Successful Millennials Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sammy Warrayat
Are you an American young professional struggling with the discipline needed for success? Then this is the podcast for you. It's weekly Wednesday's episodes are focused specifically on the 5 major categories needed to live a successful and fulfilled life: Happiness, Money, Health, Career, and Relationships. Millennials, although defined by those born from 1985-1996, are often the forgotten middle child sandwiched between Gen X and Gen Z. This podcast narrows the scope a little and focuses more on those born from 1990-1997, to fully capture the fact that the rise of technology and social media being in the formative years instead of in adulthood. It also fixates on the one characteristic trait needed that traverses all of the categories and what many people struggle with due to the nature of the information and knowledge blasting that the Internet provides: Discipline. Join Sammy as he has a mix of deep-dive content as well as interviews with other Millennials who are emerging experts in each of the main categories.
In this episode we'll go over some common terminology to help reduce the jargon of the crazy personal finance world. This is to help simplify the knowledge needed and focus on actually making progress in your financial discipline to unlock financial freedom (making money regardless of time effort and location).
Some highlights of the episode topics:
- Rule of 72 and Compound Interest's effect
- MSI - what constitutes a multiple stream and how to make it effective
- Annuity - is this a passive income?
- Sinking and emergency funds - how much should they be, what's the difference
- Get to WORK with the JUMPSTART guide
- W - Why is it Even Important
- O - Organize Your Game plan
- R - Reach out for Help
- K - Knowledge to Kill it!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! Check out the YouTube version for the video here! Or grab a copy of the JUMPSTART Money Guide!
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Mitch Hankins in today's episode covering how to overcome anxiety, deep diving into social media, and how to get excited by the fear of uncomfort.
Mitch is used to new things, having been in the army and moving to 7 different states, dozens of different cities, and not having a lease for over a year. But as cool as it sounds to be surrounded by different environments, the lack of building deep friendships or social circle, the constant on the go feeling and not having roots, and seeing his friends on social media made him feel like he's missing out and led to a depressive episode.
In this episode, we'll talk about how to get over the fear of social anxiety, imposter syndrome, vulnerability, and some of the science behind FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and how to counteract that when dealing with technology.
Learn more about Mitch onLinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, or his blog!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! Check out the YouTube version for the video here!
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Bryan Gillette in today's episode covering how to unlock EPIC performance in fitness.
Bryan is a decorated athlete, completing hundreds of mile bike races, cycling across the United States in many different ways, but most impressively a 50 day cycling tour that took him 4,000 miles from Newport, Oregon to Newport, Rhode Island. He's also completed marathons and ultramarathons running, again completing an incredible feat of a 205 mile race around Lake Tahoe in just over 3 DAYS of continuous running. We'll discuss the mindset that goes on in those types of activities, how to build up the discipline and no-quit attitude using the EPIC Framework.
- E - Envision. Both short term (1-2 years) and long term planning (10, 20, 30 year) ideas of where you want to be
- P - Plan. How do you put it in place and chunk out your training regiment.
- I - Iterate. This is where the discipline comes in. Continuous improvement every time.
- C - Collaborate. Ask and learn from people who have done it before you.
- P - Performance time. Putting it all together and getting it DONE!
Learn more about Bryan on LinkedIn, grab a copy of the EPIC Performance book, or take the EPIC assessment to see where your strengths and weaknesses are in the process to achieving greatness!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! Check out the YouTube version for the video here!
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Mike Thomson in today's episode covering recruiting and the interview process.
Mike has been working in the recruitment agency space for 15 years, and now has his own recruiting company called Spark that helps revolutionize the broken hiring process. We'll talk all about major pain points in the interview process, and how to improve it, such as:
- What is the top issue during the recruitment process and why is the hiring process broken?
- Generic Job Postings
- Authenticity from both the interviewee and interviewer
- How to be genuine and yourself in the interview
- Who's "side" is the recruiter on and why withholding info from them isn't a smart play
- Negotiating the chess match of salary talks
Learn more about Mike and Spark through his LinkedIn and Youtube!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! Check out the YouTube version for the video here!
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Amanda Kate in today's episode to talk about "that voice in your head."
Amanda is the author of Divine, Messy Human and transformational coach who helps specialize in helping people become in tune with their spirit and transform their life in all areas.
Connect with Amanda on her Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!
- How having just one overall value simplifies everything you do
- What does it mean to "trust your gut" and how to build that muscle of hearing it
- Internal and external scaffolding to protect yourself and overcome negative habits
- How to fix negative self talk
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! Check out the YouTube version for the video here!
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Jeremy Ryan Slate to talk about everyone's favorite topic - marketing and branding :) !
Jeremy is the host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast and helps people Command Your Brand, and really own up to what their expertise is. He is also the author of Unremarkable to Extraordinary, which you can get your copy here!
We will discuss things like
- How to niche down and why so many people struggle with it
- How to really find what the target demographic wants, using surveying instead of forcing your product to their needs
- What is critical mass and when can you branch out to help people outside of your niche?
- The 3 sided circle of growth: PR, Marketing, and Sales
- How to write a press release in 2022
- Why being "the #1 authority in your space" is redundant if every company claims to be the best.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! Check out the YouTube version for the video here!
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Nicki Conradt Eberlin to discuss time management and adulting in today's attention driven world!
Nicki is a life coach who covers how to manage stress and how to avoid burnout through controlled breaks and time management. She helps people in all areas of life, almost in perfect overlap with the 5 categories of season 1.
This episode will cover:
- How to organize your calendar so you are efficient but don't feel like a slave to the timesheet.
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- What if a long list of to-dos gives you anxiety, stress, or overwhelming thoughts? How do you still get stuff done in this case?
- What are the differences in good stress and bad stress and how you can you identify and maximize good stress in your life?
- How to identify when you're creeping towards anxiety inducing stress and burnout beforehand so you can stop.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! Check out the YouTube version for the video here!
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The Successful Millennials Podcast is BACK for Season 2!!!!
We start with Chandler Bolt as our guest, who will bring us tips on how to focus in on your discipline to conquer insurmountable tasks.
At the top of the list of things that seem insurmountable to the creative mind tends to be writing a book. Many view it as a 3-5 year commitment and they'll "get to it" when the time is right or they are less busy. But as we all know, life only gets busier the older we get and the more responsibilities we have. So how can we actually write a book?
Chandler's company, the Self-Publishing School, has helped new authors publish 6,000 books over the last 7 years, and has written frameworks to help simplify the process so you actually get it done.
The main core of writing a book can be broken down into the MORE method:
- Mind Map - Taking15 min brain dump of all stories, ideas, FAQs you get all the time when prospecting/converting clients
- Outline - Group common themes and then that will eventually drill down into chapters
- Rough Draft - Create using the 30 Day Rough Draft Challenge. One chapter at a time, just write 1000 words a day. Split it up to avoid writer's block, in two separate 30 minute sessions daily.
- Editing - Going over and fine tuning grammar, tone, flow, etc.
We also talk about how to not get distracted by the shiny object syndrome. Remember to FOCUS (Following One's Course Until Successful)!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! Check out the YouTube version for the video here!
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Check out Chandler's TEDx talk!
It's finally here, 1 year in to my journey as the host of the Successful Millennials Podcast! A lot can change in 52 weeks, and I greatly appreciate you for listening in along the journey!
For this special episode, I wanted to recap some of the highlight episodes and garner clips from some great conversations I had. We'll cover all of the categories and more in this special edition episode!
Links:
- Podcast Episode Links (all Spotify although they are in every platform)
- Episode 11 about discipline and the big 3
- Episode 13 about stoicism, and A LOT more with Adel
- Episode 28 with Darrell
- Episode 2 about Personal Finance
- Episode 32 about eating habits with Khushi
- Episode 41 about burnout with Dr. Grossman
- Mastering Your Moods
- First Things First
- DISC assessment
- Clifton Strengths
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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This episode covers the Career/Purpose category.
This episode's guest is Veronica Romney, a Dream Team Architect helping online entrepreneurs dial in their human resources, develop phenomenal company cultures, and profitable bottom lines. She’s a former Speaker and Trainer for Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi and the former Chief of Staff of mega-brand BossBabe. She’s no stranger to the stage and has been in the online marketing world for over 13 years, having been featured in places like Forbes, Inc, Huffpost, and more.
We talk about the following:
- How is it like working for Tony Robbins?
- What makes the pillars of a Dream Team?
- Myth busting: Can you have a team full of A+ superstars?
- Interview tips and tricks to get over nervousness and anxiety
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach follow Veronica with the links below!
- FREE Executive Dream Team 5-Step Guide
- Connect with Veronica via Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter
This episode covers the Physical/Mental Health category.
