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Wealth and Wisdom Together®115. Honoring Our Mothers: Financial Lessons That Shaped Our LivesThis is a REMIX of Episode 5 where Weslia Echols and Willa Williams dive into the profound impact of the financial lessons they learned from their mothers. Through personal anecdotes, they highlighted the resilience, resourcefulness, and generosity embodied by their mothers.
With relatable insights into personal experiences with financial challenges, the episode resonated with a sense of gratitude and admiration for the financial wisdom and virtues that were passed on to them. It stands as a must-listen for anyone seeking to implement valuable financial teachings from mothers, offering a heartfelt and insightful exploration of the enduring impact of m...2024-05-1431 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®104. Transforming Mistakes Into Future Success: Learning From Last Year's Errors
Have you ever found yourself reflecting on past experiences and wondering if you truly learned from them? I certainly have. It's like getting kicked in the behind and promising yourself, I won't do that again. But did we really learn from those experiences? It's a question worth pondering.
In this episode, we delved into the importance of learning from past mistakes and how it shapes our future decisions. Mistakes and failures can become a catalyst for lasting personal growth if we respond to them correctly. Moving forward, we need to be self-aware, accountable, and i...2024-01-1620 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®103. Developing a Strategy for Wealth and Wisdom: 5 Milestones to Financial FulfillmentIn this episode, we are completing our conversation on the STEWARD acronym in our STEWARD Identity™ series. We will discuss the final letter, “D,” which represents developing a strategy for wealth and wisdom.
Are you experiencing the stress and frustration of not seeing your efforts pay off as you strive for financial wellness? We know that those feelings can be overwhelming. Well, it may be time to try a new approach and strategy to achieve those financial goals.
During our conversation today, we will reveal key strategies for achieving wealth and wisdom, leading to enhanced financial empo...2023-12-2621 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®102. Embracing Your Role and Responsibilities: Key Habits For Financial-Well BeingWelcome to Wealth and Wisdom Together™, where we explore the principles of financial stewardship and wisdom. In this episode, we discuss the sixth letter in the STEWARD acronym, “R” for the Role and Responsibilities of a steward.
As a steward, knowing your responsibilities and the habits needed to achieve financial well-being is essential. We dive into biblical references and personal experiences to identify these habits and strategies to help you embrace your STEWARD Identity™ as a way of life.
We also highlight the interconnectedness of the characteristics and habits of a steward who has embraced their STE...2023-12-2432 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®101. Achieve Confidence in Financial Stewardship through AccountabilityIn this episode of Wealth and Wisdom Together™, Weslia and Willa continue the deep dive into your STEWARD IDentity™, focusing on “A” in the acronym as they dive into the importance of ACCOUNTABILITY. Empower yourself to become a purposeful financial steward by aligning your decisions with God's principles and embracing accountability as we guide you through the compelling journey of living abundantly while giving your best to God.
Accountability is key to living a fulfilled and wealthy life on your own terms. So, if you're seeking financial wisdom and looking to align your decisions with God's principles, this epi...2023-12-1227 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®100. The Wisdom Advantage: How to Build Wealth IntentionallyOn this episode of the Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, we are on week four of our series on your STEWARD Identity™. Today’s deep dive is on the meaning of the “W” in the STEWARD acronym, which stands for “Wisdom Led Decision Making”. But that is not all. This is our 100th episode, and we are celebrating!
Have you heard these common myths about wisdom and financial stewardship?
You need a lot of money to start building wealth.
Investing is only for the wealthy.
Financial success is all about luck.
These do not def...2023-12-0813 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®99. Empower Your Financial Journey: Discover the Rewards of Earnestly Seeking GodOn this episode of the Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, we are on week three of our series on your STEWARD Identity™. Today, we are highlighting and expanding on the meaning of the “E” in the STEWARD acronym, which stands for “Earnestly Seeking God”. Can you say that you earnestly seek God in all your decisions? We can now, but that was not always the case. As we have shared before, some of our earlier decisions, financial and those that were not financial, were not always made with God in the forefront. Sometimes, our decisions were made just by thinking about ours...2023-11-1419 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®98. The Power of Trustworthiness: How Your STEWARD Identity™ Transforms Financial DecisionsWe are back with another episode of the Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast in our series on your STEWARD Identity™. This time, we are discussing the second letter of the STEWARD acronym, “T,” Trustworthiness towards God. Can He always depend on us to be trustworthy in all our ways?
Do you desire a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment when managing your financial resources as a Christian? Are you searching for a way to align your financial decisions with your faith, creating a meaningful impact? Look no further because we are here to provide the solution you need to achi...2023-11-0819 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®97. Living in Alignment: How Surrendering Transforms Your FinancesIn this episode of the Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, we dive deep into the concept of the STEWARD Identity™ and why surrendering to God is crucial for tapping into this identity. We share insights about how your STEWARD Identity™ is more than just a fancy label - it's a whole way of life centered around knowing who God is, understanding your identity in Christ, and using your time, treasure, and talents to bring glory to God.We break down the first letter of the STEWARD acronym, “S,” which is all about Surrendering to God. We’ve experienced tha...2023-10-3122 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®96. Providential Pivots To PurposeIn the midst of life's twists and turns, there is one thing that remains constant: God's guiding hand. Weslia Echols, co-host of the Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, Accredited Financial Counselor®, and Financial Coach knows this all too well. Her journey is a testament to the unexpected twists that can lead us closer to our purpose.
Buckle up and prepare for a ride filled with divine intervention, as she shares her incredible story. Discover the power of prayer and the blessings that come from embracing God's providential pivots in your life as Weslia guides you on a journey to...2023-10-2435 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®95. Positioned And Prepared To ProsperHave you ever been caught off guard after receiving a diagnosis from your doctor? Did you question how you would manage your health from that point? Manage your finances? Manage all your other responsibilities?
Willa Williams, co-host of The Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, Accredited Financial Counselor®, and Financial Coach, had to face these questions. In the depths of uncertainty and fear, she discovered an unexpected twist in her battle with breast cancer. As the doctor's words echoed in her ears, a surge of resolve to trust God's plan ignited within her. Little did she know that surrendering to...2023-10-1739 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®94. Tonya Bailey Jones: Finding Beauty Beyond The Ashes Of Your PastDoes this sound familiar? Have you been told that to find healing and self-acceptance, you just need to bury your mistakes and move on? But the thing is - that approach only leads to more pain and guilt. By ignoring the need for self-forgiveness and acceptance, you're denying yourself the chance to break free from the heavy burden of shame and embrace a life of true purpose and inner peace.
