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. 1D AGO

    How to Analyze Stocks Like a Wealthy Investor Part1 | Due Diligence Series

    Are you buying stocks based on your cousin's advice or a finance bro on TikTok? Let's fix that. In this episode of What the Wealthy Do, Stephanie Dorsey — CEO & Co-founder of Margins Capital — breaks down the exact due diligence framework she uses to evaluate stocks the same way she evaluates private equity and venture capital deals. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ The 2-part framework: Does it make sense? Can they win? ✅ How to evaluate a company's strategy in ONE sentence ✅ Why macroeconomic trends can make or break your investment ✅ How to assess leadership, competition, and competitive moats ✅ Red flags that should make you walk away immediately ✅ How to use AI (like Claude) as your investing thought partner Whether you're just starting your wealth-building journey or you're a seasoned investor, this episode will change how you look at every stock you consider. 📌 NEXT WEEK: Part 2 — The quantitative metrics (PE ratios, alpha, beta, profit margins & more) 🔗 Join The Sovereign Collective (Founding Cohort — 20 seats only!): https://joinsovereign.co Margins Capital provides women and people of color access to an institutional quality portfolio of alternative investments. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Why buying stocks = buying a business 04:30 The 2-part due diligence framework 07:00 Does the strategy make sense? 10:00 Macroeconomic indicators explained 14:00 Unit economics basics 17:00 Can they win? — Leadership 21:00 Competition & competitive moats 25:00 Secret sauce & red flags 29:00 Where to find this information 32:00 How to use AI as an investing partner

    22 min

  2. MAR 25

    Fine Art & Luxury Investing Explained: How the Wealthy Turn Passion Into Profit

    Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 8 of What the Wealthy Do. In this final episode of our Alternative Investment Series, Stephanie Dorsey, CEO and Co-Founder of Margins Capital, breaks down one of the most overlooked — yet powerful — wealth strategies used by the ultra-wealthy: Investing in fine art and luxury goods. We’re talking about assets like paintings, watches, handbags, wine, sneakers, and even classic cars — not as status symbols, but as strategic investments that can appreciate, hedge inflation, and diversify your portfolio. In this episode, we cover: • How fine art and luxury goods actually generate returns • Why wealthy investors allocate to passion assets • Art market fundamentals: artist recognition, provenance, rarity • Luxury assets like Rolex, Birkin bags, sneakers, wine, and classic cars • How these assets hedge against inflation • Risks: illiquidity, authenticity, storage, and market trends • How to get started (even without millions) This episode is about shifting your mindset: Wealthy investors don’t just spend money. They acquire assets that appreciate — and enjoy them while they grow. Because wealth isn’t just built in spreadsheets. It’s built in how you allocate your money, your lifestyle, and your strategy. Subscribe for more conversations on alternative investments, private markets, and generational wealth in the United States.

    18 min

  3. MAR 18

    The “Boring” Investments Billionaires Love: Infrastructure & Natural Resources

    Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 7 of What the Wealthy Do. In this episode, Stephanie Dorsey, CEO and Co-Founder of Margins Capital, breaks down two asset classes that may sound boring — but quietly generate billions for wealthy investors: Infrastructure and Natural Resources. While the public is chasing the latest tech or AI stock, ultra-high-net-worth investors are buying the systems that keep the world running — toll roads, power plants, pipelines, data centers, copper mines, farmland, and energy infrastructure. These are the investments that produce predictable cash flow, inflation protection, and multi-decade wealth. In this episode we break down: • What infrastructure investments actually are• Natural resources and commodity-based investing• How wealthy investors generate long-term cash flow from essential assets• Why infrastructure often acts as an inflation hedge• The role of utilities, energy systems, transportation, and metals in global markets• Different ways investors can access these asset classes• The risks, long timelines, and capital requirements involved This episode is part of our Alternative Investment Series, where we unpack how wealthy investors diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Because wealth isn’t built chasing hype. It’s built by owning the systems the world depends on. Subscribe for more conversations about private markets, alternative investments, generational wealth, and financial strategy in the United States. 🔗 Check out the High Earner Tax Playbook here: www.whatthewealthydo.com

    16 min

  4. MAR 12

    Hedge Funds 101: Risk, Returns & Why Billionaires Use Them | Alternative Investments Series

    Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 6 of What the Wealthy Do. In this episode, Stephanie Dorsey, CEO and Co-Founder of Margins Capital, breaks down one of the most mysterious and misunderstood investment vehicles in finance: Hedge funds. You’ve heard the term in the news, in movies, and in conversations about billionaires and institutional investors. But what actually is a hedge fund — and why do wealthy investors allocate billions of dollars to them? In this episode, we unpack: • What hedge funds actually are • How hedge funds make money in bull and bear markets • The famous “2 and 20” fee structure • Long/short equity, global macro, quant funds, and arbitrage strategies • Why institutional investors use hedge funds for diversification • The risks, high fees, and transparency issues investors should know • Why understanding hedge funds can make you a smarter investor This episode is part of our Alternative Investment Series, where we break down the strategies wealthy investors use to build and protect generational wealth. Even if you never invest in a hedge fund directly, understanding how they operate will help you better understand risk management, portfolio construction, and how money actually moves in financial markets. Because wealth isn’t accidental. It’s structured. Subscribe for more conversations about alternative investments, private markets, generational wealth, and financial strategy in the United States.

