Native Land Pod

Too Paid to be Present | MiniPod

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Apr 25, 2025
Hosts Angela and Tiffany dive into the intriguing link between wealth and its potential to alienate individuals. They share personal stories and caution against becoming out of touch, using Gayle King as an example. The conversation also explores the complexities of loyalty, friendship, and responsibility in the Black community. Listeners are invited to reflect on their relationships with wealth and success while connecting it to broader societal issues, all woven with a touch of nostalgia and culture.
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Black Woman's Wealth Frustration

  • Tiffany Cross shares a story of a Black woman at the airport who felt frustrated people dislike Black professionals making money.
  • Angela Rye and others push back, emphasizing the system's impact over personal earnings.
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DEI Challenges Influence Views

  • The Black woman at the airport described her challenging experiences in DEI roles requiring job title changes.
  • This context added complexity to her perspective on wealth and community acceptance.
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Gail King's Space Controversy

  • Gail King faced backlash for comments about space travel and her friendship with Jeff Bezos.
  • Black women found her comments tone deaf and disconnected from their daily realities.
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