Wealth and Wisdom Together®

In the midst of life's twists and turns, there is one thing that remains constant: God's guiding hand.  Weslia Echols,  co-host of the Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, Accredited Financial Counselor®, and Financial Coach knows this all too well.  Her journey is a testament to the unexpected twists that can lead us closer to our purpose.   

Buckle up and prepare for a ride filled with divine intervention, as she shares her incredible story.  Discover the power of prayer and the blessings that come from embracing God's providential pivots in your life as Weslia guides you on a journey to finding purpose, aligning with God's will, and flourishing amidst change and uncertainty.

Episodes Highlights:

03:06 - Prayer as a Catalyst for Pivots

08:47 - Finding Flexibility

09:54 - The Importance of Financial Preparation

18:43 - The Test of Faith

19:49 - God as Provider

21:18 - Surrendering to God's Will

27:35 - Focusing on God 

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Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®, 

Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether  

Trinity Financial Coaching: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

Have you ever been caught off guard after receiving a diagnosis from your doctor?   Did you question how you would manage your health from that point?   Manage your finances?   Manage all your other responsibilities?    

Willa Williams, co-host of The Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, Accredited Financial Counselor®, and Financial Coach, had to face these questions.    In the depths of uncertainty and fear,  she discovered an unexpected twist in her battle with breast cancer.   As the doctor's words echoed in her ears, a surge of resolve to trust God's plan ignited within her.   Little did she know that surrendering to this divine process would lead her on a journey filled with unimaginable blessings and personal growth. Listen closely as Willa shares her powerful story of resilience and unwavering trust, leaving you on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the next chapter.

Episodes Highlights:

02:50 - Trusting God in Difficult Times

09:58 - Trusting God's Provision

18:21 - Building Their Dream Home

20:32 - The Storehouse Principle

24:33 - God's Provision and Wisdom

29:37 - Yielding to God's Instruction 

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Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®, 

Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether  

Trinity Financial Coaching: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

Does this sound familiar? Have you been told that to find healing and self-acceptance, you just need to bury your mistakes and move on?  But the thing is - that approach only leads to more pain and guilt. By ignoring the need for self-forgiveness and acceptance, you're denying yourself the chance to break free from the heavy burden of shame and embrace a life of true purpose and inner peace. 

It's time to let go of ineffective actions and choose a path that will bring you the healing and self-acceptance you deserve. In this episode of Wealth and Wisdom Together™, we are joined by Tonya B. Jones, Coach, Transformational Speaker, and retired Naval Officer, who shares how she confronted her dark past, seeking self-forgiveness and acceptance.  

Episodes Highlights:

05:38 - The Defining Moment

14:00 - Unmasking and Untangling

18:08 - Meditating on God's Word

22:39 - Forgiveness and Grace

25:39 - Overcoming Chaos and Finding Abundance

35:55 - The Power of Forgiveness

38:06 - Understanding God's Assignment

If you're seeking healing through self-forgiveness and self-acceptance, this episode is a must-listen. 

Connect with Tonya Bailey Jones

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/thetonyabjones

Instagram:   @blessed1_2w     

Website:   https://tonyabjones.com

Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®, 

Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether  

Trinity Financial Coaching: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

In the depths of her grief, Yvette Wilkie never could have imagined the unexpected twist that would change her life forever. It started with a Barbie cake, a reluctant creation for her daughter's birthday. Little did she know, this simple act of love would ignite a spark of hope that would lead to unimaginable success. What followed was a journey of resilience and growth as Yvette and her husband, Robert, turned their grief into a million-dollar business.

In this episode of Wealth and Wisdom Together™ our guest, Yvette Wilkie, Entrepreneur and Visionary shares her journey of resilience and victory.   After experiencing a devastating loss, she and her husband, Robert, embarked on a path which led to establishing two businesses, RJ's Heavenly Delights and RJ's Metropolitan Ice Cream.  

Yvette’s story serves as a beacon of hope, proving that even in the face of unimaginable loss, resilience and determination can lead to extraordinary success.  

