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Journey To Launch

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Jamila Souffrant is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), host of the Journey To Launch podcast and author of "Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness".

The Journey To Launch podcast explores all aspects of reaching Financial Freedom; from increasing income, paying off debt, investing, saving & learning how to retire early and wealthy.

The book, "Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness," shows you how to skyrocket your savings, blast through debt and ultimately accelerate your unique and truly epic journey to financial freedom and independence. The audiobook, which is narrated by Jamila, and the eBook are available in the Apple store.

As a money expert who “walks her talk” she helps brave listeners also known as Journeyers; gain clarity around their finances and create an actionable plan to reach their goals. Her mission is to teach, inspire and help others reach Financial Freedom and Financial Independence.

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Episodes

Episode 368: Save Money, Reduce Food Waste & Eat Healthier w/ Carleigh Bodrug

April 03, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Carleigh Bodrug is the CEO and Founder of PlantYou, a New York Times Bestselling cookbook author and self-taught plant-based chef. Carleigh founded PlantYou in 2016 after the World Health Organization announced that red and processed meat were now considered Group 1 and Group 2 Carcinogens which was especially shocking as Carleigh grew up on a “meat and potatoes” diet. With little-to-no cooking skills, and a tiny bachelor apartment kitchen, Carleigh started experimenting with plants. She beg...

Episode 367: Strategies for Financial Security During Income Insecurity & Going Back To The Basics

March 27, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this week’s solo episode, I'm sharing how I am currently in a relaxed phase with my finances and business, focusing on having a balanced life and not stressing to maximize income for now. I give you tips for feeling financially secure during slower income periods and will guide you on how to reach this relaxed phase as well.  In this episode you’ll learn:  How knowing your income, savings, expenses and investment numbers will give you reassurance The importance of investments in achi...

Episode 366: How To Bounce Back from Financial Setbacks and Adversity w/ Lynnette Khalfani Cox

March 20, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

In this episode, we chat with personal finance expert and author, Lynnette Khalfani Cox, who discusses how to overcome financial setbacks and adversity. She outlines 10 common challenges people face that negatively impact them financially & emotionally, which she calls the "dreaded Ds". Lynnette provides us with some key strategies for bouncing back and assures us that there are always ways to recover and build resilience after a setback; focusing on your mindset and emotional health is the ...

Episode 365: Become a Profitable & Successful Investor with Mabel Nunez

March 13, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutes - 42.6 MB

Mabel Nunez is the founder & Chief Education Officer at Girl$ on The Money - a stock market investing education company targeted toward individuals who are underrepresented in the investing world. Mabel grew up in the South Bronx as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, with limited resources & a strong emphasis on education from her father. She learned very little about personal finance or investing while in school until she was in college, where she took an investing analysis class whi...

Episode 364: Empowering Kids for Financial Success with Maya Corbic

March 06, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Maya Corbic is a first-generation immigrant, CPA, author of the kids’ book "From Piggy Banks to Stocks: The Ultimate Guide for a Young Investor", and founder of the Wealthy Kids Investment Club. From challenging beginnings in shelters and government housing, Maya draws from her experience of overcoming financial challenges & simplifies money matters to inspire children to pursue financial success. Her vision is to empower every child to become a financially independent adult. Maya Corbic g...

Episode 363: The Real Benefit of Pursuing Financial Independence + Other Key Insights From My Book "Your Journey To Financial Freedom"

February 28, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this solo episode, I share the five key insights from my book, “𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐁𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.” I talk about varying definitions of Financial Freedom, how to stay motivated on your financial journey, Five Journey Stages of Financial Independence, and more!  In this episode you’ll learn about: How Financial Independence is a marathon, not a sprint The importance of not comparing yourself to others The real benefit of purs...

Episode 362: From Corporate America to Coast FI + Van Life With Jessica From The Fioneers

February 21, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Jessica, co-author of award-winning blog The Fioneers, speaker, and lifestyle design coach, joins the Journey To Launch podcast for a second time to discuss how her and her partner transitioned from corporate America to van-life entrepreneurs.  We chat about unconventional paths and balanced approaches to Financial Independence, tips to reach FI, navigating feelings of fear and scarcity surrounding money and FI, and more!  In this episode you’ll learn about: How Jessica and her partner ...

