CYLS 159: How to Win with Your Personal Finances with Arejay Martin

2019-03-05

Episode Summary Arejay offers many, tangible strategies and resources for getting control of your finances. His passion and compassion for helping people manage their money is clear. He uses his experience in the finance world to leverage assistance to people across the financial spectrum today. Kevin Y. Brown Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author. The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an inter...

Episode Summary

Arejay offers many, tangible strategies and resources for getting control of your finances. His passion and compassion for helping people manage their money is clear. He uses his experience in the finance world to leverage assistance to people across the financial spectrum today.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author. The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free. Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan. Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Arejay Martin

Arejay Martin is a financial advisor, personal financial and business consultant and a public speaker. He is a creative, intelligent, new-generation speaker who hopes to pass on financial advice to any person, business or organization willing to listen. He has a master’s degree from North Carolina State University. He offers tailored presentations and workshops to individuals, nonprofits and corporations, educating underserved communities and offering simple, tangible, financial advice.

Insights From the Episode

Simple strategies to start budgeting and saving money today
How to decide which investments are best for you
Secrets to rising above negative feedback
Strategies for breaking down your lofty goals into manageable pieces

Quotes From the Show

On working a corporate, 9-5 job: “I had so much more energy and so much more to give and I wanted to find a way to continue it, so I thought about taking the knowledge that I’d gained over the years and using that to educate people.” - Arejay Martin, Create Your Life Series, #159
“The first step to beginning to grow is understanding where your money is going.” - Arejay Martin, Create Your Life Series, #159
“We try to save without knowing how much we’re spending and it doesn’t really work.” - Arejay Martin, Create Your Life Series, #159
On seeking a financial advisor even if you’re not wealthy: “Talk to somebody if you don’t have any money.” - Arejay Martin, Create Your Life Series, #159
On what he achieves for his clients: “Peace of mind.” - Arejay Martin, Create Your Life Series, #159
“Don’t think that you need to have big sums of money to play this game.” - Arejay Martin, Create Your Life Series, #159
“Sometimes you have to ask for help.” - Arejay Martin, Create Your Life Series, #159
“If you’re not gonna go after your dream, shut up about it.” - Kevin Y Brown, Create Your Life Series, #159