The Simple Minded Millennial Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Simple Minded Millennial Podcast
Have you been crushing 2019? In this episode, Erik and Steph wind down the year with a candid chat about their wins, loses, highlights, and reflections of the first few months of 2019. They also discuss their progress 2019 goals, and how they plan to finally accomplish some of their big dreams. From […]
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Meet and Greet Erik and Steph. This episode has no tips and tricks or advice, just a fun episode about Steph and Erik’s first meeting! Erik flew down to Nashville, TN May 4th to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. We decided to record our “epic” weekend together and these were the results…. Ready to learn more […]
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How graduating during the recession taught this millennial to hustle. There is no sugar coating it, millennials are broke. We have the highest average student loan debt balance, and most of us graduated into the great recession when jobs were scarce. While the economy has luckily seen some growth, the recession is still fresh on […]
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Learn how to launch a successful re-brand & network your way to $100k at 25 with Tori Dunlap. Tori Dunlap has taken the financial world by storm with her viral story on re-branding her widely successful business from Victori Media to Her First $100k. Her vision has always been set on providing women with the […]
The post Re-branding, Entrepreneurship, Building Communities and Networking to 100k at age 25 with Tori Dunlap – Episode 031 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
Want to crush debt WITHOUT feeling deprived? We are SO, SO excited to have one of Steph’s biggest role models on the show this week. Refine My Money is a blog aimed at millennials paying off student loan debt in a high cost of living city (where are Boston fans at!?) while still having […]
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Ready to buy your first house? When the weather heats up, so does the housing market! Are you starting to save to buy your first home? Unsure if you should even buy a house? This episode will give you all the tips you need for buying your first house. Buying isn’t always the best […]
The post Everything You Need to Know About Buying Your First House – Episode 029 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
Ready to get a raise? You hear a lot of negotiation tips and how to ask for a raise, but what about advice on how to provide more value to ensure you get that raise? It’s easy to want to do the bare minimum at work (especially if you hate it!) and just skate […]
The post How to Increase Your Value at Work to Get Paid the Big Bucks – Podcast Episode 028 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
How to prepare for millennial parenting and balance paying off student debt. The hosts of Simple Minded Millennial are getting some counseling this week with their favorite therapist! Emilie, the millennial behind Wise Mind Money who is on a mission to crush student loans, is on the show to discuss how she and her […]
The post Preparing for Millennial Parenting while Crushing $108,000 of Student Debt with Emilie from Wise Mind Money – Episode 027 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
Ready to grow your salary and increase wealth? You went to college, graduated, and now what? Take the typical path? You work in the same field as your degree, get a big house with a bigger mortgage, and retire at 65. Despite having ambitions of a career pivot into your dream field and life of […]
The post Hitting a $250k net worth at 25, career pivots & battling imposter syndrome with FI Mechanic- Podcast Episode 026 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
How can you get over your fear of investing? Despite decades of research behind the logic and math of investing, getting started can be terrifying. Investing always involves some risks, and with market data and the news constantly in our face telling us the next dip is around the corner, it’s easy to justify […]
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“Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value” – Joe Biden Is it possible to build a financial plan that sparks joy? How can we ensure our money is funding our goals and dream life, instead of causing more strife? Let’s face it, budgeting isn’t the sexiest […]
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From $35k a year in NYC to retiring at 30. We are so excited about our guest this week! We have Purple, from A Purple Life, detailing her move from NYC to Seattle, how she grew her salary in advertising and the strategies she’s implemented to set herself for early retirement AT AGE 30. We also […]
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Over a month has passed in 2019- how are your goals progressing? “Strive for progress, not perfection.” Happy Valentine’s Day, Simple Minded Millennials! We’re back this week with a solo episode! Erik and Steph break down how they’re doing on their 2019 goals, and plans to improve for the remainder of 2019. It is […]
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Ever felt stuck and unmotivated in your life but were too afraid to make a change? It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, constantly repeating the past, and not seeing progress day to day. Fear keeps us in our comfort zones, paralyzed to make any change. But our guest today is an expert […]
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Feel like you’re drowning in student loan debt? You’re not alone. Over 44 million people graduate with student loans, with the average balance hovering above $32,000. It’s easy to feel defeated and just ignore the ever-mounting student loan balance and just pay the minimum. Bob, who runs The Frugal Fellow, knows exactly how it feels to graduate with […]
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Ready to crush 2019? In this episode, Erik and Steph wind down the year with a candid chat about their wins, loses, highlights, and reflections of 2018. They also discuss their 2019 goals, and how they plan to finally accomplish some of their big dreams. From growing income, saving money, scaling online hustles, […]
The post Dominate 2019 – Podcast Episode 019 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
You’ve heard “you are what you eat” to inspire a healthy lifestyle. But that sentiment applies to your finances, mind, and life! Ever stopped to think about everything you are consuming? From the movies and TV you watch, the books you read, and the people you hang out with. All these external factors […]
