Money Making Conversations Master Class

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Sgt Major Keith L. Craig. The super-connected Hollywood Whisperer is the go-to man for independent filmmakers, producers, directors, development deals, finance options, distribution, and budgets. This year they have 50 new titles to be released in May across digital platforms, including Amazon, Google Play, Apple, Vudu, and Roku, and in select theaters. In less than 30 days, Porter + Craig clients' films will go global.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed J Hackett, the founder of Black Wall Street in Asheville, NC. Black Wall Street is a Black business incubator with a mission to help people start, grow, and scale to turn their ideas into reality and build a supportive community for local Black entrepreneurs. The significance of reinvestment for augmenting revenue growth. Five reasons why Black-owned businesses miss out on funding opportunities with their local travel and tourism authorities. Strategies for reentry citizens to secure a second chance and forge their path to entrepreneurship. Offering insights into what attendees can anticipate at Grind-Fest 2024 and updates on newly confirmed celebrity artists. Anticipated challenges in the travel and tourism industry and how to navigate them. The importance of building your own Black Wall Street Exploring the barriers Black-owned businesses encounter in accessing financing and proposing solutions to address these limitations. Owner of s GRIND AVL, Asheville's first black-owned coffee shop, is recognized as the #1 fastest-growing startup in Asheville, the #1 minority-owned business in WNC, and the #3 best coffee shop in NC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Ashley M. Fox.  Between her wealth of experience as a Wall Street financial manager and her status as founder of a financial education company, truly, the “M” in “Ashley M. Fox” must stand for “money”. Bursting onto the Money Making Conversations Master Class Podcast, Ashley M. Fox is here to deliver important advice on how to build financial literacy at any age and the critical mental barriers that must be overcome for you to start building that wealth for your future.   Not only that, she also discusses the reasons behind why she founded the educational fintech company, “Empify”, and the challenges that she had to overcome to make that company a success. Finally, Ashley M. Fox expounds the importance of HBCUs in the Black community and discusses how going to one not only prepared her for a career in Wall Street, but how it helped put her on the path that she is still on today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews D. Renee Smith, she is a transformational life coach, Mental health trainer, and Licensed therapist. She's affectionally known as "The Transformation Specialist." She supports professional women by rediscovering who they are after losing themselves in life, love, or loss. They provide proactive Mental health and wellness solutions to corporations and small businesses. Our services include consulting services for program development and implementation of wellness programs, Mental Wellness/ Performance coaching, mental wellness training and workshops, and crisis intervention/ disruptive event management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Lavell Crawford. He was one of my favorite celebrity presenters at the Neighborhood Awards. We will discuss building his stand-up comedy and acting career and believing in himself. In 2023, Lavell Crawford returned for his fourth SHOWTIME comedy special, LAVELL CRAWFORD: THEE LAVELL CRAWFORD. In the special filmed at the Joy Theater in New Orleans, Crawford dived into the issues of getting older without the shame and with all the sarcasm. Lavell Crawford is a comedian and actor known for playing Huell Babineaux in Breaking Bad (2011–2013) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (2017–2022). The album version of his 2021 Comedy Vaccine special was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Deion “Prime Time” Sanders. He takes the field and keeps on running in his interview on Money Making Conversations Master Class. With a lasting legacy spanning across both football and baseball that continues to influence athletes in today’s field, Deion recounts his histories in both professions and the decisions that led him to pivot from baseball to football. He also discusses how his positive outlook on life has characterized both his personal life and his career, how important it is to teach the next generation the importance of financial literacy, and how having someone in your corner to motivate you can help shape your future in ways you couldn’t even imagine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Rodney Scott. Don’t come hungry to this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class as Chef Rodney Scott cooks up some delicious table-side talk and discusses his cookbook, “Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ.” Chef Rodney also details his history growing up in the shadow of his father’s restaurant and how his relationship with his father influenced his business as a chef today. Finally, make sure to hold on to your tastebuds as Chef Rodney goes into the process behind the creation of his ”whole-hog” BBQ, the inspiration behind the recipes in his cookbook, and how forging your path in your career can lead to big rewards if you have a good team in your corner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews legendary Hoodie Awards/Neighborhood Awards celebrity presenter George Wallace. They discuss how he got his pre-comedy start as a money-making advertising executive, and the renowned comedian just finished filming his sitcom, 'Clean Slate,' with Norman Lear and Laverne Cox;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Zahra Karsan, and she has a secret she wants to share with the World. For three decades, Zahra has worked to understand human behavior, how we are wired, and how to rewire ourselves to move beyond our fears to be the best possible version of ourselves. The result is her proven roadmap to wealth, health, and happiness. She is the author of "6 Weeks to Happy: The Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance, and Long-Lasting Peace and Happiness," is a bestselling manual that guides readers in retraining their brains to enhance their mental and emotional well-being.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Melanye Maclin, affectionately known as "Dr Mac," a celebrity Dermatologist. She founded the natural hair product development company Innovative Hair Technology, Inc. in 1999 and starred in the 2009 movie Good Hair hosted by Chris Rock. We will discuss the FDA's plans to propose a ban on hair-straightening chemical products linked to health risks. Dr. Mac is celebrating 25 years of "Ask Dr. Mac On Call," which can be found on multi-media platforms, and the release of the concussion protective mouthguard called J-Res.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interview legendary comedian Rickey Smiley and discusses how it all started. Rickey has been a comedian for more than 30 years. He is constantly performing across the country and will be shooting a stand-up comedy special this year in his hometown of Birmingham, AL., now if you are ever in Birmingham, AL. You must drop by his hometown comedy club, The Stardome, in Birmingham, where he regularly hosts his Karaoke Night on Mondays before sold-out crowds. He is also an incredible chef, actor, author, television host, and award-winning radio host of a top-rated, nationally syndicated radio program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Pinky Cole. If one were to use the words “sexy” and “vegetable” in a sentence, they would probably never be said one after the other. However, the Slutty Vegan’s own Pinky Cole begs to differ as she encourages people to #GetSlutty with her plant-based foods for vegans and meat-lovers alike. Join her as she guests stars on the Money Making Conversations Master Class, and try not to drool as she shares some delicious recipes from her book, “Eat Plants, B****.” In addition to food, Pinky outlines the importance of how betting on yourself, even if the world doesn’t understand the idea that you are trying to create, can lead to significant returns if you have a plan in place that is true to your purpose and what you want to see in your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karon Joseph Riley. The co-star of BET+ "The Black Hamptons" will soon be releasing his first book, “Keep Pedaling The Things I Learned on My Bike.” Karon Joseph Riley was born a star; at least, that is what his mother often told him while growing up in Detroit, Michigan. Karon wanted to be an actor as early as the first grade when he played Puss in Boots in a stage play. Soon after his theatre debut, his athletic talents also emerged. Being the crowd pleaser, he entertained everybody with his athletic prowess. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and remains the All-Time Sack leader and All-American football player. His performance on the gridiron stage led him to become a 4th Round Draft pick of the Chicago Bears. He played seven years between the NFL, CFL, and AFL. After his career ran, he set his sights on Hollywood as he always promised. Through sports and lessons from his mother, Karon was taught that hard work is the only way to make the blueprints that God downloaded into his work. Working off of his faith, he took acting classes in his off-seasons in Los Angeles. Once he officially retired, he dropped the football body and replaced it with the body of a leading man. As a testament to his work, ethnic booked his first speaking role in Russ Parr’s classic romantic comedy “35 and Ticking,” starring Kevin Hart and Meagan Goode. After that he booked steady roles on multiple networks on shows like “Single Ladies,” and “Necessary Roughness”. Now a solid network talent, Karon set himself up for a huge year run with a role in Will Packer’s feature film “Little” starring Issa Ray and Regina Hall. After that box office exposure, Karon booked two series regular roles on two hit shows. One was “Ambitions,” with Brian J. White and Robin Givens, and the other was “Saints and Sinners,” with Clifton Powell and Vanessa Bell Calloway, respectively. He is currently starring in the NAACP-nominated series The Black Hamptons on BET.