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43. $100K Milestone Achieved!

2022-04-0429:53

"The first $100k is a b*!#% but you gotta do it." - Charlie Munger We finally did it! When we started this podcast we promised that we would be very transparent about our own financial journeys. This month we want to talk about a very important milestone: $100,000 net worth. It's been a very long road to get here and we recognize that we both have a VERY long journey ahead of us, but this is still very exciting! This just proves that everything that we're doing is working so far and headed in the right direction. In this week's episode, we'll share with you guys what our portfolios look like and what the key factors were in achieving a six-figure net worth at an early age. There's going to be a lot to relate to in this one and a lot of gems that you'll be able to take away for your own life. You won't want to miss it! Follow us on Instagram: @moneycuriouspodcast

42. The BRRRR Strategy with Adam The Investor

2022-03-2144:02

Our first guest of season 2, is Adam Craig, a real estate investor based out of Cleveland, OH. After earning a B.A. in finance from Kent State University, Adam began to peruse his passion for real estate investing. Since 2013, Adam has closed more than 70 deals and accumulated a rental portfolio topping 8 million dollars in residential and commercial real estate. In this episode, Adam shares his experiences utilizing the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy to expand his RE portfolio and lessons he's learned in his nine and a half years as an investor. Follow Adam on Instagram: @adamtheinvestor Follow us on Instagram: @MoneyCuriousPodcast

Season 2 Trailer

2022-03-1002:52

Welcome to a new season of the Money Curious Podcast! Get to know the hosts, Laura and Essien, and have a casual chat with them on everything money. Take a quick listen to check out what's in store for future content. Have questions? Reach out to us at moneycuriouspodcast@gmail.com.

41. Goodbye 9-5 and Hello Freedom By FI

2022-02-2140:30

Taking a big leap from the safety net of a 9 to 5 job into entrepreneurship can be so scary! Our guests today are Izzy and Tommy from @freedombyfi. They are one of the few people that trusted their guts and took a leap of faith into the entrepreneurship world. In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of their business and how they were able to prepare themselves to take on this journey. We also talk about their debt pay down journey, how they discovered the FIRE movement, and their big plans for the future! Follow Izzy and Tommy on Instagram: @freedombyfi Follow us on Instagram: @MoneyCuriousPodcast

40. All About Stocks and Financial Literacy with Godfred Baafi

2022-02-0750:31

Have you ever been in massive amounts of debt and had no idea how to get out of it? Does that journey seem impossible? Baafi was in a similar situation coming out of school with $150,000 of debt! After school he was on a mission to pay this off so he could live his best life. Through that journey he learned more about himself and educate himself on financial literacy. After 3 long years, he was able to pay off ALL of his debt and start investing in the stock market. He has had so much success in building a six figure stock portfolio and becoming debt free, all while in his twenties, that now he is committed to helping others do the same thing through his platform @Blacktycoontalk. Get ready for some gems in this episode! Follow Baafi on Instagram: @Blacktycoontalk Follow Baafi on Twitter: @TycoonTalk_ Follow Money Curious on Instagram: @MoneyCuriousPodcast

39. From Blackjack Player to Investor and Financial Coach with Chris Hanna

2022-01-2431:42

With less than 24 hours after graduating college, Chris Hanna began traveling the country counting cards as a professional blackjack player. Woah! Two years later, he worked 5 simultaneous gig-jobs to continue pursuing his dreams as an entrepreneur. Today, Chris brings all his experiences to financial coaching by helping UFC fighters and entrepreneurs manage their money to gain peace of mind, spend more time doing what they love, and build wealth with confidence. Join us in this episode to learn the difference between gambling vs investing and how to build 3 powerful financial habits to improve your life. Follow Chris Hanna on: Instagram: @chrisallenhanna Website: chrisallenhanna.com Follow Money Curious Podcast on Instagram: @moneycuriouspodcast

38. Real Estate vs Stocks - Pros & Cons

2022-01-1030:30

Real Estate and Stocks are the some of the most common assets that people can choose to invest in. But which one is better? Or a better question is, which one is better for YOU? Well, look no further as we get into a showdown between the two big players of the finance game! They both have great attributes that make them lucrative investments for everyone, but they also come with their fair share of risk as well. Today we'll cover a few of those characteristics that come with each. If you ever want to invest, but not sure which one to get started with, here is a great place to start! Follow us on Instagram: @moneycuriouspodcast

37. Lessons Learned After Discovering Financial Independence

2021-12-2027:20

Join us in our last episode of 2021 as we share our biggest lessoned learned since discovering Financial Independence (FI). We cover misconceptions and new realizations that broke down those views and gave us the opportunity to kickstart our journeys. Here are the misconceptions we breakdown, and we hope can shatter these too: You need A LOT of money to retire early Rich and wealthy are the same thing All debt is bad debt You can only access your wealth/money at retirement The best way to save is to pinch every penny You can only get rich if you save your money and not risk it Remember to leave a review and rating on your favorite listening platform, and give us a follow on Instagram at @moneycuriouspodcast See you in 2022!

