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Tone and Larry chop it up with Edward Wright, Esq (mentor and friend of the pod) about his professional journey, which illustrates the importance of charting your own course (while also highlighting the versatility of a law degree). If this episode resonates with you at all, please go ahead and subscribe, drop a comment, and tell a friend to tell a friend!More about Eddie:Captain Edward Wright will promote to Major on May 12, 2024. He currently serves as the Chief of Client Legal Services for III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos. The Chief of Client Legal Services leads a team that serve III Armored Corps, the Fort Cavazos Installation, and over 450,000 eligible clients; including Soldiers, Dependents, Reservist and Retirees in the Central Texas Region. He supervises 6 Judge Advocates, 4 Paralegals, and 4 civilian employees (2 civilian attorneys and 2 civilian paralegals). CPT Wright is responsible for the compliance of Army Regulation (AR) 27-3; including but not limited to, providing adequate training to all assigned personnel; reviewing all office administrative procedures, reports of legal assistance services, client satisfaction surveys; taking reasonable measures to ensure lawyers and paralegals conform their conduct to the rules of professional responsibility and periodic review of incoming and out-going correspondence. He also establishes local legal assistance policies and procedures consistent with AR 27-3 and manages the processing of tort and affirmative claims on Fort Cavazos. CPT Wright has served as a Brigade Judge Advocate, Senior Trial Counsel, Trial Defense Counsel, and Administrative Law Attorney. His duty assignments include 101st Airborne Division, Fort Cambell, KY; Trial Defense Service – West Region, Fort Wainwright, AK; 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos, TX; and III Armored Corps, Fort Cavazos, TX. Prior to serving in the JAG Corps, CPT Wright ran his own Solo practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 2011-1017 and worked for the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office from 2009-2011. CPT Wright earned a Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University and Bachelor's of Arts degree in International Affairs and Global Politics from Marquette University.Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 500 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Join us in a captivating conversation with Attorney Walter Anthony Jean-Jacques as we explore his life journey, education, and current role at the National Urban League. We discuss vital topics, from the power of voting to the enduring impact of the civil rights movement, all delivered with a 'by any means necessary' approach."More about Walter:Walter Anthony Jean-Jacques is the Assistant General Counsel of the National Urban League. Mr. Jean-Jacques is a former Litigation Fellow at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. in Washington, D.C. where he focused on racial justice litigation.  Additionally, he is a former judicial law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.  Mr. Jean-Jacques is a recipient of the Equal Justice America and National Lawyers Guild Haywood Burns Fellowships. He worked at the Southern Poverty Law Center, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. during law school. During the summers of 2011 and 2012, Mr. Jean-Jacques served as an Affiliate Servives Intern for the National Urban League. He is a former Board Member on the Board of Directors for Equal Justice Works, where he served from January 2019 to December 2021. In addition,  he served on the National Advisory Committee of Equal Justice Works representing the Midwest region from July 2018 to June 2020. Currently, he serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights at the University of Notre Dame.Tap in with Walter:@WalterJeanJacq on XWelcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 500 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Larry and Tone invite Jazzmyne Adams on the pod to discuss all things related to her career in public health.About Jazzmyne:Jazzmyne oversees research initiatives to improve health outcomes in the community as they relate to otolaryngology diseases. In 2018, she received her Masters in Public Health with a concentration in Public Health Policy and Administration from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee-Zilber School of Public Health. Jazzmyne is a native of Milwaukee (a proud resident of Halyard Park). She has over 7 years of healthcare research experience and has also served on a number of coalitions in efforts to reduce and prevent drug abuse amongst youth in Southeast Wisconsin. When she is not working, Jazzmyne enjoys self-guided food tours with her husband Brent and exploring new parks with her children.Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=H_GNgC0AAAAJ&hl=enWelcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 500 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities. In other words, WE CHAMPION ACADEMIC SUCCESS.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Tone and Larry sit down with Cory McClendon to discuss his educational and entrepreneurial journey. Cory is a longtime friend of the show and is currently the Principal and CEO of McClendon Capital Group LLC. More about Cory:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcclendon-capital-group-llc-changing-184500393.htmlhttps://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2021/10/14/people-to-know-in-construction-real-estate-cory.html

