This episode of Keepin' It Cleveland features Jason Lockett, Executive Director of Breadwinners Academy. It’s a powerful conversation about financial literacy, turning pain into purpose, and building generational wealth in underserved communities. Jason shares his personal story—from being denied housing due to bad credit to starting a nonprofit that now teaches finance and entrepreneurship to teens and adults across Northeast Ohio. He breaks down systemic barriers, cultural influences, and why behavior—not just math—is at the heart of money management.

At its core, this is about empowering youth through financial education and giving them tools to avoid the financial pitfalls that have trapped generations.

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