As those of you who follow my instagram, I recently completed Andy Frisella's 75Hard challenge. To learn more about it, visit his website here.
In this episode, I talk about the following:
- What are the rules of the 75 Hard challenge? For reference, they are these 6 tasks that must be completed EVERY SINGLE day without fail or you restart from day 1.
- Drink 1 gallon of water a day
- One 45 minute workout
- A second 45 minute workout (MUST be outdoors regardless of weather)
- Take 1 progress picture
- Read 10 pages of a self help or business book
- Follow a diet plan of your choosing without deviation OR alcohol
- What was the toughest daily task?
- What was the easiest?
- What was the outcome of the challenge, both physically and mentally?
- Should you do it?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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This episode covers ALL categories.
This episode's guest is Natasha Sattler, a filmmaker and screenwriter by trade, who also expanded on her creative side by writing an amazing compact book, Shit Adults Never Taught. This compact 98 chapter book (each chapter is 2-3 pages) is full of all great tidbits on how to improve your finances, health, life, and relationships!
We talk about the following:
- How to overcome anxiety and past issues into future relationships
- How to not be so dependent on others, and even build to do solo traveling!
- How to build up comfort with yourself to be in tune with yourself!
- Building up the discipline to give new things time to settle
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach follow Natasha and grab a copy of her book here!
- Natasha's Instagram and Website
- Shit Adults Never Taught Us
- LinkedIn Learning
This episode covers the Money and Career category.
This episode's guest is Faris Mousa, better known as rapper Phay. Faris is an up an coming independent artist with millions of streams on Spotify, and has branched out with things he's also really passionate about in his Bake Sale project and Mama Brand clothing.
We talk about the following:
- Discipline gets the stigma of being structured, while creativity is more fluid and spontaneous. How do they intertwine in a life of someone who creates in a disciplined manner?
- How to apply discipline in other areas that you need improvement? Phay has been on a great 6 month journey, losing over 40 pounds
- How can you separate yourself, your product, your brand, from the millions of others like you to stand out?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach follow Phay and listen to his music below!
- Spotify Music Playlist
- Instagram and Twitter
- Grab the Mama Clothing here!
This episode covers the Career/Purpose category.
This episode's guest is Ryan Hawk, a successful podcast host, public speaker, New York Times Best Selling author, as well as a personal mentor of mine. His podcast, the Learning Leader Show, is focused primarily on leadership. Ryan's first taste of leadership was when we was a high school QB phenom, and eventually as a sales district manager for a big tech company.
We talk about the following:
- How does someone go about developing their own unique leadership style?
- The Quarterback has the most power in all of sports, and you had that position. How did your leadership style change when you had that QB battle that you ultimately lost to an NFL future Hall of Famer in Big Ben Roethlisberger?
- What is the difference between management and leadership? Can you really be a leader if you're not "higher" on the org chart?
- How do you build the discipline to migrate into various different career paths?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach follow Ryan and grab a copy of his books here!
- The Learning Leader Show
- Ryan's Twitter and Instagram
- Welcome to Management (NYT Best Seller)
- Pursuit of Excellence (Just came out 1/25/22!)
This episode covers the Mental Health category.
Join Sammy Warrayat and Corbin Elliott as they discuss how to deal with anxiety. Corbin is a psychological strategist and founder of Affect Media, focusing on creating music to make one feel better. In this episode, he narrates his story when he was at his lowest point, and he coped with it.
Breaking Point
Corbin developed anxiety because he pursued the wrong degree in college. Having ignored that feeling resulted in his anxiety manifesting on his body. He had muscle spasms so bad that it got to the point he was stuck in bed for a week. While that experience was already bad for him, it had a silver lining: it sparked his interest in psychology. After that, he realized how important it was in the context of living an enjoyable life. With the internet’s power to connect to the masses, Corbin had an idea to distribute what he knew in order to help others going through anxiety as well. To ensure he influences people in a positive way, Corbin follows the rule of applying it to himself first. In doing so, he understands how one thing works, and it does not affect other people if things do not go as planned. The experience made Corbin stronger, and with that, he helped others overcome anxiety.
Anxiety Described
Anxiety, the way Corbin looks at it, is having a circle of danger and a circle of fear. They are not always the same thing. Now, the thing is, anxiety is sometimes there for a reason; if one has anxiety about jumping off a cliff, that is a good thing. In this case, the danger and fear overlap because jumping off a cliff will hurt. Yet, a lot of times, the body is designed to survive but not to be happy. That is the problem with anxiety – the thing that makes a person happy is perceived as dangerous. Corbin explains that it is powerful to leverage perspective because it helps understand where the fear and danger zone do not line up. With that, capitalize on that opportunity because that will make one happy.
About Corbin Elliott:
Corbin Elliott is a psychological strategist. In other words, he leverages analytical, cause-and-effect problem solving to facilitate a higher degree of emotional well-being and life satisfaction. His tactics are systems-based and rooted in self-observed and external data-driven applications.
Through his company, “Peace and Purpose,” Corbin writes books and produces a podcast to show his audience that they don’t need to settle for a life that is less than the one they are capable of living.
Connect with Corbin:
- Website
- Peace and Purpose Podcast
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
This episode covers the Mental Health category.
Join Sammy Warrayat and Ted Phaeton as they talk about his journey with entrepreneurship, mental health, and personal growth. Ted is a meteorologist and anchor by profession. In this episode, he expounds on the story that made him the man he is today.
Going Live
Being an anchor on live television bears responsibility because things that are said cannot be taken back. It is far different from a pre-recorded podcast, as told by Ted, because edits can be made before releasing an episode. Learning from his mentors in the business, Ted had two things as advice: know the subject matter and trust thyself. Knowing gives confidence because knowledge is power. Ted compares going live as addressing one’s insecurities, as opposed to recording that is sitting with insecurities longer. When on-air, one has no choice; there is no turning back. Despite that, Ted did what he could to flourish in his career. In the end, he is far more comfortable and finds it easier doing things live than recording them.
Man Up
No man is a template. Everyone has their differences, but a pattern Ted saw was that men loved helping each other. The thing that prevents men from doing so is the expectation of how men should act as put up by society. From experience, and in an effort to change the narrative of how men should be, Ted’s advice is to be the vulnerable one. He likens it to high school football: everyone knows who the players are, but girls dig the guys with the most scruffed-up jersey. He explains that showing those dented armors and still standing up means surviving to tell the story. That is the same with vulnerabilities because it shows that one has stood their ground besides trials.
About Ted Phaeton:
Ted Phaeton has a Degree in Broadcast Meteorology along with a professional certificate in Geographic Information Systems. He is experienced in event planning and promotion, supervised and trained staff, delivered customer service for an amusement and recreation facility for four consecutive seasons. In addition, Ted has held the position of treasurer for the UAlbany Volleyball team, actively involved in community service and awareness campaigns as a member of the national fraternity of Alpha Chi Rho at the University at Albany.
Connect with Ted!
- Website
- No Rain No Rainbows Podcast
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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This episode covers the Career/Purpose category.
Join Sammy Warrayat and Andrew Weiss as they discuss how to market yourself and your business, scaling in an online world, and how to consistently hit your monthly goals!
We will break down the following myths:
- How to Sell via Webinars and Stages
- What is a Loss Leader?
- How do you use Loss Leaders to your advantage in your business?
- Best tracking mechanisms for your SMART goals so you can stay disciplined and on target
Connect with Andrew:
- How to start Monetizing
- Connect with him via Facebook and Instagram
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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This episode covers the Health category.
This episode's guest is Brianda Carrasco, a fitness pageant winner, model, fellow podcast host, and owner of the BCN supplement company.
We talk about the following:
- How to be confident, even when surrounded by other models
- Why supplements get a bad rep and how BCN is changing the game
- How daily fitness and exercise can be such a grounding daily discipline and why it's imperative for you to do the same
- How to overcome your own toxicity in Relationships
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach follow Brianda and get your supplements here!
- Brianda's IG
- BCN's Instagram and Website
- Built from the Inside Out Podcast
This episode covers the Money category.
This episode's guest is Jake Wujastyk, the Chief Marketing Analyst and Founding Member of Trendspider. Trendspider is a new type of charting, technical analysis and trading platform - one built by traders, for traders. It's a unique set of integrated tools designed to help you find, plan, and time your trades with greater efficiency and precision. Jake Wujastyk has been a market participant since the age of 12 when his dad created a custodial account for him in middle school. He is one of the founding members of TrendSpider, a market analysis software for retail traders looking to get an edge in the markets. Jake has a passion for applying simple supply and demand principles into technical analysis and helping share new perspectives in the markets.
