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The WTM team continues our two-part series with Dr. Louis Woods. Dr. Louis Woods explains deeper the ramifications of our nation's oldest sin. He discusses laws past in the mid-'50s that discouraged black homeownership and the devaluation of properties in black communities. Dr. Wood also challenges us to understand economics better to speed up the process to close the wealth gap.
The WTM team is earmarking Episodes 22&23 as some of our best content. You be the judge!!!

To kick off black history month, the WTM team visit with Dr. Louis Woods on the subject of Black Bodies and Equities. Dr. Woods shares the history of American economics related to African American's involuntarily participation in the slave trade. The challenge for the change in the wealth gap lies in the history of Asset's practices - Liabilities = Equity. African Americans not only have been systematically oppressed to refrain from wealth, but they also suffered from years of their bodies being leverage for capital growth in our Nation.
This episode will challenge the understanding of the birth of our nation's wealth.

Happy New Year from the WTM team. We are excited to post our first show of 2021. It's a continuing episode on redlining with our friend Brian Rice. Mr. Rice further explains the difficulties of recruiting African Americans to help in his revitalization efforts in Ensley, Alabama. Brian and I go on to discuss some ways to improve the interest of the next generation.
Welcome back to the show, and we look forwards to a great start to 2021. Peace!!!

The WTM team spends time with Birmingham, AL native, and real estate developer Brian Rice. Rice shares his story of struggle revitalizing the neighborhood of Ensley, Alabama. This episode highlights the ongoing effects of redlining, as black developers are challenged with quality appraisals and fair underwriting from local banks. The wealth gap of black Americans is tremendously weighted by the loss of equity as the result of government redlining. Enjoy this food!!!

In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we decided to post our interview with Lindsey Langley, Executive Director of the American Cancer Society of Tennessee. Lindsey shares her remarkable journey to social profit success. Her ascend to leadership is unconventional, which we believe is why she has been so successful. The key to social profit success is passion for the cause and willingness to develop business in the community. The WTM team is thankful for Lindsey's time on the show, we understand that social profit validity is a key indicator to a community's economy.

In this second part of our episodes with Lee Molette, Lee shares some stories about getting his first taste of entrepreneurship in high school. He would later sharpen those skills to build his career after college. There is not a traditional path to entrepreneurship. However, the earlier your try entrepreneurship, the better your outcomes will be in the future. Lee explains how some earlier mistakes helped him avoid future pitfalls.

In season 2 of WTM Jeff kicks off the season with an interview of entrepreneur Lee Molette. Lee discusses his rise to success, by paying to homage to his #legacy. The route paved was by his grandparents in Detroit. We sometimes can take for granted the foundations we are building each day. Lee is a product of prudent fiscal management and a risk tolerant family foundation. If you are questioning why it matters to plan for the future, you will enjoy this episode.

After taking two weeks off from recording WTM, Jeff reflects on the murder of George Floyd. He shares his views in a raw zoom call with his church family at Otter Creek in Brentwood, TN. Jeff was uniquely positioned to speak directly to white Americans in less than a week of the tragedy. In an emotional testimony and call to action Jeff gives three steps to improving the lives of African Americans. In true WTM format Jeff get rights to the formula and solution to move forward.

Jeff spends time with one of the nation's top personal basketball trainers and coaches Jamal Richardson. Richardson shares his story of success in the basketball world. He has a unique skill of teaching details that has differentiated himself from competition. It impressive to hear Jamal pay homage to the legacy players he admired as a youth in Nashville, and how they inspired him to chase him dreams.

Jeff has some self evaluation time in this episode. He talks a botched attempt to interview a guest,. The lesson he learned was to double check his work and be thorough. We see him be very transparent on one of his weaknesses. He saw this as an opportunity to share the moment with WTM listeners. Jeff will also preview three upcoming interviews with Jamal Richardson of AAG Basketball, Lee Molette, principal with Frank Stanton Developers and Lindsey Langley, the Executive Director of the Tennessee American Cancer Society,