It's time to let go of ineffective actions and choose a path that will bring you the healing and self-acceptance you deserve. In this episode of Wealth an...2023-10-1045 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®93. Yvette Wilkie: Healing Grace From Pain to Sweet PurposeIn the depths of her grief, Yvette Wilkie never could have imagined the unexpected twist that would change her life forever. It started with a Barbie cake, a reluctant creation for her daughter's birthday. Little did she know, this simple act of love would ignite a spark of hope that would lead to unimaginable success. What followed was a journey of resilience and growth as Yvette and her husband, Robert, turned their grief into a million-dollar business.
In this episode of Wealth and Wisdom Together™ our guest, Yvette Wilkie, Entrepreneur and Visionary shares her jo...2023-10-0338 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®92. Dr. Melody Wright, Ph.D., AFC®, CFEI: Breaking Free From Financial Shame, Being Broke on Purpose, To Financial FulfillmentIn a world of lab coats and Petri dishes, Melody Wright was on track for a successful career in parasitology. But when she learned she could graduate early from her doctoral program, she was in a financial debt that threatened to suffocate her dreams. With a staggering debt of $212,000, Melody's heart sank, but her husband's unwavering support sparked a fire within her. Determined to find a way out, she embarked on a journey of financial enlightenment, defying the odds and paying off over $100,000 in just three years. But this is only the beginning of Melody's extraordinary story…
As...2023-09-2654 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®91. Jermaine James: Inspiring Christian Entrepreneurs To Find Purpose in Wealth and WisdomFinding and embracing our purpose is a complex process that involves learning, planning, doing, becoming, and ultimately being. Our guest on this episode of The Wealth and Wisdom Together™ podcast, Jermaine James, is driven simply by inspiring God’s people to find their purpose and pursue it unapologetically. As a Christian creative, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur, Jermaine, known as J’Wil to many, knows firsthand that by leading others into their purpose, he is fully living out his own.
Jermaine strives to educate and empower as he inspires audiences worldwide to balance faith and business while pursuing purpose and...2023-09-1941 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®90. Reviving Your Repayment: How To Prepare For Changes In Student Loan RepaymentDo you want to achieve better financial stability and effectively manage your student loans? Are you searching for a solution to improve your financial well-being and gain control over your student loan repayments? Look no further; we will share the key to attaining that desired outcome. On this episode of Wealth and Wisdom Together™, you can discover a solution that will enable you to gain financial peace of mind and effectively handle the new student loan repayment changes.
Understanding the recent changes in student loan updates is a critical task. It provides a clear advantage for loan hold...2023-09-1227 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®89. Dorethia Kelly: The Impact of Your Personal Finances on Entrepreneurial SuccessDoes your wealth strategy include becoming a business owner? or have you already begun the journey of becoming an entrepreneur? Our guest, Dorethia Kelly, MBA., an award-winning financial expert, is here to guide you towards success in your business journey with her tips on personal finance management. She is the CEO of #MoneyChat® and Work • Space • Spark™, a career growth and office décor subscription box.
Dorethia has earned a name for herself in the field of personal finance and business coaching, and she empowers people to achieve their financial, entrepreneurial, and career goals through her coaching, keynotes...2023-09-0639 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®88. Micayla Robertson: How One Story Can Change EverythingThis episode delves into how our experiences shape who we are and how we see the world. Today’s guest, Micayla Robertson, experienced a defining moment that provoked change in all areas of her life, ultimately leading to peace and purpose.
Micayla is CEO of the Faith Audio Network, formerly known as the Iron Agency, and was the podcast producer of the award-winning Redefining Wealth podcast hosted by Patrice Washington. She says, “As iron sharpens iron, she is on a mission to sharpen and encourage others by helping them OWN their story, find their voice, and share...2023-08-2945 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®86. Wealth & Wisdom TogetherWe constantly seek guidance from God; this time, He told us that a change was needed to be in alignment with how we serve. And so The Abundant Living Podcast was paused and now rebranded as WEALTH AND WISDOM TOGETHER™ WITH WESLIA AND WILLA.
On Wealth and Wisdom Together™, wherever you are on your journey from financial stress and overwhelm to financial success and fulfillment, we are engaging you to unleash your STEWARD Identity that will guide your spirit, heart, and mind to have wealth and abundance in every area of your life.
On this episode o...2023-08-1529 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®85. Strengthening Your Finances Despite The EconomyWe are being bombarded today with so many doubts about the state of the economy and it is making a lot of people very uncertain about their finances. Many are stressed and are not confident in how they are managing their finances. So today on The Abundant Living Podcast, we are asking two questions:
Are your money management principles preventing you from being affected by the economic situation?
Despite the reports and warnings about a wavering economy, are your finances still improving?
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
03:40 - What does all the tal...2023-06-2132 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®84. Unleashing The Power Of EncouragementWhat sweetens your desire to keep going, to keep moving, to not give up? There are many answers to this question but on this episode we want to focus on just one of them. One that we believe may be the most powerful of all. Today on The Abundant Living Podcast, we are talking about encouragement and its impact on us individually and on our lives in general.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
3:15 - What is Encouragement
8:40 - Promise of Encouragement
11:20 - Sources of Encouragement
12:00 - Times of Encouragement
16:00...2023-06-0631 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®83. Overcoming The Fear Of SuccessIs the fear of success holding you back from achieving your full potential? The best way to overcome fear is by expanding our performance ceiling, visualizing ourselves as successful, and rejecting the criticism of others.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re addressing how the fear of success can stem from past traumatic events or concerns about how others perceive us. By acknowledging and addressing our fears, we can move forward towards achieving our full potential and fulfilling God's plan for us.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
2023-05-2433 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®82. Am I Making Life Harder Than It Has To Be?Are you making life harder than it has to be? This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re discussing ways to make life harder for ourselves and how to overcome these obstacles.
We’re tackling practical tips on setting personal goals, developing new habits, managing time effectively, and spending time with positive, encouraging people. We also emphasize the importance of giving yourself grace when you make mistakes and why it’s important to avoid comparing yourself to others and focus on your unique journey.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
02:00 - What Are You Doing...2023-05-0939 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®81. Jateya Jones: Confident Clarity To WINAre you a Jane of many trades and a master of none? Do you find yourself starting things but not following through?
Many of us are multi-passionate but struggle to determine which passions to pursue first. This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, our clarity coach, Jateya Jones, is here to help us develop the confident clarity needed to WIN!
