FYI FLI - For Your Information Financial Literacy & Investing

Calling ALL current and future business owners: This episode is for YOU!

Check out FYI FLI Episode 89 w/ Investor, Educator, and CEO of Invent You Consulting ~ Brandon Madden!

In this episode, Hassan and Brandon talk about: 

- What’s needed to START and run a successful business 

- What is a NICHE & why it’s important

 - Whether college is STILL a necessity nowadays 

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

--

FYI FLI The Podcast is back!! 

Season 3!!! We are kicking things off a bit differently ~ we have relationship and lifestyle podcast: Message 24 

We will be discussing:

 - First Date Rules & Expectations 

- Traveling While In A Relationship aka “Baecations”

- Tips on Millennials/Gen Z's biggest expense…Groceries and Fast Food 

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, & entertained… FYI FLI The Podcast is for you! 

Check out FYI FLI’s Final Episode of 2022 w/ Former Financial Advisor turn Financial Influencer and Money Coach: Marc Russell of Better Wallet

In this episode, Hassan and Marc talk about:

- Marc’s views on if COLLEGE is necessary in this day and age

- The benefits of ETF Investing

- What to look for when choosing your BROKERAGE account

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Better Wallet:

How many women of color do you know with their own Crypto Hedge Fund?!

Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 30 w/  International Speaker, Founder of Kids Who Bank & Crypto Hedge-fund, BMU Meta: Dr. Jatali Bellanton

In this episode, Hassan and Dr. Jatali talk about:

- How Dr. Jatali started her own Crypto Hedge Fund

- Her biggest lesson learned during her entrepreneurial journey

- Where & how to learn about Cryptocurrency & the Metaverse

- The biggest benefits of learning this new technology

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Dr. Jatali:

Check out this LIVE interview @ FinCon22 w/  Author, Freelancer, and Financial Trauma Expert: @rahkimsabree

In this episode, Rahkim and I talk about:

- Why choosing YOURSELF is important; not selfish

- How BURNOUT can affect you and ways to avoid it

- Why side hustles and multiple streams of income is MANDATORY

- MINDSET shifts to become financially responsible

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Rahkim Sabree:

CASH is king, but CREDIT brings power & leverage!

Check out Season 3 - Episode 28 w/ Jack of all trades, master of most, serial entrepreneur, and credit coach: Rari aka VendHer!

In this episode, Rari and I talk about:

- The pros & cons of being a “MultiPotentialite”

- What impacts your credit score and how to raise it

- OPM ~ Other People’s Money

- What is Digital Real Estate

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Rari:

Do you know what it takes to purchase your first property?

Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 27 w/ Real Estate Guru, Ed Davis  - who has retired at the age of 29 with over 19 Million dollars in Real Estate Assets!

In this episode, Hassan and Ed talk about:

- The STEPS needed to buy your first property

- The 5 benefits of OWNING real estate

- The POWER of leveraging your credit

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Ed Davis:

One million+ followers from teaching personal finance WHILE still in college?? Who is this guy?

Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 26 w/ Personal Finance Enthusiast, Tik Tok Star, and Current College Student: Angelo aka The Profit Plug!

In this episode, Angelo and I talk about:

- How he grew to over a MILLION plus followers on social media

- College student’s VIEWS on money and entrepreneurship

- The importance of investing early N’ often

- Key to budgeting and ways to AVOID lifestyle inflation

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Angelo:

Get paid for doing what you love ~ with the brands you’d love to collaborate with!!

Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 25 w/ “Do It Yourself” Enthusiast & Host of the Thrift Diving Podcast: Serena Appiah!

In this episode, Serena and I talk about:

- How to score BIG brand partnerships through lifestyle marketing

- The IMPORTANCE of multi-beneficial relationships

- How to make MONEY from affiliate marketing

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Serena:

The Metaverse, NFT's, and Web3 are coming…SIKE they’re already here! Some of our favorite brands are currently investing millions of dollars into the Web3 space!

So it’s only right that we learn about them from day trader, NFT investor, and web3 enthusiasts: Cam Next Level!

