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FYI FLI - For Your Information Financial Literacy & Investing

Join Hassan Thomas, Founder and CEO of the brand — FYI FLI (For Your Information: Financial Literacy & Investing), as he discusses exciting ways to help millennials build healthy relationships with their finances. You’re never too young to empower yourself with knowledge and information designed to enhance your life. And Hassan Thomas is passionate about empowering his peers and people. In the podcast you’ll hear him discuss strategies for saving, budgeting, investing, taxes, retirement, and tackling all forms of debt – especially the kind that impacts students. By understanding how to manage and strategically attack student debt and credit, you are on track to breaking generational poverty cycles that may be plaguing your family and community. Hassan understands the past struggles and in his new podcast, he’ll get real about the issues and help you drive the solutions to discover financial freedom and success. Listen in as we uncover the essential tools needed to straighten out your finances and help you realize a better financial future.
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Episodes

Ep.150 - FYI FLI Season 3 Finale w/ Serial Entrepreneur, Marquel Russell

Check out FYI FLI Monumental episode 150 w/ Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Father, and Husband: Marquel Russell In this episode, Hassan and Marquel chop it up about: - Are you using your phone as a tool or a toy? - What’s more important formal education or experience - What it takes to scale a business successfully If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Apr 11, 202530 minSeason 3Ep. 150

Ep.149 - Getting Our Money Right w/ The R.O.N.G. Youth Program (Special Live Podcast)

Check out @fyifli Episode 149 w/ South Florida’s Top Rising Non-Profit: The R.O.N.G. Youth Program In this episode, Hassan and students from The R.O.N.G. Youth Program chop it up about: - The importance of investing into yourself - Whether money can buy happiness or not - Pros versus cons of staying in-state for college compared to going out of state If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Mar 14, 202521 minSeason 3Ep. 149

Ep.148 - The Inspiring Journey Of Rapper & Motivational Speaker, Jakari Lucas aka Lil Kari

Check out FYI FLI Episode 148 w/ One of the top rising voices for the youth, Rapper, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker: Jakari Lucas aka Lil Kari! In this episode, Hassan and Kari chop it up about: - The importance of investing into yourself - The top strategies Kari used on social media to gain over 2 million views - Building the right team around yourself that can accelerate your success If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Feb 21, 202526 minSeason 3Ep. 148

Ep.147 - CFO of Sage Dental, Mark Brockelman Shares The Secret To Business Success

Check out @fyifli Episode 147 w/ The Chief Financial Officer of the nation’s fastest growing dental company, Sage Dental: Mark Brockelman In this episode, Hassan and Mark chop it up about: - How competition breads continuous learning - How sports and business are synonymous - The formula of success that Mark uses to grow companies like @mysagedental If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Feb 14, 202520 minSeason 3Ep. 147

Ep.146 - Leadership, Mentorship, & Entrepreneurship w/ Jay Monopoly

Check out @fyifli Episode 146 w/ Entrepreneur, Speaker, Real Estate Investor: Jessie Moreira aka @jay.monopoly In this episode, Hassan and Jay chop it up about: - How having mentor is a necessity - The difference between a boss and a leader - Jay’s biggest lesson learned from the Marines that translates to business If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Dec 13, 202422 minSeason 3Ep. 146

Ep.145 - Starting Broward County’s First Black Chamber Of Commerce w/ Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin

THIS FRIDAY, Check out @fyifli Episode 145 w/ founder and president of the @browardblackchamber - Shaheewa Jarret Gelin! In this episode, Hassan and Shaheewa chop it up about: - How Shaheewa started the chamber and the adversities she went through - How the chamber helps businesses in Broward County - The characteristics of successful businesses If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Dec 06, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 145

Ep.144 - Buy Your First Home w/ Aaron Abbadie

Check out @fyifli Episode 144 w/ real estate investor, realtor, and mortgage broker: @aaronabbadie In this episode, Hassan and Aaron chop it up about: - What is needed to get your first home - What your credit scores should be to get into a home - The different types of loan products that can help you purchase a home If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Nov 22, 202422 minSeason 3Ep. 144

Ep.143 - Make Money In Real Estate With Little To No Money Down w/ Kyle Connor

Check out @fyifli Episode 143 w/ real estate coach, author, and investor: @thekyleconnor In this episode, Hassan and Kyle chop it up about: - What is wholesaling real estate - How to get started wholesaling -Kyle’s biggest mistakes he made getting started in real estate If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Nov 17, 202426 minSeason 3Ep. 143

Ep.142 - Navigating Entrepreneurship While Transitioning Into Corporate w/ Michael Stewart-Isaacs

Check out @FYIFLI Episode 142 w/ Business mindset coach, serial entrepreneur, and ½ of the Sunday Stacks Podcast: Michael Stewart-Isaacs! In this episode, Hassan and Michael chop it up about: - The balance of business promotion and self promotion - How to transition from an entrepreneur to corporate - Capitalism: A blessing or curse? If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Nov 08, 202425 minSeason 3Ep. 142

Ep.141 - FinCon 2024 Preview w/ Lawrence Cain Jr.

