Divya merges her biopharmaceutical career with her extensive experience as a coach, author, consultant, and speaker. She has a passion for coaching and the sincere desire to make a positive impact on people led her to develop effective evidence-based leadership and partnership programs.Divya is a light that shines that positively impacts the life of others, she shares who and or what let you know that you can achieve anything in life you set your mind to it. Divya takes listeners on a journey of discovery as it pertains to you positioning businesses to enhance their business performance, she shared the catalyst for what made her a leader in her genre.Divya shared with listeners what university she worked with as an associate professor and what she provides students in the academic community.Divya helped listeners better understand how she merged her scientific and biotechnology expertise for her clients and how it helped her evolve.During this episode Divya shared what makes her an accomplished coach and her level of leadership expertise. That's not all, she shared how she add values to her clients as a coach.Listeners and viewers understand, Divya is a prolific nine-time international best-selling author. Divy shared the backstory of her book, Expert To Influencer: How to Position Yourself For Meaningful Impact.Divya provided listeners with how to get in touch with her, so she can assist them with her expertise? She shared her TV and podcast links with the audience. Last but not least, Divya shared one key takeaway for listeners that inspired them to move beyond their current station in life.Discover more about Divya Parekh: https://www.divyaparekh.com/Thank you, Divya, go to Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts.

Gloria Grace Rand is an award-winning writer and producer of the former PBS financial news show, the Nightly Business Report. She was the writer and producer of the NBR for over two decades. What is so amazing about this episode is that I used to watch the NBR, however I did not know who was writing and producing the show and in the end, I interviewed Gloria who was the foundation for the financial show. Today Gloria is known as the Light Messenger and she continues to develop as an entrepreneur, with her focus on empowering women entrepreneurs to take their excellence to the next level and she does it so naturally. Gloria shares the transformative time in her life when she lost her older sister, and it inspires her to continue striving for excellence. Gloria provided copywriting and search engine optimization (SEO) for her clients, and she has a ton of clients of which she has worked with. She is a transformative entrepreneur and Gloria is a remarkable woman and I am honored to know her, and she interviewed me on her amazing podcast platform, titled, Live. Love. Engage. That's not all, Gloria is the best-selling author of the book, Live. Love. Engage., and she leads this amazing media platform, so take out some time to listen to Gloria's podcast wherever you get your podcast.  Gloria provides a couple of things you may consider as the year 2024 continues to progress, so listen to what she shared and incorporate it into your daily lifestyle. Rate and review this episode on Apple Podcasts and provide a 5-star rating and review to show your support. Discover more about Gloria Grace Rand at: https://gloriagracerand.com

Scott DeLuzio and his family did not deserve losing his brother and yet, today he is inspired by his brother who has gone on to the heavenlies while serving in the Army. Scott is an Army veteran and today he soldiers on advocating for members of his Gold Star families and the military community as a whole. Scott shared insight on his upbringing and his decision to join the Army and we all salute him for making sacrifices on behalf of a grateful nation. Scott is a good man, loving husband and a great dad to his children. We discussed why the enrollment numbers are down for all branches of the military and why it is important to serve our country. Scott provided a few reasons why youth between the ages of 18-24 should consider serving in the military.The most compelling part of the interview consisted of Scott providing the backstory of his brother and why he decided to serve in the U.S. military. Scott is a Gold Star bother a title no one wants; however, he represents his family with distinction and carries on with great character. Scott is an Afghanistan veteran, and he is the author of the book, Surviving Son. He provides a synopsis of his book and the inspiration he has for writing his remarkable book and how it is changing the lives of the readers. Scott also hosts, the Drive On Podcast and he shares a powerful message with his subscribers, listeners, and viewers as well. Helping people cope with loss starts at home and Scott shares how his advocacy helps him continue moving forward in life, making a difference. Tune in and to listen to this episode wherever you get your podcast and rate and review this episode on Apple Podcasts and the Wealth Academy Podcast website. DriveonPodcast.com