We talk about the following:
- The discipline needed to be a successful trader
- Myth busting the trader lifestyle:
- 17 screens
- Technical charts all day
- Glued to the screen
- How to deal with the market being at all time highs (ATH)
- Position sizing, and MORE!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach follow Jake and Trendspider for chart patterns and more!
- Jake's Twitter
- Trendspider YouTube channel, Instagram, and Twitter
- Trendspider Website
This episode covers ALL categories.
This episode's guest is Dr. Sharon Grossman, a psychologist, success coach, and the author of the International Best Selling book, The 7E Solution to Burnout: Transforming High Achievers from Exhausted to Extraordinary. For the past 19 years, she has coached 6-figure executives, entrepreneurs and professionals in high stress industries who are struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout. Dr. Sharon works with them to stay calm, even in situations that are seemingly scary, to effectively manage the demands on their time, and quickly bounce back from adversity.
We talk about the following:
- How do you know you're on the verge of burnout? How to course correct?
- Exhaustion vs. burnout, what's the difference?
- Work-life balance, how do we possibly handle kids and marriage as well?
- What is the biggest obstacle to self-care?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach out to Sharon below if you want the Burnout checklist or get an appointment with her!
- Burnout Checklist
- Website
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This episode covers the Money category
Everyone's favorite risky asset is the topic of this week's episode: OPTIONS trading. Bobby and Dylan have found a way to make a living by trading weekly options, through a BUNCH of trial and error.
Today we have 2 guests, Bobby Gattuso and Dylan Jacobs. They are the co-hosts of Wolf-Financial's Power Hour show, a daily show that is live on Twitch during power hour (3-4 pm EST) on trading days, where they go over set-ups, trade, and discuss tickers and plays.
We talk about some of the technical indicators to look for, the discipline to stay on a plan (which is VERY important in trading), and how to keep emotions under control in something as volatile as weekly options trading.
Connect more with Bobby and Dylan:
- Dylan's Twitter
- Bobby's Twitter and Instagram
- Wolf Financial Twitter
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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This episode covers the Physical/Mental Health category
Follow Hamza on Instagram to get inspired and your own personal gym plan!
- Current Instagram, but slowly moving to this New IG:
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @disciplineismyfreedom! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Sae’Von Springer as they discuss cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the future of decentralized finance. Sae’Von is the founder of Native Assets, a blockchain firm focused on providing university-level education.
Security Features
Blockchain boasts its immutability and verifiability. To put it in simple terms, Sae’Von compares it to a computer that only those with access can edit files. It is the same with blockchain technology. It cannot be edited without permission, and if somebody does have permission, everyone in the company can see it. For cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, all transactions taking place can be verified in real-time, depending on the blockchain’s consensus mechanism. Blockchain technology in itself is secure, but there are a few more levels of measure for added security. Because there have been instances when Bitcoin and Ethereum were hacked, Sae’Von says it was the way the smart contract was designed. It is the protocol that had holes in its code, leaving it vulnerable to exploitation. It is not Bitcoin or Ethereum that is exploited per se, but the smart contract with an error in the code.
Scalability Problems
Issues regarding scalability in cryptocurrency, especially Ethereum, are due to the number of people using it, according to Sae’Von. In his opinion, it strikes the best balance at this point to be decentralized and have sufficient throughput. He compared Ethereum to Solana, that while the latter is much faster and cheaper to use, it is very centralized than the former. As much as there are issues with Ethereum, Sae’Von is confident that the blockchain is working on solutions with favorable outcomes. With other larger companies choosing it over other blockchains, everyone is still in a good position from a fundamental technology standpoint.
About Sae’Von Springer:
Sae’Von Springer founded Native Assets to empower people with the knowledge and tools required to achieve “blockchain literacy.” As a life-long tech enthusiast and student of history, he grasped the complexities of blockchain and cryptocurrency, foreseeing its broader societal implications. Being an investor and trader from legacy markets, he understood and appreciated the unique financial products and services powered by smart contracts and decentralized protocols.
Outline of the Episode:
[02:45] A little bit about Sae’Von
[05:42] What a blockchain-powered platform is
[08:47] Extra levels of security despite blockchain already secured
[12:34] Scalability problems for networks like Ethereum and best resolutions
[24:45] Cold storage wallet versus regular wallet
[30:40] Is it possible to interact with a DEX environment without a cold storage wallet?
[32:00] Why a volatile investment like cryptocurrency would be a good passive income source
[38:22] What to look out for in the next DeFi token
[41:42] Sae’Von’s course on cryptocurrency
[44:53] Things related to blockchain that Sae’Von learned and drew inspiration from
Connect with Sae'Von:
- Website:
- Instagram:
- LinkedIn:
- Podcast:
Connect with Sammy!
Website for FREE 30 minute consultation: https://financezilla.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financezilla/
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Kyle Gillette as they discuss his framework for leadership. Kyle is an ICF-certified coach, behavioral analyst, and owner of Gillette Solutions, a coaching and consulting organization. In this episode, he shares how he coaches people for personal and professional development.
Leadership Framework
Kyle wanted to make an impact the same way his mentor did. The business leader he worked for had a men’s mentoring program in India to help 18 to 25-year-old men get back on track. Kyle’s mentor had that program bankrolled, retired at 58, and had run successful businesses. So, having worked under that for eight years, Kyle started his business and developed a leadership framework of his own – the SAGE Leadership Framework. Kyle loved acronyms because it is easy to memorize. SAGE stands for self-awareness, accountability, growth, and empowerment. Kyle uses this framework to help his clients build powerful self-awareness in their life and business, create extreme accountability to achieve big goals, dreams, and results with a growth mindset that fosters empowerment for others so they can have the most influence possible.
Building Clarity
Clarity is challenging to get, and Kyle’s solution is to take feedback from other people. Questions are the best feedback because it makes someone think differently and engage the subconscious much more powerful than being told what to do or what they see. So Kyle says to ask great questions, and by that, he means to skip asking “why” questions. Instead, the “what” and “how” questions are those that must be focused on. Another way to get clarity is through writing. Journaling puts one’s thoughts on paper. By doing so, those thoughts can be seen from a third-party perspective. Thus it can be a great way to measure growth.
About Kyle Gillette:
Kyle Gillette has helped small business owners and leaders around the world to take their businesses from good to great. He is an ICF-certified coach, behavioral analyst, and creator of the SAGE Mindset Leadership framework that helps people in all aspects of life, including relationships with others as well as themselves.
As a mindset coach who specializes in helping clients understand how their thoughts affect their lives and business, Kyle understands what it takes for someone’s mindset to change.
He’s the host of the SAGE Mindset podcast, developer of the SAGE Leadership Framework, the SAGE Journal, and owner of Gillette Solutions - a coaching and consulting organization.
Outline of the Episode:
[02:48] Kyle’s background and what the SAGE Framework is
[07:16] The formulation of the SAGE Framework
[09:59] How to slow things with self-awareness
[16:24] Sponsor advertisements
[18:47] Kyle’s stance on the growth mindset
[22:20] Leadership in the corporate world and building clarity
[26:14] Where to find mentors without feeling like it is a trade-off
[30:40] How to tell somebody to be confident and shoot their shot
[32:53] Levels of accountability and which is the most effective
[39:42] A tip from Kyle about life transition
Connect with Kyle:
Website: https://gillettesolutions.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gillette/
Connect with Sammy!
Website: https://financezilla.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financezilla/
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Jerry Fu as they discuss how to come up with conflict resolutions. Jerry is a leadership coach working with Asian-American professionals. In this episode, he shares tips on sorting things out when conflicts arise.
Set Boundaries
There is such a thing as unhealthy conflict, according to Jerry. It is when expectations are not met that consequences must be enforced. For example, a person whose tardiness is habitual must be given sanctions to break the habit. Jerry says that when no consequence is given, that person will lose respect for the leader. On the other hand, there is a healthy conflict that when something comes up, the people involved fix it quickly, which makes it feel like the conflict was never there in the first place. Jerry emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, especially with conflicts, because it will be the defining point of the relationship. Nice people are often taken advantage of for not giving a consequence; that is why ironing things out is a must. It sets the boundary that the habit should be stopped. Conflict is always involved in a healthy relationship, but the difference is that it can be dealt with in a way that allows people to be honest without being disrespectful.
Resolving Conflict
Conflicts are not the same and differ depending on circumstances. Despite this, Jerry has developed a general approach to dealing with any conflict regardless of the situation, summarized into four Cs: shut the comfort, get curious, collaborate, and find closure.
About Jerry Fu:
Jerry Fu is a leadership coach. He works with Asian-American professionals on their careers and life journeys. He focuses on resolving clients’ conflicts at work, in culture, and within themselves. His services include one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and keynote presentations.
