Many Black and African entrepreneurs possess powerful knowledge and lived experience but have been taught to only use those gifts within traditional jobs or business structures. In this conversation, Stevii Mills explains how entrepreneurs can package their expertise into coaching programs, digital products, workshops, and other income-generating opportunities. This episode explores visibility, ownership, storytelling, and the power of turning what you already know into a scalable business.

Dr. Stevii Aisha Mills is a Visibility Coach and Strategist with over 30 years of experience in marketing and public relations and 16 years as an entrepreneur. She helps high achieving professionals turn their knowledge and expertise into income generating opportunities so they can increase their impact and live the life they love. A two time six figure business owner, author, and podcast host, Dr. Stevii has been featured on major platforms including BET, CBS, FOX, and ABC. Through her work and community, The Permission Slip Club, she empowers others to confidently step into visibility, monetize their experience, and get paid for what they already know.

Connect with Stevii Mills

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevii.mills

Website: www.stevii.com

Host: Taryell Simmons

Guest: Stevii Mills

Music: Will Maker

Production: RISE Urban Nation

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Unite. Uplift. Ignite. 🔥

Keith Wattley, attorney, Obama Foundation Fellow, and Founder & Executive Director of UnCommon Law, joins RISE Urban Nation to discuss criminal justice reform, second chances, and the humanity of incarcerated people serving life sentences.

With more than 25 years of experience advocating for people in prison and on parole, Keith shares how healing-centered and trauma-informed legal advocacy can create pathways for accountability, transformation, and safe reentry into society. This powerful conversation explores redemption, storytelling, parole reform, and why some of the people society finds hardest to defend are often those most in need of hope and healing.

Keith Wattley is the Founder and Executive Director of UnCommon Law. He has spent more than two decades advocating for the rights of incarcerated people and those on parole.

His work focuses on helping individuals demonstrate personal transformation and successfully navigate California’s parole process. In addition to individual advocacy, Keith has trained hundreds of attorneys and law students and has led efforts to improve prison and parole conditions through impact litigation.

Keith was selected as an inaugural Obama Foundation Fellow in 2018 and received the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award in 2020.

🌐 Website
https://www.uncommonlaw.org/

👤 Keith Wattley
https://www.uncommonlaw.org/keith-wattley

📱 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/uncommonlawyer/

📘 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/UnCommonLaw/

💼 LinkedIn (Organization)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncommon-law/

💼 LinkedIn (Keith Wattley)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-wattley-44050034/

📺 YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8K93TWilSZeD8QYVp20Kiw

📧 Email:
info@uncommonlaw.org

Learn more about UnCommon Law’s 20th Anniversary storytelling and event series, including:

• Film screenings
• Educational webinars
• Community conversations
• Annual conference

🔗 20th Anniversary Page
https://www.uncommonlaw.org/20th-anniversary

UnCommon Law is currently accepting proposals from mission-driven leaders and organizations interested in presenting at the 20th Anniversary Conference.

Proposal Deadline: June 15

🔗 Submit a Proposal
https://www.uncommonlaw.org/20th-conference

Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Keith Wattley
Music: Will Maker
Production: RISE Urban Nation Media

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Unite. Uplift. Ignite. 🔥

Mo Cisse, founder and CEO of Meraki Allure, joins RISE Urban Nation to share his journey of building a sustainable luxury fashion brand that prioritizes quality, purpose, and environmental responsibility. In an industry driven by fast fashion, Mo chose a different path—focusing on made-to-order clothing, ethical manufacturing, and environmental impact. This episode dives into entrepreneurship, sustainability, and how to build a brand that reflects your values while creating lasting change.

🌐 Website: https://www.MerakiAllure.com
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merakiallure/
🌱 Environmental Partner: https://www.edenproject.com/mission

Host: Taryell Simmons

Guest: Mo Cisse

Music: Will Maker

Production: RISE Urban Nation

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Unite. Uplift. Ignite. 🔥