EPISODE · Dec 13, 2021 · 59 MIN
Allowing Black Women the Financial Space To Exhale and Excel
from The Financial Griot · host Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Alainta Alcin, Lovely Merdelus
Lovely, Alainta and Lawrence talk about the struggle and frustration of being a Black entrepreneur. The conversation versed toward fighting social norms, attitudes and coming to terms with money management.Finance is a hard subject for most Americans, it's worst for the Black community. The stress is weighing heavily on Black women who have obtain degrees, debt and long term care of aging parents. Here's a bit about our background and who we are:The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the racial wealth gap. Merriam-Webster defines a Griot as a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. The griot is a repository of oral tradition and is often seen as a leader due to their position as an advisor to royal personages. As a result of the former of these two functions, they are sometimes called a bard.As such, we tell the stories that others don't. Stories that we should share for growth, opportunity and understanding. Beyond that we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporating actionable steps and ultimately building generational wealth. So there you have it, The Financial Griot or TFG for short. You will be in for a treat. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about 8 years and are on track to retire early. If you want the secrets; we will gladly share them since opportunity is abundant and Win-Win. Connect with TFG Crew: Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @its_alaintaLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelusLawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy
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Lovely, Alainta and Lawrence talk about the struggle and frustration of being a Black entrepreneur. The conversation versed toward fighting social norms, attitudes and coming to terms with money management. Finance is a hard subject for most Americans, it's worst for the Black community. The stress is weighing heavily on Black women who have obtain degrees, debt and long term care of aging parents.
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