Despite Her Mom’s Disapproval, Reality Star Kandi Burruss Calls Husband ‘My Teammate in Life’
Weeks after Kandi Burruss’ mother shaded her husband at BravoCon, The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) star is showing her loyalty to her husband, Todd Tucker.
Earlier this month, Mama Joyce attended BravoCon, where she was asked who she would replace Todd with if she were to pick a spouse for her famous daughter. Instead of supporting her daughter’s choice of spouse, Mama Joyce didn’t hold back and shaded her son-in-law.
“If I would replace Todd, I probably would’ve picked anyone that had a decent job,” Mama Joyce told the live audience.
“What I’m saying is maybe someone who was in the same business that was in the financial realm that she was in.”
Mama Joyce is known for expressing her opposition to whoever her daughter chooses to date. Kandi and Todd are on the heels of celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary, and she gushed about the secret behind their happy marriage.
“Just great communication and having fun together,” Kandi told People.
“We have a real understanding of each other.”
The powerhouse couple met on the set of RHOA in 2011, where Todd worked as a producer. Since tying the knot, Kandi and Todd have welcomed two children together, a son, Ace, and a daughter, Blaze. The couple works together on a variety of projects.
Kandi and Todd own a soul food restaurant chain in Georgia named in honor of Mama Joyce and her sisters, “Old Lady Gang,” a trucking company, and another restaurant named after their daughter.
Kandi believes working so closely with her husband works for them because they “keep each other motivated.”
“He pushes me in a way that I can say I had never experienced before being with him,” Kandi said.
“I really feel like he’s my teammate in life.”
Kandi often faces criticism from fans about Mama Joyce’s nonstop criticism of Todd. But Kandi has cried tears letting viewers know she’s going to stand beside her mama.
According to The Daily Mail, the 23-year-old studied in London for five years, where she attended the University of Law – London Bloomsbury. She began an accelerated degree in September 2017, and started her master’s two years later, with a professional training course close at hand.
“It’s been crazy – I still can’t really believe I’ve done it. One day I’ll wake up and realize how amazing this is,” Inaba said.
“It was hard and I often thought of giving up, but my supportive family gave me courage and strength,” she continued.
She reportedly completed her courses using Braille, a tactile writing system used by the visually impaired. Inaba claimed her university took seven months to get one of her key study texts and five months for the other. However, friends and tutors helped whenever she needed further information on topics.
“I know I can do this job really well, and the more people like me who go through training the easier it will become,” she expressed, adding, “There’s a triple glazed glass ceiling.”
LAD Bible reported that none of the legal organizations that were contacted, including the four Inns of Court, the Bar Council, and the Bar Standards Board, could find an instance where another blind, Black, woman excelled as far as Inaba.
“I’m not the most common gender or colour, and I have a disability, but by pushing through I’m easing the burden on the next person like me [sic],” Inaba explained.
In 2019, Inaba was reportedly rushed to the hospital after fainting multiple times. According to the outlet, the fainting was a result of her only getting three hours of sleep every night for two years.
“I was hospitalized because I kept fainting in October 2019 because I’d been functioning on about three hours [of] sleep a night for two years,” Inaba said.
“I would sometimes get 45 minutes a day to eat, but often I ate while at my computer,” she added.
She explained that there were other people who used text-to-speech at the university. However, her process for remembering information included reading the text for herself, so she made her own Braille materials from lecture notes and friends who read materials to her.
Inaba said she feels good knowing that she provides hope for others who are in similar situations.
Reportedly, Inaba plans to apply for a pupillage, training for newly qualified barristers to get their first placement in chambers.
Former NASA Rocket Scientist Confirmed as First Black Woman To Travel To Space With Jeff Bezos’ Private Spaceflight Company
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out—actually, yes, it does.
Former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe announced she would become the first Black woman confirmed to travel to space with Blue Origin, a private spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos.
According to Aero-News Network, Bowe is predicted to be the sixth Black woman to cross the Kármán line, a boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space.
“Today’s historic announcement about my flight is both surreal and emotional,” said Bowe.
“I’m thrilled, I’m excited, and I know that this experience will change my life forever.”
