Pursuit of Financial Happiness: Finance Guru Chris Gardner Gives Some How To's

Who doesn't remember the gripping tale of Chris Gardner--the once homeless brokerage firm trainee and young father who--beginning in the Reagan era--began a new trajectory toward entrepreneurship and multi-millionaire status as portrayed in the movie Pursuit of Happyness and starring Will Smith?

The movie was of course, based on the script that came from the New York Times bestseller with the same title. Well, not only does Gardner have a new book--Start Where You Are--he's teamed up with Mastercard to teach the art of becoming and staying financially fit. He is appearing in urban centers around the country. Check the Mastercard website and your local African-American publications for news on when Gardner may appear in you city.

I also have an article on Lynn Richardson affiliated with Russell Simmons's Hip Hop Action Network's financial literacy component on http://thinkandgrowchick.com/