Tone and Larry are back. We know it's been awhile but when the work is due, the work is due. Here's what the conversation centered on: 1. What's your process of making career decisions?2. Explain the importance of your network in these instances?3. How do you balance pay with opportunities?4. Explain the importance of taking your time when making a career change?5. What's an indicator that it may be time to move on?Let us know what you think and remember to always finish the swing.

We pause from our regular content to spotlight Rashad Nicks, Founder and CEO of Chillsweats. Chillsweats is a Midwest-based clothing brand redefining comfort. Learn more at www.chillsweats.com Instagram: chillsweats_

In this episode, Tone and Larry sit down with Simran Kaleka, Co-Founder of Made for the W (www.madeforthew.com). Simran is originally from Racine, WI and attended Marquette University for her undergraduate studies. She then moved to Atlanta, GA to attend John Marshall Law School to pursue a law degree with a sports and entertainment law focus. After law school, Simran worked in the sports industry for 10+ years prior to co-founding Made for The W. More about Made for the W:https://madeforthew.com/collections/made-for-the-w-and-lids-hd-welcomes-a-new-era/Instagram: @madeforthewWelcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Tone sits down with Andrew Adeniyi to discuss all things related to his educational and professional journey. Andrew is currently the CEO and Founder of AAA solutions and he is also the author of a book entitled “The Circle of Leadership”. Tap in with Andrew: https://www.andrewadeniyi.com/ More about Andrew: Andrew is a first-generation Nigerian-American from South Bend, Indiana. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington. He then went on to complete his Master of Science from Michigan State University in Management, Strategy & Leadership. With almost 10 years of executive level management experience in retail operations, Andrew has dealt with a plethora of business scenarios.Andrew is passionate about entrepreneurship, organizational culture, business strategy,diversity, equity, and inclusion. With years of experience as an independent consultant, Andrew has helped dozens of clients amplify their potential. He strives to empower and equip leaders with the resources and tools necessary to win.  Andrew currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife and two kids.

Tone and Larry talk to Mike Brown about his becoming the first black student to serve as the iconic Notre Dame Leprechaun mascot. Mike also updates his fans on what he's been up to since his ND Days.More about Mike:Mike Brown is an invigorating force for good focused on enriching lives.He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he served for two years as the iconic Notre Dame Leprechaun mascot – the first Black student to portray the role. His career spans more than two decades of experience at FIS as a computer programmer and IT sales executive and at the University of Notre Dame as a development officer.Mike is the Founder and CEO of SOULSTIR (https://soulstir.co/) an enterprise focused on social impact through books and more, and he is a Partner at For Impact, a company that helps social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders change the world.He is the author of two children's books: Little Netta's Gift, based on a true story about  his late cousin, Little Netta, and her spirit of kindness and giving, and The Leprechaun's Game Day at Notre Dame, which describes the pageantry of a football Saturday at ND.Mike enjoys running, public speaking, and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Originally from Milwaukee, he now lives in the South Bend area with his wife and daughter.

Tone invites Josef Hobdy on the pod to discuss all things related to his career in health administration. About Josef:Josef serves as a director of operations with Ascension Medical Group Texas. He has oversight of primary care and express care operations within the Austin market, spanding from Round Rock to San Marcos. Josef obtained a bachelor of science degree from the University of South Alabama and a Master of Health Administration from Texas State University. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and a lean six sigma black belt