Jerry completed the CoachRice Leadership Certificate Program in the spring of 2020. He is an ICF-certified coach and certified talent optimization consultant with Predictive Index.
Outline of the Episode:
[02:47] Jerry’s journey to becoming a conflict resolution coach
[06:23] Not so good aspects in terms of culture that need to be unlearned
[10:35] Why boundaries must be set when it comes to resolving conflicts
[12:44] The process of how to resolve conflicts
[17:14] Address issues across different types of people
[21:27] Sponsor advertisements
[23:52] How to say something without being defensive
[26:14] Conflict resolution in social media
[28:53] Jerry’s way of coaching based on factors that concern conflict resolution
[31:06] Common mistakes people fall into when trying to resolve conflicts
[34:19] Conflict resolution in the workspace setting
[39:35] Jerry’s books, podcasts, and video recommendations
Connect with Jerry:
Website: https://www.adaptingleaders.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-fu-pharmd-acc-53710187/
Connect with Sammy!
Website: https://financezilla.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financezilla/
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Join Sammy Warrayat and Sol Girouard as they discuss blockchain and data modeling. Sol is a mathematical economist, data scientist, quant, and the CEO and founder of Data Innovations Lab. In this episode, she sheds light on what blockchain really is and everything they do related to machine learning.
What Really Is Blockchain?
Almost everyone equates blockchain to cryptocurrency, but Sol says otherwise. Blockchain is the base for everything known as distributed ledger technology (DLT) or decentralized ledger. Cryptocurrency is just one of the functions that can be given to a blockchain. Sol says that in a company, it is very smart to have a blockchain to work on a clear function or to add multiple functions per ledger because, in that way, it is clean. A lot of good usable data can also be taken from it without doing extra data processing. There are private and public chains, and whatever happens on one side must also happen to the other side, just like an accounting ledger. It also has a consensus that nodes are peers or blocks, so they have to say and approve the identity of whoever does the transaction, which makes excellent use of blockchain for identity protection. The level of security differs between private and public chains, but both have benefits and uses depending on the functions.
Domain Knowledge
Blockchain is only one component, but not all data go into the chain; there have to be other data sources. A data scientist cannot work on every data set because they are not knowledgeable about it, so Sol highlights that domain knowledge is necessary. Data science is a field of intersection and being proficient in coding algorithms, deep learning, and knowing statistics is not enough. A data scientist should also have expertise aside from data science itself as it solves clear points. All of this comes to play. If the data scientist does not know where the questions are assessed from, they cannot perform the models properly nor acquire the skills needed to make them intersect. Having no knowledge from a field the data is extracted from results in wrong insights. Thus, an area of concentration is required even if one can handle large data very well.
About Sol Girouard:
Sol graduated top of her class from Harvard University and holds Academic Teaching Fellow positions for Data Science courses at Harvard’s Engineering School—SEAS, Institute of Applied Computer Science, and Harvard Extension School. She has judged the University of Chicago Financial Mathematics Master Program Graduating Competition.
Sol is the CEO and founder of Data Innovation Labs, a full-service data science and decision intelligence consulting group deploying 4IR technologies and implementing digital transformation across business verticals. She is also Blockchain APAC venture Laclary’s founding partner and holds Data Science Advisory positions in international financial and 4IR firms. Sol was the chief economist and head of Fundamental and Quantitative Research at Trevinci Capital Partners—liquid Ag Hedge Fund. She was the managing partner and head quant for Oracle Management—a proprietary global macro trading firm.
Outline of the Episode:
[0:02:45] Sol’s introduction about herself and her journey
[0:06:51] What was it like going to Harvard and the issue of underrepresentation
[0:13:33] An ecosystem of companies built around machine learning and blockchain
[0:16:43] Distributed ledgers, decentralized banking, blockchain, and cryptocurrency
[0:22:40] Latency benefit that private chains have over public chains
[0:23:53] How blockchain nodes make life easy for data scientists
[0:28:35] The program that allows for continuous machine learning
[0:37:09] Sponsor advertisements
[0:39:34] Why should you care about artificial intelligence?
[0:42:26] The silver lining in Sol’s hearing disability&
This episode covers the Money category.
We're going to talk how to get your foot in the door, best investment vehicles to get started, and the age old question: time in the market vs. timing the market.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! If you feel you just need a working formula but don't need hands on assistance, that's fine too. Get the JUMPSTART guides today!
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- BlackHawk Financial Website
- Get the Young, Fun, and Financially Free book today!
This episode covers the Money and Purpose categories.
This episode is not with one guest, but 3! The Donis brothers (Jeffery, Kerwin, and Kenneth) are all in their early 20s who grew from brothers to partners in their ever growing real estate empire. Their whole driving force is to retire their single mother who worked so hard to raise them while working full time.
The Donis Brothers investment group started out with wholesaling, and had to deal with a TON of rejection. They each cold-called 10 hours a day for 6 months without getting a deal. That's over 3,500 hours of work, tens of thousands of calls before getting their first deal! If that isn't the definition of discipline and perseverance, I don't know what is.
Now they've scaled their wholesaling business and into commercial real estate, and they just closed on a 138 unit building shortly after recording this episode, so big things are coming.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! If you feel you just need a working formula but don't need hands on assistance, that's fine too. Get the JUMPSTART guides today!
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Make sure to reach out to Jeffery, Kerwin, and Kenneth (the Donis brothers) below if you need help playing or want to follow their journey some more!
- YouTube
- Real Estate Monopoly Podcast
The Donis brothers' recommendations:
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- Sell Or Be Sold by Grant Cardone
- Traction by Gino Wickman
- Bigger Pockets podcast (link is Spotify but it's everywhere)
- Go to seminars and meet like minded people! Eventbrite and Meetup are great places to search for groups!
This episode covers the Physical/Mental Health category.
Too many people have experienced eating disorders. It's not talked about enough, and when it does it's brushed aside because it's not a physical disorder that you can see like a broken arm. Throw in social media and the unattainable beauty standard, and this problem has grown in the last decade. That's why we need to bring awareness and solutions, and this next guest does just that.
This episode's guest is Khushi Jain. Some of her accomplishments, and since she's in her early 20's, I'm excited to see her continue to add to this list!
- National gold medalist swimmer, former model and an undergraduate student at NYU, founded her non-profit organization Def.Eating Disorders
- Motivates people to practice food freedom, work on a healthy relationship with eating via @shetalksandeats on Instagram.
- Survivor of multiple eating disorders and wants to raise awareness about how they are first and foremost, a mental illness that in turn manifest as food and body issues.
- Public speaker and has represented her university at Oxford University and multiple global conferences for social work, education for girls in rural India and conducted workshops to break the stigma associated with eating disorders.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals! If you feel you just need a working formula but don't need hands on assistance, that's fine too. Get the JUMPSTART guides today!
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- Def.Eating.Disorders Instagram
- Website to learn more and book a consultation with a health expert
- Khushi's personal Instagram
- DSM5 database
This episode covers the Career/Purpose and Money categories.
This episode's guest is Marcus Cheu, a fellow Podcaster and side hustle coach. He helps secure client's first few paying clients and get the ball rolling with actionable tips.
We talk about the following:
- How to narrow down your Side Hustle via the Triple S theory: Story, Strength, and Skills
- How to avoid the Shiny Object Syndrome
- 3 Performance Tips to get more out of the day while avoiding burnout
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach out to Marcus below if you're looking for a coach to help your speaking as well!
- Listen to him weekly on the High Performance Hacks for Side Hustlers podcast (link is for Spotify but he's on all platforms)
Marcus's recommendations:
- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
- Grit by Angela Duckworth
- The Mindset Mentor podcast (link is for Spotify but it's on all platforms)
This episode covers the Relationship category.
This episode's guest is Diana Indries, a board game and card games enthusiast, and very passionate about helping couples improve their communication, hence creating the Better Topics Card Game for Couples. After creating the game together with her husband, Robert, Better Topics had a successful Kickstarter campaign in June 2020, with backers from all over the world, from the USA to Japan, Europe, and Australia. Since then she has been helping hundreds of couples, every month, improve the way they communicate and play whilst doing so, through her YouTube channel, blog, and game as well
We talk about the following:
- How to improve communication in a Relationship
- How that affects your Happiness and the other 4 categories
- Why communication is so important in relationships
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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Make sure to reach out to Diana below if you need help playing or want to follow her more!
- YouTube Channel
This episode covers the Health category!
This episode I deep dive into the following:
- Why it's important to get daily exercise
- How that affects the other 4 categories
- Motivational tips to get started and keep going past your plateaus
- What if you don't like the gym? What are other substitutes?
