The Mental Wealth Show with Rich Jones

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Maintaining momentum through the holidays

Finding More Balance - TMWS21

It's been a while. I catch you up on what's happened since the last episode in May, including a few celebrations and a big lesson you can apply to your life.  I also announce the launch of the Find More Balance Network! It's a private membership community for growth-minded professionals who are ready to go after meaningful goals, live a healthier lifestyle, find inspiration to sustain progress, or simply interested in connecting with like-minded folks who are on their own health & wellbein...

The path of least resistance - TMWS20

Sometimes the path of least resistance is the best path to follow. Rich reflects on what he's learned from focusing on one thing at a time, including the idea that things don't need to be difficult to be meaningful. Tune in for this quick listen and share it with someone if you find it useful.    Twitter: @iamrichjones Instagram: @iamrichjones Interested in coaching? Visit tmws.co/coaching. Interested in having Rich come speak at your company or organization? Visit https://tmws...

Taking stock of your life ft. Jordan Grumet - TMWS19

Some reflection on my birthday weekend before I chat with Jordan Grumet, long time friend of the show from the personal finance community, host of the Earn and Invest podcast, and author of Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.   Toastmasters - Giving a talk at 730am PT on April 12th at the weekly Toastmasters meeting I attend. I haven’t spoken about it much, but it’s helped me become a better speaker and podcas...

Turning your values into time ft. Nir Eyal - TMWS18

On today’s episode from the unreleased archives, I’m chatting with the author of Indistractable - how to control your attention and choose your life, Nir Eyal. If you struggle with distraction, this episode is for you! We also cover how behavior changes facilitates identity change and a lot more.  Nir's distraction guide ---- May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I’m available to speak to your company, organization, or ERG about how mental health and wellbeing translate to your pe...

5 reasons to move - TMWS17

In addition to reasons you need to move, I share what I learned from a recent 8-week challenge and how you can apply the insights in your own life. May is Mental Health Awareness and I'm looking forward to talking more about my journey, the importance of mental health, and the wealth that comes with healing. If you'd like me to come speak to your team, organization, or at a special event, drop me a note at [email protected]. (Please note: I am not accepting podcast guest pitches. Th...

Navigating little t trauma ft. Aja Evans (LMHC) - TMWS16

In this episode, Aja and Rich talk about the impact of generational trauma, some tips for navigating related challenges and more. If you hear yourself in this episode and you're not currently working with a professional, it may be time to start breaking that cycle. Aja is a Licensed Mental Health Professional based in NYC. Learn more about her at ajaevanscounseling.com.    Magic Mind is a 2 oz energy shot that helps me get in the zone without all the chemicals. The Magic Mind team cr...

Health, Wealth, and Healing ft. Jason Vitug - TMWS15

Jason Vitug is the founder of Phroogal, a purpose driven financial wellness company empowering people to achieve goals through knowledge, access, and community. I was blown away by his vulnerability, storytelling, and ability to connect the dots during our conversation. He’s also the author of the new book (his second book) dropping on February 1st: Happy Money Happy Life - A multidimensional approach to health, wealth, and financial freedom.  We talk about all three areas and Jason shar...

6 things I’m taking into 2023 that maybe you should, too - TMWS14

In this episode, I talk about six things I'm taking into 2023 and lessons learned you can apply this year, too. I also talk about the recent tech layoffs and a day I've never been through before. (There's a special message for those impacted) I mention a 2 oz energy shot called Magic Mind. This ain't no tummy tea or anything like that! For me, it's just good calm focus. The Magic Mind team created a dope offer for me to share with the Mental Wealth family. You’ll get up to 56% off your fi...

Healing is forever (a storybook ending) - TMWS13

In this episode, I talk about reaching a critical milestone in my trauma healing journey, some lessons learned, and a storybook ending to a season of my life. If you're new, I encourage you to go back to the bonus episode released  in Feb 2022 for context to what I'm talking about. There are other solo episodes along the way where I fill in gaps about the path to healing.  If you've been around, this is probably the episode you've been waiting for. This one is the conclusion to vol. 1 ...

A High Achiever Origin Story ft. Angela Matthews - TMWS12

On the surface, Angela is an investment strategist, coach and founder of the Happy Investor Method, where the goal is to make wealth inevitable. But through hearing her story, you’ll realize she’s so much more. This is her high achiever origin story! Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

Creating Separation ft. Marques Colston (Former N.O. Saint and Super Bowl Champion) -- TMWS11

In this episode , 2009 Super Bowl champion and former NFL wide receiver Marques Colston talks about the importance of mindset in performance, how to create separation in your life, competing at a high level, and more.  Be sure to check out Marques' site to elevate your game (we ain't talking sports): https://www.separationplaybook.com/ ---- Interested in working on your wellness 1-on-1 with Rich, visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more about wellness coaching and the many benefits. Wan...

