Ras Asan explores the link between money, wellness, and equity with guests from the Phe’be Foundation, including Director Sharon Murphy-Williams and financial coach Angela Winnett. Sharon highlights upcoming All Things Money Workshops on May 22 and 29, focused on wealth building, debt release, and preparing for homeownership. She also shares details on the July “Christmas with Pops” challenge for 60 men to earn a holiday celebration for their children. Angela shares her personal financial journey and breaks down investment basics, including budgeting, the Rule of 72, and strategic credit use. She encourages consistent investing, even in small amounts, and promotes her “75 Strong” program to empower others through financial education.

On All Things Money: Family, Wealth, & Legacy, Ras Asan talks with attorney Aaron O’Brien about the importance of financial literacy, generational wealth, and community leadership. Aaron shares his family’s legacy of hard work and service, stressing that passing down values is as crucial as passing down money. He highlights strategies for building wealth, the role of strong male role models, and the power of community involvement. Aaron encourages families to start slow, seek support, track finances carefully, and embrace accountability and collaboration to sustain long-term success.

This episode features the Upper Arlington Investment Club, a group of high school students from Columbus, Ohio, who share their passion for financial literacy. Club leaders discuss budgeting, stock analysis focused on long-term growth, and promoting financial education through social media. They emphasize the link between wealth and wellness, the freedom financial stability brings, and the benefits of 529 college savings plans. The club plans to expand outreach, fundraise for the Phoebe Foundation, and engage younger students online.