No. 21 - Black Ambition with Travis Henry

To kick off 2021 with some money talk, wealth management advisor Travis Henry joins host JP Reynolds as the first guest to return to the podcast. They discuss entrepreneurship, ownership, and the Black Ambition Prize - a Pharrell Williams powered opportunity that Travis help bring to life. About Travis Henry: Travis is a Vice President at True Capital Management (TRUE). As an advisor to sudden wealth clients, he navigates complex financial, business, and life challenges for professional athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, lottery winners, and inheritors. A native of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, Travis received his B.A. from Yale University, where he organized and led mentoring initiatives for local underserved youth. He was also a four-year letterman and All Ivy League selection, helping Yale win the 2006 Ivy League Football Championship. About JP Reynolds: Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. Conversation Topics: Sudden Wealth and How Investors Think  (3:24) • Economic Equity (6:32) • Real Estate's Impact on The Wealth Gap + Its Relationship to Venture Capitalism (10:32) • Are You Ready for Investment? (16:18) • Unchecked Capitalism (20:14) • Value and Ownership (27:33) • Accessible Ownership (36:45) • Spectrum of Investing: Public Stock, Venture Capitalism, Private Equity (41:50) • How Important is Mentorship? (44:09) • What's at Stake for Black Economic Empowerment (47:50) • Joy, Empathy and Compassion (55:51) App Recommendations: Robin Hood • Stash • Public App Theme Songs: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY "Elevate" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY --- Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds