Episode 105

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19th Jul 2021

The BLX Internship Program with Luis Luquin and De’Shonda Burton

Are you looking to switch careers and start working in the financial industry? If that's the case then this week’s episode is just for you. I would like to introduce you all to the BLX internship program. 

BLX stands for BLatinX. This program is specifically designed to help turn aspiring Black and Latinx financial planners obtain an internship at a financial planning firm. Alongside me in this week’s episode are De’Shonda Burton and Luis Luquin. Both of which are interns from the program.  

We are going to be talking about the program, what it means for them to be in the program and how this has impacted our overall goal of changing the complexion of wealth. If all this has piqued your interest then tune in and listen to find out even more!   

 

Highlights

>> De’Shonda and Luis’s background

>> How Luis  and De’Shonda got interested in the financial industry

>> How De’Shonda’s skill set in her previous career is helping her in her new career

>> What it means to Luis and De’Shonda to be part of the BLX program

>> What motivates Luis and De’Shonda  to grow learn and lead 

>> De’Shonda and Luis’s opinion on what kind of role education plays in wealth building 

>> De’Shonda and Luis’s advice for people who are interested in getting into the financial service industry 


Connect with De’Shonda

>> LinkedIn


Connect with Luis 

>> LinkedIn 


If you loved this episode, you have to listen to these episodes as well:

>> Finding Your Niche and Doing What you Love with Jannese Torres-Rodriguez

>> Making the Financial Industry More Inclusive with Lazetta Braxton

>> Building a Better Future through Holistic Financial Planning with Luis Rosa

 

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Let's Continue the Conversation! Head on over to the Facebook Group and let’s discuss how we can change the complexion of wealth (https://www.facebook.com/groups/423846561552747/) 

 

Want to chat with a fee-only financial planner? Shoot me an email at emlen@minoritymoneypodcast.com Can't wait to meet you.

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Changing the Complexion of Wealth
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Emlen Miles-Mattingly

Emlen Miles-Mattingly is the CEO and founder of Gen Next Wealth. He spends much of his waking day striving to bring more value to the table for his clients, with the goal of helping them align their money with their values. Ultimately working with clients to make a lifetime of smart decisions with their resources.
With nearly 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, he decided to leave the large corporations and start his own independent firm. It is his passion to keep the client's best interest in mind when making recommendations. Everyday Emlen wakes up knowing he has an opportunity to learn something new and is excited to share what he has discovered with people in need of it. He has a bachelor’s in business administration and is currently enrolled in coursework to obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation.
Emlen was born and raised in the small town of Madera, CA this is also where the firm is located. He is married to Maricela and they have 4 children Jada, Mia, Emlen II, and Ecella. We have a very active life, we enjoy working out, hiking, craft beer and escaping to the coast whenever possible.