Jateya Jones is a conduit for clarity who revolutionizes how Multipassionates approach entrepreneurship. Fondly known as "The Clarity Queen," Jateya serves as the CEO of Jateya Jones Consulting, a boutique Strategy and Communications consulting firm d...2023-05-0340 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®80. Tricia Daniel: Starting Over - Reaping The Blessing of Rebuilding By FaithHas life ever thrown you a curveball? Have you ever felt embarrassed or ashamed about having to start over? This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, our guest is Speaker and Financial Clarity & Literacy Advisor Tricia Daniel.
As an MBA with over 25 years of experience in public accounting and corporate finance, Tricia learned how to combine her professional financial experience with her money journey to create clear steps in rebuilding after each turn in her life.
Sharing her financial journey of being a woman who started over twice after divorce, a single mother who overcame d...2023-04-2644 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®79. Dr. Michael Thomas: Black Financial Culture - Building Wealth From The Inside OutBuilding generational wealth is not just about financial gain; it's about breaking the cycle of poverty and creating a legacy for future generations.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we sat down with Michael Thomas to discuss his new book, “Black Financial Culture: Building Wealth From The Inside Out”.
Michael G. Thomas Jr., Ph.D., is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®), a lecturer at the University of Georgia, and the founder of Modom Solutions - a virtual financial coaching service. His research focuses on financial empathy and self-compassion, data visualization's effects on fin...2023-04-181h 09
Wealth and Wisdom Together®78. Your STEWARD IDentity: 7 Characteristics & Habits of a Good Steward
HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY TO THE ABUNDANT LIVING PODCAST!!!
While many don't necessarily envision living in abundance, there are too many promises in the Bible about wealth, prosperity, and abundance for us to ignore the fact that it is also our right as children of God.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re reflecting on the past two years in celebration, diving deeper into the idea of a Steward IDentity, exploring the 7 characteristics and habits of a good steward, and revealing why true stewardship will equip us with wealth and wisdom.
...2023-04-1246 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®77. Falling In Love With The ProcessWhat was the hardest thing that you ever had to overcome? How did you do it, and how did you maintain your focus?
For many of us, finances are one of the hardest struggles we face. While everything else in the fivefold areas of our life is fine - spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially - we can't seem to wrap our brains around why we can't get our finances in order.
This week, on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re identifying our personal struggles and why it’s beneficial to stop focusing on the problem and i...2023-04-0430 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®76. Misplaced LoyaltyAre you living the American Dream or the life God dreamed for you? We tend to put God in a box and limit his abilities based on our perspective of the “American Dream.” We chase an idea that society has constructed for us, failing to recognize that God may have so much more in store if we focus our minds on Him. This week, on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re identifying how the American Dream can create misplaced loyalty. Are you ready to unlock true abundance?
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
1:45 - Dismantl...2023-03-2934 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®75. What Financial Traps Are Holding You Back?Having trouble following through with financial changes? Let's address common money blocks and traps to get to the source of the real problem.
Sometimes past observations can keep us stuck in cycles of toxic money habits, but it's important to push beyond assumptions and understand what's pertinent to where we are today.
This week, on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re unpacking potential financial traps or limiting beliefs that could prevent you from reaching your money goals. Are you ready to discover which financial trap is holding you back?
2023-03-2138 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®74: Preparing For The Unexpected: Debunking Insurance MythsAre you prepared for the unexpected? Don't wait until calamity strikes; take a precautionary measure and get the protection you need today.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, the Insurance Diva, Nicole Lamar, helps us protect what's important with proper risk management. Tune in to learn how insurance can elevate your net worth and safeguard your assets, all while saving for your future.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
05:00 - How To Identify The Best Insurance Provider
17:00 - The 3 Portions Of Insurance
22:00 - The Difference Between Broad & Comprehensive Coverage...2023-03-1551 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®73. Top Tax Tips with Nicole Freeman-Kirkand, CPAAre you aware of the new changes in the tax laws that will impact your 2022 Return? Do you know the steps you can take now to be ready for your 2023 Filing?
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we sat down with Nicole Freeman-Kirkland, CPA, to discuss the changes to the new tax laws affecting your personal and business filings for 2022 and what you can do to reduce your tax liability.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
07:00 - Integrity and Honesty in Tax Preparations
12:30 - Changes to the Tax Laws
21:45 - A...2023-03-0844 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®72. Clarity Is In The DoingHave you ever been on top of your game, getting it all done, but later realized something was amiss? Did you make adjustments and keep moving?
That’s what we’ve done. We have pivoted in our work and are moving forward. We’ve spent several years preparing to be financial coaches empowering those we serve to enjoy life, manage their money and build a legacy. But as faith-based coaches, we have realized that many don’t connect good stewardship practices with their desire to live an abundant life.
2 Timothy 4:2 tells us to “Preach in the full express...2023-02-2827 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®71. REWIND: Following God's Plan To Crush GoalsWith full transparency, many of us are not always obedient. There may be times when we believe our way is better, faster, or easier than what God has planned, and we quickly learn that the things we do our way are often incorrect and repeated for us to learn our lesson. We believe God has a plan for our lives, and when we’re obedient, we’ll succeed in everything we do.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we discuss how obedience and following God’s plan will position us to crush our goals! Are you ready...2022-12-2828 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®70 REWIND: Create A Vision For YourselfTo create the vision of who we want to become, we must acknowledge that it requires some form of financial commitment. Rooted in first understanding who we are, how God created us, how he's gifted us, and what skill sets He's allowed us to acquire, as we develop the talent that he's provided us, we will then be able to enhance both our vision and our finances.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we discuss the power of creating a vision and the biblical truth intended to guide us as we pursue our God-given purpose.
2022-12-2026 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®69 REWIND: Overcoming Negative Self-TalkHow many opportunities have you talked yourself out of? What kind of things do you say to yourself?
Self-talk can either stop you or send you into the realm of success, and “negative” self-talk can impact your life in more ways than you can imagine. It starts with your thoughts and trickles into your actions, influencing your routine and relationships.
The Word of God tells us that out of the heart, the mouth speaks, so the thoughts that we carry in our minds are a direct reflection of what we hold in our hearts. This week...2022-12-1429 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®67. The TRUE Connection Between Giving And AbundanceDo you trust God enough with the best of what you’ve been blessed with? Do you really know why you tithe or give?
While money can often trigger emotions of stinginess, greed, fear, or lust, tithing is an act of worship that requires trusting God with 10% of our best. Its biblical foundation is tied to the principles of generosity, sowing, and reaping, and although controversial, tithing is the best way to activate your steps to wealth and achieve a life of abundance.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re discussing tithing and unpa...2022-11-2938 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®66. 7 Money Missteps In The Name Of LoveThe pandemic was a reminder to everyone that life happens. Whether prepared or not, life will bring unexpected situations and circumstances that will shape or alter how we move forward. Although we may not talk about it much, there is a difference between navigating life as a married couple and navigating life in an unmarried relationship.
