19. What's Your Why, the give back with Dwayne Aikens

Published: June 22, 2020, 10:23 p.m.

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This special release episode is inspirational episode with Dwayne Aikens. We featured Dwayne who is changing the face of philanthropy in his home town of Oakland, CA. Dwayne created a 501c nonprofit organization, We Lead Ours (WELO) geared to educate and mentor our youth. He built his business with $500 and no federal funds. With private grants funds only, he has successfully ran a business totally based on giving back. Not only is he a business owner, a commissioner on the Oakland board, he is also a career development coach.  In this episode we talk about the following:

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-having a philanthropic mindset

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-gentrification and the personal effects

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-leveraging your network to build a business

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-the importance of investing in our youth

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If you want to give back to Dwayne\'s non profit organization, check out the link https://www.weleadours.org/about-us.html

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We hope you enjoy this special release. Please rate us and DM your comments to @realwomenrealestate on instagram and Facebook.

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Host

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- Courtney Harrington, Bay Area Realtor - Content Creator

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- Kimberly Harris,  "Jane of All Trades", Real Estate Entrepreneur - Content Creator

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- Eboney Jones, CPO Real Estate Entrepreneur - Content Creator

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- Dwayne Aikens, Founder of We Lead Ours

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Media

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- Athenzmedia - Editor

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- Trac_Muzik  - Music Producer

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