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John Hope Bryant breaks down the undeniable link between credit scores, health, education, and wealth in America. From Chicago to Mississippi, he reveals the shocking connection between money, health, and opportunity — showing how a 700+ credit score neighborhood lives 20 years longer than a 580 score neighborhood. But he doesn’t stop at the problem — he shares the solutions that are already working, from children’s savings accounts to Operation HOPE’s financial coaching.

Source: John Hope Bryant Speech, The Business Plan for Cleveland: The Untold Story of How We ALL Succeed 
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Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu delivers a challenging message on parenting, time, and academic achievement. Warning that this could be the first generation of Black youth not to surpass the last, he breaks down the truth about study habits, distractions, and expectations. This episode is a call to invest more time in our children—and raise the bar for their future.

Source: Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu: Raising Black Boys 2 
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Rev. Ike shook the church and the culture with a bold message: “God is within you, and mind power is real power.” Preaching prosperity, self-responsibility, and the audacity to “have it now,” he rejected waiting for blessings in the by-and-by. This episode captures his unapologetic call for Black people to master their minds, claim their worth, and prosper today.

Source: "Think and Grow Rich" is Not Just for White People! - An Intense Rev. Ike Interview, Part 2 
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Mellody Hobson opens up about the pressures that come with being “the one” in the family who makes money. With honesty and wisdom, she shares how she learned to set boundaries, avoid resentment, and give without expectation. This episode is a powerful guide for anyone navigating family, finances, and the importance of protecting your own stability.

Source: Mellody Hobson, Ariel Investments, Discusses the Need for Financial Literacy 
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Les Brown shows us why self-belief, creativity, and persistence are non-negotiable for living our dreams. From removing energy drainers to aligning with the hungry, his words are fuel for anyone determined to rise. Your dream is possible. Keep pushing until you win.

Source: Les Brown - Georgia Dome Speech (1993) 
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Dr. Dennis Kimbro tells the remarkable story of Osceola McCarty, the washerwoman from Mississippi who gave nearly all her life savings to fund scholarships for Black students. Her legacy proves that true wealth is measured not by what we keep, but by what we give. This episode is a powerful lesson in service, sacrifice, and the fingerprints we leave on the world.

Source: Putting It All Together: Success & Greatness with Dr. Dennis Kimbro 
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Rock-T delivers a high-energy message on mindset, purpose, and perseverance. From surrounding yourself with the right circle to finding your God-given gifts, he challenges us to stop making excuses, start small, and keep moving toward big dreams. Success, he reminds us, is a marathon, not a sprint — and quitting is the only way to lose.

Source: Rock-T: NO EXCUSES! GET IT DONE! "Success is How You Think”
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Dr. George C. Fraser calls us to the highest form of leadership: parenthood. With urgency and clarity, he defines true success in raising Black children — graduating high school at grade level, without jail, and without early parenthood. He challenges us to step up, lead with love, and take responsibility not just for our own children, but for saving one more.
 

Source: Dr. George Fraser | Civil Rights Symposium 2015
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Myron Golden challenges us to break free from small thinking and embrace abundance. Sharing his journey from being written off in school to building multimillion-dollar businesses, he reveals why money isn’t about greed — it’s about maximizing potential. This episode is a blueprint for asking better questions, thinking bigger, and living without limits.

Source: Your Biggest Problem Is Thinking Too Small
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