FYI FLI - For Your Information Financial Literacy & Investing
Business & Economics Podcasts
Join Hassan Thomas, Founder and CEO of the brand — FYI FLI (For Your Information: Financial Literacy & Investing), as he discusses exciting ways to help millennials build healthy relationships with their finances. You’re never too young to empower yourself with knowledge and information designed to enhance your life. And Hassan Thomas is passionate about empowering his peers and people. In the podcast you’ll hear him discuss strategies for saving, budgeting, investing, taxes, retirement, and tackling all forms of debt – especially the kind that impacts students. By understanding how to manage and strategically attack student debt and credit, you are on track to breaking generational poverty cycles that may be plaguing your family and community. Hassan understands the past struggles and in his new podcast, he’ll get real about the issues and help you drive the solutions to discover financial freedom and success. Listen in as we uncover the essential tools needed to straighten out your finances and help you realize a better financial future.
Location:
United States
Description:
Join Hassan Thomas, Founder and CEO of the brand — FYI FLI (For Your Information: Financial Literacy & Investing), as he discusses exciting ways to help millennials build healthy relationships with their finances. You’re never too young to empower yourself with knowledge and information designed to enhance your life. And Hassan Thomas is passionate about empowering his peers and people. In the podcast you’ll hear him discuss strategies for saving, budgeting, investing, taxes, retirement, and tackling all forms of debt – especially the kind that impacts students. By understanding how to manage and strategically attack student debt and credit, you are on track to breaking generational poverty cycles that may be plaguing your family and community. Hassan understands the past struggles and in his new podcast, he’ll get real about the issues and help you drive the solutions to discover financial freedom and success. Listen in as we uncover the essential tools needed to straighten out your finances and help you realize a better financial future.
Language:
English
Email:
fyiflipodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
Ep.150 - FYI FLI Season 3 Finale w/ Serial Entrepreneur, Marquel Russell
4/11/2025
Check out FYI FLI Monumental episode 150 w/ Serial Entrepreneur, Coach, Father, and Husband: Marquel Russell
In this episode, Hassan and Marquel chop it up about:
- Are you using your phone as a tool or a toy?
- What’s more important formal education or experience
- What it takes to scale a business successfully
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:29:41
Ep.149 - Getting Our Money Right w/ The R.O.N.G. Youth Program (Special Live Podcast)
3/14/2025
Check out @fyifli Episode 149 w/ South Florida’s Top Rising Non-Profit: The R.O.N.G. Youth Program
In this episode, Hassan and students from The R.O.N.G. Youth Program chop it up about:
- The importance of investing into yourself
- Whether money can buy happiness or not
- Pros versus cons of staying in-state for college compared to going out of state
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:20:48
Ep.148 - The Inspiring Journey Of Rapper & Motivational Speaker, Jakari Lucas aka Lil Kari
2/21/2025
Check out FYI FLI Episode 148 w/ One of the top rising voices for the youth, Rapper, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker: Jakari Lucas aka Lil Kari!
In this episode, Hassan and Kari chop it up about:
- The importance of investing into yourself
- The top strategies Kari used on social media to gain over 2 million views
- Building the right team around yourself that can accelerate your success
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:26:20
Ep.147 - CFO of Sage Dental, Mark Brockelman Shares The Secret To Business Success
2/14/2025
Check out @fyifli Episode 147 w/ The Chief Financial Officer of the nation’s fastest growing dental company, Sage Dental: Mark Brockelman
In this episode, Hassan and Mark chop it up about:
- How competition breads continuous learning
- How sports and business are synonymous
- The formula of success that Mark uses to grow companies like @mysagedental
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:19:30
Ep.146 - Leadership, Mentorship, & Entrepreneurship w/ Jay Monopoly
12/13/2024
Check out @fyifli Episode 146 w/ Entrepreneur, Speaker, Real Estate Investor: Jessie Moreira aka @jay.monopoly
In this episode, Hassan and Jay chop it up about:
- How having mentor is a necessity
- The difference between a boss and a leader
- Jay’s biggest lesson learned from the Marines that translates to business
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:22:17
Ep.145 - Starting Broward County’s First Black Chamber Of Commerce w/ Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin
12/6/2024
THIS FRIDAY, Check out @fyifli Episode 145 w/ founder and president of the @browardblackchamber - Shaheewa Jarret Gelin!
In this episode, Hassan and Shaheewa chop it up about:
- How Shaheewa started the chamber and the adversities she went through
- How the chamber helps businesses in Broward County
- The characteristics of successful businesses
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:27:22
Ep.144 - Buy Your First Home w/ Aaron Abbadie
11/22/2024
Check out @fyifli Episode 144 w/ real estate investor, realtor, and mortgage broker: @aaronabbadie
In this episode, Hassan and Aaron chop it up about:
- What is needed to get your first home
- What your credit scores should be to get into a home
- The different types of loan products that can help you purchase a home
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:21:39
Ep.143 - Make Money In Real Estate With Little To No Money Down w/ Kyle Connor
11/17/2024
Check out @fyifli Episode 143 w/ real estate coach, author, and investor: @thekyleconnor
In this episode, Hassan and Kyle chop it up about:
- What is wholesaling real estate
- How to get started wholesaling
-Kyle’s biggest mistakes he made getting started in real estate
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:25:59
Ep.142 - Navigating Entrepreneurship While Transitioning Into Corporate w/ Michael Stewart-Isaacs
11/8/2024
Check out @FYIFLI Episode 142 w/ Business mindset coach, serial entrepreneur, and ½ of the Sunday Stacks Podcast: Michael Stewart-Isaacs!
