We had the good fortune of connecting with Sheneya Wilson MS, MBA, CPA and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Sheneya, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Growing up in the Bronx, I witnessed the profound impact of limited financial literacy and its detrimental effects on our community where economic struggles were a daily reality. My neighbors yearned for opportunities, for pathways to financial success that would restore harmony to our streets. This ignited my passion to champion financial empowerment and independence.
FOLA Financial LLC was born out of this vision, with a mission to empower individuals through the us of education an economic enrichment. Through comprehensive financial education, service, and personalized coaching, I am dedicated to helping people actualize their dreams, breaking the chains of financial uncertainty and directly addressing the generational wealth gap.
What should our readers know about your business?
At FOLA, we believe finance is personal. It’s not just business; it’s family. Our unique touch is our deep-rooted compassion for the community. While others might give financial advice, we take a more holistic approach with our clients and see them as more than just a number. We see them as real people with real hopes, dreams, and their own challenges, and we are so proud to support them along their wealth building journey.
Building FOLA Financial LLC wasn’t simple, but it’s been worth every challenge. It took time to carefully curate services and products that fit the needs of our clients in a unique way, build a strong company culture that resonates with all of our stakeholders, and be a kind of leader who earns both respect and trust. Even after earning 2 Master degrees in business, I cannot confidently say that I was prepared to be an entrepreneur. The real education came from immersing myself in business literature, learning from industry leaders, seeking counsel from seasoned peers, and always staying open to new ideas and feedback. Being an entrepreneur meant having a relentless thirst for knowledge and holding myself accountable at all times. The key takeaway? Growth is perpetual, and accountability is paramount.
The Future of FOLA is FinTech. I want the world to know that FOLA stands as a testament to the idea that with the right tools and education, anyone, irrespective of their background, can rewrite their financial narrative. We are creating a technological ecosystem that will impact individuals around the world who desire to achieve financial freedom and reduce the wealth gap. FOLA’s technological will accelerate generational wealth creation through accessible and affordable quality financial education and professional services.
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I am a super chill person who enjoy nature so definitely a few of those days will be spent enjoying the breeze in a park, maybe with some snacks to set up a little picnic, definitely with a bottle of wine as well. On some of the other days, we would do some artsy activities, maybe a painting, music, and cooking class as I prefer home cooked food over restaurants.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shout out to my amazing team. Building a purposeful business requires a team that is as or even more dedicated to the mission and vision of the company, and my team demonstrates their care and compassion to myself, each other, our clients, and community daily. I literally couldn’t do any of this without them, they are apart of my why.
Website: www.folafinancial.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folafinancial/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheneyawilson/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@folafinancial