This week, on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re talking to those who haven’t decided to marry, and we’re breaking down ways that you can protect yourself financially within your relationship whenever life happens.
Let’s Embrace Abundant...2022-11-2230 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®65. Building Your Wealth Alliance NetworkWhen it comes to building the wealth and abundance that you desire, who is in your network? Who are the people in your corner that make up your team, and who are you receiving guidance, counsel, and direction from?
As you build your wealth alliance network, we believe it’s important to have a variety of people on your team. So, this week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re diving into how to identify your ideal wealth partners and how to expand, protect, and establish a trusted network.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
2:00...2022-11-1534 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®64 REWIND: Financial Changes: Minimizing Your Fight Flight ResponseWhen you don’t know how to resolve a financial issue, do you fight, flight or freeze? Whenever we are confronted with making difficult decisions, we are all subject to either fight back when we feel attacked, take flight and run away from our responsibilities, or freeze and allow our emotions to keep us paralyzed or stuck because of fear.
These reactions can prevent us from learning how to manage our money confidently and live life purposefully, so in this week’s episode of The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re diving into how to make financial changes by mini...2022-11-0928 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®63. Your Credit ReputationWhat would you do to protect your reputation? Whether we know it or not, our credit is our reputation in the marketplace. It goes before us in many instances and permits others to make assumptions about who we are, the content of our character, how we manage our money, and what we're capable of.
It’s important to protect our reputation, and this week’s episode of The Abundant Living Podcast covers how you can safeguard your reputation while building or rebuilding your credit.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
2:07: Protect Your Reputation
8:25...2022-11-0143 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®62. Joe Saul-Sehy: Stack Your Connections, Ask Who Not HowMany of us believe that if we could earn more money, we can outrun our bad habits. As nice as it may sound, you can never outrun a bad habit.
Whether it be a lack of saving, a lack of investing, misuse of funds, or simply bad money management, our financial habits are typically built from necessity or desperation. So, regardless of which one we identify with, our habits around money are a key component to our lifestyles, the maintenance of our health, how we approach work, and how we navigate relationships.
This week on...2022-10-2533 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®61. Mabel Nunez: Ready, Set, Invest When Opportunity KnocksWhen it comes to the world of Personal Finance, it’s always a blessing to attend conferences and conventions where we can network and have conversations with industry experts! This year, Willa attended FinCon22 and hosted an amazing interview with Stock Analyst and Business Owner Mabel Nunez!
Mabel A. Nunez, MBA, is the founder and CEO (Chief Education Officer) of Girl$ on The Money, a stock market investing education company that teaches women, minorities, and individuals who are not typically exposed to the world of investing. This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, Mabel joins us LIVE fro...2022-10-1822 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®60. Tracking Financial Strength and ProgressDid you know that 60% of people who earn $100,000 a year still feel like they're living paycheck to paycheck?We don't want you to be another statistic. We want you to have a financial plan for your future, know where your money is going and set some financial goals to manage your money confidently, live life purposefully, and intentionally build wealth.To help you do that, this week’s episode of The Abundant Living Podcast is the start of a new series called “The Money Matters” series. To kick things off, our goal is to put you in...2022-10-1137 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®59. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox: Keys To Thriving During Economic UncertaintyWhen it comes to generating financial abundance, many factors are out of our control. From inflation to equity and even the fluctuation of interest rates in the economy, the only thing that’s actually within our control is how we develop our money behaviors.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we sat down with The Money Coach®, personal finance expert, speaker, and author of 15 money-management books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox.
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about overcoming financial troubles and thr...2022-10-0440 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®58. Shifting From A Scarcity Mindset To An Abundance MindsetDid you know that you can be wealthy and lonely or have money and still be in poor health? Did you know that you can be financially successful and miserable or the wealthiest person in the world and still not experience abundance?
Even though our past experiences can often affect our abundance mindset, how we view the world, money, and life will directly impact the opportunities we receive, our expectations around money, and ultimately our financial results.
As your financial aunties and big sisters, our mission has always been to help you “manage money confidently, li...2022-09-2730 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®57. Stephanie Riles: Transforming Our Minds For Physical and Financial FitnessAre you a perfectionist who desires to overcome self-sabotage and transform your nutrition and fitness? Are you ready to lose the extra weight for good?
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we sat down with Registered Dietician, Personal Trainer, and Mindset Transformation Coach Stephanie Riles. Stephanie is on a mission to help female perfectionists overcome fitness barriers by trading in dieting for a transformational mindset and lifestyle.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
2:30: The Point To Pivot
9:00: Understand Your Triggers
16:00: Overcome Perfectionism
22:30: Decide Who You Are
...2022-09-2053 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®56. Jason Vitug: The Multidimensions Of Money For A Happy LifeIs there a direct correlation between financial wellness and happiness? While money may solve money problems, it doesn’t solve life problems. This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we sat down with Jason Vitug to discuss the multidimensions of money, and it's impact on our lives.
Jason Vitug is a bestselling author and founder of Phroogal.com, a personal finance website, and financial marketplace. He champions the movement behind the road to financial wellness to empower a generation to live healthy, wealthy, and happy.
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
4:00: How To Find Your...2022-09-131h 02
Wealth and Wisdom Together®55. Effective Strategies To Overcome OverspendingWhat are the top three reasons you tend to overspend?
Overspending is a big challenge for many of us, especially when we spend mindlessly. We believe we can afford a certain lifestyle, but when our eyes get too big for our wallets, we continuously give in to impulsiveness without considering the consequences.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re discussing effective strategies to overcome overspending!
Let’s Embrace Abundant Living:
2:20: Avoid Sales Pressure
9:45: Be Content
13:55: Know Your Why & Target Your Spending
19:30: The W.A.I...2022-09-0638 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®54. How To Address Inner Conflict To Curate PeacePeople often want to release chaotic situations but stay in them because they lack the peace or financial stability to make the move. When faced with conflict, they resolve the issue on the surface level, and they internally suffer and carry their trauma into other places and spaces in life.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we sat with Conflict Resolution Specialist and Peace Curator Patrice Grimes.
As a follow-up to Episode 50: “Preparing for Peace: What Is Your Exit Strategy?, we reached out to Patrice utilize a holistic approach to serve as a place of...2022-08-3053 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®53. Eradicating The Stigma of RentingMany people believe that progress and wealth are only shown by owning a home. Whether it be land, property, or even financial assets, there’s a stigma that ownership usually signifies whether someone has “made it” in life.
