Rich Lessons

Sevetri Wilson and Sheena Allen
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The Rich Lessons Podcast, hosted by Sevetri and Sheena, cuts through the noise with rich insights and real conversations about business, life, and everything in between—offering hard truths, valuable lessons, and stories still being written.

  1. 2D AGO

    The AI Layoff Wave vs. The $1.2M Storytelling Boom (+ Trump's $1.8B Controversy) | Rich Takes

    Sheena and Sevetri are back with this week's Rich Takes — and this week it's a full-on face-off. AI is eliminating jobs by the thousands while storytellers and communicators are quietly pulling six and seven-figure salaries. We're breaking it all down. Tech companies are cutting thousands while quietly posting some of the highest-paying content and communications roles we've ever seen. We break down the AI layoff wave hitting Cisco, Meta, Amazon, and GM — and then flip the script on who's actually winning right now (hint: storytellers and communicators are eating good, with salaries up to $1.2M at Netflix and $400K at Anthropic). We also get into the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund proposed by the Trump administration for January 6th participants — funded by your tax dollars — and why the reparations double standard has people rightfully fired up. Plus: Keith Lee's Family Day brought 20,000 people to New Orleans, but is the festival moving to Chicago the right call? We weigh in. And of course, we close out with the NBA Conference Finals — Knicks vs. Cavs, Thunder vs. Spurs — and the LeBron retirement saga that never ends. This week's topics: AI layoff wave: 103,000+ tech jobs gone in 2026 aloneThe $400K–$1.2M content and communications roles open RIGHT NOWThe $1.8B Jan. 6 fund and the reparations double standardKeith Lee's FamiLeeDay recapNBA Conference Finals predictions & LeBron's next moveNew episodes of Rich Lessons drop weekly. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss a take. #RichLessons #RichTakes #TechLayoffs #AIJobs #NBA #LeBronJames #January6 #Entrepreneurship

    23 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Coffee vs Matcha: Inside the Wellness Business Boom with Logan Gobert

    Logan Gobert was still working full-time when she signed a lease, gave herself 60 days to open, and launched Matcha Magic NOLA, one of New Orleans' most talked-about new cafés.In this episode of Rich Lessons, Logan sits down with Sheena and Sevetri to discuss building a wellness-focused café brand in the South, what it actually takes to open a food and beverage business while still working a full-time job. From the difference between matcha and coffee to the $1,000 door hinge she didn't see coming, Logan keeps it real about the costs, the challenges, and the mindset that keeps her going.What we cover: How traveling to Japan changed her perspective on wellness and businessWhy matcha is becoming America’s next major coffee alternativeThe truth about entrepreneurship that social media doesn’t showLessons from opening a brick-and-mortar business in today’s economyStaffing struggles, discipline, leadership, and building communityWhy young founders must master one location before scaling or rushing to franchise, and what that says about smart growthFinancial literacy lessons every first-time business owner needs to hearThis episode is for entrepreneurs, creators, founders, food & beverage startups, wellness lovers, and anyone chasing a vision while balancing real life.Logan's Rich Lesson: Being comfortable with being uncomfortable is the move. If the opportunity showed up, you're probably ready for it.Topics discussed:matcha benefits, startup lessons, restaurant business, café entrepreneurship, wellness trends, entrepreneurship podcast, young founders, business ownership, New Orleans business, startup culture, coffee alternatives, founder mindset, hospitality business, discipline, work ethic, and scaling a business. 🍵 Visit: Matcha Magic NOLA — 2000 Tulane Ave, Suite A, New Orleans, LA 📲 Follow: @matchamagicnola#Entrepreneurship #Matcha #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #RichLessons #WellnessBusiness #FoodBusiness #FounderStory

    41 min

  3. MAY 14

    Voting Rights Are Being Stripped, Kids Can't Read, Elon Musk vs. OpenAI & Hollywood Is Restructuring | Rich Takes

