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We wrap up Black History Month discussing “Black Fortunes: The Story of the First 6 African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires” with author Shomari Wills. This is a great conversation full of insights and thoughts on the challenges these people faced and impacts they leave on our lives even until this day.
Episode 84 Timestamps:
- Preview Of Interview [2:32]
- Who Is Shomari Wills [4:10]
- The Genius Of Uncle John Drew [8:58]
- From Slave To Generational Hero – Meet Napoleon [11:20]
- Mentoring Sherman Hensley & Patti Labelle!? [17:08]
- The Process Of Creating A Book [20:25]
- Book: Africa A Continent For The Taking By Howard French http://amzn.to/2F95Z20 [21:17]
- The Nuts & Bolts For People Who Want To Write A Book [24:47]
- The Creation Of Black Wealth… A Revolutionary Act [28:32]
- Meet The Slick, Cunning, & Straight Black Wig-Wearing Jeremiah Hamilton [32:41]
- Mary Ellen Pleasant: Financier, Real Estate Mogul, Purveyor Of Gold Digging Needs [37:50]
- O.W. Gurley And The Genesis Of Black Wall Street [41:53]
- The Misconception Of Madam CJ Walker & Annie Malone [44:58]
- Shomari Wills On Money Lessons Learned From The Stories Of The First Black Millionaires [51:39]
- How To Leave A Legacy Without A Will [56:31]
- What’s Next For “SHO”? [1:00:51]
Show Links & Mentions:
- Show notes: https://yourmoneyright.com/84
- Book: Black Fortunes, The Story of the First 6 African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires by Shomari Wills http://amzn.to/2CJRuNb
- Howard French taught Shomari everything he knows about book writing
- Samuel Freedman who helped with proposal for Black Fortunes
- Gloria Loomis: Literary Agent
- Tracy Sherrod: Editorial Director
- Book: Africa A Continent For The Taking By Howard French http://amzn.to/2F95Z20
- Shomari “Sho” Wills on Twitter
- Shomari “Sho” Wills on Instagram