In this episode, Hassan & Cam talk about:

- What is an NFT and the role it plays within the new Web3 space

- The safest place to buy NFT’s and what to look for when making your investment

- How to AVOID scams and the biggest red flags to look for within the Web3 space

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Cam:

Wanna move out of your parent's house…but don't have any idea where to start or how much it could cost? If so, FYI FLI & AFS has gotcha’ back!

Check out episode 75 as we chop it up w/ Two former marines turned financial educators and founders of Adulting Shouldn't Suck: Alex and Phillip!

In this special LIVE episode, Hassan, Alex, and Phillip talk about:

- When is the right time to MOVE OUT of your parents home

- Some of the BIGGEST challenges associated with moving out

- The IMPORTANCE of understanding financial literacy basics to be a successful adult

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with AFS:

Dating, Finances, & Career Pursuits ~ What Could Go Wrong?

A lot if you don’t have any purpose, passion, and a plan!

In this episode, Hassan chats with 24-Year Old Author, Speaker, Financial & Relationship Coach: Myles Harris aka Myles The Millennial!

Hassan and Myles chop it up about:

- FIRST dates, toxic relationships, and gender roles

- The POWER dynamics that come into play when money is the deciding factor of your relationship

- THREE ways to find your direction in life

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Myles:

How can we ensure we're not WORKING for the rest of our lives?

Trading & Investing!

Check out FYI FLI’s latest episode with investor, trader, and founder of The Legendary Wealth Builders: Ta’Donna Nagle!

In this episode, Ta’Donna and I talk about:

- How to pick all the BEST stocks in ONE move

- The biggest trade she’s made and how we can REPLICATE that success

- The DIFFERENCE between investing and trading

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

•  Connect with Ta’Donna :

Forget EVERYTHING you’ve heard about non-profit organizations!!!

This week we tap in with the founder of multiple non-profit organizations, The Sanders Hand & The Sanders Hand Ghana, community developer, and educator out of Houston, Texas: Mr. Sebastian J. Sanders!

In this episode, Hassan & Sebastian talk about:

- Their similar stories on FAILURES leading to SUCCESS

- The in’s & out’s of starting a non-profit organization that can IMPACT millions

- The IMPORTANCE of protecting our ideas & intellectual property

- What does it take to open up and run an EVENT SPACE

- Why financial literacy is MANDATORY for people who deal with money AKA everyone!

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

---

•  Connect with Sebastian :

Over 50% of businesses fail due to lack of funding…after this episode, you will NOT fall into that statistic!

Check us out for Season 3 - Episode 19 with US Marine, motivational speaker, and CEO of Creating Generational Wealth: Jaylen Feliciano!

In this episode, Hassan & Jaylen talk about:

- ACTION steps to starting a business and getting MAX funding

- TIPS on setting up and separating your business bank account from your personal account

- The LESSONS Jaylen learned from the marine’s - that’ve translated to his business success

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

---

•  Connect with Jaylen:

FYI FLI Is back for another FinLit Friday ~ In this episode, Hassan Thomas chops it up with the founder of the #1 Financial Educational Brand for young women: The Responsible HomeGirl, Kionne Epps!

Hassan and Kionne talk about:

- ACTION steps to building a brand & community

- Tips on cutting off unnecessary expenses & utilizing money as a TOOL

- Identifying ways to CREATE and STICK to a budget!

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

---

•  Connect with Kionne:

By now I’m sure you’ve heard of the word “recession”.

On one end we have people panicking…on the other end we have people that are completely unaware of how this economic downfall impacts their finances!

This is why FYI FLI reached out to money mentor, self proclaimed “Regular Millionaire”, and founder of the well known brand, Worth Life Balance: Mr. Brandon!

In this episode, Hassan and Brandon talk about:

- ACTION steps you can take to weather the recession we are currently in

- Tips on becoming a MILLIONAIRE without becoming a professional athlete, rapper, or big time entrepreneur

- Identifying the similarities and differences between the 2008 recession and the 2022 recession

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

---

•  Connect with Brandon:

Catch your favorite independent artist or producer on our new segment called, Music Monday’s!

