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Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth
by Leoler Shanklin
Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth? is a conversation at the intersection of faith, financial literacy, and responsibility.Hosted by Dana—an MBA, Bible-believing truth-teller—and Harold—a sharp, skeptical voice who doesn’t let excuses slide—the show challenges popular narratives about money while naming real systems and personal agency.This podcast isn’t about get-rich-quick schemes or motivational hype. It’s about understanding how money actually works, why so many of us were never taught, and what we can still control today. Each episode blends cultural insight, practical wisdom, and honest dialogue to help listeners move from confusion to clarity.If you’ve ever heard “they don’t want us to have money” and wondered what to do next, this show is for you.New episodes explore habits, faith, responsibility, and legacy—without guilt, without shame, and without pretending money doesn’t matter.
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The Bank Ain't Your Friend
Episode 9 - Banks and Black Wealth: Uncovering Barriers opens with a sharp current‑events breakdown, connecting today’s financial headlines to the lived realities of Black communities. A scripture reflection follows, grounding the conversation in timeless wisdom before the hosts dive into the heart of the episode: how banks have historically—and still today—blocked Black wealth.From redlining to modern overdraft traps, unequal lending standards, and real stories from the community, this episode exposes the systemic barriers that keep Black families from building generational wealth. The hosts unpack why distrust of banks runs so deep, how these patterns persist, and what collective action can look like—from supporting Black‑owned banks to demanding transparency and accountability.A powerful blend of history, faith, and real‑world insight for listeners seeking clarity, empowerment, and a path forward.
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The System Wasn't Built For You
The system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly as designed.In Episode 8, Dana and Harold unpack wealth inequality by connecting global markets, local policy, and personal financial behavior.From oil prices and futures markets to everyday costs like gas and housing, this episode exposes how systems shape outcomes—and what responsibility looks like once you understand them.This isn’t about blame.It’s about awareness… and action.Code: WKBBWStrong Coffee CompanyCozy Earth
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THE CREDIT SCORE GAME
Episode 7: The Credit Score GameMost people know their credit score matters.But very few people understand what it actually measures.In this episode of Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth, Dana and Harold break down the logic behind credit scores using a simple, relatable example: what you think about when someone asks to borrow money.Because that same thought process — trust, consistency, and risk — is what the financial system tries to measure at scale.The conversation explores:what a credit score really representshow behavior turns into a numberwhy the system can feel confusing or unfairand why understanding it changes how you moveThe episode also connects these ideas to a deeper principle found in scripture:“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” — Hosea 4:6This show exists to shine light on financial knowledge our community has often believed was hidden — so we can understand it and use it to our advantage.:
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The Interest Rate Trap | Why Borrowing Feels So Expensive
Why does borrowing suddenly feel so expensive?In this episode of Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth, Dana explains the forces that make up interest rates using a simple real-world example that reveals how lenders evaluate risk, time, and uncertainty.Understanding these basic principles helps explain why borrowing costs change and why financial systems sometimes feel unpredictable.The conversation also reflects on a deeper truth found in scripture:“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” — Hosea 4:6This podcast exists to shine light on financial knowledge many people believe has been hidden from them, so that knowledge can be understood and used wisely.
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Why Everything Suddenly Feels So Expensive
The system isn’t broken—it’s working exactly as designed.In Episode 8, Dana and Harold unpack wealth inequality by connecting global markets, local policy, and personal financial behavior.From oil prices and futures markets to everyday costs like gas and housing, this episode exposes how systems shape outcomes—and what responsibility looks like once you understand them.This isn’t about blame.It’s about awareness… and action.Promo Code: WKBBW
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Breaking Financial Myths: The Hidden Barriers We Face
In this episode of Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth?, Dana and Harold confront the financial myths that quietly shape how people think about money—and the hidden barriers those myths create.This conversation separates real obstacles from assumptions that feel true but limit progress. Dana brings clarity, faith, and accountability. Harold challenges comfortable narratives and pushes for precision.Together, they explore:How financial myths take root and spreadWhy vague explanations feel safe but stall growthThe difference between naming barriers and understanding themHow belief, habit, and responsibility intersectWhy clarity is more empowering than blameThis episode isn’t about denying reality or oversimplifying the struggle. It’s about seeing money more clearly so frustration doesn’t replace forward movement.If you’re ready to question what you’ve been told—and focus on what actually changes outcomes—this episode sets the record straight.