EMDR and the Power of Processing Trauma ft. Diania Merriam - TMWS10

It's been over a month since my last update. I catch folks up on what happened at track nationals and my journey over the past couple years. I'm  also joined by EconoMe Conference founder, Diania Merriam, who candidly shares her mental health journey and experience with the therapy modality that's helped her most: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). If you've ever heard of or wondered about EMDR, this episode is for you. Jump to 10:20 to go directly to the interview.  Tr...

Mental Fitness and Investing in Self ft. Welcome Sarah Fletcher - TMWS09

As a Certified Wellness Coach, my goal is to help high-achieving professionals make better choices and live healthier lives. Because high performance doesn't mean you're well. If you're thinking of making a lifestyle change or better choices, or increasing your sense of wellbeing so you can show up more consistently across your life, maybe we should talk. My 1-on-1 coaching doors are open and you can schedule a free discovery call to see if I'm the right coach for you by visiting richruns...

Brothers and Brothas ft. Harold & Steven Hughes -- TMWS08

Thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol? Be sure to check out Monument. You don't have to struggle in silence. They've got a great anonymous community, free live meetings, optional therapy services and more. Full link: https://tmws.co/monument --- In this episode, I chat with Harold and Steven Hughes. Harold is the founder of Bandwagon and cofounder of Blackat.xyz. Steven is a past pod guest, financial therapist and money reiki practitioner. They help break down how to le...

Fighting with Forgiveness - TMWS07

An update on the past couple months and the work I've been doing to move through past trauma.  I also talk about the future of the show and the new Wellness for Black Men community.  Links mentioned: www.wellnessforblackmen.com richrunstrack.com findmorebalance.com Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

Deep wounds require deep work. - TMWS06

Rich discusses his mental health and a conversation with his mom that didn't go well, but yielded some valuable insight. Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

One of the worst decisions I almost made - TMWS05

Catching you up and reflecting on a decision I almost made that I'm now so thankful I didn't.  Interested in changing your relationship with alcohol? Check out Monument by visiting paybal.co/monument. They've got an anonymous community, therapists and more.  Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

A Black man’s mental wealth journey ft. Jason Brown - TMWS04

This week I'm chatting with Jason Brown, founder of The Brown Report. A one stop shop for all things investing and more. We talk about his mental wealth journey, a revelation that shocked me, his mastermind experience and more.  Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

A Black man's mental wealth journey ft. Jason Brown - TMWS04

This week I'm chatting with Jason Brown, founder of The Brown Report. A one stop shop for all things investing and more. We talk about his mental wealth journey, a revelation that shocked me, his mastermind experience and more. 

Bonus: Committing to Growth

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Lessons from 2021 to take into 2022 - TMWS03

Kicking off the new year with some reflections and lessons to help you chart your path in 2022. If you haven't already, check out http://www.mentalwealthshow.co to learn about premium. Let's go!!!! Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

Moment of Clarity - TMWS02

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Can Astronauts Be Black ft. Micah Johnson - TMWS01

Micah Johnson is a self-taught figurative artist who uses strong gestural lines and loose brush strokes to create dramatic portraits that feature African-American children. Although Micah spent seven years as a professional baseball player, you rarely see reference to his career in any of his works. He sees art as an independent journey with the opportunity to inspire a broader demographic around the subjects of racial equality, chasing your dreams without limitations, and the empowerment of...

P&B is now The Mental Wealth Show!

It's time. Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

Doing The Work ft. Chris Colbert - PB 200

Chris Colbert began his career in audio production as an intern and consultant for Sirius Satellite Radio (now SiriusXM Radio). While simultaneously earning his degree from Seton Hall University, he helped create Oscar and Grammy award winner Jamie Foxx’s comedy and music channel “The Foxxhole.” Chris founded DCP Entertainment, a destination for the underrepresented voice because of his passion for connecting audiences with innovative and inspiring content.  Chris joins me on the shoe to dis...

Learn, Hustle, Grow with Rob and Reshawn Lee - PB199

Happily married for 13 years, Reshawn and Robert of Learn, Hustle, Grow are in search of a more balanced life and prioritize their financial independence. They are real estate investors who also invest in the stock market, they have no consumer debt and have paid off their mortgage after getting serious about their money. Reshawn and Robert are now debt-free empty nesters living their best life and working towards financial freedom with the goal of having more control over their time. Robert...