Episodes Highlights:
05:20 - Yvette journey from Pain to Purpose

08:32 - Finding Hope and Purpose in Baking

18:00 - The Power of Hard Work

27:00 - Focus and Determination

28:00 - The Power of Community

34:45 - Resilience and Hope

This episode guides us on how we can bounce back in every area of your life, with resiliency through God, in grace and faith. 

Connect with Yvette Wilkie

Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/rjsheavenlydelights/

Instagram:   @rjsmetro        

Website:   https://rjsmetroicecreamco.com/

Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®, 

Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether  

Trinity Financial Coaching: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

In a world of lab coats and Petri dishes, Melody Wright was on track for a successful career in parasitology. But when she learned she could graduate early from her doctoral program, she was in a financial debt that threatened to suffocate her dreams. With a staggering debt of $212,000, Melody's heart sank, but her husband's unwavering support sparked a fire within her. Determined to find a way out, she embarked on a journey of financial enlightenment, defying the odds and paying off over $100,000 in just three years. But this is only the beginning of Melody's extraordinary story…

As a financial coach, she has helped thousands of individuals stop being Aimlessly BrokeTM and learn financial foundations while working with clients to develop the skills and knowledge needed to build financial resilience and live a life with options.

Episode Highlights:

00:14:38 - Graduating Early and Facing Debt,

00:16:30 - Living Broke on Purpose,

00:19:18 - Addressing Financial Ignorance,

00:23:33 - Embracing Mistakes and Finding Purpose,

00:30:59 - Finding Balance,

00:37:12 - Finding Pockets of Joy,

00:42:30 - Living a Rich Life, 

Connect with Dr. Melody Wright

Instagram and Threads:  @iammelodywright

Website:  https://iammelodywright.com/

Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®, 

Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether  

Trinity Financial Coaching: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

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​Finding and embracing our purpose is a complex process that involves learning, planning, doing, becoming, and ultimately being. Our guest on this episode of The Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, Jermaine James, is driven simply by inspiring God’s people to find their purpose and pursue it unapologetically.   As a Christian creative, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur, Jermaine, known as J’Wil to many, knows firsthand that by leading others into their purpose, he is fully living out his own. 

​Jermaine strives to educate and empower as he inspires audiences worldwide to balance faith and business while pursuing purpose and fulfillment. On his podcast, “Inspiring God’s People,” he provides listeners with tangible steps to find purpose and success, along with inspiring stories from a unique Christian perspective to sharpen them in the Bible and business.

In this episode, we sit down with Jermaine to discuss the journey towards purpose and how it relates to wealth and wisdom.  He shares personal experiences and encourages Christian entrepreneurs and influencers to pursue practical and reasonable goals rooted in faith, family, and finances.   Our conversation highlights the importance of balancing different aspects of life and finding harmony rather than striving for a perfect balance. 

Episodes Highlights:
06:44 - Stewarding Faith, Family, and Finances

09:54 - Surrender and Recognition

12:07 - Capacity and Responsibility

14:02 - Striving for Harmony vs. Balance

20:49 - Leading by Example and Finding Wholeness

29:28 - The Importance of Going Through the Process

This episode inspires us to trust in God, trust in ourselves, and trust in the process of learning, growing, and stewarding.   Jermaine’s wisdom and perspective provide valuable guidance for those seeking financial transformation and success while living a Christian lifestyle. 

Connect with Jermaine James  (J’Wil)

Facebook:  @inspiregodspeople

Instagram and Twitter:  @inspiregodspeople @inspirejwil

Website:  https://youtube.co/@inspireGodsPeople

Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®, 

Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether  

Trinity Financial Coaching: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

Do you want to achieve better financial stability and effectively manage your student loans? Are you searching for a solution to improve your financial well-being and gain control over your student loan repayments? Look no further; we will share the key to attaining that desired outcome.  On this episode of Wealth and Wisdom Together™, you can discover a solution that will enable you to gain financial peace of mind and effectively handle the new student loan repayment changes.

