DO EPIC SHIT - Book Club #1
Our Tall Cotton take on Do Epic Shit by Ankur Warikoo. A grounded reflection on discipline, responsibility, and building confidence through action.
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Tope Awotona
Founder of Calendly, Tope Awotona turned a simple scheduling problem into a global tech company by prioritizing ownership, patience, and scale.
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson rose from Chicago’s South Side to lead Ariel Investments—building power through capital literacy and governance.
David L. Steward
Founder of World Wide Technology, David L. Steward built one of America’s largest private tech companies—proof that ownership, patience, and systems create lasting wealth.
Shonda Rhimes
From Grey’s Anatomy to Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes built Shondaland into a global IP powerhouse—turning storytelling into permanent power.
Charlamagne tha God
From radio dominance to media ownership, Charlamagne tha God leveraged platform, equity, and IP to build one of the most powerful Black-owned media ecosystems today.
Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Billups built wealth through real estate, franchising, and mentorship under Junior Bridgeman—now facing gambling allegations.
Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie built beyond basketball—co-founding Aston Rose, investing in LootMogul, and breaking barriers in coaching and business.
Sir Lewis Hamilton
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton built wealth across fashion, food, film, and NFL ownership - joining the Denver Broncos ownership group in 2022.
Troy Vincent
Troy Vincent turned Pro Bowl grit into NFL power—overseeing rules, safety, and inclusion as EVP of Football Ops. His legacy is Tall Cotton.
Austin Ekeler
Undrafted NFL star Austin Ekeler builds wealth through real estate, tech ventures, and philanthropy—creating permanence beyond the game.
The SpringHill Company
SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter grew through content, equity deals, and a global media merger an anchored blueprint of legacy.
athlete entreprenuers
John Stallworth
John Stallworth parlayed NFL greatness into tech leadership and Steelers ownership—building a legacy of wealth, culture, and community.
black wealth
Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote built Africa’s $23B+ industrial empire—cement, oil, and Arsenal ambitions—shaping legacy through industry and sport.
black wealth
Janice Bryant Howroyd
Janice Bryant Howroyd built ActOne into a $890M global staffing empire and a $675M net worth, making her a pioneer in Black women’s business.
athlete entreprenuers
Ndamukong Suh
Ndamukong Suh transformed his NFL earnings into a diversified legacy—from real estate development to tech investments and financial wisdom.
black wealth
Marques Colston
Former NFL star Marques Colston turned his $40M career into a $100M private equity fund, redefining athlete wealth and ownership.
athlete entreprenuers
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Magic Johnson turned $40M in NBA earnings into a $1.2B empire via theaters, insurance, sports teams, and urban redevelopment.
athlete entreprenuers
Serena Williams
Discover how Serena Williams turned tennis greatness into a legacy- $340M net worth, venture capital, sports teams, and beauty brand.
black wealth
LeBron James
Discover how LeBron James built a $1.2B empire through SpringHill films (Space Jam, House Party), sports stakes, and philanthropy.
black wealth
Kenneth I. Chenault
Kenneth Chenault led American Express for 17 years, now chairs General Catalyst and boards like Airbnb—$750M legacy shaped by stewardship.
black wealth
Cathy Hughes
Cathy Hughes founded Urban One, becoming the first African American woman to chair a public media company—now worth ~$500M and powerfully rooted.
black wealth
Calvin Johnson
NFL legend Calvin Johnson turned retired stardom into a $45M cannabis wellness venture and community healing legacy.
athlete entreprenuers
Terrence Murphy
Ex-NFL player Terrence Murphy built a $4B real estate empire, invested in 70+ companies, and redefined post-football wealth and legacy.