    This week on Rich Takes — the hot takes segment of the Rich Lessons podcast — Sheena Allen and Sevetri Wilson Taylor break down the biggest headlines impacting business and culture. The Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act has red states redrawing district maps at lightning speed. Louisiana just went 5-1. Tennessee's Black representation in Memphis is gone. But the real question is: will voter outrage actually translate to midterm turnout? We get into why boycotts aren't the answer — and what actually is. Then we shift to a crisis hiding in plain sight. New research from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth confirms what many parents already feared: America is in a reading recession. Students in grades 3–8 are nearly half a grade level behind pre-pandemic scores across 5,000+ school districts. We talk about COVID learning loss, Chromebooks replacing lockers, and why critical thinking may be a generation's biggest deficit. On the tech side, the Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman and OpenAI lawsuit is heating up — and we're calling it: a battle of evils. Musk's argument that OpenAI broke its nonprofit mission and its promise to keep AI open and for public benefit is actually hard to ignore. We break down what's really at stake. And finally — Kevin Hart. The roast. The conspiracy theories. Hart Studios restructuring. And why independent content creators and streamers are doing what Hollywood spent billions trying to do — and winning. Topics covered: Voting Rights Act rollback and gerrymandering in Louisiana and TennesseeMidterm elections and Black voter turnoutReading recession: kids falling behind in grades 3–8COVID learning loss and technology dependency in schoolsElon Musk vs. OpenAI and Sam Altman lawsuitAI, nonprofit mission, and Big Tech accountabilityKevin Hart roast and conspiracy theoriesHart Studios restructuring and the rise of independent streamersHollywood vs. content creators and the future of entertainmentRich Takes drops every Thursday. Subscribe to Rich Lessons on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for new episodes every Tuesday.

    28 min

  4. MAY 12

    NFL Agent Paul DeRousselle: Negotiating $100M Deals, Overcoming Addiction, & The Truth About the League

    What does it really take to become a successful NFL agent?In this episode of Rich Lessons, Sheena Allen and Sevetri sit down with NFLPA-certified agent and attorney Paul DeRousselle to discuss the business behind professional football, negotiating NFL contracts, athlete representation, sports law, faith, failure, mental health, and building a career from a small town in Louisiana.Paul shares his journey from Eunice, Louisiana, to becoming a respected NFL agent who represents elite football talent and secures major endorsement deals with brands like Nike, Adidas, State Farm, and Booking.com. He opens up about losing clients early in his career, failing the first version of his dream, rebuilding his confidence, overcoming alcohol addiction, navigating imposter syndrome, and learning how to win in one of the most competitive industries in sports.This episode is a masterclass on resilience, entrepreneurship, athlete management, sports business, negotiation, and personal growth.In this episode of Rich Lessons, Paul gets real about: Growing up in Eunice, Louisiana, and why he refuses to say he "escaped" his hometown.How a Family Matters episode gave him the courage to knock on a hotel room door at a law firm job fair and get hiredWorking as the only Black attorney at a 500-person Dallas law firm and what it taught him about negotiation.Why the NFL agent world gave him three years to sign a player, and what happened when time ran outRepresenting Keon Coleman and why the media got it wrongWhy 30% of the NFL is made up of undrafted free agents, and how he bets on overlooked talentHis battle with alcohol, the church moment that changed his life, and how he threw every bottle in the dumpster that same dayHow his mom, daughter, and grandfather's legacy keep him accountableHis new book, Faith, Failure, Football — and why he wrote it before he felt "ready." 📚 Faith, Failure, Football by Paul Paul DeRousselle — Available May 11th   📱 Follow Paul: @theagentpaul🎙️ Rich Lessons is hosted by Sheena Allen and Sevetri Wilson Taylor — conversations at the intersection of money, entrepreneurship, and real life.➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every week.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, sports fan, athlete, agent, or someone navigating setbacks while chasing success, this conversation delivers powerful lessons on persistence, identity, and growth.#NFL #NFLAgent #SportsBusiness #Entrepreneurship #RichLessons #Football #SportsLaw #BusinessPodcast #FaithFailureFootball #AthleteRepresentation

    48 min

  5. MAY 7

    Met Gala Backlash, Spirit Airlines Shuts Down, GameStop Bids on eBay & Anthropic vs. OpenAI | Rich Takes

    This week on Rich Takes, Sheena and Sevetri break down the headlines making noise in business, tech, and culture. The Met Gala is back, and so is the controversy. This year's backlash goes beyond the dress code: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are now the event's biggest backers, and A-listers like Taraji P. Henson and Jennifer Lewis are speaking out. Plus, Beyoncé made her return after 10 years — and Blue Ivy might have outshined everyone. Spirit Airlines is officially gone. We unpack what the shutdown really means for working-class travelers, how the blocked JetBlue merger played a role, and why the government's decision not to intervene could have long-term consequences for everyday Americans. GameStop just put in a $56 billion bid to acquire eBay, a company nearly ten times its size. Is it a serious play or a strategic squeeze? We break down the CEO's history and what this move actually signals. The Great Wealth Transfer is coming: nearly $100 trillion is expected to change hands from Baby Boomers by 2048, and $30 to $40 trillion of that is projected to go directly to women. What does that mean for investing, impact, and economic power? In AI news, Anthropic is reportedly closing a funding round that would value the company at $900 billion — surpassing OpenAI's $852 billion valuation. Two companies. Both nearly worth a trillion dollars. Let that sink in. And we close out with New Orleans: Is the city actually running out of time before it goes underwater? Real estate prices say one thing. Climate scientists say another. Rich Takes drops every Thursday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

