Broke-ish®

Amber Sims & Erika Brown•www.brokeish.com

In the Broke-ish space, we talk about being broke—broke and Black in America. We talk about all the unbelievable *ish that America has done to black people to keep us in this Broke-ish state. We've been bamboozled in ways that personal finance tips and traditional financial literacy can't fix. Our co-hosts, Amber and Erika, are grown @ss women sharing candidly about money, wealth-building and the financial urban legends that need to die. You'll hear them draw from research, statistics and personal insights to create an engaging podcast whose mission is to be a part of changing the narrative around money. Broke-ish is for those who still persevere, in spite of all the things that America, capitalism & white supremacy, have done to Black people. We're Broke-ish. Let's talk about it.

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Episodes

The Rona The Remix

Amber and Erika are back this week with another episode on how the Corona Virus pandemic is ripping the covers back to reveal that structural inequity has long existed in America’s DNA and is simply being exposed by these troubling times. After several weeks of quarantine, the hosts discuss both the anecdotal and factual ish that’s got Black America struggling to survive in the wake of COVID-19. Check out this week’s episode to get the ‘Rona Remix!

May 01, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 27

Financial State of the Black Union: Interview with Dedrick Asante-Muhammad

In this episode, Amber and Erika are talking with Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition about the landmark study he co-authored, “The Road to Zero Wealth." Dedrick gives Black America’s financial pulse and offers insight on whether there’s been any positive headway in getting us off the road to zero wealth by 2053. Tune in to the episode to get the 411!

Apr 15, 2020•52 min•Season 3Ep. 26

The Corona Virus: Locked in and Locked Out

As the Corona Virus aka COVID-19 brings life across many countries to a screeching halt, Amber and Erika discuss the unique ways that this global health crisis impacts Black Americans. We cover it all: health insurance, or lack thereof; implicit biases in the delivery of medical services; underemployment and wage gaps; childcare; access to healthy, affordable food; and even keeping the good ole’ doors of the church open! Tune in to this episode and see how “the ‘Rona” really got us outchea strug...

Apr 01, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 25

Closing the Racial Wealth Gap: Is There Really More Than One Way To Skin A Cat?

Is there really more than one way to skin a cat when it comes to closing the racial wealth gap? Can personal financial coaching and individual wealth management lead to macro systemic changes in racist, American capitalism? Amber and Erika sit down with Dr. Nicole Garner Scott of Legacy or Lose to compare and contrast their views and approaches to closing the racial wealth gap and how both sides can work together on the goal of achieving equality and economic justice for our people. Check out wh...

Mar 15, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 24

Entrepreneurship: You have to pay the cost to be the boss

In this episode, Erika and Amber discuss entrepreneurship and whether it really is the key to economic freedom and growth for Black people. Should we all aspire to be our own bosses? Is ownership a means to overcoming the inequality inherent in American capitalism? Do Black entrepreneurs have it harder than others in building and maintaining their businesses? We take a look at the historical data and also get a first-hand account from an actual Black entrepreneur. Press play to get the scoop. Bl...

Mar 01, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 23

Allow us to re-introduce ourselves. Our name is Broke-ish (w/Amber & Erika)

In this episode, we answer two of Black folks’ favorite questions: 1) Remind me what that thing is again?; and 2) Who all over there? We revisit what the Broke-ish podcast is all about, encouraging Brokers that we must always view our micro-financial realities and individual economic goals against the backdrop of White Supremacy and systemic oppression within America that is designed to stagnate Black wealth accumulation and foster inequality on a macro level. We also meet our new co-host, Amber...

Feb 15, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 22

Season 2 Episodes in Review

In this episode, Delina & Erika are recapping their favorite moments from Season 2 and sharing sad and wonderful news about Broke-ish.

Dec 15, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 21

Capitalism Ain’t Loyal

We talk a lot about how capitalist systems do not work in our favor. But have you ever wondered, what is the way forward? How should we envision the future? Will more integration into the capitalist economic system really the answer? Delina and Erika are talking about it on this episode of Broke-ish.

Dec 01, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20

Computer Love: Racist Tech

Can technology be racist? When machines start making decisions that humans make today, won’t bias be a thing of the past? Will technology save our future and finally bring equity in hiring, lending and education? We're talking about Computer Love on this episode of Broke-ish.

Nov 15, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 19

A House is Not a Home: Housing Insecurity

Have you noticed housing prices going up? Are you finding it harder and harder to take hold of the American dream of homeownership? It's not just you. In this episode, Delina and Erika are talking about current housing insecurity and how it's impacting Black people all over the country.

Nov 01, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 18

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