Yo Quiero Dinero

All of February, we are exclusively featuring Black creators in the personal finance and entrepreneurship space. In Episode 76, we hear from Jamila Souffrant of Journey To Launch!Jamila Souffrant is the creator and host of Journey To Launch, a blog turned podcast that she began as a way to document her journey to financial independence. Jamila was pregnant with her first son and dealing with a 3-4 hour long commute. She knew right then that she needed to figure out a way to retire early and buy back her freedom. In 2018, she found herself packing up her cubicle and heading out the door for the last time. Why? Because she had finally achieved the financial freedom she needed to leave her job and become a full-time entrepreneur.Two million downloads later, Jamila inspires listeners (known as journeyers) to eliminate debt, save more money and increase their net worth so that they can ultimately achieve Financial Freedom & Independence.Episode Highlights:The trial-and-error of trying to find side hustlesHer decision-making process when transitioning to a full-time entrepreneurDesigning her life intentionally while reaching financial independenceGetting your partner on board with FIREFinancial self-careFor full episode show notes, click here.If you’ve been feeling anxious as you embark on your money or entrepreneurial journey, this episode will reaffirm your decision-making. Nothing about this journey is easy, clear, or void of obstacles—especially when you’re a first-generation wealth-builder. Jamila paints it like it is with zero shame.Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY? DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE COVERING ALL THE TOPICS YOU NEED TO START MAKING YOUR DINERO MOVES, JUST VISIT YOQUIERODINEROPODCAST.COM/START. FROM MONEY MINDSET, TO BUDGET BASICS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 75 is all about how to navigate your finances as an immigrant or someone who is completely unfamiliar to the world of personal finance.Oyifijeh Aadum is founder of Immigrants Thrive, a financial education platform that serves immigrants to North America by empowering them with the knowledge, tools and resources they need to save more, pay off their debt, build wealth in a sustainable way and give back to their communities.A native of Nigeria, she worked in the international financial industry for over 8 years, and soon realized that many financial professionals are just selling products, rather than educating their clients.She uses her platform to provide the financial education needed to traverse the complicated world of finance and investment in North America. She also has a weekly podcast, Thrive With Fijeh, where she answers most pressing money and business questions from her community.Episode 75 Highlights:The “catch up” that immigrants have to play in their new host countryThe power of knowledgeThe overwhelming project that is learning about financeFeeling undeserving of a set of informationHow to start your learning journeyFor full episode show notes, click here.This episode with Oyifijeh will leave you feeling affirmed, like your journey into personal finance education is absolutely yours, especially as an immigrant. She reminds us that this is scary—but even then, take the fear as a sign that you are on the right track.Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE COVERING ALL THE TOPICS YOU NEED TO START MAKING YOUR DINERO MOVES, JUST VISIT YOQUIERODINEROPODCAST.COM/START. FROM MONEY MINDSET, TO BUDGET BASICS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 74 is all about why you need to start investing. We’re talking net-worth, financial security, generational wealth, and mindset.Dr. Hans Boateng is the most trusted investment tutor in the country and founder of The Investing Tutor, a digital platform he created to teach people how to build generational wealth through investing. He earned his Path of Distinction MBA from William and Mary and holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from St. John Fisher College. Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, he recognized the lack of investment literacy in immigrant and minority households.When he discovered how rich families built their fortune using the stock market, he decided to become an investor. After reading 400 books, 40,000 financial articles and spending 11 years pursuing mastery. Dr. Hans now teaches his proven strategies. He has impacted the lives of countless professionals and placed many families on the path to Generational Wealth.You can follow Dr. Hans on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Episode 74 Highlights:His investing learning journeyHis three pillars of financial securityCritiquing the common perception that anything about money is vilifiedThe importance of mindsetFor full episode show notes, click here.Dr. Hans is one of the most well-informed, thorough, easy to understand personal finance educators. Having him on the show was a true honor; we are so excited for you all to meet him!