Grow Your Money Podcast

Today, we’re holding nothing back. The headlines are on fire, and we’re digging deep into the controversy swirling around Shannon Sharpe—allegations, lawsuits, and the painful reality of high-profile shakedowns and the trauma behind these headlines. Is it about money, power, justice, or something deeper in our culture that needs to be addressed? We want to hear from you: What disgusts you the most...

Student loan delinquencies are skyrocketing — jumping from less than 1% late last year to over 10% of borrowers now 90+ days past due. Millions are seeing their credit scores tank, and the hardest hit? Black borrowers, women, and those already juggling multiple debts. In this episode, Constance Carter pulls back the curtain with both the national numbers and her own story of being blindsided when...

“Let’s talk about it — Church Hurt. 💔 When the place that’s supposed to heal you ends up wounding you, it can shake your faith to the core. So many people are walking away from the church — not because they’ve lost faith in God, but because they’ve lost faith in people. Today on the Grow Your Money Podcast, April and I are getting real about the pain, the disappointment, and the healing that come...

Just because it ran in your family doesn’t mean it has to run through you. Whether it’s diabetes, high blood pressure, mental health issues, or poor eating habits—these “curses” don’t have to define your future. In this episode, I’m joined by the phenomenal Dr. Jones to talk about the health choices we can make right now to break generational cycles and create disease-free, abundant lives. This co...

Today on the Grow Your Money Podcast, we’re getting all the way into it! 💬💕 Join me and my girl April Sampe as we unpack the REAL about love, relationships, and today’s hottest topics — from “situationships” to self-worth, dating while building your empire, and the truths nobody’s talking about. 👀🔥 This convo is honest, unfiltered, and full of laughs — but we’re also dropping gems on how love...

Why Black families don’t talk about health—and how to start How trauma, stress & food are silently affecting our health Shifting from survival to THRIVING Our Top 5 Tips to Live a Long, Disease-Free Life 📲 Join the Movement: 👑 Net 7 Nation: https://Net7Nation.com 💰 Grow Your Money Club: https://GrowYourMoney.club 🔒 Subscribe to My Private Facebook Group:  / subscribe   🧠 Because real weal...

In today’s GYM Podcast, we are talking about setting intentional, strategic, and realistic goals for 2026. This is not about vision boards with no execution, or vague resolutions that fade by February. This conversation is about clarity, alignment, and putting structure behind the life you say you want. We break down how to reflect on 2025 honestly, identify what worked and what didn’t, and set go...

Everybody’s talking about these “miracle” weight loss shots — but few are breaking down the true cost. On this week’s Grow Your Money (GYM) Show, Dr. Shirley Jones and I are diving into: ⚖️ The financial cost — $1,000+ a month vs. what that same money could do invested. ⚖️ The health cost — side effects, risks, and long-term dependence. ⚖️ The cultural cost — how quick fixes have always been marke...

Today on the Grow Your Money Podcast, Constance and April dive into the wild world of modern dating — where love sometimes looks more like a game than a genuine connection. We're talking about “dating for sport” — when people date just for attention, validation, or entertainment. We’ll explore how social media, hookup culture, and the chase for likes have changed the way we view relationships....

Today on the Grow Your Money Podcast, I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Shirley Jones to discuss a crisis that doesn’t get nearly enough attention — the delayed diagnosis of kidney disease in the African American community. Despite making up only 13% of the U.S. population, Black people account for over 35% of all patients receiving dialysis for kidney failure. We’re digging into the root ca...

You’ve done everything right. You built the business, secured the bag, leveled up your mindset, and you’re looking good while doing it. So why does the world act like you’re too much to love? I sat down with my girl April Sampé & my big homie Shawn Raiford to talk about what it means to be a smart, successful Black woman in today’s dating world—and why being that girl often comes with backlash...

Today on the Grow Your Money Club, April and I are getting into some real Girl Talk. Yes, it’s gossip, but it’s also grown-woman conversation. We’re unpacking the headlines everybody is buzzing about: Wendy Williams and the heartbreaking updates about her health and finances, Nicki Minaj and the drama going viral across social media, and the devastating story out of Chicago where a group of teens...

In this episode of the GYM Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Shirley Jones for a grown, honest, and necessary conversation about sex, stress, and money. We are breaking down the connection between cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, and what happens when pleasure, intimacy, and emotional regulation are consistently denied. Chronic stress is not just a health issue, it is a financial one. High...

