The Money Script

Did you know that those popular blessing trees, money circles, or susus are actually illegal? Meet our good friend and attorney Symone Redwine, Esq. In this episode, you will learn that the only money tree you want is the one that you water! Former judge, and TV contestant on "Ready to Love" , Symone Redwine is full of legal advice, spunk, and financial literacy for everyone! At the tend...

Meet Julian Hierro, a professional vegan fitness coach for those who want to get in great shape . Julian used to be the guy who said "I'll never go vegan," until his girlfriend (Eileen) further educated him on the condition of the animals in the slaughterhouses. Eileen eventually gave Julian an ultimatum, he had to ask himself- what was he afraid of? "It took a year for me to m...

Kalah is a Love Child, Freedom Doula, Pleasure Activist, and Receptivity Alchemist. She is a person of service, support, a container for change to take place in, an offering of care, a facilitator of receptivity, and a vessel for freedom.  Kalah offers you individualized and group support for the process of self-actualization, threshold crossing, and dancing with the silence between the notes. In...

What are you doing to evolve yourself? Are you genuinely living through your passions? Meet our good friend, successful Creative Eviana Vergara . Evi has authentically been living her very best life. In this episode, she shares her money script and resilient mindset. Critical takeaways for everybody, not just creatives: Remember your WHY daily in every intent. We are all constantly making CHOICES...

Our amazing guest, Dr. Brittne Halford, paid off $138,000 of debt in less than three years! In this episode, you will find out how she achieved that incredible milestone. As well as being a physician, Dr. Brittne is a Money Coach teaching people how to reconnect themselves to what truly brings joy. A lot of money we spend goes to waste. Dr. Brittne's strategy is making sacrifices in areas suc...

Are we in a housing bubble? We wouldn't know until it pops! Our good friend Kory Kavanewsky, Branch Manager and Loan Officer at CMG Mortgage , is back to let us know all the juicy details of what happened to Zillow . Also, how similar companies, including Redfin and OpenDoor, are transforming the entire housing market before our eyes. Did you know that you can search your current address and...

While African-Americans make up less than represent less than 2% of activity in the stock market, we're also 20% of consumerism. This means we spend ten times more money than we're investing! Meet Chaster & Wise, cofounders of Rap Snacks and StockBOSSUp App . Developed in the mid-90s, Rap Snacks is now 25 years old and growing just as fast as hip-hop culture. Being a part of the hip-...

Meet wealth buildin' - healthy livin' - money movin' - weight liftin' - budget-driven - debt-free - boss Mom, Britt Fernandez! On social media, Britt goes by @Fitmomance . Britt started her debt-free journey and documented her steps while also incorporating fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. As a result, Britt paid off about $20,000 in 11.5 months. This included medical bi...

"Everyone has a money story. And we all have the potential to be the hero. " Meet Tonya Rapley, a millennial money expert and creator of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance . Starting back in 2013, My Fab Finance has been featured on Centric, Black Enterprise, Forbes, Business Insider, and Essence, to name a few.  Tonya’s mission is to help millennials break the cycle of living payche...

Meet Junior Ezeonu , running for Grand Prairie City Council Place 8 (At-Large) . Born in Nigeria, Junior came to the United States at the age of 2. Quickly he noticed the difference he could make in his community by becoming involved. Newly graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, Junior worked as an educator and closely with the public school board to impact minorities and low-income fam...

Skin by Brownlee & Co. is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based skincare clinic with a full line of products specializing in preventing and treating acne and hyperpigmentation. Founded by our friend, esthetician, and skincare expert Sylvia Brownlee in 2015, their mission has always been to bolster the confidence of each client by helping them achieve the clear complexion of their dreams! Growing up, Sylvia...

You're never too late to make your money grow. You're never too late to use money as a tool. Meet our esteemed guest, Gail Perry-Mason, lifelong Detroiter, who has come a long way from foster care. Not only is she a respected authority in the financial industry, but she's also a bestselling author. Gail teamed up with author and financial expert Glinda Bridgeforth in Girl, Make Your...

Did you know: At birth, the average baby's brain is about a quarter of the size of the average adult brain . Incredibly, it doubles in size in the first year. It keeps growing to about 80% of adult size by age 3 and 90% – nearly full-grown – by age 5 . Did you know: The first black girl to be front and center in a preschool animated series didn't premiere until 2012 ? What message do you...

