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https://www.joinwealthworkshop.com/register-a?el=videocrissain&utm_medium=yt&utm_source=ytWhat If Healing Comes Before Wealth ?George and Carter sit down with John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE and author of Financial Literacy for All and Capitalism for All. John argues that the Black-Jewish coalition was once one of the most powerful partnerships in modern history, and that the real way forward is business, not a fight online. He walks through what he calls the third reconstruction, the move from civil rights in the streets to civil rights in the suites. He also explains why healing has to come before wealth, and why your hate may be costing you the capital, partners, and opportunities you say you want.What You’ll Learn:Why John calls this the “third reconstruction” and what it means for building wealthThe Black-Jewish business plan and why he says the split between the two communities was not an accidentHow he went from 60% ownership to 100% of his soda company, with investors who only wanted their money back plus 7%Why he separates Jewish people from the politics of any governmentThe difference between being broke (economic) and being poor (a frame of mind)Why “money is irrelevant” and mindset is the first step to wealth, from lottery winners to pro athletes who go brokeThe credit score zip code gap he mapped: 15 minutes apart, and up to 20 years of life expectancyWhy you should “take the revenue in and fund your own schools, charities, and churches”How five percent of positive role models can change a communityDisclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects the personal views and experiences of the guest. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Please consult a licensed professional before making decisions about your money.Follow us for more valuehttps://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/?hl=en

https://www.joinwealthworkshop.com/register-a?el=videocrissain&utm_medium=yt&utm_source=ytShe walked away from a six-figure Wall Street career to bet on social media, and now she’s showing creators how to stop leaving money on the table.Live from the New York Stock Exchange, Melanin Money sits down with Zareefa , a former Wall Street head of people turned creator with 2.5M+ followers. She breaks down how to turn virality into a real business. That includes why brand deals beat platform payouts, and how she negotiates affiliate commissions into paid ad deals so she gets paid on the front end, the back end, and through audience growth. She also shares why she turns down deals that don’t align.We also get into the real cost of the creator lifestyle, building a team (accountant, entertainment attorney, management), owning your audience through email, trading fees for equity, and how losing her mother in 2020 pushed her to burn down her old life and start over.In this episode:Turning a viral moment into long-term incomeThe affiliate link clause 98% of creators never ask forNet-30 terms, ad usage rights, and contract red flagsSelling out vs. finding brand alignmentBuilding income pillars outside of social mediaAbundance mindset when your back is against the wallFollow us for more valuehttps://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/?hl=en

https://www.joinwealthworkshop.com/register-a?el=videocrissain&utm_medium=yt&utm_source=ytYou could leave your kids millions and still leave them unprepared. Mielle Organics founders Monique and Melvin Rodriguez explain what they're building IN their children, not just FOR them, and what every entrepreneur needs to know about scaling, stewardship, and exiting a business to create real generational wealth.Monique went from labor and delivery nurse to founder of one of the world's fastest-growing textured hair care brands. She started with one product in her kitchen, and the company was acquired by Procter & Gamble (P&G). In this live panel at Urban Golf Weekend, moderated by Melanin Money co-founders George Acheampong and Carter Cofield, CPA, the Rodriguezes break down what it really takes to build, scale, and sell a business, and how to protect the wealth after the exit.In this video, you'll learn:- Why the team that gets you to $1M won't get you to $10M or $100M- The profitability mistake (EBITDA) that almost caused Mielle to grow itself out of business- Why you shouldn't pull money out of your business if you want an exit- Why selling your business isn't "selling out," and how backlash hurts Black founders' access to capital- How to shift from wealth accumulation to wealth preservation after a big payday- The values they're teaching their kids so the money doesn't run out in one generation- How Monique wrote "sold to P&G" in her journal before the deal ever happened"We don't want to leave something FOR them. We want to leave something IN them."If you're a business owner, a parent, or someone building a legacy, this conversation will change how you think about wealth.Follow us for more valuehttps://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/?hl=en

https://www.joinwealthworkshop.com/register-a?el=videocrissain&utm_medium=yt&utm_source=ytFrom his own journey of going from a broke womanizer making $20,000 a year to a multi-millionaire after committing to one woman, Tony breaks down why marriage is not a business decision, how choosing character over status changes everything, and why so many successful men fall into the same trap of chasing status instead of substance. George and Carter sit down with relationship expert and matchmaker Tony Gaskins for one of the most unfiltered conversations this show has ever had.This episode blends relationships and wealth in a way you won't hear anywhere else.What You'll Learn:Why Tony believes marriage is a love decision, not a business decisionThe "8th grade test" for knowing if she's really the oneWhy choosing a woman for her character changes your entire trajectoryHow redirecting energy from chasing women into entrepreneurship changed Tony's lifeThe difference between a woman who chose you on the climb vs. after you made itRed flags and green flags for successful men navigating relationshipsWhy being a 100% provider (not a 50/50 business partner) builds a stronger marriageWhat it means to be a "melanin millionaire" beyond just the moneyDisclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and reflects the personal views and experiences of the guest. It should not be considered professional relationship or financial advice.Follow us for more valuehttps://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/?hl=en

Join Our Wealth Workshop : https://www.joinwealthworkshop.com/register?el=videocrissain&utm_source=direct_to_ticket&utm_medium=ytActor, host, and entertainment veteran Terrence J joins George and Carter for another great episode of the Melanin Money Show! From bombing his first audition for 106 & Park (and getting a second shot anyway) to almost losing his breakout role in Think Like a Man, Terrence opens up about the moments that changed his life, the financial mistakes he wishes someone had warned him about, and the strategy behind building an 8-figure real estate portfolio. This is a masterclass in resilience, financial literacy, and knowing when to bet on yourself.What You'll Learn:How Terrence turned a bombed audition into his big break on 106 & ParkThe real story behind almost losing his role in Think Like a Man (and the check that changed his life)A costly real estate mistake that taught him the power of due diligenceWhy getting audited was one of the best things that ever happened to his financesHow he built an 8-figure real estate portfolio investing in properties he simply likedThe 4 buckets his portfolio is broken into today (and why real estate isn't always the answer)Daymond John's advice that shaped his entire career: "Don't give up your dirty water until you have clean water"Why he made the strategic financial move from LA to MiamiDisclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Please consult with a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.Follow us for more valuehttps://www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/georgeacheampongjr/?hl=en