Podcast appearances and mentions of felicia gopaul

It is hard to know what areas to focus on when building your brand. One thing is clear, you can not do everything! Felicia Gopaul shares with Michelle Jackson how trying to do everything hurt her brand and what focuses allowed her business began to thrive. https://plutusfoundation.org/2022/felicia-gopaul-misalignment/ Felicia-It's funny, we talked about how we make mistakes when building out our online brand. In the beginning I was everything. That was the biggest mistake I made and not taking the time to understand who I was online.    Michelle-If someone was to ask you what your online brand is could you share how you began positioning yourself online?   Felicia-I like to talk and to educate. I'm not ok with clients just taking what I say, I want to understand why we're doing what we're doing. I've always spoken, done workshops, etc. When I say I'm an economic catalyst because I'll educate you so you understand exactly why you should do what you're being educated to do.    Michelle-We're talking about the sins that content creators can make as they're building out their brands. One of the things that I realized was that these sins don't exist separate from each other. Could you share how inconsistency showed up in your brand and what you did to change that?   Felicia-When I first got online I had a hard time articulating who I was. I would invest with various different mentors. I would invest with Facebook, etc. and was an early adopter and can't articulate who you were and what you do so I wasn't able to get the traction that I was hoping for with those investments.    Michelle-The journey of trying different things isn't that you're inconsistent, you were testing things out. How did you recognize what worked for your audience?    Felicia-I took time off to take care of my father for 7 years and when I returned I realized that what I was doing before wasn't working. What I would say to other entrepreneurs is there is a common theme or thread throughout your business that you're comfortable doing within your business.   Michelle-Once you figured out that speaking was in alignment with your business how did you create products how did you build in consistency?     Felicia-I had to find a company that was in alignment with what I was trying to do. Recently, though, I found a company to work with that is consistent with the type of education/resources that create a synergy with my customers as well. I had a focus on creative affective content   Michelle-I want to know more. What's a day in your life look like for you? How are you getting enough people to connect with who you are and your message?   Felicia-I have a team. When I'm doing quarterly events with the company I'm partnered with I direct them to their events. I'm constantly talking to people about what I'm working on.    Michelle-You're doing ongoing messaging?   Felicia-Not an affiliate though. It's an ongoing education company. I look at what's coming up and then invite folks to those upcoming events. I know in general up to a year in advance the different events that are coming up on an annual basis. I also take the months of July and December off. I build into my schedule these breaks.    Michelle-What has the impact been scheduling those breaks? Sean DeSouza “The three month vacation” Podcast    Felicia-I started with working 4 days a week. But, that's not enough of a break. I realized that I needed a longer break and I'm married to a gentleman who gets 6 weeks off a year. If he gets six weeks off I need to take 6 weeks off too.  I also didn't want to work too much in December and want to play and relax at the end of the year.    Michelle-What was the impact for your business (taking those breaks)    Felicia-I was very worried when I first did it and I didn't announce it-I just did it. I wasn't going to ask permission to do this. I was unwilling to do that. In terms of the revenue it means that I have to get the revenue within 10 months versus 12 months. I'm willing to do that because I get 8 weeks off during there.   Michelle-What's your number one piece of advice for a content creator in this space?    Felicia-I admire that the younger entrepreneurs are open to trying stuff vs. worrying about reputation. They'll just strike out and try stuff and it may not work but there's a learning that comes from that. Know who you are and move forward.  Follow Felicia   Felicia Gopaul (everywhere)

Financial freedom is within your reach, but what's keeping you from pursuing it for you and your family? I want to talk to you about the three ways women hold themselves back as far as money is concerned. Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️Women hold back when money is concerned because of these lies we tell ourselves.  The first lie we tell ourselves is that "we're lazy", and that's why we're not doing what we need to. Second, "we're crazy" for even trying to go after a big goal. And third, that "we're greedy" for even wanting to have more in life.  ✔️ Identify mental triggers that spur money disasters. So you fight with your husband, or your boss yells at you. You get so upset and comfort yourself in the way you are so used to doing — shopping! Knowing that it can be against your best interest, you still do it to feel good at the moment.  ✔️Fix your money problems by first clearing your mental head trash.  Is this how your thoughts go? "I'm just not good with money."  "Getting out of debt is just so hard." "Investing is too technical and hard to understand." Unless you first clear your mind and get your fixed beliefs out in the open, you cannot resolve your money problems.  _______________________________________________________________   Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Felicia Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of Amazon's best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders." She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  If you want to master your money and go from feeling even a little bit of self-doubt ➔ safe➔ secure & ultimately in control of your financial destiny, apply for a Financial Breakthrough Session at https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/financial-breakthrough-session  

We cannot hold our future hostage to continuous inflation, crisis and economic instability. My friend, it's time to build the path towards financial freedom right now, regardless of where you are in your wealth-building journey. Learn 3 Ways to Build Financial Freedom Income  Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️#1 Create a business around your expertise. I'm a financial planner, so my expertise is financial planning. So I want you to think about what's your thing and figure out whether or not you can create a business around it.  ✔️ #2 The stock market. The easiest way to do that is through dividend-paying stocks. The place that I would have you go to is https://www.suredividend.com/. It's a great resource to get started.  ✔️ #3 Real Estate. Now I'm going to give you an unusual idea to do it is by becoming a home inspector. It's not the typical thing that you would imagine, but it's a great way to learn the real estate industry and take advantage of that for yourself without putting a lot of your money into it.  If you're interested in some of the other ideas we have inside our Financial Freedom Fundamentals course, find me on LinkedIn. You can reach out to me at Felicia Gopaul or reach out to me via text at 9495351011, and I will send you the other seven ideas that we've got to get you started with creating financial freedom income.  _______________________________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Felicia Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of Amazon's best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders." She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  If you want to master your money and go from feeling even a little bit of self-doubt ➔ safe➔ secure & ultimately in control of your financial destiny, apply for a Financial Breakthrough Session at https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/financial-breakthrough-session

