Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #55 Breaking Financial Curses with Markia Brown: Tips for Better Credit

After facing a string of hardships, Markia Brown found herself in a financially abusive relationship - or so she thought. Little did she know, this experience would lead her to become an advocate for financial literacy, helping others break free from the chains of debt and build a strong financial future.

In this episode, you will be able to:

My special guest is Markia Brown

Markia Brown, a LA-based influencer and freelance writer, has dedicated her life to breaking generational curses and transforming the way young adults approach personal finance. With a military background and a wealth of experience in various fields, she has amassed over 204,000 followers on TikTok by utilizing her humor, relatability, and expertise. As a retired military veteran and holder of CFEI and RFA designations, Markia understands the challenges many young people face and is committed to helping them overcome these obstacles.

Contact info:

Website: https://www.markiabrown.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themoneyplug/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themoneyplug.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theemoneyplug/

Host's Info:

Connect with me:

Website: TroyHolt.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troy_talks_money
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063546310389
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TroyTalksMoney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troydholt

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Go grab your headphones or your Bluetooth headset and listen to Troy Talks Episode #54 Unlocking the Infinite Banking Concept with Brandon Neely.

When Brandon Neely opened his coffee shop to make a positive difference, he never expected to find a life-changing solution to his financial woes in the form of an unexpected twist - the infinite banking concept. Little did he know, the concept would unlock unprecedented security, stability, and wealth, completely transforming his path in life.

“Experience is so much more powerful than experimentation when it comes to wealth-building and mitigating the risk of failure.” - Brandon Neely

My special guest is Brandon Neely

Meet Brandon Neely, a dedicated entrepreneur with a passion for helping others build wealth through unique financial strategies. 

As a former coffee shop owner, Brandon discovered the power of the Infinite Banking concept and has since dedicated himself to helping others navigate the world of life insurance and annuities. 

He strongly believes in the power of experiential knowledge and has firsthand experience in the trials and successes of business ownership. 

With his wife and business partner, Amanda, he co-hosts the Wealth Wisdom Financial podcast, where they share their insights and strategies for both personal finance and business profitability.

This is Brandon Neely's story:

Brandon Neely, a passionate entrepreneur, dove headfirst into the world of specialty coffee with the goal of making a positive difference. Overflow, his coffee shop, aimed to provide value to impoverished coffee-growing communities. However, he found himself struggling to pay himself fairly and ensure his own financial security. His mentor introduced him to a documentary called "Banking With Life," which illuminated the infinite banking concept: using life insurance and annuities to create wealth. As a business owner, Brandon saw the value in having safety and stability and began saving $400 a month into life insurance policies. This not only helped him take care of high-interest debt but also enabled him to handle emergencies like a flood at his coffee shop.

In this episode, you will be able to: 

1. Tackle entrepreneurship obstacles by building a cooperative team and managing finances effectively. 

2. Utilize the Profit First method to improve cash flow management and self-compensation. 

3. Grasp the concept of Infinite Banking and the advantages of life insurance and annuities. 

4. Explore the Still Method, a custom-made and intentional approach to financial planning. 

5. Construct a solid financial base through smart debt repayment and consistent savings efforts.

Brandon's Contact Info:

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Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #52 Navigating Grief: Kim Hamer's Journey from Resilience to Inspiration with Author Kim Hamer.

After unexpectedly losing her husband, Kim Hamer must rely on her unwavering faith and determined resilience to help her children confront their grief, lean on their community and rebuild their lives.

"I learned that for me, grief in the second year was way challenging. In the first year, I was always focused on getting past the first. I had the notion that at some point I would count the day and I wouldn't burst out in tears that he was gone. That's really what I mean by resilience - having the faith, the idea, the notion that at some point you're going to be at a better place. You just don't know when, and you don't

Kim Hamer is an HR consultant and sought-after public speaker who launched 100 Acts of Love, a consultancy that provides tools to help leaders increase team productivity, trust, and engagement when cancer affects a team member. She is also the author of 100 Acts of Love, a Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend Through Cancer or Loss.