We want to flip the script and change the narrative regarding owning vs. renting, and this week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re talking about eradicating the stigma of renting.
Deciding to purchase a home should be very strategic and consider your lifestyle, financial health, and personal goals! Just because someone decides to rent doesn’t mean they...2022-08-2327 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®52. 5-Minutes of IntentionalityWithout confidence, it's hard to pick ourselves up and keep going. Whether we're trying to accomplish something new, trying to get ahead at work, or even when we're dealing with our finances, our confidence can take a hit at any time, anywhere.
When we lack confidence, the only thing blocking us from success is Us. We have to believe that we can accomplish whatever we set our mind to, and we must be willing to boldly step out in faith and make it happen. So, the best way to restore a lack of confidence is to make...2022-08-1624 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®51. Fighting the Internal Resistance to ChangeWhat do you do when your financial success doesn’t mirror your career success? Do you change your situation, or do you remain complacent?In order to receive financial results that we’ve never had before, we have to be willing to do things we’ve never done before. We have to be willing to change.This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re discussing how to push past resistance to receive our desired results.Although fighting the internal resistance to change can be both terrifying and paralyzing, once we identify the core rea...2022-08-0926 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®50. Preparing for Peace: Having A Financial Exit StrategyAre you financially prepared to be released?
With the drop of The Renaissance Album - ACT 1, Beyonce permits us to release.
Release your anger, Release your mind, Release your job, Release the time, Release your trade, Release the stress, Release the love, and forget the rest.
She’s encouraging us to leave situations that don't serve us if we’re looking for motivation or a new foundation. Still, to truly take off the load and stop allowing others to break our souls, some situations require us to reach a level of financial stability or preparedness first.
This week on The Abun...2022-08-0226 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®49. S.E.L.F - Saving Elevates Life FulfillmentWhen we released the episode on Financial crossroads in our 30s, it reminded us of some of the challenges we faced that required us to change our mindset regarding savings. We knew it was important to have a savings account and money in the bank. However, we also knew people who needed our assistance financially. Unintentionally, our heart to give led us to become budding philanthropists, seeding and supporting those around us. But what do you do when giving mindlessly starts to affect your financial growth?
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re unpacking how it feels when yo...2022-07-2623 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®48. Keeping The Momentum: Stay On Course To Reach Your Financial GoalsDo you remember when Physics class was required in school, and the instructor would talk about momentum? We do! While we initially thought we would never use Physics in life, that lesson on momentum was instrumental in achieving the transformation we desired in life. We now realize that as you move toward your goals, the momentum pushes you to reach them.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re talking about how to keep the momentum and stay on course to reach your financial goals.
There is a direct correlation between momentum and success. We...2022-07-1927 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®47. The Thirties: Lessons Learned From Our Financial CrossroadsDid you know that today’s millennials (those currently in their late 20s and early 30’s) are the only generation who have experienced a pandemic, two recessions, and possibly World War III in their lifetime? Even while facing wartime and inflation, we believe it’s essential for everyone, especially millennials, to seek wisdom and understanding while enjoying a fulfilled life and preparing for the future.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we’re discussing the prime age where we learned our greatest financial lessons: The 30’s. If you’re entering or already in your 30s, this episode is fo...2022-07-1231 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®46. What Is Financial Coaching?Are you unhappy with your finances or desire to change your financial situation? Do you believe you could be doing better financially but don’t know where to start?While most people seek financial coaching looking for someone to tell them what to do, for many, the problem isn’t knowing what to do, the problem is implementation. You are more than capable of building wealth on your own, but your financial coach will hold you accountable as you implement your individual financial plan. As you seek financial services, it’s important to clearly understand the dut...2022-07-0526 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®45. Abundant Living: Embracing New OpportunitiesHow often do you look at something and immediately dismiss it?
As Wealth Partners, when we use phrases like, “That's not me” or “I don’t do that,” we limit our thinking and prevent ourselves from embracing new opportunities. Whether we unintentionally pass up great love, a fulfilling career, and even monetary blessings, limiting beliefs have the power to derail us from our living in abundance.
This week on The Abundant Living Podcast, we are unpacking what it truly means to live abundantly. We all have opportunities all around us and just because something may not be in...2022-06-2830 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®44. Overcoming Negative Self-TalkNegative self-talk can creep in and impact our lives in more ways than we can ever imagine and without us realizing it. It can cause us to become our own worst enemy. But when we recognize it, we can change the negative self-talk to a more positive, encouraging, and motivating message to ourselves. This was a real reality for us at TFC when we were beginning to launch The Abundant Living Podcast.
We looked at the time, effort, and skills needed to be successful and doubted if we were really prepared or should move forward in the midst of...2022-05-0327 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®43. Lindsay Rae Perry: The Journey to Be CEO Of Your LifeThere is an underlying foundation for success that aligns with HARD WORK and this develops your work habits and your work ethic. But have you ever stopped to identify what drives work ethic to morph into hustle & grind, burnout, or even breakdown? Today we talked with Lindsay Rae Perry about the journey from the hustling and grinding to being the CEO of your LIFE.
Lindsay Rae Perry is an award-winning CEO, serial entrepreneur, with over a decade of experience in strategic marketing, messaging and cloud-business consulting and is mastering the art of building multiple businesses holistically without compromising her values...2022-04-261h 03
Wealth and Wisdom Together®42. Seasons of FrugalityYou probably already know, deep down, the basics of being financially successful. Work hard, save, invest, spend wisely, and don’t take your eye off the ball. But this doesn’t have to mean you have to live a penny-pinching life with no treats. You can live a happy, fulfilled life and still be financially responsible. And the secret is to embrace frugality.
We’ve experienced frugality in seasons. These seasons of frugality have been opportunities to build, grow and reach goals that we set for ourselves. Chosen times when we intentionally changed our spending to help us reconcile wher...2022-04-2022 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®41. Patrice Washington: Evolving In PurposeThis episode marks the 1 year anniversary of The Abundant Living Podcast and we are CELEBRATING the evolution we’ve made in our purpose. We are also celebrating the clarity and guidance we’ve received and the opportunity to share our journey, knowledge, and skills with you, our Family. We are so grateful. We have not done this alone. Our guest today is our coach and mentor, Patrice Washington! Patrice has been integral to us evolving in purpose and we want to share her with you today.