Make no mistake about it, after the pandemic was over, more and more people needed an outlet to recover, and that process continues to this day. Thanks to Andrea and Shift Happens Global, businesses and individuals have a source they can count on to help them move forward. Andrea's genesis comes from being raised by parents that showed he unconditional love and it is the foundation for her life to this day. Andrea is a certified hypnotist and is certified to conduct neurolinguistic programming. That's not all, Andrea and her co-founder also host retreats and personal coaching, in addition to empowering teens as well. Throughout this episode, Andrea shares expertise as to why, people should look inside themselves to find what they need the most, in other words everything we need resides on the inside of us, we simply have to center ourselves and find that quiet still voice within that is our genesis for finding our purpose. Change is constant and Andrea informs listeners that people want to see different things in their lives and there is a tendency to look for answers from external sources, and again if people want to find the answers to their questions, they must look within themselves. Ways that can help people include breathing, taking deep breaths and exhaling longer than breathing in through their nose. Other sources include meditation, journaling, self-reflection, mindfulness, and therapy. That is not all, Andrea's company provides a curriculum for students that consist of eight lessons that assist not only the students but also teachers, with issues such as how to overcome anxiety, peer pressure, depression and motivation.Corporate wellness is also an offering provided by Shift Happens Global, in addition to team retreats and team dynamics. Andrea Vallely provided Wealth Academy Podcast listeners and viewers of the live stream with a powerful overview of helping people better understand the power within. Ensure you listen to, rate and review episode 254 on Apple Podcasts with Andrea Vallely, she transforms businesses and individuals to develop stronger communities. https://shifthappens.global

Wealth Academy Podcast hosted Jose Pereira, the former CEO of Citgo Petroleum Refining and Gas Corporation. Jose was an executive who was scheduled to return, however he along with five other executives flew to Venezuela for a business meeting, however they were not allowed to leave, and they were detained and held against their will. Jose shares his ordeal with listeners and how they had to learn how to cope with being hostages, having not committed a crime, they simply were held because they were American citizens. The fact of the matter is this, Jose and his colleagues were held for five years, which consists of 1,175 days in captivity. The original sentence was from 8-13 years.For anyone thinking their life is bad, this experience will make you feel as though it pales in comparison. Jose lost 100 pounds during his first year of captivity, they were thrown into a dungeon, and they could not communication with anyone during the first year of captivity. The United Nation's intervened and Jose and his colleagues were given food, however it had to be provided by their families, of which some members left the U.S. to assist with having food delivered from a neighboring country.They also worked to communicate with family members by sending messages of their condition and for Jose it resulted in 1,000 letters written to his wife over the five-year time frame. After the new U.S. Administration was in place, the State Department began working in the background to free the hostages and it resulted in a prisoner swap after five long years.The Citgo 6 were released in October 2022. Today Jose advocates for hostage releases from around the world. he is a speaker, author of the book, From Hero To Villain and he delivers coaching to organizations and more importantly he is a survivor with a loving family that stood by his side from day one of his ordeal. He owes his release and that of others to their resilience, spiritual growth, and overcoming adversity and this is part of his coaching program. Host Paul Lawrence Vann was honored to interview Jose Pereira and he encourages you to go to Apple Podcasts and rate and review this episode, it is atmosphere shifting. Learn more about Jose Pereira at the following website.: https://joseconnect.com

