SUMMARY
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In this episode, I speak with Aimée Eubanks Davis, the inspiring Founder and CEO of Braven. Aimée shares her personal journey, from growing up in a hardworking family in Chicago to leading a national nonprofit that empowers first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented college students.

We dive into her experiences and the pivotal moments that shaped her understanding of economic mobility, systemic barriers, and the importance of education. Her passion for creating equitable opportunities shines through as she discusses the importance of internships, social capital, and long-term economic mobility.

Aimée's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of opportunity, making this conversation both heartfelt and enlightening. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in education, social justice, and the power of community support. Join us for an engaging and motivating discussion that highlights the incredible potential within every student.

TAKEAWAYS
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00:03:28: Starting and Growing a Family Business

00:10:28: Turning Point in Family's Financial Situation

00:12:24: Moving to the Suburbs and Realizing Economic Differences

00:17:45: Challenges Faced by First-Generation College Students

00:21:37: Introduction to Braven and Its Mission

00:26:01: Measuring Success and Impact of Braven

00:28:00: Unique Approach of Braven in Higher Education

00:31:41: Scaling Braven and Future Goals

00:34:39: Closing the Systematic Loop and Wealth Gap

00:38:23: Long-Term Impact and Wealth Gap Analysis

QUOTES
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"One thing that I often talk to people about is how many things are tied together, from education to healthcare to economic mobility."
"I think in some ways, I got an accidental education in being an entrepreneur, but also in how systems can actually work against certain people being able to acquire money and wealth over time."
"Who you know matters, but it's actually who knows you that matters more. And if you're not in certain networks, you have no idea that an internship matters."

ABOUT MINDFUL MONEY
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Do you struggle with money? You’re not alone.
Money is a means, not an end. It’s a necessity of life for sure, but more money does not always guarantee a “good life”. Money enables many aspects of modern life, but as a dominant consideration it becomes destructive.
The paradox is that more time and energy spent on personal finance does NOT create better outcomes. Unlike many other parts of life, we can’t create better outcomes by being smarter, spending more time, or putting in more effort.
Join Mindful Money author and experienced 40-year investor Jonathan DeYoe as he shares stories from artists, authors, entrepreneurs, and other advisors about how they mindfully minimize their need to think about money and get more out of life.
If you aren’t happy with your finances, feel like money takes more time that it should, or want to place your financial decisions into the broader context of your life, this show is for you.
Each episode will draw the line between the “enough” activities that the academics tell us are additive to family outcomes, and those “little bit more” efforts that take time and sap energy, but do NOT improve outcomes.

GUEST RESOURCES
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Website - https://braven.org/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-eubanks-davis
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aimee.eubanksdavis/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aimeeeubanksdavis
Twitter - https://twitter.com/eubanksdavis

MINDFUL MONEY RESOURCES
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Website - https://mindful.money/
Jonathan DeYoe on LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/jonathandeyoe
Mindful Money on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MindfulMoney_Ed
Mindful Money on Facebook - http://facebook.com/MindfulMoneyPlan
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Mindful Money on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulMoney

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