In this episode of If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes, Amber sits down with actor Malcolm Mays for a thoughtful conversation about success, financial responsibility and the realities behind pursuing a career in entertainment. Malcolm reflects on his journey from childhood acting to adulthood, sharing lessons learned about family dynamics, personal loss, and the pressures that come with financial success and public visibility. They highlight the importance of community, accountability, and staying grounded while navigating opportunities in Hollywood.

The conversation also dives into financial literacy, social class, and the psychology of money, as Malcolm shares personal experiences growing up in a lower economic environment and learning how financial habits shape relationships and life choices. Together, they explore the importance of patience in financial decision-making, seeking trusted financial counsel, and understanding money as a reflection of time, effort, discipline and much more. 

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In this episode of If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes, Amber sits down with actor Malcolm Mays for a thoughtful conversation about success, financial responsibility and the realities behind pursuing a career in entertainment. Malcolm reflects on his journey from childhood acting to adulthood, sharing lessons learned about family dynamics, personal loss, and the pressures that come with financial success and public visibility. They highlight the importance of community, accountability, and staying grounded while navigating opportunities in Hollywood.
The conversation also dives into financial literacy, social class, and the psychology of money, as Malcolm shares personal experiences growing up in a lower economic environment and learning how financial habits shape relationships and life choices. Together, they explore the importance of patience in financial decision-making, seeking trusted financial counsel, and understanding money as a reflection of time, effort, discipline and much more.&nbsp;
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Together, they unpack the highs, the lows, and the pivots in life, career, and relationships — so you either don’t have to go through it, or can move smarter when you do.

 

Every episode delivers real talk, hard-won insight, and practical gems to help you grow into the version of yourself that knows better… and does better.

You can&rsquo;t rewrite the past &mdash; but you can learn from it. Amber Grimes did exactly that, going from college dropout to Executive Vice President in the entertainment industry with no map, just mistakes and lessons that turned into power moves.
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If You Knew Better is where Amber shares that wisdom &mdash; alongside artists, creatives, and culture-shifters who open up about the missteps they made, the mindsets that changed everything, and the game they wish they knew sooner.
&nbsp;
Together, they unpack the highs, the lows, and the pivots in life, career, and relationships &mdash; so you either don&rsquo;t have to go through it, or can move smarter when you do.
&nbsp;
Every episode delivers real talk, hard-won insight, and practical gems to help you grow into the version of yourself that knows better&hellip; and does better.

If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes

Malcolm Mays Knows Financial Responsibility

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