Marlon Weems

North Carolina

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Just speculatin’ about a hypothesis. Free snark provider. Excessive gif user. Cinephile. Words: @ThaJourneyman. He/Him/His. AφA

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My Conversation with The Conscious Lee

4 days ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems

I recently spoke with The Conscious Lee, an academic, activist , and social media influencer. We immediately jumped into the deep end, discussing how immigration affects Black communities, how resting oneself can be a form of political resistance, and how mainstream media pundits are rebranding themselves as influencers. The Journeyman's content is offered without paywalls. To support free and independent journalism, become a paid subscriber.
An Impromptu AMA!

6 days ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems

Sometimes, the wires get crossed or the stars don’t line up the way we expect, but we must roll with what life throws at us. When what was supposed to be a live stream with a special guest didn’t pan out, I switched gears, taking my cues from the folks who dropped in for the event. We discussed everything: politics, tariffs, stock market strategies—even managing conspiracy theory-obsessed family members. It was awesome!The Journeyman is a reader-supported publication.
When Everyone's an Expert, Almost No One Knows Anything

6 days ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems

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How to Build a Corporate Giant With No Money Down

1 week ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems

For the past few years, I have been working on a memoir that recounts my career in finance. It focuses on how my journey began in Arkansas in the early eighties, where I was one of the few African American finance professionals in the state. During my time in Arkansas, I witnessed some pretty remarkable events. So, instead of the latest political outrage or economic issue, I’ve decided to share a lesser-known piece of Arkansas's financial history I cover in my manuscript.
A Detail in Last Week’s Economic Reports You Might Have Missed

1 week ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems

The Journeyman’s content is offered without paywalls. To support free and accurate journalism, consider becoming a paid subscriber. I ran across this Bloomberg clip this afternoon. It provides a stark picture of the level of economic uncertainty that lies ahead. As the economist in the video explains, the estimated cost of the Trump tariffs to global GDP is roughly two trillion dollars over the next three years.
The Longest 100 Days Ever!

1 week ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems |Walter Rhein

I didn’t know it at the time, and I first crossed paths at Medium several years ago. I’d been writing on on the platform for a couple of years, and unbeknownst to me, behind the scenes, Walter was responsible for boosting a story of mine that was named one of Medium’s best essays of 2023. In the episode, Walter and I discuss the political landscape, the futility of convincing Trump supporters, and how Democrats can do a better job of elevating their party’s rising stars. The Journeyman.
Strange Bedfellows

2 weeks ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems

The Journeyman. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In recent weeks, I have been shocked, shocked, I tell you, not by the tariff-induced stock market crash or the $7 trillion in wealth that disappeared as a result, but by the realization that I find myself agreeing with a couple of people with whom I seldom agree. For context, today, we learned that the economy contracted in the first quarter of this year.
The Longest 100 Days Ever!

2 weeks ago | walterrhein.substack.com | Walter Rhein |Marlon Weems

Hello Friends!I met Marlon on Medium a couple years back and I nominated a number of his stories for a Boost. He wrote one which I thought was particularly exceptional (though all his work is excellent). You can read it here:How Starting an Investment Firm Almost Landed Me in a Federal PrisonTalking with wonderful people like Marlon gives me hope that we’re going to make it through these tough times.
Is Substack Going Mainstream?

2 weeks ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems |Egberto Willies

Through the end of May, the price of a paid subscription is reduced by 20%. To support independent, paywall-free content, please consider upgrading your subscription. I recently had an insightful discussion with , publisher of Egberto Off the Record and “Politics Done Right” on YouTube, about Substack’s strategy of enticing traditional media refugees.
Paywalls: Let Talk About It!

2 weeks ago | thejourneyman.substack.com | Marlon Weems

The Journeyman. is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This week, a post of mine on Substack’s Notes app regarding paywalled content sparked quite a bit of positive discussion. For subscribers who may have missed it, you can read the original post here. I also published a more in-depth piece with some interesting takes from Harvard’s Nieman Journalism Lab.