The Purpose of Money Podcast

Need a roadmap to get government grants for your business? Patrice Davis is here to walk you through how to find grants and grant writers for your business.   Patrice Davis is the founder of Grants Works, a grant consulting company that helps businesses, organizations, and municipalities find, secure, and manage government and foundation grants. She has over 13 years of experience, and her company...

With a successful career of 16 years as a  Divorce Attorney & Mediator, Kimberly Cook helps Black women navigate the divorce process through her platform, Grown Girl Divorce . Kimberly has experience working with celebrities and athletes. In this interview, she explains how celebs got it right and what we can learn from them when it comes to marriage. In this episode, she also explains how Black w...

  Navigating entrepreneurship and relationships can be tough. But here are some tips to help you.     This is the 100th episode of The Purpose of Money Podcast. This episode includes a very special guest, my husband, Rudolph Escarne.     We switched it up, and Rudolph is interviewing me! After 15 years of marriage and 20 years together, we had a lot to say about marriage, money, and entrepreneursh...

Multifamily syndications are a great way to grow your real estate portfolio quickly. Plus, you don't have to deal with toilets or tenants as a passive investor. So, you can invest capital once and then watch the cash flow roll in. In this episode, Sonya Rocvil explains exactly how to invest in multifamily syndications.  After being laid off, Sonya Rocvil invested in multifamily syndications and fo...

After becoming a physician, Felecia Froe realized being a doctor was not the end of her story! Following a challenge from a friend, Felecia decided to become a real estate investor. Today, Felecia is a physician and real estate investor who knows how to put her money to WERK! Felecia is also the creator of Money With Mission. Her investment company focuses on empowering professional women to build...

Zinnia Adams' financial journey has been a roller coaster. She successfully bought a house and lost at 27.   At the same time, Zinnia paid her way through undergrad and eliminated 50,000 in debt before becoming a real estate investor. Today, she's in a better financial position and teaches others how to handle their finances.    Zinnia Adams is also the founder of Perspectives, a personal finance...

Ericka Young is a speaker, financial coach, and best-selling author of Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have .   She has helped over 500 families crush debt so that they can design a vibrant and intentional life.   In this episode, Ericka and I discuss navigating love, money, and relationships.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Erica Young's money story What inspired Er...

After one bad evaluation, Chianté Jones decided to quit her good government job. In this episode, Chianté shares how she transitioned from a 9 to 5 employee to a full-time entrepreneur. Chianté Jones is a Financial Coach and the Founder of Dollars and Change.  She provides education, guidance, and accountability through personalized coaching to help women have more fun and fulfillment. In this epi...

This is the first podcast swap on The Purpose of Money Podcast. Check out this episode from the Flourish in the Foreign Podcast, a podcast about living a life well lived abroad.  In this episode, Dr.  Nafeesah Allen shares her story of going abroad as a teenager and how that impacted her life. She also shares her perspectives on Black migration and wellness, raising third-culture children, and aut...

Stefanie Gonzales created over a million in wealth and accomplished financial freedom and independence before age 38. Want to know how she did it? Listen to this episode. Today, Stefanie is the founder of the Women Wealth Effect, a personal finance brand where she helps put more money in the hands of women so they can leave a lasting legacy for their families and communities. Stefanie lives abroad...

Damien Peters used his tech skills to create a business he sold and invests in real estate. Find out how to build a company you can sell now! More about Damien Peters Damien is a pragmatic contrarian who managed to build wealth for his family through real estate and create a successful career in tech while having the flexibility to take long career breaks and a mini-retirement to raise a family wi...

What if I told you it's possible to buy land and invest in real estate, sometimes with no money? In this episode, Mark Podolsky (also known as the Land Geek) will tell you about how he actively invests in real estate and raw land and has completed over 5,000 unique transactions. In this episode, you'll learn: What is raw land? How to buy and sell raw land as a side hustle Tips to help you quit and...

Theresa "Terrie" Schauer went to college to be a student and became the property manager of a student residence. That experience introduced Terrie to managing student rentals. Terrie purchased her first property at 26 years old and learned how to partner with existing landlords to help them both make more money. She got up to 50 rooms while still a student. Today, Terrie is a real estate investor...

