Gail Perry-Mason is truly a legend in the financial literacy world, having inspired youth and countless others for nearly three decades. 

Her story is one of resilience and strength.  Abandoned by her birth parents, Gail found the power of love through her adopted family.  She encountered countless obstacles as she navigated college and embarked on a career in an industry that was often not welcoming to a black woman.   

Gail founded a money camp for teens and co-authored a bestselling book.  Her contributions have gotten the attention of the likes of Warren Buffet and Oprah Winfrey.  She offers many pearls of financial wisdom as she shares her inspirational story. 

2:27 Gail reflects on her childhood and how this affected her outlook on life. 

5:44 She works hard to attend college but struggles with her finances in the process. 

8:52 She reaches out to GreenPath at a young age to get some guidance to better handle her budget. 

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