Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington

Rachel Rodgers: We Should All Be Millionaires

Have you become accustomed to old mindsets, limiting beliefs and poor behaviors that no longer serve who you are today? Have you become content making “just enough” to get by?
If you know that you are the person who has achieved a certain level of success, yet you find yourself making decisions from who you actually are today and what you’ve achieved, then We Should All Be Millionaires is the book for you. As we bring our Thoughtful Money Series to a close, I felt that this book is the perfect resource to help you shift into a millionaire mindset and work toward building generational wealth.
Author and Founder of We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club, Rachel Rodgers started her career working on The Hill with nonprofits, federal judges, and Hillary Clinton. Constantly faced with discrimination regarding her race and , Rachel recognized the significant wealth gap within black and brown communities and realized that changing the world is easier when you have some cash in your bank account. By shifting her mindset and capacity to hold abundance and wealth, Rachel decided to stop making “just enough” and built a million dollar business that could help others do the same.
Rachel is a woman of color, a mother of four and a seven-figure business owner – in that order. She is the Creator of the Hello Seven Podcast and is known for using her voice to share with the world that We Should All Be Millionaires.
Key discussion points from this episode include:
Own Your Truth: The Video That Went Viral - 5:39
We Should All Be Millionaires - 8:40
When You See My Face, You See Your Face - 14:27
Rachel’s Journey With Money - 18:19
Pushing Yourself To The Brink - 30:02
From Broke Thoughts To Million Dollar Thoughts - 38:07
The Formula For Million Dollar Decisions - 51:58
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We Should All Be Millionaires Takeaways
“Building wealth is economical and political.” - Rachel Rodgers
“It’s not just about the money, it’s about what the money can do for our communities.” - Rachel Rodgers
“The more money I’ve made the less I’ve cared about purchasing things that don’t serve my heart cause.” - Patrice Washington
“When you see my face, you can see your face.” - Patrice Washington
“We believe that when there’s a standard and we clearly don’t fit that standard, we think we can’t do it.” - Rachel Rodgers
“Wealth is a journey, it’s not going to happen overnight” - Rachel Rodgers
“I was willing to take the long road so that I wouldn’t have to struggle, my children wouldn’t have to struggle and my parents wouldn’t have to struggle.” - Rachel Rodgers
“Our results aren’t going to change until our thoughts do.” - Patrice Washington
“If I can’t pay for it, I will negotiate for it.” - Rachel Rodgers
“My mother can make a dollar out of 15 cents.” - Rachel Rodgers
“My idea of a heroine is someone who can make something happen out of nothing.” - Rachel Rodgers
“I put myself last always and that’s what led to burnout.” - Rachel Rodgers
“I always see everything for myself as basic, broke, the bare minimum and just getting by.” - Rachel Rodgers
“Start taking action to tell a different story.” - Rachel Rodgers
“Make money a game to recondition your brain - Patrice Washington
“Wealth is the condition of wellbeing.” - Patrice Washington
“Decide that you are worthy and invest in your dreams. - Rachel Rodgers
“Create a new habit of talking to yourself in a different way.” - Rachel Rodgers
“Surround yourself with other people who are committed to their own self growth, personal development and wealth building.” - Rachel Rodgers
You can curate the squad you desire - Patrice Washington
Making “Million Dollar Decisions” are ones that bring you more. A “Broke Decision” is one that takes options away. - Rachel Rodgers
“Millionaire Dollar Decisions sometimes in the moment will cost you, but then they give you so much more in the end. Whereas, Broke Decisions might seem like you’ll save so much money, but you lose a lot as well.” - Rachel Rodgers
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Rachel’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Freedom.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Time. Joy. Health.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker - A'Lelia Bundles
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Rachel Rodgers and to me the truth about wealth is that it needs to be blacker.”
 
