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| #272: Part 2: From Seed to Unicorn - The Esusu Journey with Samir Goel | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:28:37 | |
Join us on a special Brunch and Budget bonus episode as Dyalekt and Pam dive into the remarkable journey of Esusu, the company that evolved from digital sousus to a groundbreaking credit-building platform. In this two-part series, we bring you an exclusive interview with Samir Goel, the co-CEO of Esusu, who shares the story of their pivot and the mission to bridge the racial wealth gap. Samir Goel is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu, the leading financial technology company advancing rent reporting and data solutions for credit building. A social entrepreneur committed to bridging the public and private sectors, Samir previously co-founded Transfernation, a nationally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit which uses technology to ensure excess food from events goes toward underserved communities across New York City. He has been recognized as the 2023 Founder of the Year by AFROTECH, named to the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and recognized as a WEF Global Shaper, Global Good Fund Fellow, Dalai Lama Fellow, Resolution Fellow, as well as the recipient of the Jefferson Awards Foundation National Public Service Award. In addition to his work as a social entrepreneur, Samir held various positions at LinkedIn, The United Nations, Venture for America, and various non-profits in the New York City area. | LinkedIn Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #271: Part 1: From Seed to Unicorn - The Esusu Journey with Samir Goel | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:40:46 | |
Join us on a special Brunch and Budget bonus episode as Dyalekt and Pam dive into the remarkable journey of Esusu, the company that evolved from digital sousus to a groundbreaking credit-building platform. In this two-part series, we bring you an exclusive interview with Samir Goel, the co-CEO of Esusu, who shares the story of their pivot and the mission to bridge the racial wealth gap. Samir Goel is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Esusu, the leading financial technology company advancing rent reporting and data solutions for credit building. A social entrepreneur committed to bridging the public and private sectors, Samir previously co-founded Transfernation, a nationally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit which uses technology to ensure excess food from events goes toward underserved communities across New York City. He has been recognized as the 2023 Founder of the Year by AFROTECH, named to the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and recognized as a WEF Global Shaper, Global Good Fund Fellow, Dalai Lama Fellow, Resolution Fellow, as well as the recipient of the Jefferson Awards Foundation National Public Service Award. In addition to his work as a social entrepreneur, Samir held various positions at LinkedIn, The United Nations, Venture for America, and various non-profits in the New York City area. | LinkedIn Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #262: Paperwork Part 1: It’s not you, it’s the paperwork | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:28:12 | |
Featured Song - Gettahead Season 2 of the Brunch & Budget podcast will share 3 part arcs of big topics: For services check out our website https://brunchandbudget.com/seechange/ Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #170: DDJA Castell J Barnes on the business of motivational speaking | 29 Aug 2017 | 01:05:31 | |
Let’s cut through the bullshit. We were skeptical of people who call themselves motivational speakers. A lot of people who become motivational speakers were in another industry that involved presentation or performing and found they weren’t making enough money or gaining enough traction so they switched to “motivational speaking.” So for this month’s Dead Day […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #169: Prosperity Now: MQVN, the Forgotten New Orleans | 22 Aug 2017 | 01:00:09 | |
As an immigrant, how do you successfully establish yourself? What obstacles do immigrants or refugees have to overcome in order to build a new life? Today we spoke with the Executive Director of MQVN. Their mission is to preserve and promote our unique diversity, and improve the quality of life of residents in the Greater […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #168: Building Habits to Overcome Fears about Money | 15 Aug 2017 | 00:59:55 | |
I am not a psychologist, but I have seen a lot of clients’ common fears when it comes to their money: – I’ve ruined everything with one mistake/one setback/one regret – I’ve been fucking it up this whole time – I don’t know how to get out of the situation I’ve found myself in – […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #167: What to do When Debt Goes into Collections | 08 Aug 2017 | 01:01:24 | |
