Hot Mess Millionaire

It's NEVER them. It's ALWAYS us. Our fault. Our poor health. Our drug use. Our diabetes. As Derek Chauvin's attorney Eric Nelson chips away at the video of George Floyd being murdered to create reasonable doubt, the logic of White Supremacy is so clear. He is questioning the "real cause" of George Floyd's death. He argues that Floyd died of a cardiac arrest resulting from drug use & pre-existing health issues, including heart disease & high blood pressure, not an inability to breathe. Can you see it? More blame the victim and character assassination of the Black Male body.

This week is an inflammatory conversation, so Dr. Venus takes it real slow so we can address the information, get organized, and not get baited into reacting. She suggests effective strategies to implement no matter what the verdict, and gets us prepared to pray for the best and prepare for the worst.

Key Takeaways:

[5:07] When Eric Nelson, Derek Chauvin's attorney, was speaking about reasonable doubt and George Floyd's opium addiction, did he think we were stupid? It is easy to see through what they are doing, and the proof is right there in the 9-minute tape where George says over 27 times that he can't breathe.

[6:38] When a Black Man dies, they dig up every piece of dirt to justify why he was destined to die, and why he is not worthy as a human being.

[7:18] Black Men being policed by White Men is fundamentally embedded into the fiber of America, along with the "Brothers in Blue" code that keeps Black people suppressed, oppressed, and scared.

[8:15] George Floyd was an imperfect man, but that doesn't mean his life didn't matter. His character is on trial now, rather than digging up any imperfections or mistakes made by Derek Chauvin. All it would take is a juror or two to have reasonable doubt for Derek to get slapped on the wrist without having to face the consequences for his actions.

[10:36] Whiteness doesn't mean skin, it can be ideology, or how you see yourself. White Supremacy is apparent in the belief that George is a lesser human being and his life meant nothing as a flawed Black Man.

[13:18] Courthouses are designed to keep the status quo of Whiteness. They fight institutionally, not just with guns. They will set up structures that deny Black Men and Women of getting good credit, business loans, and much more.

[15:03] White people are grieving the loss of the world as they know it, and we can honor that, but not allow the vilification of Black people's character any longer. It's been going on since 1619, and it's obvious that it's still alive today as we watch the Derek Chauvin trial turn into George Floyd's character assassination.

[15:57] Dr. Venus lays out a strategy for if Derek Chauvin gets off or they give him a light sentence. We have to get emotionally prepared for a soft verdict or a non-guilty verdict. They are looking for a fight, so the best thing we can do is stay in and not give them the fight they are looking for.

[22:23] Instead, we can start to look at going after the cops that aren't on trial, and how we can impact the things they value. If police lose something that matters to them, they will stop enabling each other's violence.

[25:46] There will be rage and retaliation no matter what happens. If he is found guilty, White Supremacists will have a strong reaction, but the police won't hurt and kill them the way they hurt and kill us.

[27:12] When we take a minute and organize ourselves, we can hold police officers accountable in a way that affects their pension, insurance, and health care. No matter what happens, keep your cool and use your head. It's not a glamourous strategy, but it's an effective one.

[30:35] In order to move the needle on these efforts, we need funding. Thank God for capitalism, and this is where Dr. Venus's Black Women Billionaires come in. This gives us the power to change the fundamental structures in place and to have more power.

Quotes:

• "I've been Black for too long to not account for the trickery and the level of self-indulgence of Whiteness."
• "I'm not thinking justice in terms of justice. I'm thinking in terms of loss."
• "Don't let them play you. Anticipate. Pray for the best, prepare for the worst. Stay inside because people will be mad, one way or another."

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RESOURCES

• If Chauvin's Gets Off: Why We Want to Burn The !@#$%^& Down - @mommahorsetales

• Van Jones Predicts What Will Happen If Derek Chauvin Isn't Convicted

• Derek Chauvin May Get a Sentence Much Shorter Than the One William Barr Thought Would Be Seen As Too Lenient

• 'Character assassination': George Floyd's brother dismisses Derek Chauvin defense's focus on drugs

• Op-Ed: Derek Chauvin is in the courtroom, but the character of Black people is on trial in Minneapolis

White Supremacy in Georgia is pissed. The GOP is still fuming over the state turning Blue due in large part to Black People voting, and now is doing everything in their power to undermine the Black vote as punishment and prevention from us gaining legislative power. The level of ruthlessness is real, but Dr. Venus has some thoughts and comes at this discussion from a different angle than you may hear elsewhere.