Our conversation with Lauren Feaster centers on all things related to leadership, equity, & service to community. Tap in!!More about Lauren:In August 2020 Lauren was appointed CEO of Professional Dimensions, a leading women's professional association in the Milwaukee area whose mission is to unite women leaders in the relentless pursuit of better. Prior to joining Professional Dimensions, Lauren served in various executive capacities within the NPO education realm with both City Year Milwaukee and Teach For America Milwaukee. During her tenure, she has led community partnerships, fundraising, staff management/coaching, training, program evaluation, strategic planning and business operations. As an advocate for leadership, education and collective impact, Lauren remains engaged in community through her service on City Year's Regional Board, the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Board, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee Board, HYFIN Advisory Committee and as co-chair of the K12 Civic Response Team via Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Additionally, she works to advance equity and inspire leadership as a member of Milwaukee Urban League YP, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and as a Character Coach with Alverno's LACCS Program. Beyond her community involvement, when time allows you may find her performing as the popular “DJ LoLo.”Relevant Links:https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi5ha6x7L39AhXsk4kEHV3eDrgQFnoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Fmilwaukee%2Fnews%2F2022%2F03%2F21%2F40-under-40-lauren-feaster-professional-dimensio.html&usg=AOvVaw0UHfe804EHHAwkpl7TZ96Mhttps://www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org/about-us/awards/greater-together-awards/doug-jansson-leadership-award-recipients/lauren-feaster/https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi54Zrl6739AhUHk4kEHbnzCtEQtwJ6BAggEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dyigndo58OBY&usg=AOvVaw0dI4tods897llfu3FxaYOW

More about Kristen:Kristen D. Hardy is Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary at a Fortune 90 company where she is responsible for counseling on matters related to insurance products, transactions, anti-money laundering compliance, and special investigations. In prior years, she has served as Legal Counsel & Integrity Manager at two separate multinational manufacturers. Kristen is the currently Chair of the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Wisconsin, and holds director positions on the boards of several local organizations, including the Milwaukee Bar Association and LOTUS Legal Clinic. She is also Chair of the Bronzeville Center for the Arts Board of Directors, an African-American arts and cultural museum in the heart of Bronzeville, Milwaukee. In 2019, Kristen was appointed by Governor Tony Evers to serve as a member of the Judicial Selection Advisory Committee, a group responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for judicial appointments. Additionally, Kristen is a Wisconsin Supreme Court appointee to the Wisconsin Lawyer Regulation System's Preliminary Review Committee. She is a past-president of the Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers (WAAL), where she served in various roles between 2014 and 2020.Kristen has been recognized as a Milwaukee Young Power Broker, Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40, Top Corporate Counsel: Rising Star, Wisconsin Fellow, Wisconsin Law Journal's Up & Coming Lawyer, Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellow, Wisconsin's Most Influential Black Leader, and a Milwaukee Time's Black Excellence honoree.Kristen holds a BA from Seton Hall University and a JD from Marquette University Law School.Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Jorjio Hopkins is a Wisconsin native who served for 8 years in United States Marine Corps and departed active duty as a Captain back in 2018. Jorjio currently works for a private real estate firm where he helps grow a $5+ billion commercial real estate portfolio. Jorjio has a Master's in Real Estate and exercises his passion for the space by both actively and passively investing in the industry. Jorjio is a 2022 recipient of the 2022 Milwaukee Business Journal's Veteran in Business award: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2022/11/11/veterans-in-business-jorjio-hopkins-mlg-capital.html Tap in with Jorjio: Jorjio Hopkins - Senior Associate - MLG Capital - LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com › jorjioh Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Lupita Avalos is on a mission to help Black and Brown families achieve financial security. Tone and Larry sit down with Lupita to discuss her journey and all things related to financial planning and wealth building. More about Lupita:Milwaukee born and raised on the Southside by Mexican parents from Nayarit. Lupita was the first in her immediate family to earn a degree graduating from Marquette University. She is passionate about helping her community by volunteering her time and through her career. As a Financial Advisor, Lupita helps educate individuals and families on life insurance, saving, budgeting, and planning for retirement to build generational wealth. She also guides her clients with creating living wills/trust and overall estate planning. She's currently a volunteer with the Sixteenth Street Clinic. She also volunteers with Special Spaces, a non-profit that gives children with cancer their dream room. Lastly, she is a board member for Operation Dream, an org that provides young males in Milwaukee with mentoring. Outside of work, Lupita loves traveling, working out, hiking, and hanging out with her Bulldog ‘Pavo'!Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE.  If you have a moment, we'd love to hear from you: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25G8JGD. You can also email us at scholarchipspodcast@gmail.com!

