Seriously Though Podcast

They say life is what you make of it, so why not make it? Why not create the life you want? In this episode, we share our experiences learning to carve our own paths, and ignoring the haters along the way. Oh, and we talk a bit about Angry Birds, too!

Social media picks:How Angry Birds Got Started Decide What You Stand For

Serious Talking points:

• Figure out what you value and what's important to you (Michael talks about his experiences not wanting to work for a bank anymore)
• Ask yourself what you want. Do you do this enough?
• Alisa talks about how her new company, The Happy Cactus is all about carving your own path (and the story behind the name)
• Get creative on making it happen - when you have limited resources, your ability to innovate increases
• Don't listen to the haters - sometimes people who are more experienced than you won't be your biggest cheerleaders. Share your goals and vision wisely. Keep moving forward!

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both of us), please submit them for "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected] or @seriouslythoughpod.

More from Alisa:

• The Happy Cactus
• @thehappycactusclub

More from Michael:

• Bolt Wealth Management
• @michaeldm

Having debt doesn't make you a failure. Failing doesn't make you a failure. In this episode, we talk about getting comfortable with our shortcomings so we can learn from them and continue to move forward with our goals.

First, what we're watching on Netflix: Fastest Cars, The Single Wives, Indian Matchmaking, Love on the Spectrum, The Last Dance, The Office (still).

Shoutouts: @debtfreesis, @touristyaf & @natnatpena from @thehappycactusclub!

3 Ways to Get Comfortable with Failure

Serious Talking points:

• Michael says educational debt is worth the investment. Do you agree?
• How your friends and family view your debt and your failures
• Alisa's biggest failure in college and how it affected her
• The importance of "balcony" people in your life to cheer you on
• How to move forward with failure by acknowledging your fear
• Embracing your inner child when it comes to debt and failure
• If you want to give generously, you can't give what you don't have
• Keeping your goals and purpose in mind
• How to pay off debt
• Snowball method: pay your smallest balance off first
• Avalanche method: pay your highest interest rate off first
• Saving money by staying home!

Social media picks:

Michael Jordan's failures

Becoming financially secure

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both of us), please submit them for "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected] or @seriouslythoughpod.

More from Alisa:

• The Happy Cactus
• @thehappycactusclub
• @alisa.coach

More from Michael:

• Bolt Wealth Management
• @michaeldm

Remember your 2020 goals? Us, neither. Well, half of us (*ahem, Alisa*). But that's what this episode is all about; a quick financial check-in & tips on how to be a better listener and be more present with others.

Michael always has ingredients for negroni cocktails on hand, so Alisa encourages him to up his vermouth game and try her twist on an Americano. Try it!

Americano (w/ Cynar):

1.5 oz sweet vermouth1.5 oz cynar3 oz. club sodaOrange peel Serve over ice

Seriously though, anyone can invest, anyone can lead, anyone can coach, anyone can serve. Presence is an act of service. Being truly "there" for someone means putting their needs above yours. Learn four ways to practice presence in your daily life.

Your mid-year financial review should include re-evaluating your plan, including: goals, spending plan, and strategy. It's also a good time to make sure you have 3-6 months of expenses saved up as an emergency fund.

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both of us), please submit them for "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected].

To schedule an introductory coaching session, visit Alisa.Coach. For more information on financial planning, visit Bolt Wealth Management.

Links:

• Michael's social media pick: 2020 Bear Market Chart
• Alisa's social media pick: Boundaries During a Pandemic
• Alisa.Coach
• Bolt Wealth Management
• @michaeldm
• @alisa.coach
• @Seriouslythoughpod

Join us as we follow our taste buds around the world to learn about incredible foods from Pakistan, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Singapore, New York, and Puerto Rico. Our friends tell us what they're eating during COVID and share their tips on how to persevere through this pandemic.

Severine Chaari, Beenish Saaed, Jantien Tap, Niiamah Ashong, Merary Simeon, and Jessica Labesehr talk to us about what's going on in their countries and remind us that it really is a small world, after all!

Our Serious Fam has incredible wisdom and insights to share regarding how to stay sane when the world is falling apart. Plus, they introduce us to some delicious eats from their cultures in this very special guest-filled episode!

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both of us), please submit them for "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected].

To schedule an introductory coaching session, visit Alisa.Coach. For more information on financial planning, visit Bolt Wealth Management.

Links:

• @Seriouslythoughpod
• Bolt Wealth Management
• @michaeldm
• Alisa.Coach
• @alisa.coach
• The Happy Cactus

From elderflower cocktails to managing uncertainty in the stock market, we've got you covered! What's that, you say? You also need help managing your weekly schedule? We got you, Serious Fam!

In this episode, we share what we're drinking during quarantine (see links below). Warren Buffet is famous for saying, "be fearful when the market is greedy and be greedy when the market is fearful." Michael shares how to deal with fear and greed when the stock market swings (like, now).

Then Alisa shows you how to take control over your week. You own your schedule; your schedule doesn't own you. Learn a time blocking technique that you can start applying today.

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both of us), please submit them for "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected].

To schedule an introductory coaching session, visit Alisa.Coach. For more information on financial planning, visit Bolt Wealth Management.

