Code-Switching: Where Black Brilliance Meets Digital Disruption

Chapters

• 0:00 AI Revolution and Black Communities
• 4:14 Historical Exploitation of Black Labor
• 6:51 Jobs Most Vulnerable to AI
• 10:26 Digital Redlining: Bias in AI Systems
• 16:02 Future-Proof Careers for Black Talent
• 22:03 The Black Tech Uprising
• 26:20 Protecting Black Wealth in the AI Age
• 31:28 Preparing the Next Generation
• 35:51 Divine Strategy: Aligning Spirit and Skill
• 40:02 Closing and Call to Action

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

We are standing at the edge of a revolution, one that's not being televised, but quietly unfolding in code, algorithms and automated decisions. Artificial intelligence isn't just coming for the future. It's already rewriting the present, and Black communities are at the crossroads of innovation and erasure. From self-checkouts to virtual assistants to AI-generated content, entire industries are transforming, while millions of workers, especially in predominantly Black job sectors, are left trying to navigate a system that was never built to protect us. Let's be clear this is not just about technology replacing people. This is about Black livelihoods, black income and Black generational wealth being put at risk in real time, because when corporations innovate, they often eliminate roles that we hold, and when opportunity knocks, we're too often locked out due to lack of access, not lack of brilliance. So the question isn't if AI will change your career. The real question is will your job survive the 2026 economy or will your brilliance be outpaced by systems that were never designed with you in mind? In today's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on what's really happening, what's coming and how we yes, we prepare, pivot and protect our futures from being digitally erased. Repair, pivot and protect our futures from being digitally erased. Now, before we dive deep, I want to personally invite you to take this journey with me, beyond just this episode. If you value conversations that speak directly to our truth, our challenges and our rise, then make sure you're locked in. Go ahead and follow the podcast Life Points with Rhonda on your favorite streaming platform platform and smash that like and subscribe button If you're tuning in on YouTube at Life Points with Rhonda. Want more? Visit LifePointsWithRhondacom to grab your free empowerment gift. Join our ManyChat community or schedule a one on one session with me personally on one session with me personally. And if you're feeling this energy already, I would love to see you over on Patreon, where I share bonus content, deeper downloads and exclusive guides to help you not just survive but thrive in this shifting world. You can always reach me directly at lifepointswithronda at gmailcom. Follow me everywhere at Life Points with Ronda YouTube, instagram, facebook and TikTok.

Speaker 1: 2:26

All right, now let's get into it, because I know your time is valuable, so let's start, okay, and dive into the episode. We are in a defining moment, one that our grandparents could never have imagined and our children will inherit, whether they're ready or not. Artificial intelligence has already changed the world around us, from how we shop to how we learn, to how we work, and the pace is accelerating faster than most people can keep up. But in communities like ours, where economic opportunity has always been uneven and survival has often required double the work for half the recognition, this shift isn't just technological, it's personal For Black workers across America, from hospitality and retail to healthcare and customer service, entire job sectors are on the chopping block, and the truth is, no one is going to save us unless we prepare to save ourselves. In today's episode, we're going to break it all the way down what AI is actually doing to the job market, which industries are being hit hardest, and how Black professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs and essential workers can pivot, upskill and reclaim power before it's too late. Whether you're a business owner, a single parent, a college student or a career veteran watching your field shrink, this episode is your wake-up call Not to panic, but to position yourself with power, because the economy of 2026 is not coming. It's already here. And if we're going to thrive, not just survive, then we need to understand the rules of the new game and learn how to play it on our own terms.

Speaker 1: 4:04

From cotton fields to call centers, the historical exploitation of Black labor the story of Black labor in America is not a chapter, it's the spine of the entire book. From the brutal economy of slavery to the industrial revolutions that followed, black hands have built the wealth of this nation brick by brick, invention by invention, service by service, often unpaid, underpaid or unprotected, we were never just workers. We were the engine behind entire industries. Our labor tilled the soil, cleaned the houses, built the railroads, cooked the food, raised the children and later ran the machines, staffed the hospitals, answered the phones and drove the buses. Every wave of American economic expansion, from the plantation system to domestic labor, from manufacturing to modern gig work, has leaned heavily on Black bodies and brilliance, while denying us ownership of the systems we built. Even during the great industrial boom of the 20th century, black workers were often relegated to the dirtiest, most dangerous jobs. When unions formed, we were excluded. When wealth was distributed, we were skipped. When pensions were given, we were shortchanged. And when layoffs came, we were first on the chopping block. It was never just about labor, it was about control. It was about ensuring that Black people stayed in a cycle of working for a system that benefited others, while rarely having access to build something for ourselves.

