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 fo...
Oct 27, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 239
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 tradin...
Oct 23, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 238
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...
Oct 20, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 237
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 ...
Oct 13, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 236
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. ...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 235
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...
Sep 29, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 234
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 th...
Sep 22, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 233
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 entrepre...
Sep 15, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 232
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 recogniz...
Sep 08, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 231
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, wha...
Sep 01, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 230
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 l...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 228
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 o...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 227
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 di...
Aug 04, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 226
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, a...
Jul 28, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 225
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 ...
Jul 21, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 224
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 t...
Jul 14, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 223
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 m...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 222
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 mo...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 221
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 earn...
Jun 23, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 220
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...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 219
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 per...
Jun 09, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 218
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 e...
Jun 02, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 217
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 ...
May 26, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 216
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/cu...
May 19, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 215
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...
May 12, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 214
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 f...
May 05, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 213
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 mo...
Apr 28, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 212
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...
Apr 21, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 211
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 an...
Apr 14, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 210
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 ...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 209
