Money Making Conversations
1,376 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCome learn the Secrets To Success! Money Making Conversations is hosted by EMMY award-winning producer Rushion McDonald. The Emmy award-winning television and film producer has produced and created national marketing campaigns, blockbuster movies, hit sitcoms, reality shows, and syndicated television shows.
Money Making Conversations celebrates the small business stars in our neighborhoods. It is a voice of information about Entertainment and Entrepreneurship. The show gives the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities like Stephen A. Smith, Bishop TD Jakes, Patti LaBelle, Tom Bilyeu, Deion Sanders, LaLa Anthony, Cedric The Entertainer, and Nick Cannon. Listeners also hear from CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Decision Makers in areas including sports, culinary arts, fashion, television, film, finance, beauty, and technology. The guests, in turn, deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy, and how they lead a balanced life. Tune in to hear the Secrets to their Success!
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Career pivoted from military combat to the blockbuster hit movie Black Panther, media distributor Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig
May 21, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig. Known for his work at Walt Disney Film Studios, where he managed Central Division Theatrical Sales and Distribution for 20 theatrical demographic market areas across all of Disney’s film silos (including Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Disney Animation Studios), Keith was instrumental in helping to propel Disney’s box office to an astounding record of o...
A near fatal car accident change the life of former Roc Nation Records Executive Benny Pough.
May 20, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBTwo-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Benny Pough; decades of dedication and determination propelled Benny Pough to the forefront of the music industry and made him one of today’s successful and innovative business leaders. Pough has helped shape the sound and culture of music worldwide, having been instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ...
A serial entrepreneur who advocates the value of meditation when dealing with stressful situations, Mela Lovett.
May 17, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Mela Lovett. CEO of "Family Lawn Services, a distinguished Metro Atlanta landscape company, excels in providing top-tier lawn care solutions explicitly tailored for both residential and commercial properties. Their dedication to elevating outdoor aesthetics shines through meticulous lawn maintenance, innovative landscape design, and reliable ground-keeping. With a strong footho...
Created Full Bloom platform to help you overcome adversity, rejection, and negativity, Paris Fletcher.
May 16, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Paris Fletcher. Paris founded Full Bloom to remind others that having a clear sense of self is imperative when facing adversity, rejection, and negativity. The teachings, resources, and guides shared on Full Bloom are created to foster that process of clarity and healing. Whether you are absorbing Paris’ inspirational TikToks or finding comfort in our website, we hope Full Bloo...
Cedric The Entertainer talks about his CBS "The Neighborhood" and gentrification in Neighborhoods of Color.
May 15, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cedric The Entertainer. Invites you all to a royal banquet with a King… an “Original King of Comedy,” that is! As one of the original 4 “Kings of Comedy”, Cedric the Entertainer knows how to make an audience laugh and keep on going. He is here to discuss his CBS comedy series, “The Neighborhood”, where he uses the show to delve into the positive and negative effects of gentrifica...
Resist pressures of conformity, love yourself, embrace your flaws, and unlock YOU, Loni Love.
May 13, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Loni Love. Cohost of SiriusXM's Café Mocha, Loni Love hasn't taken the typical path to becoming America's favorite straight-talking girlfriend and comedian. She was not the child of Hollywood legends, and she never wore a size 00. Rather, she grew up in housing projects in Detroit, more worried about affording her next meal than going on a diet. When she moved to Hollywood after...
Company specializes in servicing companies or individuals in the crypto space and entertainment industry, Kendale King.
May 12, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Kendale King. Today, Kendale is the newly appointed President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and a distinguished member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) Board of Directors. With his newest venture, KCK CPA, Kendale is a leading authority in accounting and innovative financing solutions tailor...
Mission is to drive direct impact and sustainable resources to small businesses, Donald Lamar
May 10, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Donald Lamar. With over 20 years of practical executive and entrepreneurial leadership, Donald Lamar brings a wealth of experience to organizations, businesses, and institutions by defining, coaching, and guiding them to reach goals and other key measure of success leveraging a unique combination of technical and strategic abilities. Currently, Donald serves as the Director of E...
The tools and lessons you need to build a successful small business, Rushion McDonald.
May 08, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald. A Special Episode… ” Whatever you decide to call it, Rushion McDonald hosts and stars in this exceptional episode of the Money Making Conversations Master Class Podcast. Truly emphasizing the namesake of his show, Rushion shares stories of how his various failures in running a small business have taught him important lessons that he continues to keep with him to this day. From the importan...
