In this powerful continuation, Rob Rose, founder of Rose Capital Group, delves into what it means to redefine ownership and wealth within communities of color.

From land banking to homeownership, Rob shares how he’s helping current and aspiring developers build lasting legacies through real estate and community development.

Together, we unpack the historical barriers that once locked out Black families, the modern fight for inclusion, and how millennials are reshaping the dream of ownership for the next generation.

This episode isn’t just about property—it’s about pride, progress, and planting roots that grow into generational wealth.

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to hear why Rob Rose is someone you need to know.

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In this episode of Someone You Need to Know, host Rashanah Baldwin sits down with Rob Rose, Founder and CEO of Rose Capital Group, LLC, to talk about the intersection of community development, capital access, and Black wealth building.

Rob shares his journey from public service and urban development to launching his own investment firm dedicated to creating equitable growth in underserved communities. Together, Rashanah and Rob dive deep into the realities of building generational wealth, the importance of strategic partnerships, and how thoughtful investment can reshape neighborhoods without displacing the people who built them.

From real estate to racial equity, this episode offers insights for anyone passionate about inclusive economic development, financial empowerment, and legacy leadership.

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to hear why Rob Rose is someone you need to know.

In Part 2 of our global real estate conversation, I sit down again with international strategist and powerhouse Makeda Smith, who shares the hard-earned lessons from navigating real estate transactions across Ghana, Dubai, Nigeria, the DR, and beyond.

This episode goes beyond the glitz and glam of international property—it’s the real talk investors need before buying abroad.

🎙️ In this episode, we explore:

• The importance of knowing the local laws (and how fast they change!)

• Avoiding common mistakes investors make overseas

• The value of boots-on-the-ground relationships with local agents & leaders

• Why research + a visit should always come before your money

• The rise of Africa’s Black middle class and why now is the time

• The affordability of land abroad vs. fear-based hesitation in the U.S.

• How Americans can invest with impact, creating workforce opportunities for locals

Whether you’re curious about global investing or ready to buy that dream plot of land, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take the next step.

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