Understanding the recent changes in student loan updates is a critical task.   It provides a clear advantage for loan holders, enabling them to devise effective repayment strategies.  Detailed insight into these changes can result in better management of financial resources, ultimately leading to improved financial well-being.

Episodes Highlights:

06:30 - Preparing for Repayments

09:34 - New Repayment Plans

12:00 - The SAVE Plan

19:00 -  Defaults, Delinquencies, Consolidation and the Fresh Start Initiative

27:00 - New to Student Loan Repayments

RESOURCES:

Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®, 

Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether  

Trinity Financial Coaching: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

Does your wealth strategy include becoming a business owner? or have you already begun the journey of becoming an entrepreneur? Our guest, Dorethia Kelly, MBA., an award-winning financial expert, is here to guide you towards success in your business journey with her tips on personal finance management. She is the CEO of #MoneyChat® and Work • Space • Spark™, a career growth and office décor subscription box.

Dorethia has earned a name for herself in the field of personal finance and business coaching, and she empowers people to achieve their financial, entrepreneurial, and career goals through her coaching, keynotes, and online courses.

Starting as a young single mother, she was determined to get out of living from paycheck to paycheck, and now she shares her proven steps for entrepreneurs to manage their personal finances while growing their business.

Episodes Highlights:

06:17 - Envision your life in the future

07:26 - Believing in your success

08:05 - Mapping out the process to success

10:47 - Impacts of serial entrepreneurship on your path to success

17:40 - Strategically transitioning from your 9 to 5 job to your 5 to 9 business

31:30 - Making the investment in yourself

Takeaways

Website:    https://www.dorethiakelly.com

Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC® and Willa Williams, AFC®

Facebook and Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether  

Trinity Financial Coaching: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

This episode delves into how our experiences shape who we are and how we see the world.   Today’s guest, Micayla Robertson, experienced a defining moment that provoked change in all areas of her life, ultimately leading to peace and purpose.   

Micayla is CEO of the Faith Audio Network, formerly known as the Iron Agency, and was the podcast producer of the award-winning Redefining Wealth podcast hosted by Patrice Washington. She says, “As iron sharpens iron, she is on a mission to sharpen and encourage others by helping them OWN their story, find their voice, and share their testimony with the masses.” Today, we're discussing “HOW ONE STORY CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING”.  

DISCLAIMER: We want to advise that our guest shares the story of the suicidal death of a family member. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or in crisis, help is available. Call or text  988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Episode Highlights:

07:10  - Acknowledging the steps, stops, and turns on the path toward Change. 

11:41  - Declaration of trusting in God. 

13:32  - The Change begins with a dream.

19:27  - Revelation of the purpose of the dream.

20:51  - Trusting in the revelation from God to help others.

40:00  - The STORY Method

Takeaways:

Let’s Connect:

Instragram:  @micaylarobertson

Website:    https://theironagency.com

Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC®  and  Willa Williams, AFC®,  Trinity Financial Coaching LLC

Instagram: @wealthwisdomtogether | https://www.instagram.com/wealthwisdomtogether

Facebook: @wealthwisdomtogether | https://www.facebook.com/wealthwisdomtogether

Website: https://www.mytfcoach.com/

Episode Highlights:

06:00  - Facing the evidence of your decision.

07:15  - Breaking the cycle of untimely choices. 

09:30  - Possibilities of what could be. 

11:30  - Dealing with those who don’t share your vision.

23:00  - Be willing to hear the hard truth even when it is painful

30:00  - 5 Pillars to Rebuild and Prioritize yourself for you and everyone else.

Takeaways:

Connect with Roberta Axson

Instragram:  @ra_axson 

Facebook:  teenmoms2beyond

Website:     ⁠teenmoms2beyond.net⁠Connect with Weslia and Willa

Facebook @wealthtogethertogether

Instagram @wealthwisdomtogether