Journey To Launch

Episode 356: Cultivating Influence, Mastering Networking + Leveraging People Skills To Improve Our Financial Lives With Vanessa Van Edwards

Vanessa Van Edwards, a best-selling author and behavioral researcher on professional communication and leadership, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss science-based communication insights and give actionable social skills tips to advance your career, relationships, and overall life. We also chat about navigating stereotyping and biases , the importance of making definitive decisions about personal connections, leveraging cues to shape perception, and more. More than 50 million people ...

Episode 355- How You Can Be A Millionaire + Why You Don't Have To Be Born Into Wealth To Leave A Legacy Behind With Arlan Hamilton

Arlan Hamilton, serial entrepreneur, author, and master multitasker, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss her main idea that 99.9% of people can become millionaires. She gives us powerful insights on proactively creating opportunities, overcoming distrust, and maintaining consistency for sustained wealth building. Following Arlan's interview, I share the questions I’m asking myself as we transition from 2023 to 2024 and how making an impact, no matter how modest, fuels my determination...

Episode 354: Improving Your Money Mindset & Habits + Why Working On Yourself Is Non-Negotiable On Your Journey To Financial Freedom

Do you have a positive or negative money mindset? Are you conscious of the habits that correlate with those mindsets… or are you more like a jellyfish, going with the flow and not sure where you stand? In this episode, I guide you through the significant impact of the intangible aspects of your financial journey. I offer definitions for mindsets and habits, present a framework for self-assessment, share my personal experience in leveraging a challenging situation, and provide insights on regaini...

Episode 353: My Business Journey, Failing into Entrepreneurship & Tips To Start Your Entrepreneurship Journey

You’ve seen the social media posts: “To be successful, quit your corporate career and strike out on your own!” “Entrepreneur ‘til I die,” “Don’t make someone else rich!” While the idea that becoming an entrepreneur leads to increased flexibility and income may hold true for some, it's not a universal fit and often takes time to materialize. In this episode, I delve into my personal journey as an entrepreneur, recounting various challenges and setbacks. I discuss why I consider Journey To Launch ...

Episode 352: How To Set & Prioritize Financial Goals In The New Year

The time for goal-setting is here, Journeyers! The end of the year is the perfect time to take inventory of your financial goals. In this episode, I dive deep into how to set and prioritize financial goals using concepts from my new book, “Your Journey To Financial Freedom.” I talk about goal dumping, being flexible with your dreams, and being honest with yourself and what you want out of life. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: Breaking down the 5 Categories of Financial Goals “Domin...

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Episode 351: Why I Wrote Your Journey to Financial Freedom, Who The Book Is For & Behind-The-Scenes of Becoming A Debut Author

Well, Journeyers, it’s finally here: “ Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness,” hits bookshelves THIS WEEK! In this solo episode, I “spill the tea,” on what it was like writing my debut book, the behind-the-scenes of the publishing world, getting over self-doubt, and what you can expect when you pick up the book. I also chat about letting go of perfection, why your dreams should be offensive, psychographics, the belief that the pursuit of Financ...

Episode 350: Creating Your Dream Life, Identifying Your Goals & The Guacamole Lifestyle Levels

Learn about the importance of diving deep into what you want your life to realistically look like currently and what it will look like financially in the future, allowing yourself to dream big and become flexible with your life goals, the dangers of comparison and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: The definition of life goals and the importance of prioritizing them alongside financial ones The Five Journeyer Stages of Financial Independence and The Five Guacamole Lifestyle Leve...

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Episode 349: The Practical Guide To Reaching Your Financial Goals With Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista

Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista is back! America’s favorite personal finance educator rejoins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her new workbook, “Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals.” We also chat about how success can be deceiving, why you need to listen to your body, getting the courage to ask for help, the breaking point of Tiffany pivoting her business to a more sustainable model, and more! Tiffany is author of New York Times best-selling book, Get Good W...

Episode 348: How A Teacher From The Bronx Moved To Abu Dhabi, Pays 0 Taxes & Had $17K of Student Loans Forgiven With Journeyer Cassandra Henry

Some of my most impactful conversations are with people who are in the thick of the journey, not just people who have reached Financial Independence. In today’s episode of Journey to Launch, I’m bringing back Cassandra Henry, a Journeyer who doesn’t have it “all figured out,” but is on an inspiring path toward financial freedom. Cassandra, an Expat living in Abu Dhabi, was one of my first 1:1 financial coaching clients. She has paid down debt, moved abroad, and found that financial independence ...

