The Financial Griot

TFG Crew is back; discussing upcoming travels. Even thought about traveling the world and seeing the 8th wonders of the world? Well Lawrence has and he also wants to go to Antartica. Why? Unlike Alainta who thinks Antartica is Alaska, Lawrence is super adventurous.

Travel is his drug of choice when it comes to spending. What's yours?

Bonus information: 

Vacation spending is equal to about 2% of the total budgets of all U.S. households annually; however, only some households report these costs. When it comes to pleasure trips, it’s a tale of two Americas: those who hardly spend a night away from home; and those who drop an average of $4,700 on vacations each year.

The average cost of a domestic vacation is $1,550 for a solo traveler, while the average cost of an international trip is $2,300.

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 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 8 years and are on track to retire early. If you want the secrets; we will gladly share them since 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

Firing your boss is not an easy thing to do, but that's just the start of this story.

The Financial Griot Podcast is back at it again! Today we have a special guest Rahkim Sabree (Financial Trauma coach). He is an author and on his way to being an expert on the subject. We discuss his journey from firing his boss, moving through corporate America as a Black man, and finding purpose and building legacy through his financial trauma.

We also talk about life as an entrepreneur. Breaking out and building is difficult so we had to unpack.

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, incorporating actionable steps and ultimately building generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah it's possible. 80% of millionaires are 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 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: Rahkim Sabree 

• IG: @rahkimsabree
• Contact:  Lintr.ee/RahkimSabree

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, incorporating actionable steps and ultimately building generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah it's possible. 80% of millionaires are 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 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

Featured Guest: Deborah Napolean 

• Instagram: @Msdebbiekidscorner

Let's recap, the Financial Griot is a podcast that exists at the intersection of life and wellness. Sure we talk about money, as a bonus, we discuss a real-time issue that derives from access and community.

The Financial Griot crew is back! Well, 2/3 back. Lovely is absent; she is busy being the next Oprah with her tech business. Or we are figuring out that we are not the Beyonce of the group. As such, we are dissecting a toxic narrative floating on social media. In the end, can we please stop telling Black women to settle for less and less? And can we start mentoring and guiding Black men to do more for themselves, their families, and their communities?

Besides, you can't ask women to submit if you don't even go to church. It doesn't make sense.

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 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 8 years and are on track to retire early. If you want the secrets; we will gladly share them since 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 TFG podcast is back at it again!

Today, we have Real estate agent Linda Vincent (from SheMotivates) joining us to discuss the nuisance with Real Estate and the importance of securing a legacy with home ownership. Alainta pushes back at our guest and loses decorum; debate  about housing opportunity and speculation; LOL it's all good. Lawrence was shocked but they knew each other offline.

The Real Estate beef is real. Great points are made for an important topic as mortgage rates race north of 7% for the foreseeable future. 

Wait what's the show all about?

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 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 Feature 

• Linda Vincent  @Homegirllinda, @shemotivates.me

The TFG gang is all here with another short episode. Wait that's a first in a while. It's a cause for celebration or our episodes run out of sequence (hint). Today we discuss how people project their issues and ideologies online. We also chat about the importance of distancing yourself while creating systems that hold you accountable.

We only get one life to live, unless this is the Matrix. Since this is the only life that we are aware of, try not to squander time getting caught up in the lives and the internal issues of others. Your future success depends on it.

About us, specifically:

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 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

Today we discussed with Lovely (the resident Beyonce of the crew) about her educational pursuit of obtaining her MBA while  successfully running a small business. This episode of the Financial Griot covers how to prepare for a recession and how to level up to boost your income and career opportunities.

Tech layoffs often predate other industry layoffs. With a recession looming, businesses will be looking to cut. It's up to you to look for ways to become invaluable to your industry.

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 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

The Financial Griot (TFG) is back with another amazing financial top. Alainta is the only one here today but she is joined by guest Robert Metzger.

Robert has a Daddy-Daughter duo  podcast; Family Abide  which examines coming-of-age lessons with the focus on cultivating character through conversations about Faith, Family, and Finance. Even in chaos families must endure without yielding in order to foster legacies for generational, prosperity, and wellness. Through frank discussions together and with guests we seek to achieve Abundance Beyond our Insecurities, Debts, and Entanglements.

Stick around and take notes. You are sure to grow your life in abundance.

About Us, if you are new here:

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, incorporating actionable steps and ultimately building generational wealth.

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

Resources 

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program: PSLF

Guest Robert Metzger: 

IG @FamilyAbide 

Podcast: Family Abide  

The Financial Griot Podcast crew is back at it again. Well 2/3 of the co-hosts are present.

We are playing financial musical shares. Welp, according to Brunch Hater Lawrence, Alainta is busy with dating. lol Today, we have a special guest Sainte Jean Baptiste (CPA). We discuss her financial story becoming first generation college student and a successful certified public accountant. And then going beyond that level to become a change agent in her local community.

Life is truly an opportunity to be challenged, and to push through a myriad of even more challenges. The best part is that we don't have to do it alone and you can definitely learn more by walking in someone else's shoes. Join us for an amazing discussion.

Wait what's the show all about?

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

Find Featured Guest: Sainte Jean Baptiste 

Instagram: @saintethecpa 

 Non-Profit: @walkmyshoesinc

TFG podcast is back with Episode #75. This is a short (pre-show) episode when our guest Rahkim Sabree ( Financial Trauma content creator) stops by. We discuss the cost of keeping up with Black beauty standards.Additionally, we cover its historical connection to our wallets as well as our minds.

While beauty and personal care brands have committed to the advocacy and support of the Black community, gaps still exist for the Black consumer. This $7.4 billion industry is leading to Black debt and body dysmorphia. 

What is body dysmorphia? 

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others. While social media doesn't cause BDD, it can amplify the condition. You might constantly take and post selfies, then constantly scrutinize and criticize them. To deal with it, most are going under the knife.

"Beauty is Pain(ful) and costly..."

The costs?

The annual value of Total Beauty + Skin sales for Black consumers stood at $7.42B at the end of April, according to NielsenIQ Omnishopper. 

Hair Care is the top category for Black consumers, with approximately $2.29B in annual sales. This is unsurprising, given the unique needs of textured hair types and the popularity of natural hair movement. Yet what is surprising is that the Facial Skin Care category is the least lucrative, making just $1.05B. Generating $1.94B, the Cosmetics and Nail Grooming category is also surprisingly weak, considering the size of the overall U.S. markets for both categories.

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, incorporating actionable steps and ultimately building generational wealth.

Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah it's possible. 80% of millionaires are 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 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

Find our Featured Guest: 

Rahkim Sabree 

IG: @rahkimsabree

Contact:  Lintr.ee/RahkimSabree