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Journey To Launch

By: Jamila Souffrant
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  • Jamila Souffrant is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), host of the Journey To Launch podcast and author of "Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness". The Journey To Launch podcast explores all aspects of reaching Financial Freedom; from increasing income, paying off debt, investing, saving & learning how to retire early and wealthy. The book, "Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness," shows you how to skyrocket your savings, blast through debt and ultimately accelerate your unique and truly epic journey to financial freedom and independence. The audiobook, which is narrated by Jamila, and the eBook are available in the Apple store. As a money expert who “walks her talk” she helps brave listeners also known as Journeyers; gain clarity around their finances and create an actionable plan to reach their goals. Her mission is to teach, inspire and help others reach Financial Freedom and Financial Independence.
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  • Episode 372: Financial Autonomy, Safeguarding Assets in Toxic Relationships & Ethical Considerations for Achieving FI w/ Jannese Torres

    Episode 372: Financial Autonomy, Safeguarding Assets in Toxic Relationships & Ethical Considerations for Achieving FI w/ Jannese Torres
    May 1 2024
    Jannese Torres, Latina money educator, and author of the new book Financially Lit, joins us on the Journey to Launch Podcast to talk to us about her success in entrepreneurship and reaching her financial independence goals. Jannese highlights the significance of financial autonomy and safeguarding assets in unhealthy relationships. She shares with us her own experience with postnuptial agreements, the benefits of maintaining separate finances, why we need to normalize discussions on prenups and toxic relationships & much more. In This Episode We Discuss: The financial implications of divorce, including the potential loss of assets and the need for a prenup or postnup Jannese’s personal experience with buying a house, highlighting the importance of aligning financial decisions with personal values.The issue of wealthy outsiders taking advantage of Puerto Rico's tax breaks while native Puerto Ricans are left behind.The importance of uncovering internalized money stories and recognizing emotions that may be triggering financial fears and beliefs. & much more! Timestamps: 0:00-12:01: Jannese reflects on her own experience with divorce, discussing the financial implications and the significance of having a postnuptial agreement. 12:01-17:41: Recognizing unhealthy dynamics and the importance of having a supportive network during challenging transitions.17:41-20:15: Jannese’s experiences with homeownership, highlighting the shift from a transactional mindset to values-based spending.20:15-28:54: The complex dynamics of moving to places like Puerto Rico for tax benefits and the ethical considerations involved.30:44- 35:40- The concept of privilege within wealth accumulation, advocating for transparency and recognition of the support received and the responsibility to uplift future generations. 35:40- 39:19: The importance of addressing money trauma and uncovering internalized money stories to understand one's mindset about wealth.39:19-42:45: Jannese shares she feels content with her current lifestyle, which allows her to work on projects she's passionate about, have the flexibility to travel, and define her own schedule. Watch the video to this episode on YouTube here: Other Links Mentioned in episode: Listen to Jannese's first interview on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Using Side Hustles To Earn An Additional $100,000 A Year And Paying Off $39,000 Of Debt With Jannese Torres-RodriguezGet your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial FreedomLeave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget Bootcamp for FREECheck out my personal website here.Join The Weekly Newsletter ListLeave 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 Jannese: Website: https://YoQuieroDineroPodcast.comInstagram:@YoQuieroDineroPodcastTwitter: @DineroPodcastJannese's TikTokYouTube: @YoQuieroDineroPodcast Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart GuideGet The Budget Bootcamp for FREE
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    46 mins
  • Episode 371: Following Your Passions & Navigating Airbnb Success by Building Unique Homes w/ Whitney Hansen

    Episode 371: Following Your Passions & Navigating Airbnb Success by Building Unique Homes w/ Whitney Hansen
    Apr 24 2024
    After paying off $30,000 of debt in 10 months, paying only $472 for her MBA, and buying her first home at 19, Whitney Hansen discovered her love for teaching others how to get better with their money. She travels frequently, teaches college students about personal finance as an Adjunct Professor, and tests side hustles for fun. Whitney’s most recent side hustle includes unconventional real estate investments of building a geodesic dome and a flower pot Airbnb. We chat about the creative approaches to finding and developing unique properties, as well as the financial aspects of these projects and how to navigate the Airbnb business successfully. In this episode you will learn: Why personal finances must be in order before investing in real estateThe importance of understanding local regulations, seeking professional help, and creating accurate cost estimates during the planning phase.The need to consider multiple revenue streams when investing in short-term rentalsWhy property owners should manage their own properties rather than use property managers and much more! Check out photos of Whitney's Cascade Dome and Idaho Flower Pot Airbnb at https://journeytolaunch.com/episode371 Other Links Mentioned in episode: AirDNA.coListen to Whitney's first interview on the Journey to Launch Podcast, How To Become A Money Nerd With Whitney Hansen, here.Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial FreedomLeave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget Bootcamp for FREECheck out my personal website here.Join The Weekly Newsletter ListLeave 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 Whitney: Website: https://whitneyhansen.comInstagram: @Whitney_Hansen_COCascade Dome Instagram: @CascadeDomeIdaho Flower Pot Instagram: @IdahoFlowerPotFacebook: @WhitneyHansenCOListen to the Money Nerd Podcast Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart GuideGet The Budget Bootcamp for FREE
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    50 mins
  • Episode 370: Paying Off $102K of Student Loans & Buying a House in NYC on a Teacher’s Salary w/ Melissa Jean-Baptiste

    Episode 370: Paying Off $102K of Student Loans & Buying a House in NYC on a Teacher’s Salary w/ Melissa Jean-Baptiste
    Apr 17 2024
    Melissa Jean-Baptiste, financial educator and author of "So This Is Why I'm Broke” is a first-generation Haitian American and former NYC high school teacher. Melissa joins us this week to recount her journey of paying off $102,000 in student loans and buying her first home, all on a teacher's salary. As the founder of Millennial In Debt, she creates a shame-free digital platform dedicated to helping Millennials and Gen Z restructure their relationships with money, obtain financial freedom, build generational wealth and become future millionaires. In this episode, we discuss: How Melissa’s student loans grew from graduating with $50K owed to $80K in 3 years due to an interest-only payment plan she didn't fully understand and how she successfully paid it all off in 2018 through selling her teaching lesson plans as a side hustle. Her venture into homeownership and the challenges encountered during the home buying process. Melissa underlines the importance of obtaining an independent home inspection alongside the bank's appraisal.How she transitioned from teaching to dedicating herself entirely to content creation and entrepreneurship within her "zone of genius".The significance of having a supportive community, both online and offline, to navigate significant life and career transitions effectively + much more! Other Links Mentioned in episode: Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial FreedomLeave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget Bootcamp for FREECheck out my personal website here.Join The Weekly Newsletter ListLeave 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 Melissa: WebsiteInstagram: MillennialInDebtFacebook: MillennialInDebtYouTube: MillennialInDebt Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart GuideGet The Budget Bootcamp for FREE
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    50 mins
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Great episode

Wonderful. Filled with nuggets. My first time listening but I'll be back. Thanks for your sacrifice.

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