Husbands, wives, and married money family - you are now hand in hand again with the marriage and money mentor! And today, your host talks about something we have all experienced… RAGE. 

We all have it. We all deal with it. We all experience it in some way, shape, or form. But is rage always a bad thing?

Tune in as your marriage and money guru explains why rage is a necessary positive in our lives and reveals how we can harness it into a superpower!

KEY POINTS:

- Can rage be positive? Beneficial?

- What is bad rage?

- 5 ways we can use positive rage 

- Transforming rage to thrive in our true masculinity or femininity 

- When do you know that rage is making you more powerful?

- How rage translates into power, passion, and presence 

QUOTABLES:

“Understand that rage is not bad. How we manage the rage can transform it into a bad thing or a good thing.”

“Rage truly becomes powerful, especially in your marriage, when it motivates you and creates the desire for you to be a greatest servant.” 

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

IG | @marriageandmoneymentor - instagram.com/marriageandmoneymentor

YT| @marriageandmoneymentor - youtube.com/channel/

TikTok | @marriageandmoneymentor -tiktok.com/@marriageandmoneymentor

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Hey Family, do you know the most common problems that cause a marriage to fall apart? Have you ever wondered about the root causes of these problems that so many couples face? More importantly, do you want to learn how to avoid or fix these problems?

Tune in to this episode to find the answers to these questions with Derrick as he has an enlightening conversation with the one and only Ludmila Woodruff! Ludmila is an expert Life and Relationship coach who works with high-achieving clients who want to feel as successful in their relationships as they do in their careers or businesses - so she definitely knows what Marriage and Money are all about. 

Listen closely as Derrick shares pearls of wisdom from his experiences in his marriage while Ludmila breaks down key issues which affect marriages as attachment styles and childhood trauma. Together, they also emphasize the importance of talking about money in your marriage. 

KEY POINTS:

- What kind of problems do women and men face in a failing relationship? 

- Women can be strong and independent while still being in touch with their femininity 

- Attachment styles and how they affect personal relationships

- Learning lessons from the first 4 years of Derrick’s relationship with his wife 

- How can we address personal traumas that end up affecting our relationships?

QUOTABLES:

“Men and women should have the same rights but men and women are not the same”

   “if I'm holding on to trauma and pain, how do I get that stuff off of me? So I can go and be happy in my relationship?”

“If I hear somebody say  “I don't need a man”, well, I already know you're in your protective behaviors. And I understand that, and I can see that you’re protecting yourself because you don't want to be hurt again. But until you heal, it's not the man's problem.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Ludmila Woodruff

ludmilawoodruff.com

IG | @ludmilawoodruff - instagram.com/ludmilawoodruff/

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

IG | @marriageandmoneymentor - instagram.com/marriageandmoneymentor

YT| @marriageandmoneymentor - youtube.com/channel/

TikTok | @mrmortgagematrimony - tiktok.com/mrmortgagematrimony

Marriage and Money Mentor: Derrick A. Abbott is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Hey Family! In this episode, we are graced by the presence of the perfect POWER COUPLE. One of them is a boss lady in the Public Relations space, and the other is a veteran United States Marine who happens to be a powerhouse in the real estate industry. Together they are the happily married parents of a beautiful family! Ladies and gentlemen, Derrick presents to you: Lakesha and Deonte Cole! 

Derrick concedes that this couple is the definition of a healthy marriage and family life that has found blissful harmony with financial success. However, as always, our wise Marriage and Money mentor digs deep to find out the secret to finding this blissful harmony. 

Tune in to get inspired by a deep conversation that ranges from wars with your spouse to the war in Iraq. As usual, things get very real and very deep very quickly. When you listen to this episode, you are sure to be in awe of everything this couple has been able to build with the values of resilience and Trust! 

KEY POINTS:

- History of Relationship between Lakesha and Deonte

- How Deonte’s difficult past in Chicago shaped his worldview as a businessman

- How Lakesha remains strong in Deonte’s absence

- Tough times make both relationships and finances stronger

- If there is no trust, what’s the point? 