- Favorite workouts and splits
Some motivation that I've listened to that helped me go to the gym when I was feeling lazy:
- Rocky Theme Music
- Joe Rogan clip
- Arnold Schwarzenegger talks
- How to do a squat
- Deadlift form video
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
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This episode covers the Career/Purpose and Money categories.
Have you ever wondered how to market your small business against bigger companies? Ever wondered the difference in high ticket sales and smaller priced transactions?
I interview Darrell Evans, a man who learned the sales the hard way running a concession and T-shirt stand at college events. Eventually, he went on to do sales on a larger scale, and now runs a company of over 300 mil company who helps . We talk about a LOT in this episode, all the way from how to market your brand, why some selling scripts are overrated, getting over that feeling you have when you sell.
We also discuss the MindShift Method and the ATM method, both stables of Darrell's sales journey and process that have led him to be able to close the thousands of deals he has in his career.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today! They also have winter thermos products and coffee now so the line keeps expanding! Check it out and use the code to get it now while supporting the show!
Make sure to reach out to Darrell below if you're looking for a coach to help your speaking as well!
- Website
- Listen to him weekly on The MindShift Podcast (link is for Spotify but he's on all platforms)
Darrell's recommendations:
- Bulova - first US TV ad
- Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins
- Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
- Power of Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy
- Kolbe Index Personality Test
- Go to conferences and seminars to get around like-minded and energetic people!
This episode covers the Mental Health and Career/Purpose categories.
I interview Jenny Toh, an attorney turned Licensed Life Coach during the beginning of the Covid pandemic. To make that choice deliberately pre-pandemic, and then follow through even when the world was in an uncertain place shows dedication and follow through that I thought is inspiring. It also shows how Mental Health and Purpose outweigh other metrics like Money at times for many of us, leaving the financially stable position as a lawyer to pursue the dream.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today! They also have winter thermos products and coffee now so the line keeps expanding! Check it out and use the code to get it now while supporting the show!
Follow Jenny below and book a FREE consultation below!
- Website for consulation!
Jenny's recommendations:
- Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers
This episode covers ALL 5 categories!
For the 6 month anniversary of the podcast, I felt like I had to go in depth of one of the most commonly used phrases on the show: "Let's get 1% better every day, week, month, and year."
I discuss the below in this solo episode:
- What does 1% better really mean? And is it even possible?
- How you can still celebrate current progress while keeping a lens of continuous improvement
- Pros and cons of a perfectionist mindset
- and more!
A great inspirational Ted Talk about achieving success via small chunks by Stephen Duneier
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today! They also have winter thermos products and coffee now so the line keeps expanding! Check it out and use the code to get it now while supporting the show!
This episode covers the Career/Purpose categories.
I interview Peter George, a man who overcame a lisp and 2 speech impediments to become a global public speaker. We talk about the #1 fear humans have: and that's public speaking. Yes, it outweighs even death. If you have this fear or feel like you can't imagine yourself speaking in front of a crowd, then this episode is for you.
We also relate public speaking to a work presentation in a corporate setting. Yes the crowds may be smaller, but the way to go about it is similar.
Now, Peter spends his time coaching others to get more confident and competent in their public speaking, and you can get a consultation with him as well!
Some common myths we bust in this episode are:
- Is it even possible to get over your fear of public speaking?
- What about the physical reactions (sweating, clammy hands, dry throat, etc.)
- What's the most important part of a presentation?
- What's the fine line that differentiates between over-preparing and repeating a speech verbatim vs. winging it?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today! They also have winter thermos products and coffee now so the line keeps expanding! Check it out and use the code to get it now while supporting the show!
Make sure to reach out to Peter below if you're looking for a coach to help your speaking as well!
- Website to get 50 FREE public speaking tips
Peter's recommendations:
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Get a MENTOR!
This episode covers the Mental Health and Career/Purpose categories.
I interview Liz Pessaran, a Licensed Therapist, Life Coach and Speaker who helps people around the world let go of what they “should” do and embrace what they feel “connected to”. Ultimately thriving in their purpose. She helps folks walk away from their unfilled jobs and lifestyles and step into their dream career and cultivate the life they always desired. With nearly a decade of counseling experience, Liz utilizes her unique skill set to guide women to tap into their deep soul so they can shatter the box of limited belief and embrace their inner magic. Liz has a Masters in Counseling Psychology and is trained as a Life Coach with the Beautiful You Life Coaching Academy.
We talk about how to overcome burnout, what are the mental barriers that us millennials face, and how to combat them while not quitting them cold turkey.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today! They also have winter thermos products and coffee now so the line keeps expanding! Check it out and use the code to get it now while supporting the show!
Follow Liz below and book a FREE consultation below!
- Website to book your FREE consultation!
- Facebook group
Liz's recommendations:
- Voxer for voice recorded journaling
- Brene Brown (this is a YouTube playlist of all her Ted Talks, power of vulnerability is my favorite)
- Almost 30 Podcast (this is Spotify link but it's on all platforms)
This episode I interview Dr. Amanda Barrientez, an entrepreneur who after suffering through a divorce while going through graduate school and raising 3 kids, beat the odds by creating a business that hit 6 figure revenue in the first year alongside graduating with her Doctorates in sociology.Her interesting journey and perspective allowed her to discover money blocks that people face that limit their business and their life, and we dive into how to discover which ones you have and how to counteract them.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today! They also have winter thermos products and coffee now so the line keeps expanding! Check it out and use the code to get it now while supporting the show!
Follow Dr. Amanda and listen to her podcast here!
- Website to get your coaching NOW!
- Learn about your money blocks
- YouTube Channel
- Join her Facebook Group as well to collaborate with other like minded individuals
- Podcast (This is a Spotify link, but look for Max Potential Money on any platform)
Amanda's recommendations:
- Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
- Online Marketing Made Easy by Amy Porterfield (podcast)
Nearly every guest has mentioned the importance of mentorship, and I have as well! There's no secret on their importance, but in this solo episode I break down some of the less talked about tangents of mentorship, such as:
- Can my boss be my mentor?
- Can I have multiple mentors?
- How should I pick my mentor? Or is the one they assign me good enough?
- How do I get a mentor to actually help me? They're super busy
- What if I'm in a sheltered team where I don't get exposure?
- And MORE!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today! They also have winter thermos products and coffee now so the line keeps expanding! Check it out and use the code to get it now while supporting the show!
This episode is another one about the Money category! I interview fellow podcaster Robert Leonard, who you may know from 2 awesome podcasts called Millennial Investing and Real Estate 101.
Robert is a fellow Millennial who started out in the finance world and found his way into investing years ago. Eventually, he started trying real estate as well, and since has developed a portfolio from both his real estate and stock holdings (alongside his 2 podcasts) to leave his corporate 9-5 and retire from that world.
His strategies seem more passive and long term, as he is a huge fan of Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, but he explains why that is important instead of chasing stocks and trying to make it rich quick. We talk about why he is like that and also how he analyzes some real estate deals as that has been a requested topic by many!
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode! Please leave a review, subscribe, and/or comment your thoughts by reaching out via email at financezilla@gmail.com or Instagram @financezilla! If you're interested in financial coaching or corporate success coaching, feel free to reach out via the above platforms to apply or click this link for a FREE 30 min strategy call so we can work together with you to achieve your goals!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today! They also have winter thermos products and coffee now so the line keeps expanding! Check it out and use the code to get it now while supporting the show!
Follow Robert and listen more to his podcast here!
- Spotify link (but he's on all platforms, just look for Millennial Investing)
Robert's recommendations:
- Bigger Pockets Real Estate Podcast (Spotify Link but it's on all platforms)
- The Snowball by Alice Schroeder
This episode I interview Chris Mamula, a former physical therapist who ended up becoming financially independent and retiring at 41 years old! He did this while being married and neither him or his wife made over 6 figures in their careers, and having a child as well.
Definitely wanted to get his perspective on how he accomplished this, and busting some of the age old myths and negative connotations surrounding the FIRE movement:
- You have to be a high earner or inherit money to achieve FIRE
- You have to be extremely frugal and not have any fun in your 20s
- Health insurance and market volatility is too scary to make the leap.
- AND MORE!
Don't forget, email me at financezilla@gmail.com or DM me on instagram with questions that you'd like me or a guest to go over as well!
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com. Book your FREE consultation of budgeting and making your first step towards financial independence!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today!
Follow Chris below and get his book below!