How do you handle your accounts in collections? When a creditor can’t get you to pay, they sell the debt to a collections agency. By the time the debt is sold, your original creditor will not speak with you about it, it’s out of their hands, and from there the situation becomes complicated. Medical bills […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #166: DDJA Kisha Velazquez of Junior Baby Hatter | 01 Aug 2017 | 01:02:26 | |
This week we have a special DDJA interview with Markisha Velazquez, founder of Junior Baby Hatter, Tiny Caps for Tiny Chaps. Welcome to the Dead Day Job Army, a monthly Brunch & Budget series where entrepreneurs and freelancers of Color share their stories and talk about the real. It’s not easy to start your own […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #165: Prosperity Now—How Sant La Strengthens and Stabilizes South Florida’s Haitian Community | 25 Jul 2017 | 01:00:53 | |
Prosperity Now, once known as CFED, and, if you’ve been following our show for some time, you’ll remember members such as Dedrick Asante Muhammad and Maria Coto in past episodes. Through Prosperity Now we have been able to engage with organizations established and led by People of Color, which is something we really value here […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #164: Heather Jarvis JD in Sallie Mae strikes back! | 21 Jul 2017 | 01:03:42 | |
Heather Jarvis strikes back! (check the other episode where she focuses on private loans here) Heather Jarvis is back to discuss a topic that never goes out of style: student loans. Most people have them. It seems that college tuition is only rising, which leads us to wonder where all that money goes? Who do “merit-based […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #163: How to protect your assets as an immigrant with Mohan Kanungo of MAF | 11 Jul 2017 | 01:00:41 | |
In order to make money, one has to spend money. You’ve heard of that saying before. The whole “work hard, play hard” concept. But what happens if your entire family is working hard and don’t see any financial progress? Why is it not working? This is common and an, often, ignored cycle happening in the […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #162: DDJA Chris Kim, founder of Monk’s Meats, on balancing a Diet, Business, and Activism | 04 Jul 2017 | 01:00:49 | |
Happy Independence Day, America! What is more American than a new Brunch & Budget episode? Food is definitely one thing that connects us all together, so it only makes sense that we share our interview with Chris Kim, the founder of the “vegan butcher shop” Monk’s Meats. Starting from his apartment’s kitchen, to selling out […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #161: How to quit your job & go full time freelance, Part 2 | 27 Jun 2017 | 01:01:24 | |
It’s becoming easier than ever to start your own business and work for yourself. About 1 in 3 Americans is currently a freelancer or a small business owner. By 2020, the number of freelancers is estimated to grow to 40%! But the idea of giving up a steady paycheck, retirement benefits, and health insurance can […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #261: How much is enough Part 3: How much is enough at each stage | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:40:41 | |
Featured Song - Enough Season 2 of the Brunch & Budget podcast will share 3 part arcs of big topics: For services check out our website https://brunchandbudget.com/seechange/ Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #160: CFED: Maria Coto of PSE on the real work it takes to start a business | 20 Jun 2017 | 00:59:52 | |
This week’s show is part of our CFED series. We interview organizations who are actively working to close the racial wealth divide in innovative, exciting, and effective ways. This episode we had Maria Coto of Partners for Self-Employment (PSE), an organization that promotes financial well-being of low to moderate income individuals and families in South […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #159: RAD doxes Dyalekt (and how to make sure you don’t get doxed) | 14 Jun 2017 | 01:14:33 | |
Remember Bex and Sarah from RAD? (in case you don’t, check this episode out: bnb150) We brought them back to explore what they know best: doxing. Doxing is—according to the internet—searching for and publishing private or identifying information about (a particular individual) on the Internet, typically with malicious intent. Bex and Sarah get into the […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #158: How to quit your job and go to full time freelance, Part 1 | 09 Jun 2017 | 01:01:42 | |
It’s becoming easier than ever to start your own business and work for yourself. About 1 in 3 Americans is currently a freelancer or a small business owner. By 2020, the number of freelancers is estimated to grow to 40%! But the idea of giving up a steady paycheck, retirement benefits, and health insurance can […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #157: Survivorship Bias or How to Reverse-Engineer Success on a Budget | 31 May 2017 | 00:59:59 | |
