What The Wealthy Do

Welcome back to Part 2 of Season 2, Episode 1 of What the Wealthy Do.

In this continuation of Inside the Rooms We’re Rarely In, Stephanie Dorsey and Yashnika go deeper into one of the most important questions in investing:

Are alternative investments actually right for you?

This episode breaks down:
What “suitability” really means in private equity and alternative investments

Accredited investor vs. qualified purchaser explained

Risk tolerance vs. emotional relationship with money

Why the traditional 60/40 portfolio is being challenged

How inflation impacts long-term wealth building

Why financial education is critical in America today

We move beyond theory and talk about the real barriers — psychological, cultural, and structural — that impact who participates in private markets and who doesn’t.

Because building wealth isn’t just about having money.
It’s about understanding it.

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of What the Wealthy Do.
In this Black History Month special of What the Wealthy Do, host Stephanie Dorsey sits down with Yashnica Mothersil, a Gen Z Associate at Apollo Global Management, to unpack her unexpected journey from criminal law aspirations to private equity and alternative investments.

Yashnica shares what it’s really like entering elite financial spaces with little representation, how she transitioned out of law school, and what private equity and alternative assets actually mean behind the scenes. This conversation pulls back the curtain on how wealth is created in private markets—and why access and representation still matter.

If you’re curious about private equity, alternative investments, career pivots, or what the wealthy actually do differently, this episode is for you.

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Most people mentally check out at the end of the year.The wealthy do the exact opposite.

In this episode of What the Wealthy Do, we break down how wealthy individuals strategically close the year—because how you finish the year directly impacts how well you start the next one.

This isn’t about hustle. It’s about reflection, tax strategy, portfolio alignment, and preparation.

How the wealthy review their year (money, time, and energy)

Year-end tax strategies most people overlook

How to reduce taxes legally before December 31

Portfolio rebalancing: money and life

Why November & December are strategic months for wealth

How wealthy investors set January up before vacation

A simple reflection framework to plan your next level

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not getting ahead, this episode shows you how to stop coasting and start closing the year like an investor.

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🔥 How do the wealthy REALLY think about crypto?

In this episode, we break down exactly how wealthy investors use cryptocurrency; not as a gamble, but as a strategy. You’ll learn how they approach Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain startups, ETFs, tax advantages, and the smart way they limit risk while positioning for massive upside.

Inside this episode:

🔥 Why wealthy investors treat crypto like venture capital
• How Bitcoin & Ethereum fit into a long-term wealth strategy • The role of diversification (and how much they actually invest)
• How crypto offers asymmetric upside with small amounts • How wealthy investors use crypto for tax benefits
• Why blockchain start-ups matter more than hype coins

🔥 Smart ways to evaluate whether crypto fits YOUR portfolio

You’ll also hear real stories of wins, mistakes, and lessons learned, including 70% losses, crypto winters, and how to navigate the noise and scams.

Crypto isn’t magic. It’s a tool. And if you understand it, it can be a powerful part of your wealth-building plan.

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In this episode of What the Wealthy Do, we break down Crypto — what cryptocurrency really is, where Bitcoin came from, how blockchain works, and why the wealthy treat crypto as a long-term play instead of a gamble.

You’ll learn:

• The real history behind Bitcoin and the 2008 financial crisis
• How the blockchain works (in simple, visual language) • Why Bitcoin is capped at 21 million
• What makes crypto secure (and what makes people lose money)
• The difference between Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins & stablecoins
• Why wealthy investors allocate 1–5% into crypto
• Whether crypto is hype, gambling, or a real investment
• Why Warren Buffett thinks it’s gambling — and why the wealthy disagree

If you want to finally understand crypto, Bitcoin, blockchain, and digital money — this episode is your blueprint.

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