In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila welcomes Meg K. Wheeler, CPA, financial educator, and founder of the Equitable Money Project. Meg shares her experience helping marginalized business owners reclaim financial power, build generational wealth, and rethink the profit-driven model through a justice-centered lens. Discover actionable strategies for sustainable business growth, financial well-being, and systemic impact. Explore unique approaches to money as a tool for good, not just personal gain, and learn why redefining success in business means putting people and the planet alongside profit.
Topics Discussed in This Episode:
- Money Isn’t Bad: Reframing Profit, Wealth, and Social Justice
- Avoiding Burnout: The True Cost of Unpaid Labor for Entrepreneurs
- Building Sustainable, Fulfilling Businesses Beyond “Unending Growth”
- What Is Generational Wealth and Why Should You Care?
- Practical Steps to Take Control of Your Financial Future
- The Power of Community and Connection in Redefining Business Success
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Equitable Money Project – Meg’s organization offering financial education and services
- Disrupt Your Money Podcast – Hosted by Meg K. Wheeler
- Instagram: @equitablemoneyproject – Connect with Meg and her team
- Special Freebie for Business as UNusual listeners
Ready to reclaim your financial power? Visit the Equitable Money Project for free resources and community support!
Want to learn more about building generational wealth? Check out the "Disrupt Your Money" podcast with Meg K. Wheeler.
Break the mold! Join the conversation on sustainable, justice-driven entrepreneurship. Connect with us and share your story.
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