Spending With Purpose, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Worth Listening with Lauryn Williams
Release Date: 04/11/2023
How to Travel the World with Kids: Budget-Friendly Tips and Tricks, With Preethi Harbuck
Worth Listening with Lauryn Williams
We’re taking it back to one of our most inspiring travel episodes! Preethi Harbuck of the Local Passport Family joined us to share her incredible journey of traveling the world with her husband and five kids. Together, they’ve visited 62 countries (43 with kids!) while making travel a priority in their lives—on a budget. In this throwback episode, Preethi reflects on how her upbringing shaped her views on money, the creative ways her family funds their adventures, and how they’ve turned travel into a tool for teaching their children about culture, history, and financial responsibility....
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Know Better Do Better: Budgeting for Travel, With Chloe Moore
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Chloe Moore is Back for the "Know Better, Do Better" Series! This time, we're diving into the art of budgeting for travel. Whether you're a spontaneous traveler or a detailed planner, Lauryn and Chloe break down practical strategies to help you enjoy your trips while staying on track with your financial goals. From understanding how to prioritize travel in your budget to setting up savings "buckets," this episode covers everything you need to know to plan your dream vacations without breaking the bank. Key Takeaways Discover the average cost of vacations and why planning ahead can...
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From Paying Off Debt to Living on the Road: Brittney Lynn’s Entrepreneurial Journey
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In today’s episode, Lauryn Williams talks with Brittney Lynn, a PR agency owner who has crafted a life of adventure and financial freedom. From growing up as an only child in Indiana to living debt-free and embarking on a “van life” journey, Brittney shares her incredible path. She discusses her financial lessons, paying off debt with her husband, and how they eventually left Dallas to travel across the country in a custom-built van. Brittney now resides in San Diego, where she runs her PR agency, Human Connection Agency, and continues to prioritize a life designed on her terms. ...
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Student Loan Chaos: What You Must Know Before the End of 2024
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Lauryn Williams dives deep into the complexities of the student loan world. From the SAVE plan and income-driven repayment options to Parent PLUS loans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Lauryn shares valuable insights to help borrowers navigate uncertainty and take control of their financial future. Whether you're juggling six-figure debt or looking to maximize repayment strategies, this episode offers actionable advice for optimizing your student loans during a time of legislative and administrative changes. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Lauryn breaks down the latest...
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Travel, Money, and Living for Today, With Jonathan Grannick
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We’re continuing our Travel Series with a special throwback episode! Originally aired in October 2022, this conversation with Certified Financial Planner Jonathan Grannick is a must-listen for anyone looking to balance living an epic life today with planning for a financially secure tomorrow. Jonathan, founder of Wonder Wealth LLC, brings 11 years of financial planning experience and a passion for helping young families and professionals. But his adventurous spirit and love of travel make his story so unique. From living in four countries and swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines to...
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Know Better Do Better: Credit Card Hacking, With Chloe Moore
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Chloe Moore is back for the "Know Better, Do Better" series! This time, we dive into the world of credit card hacking. Many people want to use their credit cards for travel, but how exactly does it work, and what are the potential pitfalls? Lauryn and Chloe break it down, sharing essential strategies and cautionary tales to make sure you're using credit cards to your advantage, not the other way around. Whether you're interested in travel points, cashback, or maximizing perks, this episode covers everything you need to know. Key Takeaways Trends, Taxes, and Tea: Lauryn and Chloe kick...
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Finding Success Through Financial Resilience, With AJ Vassar
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In this episode, Lauryn Williams is joined by AJ Vassar, an entrepreneur, international speaker, and world traveler. AJ dives into how he set his “freedom date,” moved from the United States to Medellin, Colombia, and embraced financial literacy to create a life of independence. Tune in to hear about his experiences as a business owner, his season of learning while homeless, and how he has lived abroad for over six years using his "freedom date" philosophy. Key Takeaways [7:30] College Life and Financial Struggles: AJ shares how growing up in financial hardship shaped his mindset...
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Welcome Back! Updates on Life, Business, and Travel
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Lauryn Williams is back on the Worth Listening Podcast with some major updates! After a long break since the last episode in August of last year, she’s ready to dive into what's been happening in her life and business, including some big changes. Lauryn discusses the latest updates on student loan repayment, her decision to take her income to zero after growing a successful business, and why she’s now living abroad. She also shares exciting news about combining her passions for travel and finance into empowering financial retreats. Key Takeaways Big student loan update: Lauryn shares the...
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Empowering Student Loan Holders, With Lauryn Williams
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Student loans have gone crazy! Payments are starting back up in October and people are desperately trying to figure out what they need to do to prepare. So I’m going to share everything you need to know related to getting ready to start repaying your loans again. There have been a lot of changes so if you have student loans or are thinking about getting student loans, you need to listen to this. In the episode, I share: Lump sum payments and who shouldn’t be making them Steps to take before payments begin in October Forgiveness plans and who they’re for Why you need to be...
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Beyond the Game: Unleashing Potential, with Kelvin Beachum
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Today NFL player Kelvin Beachum joins the podcast. Kelvin is a Texas native entering his 12th season. In addition to playing football, he is also a board member, advisor, active technology investor, and philanthropist. Today Kevin will share with us his money memoir including his entry into the NFL and why he has continued to pursue other opportunities while playing. You will be encouraged and motivated by his message. In this episode we discuss: Living below your means How your experiences and exposure change your relationship with money That all NFL players aren’t instant...
info_outlineWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny.
Socially responsible investing is a trendy topic, but many are overlooking the positive impact of spending with purpose. Lauryn and Chloe are sharing ways you can be more intentional with your spending and finances
In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé talk about:
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The importance of incorporating your core values and goals into your financial plan
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Ways to support small businesses and local businesses
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The impact of keeping your money within your community (and how you can define what your community is)
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Realigning your spending and socially responsible investing
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Questions to ask yourself before spending money with a company
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How to be intentional about your giving
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Things to think about when you want to tithe and being a good steward of your money
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Other ways you can give if you can’t give financially
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Questions to ask yourself so you can spend more intentionally
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Setting an example of your children in how you spend
If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media:
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Instagram: @worthwinning
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Twitter: @worth_winning
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Facebook: @worthwinningfp
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LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams
If you want to connect further with Chloé Moore:
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Instagram: @financialstaples
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Twitter: @finstaples
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Facebook: @finstaples
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LinkedIn: @chloemoore
Shared quote:
“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” – Will Rogers
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ― Winston Churchill
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Lauryn is hosting two Welcome to Wealth financial retreats this summer for young professional women. Want to go on an adventure and create a financial plan for your life? Learn more at the links below.