Let it be said starting today that you are your brand. When you look at the mirror you are staring at your brand because it is you. Not only is it the color palette for your logo, the name of your business, but it is also you. Barbara J Beckley is the CEO and Founder of The Diamond Experience, LLC brand. She shared expertise and insight on why you matter. How you carry yourself while speaking, your books, your courses, your webinars, and in the media, all matters because it is a reflection of who you are. This episode goes deep into the essence of why branding is important, and Barbara provides a lot of diamond nuggets to listeners and viewers of the video podcast. Barbara also hosts The Diamond Factor Experience Live Talk Show and brings on guest experts to share personal development to help her audience move forward in their personal and business life. Barbara also shares her experience as a professional speaker, seven-time International Best-Selling author and she leads a TV network that consists of several entrepreneurs that led their TV and or podcast shows. One of Barbara's passions is working to empower other women by helping them cope and move forward when confronted with obstacles in life. Enjoy this episode with branding expert and social media strategist, Barbara J. Beckley. Discover more about her at https://leadershipisinfluencebook.com/https://barbarajbeckley.com

A lot has taken place over the past several months as it pertains to Wealth Academy Podcast founder and host. Paul Lawrence Vann has written a new book, Leadership Is Influence and it has taken on a life of its own. Paul recently pitched over 80 national media producers, to include TV, radio, podcast, magazines, and freelance writers. It was a very dynamic and energizing experience as a part of a publicity summit.When people ask where they can purchase Leadership is Influence, Paul states, "You can purchase Leadership Is Influence." on his website: www.leadershipisinfluence book. com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, KOBO, Google Books, Apple Books, bookstores and over 66 countries. Paul is currently being interviewed about his new book on leadership. He recently appeared on KLZ 560 in Denver, Colorado, he was interviewed by John Rush on the Rush To Reason radio show. Paul was also interviewed by Donna Seebo on The Donna Seebo Show based in Tacoma, Washington, and Dr. Gillian Lockitch who host the Growing Older Living Younger Podcast, based in Vancouver, Canada. More and more interviews are in the works as Paul shares his leadership expertise with broader audiences over the next year. Discover more about Paul at: https://leadershipisinfluencebook.comP.S. Sign up for monthly newsletter and you will receive a three hundred dollar ($300.00) hotel savings card compliments of my travel partner, once you provide you name and email address the card will be sent to you by email. Here is the link to sign up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/xf1O5H2

Shae Chambers is the guest host for this episode of the Wealth Academy Podcast, she hosts the Shaquane Speaks Podcast. Paul Lawrence Vann is the author of the new book, Leadership Is Influence and he shares the evolution of becoming an author of book publisher.Shae adroitly pulled out Paul's inspiration for writing his first book and it represented the founding of Laurel Wreath Publishing. Paul is the author of three solo books and three co-authored books. Leadership Is Influence is a nonfiction leadership book that helps organizations enhance their staff, by involving the leader with the title in an organization, influencing their managers and employees to uplevel their leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities. Paul's book provides a three-pronged approach to becoming a leader of influence. Why? Glad you asked when all members of an organization elevate their leadership abilities it results in higher productivity, they improve their bottom line, and it provides them with a competitive advantage in their industry.Shae asked Paul to explain the difference between getting a book published through a traditional publishing company and being an independent publisher. Paul shared several key things to take into account and it will help you in understanding what works best for you as an author. All in all, this is an amazing interview, one that will help you to better understand the importance of enhancing your leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities. Recommend this episode to your family, friends, and colleagues.Learn more about Paul and his new book, Leadership Is Influence at: https://leadershipisinfluencebook.com

Priscilla Maria partners with organizations and clients to facilitate workshops, deliver keynote talks, and provide coaching about overcoming self-limiting beliefs and living intentionally. She shows up authentically as a sober Latina with diagnosed mental illness to exemplify that recovery and healing are possible.Paul requested that Prisicilla discuss the one person in her life that inspired her to be the best she can be, she shared who it is and how she influenced her to be who she is today. Our dialogue also consisted of Priscilla writing a book in the future, a memoir, her family history and or a self-help book.Priscilla shared the seminal moment in her life that resonated and transformed her into sharing her area of genius with organizations and individuals. For example, Priscilla co-hosts Tuesday meetings for the Sober Black Girls Club that serve queer BIPOC femmes in recovery.  She also co-facilitated a domestic violence support group as a trained advocate at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility. Priscilla also curates' mental health and domestic violence awareness content for a family law firm as a creative and community outreach manager. One of the most fascinating aspects of Priscilla's expertise consist of options people can consider helping themselves better understand, is that it is alright to address mental challenges, trauma, and alcohol addiction. Listeners and viewers get to learn about Priscilla's Cycle Breakers Club LLC.If you are looking for an amazing college and university speaker, I highly recommend Priscilla Maria, she can provide the kind of keynote addresses your students will appreciate.https://www.priscillamaria.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cyclebreakercoach/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyclebreakercoach/https://linkpop.com/cyclebreakercoach

