Are you driving your financial future, or just along for the ride? This powerful episode of The New Wealth Wave Podcast will force you to confront an uncomfortable truth: most of us are financial passengers in our own lives, wondering why we never reach our destination.Dr. Joaquin Wallace sits down with Brian L. Thomas, a speaker, author, and mentor who's dedicated his life to breaking the dangerous silence around money that keeps families trapped in financial mediocrity. If you've ever wondered "Why wasn't I taught this in school?" or "How do I even start building wealth?" – Brian's insights will be your roadmap.Brian introduces the game-changing concept of the "Spectrum of Intention" – a tool that reveals exactly where you stand in your wealth-building journey and why you might be stuck. Are you a passenger (reactive and dependent), a driver (proactive and growing), or somewhere in between? The answer determines whether you'll build generational wealth or pass down generational struggle."The comfort zone is the most dangerous place to be," Brian warns. Through raw conversation, he exposes how our relationship with discomfort directly impacts our bank account, and why growth requires us to embrace what feels scary.🔑 Navigate your financial journey:✓ Why most adults are still financial passengers despite having jobs and responsibilities✓ How your "financial identity" secretly controls every money decision you make✓ The uncomfortable truth about why financial literacy isn't taught in schools✓ How breaking the silence around money can transform your family's future✓ Why trust issues in marginalized communities create investment barriers✓ The mentorship gap that's keeping you stuck in financial survival mode✓ How to shift from scarcity mindset to abundance thinking✓ Why "money flows toward those who add value" – and how to become that personWhether you're drowning in debt or earning six figures but still feeling stuck, this conversation provides the clarity and action steps you need. Your financial independence isn't just about you – it's about breaking cycles and creating possibilities for the next generation. The question isn't whether you can afford to invest in your financial education. It's whether you can afford not to.Ready to grab the wheel of your financial future? Your journey from passenger to driver starts here.Subscribe to The New Wealth Wave Podcast for more candid conversations that bridge the gap between financial literacy and lasting wealth. Your journey from passenger to driver starts now.____________________To learn more about Dr. Joaquin Wallace and the Generational Wealth Model, visit: https://www.drjwallace.comFollow us on social media at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.joaquinwallaceX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JoaquinmediaYouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheNewWealthWavePodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joaquin-wallace-91819514