Ebony and I are excited to kick off the new season with a powerful and inspiring conversation featuring our special guest, Mitanni Spruill-LeSueur.

Mitanni is a brand strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Spruill Agency, helping leaders clarify their message and elevate their brand with intention. She’s also a National TV Host on a two-time Emmy–nominated series airing on the American Dream TV (ADTV) platform, reaching over 30 million viewers each month—bringing national-level insight, confidence, and clarity to today’s conversation.

In this episode, we discuss:
✨ Purpose-driven branding and leadership
✨ Elevating your voice and visibility
✨ Navigating growth without burnout
✨ Aligning purpose, platform, and impact

🎧 Can’t listen live? No problem. Click the link provided to stream this episode online and catch the Season 3 premiere anytime.
This is how we start the season—with intention, elevation, and impact.

Thanksgiving & the Elevate Mission: A Moment to Reset, Reflect, and Rise

Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday—it’s an invitation to pause, breathe, and realign with what truly matters. For professionals in their 40s and 50s who are pivoting, rebuilding, and recovering from burnout, this season offers a powerful moment of clarity. It reminds us that gratitude is more than a feeling; it’s a strategy.

When life feels heavy or uncertain, gratitude shifts our focus from what’s draining us to what’s sustaining us. It grounds us in purpose, renews our energy, and helps us see the opportunities hidden inside the challenges. Thanksgiving encourages us to slow down long enough to appreciate the progress we’ve made, the lessons we've learned, the relationships that support us, and the new horizons forming ahead.

In the Elevate community, we believe transformation starts with intention. Thanksgiving gives us the sacred space to reset those intentions—to release old pressures, reclaim our joy, and re-engage with the vision we’re building for the next chapter. It’s a reminder that even in seasons of transition, there is always something growing, healing, and moving us toward a more passionate, purposeful life.

This Thanksgiving, may your gratitude be your fuel, your clarity be your compass, and your renewed spirit be the spark that elevates everything you touch.

In this powerful and down-to-earth episode of Elevate: From Burnout to Bliss, Reginald and Ebony Clark break down one of the most important wealth-building principles of our time: don’t just trade stocks—OWN the business.

Whether you're brand new to investing or you’ve been dabbling for years, this episode gives you a practical, relatable framework for understanding how stock ownership fits into your financial life. We cut through the noise, the hype, and the fear to help you build confidence as a long-term investor.

You’ll learn:

• Why stocks have historically delivered the highest returns of any major asset class
• The difference between trading for quick gains and investing for long-term ownership
• How to evaluate companies using simple, commonsense tools
• The role of ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds in a well-rounded investment strategy
• A step-by-step, 30-day action plan to begin or improve your investing journey
• Why down markets are opportunities—not emergencies
• How to shift your mindset from consumer to owner

With humor, real-life examples, and wisdom from decades of financial planning experience, Reginald and Ebony make investing accessible and empowering for everyday people who want to build wealth with intention, strategy, and confidence.

If you’re ready to understand the market, take ownership of your financial future, and elevate your money mindset—this episode will meet you exactly where you are and move you forward.

Are you filing your taxes… or planning them? 👀
In this episode of The Elevate Podcast, Reginald & Ebony Clark break down the real difference between tax prep and tax planning — and why the latter can help you keep more of your hard-earned money in 2025 and beyond.

From maximizing your retirement and HSA contributions to hiring your kids, leveraging real estate, and using smart timing strategies, these 20 proven tax moves can help you reduce your tax bill and build long-term wealth.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The #1 mindset shift between tax prep and tax planning
• 2025 contribution limits for 401(k), IRA, and HSA accounts
• How to legally reduce your tax liability as a business owner
• Strategies for real estate investors and legacy builders
• Why now is the time to consider Roth conversions before tax rates rise

Whether you’re a W-2 employee, entrepreneur, or investor, this episode will help you approach tax season strategically — not stressfully.

Talking about what happens after we’re gone isn’t easy — but it’s one of the most important conversations you’ll ever have. In this powerful episode of Elevate: From Burnout to Bliss, Reginald and Ebony Clark tackle estate planning head-on, helping families navigate the emotional and financial realities of preparing for the future.

They break down what probate really is — and how to avoid it. You’ll learn how a will can trigger probate, while the right trust can keep your home and assets protected and out of court. Ebony also explains how trusts are taxed, while Reginald walks through strategies parents can use to keep their property in the family.

The hosts also unpack the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, what “spending down” means for long-term care eligibility, and how families can plan ahead without losing what they’ve worked hard to build.

Whether you’re helping your parents organize their estate or putting your own plan in place, this episode will give you the clarity, language, and tools to start the talk that changes everything.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• What probate is and why families should avoid it
• How a will differs from a trust — and which option fits your family
• Steps to keep a home or property out of probate
• Taxation of trusts and how to plan smartly
• Understanding Medicaid vs. Medicare and the “spend down” rules
• How to start the estate planning conversation with your parents

🎧 Episode 10 – “Opportunity in Disruption: What Smart Entrepreneurs and Investors See in a Shutdown”

In this powerful episode of Elevate: From Burnout to Bliss, Reginald and Ebony Clark unpack how moments of crisis — like the recent government shutdown — can reveal hidden opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals ready to pivot.

While headlines focus on uncertainty and loss, the Clarks challenge listeners to adopt a different perspective: disruption often breeds innovation. They explore how government slowdowns create new market gaps, shift consumer behavior, and open doors for those willing to move strategically instead of emotionally.

From filling service gaps in local communities to investing in undervalued sectors, this episode highlights real-world ways business owners can turn instability into growth. The conversation blends financial insight with mindset coaching, emphasizing that adaptability and foresight are the true currencies of success.

Key Themes:

• How government shutdowns expose unmet needs and create entrepreneurial opportunities.
• The importance of staying proactive while others pause or panic.
• Identifying emerging markets in technology, community services, and small business support.
• Building financial resilience and positioning for the economic rebound.

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Listen to discover how to transform uncertainty into opportunity — and how to thrive when others stand still.

Episode Overview:
In this powerful episode of Elevate: From Burnout to Bliss, Reginald and Ebony Clark unpack the truth behind one of the most pressing issues in America—the racial wealth gap.

From 345 years behind to the modern-day struggle for economic equity, the Clarks break down the difference between income and wealth, reveal why the gap persists, and share practical, actionable steps to help you build real, generational wealth.

What You’ll Learn:

• The real definition of wealth (and why most people get it wrong)
• Why Black spending power hasn’t translated into wealth creation
• The 3 Must-Own Assets every wealth builder should focus on
• Smart cash flow strategies to start closing your own gap today
• How to use debt wisely to fund assets, not liabilities

Key Message: “The creation of the wealth gap wasn’t our doing. Whether we close it or not—that’s up to us.”

Listen Live: Sundays at 1:00 p.m. CST on Power 104.1 FM “The Source.”

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In this episode of The Elevate Podcast, Ebony sits down with Monica Jenious, a seasoned Fractional CFO and Business Valuation Expert, to unpack one of the most overlooked parts of entrepreneurship—knowing what your business is truly worth.

Whether you’re nearing retirement, considering selling, or just curious about how to build long-term value, this conversation will open your eyes to what happens when it’s time to step away from your business.

💡 You’ll learn:

• What goes into determining the real value of your business
• Why every business—big or small—should have a valuation plan
• The pros and cons of selling vs. closing your business
• How sale proceeds can fund your retirement or legacy goals
• Tips to make your business more valuable before you ever think of selling

Monica also shares insights from her work as a Fractional CFO, helping business owners strengthen financial systems, reduce dependency on the owner, and prepare for a successful exit or transition.

✨ Key takeaway: Don’t wait until you’re ready to walk away to learn your business’s worth—start building value now!

👩🏾‍💼 Hosted by Ebony Clark
🎙️ Reggie’s out this week, but the conversation is too good to miss!

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