Energetic: Inspiring Leaders and Budgeting with Zik Nwanganga & Liz Armstead

*** This recording is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be viewed as personalized financial advice and is not a substitute for consultation with your financial representative. Any reference to third-party websites are provided for information purposes only and are not endorsed by CommunityAmerica. Please visit CommunityAmerica.com to learn more about how we can assist you in achieving your Financial Peace of Mind.***  *** Securities and advisory services offered through Copper Financial Network, LLC ("CuFi"), Member FINRA/SIPC. CuFi is a SEC registered investment adviser. Products offered through CuFi:  are not NCUA/NCUSIF or otherwise federally insured, are not guarantees or obligations of the credit union, and may involve investment risk, including possible loss of principal. CuFi is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CommunityAmerica Credit Union. For important disclosures from CuFi, including our Form CRS, please visit here. ***  Zik Nwanganga is passionate about helping people discover their purpose and maximize their true potential. Zik founded a leadership/entrepreneurial organization called FiredUp'.  The goal of FiredUp' is to motivate young people to pursue their purpose by hearing about other leaders' failures and successes.  Liz Armstead is a branch manager with CommunityAmerica Credit Union. She has been with them for five and a half years. Liz has three kids and two dogs. She loves to travel and go on adventures with her family. Memorable Quotes: "I fit here because I know that these are all human beings who are going through the same struggles, maybe in a different way, but they're all trying to pursue something." "He said that at the deathbed of anyone in the world, at the last breath, no one ever thinks, man, I should have spent more time at work. We always think, man, I should have spent more time with my family and friends because that's the most important thing." "I always find that having someone there to hold you accountable is a great option, whether it's a spouse or a family member or a financial adviser, someone at your credit Union." What You'll Learn: Inspirational words for aspiring young leaders and how to manage your money well through a budget. This Episode Includes: Zik started FiredUP' KC because of the challenges he went through during college. Zik believes that it doesn't matter what you're doing, it matters most who you are. Reading, following, and listening to other leaders will inspire you to find your own true potential. FiredUP' KC is about all the leaders and entrepreneurs in the KC area and building a community of support for aspiring young leaders. Zik shares that being a leader is to make work easier for whoever is under you, not harder. A friendly work environment is important to the success and overall happiness of everyone involved. Young people can start to pursue their passion by being willing to take a risk with whatever idea they have. Whatever you're doing, no matter what it is, do it to the best of your abilities because the one thing you're doing might lead to the main thing you want to do. Building a budget is all about setting goals and knowing what you want to put your money toward. Liz shares several ways to start building a budget and how to get help when starting out. A budget helps reduce stress by giving you peace of mind about how much money you actually have. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Find one inspirational leader who you look up to and learn how they got to where they are today. Set goals for your life and career – those can be one-year goals or five-year goals. Start a budget around your goals. Mentioned In The Episode: FiredUP' KC Go-Giver by Bob Burg Bob Burg on Small Changes Big Shifts Rachel Hollis Girl Wash Your Face Advent Health CommunityAmerica Credit Union YMCA