Journey To Launch
391 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsJamila 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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138- Can Anyone Really Reach Financial Independence? My Answer May Surprise You Plus, It’s My Birthday!
February 05, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 17.6 MBIn 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 sharing ways on how you can create a life you love. In this episode you will learn: Tips ...
137-The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America with Shawn Rochester
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBDid 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 Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America. In his book and presentations at Google, and several ...
136- How Anita Paid Off $95,000 of Debt in One Year and Retired Early at 33 Years Old
January 22, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 22.5 MBThis 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 33, Anita was able to retire with over a half of million dollars in investments. For the last fe...
136- How Anita Paid Off $95,000 of Debt in One Year and Retired Early at 33 Years Old
January 22, 2020 10:00This 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 33, Anita was able to retire with over a half of million dollars in investments. For the last fe...
135- Your Student Loan Questions Answered: Refinancing, PSLF, Common Misconceptions, & More w/ David Carlson
January 15, 2020 10:00David Carlson is answering all your student loan questions on this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast. Previously featured in The 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 consolidation and more. In 2012, David launched his website Young Adult Money with a mission to he...
135- Your Student Loan Questions Answered: Refinancing, PSLF, Common Misconceptions, & More w/ David Carlson
January 15, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 32.5 MBDavid Carlson is answering all your student loan questions on this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast. Previously featured in The 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 consolidation and more. In 2012, David launched his website Young Adult Money with a mission to he...
134- Buying the Block and Creating Legacy Through Real Estate Investing with Kyara and Khalil, the Charm City Buyers
January 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBKyara 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 on community development, mentoring other real estate investors, and building an empire and gene...
133- You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought, 2020 Here We Come!
January 01, 2020 10:58 - 33 minutes - 23.9 MBIn 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. Therefore, negative thoughts are too expensive and could cost you your dream or your purpose. In...
132- 2019 Year End Review & How Investing in Yourself is the Greatest Gift
December 25, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 27.8 MBI 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 to Launch’s income since last year. Lastly, the episode wouldn’t be complete without highlight...
131- From Broke & Living In A Car to Traveling the World With Kierra Asnauskas
December 18, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 39.5 MBThis 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 investing. Today, Kierra and her husband are living overseas while she takes her first mini-retirem...
130- Your Guide to Earning More Money with Kathlyn Hart
December 11, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 39.5 MBLearn how to boost your income in your career or business in this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode with Kathlyn Hart. Kathlyn Hart is a coach who helps ambitious women dream big, live boldly, and earn more money. Kathlyn and I have an insightful and amazing conversation that will inspire you to earn more whether you have a 9 to 5 or your own business. This episode is packed full of tips to help you change your mindset and earn the money you deserve. In this episode you will le...
129- Don’t Keep Your Day Job. How to Turn Your Passion Into Your Career with Cathy Heller
December 04, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 41.1 MBYou have something to share with the world! It’s time to turn your passion into your career. Listen to this week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode for inspiration and tactics to manifest your dreams. In episode 129, Cathy Heller who is an author, podcast host, speaker, songwriter, and coach, talks about her new book and how to make your passion a reality. This episode provides concrete tips to start your own business, create your dream job, and make your own path. Check out Cathy’s inte...
128- Self Education and Ultralearning as a Means to Reach Your Financial Goals & More with Scott Young
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 40.4 MBTo compete in today’s world of rapid technology changes and fierce job competition, you must become an ultralearner and self educator. his week on the Journey to Launch podcast, Scott Young shares how you can master new ideas, subjects, and skills to stay ahead in your career. Scott is the author of Ultralearning, a book that outlines how to boost your learning so you can win at life and accomplish your goals. In the podcast episode, Scott discusses the most effective learning methods, st...
127- Saving 50% of Your Income on $60,000 While Navigating a Health Condition with Zero
November 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this week’s podcast episode, Zero shares her amazing story of adversity and triumphs. She saved half her income when she made $60,000 a year in New York while also navigating health challenges. In her twenties, she had brain surgery and doctors told her she may not be able to work or live independently. Instead of surrendering to her prognosis, she got through her recovery and moved to New York City. Not only did Zero find a job, but she went from making $37,000 a year to $75,000 in a ...
126- How She’s Building a $500,000 Portfolio & Retiring Early at 30 Years Old (w/ a Purple Life)
November 13, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 27 MBThis week’s Journey to Launch podcast episode is one you don’t want to miss! I’m talking with Purple from A Purple Life about how she plans to retire at 30 and live off only $18,000 a year. In 2015, Purple started her blog to track her journey to financial freedom and early retirement. Thanks to her efforts to decrease spending, increase her wages, and geo-arbitrage, she is on her way to retiring in 2020. In less than four years she went from a net worth of $5,000 to over $350,000. Check ou...
