Live Long & Prosper with Matt Wagstaff

In this episode, I’m talking fatherhood with another long time hometown friend, James Woodruff Jr. James has a men’s group, C.I.A. Dads, for fathers and fathers-to-be. In the episode, we discuss his personal fatherhood journey as a teenage dad, some of his challenges and successes. Enjoy! Contact info: Email: j.woodruffjr@hotmail.com Please share this episode & podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m talking fatherhood with a long time hometown friend, Keith Robertson Jr. Keith has a podcast with his son that is fun and informative. The link is below. In the episode, we discuss why fatherhood matters and some of the challenges we (and others) experience. Enjoy! Contact info: Instagram: @daddysfishbowl Please share this episode & podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m having a follow up conversation with Shomari James who is sharing his experience opening a charter school during COVID, his thoughts on financial education and some financial habits to consider. Shomari has an engineering and business education, helps lead a nonprofit, is a founder of a charter school, teaches at Howard University and has several other businesses/investments. Shomari is a hometown friend (716) and I’m thankful to have him on the show again. Shomari’s contact info: Websites: ShomariJames.com Equitynowinc.org Equitableink.com Instagram: @shomari_a_james Facebook: Shomari James Twitter: @ShomariJames LinkedIn Note: This interview is NOT financial advice. Please seek a certified financial advisor if you are looking for that sort of support. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m having a lively discussion with the professional and dynamic ladies of “Fortitude Collective”. We discuss a range of topics related to how the organization was formed, the experience of creating a women’s conference and their definitions of financial literacy. We have some good laughs filled with several gems of knowledge and inspiration. Enjoy! Contact info: Instagram: @fortitudecollective.ibmc The ladies can be reached on LinkedIn: - Ashley Bush - Jacia Smith, Esq. - TaQuonda Hill - Dr. Tomicka Wagstaff Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Robert about his definition of “financial literacy”, the levels of financial literacy, and some habits he uses to grow his financial education. Robert’s contact info: LinkedIn & Email (Robert.DeLeon86@gmail.com) Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m having a lively discussion with Dr. Sharitta Gross where we discuss the difference between coaching and consulting. Dr. Gross specializes in holistic career, professional and leadership development services for youth, adults, and organizations. Her consultancy represents over two decades of professional experience in the fields of higher education, workforce development and human services. Dr. Gross’ contact info: Instagram: @ella_consulting Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

2020 is almost complete (phew). What’s the story of your year? 🤔💡 During this episode, I’m sharing a tool that is used by businesses to tell the story of their year to the communities that are invested in them (financial or emotionally). This tool may be used by us, as individuals, as we reflect on the year that was and plan for the years ahead. * * * My new book, “Live Long and Prosper: A legacy of financial freedom and happiness” can be easily purchased at MatthewWagstaff.com Also follow us on Instagram for notifications of new episodes and possibly some behind the scenes footage 🙂 @livelongandprosperpodcast Please share this podcast with others who you believe it can add value to their life. Thank you for listening 🖖🏾😁

Happy October! Let’s talk about BALANCE. During this episode, I also share some of the thing habits I set that support me in maintaining the balance I need in the various areas of importance in my life. However YOU define balance, consider each week or day how you will remind yourself of the goals you desire that will achieve balance in your life and ultimately help you live long and prosper 🖖🏾 * * * My new book, “Live Long and Prosper: A legacy of financial freedom and happiness” can be easily purchased at MatthewWagstaff.com Also follow us on Instagram for notifications of new episodes and possibly some behind the scenes footage 🙂 @livelongandprosperpodcast Please share this podcast with others who you believe it can add value to their life. Thank you for listening 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m sharing a few thoughts that come to mind regarding the power of personal accountability and controlling what we can individually so that the collective is stronger. Social Media: Instagram: @livelongandprosperpodcast and @livelongandprosperbook Website: www.MatthewWagstaff.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

During this episode, I share some quick thoughts around a statement I say to our 8 year old son every day as he goes out into the world. I’m reminded of this statement myself and need to check in” to make sure I’m practicing what I preach. 😅 I hope these thoughts are helpful for you in achieving your goals. My book, “Live Long and Prosper: A legacy of financial freedom and happiness” can be easily purchased at MatthewWagstaff.com Also follow us on IG for notifications of new episodes and possibly some behind the scenes footage 🙂 @livelongandprosperpodcast Please share this podcast with others who you believe it can add value to their life. Thank you for listening 🖖🏾😁

