Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington

“You have to remain in the present when you dream” - Tera Carissa Hodges Don’t let people lie to you, there are haters out there. The more you chase your purpose, the more they will appear. One thing you can’t let them do is take you away from your purpose. It’s important to stay strong, know who you are, and be confident in your mission. And if you’re not where you want to be in life yet, remember that you can always rebound from anything. After the recession, I was literally scraping change off the street. Now, today, my life is wealthier than ever in all aspects. All you have to do is be willing to grow and evolve. And along your journey, just remember what our amazing guest on this episode says - “you can not have a resurrection without a crucifixion.” Speaking of our guest, we are joined by one of the most powerful speakers I’ve ever been blessed to be around, Tera Carissa Hodges. I’ve been following Tera for quite some time, and it truly is an honor to share her with you. Tera enjoys being of service to all mankind. She’s an empowerment champion through her speaking, media appearances, coaching, and mentoring. She’s always helping people become empowered, despite their past and mistakes is her passion. She enjoys serving the community through outreach initiatives and organizations she supports. From her Life Now Luncheons were she encourages women of all ages to press pass their pain and live their best life now, to anti-bullying campaigns for teens, and more, she travels extensively domestically and internationally to minister in speaking, media interviews and more. Tera is a woman of many accomplishments and mistakes, her motto is: We all make mistakes. But we don't have to allow our mistakes to make us. Move on and GROW FORWARD. Download this episode today to hear how you can grow, deal with haters, and be more in touch with your spiritual side along the way. “Your past will point you in the direction of your millions.” - Tera Carissa Hodges The Cliff Notes: There are haters in the world, and you have to know who you are to be confident in the battle. You also need to know who you are not. You can not have a resurrection without a crucifixion. When you do purpose work, not just busy work, you are going to come under attack. Your past will identify the audience who is not only willing to receive you but is willing to pay for you. You can rebound from anything. When you bash other people’s past it’s because you can’t accept your past. Learn to recognize what’s worth fighting, and what’s worth leaving alone. If you want to read sections of the Bible, focus on Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It’s important to be willing to grow and evolve. Just because you start in one place, spiritually, doesn’t mean you have to stay there. Loyalty has an expiration date. Your past, pain and passion will help you define your purpose. Pay attention to the people who have a problem with you saying no. No one who is successful has had an easy past, everyone has had to go through something. “There’s no shame in your journey.” - Tera Carissa Hodges

“Money will not feed your soul.” - Egypt Sherrod As you know, space is an important pillar. It’s not about faking it and throwing all your junk in drawers. It’s about finding your value and showing it through your surroundings. If you have old dirty socks hiding in your desk drawer, they’re still there. They’re still showing you that you don’t mentally value yourself. Everything is a reflection of your mental state, from the mess in your garage to the clothes on your back. In fact, if all you buy are clearance items, you’re saying you aren’t worthy of nice things. Like today’s guest says, too many time we are putting ourselves on sale. Although true value does come from within, our reminders come from without. On this episode of Redefining Wealth, we are joined by an inspiration of mine, Egypt Sherrod. Egypt knows more about the importance of self-worth, and how to find your true value, than anyone I know. She’s an award-winning Realtor & CEO of the Atlanta based Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group, she’s been chosen as one of Network Journal’s 40 Under 40, made recurring appearances as the home buyers/sellers “go-to girl” on NBC’s Today Show, CNBC, FOX, CNN, HLN as well as being featured on Fast & Company, Yahoo, Homes.com, Rolling Stone, Black Enterprise, and a host of other publications and digital platforms. Licensed in two states, Egypt is also the real estate columnist for Atlanta Magazine’s HOME. Egypt drives her lovable but no-nonsense approach home, with her NAACP Image Award-nominated “Keep Calm…It’s Just Real Estate: Your No-Stress Guide To Buying A Home,” on Running Press/Perseus Books which became a bestseller in its genre. A powerhouse speaker and moderator, Egypt hosted the stage at Oprah’s “The Life You Want Tour”, and countless business conferences. As a 20-year award-winning radio personality, Egypt has been syndicated in more than 60 cities throughout the USA. Egypt is a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia with a Bachelors degree in Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Mass Media. She holds the designation of Master Certified Negotiator, Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified Residential Specialist and Certified Distressed Property Expert. Egypt is seamlessly using the power of television and the microphone to help others, all the while living her own life to the fullest. Download this episode now and hear her insights on how you can find your true value. “The great thing about waking up every morning is having another chance to get it right.” - Egypt Sherrod The Cliff Notes: Be in love with everything around you, don’t just tolerate it. You don’t owe anyone an explanation about how you choose to live your life. Sometimes you need to go to grow. We are responsible for our own sanctity. We don’t realize that we are living out lives on sale and putting ourselves on clearance. What you wear shows what you believe you are worth. Just because something held you back before, doesn’t mean it still has to have a hold on you today. Loving people doesn’t mean you only love people who love you back. Go room to room, and pack everything up, then only unpack what you need or love. We do not need more than half of the stuff we surround ourselves with. You need to realize that the real priority is. Experiences over things, people over material. “You can tell where people are in their lives by how their house looks on the inside.” - Egypt Sherrod