Today's topic is something people often avoid: estate planning.  I was recently meeting with a new client and her fiance. As I was reviewing their current planning, I discovered that they hadn't started talking about their estate planning. No one likes talking about what happens after they pass away. But the reality is that we all need to ensure our assets go to the right hands. In this episode, Portia Wood gets into the nitty-gritty of the concerns and circumstances of creating wills, trust funds, and prenuptial agreements for engaged couples, Black and Latino families, the LGBTQIA community, and singles. This is one episode you don't want to miss! Watch Her Money Story — THE SECRET SHAME OF MONEY MISTAKES with Katherine Lankford ▶️ Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️  Prenuptial agreements and trust funds are not evil. These words bring the images of a wealthy man and a gold-digging wife. Or spoiled rule-breaking brats. But these plans exist so that our wishes and loved ones are honored when the time comes. ✔️  Most African-Americans are passing on negative wealth. For Black families, generational wealth seems unattainable. Statistics have proven that each generation of African-Americans starts from zero. Portia Wood has created the Black Trust Fund Kids to normalize intergenerational wealth transfer. ✔️ No matter your background or family type, you should have these 3 things in your estate plan when you're 18. Have a property power of attorney, healthcare directives, and a distribution plan. ✔️  There is a lack of financial literacy. Unrestricted inheritances are typically squandered in 3-5 years of receipt in Black communities. Other challenges like incarceration hinder the accumulation of wealth. ✔️  Good talent and ideas get stuck because of responsibilities and no safety net. Children with parents that utilize a trust fund are set up for success. Estate planning affords them their basic needs as they pursue their dreams. ✔️  Estate planning allows you to give your loved ones financial freedom. We would want our future children to have the ability to not have to trade their time for money. Portia Wood of Wood Legal Group, LLP is a founding partner of an African-American mother-daughter estate planning firm focused on using all the tools at their disposal to close the information gap that keeps families from leveraging and protecting their assets to create generational wealth. They serve all families, with special attention to the unique needs of Black, Brown, and LGBTQ families.  _______________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."   She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  If you want to master your money and go from feeling even a little bit of self-doubt ➔ safe➔ secure & ultimately in control of your financial destiny, apply for a Financial Breakthrough Session at https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/financial-breakthrough-session

Today, we will talk about a rarely discussed topic: the intersection of money and shame.  I first got interested in this when I read an article in 2016 by Neal Gabler in the Atlantic titled "The Secret Shame of the Middle-Class", as it resonated with me both professionally and personally.   I've had my share of making shameful mistakes in my own finances, and, similarly, my clients and prospects too beat themselves up for it. In this episode, we get raw and real with Katherine Lankford to talk about experiencing a mortgage trifecta during the meltdown of 2008 when she had to close down her mortgage business, make a short sale, a deed in lieu of foreclosure all in a short time frame. This is one episode you don't want to miss! Watch Her Money Story — THE SECRET SHAME OF MONEY MISTAKES with Katherine Lankford ▶️ Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️  We need to stop whispering & start talking about financial failures to help other people. When she was going through the mortgage trifecta in 2008, Katherine Lankford asked herself how a smart, educated woman like herself ever ended up in that situation. She shares her mindset to survive, how she turned around her situation, threw off the shame, and is now thriving. ✔️  So many of us were never taught financial literacy when we were younger. We've seen and experienced how money mistakes have made entire generations poor quality of life. Today, there is more focus on starting financial education programs for children. Teaching how to budget, save, eliminate debt and start investing has become essential life skills. Don't wait until you are 30, 40, 50 or 60 to learn hard lessons; instead, look at the experience and mistakes of others and take charge of your financial habits now. ✔️ Some people try to hang on for so long to their properties and end up relinquishing even more money than they had to lose. It would be best if you cut your losses to go out less hurt in dire situations. ✔️  It takes time, intention and being fierce about protecting your credit and rising back up. There is no quick fix to everything. Through study and implementing financial strategies, Katherine was able to pay off thousands of dollars of credit card and student loan debt, build up her savings, and increase her credit score.    ________________________________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."  She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  If you want to master your money and go from feeling even a little bit of self-doubt ➔ safe➔ secure & ultimately in control of your financial destiny, apply for a Financial Breakthrough Session at https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/financial-breakthrough-session

There is more than one way to become successful and to achieve the dream of becoming a millionaire! In this episode, I am excited to share my inspiring conversation with the accidental millionaire, Michael Dillard. Raised by a single parent and living a portion of his life in poverty, he now teaches the new generation the wisdom he earned about creating money and building generational wealth.  Tune in to and learn more in this new episode of Her Money Story —The Accidental Millionaire with Michael Dillard. Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ From collecting food stamps in the mail to being able to enjoy a nice, comfortable retirement. Educator and professional coach Michael Dillard is living the life he then didn't see coming. He shares how he went from being unemployed on a Friday to becoming a Foreign Service Officer on a Monday. He tells the details of his story and the blueprint on how you too can overcome setbacks in your life, career, or personal finances and create a vision plan in the book ACCIDENTAL SUCCESS: Accidental Millionaire Retirement.    ✔️ On getting insurance and the YOLO generation.  We don't live in Disney World — real stuff happens, and you've got to be financially prepared.  Remember, you got to have the money in the bank to take care of short-term emergencies. And it would be best if you had the insurance to take care of the catastrophic things. Having these things in place means that you have a safety net to go out and live the vision you're creating for yourself. ✔️ Financial freedom is not having a ball of debt tied to your ankle when you wake up. For many people, waking up and saying, "I like being alive today" is a luxury. Much of the headspace is taken up by bills, and debts need to be repaid. Making good money choices today determines your peace of mind and future happiness.  Michael Dillard was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and raised in Clarksville, Tennessee. Michael graduated from Northeast High School. From age 7, he was raised in a single-parent house when his parents divorced. The U.S. federal program called Upward Bound motivated him to develop a vision for his life. It provided tutoring and cultural exposure while in high school on the campus of Austin Peay State University. His book, Accidental Success, is for someone stressed out with their life, career, or personal finances and needs the motivation to get up and get going.  The book contains the inspiring real-life story of Michael Dillard and the secret formula that he used to go from unemployed on a Friday to traveling around the world as a Foreign Service Officer (what he calls an Accidental Diplomat) on a Monday. In addition to being an author, Michael Dillard is an Executive Coach. He completed his ICF executive coach training from the Center for Executive Coaches. One can book or schedule a coaching session with Michael at www.madillard.com.  ________________________________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."    She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  If you want to master your money and go from feeling even a little bit of self-doubt ➔ safe➔ secure & ultimately in control of your financial destiny, apply for a Financial Breakthrough Session at https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/financial-breakthrough-session

I speak to Felicia GoPaul, an accountant turned Certified Financial Planner who has been in the industry for over 20 years. Felicia reflects on how she has evolved from her early financial beliefs that men were supposed to handle the money and how her inability to purchase her dream car at a discount pushed her to get her finances in order. Felicia discusses her 5-ring strategy for personal finance and how she began building her discipline to save with just $5.00 dollars per month. https://feliciagopaul.com/homepage/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciagopaul https://www.facebook.com/Felicia.Gopaul https://twitter.com/feliciagopaul Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

I speak to Felicia GoPaul, an accountant turned Certified Financial Planner who has been in the industry for over 20 years. Felicia reflects on how she has evolved from her early financial beliefs that men were supposed to handle the money and how her inability to purchase her dream car at a discount pushed her to get her finances in order. Felicia discusses her 5-ring strategy for personal finance and how she began building her discipline to save with just $5.00 dollars per month. https://feliciagopaul.com/homepage/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciagopaul https://www.facebook.com/Felicia.Gopaul https://twitter.com/feliciagopaul Hosted by Katherine Lankford Produced by Sam Graber Music by Sam Reeves

Many of my clients and the listeners of this podcast aspire to be financially free. But my guest Deana Denton says that what we should dream and work for is SOVEREIGNTY. So today, we will dive deep into this concept and what it means for you today, and what is possible if you expand your vision of what TRUE FREEDOM could mean in your life. Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ We are looking at a future where the power lever will be moved from governments to individuals. This is the insightful and interesting point that Supply Chain Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, and Real Estate Investor Deana Denton tells us to anticipate. "Governments are truly going to have to compete and market themselves, and legislation and lobbying will be more democratized because you're going to have to meet the demands of the majority and not a minority, which is how our current system is set up." ✔️ Start opening your eyes and realize that the world is your stage. Take a closer look at opportunities you overlook and fail to translate into the digital way of selling. Remember, your market is so much bigger, open 24/7 hours a day for 365 a year worldwide, and you have to get used to that. Think about making money while you sleep in your own domestic country and potentially everywhere else that the Internet can reach. ✔️  So many young people dream of becoming world citizens, and ultimately, they become better individuals. They have changed perspectives. They don't have these biases because they've seen what it's like to live in other places, and they've seen the value that diversity brings -- a different way of thinking and a different way of living. And it just makes them better global citizens, more empathetic, more insightful, and innovative.   Deanna Denton is a Next-generation Supply Chain process, and digital technology thought leader. Her expertise in supply chain innovation within dynamically evolving best-of-breed ecosystems. She has 30 years of deep knowledge within human capital, consumer product, process industry, life sciences, and public sector technology domains. She is also a Supply Chain futurist and collaborator within 'creator economy' supply chains. Connect with Deanna on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanaldenton/  ________________________________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."  She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  If you want to master your money and go from feeling even a little bit of self-doubt ➔ safe➔ secure & ultimately in control of your financial destiny, apply for a Financial Breakthrough Session at https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/financial-breakthrough-session

It's time to discover your true purpose for money by transforming your investing experience. This is the passion that Sophal Pettit lives for. She is a wife, mother, coach, and co-founder of CSP Financial Group. A survivor of the Cambodian Killing Fields, Sophal is very passionate about helping people get what it means to be free and purposeful around money. She is living her American Dream and is taking a stand for others to do the same.  Join us in an insightful and powerful conversation in this new episode of Her Money Story — The American Dream with Sophal Pettit ▶️ Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ For the past 27 years, I have personally made and helped my clients correct some of the most common investor mistakes. You may be surprised to find these happen with investors across all platforms, whether it's with traditional investing, robo advisors, crypto trading, and even some of the "savings" apps that encourage people to make these trading mistakes. Every day (maybe every hour), the ads we see by the various financial institutions play into these common mistakes. So much so, people don't recognize they are making the mistakes while they are making them.  ✔️ Our grandmothers and mothers told us not to have all of our eggs in one basket.  We've heard all these stories of people who made costly money mistakes that have put their retirement and savings to zilch. In turn, they work longer than they want and lose time and peace of mind due to making rash financial decisions. What makes someone a good investor? Or a bad investor?   ✔️ One of those common mistakes that we see people make is the fear of missing out. FOMO: the behavior that a lot of us fall into. It affects many aspects of life, but investing with the fear of missing out can be dangerous especially involving financial decisions. We need the right tools to help us stay in line and find a good place or company where we can get peace of mind.  ✔️ The past doesn't guarantee future results. So why would you look in the past for your investment vehicle? And the best way to do this is to stay present and connect with the right type of investor and adviser who can lead you to the right place.  ✔️ Wealth is founded around education. We are passionate about helping you create the life you love by holding educational events that will change how you look at money and how you handle it. The American Dream Experience is happening on October 7th, 8th, and 11th. We would love to have you join us. Reach out to me, comment, or send us a PM if you're ready to take charge and change your investing game for 2022. #personalfinance #financialadvice #money #financialservices  #financialcoach #financialcoaching #invest #investing #investinyourself #investingforbeginners #investmentstrategies #americandreamexperience #AmericanDream #financialeducation #financialpeace #femalefinance #financialfreedom #hermoneystory #feliciagopaul    Sophal Pettit is the Co-Founder and COO of CSP Financial Group, a  premier investor coaching company. CSP revolutionizes investing with breakthrough training and education, empowering families to achieve: Peace of Mind, Abundance, and Greatness. Sophia wrote her inspiring account when the Pol Pot revolution came to Cambodia: From Hell to Heaven: From Surviving the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Beatitudes of Living in Gratitude.    Connect with Sophal and visit her website www.sophalpettit.com  ________________________________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."  She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  If you want to master your money and go from feeling even a little bit of self-doubt ➔ safe➔ secure & ultimately in control of your financial destiny, apply for a Financial Breakthrough Session at https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/financial-breakthrough-session.  

