Who We Are

Have you ever wondered what was the purpose of being taught chemistry or calculus or any other subject that you rarely used again? We did too! Growing up we were told that getting a good education would ENSURE prosperity and achievement, unfortunately these days that just does not ring so true anymore.

According to the Associated Press, 53% of recent college grads are unemployed or working in a job that doesn’t require a Bachelor’s degree.

I think we ALL can agree that if we learned key success principles when we were younger, we would be much further along in life than we are now. That’s why Joseph Nation is here. We are here out of necessity and have come to save a generation!

We exist to help conquer the financial divide among the economically disadvantaged, broaden their financial awareness, and expose them to success principles that create tunnels of opportunity. We also endeavor to be positive role models and a catalyst of change in the eyes of today’s youth. We are committed to give people the tools, education, and inspiration to create the financial freedom they dream about.

Our Beliefs

Financial principles we live by:

  • Financial Freedom is your choice.
  • Your thoughts, actions, and attitudes determine your wealth potential.
  • Money is a tool to reach your dreams.
  • To be financially successful, learn the language of money.
  • See it, say it, write it down.
  • Make money grow by putting it to work for you.
  • Live below your means, not within it.
  • Pay yourself first.
  • People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.
  • It’s not how much money you make, it’s how much you keep that’s important.
  • If you can’t afford to pay cash for something, you can’t afford it, period.
  • Save early, save often.
  • Interest is only interesting when you’re receiving it.
  • Assets feed you (produce cash flow), liabilities eat you.
  • Only borrow money when it’s going to make you money.
  • If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.
  • Creating financial freedom is simply a matter of developing the right 

About Our Founder

As a Certified Wealth Coach since 2006, Michelle Stokes demonstrates the power of healthy choices and financial fortitude. Her alma mater is Florida State University where her passion to help people with finances was born. Being a professional speaker for almost ten years, she has impacted thousands of young people in the school system where they heard her messages on how to make your money grow, delayed gratification, goal setting, and character development.

She specializes in fun and informative programs that guide young people to achieve holistic success. Michelle wants to bring a powerful, positive message to the community letting everyone know that the poor will ALWAYS be among us, but that does not have to include you. Just because you were born there, doesn’t mean you have to stay there!