In this week's podcast, Gregg interviews Afra Smith, founder of The Melanin Project. They discuss Afra's journey in finance, entrepreneurship, and advocating for wealth literacy. The conversation emphasizes collaboration, vulnerability, and extending grace. Afra shares a story about handling a challenging situation with a leader, highlighting the power of grace and creating safe spaces for dialogue. She also explores the importance of accountability, responsibility, and intentional engagement with marginalized communities. Afra Smith is the Founder & CEO of The Melanin Project.  She is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, financial wellness coach and creator of the AODEC financial wellness strategy which she uses to teach behavioral approaches to build wealth.  The Melanin Project’s programs support building generational wealth through advocacy, personal empowerment, and financial wellness coaching. Afra holds a Master’s in Business Administration, Bachelors in Gerontology and she is a graduate of ACRE (Associates in Commercial Real Estate). Connect with Afra on social platforms for more insights on effective collaboration through vulnerability and grace. Melanin Project Instagram Facebook LinkedIn #20minutecollaborations #VulnerabilityMatters #ExtendingGrace #WealthLiteracy #PodcastConversations #IntentionalEngagement #EmpowerWomen #DiversityandInclusion #LeadershipInsights #CreatingSafeSpaces