EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 57 MIN
Conversation with Founder & President at TDS Builders, Attorney, Asset Manager, Author, Speaker & Actor, Medina Jett
from Prepare For Takeoff · host Terry L. Cyrus
Conversation with Founder & President at TDS Builders, Attorney, Asset Manager, Author, Speaker & Actor, Medina Jett. She discusses growing up in New Haven, Connecticut before attending college at Wesleyan University. Medina explains what led to joining her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She talks about attending Georgetown University for law school and graduating at the top of her class. Medina shares about her journey in corporate leadership, which included being the Chief Compliance Officer at Prudential Financial and The Hartford. She discusses what ultimately led her to entrepreneurship in real estate development. Medina emphasizes the importance of confidence, community support and knowledge sharing in achieving success. She shares about her new real estate project in Georgia that is fully financed by Black investors. Medina discusses the need for cooperative economics in order to close the racial wealth gap. She touches on the significance of mental health awareness in the Black community and shares about her book entitled Peace Be Still: Navigating My Son’s Bipolar Disorder. This fascinating conversation with Medina Jett will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff. Chapters01:07 - Medina's Journey: From Law to Real Estate03:55 - The Role of Confidence and Faith06:38- The Impact of Divine Nine Membership09:13 - Navigating Law School and Early Career12:03 - Transitioning to Corporate and C-Suite Roles15:03 - The Entrepreneurial Bug: Starting a Business17:56 - Real Estate Development: A New Passion20:03 - Empowering the Black Community through Real Estate22:55 - Building Generational Wealth25:44 - The Vision for the Future30:22 - Pooling Resources for Community Growth35:06 - Breaking Barriers to Wealth Creation39:40 - Pursuing Passions and Overcoming Obstacles46:05 - Addressing Mental Health in the Black Community50:57 - Empowering the Next Generation53:49 - Preparing for Financial TakeoffThe future of business is yours to shape. Sign up for a free trial by clicking our Prepare For Takeoff affiliate link below. shopify.pxf.io/e1evXQStart recording like a pro with Riverside, click our Prepare For Takeoff affiliate link below to get started.https://riverside.sjv.io/jeVZYP
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Conversation with Founder & President at TDS Builders, Attorney, Asset Manager, Author, Speaker & Actor, Medina Jett. She discusses growing up in New Haven, Connecticut before attending college at Wesleyan University. Medina explains what led to joining her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She talks about attending Georgetown University for law school and graduating at the top of her class. Medina shares about her journey in corporate leadership, which included being the Chief Compliance Officer at Prudential Financial and The Hartford. She discusses what ultimately led her to entrepreneurship in real estate development. Medina emphasizes the importance of confidence, community support and knowledge sharing in achieving success. She shares about her new real estate project in Georgia that is fully financed by Black investors. Medina discusses the need for cooperative economics in order to close the racial wealth gap. She touches on the significance of mental health awareness in the Black community and shares about her book entitled Peace Be Still: Navigating My Son’s Bipolar Disorder. This fascinating conversation with Medina Jett will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff. Chapters01:07 - Medina's Journey: From Law to Real Estate03:55 - The Role of Confidence and Faith06:38- The Impact of Divine Nine Membership09:13 - Navigating Law School and Early Career12:03 - Transitioning to Corporate and C-Suite Roles15:03 - The Entrepreneurial Bug: Starting a Business17:56 - Real Estate Development: A New Passion20:03 - Empowering the Black Community through Real Estate22:55 - Building Generational Wealth25:44 - The Vision for the Future30:22 - Pooling Resources for Community Growth35:06 - Breaking Barriers to Wealth Creation39:40 - Pursuing Passions and Overcoming Obstacles46:05 - Addressing Mental Health in the Black Community50:57 - Empowering the Next Generation53:49 - Preparing for Financial TakeoffThe future of business is yours to shape. Sign up for a free trial by clicking our Prepare For Takeoff affiliate link below. shopify.pxf.io/e1evXQStart recording like a pro with Riverside, click our Prepare For Takeoff affiliate link below to get started.https://riverside.sjv.io/jeVZYP
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