In this powerful episode, former NBA All-Star Luol Deng and Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), share the untold story of basketball’s rise across the continent 🌍🏀. From South Sudan’s historic journey to the BAL’s mission to empower Africa’s youth, they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and vision for the future of African basketball and business.

 

They break down what it takes to build infrastructure across 54 nations, why only five arenas in Africa are NBA-ready, and how the BAL is giving over 1 billion people access to professional basketball. Luol Deng calls for stronger business regulations and urges global investors to seize this moment to build Africa’s sports economy.

 

This conversation goes beyond basketball — it’s about legacy, leadership, and the power of investing in Africa’s future. 🇸🇸🇷🇼

 

#LuolDeng #ClareAkamanzi #BAL #BasketballAfricaLeague #SouthSudan #NBAAfrica #InvestInAfrica #EarnYourLeisure #MarketMondays #AfricaRising #SportsBusiness #YouthEmpowerment #BasketballInAfrica #Rwanda #AfricanExcellence

In this powerful episode, former NBA All-Star Luol Deng and Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), share the untold story of basketball&rsquo;s rise across the continent 🌍🏀. From South Sudan&rsquo;s historic journey to the BAL&rsquo;s mission to empower Africa&rsquo;s youth, they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and vision for the future of African basketball and business.
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They break down what it takes to build infrastructure across 54 nations, why only five arenas in Africa are NBA-ready, and how the BAL is giving over 1 billion people access to professional basketball. Luol Deng calls for stronger business regulations and urges global investors to seize this moment to build Africa&rsquo;s sports economy.
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This conversation goes beyond basketball &mdash; it&rsquo;s about legacy, leadership, and the power of investing in Africa&rsquo;s future. 🇸🇸🇷🇼
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#LuolDeng #ClareAkamanzi #BAL #BasketballAfricaLeague #SouthSudan #NBAAfrica #InvestInAfrica #EarnYourLeisure #MarketMondays #AfricaRising #SportsBusiness #YouthEmpowerment #BasketballInAfrica #Rwanda #AfricanExcellence

Welcome to The Earn Your Leisure Podcast. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings will be your host. Earn Your Leisure will be giving you behind the scenes financial views into the entertainment and sports industries as well as highlighting back stories of entrepreneurs. We will also be breaking down business models and examining the latest trends in finance. Earn Your Leisure is a college business class mixed with pop culture. We blend the two together for a unique and exciting look into the world of business. Let’s go!! #earnyourleisurepodcast

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Luol Deng & Clare Akamanzi: Building the NBA’s Future in Africa

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On today’s episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Kwaku Bediako, founder of Chocolate Clothes Global, for a powerful conversation on fashion, culture, and building a global brand with African roots 🌍👕. Kwaku breaks down what inspired him to expand Chocolate Clothes Global, how a six-month run on CNN helped legitimize and scale the brand, and why African influence is shaping global fashion more than ever. He also shares how America played a role in the brand’s evolution, the mentality required to succeed as a fashion designer, and the realities of building a business on the continent. We dive into pivotal moments—including a styling opportunity with Steve Harvey, lessons from a missed chance to style Naomi Campbell, and how Chocolate Clothes Global landed a partnership with the NBA. From building a subscription model to understanding why organic growth takes time, this episode is packed with real gems for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build something meaningful and global. #EarnYourLeisure #ChocolateClothesGlobal #AfricanFashion #FashionBusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness #GlobalBrand #Entrepreneurship #CreativeEconomy #AfricanCreators #FashionIndustry #BusinessFromAfrica #CulturalImpact #BrandBuilding #SubscriptionBusiness #NBApartnership #OrganicGrowth

On today&rsquo;s episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Kwaku Bediako, founder of Chocolate Clothes Global, for a powerful conversation on fashion, culture, and building a global brand with African roots 🌍👕. Kwaku breaks down what inspired him to expand Chocolate Clothes Global, how a six-month run on CNN helped legitimize and scale the brand, and why African influence is shaping global fashion more than ever. He also shares how America played a role in the brand&rsquo;s evolution, the mentality required to succeed as a fashion designer, and the realities of building a business on the continent. We dive into pivotal moments&mdash;including a styling opportunity with Steve Harvey, lessons from a missed chance to style Naomi Campbell, and how Chocolate Clothes Global landed a partnership with the NBA. From building a subscription model to understanding why organic growth takes time, this episode is packed with real gems for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build something meaningful and global. #EarnYourLeisure #ChocolateClothesGlobal #AfricanFashion #FashionBusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness #GlobalBrand #Entrepreneurship #CreativeEconomy #AfricanCreators #FashionIndustry #BusinessFromAfrica #CulturalImpact #BrandBuilding #SubscriptionBusiness #NBApartnership #OrganicGrowth