John Diggs is a Los Angeles born former pro football player turned mortgage software developer, he is an author, TEDx speaker, and leader of an online community (MappineeringVille), John Diggs has experienced many highs of success. It was the lows of failure, however, that fostered the life-changing idea that led him to become one of the world's top authorities in Mind Mapping.John's backstory is remarkable, he grew up in Losa Angeles and then took his football talents to Washington State. John played in the NFL for several years and injuries took a toll on him and eventually he embraced plan B, which consisted of starting a mortgage software program, thus his academic prowess steadied the ship for John.During this interview you will discover how the lowest points of your life can help you make the decision to Mind Map your life. John lost his business during the 2008 Great Recession, his family, and home, and after hitting rock bottom, he turned to Mind Mapping and through it, Perhaps you hit rock bottom in you r life and or is in this cycle at the current time. Mind Mapping all that information allowed me to do just that. What one ultimately has to decide for themselves is the question, Who Am I?Mind Maps also provides you with a broader understanding and more holistic view of concepts and topics over time. Creating mind maps of personal goals, aspirations, and ambitions, it can also help you clarify and prioritize your objectives. By visually mind mapping out your path to success.Discover more about John Diggs and Mind Mapping at: https://www.johndiggs,com.Johns' online community can be found at: https://mappineeringvile.com.

Shae Chambers is the visionary founder and driving force behind Shaquane Speaks. She has a passion for empowering underserved students, small business owners, and working professionals, Shae has dedicated her life to transforming lives through the art of storytelling.Drawing from her own life experiences, she fearlessly speaks the truth with love and is unafraid to address the topics others might shy away from. Listeners discover that Shae is an empathetic and dynamic speaker, Shae captivates audiences with her faith-based approach, infusing humor and authenticity into her presentations. Her engaging storytelling style makes learning an enjoyable and memorable experience, leaving listeners inspired to take action.While listening to this episode you will learn that Shae has created a powerful platform where stories create influence, impact, and income. Her mission is clear: to help individuals harness the power of their unique experiences and craft narratives that resonate with their audiences, ultimately creating lifelong connections and clients.With a strong belief in the potential of every individual, Shae's speaking engagements are filled with actionable insights and practical steps for personal and professional growth. Whether she's addressing a small group or speaking on a larger stage, Shae's messages are always impactful and transformative. Join Shae Chambers on an empowering journey of self-discovery and storytelling mastery. Let her guide you to unleash the power of your voice and create a lasting impact on the world. Together, let's connect, grow, and inspire as we embrace the incredible potential within each of us.

This retired Marine brought great energy and inspiration to this episode of Wealth Academy Podcast. Paul thanked James for duty to country and James shared two things the Marine taught him that is part of his core values.James shared how he came over the rough side of the mountain of life and how listeners can do the same. He also shared the driving force in his life, so think about what it is for you and perhaps you can shift your way of thinking to live your best life. He leads James Epps Jr LLC, and he shares the mission of his company and who his ideal client and target market is.James goes on to share how his Motivation Movement shapes the community and organizations he serves. Note that James is passionate about working with and speaking to students at colleges and universities, he shares a few topics he speaks on as well. James also provides talks to corporations; he is someone who can provide solutions to problems you may have at your organization.In what was a dynamic and high energy interview, you can receive more insight about James Epps Jr and his Motivation Movement at: https://bit.ly/3DLMM3mLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jameseppsjrFacebook: james.epps.79 Instagram: je_motivation_movement

