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Must Be the Money is a bold new video and audio series hosted by journalist and author Lee Hawkins, exploring economic empowerment, entrepreneurship and wealth building. Commissioned by Marketplace APM and produced by For The Culture, the series offers candid, unfiltered conversations about money, opportunity, and power, told by people who have navigated the financial system from the inside out.Designed for ambitious young adults who are starting their careers, building businesses, or trying to make smarter financial decisions, Must Be the Money tackles the questions audiences say are rarely answered honestly. From managing debt and building credit to investing, real estate, taxes, insurance, and long-term planning, each episode breaks down how wealth is built—and why access to that knowledge has never been equal.Viewers will hear from a venture capitalist who demystifies early-stage investing and explains why economic inclusion drives startup success; an Oscar-
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- Aug 12, 20261h 12m
Bonus Episode With Live Audience From Inglewood
In this special bonus episode of Must Be the Money, we're sharing highlights from our exclusive screening and live Q&A at the Miracle Theatre in Inglewood. In the episode "Financial Knowledge Gaps" featuring Matt Barnes and his sons, they explore how financial lessons are passed from one generation to the next, the money conversations families often avoid, and why financial literacy is one of the most powerful tools for creating long-term wealth. This conversation expands on the themes at the heart of Must Be the Money, breaking cycles, building financial confidence, and making wealth-building knowledge more accessible for the next generation.
- Jul 6, 202637 min
Knowing Your Value with Van Lathan
This Host and Oscar-winning producer shares how he found his path to success after suffering the embarrassment of being fired from a leading entertainment network. He now co-hosts podcasts on The Ringer focused on culture and politics, has authored a book on health and runs a production company. In this episode, Van Lathan explores how entrepreneurship and self-identity have helped him recognize opportunities and played a crucial role in shaping his career. This episode offers the audience a roadmap for finding their way without losing their edge.
- Jun 29, 202640 min
The Business of Gaming with Victor Lugo
From riding his bike to Japanese arcades as a military kid to designing video games like Madden and UFC played by millions of fans. Victor Lugo’s career fused together engineering, creativity, and culture. Now he's betting on himself as the founder of his own independent studio. In this episode, he breaks down how to turn a passion for gaming into a real career, why "Blerd" culture could shape the future, and the smart financial moves that set him up to finally go all in on his own.
- Jun 22, 202636 min
Building Multiple Streams with Angela Yee part II
Angela Yee has built a solid broadcasting career and business portfolio. In this episode, she gets candid about going from credit card debt and living paycheck to paycheck, to owning real estate in New York and Detroit, running a coffee business, and hosting a syndicated radio show on her own terms. Her blueprint is simple: stay consistent, protect your brand, and never stop stacking.
- Jun 15, 202635 min
Expanding the Portfolio with Angela Yee part I
Before the Breakfast Club, billboards and her Brooklyn brownstone, Angela Yee was a broke college grad doing data entry. Landing a job at Wu-Tang Management was the first step to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in radio. She explains how the relationships formed along the way became the foundation for everything that followed.
- Jun 8, 202639 min
Funding Big Ideas with Austin Clements
Austin Clements, a co-founder and Managing Partner at a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm, shares secrets about how the industry works and why his company is rooted in economic inclusion. Slauson & Co. is backed by some of the world’s most influential tech companies, including Google, Meta and PayPal. In this episode Austin Clements shares his journey to success, busting money myths while offering tips on ways to navigate obstacles. This episode is everything the audience needs to know about funding a high-growth business.
- Jun 1, 202644 min
Redefining the Brand with Detavio Samuels
Revolt CEO Detavio Samuels reveals how staying focused on the mission rather than the man helped him navigate multiple crises. He breaks down the ladder-jumping career strategy that took him from Johnson & Johnson to the C-suite, why your employees are your best investment, and how Revolt's new employee-ownership model is built to create a financial windfall for the workers who built the media company.
- May 21, 202640 min
Betting on Yourself with Crystal McCrary
Crystal McCrary has never let anyone else define her. She’s a New York Times bestselling author, sports tech entrepreneur, and former entertainment lawyer. In this episode, she unpacks how she bet on herself at every turn, why all debt isn't bad debt, and how her youth sports startup GameUp is turning generational knowledge into serious wealth.
About Must Be The Money
Must Be the Money is a bold new video and audio series hosted by journalist and author Lee Hawkins, exploring economic empowerment, entrepreneurship and wealth building. Commissioned by Marketplace APM and produced by For The Culture, the series offers candid, unfiltered conversations about money, opportunity, and power, told by people who have navigated the financial system from the inside out.Designed for ambitious young adults who are starting their careers, building businesses, or trying to make smarter financial decisions, Must Be the Money tackles the questions audiences say are rarely answered honestly. From managing debt and building credit to investing, real estate, taxes, insurance, and long-term planning, each episode breaks down how wealth is built—and why access to that knowledge has never been equal.Viewers will hear from a venture capitalist who demystifies early-stage investing and explains why economic inclusion drives startup success; an Oscar-
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