If I did it, so can you. That phrase sound familiar? If you just work harder, if you only wanted it more, if only… Survivorship Bias can be dangerous. Hard work is definitely needed to gain success, but it’s not the only factor. By believing in this mentality we are automatically doomed into thinking if we don’t […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #156: Avocado Toast and 20 other things you don’t have to give up | 25 May 2017 | 01:00:00 | |
We’ve heard it all before: Millennials and their —insert trendy item here— Whether it’s persistent judgment from older generations or a few hypocritical criticisms from other millennials (I’m calling you out Tomi Lahren), there is always something to be said of this generation. We decided to focus this episode on millennials and their financial decisions […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #155: CFED cohorts Chinese Mutual Aid Association | 19 May 2017 | 00:56:56 | |
We took the show on the road to Chi-Town, where we got to speak with Margaret Smith, the Youth Program Manager, and Dennis Mondero, the Executive Director, of the Chinese Mutual Aid Association. The CMAA serves low-income immigrants, refugees, people from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, all generations from youth to seniors, and people of […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #154: How the AHCA will affect your wallet | 11 May 2017 | 01:03:16 | |
Trumpcare, the inevitable topic that we all need to discuss. What are the benefits, if any, and how will this bill ultimately affect each and every one of us, especially communities of color? Under Trumpcare, states would be able to opt out of or redefine “essential coverage.” What does that mean for us, for insurers, […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #153: The Cost of Convenience | 10 May 2017 | 01:01:49 | |
We see convenience not only as a nicety but an expectation, an entitlement. Has paying for convenience been taken too far? (Amazon, food delivery, Uber/Lyft, dry cleaning, resume writing, etc.,) Our love of convenience is so ingrained, its inherent goodness so self-evident that we can’t imagine any other way. Why would anyone, other than a […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #152: Bomopregha Julius on why you need an estate plan to end generational poverty | 04 May 2017 | 01:03:15 | |
What happens after we die? Estate planning, Trusts, Wills—these are things we associate with the wealthy, but do matter even after we’re gone. For this episode, we were able to talk to Bomopregha Julius, an [amazing] estate attorney, on the importance of planning even if you don’t think you have much to your name. Estate […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #151: CFED Spanish Coalition for Housing | 21 Apr 2017 | 00:57:39 | |
Joseph Lopez, Development Manager and Gabriela Roman, Executive Director join us today to talk about the organization: Spanish Coalition for Housing (SCH). Through our partnership with CFED and the Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, director of the Racial Wealth Divide Initiative, we interview organizations who are actively working to close the racial wealth divide in innovative, exciting, and […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #260: How much is enough Part 2: Recipe for calculating your ideal income | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:41:45 | |
Featured Song - Enough Season 2 of the Brunch & Budget podcast will share 3 part arcs of big topics: For services check out our website https://brunchandbudget.com/seechange/ Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #150: How to protect your digital financial footprint | 20 Apr 2017 | 01:07:17 | |
We’re back with new episodes for spring! To start us off this week we had a conversation with Bex Hurwitz and Sarah Auon of Research Action Design (RAD) about how to protect your digital financial footprint. What does that mean? Well, it goes beyond deleting your browser history. What RAD does is use community-led research, […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #149: Matt Becker on how to prepare financially for having a kid | 18 Apr 2017 | 01:01:25 | |
Should you have a kid? I know, tough question. I think one of the biggest worries hopeful parents have is whether they will be able to financially support a child. Children are expensive, but we’re here to offer some advice for future parents or current parents, or even for young adults who hope to one […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #148: #DeadDayJobArmy Safety Pin Box’s Co-Founder Leslie Mac | 27 Mar 2017 | 01:03:48 | |
Welcome to the Dead Day Job Army, a monthly Brunch & Budget series where entrepreneurs and freelancers of Color share their stories and talk about the real. We ask folks to leave their shiny pictures and Instagram highlights at the door and tell us what it’s really like to do the work, put in the […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #147: Former IRS Auditor, Arielle Bryant, answers all the questions you have about taxes | 19 Mar 2017 | 00:58:38 | |
