you. So, in this week’s episode, I’m sharing voicemails from Journeyers from all over the world. Listen and learn how the Journey to Launch Podcast has helped so many people fix their finances, improve their lives, and change their mindsets so they can accomplish their goals. I’m also sharing some lessons I’ve learned since starting this podcast three years ago. I ...
Jul 22, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 165
After graduating from college with over $70,000 in student loans, Ysanet Batista went straight into public service. Unfortunately, her career did not pay a high salary and she found it difficult to live and eat in New York City. At some points, she faced food insecurity and homelessness. Her struggles forced her to find ways to make more money and led to her starting her own food cooperative business called Woke Foods. She merged her love for cuisine with her passion for social justice and is fo...
Jul 15, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 164
This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Brian Portnoy simplifies the complex world of money. Brian has over two decades of experience in the personal finance space, and he’s also an investor, educator, writer, and entrepreneur. In his book, The Geometry of Wealth , he tackles the challenges of making better investment decisions and how money fits into a joyful life. In this episode, we go beyond the numbers and talk about the behavioral science behind your relationship with money. Learn how ...
Jul 08, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 163
This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, special guest, Lisa Nicole Bell, is sharing how she created her life by design and dived into entrepreneurship. Lisa is a producer, writer, media personality, and serial entrepreneur. In addition, she hosts a podcast called Behind the Brilliance , with nearly two million downloads and 200 episodes to date. In this episode, we discuss the truth about entrepreneurship, how to make informed business and life decisions, and taking risks. Lisa shares so man...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Casanova Brooks lost everything--his mom, his house, and his job all in a short span of a few weeks. However, he refused to allow adversity to stop him. Nine months later, he was a real estate agent, breaking records. He closed 46 deals worth a total of $8 million dollars his first year as an agent. Casanova is an award-winning real estate agent, investor, podcast host, and CEO. Previously featured on Yahoo News, ABC, NBC, and more. He has an amazing story of triumph and perseverance. In this ep...
Jun 24, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 161
It’s been a while since I’ve recorded a solo episode. So this week you get a full dose of me. In this episode, I share tips and lessons I’ve learned and how I am applying this knowledge to my life and finances now. I am taking you back to the beginning of my journey and share how my husband and I prepared for me to pursue full-time entrepreneurship. Most people don’t know this, but I could have kept my 9 to 5 and been financially free by 40. Instead, I decided to pursue what I love and create mo...
Jun 17, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Cindy Zuniga went to law school to make an impact in her community. After three years in law school and $215,000 of debt later, Cindy realized the real cost of her decision. Her first year out of school she paid $24,000 towards her student loans. However, only $4,000 went towards her loan’s principal balance. So where did the other $20,000 go, you ask? To pay just the interest on her loan. That’s when Cindy said enough is enough and devised a plan to pay off all of her debt in 48 months. Check o...
Jun 10, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 159
With everything going on right now, I wanted to replay one of the most important and impactful conversations that I've had on the podcast, The Black Tax & The Cost of Being Black in America with guest Shawn Rochester. In the beginning of the episode, I also share my thoughts on why I will continue to use my platform to educate and amplify Black voices while giving you the tools to reach your Financial Freedom & Independence goals. I encourage everyone to listen to this episode and share it with ...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Sahirenys Pierce and her husband had almost six-figures in debt when she started her career in finance. In her new industry, she knew that her own finances could be held under a microscope at any time. In fact, filing bankruptcy would jeopardize her career. That’s why Sahirenys created the High-5 Banking Method , which helped her and her husband pay off $99,000 in five years, and avoid bankruptcy. This week, on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Sahirenys and I talk about paying off debt, prioritizi...
May 27, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Marsha Barnes was working at a bank when she realized that people in Charlotte, North Carolina weren’t talking about finance in schools or in public. So, she thought of an innovative way to talk about personal finance. Marsha created a financial literacy “hub on wheels” to bring financial literacy directly to the people who needed it the most. In this week’s episode, Marsha and I talk about entrepreneurship, what it takes to turn your passion into a full-time business and how to achieve overall ...
May 20, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Arlan Hamilton was homeless when she launched a venture capital fund dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech. In 2015, she created Backstage Capital , a venture capital fund that invests in high potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or members of the LGBT community. Today, Backstage Capital has raised more than $7 million and invested in more than 130 startups companies led by underestimated founders. In this episode of the Journey to Launch podcast, Arlan and I are ...
May 13, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Teri Ijeoma is on the Journey to Launch podcast this week talking about swing trading, travel, and finances. A few years ago, Teri started swing trading as a side hustle with the goal to make $300 a day. This year, her goal is to make $10 million dollars in her business. Teri travels the world and helps people learn the skills they need to master swing trading through her course, Invest with Teri . Listen to this podcast episode to learn how Teri is paying off debt and achieving financial indepe...
May 06, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Check out this week's bonus episode of the podcast where I talk to Carmen Perez to update us on how she's been dealing with the pandemic & the economic uncertainty. In the previous episode, Carmen shared how she was sued over her student loan, paid off $57,000 of debt in 2 ½ years and switch careers from corporate finance to coding. Today, Carmen comes back on the show to share how she's dealt with the loss of her income and how's she's finding opportunity in this crisis by using this time to sh...
May 01, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 153
On this week's episode of the podcast I'm talking to Carmen Perez who had to face the truth about her credit and finances when she was sued over her student loan. She then hustled to pay off $57,000 of debt in a little over 2 ½ years and with a background in finance and a six-figure salary to match, Carmen went from being a “Wall Street dropout” to a woman who codes. Besides being a successful software engineer, Carmen is also the creator of Make Real Cents , a blog dedicated to helping people a...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 152
This week’s guest, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, read the entire 880-page economic relief package so you don’t have to. On the podcast, she explains who qualifies for stimulus checks, power money moves you can make now, the truth behind the programs available to individuals and small businesses, and more. Lynnette is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and author of numerous books. Her book, Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom , is a New York Times bestseller. Ly...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 151
A millionaire mom and retired before 50, Jackie Cummings Koski, is on this week’s podcast episode sharing her path to financial freedom. She went from poverty to wealth and learned a lot about investing along the way. Throughout most of her career, Jackie made less than six-figures a year. She prioritized saving and investing and reached her financial independence number three years before planned. Jackie created a resilient investment portfolio that continued to grow even in uncertain times lik...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this bonus episode, this week's guest Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez opens up about how her business and life has changed because of Coronavirus. Stefanie and I share tips on how to cope and deal with the negative impact to your income (and career) due to the current state up events so that you can financially survive and thrive. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about the Statement Event Get Statement Cards for ambitious women in your life. Get the Free Journ...
Apr 10, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 149