125- From Making $35,000 A Year To Being A Millionaire with Ericka Grant
November 06, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 42.3 MBThis week on the Journey to Launch podcast we have special guest, Ericka Grant from Atlanta. Ericka is a successful marketing professional who started out making $35,000 a year but has accomplished financial independence and built a net worth over $1 million through real estate investing. Through networking, she moved up in her career and boosted her salary to six figures along the way. At the same time, she purchased her first home in New York City at 25 years old. Having a knack for findin...
124- Celebrating 1 Million Downloads For The Journey To Launch Podcast + 10 Milestones Accomplished Along The Way
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 24.5 MBThe Journey to Launch podcast has officially reached one million total downloads! (in podcast land, that’s a big deal). Thank you to all of the listeners a.k.a. Journeyers who have inspired me to keep producing the podcast, rain or shine, every week for the past two years. You guys have been following my journey, sharing and supporting the content I produce which keeps me motivated to deliver and improve my message and platform. My goal is to inspire even more people to improve their fina...
123- Teaching English Abroad & Paying off $37,000 of Debt with Miss Wise
October 23, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week on the Journey to Launch podcast we have Miss Wise of Wise Woman Wallet. Miss Wise is from North Carolina and was previously up to her eyeballs in debt and bills. She decided to turn her side hustle, teaching English to immigrants at a community college, into a full time teaching gig in China. Over the last three years, she has paid off $37,000 in debt and paid $6,000 cash for certifications that have allowed her to make more money. In this episode, Miss Wise shares the steps yo...
122- How Shang of Save My Cents Reached Financial Independence by 31 Years Old
October 16, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast, Shang of Save My Cents shares how she achieved financial independence by age 31. Shang has the funds to make work optional but chooses to keep working. By day, Shang is a management consultant. By night, Shang helps families get out of debt, save money, and start investing to grow their finances. In this episode you will learn: The importance of mental health on your wealth journey The key to an abundance mindset and why it’s impo...
121- Paying Off $1 Million Dollars of Debt With “The Debt Slayer” Naseema McElroy Plus My Takeaways From Fincon 2019
October 09, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.7 MBNaseema McElroy, is back on the Journey to Launch podcast to update us on how she paid off 1 million dollars of debt in a few years. The creator of Financially Intentional and the Nurses on Fire podcast, Naseema, first shared how she paid off $300,000 in debt as a single mom in episode 16. Now, Naseema is giving us an update on how she’s paid off a million dollars of debt since we last spoke and opens up on how she is now living a more balanced life and building her business. After we h...
120- Q&A Episode: Best Strategies To Pay Off Debt, Turnkey Real Estate Investing, How To Stay Motivated on Your Journey + More
October 02, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 21 MBI am answering your most recent submitted money questions on this week’s episode of the podcast. In this episode, we dive into a discussion about the types of debt, debt payoff methods, real estate investing, budgeting, and retirement savings. You don’t want to miss this good advice that can help you on your journey. In this episode I answer: If you use a home equity line of credit to refinance your loans If it makes sense to take money from your retirement account to pay off debt Th...
119-How to Pay Off Debt, Stop Sabotaging Your Financial Success & Tell Family “No” So You Can Thrive with Kenishia Mais
September 25, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this week’s episode of the Journey to Launch podcast we have Kenishia Mais, a Jamaican entrepreneur, Financial Educator and the visionary who founded ThrivingDollars. Kenishia was always a good saver. She started saving her lunch money in school & kept this habit into adulthood. But when she became the person her parents and other family members came to when they needed money, the pressure of being the family bank was overwhelming. It drove her to abandon her money habits and become a big...
118- Creating Generational Wealth & Having Necessary Intergenerational Money Conversations with Duane & Taylor Davis
September 18, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week, Journey to Launch’s podcast episode continues the conversation on generational wealth and talking with your family about finances. In this episode, we have a dynamic father and daughter duo, Duane and Taylor Davis of Davis Generational Wealth Education Initiative, Inc. Duane and Taylor have a passion for financial literacy and inspire families and communities to have intergenerational financial conversations. Finances should be fun and inclusive of the entire family. Listen to ...
