Black Men Sundays

Kenneth Botwe went from selling bread and kerosene at age nine in Ghana to raising a son who was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools. On this episode of Black Men Sundays, Kenneth talks money, fatherhood, sacrifice, wealth-building, and the decisions that helped change his family’s future. He is the author of Why You Can’t Get Ahead Financially and creator of Financial Metabolism. 📚 Get Kenn...

If the platform disappeared, what would you still own? DJ Self Born shares the business lessons behind a decade that generated $1 million in DJ revenue — not profit. From hotel contracts and a South Beach bar to trading his Mustang for a scooter, he explains why getting paid is only part of the story. We talk about keeping more of what you earn, owning your content, and building customer relations...

Gary P. Jenkins went from growing up on public assistance and experiencing homelessness to eventually leading New York City’s Department of Social Services. We talk economic mobility, education, leadership, fatherhood, homelessness, and why your circumstances don’t have to determine your future. 📚 BMS BOOKSHELF Never Give Up by Gary P. Jenkins Gary shares the lessons in resilience, purpose, and l...

Kevin Gardner built KXNG Cosmetics while working in corporate America—and left his career before reaching the financial goal he'd originally set. But big sales don't always mean big profits. In this episode of Black Men Sundays, Kevin breaks down revenue versus profit, Amazon fees, inventory financing mistakes, cash flow, and the numbers entrepreneurs need to understand before replacing a steady p...

Larry C. Hill Sr. had the career, the income, and the appearance of success — but behind the scenes, his marriage was struggling and he was being forced to take a deeper look at the man he had become. In this episode of Black Men Sundays, Larry opens up about marriage, money, fatherhood, identity, personal growth, and what it really means to build a legacy. He shares the lessons that came from con...

What is your money actually funding? Claire Smith, CEO of Beyond Investing, breaks down ETFs, diversification, risk, passive vs. active investing, and how to understand what you actually own inside your portfolio. We also discuss how she built the US Vegan Climate ETF, whether values-based investing can still perform, and what someone starting with just $100 should know before investing. Black Men...

Wilnona Marie and Jade Dee join Black Men Sundays to share how financial setbacks changed the way they think about money, investing, ownership and building wealth. Wilnona reveals how she started investing at 12 and bought 10 acres of waterfront land at 19, while Jade breaks down the $12 Snowball System and how small amounts of money can begin building toward something bigger. They also discuss mu...

Dr. Kempton Freeman did everything we're told leads to success — became a first-generation college graduate, earned his doctorate, and built a career as an educator and football coach. But financial freedom still hasn't followed. After surviving a stroke at 37, Freeman began rethinking success, fatherhood, health, purpose, and the future he wants to build for his son. In this episode of Black Men...

Can you build wealth without losing each other in the process? Marriage coaches Tank and Sarah Ackerman join Black Men Sundays to talk about money, communication, leadership, family, and the impact a healthy marriage can have on generational wealth. After more than 20 years of marriage, they share what it really takes to build a relationship—and a legacy—that lasts.

Before you say “I do,” do you really know who you’re building with financially? Financial planner Travis May joins Black Men Sundays to reveal the financial red flags to watch for before marriage, what couples need to know about credit and debt, and how to move beyond splitting bills to building wealth together. If you’re dating, engaged, or married, press play—this conversation could change how y...

Kervin Simmons, a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual, joins Black Men Sundays for a powerful conversation about building wealth, protecting what you’ve worked hard to build, and preparing the next generation for financial success. We talk about teaching children financial discipline, creating generational wealth, coordinating your investments, taxes, insurance and estate planning, protecti...

At 93 years old, R.L. Borom can look back on a remarkable financial journey—but his serious investing and wealth-building education didn’t begin until he was 82. After decades of trusting others with his money, he decided to educate himself and take control of his financial future. Joined by his son, R.T. “Todd” Borom, R.L. shares lessons about investing, ownership, financial education, and creati...

