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Published 11/19/24
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Published 11/19/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown. She is a double-board certified child, adolescent, adult and sports Psychiatrist.  She discusses how the mental health landscape has changed over the past few years and the stigmas it still faces in the African American community. Even though May is designated “Mental Health Awareness” month in the United States, the discussions on mental health can’t...
Published 11/18/24
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Published 11/18/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Melissa Butler. She is a Detroit native who has skillfully and strategically launched a start-up beauty brand, The Lip Bar, into a nationwide phenomenon. Melissa obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance from Florida A & M University before going on to work on Wall Street as a licensed stock broker. Her journey from stocks and bonds to beauty is one that she...
Published 11/17/24
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tarence Wheeler.  He has over 20 years of experience in community relations and philanthropic activities, specializing in community outreach and corporate partnerships.  His greatest passion is helping enrich the lives of at-risk young people in communities throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. Some of his notable charitable events include Back to School Supply Drive, Feminine...
Published 11/15/24
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Published 11/15/24
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Published 11/15/24
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Suli Salaam. His Paint Your Heaven company’s unique combination of technical expertise and design skills experience makes him an ideal creator for web, app, and software design and development.   •    Why did you name your company Paint Your Heaven?•    What are your skills?•    Where were you trained?•    Where are you based?•    What is the big picture?•    Competing with...
Published 11/14/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. T. Dallas Smith began his commercial real estate career in 1982 at Atlanta Air Center Realty under the guidance of Thomas W. Tift, Jr. as leasing and management representative for the portfolio. In 1989, he became the first African American broker at Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia. His affiliation with the company opened doors for many minority brokers. In...
Published 11/14/24
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Published 11/14/24
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Published 11/14/24
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Hankins.   “As an author and mentor, I’m dedicated to helping people find their true purpose and navigate life’s transitions with faith and resilience. My book, Beyond the Chair, combines practical advice with spiritual insights to inspire readers to move beyond their current roles and confidently embrace their calling.” Talking Points: Inspiration Behind the Book:•...
Published 11/14/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed L. Marilyn Crawford.  She orchestrates unparalleled global events, champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leads ventures in investment, finance, and philanthropy with offices in NYC, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. L. Marilyn Crawford is a global brand architect, strategist, and marketer. She is an award-winning figure in the business world, renowned for her branding, business...
Published 11/13/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Montee Tayion Holland.  He is the President and CEO of the Tayion Collection. He is a Detroit, Michigan native and Marine Corps Veteran who often describes his clientele as Renaissance men. That descriptor is also an accurate portrayal of Holland himself. He is a self-made businessman who left a career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals to pursue building an apparel company. In 2003, Holland...
Published 11/13/24
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Published 11/13/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney.  She empowers businesses and individuals to succeed by offering strategic financial strategies, expert guidance, and tailored business solutions.  As a dedicated Financial Professional, she is committed to empowering individuals through comprehensive financial education. Laura Finney has over 8 years of experience in the financial services industry. An expert in...
Published 11/13/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley.  She created “The Playbook.”  It’s an award-winning mental health performance sports tech company. The platform measures stress, well-being, and resilience, giving athletes data-driven insights to improve performance while giving their teams increased competitive advantage. It provides trackable wellness and performance solutions for sports...
Published 11/12/24
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Published 11/12/24
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ash Cash Exantus Didn’t have your coffee yet this morning? No problem, because Ash Cash Exantus, a.k.a. “The Financial Motivator”, is here to wake you up! From start to finish, this interview is not only an empowering tale of how you shouldn’t let things like your race or educational level stop you from achieving greatness in your life, but also a guidebook as to how you can make...
Published 11/11/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Lynn Richardson. The popular financial expert Dr. Lynn Richardson returns to the Money Making Conversations Master Class to dispatch another round of financial advice. In this episode, Dr. Lynn explains the significance of building generational wealth in the African American community and how to start investing for your future even if you don’t have that much money. She also...
Published 11/10/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier. Marcus and his wife, Marvis, realized their sons, Ryan and Dylan were very good, and experts asking for money as you would expect from teenage boys.They decided they needed a way to earn some extra income, while also learning the values of being an entrepreneur.From that idea, Snowie Atlanta was born. They have been involved in every aspect of starting and...
Published 11/10/24
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald interviewed Ronnell Perry.  Ronnell is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and holds a master’s degree in public policy & management from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.A. in International Business from Dillard University.  Ronnell has more than 20 years of international travel and specializes in AfroLatin travel. Talking Points/Questions *    - How did you grow from a travel blog and...
Published 11/09/24
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sonia Fears. Financial planning. Compound interest. Family Legacy. Morgan and Stanley. All of these words are meant to strike the image of Fears into your heart Sonia Fears that is. As one of the leading financial experts who built her family practice at Morgan Stanley, she is here on the Money Making Conversations Master Class to provide helpful fiscal advice through flexing her...
Published 11/08/24