Uplift: She provides free Google certification scholarships in cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, IT support, project management, and UX design.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester. She is the founder of Grow Give Prosper, and discusses her nonprofit’s mission to provide financial education and career opportunities through partnerships like Grow with Google. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights The Mission Behind Grow Give Prosper Lester founded the nonprofit to help communities grow together, give to each other, and prosper collectively. She focuses on financial literacy, career development, and economic empowerment. Partnership with Grow with Google Provides career certification scholarships in cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, IT support, project management, and UX design. Scholarships are free and open to individuals across the U.S., requiring only a commitment to complete the program. Breaking Barriers in Financial Education Lester noticed that financial struggles affect people regardless of education level. She aims to make financial literacy accessible and understandable for all. Boots-on-the-Ground Outreach Personally visits community centers, adult education classes, and underserved areas to spread awareness. Actively engages with individuals to encourage participation in career certification programs. Overcoming Skepticism & Challenges Some people initially doubt the legitimacy of free scholarships. Lester emphasizes that Google certifications are recognized by employers and can lead to high-paying jobs. 📘 About Cassandra LesterCassandra Lester is a financial literacy advocate and nonprofit leader dedicated to helping individuals build wealth through education and career advancement. Her organization, Grow Give Prosper, provides resources to underserved communities, ensuring they have access to life-changing opportunities. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS    Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.