Earn, Save, Thrive

In this solo episode, I get into my opinions about Black Friday Deals. I also share about my favorite gift, interesting ways to save on your shopping, and how to create a thoughtful gift for your loved ones this holiday.  Tips: - Replace old items that you use regularly ( bedding, cookware, towels, clothing, shoes, etc.) - Upgrade items that no longer function well to meet your needs (consider the ROI) - Gift ( look at items that can be gifted that fall within your budget) - Set a dollar limit per person - Avoid overspending on your credit card - Utilize credit card rewards for gift cards - Avoid spending money on gifts that are low-quality and lack helpful features - Research reviews before you purchase gifts for yourself or family - Avoid purchasing items with bonus items that aren't useful - If you're creative consider making a gift - Get gifts that match the personality of your friends and family Black Deal Friday Deals as of 11/29/19 I love I may receive a small commission from any purchases if you click through the links at no additional cost to you.  Amazon Firestick: https://amzn.to/2DyweMR Your Money or Your Life: https://amzn.to/2QY5OMJ Hulu streaming: Hulu.com For Side hustlers / Entrepreneurs Profit First: https://amzn.to/34wINnZ Microphone: https://amzn.to/34wynov Flaticon: https://www.flaticon.com/ Which Black Friday Deals are you loving? Let me know!

Geotagging, Hashtags, and Stories oh my! Today, I'll be interviewing Leah from Leah Tackles Social. Leah is an amazing mother of three, Social Media Manager, and lover of all things Disney. After meeting Leah at a local Detroit networking event, we took some time to chat about Instagram and how to stay relevant with your online business. Leah also spoke strongly about setting healthy boundaries as an entrepreneur and how working from home can come with unexpected challenges with work and family. She gives some golden recommendations to ensuring that you are building a solid relationship with your family while also creating quality work content.  Follow me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive/ Blog: http://herdesignedlife.com/ Follow Leah: https://www.instagram.com/leahtackles/ https://www.leahtacklessocial.com/ Follow her blog and vlog: http://www.leahtackles.com/ Resources mentioned in this chat:  Later: https://later.com/ Loomly: https://www.loomly.com/ Planoly Affiliate Link: http://bit.ly/2mc5pZI Tailwind Affiliate Link: http://bit.ly/34Ee33Z Boundaries Affiliate Code - Listen to the Free ebook using my special Audible code http://bit.ly/2oXmwAd

Wow! We made it to Season Two. Thanks to all my listeners out there that help support me building this content. In this episode, I interview Gee Nonterah, who has a PhD in Biology and replaced her income through freelance healthcare writing. She says that her degree, while helpful, wasn't the only success factor in her building up her business. She attributes networking, Linkedin, and even Craigslist as a way to book her clients and also start getting her name out there.  Follow me: Shownotes: http://herdesignedlife.com/episode-21-5-fascinating-reasons-you-should-consider-freelance-writing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive Resources: Free Audiobook with Audible: http://bit.ly/2oXmwAd Follow Gee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geenonterah/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/GertrudeNonterahTV Ebooks: https://www.myonlinebizjourney.com/shoppe/

In this episode, I talk with Certified Personal Trainer and Coach Tangia Renee. Tangia juggles multiple businesses and podcasts and so finding time to prioritize her health and fitness has been an incredible journey. She talks not only about her struggles with finding time to "do it all" but also about why she wants women to break up with the scale and stop with yo-yo dieting. In her professional career she's done everything from working in politics to professional body building. This woman has incredible tips to eat healthy, maintain a positive mindset about your body, and create sustainable living habits for healthy eating and living.  Make sure you listen to this valuable episode. Follow me online Grab the Shownotes & Tangia's Free Ebook: http://herdesignedlife.com/9-certified-ways-to-eat-healthy-that-you-need-to-know/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/herdesignedlife/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive Take the Side Hustle Quiz: http://bit.ly/2Pw3eNl Resources & Affiliate Links: Tailwind: http://bit.ly/34Ee33Z Audible Books: Get a free book and one month trial on us! Visit http://www.audibletrial.com/earnsavethrive to get started. Follow Tangia:  https://www.tangiarenee.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/SkinYoureInPod/ https://www.instagram.com/hellogorgeousfitness/

