FYI FLI - For Your Information Financial Literacy & Investing

FYI FLI Episode 100!!!! And who better to have as our special guest, than one of the entrepreneurial GOATS of our time: Ash Cash!  In this episode, Hassan and Ash chop it up about:  - KEY attributes that lead to success   - Going with the FLOW V.S. having a PLAN  - Becoming premium to ATTRACT premium  - The biggest financial GEMS Ash learned over time If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, a...

Tune in to this insightful conversation between your host, Hassan Thomas, and the founder of Secure The Bag: Tay Sweat! In this episode, Hassan and Tay chop it up about:  - Your Pride < The Results  - How to turn $500 into $5,000 in the STOCK MARKET  - PROS and CONS of real estate compared to the stock market   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Want to know more about investing and where to get started?  Check out Episode 98 w/ Stock Market and Web3 Expert: Dr. Hans Aka @theinvestingtutor   In this episode, Hassan and Dr. Hans chop it up about:  - The IMPORTANCE of paying yourself first  - KEY tips to get started with investing - How to INVEST with as little as $1!!   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podc...

Learn how to start, grow, and monetize your podcast w/  OG podcaster, Podcast Coach, And Entrepreneur: Shawn Anthony!   In this episode, Hassan and Shawn talk about:  - The skills required to build a SUCCESSFUL podcast  - The keys to gaining PODCAST sponsorship   - How To Make Money From YOUR Podcast   If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Check out FYI FLI Episode 96 w/ luxury fashion designer, podcaster, and educator: Jayda Ellis  In this episode, Hassan and Jayda talk about:   - How this Atlanta-based fashion designer BUILT an international brand, @jaellofficial  - The IMPORTANCE of networking and your environment  - How Jayda’s FAITH led to an increase in her business and finances  - The MOST challenging part about being young i...

“YOU are the problem and solution for every situation you encounter!” ~ Karl Smith  THIS FRIDAY, check out FYI FLI Episode 95 w/ speaker, leadership coach, and podcaster: Karl Smith!  In this episode, Hassan and K. Smith talk about:  - The IMPORTANCE of acquiring skills and gaining experiences   - The FOUR major qualities of a leader   - Do you have to be OUTSPOKEN to be a great leader   If you’re...

Do you want a personal brand where your face and personality are the biggest assets or would you rather grow a faceless business where your product or service is the biggest factor to your business success?  This episode will help you answer this question ^  Check out FYI FLI  Episode 94 w/ speaker, business coach, and podcaster: Danielle Jeter  In this episode, Hassan and Jeter talk about:  - The...

It&#39;s not about having the right sale - it&#39;s about handling the sale right! In this episode, Hassan and JV talk about:  - Can INTROVERTS become great sales professionals  - How to OVERCOME objections  - What QUALITIES make up a good sales professional  If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

We want our FYI FLI community to become FI aka Financially Independent!  Check out FYI FLI Episode 92 w/ Author, Educator, and Money Mentor ~ Rob Phelan aka @fieducator  In this episode, Hassan and Rob talk about:  - NORMALIZING wealth instead of the struggle  - The equation for financial INDEPENDENCE  - TWO methods of budgeting  - The impact of SOCIAL MEDIA on our spending habits  If you’re looki...

Check out FYI FLI Episode 91 w/ Speaker, Educator, and Money Mentor ~ Sharita M. Humphrey!  In this episode, Hassan and Sharita talk about:  - The FIRST steps to getting your financial situation in order  - Financial Catfish  (Afterpay;Quadpay etc.)  - How much money is needed to leave your job (FLI Number)  If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

This week on FYI FLI&#39;s NEWEST segment, Music Monday’s ~ We have Chattongga Tennessee’s very own - artist, popstar, and rockstar: LoverBoyJaee @fyifli and @xoloverboyjaeexo discuss:  - How LoverBoyJaee makes music to help people with stress, anxiety, and depression  - What type of team does an artist need to build around themselves to be successful  - The biggest lessons LoverBoy Jaee learned i...

It&#39;s never too early to start BUILDING BREAD! Check out Episode 90 w/ investing expert, author, and fellow award-winning podcaster: Kevin Matthews ll aka Building Bread  In this episode, Hassan and Kevin talk about:  - Investing VS Trading  - How to INVEST with small amounts of money  - Stock Market VS Real State  If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for...

Calling ALL current and future business owners: This episode is for YOU! Check out FYI FLI Episode 89 w/ Investor, Educator, and CEO of Invent You Consulting ~ Brandon Madden! In this episode, Hassan and Brandon talk about:  - What’s needed to START and run a successful business  - What is a NICHE &amp; why it’s important  - Whether college is STILL a necessity nowadays  If you’re looking to be mo...

