Journey To Launch

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 wit...

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 sof...

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 book...

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 plann...

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 mor...

This week's guest Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez is on a mission to help women get more from their money so that they can unapologetically go after what they want.  In this episode, Stefanie shares tips about building your network, thriving in entrepreneurship, and leveraging your skill sets to make more money. We talk openly about managing your money with inconsistent income and how to pivot from o...

I am excited to bring with you a real and honest conversation about money featuring my fellow amazing podcast sisters, Rana Campbell (host of the Dreams & Drive podcast), Dr. Joy Harden Bradford (host of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast), Nicaila Matthews Okome (host of the Side Hustle Pro podcast) and Art Steele (host of the Inksecure podcast). We chat about all things money; how our childhood...

It's more important now than ever to think about ways to increase and diversify your income.  In this week's episode, my guest, Sandy Smith shares how to start your own side hustles, and leverage your skills to earn more. You'll also hear her amazing story of going from $130,000 in debt to owning $1.1M in real estate.   In this episode you'll learn: How to add up your debt and tackle it strategica...

I want you to live your best life when it comes to money. So, in this week's Journey to Launch podcast episode I am answering your questions about rebuilding your credit, investing, how to get started on your financial independence journey, having money conversations with your partner, and so much more. Get ready to take notes because this is an episode packed with money gems.  In fact, you might...

In this bonus episode, I discuss the biggest concern in the world at the moment, the Coronavirus. You may be worried about your money, job, health and family and I am sharing my thoughts on how to get through these times.  In this episode I discuss: How to protect yourself as much as you can. What to do if you deal with anxiety and depression. How this impacts your investments and what to do about...

This week's Journey to Launch Podcast is going to blow you away. Wealth Strategist, Dr. Pamela Jolly is on the show and we have a dynamic conversation about wealth building strategies, economically empowering people of color, generational wealth, and more. Everyone aspiring to build wealth, must listen to this episode. Dr. Jolly's advice will inspire you to take action and reclaim your wealth toda...

This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, Sarah Li Cain of Beyond the Dollar shares how she became a six-figure freelance writer with a six-figure net worth. She went from teaching and living abroad, to a writer, mom, and wife, with more money and freedom to enjoy life.  Through her writing and podcast, Sarah blends practical tips and mindset strategies for those trying to change their financial...

Your path to financial freedom and wealth doesn't have to be complicated. This week's Journey to Launch podcast episode lifts up the veil of overcomplicated investing strategies to show you a more simple path to wealth. Well known author and blogger, JL Collins, is on the show discussing his path to Financial Independence through index investing and his successful book, The Simple Path to Wealth ....

This week on the Journey to Launch podcast Brian from Done by Forty and I are talking about the secret behind accomplishing Financial Independence & Retiring Early (FIRE), economic opportunity, and the power of an education.  We get very honest about the role of income and how important it can be on your FIRE journey. Brian is not afraid to talk about privilege, race, and their impact on wealth. W...

Love is in the air and we are talking about love and money in this week's episode.  LeDo and Shameka McDowell talk about their relationship and how they paid off $32,000 in debt and built $100,000 in net worth. Once they got on the same financial page, they were unstoppable.  LeDo and Shameka are creators of the podcast The Marital Mission , a podcast about married life for young couples. In this...

In this week's Journey to Launch podcast episode, I answer the question, "Can you really reach financial independence?" Plus, I am celebrating because it's my birthday!  As I reflect on the past year, I am sharing my personal goals for 2020, which include taking better care of me. Listen to this episode to find out how I plan to focus on myself and prioritize what really matters in life. I am also...

Did you know that after ~400 years of being in the US, African Americans in the United States only own two percent of U.S. wealth? This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, my guest, Shawn D. Rochester talks about how this dismal stat came to be with data-based research and discusses what we can do about it using concrete solutions. Shawn is the CEO of Good Steward, LLC and author of The Black T...

This week's Journey to Launch podcast episode features Anita Dhake, also known as Thriftygal. Creator of the blog The Power of Thrift , Anita, worked as a corporate attorney for several years. Then, one day 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 to 95 percent of her income. By age 3...

This week's Journey to Launch podcast episode features Anita Dhake, also known as Thriftygal. Creator of the blog The Power of Thrift , Anita, worked as a corporate attorney for several years. Then, one day 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 to 95 percent of her income. By age 3...

David Carlson is answering all your student loan questions on this week's episode of the Journey to Launch podcast. Previously featured in T he Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Slate, and NBC's KARE 11, David is a personal finance author and speaker.  In this week's episode, David is discussing the truth and misconceptions about student loan debt, loan forgiveness programs, debt consol...

David Carlson is answering all your student loan questions on this week's episode of the Journey to Launch podcast. Previously featured in T he Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Slate, and NBC's KARE 11, David is a personal finance author and speaker.  In this week's episode, David is discussing the truth and misconceptions about student loan debt, loan forgiveness programs, debt consol...

Kyara and Khalil Uqdah of Charm City Buyers started investing in real estate right after college in September 2012. Their first property was in a depressed neighborhood in Connecticut. However, with a vision, networking, and creative financing they turned that one property, which they still own, into over 20 properties in Baltimore, Maryland. They have literally bought a block and are now focused...

In 2020, you cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought. This is just one of the amazing takeaways I discovered in my latest read, You Can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought: A Book for People with Any Life Threatening Illness--Including Life . This podcast episode will arm you with confidence, motivation, and knowledge to have your best year yet!  Reaching a goal starts in the mind. Th...

I made it through my first year as a full-time entrepreneur! Check out solo episode 132 where I dive into the business side of Journey to Launch and explain why I spent most of this year investing in myself. As I reflect on 2019, I share more about the financial impact of going from a corporate job to full-time entrepreneur, and how we prepared for this moment. I also report how I tripled Journey...

This week's Journey to Launch podcast episode features, Kierra Asnauskas, who shares her amazing story on how she went from broke and homeless to a six-figure salary and living abroad. On her journey, Kierra taught English overseas, boosted her salary from $31,000 to $182,000 a year, and received free housing and healthcare. With fewer expenses, Kierra knocked out $49,000 in debt and started inves...