Episode 361: How Teachers Can Reach Financial Independence & Build Wealth With Rose Mendonca

February 14, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Rose Mendonca, educator and financial enthusiast joins the Journey to Launch podcast to talk about her mission: helping all educators create wealth and the retirement of their dreams. Rose is a serial entrepreneur and founded Teacher Talks Money when she realized educators need more guidance, support, and literacy surrounding their finances and retirement options. Our conversation delves into topics such as Rose's decision to pay off her mortgage, the importance of optimizing earning pot...

Episode 360: What's Next For Journey To Launch + Steps To Take At The Beginning of Your Financial Independence Journey & It's my Birthday w/ Jamila Souffrant

February 07, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

It’s my birthday! In my latest episode, I delve into post-book debut developments, the upcoming stages for my business, my commitment to self-care this year, and the significance of leading a life you can take pride in. Additionally, I provide step-by-step instructions on what actions I would take if I were just discovering Financial Independence. Don’t forget: you can celebrate my birthday with me by listening to this episode and reviewing my book, “𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙏𝙤 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙤𝙢: 𝘼 𝙎𝙩...

Episode 359: How these Two First-Gen Latine Siblings Went From Paying Off Debt to Six Figure Net Worths

January 31, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast we’re featuring Israel and Sunem Tovar, two first-gen Latine siblings who empower people to use money to live their lives on their own terms. They discuss their financial journeys & achievements by sharing how Israel built a six-figure net worth by the age of 26 on a teacher salary and as a first-gen, openly gay latino, and how Sunem built a $250,000 investment portfolio and holds a Master's in finance.  Despite attending prestigious institutions,...

Episode 358: Navigating First Generation Wealth + Helping Family With Finances With Maria Melchor

January 24, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Maria Melchor, financial educator and creator of FirstGenLiving, joins the Journey To Launch Podcast to talk about her experience being the first in her family to build lasting wealth in America and how she built FirstGenLiving into the successful business it is today.  We also talk about taking on student loan debt to avoid burdening parents with school expenses, “survivor’s guilt,” the fallacy of the “working harder will make you wealthier” narrative, and more.  FirstGenLiving began in...

Episode 357: How To Hack Your Life to Save Money, Optimize Experiences & Amassing 14 Million Credit Card Points w/ Chris Hutchins

January 17, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Chris Hutchins, avid life hacker, financial optimizer and host of the top ranked podcast, “All the Hacks,” joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss how he amassed 14 million credit card points and upgrades his life without spending a fortune.  We also talk about the dangers of optimizing too much, intentionally spending and hacking your personal finances, analysis paralysis, and more.  Before jumping into the content creation world, Chris was the Head of New Product Strategy at Wea...

Episode 356: Cultivating Influence, Mastering Networking + Leveraging People Skills To Improve Our Financial Lives With Vanessa Van Edwards

January 10, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Vanessa Van Edwards, a best-selling author and behavioral researcher on professional communication and leadership, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss science-based communication insights and give actionable social skills tips to advance your career, relationships, and overall life. We also chat about navigating stereotyping and biases , the importance of making definitive decisions about personal connections, leveraging cues to shape perception, and more. More than 50 million...

Episode 355- How You Can Be A Millionaire + Why You Don't Have To Be Born Into Wealth To Leave A Legacy Behind With Arlan Hamilton

January 03, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Arlan Hamilton, serial entrepreneur, author, and master multitasker, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss her main idea that 99.9% of people can become millionaires. She gives us powerful insights on proactively creating opportunities, overcoming distrust, and maintaining consistency for sustained wealth building. Following Arlan's interview, I share the questions I’m asking myself as we transition from 2023 to 2024  and how making an impact, no matter how modest, fuels my determ...

Episode 354: Improving Your Money Mindset & Habits + Why Working On Yourself Is Non-Negotiable On Your Journey To Financial Freedom

December 27, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Do you have a positive or negative money mindset? Are you conscious of the habits that correlate with those mindsets… or are you more like a jellyfish, going with the flow and not sure where you stand?  In this episode, I guide you through the significant impact of the intangible aspects of your financial journey. I offer definitions for mindsets and habits, present a framework for self-assessment, share my personal experience in leveraging a challenging situation, and provide insights on ...

