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Jewel Ham Shines on the Cover of Affluence — and She’s Not Holding Back

Jewel Ham Shines on the Cover of Affluence — and She’s Not Holding Back



There’s a reason why our latest issue of Affluence: Financial Fitness for Women hits different. Gracing the cover is none other than visual artist, creative visionary, and truth-teller Jewel Ham, whose bold piece Did I Stutter sets the tone for an issue centered on reclaiming power, voice, and value—in every sense of the word.

Jewel Ham’s art doesn’t whisper; it speaks unapologetically, directly, and with force. And in her deeply engaging interview on Finding Your Financial Voice, hosted by Dr. Anita R. Johnson, Jewel pulls back the curtain on her creative journey and the financial missteps many artists unknowingly make when entering spaces where their vision is seen but not always valued.



In the interview, Jewel recounts the pivotal lessons learned early in her career about ownership. She candidly shares how, in certain environments—particularly group-think settings common in the creative and corporate industries—your ideas can quickly become “communal property” without proper protections in place. “You walk in thinking you’re collaborating,” Jewel says, “but walk out realizing your voice was absorbed, repackaged, and resold without your name attached.”

Her message is clear: Protect your intellectual property, know your rights, and don’t be afraid to say no when the energy doesn’t align or the paperwork doesn’t protect you.



Throughout the conversation, Dr. Anita Johnson masterfully connects these artistic challenges to broader financial literacy themes, reminding listeners that knowing your worth includes understanding how to safeguard it—whether you’re building a brand, drafting contracts, or negotiating creative control.

In true Affluence fashion, this issue goes beyond the surface. It’s not just about one woman’s voice—it’s about amplifying the chorus of women who are refusing to shrink, be silenced, or settle.


Inside this Power-Packed Issue:

  • Pamela Sams - “Investing in Black Art: A Wealth Strategy with Cultural Impact” – How investing in Black art is a wealth strategy.  

  • Dr. Christi Culpepper - “Your Mind is Money: Why Mental Health is a Wealth Building Asset” – The connection between mental health and money.

  • J R Spann Davis - “Black Art as a Financial Investment: Wealth, Legacy, and Tax Advantages” – Legacy - building and tax benefits of art ownership

  • Dr. Kevin Walker “Your Financial GPS Staying on Course in Economic Chaos - Navigating economic uncertainty with a financial GPS.



This issue also features our Cover Artist Spotlight on Taliyah Haywood, an inspiring Letter from the Publisher by Dr. Anita R. Johnson, and a heartfelt Letter from the Editor-in-Chief, Candace L. Smith. 

This is more than an issue. It’s a movement. And Jewel Ham is our perfect muse. She didn’t stutter—and neither should you.

Grab your copy of Affluence now. Knowledge is power. Your voice is wealth.


















 

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