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How to Crush Your Consumer Debt and Save More Money Let’s Destroy that Debt and Live the Life You Were Meant to Live Here at Simple Minded Millennial, we know how it feels to be naked and afraid with debt. Debt sucks. Being in debt literally means you are a slave to the banks, and […]
The post Stop Feeling Naked and Afraid with Your Debt – Podcast Episode 017 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
How to become successful through goal setting Ready to finally set goals AND achieve them? Here at Simple Minded Millennial, we know how it feels to be lost and confused. Ever wonder what you REALLY want out of life? How can you actually identify your goals and how to crush them? It’s hard to figure […]
The post Going From Participation Trophy Wife to Olympic Gold Medal – Podcast Episode 016 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? “You can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum-wage work ethic.” Balancing career, social life, side hustles, and hobbies feel IMPOSSIBLE. Staying motivated is even harder. It’s easy to avoid doing work in favor of bar hopping, dating, and napping. But staying productive and motivated […]
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How to be simple-minded and succeed! Ever feel like you aren’t smart enough for success? In school, it seemed like the naturally gifted students always got ahead. Society tells us to do well in school, make good grades, go to college, and become a smashing success. But how true is that? Is success only […]
The post You Can Be Simple Minded and Succeed – Podcast Episode 014 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
Is failure really necessary? To reach success, you’re going to have to get really, really uncomfortable. Ready to reach your full potential and achieve the success you have always dreamed of? Ready to launch yourself from your comfort zone and finally take risks? What would you go after if you knew you could not fail? […]
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Should you get a side hustle? That dreaded side hustle. Side hustling is one of the BEST ways to get some cash, fast. Whether you’re ready to accelerate that student loan pay off, make some extra Christmas money, or just need some extra money to cover the bills, side hustling can help you hit those […]
The post Side Hustling is Amazing and Sucks – Podcast Episode 012 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
What is your locus of control? Ready to FINALLY Take control of your life and be happy? Are you in control of your life or does life control you? What is the locus of control?? How does having an internal or external locus of control affect your life, mind, money, and career? Locus of control […]
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What is net worth & how can I grow it? Want no-BS tips to track your money and get your net worth up? Net worth is the most crucial number to track to grow your wealth and get your finances in check! Learn how Erik and Steph track their net worth, grow their wealth, […]
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Are your blinded by your past success? It’s always good to celebrate the little wins and victories in your life. But that can leave you blind sighted to potential failures. Being blinded by past successes can also lead to an ego & entitlement, and cause you to avoid pushing yourself to your full potential. […]
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Ready to Succeed With Your Finances? Millennial Finances, Simplified. Why is personal finance so important? As much as our generation loves to say “chase passion, not a paycheck,” personal finances is crucial to success. In this episode, Steph and Erik highlight the importance of setting financial goals and improving your relationship with money. It’s ok […]
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Is your job fine or is it time for a change? Unfortunately, we all can’t sit around like royalty and not work. Almost all of us need to work to live, and with work, comes a job of some sort. Some jobs are better than others, and ultimately, we have one life. With one life, […]
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Quit Pushing Money Away. Get Your Mindset Right! What does mindset have to do with making and keeping money? In this episode, Erik and Steph discuss their feelings and mindset about money. Money is an important and necessary part of life, might as well learn to love it! We get it, it’s hard to […]
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Is it possible to get out of student loans? Does being in debt with student loans mean you will never be able to succeed financially? Being in debt restricts your ability to be free. Being debt free allows you to do what you want – without being tied to the expectations of a bank or […]
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Is the human mind really that powerful? What does mindset have to do with success anyway? (Answers: yes and a lot) Self-improvement, self-development, and growth are tough. We’re here to make it simple. In this episode, we discuss the power of your mindset and how a shift in thinking can power you into success beyond […]
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What would life be like if you could unlock your full potential? What would life be like if you could unleash the your powerful brain and mastermind within? Erik, from The Mastermind Within, in this episode shows his robotic nature and talks about his success at 26 years old. With a number of side hustles, a […]
The post Erik’s Story on How He Unleashed The Mastermind Within- Podcast Episode 003 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
Ever been drowning in student loan debt & feeling like there is no end in sight? Steph, from Simplistic Steph, knows exactly how that feels. Steph barely survived getting her bachelor’s degree in marketing & management. She barely makes over $40k/year, and she is definitely not a hustler. Despite not being a go-getter, she has […]
The post Steph’s Story From Student Loans to $100k Net Worth – Podcast Episode 002 appeared first on Simple Minded Millennial.
Millennial Success, Simplified. The Start of Something Big Welcome to Simple Minded Millennial Podcast. Millennials get a bad rep. From being lazy and entitled to plain simple minded. Our generation gets a lot of hate for loving lattes, avocado toast, and online shopping. We have a lot of negative stigmas surrounding us, especially in the […]
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