Episode 353: My Business Journey, Failing into Entrepreneurship & Tips To Start Your Entrepreneurship Journey

December 20, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

You’ve seen the social media posts: “To be successful, quit your corporate career and strike out on your own!” “Entrepreneur ‘til I die,” “Don’t make someone else rich!” While the idea that becoming an entrepreneur leads to increased flexibility and income may hold true for some, it's not a universal fit and often takes time to materialize. In this episode, I delve into my personal journey as an entrepreneur, recounting various challenges and setbacks. I discuss why I consider Journey To Lau...

Episode 352: How To Set & Prioritize Financial Goals In The New Year

December 13, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MB

The time for goal-setting is here, Journeyers! The end of the year is the perfect time to take inventory of your financial goals. In this episode, I dive deep into how to set and prioritize financial goals using concepts from my new book, “Your Journey To Financial Freedom.” I talk about goal dumping, being flexible with your dreams, and being honest with yourself and what you want out of life. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: Breaking down the 5 Categories of Financial Goa...

"Your Journey To Financial Freedom" Book is Out Now! First Reviews Are in + Quick Updates

December 07, 2023 21:15 - 12 minutes - 5.6 MB

Get your copy by going to https://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com

Episode 351: Why I Wrote Your Journey to Financial Freedom, Who The Book Is For & Behind-The-Scenes of Becoming A Debut Author

December 06, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Well, Journeyers, it’s finally here: “Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness,” hits bookshelves THIS WEEK!  In this solo episode, I “spill the tea,” on what it was like writing my debut book, the behind-the-scenes of the publishing world, getting over self-doubt, and what you can expect when you pick up the book. I also chat about letting go of perfection, why your dreams should be offensive, psychographics, the belief that the pursuit o...

Episode 350: Creating Your Dream Life, Identifying Your Goals & The Guacamole Lifestyle Levels

November 29, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MB

Learn about the importance of diving deep into what you want your life to realistically look like currently and what it will look like financially in the future, allowing yourself to dream big and become flexible with your life goals, the dangers of comparison and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: The definition of life goals and the importance of prioritizing them alongside financial ones The Five Journeyer Stages of Financial Independence and The Five Guacamole Lifes...

Episode 349: The Practical Guide To Reaching Your Financial Goals With Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista

November 22, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista is back! America’s favorite personal finance educator rejoins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her new workbook, “Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals.” We also chat about how success can be deceiving, why you need to listen to your body, getting the courage to ask for help, the breaking point of Tiffany pivoting her business to a more sustainable model, and more! Tiffany is author of New York Times best-selling book, Ge...

Episode 348: How A Teacher From The Bronx Moved To Abu Dhabi, Pays 0 Taxes & Had $17K of Student Loans Forgiven With Journeyer Cassandra Henry

November 15, 2023 10:49 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Some of my most impactful conversations are with people who are in the thick of the journey, not just people who have reached Financial Independence. In today’s episode of Journey to Launch, I’m bringing back Cassandra Henry, a Journeyer who doesn’t have it “all figured out,” but is on an inspiring path toward financial freedom. Cassandra, an Expat living in Abu Dhabi, was one of my first 1:1 financial coaching clients. She has paid down debt, moved abroad, and found that financial indepen...

Episode 347: Exclusive Sneak Peak & Content From My New Book "Your Journey To Financial Freedom"

November 08, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode, I share the Introduction of my new book: Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide To Achieving Wealth And Happiness.  I talk about how plans are meant to be flexible, why joy and happiness are just as important on this journey as numbers and formulas, the importance of sustainable financial planning, and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: My mother’s brave immigration story from Jamaica to New York City  What “woke” me up and turned me ...

Episode 346: Index Funds, How To Build Wealth & Financial Independence Wisdom With “The Godfather of FI,” JL Collins

November 01, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

JL Collins is known as “The Godfather of FI,” and for a good reason: He continues to be a pioneer in the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Movement and a thought-leader in the Financial Independence (FI) space.  Today, he joins us to discuss the origin story of his groundbreaking blog, the concept behind his new book, Pathfinders, shiny investing object syndrome, and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: Defining what “the simple path to wealth” means  Breaking ...

