Create Your Life Series

CYLS 144: Raising Benjamin: Teaching Millennials Finance Through Social Media with Carl Joseph Black

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Episode Summary

Carl Joseph Black is bringing his financial expertise to the masses through a chatbot, Benjamin, that can answer users’ questions in real-time. He credits his rise to being disciplined and finding the confidence to take unconventional steps to success.

 

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

 

Carl Joseph Black

Carl Joseph Black is currently balancing being a law student and being the founder of Raising Benjamin. Seeing a need for financial literacy and empowerment among minority communities, he created the platform which is dedicated to increasing wealth among young Black millennials by sharing finance insights. Using the knowledge that he gained while completing his Bachelors in finance from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Carl began his financial career at JP Morgan. There, he spent 4 years working in risk, research, legal, and compliance.

 

Insights From the Episode

  • Secrets for differentiating discipline versus a habit and why you should know the difference between the two.
  • How to build confidence by researching your field.
  • Strategies for giving people in your life active and passive support.
  • Carl Joseph Black explains why it is critical to find a partner who understands what you are doing and supports you.
  • Strategies for setting micro-goals based on actionable steps.

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    Quotes From the Show

    • “One of the most important things that I continue to share is using different spaces to learn more about business.” - Carl Joseph Black, Create Your Life Series, 144
    • “The fastest way to build wealth is to invest. The second fastest is to work.” - Carl Joseph, Create Your Life Series, 144
    • “The practice of discipline is doing something you don’t want to do consistently.” - Carl Joseph Black, Create Your Life Series, 144
    • “Don’t you ever stop the fight, because it’s bigger than you.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, 144

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      Resources Mentioned

      • Wit AI
      • Microsoft Excel
      • Google Calendar
      • Benjamin

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        Favorite Book

        • Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse
          • Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

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            Favorite Quote

            • “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” - Warren Buffett

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              Keys to Create Your Best Life

              • Believe in yourself
              • Be consistent
              • Really respect your time

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