You are coming off the Christmas and New Year holidays, so how are you doing? I will go one step further, how are your finances doing? The recent holiday season was one full of inflation, for gifts, food, entertainment, and more.There is only one question to ask and it is this, "What do you have in store for your finances in 2023?" This is a very important question because it has everything to do with your personal and professional life.No matter what your occupation happens to be, and if you are an entrepreneur, your finances play a factor in everything you do. During this episode, host Paul Lawrence Vann shares insight on what you should consider going forward in the first through the fourth quarter of 2023.Tune in and listen to Paul share insight on what you should give consideration to including filing your taxes, student loans, becoming debt-free, saving more money, and much, much more. Get Paul's free financial mini-course: https://bit.ly/3aq6tSCContact Paul by email at: info@paulvannspeaks.com or by phone (800) 341-6719

Your mindset is everything and because it is, how you approach life has everything to do with your mind, and how you think. Host Vann is encouraging listeners and viewers to go all in as an investor, especially as it pertains to themselves.Let us not get it twisted, sure investing in real estate, stocks and bonds is a good thing, but it doesn't compare to investing in you. Whether it is your mind, body, spirit, and or finances, you cannot lose by investing in yourself. Follow along as I share more about investing in yourself.As an investor you cannot go wrong investing in your mind, it is where great things begin. As Jim Kwik informs us, the brain is a force of nature and when we sustain, nourish and maintain our brain, good results flow like rain on a stormy day. You cannot go wrong investing in your body, it is the only one we get, so we have to take good care of it, or it will let us down. A good body and mind go hand in hand, thus as you take care of your body, your mind will respond in kind. A good and toned body will reap great dividends for you for a lifetime, so invest in your body, health, and well-being.Make no mistake about it when you align your faith, and take action upon it, your life will be perfectly aligned with your being. One's spirit is the engine that makes everything  else in life move forward. A strong spiritual life is akin to living  an elevated lifestyle., one you so richly deserve.Last but certainly not least, invest financially, it may include becoming debt free, living within your means, saving more money, and investing in some of the things you always considered in investing in. One reason to  invest financially is to be able to do things to help others, such as philanthropy, nonprofit work,  and more. The year 2023 is just around the corner, so I want you to position yourself to be prepared for any significant emotional event that may rear its head. Let's finish strong in 2022 and  go boldly into the new year.Get Paul's inflation navigating tips: https://bit.ly/3aq6tSCRate and review this episode on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

After a short sabbatical from hosting Wealth Academy Podcast, Paul Lawrence Vann returns, renewed, refreshed and ready to provide solution-based commentary of his favorite topic...finances, money. Don't call it a comeback, Paul has been here for years sharing why it is important to grab the financial bull by the horns and be a lender and not a debtor.Paul reminds listeners that he has been in the money game for decades and his education and experience positions him to provide financial and money advice. He discusses the current state of the economy, how to navigate the economic crisis and what it takes to come out ahead when it is all said and done.Given that it is the Christmas holiday season, Paul advocates for everyone to manage their finances wisely. Paul informs listeners that the U.S. government is working to cool of the economy, however we are not out of the woods as of yet. Upcoming broadcast will include more guest experts, solo episodes and much, much, more. Tune in, listen in. and rate and review Wealth Academy Podcast, thank you in advance for your support. Get Paul's inflation navigating tips: https://bit.ly/3hbgvFT

