Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. In this special episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac recorded live at Yahoo Finance Invest 2024, Mac sits down with Darrin Williams, the CEO of Southern Bancorp and a passionate advocate for financial inclusion.
"I believe in a capitalistic society, if you don't have access to capital and credit, it's hard to make it," Williams said. "My work every day is about trying to help people and families build wealth so they can live their American dream."
Williams's path to leading a financial institution was different. The former Arkansas legislator and lawyer began his journey in financial education by teaching classes at his local church alongside his wife. He was inspired by how well the course was received and the evident need within his community. "I told my wife at one point in time, 'Man, if I could do what I wanted, this is what I would do my life.."
Today, Southern Bancorp manages $2.6 billion in assets across Arkansas and Mississippi. Williams believes the first step to financial freedom is budgeting and using it as a building block. "Budgeting is No. 1. ... And then really working on reducing that debt," says Williams. Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. We empower you to build and grow wealth through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth.
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