Black Wealth Renaissance

Ep: 226 - Don’t Be Fooled By The Media

In this week's episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, hosts David and Jalen dive deep into timely topics like media literacy, black entrepreneurship, and creating lasting wealth. The duo discusses:
The critical importance of media literacy in today’s fast-paced digital world, especially when it comes to understanding political news and social media’s influence on your life.
Whether black people should build their businesses from the ground up or focus on acquiring established businesses for quicker wealth generation.
A shocking story about a young woman in Carolina who lost her home due to a $400 HOA fee—illustrating the impact of financial mismanagement and the importance of understanding the costs of homeownership.
A tribute to Junior Bridgeman, a legendary black businessman who recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurship and success.
Listen in as David and Jalen share insights on how you can build wealth, protect your financial future, and leave a legacy for generations to come.
Key Points:0:17 - Episode Introduction: Recap of Austin Trip & Show Delay6:35 - Media Literacy: How to Protect Yourself from Misinformation42:55 - Building Wealth: Should Black People Focus on Starting or Acquiring Businesses?54:49 - Homeownership Crisis: A $400 Fee Costs a Black Woman Her Home1:02:40 - Honoring Junior Bridgeman: Legacy of Black Business Leadership1:16:21 - Cultural Shifts: Why Forever 21 Isn’t Relevant Anymore1:23:31 - France Wants the Statue of Liberty Back: Exploring Historical Reparation MovementsGet Life Insurance TodayReference Links Deepfake Elon Deepfake Deepfake Incident database The Greatest Heist In History - Haiti forced to pay reparationsLeave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP:225 - What Will Trigger The Next Recession?

David and Jalen are back with another installment of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast.  This week, the dynamic duo started with a question inspired by a post on the Instagram page: How old is too old to live with your parents?  Millennials are building wealth at a greater rate than their parents over the past five years since the Covid-19 was declared a pandemic.  Lastly, the two discuss whether or not the Auto Loan market will trigger the next recession in the US.  Key Points 00:15 - Intro 07:27 - How old is too old to live with your parents?35:05 - Millennials are building wealth faster than previous generations! 58:22 - Will auto loans trigger the next recession? Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP:224 - Economic Blackout - Right Idea, Wrong Execution?

The Black Wealth Renaissance Crew is back with another installment of the greatest show on earth.  David and Jalen start the show with their thoughts on the Economic Black that took place on February 28th. This was a boycott of major corporations by Black and Brown communities to combat the roll back of DEI programs. David then leads off a conversation on Trump’s tax plan and the expected budget cuts that total over $1 trillion dollars in tax cuts. Next, the duo proposes the question: will a sovereign wealth fund be America’s saving grace? Grab your note pads and get ready for another great episode.   Key Points00:15 - Intro 02:51 - The Economic Blackout 23:30 - Trump’s Budget Proposal Tax Plan41:36 - Will A Sovereign Wealth Fund Save America? 1:01:00 - Can A US Crypto Reserve Revive The Bull Run?1:18:45 - SEC Rules that Meme Coins are not securitiesLeave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP:223 - Building Wealth Through NIL (Guest: Reggie Calhoun Jr)

Black Wealth Renaissance is back with another installment of the podcast. In this episode, our friend Reggie Calhoun Jr will stop by and discuss how athletes can build wealth through NIL deals. Reggie is helping college athletes navigate the NIL landscape through his company Athlete RevOps and he recently became the Director of Football NIL/Revenue Sharing at the University of Colorado. Next, the duo goes on to speak about the state of most Americans living above their means as reports show that the annual income needed to live comfortably has risen across the country. Last Jalen and David speak about how you can profit from the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race that is currently happening. Key Points1:45 - Building Wealth Through NIL - Reggie Calhoun JR 43:30 - Are Americans living above their means?1:09:30 - How Profit From The AI Race Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP:222 - Assets over A**

David and Jalen return with another episode of the BWR podcast.  The dynamic duo starts the podcast with a reintroduction to the why Black Wealth Renaissance was started and what to expect for the BWR podcast moving forward. They then move into their experience maturing as businessmen and how they have been able to grow from failures and become stronger. Then they move into their first topic Valentine's Day spending reached new all-time highs of 27.5 billion dollars. The fellas then start to discuss if there may be a stock market crash coming.  Berkshire Hathaway recently released their 13 - F report for the fourth quarter which shows the company sold $6 billion worth of assets. Next, the fellas speak about the Eminent domain case involving a black-owned farm with over 600 acres of land and a railroad company that wants to take the land that has been in their family for over 100 years. Sit back and enjoy some great conversations about the financial landscape.  Key Points6:50 - Intro (Reflections) 12:30 - Valentine's Day Spending reaching new time highs  27:39 - Is Warrant Buffet fearful  43:06 - A Georiga family has their land taken. 55:00 - $800 Cash or 800 acres of Land1:05:07 -  Nearly 2 million African American millionaires1:17:16 - Almost half of Americans have no money ready for retirementDon’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and review so we can keep bringing you more content about building Black wealth! Click Here For ResourcesKeep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap#BlackWealth #FinancialFreedom #StockMarket #ValentinesDaySpending #EminentDomain #BlackOwnedBusinesses #BusinessGrowth #AfricanAmericanMillionaires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 221 - Back From Hiatus: Life, DEI, AI, and Trump’s Impact on the Everyday Hustle

