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The CJ Moneyway ShowCan We Reimagine Capitalism? Dr. Rachel Laryea on Wealth, Culture & Liberation”On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show — powered by CJ Moneyway Entertainment and Bleav Network — CJ sits down with Dr. Rachel Laryea, a powerhouse at the intersection of finance, culture, and social impact.
She’s a Yale-trained double-PhD, former Goldman Sachs analyst, current JPMorgan researcher, and the founder of Kelewele, a cultural lifestyle brand that honors West African heritage and values. She’s also the author of the forthcoming book Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible, where she challenges outdated economic narratives and invites a new model of intergenerational wealth for Black communities.
In thi...
2026-02-1450 min
Entrepreneurial AppetiteEntrepreneurial Appetite: Season 7 Preview - A Conversation with Lloyd KuykendollAs we launch into Season 7 of Entrepreneurial Appetite, I'm sitting down with one of my favorite co-hosts, Lloyd Kuykendoll, founder of Black Cabinet Education, to preview what's coming in 2026 and reflect on the books and conversations that are shaping our thinking.Lloyd shares the four books that changed his life this year: The Black Jacobins by C.L.R. James, I Have Avenged America by Julia Garfield (exploring the true legacy of Jean-Jacques Dessalines), The Wounded World: W.E.B. Du Bois and World War I by Chad L. Williams, and the rare bibliophile treasure Damn Rare...
2026-01-0224 min
B.O.O.S.T. PodcastBlack Capitalists: Redefining Market Access with Dr. Rachel Laryea | EP165What does it mean to redefine market access in ways that puts people first; centering Black communities and lived experience? Dr. Rachel Laryea explores how cultural capital, storytelling, and visionary wealth-building strategies can reshape access to opportunity and expand who is seen as belonging in the world of capital and scale. Drawing from her book Black Capitalists, Dr. Laryea shares lessons entrepreneurs can learn from both historic and contemporary figures, while offering bold ideas for redesigning systems to make market entry more equitable. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies to tap into new markets while honoring i...
2025-12-1817 min
Mindset Mastery Moments with Dr. Alisa WhyteReshaping Capitalism: A New Mindset for Economic LiberationIn this thought-provoking episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with Dr. Rachel Laryea, a Yale-trained PhD anthropologist and founder of Kelewele, whose work challenges the dominant narratives of wealth, power, and capitalism. Together, they explore what it truly means to reshape economic systems in a way that honors culture, community, and collective well-being.Dr. Laryea shares her remarkable journey from Wall Street’s fast-paced financial sector to the deeply intentional world of anthropology and ethical entrepreneurship. She reveals how her Ghanaian heritage, academic research, and lived experiences in...
2025-11-2856 min
Soul Story® Show with Brooke-SidneyBlack Capitalists: Race, Wealth & Redefining Power with Dr. Rachel LaryeaBlack Capitalists: Race, Wealth & Redefining Power with Dr. Rachel Laryea | The Soul Story® Show What does it really mean to be a Black capitalist? In this powerful episode, host Brooke-Sidney Harbour sits down with scholar and author Dr. Rachel Laryea to unpack her book Black Capitalists: The Story of Race, Identity, and the Making of Black Wealth. From redefining capitalism through a communal lens to the radical framework of the undercommons, this conversation challenges assumptions about race, money, and power—and offers a grounded roadmap for building generational wealth with integrity. What You'll Lea...
2025-09-2844 min
School’s Over...Now What?Black Capitalism: The Conversation No One Wants to Have - EP 324Is Black capitalism a contradiction or a path to empowerment? In this thought-provoking episode, we break down the myths, tensions, and opportunities within capitalism for Black communities. Dr. Rachel Laryea shares personal stories of resilience, discipline, and strategic thinking, offering a blueprint for turning a system often seen as exclusionary into a tool for progress. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, or changemaker, this conversation will challenge your perspective and inspire you to think bigger about wealth, opportunity, and community impact. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why some see “Black capitalism” as contradictory and why it...
2025-08-1225 min
WillPower PodcastFrom Goldman Sachs to Cultural Capital: Dr. Rachel Laryea on Wealth, Identity, and Building KeleweleIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Laryea—former Goldman Sachs analyst, double PhD from Yale, cultural entrepreneur, and author of Black Capitalists. Rachel shares her extraordinary journey from Wall Street to founding Kelewele, a lifestyle brand that celebrates heritage and redefines culture-forward luxury. We dive into the intersection of Black wealth, cultural identity, and entrepreneurship, and explore the insights behind her groundbreaking book. If you're passionate about purpose-driven business and cultural empowerment, this conversation is a must-listen.