How Chocolate Clothes Global Turned African Culture Into a Global Fashion Brand

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In this revealing Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into the unprecedented Justice Department investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the direction of Donald Trump. With the market watching closely, the trio explores how politicizing the Fed could threaten its longstanding autonomy and set a dangerous precedent for America’s financial stability. Rashad highlights the seriousness of the Fed potentially losing its independence and becoming subject to presidential influence, emphasizing that Trump is not a traditional president and is aggressively consolidating power. Ian points out that the way Trump operates—allegedly using punitive measures against those who don’t comply—mirrors tactics seen in less democratic governments, raising alarms about the long-term impact on the economy and markets. Troy provides insight into Powell’s actual record, noting that Powell led the charge on recent interest rate cuts and managed the pandemic recovery strategically, yet is now facing political retaliation for not moving quickly enough to meet presidential demands. The hosts analyze how Powell's possible indictment—something never before seen in American history—may undermine confidence in future Fed chairs, making them vulnerable to political pressure instead of focusing on serving the public good. They also examine how this move fits into the larger context of Project 2025, designed to consolidate executive power across U.S. institutions. From the recent resilience of the stock market despite political turmoil, to the deeper questions about democracy, legacy, and financial policy, this discussion unpacks the real risks investors and citizens face when the independence of critical economic institutions is threatened. Will these actions cause a market crash or a slow erosion of trust in America’s financial system? Is this the beginning of long-term instability or just another political skirmish? Don’t miss this essential conversation for anyone concerned about the intersection of politics, economics, and market moves. *Timestamps:*
Trump’s DOJ investigates Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Why Fed independence matters
Will this impact the stock market and economy?
Project 2025 and executive power consolidation
How Jerome Powell managed rate cuts and market recovery
Predictions for the market in the second half of the year

--- #MarketMondays#JeromePowell#FederalReserve#DonaldTrump#StockMarket#Economy#Project2025#Investing#Finance#FinancialNews#EconomicPolicy#MarketAnalysis Subscribe for valuable insights on business, investing, and the biggest financial stories shaping our world.

In this revealing Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings dive deep into the unprecedented Justice Department investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the direction of Donald Trump. With the market watching closely, the trio explores how politicizing the Fed could threaten its longstanding autonomy and set a dangerous precedent for America&rsquo;s financial stability. Rashad highlights the seriousness of the Fed potentially losing its independence and becoming subject to presidential influence, emphasizing that Trump is not a traditional president and is aggressively consolidating power. Ian points out that the way Trump operates&mdash;allegedly using punitive measures against those who don&rsquo;t comply&mdash;mirrors tactics seen in less democratic governments, raising alarms about the long-term impact on the economy and markets. Troy provides insight into Powell&rsquo;s actual record, noting that Powell led the charge on recent interest rate cuts and managed the pandemic recovery strategically, yet is now facing political retaliation for not moving quickly enough to meet presidential demands. The hosts analyze how Powell's possible indictment&mdash;something never before seen in American history&mdash;may undermine confidence in future Fed chairs, making them vulnerable to political pressure instead of focusing on serving the public good. They also examine how this move fits into the larger context of Project 2025, designed to consolidate executive power across U.S. institutions. From the recent resilience of the stock market despite political turmoil, to the deeper questions about democracy, legacy, and financial policy, this discussion unpacks the real risks investors and citizens face when the independence of critical economic institutions is threatened. Will these actions cause a market crash or a slow erosion of trust in America&rsquo;s financial system? Is this the beginning of long-term instability or just another political skirmish? Don&rsquo;t miss this essential conversation for anyone concerned about the intersection of politics, economics, and market moves. *Timestamps:*
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<li>Trump&rsquo;s DOJ investigates Fed Chair Jerome Powell</li>
<li>Why Fed independence matters</li>
<li>Will this impact the stock market and economy?</li>
<li>Project 2025 and executive power consolidation</li>
<li>How Jerome Powell managed rate cuts and market recovery</li>
<li>Predictions for the market in the second half of the year</li>
</ul>
--- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketmondays">#MarketMondays</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jeromepowell">#JeromePowell</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/federalreserve">#FederalReserve</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/donaldtrump">#DonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stockmarket">#StockMarket</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/economy">#Economy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/project2025">#Project2025</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investing">#Investing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/finance">#Finance</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/financialnews">#FinancialNews</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/economicpolicy">#EconomicPolicy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marketanalysis">#MarketAnalysis</a> Subscribe for valuable insights on business, investing, and the biggest financial stories shaping our world.