QUOTABLES:

“It's easy to keep going forward if the bridge is already on fire behind you”

“If you can't trust them, you shouldn't be married. Right? ….that's kind of the baseline”

“So the six-month deployment turned to 11-month deployment so we were practically not together with on the first year of our marriage.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Lakesha Cole 

shepr.co/

IG | @she.pr.agency - instagram.com/she.pr.agency/

Deonte Cole

IG | instagram.com/colegrouprealty

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

IG | @marriageandmoneymentor - instagram.com/marriageandmoneymentor

YT| @marriageandmoneymentor - youtube.com/channel/

TikTok | @mrmortgagematrimony - tiktok.com/mrmortgagematrimony

Marriage and Money Mentor: Derrick A. Abbott is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Hey Family, we’re back. In this episode, Derrick sits down with someone he can keep it an absolute 100 with, someone who is able to unpack the messy baggage that comes with Marriage and Money; someone who is a dear friend, and GET THIS: a professional registered counselor: Mr. Marcus Williams, pioneer of Heroic Counselling! 

Marcus reveals his journey into becoming a successful entrepreneur in the mental health space and breaking the stereotype of the traditional counselor. Derrick gets real about emasculation and how every spouse is different with Marcus dropping in gems in the form of actionable strategies to improve situations of conflict that result from this problem that men face. Apparently, it’s all about the big C word: COMMUNICATION! 

Tune in to enjoy a laidback chat filled with truth bombs and also intense moments of truth that sure to keep you hooked on this episode of the podcast!

KEY POINTS:

- How Marcus broke stereotypes of being a counsellor

- How to deal with infidelity in a relationship

- Every Spouse has their own triggers

- Healthy communication is the most important step

- How to have healthy communication with your spouse

QUOTABLES:

“I wanted to be the counselor for kids like me who never had a counselor that could relate to me and my specific situation”

“I disagree, the worst thing you can do to a person in a relationship is whatever that person says is the worst thing. my wife will tell you that for her it’s cheating…but for me, it’s immasculation,  I can’t live in a household where someone devalues me”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Marcus Williams 

heroiccounseling.com

IG | @counsellingwithmarcus - instagram.com/heroiccounseling/

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

IG | @marriageandmoneymentor - instagram.com/marriageandmoneymentor

YT| @marriageandmoneymentor - youtube.com/channel/

TikTok | @marriageandmoneymentor -tiktok.com/@marriageandmoneymentor

Marriage and Money Mentor: Derrick A. Abbott is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Derrick doesn’t often have too many female guests on the show, but in this episode, he touches down with a pint-sized BOSS out here making the way for a better quality of woman. 

Tune in as the owner and director of the Miss Florida Petite Pageant, Rachel Almanza, shares her mission to teach confidence, public speaking skills, interview efficiency, and everything in between to become a well put together woman and kill it out in the world. 

From her journey to entrepreneurship as an immigrant child to what a relationship with a powerful woman looks like, don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the pageant world and how Rachel Almanza makes the bag through her passion and purpose!

KEY POINTS:

- Rachel Almanza’s path to pageants

- The decision to be a success, not a victim 

- Balancing femininity with being an entrepreneur 

- What does submission in women AND men really look like?

- Do we learn how to be in a relationship from our parents?

QUOTABLES:

 “Pageants literally helped me find myself and helped me with my confidence. It helps me with not being shy and it helped me really walk in my purpose.”

“You're in control of your life. You can either be a victim or be a success. You can't be both.” 

OTHER RESOURCES:

Learn more about Rachel Almanza and the Miss Florida Petite Pageant at: rachelalmanza.com

IG | instagram.com/rachelalmanza

IG | instagram.com/floridapetite

FB |.facebook.com/rachel.almanza.1

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

IG | @marriageandmoneymentor - instagram.com/marriageandmoneymentor

YT| @marriageandmoneymentor - youtube.com/channel/

TikTok | @marriageandmoneymentor -tiktok.com/@marriageandmoneymentor

Marriage and Money Mentor: Derrick A. Abbott is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

In this episode, Derrick shares 7 core reasons why your marriage and money may be failing in your life. Tune in and find out what it truly means to submit, how to take back your power as a partner, and the steps you can take to pivot your relationships in the right direction. 

It’s never too late to turn your failures into success -  join your Marriage & Money Mentor, and uncover what it takes to do just that. 

KEY POINTS:

- Are you lying to yourself?

- There are no more servants in the world

- Are you a Man or just a Male?

- Learning to be a Wife

- How social media is ruining marriage

- The importance of a strong foundation

QUOTABLES:

“If you aren't willing to be of value, to be of service to someone else, how can you expect for anyone to want to pour back into you?”

