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Bridging The Wealth Gap in Color: Diversity in Dollars

  • Sade G Adiat Disu

    • Coins,  chips, benjamins, bread, stacks, money, dinero, gwop, cash, celery, funds, capital – whatever colloquialism you prefer–is a resource that provides choice and bridges the racial wealth gap and the gendered wealth gap.

    F-you-money, i.e., freedom-for-you-money (what did you think I meant), seems to be an essential milestone to obtain for women and people of color.

    My mom would say (cue African mom voice), “The golden rule is: (s)he who has the most gold makes the rules.”

    As a first-generation graduate, corporate professional, and entrepreneur, I faced this truth daily.  The flexibility to spend more time with friends and family,  say no to misaligned professional roles or clients and pursue a passion while helping others to grow in their calling is what financial freedom provides.

    Coins In Color, is a Hueish campaign that hits close to home. Being underrepresented in academic or corporate spaces is tough, let alone in professions such as tech, media, or science. Yet, all are necessary actions and often fundamental building blocks of wealth. Being the first and only in rooms and “different” can be daunting. But where it hurts most is in the area of wealth (yep. finances). Representation in wealth creation provides

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    For those looking to get advice from people who look like them or who can relate to them– I have got you covered at Hueish.

    Below is a list of diverse financial literacy and wealth educators or experts with your financial freedom in mind:

     

    1. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: My Fab Finance (@myfabfinance)

    Tonya Rapley is a money expert whom Black Enterprise named the “New Face of Wealth Building” and featured on the cover. As a millennial, she hopes to help other Millenials stop living paycheck to paycheck.

    2. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Winnie Sun

    Winnie makes money relatable and financial literacy more accessible to all.

    I relate deeply with her, as she is a child of immigrant parents who came to America and struggled with all of the cultural nuances that come with being …well…marginalized in America: the language barrier, the cultural norms, the litigious systems….(to name a few)  were all things a child such as Winnie would observe her parents struggle with. But like my parents and the parents of many immigrant children, they worked hard.

    Winne’s parents weren’t wealthy, but they were content and joyful. I could imagine; they worked hard, saved consistently, and smiled often. And this lies her foundation. Winnie’s priceless memory is of her parents taking her to the bank with rolls of pennies and nickles to be deposited into her first savings account.

    3. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Latina Money (@latina_money)

    This weekly podcast is hosted by Janet Cruz Bisonó, a millennial Latina who talks about wealth and money with successful entrepreneurs, amazing creatives, and industry elites to share exclusive insider tips, wisdom, + action-based strategies for building wealth and creating intelligent and savvy income.

    4. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Steve Chen’s “Call to Leap”

    Steve Chen: educator who became Financially free at thirty-three? Count me in. Steve shares how he saves, earns, and invests his money. Steve provides resources such as a Free Master Class, a free guide and money sheet, his book “Invest Like a Millionaire,” and links to a financial freedom calculator.

     

    5. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Personal Finance Guide (@money_space)

    6. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Lynn Richardson (@lynnrichardson)

    According to her “About Me” page on her website, “Dr. Lynn Richardson is an author, entertainment executive and celebrity financial coach who uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional and spiritual harmony. ”

    7. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Cliff Worley (@fiscalcliff)

    Cliff is the Digital Engagement Director at the Kapor Center, which means he helps startups find their customers through social media. He creates and manages the digital strategy to help make the technology industry and entrepreneurship more diverse, inclusive, and impactful. Follow his Instagram for some helpful financial tips.

     

    8. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Patrice Washington (@seekwisdompcw)

    This financial coach is “a number one best-selling author, captivating speaker and hope-restoring coach to women like you who want to do good work in the world, but believe they deserve to earn damn good money doing it,” according to her webpage. She’s been the personal finance expert on Steve Harvey since 2014. She also appeared on Dr. Oz and Fox and Friends.

    9. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Zay & Ellie (@debtfreeandfitness_)

    This blog is run by husband and wife duo, Ashonzay and Ellie Matlock, and they hope their blog helps Millenials reach their financial goals by sharing tips that help them get debt-free. They also share tips about their fitness journey as well.

    10. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Farnoosh Torabi (@farnooshtorabi)

    Torabi transitioned from $30,000 in debt at age 22 to author and sought-after speaker for numerous events, companies, organizations, and schools. She’s written multiple books, the latest entitled When She Makes More: The Truth About Love and Life for a New Generation of Women. She is the Financial Education Ambassador for Chase.

    11. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Bobbie Rebell (@bobbierebell1)

    She is the author of the best-selling personal finance book How to Be a Financial Grownup. She also hosts the Financial Grownup Podcast and is an award-winning TV anchor, podcaster, columnist, and Certified Financial Planner.

    12. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Natalie Torres-Haddad (@financiallysavvylatina)

    She is a two-time TEDx Speaker, an international Award-Winning author from her 2012 book, a bilingual podcast host of Financially Savvy in 20 Minutes, and an international keynote speaker and educator.