Her flight reportedly follows 30 years after NASA astronaut Mae Jemison made history as the first Black woman to travel to space in 1992 and four other Black women astronauts for NASA, including Stephanie Wilson, Joan Higginbotham, Jessica Watkins, and Dr. Sian Proctor of the SpaceX Inspiration4 Mission.
I’m going to space!
As the first Black woman confirmed to fly with @BlueOrigin on #NewShepard, I am expected to be the sixth Black woman to cross the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space! pic.twitter.com/fYml4TLrPP
According to a statement on her website, Bowe is set to fly on New Shepard, a reusable suborbital rocket system named after Alan Shepard, the first American astronaut to travel to space.
Although she was advised by a high school guidance counselor to study cosmetology, Bowe has always been a lover of science fiction and math. Aero-News reported that Bowe studied mathematics at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan, before pursuing her undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Michigan in aerospace engineering.
“I’ve dedicated my life to helping people break stereotypes,” said Bowe.
“I am honored to follow in the footsteps of these pioneers as we begin to realize the potential of public access to space.”
In addition to her experience as a rocket scientist, Bowe is the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, a tech company. She raised $2 million in venture capital to fund LINGO, a self-paced coding kit for students, and served as a U.S. State Department global speaker. In addition, Bowe serves on her alma mater’s Aerospace Department Industry Advisory Board.
Rapper Blueface’s Girlfriend Backtracks on Domestic Violence Claims Against Him, Social Media Shows Concern
Rapper Blueface and his girlfriend Chrisean Rock have built a brand for themselves by fighting in the streets and broadcasting their toxic love on social media.
The couple’s latest quarrel has riled up social media after Chrisean showed off her bruised and battered face over the weekend, accusing Blueface of physically abusing her. She posted the graphic video on Sunday, claiming Blueface assaulted her after he caught her texting another man.
Onlookers were quick to shame the couple for seemingly being rewarded with more fame and popularity despite their controversial exploits in public and on social media.
“You can’t cry to the internet then run right back for another blueface tattoo,” one critic said, referencing Chrisean’s multiple body tattoos dedicated to the rapper.
Many had mixed responses, considering how many times Chrisean has fought with Blueface and taken him back.
“i don’t feel bad because when somebody show u who they are 100 times and u still stay your asking for shi like that,” one critic said.
The latest abuse incident comes weeks after Blueface and Chrisean teased their new reality show coming to Zeus Network called Crazy In Love.
Given the latest violent encounter between the couple, fans started calling for the cancellation of the show.
“That Blueface & Chrisean show needs to be scrapped immediately,” one critic tweeted. “After the way he put his hands on her tonight, it’s time yall stop glorifying abusive relationships and CANCEL IT!”
That Blueface & Chrisean show needs to be scrapped immediately. After the way he put his hands on her tonight, it’s time yall stop glorifying abusive relationships and CANCEL IT!
Amid the backlash to the latest incident, Chrisean returned to social media to post a video backtracking her initial claims and blaming her “mental health” on the drama.
“Sorry guys I had a mental breakdown/bad trip with liquor tryna jump out of a moving car on freeway,” she wrote atop the video.
“I’ll be working on my mental health n liquor habits,” she added.
Fans are already expressing skepticism about Chrisean’s changing story and wonder if she’s doing “damage control” to try and clean up the latest controversy surrounding the couple.
“It’s a cover up smh damage control,” one viewer said.
“They should be a prime example of what not to do in a relationship,” added someone else.
Former President Barack Obama Blasts Herschel Walker’s Campaign While Stumping In Georgia
Former President Barack Obama called Georgia Senate CandidateHerschel Walker “a celebrity that wants to be a politician,” during a speech in Georgia Friday night.
CNN reports the former president did call the former pro football player “one of the best running backs of all-time,” but added that he is not qualified to serve in the U.S. Senate.
The former president received thunderous applause inside the Gateway Center Arena. During his 36-minute speech, Obama acknowledged the economic struggles being felt in the U.S. and across the world, but added that Republicans have yet to offer a plan to change things.
The former president, however, kept his most pointed attacks on Walker, labeling him as “someone who carries around a phony badge and says he is in law enforcement like a kid playing cops and robbers,” attacking his “issues of character” and his “habit of not telling the truth.” He also called the Republican senate candidate loyal to former President Donald Trump, adding, “it really means he is not going to be thinking about you or your needs.”
