My friend Bishop T.D. Jakes Brings Women Empowerment to Atlanta
I have people whom I call mentors and friends. Individuals whom I admire, respect and like. Individuals with and through whom, I can learn. Individuals who are ethical leaders, smart as can be, and ‘professional givers’ too. This all describes the individual the world...
All Advice Isn’t Good Advice. Consider the Source.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXSO3iqqLxQ Growing up, my mother would tell me not to eat from everyone's table. If you do, you're going to get sick! Her very practical advice was loaded with meaning that we should all listen to, especially in the times we're in...
Rainbows After Storms. A Track Incident Filled with Grace, Informed by Physics and Math
My work around financial literacy and the power of math in my life is not limited to my philanthropic passion and professional occupation, it is also present in my chosen sport. Motorsports. While expressing my personal love of the track and car this weekend, I also...
General Motors, The Hershey Company and Tyson Foods Among Latest Top-Tier Organizations to Join the Financial Literacy for All (FL4A) Movement
Today I'm proud to announce the latest development in our quest to embed financial literacy into the fabric of American society through Financial Literacy for All. Corporate powerhouses General Motors, The Hershey Company, and Tyson Foods have all joined our movement....
How Not to Be Poor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALznzrxzzBw There's no shortage of articles, podcasts, and YouTube videos offering pathways to getting rich and building wealth. But when was the last time you heard someone explain to you how not to be poor? You may be saying, "John,...
What Club Do You Belong To?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dMUS0LixLI Clubs are a pretty exciting thing to be a part of, and there are many types. There are country clubs, bridge clubs, sports clubs, nightclubs, and even clubs for RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. All of the aforementioned clubs...
It’s Show BUSINESS. The Business of “Show”.
Recently there's been a shakeup in the music industry with artists Kelis and Beyonce. On the surface the appears to be about credit and respect. But underneath the veneer, you'll see that it's really a discussion of business and intellectual property. Emotions from...
Never Too Old for Mom’s Advice
I've always been surrounded by the love and support of my mother. She has always believed in me and has never steered me wrong. My mother jokingly tells me that she's never told me "no" before (something I lovingly disagree with her about *smile*), but that's...
VIDEO: CNBC Squawk Box – The U.S. is Behind the Curve on Infrastructure. So, Let’s Make an Investment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbTfy7wYeCo&t=184s This week I appeared on MSNBC's "Squawk Box" alongside Tom Farley, former NYSE president and current CEO of Far Peak, to discuss whether new spending out of Washington D.C. will help or hurt the U.S. economy. I...
I’m Not New to This, I’m True to This: Remaining Committed to the Cause
This year Operation HOPE is celebrating 30 years of impact and empowerment through financial literacy for communities around America. As HOPE and I continue reflecting on how far we've come, we become more motivated to continue on this path because there's so much to...