THIS FRIDAY, Check out @fyifli Episode 141 w/ Financial Literacy Speaker, Author, and Educator: @lawrencecainjrIn this episode, Hassan and Lawrence chop it up about: - What is @finconexpo and what makes it different from other conferences - Our personal experience at Fincon - A preview of our creator conversation that Lawrence and I will be speaking on at Fincon If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Oct 18, 202426 minSeason 3Ep. 141

Ep.140 - How To Develop An Entrepreneurial Mindset w/ Darryen Richardson aka MoneyBag Rich

Check out @fyifli Episode 140 w/ Serial Entrepreneur and Host of the @attractivemindsetpod - @realmoneybagrich In this episode, Hassan and Darryen chop it up about: - The difference between a hustler and a CEO - The SECRET sauce to sales - HOW to hire and outsource business responsibilities If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Oct 04, 202426 minSeason 3Ep. 140

Ep.139 - How To Get Started With Investing & Why It's Important w/ Yinka Majekodunmi, CPA

Check out @fyifli Episode 139 w/ CPA, Mentor, and Commission Auditor: @yinka_majek.cpa In this episode, Hassan and Yinka chop it up about: - The difference between finance and personal finance - How to get started investing - Mindsets that prevent people from becoming an investor If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Sep 27, 202424 minSeason 3Ep. 139

Ep.138 - Utilize The Power of LinkedIn To Grow Your Brand, Business, or Career w/ Matthew Rolnick

Ep.138 - Utilize The Power of LinkedIn To Grow Your Brand, Business, or Career w/ Matthew Rolnick THIS WEEK we have: Best selling author, Speaker, and the Vice President of strategy and innovation at Yay Maker: Matthew Rolnick! In this episode, Hassan and Matthew chop it up about: - The difference between managing 9 to 5 income compared to business income \ - Utilizing the power of LinkedIn - Common characteristics of business success If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…...

Sep 20, 202422 minSeason 3Ep. 138

Ep.137 - Former Pro Athlete, Fendi Onobun On NFL Money Management & How He Transitioned To Public Speaking

Check out FYI FLI Episode 137 w/ Former collegiate basketball player at University of Arizona turned NFL football player and current public speaker: Fendi Onobun! In this episode, Hassan and Fendi chop it up about: - How to deal with adversity as an athlete - Fendi’s transition from College basketball to college football to the NFL - Money management tips learned during Fendi’s NFL career If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Sep 13, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 137

Ep.136 - High School Entrepreneurs, Serenity Scents On How To Start and Build A Business

Ep.136 - High School Entrepreneurs, Serenity Scents On How To Start and Build A Business Check out FYI FLI Episode 136 w/ Junior Achievement of South Florida Student-led company, Serenity Scents! In this episode, Hassan and The Serenity Scents Team chop it up about: - What is Serenity Scents & how the products were created - The Importance of mental health - How @jasouthflorida mentorship and networking connections helped start @serenity.scents - Top advice for entrepreneurs looking to start...

Sep 06, 202422 minSeason 3Ep. 136

Ep.135 - 3 Keys To Business Success w/ Travis Mack

Check out @fyifli Episode 135 w/ The Chairman & CEO of SaleX corporation, the chairman and CEO of Valeo Networks, and the Founder of Greenwood Self Storage: Mr. Travis Mack! In this episode, Hassan and Travis chop it up about: - The POWER of changing your environment - Education V.S. Experience - The VALUE of trade school and certifications - Travis’s 3 keys to SUCCESS If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Sep 06, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 135

Ep.134 - Savvy Back To School Shopping w/ Karen Holland

Savvy Back To School Shopping w/ Karen Holland Check out FYI FLI Episode 134 w/ Financial Literacy Advocate and The Founder of Gifting Sense, Karen Holland! In this episode, Hassan and Karen chop it up about: - Smart back to school shopping for families - How to rank and balance your wants compared to needs - The comparison between sports and money management If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Aug 23, 202425 minSeason 3Ep. 134

Ep.133 - What To Expect In Law School & How To Build An Estate Plan w/ Monique Hayes, Esq

Check out @FYI FLI Episode 133 w/ Founder of @estatesmadeeasy and business attorney at DGIM Law: Monique Hayes, Esq! In this episode, Hassan and Monique chop it up about: - Monique’s journey through law school - The importance of capitalism - The difference between Trust and Will’s If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Aug 16, 202425 minSeason 3Ep. 133

Ep.132 - How To Get A Million Dollars In College Scholarships w/ Nia Grant

Check out FYI FLI Episode 132 w/ Nia Grant aka Your Favorite College Cash Coach! In this episode, Hassan and Nia chop it up about: - How to use social media to your advantage - How Nia raised a million dollars in scholarships - Tips on scholarship essay’s and nailing your scholarship interview - Top two biggest lessons Nia wants college students to understand If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Aug 09, 202425 minSeason 3Ep. 132

