In this episode of the Journey To Launch Podcast, I’m diving into exciting, new updates. It’s been 4 years since I started the Journey To Launch podcast. I didn’t have a huge audience and was fairly new in the personal finance space but I had something to share with the world. I’m so glad I took a chance on myself. Now the podcast has over 2.5 million downloads and has been featured by the NY Times. Throughout the last 4 years, you’ve watched me quit corporate America, grow my own business, and raise my kids-- all while going through the inevitable ups and downs of life.  Tune in to hear about a few learning moments from my entrepreneur career, goals I’ve met, as well as life-changing moves coming down the road. You won’t want to miss this episode  In This Episode You’ll Learn: Where I’m at with my book-writing journey  Why I decided to close Money Launch Club and how that decision will change the trajectory of Journey To Launch What I’m up to in September in Austin, Texas The big change happening inside my family Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Episode 61- I Quit My Job: Why & How I Quit My 6-Figure Job & How This Affects My Journey To Financial Independence I’ll be taking the stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin as a Big Idea Speaker. You can grab your ticket to join me in person or virtually here (use the code “ FCJOURNEY5“ for a discount)  Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

Have you always wondered what the true “secret” to success was? Or why the strategies you’re using aren’t working? Then this week’s Journey to Launch Podcast episode is for you. I dive into author Ron Friedman’s latest work, “Decoding Greatness,” a guide on how to reverse engineer your success and live your best life possible. During this episode, we explore the misconceptions and falsehoods of how success is marketed towards us. Through Ron’s unique blueprints, you can learn how to rise above the noise and collect your own data to use as leverage in building your best self in the professional, personal, and financial worlds we move through each day. Tune in to hear all about Ron’s new book and learn practical, easy day-to-day tips on how to reach your goals and create the life you want. In This Episode You’ll Learn: How to use micro-goals to propel your macro-goals into realities  Opportunity cost and why keeping a scoreboard will change all areas of your life The psychology behind why reverse engineering works and how you can do it yourself in your day-to-day life The harsh reality-- and positives-- of hustle and grind when you’re young Why looking for patterns and molding them to fit your goals is imperative to success Watch Video on YouTube by clicking here: https://youtu.be/F4MxdZktyMk Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Decodinggreatnessbook.com Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Dr. Ron Friedman: Website Instagram:@RonFriedmanphd  Twitter:@RonFriedman Facebook:@RonFriedmanthewriter  Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

Do you want to learn how to travel in style while; paying off debt and pursuing Financial Independence? Then this week's Journey To Launch podcast episode with Cinneah El-Amin is for you. Cinneah shares how to travel affordably utilizing travel rewards points and gives us tips on how to navigate travel w/ a 9-5 work schedule.  Even though she had a good salary, Cinneah was living beyond her means and carried shame around her $23,000 credit card debt. In the episode, you’ll hear what rock bottom moment propelled Cinneah to begin her self love and Financial Independence journey and how she paid off her debt in 1 year.  Cinneah’s story is fascinating because even though she still works a 9-5, she travels often and was even able to relocate to Tulum, Mexico in 2020. Tune in to hear Cinneah's inspiring story and learn practical tips on how you can travel on a budget and while pursuing your money goals.  In This Episode You’ll Learn: What propelled Cinneah to start her financial independence journey How Cinneah paid off $23,000 in debt in one year Why it’s important to have people hold you accountable How to travel on a budget, travel hack, and tips of travelers with a 9-5 and much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Cinneah: Website Instagram:@Fly.Nanced  Twitter:@Flynanced Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

