

Bronx native Aethena Striplin dreams of being an entrepreneur like her beloved grandma, but the allure of fast money and the trappings of the justice system lead her down a traumatic path.

Desperate to support her family, single mother of four Lacola Nickens turns to making money as a Dominatrix.

Teenager Aron Gadson was a certifiable Kingpin on the streets of Harlem raking in millions of dollars by his 18th birthday; his plan was to retire by age 25... until a personal weakness brought Aron in his early retirement to a surprising end.

Melissa Sclafani, a new mother struggling with mounting bills and postpartum depression, stumbles upon the opportunity of a lifetime, taking her from local bank teller to one of the leaders of a worldwide steroid ring in a matter of months.

Dartanyon Williams's ring of identity thieves made him a millionaire by age 19, but after his empire was brought down by the feds, his supportive family helped him get on a new path.

Coss Marte's desire for a better life and quick cash led to him becoming one of New York's most successful drug dealers, but his business's growth made it impossible to stay under the radar.