Day in the Life

On today's show, I have Ericka Young who is a Certified Financial Coach located in Fishers, Indiana.

Ericka is another one of my amazing clients that I initially met at the FinCon conference in 2017. We quickly bonded over living in Indiana, being Dave Ramsey followers and paying off massive amounts of debt, and even Purdue University which is where her daughter is attending college and where I attended as well!

Ericka and I chat about how she got started as a financial coach and how her and her husband paid off over $90k worth of debt, her best tips for starting a budget, how people can set realistic, attainable financial goals for themselves, the top personal financial mistakes people make and so much more.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/044

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• Common personal finance mistakes people make and what you can do to correct them.
• Her top personal finance tip for listeners and what she'd recommend everyone do when they're starting to pay attention to their finances.
• How she got started as a financial coach and how her and her husband paid off $90k of debt.
• The #1 tip on how people can start budgeting their money.
• How you can set realistic, attainable financial goals for yourself.
• What she struggles with the most as a financial coach.

Links mentioned:

• Stitch Fix

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• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

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Today's mini-sode we're talking about those moments in your life where you want to give up.

We've all been there before. Everyone experiences the ups and downs of life and there are times that hit you harder and it can feel like the world is against you.

During this week's interview, Sarah and I chat about moments when she wanted to give up on her non-profit, Kula Project and it got me thinking about moments throughout my life where I wanted to give up.

In this episode, I share 3 moments where I wanted to give up and 3 things to do when you feel like you want to give up.

I hope you're able to learn a lesson from my own personal experiences and have this as inspiration the next time you feel like giving up. I'm there rooting for you!

Full show notes at: what-to-do-when-you-want-to-give-up

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On today's show, I have Sarah Buchanan-Sasson who is the Founder & Executive Director of Kula Project.

Sarah and I talk about how the idea of Kula Project came to be and how she got started, the hardships of growing a non-profit and one particular moment she wanted to give up, what she'd do differently if she were to start over again, what she'd suggest to someone who wants to start their own non-profit, and so much more!

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/043

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How Sarah started Kula Project and why she wanted to focus on helping families in Rwanda.
• Some of the biggest struggles she's had while running a non-profit.
• One moment where she wanted to give up and how she found motivation again.
• What she'd do differently if she were to start over again.
• Advice she'd give to someone who wants to start their own non-profit.
• One of the best things about running a non-profit.
• How listeners can get involved with Kula Project.

Links mentioned:

• Pod Save America podcast
• OnBeing podcast
• Ted Talks Daily podcast
• Oprah SuperSoul Conversations podcast

Follow Sarah:

• Website
• Kula Project's Instagram
• Sarah's Instagram
• Twitter
• Sarah's email

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Today's mini-sode we're talking about self motivation!

I've always been a self motivated person. I think part of has to do with being an only child and having to come up with ways to entertain myself, but also I think self motivation can be learned.

The people you surround yourself with and the content that you consume matters and can either increase or decrease your self motivation.

Many people have asked me what's kept me motivated to start my own business or even this podcast. My honest answer is that I feel I have a purpose bigger than me and that's what keeps me going.

During this mini-sode, I share my purpose in life with my PR business as well as the Day in the Life podcast. I also share 5 tips to help you become more self motivated.

Enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/self-motivation

Links mentioned:

• Self Motivation Quiz

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On today's show, I have Afshin Zahraee who is a Visiting Instructor/Professor in Mechanical and Civil Engineering Technology at Purdue Northwest.

Afshin and I have been friends for nearly 10 years (fun fact: we even lived in a fraternity together one summer, long story!) and I'm so excited to bring him onto the show.

Afshin shares why he decided to become a professor and the process it takes, his biggest struggles throughout his career, what people misconceive about professors, funny emails from his students (don't worry, no names are shared!), and so much more.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/042

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How & why did Afshin decided to go into the Engineering professor career path.
• The long process it takes to become a professor and all of the different checkpoints you must hit along the way.
• His biggest struggle being a professor.
• What people misconceive about people who are professors.
• Advice he would give to someone who wants to become an Engineering professor.
• The best email excuses from his students.

Links mentioned:

• Day in the Life of Daron Roberts, Former NFL Coach
• Pardon My Take podcast
• Casefile podcast
• Blue Apron

Follow Afshin:

• Website

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Affiliate disclaimer: Heads up! There are affiliate links in these show notes. What that means is if you click on a link and then make a purchase, I make a small percentage of money because I referred you. This comes at no additional cost to you. I only share products and resources that I trust and that I know will help you in your business. Grateful for your support!

Today's mini-sode we're talking about morning routines! I love hearing about people's morning routines. It's so interesting, because there's no one right way to conduct your morning.

Some Day in the Life guests wake up as early as 4am, others don't start until 10am. Some have a strict morning routine of writing in their 5 Minute Journal, others leisurely get up and see where the day takes them.

One main takeaway I've had over the past year of recording interviews is morning routines is specific to the individual. What works for one person might not work for another. And isn't that the beauty of life?