Ep.131 - Overcome Mental/Physical Disabilities & Strive For Greatness w/ Dylan Smith

Check out FYI FLI Episode 131 w/ Mentor, Keynote speaker, and dyslexia advocate: Dylan Smith In this episode, Hassan and Dylan chop it up about: - His advice for people with mental and physical disabilities - Paying mentorship Vs paying for college - Common qualities and characteristics of success If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Aug 02, 202424 minSeason 3Ep. 131

Ep.130 - How To Develop Money Mindset & Master Your Emotions w/ Juliet Odhiambo

Ep.130 - How To Develop Money Mindset & Master Your Emotions Check out FYI FLI Episode 130 w/ Money Teacher, and Money Coach: Juliet Odhiambo! In this episode, Hassan and Juliet chop it up about: - Having a “Runway Fund” before starting a business - How to develop your money mindset - The connection between money and emotions - Traits of a financially responsible individual If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Jul 26, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 130

Ep.129 - Credit Secrets, Emotional Intelligence, & The Keys To Success w/ Jamaree James

Check out FYI FLI Episode 129 w/ Trader, Credit Expert, and Public Speaker: Jamaree James In this episode, Hassan and Jamaree chop it up about: - What lessons from collegiate sports TRANSLATED to business - The Importance of EMOTIONAL intelligence - When is the right time to SUE a debt collector If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Jul 19, 202424 minSeason 3Ep. 129

Ep.128 - How To Teach Kids About Money w/ Jasmine Paul

Check out FYI FLI Episode 128 w/ Speaker, Author, and founder of The Wealth Playground: Jasmine Paul! In this episode, Hassan and Jasmine chop it up about: - What age to START teaching kids about money - The FIRST money lesson to teach your child - How TRANSPARENT should we be with children when talking about money If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Jul 12, 202422 minSeason 3Ep. 128

Ep.127 - Having Fun and Being Money Smart Aren’t Mutually Exclusive w/ Obioha Okereke

Check out FYI FLI Episode 127 w/ Podcaster, Educator, and Founder of College Money Habits: Obioha Okereke! In this episode, Hassan and Obi chop it up about: - How to become financially educated - How to budget and track expenses - How Obi saved 100k before 23 If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Jun 07, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 127

Ep.126 - How To Align Your Mind & Money w/ Tyffani Newkirk

Check out FYI FLI Episode 126 w/ Financial Consultant, Life Coach, and the Founder of Mind Over Matter Financials: Tyffani Newkirk! In this episode, Hassan and Tyffani chop it up about: - The connection between mind & money - The benefits of credit card rewards - Tips to feeling empowered with your financial situation If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

May 31, 202419 minSeason 3Ep. 126

Ep.125 - Normalize Investing Early & Often w/ Mawuli Vodi

Check out FYI FLI Episode 125 w/ Financial coach, Investing Guru, and the founder of Financially Present - Mr. Mawuli Vodi! In this episode, Hassan and Mawuli chop it up about: - The reality of NOT investing early and often - What are the best investments to START with - The power of Investing in a GROUP of stocks compared to individual stocks If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

May 17, 202418 minSeason 3Ep. 125

Ep.124 - How To Buy Your First Home and Invest Out Of State w/ Sam Dolciné

Check out FYI FLI Episode 124 w/ Real Estate Investor and Real Estate Podcaster: Sam Dolciné In this episode, Hassan and Sam chop it up about: - Tips On Buying Your First Property - How To Get Started Investing Into Real Estate - How To Buy Real Estate OUT Of State - How Much To Save Up For Your First Property If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

May 10, 202420 minSeason 3Ep. 124

Ep.123 - How To Use AI and ChatGPT w/ John Mendez

Check out FYI FLI Episode 123 w/ The Podcast Host of Walk 2 Wealth, Public Speaker, and AI Enthusiast: John Mendez! In this episode, Hassan and John chop it up about: - What Is ChatGPT? - How To Use ChatGPT To Your Advantage - The Most Useful AI Plug-ins To Make Your Life Easier - Can ChatGPT Replace Google If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Apr 26, 202424 minSeason 3Ep. 123

Ep.122 - The Ten Cash Commandments w/ Lissa Prudencio

Check out FYI FLI Episode 122 w/ The founder of Wealth For Women of Color - Lissa Prudencio! In this episode, Hassan and Lissa chop it up about: - The Ten Cash Commandments - How To Save For Travel & Fun - Saving Vs Investing If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!

Apr 19, 202425 minSeason 3Ep. 122

Ep.121 - Success Tips For Photographers, Videographers, and Service-Based Businesses w/ Micah Autry

Check out FYI FLI Episode 121 w/ filmmaker, entrepreneur, and public speaker: Micah Autry In this episode, Hassan and Micah chop it up about: - Is college needed for service based business: videography, photography, etc… - The power of having MULTIPLE mentors - The different between SOFT skills and HARD skills - The importance of learning from your SURROUNDINGS If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!...

Apr 13, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 121
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