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Wealth, Race, and Wall Street; How to get on the right side of Capitalism with Dr Rachel Laryea

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What does building wealth look like when you are on the wrong side of Capitalism? Is there hope to decrease inequality and thrive in the current economic system? 

 

In this conversation, Rachel Laryea shares her journey. From watching her mum work around the clock and instilling the same work ethic into her children, to becoming a successful author and entrepreneur.

 

In this insightful conversation, we discuss the complexities of navigating identity, being surrounded by privilege without the safety net, the reality of being black on Wall Street, and the mission for financial security. Rachel emphasises the dual nature of capitalism, highlighting both its exploitative aspects and the potential for empowerment within it. She advocates for a Black Capitalist framework that prioritises community and purpose in business, while also reflecting on the importance of self-care in her personal and professional life. 

 

Having succeeded in Wall Street, Academia, Entrepreneurship, and now Authorship with her incredible book Black Capitalist, there could not be a better role model to bring to Seat at My Table. 

 

In this conversation we talk about:

  • Growing up in spaces where you felt different 
  • Navigating identity
  • The pressure to achieve academic excellence to survive 
  • Reality of working on Wall Street
  • Racism in the workplace and beyond
  • Facing judgement for pursuing financial security 
  • Navigating the dilemma of being Black and participating in a system that historically and currently exploits Black people
  • Hope and belief that you can empower yourself and others within capitalism 
  • Strategies to create financial freedom
  • Entrepreneurship and balancing many roles
  • Voting with your actions and economic decisions
  • Learning to celebrate yourself and letting go of guilt

    • Most importantly, please go and read Rachel’s Incredible (!!) book Black Capitalists:

    https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746827/black-capitalists-by-rachel-laryea-phd/

     

    Find Rachel here: https://rachellaryea.com

     

    Visit Kelewele’s website: https://www.kelewelenyc.com

     

    Instagram:

    • @drlaryea
    • @kelewelenyc
    • @black.capitalism
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