Best Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative Podcasts (2025)

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Why The South Matters 43:07

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“Nobody has poverty on their vision board”, Health and Human Services leader Dr Alicia M. Johnson states on this episode of Black Wealth Unlocked. Yet we still find ourselves in a society with Black people experiencing poverty at a much higher rate than the white population, and they’re passing that poverty down to their children. So in this episod…

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From Origin to Evolution Part 2 17:40

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One statistic stands out in this conversation because it represents the work that the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative has set itself: currently, 2 million Black households in the American South have zero net worth. With its rebranding into Kindred Futures and a team of experts walking arm-in-arm towards the same goal, the AWBI wants to change th…

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From Origin to Evolution Part 1 27:23

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“When we think about success, it’s so easy to be seduced by the outliers. And the outliers are really important. But we need to think about ‘How do we move the mean?’” On this episode of Black Wealth Unlocked, Dr Janelle Williams talks with philanthropist and social justice advocate Tene Traylor about soul work and building a better future for Amer…

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Empowering Black Businesses: The Key Role of Ecosystem Building 43:56

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Your business can’t thrive in isolation. If you want to grow your revenue and make strategic decisions about the future, you need support and advice from people in the know. That’s what you can expect to find if you join an organization like the Atlanta Black Chambers, the Atlanta Business League, or the Georgia Micro Enterprise Network. On this ep…

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Standing on Business: The Role of Black Businesses 20:56

11M ago20:56

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Atlanta is a hub for so many amazing Black-owned businesses that play a crucial role in their communities, but even the most beloved institutions can fail. AWBI commissioned a study into Black-owned businesses and how we can support them and the results are in: Black-owned businesses are the future for the Black community, but only if we act to hel…

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The South Has Something To Say 43:37

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Welcome to the last episode of the series: The South has something to say! In this thought-provoking episode, host Dr. Janelle Williams is joined by esteemed guests Tamieka Mosley from GrantMakers for Southern Progress, Kelly Burton from Black Innovation Alliance, and April Albright from Black Voters Matter, as they delve deep into the importance o…

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Empowering Black Entrepreneurs: The Transformative Power of Partnerships 31:29

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Join host Kim Addie, Vice president of Strategy and Impact at the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative, and special guest Harriett Williams, co-founder and Vice President of the Village Micro Fund, as they delve into the transformative power of partnerships in building and empowering Black businesses. In this episode of Black Wealth Unlocked, you’ll …

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Black Wealth Unlocked: Strategies for Advancing Economic Justice and Liberation 29:34

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Join host Dr. Janelle Williams, CEO and Co-Founder of Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI), and guest Dr. Alex Camardelle, AWBI VP of Research and Policy, as they delve into the concept of Black wealth and its significance for the Black community. In this thought-provoking episode of Black Wealth Unlocked, the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiativ…

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AWBI's Manifesto: Redefining Wealth for Black Communities and Challenging the Status Quo 34:44

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Welcome to a captivating episode of Black Wealth Unlocked, proudly presented by the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI). In this episode, AWBI CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Dr. Janelle Williams invites a special guest, co-founder of AWBI, Tené Traylor, to the mic for an intimate conversation about the genesis, growth, and the future of AWBI. Join us…