117- How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances with Cameron Huddleston
September 11, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week Journey to Launch’s podcast episode features award-winning journalist and author, Cameron Huddleston. With over 17 years of experience writing about personal finance, Cameron recently combined her knowledge and personal experiences in her book, Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances. In this episode, Cameron breaks down how to have difficult financial conversations with your parents. Listen to episode 117 to learn ho...
116- Healing Our Money Wounds & Uncovering Our Limiting Beliefs With Money Mitra
September 04, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week on the Journey to Launch podcast we have "Money Mitra," the founder of the "Psychology of Spending." Mitra is a money and mindset coach who helps you eliminate money blocks so you can build wealth. She helps you identify the root of your limiting beliefs and money wounds, which are the stories that prevent you from building wealth. In this episode, Mitra shares her powerful story that shaped her journey. She is the daughter of a Southern Black mother born in the small town of Pu...
115- How To Improve Your Money Resilience & Stay Financially Motivated with Ash Cash
August 28, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 38.2 MBJourney to Launch is so excited to have Ash Cash Exantus, America’s Financial Motivator, on this week’s podcast. Ash Cash grew up in the projects of Harlem, New York. In his twenties, thanks to fate and opportunities, he successfully navigated up the corporate ladder in the banking industry and later became the youngest CEO of a federally chartered bank. At 30, Ash Cash threw his own retirement party, left the banking industry, and pursued a full-time career as an entrepreneur, author, spe...
114- Minding Your Money To Emotional & Financial Well Being with Kassandra Dasent
August 21, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 47.6 MBPersonal finance expert Kassandra Dasent can relate to people from all walks of life. She went from being $55,000 in consumer debt to being debt-free with a six-figure net-worth. Now she is using her experiences to help you start “minding your money.” In this episode Kassandra talks about money, mindset, and emotional well being. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. In episode 114 you will learn: The importance of a money mindset and how it can impact your ability to create wealth...
113- Life After Becoming Debt Free With Money Launch Club Member, Josie Espinoza (Bonus Episode)
August 16, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week, we have another bonus episode for you. In episode 113, Josie, a Money Club Launch member shares her debt free story. She was the first in her family to go to college. But then she found herself in student loan, credit card, and auto loan debt. Listen to how she paid off $50k and now is on her way to financial freedom and independence. Along her financial journey, Josie discovered her passion for financial freedom and independence. She became a blogger with the mission to inspire...
112- The Five Journeyer Stages and How to Unlock Freedom Along the Way to Financial Independence
August 14, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 19.3 MBJourneyers you are going to love episode 112. In this solo episode, you’ll learn about the five stages on the journey to financial freedom and independence. Listen now to see what stage you are in and what practical steps you can take to achieve your financial goals. Find out how to set your goals and take action, so you can experience more freedom now! In this episode you’ll learn: The 5 stages to financial freedom and independence How to calculate your Financial Independence number ...
111-How Cassandra Increased Her Income by $10k & Improved Her Money Mindset (Bonus Episode)
August 09, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 17.4 MBJourney to Launch presents another bonus episode. This episode features, Cassandra Henry, a Journeyer paying off debt and investing in herself. From Bronx, New York, Cassandra is a first generation Dominican American. At 25 years old she is her family’s breadwinner. As a result, she quickly learned the importance of taking control of her finances and her debt. In episode 111, Cassandra shares how she eliminated credit card debt and boosted her income with side hustles. She taught herself abo...
110- A Deep Dive into Investing & Becoming Financially Successful After Bankruptcy With Courtney Richardson
August 07, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 40 MBCourtney Richardson, the founder of the Ivy Investor, is an attorney and investment advisor who helped her mom go from bankruptcy to paying off her home and retiring with enough money to live comfortably. Through her expert advice and classes she has helped women invest and save for retirement while mastering the tax game too. Named one of 7 Black Millennial Financial Experts to Follow on Instagram, Courtney is helping women build wealth and create secure financial futures. In episode 110...
109- From Living Paycheck to Paycheck to Paying Off Debt & Financially Thriving With Veronique (Bonus Episode)
August 02, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 15.5 MBEpisode 109 is a bonus episode, the first of its kind. We are switching things up to give you more inspiring content in between regular Wednesday episodes. In this episode we feature Veronique Graves, a fellow Journeyer and member of the Money Launch Club. Veronique is a self employed sign language interpreter who is on her way to financial freedom. After becoming a member of the Money Launch Club, she went from living paycheck to paycheck to paying off debt, saving, and investing. Listen t...