“The only thing that a man can acquire, that will truly make him more powerful, is a woman.”

“The worst thing that a king can ever see is a queen who acts like a jester.” 

“Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times. Hard times create strong men. Instant gratification is a tool accessed only by weak men.”

“Every decision that I make, before I make it I ask myself, is this decision based in love?”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

IG | @marriageandmoneymentor - instagram.com/marriageandmoneymentor

YT| @marriageandmoneymentor - youtube.com/channel/

TikTok | @marriageandmoneymentor -tiktok.com/@marriageandmoneymentor

Marriage and Money Mentor: Derrick A. Abbott is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

Hey Family, have you ever felt trapped in society’s expectations of what success looks like? If your answer is yes, know that you are not alone! 

While it may seem impossible to break out of that trap and carve the life you want for yourself, Derrick and the MVP Vic are here to prove you wrong and give you the lowdown!

In this episode, Derrick talks to a man he calls his brother and mentor: Vic Gurley, a successful and intelligent entrepreneur-father who runs multiple enterprises in the real estate and fashion industries. 

Vic reveals how entrepreneurship affected his romantic relationships and gets real about being a father in a separated partnership. His unique perspectives on relationships and entrepreneurship will open your mind to exploring new paths towards your goals. Derrick and Vic also travel back in time and discuss the interesting history of marriage in USA.

Tune in, get entertained and learn how to think outside the box!

KEY POINTS:

- How to run a short-term rental business with AirBnb

- The secret to work-life balance as an entrepreneur 

- Revealing who you truly are after marriage 

- The history of marriage in USA and its relevance today

- How do you figure out what you really want? 

QUOTABLES:

“Pay attention to the small details, a lot of people think details don’t matter.”

“Entrepreneurship is 24/7, there are no work hours.”

“The fastest way to be unhappy is how to always try to make someone else happy.”

GUEST INFORMATION:

Vic Gurley 

IG |  @mvp_vic - instagram.com/mvp_vic/

YT |  @triplethreatpodcast - youtube.com/c/TripleThreatPodcast1/

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

IG | @marriageandmoneymentor - instagram.com/marriageandmoneymentor

YT| @marriageandmoneymentor - youtube.com/channel/

TikTok | @marriageandmoneymentor -tiktok.com/@marriageandmoneymentor

Marriage and Money Mentor: Derrick A. Abbott is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

What’s up Family? Today’s episode is very special because this time, Derrick features two talented individuals who are the DEFINITION of Marriage and Money: a POWER COUPLE in both their business and their marriage. They are none other than the creative minds behind the Digital Creative Agency: Dos Cocos Locos!  

Tune in as Derrick finds out how this dynamic duo began their glorious journey from humble beginnings: selling coconuts at a beach in Miami (Yes… You read that right!) Pay special attention as they share the A to Zs of running a business while maintaining their relationship as a married couple with surprisingly simple and actionable steps. They also get real with Derrick about how business can bleed into marriage or vice versa.

Derrick reflects on their methods and shares key take-aways about commitment and the priceless value of conflict resolution. If you have ever thought of wanting to start a business with your significant other or think that it’s an impossible feat (spoiler alert: it’s not!), this episode is for you! 

KEY POINTS:

- The origins of Dos Cocos Locos

- Is it possible to be married and be business partners?

- How communication is key to your partner’s growth 

- Why you can’t serve your spouse and expect brownie points 

- Don’t compete WITH your spouse or business partner, compete FOR them

QUOTABLES: 

“When you go into “protection mode”, you’re not really protecting, you’re shooting out daggers at people because you feel alone”

“A lot of couples feel like they gotta compete with each other.We’re not competing with each other. I’m competing for you, not with you.” 

GUEST INFORMATION:

Dos Cocos Locos Productions

doscocoslocos.com/

IG | @doscocoslocos - instagram.com/doscocoslocos/

YT| @dococoslocos- youtube.com/channel/

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

IG | @marriageandmoneymentor - instagram.com/marriageandmoneymentor

YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UC_Q4W2YoQJvlIsJcl_7Vy6w  

TikTok | @marriageandmoneymentor -tiktok.com/@marriageandmoneymentor

Marriage and Money Mentor: Derrick A. Abbott is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)