Trump vs The Fed: How Political Pressure on Jerome Powell Could Shake the Markets

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In this clip, Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Schwartzman dive deep into Netflix's recent $100M deal to bring IHeart podcasts—including hits like The Breakfast Club and shows from Joe and Jada—onto their platform. What does this mean for the future of creators, viewers, and the entire podcast industry? Hear Rashad Bilal break down a conversation with Charlemagne about how Netflix is challenging YouTube’s long-standing dominance over creators. The hosts debate whether Netflix’s move will truly shake things up, offering alternative options for content creators who’ve long been under YouTube’s thumb. Troy Millings analyzes Netflix’s strategy to compete with both YouTube and cable TV, highlighting how podcasting and vodcasting (video podcasts) have become crucial to premium content platforms. The conversation uncovers how major platforms are fighting for the most-viewed and most-listened-to content on the planet. The group explores the financial implications for creators and companies—revealing how platform deals can mean guaranteed money but also restrict creator control. They caution that some fans may lose access to their favorite shows as content moves behind Netflix’s walls. Ian Schwartzman brings valuable insights from recent industry conversations, describing how contracts have evolved to include video rights, and how newer creators may trade those rights for bigger checks, sometimes before realizing their true value. Whether you’re a creator, a business-minded viewer, or just fascinated by the seismic shifts in the entertainment landscape, this clip offers powerful commentary on why video rights matter, how platform monopolies are breaking, and what the next decade might hold for podcasts and vodcasts. *Key Topics Discussed:*
Netflix’s strategy to acquire podcast video content
The ongoing battle between YouTube and Netflix
How platform exclusivity impacts creators and fans
Contract negotiation shifts: the value of video rights
The financial motivations behind deals for creators

Let us know in the comments: Will Netflix’s push into podcasting change how you watch and listen to your favorite content? Do you think creators are giving up too much? *#Netflix#Podcasting#YouTube#ContentCreators#BusinessNews#EntertainmentIndustry#BreakfastClub#IHeartRadio#JoeAndJada#StreamingWars#Monopoly#Vodcast#MediaIndustry*

In this clip, Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Schwartzman dive deep into Netflix's recent $100M deal to bring IHeart podcasts&mdash;including hits like The Breakfast Club and shows from Joe and Jada&mdash;onto their platform. What does this mean for the future of creators, viewers, and the entire podcast industry? Hear Rashad Bilal break down a conversation with Charlemagne about how Netflix is challenging YouTube&rsquo;s long-standing dominance over creators. The hosts debate whether Netflix&rsquo;s move will truly shake things up, offering alternative options for content creators who&rsquo;ve long been under YouTube&rsquo;s thumb. Troy Millings analyzes Netflix&rsquo;s strategy to compete with both YouTube and cable TV, highlighting how podcasting and vodcasting (video podcasts) have become crucial to premium content platforms. The conversation uncovers how major platforms are fighting for the most-viewed and most-listened-to content on the planet. The group explores the financial implications for creators and companies&mdash;revealing how platform deals can mean guaranteed money but also restrict creator control. They caution that some fans may lose access to their favorite shows as content moves behind Netflix&rsquo;s walls. Ian Schwartzman brings valuable insights from recent industry conversations, describing how contracts have evolved to include video rights, and how newer creators may trade those rights for bigger checks, sometimes before realizing their true value. Whether you&rsquo;re a creator, a business-minded viewer, or just fascinated by the seismic shifts in the entertainment landscape, this clip offers powerful commentary on why video rights matter, how platform monopolies are breaking, and what the next decade might hold for podcasts and vodcasts. *Key Topics Discussed:*
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Netflix&rsquo;s strategy to acquire podcast video content</li>
<li>The ongoing battle between YouTube and Netflix</li>
<li>How platform exclusivity impacts creators and fans</li>
<li>Contract negotiation shifts: the value of video rights</li>
<li>The financial motivations behind deals for creators</li>
</ul>
Let us know in the comments: Will Netflix&rsquo;s push into podcasting change how you watch and listen to your favorite content? Do you think creators are giving up too much? *<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/netflix">#Netflix</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcasting">#Podcasting</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youtube">#YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/contentcreators">#ContentCreators</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessnews">#BusinessNews</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entertainmentindustry">#EntertainmentIndustry</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakfastclub">#BreakfastClub</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iheartradio">#IHeartRadio</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/joeandjada">#JoeAndJada</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/streamingwars">#StreamingWars</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/monopoly">#Monopoly</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vodcast">#Vodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mediaindustry">#MediaIndustry</a>*

The War Between Netflix & YouTube: How Podcasting & Content is Being Reshaped with Ian Schwartzman

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Luol Deng & Clare Akamanzi: Building the NBA’s Future in Africa

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