This week, she shares the historical context of White Supremacy creating power structures to keep the marginalized from voting and why it's important to get educated so we aren't stuck in a caste system seven generations deep. She talks about why becoming a Black Woman Billionaire is a revolutionary act, one that creates infrastructures that allow us to fight for OUR interests and start to change the game in our favor. We have to fight, but they aren't playing fair. In order to beat them at their own game, we need to get strategic and head White Supremacy off at the pass for upcoming elections. If we don't think in terms of building in the future, we will always live at the effect of White Supremacy. Dr. Venus isn't okay with that, and she is betting you aren't as well.

Key Takeaways:

[3:26] We showed up and showed out in Georgia, and turned the state Blue. This made the GOP mad, and when White Men get mad, they create laws. This is how they fight.

[5:12] Dr. Venus gives historical context in which White people suppressed Black Men and Women and poor Whites from voting. These included both blatant and subversive tactics including violence, intimidation, literacy tests, the Grandfather Clause, purging them off the registry, poll tax, and charging Black Men and Women for petty crimes which stripped their rights to vote.

[10:07] White Supremacy using its power to keep marginalized people down is not new. When we see the GOP in Georgia leading the way to put laws in place to make it really hard to vote, it triggers a historical wound.

[10:57] The way America is structured is designed to keep people who have big money in, and to keep the middle and lower class out and away from having any type of power.

[13:02] Money isn't the problem. It's the structures in place that keep getting funded to keep those structures in place. When we get Black Women Billionaires that can put money towards our movement, it changes the power dynamic and gives us the opportunity to fund politicians, judges, and Congress members that have our interests in mind. This is how we see real change for generations to come. No amount of marching is the same as picking your candidates with ease and fighting money with money.

[17:08] Dr. Venus has switched her focus from racism to now focusing on White Supremacy, and it's so clear. We've been fighting them on fairness, but it's about money, capital, and infrastructure. Our ancestors knew how to navigate this because they knew the self-centeredness around White Supremacy, but we are now in our own time of fighting the 21st-century version of Jim Crow.

[22:01] Let's get committed to creating Black Women Billionaires who really are part of the solution so the funding is built-in and not piecemealed together.

[25:01] If we do not start funding our own power structures, they will have us picking cotton the 21st century way. Dr. Venus isn't saying let's be shady. Let's be strategic. We have to view this as a business. It takes money to fund your interest and empower what you value. If we think in terms of infrastructure, being a Black Woman Billionaire becomes a revolutionary act. The money part is just the fuel.

[26:30] We aren't dealing with fairness, we are dealing with who has the biggest microphone, and who can fund it.

[30:08] White Supremacy thinks so little of us that it would never dawn on them that we could create our super PACs and support registration and elections that have our interests at heart. That's fine, let them doubt us.

Quotes:

• "When White Men get mad, they create laws. This is how they fight."
• "Money isn't the problem. It's the structures in place that keep getting refunded to keep those structures in place."
• "When I think of Billionaires I'm not thinking of money, I'm thinking of power structures."
• If we do not start funding our own power structures, they will have us picking cotton in the 21st century way."
• "It's not about red bottoms or clothes, it's about putting in place what we need so we can create our own power structures."

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RESOURCES

• Voter Suppression Is Violence

• Georgia GOP Goes All Out to Suppress Black Votes Amid MAGA Civil War

• We need a voting rights champion like Vanita Gupta at Justice, and fast: GOP ex-officials

• Voting Rights For Blacks And Poor Whites In The Jim Crow South

• Georgia's 'Jim Crow' voter suppression bill is now law. Here's how Democrats can fight back. There's also the chance that this attempt to restrict voting could backfire for Republicans

• Slavery and Social Death

Eight murdered. Six of them Asian. To Dr. Venus, we need to call it what it is. We need to realize that this is the time to stand together and support each other in the face of obvious White Supremacy. BE CLEAR: WHITE SUPREMACY IS NOT SKIN COLOR. IT'S AN IDEOLOGY. There are Black White Supremacists just as there are Asian & Hispanic White Supremacists. George Zimmerman is a prime example. #riptravonmartin

This week, Dr. Venus turns to her identity theorist side to provide historical facts of when Blacks and Asians have stood together. She discusses why, in fact, this is a racist event, and it's time for White Men to stop taking out their frustrations and aggressions on harming and killing innocent people.