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Stephen A. Smith. In the last five years, Stephen A. Smith has become a powerful media force in sports commentary, a regular on General Hospital, a social media influencer, a podcast and YouTube influencer, a television producer, the Host and Executive Producer of the Number #1 Sports Morning show in First Take and a New York Times Best Selling Author. Talking Points – New York Times Best Seller, Straight Shooter -- Paperback You discussed overcoming the odds in your book, Straight Shooter. Stephen Smith, how dark did it get for you in 2009? What started the comeback? What role did your Mom play in this comeback? In 2018, you approached me with a plan. Tell everybody about it. What is your brand? What are your goals? Tell us about your upcoming Docu-Series, Up For Debate, co-produced with Tom Brady and Michael Strahan. Are there any other TV projects you can share with us? Why do you think your brand resonates with people, and what age group? Why was it essential to build your broadcast studio? What is the future for Stephen A. Smith? Will you still have time for General Hospital? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald tells us the Top Five Reasons Your Company Can't Find Great Employees: You won't let go of poor-performing employees because you care too much, but they are a good fit. You keep hiring from the same circle of recommendations—basically, the first applicant who fills out the paperwork. You're the problem: Let somebody else do the hiring. You only hire "experienced" people: Wow, this mistake took me many years to figure out. As new business owners, we often have this silly belief that finding great and experienced people in our field is imperative. Let me tell you, this is a total bunk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald tells you the tools you need to plan for success in your business, product, career, or dreams based on your Value Proposition. Your Value Proposition is your promise to a customer, client, or employer that they can only get this service or product from you. Lead with your Gifts! Don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dreams. Keep Winning!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jackson Dunbar, Esq., who recommends stocks that can be winners. Jackson Dunbar, Esq. -- A successful serial Entrepreneur and Family Man suffers from Chronic Pain caused by a car accident and failed back surgery. During his journey to become healthy, provide for his family, and fight Chronic pain, he discovered stark inequities in Pain Medicine that impact Men, Women, and Children. Dunbar is committed to creating a new normal for himself, deliberately focusing on his physical health and strength, continuing to earn an income while still in chronic pain, and, without his knowledge, teaching himself and possibly the World a masterclass in survival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dave Charest, the Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact. He provides powerful tools to simplify and amplify digital marketing for businesses. Previously, he was the Director of Content Marketing and also the Senior Manager of Content and Social Media Marketing at the company. Dave is also a Speaker, Host, and Podcaster obsessed with helping small business owners find time for online marketing since 2006.  Constant Contact delivers everything small businesses and nonprofits need to build, grow, and succeed. With powerful online marketing tools, contact management and sales features, and innovative AI capabilities, Constant Contact makes it easy to attract the right people, engage more customers, close more deals, and grow. What is driving the current spike in new small businesses? What marketing recommendations can you share with those just launching their business? What are the top marketing tips entrepreneurs should follow to grow their small businesses? As online marketing continues to grow, what are the best tools to recommend to entrepreneurs who struggle to find time to devote to marketing efforts? Can you provide an example of how Constant Contact tools have helped a small business owner drive traffic and boost sales? Marketing is often geared to generating new customers, but what methods are best to retain current customers and grow their loyalty? How can small business owners best utilize AI and Automation with their online marketing campaigns? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Dr. Chuck Wallington.  He is a C-Suite executive and a chief marketing and communications officer. For the past 12 years, Chuck has held leadership roles in the healthcare industry. Previously, he held leadership roles in the financial services and consumer-packaged goods industries.  