Give Yourself Permission - PB 198

I never want to get to a place where getting behind this microphone feels like work, I love hosting the podcast right now, and I want to make sure that going forward, Paychecks and Balances will continue to be part of my legacy. I want to let other people know about the impact of mental health on all aspects of your life because it’s something I’ve been talking about in the podcast. If there’s something that you’ve been struggling with, struggling to accept, let go of, or do, this shows you ...

How To Simplify and Enjoy ft Elle Martinez - PB197

Elle Martinez helps families at Couple Money achieve financial freedom by sharing tips for reducing debt, increase income, and building net worth. She explains why she created the Simplify and Enjoy website and podcast to help others discover the options and time to do more for the people and projects they love. Elle also shares her insights on creating a path to financial independence that is flexible and fun! Elle joins me again on the Paychecks and Balances podcast to discuss how to initi...

Planning is Free ft. Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai - PB196

Sam Dogen, the founder of Financial Samurai, spent ten years working in the finance industry, studied economics at William & Mary, got his MBA from UC Berkeley, saved aggressively, diversified his investments, and retired aged 34.  Sam joins me on the Paychecks and Balances podcast to share his philosophy of ‘save until it hurts’ and why that idea is central to how he lives his life. He discusses why he started the Financial Samurai blog and the tipping point that made him sure that it would...

Financial Flexibility ft. Diania Merriam - PB195

Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, a two-day event with roots in the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early), the lifestyle movement that aims for financial freedom. The FIRE movement taught Diania how to save 60% of her income, and she’s now on track to be financially independent before she’s 40 years old. She’s passionate about personal finance and thrilled to be the new host of the Optimal Finance Daily podcast.  Diania makes her second appearance on the...

Vulnerability Required ft. Julien & Kiersten Saunders of Rich & Regular - PB194

Kiersten and Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular are on a mission to inspire better conversations about money. Kiersten describes herself as a recovering perfectionist who spent her 20s climbing the Corporate Ladder. Although she was outwardly successful, she was in debt with no financial plans for retirement. When her husband Julien told her about the financial independence movement, she was initially skeptical but came around and, a  few years later, was able to quit her full-time job at 3...

Frugality is Freedom ft. Jen Smith of The Frugal Friends Podcast - PB193

Jen Smith is a personal finance writer and co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast. She started the Modern Frugality blog to help people who want to pay off debt learn to do it efficiently, stay motivated on the journey, and achieve a lifestyle full of joy and contentment. Jen joins me on the show to discuss why she is so passionate about showing others that living frugally and practicing intentionality with your finances is possible for everyone, no matter their current money situation. She s...

Work Your Money, Not Your Life ft. Roger Ma - PB192

Roger Ma, CFP, is an award-winning financial planner at lifelaidout, a publisher strategist at Google, contributor to Forbes, and author of Work Your Money, Not Your Life: How to Balance Your Career and Personal Finances to Get What You Want. Roger joins me today to share how to balance your financial and career aspirations in a fulfilling way. He discusses the lessons he has learned from running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the need for flexibility. Roger also shares w...

Financial Feminist ft. Tori Dunlap of Her First 100K - PB 191

Tori Dunlap of Her First $100K, maintains that she was put on this earth to fight for women’s financial rights, help them make what they’re worth, build wealth, and get financially educated. Tori joins me for the second time on the show to share why she thinks women still don’t have financial equality. She discusses her work as an educator about money, gives actionable tips, and explores systemic oppression and current financial norms that keep women from gaining agency over their cash. Tori...

Investing in Cannabis & Crypto ft. Courtney Richardson - PB190

Rich catches up with founder of The Ivy Investor, Courtney Richardson to discuss her path to investing in cannabis and crypto, and few things you should know before you dip your toes into these worlds. Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

Kicking It Off with Crypto ft. CFL Player Courtney Stephen - PB189

Courtney Stephen is an athlete, father, coach, business owner, and investor. Although he has played over 100 games as a pro in the CFL, Courtney is best known for his dedication to helping young athletes in the community. He has a passion for financial education and empowering people to create generational wealth. Courtney also educates about personal finance on his website teaching students, athletes, and young professionals how to build wealth for their families. Courtney joins me on the ...

So.......

I have a lot to share. Want to work with me? Visit tmws.co/coaching to learn more.