    27 min

  6. MAY 5

    The Truth About VC Funding for Black Women: Past, Present & Future

    Less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black women, but what's really behind that number, and what does it actually take to change it? In this episode, Sheena Allen and Sevetri Wilson Taylor get candid about the full picture of funding for Black women founders: from what banks and VCs are actually looking for, to why your pitch might be killing your deal before it starts, to why the current funding climate may be the toughest it's ever been. Both hosts have been on the other side of the table — as founders who've raised over $60M capital and as investors who've written checks — and they're not holding back. In this episode: Why less than 1% isn't just a systemic problem — and what founders can controlWhat banks vs. VCs are actually looking for (and where most founders fall short)The "audacity gap" in how Black women pitch — and how to close itWhy proximity to wealth and opportunity is half the battleThe Fearless Fund lawsuit and what it signals for the presentWhy the current job market is pushing Black women into entrepreneurship at the worst possible timeWho's still fighting for Black women in the funding space?An honest look at what the future holdsThis is the conversation happening everywhere right now, and this is the version that actually goes behind the headlines. Subscribe to Rich Lessons on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, and leave a review.

    27 min

  7. APR 30

    Q1 2026 Broke Startup Funding Records — But the Headline Is Lying

    The fundraising headlines are misleading founders, and we are breaking it down. In Q1 2026, startups raised a record $297 billion — but $122 billion of that went to a single company: OpenAI. If you have been waiting for the market to turn around, this is the reality check you need before next week's full fundraising episode drops May 5th. Plus, we get into the headlines shaping culture and business this week: The Michael Jackson biopic opens to $217 million globally. Was that a surprise? We break down why international numbers tell a different story.Hollywood's biggest names — Ben Stiller, Emma Thompson, Jane Fonda — sign petitions against the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger. One family is about to own CBS, HBO, CNN, BET, Nickelodeon, DC Comics, and more. We call it what it is.Keith Lee brings his first food festival to New Orleans and immediately catches controversy over $70 tickets, a random lineup, and a Live Nation partnership that may have cost him the community buy-in he needed most.Rich Takes drops every week as a quick-hit segment from the Rich Lessons podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. 🎙️ Next week on Rich Lessons: our deep dive on fundraising in 2026—what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what founders need to know now.

    19 min

  8. APR 23

    Tim Cook Steps Down, Tech Layoffs Are Back & Claude Is Killing the Vibe | Rich Takes

    From Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years to mass layoffs hitting Big Tech, media, and beyond, the future of work is changing faster than most people are ready for. Starting September 1, 2026, Tim Cook officially steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years, handing the reins to John Ternus, current SVP of Hardware. Was this a long time coming? Is Apple too stagnant to survive another decade without a Steve Jobs-level disruption and innovation? We're getting into all of it. Then, big tech layoffs are back, and this time they're spreading. Meta is cutting 10% of its workforce (~8,000 jobs). And it's no longer just a Silicon Valley problem. Disney, Sony, Warner Brothers, hospitality, finance, retail — nobody's safe. We also tackle the real question: will AI actually create new jobs, or is universal basic income closer than we want to admit? And Anthropic is out here testing limits — literally. Claude Design is making waves, Claude Code may be getting pulled from the $20/month Pro plan, and we're breaking down what that means for everyday builders and creators trying to keep up without breaking the bank. Plus: the gatekeeping debate is back, sparked by designer Law Roach — and we're not holding back. Topics covered: Tim Cook steps down + who's taking over AppleBig tech layoffs spreading beyond Silicon ValleyAI, job replacement & the universal basic income conversationClaude Design, Claude Code & Anthropic's pricing movesGatekeeping in business: good or bad?🎙️ New episodes of Rich Lessons drop every Tuesday. Rich Takes drops every Thursday. 📍 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube — search Rich Lessons

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The Rich Lessons Podcast, hosted by Sevetri and Sheena, cuts through the noise with rich insights and real conversations about business, life, and everything in between—offering hard truths, valuable lessons, and stories still being written.

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  • Creator
    Sevetri Wilson and Sheena Allen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sevetri Wilson and Sheena Allen
  • Show Website
    Rich Lessons

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