RECAP: United Masters’ Earn Your Masters Event With Earn Your Leisure, Jason Weaver & More

By: DJ First Class

Photo By Rakim Winfert

The Earn Your Masters Experience tour, organized by UnitedMasters in collaboration with Earn Your Leisure (EYL) and Ally, made an exciting stop in Chicago last weekend (Aug. 4). This innovative event series invited aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to industry moguls Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, Ally's VP of DEI, and J. IVY; a surprise celebrity judge from Chicago, for a chance to win $50,000 in seed money. The winner will be announced at the tour's final stop in Miami during Art Basel.

Photo By Rakim Winfert

Photo By Rakim Winfert

UnitedMasters is led by the visionary Steve Stoute, and this event series showcases his expertise in both advertising and music. Stoute has worked with icons like Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, and Nas. His agency, Translation, has created successful campaigns for top brands such as Apple and McDonald's, aligning perfectly with the mission of Earn Your Masters. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of EYL continued their dedication to financial literacy, following their announcement of a new program for Bronx high school students.

Photo By Rakim Winfert

Photo By Rakim Winfert

Photo By Rakim Winfert

Jason Weaver captivated the audience with a powerful message about letting your work shine and shedding the ego to embrace true authenticity as a creative. The Creator Academy offered invaluable skills and resources, truly empowering creators. Special guests like Indya Davis, J. IVY, Kendra G, Chaucer Barnes, Sydney August, and Xcelency added to the event's dynamism.
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The Financial Education panel, powered by Ally, delivered profound insights from finance and music industry experts. The Chicago event, themed 'IGNITE: FINANCIAL CREATIVITY, SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES,' inspired artists to transform opportunities into tangible capital, driving their success to new heights.
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For more information and to register for future events, visit EarnYourMasters.com.