Before Patrice became the widely-known favorite personal finance expert “America’s Money Maven,”, and be...2022-04-1253 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®40. 3 Good Reasons Why You Should Ask For HelpIf you are a confident independent thinker, you usually make your own choices in life. It wouldn’t be all that surprising to discover you prefer to figure out things for yourself. And because you’re so self-assured, you might not like to ask for help, even if it’s necessary.
There are times when we all can benefit from accepting a hand from someone else. And not only that, when you ask for assistance, other people also stand to benefit in ways you might not have considered.
In this episode we discuss 3 good reasons why you shou...2022-04-0526 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®39. Maximizing Your Money With Retirement PlanningIf you haven't envisioned what retirement will look like for you, it is the time to do so. Retirement for millennials or gen Y and gen X will differ from our parents' generation or the previous generation. The success of retirement begins with envisioning a rewarding, healthy, and fulfilling lifestyle. When planning for retirement, it's helpful to use the power to choose today how you will spend your retirement tomorrow.
In this episode, we discuss:
What factors affect how much you'll have to save for retirement
What factors to consider when envisioning retirement
Choosing how to...2022-03-2940 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®38. Mabel Nunez: Strategies To Become A Savvy InvestorCan you imagine starting to invest, and then soon after, the stock market goes through one of its worst "crashes" of all time? Well, that's what happened to our guest, Mabel Nunez and she says, “ I lived to tell the tale”. Mabel is a stock analyst, business owner, and founder and CEO (Chief Education Officer) of Girl$ on The Money. A stock market investing education company that teaches women, minorities, and individuals who are not typically exposed to the world of investing. Today we are discussing strategies to become a savvy investor, including:
Overcoming limiting beliefs, fear, and barriers...2022-03-2243 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®37. Readiness For InvestingThe goal of investing goes beyond being diligent to accumulate funds through regular savings. Saving is a wise course of action to elevate your net worth, however building real wealth needs an additional consideration – earning a good rate of return on your money. This involves putting the funds to use through ownership or lending in ways that generate even more money. That is the major distinction between saving and investing. In today’s episode, we are talking about Readiness for Investing.
In this episode we discuss:
Developing an investment plan
Identifying where to get money to begin i...2022-03-1522 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®36. Being Financially EmpoweredWhen you are creating habits that align your money with the goals you’ve set for yourself, you will establish financial boundaries that others don't recognize, acknowledge, or respect. Do you feel financially empowered when you maintain your boundaries or are you burdened with looking like the "broke friend"? In this episode we discuss:
Defining financial empowerment and financial security
Being empowered by your “WHY”
Having a savings discipline
Developing a savings plan
Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC® and Willa Williams, AFC®, Trinity Financial Coaching
Instagram: @mytfcoach
Facebook: @mytfcoach
Website: www.mytfcoach.com2022-03-0829 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®35. Shelby Wilder: Luxe for Less Making $50,000 Flipping FashionDid you know that you can look good and feel good while living below your means? Wealth-building principles tell you that you should live below your means as you build your finances for your desired future. But they don’t tell you how to do it with the luxe and style that you want. No worries, our guest on this episode is Wardrobe Consultant, Fashion & Thrift Stylist, Shelby Wilder, who is going to enlighten us on how the treasures in our closet can help you reach your financial goals.
In this episode we discuss:
Dressing with style and...2022-03-0146 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®34. Dr. Timothy Williams: The Armor of God, Staying Battle ReadyWhen you are pursuing purpose, building wealth, creating a legacy, impact, and influence you will face battles also known as spiritual warfare. Therefore, we have to be sufficiently equipped spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially.
In this episode, we are talking to Dr. Timothy A. Williams about The Armor of God: Staying Battle Ready, looking at how we have to position ourselves as we face spiritual warfare or resistance. Dr. Tim is an Executive and Leadership Coach specializing in transition and transformation. His many years of experience inspiring and motivating people makes him a Speaker and Coach in g...2022-02-2246 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®33. Four Strategies for a Moneywise MarriageSetting your marriage up for financial success enables you to enjoy years of fulfillment and growth together. This can be accomplished by getting an understanding of one another's financial mindset and prioritizing financial goals early on in the relationship so that as you come together in marriage there is open communication and few surprises surrounding money.
In this episode of The Abundant Living Podcast, we present “4 Strategies For A Moneywise Marriage” where we will be discussing:
Building Your Financial Foundation
Understanding Each Other
Unifying Your Vision for Wealth
Prioritizing Financial Goals
Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC® a...2022-02-1526 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®32. Tanika Fitzgerald: Career Transitions, Alignment and FulfillmentIn this episode, we have a discussion about how you define and go after success for yourself, not success on someone else’s terms. Tanika Fitzgerald, Certified Career Alignment and Leadership Transformation Coach joins our conversation to share her story of how she achieved "The American Dream', but it wasn't her dream at all. Now she helps women in unfulfilling careers catapult to uncover and package their natural superpowers into a successful, purpose-aligned career that is meaningful, impactful, and fulfilling without losing their financial stability.
We discuss:
Understanding your “Why” in a chosen career
Overcoming the fear o...2022-02-0839 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®31. Evaluating Your Debt: How Much Is Too Much?How Is debt impacting your decisions? Your service? Your spirit? Your life? In this episode of The Abundant Living Podcast, we're talking about "Evaluating Your Debt: How Much Is Too Much?".
It's a transformation that begins with first identifying debt as a concern and then gaining victory over it to position yourself to move toward personal goals. We discuss:
Signs of debt being or becoming a problem
Addressing debt and its impact on financial opportunities
Eliminating debt with ease
Strategies to live a fulfilled life without debt
Connect with Weslia Echols, AFC® and Willa Williams, AFC®, ...2022-02-0122 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®30. Understanding Your Money Story, Mindset and TendenciesFreeing your mind from things that can negatively impact your finances is an attainable goal. After you recognize the source(s) of an unhealthy mindset, you can transform your thinking and begin to live the fulfilled life you desire. In this episode of The Abundant Living Podcast, we're talking about "Money Mindset and Money Tendencies" as we unpack how to recognize and eliminate an unhealthy money mindset.
It's a transformation that begins with recognizing the source of our money behaviors. How we manage money can come from what we learned when we were young during our early...2022-01-2531 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®29. Navigating The Impact of UncertaintyThe pandemic we have experienced over the last two years has caused many to reevaluate their career decisions, personal values, finances, and outlook on the future. Decisions about employment, the flexibility of work hours, job security, entrepreneurship, and personal fulfillment are all on the table. Working through these while living a life of contentment is possible. In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the impact of uncertainty while maintaining the resources to handle life's unpredictable curveballs, and pursue the things that make you happy and bring you joy.
