While Broke

Welcome to another while broke episode. My guest is Adrian Fanus. A successful salon owner based in NY, who’s client list includes Academy Award winner Forrest Whitaker, actor Idris Elba, Chris Brown, John Legend, sports greats Grant Hill, and Nate Robinson just to name a few. Adrian's work has also been featured on the silver screen, top television shows and the most prominent fashion and lifestyle magazines. Adrian spoke about moving from his home country in St. Lucia to NY with 250 dollars to start his business. Listen to how this very accomplished and resilient entrepreneur navigated his while broke journey to now having a space where clients travel from all over the world to experience a haircut from Adrian and his team. Enjoy. 

Welcome to another while broke episode. My guest is a successful executive design leader who’s authored and co-authored 5 books and ran a business that at one point was generating $1million a month. He’s also an artist based in Massachusetts. Richard spoke about a time when he went from being a CEO to cutting grass for his neighbors just to make ends meat. Listen to how this very accomplished individual navigated his while broke journey to now having the level of success that he defines as freedom. Enjoy. 

Hey everyone. Vincent here with another while broke episode. My guest Ryan Aguon is a father, husband and the owner of a successful and thriving barbershop in Kaploei called The Parlar Barbarshop here in Oahu. We recorded this conversation in his barbershop. During our conversation he discussed his journey of building The Parlor Barbershop (quite literally) with his wife. He launched his business while working a job that he hated and was barely making enough to take of his family. It was so interesting to hear how his faith, patience and pursuit of his dreams paid off in the end. Enjoy!

Hey everyone. Welcome to while broke. A show where successful individuals share their stories of being broke while on their journey to build a better future. Our guests are professionals working at well-known companies, entrepreneurs, entertainers, students, and community leaders.  Not just financially, but also emotionally, spiritually, or maybe in relationships. Listen to how they navigated that uncomfortable space and are now leading successful lives.  I’m your host Vincent Brathwaite. I created this podcast for those of you trying to navigate a space of discomfort and uncertainty. I’ve been broke financially and emotionally. So I get it. The feeling of being broke can be paralyzing. However, you are way too valuable to stop your journey now.  With each conversation, I want you to gain clarity despite your circumstances so that you can keep going and have a more fulfilling life. You got this. Enjoy the show! 

Aloha Everyone! Vincent here with our first official while broke podcast episode of the season. I had the pleasure of sitting down with a young entrepreneur Jeremy Mateo. Jeremy is a successful realtor and investor based on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. We had this interview live in one of his listed properties with several people in attendance. Jeremy spoke about what being broke means to him and how he was once so broke he considered filing for bankruptcy, but didn’t. Listen to what he did while broke to build his growing businesses. Mahalo. Enjoy!