“Any time you help someone get closer to their goal, you’re adding value.” - Paul Brunson Do you treat everyone the same, or do you pick and choose the people you want to be in contact with? Do you find yourself quickly judging people and expecting them to help you? You’re doing yourself a huge disservice. You never know who is watching that has the power to bless you. Your people skills, in all areas of life, are what will make you or break you. As a result, I’m going to give you 3 tips that will help you build your overall wealth. Build a phenomenal relationship with yourself before you try to build one with others. Treat everyone you meet with love, respect, and acknowledgment. Don’t ask for things from others unless you’ve given at least 10x first. If you follow these three simple rules you’ll open up possibilities you never thought were possible. On this episode of Redefining Wealth, we continue the Results - Not Resolutions series to help us achieve our relationship goals this year. We are joined by the man who knows more about relationships and selfless giving than anyone: Paul C. Brunson. Paul is an entrepreneur, author, and television host that has become recognized internationally as one of the most successful matchmakers and small business leaders. He is the founder and chairman of the award-winning matchmaking firm, PCBA. His boutique company of 9 matchmakers, counselors, and coaches is considered one of the leading firms in the sector, receiving the iDate Best Matchmaker and Best Relationship Coaching of the Year awards in 2015. He received an NAACP Image Award nomination for his first book entitled: It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be): A Modern-Day Guide to Finding and Keeping Love. Appearing as the co-host on Oprah Winfrey Network’s Lovetown, USA, Oprah Winfrey notes, “Paul is much more than a matchmaker!” Debuting this Fall, Paul will host and produce a primetime docu-series on ABC. Currently, Paul hosts Our World by Black Enterprise, a weekly syndicated network and cable TV show where he interviews today’s top newsmakers and business leaders. Earlier in the year, it was announced Columbia Pictures secured the rights to Paul’s life story to create a film about him being a pioneering Matchmaker. Paul’s insights and unique understanding of relationships and personal development have made him a sought-after expert on interpersonal relationships and entrepreneurship, having appeared in over 350 major media outlets around the world – including appearances on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Nightline, CNN, Entertainment Tonight, the Washington Post, Black Enterprise, Essence, Ebony, and more. We are so blessed to have him join us today. Download this episode to hear amazing insights on growing relationships in all areas of life to achieve the wealth you deserve. “People skills are critical to living our optimal lives.” - Paul Brunson The Cliff Notes: There’s always someone watching you that has the power to bless you. The same pillars that go into romantic relationships also go into personal and business relationships. We all need to be better listeners. There’s a difference between hearing and listening. Listening allows you to capture the moment and acknowledges the other person. Everyone wants to be acknowledged. Don’t ask for things too early. To build a rapport you need to give, give, and give. Social media has allowed people to fake it without ever making it. We all want autonomy, impact, and money. Those with high standards and high expectations always have a higher quality of life. If you want to create phenomenal relationships with other people you have to first create a phenomenal relationship with yourself. Would you rather have 100,000 Twitter followers or just have Oprah follow you? “Don’t just show up, show up at 100.” - Paul Brunson