I’m super excited to share the news that I recently published my first book! 😁🙏🏾🎉 It’s titled, “Live Long and Prosper: A legacy of financial freedom and happiness”. It was written for our children to share with their children (and so on). I hope that it sparks the thinking and helps provide a roadmap to gain clarity for everyone who reads it. During this episode, I also share some of the things that allowed me to achieve this goal that may be helpful for you in achieving your goals. The book can be easily purchased at MatthewWagstaff.com Also follow us on IG for notifications of new episodes and possibly some behind the scenes footage 🙂 @livelongandprosperpodcast Please share this podcast with others who you believe it can add value to their life. Thank you for listening 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m sharing a few life lessons that I discovered while doing some yard work this spring. It’s amazing how much you can learn by being quiet in nature. 😌 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m sharing a four life lessons (plus a bonus) that I discovered during the process of trying to grow grass in my backyard. 😅 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m welcoming Tracy Williams back to the show to hear about his bike ride across America in 2019. Tracy shares his reason for doing this ride as well as all of the good and “not so good” experiences during this journey. Tracy is a senior corporate executive, Founder of a philanthropic Foundation and owner of multiple entrepreneurial enterprises. I’m thankful to have him back on the show. Tracy’s contact info: Instagram: @twill112 Facebook: - Tracy L Williams - Wealth in real estate seminar - Bike America Coast to Coast 2019 Websites: - www.Tracylwilliams.com - www.wgwpublishing.com - www.ctwfoundationinc.com - www.curenewal.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Carlette Bradley who is sharing her journey of personal development and how having intentionality and purpose can have a lasting impact on our growth. She shares some great insights to help with self discovery and how to use journaling. Carlette is a woman of God, the CEO of the Masterpiece Project, and Learning & Development professional. I’m grateful to have her as a guest on the show. Carlette’s contact info: Website: www.themasterpieceproject.org Email: bradleycarlette@gmail.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Rebecca Garrett who is sharing her story as a retired elementary school teacher who is now a multimillion dollar earning entrepreneur. Her message of fearlessness and personal development are inspiring and will leave you with much to contemplate and take action on. While achieving her large goals, Rebecca has also retired her mother and helped her team earn over $12 million! I’ve known her since we were kids in Buffalo and I’m so thankful to have her as a guest on the show. Rebecca’s contact info: Instagram: @iamrebeccagarrett Facebook: Rebecca Garrett Email: regarrett72@gmail.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Tracy Williams who is sharing insights from his experience as a serial entrepreneur. Particularly helpful is his “people first” mentality and actions that have served him and others well. As someone who is socially conscious, he discusses how we can do well while also doing well. Listen and you’ll understand what he means 🙂 Tracy is the Sr Vice President for Business Development at the Rochester Economic Development Corporation, owner of a book publishing company, a published author himself, real estate investor and much more. He is also a husband, father, biker, gardener, and friend. I’m thankful to have Tracy on the show. Tracy’s contact info: Instagram: @twill112 Facebook: Tracy L Williams Websites: - www.Tracylwilliams.com - www.wgwpublishing.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Andrew Brady who is sharing insight about life balance and leadership during times of change. This is an excellent episode for people who manage teams or trying to make decisions about what to get involved with. Andrew also shared quite a few resources individuals can take advantage of today. Andrew is President & Chief Evolutionary Officer of the XLR8 team. His unique ability is as a genuine and loyal critical thinker with a desire to make an impact, determined to get results through collaboration and leadership charisma. While I have known Andrew, I have admired his positive and authentic personality. He is a friend and I’m thankful to have him on the show. Andrew’s contact info: Twitter: @atbrady Websites: - Atbrady@thexlr8team.com - www.thexlr8team.com Courses can be found directly at xlr8you.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Shomari James who is sharing five (5) insights for those of us interested in investing. He also does a great job showing how he’s taken his background in lean six sigma process improvement and applied it to his thinking about investing. Shomari has an engineering and business education, helps lead a nonprofit, opened a charter school, teaches at Howard University and has several other businesses/investments. Don’t ask when he sleeps 😅. Shomari is a hometown friend (716) and I’m super excited to have him on the show. Shomari’s contact info: Websites: ShomariJames.com Equitynowinc.org Equitableink.com Instagram: @shomari_a_james Facebook: Shomari James Twitter: @ShomariJames Note: This interview is NOT financial advice. Please seek a certified financial advisor if you are looking for that sort of support. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with John Hill Jr. who is sharing how he balances the various aspects of his life as project management professional, author, husband, dad, and community servant. I really enjoyed hearing how he takes his project management tools and uses them as a framework for how he manages his time. John is a computer engineer by education, author of multiple books, creator of a credit union and provides leadership support to large community organizations. I have always admired John and see him as a mentor. I’m thankful to have him on the show. John’s contact info: Websites: http://hillcommsvc.com Email: livelongandprosper@hillcommsvc.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Andre Exeter Jones who is sharing insights about the economy and specifically what we should be mindful of when investing in the stock market. In addition to being a close friend for over a decade, Exeter has held several roles in the financial industry, ranging from retail commercial banking to hedge funds. Exeter’s contact info: Email: Exeter.jones@gmail.com Note: This interview is NOT financial advice. Please seek a certified financial advisor if you are looking for that sort of support. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Anthony Johnson who is sharing insights about life coaching and its value for individuals. He has something special that he’s offering at the end of the episode. In addition to being a childhood friend of mine, Anthony is a military veteran and certified life coach. Anthony’s contact info: Instagram: @Antjohnson02 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I’m speaking with Brian Anderson who shares some advice for professionals, who are at various stages of their careers, to consider while preparing for life after the COVID-19 quarantine. In addition to being a mentor of mine, Brian is a 20+ year Human Resource executive and career coach. Brian’s contact info: Instagram: @brianthecareercoach Blog: brianthecareercoach.wordpress.com LinkedIn: Brian Anderson, JD, MBA Twitter: @brianthecareer1 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share a quick thought I had about relationships during this quarantine. The essential question being, “who have we stayed in contact with or checked in on?” 🤔 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share an important financial principle that was confirmed as a result of what I’ve witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. As companies and individuals unfortunately struggle to sustain themselves during the economic lockdown, I began to contemplate this financial principle and how it could have helped (or at least lightened the burden). Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

