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**Inside The Vault with Ash Cash**

Inside the Vault is the #1 Financial Literacy podcast for Everyday People, who aspire to Become Millionaires. Hosted by Ash Cash, one of the Top Financial Educators in the world, this podcast Empowers our listeners (Insider’s) with the Mindset, Motivation, and Money Moves to Manifest Millions!

Inside The Vault brings inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today’s top business minds, authors and influencers. Learn the basics of how they built their wealth from scratch and how you can follow their blueprint to do the same. Inside The Vault answers questions about money, careers, and entrepreneurship. Advice and insights always delivered through the lens of the everyday person.

Latest Episodes:

ITV #199 The People Using AI Like THIS Will Win Everything (ft. Queen of AI Alicia Lyttle) | Inside the Vault Jan 12, 2026

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Entrepreneurs keep asking the wrong question about AI.

It’s not “Can AI help me?”

It’s “Who owns the leverage?”

In this high-impact return episode of Inside the Vault, Alicia Little breaks down why AI is no longer just a productivity tool — it’s a business ownership system.

From:

Turning ideas into full courses in minutes

Replacing entire workflows without firing your team

Using AI as a business strategist, not just a chatbot

Finding your ideal clients automatically

Building leverage while reclaiming time, freedom, and lifestyle

This episode shows exactly how the next generation of high earners will separate themselves from everyone else.

⚠️ If you’re still “experimenting” with AI instead of monetizing it — you’re already behind.

🔥 Don’t just watch history happen. Leverage AI and ride it all the way to the bank.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – AI Is No Longer Optional

02:26 – Why Alicia Had to Come Back (100K+ Views Changed Everything)

05:20 – The End of Excuses: AI Eliminates Every Bottleneck

07:21 – Turning an Idea Into a $497 Course (LIVE Demo)

10:00 – ChatGPT Pro vs Auto: What Most People Don’t Know

14:24 – “Won’t AI Saturate the Market?” (The Truth)

18:44 – How AI Finds Your Ideal Client FOR You

22:00 – AI Agents Doing Outreach While You Sleep

31:11 – Replacing a 3-Person Team With AI (Without Layoffs)

45:00 – Using AI as a Business Strategist

57:44 – What Happens to People Who Ignore AI

1:02:00 – Where Beginners Should ACTUALLY Start

1:08:01 – “Friends Don’t Let Friends Get Left Behind”

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ITV #198 The New Rules of PR: Influence, Impact & Income w/ Ebony Porter Ike | Inside the Vault Jan 08, 2026

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PR is NOT a luxury. It’s survival.

In this episode, global PR strategist Ebony Porter Eay reveals the truth about being seen, being trusted, and being remembered in an overcrowded digital world.

If you’ve ever wondered why your business isn’t growing… why your following doesn’t convert… or why your story isn’t landing the way it should — this conversation gives you the blueprint.

Ebony breaks down the difference between being visible and being strategically visible, how to build trust in the media, how to protect your reputation, and how to rebuild after a public setback.

She also shares the mindset shifts behind crisis management, authorship, credibility, and longevity in business.

This is a masterclass in perception, brand leadership, and protecting your peace while pursuing your purpose.

Timestamps

00:00 — “It’s Okay Not to Have a Million Followers”

00:07 — PR vs Publicity: What Being “Strategically Seen” Really Means

00:14 — Why PR Is NOT Optional Anymore

00:20 — Bill Gates’ PR Philosophy

00:32 — The Diddy Question

00:49 — Authenticity vs What’s Best for Your Business

00:56 — Stop Comparing Yourself to Social Media

02:02 — Welcome to Inside the Vault

02:15 — Visibility: The Currency Money Can’t Buy

02:43 — Meet Ebony Porter Ike

03:31 — Why Most Entrepreneurs Misunderstand PR

04:10 — What PR Really Does for a Business

04:49 — Every Major Company Has a PR Partner — Here’s Why

05:05 — Who Is Ebony Porter Ike?

06:00 — PR Isn’t Optional: The Real Reason

07:01 — Why People Think PR Is a Luxury

08:00 — Why Ebony Rejects Clients Who Aren’t Ready

08:48 — Strategy vs Vanity PR

09:35 — The Problem With Wanting “Looks” but Having No Offer

10:23 — How to Stay Ready for Major Media Opportunities

11:02 — The #1 Mistake in Visibility

12:00 — Authenticity vs Professionalism in the Spotlight

13:08 — How Public Figures Must Move Differently

14:02 — Why Public Figures Need Counsel Before Speaking

14:46 — Coinology: Money, Media & Mindset

15:25 — Your Pain Is Where Your Millions Hide

16:14 — The “Talented Tenth” of Today

17:02 — Studying the DNA of Success

18:10 — Failing in Public vs Failing in Private

19:08 — Crisis Management 101

20:15 — Why Every Successful Person Needs a Crisis Manager

21:05 — Turning Visibility Into Financial Success

21:45 — The Biggest Interview Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

22:58 — Relatability > Perfection

24:07 — How Beyoncé’s Transparency Shifted Her Brand

25:22 — Can the “It Factor” Be Bought?

