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Real estate investing can mean so many different things to people working in so many different areas of real estate. One thing they can all agree on is that the journey always starts out with the rush, the thrill of making a new investment, the anxiety of wanting – and needing – to find your first deal and hope it’s a winner.But is there a way out of the rat race?Welcome to My Cashflow Academy’s Investors Corner. In this program, you will learn from other real-life real estate investors sharing their tales of how they finally got out of the rat race and lived to tell the tale.Our guide through this journey is Athena Paquette Cormier, a mortgage broker by profession and the Founder of My Cashflow Academy. Through her interviews of top experts and regular people just like you, you will discover how they got out of the rat race, inspiring and guiding you to your own goal of financial independence. Every path to financial freedom is different so listen in to their stories, pick up their strategies and discover what path you might take that you never thought of AND get the tools to get there.As the founder of My Cashflow Academy, Athena is no stranger to educating people about finance and investment, and with her impressive résumé, that shouldn’t come as any surprise. In fact, Athena has been out of the rat race twice now (once before going through a devastating divorce only to rebuild and get out stronger the second time) and wants to help as many people as she can do the same.Besides being a government mortgage underwriter for the FHA 203k rehab program and guiding both borrowers and realtors in rehabbing properties in the 1990s to acquiring her MA in psychology. Athena has the tools necessary to best impart the knowledge you need to succeed in the field of real estate investment.As for experience, Athena’s got plenty! Athena has had over 30 years in the mortgage brokerage business, and even more in finance in general. She’s a dedicated property investor who’s owned and managed all kinds of real estate assets from short term rental condos, to apartment buildings to plexes and notes in several states.Before My Cashflow Academy, Athena owned and operated Crestwood Mortgage Company in Torrance, California. After eleven years, she eventually transitioned to even greater things. Now, she juggles a host of other real estate-related positions on top of her work with My Cashflow Academy. Since 2003, Athena has been the President of Mortgage Bootcamp Inc., which provides educational and expert advice to industries inside and outside real estate, even choosing to study for the Series 7 and 66 exams, pass them with 90%, and become a financial advisor for ten years before refocusing on real estate.With My Cashflow Academy, she has made a living educating and advising people on making wise investments, and this show is an extension of that. My Cashflow Academy’s Investors Corner is for anyone trying to create passive income from cash flowing properties so that you too can get out of the rat race and stay out and live the life you wish to, not the one you have to. Fueled by the individual stories of each guest that comes through the show, each episode contains something new to learn, something you might not even have heard about up before!There are so many things you can put your hard-earned money into. Choose your investments wisely so it can grow. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, real estate investment is something you can do – and you can do it well with the help of Athena!Are you ready to invest? Come join us on My Cash Flow Academy’s Investors Corner because we’re ready to help you find the right path to attaining success.

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June 13, 20261 hr 4 min

Removing the Hidden Blocks to Money, Abundance and Success - Shelly Stockwell-Nicholas Ph.D

Podcast Summary: In this insightful conversation, host Athena Paquette sits down with renowned hypnotherapist, author, and educator Dr. Shelly Stockwell-Nicholas to explore the mental and emotional barriers that prevent people from creating the wealth, abundance, and life they truly desire.Drawing on decades of experience in hypnosis, psychology, and personal development, Dr. Stockwell-Nicholas explains how many people unknowingly operate from limiting stories rooted in past experiences. These outdated beliefs often become invisible obstacles that affect financial success, relationships, confidence, and personal fulfillment.Key topics discussed include:How subconscious beliefs shape financial outcomesThe connection between personal identity and abundanceWhy focusing on what you want is more powerful than focusing on what you don't wantThe role of imagination, intention, and sensory perception in creating resultsHow to release old narratives that no longer serve your futureThe importance of developing a compelling vision for your lifeDr. Stockwell-Nicholas also shares her remarkable personal journey—from working as a flight attendant to becoming a nationally recognized author, television personality, educator, and leader in the field of hypnosis. Her story serves as a powerful example of how clarity of purpose and belief can transform a dream into reality.Athena contributes her own experiences with visualization and manifestation, illustrating how intentional focus helped her achieve important goals in her life. Together, they emphasize that abundance is not merely about money—it is about aligning your thoughts, beliefs, and actions with the future you want to create.This episode offers practical wisdom and inspiration for anyone seeking greater prosperity, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of the mind's role in shaping success.Guest: Dr. Shelly Stockwell-NicholasHost: Athena PaquetteMain Takeaway: The stories you tell yourself become the reality you experience. When you consciously choose a vision of possibility rather than limitation, you create the conditions for abundance to emerge.https://www.hypnosisfederation.com/ ihf@cox.netathena@athenapaquette.com310-218-6855