David and Jalen return to the podcast space after a hiatus.  The fellas give the listeners a glimpse into life since the last podcast episode going over major life events and some of the mental hurdles they have had to overcome. The dynamic duo then goes into their outlook on the presidency over the next four years and how Trump has rolled back DEI programs. They jump head first into how most of these companies' DEI programs were simply smoke and mirrors in the first place or a big PR push responding to George Flyod’s untimely death. The team then goes into Deep Seek and the state of the current Artificial intelligence market.  The crew then moves onto the last topic of the episode concluding with how Trump’s Tariffs will impact the lives of everyday Americans. Key Points00:37 - Intro11:37 - How working is helping us become better leaders14:31 - How Trump's 2nd term will impact us 19:00 - Death of DEI33:52 - The AI Wars 54:15 - How Tariffs Will Impact Your WalletLeave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Click Here For ResourcesKeep Up With the GuestKeep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Business With A Purpose

What's good family! We've been on a haitus, for the last few months reflecting and preparing to get back to giving you the content you need to help you on your wealth-building journey. In this special segment, Jalen and David reflect on their journey into entrepreneurship and share the principles that lead to the success of BWR. During the conversation, the brothers dive into creative opportunites to monetize passions, highlight looked-over opportunities, and so much more!Tap in and let us know how much you missed us. We will be back with more soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 220 - The Game Beyond The Game (Guest: Dessie Brown Jr)

On this episode of the BWR Podcast, we interview Dessie Brown Jr. Dessie operates behind the scenes within the entertainment industry, working with some of the biggest stars. One of his most notable achievements was being Tom Joyner's right hand at the height of his career. In this episode, we learn how Dessie can get into a room with famous people and form strong relationships once he’s in those rooms. Sit back and enjoy another great episode of the BWR Podcast. Key Points1:22 - Guest Intro 4:40 - Life before entertainment 18:05 - How he gets a picture with so many celebrities25:05 - Finding comfort as the only black person in the room39:50 - What black men can do to build better bridges  53:30 - The role charity plays in Dessie’s life 1:07:77 - Standing on Business Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Click Here For ResourcesKeep Up With the Guesthttps://www.instagram.com/youknowdessie/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 219 - Opportunity Zones- (Malaki Sims)

On this episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, we have a special guest: Houston native Mr. Malaki Sims. Malaki is a professional CPA and a real estate developer specializing in opportunity zones. In this episode, we cover a range of topics jam-packed with valuable information! Sit back and enjoy as we talk about all the ways you can save on your taxes with real estate and ways to pass wealth down through your family. Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Time Stamps 2:21 - Guest Intro 12:30 - Opportunity zones23:48 - Some of the disadvantages of Opportunity Zones 28:46 - How to protect cashflow while building a new house  40:39 - Difference between Tax Prepare, CPA & Enrolled Agent 53:04 - How to contest your property taxes 59:50 - Would you rent and invest the difference?1:05:47 - Standing on Business Click Here For ResourcesKeep Up With the Guesthttps://www.instagram.com/thekingmalaki/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP: 218 - Black Men Buy Houses (Guest: Kevan Shelton)

This week, we have another great Black Wealth Renaissance podcast episode. Our brother Kevan Shelton, a returning friend of the show, joins us. This episode discusses how he and his wife took their company, Park Street Homes, public through StartEngine, a public crowdfunding platform. We also speak about his newest initiative, “Black Men Buy Houses,” a program that helps position brothers to make the largest purchase of their lives. Sit back and enjoy an info-packed episode.  Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Key Points 2:00 - Guest Intro3:25 - Taking their real estate company public10:38 - Understanding the value of assets vs liabilities16:37 - The poor stigma that comes with crowdfunding30:11 - Black Men Buy Houses 41:52 - Stick to your plan 50:00 - Affordable housing doesn’t mean low income 1:03:30 - Assets before the A**1:15:27 - Standing on Business         If you're interested in advertising on the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, please email podcast@blackwealthrenaissance.com for further inquiries.📧 For Business Inquiries: business@blackwealthrenaissance.com ★Subscribe on YouTube Black Wealth Renaissance - YouTubeKeep Up With the GuestKevan Shelton https://www.instagram.com/kevanshelton/Keep Up With the HostsDavid Bellard https://instagram.com/david_bellardhttps://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_Jalen Clark https://instagram.com/_jclark06https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices