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Earn, Save, Thrive

Earn, Save, Thrive

By Melody Johnson

You were meant to thrive. How do you create a life you love while balancing work, family, and business? It starts with your relationship with money. The Earn, Save, Thrive podcast explores how to make a mental shift from surviving to thriving through money chats and business conversations. Melody Johnson interviews aspiring entrepreneurs and women in business. Tune in every Friday for a new episode.
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Episode 23: Are Black Friday Deals Even Worth it?

Earn, Save, ThriveNov 29, 2019

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Episode 23: Are Black Friday Deals Even Worth it?
Nov 29, 201929:58
Episode 22: Instagram Marketing and Boundary Setting for Business Owners
Nov 22, 201934:18
Episode 21: Fascinating Reasons You Need to Consider Freelance Writing
Nov 15, 201937:55
Episode 20: Certified Ways To Eat Healthy On A Budget
Nov 08, 201938:04
Episode 19: The Power of Mentorship and How to Build Authority
Nov 01, 201935:15
Episode 18: Surprising Hacks to Freelance Your Way to Financial Freedom

Episode 18: Surprising Hacks to Freelance Your Way to Financial Freedom

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

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Website: https://thefrugalengineers.com/about/

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Oct 25, 201941:40
Episode 17: Creative Ways to Make Money with Andre Albritton from the Millenials Next Door
Oct 18, 201925:48
Episode 16: Astonishing Ways to Save on Solo Travel with Danielle Desir
Oct 11, 201930:24
Episode 15: How to Reshape Your Money Mindset as an Entrepreneur
Oct 04, 201931:45
Episode 14: Bonus Episode - Why You Need to Automate Your Social Media - October Thrive Challenge for Entrepreneurs
Oct 01, 201913:24
Episode 13: How to Rock Your Finances as a Girl Boss
Sep 27, 201928:45
Episode 12: Are Student Loan Forgiveness Programs a Scam? - My Interview with the College Loan Angel
Sep 20, 201921:15
Episode 11: How to Grow an Engaging Following on Instagram with Ray Calloway

Episode 11: How to Grow an Engaging Following on Instagram with Ray Calloway

Sep 13, 201946:03
Episode 010: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Sep 06, 201913:24
Episode 009: Pricing to Profit with Dr. Carey Yazeed

Episode 009: Pricing to Profit with Dr. Carey Yazeed

Dr. Carey Yazeed is a business strategist, coach, and author. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Bustle, Huffington Post, and Essence. Her book Lipstick, Heels, and Hustle empower women to build their business through overcoming doubt and insecurity and charging what they're worth. Join me for an impactful episode with this powerhouse business expert!

Turn Your Side Hustle into a Profitable Business with my FREE Customer Roadmap Blueprint: https://www.subscribepage.com/customerroadmapblueprint 

Show Notes: http://herdesignedlife.org/2019/08/30/pricing-to-profit-with-dr-carey-yazeed/

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Beauty, Brains, and Business Podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/beautybrainsandbusiness

Lipstick Heels, and Hustle Book: https://amzn.to/2NEQjrm

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Customizeable Personal Branding Guide; http://herdesignedlife.org/product/canvabrandingguide/

Work with me: http://herdesignedlife.org/services/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/  

Free Money Master's Challenge: http://bit.ly/2FoncFw  

Debt Free Payoff Planner Template: http://herdesignedlife.org/product/debtpayoffplanner/ 

Free Debt Payoff & Business Community Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive/  

Free Branding Community Group :https://www.facebook.com/groups/personalbrandingforcoachesandcreatives/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerDesignedLife

Aug 30, 201926:36
Episode 008: Why Your Business Needs a Personal Brand
Aug 30, 201916:00
Episode 007: Why Your Money Mindset is Holding You Back
Aug 23, 201919:52
Episode 006: How to Save for a Downpayment for a House

Episode 006: How to Save for a Downpayment for a House

In this episode, I'm going to discuss how to save for a downpayment on a house. A house is one of the best investments you can make in terms of building wealth. As a loan processor at a large mortgage company in Detroit, I learned so much about the importance of saving money for a downpayment and the additional expenses that go into purchasing a house. 

