The RFBM Podcast

There are almost 4.2 million RNs and 950,000 LPNs/LVNs in the United States (2020 National Nursing Workforce Survey). In this video, I talk with my friend Kevin, an RN with experience in the nursing industry as a travel nurse and much more. Becoming a nurse is an excellent career with a respectable wage but there's much to learn about. We discuss nursing school expenses, life as a nurse, and continuing education!Support the show

In this RFBM podcast, I discuss how to improve your financial situation, deal with life (hurricane, death, stress), and make money with your skills/talents. Hope you enjoy it!Support the show

Whether wealthy or poor, it's imperative that you have an understanding of your financial situation. A Gallup poll found only about 1/3 of Americans (32%) maintain a household budget (Debt.com). In this episode of the RFBM Podcast, I talk with Mario Payne, a Certified Financial Planner who owns an investment firm called TOAMS Financial. Support the show

In this live episode of The RFBM Podcast, I discuss various money/finance-related topics with my uncle Rashaun. It's been a long time since we have made an episode and there's a lot to talk about! Tune in and feel free to jump into our discussion.Support the show

According to Statista, the ‘global influencer marketing’ market size was valued at a record $13.8 billion US dollars in 2021. In this episode of The RFBM Podcast, I speak with Cheyenne Olson about her journey of monetizing social media organically through her passions (blogging, fashion, body positivity). After doing this interview with Cheyenne, I came to the conclusion that being an influencer requires 100% commitment. Furthermore, my general consensus is that influencers have an incre...

The global music industry is one of the largest and most profitable markets in the world (reeling in billions of dollars). In this video, I discuss with my friend and musician Marcus Ramsey the various ways in which you can earn money with your music. Since our last interview, he has narrowed his focus to music sync licensing to earn money; leading to placement on TNT! One of the easiest ways to get your music placed in television syndication licensing placements is by going through a mu...

Financial incompatibility can be a deal-breaker and finding the right job for you can be a headache! In this episode of the RFBM podcast, I discuss the way in which your life can be impacted by money and relationships. Additionally, I express my personal opinions and provide some statistics about money in our society.Although relationships/marriages may vary depending on the goals of each said person, I think it’s reasonable to have someone that is financially literate. Moreover, I think one ...

In this episode, I discuss how it’s important that you don’t get complacent in life. At this current time, no one truly knows the future of our US economy. I personally feel that we might be approaching another period of instability. As a result, I challenge you to find a way to develop another stream of income to offset the chaos amongst us. There’s ample information on the Internet of ways to increase your income as well as learn new skills. Support the show

Sometimes working a job can be mentally exhausting and add on stress that you have already in your everyday/personal life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 71% of working adults experience at least one symptom of stress, including headaches, and feelings of anxiety. In this episode, I share my story of quitting my full-time job and the politics that exist in the workplace. Do you enjoy your job? Does it stress you out? I chose to protect my peace and pu...

In the 7th episode of the RFBM podcast, I discuss how you can support your local businesses and or friends through making purchases or FOR FREE by sharing their content via social media, leaving positive reviews/feedback, and or recommending the service/product to people. Do you support your friend's business?Support the show

In this episode of the RFBM podcast, 🎙 I discuss my EIDL ADV Application status, my opinions on the FL DEO, and my thoughts on investing. The SBA is understandably busy however, its performance as it relates to assisting many business owners has been abysmal. I will continue to update you on my application however, as of March 4th, it is still being reviewed. Moreover, upon receiving the email please carefully fill out your application as incorrectly inputting information could result in a fu...

2020 was a year of many ups and downs. With family being directly affected by COVID-19, financial hardships, political disarray, social issues, and unwanted surprises it's a blessing to still be alive and well. In this video, I reflect on 2020 and talk about how much I have grown. I cannot wait to be even better in 2021. Wishing everyone a healthy, financially stable, and successful new year!Support the show

In this episode, I discuss a myriad of issues within our society including but not limited to accountability, handling debt, the U.S. economy, politics, etc. Oftentimes, we are focused on external factors while disregarding the issues that are within our control. Moreover, the pandemic has further created a divide within our society putting many of us at odds with one another and adding immense stress. Let’s focus on solutions as opposed to problems so that we can weather the storm of 2020.&n...

In this episode, I and CEO of Driven4Greatness, Steven Souma discuss the importance of our physical health. Being both physically and financially healthy is extremely crucial to not only your overall well-being but also, achieving your goals. You can see drastic physical changes through working out 3-4 times a week, waking up earlier than usual, and cutting back on junk food. Let’s break out of the toxic cycle we put ourselves in and take control of our lives together. It starts with building...

In this episode, I discuss 401k plans with my uncle Rashaun who worked in a financial institution as a consultant. A 401(k) is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account offered by employers to their employees. Employees can make contributions to their 401(k) accounts through automatic payroll withholdings. Additionally, their employers can “match” all or a portion of those contributions. Support the show

In Episode #1 of "The RFBM Podcast" series, I discuss stocks with my cousin who reflects on decisions he made in the past as well as his overall experience investing. He regularly researches the stock market and gives his tips on starting. Support the show