In this episode, Tone and Larry chop it up with David Umeh. Umeh is Founder & CEO of Clouty, a music-fintech platform using data to unlock an entirely new asset class. Clouty is a new experience at the intersection of data, music, and finance. Turning music data into financial instruments, to reimagine the markets of today. As a first-gen hailing from the Bay Area and now living in Chicago, David has been an entrepreneur for almost a decade, leveraging his experiences to continue to take steps forward. More about Umeh:Umeh attended Hampton University and spent time working at BET, REVOLT, Hip Hop DX, and KarmaloopTV before pivoting to entrepreneurship full time. Umeh's first venture was known as "HighSpeed Technologies" and was featured in publications like the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/a-bottle-of-juice-for-55-how-one-start-up-is-testing-the-limits-of-dcs-marijuana-law/2016/04/26/eb789eac-07de-11e6-a12f-ea5aed7958dc_story.htmlMore about HighSpeed Technologies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNA6M3eqmkTap in with Umeh:@umehzingrace on instagramhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-umeh-1898a637/Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. If you have a moment, we'd love to hear from you: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25G8JGD. You can also email us at scholarchipspodcast@gmail.com!

Apollo Carey is an Equity Partner at a law firm based in St Louis, MO. Apollo has practiced law for over 16 years handling a wide array of Corporate, Tax, and Real Estate matters. Most interestingly, he also serves as the City Attorney for the City of Ferguson. We talk to Apollo about growing up in St. Louis, his educational and career journey, being a father to his four children, and his unique role in helping impact change in Ferguson after the murder of Mike Brown.More about Apollo:Apollo is a husband (of 23 years), father of 4 (3 girls and 1 boy) and a mentor to countless young professionals both within and outside of the legal industry. Prior to becoming an attorney, Apollo was a state certified commercial real estate appraiser in Missouri. His passions are his family, outdoor activities (especially hiking), good food and great wine.Tap in with Apollo: https://www.lewisrice.com/apollo-carey/

Tap in with Jalen:Instagram: @_jaleng__https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalen-gipson/Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. 

Jade Hendricks is a woman on a mission. Or rather, a two-part mission – to lead by example and drive results in her role as AVP of Investor Ops at a private equity firm and to use her unique skill set to help shift the perspective of wealth and legacy in disenfranchised communities. Jade sits down with Tone and Larry for a candid conversation around all things related to growing up in Milwaukee, financial empowerment, and racial equity. After sitting down with Jade, at least one thing is clear—she personifies the African proverb “Each One, Teach One”.  Excerpt from an online article: “Her foundational childhood experiences and her learnings at Morgan Stanley drove Hendricks to a deeper calling - to transfer her wealth management and financial literacy skills to help educate and empower underserved communities. She is actively involved in teaching financial literacy and providing 1:1 mentoring, and college and scholarship coaching to dozens of high school students through her roles with nonprofits SecureFutures and ArtWorks for Milwaukee. She also recently launched her "Building the Dream Foundation," which is a scholarship fund of her own to award two high school students with a college scholarship each year, and she shares tips through her "Personal Finance Fridays" newsletter and as host of the Corporate Creative Podcast.” More About Jade:Jade I. Hendricks is the Assistant Vice President of Investor Operations at MLG Capital, a Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), and host of the Corporate Creative podcast. While her day job focuses on managing operations and communications, by night she is using her platforms to educate and empower Black and brown students and professionals.Jade graduated from Fisk University in Nashville, TN, with a dual degree in Business Administration and Spanish. She then moved to Chicago, where she worked for Morgan Stanley in a number of roles, including Operations, Business Development, DEI and Wealth Education. In 2018, Jade finally returned home for what she thought was a pit stop on her way to her next destination. After getting involved with local organizations including SecureFutures and ArtWorks for Milwaukee, she decided to pursue a job opportunity in the city and landed a role with MLG.Jade's overall mission is to surround herself with people who reflect the way she wants to see the world: diverse, engaging and evolving.https://www.twentysomethinandblack.com/blog/tag/Jade+Hendricks https://mlgcapital.com/mlg-team/jade-i-hendricks-2/ https://www.accesswire.com/709969/MLG-Capitals-Jade-Hendricks-Named-Woman-of-Influence-by-GlobeSt-Real-Estate-ForumTap in:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corporate-creative-podcast/id1507698505https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadeihendricks/https://www.jadeihendricks.com/Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. 

