The Purpose of Money Podcast

Ladies looking for love must listen to this episode. Married women should listen too! Wealth and relationships don't always mix. But this episode provides tips on navigating your relationship when they collide. In this episode, I sat down with Bob Grant, a clinically trained relationship expert, bestselling author, and the founder of Relationship Headquarters. He helps women emotionally connect wi...

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to turn a hotel investment into a thriving, branded business? Kishan J. Patel joins us, and we dive deep into navigating franchise agreements, understanding key money, and the essentials for building successful partnerships with major hotel brands. He is an experienced franchise attorney who shares insights on the value of partnerships with top hotel bra...

Budget doesn’t have to be a bad word. You just need to find the budget that works for you. Zach Whelchel, a certified financial education instructor and budgeting expert, has always excelled at saving and managing his finances. Now, with his innovative platform, My Budget Coach, he helps others achieve financial stability. In this episode, you will learn: How Zach moved abroad with his family for...

It's the 5th anniversary of The Purpose of Money Podcast. We're starting with a fantastic guest, Bernadette Joy--your Millionaire Mentor! Bernadette Joy is a financial powerhouse. She paid off $300,000 in debt in three years and grew her net worth to over $1 million in her 30s. As a first-generation Filipina, she’s breaking barriers. Her educational platform, Crush Your Money Goals, helps leaders...

Se tè ki bat ki bwe lapli. This Haitian Creole proverb translates to "It’s the clay that drinks the rain." In other words, we must prepare ourselves for the opportunities.   Stephania Andrew learned that many children in Haiti are bright and eager to learn but lack access to affordable education and opportunities.    So, she set out to change things.    In this episode, Stephania explains why she...

Are you confused about all the student loan forgiveness proposals the Biden Administration has mentioned? In this episode, we will discuss the latest student loan plans from the Biden Administration. The Biden administration's latest plan, estimated to cost around $100 billion, is primarily aimed at erasing debt for those struggling with heavy student loan burdens. Do you want to know how to navig...

Do you think you'd fall for a $50,000 scam? I bet Charlotte Cowles, a financial expert and financial columnist, thought she would never fall for a scam, but she did, and this podcast episode tells you all about it.  Listen to learn why in the heck Charlotte put $50,000 in a shoe box and gave it to the scammers! After you listen, you can read her entire story here.   Want some money tips?  Follow T...

🚨 Breaking News Alert! 🚨 Credit card fees are changing and here's what you need to know! In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in credit card fees, thanks to the Biden administration. Listen to learn about the new credit card fee cap and what this means for you and your wallet. Plus get the top tips and strategies to help you steer clear of credit card fees and avoid falling into c...

Ray'Chel is a certified financial education instructor and a graduate student at Duke Divinity School. But she's also a serial entrepreneur and award-winning educator dedicated to education and helping people get their finances together. She's also an author, and we're gonna talk about her latest book in this episode. In this episode, you will learn: Why Ray'Chel Wilson was named one of Tulsa's Em...

Ariana Pareja founded her first company at 21 years old and bootstrapped her company to a multimillion-dollar valuation. She’s raised $48 million in venture capital funding for her tech startup, and her company achieved a $150 million valuation in just over six years.   Today, Ariana is a mom and wife–living life on her terms. This powerful interview will inspire you to bootstrap your business to...

A math teacher building a vacation home empire sounds unreal, right?  Crystina has over 11 years of experience in education, where she's served as a math specialist and math coach. Today, she has combined her real-life experience in personal finance with her math skills to educate others on how to build real wealth. When she's not doing that, Crystina is building a vacation home empire through rea...

Every business needs funds! Capital can help you grow and scale your business. And yet, so many small businesses don't know how to qualify for funding and fail attempting to self-finance their business. In this episode, our special guest, Corey Barbour, the founder of Barbour Companies, shares how to get funding. He has over two decades of banking experience and is an expert in serving small busin...