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Tanya Van Court: Close the Gap

To show our appreciation for Financial Awareness Month, we continue our “Thoughtful Money Series”. The purpose of this series is to become people who are more thoughtful around conversions that can increase financial literacy and education in our communities.
If we’re going to be better with money, we have to start closing the gap. The statistics regarding money for minorities and women are mind blowing and unless we effect change in our own homes, we will contribute to another poverty stricken generation. We all need to be more thoughtful about who and what we’re investing in. By collectively starting the conversation, we can close the gap in financial education as well as the gap in this wealth generation; and an amazing resource that can help us get there is Goalsetter.
Goalsetter is a family saving, financial literacy and smart spending app that makes it easy for the whole family to go cashless and learn how to be money-smart. Goalsetter is Nickelodeon meets Fintech – it combines the best of Fintech companies like Acorns and CashApp with financial education and gaming that appeals to the whole family. As such, Goalsetter is the first money app for the whole family, giving kids - from cradle to graduation - healthy financial habits that will last a lifetime.
Today we sit down with Tanya Van Court, the Founder and CEO of Goalsetter. Prior to Van Court's role at Goalsetter, Van Court served as senior vice president of partner marketing at Discovery Education, where she launched digital textbooks to schools across the country, as well as Nickelodeon, where she led their digital preschool and parenting businesses, including NickJr.com and Noggin.com. Prior to Nickelodeon, Van Court served as vice president of new media products for ESPN, where she led the launch of ESPN3, and she holds two degrees in engineering from Stanford University, and three degrees in parenting from her children Gabrielle, Hendrix, and Maxwell.
Goalsetter's mission is to get every household in America saving, creating the next generation of savers and investors. To download the Goalsetter App and start the financial conversation with your children, visit: www.goalsetter.co/
Key discussion points from this episode include:
Influence The Youth First- 7:55
Know Better To Do Better - 12:22
Educate The Next Generation - 14:48
It Takes Saying No - 18:51
Making Decisions - 24:17
The Power Of Goalsetter - 27:20
Being A Minority in FinTech - 37:49
Support Your Community - 42: 42:19
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Close the Gap Takeaways
“To bring kids into a thoughtful money conversation, we first have to forgive ourselves. We cannot expect ourselves to be financial experts out of the gate.” - Tanya Van Court
“Society has given us tools that benefit companies, but don’t benefit people.” - Tanya Van Court
“There is not a kid in America that needs tutelage sending or spending money.” - Tanya Van Court
“If you don’t know better, you don’t do better.” - Tanya Van Court
“People think that if you don’t know about money, if you lose money, or if you don’t do right about money then you’re stupid. You’re not stupid, you just weren’t taught.” - Tanya Van Court
“How can you serve people when you don’t understand people.” - Tanya Van Court
“What we really want to give our children is everything that we never had, but not the consumer things, the confidence things.” - Tanya Van Court
“We have to teach our children the lessons that the world is never going to teach them.” - Tanya Van Court
“If we don’t teach our children how to retain the wealth that we have created and how to grow and preserve it, they will take 3 steps back.” - Tanya Van Court
“The entitlement that comes with this ‘participation ribbon’ generation is definitely going to lead us to take several steps back if we don’t do this together.” - Patrice Washington
“If we starve the companies then we starve the communities.” - Tanya Van Court
“I’m going to love you like a black mother, educate you like an educational technology company and entertain you like one of the biggest brands in our country.” - Tanya Van Court
“If we don’t fund black women lead companies, they can’t bring products to market that uniquely serve black and brown constituents and help them close the wealth gap for the next generation.” - Tanya Van Court
“We are in a space where technology drives success.” - Tanya Van Court
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Tanya’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“I define success by living your purpose, finding your purpose and walking closer and closer to where you are meant to be every day, every month and every year.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Being Financial Free.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Real Money Answers for Every Woman: How to Win the Money Game With or Without a Man  by Patrice Washington
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Tanya Van Court and to me the truth about wealth is we can all achieve it. It is not for one segment of society and only them.”
 
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Melody Wright: Being Broke On Purpose

