11 Black Finance Experts To Follow If You’re Ready To Get Your Money Under Control
These money pros need to be on your radar.
Diversity and representation are important in every area — especially in finance, where institutional practices and discrimination historically locked Black people out of the chance to grow and maintain wealth. So here are 11 finance experts you should start following now to get great money advice all year-round:
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Chris Browning is a financial analyst by day, and in his spare time he hosts the podcast Popcorn Finance, which is every bit as addictive as its namesake snack. And don’t let the show’s short episode times (often under 10 minutes!) fool you: Browning manages to cover a lot of ground in a quick timeframe, but he does it in a way that’s really accessible and, dare I say, fun to listen to.
Just in the last couple of weeks, he’s posted episodes about job hunting during the pandemic, tax questions, and the federal student loan payment pause (that was recently extended until Sept. 30). So if you’re looking for an easy way to stay up to date on what’s going on in the world of finance, Popcorn Finance is a great resource.
As a bonus, you might also like Browning’s other podcast This Is Awkward, where he and cohost Allison Baggerly have great banter and give callers advice on how to have tough money conversations that are, well, awkward.
Follow Popcorn Finance on Twitter, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher.
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Jamila Souffrant is the financial educator behind the excellent podcast Journey to Launch, which is all about getting the most out of your hard-earned cash. Souffrant learned how to manage money early in life and was able to buy a condo when she was just 22. On the show, she breaks down the sometimes complicated world of finance in a way that’s really clear and digestible.
When you tune in, you can expect to hear Souffrant talk about her own experiences. She also interview experts and regular people and they have thoughtful conversations about money. Some standout episodes include talking about rewiring your brain for financial success and sharing exactly how she bought real estate in her early twenties.
Follow Journey to Launch on Twitter, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher.
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If you’ve tuned into Steve Harvey’s show or are a regular Dr. Oz viewer, you’ve probably seen finance expert Patrice Washington sharing her money knowledge before. She also hosts the Redefining Wealth podcast, which is all about taking the definition of the word “wealth” back to its roots in the Old English word “weal,” meaning well-being.
Washington’s show is super upbeat and motivating, and recently she started a series of episodes called “The Six Pillars of Wealth,” which focuses on how even things like your physical fitness tie into your overall wealth. Oh, and you might also like this episode on the truth about wealth.
Follow Redefining Wealth on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher.
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Curious about what it takes to start a successful business? Black Entrepreneur Blueprint is a podcast hosted by entrepreneur and teacher Jay Jones. He’s been making the show since 2014 and has literally hundreds of episodes to choose from. But you don’t have to be a business owner to benefit from listening to this show — there are tons of great work and money lessons sprinkled throughout, and, of course, amazing stories.
A couple of standout episodes to check out include his interview with Killer Mike discussing the rapper and activist’s new venture, Greenwood Bank, and his interview with designer Christopher Bevans, who’s worked with Kanye West, Pharrell, and A$AP Rocky.
Follow Black Entrepreneur Blueprint on Instagram, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher.
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