Cryptocurrencies have been promoted as a way to democratize the finance world and include more diversity.   In this episode, crypto investor Nicky Shah shares her 20 years of experience as an investor and shares the ins and outs of crypto before deciding if you will add it to your investing mix. Cryptocurrency For Beginners: Should You Invest Or Not? ▶️ Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ A recent CNBC/Acorn survey found that twice as many men and women invest in crypto as women, and the current gap exceeds the gap between men and women investors in stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and real estate. ✔️  Make sure that your foundation and the other pieces of your financial planning are in place before you start crypto. The path to financial freedom requires discipline and planning. It is not the where and how you invest your money but committing to learning and becoming financially wise. ✔️ Crypto is very, very volatile and not for the faint-hearted. If you're not a person that's comfortable with risk-taking or not with volatility, don't trade in a way that will make those conditions present in your life day after day.  ✔️ Nicky posits that the crucial thing that's NOT talked about is the importance of understanding yourself as an investor. "Crypto can be very volatile. And if you're not a person that's comfortable with risk-taking or if you're not comfortable with volatility, then don't trade in a way that's going to make those conditions present in your life day after day. That's not to say that you can't get into it if you've got a different personality from a typical level-headed trader, perhaps. But there are ways around understanding your personality to fit your trading style." ✔️ Learn the fundamental trading skills of using a platform. You don't want to end up shorting or placing a trade in the wrong direction.  ✔️ Get a demo account for whatever trading platform you use and play with that for at least a week minimum. Probably a month is better.  ✔️ Get your timing right. Many people start getting interested when crypto is taking off and get in fear of missing out. They end up buying at the top of the market, and then they see it crash 50 percent potentially within a week. If you're serious about getting into crypto, be patient because there will always be good times to get in. Nicky Shah is an investor and business professional with 20 years of experience investing in crypto, stocks, properties, and startups. She developed a coaching course where newbies can learn the lessons and avoid making huge mistakes. Nicky first learned the hard way. She also teaches how to individually understand your trading personality in any financial investing in your life. Find Nicky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickyshah/  ______________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders." She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  If you want to master your money and go from feeling even a little bit of self-doubt ➔ safe➔ secure & ultimately in control of your financial destiny, apply for a Financial Breakthrough Session at sign up for a Financial Breakthrough Session - https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/financial-breakthrough-session. Other Resources: Download the Financial Abundance Toolkit - https://feliciagopaul.pages.ontraport.net/FAT Join the waiting list/sign up for the Financial Freedom Fundamentals course (doors open in the next week) - https://www.financialcontrolmastery.com/fffl2/

President Biden's plan for inherited real estate will impact more families than we think. Realtor Taunee English sounded the alarm that the unintended consequences of the administration's proposals would significantly affect the hardworking middle class.   Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️The proposed tax law changes only apply to those individuals whose income is above $1million, which only affects .03 percent of the US population. But buried in those tax law changes are pressing details most of us need to be aware of. It's the potential change in the step-up in basis on your primary residence, both when you're alive and when you are trying to pass it on to the next generation.   ✔️ The 1031 Exchanges have been a vital tool for mom and pop housing providers to support liquidity and encourage investments.  Real estate investors maximize the use of the 1031 exchange to save on capital gains taxes from the sale of a property. This tax strategy leaves more to pass on to the children and heirs. What happens can be quite the contrary should the Biden tax proposals roll out.   ✔️Reach out, talk to your congresspeople and let them know that you're not in favor of these particular real estate tax changes and the implications that they will have on you and your family.    ✔️ As the government is bent on raising taxes, you've got to pay attention to managing your finances wisely and paying taxes strategically. Master your money and go from feeling a little bit of self-doubt to feeling safe, secure, and ultimately in control of your financial destiny. I invite you to come and apply for a financial breakthrough session with me.  Taunee English has been a Realtor whose niche is probate and estate sales for over 15 years and a Broker for 6 years. She was named 2019 Realtor of the Year for Greater Los Angeles of Realtors Association. Website: https://asktaunee.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/AskTaunee IG:https://www.instagram.com/asktaunee/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asktaunee/   _____________________________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."  She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  Her business, Financial Control Mastery, teaches women to honor themselves through their money and actions. Know more and visit www.FinancialControlMastery.com

How do you pick the best financial adviser for you? What are the questions essential to evaluate who can help you best in managing your finances? In the previous episode, we talked about doing things differently from what you would typically think. I was telling you what skills to vote for, designations to look for, and questions you should be asking to determine if they're a good fit for you and whether or not you are a good fit for them. Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ Work with a financial adviser who will not shame or blame you for the fact that you've made money mistakes. Are you a corporate woman thinking about and planning your exit strategy to start your own business? Or have you gone through money mistakes and might want to work with a financial adviser committed to turning things around? The woman I have been serving in the past 27 years is who I am in the past. As a financial adviser, I will never make a woman feel bad about the many mistakes she made in the past because I've made many mistakes myself, so I see you, and I understand what you are going through.  ✔️ You don't want somebody just in it for the money; you want somebody in it to help you grow and build your wealth. What you should be looking for in your financial adviser is somebody with that level of excitement. You don't want somebody who is doing it just because it's a well-paid profession. Consider looking at these five questions when you're evaluating a financial adviser who can be the best match for you: Who do you help?  How can you help me?  Why do you work with people like me? What experience do you have working with people like me? What do you love about your job? ✔️  If you're not hearing the excitement in the financial adviser that you are currently working with, perhaps it's time to find a new one. A recent Bankrate survey says that 55 percent of Americans are looking or thinking about changing jobs in the next year. Many people looked at their passions and circumstances and saw that there is no connection between the two. I'm fortunate because I know and love what I do. I've been doing it for 27 years, and I get to work with women and help them see how to grow and build their wealth and pass it on to the next generations. There is nothing I can imagine him doing today that isn't about that.  ✔️ As we are entering the year's final quarter, it's time for you to start assessing and making changes that you need to make when it comes to your finances. If you are committed to changing things and moving in a new direction, then I am somebody who will walk alongside you as you make that transition. Stay tuned to the Her Money Story podcast to set you up for success in 2022.                     ___________________________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."  She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power. Her business, Financial Control Mastery, teaches women to honor themselves through their money and actions. Know more and visit www.FinancialControlMastery.com

If you consider establishing a relationship with a financial planner, there are the fundamental and best questions to determine if they're a good fit for you. Determine the qualities that you want from that ideal person to suit your needs.  Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ The first and easiest question to ask is WHO DO YOU HELP? When you ask that question, you can see if their experience works for you. If it doesn't sound like they're talking to you, then move on. Just because they're a nice person, you're on the board with them, or you went to college together are not compelling reasons to start a relationship or keep working with them if you already are.  ✔️ Get a good sense of whether or not they can help you with your unique needs. Not every CFP practitioner does the same thing; some only sold insurance or annuities. Others had the designation but only sold stocks. Some people only worked with people who were doctors, dentists, and some with retirees.  ✔️  Comprehensive financial planning means looking at your finances to ensure all parts and pieces are working for your good. It means looking at insurances, investments, taxes, cash flow, estate planning, and more.  ✔️  I work with smart, educated, professional corporate and business owners who want to be financially independent. In the past 27 years, I have helped women who wish to have the money they need to make the choices they want to make now and in the future.  ________________________________________________________________ Felicia Gopaul, CFP, is the Premier Women's Wealth Builder  dedicated to your financial success! Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."  She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  Her business, Financial Control Mastery, teaches women to honor themselves through their money and actions. Know more and visit www.FinancialControlMastery.com  

