Have you ever wanted to go on a heartfelt journey in the lives of your loved ones and newfound acquaintances? Do you enjoy listening and engaging in uplifting discussions that leave you motivated and inspired to take action in your own life? This podcast is a space where we have in depth conversations on family, health, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and well…just plane “ole” life. Join Jesse de Leon on a walk into the fascinating narratives and meaningful conversations that shape our exper ...
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This show is for 20-somethings who don't want to spend their whole life worrying about money. Have you ever asked yourself, “If money wasn’t an issue, what would I do with my life?” If not, think about it because you’ll need an answer sooner than you think, but my guess is, you have. You’ve thought about an alternative career path, starting your own business, or spending more time developing your hobbies but the major factor holding you back is money. I want to solve that problem for you. On ...
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In this episode I talk about the importance our position and roles as men, plays in our family, in our friendships, and in our communities.
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How to Fight About Money Without Ruining a Relationship | E147 Allie Volpe
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There are going to be differences. And these differences are what lead to disagreements. Imagine a scenario where you and your friends are booking an Airbnb for an upcoming trip. The group isn’t progressing, and you can tell by the tone people are getting frustrated. Half of the group wants a cheap option while the other half wants a nice place clo…
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5 Secrets to Make Your FIRE Journey Fun | E146 Jackie Cummings Koski
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Yes, your path to financial independence is going to take work and sacrifice but it shouldn’t be miserable. Financial independence is not worth it if it means being unhappy for decades of your life. There should be lots of moments of fun because life is precious both before and after you reach FI. So in today’s episode, Jackie Cummings Koski is bac…
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In this episode I talk about trusting when we feel Gods calling us to serve even when it doesn’t work out the way we had planned.
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Use Flow State to Achieve More and Accelerate Your Financial Goals | E145 Justine Elizabeth
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Whether you consider yourself a writer or not, you’ve been asked to write before. This could be an essay for school, an email at work, or a caption for a post. Sometimes when we are writing, we have a complete brain fart. No matter how hard we try, the words aren’t coming out. We write a sentence and delete it. We start writing another sentence, ge…
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In this episode I reference the beautiful and profound quote “You must be the change you want to see in the world” by Mahatma Gandhi.
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Why Are We So Weird When It Comes to Money | E144 Paco de Leon
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Humans are weird whenever it comes to money. We drive five miles out of the way to save a few cents on gas. We buy things we don’t need because they’re on sale. We don’t ask for a raise although we’ve been working hard at the same place for years. We all have irrational behaviors when it comes to money and a lot of this has to do with psychology. C…
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In this episode I talk about the importance of the virtues compassion, mercy, modesty, and humility and how adapting and practicing these virtues will bring joy into our daily life.
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Work Optionality: A Different Way to Imagine at FIRE | E143 Rachael Camp
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Work optionality is the idea that you work because you want to, not because you have to. As you’re listening to this in your 20s, this concept might seem like a pipe dream. That’s truly fair. Most of us don’t have this luxury. We are building wealth, along with just paying our bills, and it takes income to do that. But this idea might not be as far…
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In this episode, I discuss how we are not who people say we are but rather we are who God says we are.
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Embracing Mini-Retirements: How to Take Breaks on Your Path to FI | E142 Jillian Johnsrud
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Let’s not sugarcoat it, the path to financial independence is a grind. Even with an aggressive savings rate and an extended bull market run, you’re going to be at it for a while. Setting the hard work aside, we also have to ask ourselves, what are we racing towards? Yes, of course, financial independence and freedom, but what would you do with that…
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In this episode I talk about procrastination, how it affects me, and what I discovered about why I procrastinate.
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Retiring Early? How to Withdrawal Money from Your 401(k)Without a Penalty | E141 Sean Mullaney
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We always hear the importance of taking advantage of our 401K and IRA accounts. The tax advantages and employer match are too good to pass up on. But is this true for early retirees? If I’m planning on retiring in my 40s, should I be locking my money away in these accounts? How do I bridge the gap between early retirement and 59.5 - the age at whic…
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In this episode I touch on and talk about my faith and spiritual side, an experience which brought me closer to God, and the insurmountable joy I now feel!
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Does My FIRE Number Account for Inflation? | E140 Jesse Cramer
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I love playing with compound interest calculators and one equation I’m routinely calculating is the number of years until I reach financial independence. Using the 4% rule, I multiply my living expenses by 25 to get my FIRE number. I use that, my current net worth and various contribution rates to predict when I’ll reach FI. But then I started thin…
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In this episode I talk about love, where it began for us, how we evolved in our experience in love, and how to really learn to love ourselves, that we might allow and invite God and others to love us.
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6 Essential Skills to Have a Successful Career (and Make More Money) | E139 Dave Lamont
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As someone pursuing early financial independence, it is almost guaranteed that over time, a lot of your wealth will come from investment growth but as we all know, it takes money to make money. The first $100,000 of your net worth is a lot of hard work: you need to make income, live below your means, and aggressively save. And through all of this, …
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In this episode I talk about why it is important to have good manners, and how good manners can place you ahead of the competition.
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How to Fire Your Financial Advisor (for Those Who Don’t Like Confrontation) | E138 Tess Waresmith
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You’ve been pouring into your personal finance education and you’re starting to feel more empowered to manage your investments. You might have even played around with online calculators and realized how much that 1% advisor fee is really costing you. But years ago, when you were less confident and didn’t know better, you hired someone to help you w…
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In this episode, I talk about the power of being friendly and how being friendly opens us up to meeting new people, making new friends, and sharing new experiences.
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5 Affordable Yet Fun Date Ideas | E137 Samantha Vigneau
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Dating is expensive. There is no way to sugarcoat it. Between dinner, drinks, parking, entertainment, and more…the costs quickly add up. I was reading an article and they surveyed 2,000 Americans to find out the average person has spent $3,025 over the last year on dating. That’s a little more than $250 a month and it didn’t include indirect costs …
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In this episode I talk about working out three days a week of weight training a week as opposed to the six days of weight trainingI did per week in 2023. Let’s see what great things this will do for my mindset and physique!
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First Time Real Estate Investor? Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes | E136 Dustin Heiner
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If you’re interested in early retirement, you have to consider how you will afford life when a paycheck isn’t hitting your bank account every other Friday. Of course, my favorite method is investing in the stock market. This provides dividend income and the ability to sell your stocks when you need to but there is another obvious method out there -…
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On supplements I take and on healthy conversations
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Products mentioned: Organic Castor Oil Brooks Brothers Dress Shirts Vitamin D3 Zinc Finasteride Metagenics Solgar
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Learn to Improve Your Commitment and Follow-Through | E135 Matt Worthington
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Even with an aggressive savings rate, reaching financial independence will take 10 to 15 years assuming the market plays nice with you. Stack on paying off debts and saving for large purchases like a wedding, a new car, or your first home, we can see how this is going to be an extended journey. Throughout that journey, how do we stay committed and …
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What happened in December 2023 and why I was M.I.A. In January 2024
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In this episode I talk about what happened in my family and why I didn’t publish episodes for January 2023. I also talk about, what I call the “Superman/Wonder Woman”complex in family and in friends dynamics.
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This is the REAL Meaning of Being Frugal (and It’s Not Depriving Yourself) l E134 Joel Larsgaard How to Money
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When I say the word frugal, what comes to mind? Do you think of your penny-pitching sibling? Or your coupon-clipping aunt? Your co-worker that always brings their lunch? The reality is, frugal means something different to everyone. Frugality is a spectrum, and I believe it can be extremely beneficial to live your 20s with a healthy amount of frugal…
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In this episode I talk about my new/old favorite tv series streaming on Apple TV, Ted Lasso! I am so excited to introduce the show to you and all of its many poignant themes as it relates to life and the human condition. I also mention a couple of my favorite hair and skincare products so make sure to go to my YouTube channel to check out my new ha…
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How to Ask for a Raise: Step-By-Step Process to Make the Ask & Actually Get It | E133 Andrew Giancola
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You’re a top performer at work. Your manager routinely praises you and you’ve been taking on more responsibilities as your team and your company grows. With all of these positive indicators, a thought has been in the back of your mind - “I deserve a raise.” Those 2 to 3% increases you’ve received the last couple of years aren’t making a major diffe…
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How to Launch a Side Hustle While Working Full-Time | E132 Genuinely Genesis
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One of the keys to building wealth is increasing your income. Most 20-somethings don’t have a savings problem, they have an income problem. You’re trying to pay off student loans, graduate from a college lifestyle, and invest for their future all while working with an entry-level salary. While I believe the fastest way to increase your income is fo…
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Using Geo Arbitrage to Save a Ton of Money and Reach FI/RE Sooner | E131 Rachel Covert
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It’s hard living a frugal life. I’m constantly questioning myself whenever I do things like taking leftovers from a free corporate lunch or doing date night at 4pm so we can get happy hour pricing. Although these frugal practices are simply a journey all 20-somethings need to live through, it’s not what I want to be doing forever. But what if I tol…
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Former Inmate on Believing in Yourself, Creating Your Comeback, and Proving Them Wrong | E130 Nate Dukes
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For today’s episode, we are going to pause our money content to share a powerful story. With 2024 quickly approaching, I’m sure you’re giving thought to some changes you’d love to make in your life. It could be that you want to eat healthier, repair a relationship, feel more confident, tap into your true potential, or anything of the sort. But mayb…
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4 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions that Will Set You Up for Financial Success in 2024 (and beyond) | E129
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I’ve noticed that New Year’s resolutions have been taking some heat lately. I get it, it is totally illogical that a single predetermined day is chosen for everyone to start a major life change and by February, most of us have given up on our grand changes and retreated back to our normal lives. But there is something about a fresh calendar year th…
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In this episode I and my guest Mrs. Christie Brooks, a Functional Medicine Practitioner and a Registered Dietitian, talk about the practice of Functional Medicine, how Functional Medicine and Conventional Medicine can work together to help keep our mind, body, and soul healthy and well. We also talk about the importance of a good nights sleep, exer…
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Realistically, How Much Does It Cost to Have Kids? | E128 Maya Corbic
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I’ve always dreamt about becoming a dad. I know little moments like teaching them the ABCs, running them to soccer practice, or helping them pick out their prom outfits are going to bring me a lot of joy. I’m even ready for the challenging moments like sleepless nights, pre-teen outbursts, and difficult “growing up” conversations. One thing that I’…
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Did You Forget These 4 Financial News Headlines From 2023? | E127
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We are closing up on 2023 and I thought it would make for a fun episode to recap some of the top financial news headlines from the year. Being a fellow money nerd, this year provided many interesting headlines that were fun to follow and watch play out. And looking back at it all, these stories reminded me of an important lesson that I’ll share at …
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In this episode I’ll be talking about the act of "taking offense" and the effects it can have on us, if we allow it. I will also speak to the importance of knowing and connecting with our God given gifts. Make 2024 the year you share your gifts!
