July 10th 2024.
Meet Dr. Jatali Bellanton, a neuropsychologist who is passionate about both your brain and your bank account. She believes that mental health and financial literacy go hand in hand, and is dedicated to transforming the way future generations view money. As the founder of two nonprofits, Kids Who Bank and Brilliant Minds Unite, Dr. Jatali has made it her lifelong mission to help people achieve financial wellness. Even as she navigates the responsibilities of motherhood, her organizations reflect her commitment to growing people's pockets and promoting overall well-being.
On her Instagram page, where she goes by the handle @drjatali, the educator and investor shares her insights on various financial topics. As a Black woman, Dr. Jatali is determined to break the generational curses that have held back her community from attaining financial empowerment. With a background in investment banking, she sees herself as part of the solution to closing the racial wealth gap. According to her, the first step towards this goal is banking where your values are.
Recently, Dr. Jatali spoke to BLACK ENTERPRISE about the importance of new-age currencies, such as NFTs, crypto, and blockchain, for the Black community. She believes that these technologies are the future and that it's crucial for her community to pay attention and take advantage of them. As a mother, Dr. Jatali understands that tomorrow is not promised, and she wants to equip her child with the financial knowledge to create a lasting legacy. For her, it's not just about accumulating wealth, but also about ensuring emotional stability and passing down valuable lessons to the next generation.
In her efforts to promote financial empowerment, Dr. Jatali has appeared on the TV show "Our America: In the Black," where she discussed the racial wealth gap and how to achieve financial success. She believes that one way to close this gap is by investing in companies with a social impact and core values that align with our own. In her role as an angel investor, Dr. Jatali also encourages Black entrepreneurs to seek out opportunities and attend conferences and events where they can connect with potential investors.
Through her nonprofits, Kids Who Bank and Brilliant Minds Unite, Dr. Jatali is instilling important lessons in the youth to set them up for success. She emphasizes the importance of understanding asset classes and the power of a dollar, whether it's in the form of traditional currency or cryptocurrency. These are conversations that she believes should start at a young age and continue throughout life.
For those who may not have a supportive network or a leg up in the financial world, Dr. Jatali's advice is simple: just get started. She acknowledges that it can be overwhelming and that there is always more to learn, but the key is to take that first step. She also stresses the importance of being cautious and seeking advice from mentors or professionals. As we celebrate personal and financial freedom this Fourth of July, let's take a page out of Dr. Jatali's book and work towards creating a better financial future for ourselves and our communities.
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