Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington

Jeff Johnson: When Men Thrive

As we head into Father’s Day, I wanted to do a special episode for all of our Black men out there. I know 2020 has already been a year of changes and challenges, and I want to give all of you listening hope as I speak to what you might be experiencing. 
To help me do this, I’ve invited Jeff Johnson, founder of Men Thrive – a digital platform dedicated to helping Black men of all ages show up whole, as they operate with joy and live with power. From creating, producing and hosting BET’s Mancave to launching the Men Thrive community, Jeff is intentionally curating experiences for Black men, and believes in providing spaces committed to men becoming their best selves.
As Jeff explains on today’s episode, Black men suffer from the highest levels of toxic stress, anxiety and depression. And in America, Black men have the lowest life expectancy of any other demographic.
But what might be more shocking than that is knowing Black men are suffering from a cultural norm that says they aren’t supposed to feel anything – nothing. No pain, no sorrow, no hurt.
“Feeling,” Jeff says, “is our greatest strength and in turn our greatest power.” For this reason, Jeff believes when we acknowledge our feelings without being controlled by them, when we embrace our feelings and go inward to examine them, and when we use our feelings to manifest our purpose, then, and only then, can we find our power.
Join us as we go further into this conversation and look at how history has contributed to this idea of feeling and to the space Black men (and women) find themselves in today.
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Jeff Johnson Takeaways  
The slave trade was an economy, and for white people to buy into it, they had to believe the narrative they were sold – that Black people weren’t human. – Jeff Johnson
Black men wear a mask because they can’t show themselves as human because white people can’t handle their humanity. – Jeff Johnson (paraphrasing Paul Laurence Dunbar)
Our greatest strength and greatest opportunity as Black men is to show up whole to operate in joy and to live in power. – Jeff Johnson
If I can be transparent with you about the small things, then we’ve got a track record of trust and can build on it. – Jeff Johnson
What are your biggest takeaways from this episode? If you were to imagine a world where Black men showed up whole, in joy and in power, what would it look like? What would our families, our businesses and our communities look like? Let us know in the comments below.
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Jeff’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Greatness. I hate the word success because I think it’s driven by what the world says you have to do in order to be recognized, but you can be great when nobody is watching. Success for me is the quest for mastery.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Thank you, Daddy.” (i.e., When your children say thank you in the truest sense of the word for giving them what they needed, not what you told them they needed.)
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald Lewis
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Jeff Johnson and the truth about wealth is that it is a multi-generational journey. In other words, it’s a relay race where my job is to have my family collectively in a better place when I hand over the baton then when I got the baton.”
 
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It’s Pruning Season

In case you didn’t already know, I’m a planner. My team and I plan out each week’s episode months in advance, and this week I was going to be all about the pruning and weeding the things from your life that are damaged, diseased or dying, since June 13 is National Weed Your Garden Day.
  
Then George Floyd died in Minneapolis.
Then I saw the video of Amy Cooper calling the police on Chris Cooper, the black man who simply asked her to leash her dog in Central Park.
  
And I decided to shift this idea of pruning and weeding so it’s not only about cutting back what isn’t serving you in this season, but it’s also about pulling out the weeds of racism that run so deep in this country. 
  
That said, this episode is going to be a little different than what you’re used to. In the past, I’ve never used my platform to address racism, but one of the weeds I’m pulling up for National Weed Your Garden Day is the idea that as a well-educated, productive, good Black woman I have to bury my pain to make people who are more privileged than me – simply because of color – comfortable. No more. 
  
This episode is brought to you by Purpose 2 Platform, a 20-week business accelerator and mentorship program that will get you clear on HOW to package your PURPOSE, communicate your PROMISE to your ideal audience, choose the best PLATFORM for your personality and lifestyle and create a PREMIUM offer.
  
Through this program, you’ll receive accountability and support in a dynamic community designed so you can finally make progress and be ready before you even need to pull that trigger on what’s no longer serving you.
  
