RISE AND BUILD:

Tackling Prosperity From The Ground Up

Mind-blowing. That might be the best way to describe the way we rang in 2025. A tumultuous entry into the New Year with major events unfolding across the country—New Year’s Eve violence, wildfires in LA, mid-air collisions, and the inauguration of Donald J. Trump. Despite the chaos, I was looking forward to a hopeful, even prosperous year. That hope was fueled by the honor I received on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the World Arts Foundation—a Lifetime Achievement Award, given to those in our Black community who have dedicated themselves to advancing the agenda and outcomes for our people. Standing alongside a cohort of my peers, I was humbled and proud. But the moment was bittersweet.

Because while we were celebrating Black excellence, across the country, our 47th president was being inaugurated. By the end of the day—on Dr. King’s day, no less—he had already signed dozens of executive orders. One gut punch after another. DEI? Gone. Deportation orders? Signed. Policies that shaped access and opportunity are being wiped out with the stroke of a pen. Reality hit—we are not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy.

The truth is, it’s not just about what’s happening in the world—it’s about the state of mind you’re in when you receive the information. If you’re already in emotional wreckage, and chaos comes knocking, you’ll crumble. But if you stay focused, balanced, and protect your peace, you can engage in a rhythmic tango with life where you are neither victim nor

And now, as we pull back the blinds in 2025, we launch our first issue of the year: 24 Ways to Get Rich. But let’s be real—wealth is about more than money.

And that’s the heart of what this issue is all about

In our interview with Dr. Joe Dispenza, we explore the power of mind over matter. After a catastrophic accident that shattered his