1st Interview: HBCU Grad who quit her Wall Street job to Financially Educate the Masses, Ashley M. Fox
May 06, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBTwo-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 ment...
World Class Fitness Expert & Nutrition Expert Obi Obadike
May 04, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Obi Obadike. Motivation is what gets you started, and habit is what keeps you going. Obadike is the majority owner of Ethical Inc., a health and wellness supplement company he owns with Actor Morris Chestnut. www.ethicalinc.com In January 2023, they inked a major national retail outlet deal with Best Buy. Their supplement products are sold nationally on Best BBuy'sonline platfo...
Super Bowl Champion, 1st Round Draft Pick, retired and is currently flipping and renovating homes, Dominique Easley.
May 03, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dominique Easley. His company, Shedd Construction LLC, started in 2018. The provide the following services electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, flooring, custom carpentry work, and drywall. When he moved to Atlanta in 2022 he got his real estate license. He then became inspired to start fixing and flipping homes, so he asked around to meet different contractors. An associate ...
Ignoring feet problems could be potentially life threatening says Podiatrist Dr. Yolanda Ragland.
May 01, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Yolanda Ragland. Your feet were made for walking, and that’s what they do, and Dr. Yolanda Ragland makes sure your feet won’t give out on you. Specializing in podiatric care, Dr. Yolanda Ragland, a.k.a. the “Queen of Feet,” steps onto the Money Making Conversations Master Class Podcast to share the critical importance of properly caring for your feet. In this episode, Dr. Ra...
Twice-teen pregnancy, drug abusing mom, no high school diploma, raised her two younger brothers in foster care and is now a success business
April 29, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly. Talking Points: Talking Points: Her background and overcoming challenges as a youth How she figured out how to make money with little or no assistance How she got involved in her current industries How she utilized marketing techniques to remain consistent in spaces of transition The type of message she can give about learning how to persevere through diffi...
Personality Matters CEO, Dr. Cherry Collier, Master Certified Executive Coach and Organizational Psychologist.
April 26, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cherry Collier. Talking Points/Questions * • The Science of Connection: Delve into the psychological theories and research that underpin the science of connection. How do these principles help leaders and teams enhance their performance and well-being? • Challenges in Today's Workplace: Discuss the common challenges leaders and organizations face in today's fast-paced ...
NBC's Today show star Al Roker discusses his novel, "You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success."
April 24, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBTwo-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.
A motivational leader in the community, celebrity spokesman for Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia and co-stars in The Black Hamptons on BET,
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karon Joseph Riley. The first book will be out next month. “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 talen...
Motivational Techniques: Insights into motivating oneself and employees by Omar L. Harris.
April 20, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-Winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Omar L. Harris. A former pharmaceutical General Manager (GSK, Allergan), Intent Consulting founder, keynote speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author with over 20 years of experience building high-performance organizations on four continents. Having managed multibillion-dollar brands and led extensive organizations while working in the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and...
Learn the successful tools in using email marketing with Constant Contacts' Dave Charest Podcast
April 19, 2024 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBTwo-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dave Charest, the Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact. Talking Points: How does Constant Contact work? Social Media was supposed to be the end-all of marketing engagement. Does Constant Contact assist companies in building their email base? What marketing recommendations can you share with those just launching their business? What is the difference betwe...
CLEAN DESIGN lifestyle expert and Ambassador to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, Robin Wilson.
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robin Wilson. We discussed her new Book – "Clean Design, Wellness For Your Lifestyle" and CLEAN DESIGN HOME®- a curated retail brand extension of the legacy Robin Wilson Home brand, a leading retail brand. Their options are developed 'from the foundation to the furnishings' by founder Robin Wilson, who brings her focus on wellness, chic style, and sustainable alternatives to a d...
The first-ever bald, Kenyon plus-sized 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie, Achieng Agutu's social platform a daily bowl of motivation,
April 17, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBTwo-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 ...
Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson are well-known for starring on the HGTV series Married to Real Estate, but their relationship goes way back.
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackso. The HGTV power couple, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackso. They’re here to discuss their hit HGTV series, “Married to Real Estate,” and how their authenticity as a family on camera is the genuine article and not just an act they put on for the sake of T . Plus, you’ll get a behind the discussions on how this show began and the surprising history that Eg...