Rest in peace to PnB Rock and all of the lives that we have lost to gun violence. We take a break from our regularly scheduled content to just chop it up.https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/us/pnb-rock-rapper-killed.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/09/13/us/rapper-deaths-gun-violence-reaj/index.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/Art-Positive-Thinking-pratical-unwanted/dp/1505358175https://www.glam.com/970641/social-media-break-mental-health-needs/

Follow us @scholarchipspodcast. Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

About Femi:Grounded in the fact I am the 1st Generation American of parents from Barbados & Nigeria. Growing up on the northwest side of Milwaukee.  I've never been scared to start over.  I've seen hardship and even through hard times expectations remained high.  Employing many lessons learned in integrity & tenacity in tandem with unwavering curiosity, creativity and grit; I navigated the challenges of being a black male growing up in Milwaukee and emerged to become a successful Computer Engineer.  Demonstrating success working in computer software development, software Consulting and now Sales Engineering. Tap in with Femi @0luvizion across all social media platforms."The Playbook" is a series of episodes that are geared toward providing specific step-by-step instructions on how to pursue a given career path. Please note that "The Playbook" series is separate and apart from our regularly scheduled content.Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

In this episode Tone and Larry sit down with longtime friend, Brandon Rule. Brandon Rule is an Entrepreneur, Commercial Real Estate Developer and emerging Tech Founder. The trio sit down to discuss how Brandon has been able to "create his own luck" through hard work, preparation, and perseverance. About Brandon:Brandon Rule believes he can change the world for the better through the development of communities! Brandon hopes to empower people by showing them how entrepreneurship and financial literacy can be tools to create wealth within communities of color. Brandon studied Economics and Sociology at Marquette University. After college, Brandon went on to launch Rule Enterprises, an investment firm which uses commercial real estate as its primary tool of investment. Specializing in affordable housing, Rule Enterprises has over $112M in affordable housing closed with another $400M currently in its pipeline. Brandon has also recently announced the launch of RE-INVEST, an online commercial real estate investing platform that aims to create access to real estate investing in ways that have previously been off-limits for most Americans. He believes the unique opportunity for people to create wealth by investing in real estate without ever purchasing a home can empower families to attain and sustain financial freedom for generations to come. Brandon has recently been named by Yahoo Finance as a top 20 real estate investor to look out for, Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 under 40, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Community First Emerging Leader recipient, is on the Advisory Board for Marquette University's and Virginia Tech's College of Business Real Estate Department and is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Tap in with Brandon:Website: https://brandonrule.com/Instagram: b_rule Business Pages: @reinvestcommunity (crowdfunding venture) and @therosethatgrew_ (media venture)Twitter: @b_ruleTiktok: @b_rule Youtube: The Rose That Grew (coming soon) You can also text Brandon at 202-918-4820. Brandon in the News:https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2019/07/18/developer-brandon-rule-driven-by-core-values.htmlhttps://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2020/02/26/brandon-rule-rule-enterprises-llc.htmlhttps://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/company-blog/article-library/milwaukee-developer-brandon-rule-aims-to-help-close-the-racial-wealth-gap.htmlAbout the Podcast:ScholarChip$ is a podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of  scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

