This week on The Purpose Finder Podcast, I sat down with Ernest Fenton—an attorney, entrepreneur, and author whose story really stayed with me.

Ernest calls his late father his “secret weapon,” and after hearing their story, you’ll understand why. Within the same six months, Ernest lost both his father and his business. Yet it was the lessons his dad left him that gave him the courage to keep going. One moment in particular really struck me: when his father, who worked as a tree cutter, was told he might lose his contract with the city, he simply said, “Well, I’ll do something else.” That kind of quiet confidence shaped the way Ernest sees the world—and it’s a perspective we can all learn from.

He also shares practical wisdom on protecting what matters most—our assets, our legacy, and our peace of mind. He makes it simple, relatable, and powerful, reminding us that building wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about leaving things in order for the people we love.

This episode isn’t just about finding your purpose—it’s about holding onto it, protecting it, and trusting that even when life forces you to pivot, you’re never stuck. Ernest’s story reminded me that no matter what happens, there’s always another way forward.

And it makes me want to ask you: When life has pushed you to start over, what gave you the courage to try again?

Timestamps:

00:00 Journey from Mississippi to Harvard

10:28 Two-Year Military Enlistment Decision

13:46 Choosing Chicago State Over Prestige

19:14 Strategizing Career Advancement

25:01 Foreclosure Defense Success Story

29:36 Appreciated Attorney Assists Seniors

33:49 Empowering and Positive Experiences Await

41:49 Valuing American Opportunities

44:36 A Life Lesson from My Father

52:32 Asset Protection for Business Owners

55:08 Protecting Assets Through Trusts

01:02:24 Book on Legacy Building

01:06:53 Purpose Finder Podcast Wrap-Up

Protecting your money for Medicaid can be difficult to get assistance with. Ernest Fenton spoke with Josh Jalinski from The Financial Quarterback™ to discuss strategies to help you protect your Medicaid assets. 

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Dr. Dennis Kimbro, a tireless educator, author, and B-school professor, he is universally characterized as one of the most insightful and scholarly writers in the field today. As a lecturer and researcher in the field of management, entrepreneurship and human potential, he encourages his readers to look within to extract the keys that underlie all accomplishment.

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