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Podcast: Earn Your Leisure
Episode: Cliff Notes: EYL & Kamala Harris Discuss Lack of Access to Capital for Black Entrepreneurs
Description: In this compelling clip of EYL, hosts Rashad Bilal and Vice President Kamala Harris delve into the pressing issue of access to capital for black entrepreneurs. Vice President Harris discusses the current administration's efforts to combat disparities in funding, emphasizing the importance of federal initiatives aimed at supporting minority-owned small businesses. She highlights the administration’s strategies such as increasing federal contracts for minority businesses by 50%, and investing in community banks and financial literacy.Rashad shares insights from personal experiences and interactions with various entrepreneurs, explaining the critical role of capital in scaling businesses fr...