• Going Beyond the Paycheck: Eric Hellon on Career Transitions, Breaking the Rent Trap and Building Generational Wealth

  • 2025/04/18
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Going Beyond the Paycheck: Eric Hellon on Career Transitions, Breaking the Rent Trap and Building Generational Wealth

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  • In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Eric Hellon, whose career journey spans graphic design, real estate expertise, and social entrepreneurship. Eric shares how his intersectional identities as a multiracial individual and "girl dad" have shaped his career decisions and professional growth. With experience as a real estate agent, broker, certified financial coach, and nonprofit founder, Eric offers valuable insights on career transitions, finding your passion, and building generational wealth. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to navigate successful career transitions across multiple industriesThe importance of finding passion in your work regardless of income levelWhy embracing your unique intersectional identity can be a professional assetStrategies for leveraging your time effectively for career growthBuilding financial literacy and generational wealth as part of career developmentPractical insights on homeownership as a wealth-building strategy The Power of Multiple Intersections Eric identifies with several intersectional identities that shape his perspective and work. As a multiracial individual with Native American (Wampanoag and Blackfoot), Cape Verdean, Black, and Cuban heritage, he navigates a real estate industry that is predominantly older and white. Eric also discusses how being a "girl dad" to two daughters allows him to be futuristic and moving through different socioeconomic classes throughout his life has influenced his outlook and the work he does today. From Financial Hardship to Helping Others Growing up in a family that have sometimw experienced being on welfare, Eric brings a unique perspective to his current financial coaching work. He shares how these experiences allow him to authentically challenge assumptions in the high-net-worth circles he now moves in, advocating for the very social programs that once helped his own family. His background witnessing both entrepreneurship (through his father) and traditional employment (through his mother who often worked multiple jobs) gave him insight into different career paths and work ethics. Building Pathways to Homeownership After starting his career in graphic and web design, Eric found his passion in real estate, becoming an agent in 2006 and eventually a broker in 2014. Recognizing that many individuals lack the financial literacy needed to successfully navigate homeownership, he launched the nonprofit organization Homeowner Prep. This organization offers free financial coaching, credit assistance, and homebuying preparation services to help people transition from renting to owning—breaking what he calls "the rent trap." Key Career Insights for Today's Professionals: Eric shares valuable career advice that applies across industries and experience levels: Explore different paths before settling - Eric's journey from graphic design to real estate shows how early career exploration can lead to finding your true passion. He encourages professionals to try different roles and industries until they discover work that truly resonates with them.Learn continuously beyond formal education - Especially in rapidly changing fields like technology, formal education quickly becomes outdated. Eric emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning and staying ahead of industry trends through continuous skill development.Leverage both employment and entrepreneurship - Drawing from watching both his entrepreneurial father and his mother who worked multiple jobs, Eric advises using stable employment as a foundation while building toward entrepreneurial goals. A steady paycheck can be a powerful tool for creating long-term wealth.Find your passion even within established organizations - Rather than feeling trapped in a role, Eric suggests exploring different departments and responsibilities within your current organization. Internal transitions can often lead to more fulfilling work without starting over elsewhere.Value your time as your greatest asset - Eric stresses that time management is ultimately the greatest determinant of success. As professionals advance, they should focus on leveraging their income to free up time for priorities, which is the true measure of wealth.Embrace technological change - Instead of fearing advancements like AI, Eric encourages professionals to adapt and find ways to incorporate new technologies into their existing passions and skills, viewing change as opportunity rather than threat. Resources Mentioned Free eBook: "Stop Paying Rent" - Available at www.homeownerprep.org Free homeownership readiness consultations through Homeowner Prep Connect with Our Guest Eric Hellon: Homeownership Expert, Executive Director of Homeowner Prep Website:homeownerprep.org Chat with Host Lola Adeyemo: LinkedIn Get Involved Apply to be on the podcast: Application Link Join the Immigrants in Corporate Community: Membership | Facebook | Instagram
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In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Eric Hellon, whose career journey spans graphic design, real estate expertise, and social entrepreneurship. Eric shares how his intersectional identities as a multiracial individual and "girl dad" have shaped his career decisions and professional growth. With experience as a real estate agent, broker, certified financial coach, and nonprofit founder, Eric offers valuable insights on career transitions, finding your passion, and building generational wealth. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to navigate successful career transitions across multiple industriesThe importance of finding passion in your work regardless of income levelWhy embracing your unique intersectional identity can be a professional assetStrategies for leveraging your time effectively for career growthBuilding financial literacy and generational wealth as part of career developmentPractical insights on homeownership as a wealth-building strategy The Power of Multiple Intersections Eric identifies with several intersectional identities that shape his perspective and work. As a multiracial individual with Native American (Wampanoag and Blackfoot), Cape Verdean, Black, and Cuban heritage, he navigates a real estate industry that is predominantly older and white. Eric also discusses how being a "girl dad" to two daughters allows him to be futuristic and moving through different socioeconomic classes throughout his life has influenced his outlook and the work he does today. From Financial Hardship to Helping Others Growing up in a family that have sometimw experienced being on welfare, Eric brings a unique perspective to his current financial coaching work. He shares how these experiences allow him to authentically challenge assumptions in the high-net-worth circles he now moves in, advocating for the very social programs that once helped his own family. His background witnessing both entrepreneurship (through his father) and traditional employment (through his mother who often worked multiple jobs) gave him insight into different career paths and work ethics. Building Pathways to Homeownership After starting his career in graphic and web design, Eric found his passion in real estate, becoming an agent in 2006 and eventually a broker in 2014. Recognizing that many individuals lack the financial literacy needed to successfully navigate homeownership, he launched the nonprofit organization Homeowner Prep. This organization offers free financial coaching, credit assistance, and homebuying preparation services to help people transition from renting to owning—breaking what he calls "the rent trap." Key Career Insights for Today's Professionals: Eric shares valuable career advice that applies across industries and experience levels: Explore different paths before settling - Eric's journey from graphic design to real estate shows how early career exploration can lead to finding your true passion. He encourages professionals to try different roles and industries until they discover work that truly resonates with them.Learn continuously beyond formal education - Especially in rapidly changing fields like technology, formal education quickly becomes outdated. Eric emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning and staying ahead of industry trends through continuous skill development.Leverage both employment and entrepreneurship - Drawing from watching both his entrepreneurial father and his mother who worked multiple jobs, Eric advises using stable employment as a foundation while building toward entrepreneurial goals. A steady paycheck can be a powerful tool for creating long-term wealth.Find your passion even within established organizations - Rather than feeling trapped in a role, Eric suggests exploring different departments and responsibilities within your current organization. Internal transitions can often lead to more fulfilling work without starting over elsewhere.Value your time as your greatest asset - Eric stresses that time management is ultimately the greatest determinant of success. As professionals advance, they should focus on leveraging their income to free up time for priorities, which is the true measure of wealth.Embrace technological change - Instead of fearing advancements like AI, Eric encourages professionals to adapt and find ways to incorporate new technologies into their existing passions and skills, viewing change as opportunity rather than threat. Resources Mentioned Free eBook: "Stop Paying Rent" - Available at www.homeownerprep.org Free homeownership readiness consultations through Homeowner Prep Connect with Our Guest Eric Hellon: Homeownership Expert, Executive Director of Homeowner Prep Website:homeownerprep.org Chat with Host Lola Adeyemo: LinkedIn Get Involved Apply to be on the podcast: Application Link Join the Immigrants in Corporate Community: Membership | Facebook | Instagram
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