Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac
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.
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April 21, 2025 • 23 mins
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In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with NBA champion and three-time All-Star Antoine Walker for a wide-ranging conversation about his financial journey. From signing an NBA contract worth millions of dollars at just 19 years old to his eventual bankruptcy in 2011, Walker has rebounded to ...
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April 14, 2025 • 22 mins
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In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mack sits down with Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper, the founders of Eastside Golf, to discuss their journey from professional golfers to fashion moguls. Olajuwon and Earl discuss their early connections to golf, meeting at Morehouse College, and how identifying a la...
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April 7, 2025 • 23 mins
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In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mack sits down with Ashley Fox, CEO of Empify, to discuss her journey from Wall Street analyst to fintech entrepreneur. Ashley shares how her company is revolutionizing financial education by providing wealth-building tools for everyday people, including school and pr...
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March 31, 2025 • 23 mins
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Investor and educator Ian Dunlap joins Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac to share the key strategies that separate successful investors from those who miss out. From avoiding risky financial traps to picking the right stocks, this episode is packed with insights to help you build lasting wealth.
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March 24, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, entrepreneur and personal finance creator Austin Hankwitz shares his journey from finance professional to social media success, breaking down how he built multiple income streams and helps others grow their wealth. From smart investing strategies to leveraging AI for side hustles, Austin drops invaluable insights on achieving financial freedom and making money work for you.
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March 17, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with Hugh Tamassia, co-founder of Alix, to discuss the massive $84 trillion wealth transfer expected through 2045 and how AI is revolutionizing estate settlements.
Hugh shares how Alix is helping families navigate the complex and time-consuming process of managing a loved one’s assets after they pass away—handling everything from bank accounts and subscriptions to real...
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March 10, 2025 • 26 mins
Whether you sit in a pro or anti-AI camp, it's hard to criticize the approach that this nonprofit is taking with the technology. On this week's episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac spoke with Chicago Scholars CEO Jeff Beckham, whose organization focuses on using AI as a tool to transform career coaching for kids, making it more interactive and engaging.
Chicago Scholars' AI platform offers personalized career guidance, hel...
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March 3, 2025 • 24 mins
Esports is no longer just a pastime for gaming enthusiasts — it become a legitimate path to growth and success, offering kids a sense of purpose, camaraderie, and even career opportunities that many might never have had access to before. In this week’s episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with PlayVS CEO Jon Chapman, also the former Co-Founder and President of EVERFI, to explore the growing impact of esports on toda...
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February 24, 2025 • 24 mins
Buying a home is one of the most significant decisions in a person's life. It's usually the largest purchase you'll make and involves a long-term commitment, so it's important to get it right.
Vishal Garg, founder and CEO of Better.com, joins this week's episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac to discuss how his company is streamlining the mortgage process and what buyers should consider when purchasing a home.
Like many entre...
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February 10, 2025 • 24 mins
Everyone encounters debt at some point. It’s important to deal with it as soon as possible, or it can balloon into an unmanageable problem.
John and David Auten-Schneider, hosts of Yahoo Finance’s Living Not So Fabulously, know this problem all too well. They join this week’s episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac to share their experience with debit, the psychological side of why we spend, and what they did to dig themselves...
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February 3, 2025 • 24 mins
The assist is one of the most underrated statistics in basketball, yet it’s essential for scoring buckets.
Former second-round NBA Draft pick Evan Turner understands this well and plans to apply his playmaking skills to the business world.
Turner, an NBA veteran who spent a decade in the league, joins Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac this week to discuss how he's translating his on-court experience into business success.
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January 27, 2025 • 24 mins
Understanding the importance of financial literacy is crucial for building and maintaining wealth throughout life. But where does one learn it?
Although financial education isn’t universally included in standard curricula, the benefits of starting early on a financial literacy journey are undeniable. While some states, like California, offer financial education electives, it remains an optional subject.
Tanya Van Court, founder and...
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January 13, 2025 • 25 mins
Tens of thousands of new products hit retail shelves across the country each year. However, the journey to get there is anything but easy. Oisin Hanrahan, CEO and co-founder of Keychain—an AI-powered platform that connects retailers with manufacturers to streamline the product journey—joins Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac to share how Keychain is streamlining the product journey to market.
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December 30, 2024 • 24 mins
Living in the shadow of greatness can weigh heavily on anyone, especially when that greatness is within your own family.
In this episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Mac sits down with Rene McLean, senior partner and founding advisor at Influence Media Partners, who know what's a lesson better than most.
McLean's grandfather, Jackie McLean, was a world-renowned alto saxophonist, composer, and American jazz master. His fath...
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December 16, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Eric Morrissette, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development, joins the show to discuss his career journey, the Minority Business Development Agency, and some ways minority businesses can gain access to capital and growth.
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December 9, 2024 • 25 mins
Sports betting has surged in popularity in recent years, with companies like DraftKings (DKNG), FanDuel, and BetMGM bringing it into the mainstream.
In the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Jason Seo, CEO of The Lock Talk, joins Ross Mac to discuss the nuances of the sports betting industry and how betting strategies often mirror investing in financial markets.
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December 2, 2024 • 25 mins
In the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Armando Pantoja, also known as @tallguytycoon, joins Ross Mac to discuss the booming cryptocurrency market and the often misunderstood technology that underpins it.
Pantoja is an avid advocate for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. "Blockchain is what makes everything so secure,” says Pantoja. He strongly believes in blockchain for these three core reasons: "It's th...
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November 25, 2024 • 25 mins
Web3 Media president Chris Lyons is constantly in search of "what's next" in technology. On the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Lyons sits down with Mac to discuss the future of blockchain and Web3.
"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....
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November 18, 2024 • 25 mins
Wemimo Abbey’s journey is a modern-day fairy tale of resilience and triumph. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised by a single mother who prioritized education despite financial struggles, Abbey moved to the U.S. at 17 to attend the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Facing systemic barriers like the lack of a credit score, he endured predatory payday loans, a challenge that inspired him to co-found Esusu, a fintech company dedicated...
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November 11, 2024 • 25 mins
On the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, U.S. Small Business Administration associate administrator of government contracting Jackie Robinson-Burnette breaks down everything small business owners should know to win government contracts.
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