26:04 — Mastery Over Popularity

27:06 — Credibility After the Pandemic

28:02 — Why Books Are Still the Ultimate Credibility Tool

29:17 — How to Launch a Book the Right Way

30:08 — Why Authors Fail (and How to Fix It)

31:01 — The Real Purpose of a Book in Business

32:00 — How to Relaunch a Book That Flopped

33:17 — Ebony’s Biggest Brand Deals

34:12 — The DNA of Closing Multi-Million Dollar Deals

35:41 — The Real “It Factor” Explained

37:10 — When Founders Aren’t the Face: How to Pivot

38:36 — Ebony’s Personal Story: Leaving Corporate

40:01 — When Your Dream Doesn’t Match Your Life

41:04 — Surviving Betrayals and Staying the Course

42:05 — Faith, Purpose & Calling

43:21 — Legacy, Family & Global Expansion

45:00 — What Wealth Really Looks Like

46:18 — Peace > Money

47:11 — How to Break Into PR the Right Way

48:36 — Create What People Need — Not What You Want to Sell

49:43 — Ebony’s Biggest Money Mistake

50:30 — The Danger of Scaling Too Fast

52:02 — The #1 Hire Every Business Needs

53:06 — The Best Money Ebony Ever Spent

54:12 — Faith as the Foundation of Entrepreneurship

56:02 — How to Know If You’re Ready for PR

57:33 — Why Ebony Loves Working With Underdogs

58:42 — The Diddy Question (Part Two)

1:02:05 — Can We Restore People Instead of Cancelling Them?

1:05:08 — Advice to 18-Year-Old Ebony

1:07:08 — Final Wisdom: Go at Your Own Pace

1:08:03 — Where to Find Ebony Porter Ike

1:09:24 — Closing the Vault

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ITV #197 The Truth About Monetizing Your Story on Social Media (Sevyn Buffins Exposed) Jan 01, 2026

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Most people are posting consistently…

but they’re still not getting paid.

In this powerful episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, branding strategist and storytelling sniper Sevyn Buffins delivers a masterclass on how to turn your content, story, and everyday life into real income — without chasing trends or going viral.

Sevyn Buffins is the founder of Social Media-ish, a brand and masterclass series that teaches entrepreneurs, creators, and coaches how to turn content into commas. She’s worked with major brands like Target, Dove, Shea Moisture, and Adidas, and has helped countless people monetize their expertise by positioning themselves the right way online.

In this episode, Sevyn breaks down:

Why people don’t buy products or services — they buy transformation
The three types of content every creator needs to grow, nurture, and convert their audience
How to position yourself as an authority without saying “I’m an expert”
Why you don’t need to go viral to make money online
The real purpose of engagement, captions, and calls-to-action
How brand deals actually work — including how her 2-year-old son landed a $10,500 brand deal
How consistency, storytelling, and strategy create long-term income

This isn’t theory or motivation — it’s execution. Seven literally audits Ash Cash’s content in real time and shows how to repurpose, reposition, and monetize what you already have.

If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, coach, or business owner who knows you’re great but hasn’t figured out how to show it online — this episode will change how you think about content forever.

🎙 Inside the Vault with Ash Cash is the number one money mindset show in the world.

Episode Highlights:

Turning influence into income
Why visibility matters more than talent
The psychology behind buying transformation
Authority content vs. growth content vs. storytelling
Monetizing without virality
Brand deals, affiliate strategy, and positioning
Showing up daily until your moment arrives

Guest: Seven Buffins

Founder of Social Media-ish

Instagram: @sevenstylus

Host: Ash Cash

Website: imashcash.com

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ITV #196 The 100K Funding Strategy Banks Don’t Teach w/ Darius Benders Dec 25, 2025

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We don’t have to make money on our feet. We can make money in our sleep.

In this episode of @InsideTheVault, @IamAshCash sits down with Boston-raised, Atlanta-paid digital wealth architect Darius Benders and this one is pure leverage, blueprint, and execution.

Darius breaks down why most entrepreneurs don’t have a “money problem”

They’ve got a speed problem.

