I sat down with Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange. He shares insight into the mission of Dream Exchange and how it will benefit small businesses. Dream Exchange is the First Minority Owned Stock Exchange in Formation Find out more about Joe and his partner and Dream Exchange here https://www.liinks.co/dreamex Host can be found www.itsmymoneyjournal.info
Oct 25, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Majesty and Elize are a dynamics entrepreneur duo couple who are mastering commercial real estate and more. They share what they are up to and how they got started. Rising real estate mogul Majesty and his wife Elize overcome the hurdles of renovating properties, launching a multimillion dollar hedge fund and providing solutions for Atlanta's affordable housing crisis through Push nation. The couple also founded Evopia: an organization that inspires Black people from around the world to leverage...
Oct 16, 2020•37 min
Kimesha Janey a.k.a. Meesh shares why business credit is important. She also gives tips on how you can access business credit and what is required of companies who extend business credit. She also shares the business score ranges and much more. Kimesha Janey a.k.a. Meesh is a licensed realtor and a certified credit professional. She is the self-proclaimed queen of credit level up that prides herself on client results. Meesh is the owner & operator of Financial Growth Strategies LLC has. It i...
Oct 10, 2020•45 min
Dee shares how to "collect your cash". Dee has been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine, Dee Bowden founded BCS Solutions, a revenue recovery company, from a personal desire to see small businesses learn to solve cash flow problems. Dee believes small businesses fall prey to revenue loss because of poor accounting strategies. That is why she is on a mission to serve them and grow their financial bottom line by sharing her seven-step system. Also featured in Thrive Global Magazine, Dee has over...
Oct 03, 2020•38 min
Purple shares how she prepared to retire in 10 years and beat her goal in did it in nearly half the time. She shares tips and resources that worked for her. "Purple" lived in Seattle, works in marketing and has written about her journey to financial independence over the last 5+ years at APurpleLife.com. She is retiring from her full-time job in the fall of 2020 at the age of 30 to eat her way across the world. She has been able to achieve this goal quickly by increasing her income through job h...
Sep 26, 2020•31 min
Shante, the CEO of She Boss Talk, shared how to find, apply and make your business eligible to receive grants. She also mentioned her grant tracking tool. Shanté is mastermind, disruptor of the status quo, a master collaborator and advocate for women with the desire to see all women WIN! My motto is We're Better Together! She is the founder of She Epic Media and host of She Boss Talk, an international talk show and podcast; co-founder of Brown Girls Media. We shine the spotlight on business wome...
Sep 07, 2020•29 min
Tracey shares tips on how entrepreneurs can get be financially fit. As Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey educates and empowers individuals, notably young adults, and entrepreneurs to take control of and live their financial lives with confidence. As a former executive at TD Bank, one of Canada's Big 5 Banks, Tracey has worked with and in support of thousands of individuals and entrepreneurs to secure the financing they needed. This hands on experience coup...
Aug 26, 2020•26 min
Paul shares how as a teacher he taught money topics, like revenue and expenses, using a gasified way. He also gives a great money analogy using a ketchup bottle. He also talks about Mo money, Debbie debt and Sammy Saver. Paul Vasey is a former educator of Business Studies who left the classroom to set up CashCrunchGames. He currently works to address financial literacy through board games and helps future generations make smarter money decisions by teaching them the value of money. Paul Vasey ww...
Aug 01, 2020•36 min
David has the unique ability to teach complicated subjects like entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership and mental toughness in a way that is being grasped and understood by many audiences. In this episode he drops gems on both finances and entrepreneurship. He also drops gems from his new book, Networking Know-No's David's brand is SleepIs4Suckers www.sleepis4suckers.com The Morning MeetUp Get everything for $1 for 7 days www.themorningmeetup.com You can find the host at Instagram: www.instagra...
Jul 16, 2020•33 min
Melody share how she helps small business owners develop their online courses and virtual training. Melody Johnson is the founder of The Course Consultant, an online elearning agency that helps small business owners develop their online courses and virtual training. She has a Master's Degree from CSUF in Instructional Design and over 5 years of experience in corporate training and development. She is the Podcast host of The Course Consultant Show where she interviews course creators about how th...
