The Purpose of Money Podcast

I have been saving for my retirement since I was 16 years old. I used my entire first paycheck from a retail job to open up a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Today, I have a full time 9 to 5 job and I am aggressively saving for retirement. I want to ensure I have the income to retire when I am ready.  

In this episode of The Purpose of Money Podcast, I share how I saved over $80,000 towards retirement in 2019. 

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In episode 2 of The Purpose of Money Podcast, I catch up with Danielle Desir, the creator of The Thought Card, an award-winning blog and podcast. Danielle is a financially savvy traveler, who has explored 27 countries and knows a lot about money too. 

While Danielle was off becoming a globetrotter, she also successfully paid off $63,000 in student loans in just four years and became a homeowner by age 27. Recently, Women Of Col...

This week on The Purpose of Money Podcast I'm super excited to interview Mileyka Maxwell, the founder and CEO of G.R.A.C.E. by Millie Max. G.R.A.C.E. is an acronym that stands for “God Restores And Certifies Everything,” and it's also a fashionable nail polish line.  Mileyka aka Millie Max was inspired by God to launch G.R.A.C.E. at a time when she was unemployed and not even looking to be an entrepreneur. 

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This week on The Purpose of Money podcast we have a special guest, Johann Hunter. Johann is the on-site owner and business manager of The Goddard School located in Middleton, Ma. In this episode, Johann shares all you need to know about buying your own franchise. If you want to be a full-time entrepreneur and franchise owner, you must listen to this episode.

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This week on The Purpose of Money podcast, guest Tiffany Grant, is sharing tips to maximize your money and employer benefits. Tiffany is the host of her own podcast and blog, Money Talk with Tiff. 

She is a money strategist who has successfully juggled completing her MBA and studying for the Certified Financial Planner certification all while taking care of two young boys. Tiffany bought her first house at the age of 26, and she pa...

In this bonus episode, I share tips to help you protect your investments and yourself from the effects of the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19). Check out my tips on how to survive so much time inside the house. Plus learn how to manage the drastic changes in the stock market. These tips will help you if you are working from home or hanging out with the kids.

Don't panic these tips will help you survive the times. Enjoy!

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Dominique is a mom on a mission. Through her website, Dommies Blessed, she supports families with breastfeeding, homeschooling, and caring for young girls with curls. She's also an entrepreneur with her own children's book, One, and freelance writing business.  Started in 2017, Dommies Blessed produces weekly content and serves a predominantly female community interested in education and family life. 

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Carmela Tran is a Data Analytics Professional who used to work for a big consulting firm in the Washington, DC area. One day she and her husband decided they wanted to quit their demanding jobs, take a year off to travel, and spend more time with family.  In this episode, Carmen explains how she maximized her income to take a break in her career.

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In 2015, Arlan Hamilton went from being homeless to a Venture Capitalist.  I am so excited to have Arlan on the podcast this week. We are talking about her new book, It’s About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage.

Listen to this episode to learn how Arlan is disrupting the tech industry. Plus, you'll hear what she wants entrepreneurs, like you, to do right now!

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Naseema McElroy was making a six-figure salary as a nurse when she realized she was making too much money to be broke. Before, at the end of the month, she didn’t have enough to save or invest. When Naseema took charge of her finances and got intentional about her spending, she overcame bankruptcy, divorce, and broke the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. Naseema paid off $1 million in debt in 2 ½ years and amassed six-figures i...

This week I celebrated 12 years of marriage. So it's only right that episode 12 of the podcast talks about love, money, and relationships. On The Purpose of Money podcast, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin and I are talking about money, love, and relationships. Lindsay is a financial therapist, speaker, and author who is passionate about helping high-earning couples deepen their relationships using money psychology. It's her mission to open up ...

To kick off National Homeownership Month, I have realtor and real estate investor Tanya Salseth on The Purpose of Money Podcast. In this episode, Tanya dives into how she bought and managed rental properties from overseas. We also discuss how she runs her realtor business from Florida but closes all of her deals in Washington, D.C. You don’t want to miss this episode.

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With so much happening in the world, it’s easy to feel helpless, especially if you’re not out protesting. However, as a podcaster, I am uniting with other podcasters to speak out against racism and police brutality. In this public service announcement, I encourage you to be educated, engaged, and to take action. Here are ways to support the work of activists fighting for changing and risking their lives daily.

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Nikki Dade and Pam Dorsey are multifamily real estate investors closing one multimillion-dollar deal at a time. In this episode, the founders of Paragon Investment Partners share how they broke down the barrier to entry and established a portfolio of 300 units and counting. 

To learn more about Paragon Investment Partners and The Purpose of Money check out the full show notes. 

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DJ Moultrie of Black Equity Network and Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers of Epiq Collective have joined forces to host one of the most powerful real estate conferences in 2020. On June 30, 2020, from 10 am to 4 pm, you can join top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and successful generational wealth builders at their virtual event How to Build an Empire: A Blueprint to Generational Wealth. 

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In this week’s episode Kendra Barnes, the Creator and Founder of The Key Resource talks about how she was able to retire at the age of 32 after investing in real estate. Kendra’s website is your online guide to investing in real estate one property at a time. Since Kendra quit her good government job, she’s been able to be a full-time mom, wife, and entrepreneur.

Jumpstart your journey in real estate investing with Kendra’s step b...

At 22 years old, Shante Nicole was diagnosed with Cancer. Suddenly, she went from being a young professional to a woman in Cancer treatment and living off credit cards for a year. After her full recovery, Shante learned how to repair her credit and now manages a Facebook group with over 80,000 members and a non-profit, called Financial Common Cents. Listen to this episode to learn how she turned her life and credit around to become...