Holiday Hype or Hidden Trap?

Join Ariel Marie on Brace Yourself, the Raw and Unfiltered Podcast, as she dismantles holiday-driven consumer culture and explores how systemic barriers keep communities of color from building wealth. Drawing on Stacey Abrams’ leadership lessons, historical voices like Malcolm X and Madam C.J. Walker, and practical steps for financial accountability, this episode urges listeners to resist overconsumption, build advisory networks, and prioritize long-term financial freedom.