“Everybody has the giant inside of them.” - Brandi Harvey Let me ask you something, and I want you to be honest. What’s the point of making a resolution if you aren’t going to keep it? Also, how do you expect to keep your resolution if you’re not fixing the root of the problem? For example, the most common New Year’s resolution is to get in shape. You can go to the gym, and lose the weight but that alone isn’t going to keep the weight off. Your fitness doesn’t start at the body. Like most things in life, it starts at the mind and soul. You need to analyze what got you overweight, to begin with. Is it from emotional eating? Do you have bad habits, like rewarding yourself with a milkshake when you do something good? On this episode of the Redefining wealth podcast, we are joined by my good friend, Brandi Harvey. You probably recognize her as the daughter of popular TV show host, Steve Harvey, but much more than that Brandi is a wellness advocate, teacher and profound public speaker. Recently she’s started her own company BEYOND HER, which is still in its infancy. Download this episode today to hear her amazing insights on one of the most important pillars: Fit. “Nothing is going to stop you but you.” - Brandi Harvey The Cliff Notes: If you want results, you have to do things you’ve never done before. Don’t be the skinniest person in the room, be the healthiest. Sometimes you just need a nudge or word to wake up your inner giant. You only get one body to take care of. Our bodies need to be loved, respected and cared for. A part of our journey is respecting our temple. Whatever we do in the dark, it shows up in the light. You have to change all of your habits if you want to see results. You can’t out train a bad diet. What we put into our bodies has the ability to heal us, or to harm us. Greatness never goes on sale, it’s always full price. You have to consider what caused the weight to get there in the first place. A quick fix never lasts, you have to find the root of the problem. Everything is connected: Mind, Body, and Soul. Make sure you have the mental capacity to handle the things you want. Take the time to reflect on your feelings. To get the things that you want, you have to do the things you’ve never done. You have to be alone for the spirit to talk to you. Every great person has had a mountaintop experience. Many people use their faith as a cop out. You can’t pray about it and then forget about it. Don’t be afraid to surrender. “You can’t get ready for your life. It’s happening right now.” - Brandi Harvey

“A good relationship should make you want more from yourself.” Tomorrow, December 29th, 2017 is my 10 year wedding anniversary with my husband, Gerald. As a result I wanted to record a special podcast with him focusing on one of the most important pillars - relationships. Making a marriage work is no easy task. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship, and it certainly isn’t all sunshine and roses. Believe me. Like anything in life, relationships take work. You and your spouse are two different people, and you will never find someone that is exactly like you. Plus, if you did, how boring would that be? There’d be no surprises, you’d both have the same flaws and end up hurting each other more than helping. A good relationship should have balance. You should be supportive of each other, and most importantly your spouse should inspire you to be better in every aspect of life. My husband and I have been through it all. We went from highs, to lows, and back up again. Even when we’ve been frustrated, and felt like throwing in the towel, we knew we had to honor each other. We had to put in the effort to overcome our obstacles, apologize even when we didn’t want to, and make the time to grow together. On this episode of Redefining Wealth, the Washingtons team up to give you 10 lessons we’ve learned from ten years of marriage. Download this episode today to learn what it really takes to have a lasting, happy relationship. “Marriage takes work, it’s not all sunshine and roses.” 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Marriage 10. Friendship is the foundation 9. Laughter is mandatory 8. Embrace the journey 7. Date night is imperative 6. Date her consistently 5. Kids come second 4. Commitment is a daily choice 3. Remind her that she is beautiful 2. Forgiveness is giving up the possibility of a better past 1. Accept your differences. The Cliff Notes: What good is it to chase money or career success when your relationship is in shambles? You don’t always have to be serious. There will always be lessons that come from the ups and the downs. Make it a point to get out and just enjoy each other's company. Don’t be afraid to switch date nights - and be intentional about it. Parents: You’ll have a better chance at finding a babysitter on Tuesday or Wednesdays, not a Friday or Saturday. Children are a byproduct of your relationship, so they should come second. There’s a lot of time when you don’t feel like doing things, but to honor the union you need to do it anyway. It’s easy to replay what someone did to hurt you, but you need to let it go. There’s no point in wishing things happened differently - the past is what it is. “Remind your partner not just of their outside beauty, but also of their inner beauty.”

