Journey To Launch

On this week’s episode, I’m talking to Eric Patrick who is a full-time Pharmacist, husband, father of two and runs two side hustles, DocDesgins, a social media management company and Black Market Exchange which uses hip-hop and urban media to make investing fun and easy to understand. In this episode we talk about: How he first got into investing Balancing a full-time job as a pharmacist and two side hustles The lessons we can learn about money through hip hop and movies like Black Panther How you can be multi passionate and pursue different career paths Deciding on what to do as a side hustle Lessons to teach your kids about money plus so much more Join the Journeyer Launch Club for more tips, tools and resources to help you on your journey to Financial Freedom! Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Gaining Personal Financial Freedom through the Biblical Principles of Finances by Larry A. Maxwell Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Eric: Website Instagram: @Black_market_exchange Twitter: @hiphopstockdoc Facebook: Black Market Exchange   Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Become a member of the Journeyer Launch Club  

I’m excited to bring you another Journeyer Profile interview. Today, I’m talking with Ashley Copeland who was able to purchase 2 homes and has a net worth of almost $100,000 all by the age of 27 years old. She was able to accomplish all of this without ever earning 6 figures and while living in DC. In this interview we discuss: How she ended up buying 2 properties in DC How she prepared to quit her job to follow her passions Why she comes from a place of gratitude with all areas of her life - even when it comes to waiting tables Tips on spending wisely and saving money Breaking down your goals to be smaller and achievable and so much more Join the Journeyer Launch Club for more tips, tools and resources to help you on your journey to Financial Freedom! Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Afford Anything Podcast Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Ashley: Website Instagram: @Stacksnthecity Twitter: @Stacksnthecity Facebook: Stacks and the City Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Become a member of the Journeyer Launch Club

I’m excited and honored to bring you this roundtable discussion. I brought together some of the most notable and leading voices in the Financial Independence and personal finance space to discuss the wealth gap, privilege and the unique factors that people of color face in reaching Financial Freedom. The roundtable includes; Naseema from Financially Intentional, Carmen Perez from Make Real Cents, Timika from the House of FI Podcast & Julien and Kiersten from Rich & Regular.   We discuss: Lack of diversity in the messaging and why our stories need to be told Our thoughts on overall privilege and our own individual privileges Actionable steps people of color need to take to get ahead Getting the cheat code by investing in yourself and education plus so much more Join the Journeyer Launch Club for more tips, tools and resources to help you on your journey to Financial Freedom! Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Naseema’s first JTL interview Episode 16 Timika’s first JTL interview Episode 30 Julien & Kiersten’s first JTL interview - Episode 43 Black Fire series Part 1 & Part 2 Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Carmen: Website Instagram: @makerealcents Twitter: @makerealcents Facebook: Make Real Cents   Connect with Timika: Reluctant Frugalist Website House of FI Instagram: @house_of_fi Facebook: House Of FI   Connect with Naseema: Website Instagram: @financiallyintentional Facebook: FinanciallyIntentionalBiz   Connect with Julien & Kiersten: Website Instagram: @richandregular Twitter: @richandregular Facebook: Rich and Regular   Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Become a member of the Journeyer Launch Club

How do you create a life where work is optional? Are you interested in early retirement but not a fan of super frugality? On today’s podcast, I have Tanja Hester, creator of the Our Next Blog, who retired early at the age of 38 to talk about her new book, Work Optional, where she answers those questions and more.   In this episode we discuss: The three stages of work optional living; full early retirement, semi-retirement & career intermission The concept of Hedonic Adaptation and how it impacts the way we spend money Why we should all have a money mission statement Tanja’s genetic disability and how it impacts her drive to live her best life Different options for health care coverage for early retirees plus so much more I’m also excited because I’m giving away a copy of Tanja’s new book, Work Optional, to lucky listeners of the podcast. You can enter to win by clicking here. Join the Journeyer Launch Club for more tips, tools and resources to help you on your journey to Financial Freedom!   Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get the book Work Optional Download the Work Optional Questionnaire Early Retirement Now Blog Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Tanja: Instagram: @our_nextlife Twitter: @our_nextlife Facebook: OurNextLife Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Become a member of the Journeyer Launch Club

