Episode 50

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29th Jun 2020

A Conversation on Gratitude, Life Aspirations, and Money with Dr. Preston D. Cherry, CFP®

“Let your life lead your money, not your money lead your life” — Dr. Preston D. Cherry

How we use our money is a testament to who we are and what we really care about. To achieve your aspirations, you need to have a clear understanding of how to manage your money and resources in a way that improves your life.

To do that, our values, aspirations, and money need to be aligned. But how? How do you dream without any ceiling and still make it happen?

Get the answers to your questions as Dr. Preston Cherry joins us to talk about gratitude, life aspirations, and how to not let money lead your life!

Dr. Cherry is the Founder & President of Concurrent Financial Planning, LLC, a comprehensive financial planning firm serving households and business owners across generational lines. He also serves as a financial advisor’s coach for Carson Group Coaching, a leading national financial advisor coaching, and resource program. He has been published in the Wall Street Journal, ThePennyHoarder.com, The New York Magazine blog The Cut, and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

In this episode, Dr. Cherry will share with us why and how he got his Ph.D. We talk about money resources and achieving your life aspirations and how gratitude plays an important part in all of it.

Be inspired and motivated to do your best as Dr. Cherry shares his accomplishments and how he did it so that you can too!

Highlights:

>> Why Dr. Cherry decided to get a Ph.D. in financial planning?

>> Imagery and representation

>> Aspirations and not limiting yourself

>> The connection between aspirations and money resources

>> Why you shouldn’t let money lead your life

>> Why gratitude matters so much and why you should be grateful always

>> What gratitude means for Dr. Cherry

>> The emotions of money

>> Being honest with yourself and taking personal inventory

Resources:

>> The Concurrent LIFE MONEY BALANCE Blog

>> If You Must Go Into Debt, Here’s What to Consider

>> Watch out for Dr. Cherry's upcoming book called "Statements" coming in the Fall 2020 or Spring 2021

Dr. Cherry’s Social Media

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> The Ins and Outs of Cryptocurrency and Growing From Failure

>> What School Never Taught You Abou Money

>> Developing the Millionaire Mindset with Dr. Sarah Fallaw

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Minority Money
Changing the Complexion of Wealth
The Minority Money Podcast is about finance, family, fitness/health, and education and how all of these things affect your overall wealth.

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Emlen Miles-Mattingly

Emlen Miles-Mattingly is the CEO and founder of Gen Next Wealth. He spends much of his waking day striving to bring more value to the table for his clients, with the goal of helping them align their money with their values. Ultimately working with clients to make a lifetime of smart decisions with their resources.
With nearly 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, he decided to leave the large corporations and start his own independent firm. It is his passion to keep the client's best interest in mind when making recommendations. Everyday Emlen wakes up knowing he has an opportunity to learn something new and is excited to share what he has discovered with people in need of it. He has a bachelor’s in business administration and is currently enrolled in coursework to obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation.
Emlen was born and raised in the small town of Madera, CA this is also where the firm is located. He is married to Maricela and they have 4 children Jada, Mia, Emlen II, and Ecella. We have a very active life, we enjoy working out, hiking, craft beer and escaping to the coast whenever possible.