The Financial Griot

In this episode of the Financial Griot Podcast, the hosts share their thoughts on modern Black culture, building wealth and changing priorities and narratives.

Currently median Black household wealth …

Americans have an absolute mountain of credit card debt in 2022 — $841 billion, to be exact.

Overall, the national average card debt among cardholders with unpaid balances was $6,569. That includes de…

Getting into and out of a Recession is no easy feat.

On this episode of the Financial Griot podcast, the team discusses how we got to this point in which recession fears are looming and also what you …

"A mid-year review is a great way to energize your annual goals and performance, in a little-to-low pressure way."

In this episode of the Financial Griot podcast, the crew is finally back together. On…

In this episode of the Financial Griot Podcast, Alainta and Lawrence get schooled by James Bowman of Gen-Z Mon-E podcast. He gives starting early a run for its money. We talk about his financial pivo…

In this episode of the Financial Griot Podcast, Lovely and Lawrence talk about cash flow positivity during a time of high inflation and even higher prices. Most people don't know how much they spend …

Home prices are up in the US. Fueled by once-low interest rates and available cash, prices skyrocketed as much as 30% in the two years since the start of the pandemic. As inflation pushes all-time hi…

In the wake of a myriad of shootings in the US, it's ok to allow people to grieve in their own way. Sometimes that grieving is messy. Unfortunately, there are times that the grieving leads to trauma …

In the wake of the untimely death of Kevin Samuels (Youtuber and Imagine consultant), there have been a lot of conversations about the importance of the messenger over the message.

In this episode of …

On this special episode, the Ladies of the Turnt 30 podcast drop in for a joint conversation and it gets contentious. Will they battle it out or will they (well Lawrence) come to a consensus.

The topi…

Today's episode features Jay, one of the two Js from the Turnt 30 Podcast were we discuss if Men give other men gifts?

Crazy enough, it's something we never considered so it had to be a podcast. While…

What I Post, Why I post and How I post about my experience is all intentional" LDG

In this episode of the Financial Griot, we discuss the toxic recipe of materialism and the void of purpose that it st…

By most account, America’s young consumers are stereotyped as a selfish, impulsive, highly indulged bunch. More so than other age groups, Gen Y has been shown to splurge on restaurant meals they prob…

CNBC penned an Op-Ed, "What millennials, Gen Z need to succeed against the economic odds?"

Well the answer is simple; parents who are financially prepared for retirement. It's estimated that each unde…

Writing a powerful resumé has never been easy. But in today’s online, mobile and tech-driven employment landscape, it’s especially challenging. That’s why it’s critical to learn how to optimize your …

In this episode of the Financial Griot, the crew discusses work-life balance or lack there of. The last few months have been tough and filled with challenges and competing interests. Ironically, it's…

In this episode of the Financial Griot, we are taking you to task as a listener and asking "Who are you building for?". Around this time of the year, New Year's resolution are a thing of the past. Yo…

Turns out Love costs over $24 Billion (with a B) annually. Valentines date range anywhere from $80 to over $300 if you include new outfits, hair and makeup, transportation, gas and those pesky hallma…

"Don't be too quick to give up your agency, time and happiness for vanity"

This episode of The Financial Griot is centered around Consumption and the draining effect on your purpose. Too often, we get…

In this episode of the Financial Griot podcast, we talk about the importance of curating your physical, mental and virtual space.

The world is getting more complicated while tasks are becoming easier,…