Speaker 1: 5:42

Fast forward to the 21st century and the tools may look different, but the pattern persists. Now we're not just being replaced by people willing to work for less. We're being replaced by machines that don't sleep, don't organize, don't demand fair pay and certainly don't care about diversity and inclusion. The algorithms that determine hiring now often reflect the same biases baked into the very system we've always had to navigate. When AI is trained on historical data data that historically excluded us, misrepresented us or undervalued our skill it continues the cycle of economic injustice. And let's be honest if AI is the new workforce, then who is making sure we are not digitally redlined out of opportunity? That's why this conversation is critical. Before we can talk about what jobs will survive in 2026, we need to understand why we're vulnerable in the first place. This is not just about coding, boot camps and digital resumes. This is about systemic inequality entering a new chapter, and unless we understand where we've been, we won't know how to navigate, where we're going, which jobs are disappearing first and why Black workers are the most vulnerable.

Speaker 1: 6:51

Let's not sugarcoat it. Some of the most commonly held jobs in Black communities are being eliminated faster than we can pivot. According to recent labor data and projections from top think tanks, automation and AI are already replacing roles in customer service, retail, food service, data entry, warehousing, transportation and even aspects of healthcare support. These aren't future possibilities. These are present day realities, quietly unfolding in real time while most people are too busy trying to survive paycheck to paycheck to even notice the storm coming. Take retail, for example. Self-checkout systems and AI inventory trackers are cutting down on floor workers and cashiers, roles that have long been held by black and brown workers. In transportation, rideshare algorithms are pushing drivers to the edge of exhaustion, while companies simultaneously experiment with autonomous vehicles. Call centers and help desks, which once offered flexible, stable employment, are now being replaced with AI bots that can simulate human empathy without a salary. Even in hospitality, restaurants are using AI-powered kiosks and robotic servers in place of real staff, leaving behind a trail of lost jobs and shattered routines.

Speaker 1: 8:08

So why are Black workers the most vulnerable? It's not because we're less capable. It's because we've been historically funneled into low wage, high labor and less protected sectors that are now being hollowed out. Systemic racism in education, employment access and generational wealth has long limited our access to high-tech fields, executive-level roles and innovation spaces.

Speaker 1: 8:33

When automation enters a workplace, it doesn't just remove people. It replaces the roles that are most repetitive and least protected. Unfortunately, those roles often reflect where we've been pushed due to bias, discrimination and institutional protected. Unfortunately, those roles often reflect where we've been pushed due to bias, discrimination and institutional neglect. And here's what makes it even more dangerous. Many Black workers don't have the safety net to fall back on if their job is suddenly taken. We're talking about single parents, caregivers and essential workers whose financial lives are already stretched thin. Givers and essential workers whose financial lives are already stretched thin. Losing a job isn't just inconvenient, it's devastating. And when AI replaces a role, it doesn't give two weeks notice, it just updates. But there's more.

Speaker 1: 9:17

Studies show that AI systems used in hiring and firing are often trained on biased data. That means, even as jobs shift into more digital spaces, black applicants face a double bind. We're being pushed out of the old economy and filtered out of the new one. When systems are built without our presence, we're either invisible or inaccurately represented. Resumes with ethnic names, for example, have already been shown to get fewer callbacks. Now imagine that bias multiplied and coded into every stage of digital recruitment. That's not advancement, that's algorithmic exclusion. This is why awareness is no longer optional. If you're in a field that feels safe, understand that even white-collar jobs are next. Ai is now writing legal contracts, creating marketing strategies, producing music, editing video and even interpreting lab results in healthcare. It's not about if you'll be impacted, it's when, and the only real defense is awareness, adaptation and ownership.

Speaker 1: 10:19

Digital redlining how biased AI systems are shaping who gets hired, fired or ignored. The most dangerous form of discrimination isn't the one you can see, it's the one hidden inside code. In the past, we could point to redlining maps that kept us out of neighborhoods. We could fight school segregation, challenge workplace racism or organize against voter suppression. But what do you do when the gatekeeper isn't a person, it's a line of code? What happens when decisions about your job, your loan, your housing application, your health care, even your child's school, are made by artificial intelligence systems trained on biased data that reflect hundreds of years of structural racism? That, my love, is the new face of oppression Digital redlining. And it's already here. Let's break it down.