I have a very special episode to share with you because my little sisters Imani & Shaina are my guests on this week’s podcast. I thought it would be fun to have a real conversation with two of my younger sisters who are both on their own unique paths to financial freedom.  Shaina and Imani are both creatives and entrepreneurs who have followed their passions and taken non-traditional career paths and are learning to invest for the first time.  I wanted to bring them both on the podcast to share more about their goals, how they had to pivot during COVID, their savings and investing journeys, and to share what it’s really like to have me as an older sister (spoiler alert: turns out that I’m really fun) I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode, and I highly encourage you to watch it on YouTube. This was my first time recording an in person video podcast at a  studio. Grab a virtual chair and tune in! In This Episode You’ll Learn: How Imani & Shaina both have followed their passions to live a life that they love How they pivoted during COVID to keep motivated  Their personal journeys with money and how they have started saving investing to meet their goals   What they would tell anyone who’s afraid to start or follow their dreams and much more... Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/V0JDHMk2HtQ Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Shaina & Imani: Imani's Instagram: @Yaadchef_45 Shaina's Instagram: @Shaina.McGregor  Shaina's Website Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide  

Glo Atanmo is a creative educator and mission driven entrepreneur who believes that we can use our creative talents (and social media) to make a living and a difference. When it comes to digital entrepreneurship, Glo has tried it all, from running a sports & entertainment blog to being a travel blogger. Despite Glo’s circumstances she always saw the opportunities in the obstacles. She joins us on the podcast this week to share how we can live, give & serve from a place of authenticity while earning a good living. Tune into this week’s episode to hear how in 3 years, Glo went from surviving on $2/day to running a 7 figure business.  In this episode you’ll learn: Why social media can be a tool to make a living and a difference  The importance of allowing yourself to evolve and pivot  How Glo created opportunities for herself with very little money How to be resourceful and lead from a place of service and much more... Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/nyPoh8g9vDw Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Glo: Website Instagram:@GloGraphics  Twitter:@GL0 Facebook:@TheBlogAbroadOfficial Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

In 2009, the first decentralized cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was created by a pseudonymous developer, Satoshi Nakamoto. Since then, this is intangible, digital currency has quickly become one of the most volatile & lucrative new asset classes we’ve seen in our time. It seems like everyone is talking about it. If you're like me, then you may have just been confused or skeptical about it all. But 12 years later, it doesn’t seem like cryptocurrency is going anywhere, anytime soon.  It’s finally time to demystify cryptocurrency & bring the conversation to the Journey To Launch podcast. My guest Dr. Hans, also known as the Investing Tutor, gives us an introduction to cryptocurrency and breaks down what we need to know before we make our first crypto purchase.  Tune into this week’s episode to hear why Dr. Hans is so passionate about educating everyone, especially immigrants, on the importance and significant value of cryptocurrency and his two rules of investing when it comes to crypto.  If you’ve been wanting to learn more about investing in cryptocurrency, this episode is for you.  What You’ll Learn in the Episode: What is cryptocurrency How cryptocurrency works & is traded  The different types of cryptocurrency ex. Bitcoin  Who should invest in cryptocurrency & how to get started  Dr. Hans 2 rules on investing in cryptocurrency and much much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: To learn more about crypto check out Hope.com and The Investing Tutor. Listen to the Learn to Trade As A Side Hustle To Reach Your Financial & Life Goals FREE Audio Training with Teri Ijeoma by clicking here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Dr. Hans: Website Instagram:@TheInvestingTutor  Twitter:@InvestingTutor Facebook: @TheInvestingTutor Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

What if you were able to create a career you enjoyed & loved, while on the path to Financial Independence? This week’s guest, Kimberly B. Cummings, is a career & leadership expert who shares practical tips and solutions on how to transition into a career that you’ll enjoy & that allows you to thrive. Kimberly is also the  author of her first published book, “Next Move, Best Move: Transition into a Career You’ll Love.” Kimberly was able to identify her strengths, leverage her skills, build her personal and professional brand to intentionally land her dream career, now she’s giving you the blueprint so that you can do it too. She also shares about her decision to quit her job and become a full time entrepreneur and shares about; her transition, how she made the financial leap, and tips on how to tell your employer about your own business.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Kimberly found a career that she loved and the steps you can take to find one The importance of a personal and professional brand The difference between peers, mentors, coaches, sponsors, and colleagues How to tactfully reach out to sponsors Why it’s important to reach mastery in your role and have an impact Why she quit her job and became a full time entrepreneur + much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: You can grab Kimberly’s Book, “Next Move, Best Move” here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Kimberly: Website Instagram:@KimBCummings  Twitter: @KimBCummings Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