Obama’s appearance is the first as both Democrats and Republicans make their final plea to Americans before the midterm elections on Nov. 8. The former president kept poking at Walker, saying he has shown little desire to help people or truly serve the public.
“There is very little evidence that he has taken any interest, bothered to learn anything about, or displayed any kind of inclination towards public service or volunteer work or helping people in anyway,” Obama said to applause.
He also attacked the Republican Senate candidate for his issues of character, which include allegations of Walker paying for abortions and Walker’s son, who has attacked his father on numerous occasions during his campaign. While the race between Warnock and Walker is closer than many expected, Warnock is still leading the polls and has the majority of support among Black Americans.
Obama also encouraged those who may feel that the elections are lost for Democrats to stay defiant and head to the polls on election day.
“I get why people are anxious. I get why you might be worried. I understand why it might be tempting just to tune out, to watch football or Dancing with the Stars,” Obama told the audience. “But I am here to tell you that tuning out is not an option. Despair is not an option. The only way to make this economy fairer is if we, all of us, fight for it. The only way to save democracy is if we, together, nurture and fight for it.”
Former SNL Cast Member Chris Redd Reveals Bruises Sustained in Brutal New York City Attack
After being violently attacked last week on a New York City street, former Saturday Night Live comic Chris Redd was in good spirits as he showed off the bruises he received from the assault.
According to TMZ, the comedian is smiling through whatever pain he experienced last week after someone punched him in the face as he arrived at a comedy club in Greenwich Village in New York City. Showing off his swollen eyes and bruised face, he appeared to be in a happy mood.
The media outlet showed photos of Redd after he was assaulted with brass knuckles.
Last week, TMZ reported that Redd was sucker-punched in the face as he approached the venue he was performing at that night. As the comic was getting out of his vehicle in front of the Comedy Cellar, a man dressed as a security guard ran up and attacked Redd.
The 37-year-old was assaulted without provocation last Wednesday night on MacDougal Street. Police officials have surveillance footage they are combing through to identify the suspect.ET Online reported that the comic thanked his followers on his Instagram Story on Sunday. “I’ve been resting up like crazy but I want to say thank you thank you thank you for all the messages of love, the jokes, and the concern. I’m okay and healing fast!!” “For any shows I missed, I’ll be putting back on the schedule so if you bought tickets SIT TIGHT AND I GOT YOU. I’ll be up and talking some good sh*t very soon.” Amid reports that the suspect tried to snatch his chain, he emphatically stated that was not the case despite what was reported.
“Also…..NOBODY SNATCHED MY CHAIN BRO!!! Y’ALL WILL JUST WRITE ANYTHING,” he said.
Redd has an HBO Max special premiering later this week, “Why Am I Like This?” on Nov. 3.
“14 years of hustle…countless amount of shows…years of running around doing dumb shit…and being *almost* scandal free all lead to this!! The trailer for my first hour special “Why am I like this?” Is here!!! Check it out and stream it on @hbomax NOVEMBER 3rd!!!!!”
Snipes Launches Young Geniuses Initiative With ‘Young Geniuses: Innovation Lab’ To Foster Next Generation of Creators and Create More Inclusive Sneaker Industry
SNIPES, the leading sneaker and streetwear retailer, announced the SNIPES Young Geniuses program, an initiative designed to increase access to and participation in higher education for youth from underserved communities.
The first initiative of the Young Geniuses program is the SNIPES Young Geniuses: Innovation Lab, a creator’s space designed to teach students design and technical skills to create a more diverse and inclusive footwear industry. As part of the initiative, the brand will partner with STE(A)M Truck, a mobile innovation lab to develop and execute the eight-week curriculum for the program. The first SNIPES Young Geniuses Innovation Lab will launch in Atlanta on Oct. 24.
As the demand grows for STEM-related careers and professions, there is a significant need for qualified STEM talent. Amy Sharma, Ph.D., executive director of Science for Georgia says “To ensure that Georgia’s citizens can meet the demands of the science and technology economy, it is critical that we develop an educated and well-trained STEM-ready workforce, and maintain a pipeline of students learning employment-ready skills.” SNIPES is addressing these disparities and creating community-centered programming, like the SNIPES Young Geniuses Innovation Lab, putting emerging and diverse young talent at the forefront of the future of innovation.
