ImpactWayv Podcast Series – Making an Impact:Episode 18, Featuring ImpactWayv Podcast Series – Making an Impact:#18, Feat. Christian Sherrill, NextGen Personal Finance

ImpactWayv Podcast Series Making An Impact: Episode 22, Something Good In Englewood

Mrs. Nashone Greer-Adams,Founder and Chief Education, Justin Morgan, Director of Operations and Bryesha Adams, Social Media Director of Something Good In Englewood joined Karen Talamelli Cusick, Exec. Vice President of ImpactWayv to talk about their mission to increase socio-economic opportunities for the Englewood community and its surrounding areas by establishing support programs for residents at critical ages and stages of life that are informed by community engagement and advocacy. The energy and enthusiasm of this team is contagious. Their commitment to their community has proved there is definitely Something Good in Englewood. This team is redefining and revitalizing a community by providing services to families – meeting them wherethey are and growing together. This inspiring conversation included their Learning Everything About Finance (L.E.A.F.) initiative. Something Good in Englewood partners with Greenlight Financial to educate Englewood families on finance, banking, and money management. Weekly financial literacy micro classes teach youth and their families about the basics of finances. SGIE has programsbeginning with early childhood development through high school and young adulthood. You can Download the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.  If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe!

ImpactWayv Podcast Series - Making An Impact: Episode 21, Featuring Lorraine Bracco, Actor & Producer

Lorraine Bracco, Award-Winning Actor and Producer, speaks with Dan Rubino, Co-Founder and Chairman of ImpactWayv, about her impressive and impactful body of work, both in the entertainment industry and in philanthropy. In particular, we discuss her work with The Felix Organization, the grassroots non-profit that enriches the lives of children growing up in the foster care system and in at-risk environments. Ms. Bracco will be awarded the 2023 Felix Dream Maker Award on May 21st at the annual Walk This Way walkathon at Hudson River Park’s Pier 62 in NYC. The Felix Organization was co-founded by Sheila Jaffe and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels 17 years ago. Lorraine has been there from the start, going the extra mile to help children in the foster care system realize their dreams.  Our wide-ranging discussion also includes her iconic roles in The Sopranos and Goodfellas, as well as her breakout role in Someone To Watch Over Me and her intense performance in the recently-released Jacir. Bracco modestly tells us, “I've been very fortunate. I've been able to be in this business for a couple of decades and have a couple of good home runs.”  The ImpactWayv App is available for free download on the App Store and on Google Play.

ImpactWayv Podcast Series Making An Impact: Episode 20, Ebony Beckford, Author & Entrepreneur and Financial Literacy Advocate

Ebony Beckford, bestselling author, and financial literacy advocate speaks with Karen Talamelli Cusick, Exec. Vice President of ImpactWayv about the need to start financial literacy education early.   In 2020 she released her best-selling children's book, Madison's 1st Dollar, which led to her starting Fin Lit Kids, a multimedia company that empowers adults to teach basic money concepts to kids 3-7 through fun and engaging games, books, activities, and content. Madison’s 1st Budget was just released on April 18, 2023. Ebony Beckford is an author, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate committed to closing the wealth gap in America. Ebony's work is guided by the notion that early financial education is a key component to achieving financial independence as well as building economically prosperous communities of color. Ebony’s work has been featured on NBC News New York, Essence.com, Madammenoire.com, and multiple blogs. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe!   You can Download the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

The ImpactWayv Podcast Series - Making An Impact: Episode 19, Featuring Patrina Dixon, CFEI, Founder -It’$ My Money

Patrina Dixon, bestselling author and personal finance coach spoke with Karen Talamelli Cusick, Exec. Vice President of ImpactWayv about financial literacy. Through her trademark brand, It’$ My Money, Dixon teaches financial literacy across the world to many people, students, and adults alike ensuring they have the tools to build a great financial foundation. Patrina’s energy and enthusiasm is infectious as she offers relatable solutions to becoming more financial astute. From understanding budgets and credit card interest to tips on side hustles Ms. Dixon is informative and inspirational. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can download the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

ImpactWayv Podcast Series – Making an Impact:Episode 18, Featuring ImpactWayv Podcast Series – Making an Impact:#18, Feat. Christian Sherrill, NextGen Personal Finance

ImpactWayv Podcast Series – Making an Impact:#18, Feat. Christian Sherrill, Next Gen Personal Finance spoke with Karen Talamelli Cusick, Exec. Vice President of ImpactWayv about financial literacy. Next GenPersonal Finance is a California based non-profit organization advocating for personal finance to be a graduation requirement for all high school students. Sherrill references Ashton Kutcher’s role in The Butterfly Effect to illustrate that “the decisions we make as 16, 17, 18-year-olds have a lasting impact, especially as it comes to the more costly decisions.” If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.