Episode 345: The Basics of Financial Independence (FI): What Is FI & What You Need To Start Your Journey - Part 2

October 25, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

In Part 2 of my “The Basics of Financial Independence Series,” I take you through the tangible, numbers-based side of the Financial Independence movement.  I talk about how the journey to Financial Independence changes your life as a whole, why it’s okay and normal for your goals and dreams to be flexible, validating that it’s okay for you to want something different for your life, and more. In this episode you’ll also learn more about: The difference between basic personal finance prin...

Episode 344: The Basics of Financial Independence: How Financial Independence Changed my Life - Part 1

October 18, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

In Part 1 of my “The Basics of Financial Independence Series,” I take you through my background and how I discovered the Financial Independence, Retire Early Movement (FIRE Movement). I also talk about how my mom came to America from Jamaica, my early introduction to real estate, when I had my FIRE Movement “Ah ha” moment, and more! In this episode you’ll learn more about: My background, when my personal finance passion began, and how Financial Independence changed my life How Financi...

Episode 343: How To Negotiate A Raise, Pivot Your Career & Finally Love What You Do With Elaina Goldstein

October 11, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Eliana Goldstein, certified professional coach, joins the podcast to discuss how to create the necessary mindset, learn the key strategies and set the goals needed to move to the next level in your career. Elaina’s goal is to teach people how to build careers so they don't completely dread Monday morning. We also chat about when you should advocate for a raise at your current company, how to nail job hopping, pay transparency, why you should hold off until the last minute for the salary co...

Episode 342: Quitting Corporate, Becoming An Accidental Entrepreneur & Setting Money Boundaries with Gigi Gonzalez

October 04, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzaléz, financial educator, influencer, founder of The First Gen Mentor, and author of the upcoming book, Cultura & Cash, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss how she quit her 10 year corporate career in financial services to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults. Giovanna teaches personal finance and career navigation at universities, companies, and on her TikTok account, @thefirstgenmentor. She was named Top 25 Creator by Fast Co...

Episode 341: How Fear Can Be Your Superpower In Building Wealth, Crushing Your Career & Winning At Life With Farnoosh Torabi

September 27, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

Farnoosh Torabi, author and host of the award-winning podcast So Money, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to talk about her new book, “A Healthy State Of Panic: Follow Your Fears To Build Wealth, Crush Your Career And Win At Life.” Farnoosh is America's leading personal finance expert, hooked on helping you live your richest, most fulfilling life. She has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Good Morning America, and more. So Money, her podcast of 9 ye...

Episode 340: How To Manage Your Money With ADHD & Unlocking Neurodivergent Financial Empowerment With Ellyce Fulmore

September 20, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Ellyce Fulmore, Canadian Queer and neurodivergent financial educator, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to talk about how she paid off high interest debt, ADHD and money, and her new book, “Keeping Finance Personal.”  Ellyce is a full-time content creator and founder of Queerd Co., a financial literacy company. Her approach to finance goes beyond the conventional, focusing on the intersectionality of identities and lived experiences.  We also discuss the importance of understanding how...

Episode 339: Disney World vs. Retiring Early- How Much Our Disney World Trip Cost + Book Updates

September 13, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Is Disney truly the happiest place on Earth? or the most Expensive? Maybe a bit of both. We called Orlando, Florida home for a week while we vacationed at Disney World… and I can confirm that the Cinderella Castle is as magical as it gets. Join me in this solo episode as I dive into the nitty-gritty of trip planning, where we decided to treat ourselves, save money and the total cost of our trip. In the end, I reflect on if I think the money spent was worth it or if I regret it. I also give...

Episode 338: Quitting Alcohol, Accepting Your Authentic Self & How Money Allows You Time To Heal With Rich Jones

September 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Rich Jones, founder of Find More Balance joins the podcast to discuss his personal development journey. Rich’s career, mental and physical health transformation is inspirational, relatable and can be a case-study in how learning to cope with mental illness and dissatisfaction in life in a healthy way can make your dreams a reality.  We also chat about Rich’s journey to sobriety, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, getting back into track, and more.  In this epis...