To her Asian allies — Dr. Venus is sorry. She hears you, and she is with you. You are not alone.

Key Takeaways:

[0:58] If you are targeting Asian women and end up killing 6 of them out of 8 murdered, this is a racist act. The mainstream media may call it something else, but Dr. Venus and the truth-tellers see it for what it is.

[4:33] When a White Man is suppressed, he feels that he has the right to shoot up other people. If they can't control their sexual urges and need to make it right by controlling the life of innocent people, what chance do we stand?

[7:12] White Supremacy is so ingrained in the system that when a White Man commits an act like this, they get off the hook easier, usually have a lighter sentence, and are even often treated better in prison.

[8:50] The Black and Asian community has not always been aligned, but we have more in common than we think. We know what it feels like to be hunted and to have White Supremacy looking to kill us, literally. When they can get away with one, they can get away with 1000.

[11:14] You can be a White Supremacist and not a racist because you think you have the right to act out your aggression on someone else. That literally is supremacy, thinking you are better than someone else and have the privilege of taking someone's life because you are frustrated or having a bad day.

[12:33] White Men get grace that Black Men wouldn't. If this shooter was a Black Man, he most likely wouldn't have even been able to get to the next location without being shot down.

[15:41] Sexual perversion does not have you shoot people. What does is entitlement. If you kill people that are not of your race and gender, and it's 6/8 of them, it is an act of racial hate.

[17:12] Even the language around a White Man shooting up a community is different. They call him misunderstood and unstable, while the Black Man is dangerous and a thug.

[19:40] By blaming China for the pandemic and calling it the Wuhan Flu, Trump fanned the flames for White Supremacists to attack Asians and view them as less than humans. It's a beautiful thing to be able to support somebody because you are aligned with their values.

[24:56] What does it mean to stand in solidarity with someone? Does it even make a difference? Yes. We don't have to agree with every little piece to align on standing together. Dr. Venus provides references for you to learn more about the Black and Asian communities standing together.

[32:46] It's important that we know that we are in this together. Dr. Venus talks about her therapist feeling relieved and grateful that someone had her back. Please do that for someone else around you, they may need it more than you think.

Quotes:

• "I'm angry that they think we are stupid that they can't see the double standard. White Supremacy is merciless. If you are not who they think you should be, they will throw you under the bus."
• "We need to unite, even if we don't agree."
• "It's an imperfect world but when it matters, we stand together and we do what we can."

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RESOURCES

• Stop Asian hate, Stop Black hate, stop all hate: Many Americans call for unity against racism

• Hate crimes against Asian Americans, Black and Hispanic communities. Here's why they are similar

• Black-Asian solidarity has a long and storied history in America

• Stand together to fight anti-Asian hate. We all have a stake in a more inclusive America

• Amid Rise in Anti-Asian Attacks, Advocates Call For Black and Asian Solidarity

• Atlanta residents respond to spa shootings with calls to end racial violence

It's easy to be labeled "self-made" when you come from the gutter. People look at the results of decades of hard work and acknowledge you for "overcoming". There are implications and assumptions that hard work is the reason for your success. People may even look up to you as a role model for beating the odds, inspired and hopeful that they can do the same.

This week, Dr. Venus explains why she is done being "self-made". It can be exhausting and there are generations before her that also deserve to be honored so she could have her voice. As she creates her new tech startup to birth 100 Black Women Billionaires she realizes that it's all about being "God-made" and letting the process of going through the fire of pain turn into peace and profit.

Key Takeaways:

[5:10] When we hear the term "Self-Made" we often think that it means someone made it on their own with very little resources to help them. When you come from nothing and break through ceilings, it can feel like you are self-made.

[9:04] Even if you are Self-Made, you are most likely the product of a lot of people not giving up so you could be where you are today.

[9:04] The practice of being Self-Made can be exhausting! The benefit of getting back up time and time again after life knocks you down can give you character, but it also makes you wary of trusting other people to look out for you.

[12:51] It's hard to trust other people with your dreams when they've let you down. Being self-made can give you pride, but it can also be a prison.

[14:28] As Dr. Venus works to birth 100 Black Women Billionaires, everything about this walk is God guided, and truly God-Made. While she can get to 10 million alone, you can't get to 1 billion alone. It requires not only teams and other people but truly opening up to God's process. If you are God-made, you are designed to change the world. Your whole life is set up to take you through the pain and loss that refine you, purify you, and turn you into the lightning rod for success.