One of the most compelling aspects of Yvonne is centered around this question...What do you want to be remembered for? This shifted her philosophy and she shares this with her clients to better understand what their why is and what they want to be remembered for.Yvonne shares how productivity will have to be viewed from a new set of lenses in that employees today must be offered more unique and compelling incentives, otherwise, they will choose to leave, work from home, and or become entrepreneurs. People should consider getting a side hustle because you can't depend on a corporation as they have in the past. In fact. Yvonne states, that the side hustle has become the hustle itself because people are choosing to become entrepreneurs.Get Yvonne's free productivity mini-course it will change the way you look at productivity in your life. https://bit.ly/3brKbAtWhen it comes to women business strategists, Yvonne focuses her clients on accelerating their productivity and profits which consists of accessing what the entrepreneur already has and then figuring out how to use it. For example, when working with women entrepreneurs, Yvonne looks at whether the client is making enough sales calls, marketing, sales, and the message.Yvonne states, that women are the energy the world needs today, they care about people, are talented, and are what the world needs today. Delegation is also an important aspect for women leaders, delegating duties to the right person is one of the keys to a business's success. Reach out to Yvonne McCoy by scheduling a free consultation with her to see how she can help you and or your organization at this link: https://bit.ly/3xSeRTaRate and review episode 242 with Yvonne McCoy on Apple Podcasts, please provide a 5-star rating. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Dr. Ida Greene was born in Florida to two loving parents who instilled in her the importance of acquiring knowledge and getting an education. We grew up and was the first one in her family to earn a high school diploma, bachelor's degree, master's, degree, and doctorate degree. That is not all she became a registered nurse and today she is the author of twenty-two books.She is a Motivational Speaker, licensed Marriage, Family, Child Therapist, Ordained Minister, Registered Nurse, Intuitive, self-Love Coach, Author of 22 books, Sales Trainer and Educator. She is a Reiki Energy Balancing Practitioner, EFT Trainer, NLP Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist, and founder for the Center of Self-Esteem.org, whose mission is to end violence and abuse of children and women. She provides training on: Self-Empowerment, Negotiation, Stress Management, Change, Domestic Violence, Etiquette, and Anger Management for children and adults. She provides: Self-love Coaching for Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners on strategies to grow yourself, so your inner and outer self is congruent, to help you master your personal power. Dr. Ida Greene has been providing these powerful and insightful skills to clients for over 30 years. Get Dr. Greene's FREE ebook "Intuition Magic eBook" at the link below:https://bit.ly/3a1zleSDr. Greene married a member of the military and over time the relationship was challenging and she experienced a broken marriage. Not to rest on her laurels, Dr. Greene made it her mission to empower women to overcome the devastation of abusive marriages and relationships.  Out of great personal challenges, Dr. Greene studied and became a spiritual coach, she is the Soul Whisperer and today she empowers women to dream big and never look back. Her body of work is exemplary and she continues gaining even more momentum in her efforts to provide mentorship and outreach to diverse communities.Dr. Greene also leads a nonprofit that assists young African-American youth with ADHD and more. She believes in no one being left behind and with the high rate of incarceration, more must be done to provide an outlet and source for youth to thrive.Dr. Greene is also an Intuitive Relationship Coach who believes that for most people the power they seek externally is on the inside of them. Intuition is real and because it is, people can embrace it. Dr. Greene states, "I am finally allowing myself to be used by God to express my gift to Activate the Intuition of women for use in their relationships and business. God just gifted a 5 weeks group of women to Awaken their Intuition. Jump on a free strategy call with Dr. Greene at www.calendly.com/dridagreene/30minIt was a joy interviewing Dr. Greene, she has a heart of gold and is so empowering. Learn more about her and while you are at it, rate and review this episode #241 on Apple Podcasts and provide her with a five-star rating, thank you very much.

