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Send us Fan MailWe explore how parental backgrounds and personal narratives impact children's financial upbringing and how this translates into their adult lives. Leisa shares her own experiences and strategies for integrating money conversations seamlessly into family life, emphasizing the importance of modeling responsible financial behavior and empowering children to make informed decisions. Discover how Leisa's daughter took charge of her financial education, applied for scholarships, and even funded her own life-changing trip to Ghana. Gain valuable insights into nurturing responsible money habits in children, breaking the taboo around money conversations, and equipping them with the tools for financial independence. Tune in for empowering stories and practical advice on raising money-smart kids.Learn how to overcome your money stories to become a Mindful Millionaire! Get Leisa’s Mindful Millionaire Book. (Alternate Link to Amazon)Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailShe takes personal finance personally. Overwhelmed and ignored by traditional advice as a young woman of color, she taught herself not just to talk the talk. She walks the walk, having paid off over $300,000 of debt in three years and is on track to retire in her forties.Dubbed her "magic recipe" by Good Morning America, she also shares her trademarked five-step Crush Your Money Goals® method as a contributor for CNBC, TIME, and multiple TV and podcast shows.While she has over a decade of Fortune 100 experience, two bachelors, a masters degree and numerous certifications, she's known more for her refreshing energy, engaging style and relatable messaging.When she’s not teaching, find her singing karaoke, delving into DIY projects, and eating way too much chocolate with her husband AJ.Crush Your Money Goals by Bernadette JoySupport the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailWe are joined by Leisa Peterson, a Certified Financial Planner and author of the book "The Mindful Millionaire", shares her personal journey to becoming a millionaire, which was far from the conventional path. Raised in a challenging environment with a drug-dealing household and constant fear of just loosing her parents. Leisa had to overcome limiting beliefs and societal expectations, and recounts her story of resilience and resourcefulness, including living in a roofless house and making strategic financial decisions to build wealth. However, Leisa emphasizes that her journey wasn't just about accumulating money; it was also a transformative process of self-discovery and healing. She opens up about the resentment and hatred she harbored towards herself and her family and how meditation and self-reflection helped her find self-love and forgiveness.Learn how to overcome your money stories to become a Mindful Millionaire! Get Leisa’s Mindful Millionaire Book. Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailOur guest, Janelle Barowski and I dive into her nursing journey, from her early experiences in geriatric care to her current role as a nurse writer and solopreneur. Discover how Janelle followed her calling and found new opportunities outside the traditional nursing path. Learn about the value of LinkedIn for nurses and the potential of nurse writing as a career transition or income supplement and gain insights into personal growth, professional development, and finding fulfillment in the nursing profession.Janelle Barowski, MSN RN, is a health writer for several outlets, including Healthgrades and Haymarket. She is fiercely passionate about helping nurses find a better work/life balance away from the bedside. Janelle offers coaching, mentoring programs, and a course.The Introduction to Health Writing Course  - https://www.willowbarkwriting.com/writingcourseSupport the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailIn this classic podcast episode, Naseema McElroy and Leisa Peterson discuss the topic of turning crisis into potentiality, which will be timely with the sad news of the student debt relief not pushing through the Supreme Court. Although we're focusing on how it relates to nurses and the stages of grief they may experience, you might find our discussion very applicable to the current emotional difficulties people may be going through in their finance.We emphasize the importance of allowing oneself to feel sadness, hurt, and fear during challenging times, while also providing effective ways to deal with each stage of grief. Use these emotions as opportunities for personal growth and self-mastery, with high regard in self-care and protecting oneself emotionally and physically without overreacting. We also discuss the potential for nurses to explore new opportunities and reflect on their own desires and passions during this crisis.Podcast Episode: Turning Crisis into Potentiality from Mindful Millionaire with Leisa Peterson Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailDiania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. She's also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2 month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and launch her own business. Diania saves 60% of her income and is on track to be financially independent by the time she’s 40 years old.Note: The discussed EconoMe Conference schedule and layout here were from 2022.Join the next EconoMe Conference on March 15-17, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH here: https://economeconference.com/Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailIn this classic episode, we discuss the importance of focusing on money with our Certified Financial Planner Leisa Peterson. We emphasize that money is a tool and that what people pay attention to in life tends to grow, including finances. We also discuss the significance of setting goals, being intentional with money, and tracking expenses. We then provide recommended tools or apps to create a plan and allocate funds towards specific goals. By shifting your focus and being intentional about your finances, you can make progress towards your financial objectives.Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we are joined by Paul Njoku, who is a retired nurse, dual licensed insurance agent and financial educator. Before his career in finance he specialized in the care and management of stroke patients in his former career as a nurse executive. Paul's friend introduced them to concepts of financial literacy and wealth-building strategies, which resonated with their experiences. Paul emphasizes the importance of financial education and understanding the game of money, highlighting how the middle class and wealthy approach money differently. He discusses the significance of control and leverage in wealth creation and how the middle class often lacks control while the wealthy utilize leverage to their advantage.Paul’s passion for financial education and literacy around leveraging various tax codes to provide individuals protection for both their life and money is largely in part due to the huge need for this form of education within his immediate community. He is passionate about educating his fellow nurses who would like to become financially free. He has shown that it can be done by becoming a self made millionaire at the age of 37 years old. Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailIn this classic episode, Naseema confronts the issue of mortgage discrimination and shares her personal experiences with predatory lending. Joined by certified financial planner Leisa Peterson, they delve into the details of Naseema's recent home-buying process, exposing the subtle yet prevalent forms of discrimination that still persist today. Naseema's frustration and determination to shed light on this topic are palpable as she discusses the importance of understanding the signs of discrimination, asking the right questions, and reporting such instances to put an end to this unfair practice. Leisa offers valuable insights on the subjectivity in the mortgage underwriting process and emphasizes the need for education and advocacy to ensure fair treatment and access to affordable financing for everyone, particularly marginalized communities. Through their candid conversation, Naseema and Leisa empower listeners to be informed, assertive, and proactive when navigating the complex world of home loans.Support the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we have our fellow podcaster Vanessa Casper from the "Doses of Poor" podcast. We dive into Vanessa's nursing journey, discussing how she started as a nursing assistant at a young age and eventually became a nurse practitioner. Vanessa shares her experiences working in different healthcare settings, her passion for teaching, and her transition into preventive care as an adult gerontology nurse practitioner. We also touch on the financial aspects of pursuing higher education in nursing and the sacrifices Vanessa made to invest in her career. Then we explore the importance of advanced care planning and the role of healthcare professionals in improving patients' quality of life. Vanessa reflects on her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including being furloughed and the challenges faced by primary care providers. Her dedication to making a positive impact in healthcare and her commitment to keeping patients comfortable and prepared for their medical journeys.Get results by taking action:Listen to the Dose of Support PodcastJoin the Dose of Support community on Facebook and InstagramSupport the show---Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million.Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start HereJoin the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money