Speaker 1: 11:12

Ai doesn't think like a human. It calculates based on patterns in the data it's given. So when it's fed historical employment data, loan approval records, housing demographics or even resumes from the past, guess what it learns? That white names get hired more often, that black neighborhoods are high risk, that certain zip codes don't deserve loans, that historically, black women weren't given executive roles, that certain schools had lower test scores, without ever asking why. These algorithms don't understand context, they don't understand racism. They just mimic what's been done and do it faster at scale, with the false appearance of being neutral In hiring. This is already devastating.

Speaker 1: 11:58

Companies use AI resume scanners to filter applicants, weeding out candidates who don't fit the algorithm's preferred mold. But what if the system is trained on a company's existing employees, most of whom are white, ivy League educated and male? Anyone outside of that profile, especially Black candidates, get flagged as less compatible, even if they have the same or better qualifications. Even if they have the same or better qualifications, ai doesn't care about potential. It's built to predict who fits, and too often we've never been given the chance to fit in the first place. It doesn't stop there. In the world of HR, ai is being used to monitor productivity and even make decisions about who should be promoted or let go. Some companies use emotion recognition software and even make decisions about who should be promoted or let go. Some companies use emotion recognition software in job interviews to analyze facial expressions and vocal tone. But guess what? These tools consistently misread darker-skinned individuals interpreting us as more aggressive, less enthusiastic or less trustworthy than our lighter-skinned peers. That's not science. That's digital racism with a tech badge.

Speaker 1: 13:10

Let's talk about social media algorithms. Black creators have been documenting for years how their content is suppressed, demonetized or removed, more often than white creators posting similar or even more graphic content. The same algorithms that determine who gets visibility, influence or income on these platforms are built without cultural sensitivity or oversight. What gets flagged as sensitive or inappropriate is often rooted in whiteness as the standard, from beauty filters that lighten skin tones to language models that flag African American, vernacular English, AAVE as unprofessional. The tech is not just biased, it's colonized. Even healthcare is affected. Ai diagnostic tools used in hospitals have been shown to underestimate the severity of symptoms in Black patients, and predictive tools for chronic illness have flagged us as lower priority for advanced treatment, even when symptoms are identical. These are not glitches. These are extensions of a medical system that has historically mistrusted, misdiagnosed and mistreated us, and now it's being automated. And, what's worse, there's often no way to appeal. No human to talk to no supervisor to escalate, to no transparency into why a system rejected your application or assigned you a lower score. It's an invisible ceiling, a tech-based Jim Crow gatekeeping system dressed up in data science.

Speaker 1: 14:34

So what do we do? First, we name it Digital. Redlining is real and we have to stop treating technology as neutral just because it's complex. If it was built by people, it inherited their biases period. Second, we push for tech accountability. We support legislation that forces companies to audit and disclose the biases in their AI tools. We advocate for transparency and demand that diversity doesn't stop at hiring. It has to extend to the data itself, the developers, the policies and the way these tools are deployed. Third, we support black tech creators, coders and entrepreneurs.

Speaker 1: 15:11

We need to not only understand the tools. We need to build our own. We need black-led innovation labs, community tech hubs, coding boot camps in our neighborhoods and spiritual warriors who are just as fluent in coding as they are in culture, because the truth is this. Ai is not going away in our neighborhoods, and spiritual warriors who are just as fluent in coding as they are in culture, because the truth is this. Ai is not going away, but neither are we. We are the generation that can't afford to be digitally locked out of another economic revolution, and if we don't rise up and demand a seat at the digital table, we'll find ourselves fighting for scraps in a system that once again profits from our exclusion. Let this be the turning point, not just a warning but a call to arms. Let's educate, agitate, innovate and create technology that sees us, protects us and uplifts our brilliance, not erases it.

Speaker 1: 16:02

Future-proof careers the fields where Black talent can thrive in a post-AI economy. Now that we've exposed how the system is shifting and how it's coded, with historical bias, we need to move into the light of possibility. Yes, ai is replacing jobs, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. In fact, many careers are not only surviving the AI wave, they're thriving because of it. The key is knowing which ones, why they're resilient and how we, as Black professionals, can position ourselves to lead, not lag, in the economy of 2026 and beyond.