We are thrilled and pleased to feature the phenomenal Mandela SH Dixon ! Our long-time friend is a Forbes 30 Under 30 Awardee , part of the Top 100 Powerful Women by Entrepreneur mag , and LinkedIn's Top 10 Voices in Venture Capital and Startups. Mandela is the CEO & Founder of Founder Gym. Founder Gym is the leading online program, training underrepresented founders on raising money to s...

"As much as you're selling a product, you're selling trust." Quoted by Chris Moxley, co-owner of Charlotte-based lifestyle brand 704 Shop . This quality and creative brand is a fusion of hometown pride with streetwear. 704 Shop is dedicated to doing its part to bring people together to be part of a broader conversation supporting positive change and culture.  Chris Moxley &...

Grab a cocktail or a cup of tea! Christa Clarke, founder & CEO of Cubicles to Cocktails, is joining Yohance and Alicia to a discussion that'll leave you assessing your career, student loans, goal friends, and advancing in America as a minority.  Cubicles to Cocktails is a media platform where young professional women of color who are usually "the Only" woman of color at work can...

In this episode, Albert Lawrence continues to inspire us all! If you aren’t familiar with Albert’s platform or material, you will become an instant admirer! Whether in a lab, on a set, or reporting from the field, Albert Lawrence bridges connections between curious audiences and mind-blowing technology! His passion lies in revving people up to explore the world’s wonders – from ancient marvels to...

Did you know that a study found that about 20 percent – or 900,000  – of the 4.5 million  children currently identified as having ADHD likely have been misdiagnosed. It also wastes an estimated $320 million-$500 million a year on unnecessary medication for those children. In this episode, meet Dr. Karen Wilson, a clinical neuropsychologist with a private practice in Los Angeles, CA, specializing i...

Meet Krissy Krash. An athlete, nutrition coach, personal trainer, roller derby all-star, roller derby coach, spartan racer, marathon runner, bikini competitor, AND healthy eater. Did we mention entrepreneur and world traveler? In this episode, Krissy shares the key tools to living your dream life! With proper coaching on goal setting, time management, and developing an athlete mindset, you can des...

During this pandemic, we've all had a whole year to decide if we will make the most of this "downtime." Meet Jermaine Rawlings ( @ChefRaw ) went against all odds to create multiple streams of income by using his passion for cooking. His prestigious talents landed him in the top 100 finalists for Master-Chef. Although he didn't win as the final contestant, Chef Raw won a bigger...

All is fair in love and money? With proper communication, intentional listening, and ongoing education, it's possible! Join Candis Francis with Alicia & Yohance as they discuss entrepreneurship, compassion, and finances evolving within their 10-year marriage. Candis Francis is a producer and writer for television and music for over 20 years. Listen to more of Candis, host of her podcast @...

Prestigious writer Adrian Michael Green paints a vivid picture of his decision to become a full-time writer. He shares how the ridicule from a middle school teacher inspired his incredible writing traits of today. Adrian Michael also speaks to his preference to sell books direct to consumers over other third parties. Finally, we'll chat about the fruitfulness of being a better human by connec...

Our esteemed guest, Sahirenys Pierce, Founder of Poised Finance + Lifestyle , focuses on helping the everyday family find a healthy balance between managing their finances and lifestyle with poise. Sahirenys created a system called "The High-5 Banking Method", which teaches you how to bank with a purpose. Implementing these strategies, her family eliminated over $99,000 in debt. Most peo...

The "Big Three" questions of "Financial Literacy Around the World: An Overview" will provide you a baseline for understanding your level of financial literacy. Before listening to the episode, take our   quiz to test your financial literacy! 1) Suppose you had $100 in a savings account and the interest rate was 2% per year. After 5 years, how much do you think you would have in...

Meet Jennifer Holmes, our friend and veteran in the real estate world. We discuss the dramatic shifts in the American real estate market due to COVID-19. The COVID-19 virus has led to extreme changes this past spring due to stay-at-home orders leading fewer buyers to look for homes, while sellers are less willing to open their properties at risk of increasing the spread of infection. Jennifer shar...