Earn Your Leisure

In this insightful clip from EYL, MG The Mortgage Guy joins hosts Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal to illuminate creative strategies for saving big on real estate development and home renovation. Are you paying too much for contractors? Wondering if there’s a smarter way to do your due diligence before diving into your next big project? This conversation is for you! MG The Mortgage Guy shares...

In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with legendary music executive Dre London, the man who discovered and managed Post Malone for over a decade. Dre breaks down how he found Post in 2014 at a content house, invested his own money to shoot “Graduation,” and helped turn “White Iverson” and “Rockstar” into global hits.   He shares insider lessons...

Unlock your path to financial wholeness with Tiffany "Budgetnista" Aliche! In this episode, Tiffany breaks down her 10 essential steps to financial freedom—what she calls "financial wholeness." Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your foundation, she shares practical advice and real-life stories that can transform your relationship with money. Tiffany, a self-made...

In this Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive into the nuanced world of trading futures, options, and equities, sharing hard-earned wisdom about stop losses and trading psychology. Ian explains why setting a stop loss that's too tight can sometimes hurt you more than having none at all—citing real examples where traders missed big gains due to overly cautious...

Welcome to Market Mondays! In this episode, Rashad Bilal dives into Amazon’s headline-making announcement of its largest layoffs ever—up to 30,000 jobs—and explores what this move means for investors and the future of work. Is this the start of a new era of efficiency driven by robotics and automation, or a troubling sign for growth investors? Rashad Bilal unpacks the complex imp...

In this clip of Market Mondays, host Ian Dunlap sits down with financial literacy powerhouse John Hope Bryant to break down the crucial steps needed to build strong institutional relationships—especially if you’re starting from scratch. John Hope Bryant wastes no time laying out the real foundation: get your credit score up to at least 700! He explains why having good credit isn’...

In this insightful clip from EYL, MG The Mortgage Guy joins Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal to break down creative real estate hacks that can help you qualify for a mortgage and scale your income—especially if you’re not navigating the process alone! Discover how you can leverage roommate (or "border") income, even if it's a boyfriend, girlfriend, or college roommate, to boost your mort...

Welcome to Market Mondays! In this special clip, Ian Dunlap joins hosts Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal for a deep dive into successful, long-term investing—specifically Ian’s “2Tech2 Index” approach. If you’re seeking clarity on building wealth through investing, this is the discussion you can’t afford to miss. *What’s the “2Tech2 Index” Strate...

In this week’s episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Live Alkaline Water, the first Black-owned bottled water company in Walmart, to uncover how two brothers turned a 400-year-old natural spring into a multi-million dollar business. 💧 From meeting EYL at a networking event to becoming the official water sponsor for Invest Fest, their story is a masterclass in execution, strategy, a...

In this Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings break down Elon Musk’s unprecedented $1 trillion compensation proposal at Tesla. Musk, currently the richest person in the world, has requested a payout package with ambitious benchmarks—he only stands to earn the $1 trillion if Tesla reaches an astounding $8.5 trillion valuation, far above its current worth. The...

In this insightful clip from "Black Out with Ian & Rashad," Rashad Bilal sits down with legendary rapper and actor Joey Bada$$ to talk about one of the most essential aspects of life—family. Joey Bada$$ opens up about his journey as a young father and partner, reflecting on lessons from his childhood and how those experiences shape the way he approaches relationships today. Joey shares h...

In this Market Mondays Medium clip, hosts Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, financial enthusiast Tom Lee, and analyst Ian Dunlap dive deep into the explosive topic of Bitcoin’s future. Is a wild run to $250,000 by year end possible, or is this pure optimism? Tom Lee kicks off with his signature bullish take, predicting Bitcoin could soar to between $200K–$250K before the year wraps up, alig...

Welcome to EYL! In this insightful conversation, our hosts Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal chat with the knowledgeable Chris Sain about the essentials of beginning your journey in stock investing. 🌟 Starting with the basics, Chris highlights the importance of opening a brokerage account, explaining what it is and why it's necessary. He elaborates on traditional options like Vanguard and Fidelity,...

