Journey To Launch

What if you were able to create a career you enjoyed & loved, while on the path to Financial Independence? This week's guest, Kimberly Brown, 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:@Kimberlybonline Twitter: @Kimberlybonline 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

How can you plan to spend and enjoy life once the world gets to a new normal and opens back up? In this week's episode, I am talking about how you can still have the "YOLO-ATP" (You Only Live Once After The Pandemic) mentality that allows you to spend more on the things you value now and still reach your long term goals. We have all been impacted in some way by the pandemic and it has influenced how we spend our time and money. As the world slowly re-opens, there may be a desire to rebel against all the restrictions placed on us when we were in lockdown by spending on the things we missed the most like travel, restaurants, etc. I want to show you how you can live your best life now while achieving your goals. Tune in to this week's episode to hear 4 steps to take now to enjoy life post pandemic and plan for the future. Plus, I'm sharing life & business updates with you at the end of the episode that you don't want to miss. In this episode you'll learn: How to enjoy a "YOLO-ATP" life How you can live in a way that is aligned with what you desire 4 steps to enjoying & spending your money How to continue to flex your saving and investing muscle + much more Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Here is the DCU article on How To Manage Your Spending Post-Pandemic. 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

Do you truly believe you can be a millionaire? Get ready for this week's guest in the rocket seat, Rachel Rodgers because she believes we should ALL be millionaires. Rachel is an intellectual property attorney, business coach, and the founder of Hello 7 and author of the new book, "We Should All be Millionaires." With a strong why and a courageous spirit, Rachel was able to build a multi-million dollar business. She shares that when we are financially whole and thriving, we are able to provide for ourselves, our families and our communities. Tune into this week's episode with Rachel to hear what it takes to have a million-dollar mindset. Learn how to recognize the limiting beliefs you have around money and how you can create more empowering thoughts that will serve you to become the best version of yourself. In this episode you'll learn: Why you deserve to be a millionaire The importance of having a strong WHY and being courageous How you can recognize transferable skill sets 3 steps business owners can take in their businesses to level up + much more We are also giving away a copy to win Rachel's book "We Should All be Millionaires," you'll need to do at least ONE of the following three things: ✅Follow @journeytolaunch & @rachelrodgersesq on Instagram ✅Leave a review of the Journey To Launch podcast on Apple Podcasts (if that's where you listen to the pod) ✅Subscribe/Follow to the Journey To Launch podcast wherever you listen so you don't miss an episode. Then (you can't skip this step), click the link in the bio @journeytolaunch or go to Journeytolaunch.com/win to enter (we will only pick the winner from the emails collected there) The giveaway will be open from May, 5th 2021- May, 11th 2021. Two winners will be announced on May 12th! (must be 18+ & a US resident to enter). Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: You can order a copy of Rachel's book "We Should All be Millionaires" 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 Rachel: Website Instagram:@RachelRodgersEsq Twitter:@RachelRodgersEsq Facebook:@RachelRodgersLaw Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join The Waitlist for the Money Launch Club Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Jumpstart Guide

Jannese Torres-Rodriguez shares her journey of making over $100k from side hustles, transitioning from food blogger to personal finance podcast host, sacrificing to become debt-free, and offering advice on starting a side hustle for women of color.

What does frugality mean to you? For Jen Smith, creator of modernfrugality.com, frugality means being a good steward of your resources. It's consciously spending on things you value that give you the freedom to meet your goals. Jen is on a mission to rebrand the entire concept of frugality, so we can embrace it as a way to serve us. Adopting the practice of intentional spending and no spend challenges helped Jen and husband pay off over $78,000 of debt in 2 years. Jen started as an acupuncturist, transitioned into a full time writer, and now she is stepping into entrepreneurship. She shares her journey from starting a side hustle to expanding into owning a business. Tune in to this week's episode to hear a different perspective on the F word: Frugality. In this episode you'll learn: How to use frugality to accelerate your journey to Financial Freedom The balance between increasing your income and spending consciously How to do a no spend challenge How Jen transitioned from being an acupuncturist to a full time writer to an entrepreneur and much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: You can find Jen as the co-host of Frugal Friends podcast. If you missed enrollment to the Money Launch Club, join the waitlist 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 Jen: Website Instagram:@ModernFrugality Twitter: @ModernFrugality Facebook:@ModernFrugality Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join The Waitlist for the Money Launch Club Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Jumpstart Guide

Is there room for error in your schedule? How often do you factor in self care? This week on the podcast, I have Aisha Moore, a fellow Journeyer, self care advocate and stress management expert. After struggling with anxiety, getting demoted at work, and dealing with a strained marriage, Aisha decided to get serious and intentional about her self care. Aisha helps women move from overwhelm and stress to sustained success and healthy relationships. She shares that we often operate on autopilot and miss our body's signals that we need to slow down. Missed signals turn into personal chaos, hurried energy, and physical ailments like nausea and headaches. In the episode, Aisha shares the 8 components of holistic wellness that we can monitor and improve on throughout our lives. If you are constantly finding yourself with anxious energy and feeling overworked, tune in to this episode to hear how you can increase self care & prioritize wellness while on the journey to Financial Freedom. In this episode you'll learn: How you can get more intentional about your self care What signals our body sends when we are stressed The 8 components of holistic wellness The meaning of bedtime revenge and how to stop it and much more... Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: You can find out more about Aisha and her services at selfcarebyaisha.com or seriousaboutselfcare.com If you missed enrollment to the Money Launch Club, join the waitlist 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 Aisha: Website Instagram:@SelfCarebyAisha Twitter: @AishaMooremph Facebook:@SelfCarebyAisha Youtube Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join The Waitlist for the Money Launch Club Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Jumpstart Guide

This week on the podcast, I have award-winning financial educator, host of the Brown Ambition podcast, and author of Get Good with Money Tiffany "the Budgetnista" Aliche. Tiffany shares her journey from being a preschool teacher making $39k a year to running a successful 8 figure business. Tiffany embarked on a career in teaching after graduating college because she genuinely loved it. She was crystal clear on who she was and what she needed to do to excel: do what she enjoyed. After losing her job, direction in life, and experiencing financial trauma, she realized that she could take her skills as a teacher and launch into a brand new career, financial education. Tiffany shows us how it's possible when you serve from a place of joy & abundance while earning money. In this episode you'll learn: How Tiffany went from making 39k a year to over 8 figures What living in purpose and serving with joy looks like 5+ lessons from Tiffany's journey to entrepreneurship What does it mean to be financially whole What are the 10 core steps to being financially whole and much more... Doors to the Money Launch Club are now open! The Money Launch Club is my online membership community that gives you the support, tools, education & plan to reach your various money goals while on the way to your ultimate goal of Financial Independence. When you become a member of the Money Launch Club, you; become part of a close knit community where you feel like you belong, and can really get to know others in the group interact regularly with like-minded people who are serious about financial independence learn from others to implement the lessons and ideas into your own daily life go from always feeling guilty about spending to feeling bliss, happiness, and joy about the things that bring you joy Join before doors close on April 8th by clicking here. Sign up for the Pop Up Podcast Series, Building Blocks of Financial Success: Get Out of Debt, Save, Invest, and Achieve your Money Dreams". In this series you will learn: Who are you and what is your "WHY"? Why do you want financial independence? The Simple and Advanced Wealth Formulas How to improve your mindset and habits to bring you more wealth How community and accountability will make your journey more enjoyable What is the Money Launch Club and how it can help you reach financial freedom Hurry! The series goes away forever after April 8th! Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Doors to the Money Launch Club are now open! Join before they close on April 8th 2021!. 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