April 29, 20261 hr 15 min

5 Ancient Laws of Money That Still Work Today - Rabbi Deborah Schuldenfrei

A thought-provoking conversation with Rabbi Deborah Schuldenfrei and host Athena Paquette exploring the deeper relationship between money, abundance, and spiritual principles. This episode moves beyond spreadsheets and traditional financial advice to examine how beliefs, energy, values, and mindset can shape wealth and financial outcomes. They discuss why some high earners struggle financially while others create lasting stability, the role of community and purpose, and how ancient wisdom can still guide modern money decisions. A meaningful listen for anyone interested in personal growth, investing, and creating a healthier relationship with money.

June 7, 202542 min

Mortgage Insurance Protection and Who it Benefits!

Athena Interviews Sean Boatman, owner of Boatman Insurance. Sean discusses how Mortgage Insurance Protection can be used as a powerful financial planning tool.Sean Boatman can be reached at:www.boatmanagency.comLICENSED IN:WA, CA, LA, NY, OH, TN, TX, VA, DE, NM, ID, MD, KY, WV, SC, RI, PA, NH, NC, MI, FLsean@boatmanagency.com253.691-6151 https://calendly.com/boatmanagency/quote

April 9, 20241 hr 2 min

Unshackled - The Black Girl's Journey to Getting Financially Free - Author Dr Paris Woods

Dr Paris Woods EdD grew up in a single parent low income household and knew from a young age that education was her way out of poverty. What she didn't learn was about how money works. Hear her story of getting buried in debt at 18 and thinking this is normal, to many other poor choices following poor advice, to her sharing her tips on how she got out of $70k in debt, to living mortgage payment free, to becoming a Doctor while staying debt free and now making a life she chooses to live instead of being trapped in a life she has to live. She believes in the FIRE movement and encourages you to #unshackle yourself from debt and live FREE. She has a mission and life purpose of showing black women that they too can be FREE. Be sure to check out her book A Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom#blackwomen #FIRE #debtfree #househack #womenshistorymonth #unshackled

December 15, 202354 min

Create massive cash flow with your home with this new law

Create massive cash flow with your home with this new lawWomen in Investing Network (WiIN) Gloria is a partner in Riechers Engineering. They help homeowners create more housing and more profit through Additional Dwelling Unit, ADU’s and lot splitting to create more affordable housing allowed as part of California Senate Bill #SB9 with 25 lot splits under their belt, they can tell you the pros and cons, and just how it gets done!Gloria Riechers is the CEO of Riechers Engineering, a unique Civil Engineering firm that has created its own niche in the residential development landscape of California. Gloria and her father started this business in 2021 as soon as California passed a new state law, Senate Bill 9. With this revolutionary new state law, homeowners are now allowed to subdivide their properties, gaining access to incredible opportunities and value that was not accessible before. Gloria has been an entrepreneur for most of her life, previously specializing in the health and wellness industry.email: Gloria@riechersengineering.com#SB9 #gloriariechers #athenapaquette

October 28, 20231 hr 0 min

5 Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make - Eileen Kendall Esq

Eileen Kendall, Esq. and founder of Kendall Law, is a highly experienced California real estate attorney with a proven track record of success. She is the proud owner of a thriving law firm that started with just her in October of 2016. Eileen’s dedication and commitment to her clients are evident in the time and effort she puts into every aspect of their legal needs.Since being admitted to practice law in California, Eileen has focused her practice on litigation, with an emphasis on real property and business matters. Kendall Law represents a variety of clients ranging from property management companies to individuals, and real estate professionals.Key Topics We Will Cover-Avoiding Million Dollar Lawsuits-Doing It Right-Top 5 Lawsuit Triggershttps://www.kendalllaw.net/#realestateinvesting #problemsinrealestate #realestatedisputes #tenantlaw #passiveinvesting #landlords #californiarealestate #larealestate

September 8, 20231 hr 6 min

Build Your Affordable #prefab #tinyhouse home in 4 Hours with Robotics!