This episode, I’m speaking with Jessica Lewis who shares a little bit of her world as a business woman managing through the COVID-19 quarantine. Jessica is the owner of LaLew Public Relations, a full service public relations firm designed to meet the communication needs of any company. Jessica has helped multiple businesses and individuals spread the word about what they offer to the world. Jessica’s contact info: Websites: Lalewpr.com Singledopeblackchick.com Instagram: @lalew_pr Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share two questions that I ask myself daily to help maintain balance and fulfillment in my personal life. How you evaluate your answer to these questions is up you (no judgement 😄). Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share three (3) “bad” investing behaviors that I have experienced and noticed over the past decade. As we consider the opportunities that may arise from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’ll be important to practice “good” behaviors that will allow for maximum returns. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share six (6) principles for working remotely during the COVID pandemic. I found it to be helpful and offered some refreshing perspective for consideration and reflection. 🙏🏾 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share the four (4) ways to maintain some sanity and balance while we work through the COVID pandemic. I may need to do a part 2 of this episode 😄 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share the five (5) minute method I’ve used over the years to help me with procrastination and achieve the goals I’ve set. It’s amazing what we can achieve in just 5 minutes. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share four (4) areas of our life to consider “spring cleaning” so that we can stay positive, energized and have a productive second half of the year. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode I share some thoughts about how we, as business owners and entrepreneurs should be the biggest fans of our products and/or services. I share my personal rule for products I develop for my T-shirt printing business. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode I share some thoughts about the importance of adding value and thinking about how we will add value to others. For example, before asking people to like or follow your social media page or subscribe to your channel, ask yourself “why should they?” If we cant answer it in a compelling way, we may want to rethink our approach. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