A Seat at the C-Suite Table is an insightful look at the leadership journeys of 30 African American male C-Suite executives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Patti LaBelle. She has turned her culinary skills into a financial food triumph! LaBelle owns 100% of her company alongside her son In 2008, LaBelle allowed the world to experience her food for themselves after launching her food brand, Good Life. Per Forbes, the brand first carried a line of hot sauces and has since expanded to include sweet potato pie and peach cobbler, frozen breakfast foods, and meals such as chicken, biscuits, and mac-n-cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews The Mentor Method's founder and CEO, Janice Omadeke. She became one of the first 100 Black women in the United States to raise over $1M in seed funding for a tech startup. In Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success, veteran entrepreneur and innovator Janice Omadeke delivers an insightful discussion of mentorship, including what it is, how to find a qualified mentor, and how to make mentorship work for you. In the book, she explores the mentorship advice that helped her start a groundbreaking company after studying entrepreneurship and strategic management at MIT and Harvard. Perfect for both established and early-career professionals, Mentorship Unlocked is also an essential read for managers, executives, and other business leaders who aim to understand one of the most potent types of relationships crucial to success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Director Joie Jacoby. She directed an Intimate ESPN film, CANDACE PARKER: UNAPOLOGETIC. Candance is one of the biggest stars in basketball – a WNBA champion and a pioneer who's not only fulfilled the weighty expectations that have surrounded her potential since her teen years. In the wide-ranging, revealing, and at times, Parker opens up about her journey through basketball and life, where she might go from here, and what it means to be a women's sports star in the twenty-first century. Joie Jacoby, as a director, body of work includes Return to Mexico City (2009), London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad (2012), and Sarah & Suzanne (2014).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Kym Whitley. She is known for her roles on television sitcoms, such as My Brother and Me, Sparks, Animal Practice, The Boondocks, Young & Hungry, The Parkers, The Cleveland Show, Black Dynamite, and Act Your Age. Whitley was nominated for a 2004 BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Box Office Movie for her role as Ormandy in the 2003 comedy film Deliver Us From Eva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interview Ashley Joi Boyd. Born and raised in Detroit, Ashley Joi Boyd made a name for herself as a Grammy nominee, music producer, composer (co-writer behind Justin Bieber's hit "Yummy"), and real estate developer. Now, with the release of her book, who can include the title author? Ashley filed for bankruptcy and has returned to financial health, so she wrote a book entitled "Financially Fly: Mastering Money and Wealth for Women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Al Roker. The weatherman, co-anchor NBC’s “Today.” He details the inspiration behind his novel, You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success, and the significance of being a prominent African-American figure in the entertainment world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Major Tommie Burks. Tommie Burks is an International Sports Science Association (ISSA) Certified Personal Trainer. Major Tommie Burks has served in the United States Army over 20 years. UNDERGRIND Fitness and The United States Army are not connected in any way. (Coach T) turned a hobby and passion into a real lifechanging business. The best quality of life and becoming the best version of themselves. Consistency through physical fitness and healthy nutrition choices are the foundation of UNDERGRIND Fitness. I serve to coach, motivate, and inspire people all around the world to meet their physical fitness and health goals through a sustainable lifestyle. The GRIND doesn’t stop! UNDERGRIND Fitness is committed to optimal fitness and wellness. UNDERGRIND Fitness provides clients with fitness assessments, individual exercise prescriptions, strength training programs, flexibility programs and meal plan recommendations. Coach T is looking forward to creating a personalized fitness program aligned with your goals. Includes customized fitness programs, 24/7 coaching, and meal prep recommendations. Success stories include clients reversing prediabetes, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure etc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Achieng Agutu, the first-ever bald, Kenyon plus-sized 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie. She uses her social platform as a daily bowl of motivation, affirmations, self-love, and fearlessness. Tell us about your mentors. How did she start as an influencer? Her journey from Kenyan to America. What motivates you (Achieng) to always be positive and not care what others do? Her being the first ever bald + Kenyan SI swimsuit rookie. How were you chosen? How do we stay relevant in the influencer space, as it constantly changes? What is something you would like people to know about you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Thomas Barnes. Thomas is a product of the Atlanta Public Schools; he attended Morehouse College and has a degree in Management from GSU(Ga State) with an emphasis in CIS(Information Systems). He is an example of seeing an opportunity and pursuing it to its fullest. He did not let Covid or stereotyping stop him from pursuing his dreams. Thomas owns Experimax, a complete retail computer store specializing in sales, service, and support of all things Apple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning Executive Television Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Steven