    13. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Urban Prosperity Co. (@urbanprosperityco)

    14. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: The Finance Bar (@thefinancebar)

    15. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Clever Girl Finance (@clevergirlfinance)

    Bola Sokunbi started this personal mentorship and 1-on-1 financial counseling, and it is a financial education platform aimed at providing women with financial guidance through easy-to-digest courses, one-on-one mentorship, and an incredibly supportive community.

    16. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Broke on Purpose (@brokeonpurpose)

    17. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: His and Her Money (@hisandhermoney)

    Husband and wife duo Tai and Talaat went from being high school sweethearts to paying off all their debt – including their mortgage and running a six-figure online business. Follow this couple for some useful financial tips.

    Their milestone as first-generation millionaires is aspirational and relatable.

    Talaat and Tai McNeely, have created a wealth-building oasis. While on your financial journey, access posts, podcasts, videos, or podcasts to nourish your mind around money.

    18. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  DJ and Dannie – Pennies to Wealth (@penniestowealth)

    This couple paid off  $130,912 worth of debt in less than 3 years!! If you want to learn about how they did that, follow them on Instagram as they share tips on how they did so.

    19. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Carmen Perez – Make Real Cents (@makerealcents)

    When she was featured in a Forbes article, they wrote about her: “Carmen Perez recently quit her six-figure job in the financial services industry to pursue her dream of becoming a computer programmer. As recently as two years ago, the thought of leaving a high-paying job would have been unfathomable to Perez — it was made possible because she was able to pay off her $57,000 of debt, which consisted of student loans, credit cards, a car loan, and collections accounts.” She shares her tips on how to do this on Instagram, so she’s worth a follow.

    20. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Shang Saavedra – Save My Cents (@savemycents)

    Shang Saavedra was a wedding photographer for nine years, but then she became the “full-time engagement manager of an international consulting firm still finds the time to run Save My Cents, the nonprofit she started in 2016,” according to an interview with Forbes Magazine. They also write she blends “her expertise in money management with her passion for helping others to provide easy-to-understand financial guidance to those who need it most.”

    21. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Rachel Cruze (@rachelcruze)

    Her father, Dave Ramsey, taught her all she needed about personal finance. She is now a New York Times Number One Best Seller who writes about finance. She has two books, Smart Money Smart Kids and Love Your Life, Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want

    22. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Chris Hogan (@chrishogan360)

    The author of “Everyday Millionaires” shares secrets that millionaires in the U.S. live by, such as living on less than they make, investing and avoiding debt.

    23. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: That Debt-Free Life (@thatdebtfreelife)

    24. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: The Millenials Next Door (@themillenialsnextdoor)

    Andre Albritton is committed to helping “Gen Y” and “Gen Z” gain financial freedom.

    25. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: FOLA Financial (@folafinancial)

    Sheneya Wilson started this business to provide accounting, tax, and financial education to a younger audience – millennials, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. She has an MBA, CPA and is a Ph.D. student and CEO of this company.

    26. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Girls on the Money (@girlsonthemoney)

    This page aims to help women get interested in investing in stocks. The founder, Mabel Martinez, is a Latina who wasn’t making much money but was introduced to the stock market. So her mission is to get women interested in investing!

    27.  Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Centonomy (@centonomyig)

    Hailing from Kenya, this financial advising group made this company to “shift mindsets so that purposeful people can create wealth and live abundantly.” They hold events in Africa to get to educate people about financial security.

    28. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  JoVynn Tax Prep (@jovynntaxprep)

    This young woman has set out to teach young, minority Millenials about what it means to be financially free through debt management, budgeting, and tax preparation.

    29. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Women’s Strategic Business Hub (@womenceoproject)

    Right now they are on a global tour with the mission of helping women entrepreneurs “laser focus on their business’ branding, strategy, and funding.”

    30. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Mastin Kipp (@mastinkipp)

    This life coach has been recognized by the queen herself, Oprah Winfrey! He was featured on her Emmy Award-winning series, SuperSoul Sunday, and on Oprah’s Supersoul 100.

    31.  Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Marshawn Evans Daniels (@marshawnevans)

    According to her website, she is “a media maven and master in the art of manifestation, this former Georgetown Law Center Trained Sports Attorney, Miss America Finalist and competitor on ABC’s The Apprentice, turned her passion for people into a million-dollar enterprise helping women to Believe Bigger®, Live Bigger and Profit Bigger.”

    32. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Alexis (@financiallybrave)

     

    33. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Amanda Williams (@Debtfreeinsunnyca)

    She and her husband, Josh paid off $133,763 in 3 years and seven months. Ever since she has become debt-free, she has been able to focus on the business that she is passionate about – inspiring other people to become debt-free with her Instagram account.

    34. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Debt Kickin Mom (@debtkickinmom)

    35. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  The Budget Mom by Kumiko Love (@thebudgetmom)

    Mom of One, Love is an accredited financial counselor and the creator of the Live Rich Planner, a guide to helping you achieve financial independence.

     36. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Merilee (@easy_budget)

    She helps families meal plan, erase debt from their lives, budget and save money!

    37. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Ashley (@ashsavingcash)

    Formerly known as @ashsmashescash, but after a full revamp and new Instagram page, it seems they are back in full swing!

    38. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Michelle – Frugal Kittens (@frugalkittens)

    She moved her family from Los Angeles to Minnesota to cut her spending down by 50% and their daughter lives off 30% of their income. While they aren’t debt-free, they’ve paid off 82% of their debt.

    39. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Ghetto Gazelle (@ghetogazelle)

    New to the debt-free journey, she’s started out with $16,000 and is now down to a little over $12,000! She posts her updates about her journey.

    40. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Camilo and Justin (@thebudgetguys)

    Husband and husband duo Camilo and Justin update their followers about the journey to becoming debt-free. They help with posting budgeting tips and how they pay their outstanding balance.

    41. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Slay This Debt (@slaythisdebt)

    This military family shares their journey on Instagram and YouTube about how they are paying off their house and becoming debt-free.

    42. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Money Tip Feed (@moneytipfeed)

    This Rhode Island is a great financial advisor with many tips to share; definitely worth a follow.

    43. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Sarah Wilson (@budgetgirl)

    She is a  YouTuber, debt-destroyer, side hustler, speaker, and financial wellness advocate. Wilson also makes weekly videos on Youtube about how to live a frugal, fun, and financially fearless life, showcasing budget activities, DIYs, how to invest, build wealth, raise your income, and live your best life with a budget.

    44. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Lydia Senn (@lydiasenn)

    Lydia Senn, a Frugal mom shares her tips about being debt-free, even with three kids!

    45. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Jefes Co. (@jefesco)

    Their mission statement says, “JEFEs is born out of the knowledge that Latinx Millenials are dynamic, tech-savvy, highly ambitious, entrepreneurial and should be aiming not just for success, but to be the boss.”

    46. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Jessie Susannah (@money.witch)

    Jessie is here to save you from any money troubles, whether it’s a business you own or your finances. Her website says, “I offer 2-hour coaching sessions in person (in San Francisco and in Oakland) and on Skype. Our sessions will be informative, explorative, grounded, and creative. They are designed to help you experiment with and create systems that will elevate you above the stress and denial that frequently haunts your relationships with money. I can help you address whatever tax, bookkeeping, strategy, budget, or financial organization challenge you face.”

    47. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Erin Lowry (@brokemillenialblog)

    Trying to achieve financial freedom? Well you came to the right place, Erin Lowry provides the best advice and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and CNBC – so you know she’s good!

    48. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Kezia M. Williams (@keziamw)

    As the CEO of Black StartUp (BSU), she leads “a team of talented professionals to train early-stage African-American entrepreneurs interested in starting job-creating, bankable small businesses. ” To date, BSU has trained nearly 200 small business creators in Washington, DC, Brooklyn, NY, Raleigh, NC, Durham, NC, and Baltimore, Maryland, and engaged a over 66,000 African-American creatives, entrepreneurs and innovators using social media platforms. Forty-one percent (41%) of BSU’s program graduates are still in business and 50% of them are employers.

    49. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Mattie James (@themattiejames)

    This influencer takes what she’s learned and helps teach other influencers how to conduct business ––”make that money” and gain financial independence through their influence.

     50. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Catherine C. Alford (@catherinecalford)

    She started just like everyone else, a mountain of debt and not that big of an income. But she went from lowering her debt to becoming a respected money expert that appeared on Good Morning America and Forbes.

    51. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Dominique Broadway (@dominiquebroadway)

    With traditional financial planning background, Dominique, a lot of what she learned doesn’t help young investors. So she’s set out to help young people become smarter with her money.

    52. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: 5 Dollar Dinners (@5dollardinners)

    Erin Chase has to feed a family of four boys, a husband, and herself. It can get expensive, especially if you are looking to create healthy meals. So, Erin shares tips on creating these $5 meal plans.

    53. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy:  Tiffany (@thebudgetnista)

    Tiffany Aliche, an award-winning financial education teacher, is quickly becoming America’s favorite personal finance expert. She has made it her mission to empower women and provide them with access to the tools and resources needed to create a better life for themselves and their families.

    54. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Catherine (@budgetdoctor)

    Catherine helps full-time working women to stop worrying about their account balance.

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    55. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Britt & LA (@dow.janes)

    Financial education by Britt & LA runs financial education workshops and provides resources through their platform Dow Janes 

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    56. Diverse Wealth Educators and Experts offering Financial Literacy: Flynanced by the Cinneah E (sin•EE•ah) – The 9-5 Hottie

    A women-centered-communal approach to generational wealth building using a 9-5 to kickstart efforts is what Cinneah E provides. Her holistic approach to wealth building includes personal development (identifying your high-earning skills), understanding and teaching you how to position yourself for high-paying roles, and exiting from high-paying roles gracefully. 

     

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