The WEInvested Podcast

Art has the power to shape the spaces we live in, preserve culture, and become part of our personal legacy. In this episode of the WEInvested Podcast, Wesley Earp sits down with artist and gallery owner  Piper J  for a conversation about the intersection of art, business, and wealth. From building a career as a creative entrepreneur to helping collectors find pieces that truly resonate, Piper shar...

What does it really take to turn creativity into a business? In this episode of WEInvested, I sit down with Abe Blair to break down the intersection of art, branding, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience. From launching his first photography business with one of the earliest DSLR cameras to building a recognizable creative brand, Abe shares the mindset shifts and business lessons that helped...

What starts as a simple idea… can turn into something much bigger. In this episode, we sit down with Vandor Hill, the founder of Whack Donuts, to explore how he built a brand rooted in creativity, quality, and doing things differently. From the meaning behind the name to his focus on better ingredients and inclusive options like vegan donuts, this conversation reveals the mindset behind the busine...

⛳️ Inside the First Black-Owned Golf Club Company | Kutting Edge Golf Co. InterviewIn this episode of WEInvested, we sit down with Travis Thompson and Robert Wilson, co-founders of Kutting Edge Golf Company — the first Black-owned golf club company in the world. We dive into the brand’s origin story, their mission to reshape the culture of golf, and how they’re building a premium equipment compan...

In this episode of the WEInvested Podcast, Wesley Earp sits down with Joel Miller, CFP®, Founder & CEO of Flames Financial Planning. Joel shares his journey into wealth management, the inspiration behind starting his own firm, and his approach to helping clients build lasting financial confidence. From breaking down the importance of financial planning at every life stage to discussing strateg...

Brian McAboy, A.K.A. The Profit Assurance Coach, helps traders conquer their struggles through his unconventional, yet highly effective process-focused approach. With over 20 years of experience in both trading and quality systems, Brian brings a powerful and practical lens to the challenges traders face, guiding them to sustainable confidence, consistency, and profits.

Shawn Owen, Founder and CEO of SALT Lending, revolutionized the idea of crypto-backed loans, raising over $124 million in the process. Since diving into the world of Bitcoin in 2011, Shawn has been committed to fostering financial freedom through blockchain technology. This includes authoring the upcoming 'The Bitcoin Advantage,' designed to open new doors for managing wealth beyond tradit...

Gideon Pfeffer is the visionary CEO and Managing Partner of the GSH Group and a trailblazer in  opportunistic real estate investing . With over a decade of experience in the industry, Gideon has become a leading expert in  passive investing  as a means to create and increase wealth. His expertise extends to  real estate investing , where he has successfully overseen the acquisition and renovation...

Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, Inc. 500 to 5000 companies, and thousands of oth...

Ed Meek, CFPTM is the founder and CEO of Edge Financial Advisors, the registered investment advisor (RIA) firm that exists to provide small business owners with a sense of confidence, freedom, and hope about their financial futures. Ed’s passion is to provide holistic financial planning and customized portfolio management solutions that fit the unique life situation of entrepreneurs and give them...

Mike Andes is the founder of Augusta Lawn Care that has 170+ franchise locations across the United States and Canada. He is dedicated to helping home service business owners make their businesses more profitable and better work environments. Founder of CopilotCRM.com and other companies shown at MikeAndes.com

Louis O’ Connor, Founder, and Principal of Strategic Metals Invest. They are the only industry supplier in the world to offer private investors the option to purchase and profit from owning Strategic Metals. The investment play is exactly the same paradigm as investing in Precious Metals, instead the investor is purchasing Strategic Metals.

Retain provides on-demand HR for startups and small businesses that need access to core Human Resources services without having to hire full-time HR staff.  Retain was founded by Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld who has 20+ years of HR experience and was most recently VP of People at Expa, where she lead a centralized HR and Recruiting team that worked on behalf of 20+ startups.  Prior to Expa, Lisa has work...

