The Power of Authenticity: Insights from a Journey of Podcasting with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods

Are you eager to learn practical strategies for gaining debt payoff skills? Curious to know how you can overcome these obstacles while remaining true to your business and financial core values? In this podcast episode of the Healthcare Hacks and Connections, our host Nate Navas interviews power millennial couple Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, who began their debt-free journey in the fall of 2019. After blowing through a $600,000 lawsuit payout and accumulating $220,000 in debt in 3.5 years, they took action to alter the narrative by paying off $130,000 of debt and embarking on a new path to wealth within just 18 months. Launching the Price of Avocado Toast podcast, they dedicated themselves to candidly discussing money matters, aiming to eradicate financial stigmas and shame while enlightening others to avoid the pitfalls they experienced. With 120,000+ downloads, Haley flourishes as a financial coach, aiding clients in eliminating $600k in debt, while Justin thrives as a public school educator, as their family strives towards generational wealth and a future defined by extraordinary generosity. Also, in this episode, Haley and Justin further discuss the creation of their podcast, "Price of Avocado Toast," and their journey with debt and money. They share how they started the podcast as a way to connect with others on their own debt payoff journey and provide a space for conversations about financial empowerment. With over 100 episodes and three seasons, the podcast has become a fun hobby for the couple. They also talk about their initial goals for the podcast and the joy they have found in sharing their experiences. They will touch on such topics as:Starting a financial empowerment podcast and building systems for podcast growth: “You never know who’s watching.”How to find your zone of genius and what are unscripted and spontaneous conversations, and how they differ from each other.How leaving your profession can be a good start to a new career and the importance of clear communication.The difference between value-based spending and sustainability, and how these can become important factors in improving your business.Their personal finance strategies, how can we learn from them, what are the costs of childcare, and why prioritizing financial concerns in the business is important. Hack: It’s okay to fail. Think of a failure as you only fail if you don't try. So, try and just learn. We want to make sure that we still enjoy the experiences and the moments in life that happen day to day because that's a really important part of the journey as well. Reach out to Haley and Justin Brown-Woods:Podcast: Price of Avocado ToastSocials:Instagram: @priceofavocadotoast Reach out to Me:Socials:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: www.facebook.com/nate.navas