Talking Food Business with the host of "New Soul Kitchen" and "New Soul Kitchen Remix" on CLEO TV, Chef Jernard Wells.
April 13, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Jernard Wells. Chef Jernard Wells hosts "New Soul Kitchen" and "New Soul Kitchen Remix" on CLEO TV. Writing my Cookbook, Southern Inspired 100 delicious dishes from my American table to yours. Being one of the Founding members of the Tom Joyner Culinary Council and curating the dining experience for the cruise sailing April 27th-May. 4th.Philanthropy work "Jernard Wells Foundati...
Started Black Men Wellness Day in 18 cities, includes Free Health Screenings and 5K Fun Run/Walk founded by John Gregory
April 12, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBTwo-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 Fath...
Chef Rodney Scott discusses his cookbook, “Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ."
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBTwo-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 to...
Ash Cash Exantus discusses the paradigm shift of saving-vs-investing one's money.
April 08, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Ash Cash. In Part 2, Ash Cash Exantus builds off Dr. George CFraser's technical discussion to make it easier for the audience to understand and implement. He also details the paradigm shift that has occurred since parents' days of" "saving-vs-investing" one's money: namely, how, in the 21st century, investing in one's money has become the new "saving." Finally, Ash Cash lets the...
Dr. George C. Fraser educates the African American community on building generational wealth.
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. George C. Fraser. In this two-part special, the “Money” in the “Money Making Conversations Master Class” title is emphasized as Business Leader Dr. George C. Fraser and Wealth Coach Ash Cash Exantus educate the audience on financial literacy. In Part 1, Dr. George C. Fraser explains how important it is to use his skills to educate the African American community on building g...
Black Wall Street in Asheville, NC. is a Black business incubator to entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality says. J. Hackett
April 06, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBTwo-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 fu...
Gain access to high-value real estate assets once reserved for large investors. The Haltere Group are committed to reshaping real estate op
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chairman and C.E.O. Dennis Earls and Vice President Mikåel Pyles of the Haltere Group. Haltere Group offers access to high-value real estate assets once reserved for large investors. They are committed to reshaping real estate opportunities for Black communities. The interview explores Haltere Group's distinctive approach to empowering Black communities in cities nationwide. ...
Pinky Cole shares some delicious recipes from her book, “Eat Plants, B****.”
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBTwo-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 ...
Popular Big Dave's Cheesesteaks started as a small water-ice shop in a 749 sq. ft Shell gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia 2016 says founder D
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Derrick D. Hayes. The “Underdog Story”. Overcoming adverse beginnings to accomplish your dreams and make it in the world. Breaking the cycle of poverty while making your community a better place. This is the story that Big Dave Cheesesteaks’ founder Derrick Hayes shares as he guest stars on Money Making Conversations Master Class. Prepare to be uplifted with a tale of motivatio...
Student Freedom Initiative Pays off HBCU Loans says Mark Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer
March 30, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBTwo-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 parti...
Dr. Melody Shari stars on OWN’s “Love & Marriage: Huntsville”, a successful entrepreneur and Founder of Seventh Avenue Premier Skincare.
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Melody Shari. She is a star and producer on OWN’s “Love & Marriage: Huntsville”, a successful entrepreneur and Founder of Seventh Avenue Premier Skincare, a Homebuilder, Author, and Motivational Speaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer Tamela Mann talks about being plus-size and the rise of female entrepreneurs.
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews the ever-popular Tamela Mann – a Grammy award-winning gospel singer, actress, businesswoman, and fan-favorite – returns to Money Making Conversations Master Class once more for an encore performance. In this episode, she discusses the reasons behind founding her line of shapewear for plus-sized women, the rise of female entrepreneurs, and how her devotion to her faith has helped sh...
Emmy Award-winning Sheryl Lee Ralph talks career and starring on ABC's Abbott Elementary.
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBTwo-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 end...
Melody Vaughn is an accomplished interior designer with expertise in kitchens, bathrooms, art and landscape renovations.
March 24, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Melody Vaughn. Melody Vaughn Interiors (MVI) is more than a design firm; it's a venture born from the desire to craft spaces that heal. At MVI, they believe in harmonizing and tuning into the energy of a space to create homes of peace and beauty. Each house has its rhythm, and we ensure the décor beautifully reflects it. Through the infusion of color, thoughtful space planning, and ele...