One of the most difficult acts for Black and Brown people is to give themselves permission to make money. How do you feel when you achieve or succeed beyond those you perceive just as deserving of success?  How do you give yourself permission to be successful? In this episode, Tone and Larry define the concept of Survivor's Guilt and discuss how they navigate it.Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

Tap in with Photographer: Mary Shelton (@mary.shelton_) as we discuss her journey to becoming a well-respected wedding photographer, being a Black woman in this space and how doing what you love will never feel like work."The Playbook" is a series of episodes that are geared toward providing specific step-by-step instructions on how to pursue a given career path. Please note that "The Playbook" series is separate and apart from our regularly scheduled content.Tap in with Mary Shelton:@mary.shelton_@marysheltonmedia@marysheltonseniors @luxurylakeclubMary is also a former Division 1 athlete: https://www.valpoathletics.com/volleyball/roster/2011-12/4474/mary-dent/Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

How often do you get to listen to three, Black millennial lawyers from Milwaukee chop it up? In this episode, Tone and Larry sit down with Isioma Nwabuzor.  A dynamic powerhouse, Attorney Isioma Nwabuzor is a corporate attorney by trade, negotiating deals for an international, manufacturing company. In addition to being a corporate attorney, Isioma is a prolific speaker, as most recently displayed in her 2019 Ted Talkx entitled “The DREAMER Next Door”.  We talk to Isioma about her educational and career journey and what it means to "move intentionally"(which is amplified by Isioma's status as an undocumented immigrant). Tap in with Attorney Nwabuzor:@isioman on instagramwww.iamisioma.comhttps://www.facebook.com/IsiomaNhttp://twitter.com/IsiomaNwabuzorhttp://linkedin.com/in/isioma-nwabuzorAlso view her 2019 Ted Talk X entitled The DREAMer next door: https://youtu.be/fgP24ID52xcDACA: https://students.wustl.edu/what-is-daca/Dream Act: https://americasvoice.org/blog/what-is-a-dreamer/Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

"The Playbook" is a series of episodes that are geared toward providing specific step-by-step instructions on how to pursue a given career path. In this bonus episode, Tone and Larry do a deep dive on all things related to law school and becoming a lawyer. Please share this episode with anyone that has ever expressed an interest in attending law school. If you are already a practicing attorney, you can probably skip this one but please still like and share it!!Please note that "The Playbook" series is separate and apart from our regularly scheduled content. Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

In this episode, Tone and Larry bring on Dom Portis to discuss the importance of education, complexities of teaching in the inner city, and grapple with solutions for fixing glaring issues in our education system.A few helpful links based on today's conversation:• https://www.litwi.org/• https://www.blocbybloc.org/our-vision• https://unitedwaygmwc.org/Education/Community-Schools• https://www.epi.org/publication/the-color-of-law-a-forgotten-history-of-how-our-government-segregated-america/• https://naf.org/• https://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards• https://www.cityforwardcollective.org/• https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/About-MPS/Departments/Office-of-the-Superintendent/Black-and-Latino-Male-Achievement.htm Tap in with Dom Portis @sirdomhustle on all social media platforms (Dom Hustle is also the creator of Hustle Reponsibly).Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

This week Tone and Larry are back! We discuss how we are currently trying to find a purpose in life and how our intentions are tailored around our purpose. Have you found your purpose? Tune in!Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

In this episode we discuss authenticity, finding your voice, and how we have handled situations where we were told we don't "look like a lawyer".Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.

In this bonus episode, Tone and Larry discuss their upbringing and some of the obstacles they faced prior to becoming the people they are today. Additionally, they provide real stories about the difficulties of being a Black attorney. Pull Up!!!

In this episode, Tone and Larry discuss their motivation for starting ScholarChip$ and they also discuss what it means to bet on yourself.  Out now on Spotify, Google Play, and Apple Podcasts. Pull Up!!!Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast hosted by Tone Gaines and Larry Alexander. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate M&A attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started the ScholarChip$ podcast in hopes of inspiring the next wave of scholars. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.