[19:25] At least you can comfort yourself being self-made, when you are God-made you have to feel all of it.

[22:07] People who literally changed the course of human history came through the fire and they were refined by the pain.

[26:47] People like the idea of being a millionaire or billionaire, but it's the walk and the commitment to your purpose and the pain that births it that really makes the outcome.

[31:33] If you feel as though life is always pulling something new, you aren't alone. Dr. Venus is now not only grieving over her brother's transition but recently just lost a dear cousin as well. She has had moments of being on the floor and feeling isolated but knows it's all part of God's walk.

Quotes:

• "I thank God for using me and choosing me. I may not agree with the methods, but I know they are effective."
• "I am the product of a lot of people not giving up generationally so I could have a voice. That is not willpower. I have no willpower, what I do have is honor."
• "I honor the people who gave me the right to have a voice."
• "There is pain that turns into peace and profit."
• "Self-made may be exhausting. God made hurts. You have to let yourself feel it."
• "People who literally changed the course of human history came through the fire and they were refined by the pain."
• "If you are God-made, you are designed to change the world."

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• Breaking The Myth Of Self-Made

• Self-Made Man By Frederick Douglass

• 8 Surprising Things I've Learned About the Ultra-Rich: Things are not always as perfect as they appear to be

• What to do when you are going through fire?

• How God Refines Us

It's Women's History Month, and Dr. Venus is excited to celebrate Black Women Billionaires. Yes, there are other Black Women Billionaires besides Oprah, and now, becoming a Black Woman Billionaire is historical defiance. Back in the day, Black Women's work purchased the American Dream and made others rich. Now, Black Women Billionaires PROVIDE the capital.

Dr. Venus spotlights four Black Women Billionaires, all-powerful and extremely diversified in their investments and sectors. She also discusses the painful historical relationship between capitalism and Black Women, and how we must change the narrative and work together to heal historical trauma, be ready to receive, and transcend to Billionaire status.

Key Takeaways:

[6:30] Dr. Venus is DONE! White supremacy pollutes things, and she has chosen to put her energy and effort on to bigger and better things. She has gratitude for other things to focus on, such as her truth-teller tribe and the team behind her new tech company.

[8:57] Dr. Venus walks back the relationship between Black Women and the pain associated with capitalism. Black Women in North America (and worldwide) were used just as bodies to produce and make others rich, their loved ones were sold, so it's no wonder our relationship to money is messed up.

[11:26] Being strong is not a character trait. It is a generationally passed down survival strategy that kept our ancestors alive. When it comes to making money, Black Women have been the work-horse for the American dream. Work has been associated with trading hours for dollars and being socially rewarded for being selfless and stoic. The challenge is to embrace a deep knowing that we have been quick to make other people rich, but we are beyond capable of making our own money, and it is our birthright to do so.

[14:27] When we think about Black Women Billionaires, often the only person that comes to mind for us is Oprah. In order for there to be many more, we must give ourselves permission for this level of wealth and really know internally that we are ready to receive it. We also must rise above the feeling that we don't deserve it because we didn't work hard enough for it.

[15:10] To become a billionaire, it's a state of being, just like it is going from 5 to 6 figures.

[15:57] The social currency of Black culture makes White billionaires, and Dr. Venus is ready for a change, and for Black Women to work together to make each other more prosperous.

[17:25] When you are a billionaire, you have the power to deeply affect not just you, but your loved ones for generations to come. You can put money towards the politician you want, build a hospital in your community, or build your legacy in a way that is meaningful for you. In order to do that, you are going to have to grow out of providing only service-based business.

[20:43] Ngina Kenyatta is the Former First Lady of Kenya and is the widow of the country's first president, Jomo Kenyatta, and also the mother of President Uhuru Kenyatta. Her empire includes real estate, hospitality, and owning thousands of acres of prime land in Kenya. She has an estimated net worth of $1 billion.

[20:39] Folorunsho Alakija also sits on a net worth of $1 billion and a renowned Nigerian businesswoman who has established herself in the oil, printing, real estate, and fashion industries. She works as the managing director of the Rose of Sharon Group and serves as the executive vice-chairman of Famfa Oil Limited.

[23:08] Isabel dos Santos, the richest woman in Africa, is an Angolan billionaire businesswoman who is also famous as the eldest child of the former Angolan President, José Eduardo dos Santos. Her net worth is $1.7 billion, and she made the vast majority of her wealth by purchasing stakes in companies based in Angola.