You’ll learn the exact framework behind:

Building funding the right way (without fumbling the bag)

The real difference between good debt vs bad debt

How to strategically stack credit cards based on what bureaus banks pull

The first moves to make with your first $50K so it multiplies

Why “visibility beats ability” and how to build authority fast

The webinar habit that can change your life in 12 months

How to deploy money into marketing using other people’s audiences

Why mentorship collapses time and turns decades into days

If you’re trying to fund your business, build digital income, and stop guessing your way into success, this episode is a must-watch.

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⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 Make money in your sleep (the mindset shift)

01:00 Text “MY BOOK” and monetize your story CTA moment

01:56 “This will change your life” episode intro

02:43 Meet Darius Benders: $4M+ digital products and funding mentor

06:09 Biggest misconception about other people’s money

07:17 Good debt vs bad debt (and investing in YOU)

08:53 The 3 things you need to get approved for funding

10:43 Credit bureaus + stacking strategy (how people get to $100K)

12:19 The smartest way to deploy your first $50K

13:23 Marketing the right way: OPA, podcasts, clips, and ads

18:43 The weekly webinar “cheat code” to build confidence + cash

20:08 Funding mistakes that kill approvals (relationship stacking)

22:01 Big banks vs credit unions (double dip + comparable limits)

23:44 Using leverage with a 9-to-5 (build before you quit)

25:40 Pandemic pivot: nightlife to digital income

35:31 The offer model that changed everything: virtual events

36:29 Why digital products fail: no sales mechanism + no data

38:01 $10K vs $100K months: spending + scaling with numbers

41:43 What to unlearn to make real money (cost vs value)

49:10 One habit to scale fast: delegate and let go

53:55 Final gem: hyper-intention and cutting distractions

55:03 Outro + tap in for Darius’ free 3-day mastermind

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ITV #195: She Turned Her Last $5,000 Into Millions -- Princess Dior's Unbelievable Come Up Dec 18, 2025

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“I was underworked, underpaid, depressed… and when I got fired, it saved my life.”

That’s how Princess Dior opens this raw, inspiring, and unbelievably honest conversation on Inside the Vault. What started as a pandemic layoff turned into a multimillion-dollar empire built on hustle, heart, and a willingness to bet it all on herself.

In this episode, Ash Cash sits down with Princess Dior — entrepreneur, educator, visionary — as she breaks down how she went from a $5,000 investment to making her entire yearly salary in 60 days. But this isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real-life story behind the glow-up.

Princess talks about:

• How she escaped a 9–5 that drained her and found a mentor who changed everything

• Building a business with bad credit and no capital

• Scaling from two rental cars to a 100-car fleet using other people’s assets

• Losing $30K in trucking — and why that failure sharpened her as a CEO

• Helping over 500 people repair their credit and unlock $20M in funding

• Using credit as a down payment on generational wealth

• Why recurring revenue > “fast money”

• Turning a helicopter into a six-figure passive income stream

• The shift from six figures to seven — and who you must become to sustain it

• How she’s teaching youth and athletes to avoid the financial traps she’s seen

• Why she refuses to gatekeep wealth, information, or opportunity

This is not a podcast about money — it’s a conversation about mindset, identity, and elevation. It’s a blueprint for anyone who’s tired of playing small, tired of guessing, and ready to invest in themselves the way life invested in their potential.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you are and who you're becoming, Princess Dior’s story will push you forward.

Inside the Vault with Ash Cash — the #1 money mindset show in the world.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Fired, depressed, and the moment everything changed

02:02 — Turning a last $5K into life-changing skills

03:15 — “Get rich slowly… it lasts longer.”

04:52 — Growing up in Compton & a mother who hustled for her

07:11 — The pandemic that forced a pivot

08:12 — Making her yearly salary in 60 days

09:47 — Why investing in a mentor was the turning point

10:58 — Credit myths: What people get wrong

12:10 — How to start a business with bad credit & no money

13:45 — The beauty of recurring income

15:03 — “Credit isn’t debt, it’s a down payment on wealth.”

