“I’m not going back.”

That mantra carried Yandy Smith-Harris from Harlem’s Grant Projects to global stages, multimillion-dollar brands, and becoming one of the most influential women in entertainment and entrepreneurship.

In this deeply raw and transformative episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Yandy opens up in a way the world has never heard. She breaks down the hustle, the heartbreak, the purpose, and the identity shift that pushed her to build an empire — even when the odds were stacked against her.

Yandy shares:

• How she rose from intern to managing icons like Missy Elliott & Jim Jones

• The business blueprint behind turning Love & Hip Hop into a franchise

• How betrayal became the season that elevated her the most

• How she scaled YELL Skincare into Bloomingdale’s—starting from her kitchen

• Why “I can’t go back” fuels every decision, every business, every move

• The ownership, wealth, and leadership lessons she teaches her kids

• Her journey through activism, motherhood, and protecting her peace in the spotlight

This isn’t just an interview.

This is a roadmap for resilience, leadership, evolution, and staying grounded while rising higher than you ever imagined.

If you’re building a brand, walking in purpose, or healing from your past, Yandy’s story will shift your mindset and show you exactly what’s possible.

Inside the Vault with Ash Cash is the #1 money mindset show in the world.

🎧 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Yandy’s Mantra: “I’m Not Going Back”

02:27 – Humility Over Ego: What Really Elevates You

05:51 – Harlem Roots, Harlem Lessons

10:03 – The Violator Era: From Intern to Industry Power

16:48 – Managing Jim Jones & Building a Movement

23:22 – Billboard Honors & Dipset’s Rise

25:50 – How Love & Hip Hop Became a Franchise

31:58 – Turning Fame Into Fortune: Branding, Ads & Monetization

37:10 – Building YELL Skincare Into Bloomingdale’s

43:55 – Helping Her Father Build a Bug-Control Empire

49:05 – “I Can’t Go Back” — Yandy’s Life Philosophy

52:40 – Raising Kids With Ownership & Wealth Principles

57:56 – Fame, Attacks & Protecting Her Family

1:03:00 – Activism, Motherhood & Finding Her Voice

1:08:55 – Betrayal, Pain & God’s Purpose

1:15:00 – Advice to 18-Year-Old Yandy

1:20:40 – Final Gems

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