As we continue our Thoughtful Money Series, today’s episode focuses on the dreadful “d-word” we all know and despise: Debt.
Debt is that familiar friend that finds its way into our finances. Some of us blatantly hide our debt from family and friends, while others secretly stash shopping bags and bank statements to avoid money conversations entirely. Regardless, we all tend to not disclose the full truth surrounding our debt and fail to notice when lack of discipline turns on us in our finances.
Our guest this week is here to help us move past the disorganization and confusion that is our current financial state and help us put the PERSONAL back into personal finances. She understands that a financial plan isn't one size fits all, and believes that we all have the ability to live our OWN version of a Rich Life.
Melody Wright is a trained Ph.D. scientist that left the bench behind to become a Financial Empowerment Coach, Certified Financial Education Instructor, Speaker, and personal finance Author. While she's always had a passion for science, she has an even bigger passion for helping people create a better life through financial education and traded in her safety goggles and pipettes for debt repayment calculators and spreadsheets.
When faced with $212K of debt that didn't include their mortgage, she used the analytical skills learned from her time in science to develop a framework that helped her family pay off over $100,000 in debt in less than three years. Now she's living her version of a Rich Life and through bold conversations, coaching, and the creation of strategic money management systems, she has helped thousands of people stop being Aimlessly Broke™ and transform their mindset, behaviors, and practices related to money. Melody has been featured on the Rachael Ray Show, named a new money expert by Glamour Magazine, and has appeared on Grow -CNBC and several podcasts.
Key discussion points from this episode include:
Command The Stage - 04:16
The 7 Stages Of Grief For Finances - 8:22
Aimlessly Broke vs. Broke On Purpose - 15:22
Navigating Money Conversations & Relationships - 17:19
Pivot Your Financial Goals - 24:13
Create A Space For Financial Success - 29:58
Let Go Of Control - 34:37
It’s Your Turn - 41:01
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Being Broke On Purpose Takeaways
“If I’m going to be broke, I want it to be on my own terms. - Melody Wright
“Aimlessly broke means that you are broke for no reason, but when you’re broke on purpose, you’re broke, but the reason why you’re broke is because you have a plan and a purpose behind how you’re going to spend your money.” - Melody Wright
“Sometimes people will want your results, but not necessarily want the sacrifice.” - Patrice Washington
“You can’t look at someone and compare your journey to theirs.” - Melody Wright
“Be thoughtful about one goal that you can really attach yourself to and focus on it.” - Melody Wright
“Being aimlessly broke means you have a lack of goals or vision for your finances.” - Melody Wright
“By working hard in the beginning, we give ourselves an option to slow down later.” - Melody Wright
“Even paying off debt can be a form of chasing money.” - Patrice Washington
“I believe in investing in the things that bring me joy, but I have to learn how to do it in moderation.” - Patrice Washington
“You have to live a life with balance.” - Melody Wright
“Recognize the things that bring you joy and create that balance in your life.” - Melody Wright
“I will do what God asks me to do because I realize what reward looks like when I am obedient.” - Melody Wright
“Everything is aligned for a reason.” - Melody Wright
No matter who you are and what you’ve achieved, many of us only feel as good as the last thing we’ve achieved.” - Patrice Washington
“We have the capacity to do so much if we just have the knowledge and apply what we learn to our finances.” - Melody Wright
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Melody’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Success looks like trying something new every single day and chasing failure. If you catch failure, you might actually get to that success.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Living Life Happily.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
The Latte Factor: Why You Don't Have to Be Rich to Live Rich by David Bach
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Melody Wright and the truth about wealth is that it’s not what everybody makes it to be. Wealth is being able to live a life where you have the option to choose what you want to do instead of your financial situation telling you what you have to do.”
 
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Takeo Spikes: I’m Not Going Back

As we dive into our “Thoughtful Money” series, I wanted this series to contain unconventional conversations that challenge our money mindset and uncover the reasoning behind how we think of money. 
While many athletes, entertainers and celebrities are known for having access to a lot of money, it’s interesting how so many have fallen victim to bankruptcy and financial struggles. I believe that who we are with a dollar, is who we are with a million dollars. Unless we have the discipline and education to manage our money wisely, it can be very easy to revert back to toxic spending habits that serve temporary pleasures instead of strategically building a lifestyle that attracts and maintains wealth. Today’s guest is an athlete who excelled both on the gridiron and in the game of money.
Former NFL player, Takeo Spikes was drafted in the first round (13th pick overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1998. After a successful 15 year career in football, he became a two-time All-Pro, a two-time Pro Bowl selection and is one of only seven linebackers in league history with more than 200 starts while playing for the Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers.
In preparation for life after football, Spikes began his broadcasting career with national appearances on television and radio and in December 2016, published his first book, Behind the Mask, a collection of intimate short stories about and photographs of some of the greatest linebackers to ever play in the NFL. His podcast of the same name, Behind the Mask, tells the REAL stories of some of your favorite players on and off the field, including Mike Singletary, Derrick Brooks, and the late Chuck Bednarik. In this episode, he shares his thoughtful money mindset and his amazing journey from the NFL to becoming an influential philanthropist who educates athletes and young men on how they can play the game and grow in wisdom and in wealth.
Key discussion points from this episode include:
Evolving in Purpose After The NFL - 8:36
Do What Comes Naturally To You - 13:24
Having An Intentional Money Mindset - 14:33
Split The Bill To Build Wealth Together- 18:36
Setting Parameters To Avoid Financial Guilt - 23:09
Have A Heart To Serve - 33:26
Behind The Mask - 40:15
This episode is brought to you by my new book, Redefine Wealth For Yourself: How To Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life’s Purpose. Through stories, principles, and practical exercises based on the Six Pillars of Wealth, this book serves as a guide to take you step by step through the process of creating a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity. If you’re tired of chasing money and ready to pursue your purpose, this holistic guide to wealth is for you. Purchase your copy today at RedefineWealthForYourself.com
 
