Ep. 11 - Pathway to Generational Wealth Starts with Financial Literacy w/Marcus Creighton
Release Date: 11/18/2020
Ep. 37: Connecting with Vet Biz and What is Leadership with Seth Miller
Mahogany Thoughts
Seth Miller is the Executive Director of Vet Biz, a non-profit organization that provides resources and support to veteran entrepreneurs. He is also the host of the popular podcast, The Lion's Den, where he interviews successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. In this episode, Seth discusses his role with Vet Biz and their strategic vision for veteran engagement. He also shares about his own service in the military and how it shaped his journey as an entrepreneur and leader. Here are some of the key takeaways from the episode: *Vet Biz is committed to helping veteran entrepreneurs...
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Ep. 36 - Connecting with the SBDC w/Jo Ann May
Mahogany Thoughts
The Metro East Black Wealth Builders is committed to provide quality education, networking opportunities, and build a collective of Black owned businesses in the St. Louis Metro East region to increase business capacity, growth, and achieve scalability based on the results of the Black Business Survey results. Ms. Jo Ann May of the Illinois Small Business Development Center, SIU-E/East St. Louis office discussed how to access and utilize SBDC resources including free training and webinars, as well as registering for their ongoing webinar series. It is important to build community and...
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Ep. 35- Metro East Black Wealth Builders Workshop w/Sean Haire and the St. Louis BBB
Mahogany Thoughts
The Metro East Black Wealth Builders is committed to provide quality education, networking opportunities, and build a collective of Black owned businesses in the St. Louis Metro East region to increase business capacity, growth, and achieve scalability based on the results of the Black Business Survey results. The first workshop dedicated to providing educational resources to promote sustainable growth features Sean Haire, Better Business Bureau - St. Louis. Mr. Haire discussed how the BBB can assist businesses raise their profile and the accreditation process to provide credibility to...
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Ep. 34- Emotional Regulation Strategies to Achieve Work-Life Balance
Mahogany Thoughts
Join Dr. Terrence Duncan and Carmel Brown, LCPC , as they provide their tips and recommendations for professionals and entrepreneurs to achieve and maintain work-life balance. Post pandemic, more individuals are reporting feelings of being overwhelmed, stress, and increased anxiety due to increasing demands for work as well as personal/family obligations. Dr. Duncan is an Assistant Professor at Liberty University and owner of J.I. Enterprises, LLC, a strategic management company. Mrs. Brown own Carmel Brown Counseling and Consulting, LLC which provides coaching and consulting services for...
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Ep. 33- Establishing Boundaries from a Therapy Perspective
Mahogany Thoughts
For this episode of Mahogany Thoughts, Dr. Terrence Duncan and Carmel Brown discuss boundaries and what it means from a mental health perspective. Queen Carmel discusses several coping strategies when addressing challenging situations that we often encounter. The team also discusses how words such as boundaries are often mistaken in context, as well as the frequency of individuals diagnosing others despite not being a mental health expert. Queen Carmel further discussed the importance of understanding what certain triggers may be, and how you should remove yourself to avoid conflict...
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Ep. 32- Setting Goals vs. Resolutions
Mahogany Thoughts
Welcome to a new year and a new season as Mahogany Thoughts returns for another season. Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Terrence Butler return to the microphone to discuss the difference between goals and resolutions heading into the new year and why it is important to distinguish between the two. As we consider goals for the year, we discuss the importance of planning, seeking feedback, self-care, and aligning your goals with others with a shared vision. The team also discusses their journey in 2023 and what steps are necessary to achieve their goals based on discipline,...
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Ep. 31 - Avoiding Misinformation
Mahogany Thoughts
The Mahogany Thoughts team with Dr. Terrence Duncan and Terrence Butler discuss the effects of misinformation and how it influences the Black community as well as other groups. Misinformation has been historically weaponized against African Americans as a tool to create and maintain systemic and institutional barrires associated with discrimation and racism. Misinformation is present in a variety of sources such as the media, social media, and even spreading half-truths amongst famliy and friends. As a tool, the government used misinformation to affect the progress of civil rights gropus and...
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Ep. 30 - Combating Burnout
Mahogany Thoughts
The Mahogany Thoughts Team is back with a new regular co-contributor, Devon Moody-Graham, of CEO Empire, LLC. She joins the Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Terrence Butler, as we discuss how to combat burnout. Everyday we are flooded with images, videos, text messages, and other distractions that makes us more engaged, but encourages burnout faster. We discuss strategies whether you are a business owner, parent, or someone working a 9-5 different coping strategies and techniques to avoid burnout, self-diagnosing, and digital influences in our behaviors. Tune in bi-weekly for new...
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Ep. 29 - Black Wall Street: Learning Lessons for a New Tomorrow
Mahogany Thoughts
The Mahogany Thoughts team with Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Devon Moody-Graham discuss lessons learned from Black Wall Street and economic indicators for African Americans today. The panel discusses with its audience some of the challenges exisitng and the importance of utilizing elements of the Mahogany Legacy Project to create socioeconomic change by focusing on improving relationships, building partnerships, establishing regional collaborations, and establishing financial literacy foundations regardless if one is in an business or managing household finances. For more...
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Ep. 28 - The Importance of Transferring Wealth Regardless of Value
Mahogany Thoughts
The Mahogany Thoughts team discusses an excerpt from Dr. Duncan's Mahogany Legacy Project book and an article detailing how close to 3 out of 4 Blacks do not have a will, esate, or a trust which affects the household's ability to transfer wealth from generation to generation. The MT Team also discusses that securing a financial future is important regardless of income, owning a home, business, or lifestyle and outlined general ways to accomplish this.
info_outlineMany talk about generational wealth, but are not sure as to how to take the first steps. It begins with financial literacy and understanding the moves today will pay dividends tomorrow. Our guest, Marcus Creighton, will be on simulcast recording to discuss this topic further.
Mr. Creighton is the VP at Wealth Protection Advisors with 18 years experience in the financial services industry where he provide financial solutions for small businesses, individuals, and families. He is also the Owner and President of Supreme Powersports, LLC - a pre-owned car dealership in St. Louis. He has served on numerous boards and hired on President Obama's advisory counsel for financial literacy. Mr. Creighton also travels the country and speaks to students at HBCUs re: financial literacy.
Topics Discussed: life insurance, Black wealth, benefits of financial advisor (free vs. fee), credit scores, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, life insurance, techniques on how to save and invest, smart purchases.
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