Education is an investment in the future, but for many, the cost of that investment can be crippling. 

This week, I sat down with Dreamer and Forbes 30 under 30 fellow Briana Franklin, the driving force behind The Prosp(a)rity Project whose mission is to empower Black women burdened by student debt and provide a path to prosperity. 

Briana was knee-deep in student debt after graduating from an Ivy League school as she faced the reality of inconsistent income, making it challenging to pay off her loans with the unforgiving interest. After experiencing first hand how challenging it can be to build wealth while facing student loan debt, Briana launched, The Prosp(a)rity Project, her platform to combat a system that often leaves young professionals financially overwhelmed.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 35 to free: Black women’s 35% financial literacy rate and student debt 
• Predatory lending practices and how they can trap borrowers in never-ending high-interest debt cycles.
• Mentorship and guidance to help set women on a path to prosperity.
• Mindset Shift: understanding the importance of transitioning from being an "ower" to an owner to set the stage for financial success.
• The Prosp(a)rity Project and why it is targeted toward Black women.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• I Will Teach You To Be Rich
• Mind Your Money

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