Brian Bristol is a 25-year old software engineer, entrepreneur, and tech founder that broke into the startup scene by building his own solution to a problem faced by so many. When a loved one lost their job at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian began searching for a tool enabling him to help them through the financial struggle, but in a way that gave him enough confidence that he would get paid back. When he couldn't find one, his instincts as a hacker and software engineer kicked in and inspired him to spend his whole summer building the app that would eventually become Pigeon Loans.  Brian tells Amber & Brenda about his struggles growing up and overcoming poverty, gives advice to young people looking to go into tech and talks raising over a million dollars in funds for Pigeon Loans. 

Amber & Brenda talk about how to evaluate new job offers and total compensation packages. Have you ever considered how the benefits offered may affect the overall bottom line of your offer? Listen to this episode to get educated on compensation.

Amber and Brenda discuss why credit is important, what it is good for, how to build it, and common pitfalls to avoid. 

Amber & Brenda talk Mary J. Blige's divorce, the Tinder Swindler and Disney's affect on young women. They give tips on how to avoid the financial turmoil that domestic violence and abuse can cause. 

Amber and Brenda discuss life changes and what they have been doing on hiatus. They also speak with Jenifer, a college student interested in going to Optometry school to build wealth.

Lebryan tells Amber & Brenda how his ability to build his net worth has been delayed due to failed relationships and children. 

Devyn checks in with Brenda and Amber to discuss salary negotiations, promotion potential and millennial job hopping. Amber talks not being loyal to your job. Its all business and theres nothing personal about advocating for yourself and your salary!

Amber and Brenda discuss ways to lower your tax liability and their thoughts on the recent change in laws to the backdoor IRA conversion.

Amber & Brenda chat with Justin from Road to Wealth and discuss how financial security is the gateway for overall health. Justin discusses his devastating layover in 2016 and how he was able to rebuild. Amber & Brenda describe their scarcity mindset, and what steps they take to get past poverty PTSD. You can find more from Justin here https://linktr.ee/roadtowealthpodcast.

Amber & Brenda discuss when debt can be good, financing, and credit repair programs. Brenda also discusses whether she should switch to a managed brokerage account.