The Money Script

Today we have an intimate conversation with our good friend Kiley Summers about d ebt , understanding its origins, and strategies to keep it under control. We'll also share some of our personal anxieties with debt and how we dealt with them. Kiley shares insight on the development of a service application called SpenDebt , and his mission is to help one million people take control of their de...

Today, Finesse Mitchell joins us to share his journey from digging in couch pillows to find change for the ice cream man; to buying buildings in his hometown of Atlanta. We discuss the power of saving money early in life, Finesse's choice in automobiles, and how to build your self-confidence with money. You can listen to more Finesse on his critically acclaimed podcast Understand This with Fi...

It's hard enough to start a business in a healthy economy. Imagine starting one during what will probably be known as the worst recession of our generation. This week we spend time with Crystal Williams, founder of Matter of Fact PR . Crystal had the courage and audacity to launch her public relations firm specializing in travel and dining earlier this year.  Crystal is teeming with ideas; I...

The holiday season is quickly approaching! This time of the year is hectic for car dealerships. Millions of Americans are considering alternative transportation options. Am I driving as much as I was pre-covid? Should I consider a cheaper way to have access to a vehicle? I'm young, should I lease or buy? In this episode, Mikko Eguia tells her incredible story of saving almost $5,000! With her...

In this inspiring episode of The Money Script Podcast , host Yohance Harrison is joined by Desarte Yarnway, founder of Burknell Financial Group and host of the Young Money Podcast . Desarte shares his incredible journey from his West African roots to becoming a trailblazer in the financial services industry. Together, they discuss the importance of financial literacy, breaking barriers as Black ad...

The Money Script's mission is to increase financial literacy, wealth, and net worth within black, brown, and indigenous communities. This bonus episode was recorded during our popular FinLit Summer Series on 7/8/2020. Yohance goes in detail and gives excellent examples to understand what financial literacy really is and how you can take control of your finances! Be sure to visit our website f...

It's been a historic week. Change is coming. Let's take a moment to breathe, get centered, grounded, open, and rewrite your Money Script. Now is the time to visualize your financial future, affirm your new Money Script, and build new money habits.  Let's get through this together. Clear and grounded. Focused and ready for change. Now is the time.  Stay calm. Stay healthy. Practice h...

Another celebrity attempted to run for the highest position in our nation's office, and now we all deserve some comic relief! Meet Chinedu Unaka; he is a comedian, actor, and writer born and raised in Los Angeles. In this episode, Yohance & Chinedu discuss how your lifestyle & financial habits will influence you in the entertainment industry. Chinedu also brings us that much-needed la...

Finally! Co-founder/CEO Aaron Bullock has created a "vegan cheese that doesn't suck." Along with his business partner Ian Martin, together, they started Misha's Kind Foods. Black-owned, dairy-free dairy! Aaron's serial entrepreneurial background includes entertainment executive, film/tv, naturopathic doctor (mostly preventative care), and even owned Beverly Hill's fir...

Are you looking for ways to boost your credit? In this episode, Erik Kaplan, CEO of THD Credit Consulting , gives us the scoop on increasing your credit score. Quick and easy fixes you can implement today! Although not all cases are the same, many people find themselves menders for some of their own past credit mistakes. Erik is also available to contact for questions about your specific situation...

In this episode of The Money Script Podcast , Yohance Harrison is joined by Perry Jeffries, financial advisor and founder of the "Bucket Plan" strategy. They discuss key lessons from past recessions, the importance of diversification, and how a solid financial plan can guide investors through market volatility. Perry shares practical tips for managing investments using a "now, soon,...

Did you know that the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology has doubled in the past decade? Assisted reproductive technology (aka ART) is not only used to treat infertility but also a safe service for many single parents. The process includes fertility treatments that handle both a woman's egg and a man's sperm. It works by removing eggs from a woman's body. The eggs are then mixe...

