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Leveling the Playing Field for Black Women in STEM | Episode 107 Nov 09, 2020

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Women of color earn the smallest share of degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), with percentages in the single digits. But one woman has dedicated her life to making sure that young minority women are prepared to enter these fields and that they are confident enough to become tomorrow’s leaders. In this episode, listen to Sabrina Tucker-Barrett’s inspiring story of founding Girls for Technology and how she turned painful childhood experiences into a passion for leveling the playing field for youth of color.
This episode is sponsored by Copper Leaf Financial. Held to the fiduciary standard of care, Copper Leaf develops a financial plan specifically for you integrating every aspect of your life. They offer comprehensive wealth planning services including sustainable investing solutions. To find out more, visit Copper Leaf Financial (https://copperleaffinancial.com/).
Show Notes:
Girls for Technology
Mae Jemison, First African American Astronaut
Donate to Girls for Technology
Our Guest's Bio:
Mrs. Sabrina M. Tucker-Barrett is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of Girls For Technology, Inc., a nationally recognized non-profit organization focused on leveling the playing field in the STEM industry for underprivileged populations. Due to her tireless efforts to serve others, Sabrina has received numerous professional accolades including being acknowledged by the Obama Administration’s White House Council on Women & Girls in recognition of her work on Inclusiveness in STEM Education for Youth of Color. Mrs. Sabrina M. Tucker-Barrett’s passion is dedicated to the advancement of youth and young adults to become the country’s next generation of industry leaders.
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IntersectionAllies: How to Make Room for All in Financial Education | Episode 106 Nov 02, 2020

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In this episode, LaToya Council, co-author of the book, IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All, discusses how teaching children about differences and inclusion is an important strategy to fight against racism and can change attitudes that fuel discrimination in the United States. Discover why I think this book should be required reading for all adults and how intersectionality can and should be applied to the field of finance.
This episode is sponsored by Copper Leaf Financial. Held to the fiduciary standard of care, Copper Leaf develops a financial plan specifically for you integrating every aspect of your life. They offer comprehensive wealth planning services including sustainable investing solutions. To find out more, visit Copper Leaf Financial (https://copperleaffinancial.com/).
Show Notes
IntersectionAllies: We Make Room For All (https://www.dottirpress.com/intersection-allies)
IntersectionAllies Teaching Guide & Workbook (https://www.dottirpress.com/intersectionallies-teaching-guide)
Connect with LaToya on Social – Twitter: @council_latoya and Facebook: LaToya Deneece
Special Offer: Listeners can get 15% off their purchase of IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All if they order from dottirpress.com. The code for 15% off is ALLY15.
Our Guest's Bio:
LaToya Council is the author of IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All. A social justice activist and an academic scholar, LaToya is currently working on her dissertation Her Work, His Work, Their Work: Time and Self-Care in Black Middle-Class Couples at the University of Southern California. To find out more about her work, visit LaToya Council - University of Southern California.
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Making Financial Literacy Accessible | Episode 105 Oct 26, 2020

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As part of the Breaking Money Silence® on Diversity and Inclusion series, I interview Akeiva Thomas, CFP®, Wealth Planning Associate with Ballentine Partners and YouTube star. Each week, she publishes fun videos to educate her millennial fans about money and makes these lessons accessible to a diverse audience. Her ultimate goal? Close the black wealth gap and make sure financial literacy is an inclusive endeavor. With almost 8,000 subscribers, she is clearly well on her way to accomplishing her goal.
Did you know that one in three 65-year-olds live into their 90’s, but few can afford it? AgeUp provides supplemental income to help fill in the financial gaps that come with a long life. To find out more, visit Age-Up.com.
Show Notes:
Bemused: http://youtube.com/thebemused
Instagram: @thebemused
Special offer: 10% off my program, the #AdultingBootCamp using promo code BMS2020. Course enrollment is not open at this time, but listeners can join the waitlist here: www.bit.ly/adultingbootcamp
Our Guest's Bio:
Akeiva is a financial planner and educator. She is a Wealth Planning Associate at Ballentine Partners LLC, a wealth management firm based in the greater Boston area serving high net worth individuals and families. At Ballentine, Akeiva also serves as co-leader of the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce. She is also the founder of The Bemused, a financial literacy brand catering to young adults.
Akeiva is one of the youngest Certified Public Accountants and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals in the nation and has a passion for helping young adults like herself build wealth. For more information, go to www.linkedin.com/in/akeivamthomas.
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Building a village to support inclusivity in the world of dance | Episode 104 Oct 19, 2020