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Shownotes: http://herdesignedlife.com/how-to-save-for-a-downpayment-on-a-house/

Work with me: http://herdesignedlife.org/services/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74N9m9hS7v4

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ 

Free Money Master's Challenge: http://bit.ly/2FoncFw 

Debt Free Payoff Planner Template: http://herdesignedlife.org/product/debtpayoffplanner/

Free Debt Payoff Community Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive/ 

Free Branding Community Group :https://www.facebook.com/groups/personalbrandingforcoachesandcreatives/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerDesignedLife


Here are my tips:

1. Consider your dream home. 

2. Consider the location. 

3. Consider the prices. 

4. Review your budget and income. 

5. Prequalify for a loan if you're ready to purchase. 

6. If you are prequalified for a loan, ask about what your downpayment options are. 

7. Save for a downpayment by calculating the length of time and the amount of money you have before you purchase your home. 

8. Stick to a budget 

9. Use a tracking chart like debt free charts. https://debtfreecharts.com/products/down-payment

10. Open a separate checking account to track your spending. I love Ally or SofiMoney. 


Aug 16, 201916:27
BONUS Episode 005: How to Book Flights for Cheap
Aug 09, 201908:36
Episode 004: How to Generate More Sales through Creating a Customer Roadmap

Episode 004: How to Generate More Sales through Creating a Customer Roadmap

 This episode was taken from my Youtube Channel. I post a new video every week, don’t forget to head on over to my show notes to subscribe to get my free tips and tricks on business, brand, and money. 

In this episode, I’m going to change up my content to shift to earning money. In my previous episodes, I’ve talked all about how paying off debt has helped me save more cash to lead a life of my design. But sometimes, paying down debt isn’t possible without enough income. So how can you actually earn real income through your side hustle? That’s why today, I’m talking about the steps you need to take to create revenue on the side or grow your business. Side hustles are not only a way for you to pay down debt but can create lasting impact on the world. 

Make sure to grab these helpful tools and resources to help you thrive in your life and business! 

Check out the best resources in this episode for online coaches here: http://bit.ly/2MO6L8a

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Work with me: http://herdesignedlife.org/services/

Shownotes: http://herdesignedlife.org/2017/01/07/create-a-customer-journey/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RLf_oLNVAA&t=2s

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ 

Free Money Master's Challenge: http://bit.ly/2FoncFw 

Debt Free Payoff Planner Template: http://herdesignedlife.org/product/debtpayoffplanner/

Free Debt Payoff Community Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive/ 

Free Business and Branding Community Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/personalbrandingforcoachesandcreatives/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerDesignedLife


Aug 09, 201920:10
Episode 003: Financial Advice for Single Young Women

Episode 003: Financial Advice for Single Young Women

In this episode I interview author and financial coach Ashley Brewster who paid off $20k in student loan debt, started a business as a financial coach, became a full time law school student, and wrote her recent book "The Debt Free Zone."

Ashley talks about the importance of mentorship in her discussion about paying off debt and building wealth and creating sound financial plans. She also discusses the honest struggles she's had while working full time and balancing her business. Her passion about financial literacy in her community will encourage you to stay strong on your debt payoff journey . This is an episode that you won't want to miss!

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/lob728n10fw

Shownotes: http://herdesignedlife.org/2019/08/02/financial-advice-for-young-single-women/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdesignedlifecoach/ 

Free Money Master's Challenge: http://bit.ly/2FoncFw 

Debt Free Payoff Planner Template: http://herdesignedlife.org/product/debtpayoffplanner/

Work with me: http://herdesignedlife.org/services/ 

Free Debt Payoff Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earnsavethrive/ 

Free Business and Branding Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/personalbrandingforcoachesandcreatives/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerDesignedLife


Follow Ashley here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact_financial/

Her book: https://amzn.to/317Iw8N


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Aug 02, 201931:04
Episode 002: How to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt Faster
Jul 26, 201914:48
Episode 001: How to Pay off Your Student Loans Fast
Jul 14, 201933:50