Audits. You’re scared of them. We’re scared of them. But what exactly is an audit? How do we prepare for something many people avoid discussing? This week’s guest, Arielle Bryant worked for the IRS as an auditor for five years until transitioning into nonprofit, first at Start Small Think Big. Currently, she is based in […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #146: How MEDA helps minority entrepreneurs build wildly successful companies | 14 Mar 2017 | 01:02:55 | |
(Happy Pi Day everyone!) We have a special episode for you this week. We sat down with President and CEO of MEDA, Gary Cunningham and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the CFED to talk more about equal entrepreneur opportunities for people of color. Meda provides business consulting, access to capital, and market opportunities for minority entrepreneurs. In […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #145: How to ask for a raise and get it (Rebroadcast) | 07 Mar 2017 | 01:01:51 | |
By popular demand we’re bringing back this episode, first aired on April 5, 2015. Whether you’re a first time listener, or not, this may be what you need to hear at this point of your life. We spend a lot of time thinking and talking about how to cut back on expenses, spend less, and […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #144: How to talk to your parents about money | 28 Feb 2017 | 00:59:40 | |
There are certain conversations that are always going to be uncomfortable with your parents. One is about money. Sometimes parents don’t want to feel a burden on their kid, so they may be reluctant on sharing any financial problems. So how do you start that conversation? Holidays seem like a good time, but don’t avoid […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #143: You and your honey’s money personalities | 20 Feb 2017 | 01:00:19 | |
Money is the #1 reason for divorce, and often, it is the main thing couples fight about. Remember money personalities? (Here’s the link in case you need a refresher: brunchandbudget.com/personality) Whether you’re a Worrier, Amasser, Avoider, or a Money Monk this episode focuses on you and your significant other’s money personalities and how to smooth […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #142: The Urban Alliance: Transforming the school-to-prison pipeline into the school-to-opportunity pipeline | 13 Feb 2017 | 01:01:35 | |
Urban Alliance serves economically disadvantaged students on the verge of graduating high school, but are at high risk of not connecting to further education or meaningful work. We spoke with Stephanie Amponsah, the Executive Director of Urban Alliance in the Baltimore region, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad (we interviewed him in episode 138), about the Urban Alliance’s […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #141: How the recent executive orders will affect your wallet | 06 Feb 2017 | 00:59:06 | |
With everything that’s been happening lately, it’s hard to keep track of— and fully understand— every executive order shooting out of the White House. Trump is clearly starting to work on dismantling a lot of consumer protections that the Obama administration put in place. What can you do? Well, there’s a lot! We’ll discuss what […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #259: How Much Is Enough, Part 1: Do you really need $100 million? | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:32:35 | |
Featured Song - Enough Season 2 of the Brunch & Budget podcast will share 3 part arcs of big topics: For services check out our website https://brunchandbudget.com/seechange/ Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #140: #DeadDayJobArmy – James Freeman on how opening a restaurant is like creating an album | 30 Jan 2017 | 01:21:20 | |
Welcome to the #DeadDayJobArmy, a monthly Brunch & Budget series where entrepreneurs and freelancers of Color share their stories and talk about the real. We ask folks to leave their shiny pictures and Instagram highlights at the door and tell us what it’s really like to do the work, put in the time, and devote […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #139: Being an employee can actually be awesome | 23 Jan 2017 | 01:00:00 | |
Having a job can be great, but it doesn’t mean you can’t do all the other stuff you want. Being a freelancer / entrepreneur is now easier than ever, which means people have figured out how to sell you on the concept. Freelancer is not better than employee—they are just different. Because of this “movement,” […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #138: Dedrick Asante-Muhammad on how to take action against the racial wealth divide | 16 Jan 2017 | 01:08:44 | |
If average Black family wealth continues to grow at the same pace it has over the past three decades, it would take Black families 228 years to amass the same amount of wealth White families have today. For the average Latino family, it would take 84 years to amass the same amount of wealth White […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #137: How to start saving for the holidays in January | 11 Jan 2017 | 00:59:30 | |