We walk you through three critical steps:
Guida...2022-01-1821 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®28. 5-steps To Transform Your FinancesOne of the top 3 New Year’s resolutions is “getting my finances in order”, but do you have a plan or strategy to help you gain clarity on your financial situation and show you how you can live the life you want while managing your finances with confidence? In this episode, we are giving you a 5-step blueprint to Transform Your Finances with grace and ease. In this episode we share the method we use in our signature financial coaching program to help our clients achieve financial success:
Evaluate where you are.
Envision where you are going.
Establish a stron...2022-01-1130 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®27. Following God’s Plan To Crush Your GoalsDo you believe that God has a plan for your life? A plan that for success in all you do? In this episode of The Abundant Living Podcast, “Following God’s Plan To Crush Your Goals”, we are going to discuss succeeding in all your goals as you follow God’s plan for you.
We invite you to join in as we discuss:
How the Word of God sets forth a plan for your success
Trusting God throughout your journey to success
The steps you can take to access and implement His plan for you
Your assurance of...2021-12-2827 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®26. Values: The Key to Living Your Best LifeWhat are your values? Can others figure out your values by the way you live your life? Whatever you do remember your behavior should be based on your own personal values. Your likes, dislikes, and your beliefs. As Believers, our values are based on the Word of God and so should all facets of our life. This is particularly important when it comes to finances. In this episode, we are going to talk about personal values and giving yourself permission to live your life based solely on your values without the influence of others. We invite you to join in and be i...2021-12-1417 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®25. Graced to GiveGod The Father is our perfect example of a giver. He gave His only son Jesus to atone for our sins. This expression of love and caring is what we can share as we freely give to others. Our conversation on the next Abundant Living Podcast episode, “Graced To Give” will discuss the season of Thanksgiving, family, shopping, savings, and our charge to give. We invite you to join in and be inspired as we cover:
Our Capacity to Give
Faith in Finances
Our Attitudes and Actions in Giving
Connect with Weslia Echols and Willa Williams, Trinity Fina...2021-11-3027 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®24. The Battle Between Perfection and FulfillmentAs the builders and controllers of our personal finances, we must give ourselves grace and time to establish the standard of living that we desire. When seeking perfection we can delay progress by not sticking to the budgets and plans we’ve established to reach our goals. In this episode of The Abundant Living Podcast, we are going to have a conversation about “The Battle Between Perfection and Fulfillment”. We invite you to join us as we discuss:
The impacts of perfectionism on financial goals
Taming tendencies of perfectionism that can block your goals.
Perfectionism can be an enemy t...2021-11-2416 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®23. Good Financial Habits That Make A Big DifferenceMany professional women find it difficult to balance preparing for a desired future while meeting the financial needs of today. Although this can be a concern for some there are ways to be successful at both.
In this episode of The Abundant Living Podcast, we are discussing “Good Financial Habits That Make A Big Difference”. Our conversation introduces “Value-Based Budgeting” and its ability to allow you to enjoy life now as you build wealth intentionally for the future. We invite you to listen as we discuss:
Faith Focus: Matthew 6:25-34
What is Value-Based Budgeting and how can it help you?
How to Identify a...2021-11-1729 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®22. 5 Keys To Reframe Your Mindset About Budgeting55% of Americans do not use a budget to manage their hard-earned income, according to a survey by The Penny Hoarder. In the same study, 51% stated that they felt it is unnecessary to have a budget to reach their financial goals. In her first solo episode, co-host Willa Williams shares the 5 keys to reframing your mindset about budgeting.
She takes you on an inspirational journey through personal testimony as she recalls how these keys, she calls the 5 R’s, impacted her spiritually and financially. It can do the same for you.
Recognize where you are
Realistic expectations
Re...2021-11-0925 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®21. Dr. Nyreia Harrington-Wright: Living Life Fulfilled Becoming HER (Healed, Evolved, Renewed)Living Life Fulfilled: Becoming HER (Healed, Evolved, Renewed)
How do you define a fulfilled life? Is it getting everything you want or being all you want to be? What about your purpose? What about the plans God has for you? The only way to live a life of fulfillment is to surrender to His will and allow yourself to enjoy the abundance you gain by living out your purpose. In this episode, our guest Dr. Nyreia Harrington Wright, Licensed Professional Counselor, Ordained Minister, and the President & CEO of Time of Glory Counseling Services, clarifies how we can ea...2021-11-0240 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®20. Ifeoma "Iffy" Ibekwe, Esq.: What Is Your Legacy?What comes to mind when you think about “legacy”? Do you think about inheriting something? Or leaving something for someone as an inheritance? Or do you not think about “legacy” because you feel that you don’t have anything of value to give anyone? Well, recent statistics reveal that over 70% of Black Families do not have estate plans in place which indicates that they may not be positioned to leave a legacy for their families.
These are necessary documents that can allow the smooth passing of assets from one generation or person to another. Establishing an estate plan can resolve prob...2021-08-311h 02
Wealth and Wisdom Together®19. Dexter Jenkins: 4 Ways to Build Wealth with Real EstateIn this episode, our guest is Rev. Dexter B Jenkins, Co-Founder and Pastor of Fellowship Christian Church of Boston and Managing Partner of Dominion Real Estate Holding, LLC. He has known as the Faith-based Financial Mentor and has developed a proprietary “SHIP Method” to help families build generational wealth through stewardSHIP, entrepreneurSHIP, and ownerSHIP. Through the “Ship Method,” he shows people how to get out of debt through stewardship, create a legacy through entrepreneurship and learn strategies on real estate ownership.
During our conversation, Rev. Dexter shares his story, which leads to real estate being his choice for wealth bu...2021-08-2446 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®18. Jasmine Westbrooks, RD.: Eating Well MindfullyHave you tried to navigate the various eating plans out there? Yes, we have too and found many confusing, restrictive, faddish, and not sustainable. Some are definitely not designed to meet the nutritional needs of the customer. But don’t fret, there is help! In our Breakthrough Series of the fivefold areas of life (financial, mental, physical, social, and spiritual), we are highlighting things that impact the way you live and their effect on your ability to live in the abundance of God. Each of these five areas on its own can enhance or hinder your enjoyment of life, so in this...2021-08-1755 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®17. Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson: Disrupting Cycles of BurnoutBurnout is a thief seeking to devour the patience, peace, joy, and love you have for your career, business, and family. It creeps up on you when your life consists solely of taking care of others and making yourself come last. Last to rest, last to enjoy life, last to do the things that to support your well-being. In the cycle of burnout, It may look good on the outside, but internally might be causing harm to yourself, which may ultimately prevent you from serving others.