Alicia Lyttle teaches you how to use AI to make money and do more in less time by embracing and harnessing its collaborative power.
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Alicia Lyttle. Her specialization is business and marketing consulting, leveraging AI to enhance marketing strategies and foster business growth. Their tailored training programs cater to each organization's unique needs, ensuring effective AI integration, specialized industry solutions, and addressing specific sector challenges. Thinking about customer experience: How can AI enhanc...
Coach Prime: Deion Sanders built his brand in sports and now winning in Life!
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBTwo-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 ...
Patti LaBelle's Popular Food Brand Has Reportedly Generated $200M Since Its Launch In 2008
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBTwo-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 b...
She has created over 325 women entrepreneurs in Ghana, West Africa, Rev Dr. Adrienne Johnson
March 17, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interview Andrienne Johnson. She understands the need for women to have opportunities. She married at 17 because of her pregnancy and was divorced by age 20. Her single motherhood and belief in God taught her perseverance. Adrienne launched Wo Ye Bra in 2017 to keep girls in school who would otherwise stay home because they lack access to sanitary supplies during their periods. To date, sh...
Discussing the importance of gut health with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Johane Filemon
March 17, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBTwo-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 I do as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Health status of Americans when it comes to infl...
Marc Morial the CEO and President of National Urban League discusses “Gumbo Coalition” documentary streaming on HBO Max.
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Marc Morial. His "Gumbo Coalition" documentary explores the resurgence of white supremacy, the "Save Our Sons" program, and a family separated by Trump-era immigration policies streaming on HBOMax. He is one of the few national leaders with "street smarts" and "boardroom savvy" as the transformative President and CEO of the National Urban League—the nation's largest historic civil ...
Grammy award-winning gospel singer Yolanda Adams is more than a performer. She’s a businesswoman.
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Yolanda Adams. She is an award-winning gospel singer, actress, and small businesswoman. Entrepreneur Yolanda Adams discusses why she started her line of affordable handbags and skin care products and details the importance of taking care of yourself while staying within budget. She is one of the best-selling gospel artists of all time, having sold over 10 million albums worldwi...
UNCF helps you engage with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies through career fairs with Stacey Spratt.
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald, interviews Stacy Spratt. She has worked with the United Negro College Fund for 15 years and has been the Director for The Empower Me Tour for ten years. Her mission is to help provide resources for minority students in areas that do not have any HBCU colleges. She is a proud Clark Atlanta University graduate and a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member. UNCF is celebrating its 80th anniver...
Mentorship | Advocacy | Sponsorship, “The Courage to Continue – Navigating Your Corporate Journey by Cheryl Bevelle-Orange.
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interview Cheryl Bevelle-Orange. She is an author and retired CIO (Chief Information Officer) for FedEx Custom Critical. Cheryl's impressive career spans over 25 years, during which she held pivotal leadership roles overseeing IT strategy, operations, applications, and infrastructure at FedEx Custom Critical. Her journey from Jacksonville State University, where she earned a dual undergrad...
Activist Roland Martin's comments are unfiltered, and he's bestowed the moniker, "The Voice of Black America."
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBTwo-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 ...
Dr. Cameka Smith, Founder of The BOSS Network, a community of over 200K professional and entrepreneurial women.
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interview Dr. Cameka Smith. She founded The BOSS Network, a community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through conversation, online engagement, and event-based networking. Working towards a straightforward goal, BOSS® is "Bringing Out Successful Sisters" to promote and encourage women's small business spirit and professional development. The BOSS Network is ...
Unlocking Mentorship and Setting Yourself Up for Success, Janice Omadeke.
March 02, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBTwo-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...
20 Year U.S. Army Major Tommie Burks launches popular UnderGRIND fitness program.
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBTwo-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 ve...
Ashley M. Fox, a Financial Education Specialist who quit Wall Street and develop a financial literacy program for the minority community.
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Ashley M. Fox. She is a former Wall Street analyst, a Howard University grad, and now an expert in her field as a Financial Education Specialist. After helping manage money for both millionaires and billionaires during her career on Wall Street, Ashley felt that it was her God-given purpose to financially empower the 99% that does not benefit from Wall Street. This passion led he...