I'm Not Going Back Takeaways
“What you put in is exactly what you’re going to get out.” - Takeo Spikes
“I felt purpose in helping people.” - Takeo Spikes
“When you serve people, you’ll be surprised what you get back in return.” - Takeo Spikes
“Why wait on someone to do something for you when you can do it yourself.” - Takeo Spikes
“Whatever you do, you can’t go back and you can’t go broke.” - Takeo Spikes
“As much as I loved where I came from, I’m not going back because I have to go back.”
“You have to be intentional and strategic about everything that you do.” - Takeo Spikes
“The true definition of “Balling” or having a sustainable lifestyle is not what you can do while you’re getting paid at the moment, but how long you can do it after you leave the game.” - Takeo Spikes
“The thought of me having a ferrari excites me more than having a ferrari.” - Takeo Spikes
“You don’t owe anybody anything.” - Takeo Spikes
“Everybody wants to eat and that's okay, but how can you make them sustainable so that they will be able to eat on their own without eating off of you.” - Takeo Spikes 
Without financial parameters, it never will be sustainable.” - Takeo Spikes
“You can’t be afraid of letting go in order for it to come back.” - Takeo Spikes
“Sometimes, to help people you have to stop helping them, because there’s a difference between a hand-up and a hand-out.” - Patrice Washington
“Broke + Broke = Broke” - Takeo Spikes
“We can never become the person we’re destined to be if we don’t understand the principle of serving.” - Takeo Spikes
“In life you work for two types of checks: emotional and physical.” - Takeo Spikes
“When you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, that’s when true change is going to come.” - Takeo Spikes
“It’s not about what happens to me, but how I respond.” - Takeo Spikes
“You cannot weaponize what I’m willing to tell.” - Patrice Washington
“It’s not if adversity hits, it’s when it’s going to hit.” - Takeo Spikes
“I’m relentless. There is nothing you can do that is going to stop me.” - Takeo Spikes
“If we don’t tell our stories in any form or medium, somebody will tell it for us and they won’t always get it right.” - Patrice Washington
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Takeo’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“I define success not by what happens to you, but by how you respond.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Hustle. Desire. Relentless”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Good Company by Arthur M. Blank
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Takeo Spikes and the truth about wealth is receiving clarity: hearing what you need to hear versus receiving what we want to hear. If you protect your peace of mind you invite clarity inside your circle, and when clarity comes inside of your circle, be ready to put your seatbelt on and drive toward success.”
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REWIND: Impossible Means It’s Not Your Priority

Have you ever told yourself that something was impossible? 
Too often we deem a task impossible before we even start. We look at the amount of work it takes, all of the responsibilities we already have and the lack of time in a day, and we completely rule it out before we even give ourselves an opportunity to put the work in. 
When we say it’s impossible, we’re saying that we’re not determined enough to remove every other distraction out of our lives so that we can focus on achieving the tasks we have in this season. Our words have power, and when we allow ourselves to believe that something is impossible, we stay stuck in cycles of confusion and we trick ourselves by the stories we tell that lead us to feel overwhelmed.
In this season, I recognize that in order to increase my probability for success, I need to adjust my schedule and shift my priorities, which means removing the word “impossible” from my vocabulary. This episode is a REWIND and a reminder that when we declare the impossible, we’re really declaring that it’s not a priority.
Key discussion points include:
Make Sure It’s Meaningful - 09:46
Start Your Schedule With The End In Mind - 13:50
Invest In Your Priorities - 17:47
This episode is brought to you by my new book, Redefine Wealth For Yourself: How To Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life’s Purpose. 
Through stories, principles, and practical exercises based on the Six Pillars of Wealth, this book serves as a guide to take you step by step through the process of creating a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity. If you’re tired of chasing money and ready to pursue your purpose, this holistic guide to wealth is for you. Purchase your copy today at RedefineWealthForYourself.com
 
