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Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac

Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac

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 Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac is committed to helping Black Americans take control of their financial futures by breaking down money matters in a real, relatable way. The show focuses on building generational wealth, closing the racial wealth gap, and offering practical tools to navigate everything from budgeting and investing to entrepreneurship. Through honest conversations and culturally relevant advice, Financial Freestyle empowers listeners to make informed decisions, challenge financial barriers, and create lasting change in their communities.Yahoo Finance LLC Economics
Episodes
  • Can a new stock exchange revolutionize investing?

    Can a new stock exchange revolutionize investing?
    Jul 11 2025
    Gaining access to capital markets isn't easy for small and minority-owned businesses, but one man is working to change that. On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Joe Cecala, founder of The Dream Exchange, about his mission to open up access to capital for all. Joe discusses why small-cap IPOs have dwindled in recent years, how proposed legislation could make it easier to start a venture exchange, and the process of building an entire stock exchange from scratch. For business owners and investors alike, you won't want to miss this fascinating episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Listen again: Using bank power to bridge the racial wealth gap

    Listen again: Using bank power to bridge the racial wealth gap
    Jul 4 2025
    On this episode of, "Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac,” Sekou Kaalund, head of branch and small business banking at U.S. Bank, discusses his mission-driven life. He shares his journey from aspiring to hold public office at age five to becoming an influential figure in banking. Driven by his mantra of making a difference, Kaalund discusses the creation of "Advancing Black Pathways," a program designed to close the racial wealth gap, and his current role in purpose-driven banking at U.S. Bank. Kaalund also discusses the importance of financial literacy, emphasizing the power of compound interest and the significant impact of early investing. He addresses common financial pitfalls and misconceptions, offering practical strategies to overcome them. His passion for empowering communities through financial education and access to capital shines through, demonstrating how banking can be a tool for positive social change. "Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac" on Yahoo Finance strives for economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, actionable advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and accelerate wealth. Join us on a transformative journey towards financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Ditching plastic and building wealth: The Cleancult story

    Ditching plastic and building wealth: The Cleancult story
    Jun 27 2025
    Passion for sustainability turned into a nationwide cleaning product brand - that’s the journey Ryan Lupberger, co-founder and CEO of Cleancult, reveals to Ross Mac. Ryan breaks down how he’s disrupting a plastic-dominated industry, diving into the real costs of going green, how Cleancult got into major retailers, and why most recycling efforts don’t work the way we think they do. For entrepreneurs, eco-conscious consumers, or anyone curious about balancing profit and purpose, this episode of Financial Freestyle is for you. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins

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