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Avoiding the Comparison Trap: 5 Powerful Ideas to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others | E126 Hayley Dawson
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Today we dive deep into a universal struggle that affects us all: the comparison trap. In a world fueled by social media highlights and curated success stories, it's easy to find ourselves measuring our worth against others. This happens to me all of the time. I see someone else’s life: the promotion, the new house, a fancy vacation, their business…
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Your Year-End Financial Checklist: 8 To-Dos to Complete by December 31st | E125
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The holiday season is in full swing and I’m so excited to spend the next month celebrating with friends and family. With all of the parties and get-togethers, it will be 2024 before we know it. But before we say goodbye to 2023, I have a few things I want you to check off your to-do list. In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a financial checkl…
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In this episode I talk about The Family… It’s care, trust, apologies and forgiveness, love and the power in sharing our family love with others. Watch on YouTube
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How to Find the Courage to Move Out of Your Hometown, Change Your Career, and Embrace Major Changes | E124 Kay Cote
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I love big, life changes…said absolutely no one ever. Significant life changes like moving out of your hometown, changing career paths, or ending a significant relationship are terrifying even if you know it is what you should do. It takes proper planning and a lot of courage to follow through with these major milestones. These decisions have never…
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8 Side Project Ideas: Earn Money and Build New Skills Without Leaving Your Day Job | E123
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Do you currently feel like you’re stagnant in your career? Like you haven’t learned a lot lately and are living the same work day over and over? Or maybe you want to expedite your professional growth as you’re looking to take the next step? Well, this is the episode for you because we are going to be talking about how starting a side project can so…
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Turn the Page in Your Career with Effective Reading Techniques | E122 Nick Hutchison
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What kind of impact would it have on your career if you could be mentored by Tim Ferriss, Brene Brown, Cal Newport, Oprah Winfrey, Les Brown, Ryan Holliday, James Clear, and Carol Dweck? This is a handful of the top thinkers from the last decade and the great news is, we can receive their mentorship. No, unfortunately, they don’t have a special lot…
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In this episode, I will be talking with Martin Aspelund on his love of reading, and how it got him through a very tough time in his life. Martin is inspiring folks to pick up a book and start reading, as well as, the importance of journaling. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LiteratureMartin?si=JThXbZ_ZTM2RYO-i Instagram: @literature_martin…
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3 Career Killing Habits That You Can’t Afford to Keep | E121
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In this current series, we’ve been deep-diving into blueprints for how you can take control of and accelerate your career with various professional growth strategies. Assembling a personal board of advisors and reading books are amazing avenues for taking steps forward in your career but we also want to be playing defense and ensuring we aren’t tak…
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In this episode, I’m going to tell you a story of a young man I met and how if I hadn’t paid attention and noticed him in his emotional silence, I might have never touched his life nor he mine.
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The 10 People You Need on Your Personal Board of Advisors | E120 Pete Schramm
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Have you heard of this concept before? A personal board of advisors. I think it is kind of interesting. Many companies have a board of directors who help advise and guide them on key decisions. Why shouldn’t we have a similar group to rely on? Especially as early career professionals, we face many critical questions about career pivots, job opportu…
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3 Types of Professional Goals That Will Give You Career Clarity {New Series Kick-off} | E119
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We are kicking off a new series called “Your Map to Professional Growth.” The goal of this series is to give you ideas for how you can take ownership of your career. Each episode will center around a different blueprint for growing professionally. But all of these tools are useless, just like a map, if you don’t know where you want to go. With that…
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In this episode we’ll be taking a walk in the life of an amazing human who shares with us, her harrowing and fearless path to redemption through love and faith. Home of Grace for Women If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, contact 1-800-662-4357.
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Travel for Free with Credit Card Points | E118 Danielle Desir
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I have to admit, this is one subject in the personal finance space that I don’t have much experience with. I’m so impressed with my friends who get free airfare and hotels through credit card points and I think it is time for you and I to do the same. I just get overwhelmed and I’m not really sure where to start. What cards should I have in my wall…
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