The SNIPES Young Geniuses: Innovation Lab is an off-site creator’s space where, for eight weeks, chosen faculty will facilitate workshops focused on teaching students design and technological skills. SNIPES has partnered with STE(AM) TRUCK, a growing fleet of mobile innovation labs that are designed to pull kids out of their comfort zones and give them the opportunity to engage, create and learn using STEAM-driven curriculum and real tools and technologies. With STE(A)M Truck and supporting design partners, SNIPES will develop a program curriculum geared toward challenging students to create universal designs to accommodate the footwear needs of diverse communities, with a dedicated focus on the advancement of footwear in the market. The result will be the development of a functional piece of footwear for an inclusive community.
“At SNIPES, it’s important that we leave a positive impact on our communities,” said Jim Bojko, president of SNIPES USA.
“We see a huge opportunity in developing more STEM leaders and creators that come from our neighborhoods. The SNIPES Young Geniuses: Innovation Lab will not only teach students about the sneaker industry, innovative technology, and engineering, but it will convey new critical thinking skills and a positive mindset that they can take to any profession.”
The SNIPES Young Geniuses: Innovation Lab will focus on balancing the fundamentals of footwear design with innovative technology. Local community experts, including notable instructors, designers, and engineers, will be invited to speak to the students about various elements of the program curriculum which will include:
Sneaker Construction + Deconstruction
Critical Design Thinking (for Inclusive Communities or Differently Abled Persons)
Entrepreneurship in the Sneaker Industry
Functional Footwear
Computer Design and 3-D Printing
Presenting Your Product
Consumer Interaction and Engagement
“STE(A)M Truck is thrilled to be a part of this amazing opportunity. Since 2014, we have been supporting students across Metro Atlanta through maker education and design thinking-centered instruction,” said Marsha Francis, Ph.D., executive director of STE(A)M Truck.
“The SNIPES Young Geniuses: Innovation Lab project is brilliant because we know our high schoolers have so much potential and so many brilliant, creative and valuable ideas about their world.”
“This is the perfect opportunity for real-world applications of empathy-centered design, allowing students to investigate a need and create viable solutions and it connects directly with their culture!”
This first SNIPES Young Geniuses: Innovation Lab will launch in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday, Oct. 24. The program will target high school students in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area who have an interest in technology, design and engineering. The brand will focus on schools near their store locations and will work closely with partnering institutions to ensure continued participation in the program.
Rising Tennis Superstar Coco Gauff and New Balance Brand Extend Sneaker Collaboration
Up-and-coming tennis superstar Coco Gauff has extended her partnership with the major sports footwear and apparel manufacturer, New Balance.
The sneaker company announced a long-term contract extension with Gauff. To celebrate, the next product from the partnership will be a new sneaker named the Coco CG1 All in the Family. The shoe is scheduled to be released on Nov. 3, before Gauff plays in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) finals, where she will be the youngest competitor.
“I couldn’t ask for a more committed team that is forward-thinking in their approach and match my love for the game with their passion for quality and creativity. New Balance has supported me since my junior tennis years and has been by my side for the biggest moments of my career,” Gauff said in a written statement.
“The team feels like family, so it was an easy decision to extend with a team that has embraced me as a person and genuinely works to help bring out my best.”
Earlier this year, BLACK ENTERPRISE reported that Gauff became the only active woman tennis player with her own signature shoe.
(Image: Coco CG1 All in the Family / Courtesy of New Balance)
The New Balance Coco CG1 signature shoe was revealed right before the U.S. Open on Aug. 26. It was the third signature shoe for Team New Balance Women across tennis, running, and softball.
“Our relationship with Coco is truly one of a kind. We’ve grown from seeing a bright future in 2018, to working with one of the most dynamic, creative, and thoughtful individuals for the long haul,” said Evan Zeder, New Balance head of Tennis Sports Marketing.
“Coco’s drive, passion, and positivity embody our partnership and the New Balance brand.”