“You have to be great, even when you don’t feel like it.” How many times have you made a New Year’s resolution, or a goal, and you’re still waiting for it to happen? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help you make sure that’s not a problem this year. We all get in those modes. “I’m going to lose weight,” or, “I’m going to finally get my side business going,” or even, “This is the year I organize my garage.” Then you build up your interest. You research everything you can. You make plans, maybe you even buy into things that should make it happen. Workout clothes, a website domain, or even shelves. Then they just sit there. The problem isn’t your interest, it’s not your passion - it’s your commitment. You need to really analyze your goals. Is it something you are going to want to do even if you are tired? Even when you are sick? Because let’s face it, if you’re going to make excuses to get out of it. Results don’t come from whims of inspiration, they come from staying true to your goals through thick and thin. Commitment is the difference between success and mediocrity. Download this episode today to learn how you can remain dedicated, committed, and achieve your goals. “Are you committed to your goal or just interested in them?” 3 Things to Think About When Making a Resolution: 1.Commitment takes more than interest. 2.Commitment is not based on how you feel. 3.Commitment means completion. The Cliff Notes: •This is a difficult time of year, and you are not alone. •Make sure you are not physically alone. •92% of us don’t stick with resolutions. •Shift your mindset from resolutions to getting results. •To go to the next level, it can’t be ok to make the same resolutions year after year. •Interest is what we do when we just talk about things. •Being interested fools you into making you look busy. •You have to go the extra mile and show up when you don’t feel like it. •We are all exhausted and don’t feel well on certain days, •You don’t get to not show up unless you are ok with just being mediocre. •You have to be great, even when you don’t feel like it. •There’s always someone watching you that has the power to bless you. •Be committed to the outcome. •If it were easy, everyone would do it. •Too many of us give up too quickly. “Aren’t you tired of having the same goals?”

“If you do good work money will come. And when you get it, take care of it.” - Lyn Talbert Have you ever had someone tell you that you should pick one thing and stick with it? That may be good advice for some, but it doesn’t work for everyone. You want to avoid spreading yourself too thin, but at the same time there’s no reason you should start to feel trapped. We all have a lot of passions and things we know a lot about, so why not turn them into a fun business as well? The important thing to remember if another project is something you want to pursue is that your work has your name on it. Is it something that you will want to be representative of you? Are you able to put enough into it that you’ll want it associated with you? On this episode of redefining wealth we have someone who is truly inspirational, mega producer, Lyn Talbert. Lyn has set so many records and first in the entertainment industry, started her own beauty line, and still manages to take a bath every day. Talk about someone I want to be! Download this episode today to hear all about what it takes to make multiple dreams come true. “Be easy to work with.” - Lyn Talbert The Cliff Notes: Purpose is evolving. It’s good to go into something with a positive attitude and learn from mistakes. Your name is on your work and is representative of you. Do the best that you can and put in your research. When meeting a mentor skip the surface questions and go in deep. Most mentors are too busy to help you every day. Take a bath regularly to help you relax. Schedule me time like any other appointment is mandatory. Have do not disturb signs. It’s important to have your money matters handled properly. There is not loan for retirement. “You’re never too big to do anything.” - Lyn Talbert ENTER TO WIN: Leave a comment with your big “Aha!” on this episode between Thursday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 20th as your entry to win our Inaugural Holiday Relaxation Gift Set from Redefining Wealth! Winner receives: The Lynspiration Beauty & Bath set by Lyn Sisson-Talbert Own Your Glow by Latham Thomas Exponential Living by Sheri Riley A beautiful candle by Alex Greenwood of Intuition.LA Real Money Answers for Every Woman by ME, Patrice C. Washington PLUS, you’ll get additional entries to win when you comment on the following episodes between Thursday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 20th . . . Latham Thomas: The Necessity of Sacred Space Sheri Riley: The Value of Being Present The Power of No Comparison Lyn Sisson-Talbert: Making Time for You Is Mandatory A comment on each episode is an entry to win. Winner announced on December 21st podcast episode.

“As your soul prospers, the financial abundance will be undeniable.” When is the last time you looked around at your office or work space? Does it look like somewhere that deserve to be making a million dollars, or does it look like somewhere people should be discarding their old McDonalds wrappers? If you work in a landfill, all you are going to attract is more trash. Now, I may be going a little over the top. Your work space may not be that bad (although I have seen some nasty places), but is it truly reflecting what you want to get? Your work space is the foundation of where your money making starts. It needs just as much love and respect as the work you are actually doing, whether it’s an office, a cubicle, or even your living room. Putting yourself in an environment that say you’re worth a million bucks will inspire your creativity and help your workflow to get you to where you want to be. There’s 5 simple tricks I’ll dive into on this episode of Redefining Wealth that will help you prepare your space. When it’s where you need it to be, make sure you respect it. And not just you, but everyone who enters it. Download this episode today and start building the environment that will bring you the success you want. “If your money-making space has clutter, how can you expect clarity around the activities that it takes to make money?” 5 Things to Keep in Mind: Set an intention Remove the clutter Surround the environment with positive words. Keep your goals in front of you. Make your environment peaceful. The Cliff Notes: Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. Try not to treat your office like any old space. Make sure your office is a money making space. When your life is setup to support you it will attract new opportunities. Live in your aspirational reality. Try to be productive, not busy. A vision board will remind you what your goals really are. Hand write the important things. People move at different levels of energy. You can be self sabotaging without even realizing it. “Set the strategy and tone for how everything in your life goes.”

