Alfred Edmond, Jr. is the storyteller featured in this episode. At 64, he's defying the typical health issues that affect far too many Black men of his age.

From avoiding doctors to becoming a competitive bodybuilder and health enthusiast, Alfred boldly lives out his mantra that "health is wealth."

Listen as he emphasizes the importance of living longer (and healthier) to enhance your earning capacity and shares how early discovery of his prostate cancer reinforced his health commitment.

Alfred's story also touches on the impact of ageism, the importance of financial planning for life beyond retirement and his role as a mentor and influencer.

Alfred is a long-time executive at Black Enterprise, one of the nation's premiere media companies.

Here are some highlights from this episode:

00:46 The Intersection of Health and Wealth in the Black Community

02:47 Alfred's Early Struggles and Wake-Up Call to Health

13:42 Breaking the Time-Money Equation: Strategies for Sustainable Wealth

15:49 Embracing Age with Purpose and Passion

17:11 Sage Advice for Living Vibrantly at Any Age

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