16:32 — How her Mogul Talk community was born

17:57 — OPM: Using other people’s money the right way

19:50 — The real blueprint to $100K–$500K in funding

21:18 — Top 3 low-overhead, high-cash-flow industries

22:30 — Scaling from nothing to a 100-car fleet

24:48 — From bad credit to private jets & helicopters

27:12 — Real estate, restaurants, and building long-term assets

28:40 — The trucking business failure that nearly broke her

30:18 — Why daily cash flow matters more than big deals

31:40 — Helping single moms, former felons & first-gen homeowners

32:58 — Legacy, Nipsey inspiration & “champagne problems”

33:55 — Six to seven figures: Becoming a different person

35:20 — Spending money to grow money

36:45 — AI’s impact on business & why entrepreneurs must adapt

38:30 — Working with youth, NIL athletes & avoiding financial traps

40:41 — Helping parents without going broke

42:07 — Her most powerful OPM plays

43:30 — Fixing your credit TODAY (step-by-step)

45:15 — What’s next: financial literacy in schools & nonprofit vision

47:01 — Growing up protected — and why she protects others now

48:37 — Leaving LA for Atlanta & how environment changed her life

50:15 — “If you have value, you can win in any room.”

52:00 — Her challenge: funding, age corps, digital products & more

54:00 — AI vs. mentorship: The real difference

55:20 — The truth about million-dollar launch days

58:00 — Community, consistency & mind-stretching rooms

1:00:14 — Where to find Princess Dior

1:01:22 — Closing out the Vault

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ITV #194 Yandy Smith-Harris EXPOSES the Truth Behind Fame, Betrayal, Hustle & Wealth Dec 11, 2025

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“I’m not going back.”

That mantra carried Yandy Smith-Harris from Harlem’s Grant Projects to global stages, multimillion-dollar brands, and becoming one of the most influential women in entertainment and entrepreneurship.

In this deeply raw and transformative episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Yandy opens up in a way the world has never heard. She breaks down the hustle, the heartbreak, the purpose, and the identity shift that pushed her to build an empire — even when the odds were stacked against her.

Yandy shares:

• How she rose from intern to managing icons like Missy Elliott & Jim Jones

• The business blueprint behind turning Love & Hip Hop into a franchise

• How betrayal became the season that elevated her the most

• How she scaled YELL Skincare into Bloomingdale’s—starting from her kitchen

• Why “I can’t go back” fuels every decision, every business, every move

• The ownership, wealth, and leadership lessons she teaches her kids

• Her journey through activism, motherhood, and protecting her peace in the spotlight

This isn’t just an interview.

This is a roadmap for resilience, leadership, evolution, and staying grounded while rising higher than you ever imagined.

If you’re building a brand, walking in purpose, or healing from your past, Yandy’s story will shift your mindset and show you exactly what’s possible.

Inside the Vault with Ash Cash is the #1 money mindset show in the world.

🎧 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Yandy’s Mantra: “I’m Not Going Back”

02:27 – Humility Over Ego: What Really Elevates You

05:51 – Harlem Roots, Harlem Lessons

10:03 – The Violator Era: From Intern to Industry Power

16:48 – Managing Jim Jones & Building a Movement

23:22 – Billboard Honors & Dipset’s Rise

25:50 – How Love & Hip Hop Became a Franchise

31:58 – Turning Fame Into Fortune: Branding, Ads & Monetization

37:10 – Building YELL Skincare Into Bloomingdale’s

43:55 – Helping Her Father Build a Bug-Control Empire

49:05 – “I Can’t Go Back” — Yandy’s Life Philosophy

52:40 – Raising Kids With Ownership & Wealth Principles

57:56 – Fame, Attacks & Protecting Her Family

1:03:00 – Activism, Motherhood & Finding Her Voice

1:08:55 – Betrayal, Pain & God’s Purpose

1:15:00 – Advice to 18-Year-Old Yandy

1:20:40 – Final Gems

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**ITV #193: Target, Boycotts & The Future of Black Money - Dr. Jamal Bryant breaks it down** Dec 04, 2025
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“They told us to pray… but they never taught us how to multiply.”

In this explosive episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant drops one of the most important economic, spiritual, and cultural messages of our time. This is the conversation that billion-dollar corporations hope you never hear.

Dr. Bryant exposes the hidden power of Black spending, the truth behind the Target boycott, and the real reason so many of our communities stay stuck. He breaks down how faith institutions must evolve from shouting and survival… to strategy, literacy, and economic leadership.

This isn’t an interview.
This is a blueprint for liberation.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
How Black Americans spend $12 million a day at Target — and why that number is a sleeping giant
The five demands made to Target (and why none have been honored)
Why Black, Christian, Muslim, and Jewish unity is the key to economic power
How the church can move from emotion to economic strategy
Dr. Bryant’s 10–10–80 rule — the formula that changed his financial life
Why AI will either create Wakanda… or the Flintstones
The truth about returning citizens and why the church must evolve to support them

If you care about money, justice, community, faith, power, or the economic survival of Black America… don’t skip this episode.

