Diversity Discourse

Ep. 31: Money Mindset: Real Estate Investing with Cole Williams

In this episode, Alleson Tate and Cole Williams discuss real estate investing as a path to building wealth. They explore the reasons why entrepreneurs are interested in real estate, such as diversification and the potential for generational wealth. Cole shares his expertise in real estate investing, particularly in acquisition wholesale strategies. They discuss how to get started in real estate investing, including the importance of mindset, research, and education. They also cover financing options, including FHA loans and leveraging other people's money. Cole emphasizes the need for due diligence, avoiding common pitfalls, and maintaining integrity in the industry.

Ep. 30: Beyond The Logo ft Brandi Chew: Increase Brand Value: Shift Perspective And Optimize Performance

Brandi Chew, chief marketing officer at Brandit Strategies, realized in order to change the impact she makes in her space, she had to first change the way she thought about executing day-to-day responsibilities—and that’s exactly what she did. Along Brandi’s journey to deliver on her brand promise, which she claims is the key to business success, she continues to fuel her passion for growth by combating blanket marketing efforts with scalable strategies that leverage data and insights in order to directly elevate the communities she serves.

Ep. 28: Crystal Foote: A Career Championing Inclusivity Shaped by Legacy

Crystal Foote is the CEO of Digital Culture Group, an Atlanta-based adtech company that helps advertisers and agencies “discover, strategize, and reach audiences with authenticity to build long-lasting relationships.
 
She recently released a new children’s book titled “The Inclusivity Superheroes: A Tale of Diversity and Unity." Recognizing the importance of speaking to younger generations, the advertising executive strategically chose to market to children to help instill these values, using the relatable theme of superheroes.
Listen to our conversation with Crystal as we discuss starting her career in advertising, what she wants to accomplish with her book, and carrying on her Civil War hero uncle’s legacy.

Ep. 27: Have You Gone from “Motivated” to “Meh”? Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Get Their Groove Back

Julie Bee is the author of Burned: How Business Owners Can Overcome Burnout and Fuel Success. A business owner burnout strategist, Bee has been dubbed the “small business fixer” by her clients and peers. With over 15 years in the entrepreneurial field, she has solidified her reputation as a dynamic consultant, a riveting speaker, and a leader who sheds light on the darker side of business ownership.
She joins Diversity Discourse to discuss how entrepreneurs can recognize and overcome burnout.

Ep. 26: Money Mindset: Mental Health and Your Finances with Aja Evans

In this episode, Alleson Tate interviews Aja Evans, a licensed mental health counselor and financial therapist, about how mental health impacts finances. They discuss the definition of financial therapy and how it differs from traditional therapy and financial advice. Aja explains that financial therapy focuses on understanding the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around money and how they impact one's relationship with money. They also discuss the role of financial therapists in partnership with financial advisors. Aja shares her personal financial awakening and how it influenced her approach to financial therapy. They explore the connection between mental health and financial decisions and behaviors, as well as common signs of financial anxiety or stress. Aja provides techniques to deal with financial stress, including knowing your numbers, understanding your emotions, and creating a plan.

Ep. 25: Money Mindset: Did You Know There Are Two Tax Seasons?

This episode of Money Mindset focuses on taxes and investing in personal development. Alleson Tate discusses the two tax seasons—tax paying season and tax planning season—and emphasizes the importance of knowing in advance how much you will owe. She also explores different ways business owners can invest in themselves to lower their tax bills, provides tips on how to maximize tax deductions for business travel, and more.

Ep. 24: Beyond The Logo: Driving Equity Through the Diverse Supply Chain

Brooke Foley of Jayne Agency and Lasonya Berry, CEO of McPherson, Berry & Associates talk about the interconnectedness between a founder’s vision and brand promise, and how those work together to create impact. They also discuss why keeping your promises now is critical for the future of your business and for the next generation of emerging entrepreneurs in the diverse supply chain.

Ep. 23: The Burns Brothers: How Principles of Diversity and Inclusion Fueled Their Collection of Multi-Million Dollar Businesses

The Burns Brothers have built an empire of businesses focused on DEI and making a positive impact on the social issues impacting minorities. Their businesses employ over 100 people across eight multi-million dollar, Black-owned businesses.
The Burns Brothers have proven in just four short years that focusing on the principles of DEI, in contrast with some prevailing narratives is the best way to run a business in the 2024 landscape. 
And in this episode, my guest co-host Brian Martin of BriSTAR and I talk with them about that and how their empire benefited from those principles.

Ep. 22: Money Mindset: Preparing for Your First Million-Dollar Year

In this episode, Allison Tate and Emily Shull discuss mentally preparing for your first million dollars. They explore common misconceptions about achieving a million-dollar year and how to shift mindset to overcome these misconceptions. Emily emphasizes the importance of understanding personal money beliefs and how they can hinder success. She provides strategies for identifying and making connections with past experiences that may be impacting financial growth. Emily also highlights the role of meditation in understanding thoughts and beliefs. The conversation concludes with a discussion on building a team of advisors for long-term success.

Ep. 21: Money Mindset: Investing in Your Future with Alleson Tate and Rickie Taylor of Retirement Plan Consultants

MBE magazine contributor Alleson Tate, certified financial planner and owner of Avere Wealth Management, talks to special guest Rickie Taylor of Retirement Plan Consultants about how diverse business owners can ensure they’re adequately planning for their financial future.
You can get more insights and information from Alleson at https://mbemag.com/money-mindset-alleson-tate/. And, sign up for her email newsletter, Money Mindset, to receive financial tips in your inbox every two weeks.
Also, this episode’s sponsor is Comcast RISE, a grant program built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. Comcast RISE has awarded 13,500 small businesses to date with over $125 million in monetary, marketing, and technology grants. 
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