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Banks&Commentary Candice Banks
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Using His College Refund Check to Create a Successful, Purpose-Driven Business with Larry Whitaker Jr.
On today's episode, we hear from Mr. Larry Whitaker Jr. Larry is the owner and founder of the Starve The Ego, Feed The Soul (STEFTS) lifestyle brand. He is also the co-founder of Mind Ya Bizz Popup Shops. He talks to us about how he used his refund check from his final year of college to create his first brand, STEFTS. The brand has opened many doors and opportunities for Larry while also being a call to action to his audience. He also details how his popup shops are exposing black businesses and such a vibe for growing brands and creators.
Larry gives a unique perspective on starting two value and purpose-based businesses.
Mentioned In Today's Episode:
Larry's Instagram: @misterwhitakerSTEFTS Instagram: @ste.ftsMind Ya Bizz Instagram: @mindyabizz757Order your STEFTS apparelKeep track of Mind Ya Bizz Popup ShopsTell Erika at Sugar and Grace you want her on the show -
Financial Independence, Travel Hacking, and Relocating Abroad with Cinneah El-Amin
In today’s episode, we hear from Cinneah El-Amin from Fly.nanced. Cinneah is a powerhouse and is taking over the FIRE and Travel spaces simultaneously. Today, she talks to us about how she paid off over $23,000 worth of debt in just 1 year while investing and traveling the world. She also details how she has crafted a community of people around something she loves, travel. She gives tips and tricks when travel hacking and relocating to a new life abroad. This is a great episode for those of us who love personal finance and want to live a full life.
Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Cinneah’s Instagram: @fly.nancedCinneah’s Course and Freebies -
Leaving a Six-Figure Salary to Become a Successful Actor with Nyles Finklee
In today’s show we will hear from Mr. Nyles Finklee. Nyles has an amazing story about how he walked away from a six-figure salary to pursue his passion as an actor. He is now working his gift and perfecting his craft as an actor, radio personality, tv host, and business owner. He walks us through his journey and how he was almost at rock bottom but continued to pursue his passion. This is such a great and inspiring episode.
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Nyles Finklee on Instagram: @nyles.finklee -
Starting a Unique Blog while in Medical School with Dr. Christel Wekon-Kemeni
In today's episode, we hear from my high school classmate Dr. Christel Wekon-Kemeni, affectionately known as Dr. Dub. Dr. Dub talks about his journey to medical school and filling a void in the black medical community with his blog, Black Man M.D. Black Man M.D. covers every.single.week of Christel's medical school days and provides his unique perspective as a Black man. Now, he's helping to increase the number of minority physicians with his Desire to Inspire Scholarship.
This is a great episode for those who have a desire to pursue medicine and for those who have no desire to learn about medicine. It is an episode of pursuing passion and having the resolve to stick with it.
Mentioned in Today's Show:
Black Man M.D. BlogDesire to Inspire Scholarship (You may donate here)Student National Medical Association (SNMA)Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS)Dr. Dub's Instagram: @therealdrdub -
Saving and Investing on a Low Income with Millennial Money's Jerone aka Black Vito
In today's episode, we hear from Black Vito who details his personal finance journey. Jerone was always a saver and had a "healthy infatuation with wealth accumulation"' from an early age. He saved up enough money to pay expenses while in college but quickly found a different path. After living in his car for a month, he started doing taxes, learning about investments, and driving for uber. He is saving and building wealth through the stock market while living on a lower salary. His story is inspiring to say the least and really lights a fire in you to go for your goals.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Jerone's Millennial Money Episode Graham Stephen's Millennial Money Reaction EpisodeBlack Vito's Youtube ChannelRich Dad, Poor DadThe Millionaire Real Estate InvestorBill Ackman's Big ThinkThe Little Book of Common Sense InvestingFundamental Analysis for Dummies -
Purchasing or Selling a Home in the Housing Boom of 2021 with Kyle Sterling
In today's episode, we talk with my friend and realtor Kyle Sterling! Kyle was Keller Williams Capital Properties' 2019 Rookie of the Year. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to buying and selling homes in expensive markets. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to start the home buying process for the first time or purchase their next property. Have your pen and paper out for this is one and save for later. You definitely want to reference this episode in the future.
Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Instagram: @_KyleSterlingConnect with Kyle: https://calendly.com/kylesterlingkw