“Walking in expectation is about trusting and believing things are working together for my good.” Do you have expectations that don’t work out exactly how you want? Do you feel like you spend all of your energy trying to make things perfect and exactly how you visioned them, only to be disappointed with life? Maybe it’s time for you to stop living in expectations and start learning to walk in expectancy. Many people think that having expectations is the same thing as expectancy, but it’s really not. Expectations are about hoping everything goes exactly the way you wanted it to from beginning to end. Walking in expectancy is about heading to your destination, and trusting everything will work out for the greater good. You don’t need the perfect plan to get started, in fact that will just cause you to delay a failure as you try to map out your destination. Instead get moving, learn along the way, and trust that everyone and everything around you will help guide you to your goals. If you try to force your expectations to happen, you may inadvertently be heading in the wrong direction or missing out on lessons you need to learn along the way. Trust in the journey. On this episode of redefining wealth I dive further into the pillar of faith, and explain how you too can walk with expectancy. Download this episode today to learn how you can give up your expectations to live an all around happier life and get to places you didn’t even know were possible. “God knows what you’re waiting on when he sees what you’re working on.” The Cliff Notes: Faith is an important pillar about believing in something greater. Most people assume expectations and expectancy are the same thing. We believe having your finances in order means chasing money. Expectations are what we hope for. What we look forward to is not always what we get. Sometimes we set the bar too high, sometimes we set them too low. Trying to do what you want by any means necessary can put your energy in the wrong places. Expectancy enhances our expectations. It’s about expecting all things will work out for your good. You have to take action if you want something to happen. If you want to be writer, you have to write. If you want to be an investor you have to invest. There’s not much we control except ourselves, our attitude, and our abilities. Walking in expectancy means confidently looking for favor at every turn. Our conversations should reflect victory - not victimhood. “You can be committed to the vision, but not attached to how you get there.”

“What do you get to be grateful for today?” Do you feel like things just aren’t happening for you, no matter how smart or talented you are? Chances are you’re stuck on one, if not both, of the two G’s. The two G’s we are discussing today are Gratitude and Giving. Both are powerful things that affect all areas of your life. The first, gratitude, is something we really only do when things are going right in our worlds. That’s when being grateful is convenient. It’s when you’re down and in dark places that you need it the most. You have to fight for gratitude, and make sure you have it every day. But don’t just hold it in, let others know you are grateful. No one wants to be around, or work with, someone that they don’t feel appreciates them. The second G, giving, is something people think they do, but often do it wrong. They give for the wrong reasons. They do it to be selfish, and to try to get something back. Every time you give you will get something back. It may not be from that person, and it may not be what you expect, but you will get back. Just don’t make what you get be the reason you give. My biggest suggestion is to give then forget. When you do that you won’t even worry about what’s coming - it’ll just be there waiting for you and the surprise makes it all the better. On this episode of Redefining Wealth I discuss into much more detail the important of these two Gs, and how they affect your overall wealth. Download this episode today to hear how helping others and finding appreciation in even the darkest times will lead you to a happier, wealthier, and all around better life. “Wealth is about the condition of well being.” The Cliff Notes: Wealth is about the condition of well being. What you verbalize you magnetize. Your attitude towards a process will determine your success. The two G’s today are Gratitude and Giving. Gratitude isn’t something that you casually do. You have to fight for your gratitude. You have to show gratitude before you can be blessed with more. No one wants to work with someone who isn’t grateful. It’s easy to be cheery when everything's going your way. Most of us think we are great givers - not so. Are you giving from a place of obligation? Don’t give in order to get back. Give and forget. Giving comes back in other forms. “Giving and receiving works in perfect harmony.”

