Minority Money

Black History Month ain’t over yet ‘cause in this episode, we’re extending it!

Join me in this episode as interview the awesome Hope Newsome!

Hope is a Corporate and Financial Services Attorney. She counsels broker-dealers, investment advisers, investment managers, private equity, and founders.

She talks about the critical importance of building relationships as one of the foundations of her career and how setting up boundaries added more value to her life.

Make sure you listen to our conversation as Hope talks about how she started her very own boutique law firm and how she is helping others build their dreams through her business!

Highlights:

>> How Hope started her own boutique law firm

>> What it’s like being a black female attorney

>> The critical importance of building relationships

>> Drive your business that rides your business

>> Knowing when to seek help and advice from the pros to help grow your business

>> Why setting boundaries is important?

>> How boundaries helped and added value in Hope’s life

>> Understanding what your rhythm is

>> Digging into the details

Connect with Hope:

>> LinkedIn

>> Twitter

>>Virtus LLP

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Bridging the Racial Wealth Divide with Dedrick Asante-Muhammad [Black History Month Special]

>> Becoming Financially Smart with Dr. David Rhoiney [Black History Month Special]

>> Building A Successful Business with Sheneya Wilson [Black History Month Special]

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Today’s the last day of Black History Month but our job and mission of changing the complexion does not end!

In this episode, I’m excited to share my conversation about the racial wealth divide in this country with the Chief of Race  Wealth, And Community at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad!

The foundation of racial inequality is racial economic inequality. And the foundation of racial economic inequality is the racial wealth divide.

Listen to this episode as Dedrick unpacks the truth about the enormous wealth divide in this country!

Highlights:

>> Why Dedrick is focused on racial equity, racial justice, and activism

>> Racial wealth divide vs. racial economic inequality

>> Income does not equate to financial stability and wealth

>> Advancing inclusive economic empowerment

>> What do we do about this racial wealth divide?

>> What Black History Month meant to Dedrick

Connect with Dedrick:

>> LinkedIn

>> Bridging The Racial Wealth Divide

>> Twitter

>> Facebook

Resources Mentioned:

>> Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? (King Legacy) by Martin Luther Dr. King

>> Black Power: The Politics of Liberation by Kwame Ture and Charles V. Hamilton

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Becoming Financially Smart with Dr. David Rhoiney [Black History Month Special]

>> Building A Successful Business with Sheneya Wilson [Black History Month Special]

>> How to Be a Champion in Finance with Lauryn Williams [Black History Month Special]

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Starting a business is exciting and thrilling at the same time. But running one is no easy feat. 

As you embark on your entrepreneurial journey, some situations will definitely go awry but learning how to prepare when such situations arise can help your business survive and achieve success!

Join me in this episode as the people's CPA, Sheneya Wilson returns to talk about her successful business and the things you need to know when you’re planning to start a business!

Sheneya is the founder of Fola Financial LLC, a firm dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses with navigating their financial journeys by providing bookkeeping, tax planning, and tax preparation services.

Listen to this episode as Sheneya shares her business journey, how they’re operating and helping their clients so you can have an idea on how you can achieve successful and a profitable business! 

Highlights:

>> Important things you can’t skip when you’re planning to start a business?

>> Get organized. Stay organized.

>> Get your mindset in order

>> Why is it extremely important for you to understand how you are spending in your business?

>> Treat your business as its own separate entity

>> The different programs Sheneya’s company developed for its clients

>> CPAs and Financial Planners are not the same people

>> What Black History Month means for Sheneya?

Connect with Sheneya Wilson:

>> LinkedIn

>> Instagram

>> FOLA Financial

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> No Need to Worry, My Accountant Handles That

>> My Truth, My Story [Black History Month Special]

>> Mind Money Balance: Overcoming Your Financial Anxiety

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Back when I was working in the bank, I knew I wanted to become a financial advisor.

People needed more than investments, they need guidance and information, in a way that they can receive it. 

I knew what I wanted to do, I came into the industry to be a financial advisor to help people and to make an impact in their lives! 

Join me in this solo episode, as I share my truth, my story, how I got into the industry, and what exactly I had to go through.

The journey wasn't easy but it was definitely worth it! If you find yourself in a difficult situation right now, be it financially or something to do with your health or whatever that is, I hope my story encourages you to find your resolve.

Keep fighting and keep going, 'cause I am definitely living my dream now!