2025-07-2726 min
LifeBloodBlack Capitalists with Dr. Rachel LaryeaLifeBlood: We talked about what it means to be a black capitalist, understanding economic identities, having a deep appreciation for the sacrifices of those who came before us, determining your version of the American dream and going after it, why we should be hopeful for the future and how to become more confident, and what everyone can do to start making a positive and sustainable difference, with Dr. Rachel Laryea, thought leader, entrepreneur, Goldman Sachs and Yale alum, and author.
Listen to learn why each of us has choice and how to put it to work!
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2025-07-2528 min
Delving In with Stuart Kelter#158. Black Entrepreneurship with a Social ConscienceRachel Laryea is a Ghanaian-American entrepreneur and author of the recently published book, Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible. She secured a summer an internship at Goldman-Sachs while still in college at NYU and upon graduation was offered a high-paying job there, thereby introducing her to the cutthroat, hyper-competitive world of high finance. She left that world to pursue a dual Ph.D. in African-American Studies and Sociocultural Anthropology at Yale University. Currently Laryea works as an Asset Wealth Management researcher at J.P. Morgan-Chase and is also the founder and CEO of Kelewele, a plantain-inspired food st...
2025-07-2157 min
Seat At My Table PodcastWealth, Race, and Wall Street; How to get on the right side of Capitalism with Dr Rachel LaryeaWhat does building wealth look like when you are on the wrong side of Capitalism? Is there hope to decrease inequality and thrive in the current economic system?
In this conversation, Rachel Laryea shares her journey. From watching her mum work around the clock and instilling the same work ethic into her children, to becoming a successful author and entrepreneur.
In this insightful conversation, we discuss the complexities of navigating identity, being surrounded by privilege without the safety net, the reality of being black on Wall Street, and the mission for fin...
2025-07-201h 17
Politics Done RightRachel Laryea, PhD., author of Black Capitalist, redefines capitalism as a tool.Rachel Laryea says anyone (race aside) or group can leverage capitalist systems for community welfare. Capitalism nurtures a scarcity mindset, but she believes in leaning into community instead.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
2025-07-0920 min
Black Authors Matter TVJune 24th 2025 - Full ShowBlack Authors Matter TV - June 24th Guests: Chinedu Achebe, Dr. Rachel Laryea, Nikkolas Smith, Michael YoungChinedu Achebe - Literary Fiction AuthorDr. Rachel Laryea - Author of Book on Black CapitalismNikkolas Smith - Best-Selling Children's Author and IllustratorMichael Young - Mystery/Thriller Author
2025-07-091h 59
Politics and Prose PresentsRachel Laryea — Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible - with Mike AmezcuaTo many, the term "Black Capitalists" is oxymoronic. Black people were the labor force that built the infrastructure of American capitalism through the violent enforcement of legalized slavery, so they cannot, and should not, aspire to be the beneficiaries of it. But Wall Street professional and Yale-educated anthropologist Dr. Rachel Laryea poses a provocative question: What if there was a way to thrive within capitalism without diminishing someone else's life chances through exploitative practices? There is--and Black Capitalists are showing us how.Told through Rachel's own compelling narrative--growing up the child of a single mother who immigrated to...
2025-07-0855 min
Quality Queen ControlNavigating Success as a Millennial WomanHey Angels! Ready to navigate success on your terms? In this empowering episode of Quality Queen Control, Asha Christina welcomes Dr. Rachel Laryea, a trailblazing entrepreneur who went from Wall Street to asset wealth management. As a millennial Black woman and first-generation American, Dr. Laryea shares her inspiring journey and practical tips for overcoming challenges, building wealth, and thriving with authenticity. Tune in for faith-fueled wisdom to redefine success and create your own legacy!
2025-07-0250 min
Keen On AmericaFrom Ghana to Goldman Sachs: Rachel Laryea on a Blueprint for Black CapitalismYesterday’s show was on the Great White Hoax of manufactured racism in America. Today’s is on Black Capitalists, the title of a provocative new book by Rachel Layrea. But is this a great black hoax? Or might her focus on race and class really be a blueprint for a more ethical 21st century capitalism? Laryea, who holds a PhD from Yale and works in wealth management at JPMorgan Chase, argues that Black capitalists can strategically use the tools of capitalism to create social good, not just profit. But in a week when Jeff Bezo...
2025-06-2844 min
Way Up With Angela YeeWUWY: Tell Us A Secret + Wealth Wednesday With Rachel Laryea On CapitalismRachel Laryea On Capitalism A new Tell Us A Secret See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-2531 minWay Up With Angela YeeRachel Laryea On Capitalism, Dreaming Bigger & Building Wealth: Key Insights + MoreRachel Laryea On Capitalism, Dreaming Bigger & Building Wealth: Key Insights + MoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-2537 min
Ten Year'dCost of the Climb: Capitalism, Wealth & Black LaborGuest: Dr. Rachel Laryea | From Yale to JP Morgan | Author of Black Capitalists📍 Is capitalism broken—or was it always built this way?📍 If DEI is dead, what comes next?📍 Can you benefit from a system that was never built for you?In this urgent and unfiltered episode of Ten Year’d, Michael Lutterodt-Quarcoo sits down with Dr. Rachel Laryea—scholar, entrepreneur, and survivor of the American Dream—to pull back the curtain on a system we’re all entangled in: capitalism.From growing up in poverty to walking the hall...