[25:013] Oprah Winfrey has a net worth of $2.6 Billion, and is dubbed the "Queen of All Media". The popular talk show host, actress, philanthropist and producer is considered the wealthiest African American of the 20th century. The media magnate is the chairwoman and chief executive officer of Harpo Productions.

[26:27] Dr. Venus loves the diversity of these amazing Black Women Billionaires.

[27:55] Back in 1913, Sarah Rector became the richest Black girl in America, at only 11 years old. This is not something that is widely taught or talked about in schools today. We talk about Black people overcoming, but we were already wealthy.

[30:31] It's important that we celebrate us for all that we do and the complexity of all that we are.

[32:27] Now is the time to get ahead of the AI curve and start to think about how to make money digitally.

Quotes:

• "If you don't know your worth, you will squander it, even if you are born into it."
• "Even in Black history books, we don't talk about money. It's a big deal to me that in Women's History Month that we look for ways that we've won."
• "You aren't an exception, you are an original. You come from a lineage of women that soared and it's your birthright to have your own money and highways."
• "When Black Women work together and have their own money we transform the world."

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RESOURCES

• Meet Some of the richest Black Women in the world

• Black Women Who Changed The World

• MEET SARAH RECTOR, THE 11-YEAR-OLD WHO BECAME THE RICHEST BLACK GIRL IN AMERICA IN 1913

• #20 Folorunsho Alakija

• 18 Richest Black Billionaires And Their Net-Worth

Dr. Venus is birthing 100 Black Woman Billionaires in the next 5 years. Watch her — or Join Her, it's your choice! This is the season for Black Women to not only claim their divine birthright as world leaders, history makers, and life changers, but to do it in a way that can not be watered down, stolen, or compromised. It is our season, and it will be monetized.

This week, Dr. Venus goes into more detail about the tech company she is founding and what it means for creators and artists to have a place to collaborate and finally be paid what they are worth. She talks about who it is for, how to get involved, and why it's shifting the energetic approach to be more about "we" rather than "me". She also talks about the need for more Black Billionaires to be recognized in society, and how the tech world is the perfect vehicle to create a whole new pathway. Why is a Billion SO much more leveraged and scalable than a Million, and what are Dr. Venus's plans to get there with the work of her brilliant Black community? Let's talk more about it.

Key Takeaways:

[1:40] Dr. Venus couldn't be genuinely more excited about this time and the potential for Black Women creators, artists, talents, etc. Now is the time to dream big.

[4:32] If you are a Black content creator, please throw your hat in the ring. Allies, we may get to you, but for now, Dr. Venus wants to show Black Women that they are the priority.

[8:46] Dr. Venus talks about her frustration over White Supremacy changing the rules so they always win and White people continuing to only do what is in their own self-interest. She is over it and no longer giving much energy to it. Now she will be contending with building a new highway so Black Women don't have to pay the tolls they have had to throughout history.

[10:26] The God of America is not justice and fairness, it's capitalism. Stop being mad and make your money — that's the real great equalizer in this country.

[12:42] The founders of Bumble and Clubhouse get notoriety for making Billions for their app, but where are the Black Billionaires? Two reasons: Black Men and Women have been trained to serve, not to know. Also, we often don't have the mechanisms or access the way White Privilege does.

[14:26] A little more about Dr. Venus's company: it will serve the interest of Black creators and do a 50/50 revenue share, based on generated traffic and views. It will be about collaboration and will be up to 5% owned by other Black Women.

[19:04] Dr. Venus has such a strong relationship with money and finds it easy to make and multiply, but she views it all as God's and none of it really belongs to her. She could always see Millions, but now it's about seeing Billions.

[25:40] Black people were the most wealthy pre-integration. Now it's time to take that same talent and genius and put it back into our own community and investments.

[31:44] It is a business model and a hand up, not a handout. In order to be part of the tech company you also must be a team player and ride for everyone's success, not just your own.

[33:47] Money and love have the same energy. They both require you to be able to receive.

[35:51] Being a Billionaire is about "how can we all win"? It's not survival-based, it's about thinking big to change our family and communities for generations to come. When you are a Billionaire, you call your own shots and can write checks for the charities, politicians, and non-profits you are moved to.

[43:75] Loving money doesn't make you evil. It's what it can do for us in terms of what type of life and impact we can have.