It’s my birthday, so today’s episode is going to be a personal one. I’m going share how I plan on getting to the next level in my personal development and entrepreneurial pursuits and how you can do the same. Plus, I’ll be talking about some of my goals and what I want to focus on this year. If you want to give me a birthday gift, simply share the podcast with someone or on your social media! Also, don’t forget to check out the Journeyer Launch Club for the tips, tools and extra content to reach your financial goals! Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group

Happy to have Grant back on the podcast to discuss his new book Financial Freedom- A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need. Grant was first on episode 48 of the podcast and now he’s back to break down some of the best concepts from his new book. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/U_g5ONzdJy4 I’m also excited because I’m giving away 3 copies of the book to lucky listeners of the podcast. You can enter to win by clicking here. Join the Journeyer Launch Club for classes, tools, resources and the community support you need to reach Financial Independence Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get the Financial Freedom book - Financialfreedombook.com (available for pre-order now and in stores February 5th) Check out some of the tools from the book https://financialfreedombook.com/tools/ Listen to Grant’s first interview on the Journey To Launch podcast Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Grant: Grant's Website Instagram: @financialfreedom Instagram: @millennialmoneycom Twitter: @millennialmoney Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group  

If you are wondering how it is that you can create better habits in your life and get rid of the habits that you know are holding you back, you are going to love my chat with bestselling author James Clear on his latest book Atomic Habits. The book is a guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. In this episode we discussed: The importance of habits in our lives How meaningful changes yield radical results Why we should focus on identity-based habits vs outcome based habits The framework of Cur, Craving, Response & Reward and how to use it to create good habits and break bad habits Why it’s important to take small steps toward building better habits plus so much more Join the Journeyer Launch Club for classes, tools, resources and the community support you need to reach Financial Independence   Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with James: James's Website Atomic Habits Facebook: James Clear Instagram: @james_clear Twitter: @jamesclear Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group

In this episode, I’m talking to Kerry Ann Rockquemore from the blog thebestchapter.com. Kerry Ann and her husband were able to retire early at 46 years old and have reached Financial Independence. Through their journey, they have found a way to find joy, wealth and freedom and now Kerry is helping us find the same. In this episode we discussed: What prompted Kerry Ann and her husband to pursue Financial Independence The things they did and implemented to help them on their journey Why Kerry Ann walked away from a job that she loved What the lifestyle is like in the early retirement and what they do on a day to day basis How to plan for a great year and the importance of joy habits plus much more Join the Journeyer Launch Club for classes, tools, resources and the community support you need to reach Financial Independence Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Annual Planning That Works One Word Why Retire From A Job You Love Vicki Robin interview on the Journey To Launch Podcast Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Kerry Ann: Instagram: @runningintofire Kerry Ann's Website Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group

In today’s podcast episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Amanda Abella who started her entrepreneurial career as a freelance writer and later pivoted to teaching business owners how to earn more. Featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Inc, and Business Insider, Amanda Abella is a Latina millennial money expert who has created an online community where millennials can learn how to make money online and actually enjoy their financial journeys. Amanda and I talk about so many things including: How Amanda doubled her income in her business in one year How to change our mindset from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset Why we should focus on earning more and increasing our income How to let go of old money beliefs Why taking personal responsibility and having a commitment to yourself is important to improving your finances How to implement an abundant mindset in your business and entrepreneurship ventures plus more Join the Journeyer Launch Club for classes, tools, resources and the community support you need to reach Financial Independence     Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Overcoming Underearning by Barbara    The Successful Mind Podcast by David Nagel Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.   Connect with Amanda: Instagram: @amandaabella Twitter: @amandaabella Facebook: Coach Amanda Abella amanadaabella.com   Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group

Happy New Year! In this week's episode, I'm sharing the 10 tips and strategies for you to implement on your journey to Financial Freedom so that you can reach all your goals and more this year and beyond.  Here is a list of the 10 things to do help you succeed on your Financial Freedom journey. For more details on each point, take a listen to the podcast.  Find a support network Find something to keep you occupied in the meantime Don’t judge others who are not on the path or who have a different path Don’t give up and push through the doubt Dream big - reprogram, reframe and make the abnormal normal Create a better relationship with money Don’t make excuses or complaints Don’t compare your journey to others Practice integration and execution Be disciplined and be courageous Join the Journeyer Launch Club for classes, tools, resources and the community support you need to reach Financial Independence   Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Join The Journeyer Launch Club 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 2 month 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