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In this episode, I’m talking fatherhood with another long time hometown friend, James Woodruff Jr. James has a men’s group, C.I.A. Dads, for fathers and fathers-to-be. In the episode, we discuss his personal fatherhood journey as a teenage dad, some of his challenges and successes. Enjoy! Contact info: Email: j.woodruffjr@hotmail.com Please share this episode & podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m talking fatherhood with a long time hometown friend, Keith Robertson Jr. Keith has a podcast with his son that is fun and informative. The link is below. In the episode, we discuss why fatherhood matters and some of the challenges we (and others) experience. Enjoy! Contact info: Instagram: @daddysfishbowl Please share this episode & podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m having a follow up conversation with Shomari James who is sharing his experience opening a charter school during COVID, his thoughts on financial education and some financial habits to consider. Shomari has an engineering and business education, helps lead a nonprofit, is a founder of a charter school, teaches at Howard University and has several other businesses/investments. Shomari is a hometown friend (716) and I’m thankful to have him on the show again. Shomari’s contact info: Websites: ShomariJames.com Equitynowinc.org Equitableink.com Instagram: @shomari_a_james Facebook: Shomari James Twitter: @ShomariJames LinkedIn Note: This interview is NOT financial advice. Please seek a certified financial advisor if you are looking for that sort of support. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m having a lively discussion with the professional and dynamic ladies of “Fortitude Collective”. We discuss a range of topics related to how the organization was formed, the experience of creating a women’s conference and their definitions of financial literacy. We have some good laughs filled with several gems of knowledge and inspiration. Enjoy! Contact info: Instagram: @fortitudecollective.ibmc The ladies can be reached on LinkedIn: - Ashley Bush - Jacia Smith, Esq. - TaQuonda Hill - Dr. Tomicka Wagstaff Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Robert about his definition of “financial literacy”, the levels of financial literacy, and some habits he uses to grow his financial education. Robert’s contact info: LinkedIn & Email (Robert.DeLeon86@gmail.com) Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m having a lively discussion with Dr. Sharitta Gross where we discuss the difference between coaching and consulting. Dr. Gross specializes in holistic career, professional and leadership development services for youth, adults, and organizations. Her consultancy represents over two decades of professional experience in the fields of higher education, workforce development and human services. Dr. Gross’ contact info: Instagram: @ella_consulting Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

2020 is almost complete (phew). What’s the story of your year? 🤔💡 During this episode, I’m sharing a tool that is used by businesses to tell the story of their year to the communities that are invested in them (financial or emotionally). This tool may be used by us, as individuals, as we reflect on the year that was and plan for the years ahead. * * * My new book, “Live Long and Prosper: A legacy of financial freedom and happiness” can be easily purchased at MatthewWagstaff.com Also follow us on Instagram for notifications of new episodes and possibly some behind the scenes footage 🙂 @livelongandprosperpodcast Please share this podcast with others who you believe it can add value to their life. Thank you for listening 🖖🏾😁

Happy October! Let’s talk about BALANCE. During this episode, I also share some of the thing habits I set that support me in maintaining the balance I need in the various areas of importance in my life. However YOU define balance, consider each week or day how you will remind yourself of the goals you desire that will achieve balance in your life and ultimately help you live long and prosper 🖖🏾 * * * My new book, “Live Long and Prosper: A legacy of financial freedom and happiness” can be easily purchased at MatthewWagstaff.com Also follow us on Instagram for notifications of new episodes and possibly some behind the scenes footage 🙂 @livelongandprosperpodcast Please share this podcast with others who you believe it can add value to their life. Thank you for listening 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m sharing a few thoughts that come to mind regarding the power of personal accountability and controlling what we can individually so that the collective is stronger. Social Media: Instagram: @livelongandprosperpodcast and @livelongandprosperbook Website: www.MatthewWagstaff.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

During this episode, I share some quick thoughts around a statement I say to our 8 year old son every day as he goes out into the world. I’m reminded of this statement myself and need to check in” to make sure I’m practicing what I preach. 😅 I hope these thoughts are helpful for you in achieving your goals. My book, “Live Long and Prosper: A legacy of financial freedom and happiness” can be easily purchased at MatthewWagstaff.com Also follow us on IG for notifications of new episodes and possibly some behind the scenes footage 🙂 @livelongandprosperpodcast Please share this podcast with others who you believe it can add value to their life. Thank you for listening 🖖🏾😁

