Join us in this engaging episode of Earn Your Leisure as we sit down with Ashaala Shanae to explore essential insights and strategies for public speaking and pitching competitions. Discover why 75% of people have a severe fear of public speaking and learn how to overcome it. We delve into the three common mistakes public speakers make, share tips to help you win the $100K Nipsey Hussle Foundation Pitch Competition, and reveal exercises to improve your public speaking skills. Gain valuable public speaking hacks that will elevate your pitch game, and learn about the bad habits to avoid at pitch competitions. We also discuss why Invest Fest vendors should study the market of attendees and how to stay ahead as an entrepreneur. Finally, get crucial advice on how to overcome using bridge words in your speech, the importance of never exceeding the time limit in a pitch competition, and steps to nailing your pitch competition. Reading the room when pitching is a must—learn why in this episode! #PublicSpeaking #PitchCompetition #Entrepreneurship #AshaalaShanae #EarnYourLeisure #InvestFest #NipseyHussleFoundation #PublicSpeakingTips #EntrepreneurialStrategies #WinningPitches #OvercomingAnxiety #SpeakingHacks #ReadingTheRoom #PitchPerfect Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to another exciting episode of Market Mondays! In today's video, our hosts, Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, and Ian Dunlap, have a fascinating conversation with the incredible Van Jones. Van shares his ambitious plans for InvestFest and his nonprofit organization - Dream Machine Innovation Lab - that aims to empower the Black community through artificial intelligence (AI). Van Jones passionately emphasizes the transformative potential of AI, encouraging everyone, especially underrepresented communities, to embrace this technology as a "jetpack" for their businesses rather than fearing it as a "hand grenade." He draws parallels between today's AI revolution and the cultural revolution led by hip hop, urging the community to harness this new technology creatively and disruptively. Van discusses his innovative program, the Dream Machine AI Academy, which he launched with Will.i.am under the campaign "Make Wakanda Real." This program aims to make advanced AI tools accessible and understandable for everyone, irrespective of age or experience. Van highlights how AI can democratize opportunities across various fields, from making films and business plans to creating music and generating discretionary income. During the weekend of Juneteenth, the Dream Machine AI Academy held its first-ever session in Atlanta, attracting around 500 participants across a wide age range. Supported by giants like Microsoft and Amazon, the academy provided a crash course on AI tools, leaving attendees hopeful and excited about the future. Troy Millings queries about the feedback and reception from the initial class, to which Van responds positively, noting the participants' newfound optimism amid a challenging political and economic landscape. Ian Dunlap brings up the high costs associated with large language models and inquires about niche models that might benefit the community. Van underscores the importance of just starting with the available tools, emphasizing how AI can significantly streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and save costs, thereby preventing businesses from falling behind. He also touches on the considerable, yet untapped, power the Black community holds in various spheres – political, cultural, and spiritual. Van advocates for leveraging these aspects collectively to demand access to computing resources from tech giants, ensuring that African American institutions and businesses can stay competitive in the AI-driven future. Van’s enthusiasm is palpable as he anticipates bringing this revolutionary program to InvestFest, an event dedicated to fostering financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation within the Black community. Join us in this enlightening conversation as we explore how AI can be a catalyst for change and uplift the community. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on all things Market Mondays! #MarketMondays #InvestFest #VanJones #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DreamMachineAI #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BlackBusiness #FinancialLiteracy #WillIAm #MakeWakandaReal #TechForGood #BusinessGrowth #AIRevolution #CommunityEmpowerment #Microsoft #Amazon #CultureRevolution #HipHopTech #Juneteenth #BlackExcellence --- Tune in and learn how you can be at the forefront of the AI revolution, ensuring you’re not just keeping up, but leading the charge. See you at InvestFest! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy