Financially Intentional

Send us Fan Mail After overcoming poverty, divorce, and single motherhood, Jackie Cummings Koski still reached FIRE in her 40s, making less than six figures. She retired from her corporate job on December 6, 2019, decades before others told her she could, to follow her dream of creating a financial-literate society.  In 2015, her commitment to educating and empowering Americans in the area of pers...

Send us Fan Mail Our CFP Leisa Peterson discusses how to focus on possibility which is covered in her newly released Mindful Millionaire Book. We discuss:  Playing not to lose versus playing to win Three money fears that hold people back Opportunities to work on your mindset Give yourself permission to be a millionaire Learn how to overcome your money stories to become a Mindful Millionaire! Get L...

Send us Fan Mail This is a time to spruce up that old resume and see what else is out there even if you don’t have any plans of leaving your current job. Amanda Guarniere is an Ivy-league educated nurse practitioner and entrepreneur, having founded The Résumé Rx in 2018. She helps nursing professionals with career and résumé strategy so that they can land the opportunities that leave them personal...

Send us Fan Mail Our CFP Leisa Peterson opens up to us about her journey from a tumultuous childhood to who she had to become to be a Mindful Millions. We discuss:  The impact of growing up in a drug-dealing household How she made her first million dollars Her ruthless pursuit to build wealth What had to change in order for her to become a Mindful Millionaire and help others do the same Learn how...

Send us Fan Mail After having her first child, then helping her husband recover from a major accident, Mary Cate found herself in a tough financial position when the financial aid office told her she no longer qualified for aid. What she did next contributed to one of her biggest money mistakes. Instead of letting this defeat her, she turned things around so that she could help other NP students t...

Send us Fan Mail Banking distrust dates back to the 1800s. If you feel there is any chance you are facing unfair treatment while applying for loans, particularly mortgages here are your tools to proactively advocate for yourself. We discuss:  Historical Mistrust Professional discretion that may not lean in your favor Scrutinizing the Truth in Lending Statement Always ask “Is This the best you can...

Send us Fan Mail Dorianne St Fleur shares the hard truths about why we aren’t equally compensated in the workforce. She shares practical tips to empower us to get paid our worth.  Dorianne St Fleur is an HR leader, Diversity & Inclusion strategist, and career & leadership coach who turns professional women of color into paid and prominent corporate powerhouses. Dorianne is the founder of Y...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have the power to change the world, I’m here to tell you, YOU DO! Changes can be made by growing your wealth and investing in the people and causes you believe in. You also affect change by not investing or pulling investments out of companies that aren’t serving or are doing harm to our communities. We discuss.  What socially responsible investi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever thought about taking a travel assignment? Want to make sure you’re getting the best travel assignments that serves you? Sarah shares her story and nuggets to optimize your next travel assignment. Sarah Gaines, MSN, RNC-OB (also known as the 6 Figure Travel Nurse) is a labor and delivery nurse, nurse mentor, educator, and entrepreneur. Passionate about travel nursing (20 contr...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Juneteenth! In this episode, we are joined by special guest Emlen Miles-Mattingly. During this time of civil unrest, we are sharing what things we can do to directly effect change. We cover: Buying Black Changing How Individuals Prosper (CHIP)- Directory of Black and Latinx Financial Professionals Investing in Socially Responsible Companies (ESG Investing) How Voting in loca...

Send us Fan Mail Zeona went From College Student to Financially Independent in 2 years with Airbnb! She has been an Airbnb host since 2012 and has grown her offerings to Consulting and Co-hosting homes from Seattle to Spain. At 33 years old, she is an avid Real Estate Investor owning 7 homes & managing 15 others, all rented short term. She teaches her clients to create automated hosting busine...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are discussing asking financial advisor sto share their credit score to determine working with them or not. We cover: Credit scores may tell a story What it means if they don't share What credit scores imply Socially responsible Investing Check out the past episode Tips for Choosing the Right Financial Advisor We want to hear from you! If you have money qu...