I’m super excited to share the news that I recently published my first book! 😁🙏🏾🎉 It’s titled, “Live Long and Prosper: A legacy of financial freedom and happiness”. It was written for our children to share with their children (and so on). I hope that it sparks the thinking and helps provide a roadmap to gain clarity for everyone who reads it. During this episode, I also share some of the things that allowed me to achieve this goal that may be helpful for you in achieving your goals. The book can be easily purchased at MatthewWagstaff.com Also follow us on IG for notifications of new episodes and possibly some behind the scenes footage 🙂 @livelongandprosperpodcast Please share this podcast with others who you believe it can add value to their life. Thank you for listening 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m sharing a few life lessons that I discovered while doing some yard work this spring. It’s amazing how much you can learn by being quiet in nature. 😌 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m sharing a four life lessons (plus a bonus) that I discovered during the process of trying to grow grass in my backyard. 😅 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m welcoming Tracy Williams back to the show to hear about his bike ride across America in 2019. Tracy shares his reason for doing this ride as well as all of the good and “not so good” experiences during this journey. Tracy is a senior corporate executive, Founder of a philanthropic Foundation and owner of multiple entrepreneurial enterprises. I’m thankful to have him back on the show. Tracy’s contact info: Instagram: @twill112 Facebook: - Tracy L Williams - Wealth in real estate seminar - Bike America Coast to Coast 2019 Websites: - www.Tracylwilliams.com - www.wgwpublishing.com - www.ctwfoundationinc.com - www.curenewal.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Carlette Bradley who is sharing her journey of personal development and how having intentionality and purpose can have a lasting impact on our growth. She shares some great insights to help with self discovery and how to use journaling. Carlette is a woman of God, the CEO of the Masterpiece Project, and Learning & Development professional. I’m grateful to have her as a guest on the show. Carlette’s contact info: Website: www.themasterpieceproject.org Email: bradleycarlette@gmail.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Rebecca Garrett who is sharing her story as a retired elementary school teacher who is now a multimillion dollar earning entrepreneur. Her message of fearlessness and personal development are inspiring and will leave you with much to contemplate and take action on. While achieving her large goals, Rebecca has also retired her mother and helped her team earn over $12 million! I’ve known her since we were kids in Buffalo and I’m so thankful to have her as a guest on the show. Rebecca’s contact info: Instagram: @iamrebeccagarrett Facebook: Rebecca Garrett Email: regarrett72@gmail.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Tracy Williams who is sharing insights from his experience as a serial entrepreneur. Particularly helpful is his “people first” mentality and actions that have served him and others well. As someone who is socially conscious, he discusses how we can do well while also doing well. Listen and you’ll understand what he means 🙂 Tracy is the Sr Vice President for Business Development at the Rochester Economic Development Corporation, owner of a book publishing company, a published author himself, real estate investor and much more. He is also a husband, father, biker, gardener, and friend. I’m thankful to have Tracy on the show. Tracy’s contact info: Instagram: @twill112 Facebook: Tracy L Williams Websites: - www.Tracylwilliams.com - www.wgwpublishing.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Andrew Brady who is sharing insight about life balance and leadership during times of change. This is an excellent episode for people who manage teams or trying to make decisions about what to get involved with. Andrew also shared quite a few resources individuals can take advantage of today. Andrew is President & Chief Evolutionary Officer of the XLR8 team. His unique ability is as a genuine and loyal critical thinker with a desire to make an impact, determined to get results through collaboration and leadership charisma. While I have known Andrew, I have admired his positive and authentic personality. He is a friend and I’m thankful to have him on the show. Andrew’s contact info: Twitter: @atbrady Websites: - Atbrady@thexlr8team.com - www.thexlr8team.com Courses can be found directly at xlr8you.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Shomari James who is sharing five (5) insights for those of us interested in investing. He also does a great job showing how he’s taken his background in lean six sigma process improvement and applied it to his thinking about investing. Shomari has an engineering and business education, helps lead a nonprofit, opened a charter school, teaches at Howard University and has several other businesses/investments. Don’t ask when he sleeps 😅. Shomari is a hometown friend (716) and I’m super excited to have him on the show. Shomari’s contact info: Websites: ShomariJames.com Equitynowinc.org Equitableink.com Instagram: @shomari_a_james Facebook: Shomari James Twitter: @ShomariJames Note: This interview is NOT financial advice. Please seek a certified financial advisor if you are looking for that sort of support. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with John Hill Jr. who is sharing how he balances the various aspects of his life as project management professional, author, husband, dad, and community servant. I really enjoyed hearing how he takes his project management tools and uses them as a framework for how he manages his time. John is a computer engineer by education, author of multiple books, creator of a credit union and provides leadership support to large community organizations. I have always admired John and see him as a mentor. I’m thankful to have him on the show. John’s contact info: Websites: http://hillcommsvc.com Email: livelongandprosper@hillcommsvc.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