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Pursuing Prosp(a)rity by Eliminating Student Debt with Bri Franklin


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Breaking the student loans chains that hold black women back, Bri Franklin, joins us share her vision for Pursuing Prosp(a)rity.

In this captivating episode, we journey through Bri Franklin's inspiring story of triumph over student debt and the pursuit of financial freedom. As a Black woman entrepreneur, Bri has not only achieved financial freedom but also made it her mission to teach other black women to do the same. She runs an organization dedicated to that mission, The Prosp(a)rity Project, is a financial literacy and debt elimination program specifically designed for Black women. 

Bri has encountered and overcome her fair share of money mindset challenges. She has built her organization even when her back was against the wall. Together, we unpack strategies to conquer the obstacles that will arise  and foster a mindset of abundance and financial success.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

  • Bri shares her story and insights into accumulating student debt and breaking free from the grip student debt has over your mindset.

  • Embracing forgiveness, self-love, and a resilient mind frame when it comes to facing your student debt and rebuilding your finances.

  • We discuss the power of building networks and seeking guidance from like-minded individuals, creating a supportive environment that propels women forward in their pursuit of prosperity.

  • Bri generously shares practical advice to help you overcome financial hurdles and set clear financial goals.


  • About our guest Bri Franklin

    Briana "Bri" Franklin is a businesswoman, philanthropist and student debt expert/thought leader with a passion for empowering Black girls and women.

    Having taken on a financial burden of nearly $120K in student debt through her undergraduate studies, Bri developed an acute appreciation for the challenges student debt holders experience, and in recognizing the extent to which others are impacted by the $2T student debt crisis and lack of financial guidance, she formed The Prosp(a)rity Project as a solution for eradicating these systemic barriers.

    Her work has been profiled and recognized by platforms such as Forbes, SXSW and Visionary Women. 


    CONTACT Bri FranklinYouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theprosparityproject⁠

    Website: https://www.theprosparityproject.org/ 

    Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theprosparityproject   

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theprosparityproject/ 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-prosparity-project/ 


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