Episode 06: "Evolving Access to Opportunities" with Dr. Leroy Nunery II
“You have talent that you leave untapped if you don’t provide access.” — Dr. Leroy Nunery II
In this episode, your host, John Pelle, Director of Communications at Acrisure, is joined by Dr. Leroy (“Lee”) Nunery II, President of Evolution Advisors, a joint venture whose Founding Partners include Acrisure, Russell Westbrook, Ciara and Russell Wilson. Lee brings us back to 1969 where his personal journey as an advocate for racial and economic justice begins. He explains what led him to his role at the forefront of Evolution Advisors, and why this mission of providing access for minority communities is so important in our world today.
Listen to Lee’s powerful message and be a part of the change.
Key Takeaways:
[1:42] Lee shares his story starting with the significant date of October 9th, 1969.
[5:30] Lee highlights his motivation to provide access to opportunities through Evolution Advisors.
[6:27] Lee speaks about his transition from his father’s business to the world of academia.
[10:38] Lee shares his experience during his recent presentation for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and provides insights from his research.
[13:03] What makes Evolution Advisors different in its vision? How will they reach success?
[15:48] Lee mentions some of the current priorities and ongoing work of Evolution Advisors.
[18:17] Lee shares a football story.
[20:03] Lee speaks about superior thought and what it means to see limitless possibilities.
Further Reading:
Acrisure.com
Acrisure on LinkedIn
Evolution Advisors
Notable Quotes:
“I don’t want to see anyone struggle when they have the goods and are willing to work hard.” — Dr. Leroy Nunery II
“How can people access the information my father couldn’t get? How do we break that code so people can get the right opportunities to maximize their time? It is still in early stages but we are making great progress.” — Dr. Leroy Nunery II
“If we strive in a way that is coherent and cohesive, and we really try to do something different, like we're talking about with Evolution, in concert with every other agency partner, we'll show the world that it's possible.” — Dr. Leroy Nunery II
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