Tareq Hadhad was a Syrian refugee and now living his new life with his entrepreneurial family on Canada’s east coast. He is the founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate, the recipient of the Ernst Young (EY) Atlantic Entrepreneur of The Year 2021, named one of the Top 25 Immigrants in The Maritimes, selected by Google as the National Hero Case, and was awarded RBC’s top Immigrant Award and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020. Since Tareq’s arrival on Canada’s East Coast in 2015 as a Syrian – Canadian newcomer, he has been invited to speak to countless audiences across Canada and internationally. He has had the privilege to meet former President of the United States, Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Ministers, and had conversations with many World Leaders.Discover more about Tareq's business at   https://bit.ly/3Q1RtuvTareq's speaker website: https://bit.ly/3Nn4RYHTareq shared insight into his family's chocolate business in Damascus, Syria which was the second-largest in Syria prior to the bombing during the Pre-Syrian War. Not only did they sell some of the world's finest chocolates in Syria, but throughout the Middle East and in Europe. Issam is Tareq's father and he has over 30 years of experience as a chocolatier expert, extraordinaire, he states "Chocolate makes people happy."Tareq shares an empowering backstory about the day of the bombing and how it shattered his dream of being a physician, and his family's business being sidelined by the death and devastation of the bombing, it is very compelling and yet, ties into how to persevere through adversity, it resulted in his family becoming refugees in Lebanon.Tareq made his way to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and over time, three years to be exact, his parents and siblings were able to immigrate to Canada. He has an amazing family and they are in an amazing community with heart-centered leaders and citizens.One of the most powerful statements Tareq shared was about immigrating to Canada and making a difference, not to take anyone else's job but rather building a business, and hiring employees of who they are doing while sharing their gift of chocolate with Canada and the rest of the world.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared Tareq and his family story with people at the United Nations and President Barack Obama was in attendance and Tareq met him and other world leaders. When it comes to the Ukrainian War, Tareq knows what the people are experiencing because he experienced it in the Pre-Syrian War which led to his refugee experienced and ultimately immigrant experience. Today Tareq and his family are citizens of Canada and are contributing to their society, culture, and community through entrepreneurship. hiring employees and sharing their gift of some of the world's best chocolate.Not only does Tareq have an amazing book, Peace by Chocolate, but also a movie Peace by Chocolate. I highly recommend you purchase the book and view the movie which is being screed at Cineplex theaters in Canada, and in the U.S. Rate and review episode #240 Tareq Hadhad episode and provide a five-start rating for his episode. Thank you for your support.

The U.S. economy is challenging all citizens at every level. The cost-of-living crisis is the toughest since the 2008 recession which was brutal.The Financial Fitness Leads To  Your Financial Freedom course is being pre-sold until June 16, get it for a 50% discount. This course is for you if you are living paycheck to paycheck, you are experiencing financial stress, you want to discover how to navigate the inflationary cycle we are in, and work to become debt-free.Here is what is in this course:Introduction of course creatorMindset foundationBudget developmentMoney leaksDebt-freedomCourse reviewNext stepsGet this course while it is being pre-sold and receive a 50% discount. Here is the link to enroll: https://paulvannspeaks.biz/3lA7Pwo

So how is your financial fitness at midyear? You already know that we are in a  cost-of-living crisis and it is not pretty. The kitchen table issues include the price of eggs, milk, and bread continue escalating and it also includes the dramatic cost of gasoline continues to skyrocket.I would be remiss if I didn't discuss the  price of housing and rents continue increasing due to a shortage of housebuilders which was offset by the pandemic and skilled homebuilders. The lack of houses on the market is resulting in the American Dream of purchasing a house, slowly but surely coming to an end. That's is not all, the housing shortage is resulting in a 42% increase in rents, and in some cases such as the city of Miami, the rents have increased by 58% over the past two years. Time is going to test everyone and it is one of the reasons why your financial fitness is so important during 2022.First things first, find out what your net worth is, it can tell you where you are today. Next, assess how much debt you have and attack it, and become debt-free. You will save a lot of money by not paying interest on your credit cards, personal loans, and more.Do not and I repeat do not pay off your credit cards and go back and charge them to the limit, it is self-defeating. Do me a favor, and recommend this episode to your family, friends, and colleagues. Provide a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts, thank you for your support.