In this powerful continuation, Rob Rose, founder of Rose Capital Group, delves into what it means to redefine ownership and wealth within communities of color.

From land banking to homeownership, Rob shares how he’s helping current and aspiring developers build lasting legacies through real estate and community development.

Together, we unpack the historical barriers that once locked out Black families, the modern fight for inclusion, and how millennials are reshaping the dream of ownership for the next generation.

This episode isn’t just about property—it’s about pride, progress, and planting roots that grow into generational wealth.

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to hear why Rob Rose is someone you need to know.

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In this episode of Someone You Need to Know, host Rashanah Baldwin sits down with Rob Rose, Founder and CEO of Rose Capital Group, LLC, to talk about the intersection of community development, capital access, and Black wealth building.

Rob shares his journey from public service and urban development to launching his own investment firm dedicated to creating equitable growth in underserved communities. Together, Rashanah and Rob dive deep into the realities of building generational wealth, the importance of strategic partnerships, and how thoughtful investment can reshape neighborhoods without displacing the people who built them.

From real estate to racial equity, this episode offers insights for anyone passionate about inclusive economic development, financial empowerment, and legacy leadership.

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to hear why Rob Rose is someone you need to know.

In Part 2 of our global real estate conversation, I sit down again with international strategist and powerhouse Makeda Smith, who shares the hard-earned lessons from navigating real estate transactions across Ghana, Dubai, Nigeria, the DR, and beyond.

This episode goes beyond the glitz and glam of international property—it’s the real talk investors need before buying abroad.

🎙️ In this episode, we explore:

• The importance of knowing the local laws (and how fast they change!)

• Avoiding common mistakes investors make overseas

• The value of boots-on-the-ground relationships with local agents & leaders

• Why research + a visit should always come before your money

• The rise of Africa’s Black middle class and why now is the time

• The affordability of land abroad vs. fear-based hesitation in the U.S.

• How Americans can invest with impact, creating workforce opportunities for locals

Whether you’re curious about global investing or ready to buy that dream plot of land, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take the next step.

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In Part 1 of this inspiring interview, we sit down with international real estate strategist and powerhouse Makeda Smith, CEO of Savvy Chicks in Real Estate®. Makeda shares how she started as a local realtor and expanded her empire into global markets—from Ghana and Dubai to the Dominican Republic.

We talk about women in leadership, building community through real estate, and helping Americans embrace nomadic living while investing in themselves across borders.

🎙️ Topics Covered:

• How Makeda became a global real estate mogul

• Cultural lessons from investing abroad

• Empowering women to lead & build wealth

• Creating a sense of home and purpose across the diaspora

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In Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Johnny Mullins, we delve into the specifics of development, particularly for Black and Brown changemakers poised to transform their neighborhoods.

This episode covers:

• How to navigate permits, politics, and public meetings

• Why the right team can make or break your project

• Understanding market-rate, below-market, and affordable housing

• The critical difference between affordable housing and affordable homeownership

• Creative approaches to ending homelessness

• The launch of Dr. Developer’s U, a first-of-its-kind educational hub for aspiring developers

This isn’t theory—it’s practical, real-world insight from a developer who's done it all.

🎧 Hosted by Rashanah Baldwin
🎙️ Listen to Part 1 for the origin story and values behind the mission.

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As founder of Baldwin Media Group, I’m proud to partner with the Southland Development Authority to promote the ACHIEVE Summit—a powerful three-day experience designed for leaders, real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers shaping the economic future of Chicago’s South Suburbs.

This is a major opportunity for developers and business leaders in our region! The ACHIEVE Summit 2025, hosted by the Southland Development Authority, is coming to the Tinley Park Convention Center, June 27–29—and it’s shaping up to be a game-changer for the Southland.

Keynote Speaker: Daymond John, star of ABC’s Shark Tank and founder of FUBU, will headline this dynamic 3-day summit packed with workshops, panels, exhibitors, networking, and real estate and business investment opportunities.

💼 Build your business.
🏗️ Expand your investments.
🤝 Connect with other visionaries shaping the future of Chicagoland.

🎟️ Get tickets & more info: https://www.achievesummit2025.com

Let’s show up and ACHIEVE together!

What does it take to shift the narrative of development in Black neighborhoods?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Johnny L. Mullins—architect, developer, and founder of JM3 Design & Development—to discuss his bold, healing-centered approach to building. We cover:

• His first project in Bronzeville and how it ignited his mission

• The role of design in community empowerment

• Mentorship for rising Black developers

• Balancing luxury and affordability in real estate

• Cross-sector collaboration for social impact

This is more than development—it’s about restoring legacy, dignity, and opportunity.

🎙️ Hosted by Rashanah Baldwin
Listen now and be inspired. Stay tuned for part 2.

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In this episode of Someone You Need to Know, Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority (SDA), shares his journey from mergers and acquisitions at Morgan Stanley to national policy work with Senator Cory Booker on Opportunity Zones to reshaping economic development and housing in Chicago’s Southland.

We talk:

• • Why SDA is changing the game in housing and business development
  • What it takes to reimagine investment and opportunity in communities like Harvey, Dolton, and Riverdale
• • How the South Suburban Land Bank and Monarch Fund work
  • SDA’s Affordable Suburban Housing Pilot, which converts abandoned homes into future ownership opportunities
• • Homeownership as a tool for generational wealth and economic development.
  • The ⁠ACHIEVE Summit⁠, happening June 27–29 in Tinley Park, with Daymond John (FUBU's CEO and Shark Tank judge) headlining as keynote speaker

  
  

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In this powerful episode of Someone You Need to Know, host Rashanah Baldwin interviews Anthony E. Simpkins, President and CEO of NHS Chicago, about the future of affordable housing and community development in Chicago.

We explore:
• His career journey from law and public service to nonprofit leadership
• How NHS is using its CDFI status to create real change
• Why homeownership remains a critical wealth-building tool
• How policy, politics, and partnerships shape housing justice
• What accountability in revitalization means

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In this powerful interview, Rashanah Baldwin sits down with Bonita Harrison, CEO of Sunshine Management and Managing Broker/Owner of KBM Realty, to talk about how she's using real estate as a tool for economic empowerment and transformation.

Bonita shares her journey into real estate, her mission to create quality, affordable housing, and her commitment to revitalizing communities without displacing residents. Through homeownership opportunities and innovative property development, Bonita is building pathways to generational wealth for families across Chicago.

Topics Covered:

• Creating generational wealth through homeownership

• The importance of quality, community-focused real estate development

• Challenges and wins as a Black woman real estate leader

• Building equity in underserved neighborhoods

• Strategies for sustainable economic development

👉 Don’t miss this insightful conversation with one of Chicago’s most impactful real estate leaders.
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