In this episode, Hassan and Michael chop it up about:
- The balance of business promotion and self promotion
- How to transition from an entrepreneur to corporate
- Capitalism: A blessing or curse?
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:25:03
Ep.141 - FinCon 2024 Preview w/ Lawrence Cain Jr.
10/18/2024
THIS FRIDAY, Check out @fyifli Episode 141 w/ Financial Literacy Speaker, Author, and Educator:
@lawrencecainjrIn this episode, Hassan and Lawrence chop it up about:
- What is @finconexpo and what makes it different from other conferences - Our personal experience at Fincon - A preview of our creator conversation that Lawrence and I will be speaking on at Fincon
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:26:05
Ep.140 - How To Develop An Entrepreneurial Mindset w/ Darryen Richardson aka MoneyBag Rich
10/4/2024
Check out @fyifli Episode 140 w/ Serial Entrepreneur and Host of the @attractivemindsetpod - @realmoneybagrich
In this episode, Hassan and Darryen chop it up about:
- The difference between a hustler and a CEO
- The SECRET sauce to sales
- HOW to hire and outsource business responsibilities
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:25:30
Ep.139 - How To Get Started With Investing & Why It's Important w/ Yinka Majekodunmi, CPA
9/27/2024
Check out @fyifli Episode 139 w/ CPA, Mentor, and Commission Auditor: @yinka_majek.cpa
In this episode, Hassan and Yinka chop it up about:
- The difference between finance and personal finance
- How to get started investing
- Mindsets that prevent people from becoming an investor
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:24:08
Ep.138 - Utilize The Power of LinkedIn To Grow Your Brand, Business, or Career w/ Matthew Rolnick
9/20/2024
Ep.138 - Utilize The Power of LinkedIn To Grow Your Brand, Business, or Career w/ Matthew Rolnick
THIS WEEK we have: Best selling author, Speaker, and the Vice President of strategy and innovation at Yay Maker: Matthew Rolnick!
In this episode, Hassan and Matthew chop it up about:
- The difference between managing 9 to 5 income compared to business income \
- Utilizing the power of LinkedIn
- Common characteristics of business success
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:22:16
Ep.137 - Former Pro Athlete, Fendi Onobun On NFL Money Management & How He Transitioned To Public Speaking
9/13/2024
Check out FYI FLI Episode 137 w/ Former collegiate basketball player at University of Arizona turned NFL football player and current public speaker: Fendi Onobun!
In this episode, Hassan and Fendi chop it up about:
- How to deal with adversity as an athlete
- Fendi’s transition from College basketball to college football to the NFL
- Money management tips learned during Fendi’s NFL career
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:27:21
Ep.136 - High School Entrepreneurs, Serenity Scents On How To Start and Build A Business
9/6/2024
Ep.136 - High School Entrepreneurs, Serenity Scents On How To Start and Build A Business
Check out FYI FLI Episode 136 w/ Junior Achievement of South Florida Student-led company, Serenity Scents!
In this episode, Hassan and The Serenity Scents Team chop it up about:
- What is Serenity Scents & how the products were created
- The Importance of mental health
- How @jasouthflorida mentorship and networking connections helped start @serenity.scents
- Top advice for entrepreneurs looking to start their own business
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:22:03
Ep.135 - 3 Keys To Business Success w/ Travis Mack
9/5/2024
Check out @fyifli Episode 135 w/ The Chairman & CEO of SaleX corporation, the chairman and CEO of Valeo Networks, and the Founder of Greenwood Self Storage: Mr. Travis Mack!
In this episode, Hassan and Travis chop it up about:
- The POWER of changing your environment
- Education V.S. Experience
- The VALUE of trade school and certifications
- Travis’s 3 keys to SUCCESS
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:23:14
Ep.134 - Savvy Back To School Shopping w/ Karen Holland
8/23/2024
Savvy Back To School Shopping w/ Karen Holland
Check out FYI FLI Episode 134 w/ Financial Literacy Advocate and The Founder of Gifting Sense, Karen Holland!
In this episode, Hassan and Karen chop it up about:
- Smart back to school shopping for families
- How to rank and balance your wants compared to needs
- The comparison between sports and money management
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:24:35
Ep.133 - What To Expect In Law School & How To Build An Estate Plan w/ Monique Hayes, Esq
8/16/2024
Check out @FYI FLI Episode 133 w/ Founder of @estatesmadeeasy and business attorney at DGIM Law: Monique Hayes, Esq!
In this episode, Hassan and Monique chop it up about:
- Monique’s journey through law school
- The importance of capitalism
- The difference between Trust and Will’s
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:25:15
Ep.132 - How To Get A Million Dollars In College Scholarships w/ Nia Grant
8/9/2024
Check out FYI FLI Episode 132 w/ Nia Grant aka Your Favorite College Cash Coach!
In this episode, Hassan and Nia chop it up about:
- How to use social media to your advantage
- How Nia raised a million dollars in scholarships
- Tips on scholarship essay’s and nailing your scholarship interview
- Top two biggest lessons Nia wants college students to understand
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:25:09
Ep.131 - Overcome Mental/Physical Disabilities & Strive For Greatness w/ Dylan Smith
8/2/2024
Check out FYI FLI Episode 131 w/ Mentor, Keynote speaker, and dyslexia advocate: Dylan Smith
In this episode, Hassan and Dylan chop it up about:
- His advice for people with mental and physical disabilities
- Paying mentorship Vs paying for college
- Common qualities and characteristics of success
If you’re looking to be motivated, educated, and entertained…this podcast is for you!
Duration:00:24:06