Modern Day Minstrels — How AI Is Depicting Black People in a Negative Light Let’s talk about the digital minstrel show that’s happening right in front of our eyes. AI is being used to recreate the same racist stereotypes our ancestors fought against—angry Black women yelling about food stamps, violent Black men in mugshots that never existed, and images designed to make us look dangerous, lazy, or...

On this week’s episode of the Grow Your Money Podcast, I’m talking directly to my grown & gifted sisters: ✔️ Divorced and rediscovering YOU ✔️ Ready to leave that job and chase your purpose ✔️ Building a business, a brand, or a new beginning ✔️ Falling in love with life again… at 50, 55, 60 and beyond 💁🏽‍♀️ 👑 Society might try to put an expiration date on your dreams—but baby, this is your...

This year, over 300,000 Black women were laid off, pushed out, or walked away from jobs that no longer served them. It’s not just a statistic—it’s a wake-up call. And now, it’s time for a pivot rooted in power, purpose, and legacy. In this episode of the Grow Your Money Podcast, Constance Carter breaks down:  • What types of jobs Black women are losing—and why  • How to shift from loss to leverage...

HISTORY IS REPEATING ITSELF — IN REAL TIME. We’re watching policies roll back, DEI being dismantled, and opportunities for Black progress systematically stripped away — the same story, just with a modern twist. They called it progress. We called it a pause on oppression. Now, the masks are off. But here’s the truth: we’ve seen this before… and we’ve risen before. 💪🏾 It’s time to pay attention. T...

Today on the Grow Your Money Podcast, Dr. Shirley and I are diving into a conversation that can literally save lives — colon cancer awareness. We’re breaking down what every Black family needs to know about prevention, early detection, and how lifestyle choices can drastically reduce risk. We’ll talk about why colon cancer is disproportionately impacting our community, how diet and stress play a r...

On today’s Grow Your Money (GYM) show, Constance Carter and April Sampé are unpacking girl code. The big question on the table: Is it ever ok to date your friend’s ex? We’ll explore the unwritten rules of sisterhood, where the boundaries really are, and whether love should have limits when friendship is at stake. From casual flings to long-term relationships, we’re breaking it down with real talk,...

Does Menopause Bring Mental Pause? The Truths & Myths Every Woman Should Know Menopause is a natural transition—but for too long, it’s been surrounded by stigma, silence, and misinformation. Today on GYM with Dr. Shirley, we’re breaking it all down.  We’ll uncover:  • The truth about brain fog and mental clarity during menopause  • The myths that rob women of confidence and power  • How hot fl...

Today, I’m joined by my good girlfriend April Sampé and we’re spilling ALL the tea on the wildest headlines shaking up the culture. From Charles Oakley claiming he was drugged when he got married (whaaa?! 😳) to a landscaper throwing a whole party at his client’s house (like it was his Airbnb 😩), to Dr. Heavenly running for office — you KNOW we got thoughts, questions, and commentary! This ain’t...

Today on GYM, Constance Carter and April Sampé are having a powerful conversation about something that doesn’t get talked about enough — the level of exposure Black children have to violence, whether in their homes, schools, social media, or communities. We’ll explore: How constant exposure impacts their mental health, identity, and emotional development The role that media, music, and social plat...

Should marriage licenses come with an expiration? Or Should it be renewed every so often, like a driver’s license? Is marriage really meant to last forever — or should it come with an expiration date, just like a driver’s license? Today we’re diving deep with a powerful panel of men and women to unpack the raw truth about love, money, health, and legacy. We’ll break down: ✅ The surprising stats o...

How to Take Advantage of Million Dollar Opportunities Hidden in the Hood 💰 They told us to get out the hood—but the real play is buying it back. In this powerful episode of the Grow Your Money Podcast, we’re showing you how to take advantage of million dollar opportunities hidden in our own neighborhoods—before someone else does. The same blocks they labeled “dangerous” and “undesirable” are now...

From the Freedman’s Bank collapse in 1874 to modern scandals at Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs, and Fifth Third Bank—our community has been burned by the banking system for generations. But family, here’s the truth: we don’t have to be victims. Knowledge is power. Strategy is wealth. On today’s Grow Your Money Podcast, I’m breaking down: ✅ The history of predatory banking again...