- Learn more from the weekly blog
- Check out the roadmap to retirement on his website
- Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence by Chris Mamula, Brad Barret, and Jonathan Mendonsa
Chris's recommendations:
- Choose FI podcast (Spotify link but it's on all platforms)
- Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris
This episode I interview John Meese, an entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and author of the newly released book, Survive and Thrive: How to Build a Profitable Business in Any Economy (Including This One).I'm excited to talk to him because we've had some questions about how to grow your business, marketing advice, social media presence and more! For those starting a side hustle looking to grow it full time, or in business and got hit by the COVID pandemic, or just cautious about starting because of lack of information, this episode is a must listen!
Don't forget, email me at financezilla@gmail.com or DM me on instagram with questions that you'd like me to go over as well!
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com. Book your FREE consultation of budgeting and making your first step towards financial independence!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today!
Follow John and listen to his podcast here!
- Spotify link (but he's on all platforms, just look for Thrive School)
- Survive and Thrive book NEWLY out now!
- His website for all new updates and more!
- Notable.press for your content creation needs
John's recommendations:
- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown
- Effortless by Greg McKeown
This episode is another one about the Money category! I interview Shannah Compton Game and we talk about her journey as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), entrepreneur, and now podcast host for the past 6 years!
She has definitely seen a lot of different cases in her time coaching beginners and uber-wealthy (100mil+) in her days as a CFP, and her conversations with the 700+ guests on her podcast has definitely given her a unique perspective on money and it's importance.
We talk about the mindset of money and even how daily gratitude can help increase your financial status. Please listen in and give me some feedback if you're enjoying these interview type episodes!
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com. Book your FREE consultation of budgeting and making your first step towards financial independence!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today!
Follow Shannah and listen more to her podcast here!
- Spotify link (but she's on all platforms, just look for Millennial Money)
- Get your Money Mindset Journal here!
Shannah's recommendations:
- Plant Your Money Tree by Michele Schneider
- Wealthy Gardener by John Soforic
- Happy Money by Ken Honda
- Invested by Danielle Town
Ever heard of The Secret? And how you need to visualize what you want before being able to achieve it? Wondering how you'll be able to have it "all" without having to sacrifice something that you also love? I dive into these questions more with my next guest, Gunther Mueller.
Gunther Mueller, is a renowned speaker and business coach, who has also been around the medical industry and the mindset world for years.
We go into detail of the 5 step Magnetic Mind Method, and explain why an important step to achieving whatever you want is to believe you can do it and then visualize it happening, 2 things I think a lot of us suffer from omitting in our process.
While some of it may seem really out there, I think the principles of knowing what you want and who you are (Gunther calls this true choice) are imperative to motivate yourself to take the first step, and then get the ball rolling in a sense.
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com. Book your FREE consultation of budgeting and making your first step towards financial independence!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today!
Follow Gunther to reach out and get that coaching session booked!
- Dream Life Masters Home Page
Gunther's recommendations:
- FREE morning ritual Resource
- Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
- Webinar link to learn more!
- Get your mind minute recode today
Ever feel like you're being dragged into social settings because of your friends? This is the social equivalent to buyer's remorse. I think learning how to set boundaries in a respectful way will help our generation with removing the ghosting, social remorse, and help you live the life you truly want to.
This can extend to that feeling that you can't be open and up front with your parents or siblings because of them judging you. This causes you to hide your true personality to your own flesh and blood, which is not a great way to build quality relationships that last with those who are supposed to be closest to you. Boundary setting can help here as well.
We go over how to set boundaries and how to say No when needed so that you can avoid getting taken advantage of and build more quality relationships. There's definitely a way to view and phrase things so that you don't offend those you're close to as well.
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com. Book your FREE consultation of budgeting and making your first step towards financial independence!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today!
Sammy's recommendations:
- Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
- Crucial Conversations by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler
Ever heard of Amazon Re-selling? Dropshipping? FBA? E-commerce business that actually can scale? Are you worried about the saturation of the market and that there's not enough profit to make a living off of it? Scared of the back office stuff to make it work?
If you're curious about any of these, then this is the episode for you. This epsiode's guest, Admir Zlatic, is the product selector and branding expert of Agent Ananas, where he has helped make consistent growth year over year by being extremely stringent on product selection and customer service.
We go into detail of what Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is, the value it holds as a seller, and how to be strategic about setting up your virtual store. We also go into some myth-busting, including the age-old profitability concerns of reselling, time commitment to scaling, market saturation (everyone and their mother seems to do this now), and the fear that high-ticket items like iPhones are the only thing that make money on these platforms.
Whether you are looking to build a relatively passive Multiple Stream of Income (MSI) - a key component of success in the Money category - or scale it full time like Admir, the tips we discuss here make this a must listen!
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com. Book your FREE consultation of budgeting and making your first step towards financial independence!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! If you haven't gotten a bottle yet, you need to! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today!
Follow Admir to reach out and learn more about his Amazon FBA and ecommerce journey!
- Instagram @jimmy__tabasco
Admir's recommendations:
- World is Flat by Thomas Friedman
- Brave New World by Aldis Huxley
Most of of us cringe when we hear the word "network" and "content creation", but it's a huge part of the Relationship category. If you're not surrounding yourself with people that encourage you to get better, while you also help them improve, then it's tough to expect yourself to grow! That's why I am happy to bring to you an interview I had with Jessica Wise, who co-founded Audacity Magazine and Events alongside Mansi Tanna with the intent to build a platform to highlight millennial owned businesses and work together.
We go in detail on why Audacity Magazine and Events was created, and how they were able to build an open environment to encourage growth, rather than one that is toxic and comparative such as the elevator pitch contest where everyone can pitch their business ideas and have judges/scorecards to support and give pointers of how to make it even more . Even throughout COVID, Audactiy's ability to shift seamlessly to remote hangouts and still be engaging is a testament to their focus to making the networking and relationship building fun!
We also get into what defines "content", in a day and age where everyone seems to be doing trendy or catchy things, how do you stick out? We talk about SEO algorithms in different platforms as well, for those who are trying to build a brand. We also talk about how content can be a good thing, as it takes forms in writing, music, and even acting, which Jessica does as well. It's a great testament to the fact that if you know your purpose/passion, you can develop seemingly different career paths that don't seem related to the outside eye.
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com. Book your FREE consultation of budgeting and making your first step towards financial independence!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today!
Follow to learn more and join upcoming Audacity Magazine and Events below:
- Instagram account @audacitymagonline,Twitter @liveaudaciously, or Facebook @Audacity LLC to learn more about upcoming events and articles
- Subscribe to their monthly newsletter and join the team as a freelancer or list your business on their website via the FETCH program!
Jessica's Recommendations:
- Checking in With Michelle Williams - This link is for Spotify, but the former Destiny's Child star's podcast is on all platforms as she discusses her bouts of depression and spreads mental health awareness with guests
- Checking in: How Getting Real about my Depression Helped Save my Life and Can Save Yours- The book version from Michelle Williams for those who prefer that.
In this episode, I'm excited to bring to you guys a conversation with my brother, who doubles as a big inspiration to myself personally, Adel Warrayat! I'm especially excited to bring him on to talk about his experience with stocks, options, what drives him, why values and knowing who you are is imperative to detailing your roadmap to success, and more!
This was definitely a much longer episode than normal, and we dive into many of the categories, but a concerted focus on Money and Career/Purpose. Adel was a Director of Portfolio analytics up until February of this year, when he retired from corporate America and began running Warrayat Capital.
We talk about the stock market and the 3 pillars of what makes a good investor. Again, we are NOT certified financial advisors, we just want to share what we do and greatly encourage everyone to do their own research.
- Fundamental analysis - This is the stage to see if the company is healthy on the books via the SEC EDGAR database, things like the balance sheet is crucial in this phase. Look for P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios here.
- Technical Analysis - the key to this is that you need multiple confirmations of these indicators in different time frames.
- Good indicators for entry/exit points intraday are VWAP, Volume, RSI, and OBV
- MACD, Stochastic, Bollinger Bands, Volume, Chaikin, and Money Flow Index are all good indicators to identify trends
- Market Sentiment/Trading Psychology - Know your risk tolerance is #1, and the more comfortable with the fundamentals of the company long term, it's easier to deal with seeing red on your portfolio.
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com. Book your FREE consultation of budgeting and making your first step towards financial independence!
Also, shoutout to my partner The Coldest Water! Get 10% off your online purchase by using code FINANCEZILLA to stay hydrated with their 5 star technology that keeps your water cold for up to 36+ hours. Keep your Physical Health category up by keeping hydrated, especially in the summer months and grab your Coldest Water bottle today!
The below is how to reach Adel if you want to learn more about his journey or get added to future Warrayat Capital email distributions:
- Follow him on Twitter!