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE COVERING ALL THE TOPICS YOU NEED TO START MAKING YOUR DINERO MOVES, JUST VISIT YOQUIERODINEROPODCAST.COM/START. FROM MONEY MINDSET, TO BUDGET BASICS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 73 is all about how to choose a side hustle that aligns with your passions. We hear from blogger and business coach, Latasha Peterson!Latasha Peterson is a blogger, side hustle coach and creator of Arts and Budgets, a blog dedicated to side hustles! Before she started her blog + biz, she would often create music with a group of Creatives who were also looking to do what they love on a daily basis and make income from it. It was with them that she felt empowered and inspired to help other creatives who were seeking to follow their passions just like her. So she started a blog where other creatives could find resources to grow their blog +biz, make extra money while on the journey, and do what they love on a daily basis!You can follow Latasha on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.Episode 73 Highlights:Quick side hustlesThe patience that is required with entrepreneurshipHow to choose a side hustleImposter syndromeFor full episode show notes, click here.If you are new to the side hustle world or are itching to learn more about how to diversify your streams of income, be sure to listen to this episode. Check us out on your favorite streaming platform!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE COVERING ALL THE TOPICS YOU NEED TO START MAKING YOUR DINERO MOVES, JUST VISIT YOQUIERODINEROPODCAST.COM/START. FROM MONEY MINDSET, TO BUDGET BASICS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 72 is about how a single mother has tackled paying off her five-figure debt.Dyana King is a Millennial money coach & Founder of Money Boss Mama, where she inspires women to become a money boss from the inside out by paying off debt, saving money, budgeting, and shifting their money mindsets. She was a 21-year-old college student when she had herfirstborn, making less than $10 per hour, yet she had to be the primary financial provider for her daughter. After struggling to make ends meet and battling with hopelessness, Dyana decided she was done with the cycle of struggle.In September of 2016, with nothing but faith and a few Google searches under her belt, she began her journey to debt freedom. After a lot of trial-and-error and going into more debt multiple times, she managed to pay off $34.9K in debt over 4 years and now she helps single women and moms improve their finances and become money bosses. She’s a proud single mom of two.You can find out more about Dyana and her services at MoneyBossMama.com. Be sure to follow her on Instagramand YouTube.Episode 72 Highlights:Growing up in a single-parent householdBeing forced to grow up while still a kidStarting her debt-free journey out of necessityDeveloping a workaholic mentality out of scarcityFinding balanceFor full episode show notes, click here.Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE COVERING ALL THE TOPICS YOU NEED TO START MAKING YOUR DINERO MOVES, JUST VISIT YOQUIERODINEROPODCAST.COM/START. FROM MONEY MINDSET, TO BUDGET BASICS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 71 is about how Nika Booth is tackling her six-figure debt. She shares her debt story, payoff methods, and what’s helped her remain motivated.We are excited to present our first guest in this series in this bonus episode. In episode 71, we hear from Nika Booth, of Debt Free Gonna Be™.Nika is a single woman on a journey to slay her 6 figure debt. After suffering from depression she got serious about getting out of debt. Nika started documenting her debt free journey on Instagram as Debt Free Gonna Be™ and is now a personal finance community and coaching business, helping thousands of people to take control of their finances, get out of debt, and live the life they deserve.You can follow Nika’s debt payoff journey on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Be sure to check out her blog.Episode Highlights:Going into credit card debt in order to keep up with a lifestyleDeferring your student loansHitting a motivation standstillDebt Snowball methodInvesting while paying off debtFor full episode show notes, click here.This episode with Nika will inspire you! She lays it bare and shares all the highs and lows of her journey, including the reality that this isn’t her first attempt at the journey!Personal finance IG creators will make you believe the debt payoff journey you’re seeing was “the one”—while for some, it might be, Nika shares that this has been an effort that’s taken multiple attempts. Listen on your favorite streaming platforms!