Episodes

Sept. 26, 2020

Episode 96: Car Fleeces, Avoiding Bankruptcy, and When JJ Was a Whine…

I would have been debt free faster if I wasn’t an entitled whiney princess. Yep, I admit it! Let’s talk about that along with why car leases are really care FLEECES, Celebrate someone who’s knocked out over $150K of debt in just 7 months, and...

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Sept. 21, 2020

Episode 95: Mindset Monday - Emotional Survival for High Stress Caree…

Today we start a new series on Emotional Survival for High Stress Career Fields, using the book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Dr Kevin Gilmartin. JJ received this book while participating in the Caddo Parrish Citizen’s Police Academy. It...

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Sept. 12, 2020

Episode 94: Juice With JJ – Why My BIG WHY Isn't My BIG WHY anymore

MY BIG WHY has always been my boys. It started off as my oldest, because I was DETERMINED that he would NEVER AGAIN have to spend the night in my car, in a Walmart parking lot. Never again would his meals consist of what free samples we could get at...

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Sept. 9, 2020

Episode 93: Wealth Building Wednesday – I Won’t Be Eating Dog Food In…

JJ discusses how college loans are siphoning wealth at an alarming rate from Hispanic and African American communities. She also begins outlining her 3 levels of financial freedom. You’ll also get a humorous glimpse into JJ’s personal life, as...

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Sept. 7, 2020

Episode 92: Mindset Monday – My Race Discussion with John Maxwell

For me, the highlight of the Aug International Maxwell Certification conference was being able to ask John Maxwell for his reflection upon, reactions to, and changes made because of, the question Miles McPherson challenged us with:  "Have I done...

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Sept. 5, 2020

Episode 91: Juice With JJ – When Helping Others Hurts You, Part 4

Today we talk about a lie straight from the pit of hell that’s designed to keep us accepting abusive and disrespectful behavior from those who are supposed to love us, and keep us living lackluster lives with low-quality relationships. We lie to...

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Sept. 3, 2020

Episode 89: Wealth Building Wednesday - 6 Months into COVID, How to M…

People are making BIG MONEY despite COVID. Here’s how. Many businesses are closing down. but DID YOU KNOW MANY ARE MAKING BIG MONEY! No matter what industry you are in, there is a way for you to profit BIG. JJ lists 8 ways you can get some of that...

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Aug. 29, 2020

Episode 88: Juice With JJ – When Helping Others Hurts You, Part 3

People you helped are getting ahead but you’re not, and they’re not even giving you shout-outs. I invite you to review your past month of activity. Did the people you helped appreciate you? Did they say thank you? Did they give you a shout out? Or...

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Aug. 27, 2020

Episode 87: Debt Free Now What and Loan Forbearance Traps

Debt free and time to invest!!  Whoot-Whoot! JJ celebrates you and gives advice for the next phase of your abundant life. JJ also talks about loan forbearance trap that many are experiencing right now as a result of COVID-19, and how to calculate...

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Aug. 26, 2020

Episode 86: Mindset Monday – Kyle Roach How Change is Your Opportunit…

You CAN find meaning and purpose in the midst of the storm. Let me reassure you: it WILL be ok. You can let the storm beat you down, or you can harness its power to become a better you.  Connect with Kyle at: instagram.com/straighttalkdiva...

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Aug. 25, 2020

Episode 85: Juice With JJ – When Helping Others Hurts You, Part 2

You don’t charge for your services.  And it’s not a choice.  You just don’t know how to ask. Or you don’t feel comfortable asking. You don’t want to appear scammy. You can fill in the blank of all the reasons why you don’t charge...

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Aug. 15, 2020

Episode 84: Wealth Building Wednesday Newlyweds living with Parents a…

Living with Momma usually isn’t the best way to start your own family, but if the relationship is solid your parents could be a big help while getting out of debt. JJ talks about when to stay and when to go. JJ also has advice for many others,...

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Aug. 14, 2020

Episode 83: Mindset Monday – Leona Johnson 5 Ways to improve social s…

Excerpt from Healing My Sisters 2020: You CAN find meaning and purpose in the midst of the storm. Let me reassure you: it WILL be ok. You can let the storm beat you down, or you can harness its power to become a better you.  Connect with...

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Aug. 13, 2020

Episode 82: Juice With JJ – When Helping Others Hurts You, Part 1

Over 20 years ago, I had a friend, whose coworker gave her $100 to apply to live in a safer area of town.  That night at church the pastor convinced her to give the PASTOR that money. I was angry at the pastor AND angry at my friend: He GAVE you...

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Aug. 12, 2020

Episode 81: Wealth Building Wednesday – JJ’s Hot Tip From the Barbers…

JJ talks about how she lost ALL of her savings on a hot tip from the barbershop! Then she gives advice to a couple who are frustrated feeling like they’re working so hard and getting nowhere. If you’re struggling to get out of debt, you need to...

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July 20, 2020

Episode 80: Mindset Monday – Dr. Martha Tara Lee – Purposefully Conne…

Special Treat! Another re-broadcast from our Healing My Sisters conference. Part of what blocks you from building wealth is needing to heal from the traumas of your past. You CAN find meaning and purpose in the midst of the storm. Let me reassure you:...

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July 20, 2020

Episode 79: Juice With JJ – Belated Independence Day Rant, er, Discus…

JJ talks about how important Independence day is to her, and how thankful she is to live in the USA, despite our storied past, because this is one place on earth that our Constitution guarantees us the ability to buy land and build wealth.  Learn...

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July 2, 2020

Episode 78: Wealth Building Wednesday – How to Prioritize Your Money …

JJ talks about how to prioritize your spending in this time of “quasi-post-covid” where we thought it was going away and now it appears to be rising again. This the final episode (#7) in our “Surviving COVID-19” series. Get the rest (it’s...

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June 29, 2020

Episode 77: Mindset Monday – Brigitte O' Michaels – Turn That Adversi…

You CAN find meaning and purpose in the midst of the storm. Let me reassure you: it WILL be ok. You can let the storm beat you down, or you can harness its power to become a better you.  Connect with Brigitte at:   Brigitte's Free Gift:

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June 29, 2020

Episode 76: Juice With JJ – How Easily Perceptions Can Be Skewed

JJ discusses how easily it is to allow our perceptions to be skewed.  This is especially true of long-standing beliefs, where we hesitate to allow new information to shift our thinking. Similarly, it’s natural human behavior to ascribe years of...

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June 24, 2020

Episode 75: Wealth Building Wednesday – Finding an Investment Advisor…

JJ answers questions about how to find someone to help you invest (and whether or not you actually need to).  Also, JJ has big kudos for someone retiring from the oilfield with good savings and recommendations for the next phase of life. ...

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June 22, 2020

Episode 74: Mindset Monday – Mary Denise Mitchell – Transforming Fear…

You CAN find meaning and purpose in the midst of the storm. Let me reassure you: it WILL be ok. You can let the storm beat you down, or you can harness its power to become a better you.  Connect with Mary at: Mary's Free Gift:

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June 22, 2020

Episode 73: Juice With JJ - Give Potential Allies an Opening

JJ encourages listeners to "put the cookies on the lowest shelf" and "meet people where they are." If you’re not sure where to start on your journey to financial independence, give JJ’s “3 Easy Ways to WIN with money” a try!  You’ll...

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June 18, 2020

Episode 72: Wealth Building Wednesday – EFTs, Day Trading, and JJs St…

JJ answers questions about investing and why the most important thing is to DO IT and do it consistently.  Also, JJ talks about being intentional, knowing your “big why” and tells part of her story that drives her to make sure she never has...

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