Black Excellence Daily

Sean Croxton | Signing Off

Thank you so much for listening to BXD! Unfortunately, it didn’t quite catch on the way I’d hoped. Like I’ve said many times on the show, failure is part of the journey. Some ideas will work, while others won’t. Keep iterating. Keep putting your ideas out there. Your greatest success could be one idea away. Here’s how to stay in touch: 1. Grab your FREE copy of 28 Books  [https://seancroxton.lpages.co/free-guide-28-books/] 2. Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seancroxton/] 3. Subscribe to my Quote of The Day Show podcast (M-Fri wherever you get your podcasts)  Thank you! Sean

John Hope Bryant | Credit Score = Life Expectancy

John Hope Bryant [https://operationhope.org] breaks down the undeniable link between credit scores, health, education, and wealth in America. From Chicago to Mississippi, he reveals the shocking connection between money, health, and opportunity — showing how a 700+ credit score neighborhood lives 20 years longer than a 580 score neighborhood. But he doesn’t stop at the problem — he shares the solutions that are already working, from children’s savings accounts to Operation HOPE’s financial coaching. Source: John Hope Bryant Speech, The Business Plan for Cleveland: The Untold Story of How We ALL Succeed [https://youtu.be/BDPWs941PF8?si=clxVLwkrFA-Su-Zw]  Hosted by Sean Croxton [https://seancroxton.com/] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seancroxton/]

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu | How to Close the Achievement Gap

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu delivers a challenging message on parenting, time, and academic achievement. Warning that this could be the first generation of Black youth not to surpass the last, he breaks down the truth about study habits, distractions, and expectations. This episode is a call to invest more time in our children—and raise the bar for their future. Source: Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu: Raising Black Boys 2 [https://youtu.be/05-YPWjrUU8?si=qoUQLDos2ZG45gXV]  Hosted by Sean Croxton [https://seancroxton.com/] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seancroxton/]

Rev. Ike | Why Black People Must Master the Mind

Rev. Ike [https://www.revikelegacy.com] shook the church and the culture with a bold message: “God is within you, and mind power is real power.” Preaching prosperity, self-responsibility, and the audacity to “have it now,” he rejected waiting for blessings in the by-and-by. This episode captures his unapologetic call for Black people to master their minds, claim their worth, and prosper today. Source: "Think and Grow Rich" is Not Just for White People! - An Intense Rev. Ike Interview, Part 2 [https://youtu.be/Bo3friaSJ90?si=qHOdd82dJEABiOcg]  Hosted by Sean Croxton [https://seancroxton.com/] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seancroxton/]

Mellody Hobson | Money, Family, and Boundaries

Mellody Hobson [https://www.arielinvestments.com] opens up about the pressures that come with being “the one” in the family who makes money. With honesty and wisdom, she shares how she learned to set boundaries, avoid resentment, and give without expectation. This episode is a powerful guide for anyone navigating family, finances, and the importance of protecting your own stability. Source: Mellody Hobson, Ariel Investments, Discusses the Need for Financial Literacy [https://youtu.be/zDLZGrPFzZM?si=w9Izy6foqLMgoVcx]  Hosted by Sean Croxton [https://seancroxton.com/] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/seancroxton/]