Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gerron Duhon.

Purpose of the Interview

The conversation aimed to:
Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults.
Share Jerron Duhon’s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning.
Promote his book “The Purpose of Paper”, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits.

Key Takeaways


Personal Journey & Identity Shift
Jerron used football as a “meal ticket” to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis.
He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning.


Misconceptions About Wealth
Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments.
Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions.


Financial Habits & Framework
Jerron introduced his AIMS framework:

Awareness: Know your current financial state.
Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps.
Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits.
Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower.


Faith and Finance Connection
Principles like self-control, patience, and hope—fruits of the spirit—are essential for financial discipline.
“Faith without works is dead” applies to money: belief must be paired with action.


Generational Wealth
Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.
Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery.


Practical Advice
Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month).
Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing.
Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use).

Notable Quotes
“Football was my meal ticket… but I realized I didn’t dream far enough.”
“We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.”
“Faith without works is dead—just like in finances.”
“Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?”
“Good advice is timeless.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed&nbsp;Gerron Duhon.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
The conversation aimed to:
<ul>
<li>Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults.</li>
<li>Share Jerron Duhon&rsquo;s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning.</li>
<li>Promote his book &ldquo;The Purpose of Paper&rdquo;, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Personal Journey &amp; Identity Shift
<ul>
<li>Jerron used football as a &ldquo;meal ticket&rdquo; to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis.</li>
<li>He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Misconceptions About Wealth
<ul>
<li>Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments.</li>
<li>Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Financial Habits &amp; Framework
<ul>
<li>Jerron introduced his AIMS framework:
<ul>
<li>Awareness: Know your current financial state.</li>
<li>Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps.</li>
<li>Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits.</li>
<li>Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Faith and Finance Connection
<ul>
<li>Principles like self-control, patience, and hope&mdash;fruits of the spirit&mdash;are essential for financial discipline.</li>
<li>&ldquo;Faith without works is dead&rdquo; applies to money: belief must be paired with action.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Generational Wealth
<ul>
<li>Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.</li>
<li>Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Practical Advice
<ul>
<li>Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month).</li>
<li>Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing.</li>
<li>Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Football was my meal ticket&hellip; but I realized I didn&rsquo;t dream far enough.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Faith without works is dead&mdash;just like in finances.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Good advice is timeless.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv
https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/

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Financial Tip: His financial book teaches principles like self-control, patience, and planning.

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