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It’s Pruning Season Takeaways  
I’ve faced racism from blatant racists and I’ve faced racism from non-racists who refused to become anti-racists. – Patrice Washington
White friends, many of you have older people in your family who are weeds to the cause of social justice. Speak up and say something. – Patrice Washington
There’s no way for Black people to have intellectual conversations with people who believe they are lower than animals – no way. – Patrice Washington
The excessive, unwanted weed of racism is so deep in this country that it will take all of our collective voices to say enough is enough. – Patrice Washington
Take a stance and become a real ally, not a silent bystander. – Patrice Washington
To say “I never know what to say” is not enough. You don’t get to have a pass on this. – Patrice Washington
Silence makes you complacent. Silence is you saying, “Well, as long as it’s not me, I’m going to mind my own business. They’ll figure it out.” – Patrice Washington
It’s not enough to not be racist. You have to make a decision to be anti-racist. – Patrice Washington
Change is always uncomfortable, especially when it’s involuntary. – Patrice Washington
  
It’s crucial that every one of us take note of the weeds growing around us, and that we do what’s needed to pull them as soon as we see them. Otherwise, they will not only continue to kill us but eventually, they will destroy this nation.
  
So, I ask, who are the “weeds” that need plucked? Who are the people you’ve let slide with their racist comments and remarks? Who are the people you’ve seen racially profile someone? And what are you going to do about them?
 
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Casanova Brooks: Your Story Is Not for You

Have you ever heard the saying, “Bad things come in threes?” Well, I’m sure you have. You may have even experienced it yourself, where you wonder, “Why me? Why is this thing happening to me right now when I’ve already got all these other terrible things happening?”
For Casanova Brooks, award-winning real estate agent, investor, speaker and author of Real Estate: Play the Game Like the Winners, that’s how he felt when he lost his mom, his job and his home all within a matter of weeks.
It was a lot to go through, but Casanova didn’t let it defeat him. Instead, he focused on the next steps and kept going because he saw the potential in the things he was building – relationships, a business, a future, a legacy.
And today, he’s joining us to share his journey and the wisdom he’s gained from his “bad things come in threes” journey to survival.  Even as a young boy, Casanova had the ability and natural energy to build relationships, and as he says, “I first started with the question of what can I do to serve more?” So now, let’s dive in and learn how he’s gotten to where he is today. 
This episode is brought to you by Purpose 2 Platform, a 20-week business accelerator and mentorship program that will get you clear on HOW to package your PURPOSE, communicate your PROMISE to your ideal audience, choose the best PLATFORM for your personality and lifestyle and create a PREMIUM offer. 
Through this program, you’ll receive accountability and support in a dynamic community designed to help you finally make progress, all so you can pull the trigger on what’s no longer serving you.
 
Find Casanova here:
https://www.casanovabrooks.com/
 
Book a Breakthrough Call today at https://patricewashington.com/purpose2platform/
 
Everything Starts with a Dream Takeaways
Just because you have a college degree, doesn’t mean you’re going to be successful in life. – Casanova Brooks
Be the lord of your land because he or she who owns the land, makes the rules. – Jay Morrison
I want to die empty, not die knowing that all my best ideas died with me. – Patrice Washington
You don’t have to love the process, but you have to be married to the destination. – Casanova Brooks
If you’re waiting for a perfect process, you’re going to miss it all. – Patrice Washington
People don’t buy what you do, they buy who you are and why you’re doing it. – Casanova Brooks
Everyone has an unfair advantage. – Casanova Brooks
You’re listening to the 1% and then doing what the 99% do. – Casanova Brooks
What are your biggest takeaways from Casanova’s story? How have you moved through and dealt with loss? Did you find having a purpose made it easier? Let us know in the comments below.
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Casanova’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“By the number of people who cry at your funeral because that’s when you know you’ve truly made an impact.” 
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Generational”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
https://amzn.to/36Lwy92
https://amzn.to/2XiMCMc 
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Casanova and the truth about wealth is understanding real estate, business and credit will be the things that allow you and your legacy to live on for many generations.”
 
