In this episode, Dionne Payn joins host Sam Sells to discuss innovative approaches to affordable housing and community empowerment. Dionne shares her journey into ethical property development and her commitment to addressing the housing crisis through sustainable investments, including co-living apartments and eco-villages designed to provide affordable housing while generating returns for investors.

The conversation explores the critical intersection of affordable housing and financial accessibility, with Dionne revealing her work on a groundbreaking fund that enables everyday women to invest in affordable housing projects—opportunities traditionally reserved for wealthy investors. Both emphasize the disproportionate impact of homelessness on women and the vital need for greater financial literacy.

Dionne and Sam discuss how impact investing can combat

homelessness while maintaining financial viability, sharing insights on navigating risks and creating positive community outcomes. Their shared vision highlights the power of collaborative efforts to transform lives through accessible housing and resource connections.

Key Topics:

•Ethical property development and sustainable housing solutions

• Creating investment opportunities in affordable housing for everyday investors

• The intersection of financial literacy and community empowerment

• Impact investing that balances returns with social good

• Addressing homelessness through collaborative, innovative approaches

Dionne's Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionnepayn/

Website: www.women4homes.com

Link.tree: https://linktr.ee/women4homes

Sam's Socials:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsells/

https://www.facebook.com/impactsamuel⁠

facebook.com/sam.sells.16⁠

⁠instagram.com/thedisruptivecapitalists

https://grantauthority.org

https://brightstead.com

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Tony Bradshaw joins host Sam Sells to share a bold vision for building wealth with purpose, starting with everyday families and kids. Tony explains why he prioritizes “millionaire plans” for employees and children over traditional business growth, and lays out his idea of a $10,000 trust fund for every child in America to create real, compounding wealth instead of symbolic gestures.

Drawing from his personal finance journey, Tony talks about shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, and why that mental change is the foundation of financial success. He and Sam explore the power of financial literacy, including Tony’s concept for a 12-year money curriculum for kids, and how better education could reduce entrepreneurial failure and transform communities long-term.

The conversation also touches on mixed-income housing, reversing the flow of money from banks back to individuals, and practical ways to protect against corruption through decentralized financial structures. Throughout, Tony and Sam emphasize community, purpose, and surrounding yourself with people who push you toward growth, financially and personally.

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https://www.facebook.com/TonyBradshawFan/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsells/

https://www.facebook.com/impactsamuel

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https://grantauthority.org

https://brightstead.com

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In this episode, Zulfiya Forsythe joins the conversation to unpack what real growth actually looks like, beyond hype, hustle, and expensive coaching programs. She shares candid thoughts on mentorship, questioning high-cost transformations, and the mindset required to pursue financial success while balancing family, time, and real-life responsibilities.

Zulfiya brings deep insight from her background in accounting, property ownership, and property management technology, offering a thoughtful breakdown of affordable housing, Section 8 vs. public housing, and the financial realities investors often overlook. She also discusses her transition into tech and her expertise with Yardi, highlighting the operational challenges in real estate and construction-adjacent industries.

A major theme of the episode is the growing role of AI and automation in property management, HVAC, and service-based businesses. Zulfiya explains why improving customer acquisition, retention, and operational efficiency through AI is no longer optional, and how adopting the right systems can create sustainable growth without burnout.

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https://www.instagram.com/zulfiyaforsythe/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsells/

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facebook.com/sam.sells.16⁠ ⁠

instagram.com/thedisruptivecapitalists

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