Speaker 1: 16:38

So let's break it down. First and foremost, creative, strategic and high-empathy fields remain the least vulnerable to automation. Why? Because no machine can replicate the soul, the nuance, the improvisational brilliance or the ancestral wisdom that we bring to the table. A I can write, but it can't feel. It can analyze, but it can't truly understand. So careers rooted in human connection, critical thinking and cultural storytelling are not only safer, they're essential.

Speaker 1: 17:11

Let's talk healthcare. While some tasks are being automated, there is, and always will be, a need for real human healthcare providers. Nurses, mental health counselors, therapists, holistic wellness practitioners, doulas, herbalists and community-based healers are all vital roles that require presence, compassion, cultural competency and intuition Skills AI simply cannot duplicate. For Black professionals, especially those interested in holistic and ancestral medicine, this is a powerful area of growth. We need more Black therapists, more Black midwives, more spiritual counselors and trauma-informed healers. These are recession-resistant and automation-resistant professions. Then there's technology itself, and this is where the real money is. We must stop seeing tech as their space and begin reclaiming it as our own.

Speaker 1: 18:04

Coding, cybersecurity, data science, ethical AI auditing, ux docs, ui design, digital marketing and content creation are all areas where Black brilliance can flourish. You don't need to be a math genius to learn Python or JavaScript. You need access, training and vision, and those are becoming more available through community-led boot camps, youtube university nonprofit coding programs and Black tech incubators. Youtube University nonprofit coding programs and black tech incubators. The future belongs to those who create, not just consume. So, instead of being replaced by the algorithm, learn to build one, build the tools, build the platforms, build the future.

Speaker 1: 18:46

Next, let's talk education and transformation, one of the most powerful areas of growth is in coaching, consulting, facilitation and online teaching. Ai can feed you facts, but it can't guide transformation. Whether it's financial literacy, relationship coaching, wellness, mentorship or spiritual guidance, people still crave humans to help them change their lives. If you have knowledge, lived experience and a heart for teaching, this is your time to package it. Turn your skills into e-books, digital courses, live workshops or coaching programs. Black-owned education platforms are rising and they're recession-proof when built on service, not hustle. Let's not forget skilled trades and hands-on work, which are actually experiencing a shortage due to over-automation elsewhere Electricians, solar panel installers, hvac techs, carpenters, plumbers, welders. These are careers with six-figure potential that AI can't touch, and many of these roles are ripe for Black ownership. Imagine not just working the trade, but owning the business, hiring your community and passing it down.

Speaker 1: 20:00

Another powerful path spiritual entrepreneurship. This is for the healers, the intuitive ones, the energy workers, herbalists, sound healers and cultural workers who are reclaiming ancestral wisdom. Sound healers and cultural workers who are reclaiming ancestral wisdom. I can't pray. It can't touch the soul and in a world becoming more disconnected and anxious by the day, people are searching for alignment, clarity and grounding. That's where you come in, whether through astrology, ifa, reiki, hoodoo or soul coaching. Your gifts are not outdated, they're in demand and they deserve to be compensated with value, not just applause.

Speaker 1: 20:38

And then there's media and content creation. Yes, a, I can generate scripts, but it can't be you, it can't speak from your experience, it can't carry your accent, your rhythm, your culture, your story. Black creators are building empires on YouTube, tiktok, patreon and podcasting platforms, not because we're chasing trends, but because we're creating conversations that the world needs to hear. Your voice, your story, your authenticity is your brand, and authenticity cannot be duplicated by code. Finally, let's talk ownership.

Speaker 1: 21:12

No job is truly safe if you don't own the means of production. Whether you're a hairstylist, a chef, a life coach or an AI engineer, your real power comes when you build a brand, a business or an ecosystem that you control. Ownership is the ultimate protection because, even if the industry shifts, you won't be scrambling for relevance. You'll already be rooted in purpose. So, as the world changes, don't just ask what job can I get. Ask instead what value can I offer that no machine can touch? The answer is already in you. The skills may evolve, the tools may shift, but your power, your voice, your story and your sacred purpose are timeless the Black Tech Uprising how to get trained, funded and visible in a biased industry.

