The Financial Griot

Lawrence Got Furloughed — and Everything That Followed

Episode Summary

In this episode, Lawrence opens up about his unexpected journey after being furloughed from his federal job. Amid the disruptions of the past year and the ongoing uncertainty, he’s found this experience to be a powerful catalyst for reflection, reinvention, and growth. The crew joins in to discuss the emotions, challenges, and ways they’ve each redefined their sense of stability and purpose during such a turbulent time.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Lawrence opens up about his unexpected journey after being furloughed from his federal job. Amid the disruptions of the past year and the ongoing uncertainty, he’s found this experience to be a powerful catalyst for reflection, reinvention, and growth. The crew joins in to discuss the emotions, challenges, and ways they’ve each redefined their sense of stability and purpose during such a turbulent time.

Wait, what's a Financial Griot?

The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. Alainta Alcin, Lovely Merdelus, and Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez share their perspectives on current events that impact your personal finances and wealth mindset. In the New York Times, Bankrate, and other publications, the hosts share the stories that others don't. 

Stories about growth, opportunity, and even Wars. Beyond that, we tie it back to how it reflects on your finances. Specifically, we teach you how to become financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.

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