Digging Out

Today I will be sharing with you the steps that I took to rebuild my life after the second time I had lost everything. I get specific about how I rebuilt my credit, saved, and started investing.  However, there are a couple of key themes I’ve observed that run through my story of rebuilding: vulnerability and the importance of your network. Do you want to know more? Let’s get started. Let’s dive into this episode about how I struggled, but got back on my feet after finding myself jobless and without a home for the second time.  [00:01 - 03:12] Opening Segment I talked briefly about what you can take advantage of in this episode I encourage you to listen to episode #1 of my podcast to know more about my story  I share a brief overview of my life story How I had no money, no job, and no place to live with two kids after my relationship ended   [03:13 - 22:27] The Steps I Have Taken To Get Back On My Feet Step 1: To go back and get what was mine Step 2: To get a job  Step 3: To get a place to live  Step 4: To rebuild my credit  Step 5: A year of Radical Saving Step 6: To buy a house How I rebuilt my credit and acquired cash so I could make an initial investment   [22:28 - 24:30] Steps On How To Rebuild That Would Create Wealth and Security  My few takeaways for all of you: Protect what’s yours  Build your network every day  Know where you are  If there’s a problem to be fixed, find resources to learn Surround yourself with a team that gets your vision and is willing to work towards it Be willing to be vulnerable   [24:31 - 26:51] Closing Segment Resources that I would like to leave with you Suze Orman’s Books  Dave Ramsey Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (Why real estate is a game-changer) Jordan Harbinger  (he offers 6-minute networking course that’s free to download) Final words from me   Tweetable Quotes: “I'm a firm believer in keep knocking on the doors until you start to find the people who get what you're working for.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson.   You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. This podcast is about YOU.  We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.    Let's Work Together Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!