Episode 337: How To Stop People Pleasing, Step Into Worthiness, & Protect Your Assets With Divorce Attorney Renee Bauer

August 30, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Renee Bauer, international speaker, 20 year divorce attorney veteran, and author, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss the logistics of divorce, why most marriage problems are worthiness problems, and how to protect yourself even in a loving relationship. We also chat about prioritizing yourself, setting healthy boundaries, and how Renee became an entrepreneur.  In this episode you’ll learn more about: How to have uncomfortable money conversations with your partner The reali...

Episode 336: From $30k Per Year To Multi-Millionaire, Having Faith Over Fear & Building Generational Wealth Through Entrepreneurship With Mignon Francois

August 23, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Mignon Francois, entrepreneur, best-selling author and renowned baker, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss going from drowning in debt to building a multimillion dollar cupcake empire. We chat about marketable capabilities that stay at home moms bring to entrepreneurship, how vulnerability and transparency builds profitable businesses, and the power of looking to the past to inform your future. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Going from selling a few cupcakes to a ne...

Episode 335: How To Coast Your Way To Financial Independence, Save 60% of Income & Reframe What Retirement Means w/ Ada Vargas

August 16, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Ada Vargas, founder of Queer Money Coach, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss how they were able to reach Coast FI, what led them to full-time entrepreneurship, and why reframing your perception of investing is crucial to financial success. Ada thought in order to retire you had to literally save millions of dollars. They didn’t know what investing was or about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement.  We chat about their mission of helping Queer folks thrive ...

Episode 334: From Poverty to Millionaire, How Pursuing Financial Independence Gives You Options & Living Authentically With Delyanne Barros

August 09, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.8 MB

Delaynne Barros, award-winning Latina money expert and former employment attorney, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss her path from undocumented immigrant to seven-figure business owner.  After learning about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, Delyanne decided to go “all in,” by paying off $150,000 in student loan debt and throwing money into the stock market.  We chat about frugality out of necessity and intentionality, avoiding lifestyle creep, the “g...

Episode 333: The Secret Weapon To Achieve Your Goals & Change Your Financial Life

August 02, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In today’s solo episode, I talk about “the secret sauce” that changed everything for me. Not too long ago I was in a cubicle with *something* missing from my life. I decided to investigate what that something was and because I operate on a growth mindset, I made the necessary transition to full time entrepreneur. Now, I’m able to fill my time the way I want… even without reaching financial independence. With privilege and perspective in mind, I share how you too can use mindset to radica...

Episode 332: Become Your Own Money Expert & Build A Financial Life True To Your Values & Desires W/ Saundra Davis REWIND

July 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Living personal finance legend Saundra Davis, joins the podcast to discuss how she took the ultimate risk in her 40s that led to her living the life she always dreamt of.    Saundra is the Founder and Executive Director of Sage Financial Solutions, a San Francisco Bay Area-based organization that develops comprehensive financial capability programs for low and moderate-income communities.  We chat about how to change your money behaviors, effectively setting financial boundaries, and mor...

Episode 331 - How To Rewire Your Brain For Wealth And Financial Success W/ Barbara Huson REWIND

July 19, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Barbara Huson, veteran finance coach and best-selling author of 10+ personal finance books, joins the podcast to talk about reframing your negative money narratives, why neuroscience plays a fundamental role in how we process, navigate, and spend money, and the validity of wanting more money. We also discuss why operating from fear may be the secret to success and how the fear of being perceived as greedy undervalues you. In this episode you’ll learn more about: The connection between t...

Episode 330 - How Anita Paid Off $95,000 Of Debt In One Year And Retired Early At 33 Years Old REWIND

July 12, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

In this episode, Anita Dhake joins the podcast to discuss how 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 85-95% of her income. By age 33, Anita was able to retire with over a half of million dollars in investments. She now lives by her own design on less than $24,000 per year. This FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is full of actionable tips no matter your income, mental ...

Episode 329: Finding Joy, Wealth & Freedom On Your Journey To Financial Independence With Kerry Ann Rockquemore REWIND

July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Can you believe we have OVER 300 episodes on the Journey to Launch podcast!?  With that being said, this summer I’m releasing a few episodes from the “vault” that I think Journeyers need to hear. THIS WEEK:  Kerry Ann Rockquemore, former Sociologist Professor and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement member, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss what led her and her husband to retiring early, the power of community, and how the financial independence journey red...

