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The Dr Boyce Breakdown

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This is a podcast reflecting the fearless perspectives of intelligent Black people around the world. Led by Finance Professor Dr Boyce Watkins, we engage in expansive, open-minded commentary that will never be constrained to a liberal or conservative box.
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Oprah Winfrey sells OWN for an embarrassingly low price

Oprah Winfrey just sold Own to Discovery for an amount of money that only reflects a fraction of its expected long-term value. I speak about Oprah, Own and the future of media in this conversation.

Dec 29, 202017 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Secrets of Success that they don't teach in school

I spoke with Dr Alicia about the secrets to success. It was an interesting conversation and I thought others might benefit from it. Success seems to be elusive, but we break some things down that we believe can help you.

Dec 28, 202028 minSeason 3Ep. 31

You won't believe what Congress put in that horrible stimulus package

Congress really ran a pretty horrible game on the American people with this latest stimulus package. Included in the package are millions of dollars in funding for gender studies in Pakistan, $500 million dollars for Israel and a long list of pork projects that have nothing to do with the pandemic. Oddly, Congress chose to tie the defense spending bill to the Covid relief package, meaning that if you don't support one, you can't support the other. Lastly, I was shocked to find out that legislato...

Dec 26, 202021 minSeason 3Ep. 30

How to make money from your mind

Here I speak about an upcoming event in The Black Business School called "Reclaim your brain." In this powerful event, we discuss the ways that money can be made with the knowledge you already have inside your head. The event takes place on December 28th at 8 pm EST and features myself, Al Duncan and Lawrence Watkins. It's a great event for anyone who wants to teach an online class, become a consultant, public speaker or find some other way to make money from the knowledge inside your head. You ...

Dec 25, 20206 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Ebony Magazine purchased by a former NBA player who knows how to do business

Former NBA star Junior Bridgeman, who played for the Louisville Cardinals, just bought Ebony Magazine for $14 million. I want to break down the history of both Junior Bridgeman and Ebony in today’s show. Bridgeman is an excellent businessman and I think that he's going to make Ebony Magazine great again.

Dec 23, 202018 minSeason 3Ep. 27

A horrible fact about weddings and money that everyone needs to know

Weddings can be very expensive, and a lot of people want to spend money on weddings and engagement rings as a sign of love. But the question I want to ask today is this: Should a couple deplete their financial future all so they can have the perfect wedding? After I share the results of this study, we will have a lot to think about. Take a look at our Love and Money curriculum in The Black Business School by visiting TheBlackLoveBlueprint.com

Dec 22, 202011 minSeason 3Ep. 26

18 years of marriage and my wife never had to pay a single bill

Iyanla Vanzant had a guest with a viral video in which he spoke strongly about the role and job of a man. But since that time, the brother has come under controversy after being accused of being emotionally abusive toward his children. I break some of this down in this conversation.

Dec 22, 202053 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Black Owned Business Pitch competition - 12/21/20

Today on "Life's a Pitch," we let some Black owned Businesses compete to see who offers the best pitch of their product. I host this show with Lanee Javet every Monday at 8 pm EST on FinancialJuneteenthTV.com. Let's support Black Owned Businesses.

Dec 22, 20201 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Rapper TI says daddy daughter time is "THOT Control" - Feminists are outraged

Rapper TI upset feminists by making a remark about "Thot control." During an interview with rapper 21 Savage on the TI podcast "ExpediTIously," TI says that he spends time with his daughters to engage in what he refers to as "THOT control," saying that if his daughter doesn't feel loved and respected, she is going to end up on the stripper pole. The All Black Intellectual Chocolate Panel speaks on TI's remarks about his daughter and whether or not black men should be allowed to give their daught...

Dec 20, 20201 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Black people need to own real estate instead of searching for debt and jobs

As we kick off The Black Real Estate Weekend, it’s important to consider that there was a time when black people owned lots of land. Since that time, our People have lost assets and ownership in exchange for jobs, debt and college degrees. It’s time for us to go backward in order to move forward. #RealEstate is an essential skill for anyone in the black community who has a plan for building wealth. When we neglect the importance of real estate in our community, we are giving most of our wealth a...

Dec 19, 202025 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Major League Baseball is now celebrating the death of the Negro Leagues

Today I speak about the integration of Major League Baseball and the death of the Negro Leagues was also the death of black wealth. It was also a time when the black community passed up the chance for ownership in exchange for obtaining jobs for a select few, with the masses being left behind.

Dec 19, 202022 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Can a woman be happy with a man who is broke?

Today we speak with our All Black Intellectual Chocolate panel and ask if Black Love is possible if the man is broke? This leads to a great conversation about love, relationships and everything in between.

Dec 17, 20201 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 24

The hidden dangers of the Robinhood app for young people

In this discussion, I explain why Massachusetts regulators are challenging the Robinhood app for the way it is marketing itself to young people. Many young investors may not be fully aware of the risks, and may find themselves in serious economic trouble. The Robinhood app is great for investing, but it can also be a haven for gambling and excessive risk. That's the nature of today's conversation.

Dec 16, 202019 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Beyonce's Ivy Park accused of blackface cultural appropriation - how this links to black wealth

I was asked this week about #Beyonce and an interesting display of something called "blackfishing." This is where white models use blackface and stereotypical black culture in an effort to profit from the cultural authenticity granted from American blackness. While this is no fault of #Beyonce or even her #IvyPark brand, there are a few questions a person should ask about this Black fishing situation and also ways to understand that while this might seem harmless or just a matter of borrowing st...

