Inside the Rooms We’re Rarely In: A Black Woman’s Path to Private Equity
Wed Feb 04 2026
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of What the Wealthy Do.
In this Black History Month special of What the Wealthy Do, host Stephanie Dorsey sits down with Yashnica Mothersil, a Gen Z Associate at Apollo Global Management, to unpack her unexpected journey from criminal law aspirations to private equity and alternative investments.
Yashnica shares what it’s really like entering elite financial spaces with little representation, how she transitioned out of law school, and what private equity and alternative assets actually mean behind the scenes. This conversation pulls back the curtain on how wealth is created in private markets—and why access and representation still matter.
If you’re curious about private equity, alternative investments, career pivots, or what the wealthy actually do differently, this episode is for you.
👉 Subscribe to What the Wealthy Do for real conversations about wealth, power, and access.
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of What the Wealthy Do. In this Black History Month special of What the Wealthy Do, host Stephanie Dorsey sits down with Yashnica Mothersil, a Gen Z Associate at Apollo Global Management, to unpack her unexpected journey from criminal law aspirations to private equity and alternative investments. Yashnica shares what it’s really like entering elite financial spaces with little representation, how she transitioned out of law school, and what private equity and alternative assets actually mean behind the scenes. This conversation pulls back the curtain on how wealth is created in private markets—and why access and representation still matter. If you’re curious about private equity, alternative investments, career pivots, or what the wealthy actually do differently, this episode is for you. 👉 Subscribe to What the Wealthy Do for real conversations about wealth, power, and access.