Impossible Means It’s Not Your Priority Takeaways
“Your attitude towards a process is always going to determine your success with that process.” - Patrice Washington
“What you verbalize, you magnify in your life.” - Patrice Washington
“100% is actually possible 100% of the time.” - Patrice Washington
“When we use words like impossible, what we’re really saying is, ‘It’s just not my priority right now.’” - Patrice Washington
“People make time for what they want to make time for.” - Patrice Washington 
“You don’t find time, you make it.” - Patrice Washington 
“Start your schedule with the end in mind.” - Patrice Washington
“You don’t find time because time is not hiding from you.” - Patrice Washington 
“Where there is no transaction, there will be no transformation.” - Patrice Washington
“Anything that I preach to you, I have to practice.” - Patrice Washington
“Interested people rarely achieve their goals, committed people do it by any means necessary.” - Patrice Washington
“Purpose evolves.” - Patrice Washington
“In order to make something a priority, you have to make sure it’s meaningful to you.” - Patrice Washington
Mentioned In This Episode:
The Power of Mastery + Momentum - https://youtu.be/OClPI4xhNgk
Results VS Resolutions: Commitment Makes the Difference - https://youtu.be/-Hg6ZAgkrdA
I’m Not Above Backing Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svXbGf0Cm2A
Lisa Bilyeu: How All In Are You Really? - https://youtu.be/LD61HKEZX9Q
Grace + Ease: The Two Words I'm Adding to Every Goal This Year - https://youtu.be/rRBOCd5cm-o
 
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Levels To Obedience

Last year, my theme for 2020 was obedience. Instead of questioning and second guessing instructions that I knew were from God, I chose to move without question and obey any instructions regardless of fear, doubt, or sacrifices attached. Through obedience, I experienced supernatural favor and in spite of a global pandemic, I moved when God called me to shift, launch, and change the systems in my life. 
As a doer, last year was perfect for me because I moved when I was called. But what happens when a DOER is called to be still?
My theme for this year is contentment, which has been a struggle for me because it requires me to embrace stillness. In this episode of the Redefining Wealth Podcast, I share the levels to obedience and my personal journey from doing it all to being told by God to do nothing and trust the process.   
This episode is brought to you by my new book, Redefine Wealth For Yourself: How To Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life’s Purpose. 
Through stories, principles, and practical exercises based on the Six Pillars of Wealth, this book serves as a guide to take you step by step through the process of creating a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity. If you’re tired of chasing money and ready to pursue your purpose, this holistic guide to wealth is for you. Purchase your copy today at RedefineWealthForYourself.com
Levels To Obedience Takeaways
“Sometimes we believe we’re stuck, but the truth is we just haven’t been released.” - Patrice Washington
“Purpose requires us to be still.” - Patrice Washington
“There’s a season for making it happen, and a season for letting it happen. It’s important to discern which you’re being called to.” - Patrice Washington 
“Life lessons unfold as you look back over your life.” - Patrice Washington
“When you share the middle of your story you demonstrate your faith.” - Patrice Washington
“I’m not stuck, I was mandated to be still.” - Patrice Washington 
“I have not been called to make a call.” - Patrice Washington
“God is the source in my life, in my business and in everything.” - Patrice Washington
“Success to me is not about being seen by many, but going deeper with those that are chosen for me in this season.” - Patrice Washington 
“The obedience of 2020 had me do it, and the obedience of 2021 is making me be still while God does what he needs to do.” - Patrice Washington
“Obedience is not just about doing, it’s also about just being.” - Patrice Washington 
“The blessings of the Lord will overtake us when we learn to obey his voice.” - Patrice Washington 
 
Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 196: 3 Things I'm Leaving In My 30s
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3 Things I’m Leaving In My 30s

For the last 39 years, I have carried certain mindsets and attitudes that have gotten me to where I am today. However, as I cross over into my 40s, I am letting go of limiting beliefs that no longer serve me and chasing a purpose that only contributes to my peace, joy, or happiness. 
 
