The future of investing is deeply rooted in history.
In this episode, I welcome back Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar, founder of The New LaVilla Project, a visionary commercial real estate initiative in Jacksonville, Florida. As a Reg CF equity crowdfunding campaign, her project enables everyday investors to participate in restoring what was once Jacksonville’s thriving Black Wall Street: LaVilla.
If you’re passionate about community investment, legacy-building, or want to own a stake in revitalizing a culturally rich neighborhood, this episode is a must-listen.
00:00 – Dr. V: The Journey from Idea to SEC-Approved Equity Campaign
02:00 – What is Reg CF? And Why This Matters for First-Time Investors
04:00 – Rebuilding History: The Legacy and Future of Jacksonville’s Black Wall Street
08:00 – The New LaVilla Vision: From Historic Hotel to Modern Mixed-Use Hub
12:00 – Mapping the Investment: Location, Value, and Community Impact
18:00 – Big Players, Bigger Purpose: Competing with Developers to Keep the Culture
23:00 – Community Wealth Starts Small: How You Can Invest with Just $10,000
29:00 – Equity, Ownership, and the Power of Collective Capital
32:00 – Future Projects and Why It’s Only the Beginning
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Website: thecenterforconfidence.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drdunbar
Key Quotes:
“This is us reclaiming some space. It may be small compared to the University of Florida and their pockets, but this is our step.” – Dr. V. Dunbar
“We’ve been left behind because the education component doesn’t really circulate around us casually, but now, we’ve gotta lean in and learn this stuff.” – Dr. V. Dunbar
