Journey To Launch

In this solo episode, I go over the triumphs and challenges of 2021. I share what has made Journey To Launch grow AND why I have been successful in my professional, personal and home life.

I take a look at some key moments in 2021 for the podcast and my career and I lay out what I am looking forward to in the new year.

If you're ready to be inspired and put your big dreams into action, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why I was able to scale Journey To Launch in 2021
• The positives of outsourcing business and personal tasks
• The importance of prioritizing your physical, emotional + mental health
• Book updates and goals for 2022 + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here.
• Check out my new personal website 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!
• 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

In this solo episode, I go over the top 3 investing mistakes that I've experienced and that are potentially costing you hundreds or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

My goal with this podcast episode is to hopefully help you discover money you're leaving on the table and plant the seeds to optimize your investments, so that you can make them work even more for you. Ultimately, I want you to make money with the money you already have!

Take out your pen, notepad and listen up: You'll want to make sure you make notes and catch everything in this episode!

In this episode we discuss:

• Real numbers to show how simple changes can make your investment accounts grow
• Why opening your investment accounts is just the first step (beware sitting money!)
• Why being aware of your past employer investment accounts matter
• The huge implications of knowing how your money is being invested + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Check out my Instagram video explaining How I made $252,000 more in an hour and a half here.
• Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here.
• Check out my new personal website 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!
• 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

I took the Big Idea Speaker stage at FinCon 2021 in Austin, Texas and now I'm bringing it to you! Here's my powerful lecture on staying true to yourself and making your dreams a reality through small, day-to-day action.

Throughout this talk, I explain what it means to be an industry observer, participant and thought leader and how sometimes going from A to Z is the opposite of what you need to focus on to move forward in your goals.

If you're looking for inspiration, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

• What it means to be an industry observer, participant and thought leader
• Why acting small will lead to big dreams coming true
• How being honest with yourself is the first step in this process
• The truth behind cliche, "consistency is key" + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Join the waitlist for my signature course, Map Your Way To Financial Independence, here.
• Watch the full FinCon 2021 speech here.
• Check out my new personal website 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

Nicaila Matthews Okome, founder of Side Hustle Pro, a podcasting and media company that shines a light on untold narratives, joins the podcast to discuss how she has become a boundary- breaker and trailblazer in the podcasting and entrepreneur space.

In 2016, Nicaila debuted the Side Hustle Pro Podcast, the first and only podcast to spotlight bold, Black Woman entrepreneurs, who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. In this episode, we're going to talk all about Nicaila's journey and how she became who she is today as a full time podcaster and entrepreneur.

If you're a full time employee looking to make extra money or potentially turn your side hustle into a full-time gig, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

• The passion and mission behind Side Hustle Pro
• Nicaila's career history and how she was able to get her MBA to elevate her career
• Entrepreneurship misconceptions + how calculated risk taking is key
• How to practically stop comparing yourself to your peers + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Podcast Moguls Course
• Goal Getter Course
• The Consortium
• To 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 Nicaila:

• Website
• Podcast
• Instagram: @sidehustlepro
• Twitter: @sidehustlepro
• Facebook: @sidehustlepro
• TikTok: @sidehustlepropodcast

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

Anjie and RJ from Rich By Intention, join the podcast to discuss how they teamed up in their marriage to pay off $123,000 of student loan debt.

We discuss how they tackled debt together and separately, why getting on the same page as your partner is crucial in your financial life and how they steadily increased their income during the course of their debt free journey.

Anjie and RJ have been featured on Good Morning America, Business Insider and more for successfully paying off their debt and to share the Rich By Intention message: empowering couples to manage their money and everyday life with intention by eliminating debt, saving money, and investing for their future.

If you're on a six-figure debt free journey or want to learn about how to get on the same page with your partner when it comes to finances, then this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

• The steps Angie & RJ took to pay off $123k of debt
• How the power of networking can fuel you to financial success
• Why having tough money conversations can change the course of your marriage
• The possibilities a debt free, intentional financial life can provide + more

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• To 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 Angie + RJ:

• Website
• Instagram: @RichByIntention
• Twitter: @RichByIntention
• Facebook: @RichByIntention

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

Jamila dives deep into how her segment on Good Morning America came to be and all that she learned throughout this experience. She discusses the importance of timing and how this appearance came full circle from her first feature on GMA3 in 2020. She details the moments behind the scenes leading up to the hectic moment it was time to go on air.

With this being one of the most pivotal moments in her career, Jamila discusses how both patience and preparation pay off in the end. This story is a great lesson on how to keep pursuing your dreams and to never lose hope throughout your journey!