Highlights:

>> What happened after I left my job in the bank

>> How I became a Financial Advisor

>> Starting Gen Next Wealth

>> The beginning of Minority Money Podcast

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Becoming Financially Smart with Dr. David Rhoiney [Black History Month Special]

>> How to Be a Champion in Finance with Lauryn Williams [Black History Month Special]

>> Hispanic Heritage Celebration Month Recap with Maricela Miles-Mattingly

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As part of The Black History Month, I'm excited to share my conversation with returning guest, Dr. David Rhoiney!

Dr. David Rhoiney is a General Surgeon who learned how to build generational wealth that allowed him to be financially independent. He is also the person behind SurgiFi, a personal finance website committed to helping others achieve financial independence via financial literacy.

In this episode, we discuss income creation, how to maximize your income, and how money connects everybody in a good way. We also talk about how financial literacy really makes the difference when it comes to wealth making.

If you want to make more money or just create a life where you and your family's comfortable, then I encourage you to hit that play button and listen to this episode as Dr. Rhoiney gives you the motivation you need to fulfill your goals!

Highlights:

>> Money connects everybody

>> Maximize your income before you start thinking about other things

>> What Black History Month means for Dr. Rhoiney

>> Focusing on communication and listen

>> Dr. Rhoiney shares how he was able to put raise five-figures for a not for profit

>> Be smart about your money and how to make more of it

Connect with Dr. David Rhoiney

>> LinkedIn

>> Twitter

>> Instagram

>> Facebook

>> SurgiFi

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Getting Out of Poverty & Creating Wealth with Dr. David Rhoiney

>> How to Be a Champion in Finance with Lauryn Williams [Black History Month]

>> Buy the damn coffee!

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Minority Money is going to be celebrating Black History Month! This is an acknowledgement of how much black history is interwoven in American history.

We have some very, very fun episodes planned for you and we are going to do our version of how we are going to celebrate Black excellence during the month of February. Hope you enjoy these interviews!

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What does it take to become a champion?

In sports, consistency, effort, and a winning mindset, definitely contributes to an athletes peak performance and success.

The same goes with your finance.

If you want to cross out some of your financial goals list, you have to show up, be consistent in learning and in maintaining healthy financial habits.

In this episode, you're going to learn how to win with your money! Our guest for today is someone whom you already know. She's a previous guest on the podcast but she is more known as the first female American to won a medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympic games!

Yes, you've guessed it right! Our guest on today's show is no other than the amazing sprinter, bobsledder, and a 4-time Olympian, Lauryn Williams!

Get inspired and motivated to work on your finance as Lauryn shares everything you need to know when it comes to organizing your finances, and how to really create actual wealth, trust me, it's not just investing.

Highlights:

>> You're only getting investment advice not the actual how to's

>> How Lauryn started on her financial career

>> Why financial literacy is essential in your financial success

>> The confusion between financial plan and a financial products

>> Lauryn share's her experience when she won a medal in the Summer and Winter Olympics

>> Strategies to pay off your student loans

>> Creating a budget, setting saving goals, and understanding your 401(k)

>> Two types of forgiveness and how to get it

>> The four basic financial literacy principles that you need to know and understand to set a strong financial foundation

>> What you need to know about get rich quick schemes

>> How to increase your savings

Connect with Lauryn Williams:

>> LinkedIn

>> Twitter

>> Worth Winning

>> Lauryn William's website

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> WNTT Episode 2

>> Buy the damn coffee!

>> Building a Better Future through Holistic Financial Planning

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It’s hard to be rational when your financial life is a mess. It affects all aspects of your life.

Sometimes you fail to meet your financial goals and it’s hard… hard when you don’t have anyone to share or turn to regarding your money concerns.

Today’s episode is all about helping you cope with your financial anxiety and shame around money.

Join me in this episode as I talk to Mind Money Balance Podcast host, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin! Lindsay is a Financial Therapist on a mission to help people get their minds and money in balance through shame-free financial psychology!

Lindsay and I are going to discuss the keys of the successful money journey as well as how you can overcome shame around money, open up and bring in others into the money conversation, and how to deal with your financial anxieties!

Highlights:

>> How to overcome money shame

>> What’s preventing you from engaging with your money and healthy money talks

>> Dealing with financial anxiety

>> The 4 Financial Archetypes

>> 2 Categories of people when it comes to money

>> Money and relationships

Connect with Lindsay Bryan:

>> LinkedIn

>> Instagram @mindmoneybalance

>> Mind Money Balance

>> Mind Money Balance Podcast

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Making The Most of Money Talks With Your Spouse

>> What School Never Taught You About Money

>> Utilizing Your Financial Why to Help Change the Racial Wealth Gap

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Do you think that enjoying a cup of latte will make you poor?

