Harder to Keep

Brittany Jordan
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A safe space to figure out finances and how to maintain wealth while navigating all aspects of life. Documenting as we learn together all the tricks to savvy money management; no topic off limits!

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Looking Rich Isn't the Same as Being Wealthy | Harder to Keep EP. 4

    You can make a lot of money and still have very little wealth. This week on Harder to Keep, Brittany Jordan welcomes financial planner Tim Gandy for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to build and maintain financial security. With more than 30 years of experience, Tim shares the habits of his wealthiest clients, common money mistakes, and practical ways to begin investing. Brittany opens up about the financial lessons she learned from her parents, the pressure of keeping up appearances in NFL culture, and the advice she received from the late businessman Junior Bridgeman about building something bigger than a paycheck. From 401(k)s and lifestyle inflation to generational wealth and legacy, this episode challenges what we think being rich really looks like. Because it's not just about how much you make. It's about what you keep. Guest: Tim Gandy — timgandy.com For educational purposes only; not personalized financial advice.

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    The Cost of Fitting In: When Success Comes at the Expense of Identity | Harder to Keep EP. 3

    What happens when the career you've spent your entire life chasing no longer feels like your dream? On this episode of Harder to Keep, Brittany Jordan welcomes her very first guest, Aaliyah Hodges, former television news anchor and co-founder of The Passport Press. From graduating from an HBCU in Atlanta to starting her journalism career in a small Michigan town making just $24,000 a year, Aaliyah shares the sacrifices, culture shock, and growing pains that came with pursuing her dream. As she climbed the ranks in broadcast journalism, eventually becoming the first Black woman on her Cincinnati morning show, she found herself navigating an industry where professionalism often came at the expense of personal expression. Brittany and Aaliyah discuss the realities of being a Black woman in predominantly white professional spaces, the pressure to assimilate, the changing landscape of journalism, and the blurred lines between traditional media and social media influencers. Now, Aaliyah is entering a new chapter as an entrepreneur, launching The Passport Press, a modern luxury travel platform bringing a journalist's perspective to travel storytelling. This conversation is about more than changing careers. It's about knowing when to pivot, reclaiming your identity, and finding the courage to build something that belongs to you. Because sometimes getting the dream is the easy part. Keeping yourself along the way is harder. 🎙️ In this episode: Starting a dream career with a $24,000 salaryNavigating identity and representation in television newsThe pressure to code-switch and fit into professional spacesJournalism, influencers, and the changing media landscapeKnowing when it's time to walk away and start overBuilding The Passport Press and embracing entrepreneurshipFollow The Passport Press: Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @thepassportpress Subscribe to Harder to Keep for conversations about money, marriage, identity, and everything it takes to maintain the life you're building. #HarderToKeep #H2KPodcast #CareerTransitions #BlackWomenInMedia #Entrepreneurship

  3. Oct 19

    I Joined the Army Out of Spite | Harder to Keep Ep. 2

    I joined the Army for the benefits and to prove a point. Then somebody called me talking about DEPLOYMENT?! In episode 2 of Harder to Keep, I'm telling y'all how I ended up spending eight years in the Army Reserve, why I joined in the first place, and the moment I realized I might've gotten myself into something I wasn't ready for. We're talking about everything from working at McDonald's and almost failing statistics to getting a call about deployment in the middle of the mall and learning some lessons I still carry with me today. The Army taught me a lot about discipline, showing up for myself, and doing the hard things even when I didn't feel ready. Would I do it all again? Absolutely. Would I join today? That's a different conversation. If you've served in the military, thought about joining, or have questions about the GI Bill, VA benefits, or my experience, drop them in the comments! Welcome back to Harder to Keep. 🤎 #HarderToKeep #BrittanyJordan #MilitaryLife #ArmyReserve

  4. Oct 12

    Just Because You Can Buy It Doesn't Mean You Can Afford It | Harder to Keep Ep. 1

    Welcome to the first episode of Hard to Keep 🤎 We're starting with something that's shaped so much of my life: money. My parents started teaching my brother and I about money when we were kids, everything from keeping our own transaction registers and paying our dad a fake “phone bill” to saving and why just because you have enough money to buy something doesn't necessarily mean you can afford it. In this episode, I'm talking about the lessons I carried into adulthood, the luxury Atlanta apartment I quickly realized I could NOT afford, how marriage, motherhood and life around the NFL have changed the way I think about financial stability, and what I want to pass down to my kids.  I definitely don't have all the answers. I want Hard to Keep to be a place where we can learn together, ask the questions we might be embarrassed to ask and have real conversations about money, family, marriage and everything else we're figuring out along the way.  So tell me in the comments: what's one money question you've always wanted somebody to explain without making you feel stupid for asking? Subscribe because we're just getting started. 🤎 — Brittany

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About

A safe space to figure out finances and how to maintain wealth while navigating all aspects of life. Documenting as we learn together all the tricks to savvy money management; no topic off limits!

Information

  • Creator
    Brittany Jordan
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brittany Jordan
  • Show Website
    Harder to Keep