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Sevetri Wilson Taylor (Instagram.com/sevetriwilson) and Sheena Allen (Instagram.com/whoisSheena) sit down and do what most entrepreneurs won't: openly give away the business ideas they believe could realistically become 7-, 8-, even 9-figure companies. Instead of chasing the next hype-y app, they dig into "boring" but wildly profitable spaces.
10 Million Dollar Business Ideas For 2025 (Hint: Baby Boomers Are Selling Out)
The Cost of Success: Black Tax, Family Boundaries, and My Biggest Money Mistake
Somebody called Sheena Allen asking for money on the way to record this episode. In the Season 2 premiere of Rich Lessons, Sheena Allen (YC Alum) and Sevetri Wilson Taylor ($60M+ raised) dive into the unpolished truth about the cost of success.
Why Black Wealth Looks Different — And What No One Online Will Tell You
What does wealth actually look like in the Black community, and why are we still so far behind? In this episode of Rich Lessons, Sevetri and Sheena sit down with Roy Glapion, a civil engineer and community leader, for a conversation on defining and building wealth and why social media is giving us the wrong blueprint.
In this episode, we dive into the challenges, sacrifices, and personal growth required to launch a successful company. Sevetri and Sheena break down the tough conversations every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear and provides real advice that goes beyond the glamorous side of business.
Dear Aspiring Entrepreneur: The Truth About Starting a Company
Sevetri Wilson Taylor (Instagram.com/sevetriwilson) and Sheena Allen (Instagram.com/whoisSheena) sit down with former NBA star and Baton Rouge native Tyrus Thomas to unpack the business of sports, the rise of NIL, and what life looks like after the league. From his journey at LSU to becoming the No. 4 overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, Tyrus shares how basketball took him from South Baton Rouge to global arenas and how purpose, mentorship, and mental health became his new game plan.
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