Episode 347: Exclusive Sneak Peak & Content From My New Book "Your Journey To Financial Freedom"

In this episode, I share the Introduction of my new book: Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide To Achieving Wealth And Happiness. I talk about how plans are meant to be flexible, why joy and happiness are just as important on this journey as numbers and formulas, the importance of sustainable financial planning, and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: My mother’s brave immigration story from Jamaica to New York City What “woke” me up and turned me on to the pat...

Episode 346: Index Funds, How To Build Wealth & Financial Independence Wisdom With “The Godfather of FI,” JL Collins

JL Collins is known as “The Godfather of FI,” and for a good reason: He continues to be a pioneer in the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement and a thought-leader in the Financial Independence (FI) space. Today, he joins us to discuss the origin story of his groundbreaking blog, the concept behind his new book, Pathfinders, shiny investing object syndrome, and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: Defining what “the simple path to wealth” means Breaking down what ind...

Episode 345: The Basics of Financial Independence (FI): What Is FI & What You Need To Start Your Journey - Part 2

In Part 2 of my “The Basics of Financial Independence Series,” I take you through the tangible, numbers-based side of the Financial Independence movement. I talk about how the journey to Financial Independence changes your life as a whole, why it’s okay and normal for your goals and dreams to be flexible, validating that it’s okay for you to want something different for your life, and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: The difference between basic personal finance principles and...

Episode 344: The Basics of Financial Independence: How Financial Independence Changed my Life - Part 1

In Part 1 of my “The Basics of Financial Independence Series,” I take you through my background and how I discovered the Financial Independence, Retire Early Movement (FIRE Movement). I also talk about how my mom came to America from Jamaica, my early introduction to real estate, when I had my FIRE Movement “Ah ha” moment, and more! In this episode you’ll learn more about: My background, when my personal finance passion began, and how Financial Independence changed my life How Financial Independ...

Episode 343: How To Negotiate A Raise, Pivot Your Career & Finally Love What You Do With Elaina Goldstein

Eliana Goldstein, certified professional coach, joins the podcast to discuss how to create the necessary mindset, learn the key strategies and set the goals needed to move to the next level in your career. Elaina’s goal is to teach people how to build careers so they don't completely dread Monday morning. We also chat about when you should advocate for a raise at your current company, how to nail job hopping, pay transparency, why you should hold off until the last minute for the salary conversa...

Episode 342: Quitting Corporate, Becoming An Accidental Entrepreneur & Setting Money Boundaries with Gigi Gonzalez

Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzaléz, financial educator, influencer, founder of The First Gen Mentor, and author of the upcoming book, Cultura & Cash , joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss how she quit her 10 year corporate career in financial services to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults. Giovanna teaches personal finance and career navigation at universities, companies, and on her TikTok account, @thefirstgenmentor. She was named Top 25 Creator by Fast Company...

Episode 341: How Fear Can Be Your Superpower In Building Wealth, Crushing Your Career & Winning At Life With Farnoosh Torabi

Farnoosh Torabi, author and host of the award-winning podcast So Money , joins the Journey to Launch podcast to talk about her new book, “ A Healthy State Of Panic: Follow Your Fears To Build Wealth, Crush Your Career And Win At Life.” Farnoosh is America's leading personal finance expert, hooked on helping you live your richest, most fulfilling life. She has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Good Morning America, and more. So Money, her podcast of 9 years,...

Episode 340: How To Manage Your Money With ADHD & Unlocking Neurodivergent Financial Empowerment With Ellyce Fulmore

Ellyce Fulmore, Canadian Queer and neurodivergent financial educator, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to talk about how she paid off high interest debt, ADHD and money, and her new book, “ Keeping Finance Personal.” Ellyce is a full-time content creator and founder of Queerd Co., a financial literacy company. Her approach to finance goes beyond the conventional, focusing on the intersectionality of identities and lived experiences. We also discuss the importance of understanding how dopamine...

Episode 339: Disney World vs. Retiring Early- How Much Our Disney World Trip Cost + Book Updates

Is Disney truly the happiest place on Earth? or the most Expensive? Maybe a bit of both. We called Orlando, Florida home for a week while we vacationed at Disney World… and I can confirm that the Cinderella Castle is as magical as it gets. Join me in this solo episode as I dive into the nitty-gritty of trip planning, where we decided to treat ourselves, save money and the total cost of our trip. In the end, I reflect on if I think the money spent was worth it or if I regret it. I also give you i...

