Episodios

  • Episode 429- How to Learn Less, Do More & Avoid Burnout on the Path to Financial Freedom w/ Pat Flynn

    Episode 429- How to Learn Less, Do More & Avoid Burnout on the Path to Financial Freedom w/ Pat Flynn
    Jun 4 2025
    This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, I’m joined by Pat Flynn—digital entrepreneur, founder of Smart Passive Income, creator of Deep Pocket Monster, and author of Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less. Pat shares how getting laid off from his dream job led to building a thriving online business, and how he’s stayed grounded while growing multiple ventures across podcasting, YouTube, community building, and even Pokémon. We explore the benefits of learning less, how to manage growth without losing yourself, what it takes to trust others in your business, and how to keep things fun while building a life aligned with your values. In this episode we discuss: How a $19.99 PDF launched Pat’s entrepreneurial career The mindset shift that helped him avoid burnout and delegate effectively Strategies to decide if an idea should be monetized or kept as a hobby What it means to build a business that truly fits the season of life you’re in Why reflection, experimentation, and service are key to sustainable growth Check out the video to this episode on YouTube here: youtube.com/journeytolaunch Other Links Mentioned in episode: Check out Pat's book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More By Learning LessListen to Pat's previous episode on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Building a Community, Using Entrepreneurship to Build Personal Wealth & Scaling a Business Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Pat Flynn: PatFlynn.comSmartPassiveIncome.comInstagram:@PatFlynnTwitter:@PatFlynn Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    49 m
  • Episode 428: Student Loans in 2025: What You Need to Know Now with Travis Hornsby

    Episode 428: Student Loans in 2025: What You Need to Know Now with Travis Hornsby
    May 28 2025
    In this episode of Journey to Launch, I’m joined once again by Travis Hornsby, founder of Student Loan Planner. Travis returns to break down the current state of student loans, including what’s changed under the Biden and Trump administrations, what borrowers should expect moving forward, and how to navigate the uncertainty with smart, strategic planning. Whether you're a recent grad or have six-figure student debt, this episode will help you better understand your options and next steps. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What happened to Biden’s student loan forgiveness and SAVE Plan—and why they’re essentially deadHow the IDR account adjustment and PSLF waiver may still benefit youWhat the new GOP proposals could mean for repayment plans and forgiveness timelinesThe difference between public vs. private student loans—and strategies for managing eachWhy many borrowers should consider enrolling in an Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plan now Check out the video to this episode on YouTube here. Other Links Mentioned in episode: Book Your Custom Student Loan Plan at Student Loan Planner, here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Travis Hornsby: WebsiteInstagram: @StudentLoanPlannerTwitter:@StudentLoanTravFacebook:@StudentLoanPlan Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    37 m
  • Episode 427: The Long Game of Wealth Building & Staying the Course with JL Collins

    Episode 427: The Long Game of Wealth Building & Staying the Course with JL Collins
    May 21 2025
    This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I’m excited to welcome back the often called “Godfather of Financial Independence”, JL Collins, author of the bestselling book The Simple Path to Wealth. In this episode, we dive into how to stay calm and confident in today’s unpredictable market and why keeping it simple is still the most effective path to building real wealth. We also discuss the timeless power of index fund investing, how to approach investing at different stages of your journey, and why avoiding debt and living below your means are the most powerful tools for building financial freedom. In this episode you’ll learn: The 3 core principles of The Simple Path to Wealth and why they haven’t changedWhat to do (and not do) during market downturns and volatilityHow to approach financial advisors, and when they might actually hurt more than helpWhat’s new in the updated edition of The Simple Path to Wealth + much more! Check out the video to this episode on YouTube here. The next FIRE LIVE class is on May 22nd! Get the FIRE Calc tool and save your spot for the class here. A walkthrough of the tool is available here as well. Other Links Mentioned in episode: Check out JL's book, The Simple Path to Wealth here. Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with JL Collins: WebsiteTwitter:@JLCollinsNHFacebook:@JLCollinsNH Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Episode 426: The Ambition Trap — How to Stop Chasing & Start Living with Amina AlTai

    Episode 426: The Ambition Trap — How to Stop Chasing & Start Living with Amina AlTai
    May 14 2025
    This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I am sharing a powerful conversation I had with Amina AlTai—holistic leadership coach, chronic illness advocate and author of The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living - to unpack the truths behind ambition, burnout, and redefining success. We explore the emotional and cultural roots of ambition, especially for historically excluded groups, and why the traditional definition of success is no longer serving us. This is a must-listen if you're under the pressure to "do more" while wondering if there’s a better, more sustainable way to grow and thrive. In this episode, we discuss: The difference between painful ambition and purposeful ambitionHow core emotional wounds (rejection, betrayal, etc.) shape your drive and work habitsWhy ambition doesn’t always have to be tied to work or productivityNavigating the ambition penalty in the workplace and reclaiming space Check out the video to this episode on YouTube here: youtube.com/journeytolaunch Other Links Mentioned in episode: Check out Amina's book, The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start LivingGet the FIRE Calc Tool and join us for the next live class here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Amina: Website: AminaAlTai.comInstagram: @AminaAlTaiFacebook: @AminaAlTai Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    40 m
  • Episode 425- Looking Back On My Early Retirement Dream- My Vision Then vs My Reality Now