Quotes:

• "We are born in this historical moment when destiny and victory finally collide."

• "We're driving Black culture to a Black platform that funds Black dreams."

• "I had to give us permission to see that we could be Black Women billionaires."

• "In this space, you are welcome, Black Woman, and you are wanted. I choose you."

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RESOURCES

• Branded By TD Jakes (Video) *****

• Reasons Why You Should Dream Big

• 30 "Dream Big" Quotes That Will Motivate You Right Now

• 10 Incredible Black Women You Should Know About

• THE RICHEST SELF-MADE BLACK WOMEN

• Here Are The Black Billionaires Who Made the 2020 Forbes List

• Richest Black Women In The World

• WHY SELF-LOVE AND SELF-CARE ARE RADICAL FOR BLACK WOMEN

Sis, did you know the most wealthy and powerful era in American history for Black People was right after the Emancipation Proclamation? Black People had a huge part in land ownership, political representation, and building wealth. As Dr. Venus gets everything in place to launch her tech company that will provide a pathway for Black creators, artists, and entrepreneurs, it's important to know these facts and believe in the power that Black Men and Women have in making money and excelling at business.

This week, Dr. Venus discusses the key to economic freedom through community and ownership rather than providing service. She talks about the vision of her new tech company, providing a space for Black creators to showcase their talents rather than waiting to be picked. Are you ready to believe in yourself and see how easy it is to manifest your millions? Tune in and let's discuss.

Key Takeaways:

[2:01] Calling all Black content creators, creative entrepreneurs, film, TV writers, and more! Dr. Venus is starting a tech company and she wants to invite you to get some skin in the game and be part of something big. She is committed to this company being a Black-owned business and interested in collaboration and those who would like to have equity in it.

[7:00] Money is the best thing and Dr. Venus has an almost decadent relationship to money. Money equals freedom and if you feel differently, who are you listening to? If you want to learn how easy it is to make money and overcome your limiting beliefs that you need White Men to give it to you, you are in the right place.

[10:14] Capitalism sets us up in a way that makes money the great equalizer, but Black people have been trained and rewarded for service-based jobs and for making the White Man rich. Now it's up to you to adapt and survive and thrive in a digital world.

[13:44] Black people are skilled at making money, we came out of the womb making it!

[15:01] It takes being brave to step out of your feelings and be willing to learn new things and believe in yourself fully.

[16:33] The more Black people stand with and for each other, the more we can build our path instead of relying on White Men to give us permission to prosper.

[18:06] If you don't invest in yourself, don't be looking for others to believe in you.

[20:23] Yes, it's been unfair and White people have been trifling and always are self-serving. They marched with us in the murder of George Floyd, but then 56% of White Women voted for Trump. Instead of fixating on this, use your energy to create something new and to help other Black voices rise.

[27:37] Dr. Venus is building a tech company that allows Black Men and Women, POC, and allies to build something together and to be part of an emerging industry that isn't run or owned by White people.

[38:26] Allies are welcome, but Black Women are first because Dr. Venus wants to provide space for Black Women to experience being chosen and be THE priority.

Quotes:

• "We ain't broke, we just made other people rich!"
• "What if the history of Black money is rooted in the history of Black people standing for each other?"
• "When you have an idea that you can bring an idea to market, you just leveled the playing field for generations."
• "I never give a handout, it's always a hand up."

Mentioned:

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Dr. Venus is done living at the mercy of White Supremacy in terms of business, entertainment, and monetization. Instead of fighting the system, she is ready to start her own and bring those along who want a change. This week, she dives in on why she is SO done with White Men in Power, specifically the Senate. They are wielding their power in a way that shows us clearly that the same structures and power dynamic will always be in place to keep Black Americans living at the effect of White Supremacy. Dr. Venus is done with content creators, athletes, and entertainers being paid with the promise of exposure or hope while White Men cash in on Black pain and labor. That's why we are no longer ok with being just cars paying our toll on the road, but now building our own highway. Let's talk about it.

Key Takeaways:

[1:36] White Supremacists posing as public servants is an abomination to God, humanity, and life itself.

[5:30] This is not a conversation where Dr. Venus is tripping on humanity. What she is more interested in is to shine a light on the White Men who have all the cards and the power structures set in place to keep it that way. This keeps Black people and POC living at the effect of this structure.

[6:10] The success that has made America great has been built in the womb of Black women and on the backs of Black Men. In 1619, Black people arrived, not by choice, and the White man got labor for free while building even more laws and structures to make sure Black babies were literally born into slavery.