“We are excited to continue to work with Coco to deliver innovative products that elevate her performance on [the] court, and at the same time celebrate her off-court style and influence, to inspire the next generation.”
The 18-year-old is the second-youngest American player to have a Top 10 ranking and the second-youngest player in history to earn a WTA World No. 1 Doubles Ranking.
The First Black Woman Captain in the Commercial Airline Industry Talks Impact of Title IX Law
Melissa “M’Lis” Ward, a former member of the University of Southern California’s legendary women’s basketball team, reflects on how the landmark legislation, Title IX, has had an impact on her college athletic career and beyond.
The 1986 USC graduate is the first Black woman to serve as both a flight instructor for the U.S. Air Force and as a pilot captain for a commercial airline, as BLACK ENTERPRISE previously reported.
“IN 1998 I BECAME THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO BECOME CAPTAIN AT UNITED AIRLINES,” WARD TOLDDENVER CBS.
Now, she is being featured by her alma mater as a Trojan Title IX trailblazer who played as a reserve forward on the 1983 and 1984 women’s NCAA championship basketball teams, per USC News. The 5-foot-8 Chicago native joined the Trojans as a walk-on in the 80s, but just 10 years before, there were only five women’s sports teams at USC, and financial assistance was few and far between.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 “protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance,” according to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
In an interview, Ward recounts not hearing much about the landmark law because her championship team was highly celebrated and sought after. But little did she realize at the time that there were women, including USC athletics administrator Barbara Hedges, who fought to increase the number of women’s sports and scholarships, thanks to the opportunities made feasible by Title IX.
For Ward, the decision was “one of the most important milestones in the history of women’s athletics.”
“I’m so grateful to all the women who really fought for Title IX because my life would have been so different,” she told USC. “I hope it’s something that we always celebrate because it really did make such a huge difference for the women of my generation.”
After college, Ward spent a year of pilot training at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas, where she was the only woman in her class to graduate. Later, she assumed her historic role as a flight instructor and trained male students to operate the two-seater, 5000-pound T-37 jet.
“I was rated to fly fighters, but at the time women weren’t allowed to,” she said. “That came along six years after I graduated from pilot training.”
In 1992, Ward transitioned from active to reserve duty and joined United Airlines.
‘They Laughed During My Pitch’: Inside a Black Founder’s Winding Journey to Raising $4M for Tech Company
Atlanta-based tech founder, Barbara Jones, closed an oversubscribed $4 million seed round after pitching Serena Williams‘ Serena Ventures last year, for her retail-tech company, Lillii RNB — but it didn’t come easily.
It isn’t always clear; the nuanced ways that people experience bias in entrepreneurship. Jones faced challenges acquiring customers and pitching investors, who doubted her abilities because of her race, gender, and age.
BLACK ENTERPRISE sat down with Jones to learn more about how she overcame the obstacles in her journey.
Tell us about Lillii RNB and the problem it solves
Lillii RNB is a retail fraud detection, prevention, and data services firm founded in 2013 and based in Atlanta. Its proprietary solution, Freeing Returns™, optimizes the returns process for retailers, utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to spot organized retail crime, and helps loss prevention teams respond quickly.
With e-commerce really taking off since COVID-19, there is a lot of fraud online, especially with people claiming they didn’t receive items they ordered. It’s really hard for retailers to track that, so they usually send another one and the fraudsters get a return on both. It’s hard to tell now because you have all these different intermediary services that now deliver, like DoorDash and Instacart.
How were you able to grow your company?
This has been one of the hardest things I’ve done in my life. I had challenges because of bias — and people not believing that I could deal with a company like this as a Black woman. There aren’t many people in the space that look like me. Most of my competitors are male-led, Indian-led, you know, white-led. Once people found Lillii RNB, they were like “Wait a minute, who’s the founder, who’s the CEO of this company?” It was blatant. Many times. It really impacted my ability to sell, and some people would try to lowball me. It cost me sales early on.
Fortunately, this isn’t my first rodeo. I’ve been a part of two other retail tech startups that were both acquired for millions, one for $60 million, the other for $100 million. I was on the founding software development team as a coder, so I didn’t see everything they went through, but I know they didn’t go through the things I’ve been through. I saw them scale much faster than I was able to.
What has fundraising been like?