Kim Hamer experienced the tragic loss of her husband at the young age of 44. She was grateful to have been able to watch him take his last breath, but soon realized that most people don't know what to say or do in the face of death, so they back away. Kim learned that it was only through the support of her community that she was able to keep taking the small steps of resilience and faith needed to get through the days. She also taught her children to be resilient by showing them her own grief and enrolling them in support groups. Kim now hopes to spread her understanding that in times of tragedy, it is important to be witnessed and that even small gestures of love can make a difference.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How to be resilient in times of grief and loss
2. The reality of grief beyond the three-month mark
3. The importance of support networks in times of grief and trauma.

Kim Resources:
https://www.100actsoflove.com/whatnottosay

Kim Hamer's Contact info:

Website https://www.100actsoflove.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100ActsofLove/?ref=pages_you_manage

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimthamer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100actsoflove/

Host's Info:

Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troy_talks_money
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063546310389
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TroyTalksMoney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troydholt

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Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #51 DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) with C-Suite Executive, Speaker, & Author Victoria Pelletier

In this episode Victoria shares with us:

🗣 Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director – she is currently a Managing Director at Accenture. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership, and culture.

🗣As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, a president by 35, and a CEO by age 41.

🗣Victoria was recognized as a Top 50 Business Leader in Technology by Insight Magazine in 2021 and a Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications & Technology in 2020. HSBC bank awarded her the Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation award in 2019 and she was IBM’s #1 Global Social Seller ranked by LinkedIn in 2019and 2020 (and soon you will see her named to top Business Leaders in Technology by CIOLook Magazine)

🗣As a prolific motivational and inspirational speaker, Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; being an empathetic leader in empowering employees; the power of DEI on corporate cultures, and building a life of resilience.

Contact info:

Social Platforms

Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PelletierV29

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Victoria.Pelletier.Speaker

Medium: https://medium.com/@victoriapelletier

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoriaPelletierNoExcuses

YouTube Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/na8LwVeWsmE

Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #50 Growing the Grief with the CEO of the Event Room LaShana Douville

In this episode LaShana shares with us:

🗣️ Lashana Douville is a Native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a local military Gold Star spouse.

🗣️ She has a background in social work and Criminal Justice; however, she has always had a creative passion for hosting and coordinating events such as weddings, showers, and parties for her close friends and relatives.

🗣️ After losing her husband of 14 years in 2011 to the war in Afghanistan, she decided to beat the odds and turn tragedy into triumph. LaShana and her children have been featured on the Steve Harvey Talk Show in 2015, where she was nominated Mom of the Year.

🗣️ It was there that she spoke about the loss and how it changed their world. LaShana stepped out on Faith, followed her heart, and became the sole owner and operator of The Event Room which has allowed her to pour into several families during some of the most rewarding times in their lives.

🗣️ LaShana is truly inspired by her Louisiana upbringing and the culture and diversity of her hometown. LaShana has a passion for hospitality and service and building relationships with her customers keeps her going.

🗣️ Lashana is a member of several community organizations, and she has a passion to recognize those who may not always have the opportunity to be showcased on other platforms.

🗣️ When she is not planning fabulous events, you can find her spending time with her family, shopping, catching up with a good book or movie or relaxing on the beach, while keeping a committed daily walk in her faith

Contact info:

Website: The Event Room

LinkedIn: LaShana Douville

Facebook: The Event Room

In this episode Jules shares with us:

🗣️ After receiving a birthday card in the mail along with a Starbucks gift card from someone that she'd never met, she was exposed to a business tool utilizing greeting cards and gifts and was blown away!

🗣️ She had always spent a lot of time and energy thinking about how to be a good communicator and friend, and she saw the value of this instantly as a powerful business communication tool, a personal relationship-building system, and an income opportunity all in one.

🗣️ In a short amount of time, she grew her business to include a large network of business owners and individuals, is one of the top income earners in the company, and is passionate about helping others achieve their desired results as well.

🗣️ Jules is now a keynote speaker and trainer to help other people succeed, as well as the author of the best-selling book Secrets from the SOC Drawer.

🗣️ Now, her newest book "Don't Eat the Scraps"is now available on Amazon in paperback and Ebook format.