[10:34] Dr. Venus has had enough of White people not only commanding our bodies but our culture. They make money off Black pain, brilliance, and talent whether it's an athlete, comedian, actor, etc.

[11:46] A majority of Black-based businesses require us to be there, so COVID-19 has locked us out of earning in a lot of ways. However, Dr. Venus sees it another way. Since the great equalizer in America is money, we can use the fact that now everything is turning tech and digital-based to our own advantage to build our own highway.

[13:33] America has one true God — Capitalism. Let's use this to our advantage instead of expecting anything to change.

[16:14] White people have turned us into the cash cow, the talent. In order to move anything, we have to actually work within the notion of capitalism, not fairness or justice.

[18:51] Instead of being a car on the highway paying the toll roads that others build, we can build our own highway. Until we own it, we will never be free. There are more of us than there are of them.

[23:44] We are trying to make them change their behavior with our vote and behavior, but that isn't the strategy that will work. They will be awful and try to hold onto power until they die. What we CAN do, is make our own highways and emancipate ourselves.

[25:31] It's time content creators get paid for their voice and their story and not just promised exposure or experience. This means creating a whole new platform, not playing in theirs.

[25:51] The only thing that makes a difference in America is making your own money.

[29:30] Dr. Venus has done it before with creating her own book and series, and she's done fighting White people to hear her voice. She is ready to create her own tech company with the help of some tech geniuses and to help Black Men and Women get away from service-based businesses and into information.

Quotes:

• "I never want a Black Woman to go through a White Man again for her dreams. But it takes a model and a Black Woman doing it first."
• "They keep the money, but they make us the talent."
• "New normal is not just content creation that pays in exposure, but building your own tech company."

Mentioned:

Dr. Venus Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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RESOURCES

1. Everybody Is Making Bank Off Of Black Culture. Here's Why We MUST Monetize It Ourselves
2. When White People Profit Off Of Black Pain
3. BLACK IMPACT: CONSUMER CATEGORIES WHERE AFRICAN AMERICANS MOVE MARKETS
4. Commodification of the Black Body, Sexual Objectification and Social Hierarchies during Slavery
5. Blackness as a Commodification, Cultural Appropriation, and Other American Pastimes
6. Top 11 Black-Owned Tech Companies to Invest in For 2021
7. Black-owned tech companies on the rise
8. Black-Owned Apps
9. Black-Owned Apps to Help You Live Your Best (and Most Sustainable) Life

Through the process of grieving through her brother's transition due to COVID, Dr. Venus has committed to spending time and energy to become her best self. One of those actions is getting out into the dating scene and calling in the energy to be courted, wooed, and loved by a Black Man. She hired a personal trainer. Changed her diet. Even bought new shoes (that's how serious it is!), and signed up for two dating apps that cost a pretty penny.

Yet, when a White Man asked her out and she declined, she was called a racist. This leads to the discussion this week — are you racist when you decide to date within your own race, or are you a racialist, seeing the eye of humanity through race? Dr. Venus opens up and shares how deciding to date a Black Man is also a step in her healing, why it's important to delineate between racist vs. racialist, and how the energy of love and money both requires you to both jump into action and claim what you desire.

Key Takeaways:

[3:05] Dr. Venus wants to get a few things straight. She is NOT Anti-White, but she is proudly Pro-Black. She is extremely open-minded and Queer identified. Saying she wants to call in the love of a Black Man is stating her preference, and a conscious decision for what she wants to do with HER own body.

[5:05] The social justice issues Dr. Venus is passionate about things such as Black Lives Matter, Trans Rights, etc. is one of several reasons why she wants to date a Black Man. She doesn't want to argue with a White Man about these things, especially not one she is dating.

[8:37] How come a woman can't say no without someone telling her what to do with her body, including who is inside her body? Dr. Venus explains how this stems from White Supremacy, where Black Women were just used for their bodies, instead of seen as a human being.

[9:40] Dr. Venus is not a racist, but a racialist. She sees the world through the lens of race.

[13:24] Dr. Venus may not have given Black Men a chance in the past, but she is open now and that is part of her healing. She explains the primary relationship she had with her father, who kept her alive but didn't stay.

[14:55] As someone who doesn't follow the rules or the politics of a certain group, Dr. Venus is Queer Identified. While her former spouse was a woman, she has every right to now desire the love of a Black Man.