Williams who is the leader in body contouring with techniques like minimal pain tummy tucks and fat transfer to enhance patient curves, including hips, buttocks, and breasts. He is the first African American President-Elect of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS); Dr. Williams is known for being a patient advocate and leading diversity in the plastic surgery industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed John Gregory. In 2004, John launched the program in Columbus, OH. He created The African American Male Wellness Walk/Run Initiative to begin making men understand that one can live longer through prevention. This has allowed men and their families nationwide to obtain free health screenings and raise awareness of healthier lifestyles. With this initiative, we have expanded in Fatherhood Initiative, Mental Wellness, and Opioid Prevention programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Brad Baldridge; over the past ten years, Brad has helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college. He has provided in-depth college plans resulting in increased financial aid, scholarships, identification of the right schools at the right price, and better loans. He is one of the nation's leading college financial experts. He teaches families the best ways to plan, save, and pay for college to make their children's dreams come true without wiping out their finances or retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews the founders of Magical Vacation Planner. Magical Vacation Planner was founded in 2006 by Jamie Ane Eubanks and her husband, J.J. Eubanks, a former professional basketball player. Today, MVP is a powerhouse company that provides, through its independent contractors, one of the best vacation planning services in the industry. An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, MVP operates through three branches: MVP Parks, MVP Cruising, and MVP Getaways. Magical Vacation Planner thrives on providing an exclusive and magical, stress-free vacation planning service at no additional expense to the clients over the price of their vacation package. MVP aspires to become a household name in the world of travel through perseverance, innovation, and integrity to continue to impact lives for years to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television producer Rushion McDonald interviews Johane Filemon. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and gut health and anti-inflammatory therapist with over 18 years of experience in Nutrition. She holds bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science and Dietetics and a master's in food and nutrition Science. Talking Points/Questions * What is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist? Health status of Americans when it comes to inflammation and gut health Why is gut health nutrition important? How should one start on their gut health journey? Food and cultural identity? How should we be eating? Should we all eat anti-inflammatory foods? How do I know that I have food-related inflammation? What is "person-specific" therapy? Does how much I weigh matter? BMI? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mark Brown, the President and CEO of SFI. Student Freedom Initiative is a nonprofit organization founded by Robert F. Smith because of his philanthropic efforts to tackle the student debt problem in America. SFI was founded in 2022 as a follow-up to the 2019 viral Morehouse College gift. The program offers alternative PLUS Loan opportunities for students majoring in STEM at participating HBCUs. The fund was initially started with a $50M investment from Robert F. Smith along with a $50M investment from InternXL, which partners with SFI to build an endowment without walls. SFI recently announced a $100M commitment from the STEIN Bridge group, bringing the endowment to $200M. The funds used to repay these loans are recycled into the SFA fund for another HBCU/MSI studentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews the incomparable Sheryl Lee Ralph, who weaves a dazzling tale of wonder and laughter as she takes the stage on the Money Making Conversations Master Class Podcast. Sheryl dives deep into the history of her illustrious career, recounting how she got her start acting alongside Sidney Poitier to meeting Rushion McDonald when he was working on Steve Harvey’s sitcom to her current endeavors as Barbara Howard from ABC’s “Abbot Elementary.” She also discusses her other role as a passionate HIV activist and how important it is to not only be aware of the disease and how it can affect your life but also how to protect yourself against it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Bisa trains, mentors, and coaches teachers about increasing their professional earnings using her P-A-I-D Method. Rushion interviews Dr. Bisa. She is a best-selling author, an experienced education authority with four degrees, and a renowned public speaker. Dr. Bisa is a bestselling author of The P-A-I-D Educator: 10 Professional Ways to Supplement Your Teaching Salary. She trains, mentors, and coaches educators about increasing their professional earnings using her P-A-I-D Method™. She is the go-to expert for those educators who love teaching but want to use their skills to make more money