Jul 03, 2020•31 min
Jeanne shared how she came up with her beautiful bath experiences, the timing it took, her distribution model and partnerships she has landed. Jeanne Macklin is the owner of Macklin Bath and Home, a luxurious home décor and personal care brand that believes that self-care should be an experience. Jeanne previously struggled with balancing work and self-care and finding high-quality tools and bath items that could help her and other women truly unwind. What once started as a simple, yet unfruitfu...
Jun 22, 2020•38 min
Derek shares how the psychology of money plays a role in how we create our Money Scripts. Derek Hagen is a financial therapist and founder of Money Health Solutions, a financial therapy and coaching firm serving clients nationwide. Derek supports financial health, behavior change, and money mindfulness by helping clients understand and change their financial beliefs and behaviors. He writes about the psychology of money on the Money Health Newsletter. He earned a Graduate Certificate in financia...
Jun 13, 2020•40 min
Fareedah tells us how important it is for us to protect ourselves online. There are hackers preying on the vulnerable small business. You don't want your hard work comprised. She works with non-technical small business. Fareedah Shaheed is the CEO and Founder of Sekuva, an online security coaching business, where she helps non-tech savvy online small business owners and families implement online security fundamentals in their businesses and lives. She has taught hundreds of people online securit...
May 29, 2020•36 min
LaShona shares how to manage your finances in a blended family. She gives tips based her own experiences. LaShona Patton-Jones is a native of Charlotte, NC and currently resides in Baltimore, MD. She is a wife and mother six children. LaShona holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Bennett College for Women, an MBA from Capella University and a Master’s of Science in Human Resources Organizational Development. Ms. Patton-Jones moved to Maryland in 2006 and her impact in the community was felt im...
May 20, 2020•48 min
Holly tells us why it is important to Teach Your Child To Fish. She gives 5 money habits every child should know. These tips empowers parents to teach the tips to their children. Holly R. Toodle is an award-winning author, speaker, and Certified Financial Education Instructor dedicated to helping adults and the next generation manage their finances as responsible stewards. She is the founder of The Master Playbook, LLC a financial education and wellness company which has educated thousands of pe...
May 08, 2020•37 min
Roy Patterson paid off $51,000 in student loan debt by age 31. He shared his strategies, disciples, and pitfalls. His story was also a part of CNBCs Millennial Money. Roydel Patterson is a Project Manager who currently for a large Health Services company where he manages a project management community of practice where he focuses on providing coaching, mentoring and guidance to his team of 6. Roydel was recently featured in CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series. He is highlighted for his accomp...
Apr 28, 2020•46 min
Jason shares how he makes $800 - $1,000 on eBay. He has used the profits from eBay to pay off debt. He also gives tips how you can can do the same. He notes a few other platforms that are available as well. Jason Butler is the owner of My Money Chronicles, a website where he discusses personal finance, side hustles, travel and more. Jason is from Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Savannah State University with his BA in Marketing. Jason has been featured in Forbes, Discover, and Investopedia. ...
Apr 18, 2020•36 min
Jatali shares some very specific ways adults and kids can manage their money during this time. She also gives ideas of how parents can teach kids about money especially during these times. Jatali Bellanton spent 16.5 years in the finance worlds of investment banking and forensic accounting for corporate UK and America helping clients make and retain millions and most recently the school systems. Jatali is the 2019 New York State Mother of the Year who is now mainly recognized for being an award ...
Apr 14, 2020•51 min
Marcus shares how he coupled music with math to create a fun way to learn math problems. Marcus Blackwell is the CEO and Founder of Make Music Count, a math curriculum taught through music. He received a B.S in mathematics from Morehouse college and has played professional gospel piano since the age of 16. Students are not performing well in mathematics, and Marcus dedicates his energy to developing creative methods that convince students to embrace mathematics. His company is designed to go int...
Apr 06, 2020•39 min
Takisha shares tip on financial care during this season. Takisha Artis, a Financial Life Coach & CPA, with over 20 years in the financial industry her mission is to help entrepreneurs transform their limiting beliefs about wealth so they can increase their net worth. She’s building a community of women who are confident in their relationship with money. www.takishastheory.com The host can be found: www.itsmymoneyjournal.info www.instagram.com/themoneyexchangepodcast_ Facebook Group: https://...