My focus for this year is to be content. While my 20s were focused on pleasing people and gaining influence and my 30s consisted of rebuilding, I am now at a point in my life where I am  prepared to remove anything that stands in the way of contentment. I’m ready to see what God can do when I remove the limits and I’m starting with 3 key things that I believe are better left in my 30s:
 
An Attachment To Unnecessary Numbers - 08:00
Actions Based On Title or Labels That I Didn’t Choose or No Longer Serve Me - 25:00 
Anything Someone Else Thinks I Should Do - 45:30
 
I believe these limiting beliefs will not take me to the next level. Tune in as I share the lessons and reflections that brought me to this decision, as well as my plan for progress and growth as I chase my personal goals in this new season of life!  
This episode is brought to you by my new book, Redefine Wealth For Yourself: How To Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life’s Purpose. 
 
Through stories, principles, and practical exercises based on the Six Pillars of Wealth, this book serves as a guide to take you step by step through the process of creating a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity. If you’re tired of chasing money and ready to pursue your purpose, this holistic guide to wealth is for you. Purchase your copy today at RedefineWealthForYourself.com
3 Things I'm Leaving In My 30s Takeaways
 
“I’m ready to see what God can do when I remove the limits.” - Patrice Washington
“We can’t recondition what we don’t first recognize.” - Patrice Washington
“I don’t want to be attached to the scale, I want to be attached to how healthy I feel.” - Patrice Washington 
“I’ve intentionally designed my life in a way that I can work because I want to, not because I have to.” - Patrice Washington
“Getting caught up in others people’s numbers and not sticking to what my number is, is a recipe for disaster.”  - Patrice Washington
“My prayer is to be content with contentment.” - Patrice Washington
“Everyone sees me as the strong one, and although I get it, I’m tired of it.” - Patrice Washington
“I’m not mad at who I am or who I’ve become, but I’m in a phase of questioning and unlearning and not just going with things just because.” - Patrice Washington
“I made decisions always thinking about how my actions impact others because I am responsible.” - Patrice Washington
“No one trolls harder in social media than a self righteous Christian.” - Patrice Washington
“I’m just trying to mind my business and get to heaven.” - Patrice Washington
“I want to approach any and everyone who is in my space with love.” - Patrice Washington
“With influence comes responsibility.” - Patrice Washington
“Do what you want to do, not what you should do. There is a joy in missing out.” - Patrice Washington
“If I have to talk myself into it, it’s definitely not needed.” - Patrice Washington
“This is my journey and I would appreciate the dignity of my own process.” - Patrice Washington
“Protect your peace, protect your joy, unfollow and unfriend.” - Patrice Washington
Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 126: Tonya Dalton: The Joy of Missing Out 
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Today Is The Day: Birthday Episode Request

Today is the day - March 15th - my 40th Birthday and the official release of my new book Redefine Wealth For Yourself: How to Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life's Purpose!
 
I am so excited to share this with you and I hope and pray that it blesses you as much as your support has blessed me. This book is a physical manifestation of the various stories, testimonies, lessons and experiences that have contributed to my growth and the creation of Redefining Wealth, and I know that you are going to love some of the surprising stories I mention throughout the book.
 
Help me celebrate my birthday by tagging me on social media to let me know when you receive your copy; and if you haven’t yet, grab a digital or print copy of the book TODAY at redefinewealthforyourself.com!
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Birthday Celebration Episode (Audience Voices)

Hey There! While some of you are OG listeners and have been tuning in to The Redefining Wealth Podcast since its inception, many of you may be new here and if so you’re joining us just in time to help us celebrate Patrice’s Birthday!
This Monday, March 15th, officially marks Patrice’s 40th Birthday and the release of her new Book - Redefine Wealth For Yourself: How to Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life's Purpose.
To celebrate, we asked you, members of the Redefining Wealth Community, to submit an audio clip containing your birthday wishes to Patrice and the pillar of wealth that you’ve grown the most in. As a result, our team was able to put this episode together as a gift to Patrice, including your voices, lessons, takeaways, and stories regarding each pillar.
We believe in the 12th century definition of wealth, which is the condition of well-being and we use the Six Pillars Of Wealth as guiding points to help us take practical steps toward attaining the wealth we desire. Enjoy this special episode celebrating Patrice and her life’s work; and be sure to tune in to the very end where we reveal Patrice’s Birthday gift from the Seek Wisdom, Find Wealth team.
 
