by ldeas | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The very basis of American freedom, opportunity and the American dream, is that if you work hard, you should receive the fruit of your labor. This promise ‘for all men’ was violently interrupted, and intentionally blocked by those who landed in Jamestown, Virginia in...
by ldeas | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve done what I believe to be thousands of interviews over the years, but this interview was special. Black News Channel (BNC) pulled together a beautiful introductory reel that summarized a large portion of who I am, what I’ve worked to accomplish, how...
by ldeas | Mar 19, 2021 | Five Pillars of Success, John Hope Bryant Live, Juanita Smith, Up From Nothing, Up From Nothing:: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed
People often ask me how did I go from being homeless, sleeping in my car to becoming a thriving serial entrepreneur and the head of the leading nonprofit for financial dignity in the country. The answer is simple: I had a great foundation on which to build, the...
by ldeas | Mar 18, 2021 | John Hope Bryant Live
Something funny happened the other day that I want to share with you. It’s a little insight into my life, but I hope you learn something from it. I employ someone pretty close to me and I asked them to do a little extra work on the side, for which I would...
by ldeas | Mar 17, 2021 | Assets, black economic empowerment, Events & Appearances, Good Debt, Homeownership, John Hope Bryant Live, Wealth Creation
I recently had a conversation with my friend Roland Martin on his show, #RolandMartinUnfiltered, about homeownership in Black America. The conversation stemmed from a tweet I posted that I thought most people agreed on by consensus. Turns out I was wrong. Why folks —...
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