What The Wealthy Do

What The Wealthy Do
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What The Wealthy Do – Financial Wisdom for Black Women 💼👑 This 15-minute podcast helps Black women decode the strategies the wealthy use to build and grow wealth—and how you can apply them on your wealth building journey. Because you don’t have to wait until you’re wealthy to do what the wealthy do. Short, powerful, 15-minute episodes drop every Wealthy Wednesday. Launching July 2, 2025.

  1. 18h ago

    Summer Series: Stock Research Like a Pro: What Wealthy Investors Know (That You Don't)

    Stephanie Dorsey reveals the exact framework sophisticated investors use to evaluate stock opportunities. Before you look at numbers, ask yourself two critical questions: Does this company's strategy make sense? Can they win? This episode covers: The two buckets of stock analysis (qualitative before quantitative)Red flags that signal vulnerable companiesHow to find public information and analyze like the wealthyUsing Claude as your investment thought partner Perfect for long-term investors building generational wealth. Resources:Investor relations pages • Earnings calls • Glassdoor/Blind reviews • Bloomberg • Yahoo Finance • Claude AI Community:Build your wealth portfolio with support. Join The Sovereign Collective at joinsovereign.co List of Episodes:What The Wealthy Do Episodes

  2. Aug 12

    Summer Series: The Future of Wealth Is in Private Markets (And Women Are Leading It)

    Summer Series: The Future of Wealth Is in Private Markets (And Women Are Leading It) The future of generational wealth isn't in the stock market. It's in private markets. And Black women are positioning themselves to lead this trillion-dollar space. Stephanie sits down with Erin Harkless-Moore to talk about where real wealth is being built, how women are gaining access to capital and investment opportunities, and the $640 billion care economy (bigger than pharma) that's being overlooked. Real talk on: Building generational wealth | alternative investments | private market investing | portfolio diversification | women in finance | risk management | venture capital New episodes every Wednesday. Host: Stephanie Dorsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Margins Capital Resources: joinsovereign.co | Margins Capital | WTWD Episodes Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TaUUVivqfjSckA1oyhbjNRlbY_m0DMPLWbfH-eoHnDY/edit?usp=sharing Subscribe wherever you get podcasts.Follow: Instagram: ⁠@whatthewealthydo⁠ | @stephanieadorseyTiktok: ⁠@marginscapital⁠Facebook: ⁠Margins Capital, Inc.

  3. Aug 5

    Summer Series: The Rooms We're Rarely Invited To: A Black Woman in Private Equity (Part 2)

    Summer Series: The Rooms We're Rarely Invited To: A Black Woman in Private Equity (Part 2)  In Part 1, we went inside the rooms. Now in Part 2, Yashnika goes deeper—revealing who qualifies to invest in alternatives and why your emotional relationship with money matters more than your net worth.  You might already qualify. But there's more to it than just the numbers.  She digs into money trauma, why the 60-40 portfolio is failing, the education gap destroying retirement plans, and why financial wellness starts with financial advisors—not at retirement.  New episodes every Wednesday.  Host: Stephanie Dorsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Margins Capital  Resources: joinsovereign.co | Margins Capital | WTWD Episodes Tracker Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Follow us on: Instagram: @whatthewealthydo Tiktok: @marginscapitalFacebook: Margins Capital, Inc.

  4. Jul 30

    Summer Series: The Rooms We're Rarely Invited To: A Black Woman in Private Equity

    She went from criminal law to breaking into private equity at Apollo Global Management. And her story reveals everything about wealth, access, and where the real money moves.  In this conversation, Stephanie sits down with a young Black woman building wealth in spaces most of us don't even know exist. She walked away from law school, landed in real estate private equity, and has since built a career at the highest levels of finance. Her insights on what she found inside these exclusive rooms will change how you think about wealth-building and representation.  📊 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: How private equity actually works (real estate, alternative assets, and more)What it takes to break into finance when almost no one in the room looks like youThe harsh reality of representation in finance (with the numbers)Why alternative investments are where real wealth is being builtHow the wealthy think about money vs how most people think about itThe barriers Black women face in investment spacesReal stories from inside rooms where billions move hands  💡 KEY STATISTICS: Less than 3% of financial advisors are Black (vs 13% of US population)0.03% of venture capital fund managers are Black womenAlternative investments historically yield 200-300 basis points above public marketsEight-figure deals are being made—and most people have no idea they exist  🚨 THE REAL TALK: This isn't just a career success story. This is about access, representation, and understanding where the wealth gap actually gets created. You'll hear from someone literally inside the rooms where decisions about billions of dollars are being made. She's not observing from the sidelines—she's building generational wealth in a space most Black women never even knew existed.  🎯 KEY TOPICS: Private equity | alternative investments | wealth building | finance career | Black women in finance | representation | access to capital | venture capital | real estate investing | wealth creation | career transitions | financial markets  📚 THIS IS PART 1 OF 2: Make sure to subscribe so you catch Part 2 of this incredible conversation.  🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sovereign Collective (Black women in wealth building): joinsovereign.coMargins Capital (alternative investments): https://www.marginscapital.comApollo Global ManagementAsset Management ConferenceWTWD Episodes Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TaUUVivqfjSckA1oyhbjNRlbY_m0DMPLWbfH-eoHnDY/edit?usp=sharing  New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and share with someone ready to understand where the real wealth is being built.  Host: Stephanie Dorsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Margins Capital What the Wealthy Do is the podcast where we break down concrete, actionable strategies ultra-wealthy use to build wealth—and apply them to busy, brilliant Black women building wealth from the ground up.  Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Follow: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