- Email Adel to get added to the newsletter at: warrayatcapital@gmail.com
Lastly, below are Adel's recommendations:
- New Trading for a Living by Dr. Alexander Elder - One of the best stock books, that covers Technical Analysis as well as trading/investing psychology, 2 of the 3 pillars to improve your chances at the stock market.
- Investing Quickstart Guide by Ted Snow - Overview of financial markets, different types of investment vehicles and instruments
- Breifing.com and Trading economics.com - Good sites to see macro market sentiment.
- Quiverquant and swaggystocks - Good sites for specific stock sentiment.
- http://www.option-price.com/
This episode is based on setting up the long game in the Money category. We're going to be talking a little bit about the stock market, the difference is all of the retirement accounts, and what brokerages to use and the differences between them.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed financial advisor, so stock advice will NOT be talked about, more about what different plans to do. You absolutely need to assess your financial risk level and work with a financial advisor if you do not want to do the research to pick your own stocks. I use the stock market to the extent I understand it and continue to learn more. Understanding your risk tolerance, financial goals, and time commitment is imperative in order to have a chance at the market long term.
- 401K - AKA Traditional 401K
- Pre-tax, grows tax deferred.
- 19,500 yearly contribution limit (as of 2021) or 25% of salary, whichever is less.
- Con: Unless company offers self-directed, very limited selection of choices.
- 403B
- The government job equivalent of 401K.
- If you're at the same job for 15+ years, some plans allow you to make catch-up payments.
- IRA - AKA traditional IRAs
- Pre-tax, grows tax deferred
- You can do direct transfer rollover of a 401K into it.
- Pro: Essentially a brokerage account in terms of selection of stocks, with ability to enable extended hours
- Con: 6000 yearly contribution (as of 2021)
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Roth IRA
- Con: Income limits. If you make above these thresholds (they change every year) then you can't participate in this
- Single tax filing: Salary < 125K
- Married filing jointly: Salary < 198K
- Con: Low contribution limit (6000 as compared to ~20K for 401K
- Pro: Post-tax contribution. Meaning they are not deducted from tax at end of the year like 401K, but they grow tax free.
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Roth 401K
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Con: VERY RARE for companies to offer it. Talk to your financial advisor about backdoor ROTH.
- Can't pull it out until 59.5 years AND/OR 5 years after you contributed so it can vest.
- Pro: 19,500 contribution limit (the 401K side), but it is POST-tax contribution(the ROTH side). It grows tax free.
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HSA vs. FSA
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a plan that you can use for health spending. Can contribute as well as employers sometimes provide as well. Use it or lose it though.
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- Health Savings Account (HSA) is another plan, where you can use for health spending. Can contribute as well as employers sometimes provide as well. Rolls over forever, but you need to be on a high deductible insurance plan to qualify for this. Can also invest in stock market if you have over 2-3K in the HSA
- Con: Income limits. If you make above these thresholds (they change every year) then you can't participate in this
Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla, financezilla.net, or email me at financezilla@gmail.com with your feedback and other topics you'd like to hear about!
Recommendations:
- Idiot's Guide for 401K plans by Dee Lee and Wayne Bogosian
- 4 Hour Work-Week by Tim Ferris
- Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
There are a few buzzwords that get thrown around a lot when it comes to success. I want to tackle what I truly believe are the 3 most important traits and skills that can be learned that to me, have the largest value when applied to any of the 5 categories of success. The Big 3 is Discipline, Personal Accountability, and Motivation.
Discipline is defined as the willpower to stick to your plan, to carry out your decisions and wishes, and having the unwavering strength to have self-restraint..
Accountability is defined as the willingness to accept responsibility for the outcomes of your actions, positive and negative.
Motivation is defined as general desire (can be a burning fire of desire as well).
In this episode, I break down why it's important to have all 3 of these to make lasting change, tips of how to get better at it, and recommendations of where to learn/draw inspiration from to keep getting better.
Remember, if you just get 1% every month, that will compound greatly and before you know it, you'll be on the path to success in all the 5 categories!
Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com with your feedback and other topics you'd like to hear about!
Recommendations:
- First Things First by Stephen Covey Sammy's favorite book of all time
- Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy - Great book on prioritization
- Grit by Angela Duckworth - Angela never considered herself the smartest, but used immense discipline and grit to achieve a PhD from Harvard, winning the MacArthur Genius Grant, and more amazing accomplishments!
- The QBQ by John Miller - Great book on personal accountability and introspection
- Jim Rohn Seminar - Very good source of inspiration from one of his old seminars, but be warned it is 4 hours
- Les Brown 1998 GA Dome motivational speech - One of the most inspiring 40 minute videos I've ever watched and go back from time to time when I need inspiration and fuel to the fire.
We close out Mental Health Awareness in the month of May with this episode, and I'm excited to bring a conversation with one of the most passionate, energetic, and vibrant guys I know, Kamyar Karimian, AKA Young Komet. I wanted to bring Kamyar on because I feel that his experience shows that it's ok to have 2 completely different passions, you don't have to pigeonholed into just one area.
From a very young age, Kamyar was fascinated by airplanes, and to this day his YouTube channel is consistent with travel vlogs detailing not just the trips he goes on, but the plane, the seats, and a review of the aircraft itself. But that's not the only passion he has. Later in his formative years, he discovered music and creative beats, and then started to make some rap music under the name Young Komet. He explains his story of how he found both passions, how to enlarge your comfort zone to extend hobbies into passions, which falls under the Career/Purpose Category.
Unfortunately, life isn't a straight line. Kamyar explains some of his mental issues he had to work through and how he overcame them, and how even if you do know your passions, life will still make you earn it. He talks about how passions gives him the energy and perseverance to continue to push through, which to me is precisely why the Career/Purpose and Mental Health categories are imperative to overall success.
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com
How to reach Kamyar if you want to learn more about his journey and listen to his upcoming projects:
- @youngkomet on Instagram
- Young Komet on YouTube
Kamyar's recommendations:
- Gary Vee YT Channel - Kamyar's greatest source of inspiration, Gary is an entrepreneur and public speaker/motivator that spreads positive energy.
In this episode, I'm excited to bring to you guys a conversation with a very close friend, certified wellness coach and founder of Najoum Health, Aala Shurbjy! I'm especially excited to bring her on to talk about her experience with fad diets, and how after diving deep into nutrition and functional medicine she has been able to create a food plan that consistently made her enjoy healthy food!
We deep dive into 2 of the 5 major categories of success in this episode: Physical Health and Career/Purpose. This awesome discussion covers everything from how to find and chase passions, and how it stems from the 3 major curiosities one has, the nitty gritty of an emerging entrepreneur (it's not all sunshine and roses) and more!
Aala has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, has multiple certifications in the wellness coaching space, and helps clients understand their body and nutrition while putting them on a program to not only lose weight but to feel more energetic and even reduce anxiety in her company, Najoum Health.
Ever feeling lethargic and coffee doesn't work on you anymore? Did you know that there is a supplement called Coq-10 that you can get from certain foods that is directly correlated to your energy levels and since your body doesn't produce it, you have to get it either in your food plan or supplements. I had no idea until sitting down with Aala that magnesium can affect not only bowel movements but help with anxiety a little as well. I'm definitely going to get blood work done from her and understand my deficiencies so I can have a healthier internal body. You should too, as Najoum health also offers blood work, supplements from the online store, and coaching/food plans as well!
Please leave a like and subscribe and continue to comment your thoughts. Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com
How to reach Aala if you want to learn more about her journey or get any of the services Najoum Health has to offer:
- @aala.shurbjy on Instagram
- Najoum Health Website for your blood work and specialized food plan
- Questions or want to get added to the weekly newsletter? Email Aala here:
- aala@najoumhealth.com
- Facebook Group for Najoum Health
Aala's recommendations:
- Cardone Zone - Podcast by real estate and business mind Grant Cardone on all streaming platforms
- The Doctors Farmacy - Podcast by Dr. Mark Hyman, one of the premier functional medicine voices today.
- The Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter. Book about how evolutionary changes in humans change the way our diet or food plan should be.
- How emotions are made by Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. Great psychological book on how to improve your relationships with your self and others.
Ever wondered how to stick out in Corporate America? Or how to nail that interview for that job you're excited about? How can you even get honest feedback these days? Or even what's the point of all of it if you're just a number on a spreadsheet to management? This episode is for you then!
This episode falls in the Career/Purpose category, and in it I share some of my experiences in my 6 year, 5 role, 3 company journey through Corporate America where I went from entry level Software Support to on the Leadership team with direct reports. I try to share my experiences and the books that I've read that have helped me answer those questions because it's different in every stage of your career.