2025-06-2347 min
Talk CocktailHow Black Capitalists Are Rewriting the Rules of Wealth CreationDr. Rachel Laryea, author of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What is Possible, challenges the assumption that capitalism and social justice are incompatible. Drawing from her journey from Goldman Sachs to Yale to entrepreneurship, she reveals how black capitalists operate as strategic insiders within financial systems—not to exploit, but to extract resources for community uplift. Her research shows how communal capitalism, where profit meets social good, offers a blueprint for transforming wealth creation that extends far beyond any single community to anyone seeking sustainable success.This post is FREE for everyone. Please spread it far and wi...
2025-06-2136 min
2025-06-1120 min
The Wisdom of Life with Chad Stoloff#12: Rachel Laryea-Can Capitalism Work for Black America?ABOUT DR. RACHEL LARYEADr. Rachel is a thought leader who specializes in race and money, ethical entrepreneurship, and social good. After cutting her teeth on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs, she went on to receive her dual Ph.D. in African American Studies and Sociocultural Anthropology at Yale University. Her ethnographic research aims to understand nuanced forms of Black participation in capitalist economies. Dr. Rachel is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Research Fellowship award, and she received an honorable mention from the Ford Foundation for her research. She has held Adjunct Professor appointments at...
2025-06-1056 min
Brown AmbitionWhy Black People Need a New Blueprint for Capitalism ft. Dr. Rachel Laryea🎙️ BA Fam, Let’s Talk Black Capitalism (w/ Dr. Rachel Laryea) This week’s episode is full of truth, power, and possibility. Mandi sits down with Dr. Rachel Laryea, author of Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What is Possible, to unpack what it really means to build wealth, create impact, and hold onto your identity as a Black entrepreneur in corporate and capitalist America. From identity crises to boardroom power moves, this convo is all vibes and real talk. We get into the nuances of Black capitalism—not as a monolith, but as a spectrum of ways we...
2025-06-0929 min
The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast3110: A Discussion of Black Capitalists w/ Rachel LaryeaRod and Karen are joined by Dr. Rachel Laryea the author of "Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible" to discuss what exactly is Black Capitalism, American vs global Black Capitalism, what makes on a capitalist, anger at billionaires, Bernie Sanders, the Target boycott, working together under the Trump administration, her lifestyle brand Kelewele and her hopes for her book. Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT Instagram: @TheBlackGuyWhoTips Email: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Teepublic Store Amazon Wishlist Crowdcast Voicemail: (980) 500-9034 Pre-Order Rachel's book here - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746827/black-capitalists-by-rachel-laryea-phd/Go Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-081h 08
1:100 Architecture PodcastSeason 3 Episode 4: Say My Name Correctly!As Black History Month comes to an end today we will be discussing a key issue that occurs in practice and pretty much everywhere to be honest and that’s microaggressions and I definitely know we have stories to tell for sure! We will be tapping into recognising them and how one should overcome their biases.
“The everyday, subtle, intentional – and oftentimes unintentional – interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward historically marginalised groups.”
POV: You invite me for work drinks but you know I don’t drink
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Hosted by Basma El Boussaki
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Our mission at 1:100 Architecture Podcast is giving peopl...
2022-11-0253 min
Greenhero#24 – Plant-based food with Ghanaian roots w/ Founder of Kelewele Rachel LaryeaToday on the Greenhero Podcast, Rikard is with the Founder and CEO of Kelewele, Rachel Laryea. Kelewele is a food service and cultural lifestyle brand reimagining plantains and is on a mission to connect with the African diaspora through food, culture, and innovation.As a child growing up in a traditional Ghanaian home, Rachel eagerly watched her mother fry plantains in the family’s old cast iron, black pot. She quickly grew a love for the fruit for its sweet taste, often paired with savory and spicy flavors. The first plantain di...
2022-10-0529 min
1:100 Architecture PodcastSeason 3 Episode 2: We're Back, Baby!We’re on a whole ‘nother level! Your favourite architecture sisters are back and ready to show you what we’ve been up to the past few... well, years! In this episode, we’re hitting up all the feels and sharing all the mistakes we’ve made along the way. We're on Youtube now, so check out this episode live on the official 1:00 Youtube Channel.
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Hosted by Basma El Boussaki and Cindy Appiah-Kubi Laryea.
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Our mission at 1:100 Architecture Podcast is giving people just like us the confidence to thrive with originality, creativity...
