Surplus Stack

Eduek Brooks

Welcome to the Surplus Stack Podcast—a show for women ready to take control of their money, ditch financial stress, and build more than enough for the life they love. Hosted by financial educator Eduek Brooks, each episode breaks down personal finance in a way that’s real, relatable, and easy to follow. From budgeting and paying off debt to investing and increasing your income, this podcast gives you the mindset, strategies, and step-by-step guidance to create your own financial surplus—without sacrificing joy or freedom. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or ready to hit your next milestone, this podcast is your go-to space for honest conversations, practical tools, and empowering stories from women who are stacking their way to financial independence. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and start stacking.

Episodios

  1. HACE 6 DÍAS

    The 5 Financial Milestones Everyone Should Hit on Their Money Journey

    #005 - In this episode of the Surplus Stack Podcast, Eduek Brooks breaks down the five financial milestones everyone should aim to achieve on their journey toward financial independence. Many people feel overwhelmed by conflicting financial advice. Should you save more, invest more, pay off debt first, or increase your income? In this episode, Eduek simplifies the path by outlining a clear sequence of milestones that help you prioritize your financial goals and measure your progress. You will learn why building a strong surplus is the foundation for everything else in your finances, how to determine the right emergency fund for your lifestyle, and why reaching your first $100,000 invested is a critical turning point for long-term wealth. Eduek also shares how these milestones are built directly into the framework of the Surplus Stack Society, giving members a step by step path to move from financial stress to financial independence.   Key Takeaways A 30% surplus in your net income creates the breathing room needed to save, invest, and pay off debt consistently Your emergency fund should be based on your lifestyle, job stability, and family needs rather than a one size fits all rule Eliminating consumer debt provides freedom and flexibility in your career, lifestyle, and financial decisions Reaching your first $100,000 invested is a powerful milestone where compound growth begins to accelerate Financial independence happens when your investments can fully replace your income Following a clear financial sequence prevents overwhelm and helps you focus on the most important goal at each stage   The 5 Financial Milestones Discussed Build a 30% surplus in your net income Save at least three months of emergency expenses Pay off all consumer debt Reach $100,000 invested or one year of income invested Achieve financial independence   How the Surplus Method Supports These Milestones Inside Surplus Stack Society, members follow the S.U.R.P.L.U.S framework to progress through each stage of their financial journey: Strengthen your surplus mindset. Uncover your 30% surplus Reach three months of emergency savings Pay off consumer debt Land one year of salary invested Utilize surplus for your children’s future Secure financial independence   Members also move through “Surplus Seasons,” which help them focus on the most important financial priorities for their stage of life.   Surplus Seasons Debutante Season – Building your 30% surplus and setting up your money system Baroness Season – Building emergency savings and eliminating debt Viscountess Season – Growing investments toward $100,000 Duchess Season – Working toward financial independence   Resources Mentioned Surplus Stack Societyhttps://www.surplusstacksociety.com   Connect with Eduek Instagram@twosidesofadime@surplusstacksociety email: contact@surplusstacksociety.com   If you are ready to hit your financial milestones faster with the support of a structured system, coaching, and community, join the Surplus Stack Society and start building your path to financial independence.

    30 min
  2. 20 ENE

    How I Plan to Make $300,000 in 2026

    #003 - Eduek is sharing her full strategy to make $300,000 in 2026. She breaks down how she chose the number by reverse engineering her three-year goals, why 2026 is her rebuild year, and what it is actually going to take to hit that income goal without burning out. You’ll hear how she is setting a non-negotiable get out of bed fee, tightening up her income streams, tying each stream to a specific financial goal, and why she is adding a nine-to-five for stability while she builds stronger cash reserves.   Key Points Why she chose $300,000 and how it connects to her three-year plan How to reverse engineer income based on goals, not current salary The get out of bed fee and why her baseline is $3,000 Why she put all her offers under one umbrella: Surplus Stack Society The five income streams she is focusing on plus one new stream in 2026 Why she is going back to a nine to five and why it is strategic, not a setback How she is pacing her focus by quarter to avoid burnout   Income Streams Mentioned Surplus Stack Society (reinvesting into the business, goal of 300 members in 2026) Brand partnerships (goal $36K, stretch $45K, tied to rebuilding her emergency fund) Speaking engagements (goal $25K, stretch $30K, tied to investing) Licensing her courses to companies (goal $75K by selling three packages) Affiliate income (goal $2.5K as play money) Nine to five (for predictable income, personal bills, debt, and savings)   Resources Mentioned Goal Execution Book (how she tracks targets, action steps, and quarterly focus) Richest Year Challenge (goal mapping and building a realistic 12-month plan with 90-day priorities)   Let’s Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who keeps starting over every Monday. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. See you in the next one.