Links:

• White Linen Cocktail Recipe
• Cucumber Mint Vodka
• Michael's social media pick: Neurohacker Collective
• Alisa's social media pick: Emma Gannon Dreams
• Fear & Greed Index
• How to Manage Your Weekly Planner
• Bolt Wealth Management
• @michaeldm
• Alisa.Coach
• @alisa.coach
• @Seriouslythoughpod

Are you feeling lonely during this worldwide pandemic? Come to Alisa's Grilled Cheese Sandwich Shop, where comfort food melts away isolation. Just by being there, you'll have a deeper knowledge of the stock market, too!

Have you ever wished you understood more of what they're talking about on Shark Tank? In today's episode, Michael makes you smart enough to be dangerous to your friends. Hint: grilled cheese is a necessary part of the equation. After that, Alisa opens up about her feelings of loneliness living by herself right now. She shares new realizations about friendship and ways for anyone dealing with these feelings to cope during this COVID-19 crisis.

We appreciate you, Serious Fam! #seriousfamporvida

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both of us), please submit them for "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected].

To schedule an introductory coaching session, visit Alisa.Coach. For more information on financial planning, visit Bolt Wealth Management.

Links:

• Michael's social media pick: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/g5xaj7/the-only-theater-screening-new-movies-is-a-drive-in-in-ocala-florida
• Alisa's social media pick: https://twitter.com/manwhohasitall/status/903713613550153729
• Bolt Wealth Management
• @michaeldm
• Alisa.Coach
• @alisa.coach
• @Seriouslythoughpod

Happy Quarantine, y'all! If you're single, this is the time to mingle! If you want to invest in the market, listen to Michael explaining the emotional cycle of investing. And, since we're all in transition, decide which stage you think you're in after hearing from Alisa.

Today we're talking about keeping your head straight when making money decisions. The stock market is a volatile place, especially now with the COVID-19 crisis, so if you make choices based on how you feel, it could hurt you in the long run. The same goes for when you're in a roller coaster of emotions during any type of transition. Alisa advises that the most important thing to do in these situations is to make yourself aware of how you feel, and where you're at internally vs. externally, in your particular stage of life.

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both of us), please submit them for our new "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected].

To schedule an introductory coaching session, visit Alisa.Coach. For more information on financial planning, visit Bolt Wealth Management.

Links:

• Michael's IG pick: Behavior Gap Diagram
• Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes
• Bolt Wealth Management
• Alisa.Coach
• Michael on Instagram
• Alisa on Instagram
• @Seriouslythoughpod

Today we're talking about Tiger King, how television has pivoted during COVID-19, what wines to look for right now and Lisa Frank. Seriously though, we're also discussing risk when it comes to investing and exploring what it means to have a finite vs. infinite mindset when it comes to running your business.

In 2008-2009, we saw the Lipstick Effect take place; cheaper lipstick and nailpolish sales increased, while luxury purchases decreased. What will come out of this worldwide pandemic that's causing businesses to pause, close and reinvent themselves? And is it time to reinvent your dreams and visions, too?

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both), please submit them for our new "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected].

To schedule an introductory coaching session, visit Alisa.Coach. For more information on financial planning, visit Bolt Wealth Management.

Links:

• Alisa's IG pick: Joe Exotic, Lisa Frank style
• Bolt Wealth Management
• Alisa.Coach
• Michael on Instagram
• Alisa on Instagram

Alisa catches Michael up on the number one Netflix show Love is Blind. Michael explains Bear Market vs. Bull Market in light of COVID-19. Then, Alisa explains the second practice of exemplary leadership: Inspire a Shared Vision & Michael gives us the 411 on 401(k) plans.

Continuing with part two of The Leadership Challenge series, Alisa and Michael discuss Apple Retail's vision to enrich people's lives. Having a shared vision increases productivity, efficiency and brings employees together.

Then, Michael breaks down the basics of 401(k) plans. Over the course of your lifetime, it grows tax free. Start contributions to your 401(k) plan as early as possible. Figure out how much you want to contribute, set it up, and don't touch it until retirement. Take advantage of employer matching!

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both), please submit them for our new "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected].

To schedule an introductory coaching session, visit Alisa.Coach. For more information on financial planning, visit Bolt Wealth Management.

Links:

• Michael's IG pick: Market Correction vs. Bear Market Stats
• Alisa's IG pick: Fulton Street Coffee in Fresno
• The Leadership Challenge on Amazon
• Bolt Wealth Management
• Alisa.Coach
• Michael on Instagram
• Alisa on Instagram

Coronavirus got you down? Does the stock market have you in a tizzy? In today's episode, Michael gives a short history lesson on economic swings to help us make informed decisions on our investments. He also explains fiduciary responsibility and what it means to be a financial adviser working for an RIA. Then, Alisa asks us to ask ourselves, "what do I really want?" and gives some tips on how to get out of a never ending conversation. She also gives a full breakdown on the first practice of exemplary leadership from The Leadership Challenge: Model the Way. Do your actions match up to your values? Lots of good stuff, Serious Fam! #seriousfamporvida

If you have questions for Michael or Alisa (or both), please submit them for our new "Serious Fam Q&A" at [email protected].

To schedule an introductory coaching session, visit Alisa.Coach. For more information on financial planning, visit Bolt Wealth Management.

Links:

• Alisa's IG pick: Soulbbatical
• JP Morgan | Guide to the Markets 2019Q4 - Michael references pages 15 & 64
• 21 Polite Ways to Leave a Never-Ending Conversation Without Being Rude
• The Leadership Challenge on Amazon
• Bolt Wealth Management
• Alisa.Coach
• Michael on Instagram
• Alisa on Instagram