50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl Richards

Former Drug Dealer, Professor, and Author J. Dana Trent

Jul 17, 2024

J. Dana Trent, author of "Between Two Trailers," shares her gripping story of growing up with drug-dealing parents in rural Indiana. She discusses how her childhood hustle shaped her complex relationship with money. Dana emphasizes the importance of community and vulnerability in overcoming loneliness and trauma. The conversation dives into navigating imposter syndrome and the impact of childhood poverty, alongside lessons in financial wisdom through personal goal-setting. Her insights reveal how intimate relationships with money can foster deeper connections.