S2 - "Making History Is Our Ancestors' Legacy" | Episode 15 - Our Guest: Mr. Wilson Lester, Co-Founder, Partners in Equity, Inc.

Today's podcast is the first in our February, Black History Month interview series - Theme: "Making History Is Our Ancestors' Legacy". This series highlights the achievements and leadership journeys of African American women and men who are making history in ways that positively impact the lives of others, in their communities and around the world. Through our conversations, listeners are able to hear and see the courage, strength and resilience of African Americans that reflects the pain and joy of our collective history. All individuals, regardless of race, gender or ethnicity, can find inspiration from their passion and courage, and innovation from their creative problem-solving. Likewise, organizations gain insight into how best to maximize the talent, creativity, and cognitive diversity of a truly diverse team. Understanding the significance of celebrating Black History Month, allows everyone to see other layers of diversity within our culture, beyond sports and entertainment, and see that the benefits to our communities, organizations and nation, are boundless.

Our Black History Month tribute brings our Theme: "Making History Is Our Ancestors' Legacy" to life, through the lives of incredible men and women, doing life-changing things each and every day. Each guest shares his/her leadership journey and the lessons learned that ensured their successes. Listen as they share the twists, turns and their "ability to see and courage to do", that's "Making History that is Our Ancestors' Legacy".

Today's guest is Mr. Wilson Lester, Co-Founder, Partners in Equity, Inc. He has a phenomenal story that is framed by passion, faith and giving back, all grounded in family history,. He is making history in the area of financial parity within Black and Brown communities. Wilson has carved out a wedge for Black and Brown-owned small businesses to survive and competitively thrive during and beyond this pandemic. Listen as he shares his Calls to Action for Individuals and Organizations. Wilson's words are a mandate for intentionality and commitment to the vitality of Black and Brown communities. His life's work offers hope and support to small business owners whose perseverance is making history and building a legacy. Mr. Wilson Lester, entrepreneur, visionary and profile in courage, extends our Black History Month theme, "Making History is Our Ancestors" Legacy", in new and exciting ways. This young man champions individual and community empowerment through entrepreneurship, faith and courage, to deeper levels of personal and collective responsibility.

His passions and energy will stir you to get moving on your dream...in your community!

Follow Wilson's work: piedmontbusinesscapital.org and resilnc.org