The Financial Griot

The crew shares the story of being called a "Bootstrapper" and how bootstrapping has influenced their lives. 

Working definition

Bootstrapping is a business practice where an entrepreneur starts a company with little capital, relying on money other than outside investments. Bootstrapping involves using only existing resources, such as personal savings, to start and grow a company. Bootstrapped companies build their businesses from scratch.

Background of the Financial Griot Podcast

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

• Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
• Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Financial Blogger, and Educator @theneighboorhoodfinanceguy
• Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus

The gang is back! and today is no topic at all. LOL catching up on what we have been watching, and what's going on in our lives. 

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers that welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin

Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus

The crew is together again, and adding to the TFG short episode is guest Anjel Mcdonald. We discuss pay disparities in financial spaces and the lack of Black representation. Do organizations owe us anything, or do we owe ourselves to show up and become the solution-makers we seek? 

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin

Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus

Guest  Information: 

Anjel Mcdonald  [email protected] 

Rarebird Instagram

2/3 of the crew is here. Lovely and Lawrence discuss the stock market and diversifying our life's purpose. 

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

• Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
• Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
• Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger, and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

• Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
• Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus

Featured Guest

Holly Noon 

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2/3 of the crew is present with another short.  Lovely and Lawrence discuss the weight of poverty and how money impacts everything. 

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

• Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
• Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
• Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger, and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy

A newbie but technically an oldie. This is an older discussion the TFG crew had in 2021 concerning black love and wealth. 

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

• Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
• Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
• Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger, and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy

The crew is here with guest Anjel Mcdonald. She shares her story of helping people build a comfortable life with education and her  personal finance platform RareBird Money. 

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers that welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

• Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
• Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
• Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger, and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy

Guest  Information: 

Anjel Mcdonald 

[email protected] 

Rarebird Instagram

The gang is back with a short.  We discuss the importance of traveling and exposure, allowing the kids in our lives to gain needed   experiences of lifetime value. 

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers that welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

• Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
• Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
• Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger, and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy

We are back with another episode, and the crew is all present. Today we have a guest, Oluwadamilola, a full-time entrepreneur and podcast host. He discusses his journey of finding his purpose with faith and finances. 

About us: 

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and embracing changes. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers that welcome a fresh take on money.

So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about 8 years and are on track to retire early. If you want the secrets; we will gladly share them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.

Find  the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram 

• Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @alainta_alcin
• Lovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
• Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger, and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy

Guest 

• Oluwadamilola-  Wealth in Christ Show Podcast
•  Instagram 
• Wealth in Christbrand .com