    Episode 425- Looking Back On My Early Retirement Dream- My Vision Then vs My Reality Now
    May 7 2025
    In this solo episode, I’m revisiting a blog post I wrote eight years ago—one where I boldly declared that I wanted to retire by 40. You’ll hear me read the post out loud and reflect on what actually came true, what’s changed since then, and the parts I didn’t expect. If you've ever thought about what your life could look like beyond the 9–5 or you're just starting to dream about a different path, remember that it’s okay for your definition of success to evolve—and that you’re never too late to start. In This Episode, I Share: The blog post I wrote when I first dreamed of retiring early and what I actually made happen—like quitting my job and turning Journey to Launch into a businessHow my view of retirement has shifted and what I didn’t expect emotionally and mentally about entrepreneurshipWhy I’ve become more flexible with money and life goals over timeHow I used my FIRE Calculator to model my exit strategy—before I felt “fully ready” Other Links Mentioned in episode: Read my early retirement goals blog post here: journeytolaunch.com/blog/my-early-retirement-goalsGet the FIRE Calc Tool and join us for the next LIVE class here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    30 m
  • Episode 424: Listener Q&A - Overcoming Investing Fears, Dealing w/ Inconsistent Income, Can You Coast to FI? + More

    Episode 424: Listener Q&A - Overcoming Investing Fears, Dealing w/ Inconsistent Income, Can You Coast to FI? + More
    Apr 30 2025
    In this solo Q&A episode, I answer your top questions around investing, financial independence, and managing money through the ups and downs of real life. From overcoming investing fears to navigating inconsistent income, I share personal insights and strategies that have helped me make progress on the path to financial freedom. You'll hear my thoughts on balancing debt payoff with investing, how to approach FIRE with an average income, and why mindset plays a bigger role than many realize. In this episode, I share: How you can start investing even when it feels overwhelming & one money habit that changed everything Thoughts on Coast FI and Barista FI for parents or part-time workers plus is FIRE in high-cost cities like NYC or LA possible? Ways to calculate your FIRE number even when your future feels uncertain, and how to factor pensions and Social Security into your long-term plan.How to rewire limiting money beliefs from your upbringing and how to stay motivated when your progress feels slow Other Links Mentioned in episode: Get the FIRE Calc Tool For Yourself Here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    32 m
  • Episode 423- Sisterhood, Entrepreneurship & Giving Yourself Grace: An Updated Convo w/ My Sisters Imani & Shaina

    Episode 423- Sisterhood, Entrepreneurship & Giving Yourself Grace: An Updated Convo w/ My Sisters Imani & Shaina
    Apr 23 2025
    In this special crossover episode, originally recorded for the Brown Ambition Podcast, Mandy Woodruff-Santos sits down with me and my sisters—Shaina McGregor and Imani Manning—for an honest conversation about our individual and shared journeys. We dive deep into our unique paths in entrepreneurship, wellness, and culinary arts. From Jamaica to New York and everywhere in between, this episode explores family dynamics, building dreams, overcoming self-doubt, redefining success on your own terms and so much more! In this episode, we share: How sisterhood shaped our paths in entrepreneurship, wellness, and culinary artsShayna’s pivot from dance to wellness coaching and social workImani’s journey as a chef—feeding kids gourmet meals while growing her catering bizReal talk on money, mindset, imposter syndrome, and giving yourself grace along the way Other Links Mentioned in episode: Check out the Brown Ambition Podcast here.Get the FIRE Calc Tool For Yourself Here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Episode 422- Balancing Your Money & Lifestyle Goals To Create The Life You Love

    Episode 422- Balancing Your Money & Lifestyle Goals To Create The Life You Love
    Apr 16 2025
    In this solo episode, I’m diving into a topic that’s been on my mind lately—how to balance lifestyle goals with financial goals. Inspired by a recent girls trip and conversations about how much life has changed, I reflect on what it really means to live a fulfilling life while still being smart about money. I share some insights straight from my book Your Journey to Financial Freedom, including how to define your goals, prioritize them, and create a realistic plan that works for you. In this episode, I discuss: The difference between life goals (like flexibility and travel) and financial goals (like retirement and savings)Why separating and labeling your goals helps you create a clearer planMy FI Formula and the five financial goal types: income, spending, saving, debt payoff, and investingHow to do a goal dump, organize your goals, and figure out how long they’ll take to reachThe 5 Journeyer Stages and how they can guide how you approach spending vs. saving Other Links Mentioned in episode: Get the FIRE Calc Tool For Yourself Here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    36 m
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