Doing business with friends sounds like a bad idea, right? In today's podcast episode, our guests, Kala Garner and Denise Gilmore, the founders of Betterness Box , are two friends who work well together. Since childhood, they have had businesses and side hustles, but one day, they realized they could make more money (and have more fun) by going into business together. Today, they inspire women to...

Blake Bozeman was one of my first life insurance clients. We met a few years ago to discuss personal finances and became good friends. Over the years, I helped him create a lasting legacy for his family and watched him become a successful serial entrepreneur. Today, I'm publishing his episode about how to launch a vending machine business again to honor Blake's life and legacy. Blake Bozeman lost...

Amy Sylvis is the founder of Sylvis Capital, a real estate firm that invests in large commercial real estate properties in emerging markets in the United States. Her company owns and operates 748 apartment units and one industrial space. These assets are worth over $96M and are primarily in Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. In this episode, Amy shares how she got started, tips to he...

Bryan Driscoll knows firsthand how to pivot from your 9-5 after scaling a side-hustle business. He is a real estate investor and founder of Motivated Leads. Motivated Leads is an agency that specializes in helping investors find MOTIVATED sellers through TARGETED ADVERTISING and digital marketing. In this episode, we discuss the tools investors must use to skyrocket results and revenue in their re...

In this episode with Candle Lockett, we discuss how to leverage real estate as a realtor and investor. Candle Lockett is the creator of Candle Real Estate Academy . She started selling real estate to create enough income to cover her bills. Then, she realized she could own and invest in real estate too. Candle Lockett's journey wasn't easy. Like most folks, she was impacted by the 2008 housing mar...

For many people, life after divorce is filled with shame, depression, and a struggle to regain their footing. But according to our guest, Deb Purdy, you can use life after divorce to thrive, find joy, and walk in your purpose.    In this episode, Deb Purdy explains how to create a smarter, stronger, and happier life after divorce. Deb is also the author of Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger...

  Business owners are meant to be profitable! In this episode of The Purpose of Money Podcast, our guest, Rocky Lalvani, will teach you how to ensure profit comes first in your business.      Rocky is a Chief Profitability Adviser for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional, he implements Mike Michalowicz's P...

FINANCIAL TRAUMA is real! So, how do we overcome it? In this episode, my guest, Aja Evans, discusses how to identify and overcome financial trauma so you can win with money!  Aja is a board-certified therapist, speaker, and writer who specializes in financial wellness. With over a decade of experience in mental health, Aja was consistently hearing people talk about their negative relationships wit...

Marcus Garrett joins me for a candid conversation about paying off debt, being paid what you are worth, and the truth about working a 9-5 while still having entrepreneurial desires.   After surviving the mean streets of the inner suburbs in the great state of Texas, Marcus obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and work experience as a Certified Internal Auditor and Financial and D...

Did you know you could make a fortune buying and selling vacant land?   Brent Bowers is a real estate investor, coach, and the owner of the Land Sharks . His interest in real estate began in 2007 when he purchased his first home. While Brent invests in many different types of real estate, his favorite investment strategy is buying and selling vacant land. In this episode, you will learn: What is a...

According to Renee Bryant, you can make a side hustle income as a notary and keep your job. Notary Publics are independent and have the opportunity to create their own business connections and income. In this episode, Renee explains how to get started and exactly what to do. She's been a mobile notary for over 18 years.  Renee is commissioned to do business in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virgi...

  Teri Ijeoma is a professional day trader who made over a million dollars in a day trading Amazon stock. But before that, she was a Texan-born girl I met at FinCon (a conference where money nerds meet) in 2018.   Today, Teri Ijeoma is a master trader, teacher, philanthropist, venture capitalist, and creator of one of the highest-grossing online courses in the world, Trade and Travel .      In thi...

On average, consultants make $85,000 a year! Plus, the worldwide market for management consulting services is estimated to be worth more than 130 BILLION DOLLARS! If you want a piece of the pie, this episode is for you. Patrice Davis is back as our guest and is giving us the sauce on how to open a thriving consulting business. We will dive into questions like :  How to get started in consulting Wh...