According to LaVisse Smith, it's the people, the plan, the discipline, and the willingness to do more. After spending more than 25 years working at the intersection of sports, branding and championship excellence—including work with HBCU athletic programs, Converse, Jostens and championship organizations—LaVisse brings those lessons into entrepreneurship through Urban Knight Group. In this episode...

Ted Santos returns to Black Men Sundays for a powerful conversation on leadership, career growth, innovation, relationships, and building a legacy that lasts. From why transformation starts with the leader to why love isn't enough and why we should think beyond generational wealth toward generational power, Ted challenges us to rethink what true success looks like.

For Episode 201, Black Men Sundays gives listeners Part 2 of our conversation with Duo Wealth Advisors founders Christopher Bush and Lester Jones for a powerful conversation on what truly separates high earners from wealthy families. They break down the mindset, habits, and financial decisions that create generational wealth, explain why income alone doesn't make you wealthy, and share practical l...

For Episode 200, Black Men Sundays welcomes Duo Wealth Advisors founders Christopher Bush and Lester Jones for a powerful conversation on what truly separates high earners from wealthy families. They break down the mindset, habits, and financial decisions that create generational wealth, explain why income alone doesn't make you wealthy, and share practical lessons on investing, ownership, entrepr...

From a $1,500 investment and a 430 credit score to building a legacy centered around wealth, purpose, and impact. In this episode of Black Men Sundays, Corie Sylvester Murray sits down with Pastor Anthony Murray, founder of Oasis Family Life Church in Atlanta, Georgia, for a powerful conversation about the mindset behind generational wealth. Pastor Murray shares his journey from bankruptcy to buil...

In this episode of Black Men Sundays , Corie Sylvester Murray sits down with real estate broker, investor, entrepreneur, and Commonwealth Realty owner Renee Reed to discuss why real estate investing is one of the most powerful tools for creating long-term wealth, financial freedom, and family stability. Through inspiring client stories and practical advice, Renee challenges common misconceptions a...

In this episode of Black Men Sundays, Bruce Larkins, President and CEO of Showball Baseball, shares what it really takes to raise a recruitable student-athlete. From the role of academics and work ethic to the mistakes parents make during the recruiting process, Bruce offers practical insight on helping young athletes earn opportunities both on and off the field. He also explains why parents shoul...

What happens when a young athlete signs their first NIL deal? In this episode of Black Men Sundays, Michael E. Davis, Founder of Ethos Education Group and creator of Ethos Village, breaks down the truth about NIL, financial literacy, identity, mental health, and long-term wealth building. Michael shares why athletics should be the pathway—not the destination—and explains the biggest mistakes famil...

This week on Black Men Sundays, Corie Murray sits down with Phil Ganz, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist and Founder & President of Next Wave Mortgage , for a powerful conversation on homeownership, real estate investing, and building generational wealth. With more than 24 years of experience in residential financing, Phil shares why homeownership remains one of the most effective wealth-...

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In this episode of Black Men Sundays, we sit down with Dr. Chuck Wallington, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and author of A Seat at the C-Suite Table . We discuss what it really takes for Black men and people of color to reach executive leadership positions, the importance of education, mentorship, networking, sponsorship, and navigating corporate America at the highest levels. Dr. W...

Celebrity Chef Cardell Ellis joins Black Men Sundays to discuss overcoming PTSD, depression, and silent battles as a man while building a successful private chef brand. From military life to entrepreneurship, this powerful conversation covers healing, discipline, pricing your value, fitness, faith, and turning pain into purpose. To purchase Chef Cardell Ellis book Pain Trapped So Deep click or pas...

On this episode of Black Men Sundays, Corie Sylvester Murray sits down with author, speaker, and communications strategist Natasha Player to discuss parenting, affirmation, faith, healing, and generational wealth. From raising confident daughters to breaking cycles of trauma, Natasha shares powerful insights from her upcoming book “Mothers Affirm Your Daughters.” This conversation dives deep into...