Inspire. Guide. Transform.
YOUR JOURNEY TO TRANSFORMATION BEGINS HERE
Transform the Way You Think About Money, Leadership, and Legacy
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Dondreá Brown
Dondreá Brown is a speaker, author, and financial wellness leader, and the CEO of the transformational nonprofit Young Money Finances. Grounded in lived experience and years of community-based work, Dondreá has partnered with schools, nonprofits, organizations, and companies across the country to deliver impactful financial education, leadership development, and mindset-shifting experiences.
Through speaking, books, media, and services, Dondreá equips individuals and families with practical tools to move from survival to intention and from scarcity to strategy. Every message and resource is rooted in one core belief: transformation happens when mindset meets action, and everyone deserves access to the tools needed to build confidence, stability, and legacy.
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A BOOK FOR ANYONE READY TO DO MONEY DIFFERENTLY
I’m BROKE challenges the way you think about money and equips you with a framework built for real life. Rooted in lived experience and community impact, this book helps you stop surviving, start planning, and build confidence that lasts beyond the page.
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Empowering families, leaders, and communities with the clarity, confidence, and financial tools to build a future worth fighting for.
1428 is a purpose-driven brand built on lived experience, leadership, and the belief that transformation starts with mindset and action. Founded by Dondreá Brown, the platform brings together public speaking, books, media, merchandise, and services designed to help individuals, families, and organizations rethink money, lead with intention, and build lasting confidence. What began as a personal journey of breaking cycles has grown into a trusted space for practical tools, honest conversations, and real-world strategies for growth and stability.
This site serves as a hub for inspiration and action, where motivation meets education and access. From impactful keynotes and thought-provoking podcasts to financial resources, consulting, and intentional products, everything offered through 1428 is created to equip people to take ownership of their journey, activate their next level, and build a future rooted in purpose, clarity, and legacy.