I Will Teach You How To Understand Money with Lexxis Ferrer
“We can continue talking about systematic barriers, but at the end of the day, every single person is their own person. And it’s just an uncomfortability that makes us continue to hide.”
Breaking Financial Barriers: A Deep Dive with Financial Educator Lexxis Ferrer
Join Surayya from Purposeful Professional Media as she hosts a riveting conversation with financial educator and CEO of LVL Advisory Group, Lexxis.
In this engaging episode of 'Podcast for the People: Your Career and the Culture,' Lexxis shares her inspiring journey from being a multifaceted professional to becoming a financial literacy advocate.
Explore the systemic and personal challenges in financial education, the importance of cultural dexterity, and the often overlooked nuances of achieving financial success. Discover how financial literacy, career choices, and cultural backgrounds intersect to shape our financial futures in this insightful discussion.
Takeaways
Financial literacy challenges are described as multifaceted, with systemic and personal components.
Importance of recognizing the systemic barriers and personal responsibilities individuals face in financial education and literacy.
Historical exclusion, predatory lending, and economic disparities are highlighted as systemic barriers affecting marginalized communities.
The podcast discusses how cultural contexts, wage gaps, and job market inequities further exacerbate financial literacy issues
Education's critical role in promoting financial literacy, especially in schools, is emphasized.
Discussion on the importance of teaching financial literacy from a young age to equip future generations with essential skills.