Feeling overwhelmed? We all have. Here are a few thoughts to consider. I’ve personally had to do these things consistently in order to accomplish the MANY competing tasks on my plate. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

This episode, I’m speaking with Sean McKay who shares his experiences and perspective on trying to achieve balance in life as an entrepreneur, father and friend. Sean is the owner of Site Hub where he oversees all of their client communications, projects, and works with his team to build sustainable and profitable marketing strategies. I had the honor of meeting Sean back in 2017 and we’ve stayed connected since then. I’m thankful to have Sean as a friend I can talk to and gain a different perspective about life and business. Sean’s contact info: Website — yoursitehub.com Email — sean@yoursitehub.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I speak about gratitude and why I believe it’s important to invest the time and take an inventory of our accomplishments throughout life. We all have something to be proud of (big or small). In this world of comparing ourselves to others and constantly trying to stay a step ahead, it’s important to reflect on our journey and be genuinely thankful for what we’ve been fortunate enough to accomplish in life. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share three (3) practical ways we can start to turn our financial situations around. We may be wondering: - Why can’t I save enough to have an emergency fund? - How can I get out of debt? - Why am I not seeing the financial results that I desire? Quick disclaimer. This is NOT financial advise. I am not a licensed or certified financial advisor. If you need that type of support, I’d encourage you to find someone who is licensed and certified to help. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

This episode, I’m speaking with Jaquan Outlaw who shares his experiences trying to achieve balance in life as a young, up and coming professional. I had the honor of meeting Jaquan when he was a student at RIT. Jaquan is currently an IT Enterprise Solution Consultant for the Department of Justice (DOJ) where he focuses on Data Center consolidation and optimization that support DOJ agencies migration to the Cloud.  Jaquan has a passion for new technology and analytics! His educational background is in New Media Marketing or Digital Marketing and he also has a Masters in Data Science. Jaquan’s contact info: Instagram — @joutlaw757 Email — outlawelite365@gmail.com Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share two traits that I believe are essential to helping us achieve whatever goals we have in life and don’t cost us anything. Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

This episode is my FIRST podcast interview! I’m super happy and thankful to have Donald Hunter as our first guest. He shares, “we all juggle many projects, titles, etc., and it’s important to learn how to balance and prioritize. Most importantly, we need to factor in our personal health and make that our main priority. If you are not healthy, you can not do the things you're called to do.” Donald’s contact info: LinkedIn —Donald A. Hunter Instagram and Twitter— @dahunter81 Please share this podcast with family and friends or anyone you think could benefit from the content. 🖖🏾😁

In this episode, I share a tool that I have found helpful over the last couple years in achieving goals in multiple aspects of my life. 🖖🏾🙂

In this quick episode, I share my perspective on the learning process and how it can be (and is often) imperfect. Listen to how I’ve handled this during my current journey to learn podcasting. Thank you all for joining me in this process and sharing feedback along the way! 🖖🏾😁

In this episode I share thoughts on a leadership decision that was made by John Harbaugh, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. As we make plans and build our lives of longevity and happiness, it’s important to think long term and not get overly influenced by short term pressure. Let me know your thoughts. 🖖🏾

In this episode I share some thoughts related to how we can achieve balance in our lives through analyzing how we invest our time and dollars. There’s a quick exercise that I share which I found to be helpful. I hope you’ll see value in it also. 🖖🏾😁

I was recently asked if my philosophy on life implied I was selfish and it made me think a little about it. This episode quickly dives into how I’m thinking about this question and my initial thoughts on what it means to be selfish in the context of living a long and prosperous life. Enjoy! 🖖🏾

This episode speaks quickly about an alternative way to thinking about securing mentorship. In order to be effective in our pursuit of balance, we may need to seek the advice of multiple mentors versus one “catch all” mentor.

This episode takes a quick dive into the meaning behind the title of this podcast and a life quote I’ve adopted “live long and prosper”. To me, life is about establishing and maintaining a balance between doing the things that will help us 1) sustain life and live long and 2) creating a life that is enjoyable and makes us happy

A very thought provoking question that many businesses and community organizations could benefit from thinking about. What would YOU do with the money?

A quick observation that I noticed during my time at the youth entrepreneur summit hosted by Junior Achievement of Central Upstate NY