“What are you a slave to right now?” How many times have you bought a new dress but felt like you didn’t have anything to go with it? Even if that dress was a great deal, when you consider the shoes you bought to go with it, the earrings to match, and all of the other accessories it wasn’t cheap. Don’t worry though, you aren’t alone. We’ve all been there. In fact it’s so common there’s a name for it that psychologists use: The Diderot Effect. Society trains us to be over consumers. We are taught that we need look our best, to have things that show us off. All it takes is a simple shift in your mindset. When you purchase something, think about if you really need it. Will it really change your life forever? Is it something that you really needed yesterday, a year ago, or even ten years ago? Is it something you will use over and over and over again and day after day or is it just a temporary high? If the answer was no to any of those that means you probably don’t need it. You work hard for your money, and you should keep it. Don’t let spontaneous decisions take away from your wealth. If you aren’t sure, go home and sleep on it. If you still feel you need it the next day you can always go back and get it. And if it isn’t there, then the universe is sending you a sign that you didn’t need it. On this episode of Redefining Wealth we explore the Diderot Effect, and ways you can avoid the pitfalls of over spending. Download this episode today and learn ways you can avoid running yourself, and your wallet, ragged. “We buy things our previous selves didn’t need to feel happy or fulfilled.” The Cliff Notes: It’s tempting to overspend on things we don’t need and people don’t want. Most people really just want our time. It’s common for us to make one purchase that leads to more in accessories that we don’t need. This is known as the Diderot Effect If you buy something, give something away. Don’t allow yourself to be a slave to stuff. Buy things to be worn over and over again. Get pieces that fit into what you already have. View the show notes, links, and other resources at PatriceWashington.com/Listen

“Intentions without a sound strategy is just wishful thinking.” How many times have you said to yourself, “This is the year I’m going to do this,” or “I’m finally going to save money,” but nothing happens? That’s because you need to learn how to finish strong. It’s easy to say you’re going to do something, or make plans for getting things going “one day”. But one day will probably never come. You need to learn to shift your mindset and your habits. For example, instead of saying “I’m going to save more,” make a clear goal. More could be a dollar a month, and is that really going to help? Once you’ve decided, ok I’m going to save ten percent of my check each week - then come up with a plan. What are you going to cut out to make that happen? How are you going to control your spending? No dream can become a reality without a solid plan. On this episode of Redefining Wealth, we explore ways to make sure you finish strong. Anyone can create an idea, but only those who are truly prosperous can make it a reality. Download this episode today to hear tips and tricks to making sure your promises to yourself make it to the real world. “Pride had no place in the life of a truly prosperous person.” The Cliff Notes: Find well-being in every area of your life. You can’t do what you say you want to do without a plan. Identify what matters most. At some point the pain of not doing it is greater than the pain of doing it. Find something that you are ok with the inconvenience of doing the work. Define what you need to win. Clarity brings confidence. You have to be clear about what you want before you can bring it forth. When you set something you know you want, you know when you want it by. Take the time to track your progress. Use accountability partners so you don’t let yourself off the hook. Don’t be embarrassed to share your goals. Move away from things that are a hope, a prayer, or a wish. Don’t use generic terms like “I want to save more” or “I want to pay off debt”. Give yourself deadlines. Use visual representations of your goals. Don’t be busy, be productive. E-mails shouldn’t be a priority. Limit your social media. Take your time back. Every minute counts, don’t let people talk just to talk. Create email templates for information you give our over and over again. “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll never get there.” View the show notes and resources at PatriceWashington.com/Listen