Speaker 1: 22:03

It's time to stop asking for a seat at the table and start building the damn table, because, while tech continues to dominate the global economy, black communities are still fighting just to get through the door. But here's the truth the tide is turning. A quiet revolution is already underway and it's being led by black coders, founders, developers, designers, ethical hackers and digital storytellers, who are not only stepping into tech spaces but reclaiming the entire narrative. Still, we have to be honest about the barriers. The tech industry remains one of the most racially exclusive fields. In America, less than 7% of tech employees at major companies like Google, apple and Facebook are Black, and even fewer are in leadership roles. Funding it's even worse. In 2023, black startup founders received less than 1% of venture capital funding. That's not a gap. That's intentional economic exclusion. And yet we rise.

Speaker 1: 23:02

So how do we break into an industry that was never built for us? We build from the inside and the outside. The inside strategy is access Free and low-cost coding boot camps, mentorship programs, scholarships and training initiatives that are specifically for Black learners. Platforms like Reskill Americans, codepath, Black Girls Code and Career Karma are removing the financial barriers and offering intensive, real-world tech skills skills from full-stack development to cloud computing. You can get certified without a degree. You can learn Python, sql, ux, ui, cybersecurity and more from your phone, your tablet, your kitchen table. You just have to make the decision to start the outside strategy Ownership.

Speaker 1: 23:50

We're not just trying to work in tech. We're building our own tech. Black-owned platforms, black-led crypto projects, ai startups, fintech solutions, health tech innovations, gaming companies and creative agencies are already popping up in Atlanta, houston, oakland, chicago and beyond. The tools are more accessible than ever. Platforms like Bubble and Glide let you build apps with no code. Canva, descript, notion and ChatGPT let you create brands, automate systems and run businesses solo. And platforms like Fund, black Founders, seed at the Table and Black Ambition are creating pathways to real funding.

Speaker 1: 24:31

If the VCs won't fund us, we fund each other. Visibility is the next weapon. If the tech industry won't highlight us, we shine a light on ourselves. Build your LinkedIn. Show your process on TikTok. Document your journey on YouTube. Write about your mission on Medium. Share your wins, your lessons, your behind the scenes on Medium. Share your wins, your lessons, your behind the scenes. Every tweet, every post, every reel is a digital resume. The world is watching, so give them something to see. And don't forget tech is spiritual too. Every time we code, we are speaking a language of creation. Every algorithm we correct, every app we build, every tool we design is an ancestral act of innovation. We come from builders, seers, inventors, oracles. Innovation is in our DNA.

Speaker 1: 25:22

The future of black tech is not just about money. It's about liberation. It's about building platforms where our children don't have to change their names to get hired, where our ideas aren't stolen and rebranded, where our data isn't mined but monetized. It's about rewriting the code so that our voices, our culture and our brilliance are baked into the architecture of the future. So if you've ever thought tech wasn't for you, think again. There's room for the strategist, the dreamer, the organizer, the healer, the educator, the artist. You don't have to be a Silicon Valley bro. You can be you authentically, radically, brilliantly and still build something that changes the world. Let this be your sign. You don't need permission to enter the digital age on your own terms. You just need a vision, a plan and the courage to begin Protecting Black wealth.

Speaker 1: 26:20

In the age of AI, what to save, what to learn, what to build? We can't talk about surviving AI without talking about wealth, because this next era won't just be a test of job skills. It will be a test of economic strategy, mindset and legacy. When industries collapse and automation accelerates, those with wealth aren't just buffered, they're empowered. But for too many of us, wealth still feels like a dream deferred, a moving target or a burden passed down through scarcity, survival and systems that were never designed for our liberation. But here's the hard truth Without financial strategy, ai will widen the wealth gap, not just between the rich and poor, but between those who adapt and those who don't. And if we're not intentional, we will once again be locked out of the ownership, access and equity required to thrive.

Speaker 1: 27:14

So what do we need to save, learn and build? Let's start with what to save. In this climate, emergency funds are no longer optional. They're essential. With industry shifting and roles disappearing overnight, every dollar saved becomes a lifeline. If you're in a vulnerable industry, aim to stash three to six months of living expenses, cut subscriptions, trim the excess and redirect that energy towards stability. Remember, budgeting isn't punishment, it's preparation, it's sacred foresight, it's protecting your peace in unpredictable times.

Speaker 1: 27:49

Next, we must rethink spending as an act of alignment. Every dollar we circulate is either draining us or empowering us. Support Black-owned tech platforms, ethical brands and digital learning tools that pour back into our ecosystems. Spend on books, courses and software that help you build, not binge. Replace consumption with creation.

