This special episode features Nadir Settles. 

Nadir is the Global Head of Impact Investing at Nuveen Real Estate. He oversees all transactional and asset management activity for the affordable housing portfolio as well as sector staffing-levels, focused investment initiatives, performance, annual operating plan/budgets, and affordable housing services/outreach. He is responsible for sector growth through innovation, new products, community services, and expanded business lines/services. Nadir also serves as a principal spokesperson for Nuveen’s real estate Impact sector to the greater community, including, but not limited to, federal, state, and city local officials, state housing finance agencies, policymakers, advocates, affordable housing and social justice organizations, lenders, etc. He also serves as Head of Investments for the New York MSA for opportunistic-value add investments.

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In this episode, John discusses credit scores and their reflection on people’s livelihood. A higher credit score can directly be linked to a longer life! Get your notepads and listen up for some free game!

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In this episode, John expresses the importance of not giving up! He shares several success stories that started with failure. Don't be defined by your setbacks and rejections. Just keep working towards the goal!

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In this episode, John explains what needs to be done to prevent black Americans from reaching their projected net worth of $0 by 2053. We can change that projected net worth to $3.5 trillion in the same amount of time and John is telling us how! 

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In this episode, John explains slavery from a financial perspective. There's good capitalism and there's bad capitalism. This is a breakdown of bad capitalism by the numbers. 

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In this episode, John breaks down important terms in today's economy. You won't only get a clear definition of the words, but you'll better understand the state of our current economy and how we got here. 

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On this episode, John shares the story of how he accidentally purchased a $20million company at the age of 21. Now, he's giving you free game on how to purchase a $20million + business on purpose! Get your pen and notepad ready. It's more achievable than you think!

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In this episode, John breaks down debt! Not all debt is bad! There are some misconceptions about debt that are getting demystified today! Get your notebooks ready!

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In this episode, John Hope Bryant reminisces on some of the origin stories of building Operation Hope - taking it from an idea to the $75million+ non-profit organization it is today!

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In this episode, John explains different payment methods and the pros and cons of each. 

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