36. Back To Basics: Just Got A New Raise Or Promotion...Now What?

2021-12-0627:14

Got a promotion? Raise? New job? Great! All of this comes with more opportunity, recognition, and validation that you're on the right track! But what else does this come with? Money. Hopefully with this new opportunity you're going to be getting a higher pay. Now the question is, what are you supposed to do with all of that money? Don't worry because we have just recently been through this. In this week's episode, we'll describe how we like to think about this new raise and how to approach our finances. We'll provide an easy framework that will help you get the most out of the extra money you have coming in, so you can watch your wealth grow! Follow us on Instagram: @moneycuriouspodcast

35. Stock Trading Made Simple with Kenneth Suna from TradeInvestSimplify

2021-11-2238:42

From pro wrestler, to line cook, to gym trainer and now full-time stock trader, Kenneth Suna joins us this week to discuss stock trading. Kenneth is a self-taught trader and learned his way to create this income stream through reading and experience. He uses the concept of minimalism to trade, invest, and simplify the crazy world of the stock market. Kenneth covers day trading, swing trading, and shares great advice on how to get started! Follow Kenneth on TikTok or Instagram at TradeInvestSimplify Follow Money Curious on Instagram: Money Curious Podcast

34. Back To Basics: Book Review on Set for Life

2021-11-0827:07

Attention all money nerds! Here at Money Curious we like to learn from a variety of different sources, especially books. Set for Life is a book that the both of us have read and think that it's one of the best books out there for those trying to achieve financial independence. In today's episode, we're going to talk about some of the key takeaways that from Set for Life and how it has helped us so far in our financial independence journey. Notes: Difference between Frugal and Cheap. Follow us on Instagram @moneycuriouspodcast

33. Slaying $137,000 of Debt in 59 Months with Brandyn Rodriguez

2021-11-0136:10

Its all about the HUSTLE! On this week's episode, we invited Brandyn Rodriguez to share with us on the 5 different side hustles she and her husband took on to pay off $137,000 of debt in under 5 years. Brandyn discusses how they balanced their finances, faith, and family to make it all happen. With setbacks along the way, Brandyn showcases how teamwork, compromise, and extreme motivation allowed her to become debt-free . Follow Brandyn on Instagram: @debt_free_2020 Check out Brandyn's Blog: www.positivelyb.com Follow Money Curious Podcast: @moneycuriouspodcast

32. Travel Life as a Healthcare Worker with Ashley Van Veen from Bankable Facts

2021-10-2533:08

It's no secret that healthcare workers are a vital part of our society as a whole. They are extremely skilled and intelligent people who have to go through years of difficult schooling to get to where they want to be. However, during this time of developing their skills, who's teaching them about personal finance? That's where Ashley Van Veen comes in! She has figured out her own personal finances and made them a priority when she started he job. Going through her own personal finance journey she knew that she had to let more people know about these concepts, especially her fellow healthcare professionals. With this passion came her platform Bankable Facts where she educates her followers on everything finance. She is also a money coach for individuals in the healthcare industry helping them through their personal finance journey! You won't want to miss this one! Follow Ashley's Instagram page: Bankable Facts Follow Money Curious on Instagram: Money Curious Podcast

31. Female Power! Investing in Yourself, Your Future, & Your Life With Nicholle Overkamp

2021-10-1847:15

Let's have a shameless conversion about money! Join us as we speak on common money challenges women face and actionable steps they can take to prepare themselves financially with integrity and renewed determination. This week's guest, Nicholle Overkamp, MBA, ChFC®, is a personal finance expert and business coach for women. She’s the Founder & CEO of both Wilcox Financial Group and PowHERhouse Money Coaching. She has tackled the overwhelmingly male-dominated finance industry to share her money mastery skills that foster no-judgement environments where women can be open and shameless about their finances and habits. She knows that a critical factor in growing wealth is one’s mindset and sense of self-worth – it’s about setting boundaries, having discipline, and knowing you’re worth every dollar you invest in yourself, your future, and your life. She has also co-written the best-selling book, Money Bitch! A No-BS Guide for Smart Women Who Want to Own Their Financial Future. Follow PowHERhouse Money Coaching on Instagram: PowHERhouse Money Nicholle's Financial Planning business: Wilcox Financial Group Follow Money Curious on Social Media: Money Curious Podcast

