Episode 448: Why Perfect Conditions Made Trees Collapse (and What That Means for Your Money & Financial Journey)
Release Date: 10/15/2025
Episode 463: Confessions of My “Bad” Money Habits & What Actually Matters for Financial Freedom
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In this solo episode, I’m getting real about something we don’t talk about enough in personal finance: imperfect money habits. I’m peeling back the curtain on my own so-called “bad” money habits and explaining why perfection is not required to build wealth, feel financially secure, or move forward on your journey. I also take a moment to acknowledge the heaviness many of us are feeling in the world right now and share how I personally process current events while staying grounded. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why you don’t need perfect money habits to build...
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Episode 462: How to Own Your Time and Design a Life That Puts Family First with Andy Hill
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In this episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast, I’m welcoming back Andy Hill, award-winning family finance coach and the voice behind Marriage, Kids & Money, and this conversation is all about what it truly means to own your time. Andy shares how he and his wife intentionally used money as a tool to gain flexibility, move away from the corporate grind, and design a life centered around family, health, and presence. We talk honestly about the financial moves that made this possible, the mistakes along the way, and how redefining “wealth” helped them build a life they...
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Episode 461: How to Stay on Your Financial Journey When Life Changes
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Even the best financial plans need room to breathe. Life changes. Priorities shift. Unexpected things happen. And none of that means you’ve failed. In today’s episode, I walk you through how to normalize detours, reassess your financial foundation, and realign your plan with the season of life you’re actually in, not the one you thought you’d be in. I also share personal updates about seeing my book “in the wild” from airport bookstores to international editions and why I’ll never stop being grateful for that moment. In this episode, I talk about: Why detours and setbacks...
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Episode 460: The Call No Parent Wants to Get: The Day I Learned What Freedom Really Means
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Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. In this episode, I share the story of a call from my son’s school that changed my day in an instant and what it taught me about real wealth, freedom, and being present for what matters most. I reflect on what real wealth looks like, not in bank accounts or net worth, but in the freedom to stop, respond, and be present when life happens. I also talk about why I wrote Your Journey to Financial Freedom as a roadmap and guide, and how the new paperback edition includes a bonus chapter to help navigate unexpected detours, setbacks, and...
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The Paperback Is Out Today! What’s New in Your Journey to Financial Freedom
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The paperback edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom is officially out today 1/6/26! Go to to grab your copy (and bonuses) In this short solo episode, I share why releasing the paperback felt important, what’s new in this edition, and how it reflects the reality that life doesn’t always follow a straight financial path. The paperback includes a new bonus chapter, When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and Uncertainty, as well as a book club guide to help spark deeper conversations around money. I also share how to...
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Episode 459: 5 Money Moves to Reset, Realign, and Move Forward
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In this episode, I walk you through five simple money moves designed to help you feel more grounded and in control of your finances. These are not drastic changes or big resolutions, but intentional steps that create clarity, ease, and forward momentum no matter where you are starting from. This conversation is about meeting yourself where you are, understanding your current season, and making progress without pressure. Financial freedom is built through alignment, awareness, and compassion, not perfection. Whether you are looking for a fresh start, a mid-year check-in,...
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Episode 458: A Season of Reflection & A Preview of the Brand New Your Journey to Financial Freedom Paperback Book
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As we celebrate the holidays and the year comes to a close, I reflect on the journey behind my book, Your Journey to Financial Freedom, and share why the upcoming paperback edition feels especially meaningful. I also open up about what financial freedom looks like beyond hitting a specific number, why flexibility and choice matter more than perfection, and how having a framework not a rigid plan has helped me adjust as life has changed. This episode is both a behind-the-scenes look at the book and a reminder that meaningful progress starts by simply beginning. In this...
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Episode 457: What My Recent Trip to Jamaica Reminded Me About Wealth, Gratitude, and Resilience
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In this solo episode, I reflect on a deeply personal trip back to my home island of Jamaica following a devastating hurricane. What began as a planned celebration for my younger sister’s 30th birthday became a powerful homecoming filled with mixed emotions, difficult decisions, and meaningful moments of family, service, and reflection. I share the internal debate I faced about whether to still travel after the storm, how I ultimately decided to go, and what the experience revealed to me about community, resilience, gratitude, and wealth beyond money. From being reunited with all my siblings...
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Episode 456: How to Manage Holiday Money Anxiety
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In this week’s solo episode, I’m diving into something many of us feel, but don’t always say out loud holiday money anxiety. This season can be full of joy, nostalgia, and family connection, but it can also bring up guilt, pressure, overspending, and emotional triggers that hit our wallets hard. So today, I’m sharing honest reflections on the expectations we carry, the emotional weight of holiday giving, and how I personally navigate the overwhelm of gifting, family obligations, and wanting to “do enough” without draining my finances or my energy. I walk you through practical...
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Episode 455- My Life Lately: Reflections on Freedom, Seasons + 3 Year Book Anniversary
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In this week’s solo episode, I open up about the reflections, questions, and inner shifts I’ve been navigating as I enter a new season of life. With the three-year anniversary of Your Journey to Financial Freedom, I’m sharing candid thoughts on growth, purpose, motherhood, and the constant evolution that comes with designing a life of freedom. I talk about the tension between feeling grateful for the life I intentionally built and the uncertainty of what comes next. I also invite you to think deeply about your own season of life; what to keep, what to release, and how to cultivate...
info_outlineIn this solo episode, I share a powerful reminder that the very challenges and obstacles we face on the journey to financial freedom are often what make us stronger.
I start by revisiting a story I mentioned in my book, Your Journey to Financial Freedom, about the Biosphere 2 experiment where trees grew quickly in perfect, windless conditions but fell before maturing because they never developed the strength to sustain themselves. That missing “wind” reminded me of how important challenges are in our own growth.
Just like those trees, when we try to avoid friction or rush toward quick wins, we might grow fast but not strong. The “wind” in our lives, the job losses, tight budgets, market downturns, and unexpected setbacks builds the stress and resilience we need to stand tall and stay grounded when life pushes back.
In This Episode, I Talk About:
- How stress and challenges build strength and how the moments that slow you down, like money, stress or tough life changes, are what prepare you for long-term success.
- Why sustainable growth matters more than speed. Quick wins feel good, but real freedom comes from patience, consistency, and a strong foundation.
- How to reframe “going slow”. Going slow isn’t failure, it’s building roots deep enough to handle life’s wind.
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