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This series contains explicit language and mature themes. Listener discretion is advised.

Chad Sanders is a writer on the brink of wealth, whose world is changing fast around him. He goes from sleeping on a mattress on the floor of his Brooklyn apartment to Hollywood pitch meetings with his mentor, Spike Lee, to riding around Los Angeles with Kanye West. He lands a staff writing gig for Issa Rae’s new show, Rap Sh!t. His phone is ringing nonstop and he can feel his burgeoning success, but can't stop checking his bank account and obsessing over how he's going to make more money without losing himself. Now that he's getting some cash, Chad stays up at night wondering what's going to happen next?

In this episodic podcast, Chad brings us along on his dizzying ride to the top, exploring everything that happens to Black people who get rich through a series of illuminating, honest, funny, and moving conversations with Black Hollywood power players like Issa Rae, Charles D. King, Soledad O'Brien, and Gabrielle Union, as well as Black entrepreneurial stars like Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole, NFL quarterback guru Quincy Avery, and others in a quest to understand the unique, fraught, and fascinating relationship that Black people have with money. To get to the real and raw truths around being rich while Black, Chad takes us into the clubs, black cars, studio lots, bedrooms, and therapy sessions inhabited by Black super-earners.

Chad's trying to answer the most urgent questions in his life: What's money going to do for him? What's money going to do to him?

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  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Aug 30 2022

    Chad Sanders is a writer on the brink of wealth, whose world is changing fast around him. He goes from sleeping on a mattress on the floor of his Brooklyn apartment to Hollywood pitch meetings with his mentor, Spike Lee, to riding around Los Angeles with Kanye West. He lands a staff writing gig for Issa Rae’s new show, Rap Sh!t. His phone is ringing nonstop, and he can feel his burgeoning success, but can't stop checking his bank account and obsessing over how he's going to make more money without losing himself. Now that he's getting some cash, Chad stays up at night wondering what's going to happen next?

    In this episodic podcast, Chad brings us along on his dizzying ride to the top, exploring everything that happens to Black people who get rich through a series of illuminating, honest, funny, and moving conversations with Black Hollywood power players like Issa Rae, Charles D. King, Soledad O'Brien, and Gabrielle Union, as well as Black entrepreneurial stars like Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole, NFL quarterback guru Quincy Avery, and others in a quest to understand the unique, fraught, and fascinating relationship that Black people have with money. To get to the real and raw truths around being rich while Black, Chad takes us into the clubs, black cars, studio lots, bedrooms, and therapy sessions inhabited by Black super-earners.

    Chad's trying to answer the most urgent questions in his life: What's money going to do for him? What's money going to do to him?
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    2 m
  • Episode 1 - Trying to Get Money

    Episode 1 - Trying to Get Money
    Oct 13 2022
    Chad Sanders was young, broke, and Black after he left his job at Google to try to get rich in Hollywood. Chad talks with Issa Rae (Insecure) and NFL Quarterback trainer Quincy Avery about the early, hungry days of scraping and clawing to jumpstart their careers. Chad’s path toward wealth hits a dead end until Chad has a spectacular chance encounter with one of his heroes: Spike Lee. Guests: Issa Rae, Quincy Avery
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    31 m
  • Episode 2 - Heating Up

    Episode 2 - Heating Up
    Oct 13 2022
    Chad’s star is on the rise. Spike Lee agrees to executive produce and direct his very first TV pilot script. Now all they need is a studio to buy it. Spike puts Chad on his first, first-class flight to Hollywood to pitch the project all over town. But, after a rollercoaster month of no-thank-yous and slammed doors, Chad begins to doubt that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will pay off. He talks with Vanessa Anderson (star publicist to Cardi B and Issa Rae) and David Leeks (2 Chainz’s manager) about how to create a buzz loud enough to get The Town’s attention. Can Chad grow his notoriety enough to cash it in? Guests: Vanessa Anderson, David Leeks
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    36 m

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About the Creator and Performer

Chad Sanders is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned from Trauma and Triumph. He’s a staff writer on HBO Max’s Rap Sh!t and has written for ABC Freeform’s Grown-ish. His op-ed writing has appeared in The New York Times and Time, among others.
Chad is also the creator and co-host of the "Quitters" podcast, along with co-host Julie Bowen, which has welcomed a number of high-profile guests including Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Hyland, Mayim Bialik, Lamorne Morris, Meghan Trainor and more.
Chad has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Variety, and he has been a guest on MSNBC, CBS News, NBC, and E!, as well as highly charting podcasts such as Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead, Dax Shephard’s Armchair Expert, NPR’s Wisdom From The Top, and the Harvard Business Review podcast.
Chad’s creative collaborators have included Spike Lee, Issa Rae, Kenya Barris, Morgan Freeman, Craig Ferguson and Will Packer.
Prior to working in Hollywood, Chad started his career at Google and YouTube. A graduate of Morehouse College, he’s from Silver Spring, Maryland and resides in New York City.

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As a young Black writer and independent publisher, I have asked myself, how did those that came before me achieve success? It is a massive undertaking to create while Black AND financially survive. Chad provided real people with real answers to that question.

We All Think it, Chad Did it

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I loved that Chad weaved his personal story in with all of the questions he wanted to ask everyone who had “made it.”
There were so many gems dropped in this podcast.

Never let anyone take away your freedom

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Chad Sanders brings the often taboo topic of money to the forefront in an entertaining and engaging way. This podcast was authentic, comedic, educational, and inspiring. I couldn't wait to hear the next episode!

Real, Raw, and Relatable

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Overall, loved this podcast’s innovative format and culturally relevant themes.I loved how each guest brought a vulnerable and unique perspective interconnected by their black experience. Looking forward to even more refreshing content next season!

Bring on Season 2!

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I haven't been this impressed with a podcast series in a long time. So many gems were dropped and Chad asks excellent questions. I've listened to each episode at least twice because they are so good. Chad is doing the Lord's work with this one!!!

So Very Good! Incredible Series.

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First off this was one of the easiest podcasts I’ve ever listened to. The mix of interviews with storytelling kept me engaged the whole time. Listening to these successful black professionals share their experiences and what they learned felt like I was listening to conversations I almost shouldn’t be privy too. I really enjoyed this!

I loved this!!

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During a long drive to Savannah, I was looking for something energizing and inspiring - thank goodness I stumbled upon this fantastic audible series! Chad's stories, from corporate to entrepreneur, resonate with my current journey as a game studio founder still in tech. My entrepreneurial spirit is more recharged than ever. His relatable experiences and thought-provoking questions made me feel like we were old friends. Chad became my insightful road trip companion!

Great content!

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Insightful, funny and thought-provoking. Chad takes us along on an incredible ride. Highly recommend!

Excellent!

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Thank you Chad for bringing us on your journey. It was delightful, enlightening and riveting. Bravo from one Marylander to another!👏🏽

Wonderful!!!

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This is golden. Stories that often are only heard by close friends, Chad is allowing us to be flies on the wall. Hearing these experiences not only will benefit those hearing the words in these interviews, but will also encourage many in the future to know that they can persevere in the midst of challenges. Thanks for bringing this content to the masses!

The insights most never get the opportunity to hear

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