Best CFEI Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 392: Lessons from a Laid-Back Summer: Family, Finances, and Future Plans 49:38

6h ago49:38

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This week, I’m bringing you a long overdue solo episode, catching you up on what's been happening in my life and business lately. I talk about our decision to skip summer camp for the kids this year, allowing us to spend more quality time together as a family while I took a break from work. I also reflect on how I'm managing the business at a slowe…

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Lauren Kaufman (@LaurenMKaufman) - The Leader Inside Me 51:02

20h ago51:02

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Lauren Kaufman’s passion is to empower teachers to lead and develop lifelong-literacy practices in all learners. She’s currently serving as a district leader in Long Island, NY, has served as an assistant principal, classroom teacher, elementary and middle school literacy specialist, instructional coach, and mentor coordinator K-12. Lauren has led …

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Episode 391: How to Balance Life, Health & Wealth with Stage 4 Cancer Survivor, Esther Hyun 1:08:20

2d ago1:08:20

1:08:20

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I have a powerful conversation with Esther Hyun, a stage four colorectal cancer survivor and lawyer, who opens up about her journey to financial independence. Esther highlights the need to balance financial goals with personal well-being, while stressing the importance of preventative health care. She als…

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Dr. Brandi Kelly (@jbmrkelly) - Build Around That ONE Thing! 32:31

4d ago32:31

32:31

Before I get into who Dr. Brandi Kelly is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this begin…

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Episode 390: Breaking the Burnout Cycle & Finding Balance in Work and Life w/ Amina AlTai 42:42

9d ago42:42

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This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, Amina AlTai, a holistic business and career coach, discusses her journey from burnout to wellness. She shares her experience of nearly dying from organ failure due to overwork and stress & emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and advocating for oneself. She advises listen…

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Episode 389: How Cassandra Increased Her Income by $10k & Improved Her Money Mindset REWIND 26:24

16d ago26:24

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Cassandra Henry is a Journeyer from Bronx, New York, who is paying off debt and investing in herself. Cassandra is a first generation Dominican American and at 25 years old she was her family’s breadwinner. As a result, she quickly learned the importance of taking control of her finances and her debt. Cassandra shares how she eliminated credit card…

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Episode 388: How To Change Overthinking From A Super Problem To A Superpower With Jon Acuff REWIND 45:53

23d ago45:53

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Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of seven books including his latest, “Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking,” and INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker, joins the podcast to discuss how overthinking affects the results we have in life and how to rewire our thoughts so that we can make progress towards our goals. We all…

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Ray'Chel Wilson, CFEI - The Goal Is Financial Freedom 48:48

25d ago48:48

48:48

Ray'Chel Wilson is an educator turned entrepreneur who was recently recognized as the 2024 U.S. Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the state of Oklahoma. As a Teach for America alumna, the challenges faced by Ray'Chel's scholars inspired her to become a Certified Financial Education Instructor and author the "Black Wea…

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Dr. Kendrah Underwood - You Are THAT One! 56:15

30d ago56:15

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Dr. Kendrah Underwood is a Global Education Consultant and the founder of Level Up Education Consultancy. Her education philosophy is grounded in the 6 E's—Equity and Excellence in Education for Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day. Her inspiration to start her own education business stemmed from a deep passion for equity in education and a desire …

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Episode 387- Retiring at 30yrs Old & Living A Full Life On $20k A Year W/ Purple 55:04

1M ago55:04

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If you didn’t have to work again for money, what would you really do with your time? We often hear about retiring early in the context of someone quitting their corporate job to work on their own business. But what if you truly didn’t have to work and could really live your life on your own terms? On this episode of the Journey To Launch Podcast, w…

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Episode 386: How Norly Jean-Charles Found Financial Independence, Saved Half Her Income & Bought Her Mom A Home 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

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This episode is sponsored by Fortress Debt. Get a free personalized debt playoff plan by clicking here. Norly Jean-Charles, attorney, financial independence follower, and Journeyer, joins the podcast to discuss her path from Haitain immigrant in Brooklyn to Penn Law Graduate. We chat about how her roots shaped her money narrative, why the strong wo…

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Episode 385: Retiring Early, Paying Off The Mortgage, & Having Space To Focus On Joy With Journeyer Leilani Reed-Logan 53:21

2M ago53:21

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This episode is sponsored by Fortress Debt . Get a free personalized debt playoff plan by clicking here. Leilani Reed-Logan, Journeyer and financial independence (FI) enthusiast, joins the podcast to discuss how Journey To Launch changed her life and why she is choosing happiness above all else, thanks to her newfound financial freedom at age 45. W…

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Eric Sheninger (@E_Sheninger) and Nicki Slaugh (@nickiatquest) Author Talks: Personalize 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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Eric works with schools worldwide, helping educators meet and exceed their potential to improve learner outcomes. He is the founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU, a collaborative consultancy designed to provide personalized support to all educational systems. Before this, he was a teacher and the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. U…

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Dr. Riina Hirsch (@dr_riina) - Build It While You're Flying 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

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20+ year teacher and leader, fulfilling multiple leadership positions to improve student learning outcomes, peer and professional mentoring, and excellent instruction. I am a teacher leader, a mentor, a life-long learner, and a passionate student advocate. I have significant expertise in collaborative coordination and facilitation of professional d…

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Episode 384: Love & Money: How They Got On The Same Page To Pay Off $32,000 Of Debt W/ LeDo & Shameka McDowell REWIND 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