Do you want to pay off your credit cards and personal loans faster?  It's time to get creative and increase your income and take a more careful look at your spending habits and aspects you may be missing out on because no amount is too small to help you get on track in your repayment plan!  Tune in to this new episode and glean lessons on making additional dollars every month to help you get to your financial goals faster.  Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ Tip #1: It pays to be diligent in checking your expenses regularly and take time to reassess memberships and subscriptions that no longer serve you. Eliminate unused monthly subscriptions and use that money that you've saved to pay your debt.  ✔️ Tip #2: Increase your income and use the increase to pay down your debt. This may be only possible once a year when you're up for an annual raise or bonus, but don't settle for that reality. Get creative. If you are unsure of your talents and skills, you can gauge this by checking what people turn to and as to you for help or advice. You may not recognize it at first, but specific problems you can solve for others can be another stream of income that will take you to the path of financial freedom.  ✔️ Tip #3: Rethink your current major expenses to see if there are opportunities to save money and use the savings to pay down debt. According to a 2013 study released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average family spends about 64 percent of their annual spending on your mortgage or your rent, your car expenses, & your food budget. Imagine saving two hundred dollars or fifty dollars a month for each of these three areas.  ✔️ Tip #4: The fourth option is using a combination of these ideas to increase your cash flow and accelerate paying down your debt. Imagine how quickly you'd be out of debt if you use the $600 saved from your mortgage, car expenses, and food and put that money towards paying down your debt. Many women would be debt-free in 24 months or sooner.  __________________________________________________________________ About Felicia Gopaul, CFP Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."  She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.  Her business, Financial Control Mastery, teaches women to honor themselves through their money and actions. Know more and visit www.FinancialControlMastery.com

Wealth Strategist Felicia Gopaul and I are talking about how you can use life insurance to build wealth. Check out how you can use life insurance to create your own bank, buy real estate, build generational wealth, and more. If you want to see if this wealth-building strategy would work for you, contact me for a free consultation.    Books mentioned in this episode: The Power of Zero by David McKnight What Would the Rockefellers Do? How the Wealthy Get and Stay That Way ... And How You Can Too by Garrett B. Gunderson    Subscribe to The Purpose of Money so you never miss an episode.

In this week’s episode of the Sailing to Success Podcast Show, Lyndsay Phillips interviews Felicia Gopaul. Felicia is dedicated to teaching women how to turn their careers into wealth. She is the creator of Financial Control Mastery and shows women ages 40-60 how to handle their money using a five-step blueprint. She is also the author of the Amazon best seller Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing , Disasters, and Death.

In continuation with the Top 100 Career interview series, Felicia Gopaul, founder and president of the College Funding Resources, will be interviewing people from different and exciting careers outside, but equally worthy of featuring careers from the top 100 list. This week’s guest is Jason Havey, a successful businessman and company executive of two totally non-related companies. He is the …

Biomedical engineering is the applied science of combining engineering and biomedicine.  Its purpose is to advance health care treatment by using engineering in biology and medicine.  Biomedical engineers design devices and equipment used for diagnosis, monitoring, and therapies for health care. In this week’s edition of the Top Career 100 interview series, Felicia Gopaul, founder and president of the College …

People with mental, physical or cognitive disabilities need occupational therapies to help them with daily activities. Occupational therapists (OT) provide their client-centered service by suggesting changes in the environment, modifying behaviors and teaching skills to help patients integrate in everyday routines. In today’s edition of the Top Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul, founder and president of the College Funding Resource …

Real heroes dwell among us and contribute to our welfare and safety everyday. Among these unsung heroes, firefighters are often overlooked despite their enormous contribution and tremendous heroism. In an earlier week, you heard Felicia Gopaul, president and founder of the College Funding Resource, interview a military officer who was also a clear example of living heroes. Today, we will …

With all the uncertainties in life, an adequate insurance policy provides us the peace of mind. Insurance agents are professionals trained to provide us with guidances in managing our finances and other assets against all types of liabilities. In this edition of the Top Career 100 Podcast, let’s join Felicia Gopaul, founder and president of the College Funding Resource, as …

Welcome back – we're excited to bring you another great show, which includes an interview with Felicia Gopaul, founder and creator of the “Career 100” podcast, which features interviews with professionals in the top 100 careers.   The aim for Gopaul is to help undecided students entering college choose a major to help them save time and money. Her podcast format asks the same questions of professionals that most students might want to know and in hearing the insights from those who have “been there,” students can tighten their focus and select a major before they start.

It takes a village to raise a child.  Demands for childcare have increased with more parents working outside the homes.  Before these children become productive members of society, we need people who are willing to devote their personal and professional lives nurturing their curiosity and guide them in learning. Let’s listen to Felicia Gopaul, president and founder of College Funding …

People have different opinions and thoughts on coaching as a career.  Nonetheless, everyone agrees that coaches play a significant role in helping people progress and improve their lives. In today’s edition of the Career 100 Podcast, let’s join Felicia Gopaul, president and founder of the College Funding Resource, as she interviews our guest who is an executive coach—Miguel de Jesus.…

Management consulting is a unique niche that involves a broad range of business issues. These professionals primarily work with companies to achieve specific goals in a systematic manner. Today, let’s join Felicia Gopaul, founder and president of the College Funding Resource, as she interviews management consultant guest for today, Tatiana Bredikin about her career as a management consultant. Tatiana assists …

Teaching is deemed as one of the most respected professions, especially in the case of college professors.  However, becoming a college professor entails a lot of prior preparation and personal development. In today’s edition of the Career 100 Podcast interview series, we will be joining Felicia Gopaul, the President and Founder of College Funding Resource, as she interviews our college …

From popular reality shows on TV to fancy billboards along busy streets, the fashion industry is surely blooming today. With thousands of brands in clothing lines and fashion products, the need for creative and talented fashion designers seems to be on a steady climb. On today’s Career 100 Podcast interview series, we will be joining Felicia Gopaul, the president and …

Human feet are made of intricate components that allow humans to stand upright, walk, jump and run.  We often overlook the significance of foot health until there is a problem.  Podiatrists are these medical professionals with specialized skills in diagnosing and treating different diseases of the foot. Today, let’s join Felicia Gopaul, president and founder of the College Funding Resource, …

Many young people dream of the glamorous life as an actor or model.  However, it is not common knowledge how much preparation is required before an actor or model can perform on stage. Today, we’re privileged to have our guest, actor, model and coach — Aaron Marcus, as he is interviewed by Felicia Gopaul, the founder and president of College …

