The Financial Griot

A Cautionary Tale: Influencer's Financial Struggles

Episode Summary

Lawrence and Alainta discuss the concern of a young influencer facing financial difficulties after pursuing multiple business ventures. Alainta and Larence analyze her story, noting that she started several risky businesses during the pandemic, including Turo (car rentals) and Airbnb rentals. They discuss her bankruptcy filing, legal issues, and a recent attempt to rent a luxury apartment despite her financial troubles. The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of over-optimism and lack of financial literacy in business.

Episode Notes

Lawrence and Alainta discuss the concern of a young influencer facing financial difficulties after pursuing multiple business ventures. Alainta and Larence analyze her story, noting that she started several risky businesses during the pandemic, including Turo (car rentals) and Airbnb rentals. They discuss her bankruptcy filing, legal issues, and a recent attempt to rent a luxury apartment despite her financial troubles.  The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of over-optimism and lack of financial literacy in business.

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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 give their take on current events relating to your personal finances and wealth mindset. Features in the New York Times, Bankrate, and other publications, the hosts share the stories that others don't. 

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