Launch Your Life: Recent Episodes
49 Financial
49 Financial presents Launch Your Life, a personal and professional development podcast for twenty-somethings. We believe that your early career is what sets the foundation for the rest of your life. That's why we are committed as a company to investing in the next generation. On this podcast we'll deliver career coaching, encouragement, and wisdom from our own team and external experts who will help you navigate life and work in your twenties. Tune in and discover how to Launch Your Life.
On this episode we are joined by friend of 49 and business owner Erin Johns. Erin talks to us about how work can be the place where we discover the unique strengths and abilities that make us who we are. She touches on:
- How to define a strength and discovery what your specific strengths are, including some helpful tools and assessments included below
- How to lean into our strengths at work
- How to manage our weaknesses in light of our strengths
Erin lives in Texas with her husband, 3 children, and 2 dogs. She has worked as a teacher, in HR with an international oil company, as an operations director for a successful non-profit, and also spent a few years as a stay at home mom schooling her children. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas, is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Dream Manager®, and Working Genius Facilitator. Erin’s desire is to help individuals and businesses bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.
https://www.2and5.com/
https://www.workinggenius.com/
https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx
https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/
https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test
Learn more about a career at 49 Financial
https://49financial.com/careers/
On this episode Kyle Sims is sharing about how work is what fuels his life outside of work. He’s sharing:
- How he pursues work life harmony (not balance) and how that framework helps him make decisions about how to use his time.
- Why so many people tend to overwork (hint: it’s about identity)
- What he’s learned about work and life from working as a financial advisor for those in retirement or preparing for retirement
Kyle Sims serves as one of the co-founders at 49 Financial. Kyle has spoken throughout the United States on the topics of leadership development and training in the financial services industry, and has been recognized as a key-note for a number of colleges & universities, corporate leadership teams, and industry organizations. In addition to serving his own clientele, Kyle is passionate about developing young advisors and leaders among the eight 49 Financial offices spread throughout the nation.
Learn more about a career at 49 Financial
https://49financial.com/careers/
On this episode we are joined by Rocky Garza, coach and friend of 49. Rocky shares how work is part of building confidence not just in what we do, but in who we are. He’s breaking down:
- Our tendency to find our value in what we do, not in who we are, and how to make that shift.
- How to hold yourself confidently when you are brand new on the job, may not feel like you know enough.
- The role of making mistakes in building our confidence.
Since 2015 Rocky has been working with individuals, teams, and companies to help them see the clearest picture of themselves. In every coaching session, workshop, or keynote Rocky's words can be boiled down to one simple truth: that who you are is good. When you can find rest in this truth, you find freedom, healing, and strength. Rocky currently serves as the COO of Croft & Frost, a firm dedicated to building courage and creating wealth.
www.croftandfrost.com
www.instagram.com/rockygarza
www.linkedin.com/n/rockygarza
www.tellmeaboutthat.com
Learn more about a career at 49 Financial
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On this episode we are talking to Managing Partner Matt Foxhall about the “why” behind his career as a financial advisor. He’s sharing:
- How team sports shaped his desire to have an impact in his career at a young age
- Why he’s bullish on young people in financial services
- How to approach your job even when you don’t know your “why”
A 2003 Furman University graduate and Furman Division 1 soccer player. Matt joined AXA advisors in San Antonio, Texas in 2004.
During his time with AXA, he built a successful financial planning practice with more than 2,500 clients. In 2009, he was promoted to Vice President. Earned his CFP in 2013 and promoted to SVP. In 2015, he became EVP of AXA’s Southeast office in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He was awarded AXA’s Rookie of the Year, National Award for Strongest Performance.
Core values are essential to Matt. He is keenly focused on empowering, building a culture of high expectations, hard work, and high reward. Perhaps a natural result of this approach is a strong team culture that can’t be touched.
He joined the 49/Financial team to open the Jacksonville, Florida office in March of 2022. He has over 18 years of experience in financial services. Matt approaches life with a “Burn the boats” mentality professionally and personally.