2022-09-2155 min
Sustainable Brown Girl69| Sustainability through food with Elise Smith, owner of WinniE's Bakery, and Rachel Laryea, founder of KeleweleToday we're talking all about sustainability through food. Our first featured sustainable brown girl is Elise Smith, co-founder of oECo Studios, an ethical eco video production company that works with earth-forward brands. Elise is also the owner of WinniE's Bakery, she's a food writer, recipe developer, and set stylist. Today we'll be talking about how we can be more sustainable when it comes to shopping for food and cooking.
Later we'll hear from Rachel Laryea, a Ghanian woman based in Brooklyn, NY. Rachel is the founder of Kelewele, a lifestyle and food brand focused on plantain based e...
2022-06-3051 min
Welcome to the (AfAm) HouseKelewele and the Power of PlantainRachel Naa-Du Laryea is a doctoral student in the joint degree program in Anthropology and African American Studies at Yale University and the founder of Kelewele, a plantain based food company. In the definition of culture, food is one of the main components. In her work with Kelewele Rachel continues a long tradition of connecting the African Diaspora through a known and beloved super food, plantain.
Get Rachel's recipe book A Plantain Love Story here
2021-08-2348 min
The Pride Road Architects PodcastArchitecture in the Den: Post Part 1 – what next! with 1:100 PodcasteristasYou've started on the journey to becoming an architect , what road will you choose from here and how will you keep on track?
Rachel, Bethany, Amanda, Adonai, Basma, Naomi and Cindy are the brains behind 1:100 Architecture Podcast, and after completing their degrees in Architecture they started their podcast! It wasn’t what they thought they would be doing after graduation, but the unique timing of finishing RIBA Part 1s just before the pandemic meant that their plans of finding a place in industry were derailed. The reality is that the pandemic economy has been incredibly tough for re...
2021-04-2734 min
Joy and ConversationGuardianas de la Memoria/Keepers of MemoryIn this episode, we speak with Ruth Behar, poet, children's author, and Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, about the history of the Jews of Cuba. Ruth weaves personal stories of her Ashkenazi and Sephardic family members' journeys from Poland and Turkey to Cuba into a larger narrative of Jewish diaspora and the search for home. We discuss "keepers of memory" and Ruth's role as a memory keeper through her many books, including Letters from Cuba and Everything I Kept/Todo lo que guardé.Learn more about Rachel Laryea and Kelewele at www.kelewelenyc.com
2021-04-2547 min
Item 13: An African Food PodcastA Plantain Love Story with Rachel LaryeaRachel Laryea is the founder and CEO of Kelewele, a food service and cultural lifestyle brand reimagining plantains in its mission to connect the African diaspora through food, culture and innovation. She is also a dual Ph.D. candidate at Yale University studying Black capitalists in the transAtlantic financial industry.Find Kelewele online:Website: Kelewelenyc.comLinktree sites: https://linktr.ee/kelewelenycCookbook (A Plantain Love Story - available on Amazon)----Follow Item 13 on social media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @item13podcastDon’t forget to subscribe & lea...
2021-02-0250 min
Jasmine Angelica Stith | The Pretty Plug Radio028 - Kelewele - The Secret Behind the Plantain | Rachel LaryeaTopic of Discussion: Anthropology, Plantains, Starting a food business
Meet Rachel Laryea
She is our first guest on Season 2. She is a doctoral student in the joint degree program in Anthropology and African American Studies. In 2016, she received a B.A., summa cum laude, in Social and Cultural Analysis from New York University. Prior to starting the program, she was an analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. in their Corporate Services & Real Estate Division, working within the firm’s Environmental, Social & Governance group. More broadly, her research interests encompass questions of community and racial formation, subversion, and the impacts and controls of...
2018-10-031h 01
Spoilers!Thor: Ragnarok (2017) - Spoilers! #127$Mikey, Brett, and Pappy spoil the latest MCU Movie- Thor: Ragnarok
Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.
Release date: November 3, 2017 (USA)
Director: Taika Waititi
Box office: 427 million USD
Budget: 180 million USD
Music composed by: Mark Mothersbaugh
Critic reviews
The Marvel Cinematic Universe's most audacious entry so far, Thor's third stand-alone movie...
2017-11-1221 min
Spoilers!Thor: Ragnarok (2017) - Spoilers! #127$Mikey, Brett, and Pappy spoil the latest MCU Movie- Thor: RagnarokImprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor's quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.Release date: November 3, 2017 (USA)Director: Taika WaititiBox office: 427 million USDBudget: 180 million USDMusic composed by: Mark MothersbaughCritic reviewsThe Marvel Cinematic Universe's most audacious entry so far, Thor's third stand-alone movie goes there with wild, bold choices...
2017-11-1221 min