Episode 8 - Scammed, Hacked, Bamboozled

In this powerful and timely episode of Shine Your Eye, we kick things off with a Praise Report honoring Kase Lukman Lawal—a Nigerian-born business titan whose name may not be trending online, but whose impact spans the globe. From founding CAMAC Holdings to leading Texas’ only Black-owned bank, Unity National Bank, Lawal has proven that you can be powerful and principled, global and grounded. We highlight his rise from Ibadan to boardrooms, his philanthropic contributions, and his role in creating access to capital for underserved communities.Then in Wednesday Wahala, we get real about something that’s hitting close to home: scams. From sophisticated phishing emails to that sneaky WhatsApp 6-digit code trick, we break down the fraud landscape and why no one—young or old, rich or broke—is safe. Abby shares a chilling story of a local Houston resident who almost lost everything in a single phone call, and we dig into the cultural side of why fast money often gets celebrated even when it comes with shady receipts. We share practical tools to protect yourself, including the S.C.A.M. method, and call for a shift in mindset—from glorifying flash to asking real questions about where money comes from.We round out the episode with “What We’re Digging,” and this week Uchenna's been binging Survival of the Thickest on Netflix. Season 2 hit different—with more heart, better pacing, and real Black joy at the center. A beautiful reminder that representation doesn’t always have to be rooted in trauma.Whether you’ve ever gotten a scammy DM or know someone flexing a little too hard online, this episode will open your eyes. Tune in, share with your people, and most importantly—shine your eye.