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Myra Strober, labor economist and Professor Emerita at Stanford University and Abby Davisson, social innovation leader and career development expert, join the Journey to Launch podcast to discuss how to make conscious decisions about money with love as the primary framework.
We chat about the intellectual roadmap for life’s biggest decisions, why we need to have difficult conversations before we’re ready and how love and money are intertwined in all of life’s challenges and phases.
In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
Making decisions about money with love at the forefront of consideration What the 5 C framework is and how you can implement them in your life right now  Why you should be having conversations about personal topics alongside the professional ones How to be an agent of change within the institutions you participate in  The importance of checking in with those you admire and trying to anticipate the consequences of life’s choices + more You can enter for a chance to win one a free copy of Myra's and Abby's book, Money and Love, by going to journeytolaunch.com/win.
Check out the video of this episode on YouTube, here!
Other Links Mentioned in episode:
Read Money and Love by Myra and Abby Strober & Davisson Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 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 Myra & Abby:
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Jessamyn Stanley, internationally-acclaimed voice in the wellness industry and author, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss how yoga has the power to change lives, why creatives have an obligation to make money for the betterment of their communities and the importance of promoting equity in the health industry.
We chat about showing up authentically on social media overcoming fear and more.
In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
Jessamyn’s accidental path to becoming a wellness industry thought leader Why self-care and spending are integral to showing up as the best version of yourself What you can do today to let go of fear and move toward your goals How creatives can and have an obligation to reframe how to ethically make money  The importance of letting go of money + more  Check out the video of this episode on YouTube, here!
Other Links Mentioned in episode:
Check out Jessamyn's book: Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body. Check out Jessamyn's Book: Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance Read Rachel Rodgers Book: We Should All Be Millionaires  Listen to Episode 213: How To Achieve A Million Dollar Mindset And Business With Rachel Rodgers Listen to Episode 309: The Price Of Beauty: Exploring The Pros And Cons Of Higher Maintenance Beauty Services Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 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 Jessamyn:
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Toni Okamoto, founder of Plant Based On A Budget and podcast host, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about her new book, “Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy: 100 Fast, Healthy, Meal-Prep, Freezer-Friendly, and One-Pot Vegan Recipes,” and how she “fell” into entrepreneurship. 
Plant Based On A Budget began in 2012 as a passion project, but swiftly turned into an online empire with over 1M followers across social media. Toni went full-time in 2016 and hasn’t looked back. Since then, she secured a Netflix documentary feature on “What The Health,” and successfully leads a team of 6, spreading the word of accessible and affordable plant based meal options globally.
We chat about expectations you can have as a business owner in the online space, why she views Plant Based On A Budget as a form of activism and how you can save money on groceries.
In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
How long it actually took Toni to make a profit with her passion project, Plant Based On A Budget + why you should adjust your expectations if you want to start an online brand Why staying open and curious is a key skill in entrepreneurship and can lead to massive opportunities What you can do right now to save money on healthy meals you will enjoy that will actually leave you and your family feeling satisfied  Tip and tricks to get your kids into veggies + more  Check out the video of this episode on YouTube, here!
Other Links Mentioned in episode:
Bean Salad: https://www.tiktok.com/@plantbasedonabudget/video/7124502837563854122?lang=en Grab a copy of Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy: 100 Fast, Healthy, Meal-Prep, Freezer-Friendly, and One-Pot Vegan Recipes by Toni Okamoto Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 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 Toni:
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Nicole Stanley joins the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about all things financial diet culture and enjoying your financial journey and life.
After battling crippling financial anxiety in her early 20s, Nicole decided that enough was enough. She went from $30,000 in debt to building her family’s net worth to over a quarter million dollars by age 27. Through her debt free journey, she realized she wasn't alone in experiencing money stress. She began coaching to help others change their money and mental health story. 
We dive into the need for more nuance surrounding money, how frugality can actually hinder your financial success, making enjoyment a priority no matter what your money situation is and more.
In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
The difference between black and white thinking vs. nuance in the personal finance space Why you need to stop equating your goodness with how you spend (or don’t spend) money What financial anxiety looks like and how can you identify it ​​How to invite a good relationship with money into your life right now instead of when you complete a goal + more  Check out the video of this episode on YouTube, here!
Other Links Mentioned in episode:
Listen to episode 262: Die With Zero & Get All You Can From Your Money And Your Life W/ Bill Perkins Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 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 Nicole:
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Jill Schlesinger, money and media legend, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss how you can reset your life, her new book, “The Great Money Reset,” and how to use her Fab Five framework to discover where you really want to be on your journey to financial freedom.
We discuss events that shaped Jill’s impressive career, why everyone should have a pink notebook and how life is about so much more than money.
Jill is a CFP and Emmy and Gracie award-winning business analyst for CBS News. Her career is focused on translating complicated finance into understandable, relatable topics for everyday viewers and listeners. She covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with the dollar sign. Jill also has her podcast, “Jill On The Money,” which won a Gracie for best national talk show.
In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
What the “Fab Five” questions are and why you need to implement them in your life Why people are afraid of change and how to move past your fears to reset your life Actionable advice on how to advance your career and “keep the faith” + more Check out the video of this episode on YouTube, here!
Other Links Mentioned in episode:
Listen to episode 27: The Art Of The Side Hustle With Chris Guillebeau Read Jill's book:The Great Money Reset Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 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 Jill:
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I describe myself as a “simple” person… someone who doesn’t typically get her hair, nails, etc. done or shop for the latest and greatest fashions. 
So when I decided to take on “Operation City Girl,”an exploration of what it would be like to spend money on a series of beauty related expenses (hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, nails, etc), I wasn’t sure what to expect. How would spending money on my appearance make me feel? Is a higher maintenance life “worth it?” What are the pros and cons of these services?
Press play and learn all about my experience being a “material girl.” 
In this episode, you’ll learn more about:
What “Operation City Girl” is and how it impacted my personal finances How much getting my hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and nails cost The pros and cons of the higher maintenance beauty life + more  Check out the video of this episode on YouTube, here!

Other Links Mentioned in episode:
Listen to Episode 308: How I Failed At Reaching My Financial Independence Goal But Found Financial Freedom Instead Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 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: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide