Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, the founders of Earn Your Leisure and authors of You Deserve to Be Rich, challenge traditional notions of the American Dream. They argue that the widely accepted idea of financial success—owning a home with a white picket fence and achieving stability—does not reflect the realities of many Black and Brown individuals. Economic disparities and systemic obstacles have created an uneven playing field, making this dream unattainable for many. Rather than encouraging people to conform to a singular vision of success, Bilal and Millings emphasize the need for personalized financial goals supported by Education, mentorship, and access to resources.
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> > You Deserve To Be Rich (https://sites.prh.com/you-deserve-to-be-rich)
> > Earn Your Leisure (https://earnyourleisure.com)
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> > Listen to the bonus episode to learn how the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast has grown to a community of over a million subscribers (http://members.nsls.org/audio/troy-millings-&-rashad-bilal)
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Hey there! My name is Corey Andrew Powell. I'm a creative chameleon with a knack for donning multiple hats. From crafting compelling copy and producing engaging content to rocking the mic as a podcast host and weaving musical magic, I've got a diverse skill set that keeps things interesting.
My journey kicked off in 2011 at The Vitamin Shoppe, where I started as a copywriter and quickly found myself caught up in the whirlwind of rebranding campaigns, product development, and retail store expansions. Two years of hard work later, I proudly stepped into the role of Manager of Marketing Copy, steering the ship through the exciting waters of marketing creativity.
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