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Lucinda Cross: Get Off Your ASK

When it comes to asking for what you want in life, are you the type of person who tries to figure things out on your own or are you the type of person who is willing to ask for help and support?
For many women, myself included, it’s hard for us to ask for what we want because we’re not taught to ask.
For me, I think about why I waited so long to ask for help when my business was crumbling in the last recession and it’s because I grew up in a household where I was not taught to ask. I was taught to figure it out.
Combine that with the fear many of us have about asking for support, and it’s no surprise so many women hold themselves back professionally, as entrepreneurs, and even in their relationships.
Today, Lucinda Cross, author of The Big ASK and an International speaker and influencer, joins us to unpack why so many of us fear asking for help. Lucinda pulls from her own experiences and from the hundreds of people she’s interviewed on this subject and has come up with some practical steps you can take now to get closer to asking your big ASK. 
Find Lucinda here: https://lucindacross.com/
This episode is brought to you by Purpose 2 Platform, a 20-week business accelerator and mentorship program that will get you clear on HOW to package your PURPOSE, communicate your PROMISE to your ideal audience, choose the best PLATFORM for your personality and lifestyle and create a PREMIUM offer.
Through this program, you’ll receive accountability and support in a dynamic community designed so you can finally make progress and be ready before you even need to pull that trigger on what’s no longer serving you.
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Get Off Your ASK Takeaways
The fear of asking usually comes from either not having clarity on what to ask or having asked before and been let down. – Lucinda Cross
Come up with 10 solid reasons this thing matters, then when you get rejected, remember those reasons and keep asking. – Lucinda Cross
When you tell people to ask for what they want, they usually only know what they don’t want. – Patrice Washington
No one wants to do anything for someone who is doing nothing. – Lucinda Cross
Don’t be an ASKhole (i.e. someone who keeps asking and asking, but then does absolutely nothing). – Lucinda Cross
Even on your best day, when your swagger is at 100% and everything about you is hot and on full blast, there will be those who don’t feel you. – Lucinda Cross
Two-thirds of 7 billion people want to say yes to you. They just need to know you exist and know what you have to offer. – Lucinda Cross
As you work on your big ASK, use Lucinda’s work as a guide. Walk through the ten reasons why this thing matters to you and as you go, get more and more clarity on your ask. You also want to avoid being an ASKhole, so be respectful of the person you’re making the big ask of and don’t waste their time.
Do you have a big ASK? Have you ever been an ASKhole? And how can you avoid it from happening again. Let us know in the comments below.
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Lucinda’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Doing what I want, when I want, how I want, with who I want.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Unlimited supply.” 
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
The One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen
https://amzn.to/3dge8jj
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Lucinda and the truth about wealth is that it’s available.”
 
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How I Learned to Love Myself

Have you ever struggled with loving yourself? I know I have. And since a Redefining Wealth community member recently asked me how I’ve learned to love myself, I figured it was probably a good topic to discuss, since it’s still an ongoing process for me.
For me, I grew up feeling very ugly. I compared myself to others in school, I felt I wasn’t as pretty as my cousins, and even at home, I grew up with too many people saying that I was ugly. So, in that respect, it wasn’t just a feeling, it was something I was told.
And because of that, I became addicted to achievement. My whole identity then became about being the best student with the highest grades, being the captain of the basketball and volleyball teams, and being class president – all fine things. But all were done from a place of trying to be loved, not from a place of purpose.
Since then, I’ve learned to love myself, but it’s something I have to continually practice every day. It is through evolving and learning new ways to embrace who we are and how we love ourselves that I’m able to love myself, and it’s the thing I want to share with you in today’s episode.
This episode is brought to you by Purpose 2 Platform, a 20-week business accelerator and mentorship program that will get you clear on HOW to package your PURPOSE, communicate your PROMISE to your ideal audience, choose the best PLATFORM for your personality and lifestyle and create a PREMIUM offer.
Through this program, you’ll receive accountability and support in a dynamic community designed so you can finally make progress and be ready before you need to pull that trigger on what’s no longer serving you. 
Book a Breakthrough Call today at https://patricewashington.com/purpose2platform/. 
 
How I Learned to Love Myself Takeaways
I have the power to reject what does not serve me and receive what empowers me. – Patrice Washington
You don’t have to pick a compliment apart or give a compliment back – just say thank you and receive it. – Patrice Washington
Learning to love myself comes from getting up every day and choosing to chase your purpose. – Patrice Washington
The more I see how my sloppy progress is a blessing to others, the more I fall in love with myself. – Patrice Washington
Loving myself has nothing to do with achievement – it has to do with fulfillment. – Patrice Washington
I don’t need anyone to tell me how to be me. – Patrice Washington
God was not practicing when he created the masterpiece that is Patrice. – Patrice Washington
Every day that I wake up with breath in my body is another opportunity to do my best to get it right. – Patrice Washington 
Are you struggling to love yourself? Are you struggling to find your purpose, or rather, to follow it? Are there topics or questions you’d like me to cover on Redefining Wealth? Let me know where you need support, and I’ll do my best to cover it in an upcoming episode.
 
