In this eye-opening conversation, Dave Alexandre, author of "Tales Rewards: A Kid's Guide to Money Management," joins Amos to discuss the critical importance of financial education starting from childhood. Dave shares the inspiring story behind his book and the viral "savings box challenge" that has spread across multiple school districts, teaching kids to save $1,000 through a gamified approach. The discussion dives deep into why financial literacy is often missing in households, particularly in brown and black communities, and challenges the notion that financial education isn't accessible. They debate whether the responsibility lies with individuals to seek out financial knowledge or with society to make it more readily available. Dave emphasizes that most people learn money habits from their parents, and if those parents aren't financially literate, the cycle continues. Amos pushes back, arguing that in today's world with unlimited access to information through libraries, online resources, and free workshops, there's no excuse for remaining financially illiterate. The conversation explores real estate investing as a practical example, discussing how opportunity costs and creative financing strategies can build wealth, and why many people struggle to see these opportunities even when they're presented clearly. Both agree that surrounding yourself with financially successful mentors is crucial, but disagree on how much grace to give people who don't actively seek out that knowledge.

Chapters:

• (00:00:00) - How Financial Literacy Starts With Kids
• (00:02:00) - The $1,000 Savings Challenge and Opportunity Cost
• (00:05:00) - Using Real Estate to Build Wealth
• (00:08:00) - Is Financial Education Truly Accessible?
• (00:12:00) - Why People Gamble Instead of Invest
• (00:16:00) - Free Resources vs. Financial Barriers
• (00:20:00) - Overcoming Shame and Seeking Money Advice
• (00:23:00) - How Resourcefulness Creates Financial Opportunity
• (00:27:00) - Learning to Manage Money Through Mistakes

Links and Resources:

• The Tales Of Endless Rewards: A Kids’ Guide to Money Management
• Dave Alexandre on LinkedIn
• Amos Akinyooye on LinkedIn
• Aston Consulting Group

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The ACG Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us in the comment section!

Estate planning attorney Lili shares her journey from corporate success to entrepreneurial freedom. After nearly two decades in corporate law, the pandemic's forced stillness made her confront a truth she'd been avoiding: she was trading her authenticity for a paycheck. Lili discusses the pivotal moment she visualized walking through a portal to the life she truly wanted, the challenges of marketing herself as a brand rather than just a service provider, and how being a Black woman attorney carved out a unique space in an industry traditionally dominated by wealthy, white male practitioners. She opens up about the realities of juggling entrepreneurship with new motherhood, the importance of building the right community, the role of AI in her practice, and why people genuinely want to help you succeed. This conversation delivers real talk about risk-taking, financial preparation, work-life integration, and the difference between being busy and being fulfilled.

Chapters:

• (00:00:00) - The Long Drive to Friendship
• (00:02:00) - The Pandemic Stillness That Changed Everything
• (00:05:00) - Visualizing the Portal to a Different Life
• (00:08:00) - Taking Off the Corporate Umbrella
• (00:12:00) - What Does an Entrepreneur Actually Do?
• (00:15:00) - The Myth That All Entrepreneurs Are Serious
• (00:18:00) - Marketing Yourself vs Marketing Your Services
• (00:22:00) - Why She Left Despite Corporate Success
• (00:27:00) - Discovering Her Street Value as a Black Woman Professional
• (00:30:00) - Finding Resources and Community Support
• (00:33:00) - Why There's No Competition in Her Space
• (00:36:00) - Building Systems Through Client Feedback
• (00:40:00) - Choosing the Right Round Table of Advisors
• (00:43:00) - Social Media Strategy: Speaking Gigs Over Clients
• (00:47:00) - How She Uses AI in Her Legal Practice
• (00:50:00) - Estate Planning 101: Wills vs Trusts
• (00:54:00) - Serving the Underserved in Estate Planning
• (00:58:00) - Adding Family to the Entrepreneurial Journey
• (01:02:00) - Juggling Glass Balls and Rubber Balls
• (01:04:00) - A Day in the Life of a Mom-Entrepreneur-Attorney
• (01:06:00) - Final Gem: People Want to Help You

Links and Resources:

• Website
• Lillie Nkenchor on LinkedIn
• Amos Akinyooye on LinkedIn
• Aston Consulting Group

Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The ACG Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us in the comment section!