  5. Jul 22

    Summer Series: Why You Need an Investor's Mindset to Have a Consumer's Lifestyle

    Summer Series: Are You Living Like a Consumer or an Investor?  Most of us want the lifestyle of a consumer. But here's the paradox: to actually have that lifestyle, you need to think like an investor.  In this episode, Stephanie reveals how wealthy people make every financial decision—and why it's the complete opposite of what most people do.  She breaks down the real difference between spending money and making money work for you. And she does it with examples so practical, you'll never look at your money the same way again.  What you'll discover: How the wealthy think about money (hint: it's not about how much they make)The framework behind every decision the wealthy makeWhy your daily habits are secretly keeping you from wealthThe question you need to ask before every purchaseHow to navigate holiday spending without losing yourself  Key topics: Consumer mindset | investor mindset | wealth building | spending habits | financial decisions | Black women wealth | money psychology New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and share with someone ready to think like an investor.  Host: Stephanie Dorsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Margins Capital What the Wealthy Do is the podcast where we break down concrete, actionable strategies ultra-wealthy use to build wealth and apply them to busy, brilliant Black women building wealth from the ground up.  RESOURCES: Sovereign Collective: joinsovereign.coMargins Capital: https://www.marginscapital.comWTWD Episodes Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TaUUVivqfjSckA1oyhbjNRlbY_m0DMPLWbfH-eoHnDY/edit?usp=sharing  Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Follow: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube (@whatthewealthydo)

  6. Jul 15

    Summer Series: The 3 Money Beliefs That Build Wealth

    Summer Series: Your Mindset Is Everything: The 3 Money Beliefs That Build Wealth  You can have all the strategies in the world. You can know the wealthy framework inside and out. But if your mindset isn't aligned, nothing will change.  In this episode, Stephanie breaks down the exact mindset framework that separates wealthy people from everyone else. She calls it "The 3 Money Beliefs," and it's foundational to everything.  THE 3 COMPONENTS OF WEALTHY MINDSET:  1. They believe they DESERVE to be wealthy 2. They are CONFIDENT in their ability to create wealth 3. They understand the ROLE THAT RISK plays in building wealth  THE REAL TALK: Stephanie shares a powerful skiing story that changed everything. She was rolling down a slope, tumbling uncontrollably. But instead of bracing for impact (which would have caused injury), she stayed open and fluid. She got back up with virtually no pain. That's the metaphor for wealth building: stop tensing up trying to avoid pain, and stay in flow.  She also talks about: • Why she went to Kellogg (a top 5 business school) to "be where the money resides" • Why systemic messages counter our "deserve wealth" belief • Why you don't need to know everything—you just need to be resourceful • Why risk means something different for Black & Brown people • Why most millionaires are made in their late 40s-50s (when evidence builds confidence)  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ The 3 money beliefs that wealthy people have ✓ How to identify and shift your own limiting beliefs ✓ Why "bracing for impact" prevents wealth building ✓ How to build genuine confidence in your wealth-creating ability ✓ Why getting comfortable with calculated risk is essential ✓ The specific reflection questions that shift everything  KEY INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: • Your mindset is everything—shift it, and your whole life shifts • Systemic messages run counter to "I deserve wealth" (and that's part of the work) • Your "inner over-protector" is trying to protect you but actually limits you • You've overcome hard things before—use that as evidence of your ability • Risk historically meant something different for Black/Brown people (survival vs. financial) • But wealth is built through strategic, informed risk-taking • Confidence comes from accumulating evidence of your capabilities  RESOURCES MENTIONED:• Sovereign Collective (Black women building wealth together): joinsovereign.co • Kellogg School of Management (where wealthy people gather) • Margins Capital (this framework in action) • WTWD Episodes Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TaUUVivqfjSckA1oyhbjNRlbY_m0DMPLWbfH-eoHnDY/edit?usp=sharing  COMING SOON IN THE SUMMER SERIES: New episodes every Wednesday covering: • Consumer vs Investor mindset shift • Inside the rooms (Black women in private equity) • How to analyze stocks like the wealthy • 401k reality check (and what's missing) • Future of private markets (where real wealth is built)  New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and share with someone ready to reprogram their mindset.  What the Wealthy Do is the podcast where we break down the concrete, actionable strategies ultra-wealthy use to build wealth—and apply them to busy, brilliant Black women building wealth from the ground up.  Host: Stephanie Dorsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Margins Capital Topics: Money mindset | wealth beliefs | financial psychology | alternative investments | Black women wealth | entrepreneurship | summer series  Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Follow: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube (@whatthewealthydo)

  7. Jul 8

    Summer Series: 7 Strategies the Wealthy Use (That You Can Start Today)

