Money isn’t just numbers. It’s energy, impact and a reflection of who you are.

In this episode, Breeanna sits down with Morgan Blackman to dive deep into ethical investing and how your financial decisions can actually reflect your values.

They unpack how to make sustainable choices, invest in your community and create business practices that prioritize people, planet, and profit.

Morgan shares her personal money story, showing how our upbringing shapes our financial beliefs, and why finding balance between independence and interdependence is key.

From mindset shifts to practical investment strategies, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to build wealth without compromising their ethics. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, this episode will leave you inspired to make empowered, conscious financial moves.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why ethical investing matters and how it aligns profits with positive impact

• How to incorporate mindful spending into your life to reduce environmental harm

• Ways to invest in your local community beyond traditional stocks

• How business ethics and employee well-being influence long-term success

• How your personal money story shapes your financial habits and mindset

• Strategies for wealth building, diversification, and starting early

• Why mindset shifts are essential to overcome scarcity thinking

• How to empower the next generation to make informed financial choices

Key Takeaways:

💡 Ethical investing isn’t just good for the world—it’s good for your soul (and your portfolio).
💡 Diversification is key to long-term financial success.
💡 Mindset shifts are essential for breaking scarcity cycles and building wealth.
💡 Investing early lets you harness the power of compound interest.
💡 Finding balance between independence and interdependence creates sustainable financial freedom.

Sound Bites:

• “Finding balance is crucial.”

• “Diversification is key to success.”

• “Mindset shifts are essential.”

Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Ethical Investing
09:09 Investing in Local Communities
14:13 Business Values and Customer Trust
16:32 Personal Money Stories and Relationships
22:13 Finding Balance in Financial Independence
24:20 Overcoming Financial Challenges as a Black Woman
27:39 The Journey to Financial Literacy
30:23 Investing: A Path to Wealth Building
35:37 The Importance of Starting Early in Investing
39:09 Empowering Future Generations
41:58 Navigating the Investment Landscape
45:11 Mindset and Money: Shifting Perspectives

Resources & Links:

WORK WITH BREEANNA KAY: ⁠⁠⁠breeannakay.com/rebelceo⁠⁠⁠ Follow Breeanna on Instagram or TikTok → @rebel.ceo.podcast REBEL CEO PODCAST SHOWNOTES: ⁠⁠⁠breeannakay.com/ethical-investing-morgan-blackman⁠

• Morgan's Website → breeannakay.com

• Follow Morgan Blackman → morganblackman.com

• Learn more about ethical investing and sustainable financial practices → thewellthletters.substack.com

Keywords:

ethical investing, financial empowerment, sustainable choices, community investment, mindful spending, business ethics, personal finance, wealth building, investment strategies, mindset