108- Making Money Fun with Hey Berna
July 31, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 39.4 MBBernadette Anat, also known as Hey Berna, is your Financial Hype Woman. Berna makes money fun through videos and money memes. She is your go to example of how to get out of debt and live your best life. In episode 108, Berna shares how she paid off $50,000 in debt, ditched her corporate job at Instagram, and traveled the world for one year. Now she’s back and living life on her terms as an entrepreneur. In this episode you will learn: How to have the “get debt free” conversation with you...
107- Your 30 Day Money Cleanse To Take Control of Your Finances & De-Stress Your Money With Ashley Gerstley
July 24, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 33.6 MBMoney Coach and Founder of The Fiscal Femme, Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, joins us in episode 107 to discuss the importance of your money mindset and her book, The 30-Day Money Cleanse. Ashley helps women build wealth by teaching you about her money mistakes and how to set yourself up for financial success. She coined her own way of budgeting called the “Happiness Allocation” and explains how your deep beliefs about money can impact your ability to make money it and keep it. In this episode...
106- Creating Financial Freedom & Wealth On Your Own Terms With Bola From Clever Girl Finance
July 17, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 22.7 MBBola Sokunbi founder of Clever Girl Finance is back on the Journey to Launch Podcast! This time she is talking about entrepreneurship, ditching debt, and how to accomplish financial independence on your own terms. Bola is a certified financial educator and money expert, helping women take charge of their finances. Check out her new book, Clever Girl Finance Ditch Debt, Save Money, and Build Real Wealth, a manual about how to achieve financial freedom. In this episode we discuss: How to adj...
105 How To Quit Like a Millionaire So You Can Stop Working & Start Living With Kristy & Bryce
July 10, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBKristy Shen and Bryce Leung left their lucrative software engineering careers to enjoy world travel and freedom. Both retired in their early 30’s with a 7-figure portfolio and have complied their secrets to success in their new book Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required. Kristy and Bryce are financially independent, self-made millionaires who hail from humble beginnings and learned along their journey how to follow the money so they could afford to pursue their ...
104 Create the Joyful, Purposeful and Rich Life You Deserve with Jean Chatzky
July 03, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode, we speak to Jean Chatzky, the financial editor of NBC’s TODAY show, an award-winning personal finance journalist & the host of the podcast HerMoney. Jean joins us to talk about how she navigated her career to become one of the most recognized and notable thought leaders in the personal finance space. She also explains the importance of taking risk and also gives different tips for saving and investing (especially if you feel like you had a late start). Topics discussed in ...
103- The 2 Year Anniversary Episode- 10 Lessons & Updates From Growing & Running My Business
June 26, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 33.8 MBI am so excited to share this episode with you Journeyers! This is the 2nd year anniversary of the Journey to Launch podcast and with it, I’m pulling back the curtain on the hurdles, lessons and great things going on behind the scenes with myself and Journey To Launch. Hopefully, these 10 lessons/takeaways will inspire and enrich your journey too. My 10 Updates & Lessons: Say no and being ok with not pleasing everyone. (Are you afraid to say no because you think this opportunity will neve...
102- How Dumpster-Diving and House Hacking is Fueling Charlie's Journey to Financial Freedom
June 19, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 29.1 MBI absolutely Iove bringing you ideas and stories that challenge your belief of what you think you can do and allows you to think outside the box. Charlie Pioli has a passion for environmental conservation and dumpster dives for a majority of his grocery needs. I was immediately intrigued by Charlie’s story and lifestyle which at first seemed extreme, but as you’ll learn when you listen to the episode, is a practical and smart way to save money and reduce food waste. Charlie even discusses h...
101 How to Live Abroad and Use Entrepreneurship to Build Wealth with Damien Peters
June 12, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 41.5 MBDamien Peters walked away from his lucrative tech career to live abroad with his wife and young son in Spain so that he could live a life of freedom and flexibility. Damien shares how entrepreneurship, real estate investing and saving allowed him to take the big leap and how you can make the changes you need in your life and finances to do the same. On this episode we discuss: How Damien walked away from his lucrative tech career to live abroad & how he was able to give up a stable 6 figur...
100 Q&A Episode: Debt Consolidation, Telling Family No, Emergency Savings + More
June 05, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is the 100th episode of the Journey to Launch podcast and I am so excited about getting this far thanks to all of you who listen every week. So for this episode, I’m answering listener questions about debt consolidation, online savings accounts and so much more. Questions in this episode: Is a debt consolidation loan ever a good idea? Should you place your emergency savings in an high yield online savings account? What is a Thrift Savings Accounts, how do they work and compare to...