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 70 comes with Jannese’s nine tips on how she made over $100,000 in side hustle income in 2020! If you’re ready to add some additional income streams in your life this year, this is the episode for you!For episode 70, the host and creator of Yo Quiero Dinero™, Jannese Torres, brings you her first monthly solo episode of the season, where she drops all the tea on the nine steps she took over the last 8+ years to reach her first six-figure side-hustle income.If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that diversifying our income streams is a must. After experiencing a layoff in her full-time job back in 2013, Jannese decided that she no longer wanted to rely on a single source of income. At the time, Jannese took what was most interesting and fun for her to start a blog: Delish D’Lites. Now, she didn’t monetize this until a few years after she started the blog; it took some time. But in this episode, Jannese is giving you the nine things that brought her to this point—of now earning six figures.Episode Highlights:Monetizing what she enjoysTapping into your skillsPracticing patience Jannese’s nine tipsFor full episode show notes, click here.Grab your pens and paper because you’ll want to take notes for this one!Every month, Jannese be doing solo episodes. If you want to hear about something specific, send us an email at lianne@yoquierodineropodcast.com, where we’ll be looking for our community’s requests and questions. We want to make sure you feel heard.Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 69 is all about how one queer, married couple is pursuing FIRE while earning different salaries. Listen to this episode to hear about a journey to FI/RE, love and money, and a six-figure debt payoff.For Episode 69, we have G and J, the anonymous married couple behind Gay Husbands on FIRE.This millennial couple is in their early 30s, living in NYC, and planning for a life of financial independence. J is originally from Colorado and G is originally from Colombia. They met in Philadelphia in 2013 and have been living together since 2015. They’re DINKs (double income no kids) on a journey to reach FIRE within the next decade!You can follow their journey on Instagram.Episode Highlights:Inheriting a money mindset based on your country of residenceTalking about money in new relationshipsFinances when you move in with your partnerPaying off debt from a place of fearTheir rabbit hole towards FIREFor full episode show notes, click here.Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE COVERING ALL THE TOPICS YOU NEED TO START MAKING YOUR DINERO MOVES, JUST VISIT YOQUIERODINEROPODCAST.COM/START. FROM MONEY MINDSET, TO BUDGET BASICS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, we’ll be helping you get started on any financial and investment goals you’ve made. This week, let’s work on goal-setting with your dinero. Listen to episode 68 to hear how this family went from a six-figure debt to a six-figure net-worth in less than five years.Leo Jean-Louis is a first-generation Haitian-American money coach, author and personal finance content creator.. After Leo and his wife realized that their 6 figure debt was keeping them from living the life they wanted, they made a plan to pay off $224,000 of debt, and they were able to pay it off in 2.5 years! After his post of paying off debt went viral on social media, he and his wife founded Freedom Is A Choice Movement, a business created to teach millennials how to become debt free.In just 9 months, he has created a debt payoff plan for individuals and families totaling over $4.45 million! His money tips and personal finance journey have been featured on Yahoo Finance, the Steve Harvey TV Show, the His & Her Money Show, MagnifyMoney, and Northwestern Mutual, just to name a few.You can follow Leo Jean-Louis on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Episode Highlights:The burden that comes with carrying debtThe cost of earning a degreeStarting with your whyCelebrating the milestones in your journeySide hustles as a way of earning moreFor full episode show notes, click here.Leo situates his financial advice within the realities of communities of color. His advice is culturally relevant to communities who are typically not considered in the world of personal finance and investing.Thank you, Leo for being such a crucial member of the personal finance content creator space!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, we’ll be helping you get started on any financial and investment goals you’ve made. This week, let’s learn about investing and growing our money. Listen to episode 67 and read on to learn how to invest like a girl!Mabel is the founder and Chief Education Officer of Girl$ on The Money – a stock market investing education company targeted to women, minorities, and individuals that are underrepresented in the world of investing. She is passionate about investing education, helping women feel more confident around money topics, and empowering them to take action and control of their finances.Mabel is also the best selling author of two investing books “Stock Market Investing Mini Lessons for Beginners”and Stock Analysis 101. She teaches highly rated courses around the topics of personal finance and investing. Through all of her resources, content, and social media platforms—she shares what she has learned (and continues to learn) thanks to 10+ years of investing experience and 2 finance degrees. You can follow Mabel on Instagram.For full episode show notes, click here.We are excited for you to take a listen! Thank you for choosing to start your year with Yo Quiero Dinero™ Podcast.Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?DOWNLOAD OUR FREE 14-PAGE GUIDE COVERING ALL THE TOPICS YOU NEED TO START MAKING YOUR DINERO MOVES, JUST VISIT YOQUIERODINEROPODCAST.COM/START. FROM MONEY MINDSET, TO BUDGET BASICS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.