We know, we know, no one wants to think about this after going through it, but every year it sneaks up on us. So let’s plan for it now! Imagine not feelings stressed about the holidays when Thanksgiving hits and having all the savings you need to buy presents, travel, and have all the holiday […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #136: Create goals and habits that last beyond the new year | 03 Jan 2017 | 01:00:00 | |
New beginnings always signal a reset in our brains – a new job, new city, new relationship, a birthday, and often, the new year. It’s a time where we reflect on what we wish we did better last year and create resolutions to tell ourselves that this year will be different. But then we start […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #135: Is Christmas gifting worth it? B/W Chaz Kangas Christmas songs! | 26 Dec 2016 | 00:58:55 | |
The average American spends about $830 on Christmas gifts alone and 30% of us spend over $1,000, yet somehow, we seem to forget every year to plan for this time of year. For our Christmas episode (yes, we aired this in Christmas!), we explore whether the act of giving gifts is actually worth it, from […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #134: How to get health insurance in 2017 (we know, we know, ugh) | 19 Dec 2016 | 00:59:32 | |
It’s that time of year! Time to get health insurance, yaaaaaay. Our annual health insurance episode, so you get the latest lowdown on the rates and what to really look out for when it comes to deductibles, premiums, and how to choose the right plan. Also, check out our investment appetizer on how to know […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #133: How to invest in real estate without having to buy a house (Fundrise explains REIT’s) | 15 Dec 2016 | 01:01:48 | |
Is there a way to invest in real estate without having to buy a house? On this week’s show, we invited Kendall Davis, who manages Investments at Fundrise, a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) company, to discuss the benefits, potential rewards, and main risks to consider when investing in a REIT so you can decide […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #132: #DeadDayJobArmy ‘Niles’ on how to reinvent yourself in the midst of failure and depression | 09 Dec 2016 | 01:03:37 | |
Welcome to the #DeadDayJobArmy, a monthly Brunch & Budget series where entrepreneurs and freelancers of Color share their stories and talk about the real. We ask folks to leave their shiny pictures and instagram highlights at the door and tell us what it’s really like to do the work, put in the time, and devote […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #131: Do economic boycotts actually work? | 30 Nov 2016 | 00:58:52 | |
In light of the election results, tons of boycotts have sprung up around the country on both sides, with folks being urged to stop spending at companies that support Trump and others being urged to boycott companies and organizations that denounce him. Other economic boycotts tend to spring up when companies take a moral stance […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #258: Inflation Part 3 - Deal with inflation at every financial stage | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:32:23 | |
Featured Song - Inflation Season 2 of the Brunch & Budget podcast will share 3 part arcs of big topics: For services check out our website https://brunchandbudget.com/seechange/ Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #130: How your personality affects your wallet, Part 2 | 21 Nov 2016 | 01:00:53 | |
Before you can even get your money stuff together, you need to understand your relationship with money, and to do that, you’ll need to know what your money personality is and how your personality affects every aspect of your finances. We’ve spent the last two years honing and refining the money personalities we discussed all […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #129: How your personality affects your wallet Part 1 | 21 Nov 2016 | 01:00:02 | |
Before you can even get your money stuff together, you need to understand your relationship with money first, and to do that, you’ll need to know what your money personality is and how your personality affects every aspect of your finances. We’ve spent the last two years honing and refining the money personalities we discussed […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #128: #DeadDayJobArmy Lauryn Williams on being a financial planner of Color in a profession that is 96% white | 07 Nov 2016 | 01:01:27 | |
Welcome to the #DeadDayJobArmy, a monthly Brunch & Budget series where entrepreneurs and freelancers of Color share their stories and talk about the real. We ask folks to leave their shiny pictures and instagram highlights at the door and tell us what it’s really like to do the work, put in the time, and devote […] Get full access to Get Shameless about money at getshameless.substack.com/subscribe | |||