The love for learning is probably one of the most important values that parents can teach their children. Knowledge is the power that helps anyone achieve their individual life goal. Having a good education opens the door to many opportunities for a person. Several weeks ago, Felicia Gopaul, the president and founder of College Funding Resource, interviewed her mother—Lula Caldwell—who …

Dental health is more important to our overall health than we think.  Bad oral hygiene has been linked to fatal diseases like heart attacks.  Dentists and dental hygienists are the dental health professionals who help people take care of their teeth and gum. Today, let’s join Felicia Gopaul, founder and president of College Funding Resource, for she interview with our …

Despite all the information on the importance of fitness and health, many people are still reluctant to commit to a healthier lifestyle.  Being able to help their clients transform and change their bodies through a complete behavioral and lifestyle change is just what fitness instructors do. Today, let’s join Felicia Gopaul, founder of the College Funding Resource, as she interviews …

The weather has significant influence on our lives from what to wear to whether to prepare for a flood or drought.  Meteorologists study and track the changes in weather to provide the forecast for the day and the long-term prediction of regional climate change that shape our many decisions. Today, let’s join Felicia Gopaul, founder of the College Funding Resource, …

Just like any other scientists, Zoologists play a vital role that can help improve not only the lives of animals but even humans too. Zoologists spend ample amount of time studying animal behavior and other important works that can increase human understanding on animals. In this edition, join Felicia Gopaul as she interviews Zoologist Lonnie McCaskill on being a Zoologist …

Most people who are eyeing for a loan might be familiar with Loan Officers. However, many people are still unaware of what Loan Officers do. In this edition of Top 100 Careers Podcast, join Felicia Gopaul as she talks with a professional Loan Officer Ed Sauriol, and find that there’s more to this career other than screening and evaluating loan …

Archaeologists are one of those professionals that link present and past civilizations. However, some people are still unaware of what Archaeologists really do and how these professionals make an impact in the lives of ordinary people. In this edition of The Top 100 Careers, join Felicia Gopaul as she interviews Eleanor Breen, our guest Archaeologist.   Eleanor Breen is a …

In today’s edition of The Career 100 Podcast, join Felicia Gopaul as she interviews guest Audiologist, Joan Sprick, who will be sharing insider information about this career and why she thinks it belongs to the Top 100 of the decade.   Joan Sprick, M.A.(Audiology), CCC-A., has been serving Orange County, California as an audiologist for 22 years. She graduated from …

Do you know what Industrial Designers do? What are their roles in modern society? Why is this career one of the Top 100 of the decade? Join us in today’s edition of The Career 100 Podcast with Mike Jou, our guest Industrial Designer, as he discusses important points about his career with Felicia Gopaul.   Mike Jou graduated from the …

In this edition of The Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Phyllis Haislip, who will be sharing her story, and advice to those aspiring to become Historians. Learn more about this career and why this is on the list of the Top 100. Phyllis has always loved the “story” that is in the word history. In pursuit of story in …

In this edition of The Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Jason E. Compton, who will be sharing his story, and advice to those aspiring to become Health Care Professionals, particularly Optometrists. Learn more about this career and why this is on the list of the Top 100. When Jason was younger, he always saw himself having a career in …

In this edition of The Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews John “John the Math Guy” Seymour, who will be sharing his story, and advice to aspiring young Mathematicians, particularly Applied Mathematicians. Learn more about this career and why this is on the list of the Top 100. John Seymour is an applied mathematician and Color scientist. He has earned …

In this edition of The Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Pierre Dotson of A-Unique Barbershop, who will be sharing his story, and advice to aspiring young Barbers. Learn more about this career and why this is on the list of the Top 100. Pierre Dotson is a professional Barber and is in the business for a number of years. …

In this edition of The Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Pastor Roy Barrett of Discover Life Church, who will be sharing his story, convictions, and of how rewarding it is to be a Minister of the Gospel. Learn more about this career and why this is on the list of the Top 100. Discover Life Church is a non-denominational …

In this edition of The Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Ginette Callaway, a Fine artist with extraordinary vision. Listen as she talks about her journey, passions in life, and her dedication for art. Ginette Callaway was born in Alsace France to French father and a German mother. Creativity was in her blood. Painting, creating, drawing and colouring were her …

In this edition of The Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Career Coach Marty Nemko on his dedication for work, ethics and contribution to society. U.S. News called Marty Nemko “Job coach extraordinaire.” The San Francisco Bay Guardian called him “The Bay Area’s Best Career Coach.” In the past 26 years, he’s been career counselor to over 4,000 clients and …

Physical Therapists treat a variety of conditions from post surgical to orthopaedics, and even neurological dysfunctions. There are lots of misconceptions to this field but in this edition of the Career 100 podcast, discover why this is instead one of the most rewarding professions. Listen as Felicia Gopaul interviews Steven Jovanovich as he shed light on the career also known …

We live in a very stressful world, people need someone to talk to and get through life. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, we look at the rewarding career of Psychologists. Listen as Felicia Gopaul interviews Sharon Livingston on why this career is considered one of the Top 100 Careers of the next decade. Dr. Sharon Livingston holds …

Today, almost everything is going mobile. Branding and getting content and stories across the globe happen in a span of seconds. Hundreds of thousands of data are pushed every second of everyday. Dynamic websites are industry standard; and video content- almost a necessity. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, we look at TV/Video Editors. Listen as Felicia Gopaul …

Every business needs a Bookkeeper. Bookkeepers handle various financial issues in almost every industry making it a very rewarding career both professionally and financially. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Eric Matthews, who will be sharing his insight on the career that he’s most passionate about and how surprisingly interesting it is, making it one …

The Court Reporter is a viable career path as it is an evolving, changing profession. Court Reporters are very useful where everybody wants to make sure what was said in various proceedings from public hearings to Inaugural speeches. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Melanie Sonntag, who will be sharing how interesting it would be …

When it comes to operating and starting a business, you need to ask the right questions and to the right persons as well. Tax collectors are just the representatives you need to see to help you prepare your business. There are many misconceptions about this career and in this edition of the Career 100 podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Sheila Wisdom, …

Communication is crucial. And a career that helps in the progress of effective communication is Speech Language Pathology. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Katie Schwartz, who will be giving students tips and advice about being a Speech Language Pathologist and why this career belongs to the Top 100. Katie Schwartz, CCC-SLP is the director …

