Money Making Conversations Master Class

Every Thursday, my next guest uploads a podcast entitled "Silence is not an Option." It's a new weekly podcast series hosted by Don Lemon. Don can also be seen weekday during prime-time hosting CNN tonight. The podcast embarks on tough, honest, and provocative conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers, offering perspective about our nation's deep racial divide while exploring what Americ...

My next guest on February 14, 2020, this Grammy Award Winning Artist, celebrated 22 years as an internationally known, singer, songwriter, producer, dancer/choreographer, actor, activist, and philanthropist. In 2020, she is still going strong, having just completed an arena tour this past March throughout the UK and Ireland. Now over the past 4 years, she has hosted monthly vegan challenges online...

My next guest is the Co-Founder and C.E.O. of the Women's National Football Conference (W.N.F.C.). The Women's National Football Conference (W.N.F.C.) is a groundbreaking organization that exists to create and foster an environment for female athletes to sustain healthy lifestyles through playing, coaching, and participating in American Football at the highest level. The W.N.F.C. has over 1,000 at...

My next guest is an Independent Filmmaker, he a graduate of Texas A&M University and has produced over thirty feature films, and several have been featured at Sundance. Many of his movies have been distributed by Sony, Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, and Netflix. He has won the Independent Spirit Award and has been inducted into the Texas Filmmakers Hall of Fame. He is on the show today to discuss his...

My next guest is the C.E.O./President of Lights Years Ahead. She has been part of the Light Years Ahead team for over 12 years. She is an expert in implementing reliable PR programs for clients and making lasting impressions with the media. Light Years Ahead is a boutique national PR agency, specializing in lifestyle, personal health, tech, wellness, food, and beauty/grooming products, services, a...

Rushion welcomes Jacob Latimore- Actor and recording artist, co-starring in Showtime's "The Chi"; Trent Shelton-Former NFL Player, Motivational Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Founder of RehabTime; Allen Maldonado- co-starring in Netflix's “Project Power" & ABC’s “Black-ish”; Wole Coaxum- Founder & CEO of Mobility Capital Finance Inc.-MoCaFi App. Jacob Latimore is one of the true young rising sta...

My next guest is one of the true young rising stars in Hollywood, and I am a big fan of his talents. He is an accomplished singer, dancer, and actor. He first came on my radar when he starred in the movie Sleight. But that was one of many movies he has been seen, such as in COLLATERAL BEAUTY, D.E.T.R.O.I.T., K.R.Y.S.T.A.L., CANDY JAR, and box office hits include RIDE ALONG and THE MAZE RUNNER. Now...

My next guest is an incredible character actor and serial entrepreneur, and his brands include Everybody Digital, Vineyards Phinest, Only Son Productions, Get it Done Records, it includes philanthropy with Demo Nerds, this is a nonprofit after school & summer program created to help young adults and children build self-esteem and confidence through performing arts.  I am going to try and squeeze s...

My next guest is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mobility Capital Finance, Inc. Mobility Capital Finance, Inc. (MoCaFi) is an African American owned fintech serving Americans who exist in the economic margins as unbanked or underbanked. MoCaFi is addressing market failure in the banking industry by reimagining financial services for individuals to ensure that all Americans have access t...

My next guest is a motivational speaker, former N.F.L. player, and founder of the nonprofit RehabTime. He has a large social media following that inspires all ages with videos about relationships, personal success, life, and faith. Straight Up is his first book for young adults. Trent's helpful book guides young adults to establish healthy relationships, chase after their dreams, and live their be...

My next guest is a former Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin and has engineering degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Pennsylvania. She is the creator and founder of an online seminar named Til Death Do You Tweet. The seminar helps you understand the potential negative consequences of online behavior - primarily through social media - and gives helpful advice on how pe...

My next guest has ALWAYS believed: "It's not how you start, it's how you finish, that God has great plans for each of us, we must simply listen for his voice, follow directions, overcome the obstacles, and stay the course. He is the Chairman and C.E.O. of FraserNet, Inc., a global networking movement that brings together diverse human resources to increase opportunities for people of African desce...