    45 min
  3. 13 ENE

    You Don’t Need Another Reset. You Need to Rebuild Trust in Yourself

    #002 - January is full of resets, challenges, and “go hard or go home” energy. But if you struggle to stick to your goals, another reset is the last thing you need. In this episode, Eduek breaks down why extreme challenges like 75 Hard often backfire, how constantly starting over erodes self-trust, and what actually builds discipline long term. Instead of restarting your goals every Monday or every new month, you’ll learn how to pick up where you left off, rebuild confidence in yourself, and create momentum that actually lasts. This episode is your permission to stop starting from scratch and start building consistency the right way.   Key Takeaways You don’t need another reset. You need to rebuild trust in yourself. Discipline comes from consistency over time, not short bursts of intensity. If a goal isn’t meaningful to you, it won’t stick. Let it go. One focused action beats ten scattered ones every time. Start where you are. Start in the middle. Do not start from scratch.   Resources Mentioned The Richest Year Challenge A 3-day challenge designed to help you map out your financial goals for the year and break them into realistic 90-day actions, with built-in accountability and community support. You can join at any time and watch the replays inside the private community. If goal setting, discipline, or consistency has been a struggle for you, the Richest Year Challenge was created to help you build clarity, focus, and momentum without burnout. Join the Richest Year Challenge.   Let’s Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who keeps starting over every Monday. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. See you in the next one.

    18 min
  4. 6 ENE

    This Is How You’ll Hit Every Single Goal You Have for 2026

    #001 - If you want 2026 to be the year your goals actually happen, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down why vision boards alone are not enough and introducing a far more effective approach: the Goal Execution Book. This is a simple, plain notebook that helps you move from intention to execution by walking your goals through every stage instead of just dreaming about the end result. Vision boards focus more on aesthetics and show you the final product. A Goal Execution Book helps you build out your goal from scratch. I explain why most people fall off their goals by February and how focusing on execution, consistency, and accessibility keeps your goals top of mind all year long. You’ll learn how to create your own Goal Execution Book using five clear phases.   Phase 1: Mapping We start by grounding your goals in reality. Learn from the past year Choose your word of the year and a supporting action word Categorize your goals Write 1 to 3 realistic goals per category    Phase 2: Mindset This is where resistance gets addressed before it derails you. Write your why Identify obstacles that could stop you Write down fears tied to each goal Actively talk yourself out of those fears   Phase 3: Execution This phase turns ideas into action. Identify tools and resources you need Create action steps based on obstacles and fears Assign a timeline to each action step by month   Phase 4: Visualization Visualization becomes practical and grounded. Find evidence that your goal is possible using your own life and those in your immediate circle Define what success actually feels like Set milestones and rewards Paste pictures that reflect the in between, not just the finish line Use photos from your camera roll Create a visual board of action steps, not just outcomes Break your goals into a 12-week year Focus on execution one quarter at a time   Phase 5: Seal With a Prayer This is about alignment and intention. Pray over your fears Pray over your action steps Create index cards or a prayer board tied to your goals   Bonus: Use It as a Living Journal Your Goal Execution Book is not static; make sure to interact with it at least once a week. Track challenges Write down wins Capture lessons and notes Add pictures as progress happens Revisit it at least once a week   Reflection Question If you had to abandon every other goal, what is the one non-negotiable goal you would hold on to for 2026? To learn how to execute your financial goals for 2026 and end the year with your richest bank balance yet, join the Richest Year Challenge.   Join the Surplus Stack Society for year-round accountability.

    37 min

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Welcome to the Surplus Stack Podcast—a show for women ready to take control of their money, ditch financial stress, and build more than enough for the life they love. Hosted by financial educator Eduek Brooks, each episode breaks down personal finance in a way that’s real, relatable, and easy to follow. From budgeting and paying off debt to investing and increasing your income, this podcast gives you the mindset, strategies, and step-by-step guidance to create your own financial surplus—without sacrificing joy or freedom. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or ready to hit your next milestone, this podcast is your go-to space for honest conversations, practical tools, and empowering stories from women who are stacking their way to financial independence. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and start stacking.