In this compelling episode of The Money Script Podcast , host Yohance Harrison is joined by Marc Ranger, a financial executive and founder of the premium streetwear brand Money Motivation. Together, they dive into empowering discussions on entrepreneurship, leveraging economic freedom, and the intersection of business and community impact. Marc shares his journey from selling candy to fund his fir...

The economy and markets are beginning to signal that a recession is imminent. However, economic hardships often lead to roads of opportunity. Successful corporations such as WhatsApp , Venmo , Groupon , Uber , Pinterest , Cloudera , and Square were startups founded during The Great Recession.  In this episode, author & business coach Austin Netzley will inspire you to find your opportunities t...

Did you know that healthcare costs can increase up to 30-40% of your expenses when you are 70 years old? The secret is out! A lot of diseases are preventable. Some of us need to learn how to heal the body without restrictions. Are you an advocate of your own health? During this current pandemic, millions of Americans are losing sight of their health. Meet health coach & personal fitness extrao...

Pediatrician and mother of four, Dr. Courtney Whittle and her husband, Keedar Whittle give us an accurate, somber, and humorous reality check on what happens when states like her own, Georgia "reopen." The incubation period for COVID-19, which is the time between exposure to the virus (becoming infected) and symptom onset, averages 5-6 days or it can be up to 14 days. Aka you're con...

The largest emergency aid relief in U.S. history was just signed into law to address the economic impact of the COVID-19. Named the CARES Act, this tremendous $2 trillion stimulus package is intended to provide relief to individuals, businesses, and industries who have taken a financial hit over the last several weeks. The star of the stimulus package is the $250 billion designated for direct paym...

How do you handle adversity? With a historic recession on the horizon and the country trying to figure out how to reopen, there is a lot of fear and uncertainty. Yohance had a conversation with Derek Green, Regional Director for Sanofi Genzyme. Derek is the epitome of setting goals & crushing them! He shares how he survived the last recession and how he plans to grow through the recession we a...

How do we explain quarantine to a toddler? Stay-at-Home orders are especially tough for parents with young children. It's really tough to tell our daughter every day that the play-center at the gym still isn't open. : ( In this episode, Alicia reaches out to her best friend Leila Morgan. As an entrepreneur, owner of multiple businesses, wife, and mother of two, Leila has a unique experie...

What should I do first? What is the best method to get out of debt? Should I pay the highest interest rate debt first or the lowest balance?  In the second half of my conversation with Rhea Pitre, she asks all of the hard questions and I provide my best solutions. Since most of us are #SafeAtHome with Stay-At-Home orders from our local governments, what better to do than improve our finances? I re...

The majority of Americans are experiencing stay-at-home orders from local governments right now. COVID-19 has infected hundreds of thousands of Americans. 80% of the illnesses are mild; but unfortunately, for the other 20%— the results range from hospitalization to death. Quarantined with small children & family members, fuses can run short. In this episode, Rhea Pitre, (Life & Relationshi...

In this episode, Alicia and Yohance discuss how they are staying busy with the increased time at home. We are all doing our part to help flatten the curve of COVID19. This pandemic is possibly the greatest challenge we will face in our lifetimes. Please encourage your friends and family to do their part and reduce the rapid spread of this disease. If you don't know what to do while you are ho...

Things are moving extremely fast. In the 48 hours since we recorded this episode, the CDC has urged the people of the US to cancel or postpone any events with 50 or more attendees for the next eight weeks. The Federal Reserve has moved the target Fed-Funds rate to 0% and launched a $700 billion quantitative easing program. As of the pre-markets, it appears we will give back the bounce we received...

It's been historical times. Get a break from all the pandemonium. Join us for a moment to take a breath, get centered, grounded, and calm. Everything is going to be ok. This too shall pass.  Stay calm. Stay healthy. Practice healthy habits.  Music by: Chris Collins, indiemusicbox.com Support the show

On March 11, 2020, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. The NBA season has been indefinitely suspended, travel from Europe has been suspended for thirty days and Americans are all over social media fighting in the grocery aisles over toilet paper. The markets continue to digest the bad news by having the most volatility and fastest 20% drop in...