Carlos Samaniego EA is a recognized tax resolution expert, dynamic speaker, and founder of Tax Debt Consultants, LLC. Licensed by the U.S. Department of Treasury as an Enrolled Agent (EA), he specializes in resolving complex IRS and state tax issues for self-employed professionals and small business owners. Carlos is a best-selling author who co-authored Never Give Up with sports commentator Dick...

Janna Scott is the founder and visionary behind DeFi Tax, a groundbreaking platform designed to bring clarity and compliance to the complex world of cryptocurrency tax reporting. With a career rooted in precision and innovation, Janna’s journey began in December 2021 when her accounting clients raised concerns about the accuracy and reliability of existing crypto tax solutions. Driven by her commi...

Meet David Steele, founder & CEO of One Wealth Advisors, an independent RIA firm handling over $1.1B in assets, who also is a prolific restaurateur, having opened 6 restaurants in 6 years in the competitive Bay Area. And that's just the start - he's also a yoga studio owner, artist, philanthropist, and more.

KATHY ROBERTS is CEO of Switch Reward Card - a blockchain finance ecosystem. Switch Reward Card isn’t just a card; it’s a comprehensive system that aligns with the ever-evolving world of digital finance. Join us, and experience the future of trading. Kathy started her career with Sears and then transferred over as an early executive (or Dawner as they called them) when Sears started Discover Card....

Dr. Harms transforms the often daunting task of end-of-life planning into a compassionate journey, helping people navigate the emotional aspects of planning personal finances. She has witnessed death up close many times throughout her life, including the loss of her mother and her son to suicide and, eventually, her husband from a broken heart after their son’s death. These events shaped her views...

Jim is a partner at Southern Impression Homes, a company that specializes in building rental portfolios for individual investors and institutional buyers in Florida’s high-growth markets. With a strong focus on the Build-to-Rent niche, Southern Impression Homes provides new construction, low-density properties such as single-family homes, duplexes, and quads with property management in place. Jim’...

Named one of the most influential “Female Pioneers in Technology”, Elizabeth Bieniek is an author, founder, and Fortune 100 leadership veteran focused on “good peopling” as the secret to exceptional execution. After turning corporate innovation on its head with her own unconventional success story, Elizabeth now helps leaders tap into the individual genius within their teams to unlock unrivaled in...

Alex Chompff, a serial entrepreneur, seasoned investor, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who is reshaping the venture capital landscape.  As Co-Founder and Executive Director of  Evolution Ventures  and Lead General Partner of  MinervaFund , Alex focuses on investing in women and entrepreneurs of color—groups often overlooked by traditional investors.  Alex and his partners recognize that smart capit...

Lou Scatigna, CFP® has worked in the financial field for more than 36 years. During this time, he has helped a number of people manage their financial problems. This includes helping people plan for retirement and create budget plans. Additionally, Lou is a certified financial planner and tax accountant. A little over 20 years ago, Lou decided to go a step further and began a weekly radio show ent...

Jason Schappert is a serial entrepreneur and financial technology visionary dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve financial freedom. He is the co-founder of Moola, an AI-driven investment platform that simplifies complex financial concepts and provides personalized insights and recommendations to help users make informed investment decisions. Prior to Moola, Jason successfully built and e...

YEMA, inspired by East African lineage and Bay Area’s urban street wear, is a high end clothing brand located in Tiburon, CA. The brand weaves history, culture, tradition and diversity with high-quality garments. Hawi and Yema take great pride in their heritage and aim to tell a story of the two countries with every design. As they expanded their clothing brand they began to focus on providing hig...

Jose Bernard is a real estate investor whose origins in a humble Dominican community profoundly shape his philanthropic endeavors. Having moved to the United States at the age of 12 and growing up in the Bronx, New York, Jose understands the challenges faced by those in underserved areas. Inspired by his father, who passed away last year, he has founded a charitable organization dedicated to impro...