In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Robert Herjavec, the legendary entrepreneur and investor best known for Shark Tank. He breaks down the two key phases of launching a business and explains why every entrepreneur must find the heartbeat that drives their company if they want to survive. From his early struggles to his rise as one of the most respected business minds in the worl...

In this eye-opening clip from Black Out with Ian & Rashad, the hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap break down the shocking rise of bitcoin ATM scams sweeping the nation. Joined by political investigative reporters, the team dives into a recent report highlighting how unsuspecting victims are being lured into pouring thousands of dollars into crypto ATMs, only to lose their hard-earned cash to so...

In this thought-provoking clip from "Black Out with Ian & Rashad," hosts Ian Dunlap and Troy Millings dive deep into the evolving landscape of the podcast industry and raise an urgent question: Is the podcast game falling apart? The conversation kicks off with the headline news that Underdog Fantasy now owns 50% of Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, potentially leading to downsizing and fewer epis...

Welcome to another insightful Market Mondays clip! In this powerful discussion, hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap dive deep into one of the most dramatic moments in recent financial history: the largest single-day liquidation in crypto. Prompted by a headline-making social post from Donald Trump, the markets saw a massive fall—both in stocks and crypto—triggering a whirlwind of reactio...

Dive into the dynamic world of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in this insightful EYL clip! Our host, Rashad Bilal, sits down with special guest Clare Akamanzi to break down the innovative business model fueling the rapid growth of NBA Africa. From late-night games and the global passion for basketball to the strategic moves driving revenue, this conversation is a must-watch for sports fans, en...

We sat down with Pierre Goudiaby Atepa, the legendary architect behind the African Renaissance Monument — Africa’s tallest statue — to talk about his vision for the continent’s future, the state of African politics, and what true economic independence means for the next generation. 🌍   From the symbolism of the monument towering over Dakar to his candid thoughts on Af...

In this thought-provoking Market Mondays clip, Ian Dunlap and Rashad Bilal break down the latest buzz surrounding Apple’s leadership and the tech giant’s place in the innovation race. Is Tim Cook really on the way out? Why are there rumors about his resignation, and what does it mean for Apple’s future? Ian shares his insights on the internal battles Cook might be fighting, parti...

In this insightful clip from Market Mondays, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings sit down with tech visionary Jack Dorsey to discuss the technologies set to redefine our future—and why so many people hesitate to embrace them. Diving straight in, Rashad asks Jack a powerful question: Which technologies are flying under the radar today but could transform our lives in 5 to 10 years? Jack Dorsey sha...

Welcome to Market Mondays! In this week’s clip, Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, Ian Dunlap, dive into the huge financial news shaking the tech and investing world: AMD’s explosive stock surge sparked by their newly announced OpenAI partnership. We break down exactly why AMD jumped up to 27% in the morning and shot well past 35%, what OpenAI’s 10% stake means, and why this move has c...

In this episode, credit specialist Shonda Martin shares invaluable insights into the world of credit and its impact on relationships, loans, and employment. The discussion delves into the pitfalls of co-signing for loans, the nuances of credit consolidation, and the steps individuals with bad credit can take to improve their credit scores. Shonda dispels myths and offers practical advice on buildi...

Welcome back to Market Mondays! In this insightful clip, Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and financial analyst Ian Dunlap sit down to break down gold’s explosive performance—nearly at an all-time high and even outpacing the NASDAQ year to date! If you’ve been following the markets or are worried about economic uncertainty, this discussion is for you. Ian gives his perspective on gol...

In this powerful episode, former NBA All-Star Luol Deng and Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), share the untold story of basketball’s rise across the continent 🌍🏀. From South Sudan’s historic journey to the BAL’s mission to empower Africa’s youth, they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and vision for the future of African basketball and busine...