Learn more about a career at 49 Financial
https://49financial.com/careers/
On this episode we are talking to Founding Partner Hunter Lloyd about how work has been a source of deep community. He’s sharing:
- How he realized that community was missing from his career
- What community at work actually looks like day-to-day
- Some of the unique challenges that come with working in a place that prioritizes community and relationships, and how to overcome them
Learn more about a career at 49 Financial
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On this episode we are talking to Craig Petrus about starting your job search early in your college career. He’s breaking down:
- The practical steps to take when you’re a freshman or sophomore
- How to overcome fear and be vulnerable in your job search
- Job search basics that you need to get right
Craig Petrus is an Assistant Dean at the University of Florida’s Warrenton School of Business where he oversees their career services office.
Check out his podcast, Mile18 Moments.
https://mile18moments.com/podcast
Curious about a career at 49 Financial?
https://49financial.com/careers/
On this episode we are joined by Dr. Meg Jay, who is breaking down why it’s important to choose a job after school that prioritizes growth. Your twenties are a time of incredible learning, and the extent to which you take advantage of that season impacts the rest of your life.
Dr. Jay is a clinical psychologist and associate professor of human development at the University of Virginia who specializes in working with twenty-somethings. She’s the author of The Defining Decade and her ted talk, “Why 30 is not the new 20,” is among the most watched of all time.
Ted Talk: Why 30 Isn’t the New 20
Meg Jay: Why 30 is not the new 20
Book: The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay
https://www.amazon.com/Defining-Decade-Your-Twenties-Matter/dp/1538754231/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675180674&sr=8-1
Learn more about careers at 49 Financial: https://49financial.com/careers/
Listen to leaders at 49 Financial reveal their first jobs after college, major lessons they learned, and “rookie mistakes” they made along the way. If you would like to learn more about 49, logon to the website at 49financial.com to access articles, blog posts, and other resources relevant to the financial space.
How can you make the most of your college opportunities like jobs, internships, and other programs? Our guest Jeff Pickering has extensive experience working with students, and he's sharing:
- What you should be looking for in your internships
- How to make sure you're able to do meaningful work as a student
- The biggest mistake he sees young people making in the workplace
Apply for the Summer Honors Program at AEI: https://www.aei.org/summer-honors-program/
Jeff Pickering is director of academic programs at the American Enterprise Institute. AEI is a leading public policy think tank in Washington, DC and its academic programs team seeks to renew healthy civic engagement on college campuses by equipping and developing student leaders with the scholarship of the institute. Unique to this work is AEI’s Initiative on Faith & Public Life, an outreach effort of Academic Programs to Christian college students and faculty.Jeff moved to Washington to work for Russell Moore at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. He previously worked in local church ministry and government affairs in his home state of Texas. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Chelsea, have a son and a daughter.
This episode is part of our series called Landing Your First Professional Job, where we are sharing stories, wisdom, and practical skills designed to help you get your first job after college.
How can you find a company that aligns with your personal values? Our COO Justin Lopez joined 49 Financial after 10 years leading the non-profit community development non-profit that he founded, The For the City Network.
In this interview, Justin tells his story about how he's worked in 3 very different industries – tech industry, non-profits, and financial services – and how his personal values played into all of those career transitions. He's also giving insight into how college students should be thinking about aligning their personal values to their future employers.
This episode is part of our series called Landing Your First Professional Job, where we are sharing stories, wisdom, and practical skills designed to help you get your first job after college.
Is it wise to start your career as an entrepreneur, or should you choose a more predictable path? Our CEO Travis Penfield shares his personal story of embracing entrepreneurship at a young age, including:
- Why he chose to trade a lucrative career in consulting for the uncertainty of entrepreneurship
- Shares openly about the struggle it was early on in his career as a financial advisor
- The pivotal moment that changed the trajectory of his career
This episode is part of our series called Landing Your First Professional Job, where we are sharing stories, wisdom, and practical skills designed to help you get your first job after college.
How can you stand out as young person in a sea of candidates? Our guest Jenn Smith is sharing how college students can market themselves effectively to companies in the recruiting process, even when you have limited professional experience. She's sharing:
- What corporate recruiters are really looking for in college students
- How students can develop their own value proposition to use in the interview process
- Mistakes to avoid on LinkedIn.
Jenn Smith is a veteran HR professional and career coach who helps high achievers confidently pursue new careers paths. She's the founder of her own coaching business called Flourish Careers, but she has deep experience in corporate America in talent management and university recruiting. She hosts the Flourish Careers Podcast.
Jenn's Website: https://flourish.careers/
The Flourish Careers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourish-careers-podcast/id1644521346