Birthday Celebration Episode Testimonials & Takeaways
Fit Pillar: Become your best self
Christina Jarvis - 4:06
April D. Graham - 5:21
People Pillar: Take care of relationships that matter
Tonie Galloway - 6:03
Vannice McCoy - 8:19
Space Pillar: Set up your life to support you
Reagan Washington - 9:30
Amy Szumstein - 10:34
Shawnee Eskridge - 11:06
Zaneeka Hill - 12:06
Faith Pillar: Believe in something greater
Shaunsie Reed - 13:30
Andrea Ward - 16:23
Jaleesa Robinson - 16:46
Rho Thomas - 17:47
Work Pillar: Live your life’s purpose
Sandra Ocasio - 19:23
Lisa Matthews - 20:49
Unyime Oguta - 22:10
Money Pillar: Attract the prosperity you desire
Micayla Robertson - 23:16
Enid Kent - Money Pillar - 23:59
All Pillars: Redefine Wealth For Yourself
Maritza Petrie - 25:02
Lydia Martin-Jackson - 26:27
Jateya Jones - 27:42
This episode is brought to you by Patrice’s new book: Redefine Wealth For Yourself: How to Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life's Purpose, officially available March 15th, 2021! Ready to pre-order your digital, paperback or hard copy? Visit redefinewealthforyourself.com.
 
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Luvvie Ajayi Jones: What Is Fear Costing You?

What is fear truly costing you? What opportunities are you missing out on?
Over the years, I’ve learned that it’s not about waiting until you are fearless, it’s about moving and chasing purpose in spite of fear. So often we desire to be obedient and fulfill our hearts desires, yet fear pushes us down and keeps us stuck in silence. The fear of rejection, failure, judgement and for some, success, are self inflicting limitations that cost us our freedom and keep us stagnant. 
Today’s guest has learned to silence her fears and push through by making more trouble. She encourages us to all become professional troublemakers and I can’t wait to give you more context in this episode.
Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker and podcast host who thrives at the intersection of comedy, media, and justice. She’s an internationally recognized speaker who takes on dozens of stages every year around the globe, and has spoken at some of the world's most innovative companies and conferences, including Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Twitter. She is also co-creator of the #SharetheMicNow global movement and hosts her podcast, Professional Troublemaker.
Her debut book I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual was released to critical acclaim, hitting the New York Times bestselling list at #5 and in this episode she is joining us to discuss her new book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual.
Key discussion points from this episode include:
How To Properly Introduce Yourself - 04:34
Professional Troublemakers vs. Everyday Trolls - 8:18
Will You Be Proud Of Your Silence? - 10:38
Say Something - 17:30
Fear vs. Timing - 21:06
Build Your Squad - 33:51
Get A Nigerian Friend - 42:06
Pay Homage To The Original Professional Troublemakers - 45:37
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What Is Fear Costing You Takeaways
“We’re all a mess because we need to make more trouble.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“Making trouble looks like disrupting for the greater good and challenging rooms that we are in so they are elated as a result of us being in them.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“Making trouble means you’re probably on the right side of history.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“You can’t be courageous without fear of being present first.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“There is a troublemaker in all of us, but it has been abused and silenced, insulted and shunned out of us.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“If you are somebody who everybody likes, you have not said anything that it is important or of impact.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“When you have very strong values, you will repel certain people and be deeply loved by others.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“We spend a lot of time being afraid of ourselves or for ourselves, not thinking about who we are supposed to be fighting for.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“If I don’t speak up for me, then I’m also being silent for those who look like me.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“Black girls who are not famous can sell books.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“Your voice is being used in service of others.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
“Fear stops us often from doing or saying what our purpose is.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones 
“It’s already done if you just do your part.” - Patrice Washington
“Who you used to be is necessary to who you need to become.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones 
“Mentorship is not a relationship you can ask for, mentorship is a relationship that is organic.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones 
“Old black women are the original professional troublemakers.” - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Luvvie’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Success is living life on my own terms.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Freedom of choice.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Luvvie Ajayi Jones and to me the truth about wealth is that it’s attainable for all of us, we just have to do scary things to get it. Scary things don’t mean bad or unethical things, but they do ask for us to be bold about our dreams, our desires and our wants without shame.”
 
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I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual - Luvvie Ajayi Jones
 
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