This is your wake-up call.
Your strategy session.
Your invitation to shift the culture.

Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs it.
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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Cold Open: “Black people spend $12M a day at Target.”
02:19 – Inside the Vault intro + Dr. Jamal Bryant arrives
05:03 – The mission behind Dr. Bryant’s ministry
07:06 – Why the Black church lost influence — and the path back
09:45 – The real story behind the Target boycott
13:34 – The 5 demands and what they mean for Black America
17:05 – Black economic power: the numbers exposed
21:01 – Cross-faith unity as an engine for liberation
23:53 – Money, faith & the 90% we never learned to multiply
26:45 – Building empowered churches and communities
32:27 – Rebuilding Black economics: homeownership, AI & the future
37:07 – Leadership, entrepreneurship & the truth about failure
42:05 – Returning citizens & the responsibility of the church
46:03 – Final gems: “Your assignment is what irritates you.”
47:26 – How to join the movement: TargetFast.org

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ITV #192: From FBI Targets to Community Leaders: Rizza Islam & Trae Tha Truth Tell the REAL Story Nov 27, 2025

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They didn’t come to play. They came to TELL THE TRUTH.

In this explosive Inside the Vault interview, Ash Cash sits down with Rizza Islam and Trae Tha Truth for one of the rawest, most politically charged, socially conscious conversations we’ve ever had on the show.

We tapped into everything…

• government surveillance

• censorship, targeting, and the “system”

• Black unity, economic power, and community control

• trauma, healing, and rebuilding our neighborhoods

• what real leadership looks like in a time of chaos

• and why empowering our OWN people is the real threat

This episode is bold, unfiltered, and necessary.

If you’re ready for truth, clarity, and empowerment, you’re in the right place.

👇🏾 Subscribe to Inside the Vault for conversations that shift culture, challenge narratives, and rebuild the Black financial future.

🔥 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS (6–10 punchy sections)

00:00 – The conversation begins

02:11 – Why Rizza & Trae walked into the fire instead of away from it

07:45 – Being targeted for speaking truth: “They tried to make us the villains”

13:02 – The system vs Black community leadership: who really benefits?

18:56 – Trae on activism, boots-on-the-ground work, and real consequences

25:14 – Rizza on government tracking, media traps, and psychological warfare

32:40 – Why unity scares the system more than violence

39:20 – Black economics, ownership, and building institutions the system can’t block

45:56 – You can’t liberate what you depend on: community solutions that actually work

52:10 – Final message: “Protect your mind, protect your money, protect your people”

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ITV #191: Become a Millionaire with AI NOW! (Justin Burns Exposes the New Gold Rush) Nov 20, 2025

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AI is creating more millionaires than the dot-com boom… and most people are sleeping on it. Today on Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, we sit down with Justin Burns, founder of Apps Built with AI, creator of Miestro, and one of the leading voices in the global tech revolution. Justin reveals how he sold EVERYTHING, moved to Africa with two suitcases and a backpack, rebuilt his life, learned AI coding in 8 hours a day… and turned his ideas into a multimillion-dollar tech empire. He breaks down: • How regular people with NO coding experience can launch an app in days • The truth about AI replacing jobs • Why you have a 2–3 year window to get rich with technology • How to create borderless income from anywhere in the world • The future of entrepreneurship, automation, and global living • How he built companies used by 30,000 customers This episode will change your life, your income, and your mindset. Tap in — the wave is NOW. 👉 Join Justin’s Apps Built With AI Summit: AppsBuiltWithAI.com 👉 Subscribe for more wealth, mindset, and millionaire game. Inside the Vault is the #1 money mindset show on the planet. Hosted by Ash Cash — author, entrepreneur, and wealth coach.

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ITV #190: Why Only 2% of Hotels Are Black-Owned… and How Davonne Reaves is Flipping the Game Nov 13, 2025

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She went from front desk agent… to managing $1 BILLION in hotel assets… to becoming one of the most powerful Black hotel owners in America. In this episode, we sit down with Devonne “Big Devonne” Reeves — founder of The Vonne Group, creator of Veester, and the woman single-handedly breaking open an industry that locked us out for over 100 years. She breaks down: • How she bought TWO hotels for $17.8M and sold for $22M • Why Black people spend $110B in travel but own less than 2% of hotels • How to buy your first hotel (even if you don’t have millions) • Why hotel ownership is a RADICAL act of freedom • How Veester helps ANYONE become a hotel investor • The exact steps to build generational wealth through commercial real estate This episode is a blueprint… and a wake-up call. If you believe in Black ownership, watch this twice.

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