EP. 111 Using Financial Independence As Social Activism

 
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In this episode, @winningtowealth shares the ups and downs of his family’s debt-free journey, simple investment tips to reach FIRE, and why financial independence should be considered a form of social activism for POC and allies.

Plus, Michael will walk us through how he and his wife got on the same page about money, how his daughter changed his goals, and the effects COVID has had on his career.  

IN THIS EPISODE, WE CHAT ABOUT:

  • What helped his wife get on board with budgeting

  • Advice for a partner who’s objective to a debt-free journey

  • How the birth of his daughter changed his financial goals

  • How he handled being laid off twice

  • Simple investment strategy to reach FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)

  • Why financial literacy is so important for POC

  • Why financial independence is considered a form of social activism for POC and allies 

  • How being financial secure helped Michael be more active in his community and with his family

  • His advice on what allies of BLM can do to support the movement

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Michael Lacy is the voice behind the award-nominated podcast Winning to Wealth where he shares inspiring interviews designed to help millennials grow their net worth by paying off debt, increasing their income, and make wise investment choices. 

Michael and his wife, Taylor, paid off $61,000 worth of debt in 16 months and are now on track to reach early retirement by age 40. His work in personal finance has been seen in major publications like Forbes and CNBC.

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Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly chart-topping podcast has been downloaded over 100,000 times. When she’s not downing caramel coffee and rocking a little girl on her hip (literally), she’s creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.

She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family’s finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.

Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.

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