This episode of the Power of the Ask podcast features financial media spokesperson and wealth activist Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP®, co-CEO and co-founder of 2050 Wealth Partners and founder of Lazetta & Associates.

For nearly 30 years, Lazetta has worked to build successful entrepreneurial ventures, drive innovation, and navigate the complexity of diversity in the financial services industry. She possesses a unique understanding of consumer engagement, talent management, and regulatory requirements shaping the evolving financial services landscape.

On the podcast, Lazetta shares her inspiration to pursue financial planning and her desire to level the playing field for women and minorities. She explains how her experience with toxic work environments in the financial industry led her to form her own financial advisory firm. She provides tips for women starting out in their careers or businesses and underscores the importance of being comfortable with financial information — no matter what the setting. Lazetta stresses financial education, podcasts, and online resources are crucial in providing valuable information to this generation and the next.

For Lazetta, it’s all about doing the work. Her advocacy is anchored in humanity, in people, in reminding institutions that they are a consortium of people. Her passion for amplifying diversity, inclusion, equality, and belonging in the financial planning profession is exciting and a great listen.

Overview:
Tell Us About Yourself 00:00
Let's Talk About the 1% 04:45
What Surprised You About Financial Education 13:10
What You Need to Know 15:48
Inspiring Self Confidence 20:55
Putting You Into A Box 27:03
Power of the Ask 29:51

Important Links:

Lisa Zeiderman, Esq., CDFA, CFL - Forbes Business Council | LinkedIn
Precious L. Williams - Perfect Pitch Group | LinkedIn
Lazetta Braxton |Linkedin