Speaker 1: 28:11

If AI can make content 24-7, what will make your content, your voice, your service stand out? The answer is presence, consistency, soul, and those things require discipline, financial and spiritual. Now let's talk about what to learn In this economy. Your skills are your security, whether you're a teacher, a healer, a chef or a creative. Learn how AI is impacting your industry. Stay curious. Watch tutorials, sign up for newsletters, take that free course, test that new app, listen to business podcasts while you cook. Don't let fear paralyze you. Let it activate you. Understand data. Understand automation. Understand automation. Understand how to leverage it instead of being crushed by it. Learn how to write prompts. Learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, canva, notion and Teachable to streamline your gifts. Learn financial literacy. Learn cryptocurrency, even if just at the basics. Learn what generational wealth actually means, so you can pass more than just trauma forward.

Speaker 1: 29:17

Then comes the most powerful question what are you building? Are you building a brand or a hustle? Are you building digital assets or just digital noise? Are you creating systems that make money while you rest, or are you still exchanging hours for dollars with no long-term plan? Building doesn't always mean starting a business. It might mean investing in your child's tech education. It might mean co-buying land with your siblings. It might mean automating part of your income. It might mean buying your first vending machine, airbnb unit or launching a high vibe ebook about what you already know. But you must build, because the people who will thrive in the AI economy are the ones who are creating multiple streams of intelligent, intentional income, and that includes digital ownership. Do you own your domain name? Do you own your likeness, your voice, your data, the content you post every day? Can you monetize it or license it? Because AI is already scraping our culture, our slang, our images, our music to train itself and profit, while we remain unpaid, unprotected and unseen.

Speaker 1: 30:26

It's time to flip the script. Your brand, your voice, your mind those are assets. Protect them like the intellectual property they are. That means trademarks. That means digital contracts. That means using platforms that pay you, not platforms that just play you. Platforms that pay you, not platforms that just play you. Finally, protect your peace.

Speaker 1: 30:45

Wealth is not just numbers in a bank. It's the emotional, mental and spiritual alignment that allows you to make wise decisions. It's clarity in the chaos. It's saying no to urgency culture and yes to strategy. Your nervous system can't create when it's stuck in survival, so give yourself space to reset, reimagine and rise. This isn't about fear. This is about freedom and, in this age of automation, your ability to adapt is your superpower. Protect your wealth, expand your mind, build something no machine can take from you. That that's the future we deserve Preparing the next generation, teaching our children to lead.

Speaker 1: 31:28

In the age of AI. The most powerful legacy we can leave is not money. It's mindset. It's not just assets. It's access to wisdom, to strategy, to tools that prepare the next generation to walk into rooms we were locked out of and to build new rooms entirely. The AI revolution isn't coming. It's already shaping your child's future, and the question isn't whether they'll be affected by it. It's whether they'll own it or be owned by it. Let's be clear the children we're raising today are the first generation being shaped by artificial intelligence from birth, from Siri to YouTube algorithms, from chat GPT to virtual classrooms. They are already interacting with automated systems daily, but interaction is not the same as understanding. Our babies can swipe a screen before they can spell, but are they being taught how the screen works? Are they learning how to be more than consumers of content and instead becoming creators, coders, builders and critics of the very system shaping their minds? Because if we don't teach them how to navigate this shift, someone else will, and not everyone has their liberation in mind.

Speaker 1: 32:41

We must reimagine education, not just in schools, but in our homes. Tech literacy must become as important as reading and writing. Financial literacy must become as normal as learning your ABCs and emotional literacy how to process change. Fear, rejection, opportunity, failure and innovation must be woven into their daily world, because the future will reward flexibility, problem solving and authenticity more than rote memorization. And we cannot allow our children to walk into the next economy carrying the same generational fear, trauma or self-doubt that was handed to us.

Speaker 1: 33:19

We must teach them how to own their gifts and monetize their genius. Whether they want to be digital artists, youtubers, engineers, herbalists, lawyers or entrepreneurs, there's a lane for them. Our job is to guide them toward it. Remove the blocks and plant seeds. They can grow into forests. That means enrolling them in coding camps and STEM programs, even if you don't understand it yourself, enrolling them in coding camps and STEM programs, even if you don't understand it yourself. That means exposing them to Black inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists and leaders in AI and robotics, so they know we exist in these spaces and always have. That means talking to them about money, about credit, about passive income and purpose, not waiting until they're struggling to teach them survival. That means celebrating their ideas, even the wild ones, and showing them how to take something from thought to blueprint to income stream.