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As part of the Breaking Money Silence® on Diversity and Inclusion series, I interview Emily Davenport, one of the KBK Wealth Connection team members, about her passion for dance and how growing up biracial in the affluent white world of dance influenced her career path. Emily shares how these early experiences shaped her world view, her self-perception, and how as an adult, she is committed to creating a dance studio where every young person feels included and like they truly belong.
Did you know that one in three 65-year-olds live into their 90’s, but few can afford it? AgeUp provides supplemental income to help fill in the financial gaps that come with a long life. To find out more, visit Age-Up.com.
Show Notes:
Dance Studio: https://www.facebook.com/villagedanceandcompany
Virtual Assistant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyrodler
Misty Copeland’s website: https://mistycopeland.com/
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: https://www.alvinailey.org
Bio of our Guest:
Emily Davenport is the co-owner of Village Dance & Company, a recreational dance studio located in Michigan. Emily and her village have strived to create a family-oriented, fun, diverse, and inclusive learning environment for students of all ages and dance levels. She also works as a virtual assistant who provides social media management, content management, and virtual administrative services.
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Two Black Women, One Big Idea, and Their Challenge to Access Capital | Episode 103 Oct 12, 2020

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Since 2007 the number of firms owned by African American women has increased by 164%, however, the access to capital for women of color is challenging with only a small fraction of the 2% of Venture Capital funds going to black and brown business owners. In this episode, I interview Parker McMullen Bushman and Crystal Egli, co-founders of Inclusive Journeys, to talk about their experience as entrepreneurial women of color, their idea for a modern, digital green book, and the challenges they have faced funding their firm due to racial and gender bias. After listening to this episode, you will be inspired and realize that nothing is going to stop these two from changing the world.
Did you know that one in three 65-year-olds live into their 90’s, but few can afford it? AgeUp provides supplemental income to help fill in the financial gaps that come with a long life. To find out more, visit Age-Up.com.
Show Notes:
Inclusive Journeys: https://www.inclusivejourneys.com/
Fat Tire Blog: https://www.inclusivejourneys.com/large-donors.html
Inclusive Journeys Crowdfunding: https://www.gofundme.com/f/digital-green-book-website
Today we are going to talk about their big idea and their experience as women entrepreneurs in pursuit of funding.
Bios:
Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen Bushman are the Co-founders of Inclusive Journeys, a company that is creating a modern, digital version of The Green Book. This web-based platform will be a resource for people of marginalized communities to identify safe and welcoming businesses and spaces.
Parker’s background in the conservation, environmental education and outdoor recreation fields spans over 23+ years. Parker has a passion for equity and inclusion in the outdoors. Her interest in justice, accessibility, and equity issues developed from her personal experiences facing the unequal representation of people of color in environmental organizations and green spaces. Parker tackles these complex issues by addressing them through head on activism and education.
Having grown up in rural Vermont, Crystal Egli has always been an avid outdoor recreator. She grew up hiking, biking, camping, boating, and both water & snow skiing. A few years ago, coworkers convinced Crystal to take up hunting. Not only is she now an enthusiastic hunter-- Crystal has also become a Hunter Education instructor, as well as a mentor to a novice young woman. In 2019, the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) awarded Crystal the Stephen Kellert award for “outstanding service in advancing connections between humans and the natural world to all peoples in a diverse and inclusive manner.” Crystal is using her platform and voice to continue to help carve out more inclusive spaces in conservation work and outdoor recreation.
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Diversity and Inclusion Breaking Money Silence® Podcast Series Oct 05, 2020

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Earlier this year, I made a commitment to breaking money silence on diversity and inclusion on my podcast and using my platform to give a voice to people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups. This month I am launching a six-episode series called Breaking Money Silence® on Diversity and Inclusion. My guests will be discussing their struggles and triumphs as it relates to a variety of topics including:
The roadblocks women entrepreneurs of color face when trying to access funding for their businesses
The wealth gap and why we need innovative career training for black and brown young girls and boys to be competitive in STEM
What it’s like growing up as a biracial ballet dancer in the white affluent community and the importance of inclusivity in the arts
And more!
A special thanks to our series' sponsors:
Did you know that one in three 65-year-olds live into their 90’s, but few can afford it? AgeUp provides supplemental income to help fill in the financial gaps that come with a long life. To find out more, visit Age-Up.com.
Held to the fiduciary standard of care, Copper Leaf develops a financial plan specifically for you integrating every aspect of your life. They offer comprehensive wealth planning services including sustainable investing solutions. To find out more, visit CopperLeafFinancial.com.
As someone with white privilege, I am a work in progress; therefore, I want to thank my guests for their compassion, patience, and willingness to share their stories with me and my audience. And my sponsors for supporting the quest toward an equitable world.
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The Silent Epidemic: Elder Financial Abuse | Episode 102 Sep 28, 2020

