We’re joined by Michele Satchell, former senior federal leader turned speaker, coach, and trainer, who knows what it takes to rise above adversity and create a life of purpose. From overcoming a childhood speech impairment to leaving a six-figure government career to help high-achieving women shift their mindsets, Michele’s story will inspire you to take bold action. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on leadership, resilience, and stepping into the life you were meant to live. Tune in and transform your mindset today!

Discover more about Michele at www.michelesatchell.com

The host Paul Lawrence Vann celebrates the five (5) year anniversary of Wealth Academy Podcast! During this episode Paul shares the backstory of how he started his podcast platform and what led up to it being founded.

Prior to hosting Wealth Academy Podcast, Paul led The Wealthy Speaker Talk Radio Show and produced over 900 episodes. He has interviewed guest such as Chris Gardner from the Pursuit of Happyness movie fame, Berniece King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and Coretta Scott King. Julie Ziglar daughter of Zig Ziglar, the rapper Two Chainz, Alan Levy founder of Blog Talk Radio, Randall Pinkett, Chef Jeff Henderson and many others.

Paul also shared reasons why people should start a podcast and some of the funniest technology problems he has encountered over the years. Additionally, he discusses the importance of people obtaining training from industry experts and understand the investment required to do so.

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Tune in and listen to episode #310 at https://www/wealthacademypodcast.com are wherever you get your podcast.

During this episode Janet Tonkins, the "Cash Flow Diva," shares why she is a powerhouse real estate developer, investor, coach, keynote speaker and philanthropist who transformed from poverty to prosperity through faith and determination. Her guiding principle: "I won't give anyone anything I can't live in myself."

With over 100 residential properties, Tonkins has orchestrated $800+ million in transactions across Baltimore, Atlanta, and Paterson, NJ. Her impressive portfolio includes part-ownership of three $110 million biotech labs, a 150-unit apartment building, and a groundbreaking $37 million affordable housing project for grandparents raising grandchildren.

Janet and her husband are among the first Black developers to build from the ground up in Paterson, New Jersey and she's currently developing a 70-unit apartment building for homeless veterans.

As executive board member of the Baltimore Real Estate Investment Association and co-chair of SAVVY Women's Investment Meeting, Tonkins passionately teaches others to "fish for themselves.

Janet Tonkins has been featured in USA Today as a "Game-Changer," Speakers Magazine's 2025 "Rising Star," Women of Wealth, and numerous podcasts.

Her best-selling book "The Turning Point" chronicles her inspiring rags-to-riches journey, with her solo work "Purses, Heels, Houses, You Choose©" launching in late 2025.