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Faith Without Financial Literacy Is Stress
Faith is powerful — but faith without financial literacy is stress.In Episode 3 of Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth?, Dana and Harold talk honestly about the tension between belief, preparation, and responsibility. This episode challenges the idea that prayer replaces planning and explains why financial literacy protects peace, stability, and legacy.This conversation blends faith, culture, and financial clarity — without guilt, hype, or pretending money doesn’t matter.👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs receipts.
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Why Nobody Taught Us This
Most of us were never taught how money actually works — and that wasn’t accidental.In Episode 2 of Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth?, Dana and Harold talk about the silence around money in families, churches, and communities — and how that silence creates confusion, stress, and avoidable mistakes.This episode is not about blame.And it’s not about shame.It’s about understanding why the information gap exists — and what to do once you see it.In this conversation, we cover:Why money was rarely explained, even by people who loved usHow silence keeps people financially stuckThe difference between faith and avoidanceWhy learning later in life is still powerfulHow responsibility restores confidenceThis show blends faith, financial literacy, and real conversation — without guilt, without hype, and without pretending money doesn’t matter.🎧 If you’ve ever said “I just wasn’t taught this,” this episode is for you.👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs receipts.
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Unmasking Wealth: Breaking Free from Financial Myths
In this episode of Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth?, Dana and Harold peel back the language, assumptions, and habits that keep people financially stuck long after the real barriers are named.This conversation isn’t about denying systems or blaming individuals. It’s about unmasking the myths that replace understanding with frustration—and faith with avoidance.Together, they talk about:Why vague explanations feel comforting but change nothingHow myths about money quietly block growthThe difference between belief and preparationWhy clarity is more powerful than outrageHow financial literacy protects peace, not just incomeThis episode challenges listeners to move past slogans and into understanding—without guilt, shame, or pretending money doesn’t matter.If you’re ready to stop reacting and start seeing money clearly, this episode is for you.
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Pilot - Who is They
What if the real question isn’t who is blocking Black wealth — but what we actually control?In the Pilot Episode of Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth?, Dana (MBA, Bible-believing, and unapologetically practical) and Harold (cynical, sharp, and allergic to financial nonsense) take the conversation deeper.This episode isn’t about pretending systems don’t exist.And it’s not about blaming people either.It’s about power.Together, we talk about:What’s truly within our control when it comes to moneyWhy comfort keeps people stuckHow faith and responsibility work togetherThe difference between spiritual confidence and financial preparationWhy habits — not demons — block more wealth than we admitThis show blends faith, financial literacy, and real conversation — without guilt, without get-rich-quick talk, and without pretending life is fair.🎧 If you’ve ever heard “they don’t want us to have money” and wondered what to do next, this episode is for you..📌 New episodes coming soon.👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs receipts.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Who Keeps Blocking Black Wealth? is a conversation at the intersection of faith, financial literacy, and responsibility.Hosted by Dana—an MBA, Bible-believing truth-teller—and Harold—a sharp, skeptical voice who doesn’t let excuses slide—the show challenges popular narratives about money while naming real systems and personal agency.This podcast isn’t about get-rich-quick schemes or motivational hype. It’s about understanding how money actually works, why so many of us were never taught, and what we can still control today. Each episode blends cultural insight, practical wisdom, and honest dialogue to help listeners move from confusion to clarity.If you’ve ever heard “they don’t want us to have money” and wondered what to do next, this show is for you.New episodes explore habits, faith, responsibility, and legacy—without guilt, without shame, and without pretending money doesn’t matter.
HOSTED BY
Leoler Shanklin
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