This episode dives deep into the world of financial planning, mindset, and wealth-building strategies with certified financial planner Mario Payne. From explaining why investing in yourself is the greatest return you’ll ever get, to breaking down how opportunity zones can change communities, Mario brings both clarity and real-life stories to the table.The conversation also touches on mentorship, the importance of aligning with like-minded people, and the role of AI in reshaping businesses. With practical gems and a powerful framework like The Relax Investor, this episode equips listeners with the tools to rethink money, risk, and personal growth.➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1➤ EPISODE LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/toamsfinancial/https://mariopayne.com/https://www.facebook.com/TOAMSFinancial/➤ FOLLOW US ON ABEG VEX PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.instagram.com/abegvexpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/AbegVexhttps://www.tiktok.com/@abegvexhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/idongesit-obeya/➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcastepisodes.fm/1743291298➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE:https://open.spotify.com/show/4qiZMsvzl7adRa438zz6eThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abeg-vex-podcast/id1743291298➤ CHAPTERS:00:02 Setting the tone: why this conversation matters03:15 From lived experience to breakthrough insight07:40 Confronting social expectations head-on12:05 Raw stories: personal growth without fluff17:30 Unpacking cultural pressure and identity21:50 The unexpected path: how failure fuels forward motion26:10 Humor as healing: laughter in the face of struggle30:25 Action steps: real talk, real change➤ WEBSITE: https://abegvexpodcast.com➤ EXPLORE ABEG VEX PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0oIA8zvfGcSob22O6uqcm3q➤ OUR PODCASTS:* Truth In Bikinis: https://youtube.com/@truthinbikinispodcast* Uproot The Issue: www.youtube.com/@UprootTheIssuePodcast* More Than Headlines: www.youtube.com/@MoreThanHeadlinesPodcast* Quest To Know: www.youtube.com/@QuestToKnowPodcast* The Intimate Matters: www.youtube.com/@TheIntimateMattersPodcast* Abeg Vex: https://www.youtube.com/@AbegVexPodcast* Unshelling Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/@AdMelioraHealth#abegvexpodcast**PLAYLISTS TO FOLLOW:➤ Business Tips:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0p-P-N6qvE9OeqmX2SRttIO➤ Career Tips:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0r4ezKcqETLAtSQ6Yjh_jk0➤ Leadership Secrets:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0qpB2N5dXZNUTEtVpjt8jHB➤ Ai Insights:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0r_9CaJFXrvTy_x_KyYU_VT➤ Improving Relationships:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0pmRXHkiOV5FyZxPOznFia7➤ Podcasting Tips:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0pB4bKDmU_QYYe0mX3nOMTY➤ Culture & Opinions:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0plwr1_tvbg3F8tcYmgagEu➤ Parenting Tips:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6fJiVJiAd0qQijaKwuBaEpS3gbBbpg8X#MakeWeGist #RealTalk #CulturalTruths #LaughterHeals #AbegVexPodcast