Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robert Gould.

Youngest developer in the U.S. to lead a $300 million community development project in partnership with the City of Savannah.

🏗️ Legacy Savannah Project

• Scope: 65-acre, $300 million transformational community development.
• Focus Areas:
  • Residential Housing: Senior and workforce housing.
  • Innovation Center: 24/7 programming for tech and career development.
  • Indoor Recreation Facility: Community engagement and wellness.
• Mission: Not just building structures, but transforming lives and legacies.

🌊 Big Tide Summit

• Founder: Robert Gould
• Purpose: Career exposure and training for Georgia students.
• Impact: Grew from 20 students to over 7,000 in 3 years.
• Focus Areas: Tech, arts, media, construction, and entrepreneurship.
• Website: bigtide.org (free for schools)

💡 Key Messages & Advice 1. Fear and Identity

• Embrace fear as a signal of purpose.
• “There’s only one you”—your uniqueness is your power.

2. Exposure is Everything

• 60% of success is based on exposure (Forbes).
• Being in the room matters—access changes lives.

3. Workforce Development Trends

• Start early.
• Prioritize exposure and appearance.
• Explore trades (construction, tech, plumbing, etc.).
• Seek mentorship.
• Embrace AI and future technologies.

4. Trade vs. Degree

• Trades are now high-income, high-impact careers.
• College is valuable, but not the only path.
• Ownership and entrepreneurship are key to wealth.

5. Pitching and Communication

• Know your audience and tailor your message.
• Don’t just pitch ideas—pitch dreams.
• Respect yourself and others in every room you enter.

🔁 Vision for the Future

• Expand the Legacy Savannah model nationwide.
• Continue building access and opportunity for underserved communities.
• Use platforms like Big Tide to bridge education and real-world careers.

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