In Episode 36 of Rich Lessons, Sevetri Wilson Taylor (Instagram.com/sevetriwilson) and Sheena Allen (Instagram.com/whoisSheena) tackle the future of work in an AI-driven economy. From the rise of lifestyle businesses to the disappearance of entry-level jobs, they dig into the hard truths shaping how we’ll work, earn, and live in the years ahead.

The conversation explores the controversial debate around universal basic income (UBI), why trades like plumbing and electrical work may become the most secure and profitable careers, and how “vibe coding” is creating new opportunities for non-technical founders. They close with their biggest “rich lessons” on resisting over-reliance on AI and the importance of self-initiative in building a sustainable future.

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Intro & why lifestyle businesses matter

(03:28) UBI debate & the middle-class squeeze

(09:39) Robot-content fatigue: are we overusing genAI?

(15:26) After AI & bootcamps: where do entry-level devs go?

(18:52) Hiring reality: self-initiative & the two-week ramp

(28:22) Future-proof careers: trades over tech?

(30:24) Vibe coding: text-to-software & the hybrid model

(34:06) Rich Lessons: caution on genAI + be a self-starter

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What does it take to turn a family project into a global movement? In this episode of Rich Lessons, Dr. Calvin Mackie—engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of STEM NOLA—reveals his blueprint for scaling impact. From his garage in New Orleans to reaching over 200,000 students worldwide, Dr. Mackie breaks down how equity, education, and entrepreneurship must intersect to truly change lives. Whether you’re building a startup, running a nonprofit, or looking to create lasting change in your community, this conversation delivers powerful lessons on vision, leadership, and courage. If you’ve ever wondered how to transform an idea into a movement, start here.

On this week’s Rich Lessons, the engineer, professor, and founder of STEM NOLA breaks down his blueprint for scaling impact:
✨ Equity
✨ Education
✨ Entrepreneurship

This episode is a blueprint for building a movement—whether you’re growing a startup, leading a nonprofit, or creating change in your community.

This week on Rich Lessons we’re joined by Dr. Isfahan Chambers-Harris — scientist, founder, and innovator.

From earning her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine to serving as a Presidential STEM Fellow at the NIH, Dr. Chambers-Harris has dedicated her career to public health and research that addresses issues disproportionately impacting Black women.

Her personal journey with hair breakage and scalp damage — coupled with her scientific research on autoimmune disease — led her to launch an organic, science-backed hair care line that’s reshaping how we think about wellness and beauty.

Tune in as we dive into her story of blending science, purpose, and entrepreneurship.

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