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Nedra Tawwab: Contentment Even In Uncertainty

How do you set and keep boundaries in the midst of COVID-19? How do you practice contentment and gratitude during a global pandemic? And how do you stay productive when you’re stuck at home?
Today’s guest, Nedra Tawwab – therapist, content creator and owner of Kaleidoscope Counseling – has the answers to all of these questions and more.
Known as a boundaries expert and featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Psychology Today, Self and Vice, Nedra teaches her clients and Instagram followers the importance of boundaries and how to implement them.
For a lot of people setting boundaries and being assertive about them is difficult, even more so during a global pandemic – and that’s why Nedra is here.
In today’s episode, Nedra’s going to walk us through the importance of boundaries and how to maintain or set new boundaries as we move into this new normal. Join us as we cover everything from contentment and gratitude to productivity and boundaries.
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Boundaries Expert Takeaways  
Whatever needs to be kept a secret, probably needs to be told to a therapist. – Nedra Tawwab
If our basic needs are met, we have to be okay with that right now and be grateful to be alive. – Nedra Tawwab
Have a moment of gratitude at some point in the day. – Patrice Washington
Being busy is not an accurate measure of worth. – Nedra Tawwab
The climate has changed, but my boundaries have not. – Nedra Tawwab
When it comes to boundaries, it’s about you sticking to them, not making others stop doing something. – Nedra Tawwab
No one has ever calmed down from being told to calm down. – Nedra Tawwab
Don’t problem-compare because oftentimes you don’t know what it’s like for the other person. – Nedra Tawwab
You cannot transform people who have a BUT spirit. – Nedra Tawwab
Have you allowed quarantine to shift your boundaries or are you holding true to them? Are you finding it difficult to practice contentment and gratitude when there’s so much uncertainty around?
Let us know in the comments below what you’re experiencing in this new normal and what shifts you’re making to make the transition easier.
Find Nedra here: https://www.nedratawwab.com/
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Nedra’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions. 
Define Success:
“Success is ever-evolving and different for everybody, but for me, right now, it’s about waking up and having time to read, journal and move my body. It’s about putting nutritious meals into my body. It’s about spending time with my kids, and being able to do some work, too.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Lots of money.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke by Suze Orman
https://amzn.to/35OFM3K
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Nedra and the truth about wealth is that it’s internal. When I think about wealth, I think about quality of life and having enough money to live the life I want – that’s what I mean by it’s internal.”
 
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Deborah Tillman: Parent With Purpose

If you’re a parent, then you already know parenting isn’t always easy, and parenting in the time of COVID-19 is something altogether different.
Our kids want to go to school. They want to play with their friends and have birthday parties and sleepovers, and go places. And they can’t do any of that right now.
Not only that, but for those 8 to 10 hours they were at school every day, they’re now at home. And you’re home with them trying to manage everything.
It can be a lot to handle, and it’s why I invited Dr. Deborah Tillman, host of America’s Supernanny and author of Parenting on Purpose, to give us parents some actionable steps we can take to be better, especially in the wake of this pandemic.
Join us as Dr. Deborah breaks down the reasons why parents need to encourage, connect and respond to their kids. As she says, “It’s important to give children the space they need to communicate what’s wrong and not be judged on or criticized for what they say.”
This episode is brought to you by Purpose 2 Platform, a 20-week business accelerator and mentorship program that will get you clear on HOW to package your PURPOSE, communicate your PROMISE to your ideal audience, choose the best PLATFORM for your personality and lifestyle and create a PREMIUM offer.
Through this program, you’ll receive accountability and support in a dynamic community designed so you can finally make progress and be ready before you even need to pull that trigger on what’s no longer serving you.
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Parenting on Purpose Takeaways
I don’t have the desire to be a public success and a private failure. – Patrice Washington
True leadership starts in the home and the quicker we get that, the better parents we will be. – Deborah Tillman
If we say children are the future, then we better do our part now so they have a future. – Deborah Tillman
You can’t expect people outside your home to be a better role model than you are to your own family. – Deborah Tillman
Give children the space to communicate what’s wrong and don’t judge them for what they say. It may seem insignificant to you, but it’s not to them. – Deborah Tillman
Know your child’s Distinct Natural Ability (DNA). – Deborah Tillman
Love is spelled TIME and we have the opportunity now to give a whole lot of it. – Deborah Tillman
How will COVID-19 change your relationship with your kids? Will you get to know them better? Will you get creative and come up with new ways for them to learn? Will you resume family dinner and encourage open communication?
Let us know in the comments below how you plan to use this COVID-19 lockdown to get to know your children better. 
Find Deborah Here: https://www.deborahltillman.com/
Join Deborah in Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/pg/DeborahLTillman/
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Deborah’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Failure.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Jesus. Jesus. Jesus.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
The Bible
https://amzn.to/2Wx6fPd
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Deborah and the truth about wealth is that it comes from the inside.”
 
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Herdyne Mercier: Stop Policing Grief

Does grief always have to be reserved for the loss of a loved one, friend or pet? Can you experience grief with any loss like the loss of a job, loss of normalcy or loss of your finances? 
According to Herdyne Mercier, Chief Grief Crusader and host of the Redefining Grief podcast, grief is a natural response to any loss and you have the right to grieve anything you want.
In the midst of this global pandemic, it’s normal to experience grief and not even realize that’s what you’re experiencing. You might be grieving the loss of your job, the loss of your income or the loss of being around friends or visiting your parents, and that’s normal and okay.
In today’s episode, Herdyne walks us through the anchors of grief and goes deeper into explaining why grief is normal and natural and how embracing grief and our grieving process is one of the best steps we can take for our future.
This episode is brought to you by our complimentary Purpose Chasers community. Want to share your aha moments with a group of like-minded purpose chasers from all over the world? Visit iamapurposechaser.com and join NOW.
To learn more about Herdyne, visit www.herdynemercier.com
To register for her upcoming Master Class on grief, visit www.herdynemercier.com/masterclass.
  
Stop Policing Grief Takeaways
It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart. – Ecclesiastes 7:2
We should give people the dignity of their own grief process. – Patrice Washington
Grief has no timeframe. – Herdyne Mercier
Stop policing my grief because none of us are immune to heartache. – Herdyne Mercier
The ability to tell the truth about your heartache is freedom. – Herdyne Mercier
When you connect with someone who sees you, hears you and validates your feelings – that’s power. – Herdyne Mercier
I know what darkness is and I’m not going back so I have no choice but to anchor in my faith. – Herdyne Mercier
I want to die empty and die knowing I gave it my all. – Patrice Washington
As we’re all navigating life differently now, a lot of us are probably grieving our schedules, our titles, our routines, our income, etc. – and that’s okay. Grieve what you need to grieve, but also know that this time can produce a new normal that’s more glorious than how things were before. 
Let us know what you’re grieving about and how you’re processing that grief in the comments below.
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into Herdyne’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid
Wisdom Questions. 
How do you define success:
“Knowing how to say goodbye.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Goodbye.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose by Marshawn Evans Daniels
Find book here: https://amzn.to/3aFctBn
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Herdyne Mercier and for me the truth about wealth is it is important to seek wisdom so that you can leave a legacy of wisdom and pass it down from generation to generation.”
 
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T-Kea Blackman: Success Doesn’t Make You Exempt