In this episode, our guest, Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, aka Dr. PBJ...2021-08-0346 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®15. Dr. Michael Thomas: Succeeding From Your Baseline, Pt. 2This is Part 2 of a 2-part series with guest Dr. Michael Thomas, Jr., as we continue our discussion on succeeding from your baseline. Dr. Thomas is a lecturer at the University of Georgia (UGA) and the founder of Modom Solutions. While at UGA, he created financial literacy programs for children and adults. He also gave a TED Talk on Financial Empathy. Dr. Thomas says that “Money and Wisdom are the building blocks to financial empowerment”! Join us as he reveals the link between baseline and finish line and its impact on your transformation. We all want to get to the finish...2021-07-2039 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®14. Dr. Michael Thomas: Succeeding From Your Baseline, Pt. 1It took you a long time to even decide that transformation was necessary, and now that you said “yes,” why is it taking so long? Why do you feel like you should have just stayed where you were. After all, things were okay. Stop listening to the enemy!
In this episode where we are joined by Dr. Michael G. Thomas, Jr. AFC® as he shares his wisdom about succeeding from your baseline. Dr. Thomas is a lecturer at the University of Georgia (UGA) and the founder of Modom Solutions. While at UGA, he created financial literacy programs for children and...2021-07-1541 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®13. Self-Care & Leisure: Luxury or Necessity?Do you rest after a hard day of work or after a day full of tiring tasks? Do you schedule personal or private time with yourself? Just you, so that you can chill and rejuvenate to be ready for the next thing on your list? What about leisure time? What does leisure time mean to you? Do you treat yourself to your favorite activity free of guilt, appreciating the pleasure it brings you? If you don’t, you should. We all need to practice self-care and schedule leisure time to take on the responsibilities we face each day successfully. We ha...2021-07-0631 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®12. Lessons From The Father: Part 2In this episode, “Lessons From The Father Part 2”, we will discuss what He says about financial stewardship. Buckle up cause we talking about what the Word says about “money”.
Did you know that the Word speaks specifically about what we earn, tithe, save, give, debt, having a budget, and more? Yep, it does and our conversation will show the practical application of God’s stewardship principles. We even discuss what the word “stewardship” means and how it applies to us as believers.
We invite you to listen to this powerful episode and be assured that God will help you eac...2021-06-3031 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®11. Lessons From The Father: Part 1This is the special time of the year when we celebrate our earthly fathers and honor them for loving, covering, protecting and providing for us. This is not only what we receive from our earthly father but also from God The Father. He is our ultimate creator and provider. At times our earthly fathers may err in their ways but never God the Father so we must always honor Him whole heartedly.
God The Father blessed our earthly fathers to bring us into this world and with that came a charge to care for, love and provide for...2021-06-2230 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®10. Financial Changes: Minimize Your Fight Flight ResponseFinancial changes should be expected on your journey to financial transformation. So do you recognize how you respond? Do you know how to minimize letting your emotions or discomfort cause you to fret, panic or pause?
"We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust him more, for along with every trial God has provided fo...2021-06-1527 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®9. Creating A Vision For YourselfNow that you know your vision of wealth and who you want to be, don’t be deterred by others. Stay the course!
Habakkuk 2:2-3
“ Write the vision make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, it will not tarry. (NKJV)
And then God answered: “Write this. Write what you see. Write it out in big block letters so that it can...2021-06-0825 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®8. Effective Strategies To Overcome Limiting Financial BeliefsWhat is impacting your financial decision making? Are you driven by how money was managed early in your life? Do you believe you can manage your finances differently and get the outcome you desire?
Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed”. Proverbs 22:7
During our conversation about Overcoming Limiting Financial Beliefs, we identify and address many of the money blocks which hold people back from living in the abundance of God and from attaining the wealth they desire.
In this episode we discuss :
Identifying common limiting beliefs regarding money
Wh...2021-06-0231 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®7: Amy Nelson: How I Paid Off $142,500 in Debt in 3 yearsIf you borrow money with interest, you’ll end up serving the interest of your creditors, for the rich rule over the poor. Proverbs 22:7 (The Passion Translation)
During our conversation with Amy Nelson, Financial Empowerment Advocate, she demonstrated the steps vital to recognize who’s best interest you are serving when managing your finances. Amy took us through her journey of paying off $142,500 in debt from the point of recognizing that something needed to be done through the payoff process. Then she went on to share the peace of mind she is experiencing today as she realizes that her...2021-05-2532 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®6. Seven Types of Financial Self-Sabotage & How to Avoid ThemHave you ever felt like this?
"You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.” Haggai 1:6
In many respects, we can be our own worst enemies in our quest for financial success.
When it comes to financial decisions, our biggest challenges are often self-inflicting. Understanding these behavioral mistakes and how to avoid them is crucial to achieving your financial goals. In t...2021-05-1828 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®4. Financial Expansion: Creating Legacy, Influence and ImpactWhat do you think about when you hear the words “will”, “power of attorney”, or “estate planning”? Does it make you think of death, finality or do you think of legacy, influence and impact? Proverbs 13:22 says that “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children”. This is our goal and we want to prepare ourselves so today we will talk about estate planning and dispel some of the myths associated with it.
Guest: Mariah Street, Esq. of Founder and CEO of Legacy Street Law.
TODAY’S CONVERSATION
What is estate planning?
What documents ar...2021-05-0457 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®1. How to Recognize & Conquer Money BlocksRecognizing and conquering the limiting beliefs and money blocks that impact your financial decision-making can be the solution to your experiencing financial transformation. We call this a financial breakthrough. It leads to a transformation in your money mindset which allows you to overcome all negative influences impacting your money behavior and decision-making.
What if we RESET our minds and shift our perspectives to be Spiritual in nature? What would our lives look like if we activated the mind of Christ within our finances? Would we begin to live the fulfilled life of abundance promised to us? Weslia and Willa...2021-04-1630 min
Wealth and Wisdom Together®Wealth and Wisdom Together TrailerWelcome to Wealth and Wisdom Together™ with Weslia and Willa, a podcast that empowers women of faith to unleash their STEWARD Identity™, transform their money mindset, and engage the habits to manage money confidently, live life purposefully, and build wealth intentionally.
Your hosts, Weslia Echols (financial big sister) and Willa Williams (financial auntie), are Accredited Financial Counselors® and your trusted financial coaches. We have been leading and teaching about the importance of financial stewardship for 20 years and genuinely believe that Wealth and Wisdom Together, inspired by Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 is the ideal combination that empowers you to unleash your...2021-03-2203 min