Imagine finding out you have a God-given gift for music in your mid-30s… only to learn the music industry still pays artists fractions of a penny for their work. In this episode of Wins + Lessons, independent R&B artist Shawn Haynes breaks down why he walked away from the traditional industry model, how he funds his art on his own terms, and why he believes ownership is the only way forward.

From writing timeless soul music and recording with live musicians…
to selling produce in Long Island and working on Wall Street to bankroll his projects…
Shawn shows what it really looks like to stay independent, protect your value, and build a life that’s “all about the bag” without selling your soul.