Navigating Personal Growth

Work-Life Flow | Part 4: Personal Finance - If You Make $2 Million Dollars, and You Spend $3 Million…You’re Broke!

Ugggg … the dreaded personal finances … but what if life were different. What if you took control of your finances for once. From her garage as a school teacher to leading an entire Empire of devoted leaders, join Brooke as she shares some tools she’s picked up along the way.

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

Life Score Assessment ~ https://assessments.fullfocus.co/lifescore/

John Putnam - He Spends She Spends: https://amzn.to/3J5NOu9

Brooke’s Spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12tT1jXkDoY_pHmcUxmwikw6YKNiLPnWJkVxoxRnRPOA/edit?usp=sharing

Dave Ramsey - Total Money Makeover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1595555277/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_J0F1DB4R0ZFEQWPXHESJ?linkCode=ml2&tag=brookebates-20

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Checkout other episodes in this series:

Part 1: Mind Your Mind - Befriend Your Body ~ https://youtu.be/c61Cgjj01Ww

Part 2: Find Your Friends & Be Social … Even if You’re Somewhat Introverted Like Me ~ https://youtu.be/KN7_l9bOgow

Part 3: Spirituality - It’s More than just Church…It's a Universal Human Experience ~ https://youtu.be/YwxygLfRkjo

Part 5: (coming soon)

Best Personal Finance App: Mint.com

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Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The Empact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

Rapid Fire Theme • Funky Super Mall by Cast Of Characters

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Work-Life Flow | Part 3:  Spirituality - It’s More than just Church…It’s a Universal Human Experience

Join Brooke as she dives into the role spirituality plays in all our lives … because it’s truly much more than church and religion. Regardless of your upbringing, most of us can acknowledge the presence of good and evil around us. But did you know there are intentional steps we can take to become more spiritually aware and spiritually present. 

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Resources from this Episode:

Free 30 Day Guest Pass for Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com/referral/z6jb3?slug=8a93d9&audio=false

Gretchen Jackson: Unapologetic Woman - https://www.facebook.com/gadjackson

University of Minnesota: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/what-spirituality

Royal College of Psychiatrists: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/members/sigs/spirituality-spsig/what-is-spirituality-maya-spencer-x.pdf?sfvrsn=f28df052_2#:~:text=Spirituality%20involves%20exploring%20certain%20universal,development%20than%20the%20ordinary%20person.

Enneagram Test: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

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Checkout other episodes in this series:

Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-life-flow-part-1-mind-your-mind-and-befriend-your-body/id1666572308?i=1000621003212

Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grit-crusade/id1666572308?i=1000622505106

Part 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grit-crusade/id1666572308?i=1000623295338

Part 5: (Coming Soon)

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Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Work-Life Flow | Part 2: Find Your Friends and Be Social…Even if You’re Somewhat Introverted Like Me

Summary: Join Brooke as she (reluctantly) tackles and vulnerably shares the hardship of making - and losing - friends in adulthood. No matter if you’re introverted, extroverted, or like Brooke - an introverted-extrovert - we can’t love on other humans and create true community if we’re locked away and alone. The important of human connection is vital to our existence … but it’s okay if that looks different for everyone.  

Checkout other episodes in this series:

Part 1: Mind Your Mind - Befriend Your Body ~ https://youtu.be/c61Cgjj01Ww

Part 3: Spirituality - It’s More than just Church…It's a Universal Human Experience ~ https://youtu.be/YwxygLfRkjo

Part 4: Personal Finance - If You Make 2 Million and Spend 3 Million … You’re Broke ~ https://youtu.be/mItqbxYD6TE

Part 5: (Coming Soon)

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Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Work-Life Flow | Part 1: Mind & Body - Mind Your Mind and Befriend Your Body

Join Brooke as she dives into how to make big changes in your life … even in small ways with her first ever mini-series “Work-Life Flow.” Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, corporate executive, retired, or somewhere in between, we can all find small, conscious ways to take responsibility of our lives, our own health, and our own paths … because ultimately it’s up to us anyways.

