Most people work hard every day — yet feel like they’re barely surviving.

If you’ve ever whispered to yourself “I wasn’t born just to pay bills and die,” this conversation will wake something inside you.

In this episode of 'MyFinJourney,' host Mustafa Ladha speaks with Lisa J. Crawford, a hospitality leader, author, and coach dedicated to bringing humanity back into business. Lisa shares her personal journey of overcoming financial and emotional struggles, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, mindset shifts, and relationship-building in achieving financial freedom. She offers practical advice on breaking free from the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, the power of writing down goals, and the significance of investing in self-development and passive income opportunities. The episode is filled with actionable insights for anyone aiming to take control not just of their money, but their life.

 You’ll learn:

• Why financial stress quietly controls your decisions

• How to escape the paycheck-to-paycheck trap

• The 3 Ps that changed Lisa’s life — Pad, Pen & Power

• How to turn pain into purpose and purpose into income

• Real ways to start side income without burnout

• The difference between cost and value when building wealth

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to My Finn Journey

(00:06) Meet Lisa J. Crawford: Hospitality Leader and Coach

(00:25) Understanding Financial Stress in Careers

(01:03) Lisa's Personal Journey and Mindset Shift

(01:51) Breaking Free from the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle

(03:41) The Importance of Self-Discovery

(06:31) Silent Financial Pains and Workplace Stress

(08:52) The Value of Self-Development and Side Hustles

(20:05) Building Strong Relationships for Financial Success

(23:55) Achieving Financial Freedom and Early Retirement

(25:52) Lisa's Advice for the Younger Generation

(27:11) Exploring Passive Income and Wealth Building

(28:21) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🔗 CONNECT WITH Lisa J. Crawford

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisajcrawford

Email: [email protected]

🔗 CONNECT WITH MUSTAFA LADHA (HOST)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-ladha/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my.finjourney

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UmpEcnU2Z0UxxDuvenmNx

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myfinjourney/id1815511353

If you’ve ever feared running out of money in retirement, or wondered why hard work isn’t translating into wealth — this episode will change how you think about money forever.

⚡ Don’t wait until it’s too late. Invest in yourself NOW.

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