[16:21] Just like money, if you want love, you have to make yourself energetically available to it.

[18:00] Dr. Venus is already seeing Black Men come through her energetic space. She shares a story about a message she received, and when she called the man back to discuss how to be a better father, she almost choked at how attractive he was! While he didn't come through any of her dating sites, it's clear she is doing the work.

[21:00] Are you willing to stand for what you want, even when people don't agree?

[24:12] If you don't say what you want, how can you ever have what you want? You can't have what you want if you aren't willing to claim it.

[27:02] Dr. Venus deciding to date a Black Man doesn't mean she is narrow minded. It means she knows what she wants to call in, and is brave enough to claim it.

[20:24] It's okay to have desire and to decide what you want in your body.

[33:34] Both in love and money, really think about if you are taking action to put yourself out there for what it is you deeply desire.

Quotes:

• "Don't call me a racist when I don't have any systemic power to enforce my rule."
• "I love being Queer identified because it's the only space where I could be my self."
• "I pick the energetic connection that gives me the most room to be myself."

Mentioned:

Dr. Venus Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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RESOURCES

1. 'When Dating, Stick to Your Race'
2. Is it Racist to Only Date Your Own Race?
3. Is It Racist to Date Only People of Your Own Race? No.
4. Black Love
5. Black Love Ideas
6. Dating While Black: An Open, Honest Discussion About Black Love And Relationships
7. Dating While Black

Life can be hard. It can be cruel and demanding, and at times a struggle to even get out of bed. This week, Dr. Venus opens up about the highs and lows that she has been feeling since her brother Tory transitioned on Christmas Eve due to COVID-19. She reminds us that it's okay not to be okay and that everyone's grieving process looks different. When life has knocked you to your knees, how do you keep going? Sometimes, even just the very smallest acts of self-care can have the largest impact on our healing. Join in and be part of the community.

Key Takeaways:

[5:06] Losing a loved one is deeply tragic. The extra trauma from COVID-19 deaths comes with the additional pain of not being able to be in person with our loved one. That extra element of comfort being ripped away can make the grief extremely painful.

[9:33] Everyone grieves differently. Dr. Venus understands that people with previous trauma may have to work a little harder intentionally and consciously staying away from the things that may throw them off track from any progress.

[11:47] It is a particular kind of systemic racism and alienation that keeps poor families more likely to have rifts and bad blood between them. Dr. Venus discusses how she didn't see how much this was the case until she got well.

[13:13] The first step of healing is to tell the truth. Don't pretend you feel good or say you are fine when you are not. If you're hurt, be hurt.

[15:57] Nana, age 75, said 'Always try to focus on the positive' so that is what Dr. Venus is doing. She is giving herself space to grieve but also purposely pouring love on herself in every possible way.

[17:42] The little things can go a long way when you are grieving and it feels like even just normal life can be a struggle. For Dr. Venus, ordering herself healthy meals and continuing with physical activity is huge. Also, putting on the occasional set of pearls, some lipstick, and berets can remind us that we are loved and worthy. Watching movies you love and listening to music that moves you also is healing for the soul.

[20:02] Dr. Venus opens up about her dating life and her desire to feel what it is like to be deeply loved by a Black Man. It may be unchartered territory for her, but she is going in with an open heart.

[23:02] Focus forward on the future and not the past. One way to do this is to immerse yourself in your passions, interests, and goals that create forward momentum.

[25:50] It feels like all the good ones get taken too fast. It doesn't make sense, but Dr. Venus believes we honor the love we have for ourselves and others by moving forward.

[28:00] It's essential to give yourself room to grieve and space to just receive any emotion that comes up.

[29:51] It's a blessing to be able to get up and try again. There is always hope, and when you let the pain win, you turn your back on God. We can honor God by moving forward.

[32:38] We can grieve while we live and do what God has kept us alive to do.

Quotes:

• "I can not tell you how many bad things were normal until I got well."
• "Tell the truth about where you are."
• "You can let yourself grieve while you live. It's not either-or."

Mentioned:

Dr. Venus Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

"Hot Mess Millionaire" Amazon Pilot

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RESOURCES

• You Can Heal Your Life

• The Prophet

• Therapy For Black Girls

• Brown Girl Selfcare

• A professional song selector shares 15 songs of Black women's empowerment and freedom

PERSONAL TRAINING

• http://RSfitnessLA.com

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• The League
• Bumble

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• Factor

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