Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac

Web3 Media president Chris Lyons is constantly in search of "what's next" in technology. On the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Lyons sits down with Mac to discuss the future of blockchain and Web3.

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Wemimo Abbey’s journey is a modern-day fairy tale of resilience and triumph. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised by a single mother who prioritized education despite financial struggles, Abbey moved to the U.S. at 17 to attend the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Facing systemic barriers like the lack of a credit score, he endured predatory payday loans, a challenge that inspired him to co-found Esusu, a fintech company dedicated to rent reporting and credit-building solutions. Today, Esusu is one of the few Black-led unicorns in tech, valued at over $1 billion. Abbey’s perseverance, despite 326 investor rejections, reflects his belief that financial identity should never limit potential, a mission he continues to champion.

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On the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, U.S. Small Business Administration associate administrator of government contracting Jackie Robinson-Burnette breaks down everything small business owners should know to win government contracts.

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Luke Bailey, co-founder and CEO of the financial lifestyle brand Neon Money Club, joins Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac.

In the episode, Bailey emphasizes the importance of knowing when and how to invest and shares that his core mission with Neon Money Club is simple: to reframe how we think about finances. “If anyone asks you… what is your dream car? What is your dream house? You'd be able to tell 'em,” Bailey continues. “But if somebody asks you… ‘what's your dream investment portfolio?’ Or ‘what's your dream, like, stock-to-cash portfolio,’ would you have that answer for 'em?”

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In this episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Mac sits down with none other than New York Times bestselling author, Dream Machine Innovation Lab founder, and CNN contributor Van Jones.

Jones reflects on his father’s sacrifices to lift their family out of poverty, as well as his early career as a lawyer in the Bay Area fighting for civil rights. “I was the first person to use a relational computer database attached to a hotline to track problem officers, precincts, and practices in the nineties. Back when that was considered really radical and also very technologically forward.”

Today, Jones continues to view technology as a powerful tool for change. His latest focus as the founder of the Dream Machine Innovation Lab is on using AI technology to create opportunities for overlooked communities.

While AI is still somewhat misunderstood and seen as a threat to jobs, Jones counters, “AI is not [going to] replace you. Somebody [who] knows how to use AI is [going to] replace you. Is the most important thing that we can come away with because that gives people a reason to look at the stuff,” Jones continues. “Rather than thinking about it like the Terminator, think about it like C-3PO or R 2-D2.”

When asked why he’s so focused on AI, Jones put it simply: “99% of Black people don't know anything about AI… And 99% of white folk don't either... which means this is the first time you're ever [going to] experience something called equality. Okay. We're all equally ignorant about new stuff.”

The level playing field, according to Jones, is a chance to disrupt the status quo and drive meaningful change. “So that's my, that's, that's my passion. And when I look at this next generation that's coming up, I just see nothing but genius, magic, and opportunity, said Jones.

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In this episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, personal finance educator, author, and podcaster Jamila Souffrant joins the show to share her experience in the corporate workforce, her financial "aha" moment, and her journey to entrepreneurship.

Jamaican-born Jamila Souffrant followed what she thought was the American dream: attending school, graduating, and starting her corporate career. But something felt off. “I realized very early in my career that I wasn't happy with a nine-to-five [job] or having a long commute,” says Souffrant. “I didn't want to be a slave to the commute or to an office, which prompted me to look into personal finance.”

Her curiosity led her to the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. Souffrant dove into “priming” her commutes by consuming financial podcasts and reading articles when she could. She soon embraced the FIRE movement, managing to save $169,000 in just two years with her husband, while documenting the experience on her blog, Journey to Launch.

“I really didn't start Journey to Launch with the idea that it would one day be my vehicle to ride out while I'm on the journey still to financial independence. But… there was a voice missing,” Souffrant explained.

She created a blog, “Journey to Launch,” document her quest for financial independence. “And that's when I decided, let me start sharing my journey in a blog first and then realized the podcast was a better format for me… I just slow started to share my ideas, share my journey, what I was doing and that to started to catch a hold.”

For those pursuing financial freedom, Souffrant advises, “It really takes being honest with yourself about what's important to you and what you're willing to give up permanently or just in the meantime until you get to your goals.”

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This week on Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Ross interviews Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, co-hosts of the Earn Your Leisure podcast and creators of Invest Fest, a fresh take on financial conferences. Childhood friends from the Bronx, Millings and Bilal started on different career paths—Millings as a teacher and Bilal as a financial adviser—but came together with a shared passion for education. What began as an effort to educate kids in the classroom evolved into a show that highlights entrepreneurial stories and diverse career paths, offering financial literacy to a broad audience. As they learned, so did their community, which soon looked to Earn Your Leisure as a trusted source of financial education.

Building on the podcast's success, Bilal and Millings reimagined traditional financial conferences with Invest Fest, infusing culture and fun into the experience to create an annual signature event. Their goal is to offer something different from standard business conferences, moving away from small breakout rooms to something more dynamic.

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Kristin Myers, Editor-in-Chief of etf.com and former Yahoo Finance writer joins the show on this week's episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac.

Myers shares her career journey, talks about ETFs, as well as some lessons she has learned from her time working in finance. 

Key takeaways:

"Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac" on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth.

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"Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac" on Yahoo Finance is produced by John Tejada.

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Joy Butts, VP & senior business consultant at JPMorgan Chase & Co joins the show on this week's episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac.

Joy shares her inspiring career journey and drops valuable gems for small business owners. She emphasizes the power of relationships, the rise of Black women-owned businesses, and the importance of community in entrepreneurship.

Key takeaways:

"Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac" on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth.

Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected]

"Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac" on Yahoo Finance is produced by John Tejada.

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In this episode of "Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac," Ross Mac takes a look back at some noteworthy moments from the show.

Takeaways:

"Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac" on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth.

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"Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac" on Yahoo Finance is produced by John Tejada.

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