Going into the fundraising process, I thought, “Wow, I’m gonna raise so much money.” This is such a great idea; we’re fighting fraud. We’re building enterprise software as a service (SaaS), we’re looking at analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). We’re generating seven-figure revenue. I was so naïve in the beginning. I could not raise a dime — not a dime, until last year in 2021 I was able to raise funding, and I think it’s because of all the talk after George Floyd…and all the attention on underrepresented founders. That’s what changed.
Who were you pitching to?
Everybody! That was part of the problem. I cast a wide net because I had heard that I was going to pitch to 200 people, they’re all going to say no, and then one will say yes. But, I was losing the will to keep going after the no’s; they weren’t nice no’s. It was like, there’s “no way you can do this” or “this is all a bunch of crap.” Mean and arrogant no’s were really hurting my spirit. I was at the point where I almost said, “Forget it and I’ll just keep selling because I had already done over $1 million in sales.”
You mentioned a bad experience pitching an Angel group in Atlanta. Could you tell us more?
Yes, I haven’t specifically named the group in any interviews, but I pitched them at their headquarters. I walked in, excited and nervous. This was the first time I had pitched to any investor. There was no interaction from the group — people looked up from their phones, looked at me, and looked right back down. They were talking amongst themselves and laughing, nobody was paying attention to me.
Finally, after I finished setting up, one of the guys said, “I think that she’s ready to start.” When I started my presentation, there were smirks and then in the middle of the pitch, a white guy said something like, “You’re just blowing smoke. This will never work.” I mean, it was rude. They weren’t even paying attention. The conversation kind of started back up, and I finished and packed up my stuff to go. Nobody said, “Oh, thank you for pitching.”
As I walked out, the next person came in. He was a young, maybe college level, white male. I saw that the group lit up and asked, “Oh, wow, what are you showing us today?”
I have 20-plus years in a retail tech space. I came from two other retail tech startups that were acquired. I was a part of the founding tech teams. But this white guy walks in and he’s in college, and everyone welcomed him. I walked out, and I was so mad I thought, “I will never pitch to them again.”
What was the shift in strategy that led to more successful pitches?
I started working from a curated list of people that invested in people who look like me, or companies like mine; they had some type of social impact where they wanted to invest in underrepresented founders. That’s when things changed and I started getting yes’ — beautiful yes’. One investor told me, “Barbara when you pitched to me…I just had goosebumps all over my arms.” She said, “I was just so excited.”
I thought, “Whoa, this is so different from what I was getting before.” I was able to raise over $4 million within 12 months and 90% of my investors are Black-led funds and 70% are Black, women-led funds. That was the secret. I found my tribe, and they believed in me from the get-go. They didn’t have any doubts that I could do this. So, really, it’s about finding the right people to pitch to.
Which funds invested in Lillii RNB?
Serena Ventures led our seed round, along with Aperture Ventures. We also got support from Morgan Stanley’s Multicultural Accelerator Program led by Carla Harris and Alice Vilma; Melissa Bradley out of 1863 Ventures; Bronze Valley out of Birmingham, Ala.; Shila Burney at Zane Venture Fund; and Google for Startups. Jewel Burke is leading the effort with the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. Those Black-led funds were the ones that invested in me. Once Serena signed that term sheet, my round closed so fast. So many people were in line to invest, the round was oversubscribed, and now we have a waitlist for our Series A.
What tips or strategies do you recommend for entrepreneurs currently fundraising?
Curating my list and not pitching to everybody, hurting my self esteem in the process, is what changed the game for me. The other thing I would say [played a part] was the ecosystem. I was around people that helped me with my pitch deck. It started out rough and it wasn’t the prettiest deck. I went through a few incubator programs, accelerator programs, and they helped me create a very professional deck. I had this beautiful — I call it a million-dollar deck.
Then I got coaching on how to pitch. I’m a coder, and I was introverted and shy. I did a lot of work on myself and pitched over and over again. With those three things, my curated list, a beautiful deck, and that confidence, I went into meetings thinking they should have a fear of missing out (FOMO). I thought, “If you don’t want to invest, that’s on you. You’re missing out. I’m moving on to the next meeting because I’ve got three more today!” That was my attitude.