Episode 338: Quitting Alcohol, Accepting Your Authentic Self & How Money Allows You Time To Heal With Rich Jones

Rich Jones, founder of Find More Balance joins the podcast to discuss his personal development journey. Rich’s career, mental and physical health transformation is inspirational, relatable and can be a case-study in how learning to cope with mental illness and dissatisfaction in life in a healthy way can make your dreams a reality. We also chat about Rich’s journey to sobriety, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, getting back into track, and more. In this episode you’ll...

Episode 337: How To Stop People Pleasing, Step Into Worthiness, & Protect Your Assets With Divorce Attorney Renee Bauer

Renee Bauer, international speaker, 20 year divorce attorney veteran, and author, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss the logistics of divorce, why most marriage problems are worthiness problems, and how to protect yourself even in a loving relationship. We also chat about prioritizing yourself, setting healthy boundaries, and how Renee became an entrepreneur. In this episode you’ll learn more about: How to have uncomfortable money conversations with your partner The realities of asse...

Episode 336: From $30k Per Year To Multi-Millionaire, Having Faith Over Fear & Building Generational Wealth Through Entrepreneurship With Mignon Francois

Mignon Francois, entrepreneur, best-selling author and renowned baker, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss going from drowning in debt to building a multimillion dollar cupcake empire. We chat about marketable capabilities that stay at home moms bring to entrepreneurship, how vulnerability and transparency builds profitable businesses, and the power of looking to the past to inform your future. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Going from selling a few cupcakes to a neighbor to...

Episode 335: How To Coast Your Way To Financial Independence, Save 60% of Income & Reframe What Retirement Means w/ Ada Vargas

Ada Vargas, founder of Queer Money Coach, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss how they were able to reach Coast FI, what led them to full-time entrepreneurship, and why reframing your perception of investing is crucial to financial success. Ada thought in order to retire you had to literally save millions of dollars. They didn’t know what investing was or about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement. We chat about their mission of helping Queer folks thrive in their ...

Episode 334: From Poverty to Millionaire, How Pursuing Financial Independence Gives You Options & Living Authentically With Delyanne Barros

Delaynne Barros, award-winning Latina money expert and former employment attorney, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her path from undocumented immigrant to seven-figure business owner. After learning about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, Delyanne decided to go “all in,” by paying off $150,000 in student loan debt and throwing money into the stock market. We chat about frugality out of necessity and intentionality, avoiding lifestyle creep, the “golden hand...

Episode 333: The Secret Weapon To Achieve Your Goals & Change Your Financial Life

In today’s solo episode, I talk about “the secret sauce” that changed everything for me. Not too long ago I was in a cubicle with *something* missing from my life. I decided to investigate what that something was and because I operate on a growth mindset, I made the necessary transition to full time entrepreneur. Now, I’m able to fill my time the way I want… even without reaching financial independence. With privilege and perspective in mind, I share how you too can use mindset to radically chan...

Episode 332: Become Your Own Money Expert & Build A Financial Life True To Your Values & Desires W/ Saundra Davis REWIND

Living personal finance legend Saundra Davis, joins the podcast to discuss how she took the ultimate risk in her 40s that led to her living the life she always dreamt of. Saundra is the Founder and Executive Director of Sage Financial Solutions , a San Francisco Bay Area-based organization that develops comprehensive financial capability programs for low and moderate-income communities. We chat about how to change your money behaviors, effectively setting financial boundaries, and more. In this ...

Episode 331 - How To Rewire Your Brain For Wealth And Financial Success W/ Barbara Huson REWIND

Barbara Huson, veteran finance coach and best-selling author of 10+ personal finance books, joins the podcast to talk about reframing your negative money narratives, why neuroscience plays a fundamental role in how we process, navigate, and spend money, and the validity of wanting more money. We also discuss why operating from fear may be the secret to success and how the fear of being perceived as greedy undervalues you. In this episode you’ll learn more about: The connection between the brain ...

Episode 330 - How Anita Paid Off $95,000 Of Debt In One Year And Retired Early At 33 Years Old REWIND

In this episode, Anita Dhake joins the podcast to discuss how 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 85-95% of her income. By age 33, Anita was able to retire with over a half of million dollars in investments. She now lives by her own design on less than $24,000 per year. This FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is full of actionable tips no matter your income, mental health...

Episode 329: Finding Joy, Wealth & Freedom On Your Journey To Financial Independence With Kerry Ann Rockquemore REWIND

Can you believe we have OVER 300 episodes on the Journey to Launch podcast!? With that being said, this summer I’m releasing a few episodes from the “vault” that I think Journeyers need to hear. THIS WEEK: Kerry Ann Rockquemore, former Sociologist Professor and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement member, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss what led her and her husband to retiring early, the power of community, and how the financial independence journey redefines your ...