In this episode, I interview Personal Finance Writer Asia Martin who has written for major publishing companies like Forbes. Asia found the power of mentorship impactful in her career. She invested in formal and informal programs to help her level up in her knowledge and confidence. She says that she values family, mentorship, and equity and invests money and time into those values.  Make sure you take a listen to this powerful message.  Shownotes: http://herdesignedlife.com/the-power-of-mentorship-and-how-to-build-authority/ Follow me  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive Follow Asia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AsiaJMartin

In this episode, I interview Kim, who owns and operates a personal finance blog called The Frugal Engineers. Kim didn't start out working freelance full time. In fact, she leveraged her professional experience as an engineer to network her way into high paying freelance projects. Not only did she pay off her mortgage early, but she and her husband are also on track to retire early. So how did she transition successfully into a freelance position while balancing motherhood, a full-time job, and a busy side hustle? Find out by listening to the latest episode. Shownotes: http://herdesignedlife.com/11-surprising-hacks-to-freelance-your-way-to-freedom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive Follow Kim:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrugalengineers/ Website: https://thefrugalengineers.com/about/ The following links are affiliate links in which I receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, all of my opinions are completely my own and help me keep my business running. For more information, please review my disclosure page.  Tailwind gives you the ability to schedule Pinterest pins and Instagram posts and direct people to your online business website or blog. Join through my special link to get a free month. http://bit.ly/2qDuyyw Otter.ai is a free online app that allows you to get transcriptions and text-based format of your audio. Use this link to get access to 1 month of premium service audio transcription.  http://bit.ly/2PhJtIU

In this episode, I interview Andre Albritton, founder of the Millenials Next Door - a personal finance coaching website and blog. Andre discusses the many strategies that he's used to create both passive and active income through side hustles. He talks about how he has seen both success and failure in his entrepreneurship journey. Quick gut check: you probably haven't heard of most of these side hustles.  Shownotes: www.herdesignedlife.com/ Follow me on social media: Instagram: @herdesignedlifecoach Facebook Group: Search for "Earn, Save, Thrive" Youtube: Search for Melody Johnson Pinterest: @herdesignedlife Twitter: @HerDesignedlife Work with me: http://herdesignedlife.com/work-with-me/ Connect with Andre: http://tmndfinance.com/ Instagram: @themillenialsnextdoor

In this episode, I interview Danielle Desir, a Travel Finance Strategist and Podcast host The Thought Card.  We explore how to prioritize travel as a solo woman on a budget to one of Danielle's favorite exotic locations: Reykjavik, Iceland. As a single black woman, Danielle discusses how she was able to afford traveling to this expensive destination on a budget while still maximizing on seeing gorgeous scenery like glaciers, waterfalls, and eating locally made ice-cream.  Shownotes: http://herdesignedlife.com/7-astonishing-ways-to-save-on-solo-travel-you-need-to-know/ Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive/ Youtube: http://bit.ly/2XFatmx Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/herdesignedlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerDesignedLife Work with me: http://herdesignedlife.com/work-with-me/ Learn more about Danielle Desir: https://thoughtcard.com/about-me/ Follow Danielle on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtcard/

In this episode, I interview Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a Licensed Financial Therapist in my home state of Michigan. We explore race, relationships, business, and how money plays into all of these things. As the owner of Mind Money Balance, Lindsay strives to help couples overcome the idea that money is a bad word.  Shownotes: http://herdesignedlife.org/how-to-reshape-your-money-mindset/ Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive/ Youtube: http://bit.ly/2XFatmx Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/herdesignedlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerDesignedLife Work with me: http://herdesignedlife.com/work-with-me/ Learn more about Lindsay: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/ Follow Lindsay on Social Media  https://www.instagram.com/mindmoneybalance/

In today's bonus episode, I share with you about the October Thrive Challenge for Entrepreneurs.  Each week I'll share some great tips on getting momentum in your online business.  Don't forget to join us for the weekly challenge in my Facebook group.  Mastermind members get extra tips and treats and training along the way.  Can't wait to see you all there.  Grab the free challenge calendar below: https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZzo9RkZ1dEdBCFvi2jXak7QaYAiTm3UlzE7 Don't forget to join us for trainings on the facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/personalbrandingforcoachesandcreatives/