    The wealthy don't have a secret. They have a FRAMEWORK.  And in this episode, Stephanie breaks down Margins Capital's proprietary "Wealthy Framework"—7 concrete, actionable strategies that ultra-wealthy people use to build and protect their money. Whether you're just starting or already on your way, this is the roadmap.  📊 THE 7 WEALTHY STRATEGIES: • Capital Allocation Plan (not budgeting—know where your money goes) • Take Advantage of Corporate Benefits (401k match = FREE MONEY) • Manage Debt Responsibly (debt is a tool, not the enemy) • Build Savings (3-6 months of cash on hand) • Start Investing (make money while you sleep)• Protect What You Build (estate planning) • Alternative Investments (next level wealth building)  🚨 THE REAL TALK: Stephanie covers why most people stay stuck—even earning six figures—and shows you the exact framework that separates the wealthy from everyone else. The difference isn't income. It's INTENTION and knowing these 7 strategies. You don't need to be ultra-wealthy to use them. You just need to know them.  📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ The 7 strategies in order (and why sequence matters—sometimes) ✓ Why you DON'T need to do all 7 at once (pick ONE and start) ✓ How to mix and match strategies based on your life ✓ Why wealth starts with INTENTION, not income ✓ The 95th percentile secret: Master these 7 = you're ahead of almost everyone ✓ Real examples of how these strategies work together ✓ Permission to start small (small consistent moves = massive wealth)  💡 KEY INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: • Wealth doesn't start with income—it starts with intention • Even if you make six figures, you could be living paycheck to paycheck • It's about how you MANAGE the money you have, not how much you make • Small, consistent moves lead to massive wealth • You can work on multiple strategies at once (don't wait for perfection) • Ultra-wealthy spend $100K-$500K+ on advisors, but the high-level strategies are the same • The rules change, but the framework stays solid  🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Sovereign Collective (Black women building wealth together): joinsovereign.co • Margins Capital: The framework breakdown • Estate planning investment: $3-5K• 401k with employer match = free money • High-yield savings accounts (don't let your cash sit idle earning 0.0001%)  📚 COMING SOON IN THE SUMMER SERIES: New episodes every Wednesday covering: • Roth IRA deep dive (why it's the ideal investment account) • Estate planning explained (why $3-5K now saves your family) • Consumer vs Investor mindset shift • Inside the rooms (Black women in private equity)• How to analyze stocks like the wealthy • 401k reality check (and what's missing) • Future of private markets (where real money is built) New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and share with someone ready to build wealth.  What the Wealthy Do is the podcast where we break down the concrete, actionable strategies ultra-wealthy use to build wealth—and apply them to busy, brilliant Black women building wealth from the ground up.  Host: Stephanie Dorsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Margins Capital Topics: Wealth building | financial strategies | money mindset | debt management | estate planning | Black women wealth | alternative investments | summer series Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Follow: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube (@whatthewealthydo)

  8. Jul 1

    $1.6 TRILLION → $2.1 TRILLION: The Wealth Power Black Women Don't Know They Have

    Black Women Don't Know They Have Black women control $2.1 trillion in buying power—and that number has GROWN from $1.6 trillion just a few years ago. That's bigger than Spain's entire GDP. But we're still underpaid, under-resourced, and left out of wealth-building conversations. In this episode, Stephanie Dorsey gets REAL about Black women and money. She breaks down the statistics nobody talks about, the obstacles we face, AND the power we already have.  THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER: • Black women control $2.1 trillion in economic buying power (2026) • Growth from $1.6 trillion shows how fast our wealth is building • Black women manage 52% of Black community wealth = $900 billion annually • 2.7 million Black women entrepreneurs (fastest-growing cohort) • $98 billion in revenue generated 2019-2023 • For every $100 white people own, we own $15 (wealth gap reality) • 16% of college-educated Black people earn $100K+  You'll learn: • The real numbers about Black women's economic power (and why they're hidden) • Why the wealth gap is growing (and what to do about it) • The 4 strategies wealthy people use to build long-term wealth• Why your money story matters (and how to rewrite it) • Why you can't build wealth alone—and how to find your community This isn't a sad story about what we don't have. This is a wake-up call about the power we DO have. And more importantly, it's your permission to stop playing small and start building the wealth you deserve.  New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and share with someone who needs this.  What the Wealthy Do is the podcast where we break down the tips, tricks, tactics, and strategies that ultra-wealthy use to build their wealth—and apply them to busy, brilliant Black women building wealth from the ground up.  Topics: Black women wealth | wealth gap | financial independence | entrepreneur stories | money mindset | alternative investments | retirement planning | Black economic power  Subscribe wherever you get podcasts.Follow: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube (@whatthewealthydo)

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What The Wealthy Do – Financial Wisdom for Black Women 💼👑 This 15-minute podcast helps Black women decode the strategies the wealthy use to build and grow wealth—and how you can apply them on your wealth building journey. Because you don’t have to wait until you’re wealthy to do what the wealthy do. Short, powerful, 15-minute episodes drop every Wealthy Wednesday. Launching July 2, 2025.

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  • Creator
    What The Wealthy Do
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
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