099 How to Unlock Your Full Wealth Potential & The Power Within You With David Neagle
May 29, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 40 MBThis episode is probably one of my top 5 favorite episodes so far on The Journey to Launch podcast! I am so glad David Neagle came on the show; he is the founder of the multimillion-dollar global coaching company Life Is Now, Inc, helping thousands of entrepreneurs, experts and self-employed professionals gain the confidence and find the right mindset to increase their revenue. After a near death experience, David changed his way of thinking to get him on the path to unlock his full potentia...
098 Paying Off $111,000 of Debt in 4.5 Years on a Teacher’s Salary with Allison Baggerly
May 22, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 35.6 MBI’m so excited to be joined by Allison Baggerly on this episode who is the founder of Inspired Budget, a business that helps women learn how to budget, save money, and pay off debt. Allison shares with us how she and her husband were able to pay off $111,000 worth of debt on 2 teacher’s salary in 4.5 years! She gives us lots of great tips on how she and her husband stayed committed to their goals, and opens up about her struggles with anxiety and depression around money which affects many of...
097 Paying Off Debt & Real Estate Investing with Ogechi Igbokwe
May 15, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week’s guest is Ogechi Igbokwe, a financial educator, money strategist, speaker, personal finance writer and the founder of OneSavvyDollar. In our chat, Ogechi gives a lot of great tips and advice on how to get out of student loan debt, how & where to get started investing in real estate, and how to find companies that help you pay for your higher education tuition. Here are just some of the topics that we discussed: Ogechi’s background story; what she learned about money where she g...
096 How To Achieve Flexible Financial Independence & Create Your Ideal Life with Jillian Johnsrud
May 08, 2019 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.9 MBWhat does a flexible life, a life where you are in control and enjoy look like. Today, I’m speaking with Jillian Johnsrud on the podcast to learn just that. By 32, Jillian and her husband had paid off $55k in debt, lived abroad for 4 years, traveled to 27 countries, adopted 4 kids, paid cash for their home and became financially independent. She lives in Montana where she writes, coaches and speaks about creating financial freedom, intentional living and lifestyle entrepreneurship. On this...
095 Side Hustling To Pay Off Debt & Bouncing Back From Setbacks On Your Financial Journey with Jason Butler
May 01, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.9 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Jason Butler of My Money Chronicles. He is a serial side hustler, who currently makes between $500 - $800 per month with eBay and uses that money and other side hustle income to pay off his debt. He's gets real with us about all the setbacks, headaches and bumps along his journey that he has experienced. Jason explains how he works on his side hustles to help him pay off his debt and gives us great advice on how you can approach setting goals for getting ou...
094 Tips on Funding and Growing Your Side Hustle with Kara Stevens
April 24, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 33.6 MBI am so excited to share this episode featuring Kara Stevens of the award winning site The Frugal Feminista which helps women get their finances in order. We get some firsthand tips from Kara on how to grow and manage a profitable side hustle while juggling a full-time job and family. Kara was able to not only pay off $40,000 in debt in 3 years but also build a business on the site while managing a full time job & a family, so there is definitely much to learn In this episode we will discu...
093 The DIY & Trade Job Path to Financial Freedom with Tinian Crawford
April 17, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBYou may think that you need a traditional education to reach Financial Freedom, but on this episode, Tinian Crawford is here to tell us otherwise. He shares with us how lucrative a job in the Trades can be and why more people should be looking to a trade career and building their DIY skills to help them reach their goals of Financial Independence. On this episode you will learn: Tinian’s backstory & his entrepreneurial journey into the world of Financial Independence What’s considered...
092- Affordable Real Estate Investing with Lisa Phillips
April 10, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBOn this episode of Journey to Launch, I speak to Lisa Phillips on how to get into affordable real estate investing as a way to build wealth. Lisa shares how she built her real estate portfolio and has reached Financial Freedom after losing her job and going through foreclosure. Topic talked about in this episode include: -Lisa Phillip’s background from losing her home in a foreclosure to being able to bounce back as a successful real estate investor -How to get started investing in real ...
091 Leveling up your Money & Investing with Erin Lowry
April 03, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.5 MBInvesting can seem complicated but Erin Lowry is breaking it down into terms we can all understand. Her new book, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing, is a beginners guide to investing and will help you level up your money. Here's what we discuss in this episode: Erin’s background & how she became the Broke Millennial and an overview of her book The most common “excuses” or limiting beliefs on why people don’t invest The importance of compound interest, inflation & time & why you shoul...