30. Back To Basics: Our Perspective on Finances as the Oldest vs Youngest Sibling

2021-10-1127:59

Have you ever wondered why your perspective on money is the way it is? Why is it that we all tend to make some decisions that seem to be automatic with our finances? Today we discuss how our relationship with money is directly correlated with our outer circumstances. Specifically with our family. Laura grew up being the oldest sibling of her family while Essien grew up as the youngest of his family. Learn in this week's Back to Basics episode how your approach to finances can be completely different just based on when you were born relative to the rest of your siblings. Follow us on Instagram: @moneycuriouspodcast

29. Eliminating Over $120k In Debt to Financial Freedom With Mel From @fckdebt

2021-10-0435:36

Have you ever thought of how much you can debt you can pay off in 2 years? What if you could pay down 6 FIGURES worth in that time? Joining us in this week's episode is Mel, also known as @fckdebt on Instagram, to share with us her debt-free journey where she and her husband were able to eliminate $127,868.99 in 2 years! To become debt-free, Mel had to make several sacrifices such as moving in with her mother-in law, cutting back expenses, and grinding day in and day out to make massive headway in on 6 figures of debt. Tune in to learn how she is investing, saving, and staying the FCK out of debt. Follow Mel on Instagram @fckdebt Follow Money Curious Podcast on Instagram @moneycuriouspodcast

28. The Power of Networking & Building Connections with Real Estate Agent Calvin Pringles

2021-09-2744:52

Your 20s is a great time to find yourself and figure out who and what you want to be in your life. Developing the right habits at an early age can seriously set the trajectory for the rest of your life. Today's guest, Calvin Pringles (yes, like the chips), started off just like the rest of us: lost, not sure what to do or who to become. Then he stumbled onto real estate after talking with his future mentor and he was hooked. Now he's killing it as a full time real estate agent and investor out in Florida and he's only getting started! Calvin drops some major bombs on how he got started with his humble beginnings to where he is now and is excited about the future ahead of him. You won't want to miss this one! Follow Calvin on Instagram: Calvin Pringles Follow us on Instagram: Money Curious Podcast Catch us on TikTok as well: Money Curious Podcast

27. Talking All Things Money in The Chatta Box With Nicole Parchani

2021-09-2047:43

From podcast host to founder of a non-profit, Nicole Parchani joins us as this week's guest! Nicole is extremely ambitious...Why you ask? Aside from her engineering role at Microsoft, Nicole is the host of her own podcast, The Chatta Box, blogger for The Renaissance Society, and founder of EmpowerU. As an international student from the Saint Martin, Nicole quickly learned to manage her personal finances. Tune in to hear her cool approach on why and how she tracks her budget, and to learn why she began her various business ventures. Follow Nicole on social media Follow The Chatta Box podcast Subscribe & Follow Money Curious Podcast for more great money content!

26. The Major Advantages of House Hacking with Ikenna Okoye

2021-09-1323:35

Here at Money Curious, we’re big believers in the concept of house hacking. It’s one of the best financial decisions anyone can make. Tune into this week’s episode with Ikenna Okoye, where he talks in detail about how he was able to get 2 house hacks right out of college. In this episode we also talk about the importance of confidence, mentorship, and education, and why these play such a huge role in your financial decisions. Don’t miss this week’s episode! Check out Ikenna's Instagram here @kele_ooo Follow us on Instagram @moneycuriouspodcast Follow us on TikTok @moneycurious

25. Back to Basics - Our 3 Financial Health Metrics

2021-09-0627:06

So you've done it! You have started learning about personal finance, the FIRE community and excited to get started. But as you're going through this journey, how do you know you're on the right track? What exactly do you look at to make sure you can reach your personal finance goals? Tune into this week's episode where we talk about just that. Today we have a conversation about 3 financial metrics that we track every month that give us a clear picture of our overall financial health: Savings Rate, Credit Score, and Net Worth. We realized that optimizing these 3 areas will help the rest of our finances fall into place. You won't want to miss this one! Follow us on Instagram @moneycuriouspodcast Follow us on TikTok @moneycurious

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