About the Author

​Kerwyn Phillip, MBA, is an author, small business consultant and financial literacy advocate. He recently released his first book, “Malik’s First Job: Financial Principles for Teens” about a young man who seeks financial advice from his father. Since the book’s release, Mr. Phillip has appeared on NBC-12 (Richmond), The Michael Colyar Show, Real Black News with Raqiyah Mays, Soul Logistics Radio and several other social media outlets.

A lifelong educator and financial literacy advocate, Mr. Phillip has taught Economics and Personal Finance in Henrico County Public Schools, facilitated financial literacy workshops at Richmond Public Library, Henrico County Public Library and Chesterfield County Public Library. In 2016, his organization, The Ndugu Business & Leadership Academy, partnered with the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of African American Studies on their SWAGIFY Financial Literacy Research Project. Also in 2016, he received the Manny Award from My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond for contributions to the community in Central Virginia. 

Mr. Phillip is the Co-Founder of the Youth Business Exchange, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that promotes and motivates youth entrepreneurs. This organization hosts the annual Richmond Children’s Business Fair, which is a public marketplace that allows youth entrepreneurs, between the ages of 5 - 17, to promote their products and services.

Kerwyn Phillip is a Brooklyn, New York native, who earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Morgan State University and his master’s degree in Business Administration from Averett University. His passion is teaching leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to youth in under-served communities. 

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