
Love, Money & the Gender Wealth Gap
How much should income matter when choosing a partner, and what happens when the numbers don’t match our expectations? In this episode, we dig into the income disparities between Black men and women and what those realities can mean for dating, relationships, family formation, and wealth building. We unpack the difference between standards and preferences, the pressure social media puts on our expectations, and why earning less doesn’t necessarily mean contributing less to a partnership. We also shift the conversation from income to wealth. Instead of asking only what someone earns, we explore what it looks like to find a partner we can actually build with over time. Along the way, we share practical ways to increase income, turn earnings into assets, and have honest financial conversations before making serious commitments. This is part One. We’ll be back with more perspectives as we continue the conversation. We Talk About: [00:00] Love, Money, and the Black Wealth Gap [05:26] When Income Starts Shaping the Dating Pool [06:33] The Dating Cost of Success [09:49] Can He Earn Less and Still Add More? [12:48] When Money Flips the Relationship Dynamic [16:11] “How do we create dynamics...” Stop Dating to Consume, Start Dating to Build [21:25] More Money or a Better Partner? Resources: Learn more at The Color of Money (https://thecolorofmoneypodcast.com) Become a real estate agent HERE (https://julialashay.kellerfuture.com/) Connect with Our Hosts Emerick Peace: Instagram: @theemerickpeace (https://www.instagram.com/theemerickpeace) Facebook: facebook.com/emerickpeace Daniel Dixon: Instagram: @dixonsoldit (https://www.instagram.com/dixonsoldit/?hl=en) Facebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixon (https://www.facebook.com/realdanieldixon/) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsoldit YouTube: @dixongroupcompanies (http://youtube.com/@dixongroupcompanies) Julia Lashay: Instagram: @iamjulialashay (https://www.instagram.com/iamjulialashay/) Facebook: facebook.com/growwithjulia LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/ YouTube: @JuliaLashay (https://www.youtube.com/@JuliaLashay) Bo Menkiti Instagram: @bomenkiti (https://www.instagram.com/bomenkiti) Facebook: facebook.com/obiora.menkiti LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bomenkiti/ Produced by NOVA (https://novapodcasting.com/) This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