There are so many common misconceptions about the Procurement department in companies today. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Barbara Espinal, a procurement specialist who will shed some light on the importance of the procurement department. In this podcast, she will share everything there is to know about being a Procurement specialist and why this …

Art, in whatever form, is one of those things that add value to life. It’s for this reason that people, in turn, give much value to art. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Art Curator Mar Hollingsworth, who will share to us her deep appreciation for art, why she chose to become an Art Curator, …

For someone who is people-oriented and loves to travel, being in a career that gives the combination of both worlds is a dream come true. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Liz Parrish who will impart to us her experiences as a hotel manager/lodge owner, and the reasons for her major career change leading to …

People have this basic need to connect and some would often find this special connection, with animals. As French Writer Anatole France would put it, “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened”. In this edition of the Career 100 podcast, Felicia Gopaul interviews Veterinarian Tawnia Shaw who will be sharing to us her love …

Explore one of the well-recognized and most-rewarded professions– Occupational Therapist. In this edition, Felicia Gopaul interviews Tarryn Poulton, an Occupational Therapist from the UK, specializing in Pediatrics. She will be sharing her views on becoming an OT and why she thinks it’s one of the Top 100 Careers of the decade. Tarryn Poulton is an Occupational Therapist, specializing in Paediatrics. …

Statistician has been dubbed as one of the sexiest jobs, being a career that plays crucial roles in almost every industry like Engineering, Manufacturing, and even Medicine. Listen to this edition as Felicia Gopaul interviews Eric Nantz, who will be revealing to us his enlightening experiences and helpful advice as a Statistician. Eric Nantz is a Statistician working in the …

Not all students understand how colleges use the Common App to asses and evaluate their college applications on a holistic manner.   In this edition of the College Experts Talk, Felicia Gopaul features Dr. Pamela Ellis (the Education Doctor) who is passionate about college readiness, students’ achievements and ultimately, college graduation. Listen as she shares her insight and tips about the …

What does a Chiropractor do? Why do we need Chiropractors if we already have Medical doctors? Why is the Chiropractic career on the list of the Top 100 of the decade? These questions, along with other valuable information, will be tackled in this edition of the Top 100 Careers. Listen as Felicia Gopaul interviews Dr. Thomas Lamar who will be …

A few of us may know that the vast field of Anthropology plays a vital role in everyday living. It allows us to view and better understand people in different areas, groups, and cultures. In this edition, Felicia Gopaul interviews Emilie Hitch, a Cultural Anthropologist who will be giving her insight about this field and why she thinks it’s one …

The world is facing major social changes. How are individuals and groups of people affected, and what happens during these changes? That’s when a Sociologist comes into the picture as a person who studies and analyses the changes and its effects on different populations. Here is another episode of the Top 100 Careers where Felicia Gopaul interviews Sociologist Dr. Roberta …

Technology or digital knowledge has become a new literacy. The STEM fields are undoubtedly the backbone of Global advancement. In this edition of the College Experts Talk, Felicia Gopaul features Software Enginner and STEM advocate Kai Dupé who will be giving his insight of the importance of investing in STEM Education. Kai Dupé holds a Masters degree in Educational Technology …

Technology has now become a vital innovation in how our daily lives operate, whether in the workplace, at home, or even at play. Here is Felicia Gopaul’s interview with Software Engineer, Kai Dupé. He will be talking about roles Software Engineers play in technology and why this career is one of the Top 100 of the decade. Kai Dupé holds …

There is increasing competition to get into colleges and this has led to the rapid spread of different myths on College Admissions. Here is Felicia Gopaul as she interviews Jenn Curtis, who will lay down some facts about what you really need to know to get into College today. Jenn Curtis is co-owner and a consultant at FutureWise Consulting. She …

Is College worth it today? In this new edition of the College Experts Talk podcast, join Felicia Gopaul and Deborah Figart as they answer the question at hand and as they talk about one of the biggest issues students face today: Handling student loan debt. Deborah Figart is the director of Stockton Center for Economic and Financial Literacy (SCEFL). The …

Felicia Gopaul talks with guest expert Jesse Johnson on what it means to be an Economist today. This is another edition of the Career 100 Podcast that will surely give audiences valuable information on the field, along with other exciting topics of interest on careers. Listen and learn why an economist is considered one of the top 100 careers of …

College visits are essential when looking for a college that’s right for you. Felicia Gopaul interviews guest Sherry Alamdari, who will be sharing about how to make the most out of your college visits, in this another edition of the College Experts talk. Sherry Alamdari is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and began her career working in film and …

Getting into college is just the beginning. What happens after enrollment? This podcast will help you navigate your way through college and see yourself, not just through graduation, but through life in general. Felicia Gopaul interviews guest Dr. Sharon McNicol who would be sharing valuable insights on how to be successful in college. Dr. McNicol has completed numerous studies in …

Here is another edition of the Top 100 Careers from Felicia Gopaul. Listen as she interviews Dr. Dawn Cardwell, a Pediatrician, on becoming a General Practitioner and learn why General Practitioners, including Pediatricians, belong to the Top 100 Careers of the next decade. Dr. Dawn Cardwell got her undergraduate degree from Brown University and became a Doctor of Medicine from …

If you’re looking for ways on how to manage your finances in all areas, here is the podcast that would give you great information about that. Whether it’s for College funding, or for your retirement, or for the house and mortgage, setting the right priorities is key to financial literacy. Listen to this podcast as Felicia Gopaul and guest Jaynee …

To know more about the field of Social Work, here is another edition of the Top 100 Careers from Felicia Gopaul. Listen as she interviews guest Ahmon’dra McClendon on being a Social Worker. This is not only one of the Top Careers of the decade, but also a very fulfilling one as well. Ahmon’dra (Brenda) McClendon, MSW, is a demonstration …

Here is another valuable podcast from Felicia Gopaul together with guest Jacqueline Wisner. Our experts will be addressing students and parents about what they need to do in terms of getting ready for Alumni interviews. Listen in and get some applicable tips straight from an Alumni recruiter when applying to colleges and universities. Jacqueline Wisner is an Alumni recruiter from …

For student athletes, getting into college requires more than just enhancing one’s athletic abilities to get a scholarship. More work needs to be done and so, to aid you further on the details, here is Felicia Gopaul and guest Chuck Moore who will be discussing the things you need to know about College funding for athletes. Chuck Moore is the …

Here is another edition of the Top 100 Careers from Felicia Gopaul. Listen as she interviews guest Judy Chapman about becoming an Editor and why it’s considered one of the Top 100 Careers for the next decade. Judy Chapman, of Long Valley, NJ, is the Founder and editor of Garden State Woman, a company she started in 1998 whose mission …

