From DEI Chaos to Super Bowl Madness: Is America Falling Apart or Just Distracted?

It’s only January, and 2025 is already WILD.
In this episode of Rich Lessons, we unpack the chaos that’s erupted from corporate America’s sudden DEI rollbacks—starting with Target—and how these shifts affect Black entrepreneurs, small businesses, and the future of equity.
We also dive into the government’s “freeze-unfreeze” saga: federal loans paused, confusion unleashed, and what it really means for small business owners.
And to top it all off? The Super Bowl is coming to New Orleans, and we talk about everything from local impact to culture, events, and how the city is (or isn’t) preparing.
🔥 Topics Covered:
Target, Walmart, and the corporate DEI retreat
Why Black women are being hit the hardest
SBA loan freezes and the bigger political game
Trump’s chaos strategy: distraction or design?
What small businesses can do right now
The cultural takeover of Super Bowl weekend in NOLA
📍 Whether you’re a founder, a policy nerd, or just trying to keep up—this one’s for you.