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The last episode in our series, Breaking Money Silence® on Longevity, focuses on elder financial abuse and fraud. Between $2.9 Billion to $36.5 Billion is lost due to the abuse of seniors and 60% of the perpetrators are members of the victim’s family. Listen in as Hayden McCoy, CFP®, Founder of Synergy Wealthcare Solutions, shares her personal story and how this experience led to a career in fighting financial crimes as a financial planner. She shares data regarding the financial and human cost of these crimes, the psychology of the fraudster, and most importantly, how to talk to a loved one about this issue when you are concerned.
This episode is sponsored by AgeUp. Did you know that one in three 65-year-olds live into their 90’s, but few can afford it? AgeUp provides supplemental income to help fill in the financial gaps that come with a long life. To find out more, visit Age-Up.com.
Show Notes:
Finding a trustworthy advisor:
SEC Broker Check website https://www.sec.gov/investor/brokers.htm
CFP Board Verification: https://www.cfp.net/verify-a-cfp-professional
Resources about elder fraud:
Hayden McCoy’s website: www.synergywealthcaresolutions.com*
SEC Broker Check website: https://www.sec.gov/investor/brokers.htm
Department of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice
Consumer Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): https://www.aarp.org/money/
The Perfect Scam Podcast: https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam/
Elder Fraud Prevention Handout - Advisors (click here to download)
Elder Fraud Prevention Handout - Seniors (click here to download)
Our Guest's Bio:
Hayden McCoy believes you don’t need a cape to be a crime-fighter. Her heart’s mission is combating financial crime, especially elder fraud.
For over a decade, Hayden worked in Europe as a controller and consultant, specializing in fraud and financial crime. In 2016, she left the corporate grind to help her mother manage her post-divorce life and finances. Little did Hayden realize this decision would shape a career in financial planning, and a passion for combating elder fraud.
Hayden holds degrees in economic finance and forensic accounting. She is a Certified Financial Planner®, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Enrolled Agent, and Certified Tax Coach. She runs her Texas-based advisory firm and works as a part-time CFO from Prague, Czech Republic.
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*Note: Hayden's website is being updated. You can e-mail her directly at Hayden@wealthcareforlife.net until it is fully operational.

Breaking Money Silence® on Ageism | Episode 101 Sep 21, 2020

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In this episode*, I interview Dr. Louise Aronson, the author the New York Times bestseller, Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining Life. Listen in as we discuss how society’s negative views about aging impacts how we care for seniors and approach the third stage of life. The cost to individuals, especially women, is high but all of us can take steps to treat ourselves and our aging parents better. It starts by shifting your age mindset, planning for a long life, and embracing all the good that comes with elderhood.
This episode is sponsored by AgeUp. Did you know that one in three 65-year-olds live into their 90’s, but few can afford it? AgeUp provides supplemental income to help fill in the financial gaps that come with a long life. To find out more, visit Age-Up.com.
(*Dr. Aronson’s was gracious enough to fit this podcast interview into during her extremely busy COVID-19 healthcare responsibilities. Please be patient with the audio as its less than ideal given the setting, but the content is top notch like her work!)
Our guest’s bio:
Louise Aronson, MD MFA, is a leading geriatrician, writer, educator, professor of medicine at UCSF and the author of the New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist book, Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining Life. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Aronson has received the Gold Professorship in Humanism in Medicine, the California Homecare Physician of the Year award, and the American Geriatrics Society Clinician-Teacher of the Year award. In addition to her clinical practice and teaching, she currently leads the AGE SELF CARE program, UCSF Medical Humanities, and is the clinical lead for the Senior branch of the San Francisco Department of Public Health COVID-19 response. Her writing credits include the New York Times, Atlantic, Washington Post, Discover, Vox, JAMA, Lancet, and the New EnglandJournal of Medicine, and she has been featured on NPR’s Fresh Air, TODAY, CBS This Morning, Morning Edition, Politico, Kaiser Health News, Tech Nation, and the New Yorker. For more information, visit www.louisearonson.com.
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Celebrating Women Who Live to 100 and Beyond | Episode 100 Sep 14, 2020

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In this 100th podcast episode, I celebrate two women in my life who have lived to 100 years old and beyond with Dr. Amy, a life transitions expert. My Nana Mo and my Great Aunt Alice, each from different sides of my family lived to be 103 and 104 respectively. These women role modeled what it meant to be a feminist before it was fashionable. Dr. Amy shares her insights as to how to live a long, rewarding life and how having essential conversations with family members helps you share your legacy of stories, memories, and values. The first of a 3-part series on Breaking Money Silence® on Longevity, this episode is not to be missed!
This episode is sponsored by AgeUp. Did you know that one in three 65-year-olds live into their 90’s, but few can afford it? AgeUp provides supplemental income to help fill in the financial gaps that come with a long life. To find out more, visit Age-Up.com.
Show Notes:
Books mentioned:
Living to 100 Authors: Dr. Tom Perls, Dr. Margery H. Silver, with John Lauerman
Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives Author: David Snowden
Dr. Amy’s Plan B Question:
If there was a shift in my health or mobility, or the health and mobility of someone I love, what might I do differently?
Dr. Amy S. D’Aprix, MSW, PhD, CPCA, is a life transitions expert and an internationally renowned authority on lifestyle issues relating to retirement, estate planning, aging, caregiving, and family dynamics. “Dr. Amy,” as she is affectionately known, has worked with the financial services industry for more than twenty years, both with advisors and as a keynote speaker at client events. She has authored the book From Surviving to Thriving: Transforming Your Caregiving Journey and co-recorded a CD with an accompanying workbook titled, Building the Bonds of Friendship in Midlife and Beyond. She is also the creator of the Life Memories Journal and Caring Cards to inspire more meaningful inter-generational conversations. Dr. Amy is a frequent guest on radio and TV shows and has written numerous articles for print and online publications. For more information, visit dramy.life.
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Is it wise to trust your gut when it comes to money? | Episode 99 Aug 31, 2020

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