Speaker 1: 34:13

We don't need more good students, we need free thinkers, and our children are already born with that light. It's our job to protect it, and this applies to more than just biological children. Every child in our care students, mentees, little cousins, community youth deserves the wisdom we didn't get. The village must evolve because, while public schools are debating textbooks, billion-dollar companies are already training their AI with data scraped from our kids' online activity. We need to be just as vigilant about what they're learning and who is teaching it.

Speaker 1: 34:50

It's time to prepare them for careers that don't exist yet, to help them see their imagination as capital, to raise children who don't fear AI but command it, who don't rely on systems but build them, who know that being black, brilliant and digitally fluent is not a contradiction. It's a superpower. So let's give them the tools. Teach them how to learn, not just what to learn. Show them how to question, innovate and solve. Introduce them to platforms, software and business models that let them earn, express and experiment. Encourage global thinking, ancestral wisdom and business models that let them earn, express and experiment. Encourage global thinking, ancestral wisdom and the ability to pivot with purpose, because preparing them isn't about pressure, it's about power, it's about handing them the compass to navigate a world we may never fully see, but one that our choices will shape for them. We are the bridge between the ancestors and the algorithms.

Speaker 1: 35:45

Let us not waste this sacred assignment the divine strategy aligning spirit, skill and survival in the new age. No matter how fast the world spins, no matter how advanced the technology becomes, one truth remains Our spirit is eternal. And in this age of AI, automation and digital acceleration, survival alone is not enough. What we are truly seeking is alignment, where our spiritual purpose, our skill set and our economic power become one unified force, because the real flex isn't just adapting to the times, it's commanding them with clarity, culture and divine instruction. It's commanding them with clarity, culture and divine instruction.

Speaker 1: 36:25

This age demands strategy. But for us, strategy is not just spreadsheets and software. Strategy is spiritual, it's ancestral, it's intuitive. It's knowing when to speak and when to move in silence. It's building a business plan and lighting a candle. It's trusting your instinct as much as your data. It's waking up and asking your ori what is in divine alignment for me to create today? It's pouring into your skills while pouring libation for those who walked before you. It's not either or it's both. And this is the divine strategy, one that centers wholeness, not hustle. We are not meant to be burnt out, digital slaves trying to keep up with the algorithm. We are meant to be calibrated, conscious and called to build systems of freedom, not dependency. And that means remembering the sacred in everything you do, whether you're launching a tech startup, writing a book, selling herbal tinctures, offering healing work or raising children. Make sure it's rooted in intention, make sure your work feeds your soul, not just your schedule, because in the chaos of innovation, peace is revolutionary. So how do we align in this new age?

Speaker 1: 37:40

First, you start with your Ori, your inner divine self, your blueprint. You ask what am I uniquely here to build, teach, shift or protect? You check in, you listen, you align your work, with your values. Then you activate your egg bay, your spiritual network, the souls you're aligned with across time and space, your ancestors, your higher self, your unseen allies. You don't walk into the future alone. You walk in with your squad, both physical and spiritual.

Speaker 1: 38:14

Next, you get clear on your sacred skills. What do you do with ease that others find difficult? What lights you up? What solves a real world problem? This is not the time for imposter syndrome. This is the time for imposter shedding. Own your brilliance, own your evolution. The world doesn't need another copy. It needs your original frequency.

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And then you move with grace, with strategy, with purpose. You build, you invest, you study, you stretch, you automate what drains you and amplify what feeds you. You trust divine timing without falling into passive waiting. You partner with the ancestors, the algorithms and your own inner power to make decisions that protect your peace while expanding your prosperity. The AI economy may change jobs, it may shift industries, but it cannot replace your divine assignment. Your energy, your presence, your legacy cannot be downloaded or outsourced. And that, my love, is your protection, that is your leverage, that is your wealth. You are the intersection of innovation and inheritance. You are your ancestors' unbroken code and every time you choose alignment over fear, clarity over chaos and purpose over panic, you are building the future we've been praying for. Let this episode be your blueprint, your battle cry and your blessing, not just to survive 2026, but to command it with vision, to guide your family, your community, your lineage and your soul into the next chapter with wealth, wellness and unwavering clarity, because it's not just about what careers will survive. It's about who we choose to become in the face of change.

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