While it is true that you and I should be wise about spending our money, skipping your morning cappuccino or café latte will not make you a millionaire. And spending on one or two cups of caffeine boost will break your wallet.

However, you do want to get your finances right and accomplish your goals. How then can you improve your financial situation this year without sacrificing those little joys? 

Join me in this year’s first solo episode as I tell you why you need to stop guilt-tripping yourself already and just buy the damn coffee!

Highlights:

>> Why buying a coffee will not make you poor

>> Why skipping your café latte will not make you a millionaire

>> Conscious spending

>> What's keeping you from achieving financial success?

>> Spending plan vs. tracking your money

>> Automation, the most freeing thing you can do with your finances

>> What it means to pay yourself first

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Following your Passion & Growing Your Wealth

>> Getting out of Poverty & Creating Wealth

>> Building a Better Future through Holistic Financial Planning

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Let's Continue the Conversation! Head on over to the Facebook Group and let’s discuss how we can change the complexion of wealth (https://www.facebook.com/groups/423846561552747/) 

Want to chat with a fee-only financial planner? Shoot me an email at [email protected] Can't wait to meet you.

The one thing that separates successful people from everyone else is their mindset.

Mindset is everything!

The way you think will hugely impact the way you learn, decide, and act in reality. Having the right mindset can make or break whatever it is you're aiming for.

Now, I want you to pause and think for a moment about all the thoughts that's running inside your head. Thoughts of not being enough, not smart enough nor talented enough, these stories are the truths you want your mind to believe in.

But you don't want that, do you? You’d want to have success for you and the people you care about.

Let me help you adapt the mindset for success in this episode as Patricia Villegas joins us to talk about growth mindset to improve your life and the people around you!

Patricia Villegas is a highly sought after thought leader, professor, education and corporate consultant, and a Social Entrepreneur. She is also the founder of VP Consulting, with a mission to empower, educate, and equip LatinX millennials on how to gain economic growth and equitable opportunities by teaching in the areas of neuroscience/growth mindset, career development, and career and business advancement through strategic relationship building methods.

Tune in as Patricia shares what made her shift her mindset and why it is possible for anyone to achieve success!

Highlights:

>> What is the ’Growth Mindset’

>> What made Patricia shift to growth mindset

>> Nurturing your abilities and talents to achieve success

>> Exploring your life purpose

>> Focusing on what it s that you’ve gone through and turning that into a monetized passion

>> Making your way to success through tiny habits

>> How to increase the capacity of your brain 

>> Increasing your net worth through networking

Connect with Patricia Villegas:

>> LinkedIn

>> Instagram @patriciavillegas__

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Taking Your Investing to the Next Level through Impact Investing with Jennifer Kenning

>> Investing in Your Future through Real Estate with Jamisa Mclvor

>> Finding Your Niche and Doing What you Love with Jannese Torres-Rodriguez

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Tremendous system change is needed if we want to solve the racial and financial inequality of our country. One of the greatest tools we have at our disposal to close the wealth gap is through investing, particularly impact investing!

Join me in this episode as I interview Jenn Kenning on the benefits of impact investing, why you should consider it, and how it can help in our mission of changing the complexion of wealth.

Jenn Kenning is the CEO and Co-Founder of Align Impact, a female founded, owned, led, and majority-staffed, SEC-registered independent advisor and certified B Corporation. Align Impact specializes in co-creating and implementing impact investing strategies with individuals, families, foundations, institutions, and advisors.

Where you put your hard-earned money, plays an active role in re-shaping and building the future, both for our society and planet.

Learn what impact investing is all about and how your investing can make a difference in our society and planet. Jenn also explains what makes impact investing different from other forms of investing and other socially responsible investing!

Highlights:

>> How finance can be a driver for system change

>> How investing can level the playing field for everyone

>> How Jen came to focus on impact investing

>> What makes Impact Investing unique and different

>> The big equalizers

>> How to close the wealth and income gap here in the US

>> Looking at our consumption decisions, our values, and what we support

>> The power of social network

>> Utilizing capitalism as a tool for rebuilding and system change

>> How impact investing benefits our planet

>> Myths about impact investing

Connect with Jennifer Kenning:

>> LinkedIn

>> Twitter @AlignImpact

>> Align Impact

If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Getting out of Poverty & Creating Wealth

>> Why health is important in retirement planning

>> Leaving a Legacy of Financial Literacy

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