Build Your Affordable #prefab #tinyhouse home in 4 Hours with Robotics!Go green and catch the affordable housing wave! Build a factory built 1 bed 1 bath home in 8 hours!Join me as I chat with Joe Basel CEO of Practical Revolution, a tiny home builder, and village developer.A new movement is dawning out of the success and observed shortcomings of the Housing First approach. He is designing communities that lift people up toward a life of hope, purpose, and happiness.Practical Revolution brings vulnerable individuals who are coming thru and out of serious trauma into the embrace of wraparound support services and healing housing. They also help facilitate intentional healthy community and relationships. All for a fraction of the cost of current permanent supportive housing, in a rapidly scalable platform.Radical Affordability These homes are radically affordable. We are budgeting for rents as low as $300/month all in non-subsidized for an SRO unit. The current developments are coming online for between $50,000 and $70,000 per door all in even after purchasing land and full infrastructure build-out. With sponsored land, cooperative utility companies, and helpful planning and zoning authorities, they can do even better. At this cost, they are able to quickly scale to a meaningful number of homes in a short time frame. Hundreds or even thousands of units built in months, not decades. #ADU #communityfirst #modularhome #prefab #realestate #AI #realestateAI #threeDrealestate #factoryhomes #transitionalhousing #homeless #affordablehousing

August 8, 20231 hr 3 min

How to Become RentAble to 4.5 Million Untapped STR Guests

How to Become RentAble to 4.5 Million Untapped STR GuestsJoin me as I chat with the founder of becomingrentable.com, Lorraine Woodward, who will share how her company is turning the short-term rental market on its head.Lorraine left a successful long-term career in the corporate and nonprofit world to create the solution she and families like hers needed.You see Lorraine is living with MS and has 2 children with muscular dystrophy, MD. So it was a challenge, and let's be honest, a stress on her husband, for them to find the right place to stay when traveling.She bought a second home and made it wheelchair friendly. Then when they weren't using it they put it out as a short-term rental. She had people drive from Texas to NC because there is such a need.That was the spark.She is going to be the Expedia Group/VRBO for special needs accommodation.And she is growing like gang busters.The growth of Becoming rentABLE in just 2 years has been staggering, during this time Lorraine’s teams' accomplishments include: Having over 1200 accessible short-term, rental properties on their listing map, which makes them have more accessible short-term, rental listings than Air BnB and VRBO combined.Listings in all 50 states in over 685 cities across the United States.In August, International Hospitality Media Limited out of the UK listed Lorraine Woodward and Becoming rentABLE in the top 20 influencers across travel, hospitality, and real estate.The team has built the first and only fully accessible short-term rental property for individuals with mobility, vision, hearing, and/or Autism/IDD in the United States.Becoming rentABLE is 1 of 12 startups selected for Expedia Group's new Open World Accelerator program. Each startup has created technology to improve accessibility for underserved travelers. Come hear her story AND how you can stand out as a vacation home provider for those who have been ignored until Lorraine came along that is. What do you need to stand out and how can her company help you serve this part of the vacationing public profitably?https://www.becomingrentable.comhttps://www.becomingrentable.com/the-little-yellow-house#investmentproperty #handicapstr #lorrainewoodward #athenapaquette

June 19, 202351 min

How to Get 3X ROI with Apartment ADU's

Multifamily ADUs top floor, bottom floor and garage ADUsJoin us as we chat with Cameron Crockett of UltraUnit a company that specializes in creating ADUs in multifamily dwellings, specifically in Long Beach CA.He will take us through the process from visioning the ADU space layout and feel, to minimizing cost and disturbance to the existing structure and tenants and maximizing property value, to getting permits to completion. He will share how he also minimizes the time for permitting.He has created ADUs on top floors of buildings, in parking lots, on the side of existing buildings, and his favorite: converting garages into living spaces.He will give us guidance on what makes an ADU expensive and how to circumvent the top 5 killer mistakes investors make when creating an ADU.Why did I choose him as a guest? Because he is helping us with our ADU after false starts with another architect who it turns out was not familiar enough with the process or the city.Even if you are in a different city, his approach and dos and don'ts are universal, and worth the investment of time to learn.www.ultra-unit.com Cameron Crockett (562) 997-0971#cameroncrockett #ultra-unit.com #athenapaquette

March 26, 202358 min

Crowdfunding Real Estate with SmallChange.co - Eve Picker

You have heard of GOFundME, Fund that flip, and Fundrise, but now there is a woman-founded crowdfunding platform specifically for real estate projects that were created by minority founders or that serves a minority community. Seeing a need to be hyper-focused to build neighborhoods back up, create opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs and communities, and just be creative to lift everyone up. From Baltimore to Portland, from garageADUs, to tiny homes, to rehab of multi-families, to co-work spaces for creatives, they are helping create change and helping you be a part of it. Join me as CEO Eve Picker, Lover of cities, Architect, Urban Designer, Real estate developer, FinTech pioneer, and Urban change agent shares her story, which is the spark that created this idea, and how she brought SmallChange to life, and her vision for SmallChange.co and the people it serves.#crowdfundingrealestate #minoritylending #adufunding #evepicker #athenapaquetteemail: eve@smallchange.co