Checkout other episodes in this series:

Part 1: Mind Your Mind - Befriend Your Body ~ https://youtu.be/c61Cgjj01Ww

Part 2: Find Your Friends & Be Social … Even if You’re Somewhat Introverted Like Me ~ https://youtu.be/KN7_l9bOgow

Part 3: Spirituality - It’s More than just Church…It's a Universal Human Experience ~ https://youtu.be/YwxygLfRkjo

Part 4: Personal Finance - If You Make 2 Million and Spend 3 Million … You’re Broke ~ https://youtu.be/mItqbxYD6TE

Part 5: (Coming Soon)

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Resources mentioned in this Episode:

Checkout Brooke’s Latest Episode about the importance of Sleep - https://youtu.be/vLz3Mhyjues

Central Arkansas - Ai Chi: https://thera-aquatics.com/

Dawn James - https://dawnjames.ca

Street Parking Training App - https://streetparking.com

Schwinn Stationary Bike - https://amzn.to/3qrWVyL

Casey… (oops - her name is Kaleigh!) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@kaleigh

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3qrhfAg

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Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The Empact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

Rapid Fire Theme • Funky Super Mall by Cast Of Characters

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Join Brooke as she gets real about the affect of sleep in our lives and how each of our sleep routines - or lack thereof - can impact the trajectory of our lives.  

Resources:

Oura Ring: Save $40 OFF - https://ouraring.com/discount/914a8edcd4

MILK MAKEUP Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask: https://amzn.to/3q92GRG

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Join Brooke as she interviews Bekka Wilkerson about her journey building a career in the non-profit space and they explore the topics of fertility challenges, raising youth today, and leaving a lasting impact.  

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Join Brooke as she candidly shares the mistakes she made opening her second and third businesses - as well as tips for quicker success instead.

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Join Brooke as she interviews Central Arkansas’ premiere restaurant owner and serial entrepreneur as she dives into launching two restaurants in five months while being a wife, mother, and continuing her sobriety journey. 

Instagram:

@babernotbarber

@bajagrill_benton

@valkyrieaxebenton

@rober_benton

@eatbajagrill

@eatdrink_revival

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Join Brooke in this episode as she shares how she juggles life being a bustling entrepreneur, podcaster, real estate investor, mother, wife, and friend.

Link to Dea’s Podcast Episode

Full Focus Planner - https://fullfocus.co/planner/?gclid=CjwKCAjwjYKjBhB5EiwAiFdSfkT-PN1t6GgTuWx0jl7-S0Z8PRhO0WkhB7N1Br1n8eTtRtnacngY5RoCTrEQAvD_BwE

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.

Join Brooke as she interviews her husband Justin Bates about his transition from corporate to small business, battling the grief of losing his brother over the past two years, and working alongside Brooke as his...boss.  

Shoe Dog - https://a.co/d/0nzH2ip

Atomic Habits - https://a.co/d/eobl5Oa

Metzger Small Business Bootcamp - http://metzgerbootcamp.com

Edx.org 

Sixsigma.com

Instagram: sole_utionar 

Instagram: justinbatesempire

Connect with Brooke:

Online | www.brookeplack.com

Email | [email protected]

Facebook | www.facebook.com/brookeplack

Instagram | @brookeplack

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Be sure to check out Brooke’s other projects too:

Empire Kids • www.empirekidsar.com

Connect Academy for Children • www.connectafc.com

The EMpact One Foundation • www.empactone.org

The Space • www.coworkthespace.com

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Production by Luminate Media Group • www.luminatemedia.co

Intro/Outro Theme • Thunder City by Lunareh

Trivia in the Trenches Theme • Business or Pleasure? by Avacado Junkie

All theme music and sound effects are licensed through Soundstripe

If you know someone who this episode could benefit from this episode, please share it with them - it is truly our mission to help connect with others because we believe the more we share our truth the more we all realize we aren’t alone.