🗣️ Though in a totally different vein, it addresses the complex world of dating and relationships, and will hopefully touch the masses in a powerful way by exploring a true pattern of human behavior called the "Scraps Theory" that has not yet been identified.

🗣️ In a light-hearted, provocative, and hilarious way, Jules lays out all the things that women need to know and step-by-step navigate the first months of any current relationship, armed with some of the soundest advice they’ll ever receive to overcome future hurdles (and scraps!).

Jules Contact info:

Website: https://www.julesprice.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pricejules/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesprice/

Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #48 Paying the Price for Standing on Your Principles  Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Thought Leader, & Veteran Jon M.Singletary Sr.

Jon shares with us:

He’s a retired Air Force veteran with 23 years of service as the Senior Enlisted Leader of Air Force / Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention worldwide.

He holds multiple Department of Defense records and is a decorated architect of one of the most successful recruiting programs in history.

His legacy of thoughtful and strategic leadership has left an indelible impression.

In addition to Jon’s servanthood, he has written and published two books; The Journey: From Fear to Abundant Faith in 2017, and his most recent,

Powered by Purpose (now available for purchase).

He’s also the host of The Help Myself Podcast, an inspiring broadcast centered on empowering conversations about personal and professional

development, resiliency, and success.

As a thought leader, mindset, accountability, development coach, and a dynamic organizational and leadership culture consultant, Jon expands his impact as a sought-after keynote speaker who has shared with groups and audiences all over the country.

When he’s not inspiring and helping people step into their purpose, he’s advocating for and pouring love into his pride and joy, his son Jon M. Singletary Jr. aka LJ. LJ is an amazing autism hero who inspires Jon and all who meet him, to live their best life.

Contact info:

703 214 9383

www.TheHelpMyselfPodcast.com

[email protected]

Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #47 The Ethical Business Hack with content creator & financial expert LaJuan Hughes

LaJuan  shares with us:

An entrepreneur and content creator who teaches aspiring and current business owners how to "ethically hack" the big banks leveraging their credit to grow and scale their businesses.

He is the owner of the Omi Growth Strategy.

He has been featured in major publications such as Digital Journal & Market Watch.

Contact Info:

Podcast: https://educate.leveragemycred.com/optin-pod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpWT6Uk39NeSuylslV3ORw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lajuan-hughes-5b8541229/

Go grab your Bluetooth headset or headphones and listen to another powerful Troy Talks Podcast interview episode #46 The Black Experience in America with author, writer & Linkedin Top Voice Elizabeth Leiba.

Elizabeth Leiba shares with us:

✅ Elizabeth Leiba is a writer, college professor, and advocate for Black businesswomen. She has over 100,000 followers on LinkedIn who range in age, race, background, and location, and are primarily located in the US, Canada, and the UK.

✅ Her passion for Black history changed her life and catapulted her into a fulfilling line of work as a powerful advocate of social justice and equity for Black women, especially Black businesswomen. Elizabeth strives to create resources that support, empower, and amplify Black businesswomen and their businesses.

✅ She was featured in the 2020 New York Times article, “Black LinkedIn Is Thriving. Does LinkedIn Have a Problem With That?,” which highlighted her social justice advocacy work. The response to this article spurred her to launch her online, accessible e-learning platform, Black History & Culture Academy, the stunning educational resource which earned her the recognition of a LinkedIn TOP VOICE in Education in 2020.

✅ She is also the host of Black Power Moves, a podcast on EBONY Media Covering Black America Podcast Network. Her most recent writing includes an Op-Ed piece on racial profiling for CNN, which had more than 2 million views on their news website.

✅ In early 2022, Elizabeth launched her website directory, Black Women Handle Business, which is the premier website for Black women entrepreneurs and professionals to network, collaborate and share resources.

✅ In December 12, 2022- Debut author Elizabeth Leiba penned a thought-provoking guidebook for black women to navigate in the workplace. I’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace is part strategy for savvy black businesswomen navigating a predominantly white corporate America and part vessel empowering black women to find their voices in toxic work environments and be successful businesswomen.

Contact info:

Website: https://lizleiba.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethleiba/