Millennials & Money

On this week's episode of Millennials and Money stand up comedian Michael Calvin Jr shares his Money Story. Growing up with parents who shared custody of him, Michael got to see things from two different perspectives. On one hand, he had his military father where everything was structured as can be, and on the other, he experienced the ups and downs living with his mom who often spent her next check before it even arrived. Once Michael decided to pursue comedy full time he shares how humbling it was coming from a background where the men always provided to be completely dependent on his partner's income. Be sure to listen through the end to hear Michael shares his expression through comedy Is a way to relive childhood memories with his father.

On this week's episode of Millennials and Money, our guest is Jag and Estate Planning Attorney Michael T Holy. Michael is a first-generation American whose father grew up in extreme poverty in Russian-occupied Austria, Michael shares what it was like growing up with his single father who was extremely frugal because he liked the security that saving money rather than spending it brought him. After graduating from Duke law Michael went on to work for a top law firm in the Silicon Valley amid the tech boom, but after 9/11 he felt lead to serve his country he left the firm and enlisted as a military Jag. After serving in Iraq 09-2013 the war had calmed down and Michael decided it was time to return to civilian life and he decided to open his Estate Planning practice out of his home, as someone who has been working from home since 2013 he shares tips on how to stay organized and the importance of time management when working for yourself. Be sure to listen to the end to hear why even as an attorney that went to Duke Law school he still encourages young people to consider pursuing trade schools as opposed to a traditional college.

Hear why he considers eliminating the wants the key to financial success

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Be sure to tune into this weeks episode of Millennials and Money our gust this week is Vice President of Public Affairs at California Charter Schools Association and and Independent Consultant Janel "Jay" Artis- Wright. Listen as she shares her money story, after grinding and couch surfing her way through Cal State Fullerton and USC for grad school she realized that she was spending all of her time helping others achieve their goals. Eventually she realized she had put her own life on hold and was becoming consumed by work, after reading the book “The Four Hour Work Week” she completely shifted her work life balance. Listen how despite after using the money she had initially saved for a down payment for a home and instead took a two year international sabbatical. She still does not regret the experience. She shares how golfing lead her to a job at Fox studios. Be sure to listen to the end as she shares how ending a longterm relationship based on different dreams and ambitions lead to her living a happier life than she ever imagined.

On this weeks episode of Millennials and Money Philip Wiggins, shares his money story. Growing up he saw his dad work multiple jobs and grind to provide for his family, despite his dads efforts it wasn’t long before Philip realized he wasn’t in the same wealth class as his classmates. Philip accepted he had to work a lot harder than his piers in order to have the things they had. After high school he dropped out of college and put his passion on hold to provide for himself. His unhappiness was clear to his wife Carissa day convinced him to quit his job go back to school to pursue his true passion in ministry. Now a student and embracing his role as a stay at home dad he is weeks away from a degree in leadership. Listen to what approach to ministry he plans on taking as he transitions into a full time pastor role.

Be sure to check out the Made Alive Podcast to hear Phil and his cohost Seth share tips and advice on effective leadership in today’s world. 

Philip Wiggins IG: @thewiggs11Made Alive Podcast IG: @madealivepodcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-alive/id1502426561

On this weeks episode of Millennials and Money listen to how Jo Palma went from homelessness to going viral on YouTube. Jo and his family immigrated to Vallejo, California when he was 3 from the Philippines. Growing up in Vallejo he experienced poverty which pushed him to wanting a better life for himself.He shares how he built his own business from scratch with the help of his adventure cat Leo. He now has successfully took two of his passions and parlayed them into what anyone would consider a successful lifestyle. He shares tips for others who are interested in pursuing the same path. If your interested in checking out his Adventure Cat or seeing some of his videography work the links to his social media pages and merch store are below 

@adventurecatleo

Adventurecatleo.com

@kingpalma

haveheartstudios.com

Be prepared to be inspired on this weeks episode of Millennials and Money. Our guest is a Pastor and entrepreneur. Nehemiah Goudeaux shares how growing up the son of a Mega church Pastor made him determined to create his own wealth. Originally to separate himself from his father he pursued his own business ventures, and today owners multiple businesses. Inevitably, Goudeaux now is a Pastor and embraces the legacy and accomplishments of his father as he has created generational wealth both in the market place and ministry.

On this weeks special episode of Millennials and Money we have our first Gen X guest, Tynisha Boyea Robinson owner of CapEq and her husband and Law Professor at SMU Keith Robinson. Listen as they share their money story and the way they’ve came from two different financial backgrounds but managed to merge into one successful financial household. Tynisha shares how she is thankful for Keith’s conservative risk tolerance as a good counter balance to her more aggressive approach to investing and business ownership. They take turns being the households CFO so both of them get an idea of how to manage the household finances. Both have degrees in electrical engineering but elected to pursue different career paths but they both utilize their engineering degrees in their current careers to build success. 
Listen to how they've maintained such a good relationship with each other, “the couples who make it aren’t the ones who didn’t have problems they’re the ones who made it through the problems” and be sure to listen through the end so you can hear how Keith is able to manage his students attention virtually in the unique distance learning scenario we are in today.

On this weeks episode of Millennials and Money former boxing world titleist Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield shares his Money Story. Raised in San Francisco’s Filmore district during the crack epidemic he shares how despite living in project housing he always felt he had enough. Listen as he shares how after making a success in boxing he’s been able to manage and invest his money wisely while focusing on mentoring and serving his community. Be sure you listen to through the end to hear about Karim’s latest business venture as he sets the grand opening of Authentic 415 a marijuana dispensary in his home town of San Fransisco Saturday 1/16 165 Mississippi St San Fransisco CA 94107

This week on Millennials and Money Estate Planning Attorney and owner of Soojin Kim Law firm, Soojin Kim. shares her Money Story, Soojin shares what it was like growing up in a traditional Korean family home where money was not something spoken about. She talks tells of the struggles her parent’s faced in business ownership and why she initially swore it off for herself only later to realize it wasn't entrepreneurship that was the cause of her parents financial struggles, but it was the language barrier. Listen as she explains of all the areas of law she could've practiced why she chose Estate Planning and why today she loves owning her law firm and the way it provides for the ideal work life balance.

Soojin Kim916-847-5440[email protected]

On this weeks episode of Millennials and Money returning guest, Cutco district manager, Henry Sanchez shares his money story. While graduating with Honors in engineering from Chico State he continues to pursue the entrepreneurship route at Cutco Cutlery. Listen to the ups and downs of his upbringing and the effect the 2008 recession had on his mother in real estate market. Make sure you listen through the end to hear what drives him to continue to be at Cutco and how to put your best self forward.