NJCS 05: Philly Entrepreneurs Share Their Journey from the Streets to Successful Businesses (While Paying It Forward!)
Breaking the Chain: Building Wealth Through Doing Good
What happens when two dynamic entrepreneurs combine community leadership with financial literacy for kids—and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo?
In this energizing episode, P. Michael and Lenny the Boss, co-founders of the Real Estate & Financial Literacy Academy for Kids, share their mission to empower the next generation through goal-setting, entrepreneurship, and real-world education—all through the lens of a barber chair.
You’ll hear how their backgrounds shaped their bold approach to teaching, what inspired them to blend financial literacy with cultural storytelling, and why they believe the education system needs a serious update (or at least a makeover).
Expect thought-provoking takes on creating generational wealth, designing a life with intention, and reaching underserved communities—plus wild tales from their travels to Africa and what a single pair of clippers taught them about access and opportunity.
From founding a kids' academy to building out their brand and inspiring grown folks along the way, this episode is all about purpose, passion, and doing it your own way.
Key Topics Covered
00:00 The World Needs to Know These Two
09:22 Focus Is the Only Way Forward
28:08 Escaping the Rat Race for Good
49:24 Lessons learned about creating and leveraging content
01:06:35 Wearing Their Own Brand
01:14:21 Support and recognition from the community
01:28:06 How the movie “Blue Streak” with Martin Lawrence and Dave Chapelle ties into business success
Ready to be inspired, entertained, and pick up tactical tips? Jump in, this episode is for educators, entrepreneurs, parents, and anyone passionate about financial literacy, community leadership, and building generational wealth.
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P. Michael & Lenny the Boss
Founders of the Real Estate & Financial Literacy Academy for Kids
Two powerhouse entrepreneurs, educators, and community leaders on a mission to transform how kids learn about money, business, and life design, P. Michael and Lenny the Boss are co-founders of a youth-focused academy that teaches financial literacy through creative avenues, like barbershop entrepreneurship, they’re changing the game for underserved communities.
P. Michael brings raw authenticity and lived experience, sharing what it means to overcome struggle and build generational wealth from the ground up. Lenny the Boss, known for his high-energy delivery and vision-driven mindset, helps people of all ages set intentional goals and build a life by design, not default.
Together, they blend cultural insight, practical tools, and motivational fire to educate and inspire. Whether speaking in schools, leading workshops, or traveling abroad to connect with global communities, their mission is clear: empower the next generation to own their future.
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