The Purpose of Money Podcast

Nikki Dade and Pam Dorsey are multifamily real estate investors closing one multimillion-dollar deal at a time. In this episode, the founders of Paragon Investment Partners share how they broke down the barrier to entry and established a portfolio of 300 units and counting.  To learn more about Paragon Investment Partners and The Purpose of Money check out the full show notes .  Subscribe to The P...

With so much happening in the world, it’s easy to feel helpless, especially if you’re not out protesting. However, as a podcaster, I am uniting with other podcasters to speak out against racism and police brutality. In this public service announcement, I encourage you to be educated, engaged, and to take action. Here are ways to support the work of activists fighting for changing and risking their...

To kick off National Homeownership Month, I have realtor and real estate investor Tanya Salseth on The Purpose of Money Podcast. In this episode, Tanya dives into how she bought and managed rental properties from overseas. We also discuss how she runs her realtor business from Florida but closes all of her deals in Washington, D.C. You don’t want to miss this episode. To learn more about Tanya and...

This week I celebrated 12 years of marriage. So it's only right that episode 12 of the podcast talks about love, money, and relationships. On The Purpose of Money podcast, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin and I are talking about money, love, and relationships. Lindsay is a financial therapist, speaker, and author who is passionate about helping high-earning couples deepen their relationships using money psych...

Naseema McElroy was making a six-figure salary as a nurse when she realized she was making too much money to be broke. Before, at the end of the month, she didn’t have enough to save or invest. When Naseema took charge of her finances and got intentional about her spending, she overcame bankruptcy, divorce, and broke the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. Naseema paid off $1 million in debt in...

In 2015, Arlan Hamilton went from being homeless to a Venture Capitalist.  I am so excited to have Arlan on the podcast this week. We are talking about her new book, It’s About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage . Listen to this episode to learn how Arlan is disrupting the tech industry. Plus, you'll hear what she wants entrepreneurs, like you, to do right now...

Carmela Tran is a Data Analytics Professional who used to work for a big consulting firm in the Washington, DC area. One day she and her husband decided they wanted to quit their demanding jobs, take a year off to travel, and spend more time with family.  In this episode, Carmen explains how she maximized her income to take a break in her career. Read more about this episode here .    Instacart ca...

In this bonus episode of The Purpose of Money Podcast, I am talking with a former mortgage loan officer and avid traveler, Cindi Conley. We are discussing mortgage moratoriums and what you should do in these uncertain times.  To read more about this episode and my guest, Cindi Conley, click here .  Subscribe to The Purpose of Money so you never miss an episode.

Dominique is a mom on a mission. Through her website, Dommies Blessed , she supports families with breastfeeding, homeschooling, and caring for young girls with curls. She's also an entrepreneur with her own children's book, One , and freelance writing business.  Started in 2017, Dommies Blessed produces weekly content and serves a predominantly female community interested in education and family...

In this bonus episode, I share tips to help you protect your investments and yourself from the effects of the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19). Check out my tips on how to survive so much time inside the house. Plus learn how to manage the drastic changes in the stock market. These tips will help you if you are working from home or hanging out with the kids.   Don't panic these tips will help you surviv...

This week on The Purpose of Money podcast, guest Tiffany Grant, is sharing tips to maximize your money and employer benefits. Tiffany is the host of her own podcast and blog, Money Talk with Tiff .  She is a money strategist who has successfully juggled completing her MBA and studying for the Certified Financial Planner certification all while taking care of two young boys. Tiffany bought her firs...

This week on The Purpose of Money podcast we have a special guest, Johann Hunter . Johann is the on-site owner and business manager of The Goddard School located in Middleton, Ma. In this episode, Johann shares all you need to know about buying your own franchise. If you want to be a full-time entrepreneur and franchise owner, you must listen to this episode. Subsequent to earning her Bachelor's d...

This week on The Purpose of Money Podcast I'm super excited to interview Mileyka Maxwell, the founder and CEO of G.R.A.C.E. by Millie Max. G.R.A.C.E. is an acronym that stands for “God Restores And Certifies Everything,” and it's also a fashionable nail polish line.  Mileyka aka Millie Max was inspired by God to launch G.R.A.C.E. at a time when she was unemployed and not even looking to be an entr...

  In episode 2 of The Purpose of Money Podcast, I catch up with Danielle Desir, the creator of The Thought Card , an award-winning blog and podcast. Danielle is a financially savvy traveler, who has explored 27 countries and knows a lot about money too.    While Danielle was off becoming a globetrotter, she also successfully paid off $63,000 in student loans in just four years and became a homeown...

  I have been saving for my retirement since I was 16 years old. I used my entire first paycheck from a retail job to open up a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Today, I have a full time 9 to 5 job and I am aggressively saving for retirement. I want to ensure I have the income to retire when I am ready.     In this episode of The Purpose of Money Podcast, I share how I saved over $80,000...

The Purpose of Money podcast is launching on January 22, 2020. Your host, Acquania Escarne, provides real personal finance tips and strategies to help you create more freedom in your life today.  Also, tune in for inspiring stories from women creating more freedom, time, and wealth in their lives on their journey to break free of the golden handcuffs.  For more information and free resources check...