    19 min

  5. MAR 4

    Commercial Real Estate 101: Cash Flow, Cap Rates & Wealth Strategy | Alternative Investments Series

    Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 5 of What the Wealthy Do. In this episode, Stephanie Dorsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Margins Capital, breaks down one of the most proven wealth-building strategies in America: commercial real estate investing. This is part of our Alternative Investment Series — following private equity and venture capital — where we unpack how wealthy investors actually structure generational wealth. Inside this episode: • What commercial real estate really is • Multifamily vs office vs retail vs industrial • Cash flow, appreciation, leverage and tax advantages • Cap rate, NOI, LTV and vacancy rate explained • REITs vs syndications vs direct ownership • How wealthy investors use real estate for income, tax strategy, and legacy Wealthy investors don’t just buy property. They buy income streams, tax advantages, and long-term leverage. If you're a high earner, entrepreneur, or investor ready to think beyond earned income, this episode is for you. Because wealth isn’t accidental. It’s structured. Subscribe for weekly breakdowns on private markets, alternative investments, and wealth strategy in the United States. Check out the High Earner Tax Playbook: www.whatthewealthydo.com

    18 min

  6. FEB 25

    The Future of Private Markets: Women, Care Economy & Risk Management

    Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 4 of the What the Wealthy Do podcast!In this episode, Stephanie Dorsey sits down with Erin Harkless-Moore, investment leader at Pivotal Ventures, to explore how women-led investing, private markets, and the care economy are reshaping wealth and opportunity in the United States.We dive into:• How women-led funds are changing access to capital• Why diversity and inclusion drive better returns• The massive $640B care economy and investment opportunities• Risk management, portfolio strategy, and alternative investments• Lessons for sophisticated retail investors looking to grow wealth 💡 If you want to understand how wealthy investors make strategic moves, leverage private markets, and create impact while building long-term wealth, this episode is a must-watch.Because wealth isn’t accidental—it’s structured.Subscribe for more insights:  @WhatTheWealthyDo  Check out the High Earner Tax Playbook: www.whatthewealthydo.com

    19 min

  7. FEB 19

    The Road to $300M: How Personal Alignment, Diversity & Tragedy Created Private Equity Alchemy

    Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 3 of What the Wealthy Do. In this episode, Stephanie Dorsey sits down with Chidjoke Asamoah, co-founder of Fvlcrum Partners, a $300 million private equity fund focused on investing in diverse-led companies across the United States. We break down: • What private equity actually looks like behind the scenes • How institutional capital flows into minority-owned businesses • Raising a $300M fund as a first-time manager • Why diversity and alpha are not opposites • The real opportunity in overlooked markets • Government contracting, healthcare services & tech-enabled investments • How capital closes (or widens) the racial wealth gap This is a masterclass in private equity, institutional investing, and long-term wealth strategy. Because wealth isn’t accidental. It’s structured. Subscribe for real conversations about private equity, alternative investments, generational wealth, and financial power in America. You belong in every room you enter. The Tax Playbook for High Earners: www.whatthewealthydo.com

    20 min

  8. FEB 11

    Inside the Rooms We’re Rarely In (Part 2): Alternative Investments, Risk & Who Really Qualifies

    Welcome back to Part 2 of Season 2, Episode 1 of What the Wealthy Do. In this continuation of Inside the Rooms We’re Rarely In, Stephanie Dorsey and Yashnika go deeper into one of the most important questions in investing: Are alternative investments actually right for you? This episode breaks down: What “suitability” really means in private equity and alternative investments Accredited investor vs. qualified purchaser explained Risk tolerance vs. emotional relationship with money Why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is being challenged How inflation impacts long-term wealth building Why financial education is critical in America today We move beyond theory and talk about the real barriers — psychological, cultural, and structural — that impact who participates in private markets and who doesn’t. Because building wealth isn’t just about having money. It’s about understanding it. Subscribe to What the Wealthy Do for real conversations about private equity, alternative assets, generational wealth, and financial power. Remember: You belong in every room you enter.

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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
    34
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