One of the most accurate statements of value is as follows: When you're an Individual Contributor (IC), your value is directly proportional to what you do (hands to keys output). As you become a team lead and a Sr. Analyst (still an IC), your value proposition shifts to what you know, and that extends from people, business acumen, and overall tribal knowledge. Finally, as you progress through management and leadership ranks, the value proposition will become who you grow, and that is not only your direct team members, but everyone you interact with.
We also discuss feedback, how vital it is, and what exact questions to ask to pull it out of your managers. I think understanding how to pull negative feedback out of my managers and then work to improve it, as well as having a mentor, were the 2 most critical factors to my corporate success.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode!
Please leave a like and subscribe and comment your thoughts.
Also feel free to reach out on Instagram @financezilla or email me at financezilla@gmail.com with your feedback and other topics you'd like to hear about!
- Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
- The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
In this episode, I'll be having a conversation with Denitza Vassileva, best known as Denny! I'm especially excited to bring her on as to me, she is the textbook definition of a social butterfly and is one of the most positive people I know.
We deep dive into one of the 5 major categories of success in this episode: Mental Health. This exciting discussion covers everything from how Covid was especially hard on extroverted people who crave social interaction, why having a social life is important, how to improve mental health, and how discovering her passion during the pandemic allowed her to feel alive again. We also go over gratitude lists and how that can be extremely helpful to put things in perspective to help improve your Mental Health category!
Denny is an avid athlete, doing everything from 5 different soccer leagues, rock climbing, and most recently, yoga. She talks about how yoga isn't just a stretching exercise, it enforces core workouts as well as breathing exercises which opens you up for mindfulness and living in the moment, 2 key aspects of mindfulness if you remember episode 5 with Tracyavon.
We also go over how potentially detrimental social media is to the mind, how she does periodic cleanses, and why it's important to accept mistakes and failures, even going as far as promoting them in her rock climbing page @climbingintofailure (link further down).
Not sure of your passion or interests or hobbies? Denny has a simple answer for you: Just try anything!
Stay tuned for Denny's book coming up about rock climbing and her journey! In the interim, give her yoga page a follow and DM her for a customized yoga plan depending on what sport/weightlifting exercises you want!
Denitza's recommendations:
- The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. Great overview of law of attraction.
- The Magic by Rhonda Byrne. 28 day guide to better gratitude.
- The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma. Learn about meditation, self-love, joy and mental health from a successful lawyer who decided to move to Tibet and leave his job to become a monk. It's a true story!
- IG page @lawofattractionchangedmylife for spreading positivity.
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How to reach Denitza:
- Yoga page: @yogify_me on Instagram
- Rock Climbing page @climbingintofailure:
- Denitza's personal IG page:
Ever wondered why dating is so hard these days? Having trouble meeting someone on a consistent basis? Not sure why your friend is with their abusive significant other even though you've told him/her that they can do better multiple times?
In this episode we'll be having a discussion about dating in today's world as a Millennial and using dating apps to find someone to be with. This is the first topic that dives into the Relationships success category, and we'll be having a lot more not only on dating, but friendships and the overall importance of having good social health in future epsiodes.
We will discuss 3 major apps (sorry can't cover them all): Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, the benefits/drawbacks in each of them, and a psychological concept called CL and CLalt.
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Personal recommendations:
- Intimate Relationships 7th Edition by Rowland Miller
In this episode, I'm excited to bring to you guys a conversation with a licensed social worker and fellow podcaster, Tracyavon! I had to make an exception by brining on this proud Gen Xer, because her clients are a mixed bag of Millennials and Gen Zers and she can give a perspective of how she helps them work through mental struggles. To top it off, she does this in NYC, the busiest city in the world and if she can teach you how to slow down and be mindful in NYC, you can do it anywhere!
How do you even know you or a friend is going through any mental issues? It's not visible like a broken arm, and often gets treated as something you "just need to ignore and push through". It's often ridiculed as not a "real" problem, when in reality 3/4 of mental illness start by age 24 (our cutoff of the Millennial age range).
As you might of guessed, this is a deep dive of the Mental Health category of success.
I'm especially excited to bring her on to talk about her the 7 principles of mindfulness (something I personally struggle with) as well as how to reflect in such a go-go-go environment we deal with as Millennials in the information age.
Tracyavon is a licensed social worker in NYC as well as a wellness expert. She runs a wellness blog as well as a Monday weekly podcast called the Positive Professional where she spreads tips and tricks of how to be a more mindful and positive individual. Every other Wednesday her podcast also does guided meditations, something everyone should look into as you really should learn how to be in the moment. Her tip she explains about feeling the coffee cup described in the episode is definitely something I've added to my daily routine after our discussion and I gotta say, it definitely helps me reflect!
How to reach Tracyavon if you want to learn more about her journey and listen to her weekly podcast as well!
- @the_positiveprofessional on Instagram
- @positive_podcas2 on Twitter
- The Positive Professional Podcast (available on all platforms but the below link is for Apple)
- Wellness Blog
- Links to her other cool stuff!
- Email her for anything else!
- thepositiveprofessionalpodcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, I'll be having a conversation with a very close friend, Basher Hassan! I'm especially excited to bring him on as to me, he is one of the best people at making social connections and relationships (something I admittedly am not the best at) and how important that is in relation to the other 5 categories.
We deep dive into one of the 5 major categories of success in this episode: Relationships. This awesome discussion covers everything from how to connect with people to build a connection, why that's important, the social psychology and reasonings of behaviors, as well as some negotiation tactics, all of which are crucial because every conversation is a negotiation of time at the minimum.
Basher is an attorney who specializes in personal injury and also has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. To me, he's best suited to talk about the social environment as well as the negotiations and decision making you need to have as a lawyer affects his every day life.
Basher also happens to be one of the most kind hearted and open people I know, and he actually goes into why he's like that and how his passion/purpose gives him the mindset to do that every day.
Basher's recommendations:
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury
- Don't Eat the Bruises by Keith Mitnik
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How to reach Basher if you want to get any assistance on psychology, relationships, personal injury questions or just to give him a follow:
- @lawdawgbash on Instagram
- Basher Hassan on Facebook
- Basher Hassan on LinkedIn
- Clubhouse - Shoot the Shit group every Saturday or Sunday
- Go to Clubhouse app and follow @lawdawgbash
In this episode we'll be doing a deep dive in supplements and dietary nutrition as that is imperative towards being successful in one of the 5 major categories, Physical Health. For this episode, I thought it would be best to have an interview with an expert, so I'm excited to bring to everyone a conversation I had with soon to be Dr. Jen Kurtz!
Jen is mid-way through her PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology and an emerging scientist in Sports Nutrition. Her Bachelors and Masters degrees are also in related fields and human performance, so she definitely knows what she's talking about when it comes to what needs to go into the body to be an optimal performer.
Jen also coaches strength and conditioning and does sports nutrition, and she explains why nutritional plans differ based on the person and even the sport and position each athlete plays. If you need any assistance in any of these areas, reach out to her via the contact info below!
We also dive into which supplements are important, do some fact checks on trendy things like creatine, keto, beta-alanine and more in this packed episode!
Speaking of beta-alanine, our bodies need it to a point where it will create it on it's own even if we don't get enough from our food and supplement intake in our system.
Jen's recommendations:
- Spark by John Ratey
- Play by Stuart Brown
- Faster, higher, stronger by Mark McClusky
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) - to find out where your nutrient deficiencies (if any) are and how to counteract that.
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How to reach Jen if you want to get any assistance developing a nutrition plan, coaching regimen, or just to giver her a follow:
- @Coachjen_kurtz on Instagram
- Jennifer.kurtz06@gmail.com
In this episode we'll be doing our first deep dive into one of the 5 categories, Money.
Sammy will get into why Money is important to Happiness and overall success. He'll also go into budgeting and some tips of how to get in control of the defense. Send him a note
Defense in Personal Finance terms is clearing out your consumer debt (Credit cards, car loans, phone leases, and other personal loans). The importance of building a good defensive strategy first is to clear reduce your financial stress and minimize your monthly expenses so you can start to comfortably invest and get on offense.
In a later episode, we will discuss offensive strategies, like stocks, real estate, bitcoin, business opportunities, leveraging assets, etc. so stay tuned!
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Welcome to the inaugural episode!
This episode is an intro to all the topics we'll be discussing over the lifetime of this podcast, defines the age ranges of Millennials, as well as how to set SMART goals.
Millennials are technically those who are born from 1985-1996, but Sammy explains his reasoning to shift this age range to be more relative.
We'll dive into the 5 major categories to track success, those being (in no specific order): Money, Health, Happiness, Career/Purpose, and Relationships.
We'll also provide an example of how to make a SMART goal and how to get the ball rolling to start making progress! SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relative, and Time bound and this episode describes each and why they are important.
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