When’s the last time you wrote down your big, audacious goals and then actually went for them? This week’s podcast guest, Catherine Alford, entrepreneur and author of the new book, “Mom’s Got Money” did just that when she grew her small personal finance blog into a 6- figure business.  Catherine used the skillset she had from her graduate degree in History and her fascination with people to start & grow her writing business and blog. As a mom of twins and an entrepreneur, she is on a mission to empower all moms to utilize their natural gifts and talents to succeed with money.  Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about how Catherine grew her business organically and tips she gives mothers on managing the load of finances and motherhood.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Catherine went from writing articles for $5 to running a 6 figure business Her experience of starting and growing her blog while living in Grenada  Tips for moms in using their gifts of managing a household to managing their finances & how to teach your kids about money Why you should have a dream big session + much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Catherine: Website Instagram:@CatherineCAlford  Twitter: @CatCAlford Facebook:@CatherineCAlford Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join The Money Launch Club   Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

What does it take to build a multi-million dollar business and raise millions in capital as a Black woman in Silicon Valley? You’ll find out from this week’s guest, Morgan DeBaun, Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading media company for Black culture and millennials.  Morgan shares the behind the scenes of starting Blavity Inc. and her own personal finance journey from not being able to pay herself a salary in the early stages of her company to recently buying her first home.  Tune in to this week’s episode to hear tips on how to build a business with or without outside capital, the CEO decisions it takes to get to the next level & managing your finances as an entrepreneur.  In this episode you’ll learn: How Morgan founded Blavity Inc.  The sacrifices & key decisions it took for her to make it to the next level What it takes to raise outside capital & scale a business The importance of owning equity & having liquidity in your business  Tips on managing your finances & buying a house as an entrepreneur and much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: There’s still time to join Teachable’s Launch Accelerator 4 week challenge where you’ll learn how to build out the foundation and key marketing assets of your course in 30 days so that it’s ready to pre-sell. The last day to enter the challenge is 6/1 and the challenge begins on 6/2, running through 7/1. Find out more and join here If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Morgan: Website: Instagram:@MorganDeBaun  Twitter:@MorganDeBaun Facebook:@MorganDeBaunPage Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join The Money Launch Club   Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Jumpstart Guide

What’s one money mistake that you’ve made in the past that you would do differently now? Are there mistakes that you’ve made but you don’t regret them? I’m sharing 9 money mistakes that I’ve made and in some cases I’m still making in this week’s solo episode. They range from buying a luxury car in my 20’s & saving too much.  Since I’m on this journey with you, it’s only fair that I’m transparent and share my own experiences & lessons along the way.   In This Episode You’ll Learn: My 9 money past/current money mistakes Why it’s important to improve the quality of your journey How to take risks & spend money in a way that feels good  What I am working on this year in my business and much more… If you want to grab the free "The Nine Money Mistakes That I've Made and What I'm Doing to Improve Them" worksheet that comes with this episode, click here! In the episode, I also talk about the Teachable Launch Accelerator 4 week challenge where you’ll learn how to build out the foundation and key marketing assets of your course in 30 days so that it’s ready to pre-sell During the challenge, you’ll learn from real-life examples, scripts, and templates to see what works so you can achieve results quickly and hear tips and strategies from Teachable’s in-house Customer Success experts who regularly work with top-tier creators.  The last day to enter the challenge is 6/1 and the challenge begins on 6/2, running through 7/1.  Find out more & join the challenge here  Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Profit 1st System  If you missed enrollment, join the waitlist for my FI course. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join The Money Launch Club   Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Jumpstart Guide