Send us Fan Mail Many nurses are looking to pivot into their own business.] Catie Harris joining us to discuss entrepreneurship. Catie Harris, PhD, MBA, and Registered Nurse is the NursePreneur Mentor who has empowered thousands of nurses to monetize their knowledge and skills in business while inspiring them to change the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. She strives to undo the percepti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are addressing what to do with pay increases due to overtime, raises, and bonuses. We cover: The hurt we are feeling personally and as a nation due to multiple senseless loss of black lives in the last few weeks The devastatingly low numbers of black and latinx certified financial planners Adjusting assumptions that address the unique risks of people of color A...

Send us Fan Mail We are in a state of panic across our healthcare and economic systems. Nurses are being overworked to care for the unimaginable number of people afflicted with Coronavirus and those who have other health ailments. It puts an enormous amount of stress on them. Sometimes nurses don't have healthy coping outlets and end up indulging in habits that can derail their goals. Overspe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are addressing what to do with pay increases due to overtime, raises, and bonuses. We cover: Having a plan Investing in tax professionals Auditing past tax returns Saving for a goal We want to hear from you! If you have money questions or if you want us to assess your finances, please complete this form .  Stay connected: Join the NOF Facebook group To read the...

Send us Fan Mail Ashleigh served as a surface warfare officer in the US Navy for 6 years. After separating in August 2019, her plans of attending Yale School of Nursing’s CNM program abruptly changed. Out of the Navy and out of a job, Ashleigh used the unexpected gap year to travel throughout Africa and Europe  - all thanks to the FIRE movement. Ashleigh will start Yale’s Graduate Entry Pre-specia...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are addressing what to look for and expect when deciding to work with a financial planner. We cover: Fiduciary and what that means. Delegating vs Abdigating money management responsibility Know about the company/firm they work for Getting to know the individual you will be working with by asking questions If your goal is to achieve FIRE, make sure they understa...

Send us Fan Mail Nurses can use it to build generational wealth and leave their family money to survive after their gone. Acquania will explain who needs insurance, why and how much you need. Acquania is a US diplomat working for the US Department of state. Her passion for personal finance and investing began when she was in high school and her father gave her a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Rober...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are addressing how to effectively manage emotions during challenging times and how this can lead you to being able to explore life-enhancing possibilities. We cover: The stages of grief  Using fear, anger and sadness for self-mastery  Overprotecting vs. Overreacting Progressing in life completing the cycle of healing Podcast Episode: Turning Crisis into Potenti...

Send us Fan Mail These are unprecedented times, especially for all of us that work in health care. There is so much that is out off our control. The one thing that we do have control over is how we manage our student loan debt. I’ve brought in a student loan expert with the tools to empower you to navigate the student loan system so that it is working for you and not holding you down.  Brenton Har...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are addressing the dismal reports that many people are expected to default on their mortgage in the next few months. We cover: What you can do if you can't pay your mortgage How mortgage companies are responding Possible balloon payment If property taxes and insurance payments included Will it be reported to your credit Request everything in writing Articl...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Nurses Week 2020, you amazing nurses!  Thank you for all that you do and are doing even more so now as the landscape of our careers has totally changed.  To celebrate nurses week, I wanted to highlight an amazing organization that started in Staten Island by an awesome couple who’s sister works on a COVID unit in a university hospital. Hearing the fear and exhaustion she fac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are discussing The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Since recording, the first wave of funds has run out but there has been $175 billion more designated for the second round of funding. We cover: Who has access to these funds Forgivability How to apply Limited amount of funds avai...

Send us Fan Mail Mynoucka LaFalaise is the creator and founder of The Vintage Traveling Nurse,  a space created with everyone in mind. Her content covers an array of topics that includes her nursing journey; how she uses her nursing income to work towards alleviating her debt; self-care as it relates specifically to the nurse/healthcare provider. Please join me here, and follow me on social media,...