With everything going on in the world right now it’s understandable that people are worried and scared. We’re in a time where our normalcy has been stripped from us and it doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor or black or white. COVID-19 is no respecter of person.
Some communities are obviously more impacted by this virus than others, but we’ve seen both celebrities and everyday people stricken by it, and we know no one is exempt.
Not only is the virus detrimental to some, it’s having a catastrophic effect on our mental, physical and spiritual health. There are so many people out there who are suffering and afraid to speak up. 
That’s why this rewind episode with T-Kea Blackman, author of Saved & Depressed: A Suicide Survivor’s Journey of Mental Health, Healing & Faith and owner of Fireflies Unite, a mental health media and communications company, is so important.
Join us as T-Kea and I go deep into the topic of mental health. We cover everything from T-Kea’s own struggle with depression and her attempted suicide to society’s understanding of mental health.
This episode is brought to you by the Wellness Recovery Action Plan – a 4-week online self-designed prevention and wellness training that anyone can use to get well and stay well, so they can create the life they desire.
Hosted by T-Kea Blackman, this training is for you if you’re battling burn-out, struggling with making self-care a priority, especially in a season like this, and unclear about how to detect the early warning signs of deteriorating mental health.
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan is an evidence-based practice and was initially used by health care and mental health systems all over the world to address all kinds of physical, mental health and life issues. 
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Success Doesn’t Make You Exempt Takeaways
I didn’t realize my desire to end my life could be linked to depression and mental health. – T-Kea Blackman
We all have mental health. The problem is a lot of people use “mental health” and “mental illness” interchangeably and distort what each means. – T-Kea Blackman
People assume if they have mental health – good or bad – that they have issues, but that’s not true. – T-Kea Blackman
Depression is not a synonym for sadness. – T-Kea Blackman
When people use depression and sadness interchangeably, it minimizes the severity of depression and can cause more damage. – T-Kea Blackman
Sadness tends to fade away once a situation gets better, but with depression, there’s a lingering sadness that actually never leaves. – T-Kea Blackman
If we understand that depression is truly a disability, we can have a greater level of compassion for those suffering from it. – Patrice Washington
You can’t always see someone’s mental health just by looking at them. In fact, oftentimes, it’s the high-achieving, high-functioning people who have poor mental health or are struggling with a mental illness. That’s why we need to always show compassion for those struggling and really offer support instead of judgement.
Now, let us support you. How has COVID-19 affected your work, relationships, family, etc.? How has it affected you mentally, physically and spiritually? Are you struggling with or ashamed by what you’re feeling in the wake of this pandemic?
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions
And with that, let’s dig into T-Kea’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Walking in my God-given purpose.”
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Wholeness and peace.”
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 T-Kea Blackman and for me the truth about wealth is that it is contingent upon your healing and saying yes to the call.”
 
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Tiffany Aliche: Ready to Be Realized

Have you ever lost it all and thought how the heck am I going to rebuild all of this? For many people losing it all might sound extreme, but I’m sure many of you have lost money at some point in your life and thought, “What am I going to do now?”
Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista, has experienced losing it all – her job, her home, her boyfriend – and remembers thinking, “How do I rebuild as a grown woman?” Fortunately, she was able to rebuild and has created The Budgetnista brand in the process.
As we dig into Tiffany’s journey, she shares that one of the key things to her success was learning the only thing she could truly bet on was herself. Join us as we cover everything from money and success to passion projects and Tiffany’s new book Happy Birthday Mali More. 
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The Budgetnista Takeaways
The only thing I can truly bet on is myself. – Tiffany Aliche
People don’t want to follow someone who’s financially perfect. They want to follow someone who’s made mistakes and come out better for it. – Tiffany Aliche
I’ve always been passionate about financial education, but my experience with losing money gave me compassion for people. – Patrice Washington
Just because you mess up with money, doesn’t make you a mess up. – Tiffany Aliche
Be conscious of your daily deposits – you cannot reap what you have not sown. – Tiffany Aliche
Working and money are necessary, but not at the expense of everything else. – Patrice Washington
I don’t need to chase success. It is set aside for me. – Tiffany Aliche
Any time you say, “I’m doing X because I HAVE to,” that’s going to be a problem. – Patrice Washington
Live, at least some of your life, inspired. – Tiffany Aliche
The journey and the dream are one in the same. – Tiffany Aliche
We are all situationally important. – Tiffany Aliche
For many of us, we can relate to Tiffany’s advice and experience – I know I can. Like I said, we’re two peas in a pod. But I’d love to hear from you. Have you ever lost money and thought, “What now?” What did you do? Did that loss set you up for even greater success?
 
Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions 
And with that, let’s dig into Tiffany’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.
Define Success:
“Freedom” 
Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less:
“Service to others.”
One Book that Has Redefined How You See Wealth:
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
https://amzn.to/2RqycXi 
Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”:
“My name is Tiffany Aliche and the truth about wealth is that it’s about how much you can help other people, and you will never die if you have poured into someone else because through them you will continuously live.”
 
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