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Vivian Ayers Allen

Vivian Ayers Allen

Poet ‧ Debbie Allen's mother

Sep 26, 2026

0:34
Would you rather own 60% of a $30 million business or 10% of a $300 million one and why?
0:43
That's a hard one and I did think about this a little bit and I think 60% and I think that's just again about who I am and I really believe in knowing who you are and leaning into your natural abilities and natural tendencies.
0:58
Because the truth is you only live once and wanting to be happy is a very reasonable ask when it comes to a finite life that we're all living.
1:08
And I think I am happier when I have a greater say in decision making.
1:14
And that's not to say I'm power hungry or greedy.
1:18
I just I know who I am and I'm confident and happy when I'm the one that's making the decisions.
1:24
And and so I think it's not about how much I'm bringing home or how big the company is or a measure of success when it comes to dollars.

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