Our fifth talented musician joining the show will be Artist, Writer, & Entrepreneur based out of Nashville, Tenn: Sunny St. James

Hassan Thomas and Remy G. chop it up with Sunny about:

• How NETWORKING has played such a vital role in Sunny’s rap career

• Key advice for ANY artist, creative, or entrepreneur

• Ways to make multiple streams of income as an upcoming artist.

Episodes available on all streaming platforms and YouTube:

---

•  Connect with Sunny:

22 year-old, JT, has created an application called Capital Flow that allows you to make money…ANYTIME from ANYWHERE!

In this episode, JT and I talk about:

- How Capital Flow SIMPLIFIES the process of trading

- Tips on how to come up BIG with a SMALL trading account

- The most profitable trading styles and why trading is a MUST have skill

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

• Connect with JT:

Ashley Feinstein Gerstley aka The Fiscal Femme has coined the term, “Frugal Joys” — which are activities that can be free or inexpensive that you enjoy!

What are some frugal joys that you can do around your city with friends and loved ones?

In this episode, Ashley and Hassan talk about:

- How to control EMOTIONAL spending

- Working a job you HATE for tons of money COMPARED to working a job you LOVE for not so much money

- How to become the CFO of our own personal finances

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

---

• Connect with Ashley:

Mr. Beez was so NICE ~ we ran it back TWICE!

Last week we spoke on how to BUILD a business, but this week…we are talking about how to BUY a business using other people’s money!

In this part 2 episode, Beez and I talk about:

- What to do if your PASSION isn’t bringing in the PROFITS

- The BIGGEST wealth transfer that is about to happen and how we can BENEFIT from it

- CORPORATE business tips that can be used for small business owners and solo-preneurs

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

---

“A budget is not a RESTRICTION ~ A budget is PERMISSION” - Vince Hollerman

Check out episode 10 of Season 3 with money management expert, content creator, and former d1 athlete: Vince Hollerman!

In this episode, Vince and Hassan talk about:

- How to develop your money management system

- The consequences of NOT being FINANCIALLY LIT

- The POWER of automated investing and saving

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

---

•  Connect with Vince:

Ever thought about starting your own podcast?

If so, FYI FLI’s got you covered!

This FinLit Friday, Hassan Thomas chops it up with top ranked podcaster, author, and wealth enthusiast: Jalen Clark of The Black Wealth Renaissance!

In this episode, Jalen and Hassan talk about:

- How to start and grow a successful podcast

- The top mistakes to AVOID when creating your new podcast

-  How to make your podcast STAND OUT from the rest

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

—

• Connect with Jalen and BWR:

“They will buy your STORY before your PRODUCT” ~ Kris Holt

Check us out this FinLit Friday for episode 8 of Season 3 with brand and automation specialist, serial entrepreneur, and owner of Posh Loft Studios: Kris Holt

In this episode, Kris and Hassan talk about:

- The TOP 3 mistakes when social media marketing

- The importance of building YOUR personal brand

-  The POWER of automation and delegation in business

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

---

“The music industry today is 90% business and 10% talent” ~ Sleepovrnxtfriday

Our 4th talented musician joining FYI FLI’s new segment called Music Monday's -- will be Knoxville’s very own rapper, producer, and owner of the record label, Jackson MultiMedia: Sleepovrnxtfriday 

Hassan Thomas and Remy G: chop it up with Sleepovrnxtfriday about:

• The importance of standing out and not trying to fit in when it comes to the music industry

• Tips on social media marketing for any artist or entrepreneur

• In-depth conversation on how upcoming artists MUST understand music AND business to be successful

---

•  Connect with Sleepovrnxtfriday:

“If you’re under 30 - you need a plan to NOT be working in your 50’s” ~ Andre Hatchett

This Friday, for episode 6 of Season 3…we are chopping it up serial entrepreneur, 3x author, and owner of The Mobile Notary School: Andre Hatchett!

In this episode, Andre and I talk about:

- The Notary business and how to bring in multiple streams of income

- How to get a bag with your friends AKA Group Economics

- Balancing a 9 to 5 while building your dream lifestyle

If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

-- 

•  Connect with Andre: https://www.instagram.com/andrehatchett/?hl=en