This is my most important and special interview to date. It's with my Mom. I talk about her so much on the show and in every interview I do so why not give you the opportunity to hear from her yourself. I give her all the credit for the person who I am today. She put me in this amazing position to prosper despite the fact that she didn't have much and had me as a young mom. In the episode, we talk about: How she had me at 20 years old and had to leave me behind as a baby in Jamaica while she came to USA to look for more opportunities How she made a way for herself in NYC without having any money or knowing much Why she focused on education as a means to get out of poverty The characteristics she instilled in me and the lessons she taught to me growing up The fact that she taught me the importance of saving but never really taught me about managing money The many ways she helped me financially even though it meant sacrificing her own goals Plus so much more   This episode was sponsored by Prepare to Prosper a campaigned by Wells Fargo designed to build financial capability and help address the African American wealth gap.  To check out their free resources, go to wellsfargo.com/financial-education   Also, check out the Journeyer Launch Club to join other Journeyers just like yourself who are on the path to launch to Financial Independence!   Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: The doors for the Journeyer Launch club are now open! Join us here Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 My One on One Money Coaching Services – Get my personalized 1on1 money coaching expertise to help you reach your financial goals YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.   Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group