The importance of the SAT has significantly grown and has become competitive than ever. Listen as Felicia Gopaul discuss with guest expert Barry Kramer about the SAT and other essential information on how to prepare for college admission testing. Barry Kramer graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania and went to New York University School of Law. He …

The depth of the whole College Planning process may be a great deal for most parents today especially when they delve into the cost of college. The good news is, there are lots of great resources for you. Let Felicia Gopaul and good friend Jaynee Sasso walk you through Financial aids to better understand them. Felicia Gopaul is a Certified …

This is another helpful edition of the Top 100 Careers from Felicia Gopaul. Don’t miss this interview with career expert Dr. Dina Galanis, who is going to talk about entering the Pharmacy industry. She is going to share helpful information for interested students who are thinking of pursuing a career as a pharmacist. Find out why this is an extremely …

The Information age is revolutionizing the world today and the demand for computer programmers is growing daily. Here is yet another valuable podcast from Felicia Gopaul, who interviews guest Michael Marshall on Computer Programming—one of the top, in-demand careers of the decade. Before becoming a Computer Programmer, Michael Marshall first majored in Linguistics. He also holds degrees in Philosophy and …

Since 2000, there has been a 480% increase in internet users according to Internet usage statistics and a career in Web Development has been eyed upon by a great number of students today. In this edition of the Top 100 Careers, Felicia Gopaul discusses more about Web Development as a top-rated career with writer-entrepreneur, Mark Beck. Prior to developing custom …

Learn some valuable insights about one of the top careers of the decade. In this edition, Felicia Gopaul interviews guest AJ Hutchinson about the vast field of Nursing and the path towards becoming a Nurse. AJ Hutchinson first graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Gannon University. Her educational background paved the way for her completing her second course …

Becoming a School Principal may not be the typical choice for an average student when he thinks about what to take up in college, but this new edition of the Career 100 podcasts might be an eye opener for students as well as parents. Listen to Felicia Gopaul as she interviews guest Jim Walton about the ins and outs of …

In this edition of Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul is joined by John Hinds, author of the book What’s In Your Water? and publisher of the health consumer awareness website, The Free Water Report as he talks about another of the Top 100 Careers  – Author. In this interview you will learn how John was able to write and …

In this edition of Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul, talks with Shimoda, owner and publisher of  Shimoda Accessories about another of the Top 100 Careers – Jeweler. I first saw Shimoda’s jewelry in 1997 when I was using “Jumping the Broom: The African-American Wedding Planner” to plan my wedding but did not meet her until 2007.  Her jewelry has been …

In this edition of the Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul talks with guest Mrs. Jenna Cianci as she discusses one of the Top 100 and influential Careers of today – Teacher. Jenna Cianci always wanted to be a teacher. She is a graduate of Seton Hall University and is currently taking her Master’s Degree. Teaching has always been in her …

One of the more popular careers that interests students today is becoming an Attorney. This edition of the Top 100 Careers is exactly about that field. Find out more about this career and why this is ranked as one of the top 100 careers of this decade with Felicia Gopaul and guest Attorney Lesley Hale. Lesley finished Law in Georgetown …

Here is another edition of the Career 100 Podcast where students will once again be exposed to a career opportunity that is considered one of the top careers for the next decade. Tune in and learn more as Felicia Gopaul interviews guest experts Jamala Murray and Monique Hacker . They will be sharing their journey, insights and tips on the …

In this edition of Career 100, Felicia Gopaul talks with Dr. Haniel Rosemond, DDS  as he discusses one of the Top 100 Careers – Dentist. In this interview you will learn the many pathways an aspiring dentist can take including the path that Dr. Rosemond took of becoming a Dentist.  You’ll hear the enthusiasm as Dr. Rosemond talks about a …

In this edition of the series of podcasts for Top 100 Careers, Felicia Gopaul interviews Patricia “Paty” Shives as she sheds light to the role of recruiting. Find out how this became one of the top 100 careers of the next decade and appreciate the real skill it takes to be a recruiter. Paty is the founder and President of  …

In this edition of Career 100, John Hinds interviews expert Felicia Gopaul. Tune in as she discusses one of the Top 100 Careers for the next decade – Financial Planner. In this interview you will learn the many paths an aspiring financial planner can take including the path that Felicia Gopaul took of becoming a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner. You’ll …

In this edition of Career 100 Podcast, Felicia Gopaul, talks with Frederick Davis, partner with Mitchell – Titus LLP, a member firm of Ernest & Young Global Limited as he talks about one of the Top 100 Careers – Accountant. In this interview, you will learn the many pathways an aspiring accountant can take including the path that Fred took …

To get more out of the college funding process, one has to gather as much information about it. Here is a very insightful podcast with Felicia Gopaul and guest Jacqueline Wisner as both experts talk about the process of getting college financial aid. Jacqueline will be interviewing Felicia who, as a College Planning Specialist, will be sharing with us her …

If you are looking for ways to figure out on how to save up to 75% of the cost of a College education, here is Felicia Gopaul and expert Chuck Moore, who will open your eyes to such valuable information. Listen as they discuss on how to deal with financial gaps in college costs. Chuck Moore is the President and …

Yet again, another addition to your learning playlist: Felicia Gopaul and Gwendolyn Moore talking about the College application process, College Funding, and other important matters that parents need to know as early as possible. Guest Gwendolyn Moore is a mother to daughter, young Acacia. Gwen, like any other parent, regards Education as very important and would do all things possible …

Here is another valuable resource from Felicia Gopaul as she discusses College Scholarships with her guest expert Devethia Thompson. This is information that every parent should know more about. An attorney by profession, practicing in Bankruptcy and Commercial Collections Area, guest speaker Devethia also does College Counseling as well–particularly focusing on College Scholarships. Being a mother of five, her time-tested …

In this edition of the College Experts Talk Podcast, Felicia Gopaul talks with Jim Northam, of College Bound Inc. who shares how adding an educational assistance benefit (a.k.a Section 127 plans) for your employees aids employers in their payroll costs while increasing employee retention for the same dollars spent. Though College Bound Inc., thousands of student employee participants have been …

In this edition of the College Experts Talk Podcast, Felicia Gopaul, meets with Jacqueline Wisner, Alumni Recruiter for Brown University to discuss the merits of talking with an alumni recruiter and how students should to put their best foot forward. For students who are applying to a competitive college like Brown, Jacqueline discusses how talking with an alumni recruiter can …