In this episode, Jewel sits down with Leland Lazarus to break down the growing strategic battle between the United States and China in Latin America and what it means for global business, technology, and long-term influence. Drawing from his expertise in geopolitics, AI, and international development, Leland unpacks how China has rapidly expanded its presence across the region through trade, infrastructure, and emerging technologies—while the U.S. works to reassert its position. From the rise of Chinese electric vehicles and deep investment in critical minerals to the global race for AI dominance and digital infrastructure, this conversation reveals how economic strategy, political influence, and innovation are increasingly intertwined. Packed with real-world examples and strategic insight, this episode gives Black executives a clear lens into how global power dynamics are shifting—and where the next wave of opportunity lies for those ready to think and operate beyond borders.

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In this episode, Jewel sits down with Marc Mealy to break down the rising importance of Southeast Asia in the global economy and what it actually takes to operate across cultures in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. Drawing from decades of experience across government, policy, and international business, Marc unpacks how ASEAN’s collective growth, competitive markets, and strategic positioning between the U.S. and China are reshaping global trade and opportunity. From the role of relationships and cultural fluency in doing business abroad to the evolving strategies of multinational corporations and the advantages U.S. firms bring in talent development, this conversation reveals why global leadership today requires far more than technical skill—it demands cultural intelligence, adaptability, and long-term thinking. Packed with real-world insight and strategic perspective, this episode is a blueprint for Black executives ready to expand beyond domestic markets and position themselves at the forefront of global business.

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In this episode, Jewel sits down with Sharif J. Small to break down how business acquisitions, commercial real estate, and tax strategy work together as a unified play for building and sustaining generational wealth. Drawing from his experience advising entrepreneurs and acquiring businesses himself, Sharif reveals why buying existing, cash-flowing businesses—rather than starting from scratch—creates immediate leverage with lenders, stronger operational foundations, and faster paths to scale. From structuring deals with separate entities for the business and the real estate to leveraging depreciation, cost segregation, and financing strategies to reduce tax liability, this conversation unpacks the mechanics behind how wealth is actually built and preserved. Packed with practical insight on becoming “capital ready,” assembling the right advisory team, and multiplying assets over time, this episode gives Black executives a clear blueprint for transitioning from operator to owner and turning income into long-term, scalable wealth.

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