I compiled a variety of clips from past episodes talking about morning routines and my hope is that you get some inspiration to try something new for your morning routine. Or maybe you'll realize morning routines aren't your thing and that's okay too!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/morning-routines

Links mentioned:

• 5 Minute Journal
• Day in the Life of Tonya Dalton, Productivity expert
• Day in the Life of Kali Rogers, CEO of Blush Online Coaching
• Day in the Life of Sarah Bruggeman, Pastry Chef
• Day in the Life of John Hubbard, Cyber Security Manager
• Day in the Life of Daron Roberts, Former NFL Coach
• Day in the Life of Mojan Nourbakhsh, Hollywood Actress
• Day in the Life of Jordan Gill, Business Operations Consultant
• Miracle Morning book by Hal Elrod
• Miracle Morning podcast

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On today's show, I have Kelly Parker Smith, Owner & Creative Director of Hello World Paper Co, located in Belleville, Illinois.

Kelly and I started working together earlier this year and guys, this woman does it all! She not only runs a product-based business selling customized stamps and laser engraved goods, but she's also the co-host of the popular podcast Creative Biz Rebellion, designs fabrics and illustrations, runs online courses and workshops for creative entrepreneurs...the list continues!

Kelly and I talk about how she started Hello World Paper Co, what it's like living with a chronic illness and how she manages her autoimmune disease while running a business, what she thinks people misconceive about being an entrepreneur and a whole lot more.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/041

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How Kelly started Hello World Paper Co and the steps she took to quit her full-time job as a teacher.
• How she balances all of the different projects she has her hand in and how to set up systems for your business (or life!).
• Advice she would give to anyone who wants to start a product-based business.
• The struggles she's had as someone living with a chronic illness and advice for anyone listening who currently struggles with having an autoimmune disease.
• What she thinks people misconceive about being a product based small business owner and an entrepreneur.

Links mentioned:

• Kelly's Pencils of Promise fundraiser

Follow Kelly:

• Website
• Etsy Shop
• Podcast
• Courses
• Instagram
• Art & Illustration

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Today's mini-sode we're talking about student loans. I know, I know, student loans is not the most exciting topic to talk about but I have a lot of thoughts on it and wanted to share

As you may already know, my husband and I paid off all of our student loan debt in 2015. It was something that was important to us and while it was one of the hardest things we've done thus far in life, it was also one of the most rewarding.

In this episode, I share how we paid off our student loan debt and how you can get started if you want to pay off your student loans.

Hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/how-i-paid-off-student-loans

Links mentioned:

• Work Your Wealth podcast interview
• Meet the Couple Who Paid Off $50K in Debt in Less Than 3 Years, Northwestern Mutual
• Student Loan Planner
• You Need a Budget
• Mint
• Every Dollar

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On today's show, I have Travis Hornsby who is a student loan expert and the Founder of Student Loan Planner from St Louis, MO.

The student loan industry is massively overwhelming and confusing and a serious issue in our society these days. Travis helps people who have significant amounts of debt, we're talking at least 6 figures and I'm so excited to bring you his episode as I think it will be eye opening to many.

We chat about how he went from being a bond trader at Vanguard to starting his own student loan consulting business, the mistakes people make when it comes to student loans, the biggest misconception people have about student loans and so much more.

Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/040

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• How Travis became an expert on student loans.
• The biggest mistake people make when it comes to student loans.
• The most common misconception people have about student loans.
• What Travis would tell young adults going into careers that require a lot of schooling.
• His advice for parents who want to help their children and lessen the student loan burden.

Links mentioned:

• Mr. Money Mustache
• Strengths Finder book
• Travis' Business Insider article that went viral
• Death, Sex, & Money podcast episode about veterinary suicides
• Asana
• Mike Meru Has $1 Million in Student Loans. How Did That Happen? - Wall Street Journal article
• Bogleheads investing advice
• Dave Ramsey
• Advice on refinancing your student loans
• Advice on hiring a student loan expert

Follow Travis:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Email

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Today's mini-sode we're talking about asking for help. Yes, I know how hard it is. But we have to start asking for help otherwise you're going to hit burnout (please, learn from my mistakes).

I've always had trouble asking for help, even from a young age. I've always felt this pressure to never ask for help, almost like it was a failure or weak to enlist someone else to help me, no matter what the task was.

It's difficult to ask for help because we fear rejection. We fear being seen as "less than" or "found out."

But ultimately, it's important to know where our strengths lie and where they don't. Sometimes, the most efficient way to move forward in life is to focus our efforts on what we do best, and leave the rest for someone else.

In this episode I share more about my struggles asking for help, research behind why it's so dang hard to ask for it, and 3 tips to help you...ask for help!

Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/how-to-ask-for-help

Links mentioned:

• Why it's hard to ask for help, Good Therapy
• Why asking for help is so hard to do, Psychology Today
• 7 Effective Ways To Ask for Help, Psychology Today

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