beyond the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Germaine Bolds-Leftridge, the Founder of IKNOW Skincare. Her trailblazing spirit and commitment to excellence continue to inspire, shining as a radiant beacon, with IKNOW Skincare Treatment Solutions standing as a testament to her profound understanding of the beauty of maturing skin. Their goal is to create a community that embraces and supports the movement of #RealAge. I have never subscribed to the marketing concept of Anti-Aging—anti means to go against it. If you are anti-aging, you are not evolving or no longer existing. Pro-aging means moving forward and embracing the journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chief Judge Magistrate Cassandra Kirk. Over her career, Judge Kirk spearheaded the creation of two accountability courts: Juvenile Drug Court and Misdemeanor Mental Health Court. Her mission with Magistrate Court is to increase accessibility, and Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk created a Court that "Informs, Engages, and Empowers" our community. The Magistrate Court was recognized with a Case Clearance Excellence Award for a three-year 254% clearance average, and during COVID, her team cleared nearly 85% of backlog cases (over 170,000 patients from 2019-2021). Putting people first required substantial changes in how the Court functioned, and Judge Kirk strives to tackle each obstacle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy. She is a registered pharmacist in Louisiana with nearly three decades of retail and hospital experience. She is a consultant pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy at a specialty hospital focusing on patients with medically complex conditions. Affectionately known as Dr. YoYo, Dr. McElroy conducts medication safety seminars for elementary-age students that will never disappoint. Her plight is to protect the children by teaching them about the proper use and improper use of prescription drugs. In her children's book, "It's Not Candy," she incorporates a beautiful tapestry of music and medicine that is fun yet conveys the vital message of medication safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews trusted real estate advisor Randy Louis. They discuss NIL & Wealth Programs helping young athletes make better decisions with their money; the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America ("NACA") program can help you buy back your Block." and provide financial literacy to create generational wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning TV Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Tarji Carter is the President and Founder of The Franchise Player, a revolutionary initiative that aims to expand the number of Black-owned franchises nationwide. The Franchise Player provides education, resources, and opportunities to aspiring franchisees and small business owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Kimberly Kisner—and her dedication to fostering community Kimberly to create the HBCU Social mobile app. HBCU Social is more than just a networking platform – it's a digital heartbeat pulsating with the energy of the HBCU community. With a deep-rooted commitment to preserving heritage and fostering innovation, our mobile app meaningfully brings together students, alumni, faculty, Divine Nine members, and supporters. The platform is a conduit for job listings, internships, and events tailored to the HBCU community. It empowers individuals to advance their careers and engage with opportunities that resonate with their aspirations. Whether you're a student, alum, or advocate for HBCU excellence, HBCU Social invites users to be part of something extraordinary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Roland Martin. He hosts a popular YouTube show #RolandMartinUnfiltered. It is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that focuses on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, he will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Zahra Karsan, The Author of "6 Weeks to Happy: The Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance, and Long-Lasting Peace and Happiness," is a bestselling manual that guides readers in retraining their brains to enhance their mental and emotional well-being.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Robert Watkins. He is all about building generational wealth. Dr. Watkins is also known for several works he has authored, including his signature financial system and book, "Never Chase A Paycheck Again." Dr. Robert Watkins also hosts and produces the 2023 "Kings & Priests" Men's Empowerment Summit, held on Oct. 27-28th at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, GA. The summit's central theme is to help men live their best lives in every aspect—mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. The guest speaker will be Les Brown. Throughout the event, participants can engage with the summit's dynamic speakers, participate in thought-provoking workshops, and join interactive panel discussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Michaela Merrick. She is the owner of Pretty Little Tacos. Pretty Little Tacos is a Creole-Mexican Street taco concept founded by Michaela Merrick in May 2020. An industry veteran, Merrick launched in Triton Yards