Real Money with Ross Mac

What is the secret to making money by trading stocks? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Chris Sain, Financial Educator. Sain offers secrets that any beginner can follow to start earning money through thoughtful investments and research. To learn how to pick your horse and win big with the right stock investments, check out this week's episode of Financial Freestyle. Lis...

Imagine having an assistant that can make your job easier and help you grow your money. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with David Stout, Co-Founder and CEO of webAI. Stout provides an in-depth overview of webAI’s mission to make personalized AI more accessible to businesses and consumers. To learn more about how webAI is shaping the way technology can work for us, check o...

With Bitcoin on the road to becoming a major currency, are you prepared to come out on top? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Armando Pantoja, Investor and Futurist. Pantoja dives into his professional analysis of the future of crypto, offers his opinion on the top coins to invest in, and provides tips on how beginners can successfully build their wealth by investing in...

Which coin is the Michael Jordan of Crypto? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Tristan Thompson, NBA Champion and Web3 Entrepreneur. Thompson discusses his early NBA career investments, compares the top crypto coins to NBA legends, and explains the impact he is making as Chief Digital Equity Officer of World Mobile. For a deep dive on how Tristan Thompson is bridging the...

It's a photo-finish race to become the new, best long-term investment. What will come out on top? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Kid Parchariyanon, Founder and Managing Partner of SeaX Ventures. Kid discusses how SeaX is helping companies develop transformative technologies, and makes his prediction for the best long-term investment between crypto, AI, and biotechnol...

It looks like you no longer have to put a face to the name in order to be a successful content creator. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with David Omari, entrepreneur and Founder of Omari Academy. David discusses his roadmap to financial growth through faceless YouTube channels, and provides tips on how to identify marketable niches when creating content. For a deep dive o...

With the NFL making more money than ever, are players being compensated fairly and investing their salaries wisely? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Khari Blasingame, football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and a member of their 2025 Super Bowl-winning team. Khari discusses his early investments in cryptocurrency, the rise of massive contracts for college football...

What if the secret to generational wealth only cost you one date night a month? In this episode of Financial Freestyle, Ryan Smith, Executive Vice President of Atlanta Life Insurance, reveals how life insurance isn't just for when you die - it's a powerful financial tool while you're still alive. Ross Mac and Ryan Smith break down the myths and spotlights why life insurance might be the most overl...

Is good health truly the path to happiness? For companies around the world, fostering good wellness habits among their employees is becoming increasingly important. On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with the CEO and co-founder of Wellhub Cesar Carvalho about his company's goal to democratize wellness in the workplace. Cesar discusses how the Covid pandemic shifted his bu...

Gaining access to capital markets isn't easy for small and minority-owned businesses, but one man is working to change that. On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Joe Cecala, founder of The Dream Exchange, about his mission to open up access to capital for all. Joe discusses why small-cap IPOs have dwindled in recent years, how proposed legislation could make it easier...

On this episode of, "Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac,” Sekou Kaalund, head of branch and small business banking at U.S. Bank, discusses his mission-driven life. He shares his journey from aspiring to hold public office at age five to becoming an influential figure in banking. Driven by his mantra of making a difference, Kaalund discusses the creation of "Advancing Black Pathways," a program desi...

Passion for sustainability turned into a nationwide cleaning product brand - that’s the journey Ryan Lupberger, co-founder and CEO of Cleancult, reveals to Ross Mac. Ryan breaks down how he’s disrupting a plastic-dominated industry, diving into the real costs of going green, how Cleancult got into major retailers, and why most recycling efforts don’t work the way we think they do. For entrepreneur...

In this current era of market volatility, how are investors managing their portfolios? In this episode of Financial Freestyle, Ross Mac speaks with Caleb Silver, editor in chief of Investopedia, about the results of their latest Investor Sentiment Survey. Silver reveals what stocks are popular with investors, what concerns they have about the coming year, and how government policies have changed t...

Entrepreneur, brand strategist, and cultural powerhouse Karen Civil talks money moves, marketing, and mastering your value. Karen opens up about her early financial mistakes, as well as her money journey - from running fan sites to working with iconic names like Lil Wayne, Nipsey Hussle, and Beats by Dre. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just trying to get your own finances in order, on...

In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac is joined by Adam Nash, co-founder and CEO of the charitable donation app Daffy. Adam breaks down his incredible career in Silicon Valley, what a donor-advised fund is, and his mission to democratize personal finance. To learn more about how a gifting plan can help support important causes and give you a valuable tax write-off, check out this w...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with NBA champion and three-time All-Star Antoine Walker for a wide-ranging conversation about his financial journey. From signing an NBA contract worth millions of dollars at just 19 years old to his eventual bankruptc...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac is joined by Fred Hochberg, chairman of Meridian International Center and former chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Fred sheds some light on the risks to the economy caused by the newly announced tariffs, wh...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac joins Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. Daryl discusses the current high prices in the housing market, whether the American Dream is still affordable, and her new book "Hate The Game." If you're considering buying a h...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with the author of 'Five Year Millionaire' Jason Brown, to talk about his fascinating story of making it big on his own terms. Jason discusses his challenging early life in Detroit, learning how to profit in the stock m...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with Sarah Kunst, managing director of Cleo Capital, to discuss the inner workings of her successful venture capital firm. Sarah recounts her unexpected journey from high fashion to high finance, and gives tips on w...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with NBA champion and three-time All-Star Antoine Walker for a wide-ranging conversation about his financial journey. From signing an NBA contract worth millions of dollars at just 19 years old to his eventual bankruptc...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mack sits down with Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, the founders of Eastside Golf, to discuss their journey from professional golfers to fashion moguls. Olajuwon and Earl discuss their early connections to golf, meeting at Morehous...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mack sits down with Ashley Fox, CEO of Empify, to discuss her journey from Wall Street analyst to fintech entrepreneur. Ashley shares how her company is revolutionizing financial education by providing wealth-building tools for every...

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Investor and educator Ian Dunlap joins Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac to share the key strategies that separate successful investors from those who miss out. From avoiding risky financial traps to picking the right stocks, this episode is packed with insights to help you build la...

In this episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, entrepreneur and personal finance creator Austin Hankwitz shares his journey from finance professional to social media success, breaking down how he built multiple income streams and helps others grow their wealth. From smart investing strategies to leveraging AI for side hustles, Austin drops invaluable insights on achieving financial freedom...