This week on FYI FLI’s NEW segment, Music Monday’s ~ We have singer, songwriter, and business owner of Seven Styles Hair Co. ~ Mare! FYI FLI and Mare discuss:  - How important it is to ENGAGE with your true fans - Mare’s FIRST performance and how to get over stage fright  - Lessons from starting her business - Obtaining BRAND deals and sponsorships as an artist or creative  If you are looking to b...

Money and Music go hand in hand - So we brought Artists Wealth Manager and CEO of RichBurg Enterprises, Michelle RichBurg to the show! In this episode, Hassan and Michelle talk about:  - How she helps artists &amp; musicians manage their MONEY - How Michelle balances being a CEO &amp; a mother  - The benefits of having MULTIPLE bank accounts If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and enterta...

Did you know that only 8% of millionaires are black?! FYI FLI is proud to bring you someone who falls into that SLIM category: Financial Coach &amp; Debt-Free Millionaire: Steven Stack!  In this episode, Hassan and Steven talk about:  - The financial habits Steven focused on to become a MILLIONAIRE  - How interest can work for you OR against you  - The POWER of automation  If you’re looking to be...

Traveling around the world...staying at some of the nicest hotels for LITTLE to NO COST?! You can do this too! Find out how as we chop it up with content creator and travel hacking expert: Julia of GeoBreeze Travel! In this episode, Hassan and Julia talk about: The importance of credit when it comes to travel hacking What Julia did and how long it took her to build up free travel points Which...

&quot;Music is 10% Talent and 90% Business&quot; and you can&#39;t have business and money talk without FYI FLI The Podcast!  Our 2nd Music Monday guests will be: Artist, 920 &amp; Manager/ Artist, T5MadeIt FYI FLI, 920, and T5 discuss:  - Whether your location is a major factor when trying to gain exposure  - 920 and T5 biggest lessons learned on their musical journeys  - The Importance of having...

&quot;It&#39;s not about how much you can MAKE - It&#39;s about how much you can KEEP&quot; Check out FYI FLI Episode 85 w/ serial entrepreneur, money educator, and viral sensation: New Money Nate!  In this episode, Hassan and Nate talk about:  - Finding a balance between what you spend and what you save  - How employees can become invaluable  - Quiet quitting and workplace issues  If you’re looki...

FYI FLI is back talking all things money, entrepreneurship, and investing!  The first FYI FLI podcast guest of the year will be author, speaker, and financial coach: Chris Corinthian aka The FinLit Guy!   In this episode, Hassan and Chris talk about:  - Advice for high school and college students to get the most scholarship money  - The biggest issue that college students are facing in school  - T...

FYI FLI is back interviewing independent artists and influencers on our new segment: Music Mondays!  Host, Hassan Thomas and Remy G interview artists, producers, and influencers on their path to becoming their best selves, life, and money lessons learned along their journey! We are kicking off the new season with R&amp;B Girl Group: ENV FYI FLI and ENV discuss:  - What you didn’t know about music...

FYI FLI The Podcast is back!!  Season 3!!! We are kicking things off a bit differently ~ we have relationship and lifestyle podcast: Message 24  We will be discussing:  - First Date Rules &amp; Expectations  - Traveling While In A Relationship aka “Baecations” - Tips on Millennials/Gen Z&#39;s biggest expense…Groceries and Fast Food  If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, &amp; entertained…...

Check out FYI FLI’s Final Episode of 2022 w/ Former Financial Advisor turn Financial Influencer and Money Coach: Marc Russell of Better Wallet In this episode, Hassan and Marc talk about: - Marc’s views on if COLLEGE is necessary in this day and age - The benefits of ETF Investing - What to look for when choosing your BROKERAGE account If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…t...

How many women of color do you know with their own Crypto Hedge Fund?! Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 30 w/ &nbsp;International Speaker, Founder of Kids Who Bank &amp; Crypto Hedge-fund, BMU Meta: Dr. Jatali Bellanton In this episode, Hassan and Dr. Jatali talk about: - How Dr. Jatali started her own Crypto Hedge Fund - Her biggest lesson learned during her entrepreneurial journey - Where &am...

Check out this LIVE interview @ FinCon22 w/ &nbsp;Author, Freelancer, and Financial Trauma Expert: @rahkimsabree In this episode, Rahkim and I talk about: - Why choosing YOURSELF is important; not selfish - How BURNOUT can affect you and ways to avoid it - Why side hustles and multiple streams of income is MANDATORY - MINDSET shifts to become financially responsible If you’re looking to be motivat...