Empowering the Next Generation: Financial Strategies for Young Athletes with Jessica McDonald

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Edge, Dawn Gagye of Tracer Strategic Marketing sits down with Certified Financial Planner Jessica McDonald, founder of Southern Wealth Builders, to explore the world of financial education for young athletes and entrepreneurs navigating new wealth and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) opportunities.Jessica shares her journey from growing up as the daughter of a football player to becoming an advocate for financial empowerment. She discusses how she helps athletes and small business owners make smart, sustainable financial decisions — from managing first contracts to building long-term legacies.Together, Dawn and Jessica uncover how financial confidence isn’t just about money — it’s about mindset, education, and having a trusted advisor who understands your world. With her hands-on approach (literally training with clients in the gym), Jessica brings authenticity and empathy to the often-intimidating world of wealth management.If you’re a young athlete, parent, or entrepreneur ready to build a future as strong as your work ethic, this conversation is your playbook for financial success.Watch now to learn how purpose-driven planning can turn today’s opportunity into tomorrow’s legacy.Southern Wealth Builders // Jessica McDonald Social Media Channelshttps://www.southernwealthbuilders.com/ IG: @jessica.mcdonald.swb @southern.wealth.buildersFB: Jessica Cassady McDonald, /Southern.Wealth.BuildersLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-cassady-mcdonald , https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-wealth-buildersX: @Jess_ThePlannerJessica McDonald, CFP®, SE-AWMA™ | Southern Wealth BuildersJessica McDonaldCertified Professional Profile | CFP - Let's Make a PlanSouthern Wealth Builders | NAPFAhttps://www.findmyfiduciary.com/all-advisors?overlay=270edf3d-3b41-4173-84be-a6b82499432fDawn Gagye Social Media Channelswww.tracerstrategicmarketing.comFREE Marketing Calculator https://marketingblueprint.pro/marketing-calculatorPodcast Invitation https://marketingblueprint.pro/podinvitation-pageLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawngagye/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tsmblueprintpro/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tracerstrategicmarketing Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@tracerstrategicmarketing #FinancialEducation #YoungAthletes #NILContracts #WealthBuilding #MoneyMindset #FinancialAdvisor #SouthernWealthBuilders #TracerStrategicMarketing #LegacyPlanning #WomenInFinance #AthleteEmpowerment #FinancialWellness #marketingstrategy #idealclientprofile