This week Real Money, Real Experts welcome guest Darren Liddell. Darren's extensive background involves everything from non-profit to tax preparation to extensive work as a racial wealth equity advocate. Liddell has been working in the financial security field for over 8 years. Most recently, Darren served at The Financial Clinic as Director of Program Innovation. In this role, he oversaw the services, data, and policy teams, while providing innovative direction to the Clinic’s new and existing local and national programs. Co-hosts Rebecca Wiggins and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson talk to Darren about his financial path and how to address racial wealth equity in the field of finance. *Show Notes*00:51 About Darren07:36 Turning Experience into Opportunity 08:21 Tax Prep and the Pandemic 09:12 VITA Services 11:15 Racial Inequality in Finance13:11 Building Wealth for Your Clients 15:33 Policy and advocacy as a way to address racial wealth equity21:04 Fintech and the Racial Wealth Gap25:17 Getting involved in non-profit26:41 Your Two CentsResource Links:University of Georgia's Financial Planning Program: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/financial-planningUnited Way’s Financial Coaching Program: https://www.unitedway.org/our-impact/focus/incomeNeighborWorks America: https://www.neighborworks.org/University of Georgia’s VITA program: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fhce/vitaInternal Revenue Service’s VITA Programs: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-grant-programThe Financial Clinic: https://thefinancialclinic.org/Catalyst Miami: https://www.catalystmiami.org/Prosperity Now: https://prosperitynow.org/Road to Zero (Racial Wealth Equity Data): https://prosperitynow.org/resources/road-zero-wealthSaverLife: https://www.saverlife.org/Brunch and Budget: https://brunchandbudget.com/See Change: https://seechangefinancial.com/Propel: https://www.joinpropel.com/Join AFCPE’s Government Relations Committee: https://www.afcpe.org/afcpe-member-task-forces/We want to hear from you, so be sure to visit our website and follow us on social media!Facebook/AFCPE | Tweet us @AFCPE | Join us on LinkedInTell us what you're thinking and use #realmoneyrealexpertsWant to get involved with AFCPE®?Here are a few places to start: Become a Member, Sign up for an Essentials Course, or Get AFC Certified today! Want to support the podcast? We love partnering with organizations that share our mission and values. Download our media kit.

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