Read up on Jada’s Forbes accolade here: Jada McLean (forbes.com)

King & Flacs speak with Jada Mclean, CEO of Ethically Shopper, who also happens to be a 2023 Forbes list 30 under 30! We talk about her social endeavors in business, venture capital funding & much more!

00:00 – Intro
01:34 – Jada Mclean Intro
03:43 – De-mystifying Investment Banking
04:20 – Making someone else money
05:36 – Social Impact Entreprenuer with Hurry Home
06:56 – Starting process for Hurry Home/Rent To Own
08:36 – How to qualify
09:16 – The issue with lending companies
10:56 – Most people arent aware they can OWN
11:45 – Building Awareness for the program
12:40 – Housing crash imminent?
13:38 – These programs EXIST go FIND THEM!
15:32 – Ethically SHOPPER! What is an ethical shopper?
15:49 – Big Biz and Seasonal Political Statements
16:46 – Ethically Shopper to the Rescue
17:47 – How do you vet products?
22:17 – How are you staying funded with Ethically Shopper?
25:01 – Branding Ethically Shopper Products as a Private label?
26:06 – What is ESG?
27:41 – Jada is FORBES Recognized 30 under 30!!
31:51 – How did you raise over 1 million in VC?
33:25 – What are you asking for when raising money?
35:20 – Should you 10x your own money first?
36:38 – Getting VC money means you still have obligations
37:43 – Is getting VC money worth the obligations?
39:58 – Jada’s social media
41:30 – What is your 5 Year Plan/Goals?
42:32 – Last words of advice from Jada Mclean
43:53 – How to get in touch with Jada Mclean