Kevin discusses the steps that black people need to take to redefine black culture and change the narrative in America. Whether it’s through education, perseverance or community, black people must put themselves first and be the change they want to see in the culture. 

 

3 Black Boss Values

• Stop making excuses and be the change you want to see
• Black people need to support each other, instead of tear each other down
• Educate yourself, seek knowledge and tune into positivity

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[1:17] Perception of the black community

• People view us as negative, violent, ghetto etc
• They don’t see us in corporate america, they see us on the streets selling drugs
• If we aren’t singers, rappers, actors or athletes than we can’t be successful
• They’re wrong

[3:17] We didn’t have black business role models growing up

• Damion John was the first - with Fubu
• There were celebrities and singers that leveraged their talents to be entrepreneurs but not regular black folk

[4:56] Let’s challenge the status quo

• Time to uplift, empower and support each other
• Time to be the best version of ourselves

[6:38] So many resources to educate ourselves

• Pick up a book, listen to a podcast
• It starts now with you
• No excuses

[8:03] Black Boss Valuable Minute

• Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store.

[9:35] People just like you have started from the bottom and made it to the top

• Think about the slaves who fought their way out of slavery and worked their way to success
• Take accountability, make the decision to be successful

[16:13] Every successful person takes action

• Focus on financial literacy, focus on education
• Stop making excuses and be the change you want to see
• Let’s break the stereotype of black people spending their money on jewelry and clothes

[17:42] There’s a time and a place for rap music

• Stop listening to degrading and negative rap music
• Tune into positive music, positive content and inspirational movies
• Watch shows or pay attention to things that expand your mind, not destroy it