Check out this quick chat with Jamila to learn about all the amazing moments leading up to her segment on GMA!

In this episode we discuss:

• Behind the scenes of my segment on Good Morning America
• What I have learned and what I'm taking away from this experience
• Why our mindset and habits matter
• Why you should think and speak in a way that aligns with where you want to go
• The importance of preparation

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• My sister Shaina's Instagram: @shaina.mcgregor
• My stylist Elsa's Instagram: @ElsaIsaac
• My makeup artist Anna's Instagram: @ladyatplaysalon
• To 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

Mandi Money, an inclusive wealth building advocate, career expert and co-host of the popular podcast, "Brown Ambition," joins the podcast to discuss how she quit her way to earning more money and how that fueled her to explore pivoting into an entrepreneur herself.

Her personal finance and career advice has been featured on CNBC, CNN, Business Insider and more, so when we talk about how she has leveraged different positions to make money moves for herself, listen up! As of 2021, Mandi is on her own as an entrepreneur, teaching others how to do what she has done.

If you're a fledgling entrepreneur, or interested in making more money, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

• How to quit thoughtfully, consciously, compassionately, and how to quit your way rich
• The power of leveraging positions and experiences to make six-figures
• How Mandi quit her way to earning more money in her career
• Behind the scenes of the "Brown Ambition" podcast
• What Mandi is up to now as an entrepreneur + more

Watch this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/ir8b8880ho4

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• To 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 Mandi:

• Website
• Instagram:@MandiMoney
• Facebook: MandiWoodruff

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

Tasha Booth, Founder & CEO of The Launch Guild - a full service launch support agency working with established coaches and course creators, joins the podcast to discuss how she pivoted from being a Virtual Assistant (VA) on the side in order to pay off debt, to owning a million dollar Virtual Assistant agency.

Tasha began her journey in the personal finance space with a blog, documenting her path to debt freedom. Once she realized that her audience was more interested in the "how" part of her debt payoff journey, she pivoted to showing more of her VA gig. From there, Tasha has built an entire agency empire, which is projected to earn seven-figures this year.

Tasha and I talk about our parallel entrepreneurial paths, her journey towards financial independence and more.

If you are scared to pivot into something new or are interested in learning how to make extra money as a virtual assistant, this episode is for you!

In this episode we discuss:

• How Tasha initially jumped into the virtual assistant field as a side hustle
• Why she pivoted from blogging about paying off debt to starting a service-based business
• The "secret sauce" that got Tasha to where she is today
• The importance of surrounding yourself with people doing bigger things
• Why investing in yourself will get your further + more

Watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/kjynqt_xrJY:

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• To 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 Tasha:

• Website
• Instagram: @TheTashaBooth
• Facebook: @TheTashaBooth

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

Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change and Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny Pinching Way, joins the podcast to talk about her upcoming book and how you can use the power of your money for change.

Tanja is a former political consultant and journalist turned activist and early retiree, retiring at the age of 38. Tanja also blogs over at OurNextLife.com

If you are interested in learning how you can make an impactful difference with your money right now, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

• Building financial power to live our value and change the world
• The "unsexy" story of how Tanja retired at age 38
• How to spend your money in a way that reflects your values
• How health insurance was the best investment Tanja ever made
• Navigating and personally combating capitalism + more

Watch this episode on Youtube here:https://youtu.be/b-ej1DsVvcw

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Check out Tanja's previous episodes on the Journey to Launch Podcast here and here.
• Bookshop.org
• To 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 Tanja:

• Website
• Instagram: @our_nextlife
• Twitter: @our_nextlife
• Facebook: OurNextLife

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

Dr. Nii Darko, aka THE Doc Outside the Box, joins the podcast to talk about how he and his wife paid off $600,000 of debt. In addition to being a debt slayer, Dr. Nii is a Board-certified Trauma Surgeon who is pushing the limits beyond medicine.Dr. Nii is the host of Docs Outside the Box podcast where he features ordinary doctors living extraordinary lives with a focus on money, mindset, and mission.

Dr. Darko and I discuss the challenges of paying off large student loans, working as a 1099 contractor, how finances made his marriage stronger and how he has created a safe platform for doctors to discuss side hustles and retiring early.

If you're ready to be inspired on your debt payoff journey, or you have large debt, this episode is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

• The ins and outs of how Dr. Darko and his wife paid off $600,000

• Why many doctors making 6-figures often find themselves broke

• How he inspires doctors to do something outside of practicing medicine

• Falling for Whole Life Insurance + more

Watch the video interview for this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/I6A7aaoLzkg

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• To 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 Nii Darko:

• Website
• Instagram: @DrNiiDarko
• Twitter: @DrNiiDarko

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