Malik Yoba’s “Flipping the Hood 2025” Is NYC’s Must-Attend Real Estate & Wealth Building Event

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New York, NY – In a city where gentrification often pushes Black and Brown residents to the margins, Malik Yoba and Yoba Development are flipping the narrative—literally. Flipping the Hood 2025, happening May 9–10 at Brooklyn Navy Yard, is more than an event. It’s a mentality. It’s about how we work collectively for the benefit of the whole, by sharing best practices, investing together, learning and growing together—especially at a time where there is a deliberate attempt to erase our history and contributions. It’s a movement to empower communities of color with the tools to build wealth through real estate, AI, crypto, entrepreneurship, and ownership.

This immersive two-day experience brings together an all-star lineup of leaders including Valerie White of LISC NY, Storm Leroy (The Employed Millionaire), and tech CEO Martha Underwood. From real estate and architecture to government contracting and tech, the event covers multiple pathways to income, ownership, and impact. Expect keynote speakers, fireside chats, and interactive workshops with experts who’ve done the work—and are ready to share how. Day 2 takes a deeper dive into healing and growth with a focus on “Trust, Trauma, and Transparency,” offering wellness experiences that nourish both mind and spirit.

Whether you’re looking to make your first investment, scale your business, or connect with high-impact leaders, this is the room to be in. One smart networking tip? Skip the surface-level “What do you do?” and instead ask, “What are you building?”—it opens the door to real connection and collaboration.

At LEVELUP in NYC, we highlight experiences like Flipping the Hood 2025 because they align with our mission: helping ambitious professionals build networks, increase income, and scale their impact. This is your chance to grow alongside a collective of like-minded visionaries working to secure lasting change.

The question isn’t should you be there. It’s: can you afford not to be?

Event Details:

📅 Date & Time: May 9 · 8:30 AM – May 10 · 5 PM EDT
📍 Location: 303 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
🎟️ Tickets: https://yobadevelopment.com/events/fromthegroundup

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