There are less than 150 days until Tax Day 2023. However, now is the best time to do tax planning . You have less than two months left before your opportunity to claim 2022 tax deductions, credits, and more is gone forever! Use these tax tips now.   I've turned this Instagram live into an episode of The Purpose of Money Podcast. Tune in to learn what five tax tips you need right now!   In this epi...

Amanda Wilson met the love of her life, Ike, while a graduate student at Troy University. The two got married and had two beautiful children together. Then in 2014, when their son was barely three years old, Ike was diagnosed with cancer. Amanda shares how she survived grief after her spouse died in this episode. To sign up for The Purpose of Money free real estate challenge, click this link! Foll...

  You can do luxury travel for free! And Julia Menez is on The Purpose of Money Podcast to explain how.   Julia Menez is a points strategy coach, speaker, and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast.   After traveling to more than 30 countries before age 30 and saving thousands of dollars each year with points and miles, Julia mastered the art of free luxury travel.     In this episode, you'll learn:...

One day Dalynn Hare went to work and was told she can take the new position her company was offering or leave. That was the moment she realized she wanted to control her time, work, and life. Dalynn created her path to full-time entrepreneurship and teaches you how to monetize your skills in this interview. In 2022, Dalynn launched Essential Timing Solutions, a Virtual Assistant (VA) & Business Co...

  Are you ready to exit corporate America and invest in real estate full-time like Antoinette Munroe?   Antoinette Munroe is a serial entrepreneur with a broad spectrum of business experience in industries ranging from music entertainment to construction. After several years in corporate America, Antoinette shifted her focus from climbing the corporate ladder to pursuing early retirement. She offi...

When Arndreya Price crossed Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, she couldn't find a piece of 'nalia that she wanted to wear. Nothing was as classy, unique, or stylish as her. So, like most entrepreneurs, she decided to create it herself when she didn't see what she wanted. And that's how Like No Other Greek was born. In this episode, you'll learn: How to start a clothing line What's next for...

At 22 years old, Jerome Myers experienced a head-on collision, but he survived. When he got a second chance at life, Jerome decided to create the life of his dreams and a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio. Since leaving corporate America, Jerome's company, The Myers Development Group, has built a multi-million-dollar portfolio following the principles of Myers Methods. In this episode, yo...

One day Keisha Wheeler's husband, Patrick, was a super dad, pastor, and stellar employee, and a few days later, he suddenly passed away. Keisha Wheeler suddenly became a widow and mom of seven in her 30s. This is not what she had in mind when she said "yes" to happily ever after with her husband.  In this episode, Keisha shares how she navigated life after losing her husband. In this episode, Keis...

In 2021, Equal Pay Day was August 3rd. Just one year later, Equal Pay Day has shifted to September 21st. Black women are paid 58 cents for every dollar paid to white men.  In this episode, I’m talking with Angela Bishop Ross about how to negotiate your salary and get paid what you deserve.  Angela Bishop Ross is a Lupus Warrior, Business, Money, and Life Coach, and President of a small tax firm in...

This is the first live episode of The Purpose of Money Podcast. In this interview, I talk with Business Strategy Coach Ellie Diop. In 2020, Ellie was a single mom with four young kids. She'd recently given birth to twins and was in the midst of a divorce. She had no idea she would lose her job, apply to 53 positions and get no job offers, and would have to apply for public assistance to make ends...

Yogini Nancy is a McGill Law School graduate and an advocate for racial justice and mental health. Before she learned the benefits of yoga, she worked as a financial analyst for an investment bank on Wall Street. Yogini Nancy's teaches in a joyful way that nourishes the mind, body, and soul. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Nancy’s classes serve her students whether they desire to redu...

Watch out, world! Virtual restaurants are the next greatest side hustle. Cassie Hirtle is an entrepreneur, mother, avid traveler, and Creator of Home Based Classes . In this episode, Cassie talks about how she helps entrepreneurs set up their virtual kitchen businesses. Home Based Classes streamlined the setup process and shows entrepreneurs how to successfully operate a virtual restaurant. With t...