Episode 328: Navigating Your Financial Freedom Journey Through Busy Seasons While Still Enjoying Your Life

June 28, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Life can be challenging when you’re on a financial freedom journey… especially during a particularly busy season. That’s why I’m bringing you this solo episode focused on how to navigate these challenging times when they crop up in your own life. I give you personal and professional updates, exciting book news, and why taking my boys to a Pokemon conference in California spawned a serious internal (and now external) discussion on why we need to live life off of spreadsheets and budgeting a...

Episode 327: Juneteenth Collaboration: Gettin’ Free- Historical Tales of Our Journey To Freedom

June 19, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 156 MB

Gettin’ Free! : A Juneteenth Collaboration brought to you by Sistas Who Kill: A True Crime Podcast. We know that history is told from the side of the victors, but that leaves room for misinformation and false narratives.  We are on a mission to change that. 11 Black podcasts have come together to reclaim our history and tell it our way - flavor and all. Welcome to a chronological journey to get free. Learn where we’ve come, what we’ve overcome, and how much further we need to go.  In m...

Episode 326: Saving $100K To Prepare For Motherhood, Leveraging Transferable Skills & Pivoting From Freelance To Full-Time with Brittany Dandy

June 14, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 38.3 MB

Brittany Dandy, founder of Ode to Us Wellness and marketing consultant, joins the podcast to talk about saving over $90K+ and transitioning from freelancer to having a career where she is able to enjoy stability, increase her income, and reach financial independence. Exploring motherhood prompted Brittany to ask the question: “What would make me feel safe and secure during the transition to parenthood?” This query led her to the world of financial independence, mental and physical wellness...

Episode 325: Rebuilding From Broke, Making Wealth A Daily Decision & The Power Of A Financial Plan With Dominique Broadway

June 07, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 35.8 MB

Dominique Broadway, award-winning personal finance expert, speaker, new author and the founder of Finances Demystified, joins the podcast to discuss going from broke in business to leading a multi-million dollar finance brand.  Dominique quit her corporate finance job to start her own entrepreneurial journey, only to find herself in debt and being foreclosed on. After facing her money mistakes, putting a financial action plan in place, and doing the hard work, she became the successful bus...

Episode 324: From Teaching Students To Changing The Law & Prioritizing Requiring Personal Finance Education w/ Yanely Espinal

May 31, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 41.8 MB

Yanely Espinal, personal finance educator, advocate and new author, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss how she is changing the law one state at a time, why money needs more nuance, and how we can address systemic issues for real change.  Yanely has a successful YouTube Channel with over 50k subscribers, a new book, "Mind Your Money,” and professionally focuses on personal finance curriculum, teaching students, teachers, and professionals about financial literacy. We also chat...

Episode 323: Somatic Finance, Money Polarity Myths + The Body Of Money With Gayle Colman

May 24, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 31.4 MB

Gayle Colman, CFP®, holistic and integral wealth coach and author, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss making money choices with clarity and confidence, free from overwhelm. Gayle is co-founder of Colman Knight Advisory Group and has spent 35 years in the money psychology industry. Her work focuses on somatic finance, teaching and inspiring others to bring presence to their bodies and work from the internal first. We chat about the 7 stages of money maturity, why awareness is ...

Episode 322: Traveling The World On A Budget + Paying Off 21K Of Student Loan Debt With Niqua V.

May 17, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 37.1 MB

Niqua, Journeyer and founder of Financially Winning and Traveling With Niqua, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to share how she paid off $21,000 of student loan debt while balancing a full time job and traveling the world. Her inspiring debt payoff story and her captivating travel experiences earned her recognition in Travel Noire. She's been to over 30 countries and 30 states and helps others travel more with tips, hacks and strategies. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: Prac...

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Bobbi Rebell
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Cameron Huddleston
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Cathy Heller
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Chris Guillebeau
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Chris Hogan
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Ericka Grant
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Erin Lowry
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Farnoosh Torabi
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Hilary Hendershott
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Jean Chatzky
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Jen Hemphill
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Kenishia Mais
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Lauryn Williams
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Patrice Washington
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Robert Farrington
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Scott Young
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Vicki Robin
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