In honor of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., take some time to listen to the wisdom and perspective of Black voices in personal finance shared in these NGPF podcast episodes from the last year. 

The end of slavery was the beginning of a long and still ongoing process in breaking down barriers to financial freedom for Black Americans. We celebrate the experts and creators highlighted below who, through their work, are advancing more equitable economic inclusion for all.

Nadia and Nicole, "The Wealth Twins"

The Wealth Twins, share their inspiring journey of growing up in a tough neighborhood in Queens, New York, and how they overcame financial struggles to pursue successful careers on Wall Street. They discuss their mission to teach personal finance and wealth-building principles to empower others, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds.

Val Chapman, Franklin Elementary Teacher

Val Chapman, a finance professional, discusses mentoring elementary school students in Oakland, California. Val and her students from Franklin Elementary showcase their entrepreneurial ventures, including a comic book business, soap-making enterprise, snack business, investment portfolio, and sewing business.

Jamila Souffrant, Founder of Journey to Launch

Jamila Souffrant, founder of Journey To Launch, joins us on the NGPF Podcast to discuss achieving financial independence. In this episode, Jamila shares her journey from corporate life to financial literacy advocate, offering actionable advice for managing finances, tackling debt, and pursuing financial freedom.

Rachel Labi, Co-Founder of Building Financial Freedom

Rachel Labi, a student at Purdue University, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Building Financial Freedom, shares her journey through personal finance education, internships, and social entrepreneurship.

Greg Ratliff, Vice President at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Greg Ratliff, Vice President at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, discusses the evolving landscape of philanthropy. Greg shares insights into strategic philanthropy, emphasizing a shift towards trust-based approaches and collaboration between the private sector, philanthropy, and government.

Crystina Cardozo, Real Estate Investor

Crystina Cardozo, an educator and real estate investor, shares her journey into real estate investing and offers valuable insights into the world of short-term rentals.

Chris Corinthian, Founder of FinLit University

Chris Corinthian's framework for minimizing student loan debt involves using tools like the Common App, College Board Scholarship Search, Scholly, and Google to discover scholarships tailored to one's interests and deadlines.

Ted Daniels, Founder of the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development

Ted Daniels, a former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development employee, left his career to establish a nonprofit focused on financial education.

Anthony Davenport, CEO of Regal Credit Management and Business Managers Forum

Anthony Davenport, a credit expert and founder of Regal Credit Management, shares his insights on credit repair, mortgages, and more.

Julien and Kiersten Saunders, Founders of Rich & Regular

Julien and Kiersten speak about their experience with money and how they found a platform with the mission of inspiring better conversations about money.

Kevin Thompson, CEO and President of 9i Capital Group

Former Minnesota Twins player Kevin Thompson joins us to talk about his experience as a professional baseball player and his career as the CEO and President of 9i Capital Group.

Nia Adams, Founder of Perspectives

Learn more about Nia Adams’s experience as an entrepreneur, sharing the details of her personal journey in the field and what led her to it in the first place.

Melissa Jean-Baptiste, Author of "So...This is Why I'm Broke!"

Melissa Jean-Baptiste was a teacher for 11 years before she became an award-winning web series creator and author. Melissa will share her own experiences as an educator and how you can get students to think about their relationship with money.

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Hannah Rael

As NGPF's Marketing Communications Manager, Hannah (she/her) helps spread the word about NGPF's mission to improve the financial lives of the next generation of Americans.

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