Unshackled 4 Life Podcast

Unshackled 4 Life Podcast

Unshackled 4 Life is where we Unlock Prosperity & Liberate Wealth! I'm here to give you the key: financial literacy and tips on personal finance to inspire, motivate, and take steps toward financial freedom. As your host, John Green, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding what not to do financially. I will share my mistakes and lessons learned to help you avoid some of those situations all together. I'll bring in special guests that will share their expertise and increase your financial literacy so that you can be free from the chains of debt and build generational wealth. Allow my financial journey to inspire yours!

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June 7, 2025 28 mins

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In today’s episode, I’ll share one of the most costly impulse purchases I’ve ever made and how it impacted my finances.  I’ll also discuss things people buy and often regret.  My show wouldn’t be complete without addressing WHY we fall for these sales tactics and HOW you can avoid them.

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2:16 - My biggest and most regretful impulse purchase

9:50 - Things p...

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We made it to EPISODE 10!
This episode is inspired by an article by Isabella Chase called, 8 Everyday Luxuries Wealthy People Quietly Avoid Because They Know the Math.


https://geediting.com/gen-8-everyday-luxuries-wealthy-people-quietly-avoid-because-they-know-the-math/

I'll share my thoughts on the article and go into my personal journey with some of these luxury items that can drain your bank accounts qu...

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April 22, 2025 34 mins

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Welcome to today's episode of Unshackled 4 Life, where we’ll dive into the minds and works of those who have inspired my journey in financial coaching. These individuals have shaped my perspective on wealth-building, economic empowerment, and financial literacy. Today, I want to honor Dr. Boyce Watkins, Dr. Claude Anderson, John Hope Bryant, and Dave Ramsey—each a beacon of wisdom in their own unique way.

Dr. Boyc...

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March 13, 2025 4 mins

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This SHORT episode is simply my wife and I explaining one of our dreams, and how financial literacy has played an important role in our journey to seeing our dream turn into reality.
Unshackled 4 Life is a mindset!  Break free from debt and consumer mindset, and let money make your dreams come true.

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March 4, 2025 14 mins

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"YOLO!!!"  Or "Why? Because I Can!"
These are the words of those who want what they want, NOW!

In this episode, we will talk about these mindsets and how having them cost us money.  I will explain why we need to grow and mature when it comes to understanding wants and needs.

My wife's grandmother used to tell her, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!&...

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February 23, 2025 30 mins

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This episode is full of financial tidbits for young adults getting started in the real world.  I'll go over common financial traps that keep people in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle preventing many from fulfilling their dreams and goals.  Learn from my mistakes and grow wealth now!

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8:00 Keep your expenses low!
10:50 Effects of trying to impress others
13...

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February 12, 2025 28 mins

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Today's episode is dedicated to Gen Z!  How different would my life be had someone told me a few things about money before I figured things out the hard way.  There's nothing wrong with starting to get your finances in order early.

Things we'll discuss:
-Common money traps (Housing, transportation, and credit cards)
-Budgeting
-Emergency funds
-Tips to start adulthood financiall...

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January 25, 2025 16 mins

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What is the most recent thing you regret buying? 

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about some things that we often buy that take away from us building wealth.  We’ll address impulse spending, how to avoid it, and how to become a mindful consumer.  By following today’s advice, my hope is that you will find some extra money at the end of the month that can be used to pay off debt, build an emergency fund, or bui...

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Why do 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck?

We will address the root causes as cited by a Forbes survey.  With so many people living on the verge of financial struggle, John Green will share his call to action to free people from the vicious cycle of living paycheck to paycheck (P2P).

Also, learn strategies to live unshackled from debt and why saving an emergency fund will keep you free from t...

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December 28, 2024 28 mins

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What does "unshackled" mean?  What is the Unshackled Mindset?

In this episode your host, John Green, will answer what it means to be unshackled from debt, and living an unshackled life without the stress and burdens of money.  I will give you the 3 principles of the Unshackled Mindset and 5 tips to help you achieve the unshackled feeling.

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Welcome to Unshackled 4 Life!  Stay tuned for more videos about financial literacy, getting out of debt, and building wealth.

In this episode, I discuss the effects of credit consumerism.  I'll let you know what it is, how it impacts our finances, and how to break free from the credit consumerism mindset.

Visit our website: www.unshackled4life.com

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Welcome to Unshackled 4 Life!  Stay tuned for more videos about financial literacy, getting out of debt, and building wealth.

If you are weighed down by debt and poor financial habits, I'm here to help!  I've made my fair share of money missteps, and I've learned from my mistakes.  This podcast is for you if you are looking for tips and information about breaking free from debt and building gen...

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