Keep That Same Energy ft. Steven M. Hughes - PB 187

Steven Hughes is back on the podcast for round two. Steven is a Financial Wellness Educator and Reiki Practitioner. Steven works with individuals and companies by giving them the tools they need to make healthier money decisions. Steven is a nationally Certified Financial Education Instructor and was selected as one of only 400 young adults in the world to join the World Economic Forum's esteemed Global Shapers Community in 2015. Today we’re discussing why he quit his job to pursue entrepre...

The Pillars of Wealth ft. Patrice Washington - PB186

Patrice Washington is an award-winning author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, and media personality committed to redefining the term wealth using its original meaning of well-being. Patrice got her start as your favorite personal finance expert, ‘America’s Money Maven,’ but has since expanded her brand and mission to encourage people to chase purpose, not money. In 2020, Success Magazine named Patrice one of their 12 Inspiring Black Voices in Personal Development, and 2021 s...

Playing the Game at Work (plus a big announcement) ft. Zach Nunn of Living Corporate - PB185

Today, I’m welcoming back Zach Nunn to the podcast. Zach was previously on episode 175. We’re rehashing some things we previously talked about, most importantly, mental health AND Rich’s new role at his current company. Zach is the founder of  Living Corporate, an online media company on a mission to empower black voices. Zach is also a consultant at Price Waterhouse Cooper, where he leads multi-disciplinary teams which provide execution support to tech clients, energy clients, and healthcar...

Money Updates & Lessons Learned - PB184

Today it’s just Rich on the mic. He’s got a bunch of updates, including his progress on his side hustle goal of generating 60k in revenue. In this episode, Rich is also touching on his 8th month of sobriety, the mental health issues that come with 1 year of lockdown, the latest P&B updates, and the launch of his YouTube channel.   This week on Paychecks & Balances: ●      The results of consistency and on-going efforts in the business, finally paying off ●      Remaining authentic throug...

Giving Yourself Financial Grace ft Malcolm Hodge - PB183

Malcolm Hodge is a 27-year-old self-confessed personal finance/supply chain/fitness/travel enthusiast gone savage. A native of Atlanta, GA, Malcolm currently lives in Seattle, WA where he works at Microsoft, leading global strategy for some of the most current devices in the tech space. Malcolm’s passion is helping others build and sustain real wealth, which is why he founded the Dreamers Creative Foundation to support the next generation of millionaires, and his philosophy that everything y...

The Intersection of Work and Money ft. Dorianne St Fleur - PB182

Dorianne St Fleur founded Your Career Girl to create a safe space for upwardly mobile, professional women of color to get honest, open, and transparent career support and guidance. She is a high-performance coach and a visibility strategist who primarily works with black women who are high achieving and ambitious and want to get clear on what the possibilities are in their career. Dorianne works with her clients through coaching, facilitating mastermind sessions, and leading training worksho...

Freedom Based Banking ft Ryan Clark of Qube Money - PB181

Ryan Clark, founder and President of Qube Money, entered the financial services industry, first in the real estate market, then as a mortgage broker, before realizing that his true passion was teaching people about money. In his ten years as a financial planner, Ryan watched his clients fail at budgeting repeatedly despite his recommendations and wanted to find a solution to help them manage their money successfully. This inspired him to create a digital cash envelope system, and he launched...

10 habits I'm bringing into 2021 - PB180

Kicking off the new year with a solo episode! I'm sharing some financial and personal habits I'm bringing into the new year. I also speak to some things I haven't spoken about before.  

Making a Living ft. Damona Hoffman - PB179

Damona Hoffman is a certified dating coach, radio host, and TV personality who starred in the TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love on FYI TV; a former TV casting director and executive, she has been showing singles how to harness the power of technology to find love for over a decade. She hosts the popular Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Radio Show & Podcast and is the Love Expert for BET.com. Damona is a sought-after speaker who inspires with her talks on various topics, including ...

Investing for Your Freedom ft. Teri Ijeoma - PB178

Teri Ijeoma joins the show today. Best known for making $1000 in a day, Teri Ijeoma is the founder of Trade and Travel, a robust personal finance community with access to expert resources that expedite learning. She teaches people from around the world, how to supplement their income through day trading, so that they can build a lifestyle that they design for themselves. In today’s episode Teri and I talk about the behind the scenes work and long hours that go into building an 8 figure busi...

When You Overcommit - PB177

Today it’s just Rich solo on the podcast. He’s talking about how the month of October was one of the most stressful months of his life. In fact, it almost brought him to tears. But, it wasn’t all bad! Paychecks & Balances won Best Generational Financial Literacy Content at the Plutus Awards. This marks the second year in a row that P&B has brought home a Plutus award.   In this episode Rich is breaking down his recent dance with burnout and why his highly ambitious drive almost backfired on...