in May of 2020 and immediately established a loyal following. Merrick took the challenge of opening at the height of the Coronavirus pandemic head-on to follow her dream. Pretty Little Tacos offers vegan alternatives and dessert tacos, including peach cobbler and strawberry shortcake. She is on the show to tell us her story, from Food Trucks to the restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Attorney Cindy Nelson. She founded the most prominent elder care law firm in Georgia. Her law firm is Nelson Elder Care Law. She is committed to providing compassionate legal guidance to help protect your assets, quality of life, and peace of mind at every stage of life. They have helped over 5,000 families prepare and plan for whatever curveballs life can bring you as you age. She has been honored as one of the "Top 10 Best Attorneys" by the American Institution of Legal Counsel. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Attorney Cindy Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Michelle Taylor Willis; Several times, she has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Influential Women in Georgia and Atlanta'' by different organizations and "Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Atlanta". Michelle is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Atlanta Business League, and the National Association of Black Journalists. Michelle made her film debut in 2022 and is pursuing more acting opportunities. She recently starred as the female lead in Dana Hubbard's "Never Play With a Woman's Heart" and is featured in TV, film, and theater projects. She will be going into production in the fall of 2023 for a new tv project. She is also the host of "Black is the New Green" on Radivision.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Steve Phillips. With the release of his new book, "How We Win The Civil War," political thought leader Steve Phillips explains how the Civil War never ended and gives insight into today's political climate. More on Steve Phillips He is the author of the New York Times and Washington Post bestselling Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority. He is also the founder of Democracy in Color, a political media organization dedicated to race, politics, and the multicultural progressive New American Majority. Phillips hosts "Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips," a color-conscious podcast on politics. He is a regular columnist for The Nation and The Guardian. His new book, How We Win the Civil War, will be published on October 18, 2022. For more information, please visit: stevephillips.com Topics Covered: -President Biden said we are in a "battle for the nation's soul." -Democra, ts in particular, must recognize the urgency of the moment we're in as well as the nature of the fight we're in— -To win, progressives and Democrats must increase the allocation of time and financial resources to leaders and organizations with a proven winning game plan for turning out people of color in critical races. -Championing whiteness is what makes Trump powerful. -Ever since Abraham Lincoln was first elected president in 1860, people in this country have consistently underestimated the cultural appeal and political power of whiteness at every step of the way. -Many Americans are uncomfortable being explicit about the centrality and power of whiteness. But their persistence to remain silent and avoid discomfort will cost us our democracy. -Democrats, for their part, are hesitant and fearful of explicitly refuting these attacks for fear of losing support among white voters. -Democrats and progressives must recognize the true nature of our political reality. The civil war never ended. For 157 years, conservatives have used the Confederate battle plan to block efforts to foster a more equitable society. More on "How We Win The Civil War" In HOW WE WIN THE CIVIL WAR, Steve Phillips charts the way forward for progressives and people of color to lead the way to end this civil war, arguing that Democrats, in particular, must recognize the urgency of the moment we're in as well as the nature of the fight we're in—a contest between democracy and white supremacy left unresolved after the original Civil War. Phillips also spotlights the people, places, and organizations that recently defeated the modern-day Confederates and made meaningful progress toward making America a multiracial, multicultural democracy. Conventional wisdom about how Democrats win elections in the U.S. is wrong. Pursuing white swing voters is no longer a path to victory for Democrats and progressives because of permanent demographic changes across the country. Electoral victories in Georgia, Arizona, and Virginia are proof of that fact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Jasmin Brown discussing multiple streams of income with actress starring in Tyler Perry’s Zatima, Sistas and House Party, writer, producer, standup comedian with “Rent Due’ comedy tour, and social media influencer. She has created her own alter-ego Toya Turnup which started on social media and is now on the comedy stage. Jasmin has a loyal following on both her Instagram accounts with Toya Turnup having 635K followers and her WatchJazzy page having 1.2 million followers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.