This past weekend, UnitedMasters and Earn Your Leisure, two prominent advocates for financial literacy and empowerment, debuted “Earn Your Masters” in Detroit with an exhilarating block party experience at the popular Chroma space. The event, sponsored by Ally, included guests Rashad Bilal & Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure, Detroit culture success stories: Hip Hop artist – Icewear Vezzo and viral comedian – Haha Davis, top Ally executives, esteemed Detroit business experts and community leaders for an unforgettable day of panels, performances, and activations.
Earn Your Masters has a track record of curating extraordinary events that bring together icons of the music industry and leaders in the financial world to share their knowledge and experiences. In past events, it showcased the immense impact of its platform by hosting Grammy Award-winning producer Timbaland at Art Basel in Miami, where he shared invaluable transformative knowledge about creating a brand and making it a profitable business. Similarly, at SXSW in Austin, Texas, it featured the legendary rapper Jadakiss, who shed light on the importance of financial literacy in the music business, especially for emerging artists. Other past guests include DJ Khaled, Bun B, Dapper Dan, and Shyne.
“Partnering with Ally and Earn Your Leisure has been an incredible journey, together we are igniting a financial revolution across the country to empower as many artists, creators, and entrepreneurs in local communities as possible,” said Eden Gorcey Chief Revenue Officer, UnitedMasters.
When rapper, Icewear Vezzo, hit the stage at Earn Your Masters Detroit, he not only wowed the crowd with his hit single “Up The Sco” featuring Lil Durk, he sent shockwaves with a staggering revelation disclosing he made his first $1,000,000 by trading his older artistic legacy for the jaw-dropping sum. A riveting moment of vulnerability and triumph that challenges industry norms.
Earn Your Masters soared to new heights with an invigorating Ally panel that ignited the entrepreneurial spirit within all who attended. This powerhouse panel, featuring visionary trailblazers Shawnta Hooks, founder of Mindful Culture Creators, Rick Williams, Co-Owner of Burn Rubber, and the dynamic Ally Panel Moderator, Jacqueline Howard, sparked an electrifying exchange of ideas and insights. As the audience hung on every word, Creator Academy Mentors, led by the brilliant Ally executives Demetrius Scott, Director of Corporate Citizenship, and Samantha Newsom, Director of Product Management, provided invaluable mentorship, nurturing a new generation of innovators and leaders.
For more information about UnitedMasters, Ally, Earn Your Leisure, and upcoming events, please visit their websites at www.unitedmasters.com www.
Earn Your Leisure is a popular podcast and platform dedicated to promoting financial literacy and empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to achieve financial independence. Through interviews, discussions, and educational content, Earn Your Leisure aims to democratize financial information and inspire economic empowerment. www.earnyourleisure.com
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