TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Job Loss Wake Up
01:09 Welcome To The Show
02:36 From Buffalo To DC
04:55 Chocolate City Inspiration
07:09 Bet On Yourself
08:53 Engineering To Education
11:07 Launching A Charter School
11:32 Building Equity Now
12:44 Money And Marriage
14:19 Sponsor Break
15:07 Literacy Vs Wellness
17:47 Teaching Kids Investing
20:57 Training Teachers Too
24:58 Starting A School Process
26:14 Raising 30 Million
29:23 Deal Structure Lessons
29:52 Charter Enrollment Reality
31:12 Lottery Not Cherry Picking
32:44 Award And Financial Curriculum
33:54 Community Stewardship Model
35:15 Autonomy And Charter Debate
39:13 DEI Backlash Funding Fight
41:41 School Day Phones And AI
46:24 Charter Vs Private School
50:56 Scaling Plans And Early Learning
55:49 Invest Fest And Workshop
59:35 Legacy Family And Closing

 

 

In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Shomari James to break down his journey from leaving his hometown to building a $30 million charter school and redefining what education can look like. From witnessing Black excellence in DC to making bold moves without fear, Shomari shares the mindset, strategy, and vision it takes to create real impact. He also opens up about building a nonprofit for protection, empowering his family financially, and why telling your spouse they can quit their job is one of the ultimate goals of success.

We dive deep into the education system—charter schools vs public schools, whether charter schools are helping or hurting education, and what truly makes a school successful. Shomari explains how his school was built with 40% Black male educators, why financial literacy must start early, and how initiatives like custodial accounts and scholarships can change the trajectory of children’s lives. From teaching 5-year-olds about money to discussing uniforms, technology in classrooms, and the impact of losing DEI funding, this conversation is packed with game-changing insights for parents, educators, and entrepreneurs alike.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Job Loss Wake Up 01:09 Welcome To The Show 02:36 From Buffalo To DC 04:55 Chocolate City Inspiration 07:09 Bet On Yourself 08:53 Engineering To Education 11:07 Launching A Charter School 11:32 Building Equity Now 12:44 Money And Marriage 14:19 Sponsor Break 15:07 Literacy Vs Wellness 17:47 Teaching Kids Investing 20:57 Training Teachers Too 24:58 Starting A School Process 26:14 Raising 30 Million 29:23 Deal Structure Lessons 29:52 Charter Enrollment Reality 31:12 Lottery Not Cherry Picking 32:44 Award And Financial Curriculum 33:54 Community Stewardship Model 35:15 Autonomy And Charter Debate 39:13 DEI Backlash Funding Fight 41:41 School Day Phones And AI 46:24 Charter Vs Private School 50:56 Scaling Plans And Early Learning 55:49 Invest Fest And Workshop 59:35 Legacy Family And Closing
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In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Shomari James to break down his journey from leaving his hometown to building a $30 million charter school and redefining what education can look like. From witnessing Black excellence in DC to making bold moves without fear, Shomari shares the mindset, strategy, and vision it takes to create real impact. He also opens up about building a nonprofit for protection, empowering his family financially, and why telling your spouse they can quit their job is one of the ultimate goals of success.
We dive deep into the education system&mdash;charter schools vs public schools, whether charter schools are helping or hurting education, and what truly makes a school successful. Shomari explains how his school was built with 40% Black male educators, why financial literacy must start early, and how initiatives like custodial accounts and scholarships can change the trajectory of children&rsquo;s lives. From teaching 5-year-olds about money to discussing uniforms, technology in classrooms, and the impact of losing DEI funding, this conversation is packed with game-changing insights for parents, educators, and entrepreneurs alike.
#EarnYourLeisure #EYL #CharterSchools #FinancialLiteracy #EducationReform #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding #Investing #Nonprofit #PublicSchools #PrivateSchools #FinancialEducation #DEI #Business #Mindset #SuccessSubscribe
&nbsp;and watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@EarnYourLeisure
Join the EYL community for deeper training and a more detailed approach: https://www.eyluniversity.com
Join the number one stock club in the world: https://www.ianinvest.com
Invest Fest | August 7-9, 2026 Grab early bird tickets now: https://www.investfest.com

Welcome to The Earn Your Leisure Podcast. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings will be your host. Earn Your Leisure will be giving you behind the scenes financial views into the entertainment and sports industries as well as highlighting back stories of entrepreneurs. We will also be breaking down business models and examining the latest trends in finance. Earn Your Leisure is a college business class mixed with pop culture. We blend the two together for a unique and exciting look into the world of business. Let’s go!! #earnyourleisurepodcast

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Are Charter Schools Saving Kids… or Destroying Public Education? What Parents Need to Know 🎓

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