Native Land Pod You’re Never Going to Be a Billionaire… | MiniPod
Sep 1, 2025
During a lively discussion at Invest Fest, the hosts tackle the uncomfortable truth about capitalism's ties to slavery and its implications for Black communities. They question whether true prosperity can be achieved within a system designed to benefit a select few. Alternative economic frameworks are proposed, emphasizing community-based living and mutual aid. The conversation challenges the obsession with wealth, urging listeners to redefine success beyond just financial gain and to embrace personal fulfillment and community support.
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Capitalism's Origins Questioned
- Tiffany Cross questions whether capitalism, born from the plantation, can truly serve Black people.
- She urges thinking about building businesses that prioritize community over individual empires.
Design Economy By Choosing Elements
- Angela Rye asks listeners to imagine alternative economic elements rather than prescribe a perfect system.
- She invites thinking about which elements to include and what to avoid when redesigning an economy.
Basic Needs Unlock Creativity
- Tiffany asks whether meeting basic needs first would free people to create and be.
- She imagines localized mutual aid, gardening, and barter as possible alternatives to profit-first models.