Dec 16, 202044 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Joe Biden, Trump Supporters, Black Lives Matter and Black men

Tonight on our All Black Intellectual Chocolate Panel, we discuss the role of black men in the community, as well as the actions of alleged Trump supporters who burned a black lives matter flag hanging from a black church. On one hand, most of the actions of Black Lives Matter are linked to leftist organizations like Antifa, so black people are secondary to the conversation. On the other hand, the issue of burning a flag hanging from a black church has deeper symbolic meaning than what might be ...

Dec 16, 202054 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris have been ignoring Black Lives Matter

#BlackLivesMatter leadership appears to be disappointed in Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for ignoring their request for a meeting shortly after delivering massive numbers of black votes in the 2020 presidential election. The interesting thing about the frustration of Black Lives Matter is that it should lead us to wonder if our "civil rights emergencies" are used as trigger points to ignite the black vote to keep the Democratic party in Power. There is more to discuss as well in terms of just how ...

Dec 14, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, WAP culture, little black girls and Us

Tonight with our All Black Intellectual Chocolate panel, we discuss Snoop Dogg's criticism of Cardi b, and how WAP culture is being pushed heavily into the black community. Our argument is that black people should be having conversations about the messages in our music without allowing our oppressors to tell us who we are.

Dec 14, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Booty, Brains and Baggage - the rules aren't the same for everybody

Today on my Instagram, someone made a comment about women who make a series of mistakes in their younger lives and then chase the "good guys" later in life. This is after having kids with thugs, and maybe creating a series of financial problems at the same time. Uncle Boyce wanted to take this issue head on and give an honest response. Maybe there are some things here that can help us make better decisions. Black Love is the topic of today and it's deeply linked to black economics.

Dec 13, 202049 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Football coach going to jail for punching a 9-yr old

Charges will be filed against a Georgia youth football coach who was caught on camera attacking one of his players, leading to the man's expulsion from the league. The troubling incident unfolded at Austin Tindall Park in Kissimmee, Florida , on Monday, involving a team of 9-year-olds from Savannah, Georgia, according to statements by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office and American Youth Football. An unidentified person in Maryland shared video of the attack with deputies, stating that he "did ...

Dec 13, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Black CEOs promise to create a million black jobs, but here's the problem

According to Black Enterprise: "OneTen was founded by Ken Chenault, Chairman and Managing Director of General Catalyst and former Chairman and CEO of American Express; Ken Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck; Charles Phillips, Managing Partner of Recognize, Chairman of the Black Economic Alliance, and former CEO of Infor; Ginni Rometty, Executive Chairman and former CEO of IBM; and Kevin Sharer, former Chairman and CEO of Amgen and former faculty member at Harvard Business School. “This is a mome...

Dec 12, 202047 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Black Love vs White Supremacy - Who's promoting this gender war?

Today's All Black Intellectual Chocolate Panel is speaking about black love. Some say Black Love is dead, but we don't believe that to be the case. But one of the things we have to confront is the brewing gender war that appears to be perpetuated in media. Let's talk about #BlackLove and see where we stand. To view our films on Black Love and our Love and Money curriculum, please visit TheBlackLoveBlueprint.com. The first month is free.

Dec 11, 20201 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 18

AirBNB's IPO is an overpriced monstrocity that I wouldn't buy if you paid me

AirBNB had an ipo in which its stock price shot through the roof, rising over 100% in the first day. Most of the rise in the value of AirBNB stock is driven by uninformed investors who buy stock as if they are buying designer luxury clothes. Overpaying for AirBNB stock only makes sense if you truly believe there is another sucker who will buy the stock at a higher price. This will all fine and good until there is a day of reckoning. To learn more about stock market investing, please visit TheBla...

Dec 10, 202025 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Michael Eric Dyson says Joe Biden repaid black people by picking a black Secretary of Defense

Today, our All Black Intellectual Chocolate Panel talks about Michael Eric Dyson and his remarks about Joe Biden. Dyson appeared on CNN with Don Lemon and seemed to imply that Joe Biden did a solid for black people by picking a black secretary of defense. Our All Black Panel explores this issue and wonders out loud whether we have become obsessed with identity politics within the black community.

Dec 10, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Should I buy into the Air BNB IPO or not?

I want to lay out some thoughts about the AirBNB IPO, set to occur this week. My personal belief is that AirBNB has a very solid business model that is well positioned for long-term economic growth. But the greater question about the AirBNB IPO is whether the stock is overpriced. That's something yet to be determined. To see the other stocks I'm selecting in my portfolio, feel free to do a 30-day trial in TheBlackStockMarketProgram.com.

Dec 09, 202013 minSeason 3Ep. 16

A black-owned tutoring company competes with a black owned tech sports app

On this episode of "Life's a pitch," a black-owned tutoring company competes against a black owned business that works in the industry of sports. These two businesses are also joined by a Black Owned Business Network as well. You can watch Life's a Pitch by subscribing at FinancialJuneteenthTV.com. Information about each business is below: Aisha Owens Los Angeles, CA Company: Inspiring Minds 711: The Academic Convenient Store Website: http://theacademicconvenientstore.com The Academic Convenient...

Dec 08, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Married, 4 kids, and I want to quit my job - Ask Dr Boyce

In this Black Wealth Confession, a man writes that he and his wife have aspirations to expand their black owned business into a full-time income. Here's what he writes: "Dear Dr. Boyce, I am 31 and married with 4 kids. My wife homeschools are youngest two, and the oldest two are in school. We make $50k in total per year. We have paid off $60 of debt in 10 years of marriage and have $5k left in total debt. We have $20k saved for a house that we would use to expand our business (recording studio, ...

Dec 07, 202014 minSeason 3Ep. 15
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