Do you ever feel like you need to keep busy? That you need to rush rush rush, and keep on the move in order to get what you want? Chances are you are doing more harm than good. We get lost in the rush of life sometimes, and what we really need to do is take a moment to ourselves. “You have to cultivate within what you are asking for.” - Latham Thomas We are taught that as adults we need to stop playing, that it’s only for children. The truth is we need to take time out of our day to play, because that’s when we are the most creative. Even companies in Silicon Valley have discovered the rewards of play and tapping into your inner self by setting up game rooms. We all need that time to ourselves to just let our brains do what they naturally want to do. Take time every day to step away from technology and just let your mind wander. We all have a GPS inside of us that guides us to where we need to go. If we don’t take the time to check in with our intuition and creativity, we’re going to get lost and end up on the wrong path. On this episode of Redefining Wealth we are joined by an amazing guest, Latham Thomas. Latham has studied and harnessed the power of our inner GPS. She joins us today to discuss what we need to do to make sure we are really listening to ourselves and going down the path to the wealth we want. Download this episode today to learn how you can get in touch with your GPS and find the fulfillment you deserve. “We have to be mindful what we consume and what consumes us.” - Latham Thomas The Cliff Notes: We transform everything that is handed to us. A lot of people know what to say, that doesn’t mean they embody it. When you learn something, put it into practice. Let your intuition be your guide. There is a timeline of this life in this body. Check in with yourself constantly, like you do with your GPS in your car. Always think about the process about how you want to show up. If you don’t feel like doing it, just say no. Control what you allow in your space. You need to recharge yourself. Try everything and find the things that work for you. Give yourself time to play. A real break is taking yourself away from technology. Wealth is a birthright. “Play is an important pathway to creativity.” - Latham Thomas Show notes: PatriceWashington.com/listen

“Time and attention are the currency of the soul.” - Sheri RIley In today’s society we are so bombarded with technology and communication that we think our presence is enough. Just because our bodies are there doesn’t mean that we are. There’s no way that you can build a meaningful relationship if you’re trying to do a conference call, while trying to snap chat, post on Instagram and make the actual people in the room just props. We need to take the time to step away from everything and engage in the people we are with. Take the time to focus on them. Learn about their feelings, and what they want. Don’t be afraid to ask what you can do for them. That simple communication can make the world of difference. Without these relationships we can’t feel fulfilled, so make them count. On this episode we are joined by Sheri RIley. Sheri is the author of the award winning book, Exponential Living. Download this episode today to hear deep insights about how you can start making yourself feel complete. “I never end a meeting without saying ‘How can I be of service to you?’” - Sheri RIley The Cliff Notes: Many people have great external lives but still feel empty. Most people spend 100% of their time on 10% of who they are. Learned to live 100% of who you are. So many people set big goals, and don’t realize when they hit them. When you set your goals, make sure you are achieving the real element of success. There’s a value in presence, not just being present. We’re so afraid of really focusing in because we wonder what we will miss. Relationships have dwindled down to we can mark it off that we met. In existing relationships, hone in on what the other person wants. People don’t have a problem with giving, just don’t be a taker. We confuse work with value. Work drains you, but maximizing elevates and energizes you. When you’re always working, opportunities pass you by. Don’t work just to check things off the list. You have to filter other people’s opinions when they don’t know your vision. It’s easy to get caught up in what other people are doing. Comparison will steal your joy. Happy is a choice, joy is a lifestyle. Money comes and goes, know what really matters. “Relationships are not about being equal, it’s about being reciprocal.” - Sheri RIley Show Notes: PatriceWashington.com/listen Links: Exponential Living

We're conditioned to compare ourselves to the people around us. We look at other people and judge ourselves based on them. How they look, the things they have, the accomplishments they’ve made. “The story I told myself about myself, self-sabotaged my success for 20 years.” The truth is the only person you should be comparing yourself to is who you were yesterday. You don’t know other people’s stories, and you need to focus on creating your own. Make goals for yourself, and take baby steps to get there. Don’t try to take giant leaps to get there or you will be discouraged. For example, if you want to run a marathon don’t try to run twenty miles tomorrow. Start small with a reasonable goals, like a half mile, so you’re small accomplishments act as a fuel to get you to your final goal. Lastly, and most importantly, don’t tell yourself you can’t. You can. We all make excuses, but the truth is there is nothing we can’t do. All we have to do is set our mindframe to “I can” and we will get to what we want. On this episode of Redefining Wealth, Patrice explains the power of no comparison. She analyzes ways we hold ourselves back, and what we can do to overcome our biggest obstacle: ourselves. Download this episode today and learn how you can start changing your mindset and get on track to making your goals into a reality. “Only compete against the person you were yesterday.” The Cliff Notes: You need to protect the vessel needed to execute the vision. -We shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. -Only compete against the person you were yesterday. -You can look thin and still be unhealthy. -The words you say to yourself impact your life. -Notice what excuses you are making for yourself. -You have to stay committed to you. -Be proud of you. -Find a vision and take baby steps to get there. “You have to stay committed to you." Show Notes: PatriceWashington.com/listen