TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Job Loss Wake Up01:09 Welcome To The Show02:36 From Buffalo To DC04:55 Chocolate City Inspiration07:09 Bet On Yourself08:53 Engineering To Education11:07 Launching A Charter School11:32 Building Equity Now12:44 Money And Marriage14:19 Sponsor Break15:07 Literacy Vs Wellness17:47 Teaching Kids Investing20:57 Training Teachers Too24:58 Starting A School Process26:14 Raising 30 Million29:23 Deal Structure Lessons29:52 Charter Enrollment Reality31:12 Lottery Not Cherry Picking32:44 Award And Financial Curriculum33:54 Community Stewardship Model35:15 Autonomy And Charter Debate39:13 DEI Backlash Funding Fight41:41 School Day Phones And AI46:24 Charter Vs Private School50:56 Scaling Plans And Early Learning55:49 Invest Fest And Workshop59:35 Legacy Family And Closing     In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Shomari James to break down his journey from leaving his hometown to building a $30 million charter school and redefining what education can look like. From witnessing Black excellence in DC to making bold moves without fear, Shomari shares the mindset, strategy, and vision it takes to create real impact. He also opens up about building a nonprofit for protection, empowering his family financially, and why telling your spouse they can quit their job is one of the ultimate goals of success. We dive deep into the education system—charter schools vs public schools, whether charter schools are helping or hurting education, and what truly makes a school successful. Shomari explains how his school was built with 40% Black male educators, why financial literacy must start early, and how initiatives like custodial accounts and scholarships can change the trajectory of children’s lives. From teaching 5-year-olds about money to discussing uniforms, technology in classrooms, and the impact of losing DEI funding, this conversation is packed with game-changing insights for parents, educators, and entrepreneurs alike. #EarnYourLeisure #EYL #CharterSchools #FinancialLiteracy #EducationReform #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding #Investing #Nonprofit #PublicSchools #PrivateSchools #FinancialEducation #DEI #Business #Mindset #SuccessSubscribe  and watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@EarnYourLeisure Join the EYL community for deeper training and a more detailed approach:https://www.eyluniversity.com Join the number one stock club in the world:https://www.ianinvest.com Invest Fest | August 7-9, 2026Grab early bird tickets now: https://www.investfest.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.