In this rewind episode, LeDo and Shameka McDowell talk about their relationship and how they paid off $32,000 in debt and built $100,000 in net worth. Once they got on the same financial page, they were unstoppable. LeDo and Shameka are creators of the podcast The Marital Mission, a podcast about married life for young couples. They share with us a…

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Episode 383: How Tracy Paid Off $170K Of Debt, Why We Need More Queer Voices In The FIRE Movement & Being Open About Privilege REWIND 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Once blogger Tracy Levesque released her article titled, “What I learned from binge-listening to the entire Journey to Launch podcast,” I knew that I had to have her on as a guest. She joins us after paying off $170k worth of debt and jumping on the financial independence, retire early movement. We chat about the growth mindset her mom passed down …

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Starr Sackstein (@mssackstein) Author Talks: Making An Impact Outside the Classroom 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Before I get into who Starr Sackstein is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginn…

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Episode 382: How Ariana Paid Off $68K Of Credit Card Debt, Quit Her Job & Found A Budgeting System That Worked REWIND 53:57

3M ago53:57

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This week we are rewinding to Ariana Rodriguez's episode, who joined the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about her experience on the Netflix documentary, “Get Smart With Money” and how she was able to turn her finances around. We chat about how she used her skills to begin a side hustle, that eventually allowed her to quit her job, the power of f…

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Episode 381: Life After Becoming Debt Free With Josie Espinoza REWIND 29:04

3M ago29:04

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This week, we are rewinding to Journeyer, Josie Espinoza’s episode who shares her debt free story. She was the first in her family to go to college, but then found herself in $50K of debt which included student loans, credit cards, and auto loan debt. She discovered a passion for financial freedom and independence; and through listening to podcasts…

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Breana Jacques and Shannon Finnegan - Finding Your Way As An Edupreneur 46:04

3M ago46:04

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Before I get into who Breana Jacques and Shannon Finnegan are, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the c…

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Episode 380: From Living Paycheck To Paycheck To Paying Off Debt & Financially Thriving With Veronique REWIND 32:10

3M ago32:10

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This week we are rewinding to a conversation I had with Veronique Graves, a fellow Journeyer and former member of my past community the Money Launch Club. Veronique is a self employed sign language interpreter who is on her way to financial freedom. After becoming a member of the Money Launch Club, she went from living paycheck to paycheck to payin…

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Dr. Will (@iamDrWill) - The Author and The Edupreneur (part two) 43:12

3M ago43:12

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Before I get into who Dr. Will is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-frie…

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Dr. Andrea Terrero Gabbadon (@AndreaTGabbadon) - The Author and The Edupreneur (Part One) 25:56

3M ago25:56

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Before I get into who Dr. Andrea is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-fr…

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Episode 379: How the Income-Driven Repayment Waiver Can Help Student Loan Borrowers Get Closer to Forgiveness w/ Lauryn Williams 33:48

3M ago33:48

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This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I am sharing a conversation I had on IG Live with Lauryn Williams from Student Loan Planner. Lauryn provides crucial information for student loan borrowers about the Biden administration's Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) waiver for federal student loans, which can significantly impact loan forgiveness eligi…

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Alicia M. Williams, M.S.L, CCT - Becoming An Edupreneur 48:36

3M ago48:36

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Before I get into who Alicia is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-friend…

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Ashley Starwood, LCSW, CYT 200 (@AshleytheLCSW) - How Your 9-5 Can Become A Business 22:24

3M ago22:24

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Before I get into who Ashley Starwood is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginn…

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Episode 378: The Creative Process, Balancing Business + Family & Overcoming Doubts w/ my Writing Coach Amanda Bauch- Part 2 1:18:17

3M ago1:18:17

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This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I'm featuring the second part of my discussion with Amanda Bauch, my book coach In this episode, Amanda interviews me about the experience of writing “Your Journey to Financial Freedom” — from its initial conception and the creative process to how it feels six months after its release. We also delve into …

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Dr. Kesslyn Brade-Stennis - Be Undeniable 1:11:50

3M ago1:11:50

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Before I get into who Dr. Kesslyn is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-f…

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Episode 377: The Journey of Writing and Publishing my First Book w/ My Writing Coach Amanda Bauch (Part 1) 51:44

4M ago51:44

51:44

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I’m speaking with my book, Your Journey to Financial Freedom’s coach and editor, Amanda C. Bauch. Our relationship has spanned over two years in bringing the book to life. On this 6 month anniversary of my book being out in the world, I am bringing you this conversation to provide a comprehensive look at …

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Dr. Toy Watts - Who Owns Your Growth? 33:38

4M ago33:38

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Before I get into who Dr. Toy Watts is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner…

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Episode 376: Q&A Episode: Rebuilding After Divorce; Getting Your Partner Onboard & Financially Preparing for a Baby + More 54:37

4M ago54:37

54:37

In this Q&A episode, I am answering questions submitted from listeners of the podcast, on topics including; how to reenter the workforce after 18 years of being a stay at home mom, is getting a CFEI certification a good idea & how to get your partner on board with your financial freedom dreams. I also discuss the importance of networking, building …

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Dr. Melanie Wells - What Does It Mean to Go Digital? 49:24

4M ago49:24

49:24

Before, I get into who Dr. Melanie Wells is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beg…

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Wendy Turner, M. Ed. (@mrswendymturner) - Author Talks: Embracing Adult SEL: An Educator's Guide to Personal Social Emotional Success. 1:09:45

4M ago1:09:45

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Before, I get into who Wendy Turner, M.Ed. is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery. The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this b…

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