Apr 04, 2020•30 min
Leisa provides information and tips on how to cope financial during this time. Leisa Peterson, CFP® is an author, money coach and founder of WealthClinic. She helps people elevate their financial consciousness by realizing their true value and creating financial security for themselves. Leisa shows you how to identify where you’re stuck and repeating negative patterns so you can break free of limitation and live into your fullest potential. Leisa has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, FastComp...
Mar 30, 2020•29 min
Nya-Simone shares how she started her business in high school and manages it while she is in college. Nya-Simone Spann is the founder and CEO of Simone’s Pieces, an international, fashion-forward accessories company. She launched her company as a freshman at New York University (Stern School of Business) after building it for 3 years. Her mission is to empower women by donating 1 accessory for every 10 sold to homeless shelters and nonprofit organizations, like Dress for Success. She encourages ...
Mar 27, 2020•24 min
Nicole talk about how to get your money right before starting your business. She also tells about how she got started and things she sacrificed to get where she is today. Nicole Rodrigues is not your typical CEO. She's a powerhouse founder of two companies, NRPR Group and the Young Dreamers Foundation, as well as the host of the YouTube show, Beverly Hills Boss, and Author of Beverly Hills Boss the book. She was a former NFL cheerleader and soon-to-be grad school student at UCLA Anderson School ...
Mar 26, 2020•33 min
Tiffany shares the steps she took to pay pff $50,000 in debt in little over a year. She talks about using both the avalanche and snowball methods and defines each of the methods. Tiffany Grant is a single millennial and money strategist. She has successfully juggled completing her MBA and studying for the Certified Financial Planner certification all while taking care of two young boys. She has been budgeting for years and, as a result, was able to buy her first house at the age of 26. Tiffany h...
Mar 20, 2020•29 min
Justine is a millennial with 3 properties in her portfolio. She shares the session learned after the purchase of her first home. Justine is the Founder of a real estate education site called Live With Plum, which aims to be the home buying guide for the modern woman. The site was inspired by her personal experience buying in NYC and seeing how little resources there were for female home buyers. She lives in NYC and originally hails from Singapore. Website: www.livewithplum.com Instagram: @livewi...
Mar 17, 2020•33 min
Monick shares why all should invest real estate. She talks about how and why she got started investing in real estate and how you can as well. Monick Halm is the founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses. She is an educator and advocate for female real estate investors, and has a mission to help 1 million women achieve financial freedom through real estate. Monick is herself a real estate investor and syndicator, and owns, together with her investors, over 1300 rental units across six states. Sh...
Mar 14, 2020•45 min
A consumer protection attorney defines foreclosure, how to prevent foreclosure and what to do if it happens to you. She walks through the various stages and where you can find a consumer protection attorneys in your area. Sarah Poriss is an attorney in West Hartford, Connecticut who has made a career of working with people who are in some kind of financial crisis. She helps homeowners who are behind on their mortgages or are in foreclosure, as well as counseling people who are overwhelmed by cre...
Mar 10, 2020•33 min
Kevin shares the 411 on investing. He explains terms, strategies and in his experience things that work well. Kevin L. Matthews II is a number one bestselling author and former financial advisor. He has helped hundreds of individuals plan for their retirement in addition to managing more than $140 million in assets during his advisory career. By 2017, he was named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors by Investopedia. Kevin launched BuildingBread in 2010, to inspire millennials ...
Feb 15, 2020•34 min
In this episode you will get great tips for you as an individual and for small business owners. Amber Whitehead has over 20yrs of individual tax preparation experience. She has worked for various CPA firms and commercial tax firms throughout the State of CT. She is self-taught when it comes to the preparation of individual taxes. Her love of numbers and taxes lead her to get her Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Central CT State University then went on to pursue her MBA at Devry University...
Feb 01, 2020•39 min
Philip Taylor, aka “PT” tell us his story and gives tips on how you can optimize your finances. PT is a CPA, blogger, podcaster, husband, and father of three. PT is also the founder and CEO of the personal finance industry conference and trade show, FinCon. He created this website back in 2007 to share his advice on money, hold himself accountable (while paying off over $75k in debt), and to meet others passionate about moving toward financial independence. You can find PT’s blog and podcast at:...
Jan 12, 2020•38 min