My next guest is the C.E.O. of Mauldin Brand, Inc. and Chairman of the Black American Music Association (B.A.M.). B.A.M. is an organization that protects, preserves, and recognizes authentic Black American Music, its creators, and community from an international perspective, both culturally and financially. His impact on the global music industry has been felt for over 40 plus years from talent di...

Rushion welcomes Co-Anchor of NBC’s “Today Show,” discussing new book, “You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success,” Al Roker; Singer and Actress on OWN Networks “Greenleaf,” Deborah Joy Winans; Co-Star on "Carl Webber's The Family Business" on BET+, Darrin Dewitt Henson; and Professional Fisherman & Host of “A Fishing Story with Ronnie Green,” Ronnie Green.   Al Roke...

My next guest is the Weatherman/Co-Anchor on N.B.C.'s Today Show, and Co-Host of the 3rd Hour of Today. He is the Owner and C.E.O. of his production company, Al Roker Entertainment, Inc. He is on the show to discuss his new book, "You Look So Much Better In Person," a humorous collection of essays based on lessons for living a happy life and achieving success through the power of saying "yes!" It...

My next guest was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and contrary to her family's musical legacy, her first passion is acting. She only started singing seriously when she was asked, along with her brother Juan, to portray their real-life aunt and uncle, Cece and Bebe Winans, on stage in the musical "Born for This" in 2016. Her talent includes voiceover appearances for multiple Grammy Award-winn...

My next guest is a three-time N.A.A.C.P. Image-Award nominated actor, producer, author, motivational speaker, and an MTV choreography award winner. You have seen him starring in Soul Food, Lincoln Heights, Stomp the Yard, and he also can be seen on the U.M.C. new drama series "Double Cross." The original series is now streaming on U.M.C. He is currently Stars on Carl Weber and B.E.T. Plus The Fami...

My next guest is a Professional Fisherman & he is the Host of "A Fishing Story with Ronnie Green." A Fishing Story is a series filled with his philosophy to celebrate the small things in life. He shares his passion for fishing and has a gift for finding the stories that aren't often told with his guests each week. The show is available now on the C.B.S. Sports Network, Amazon Prime Video, World Fi...

Rushion welcomes Vogue Magazine, Fashion Icon and Author of "The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir," Andre Leon Talley; Celebrity Hairstylist, and Co-Host of VH1's “To Catch a Beautician,” Johnny Wright; Co-Owner and SVP of Trade Show Operations of the Annual Bronner Bros. Int'l Beauty Show, James Bronner; and WingStop & Fatburger Franchisees and Authors of “Faith, Family and Franchise,” DeAnna & Clint L...

My next guest was born in Washington but raised in Durham, North Carolina. This is where his journey to become a Legendary Style Icon and former Creative Director of Vogue Magazine. His new memoir, THE CHIFFON TRENCHES, offers a candid look at the who's who of the last fifty years of fashion. He is on the show to discuss his engaging memoir that is told with raw honesty the story of how he not onl...

My guest established his own hair business at the young age of 12. He became First Lady Michelle Obama's hairstylist and helped to establish her as a global beauty and style icon. His client list includes Maxine Waters, Queen Latifah, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Tamron Hall, Reese Witherspoon, Lauren London, Janelle Monae, and many others. He is on the show to talk about his new show on VH-1 "T...

My next guest serves as the Senior Vice President of Trade Show Operations, Director of Technology, and part-owner of the multi-million dollar family-owned corporation Bronner Bros., Inc. The Annual Bronner Bros. Beauty Show is billed as the nation's largest trade show for multicultural beauty professionals and students. James Bronner, "Barbers and stylists, do more than cut and style our hair. Th...

My next guests are a power couple. They are Award-winning Entrepreneurs and owners of five Wingstop and four Fatburger franchises and have received the Million Dollar Store Club and Top Sales Increase Awards. Their new book, "Faith, Family, and Franchise," will give you the blueprint on how to build a successful business from scratch and teaches you how to make business and life work for you. They...

My next guest is a social media influencer, she has built her social media influencer name by walking in her unapologetic truth, as a transgender person and she has become one of the most entertaining names in show business today. Her popular podcast, "The Queens Supreme Court," which airs every Monday at 6 pm (Pacific) and 9 pm (Eastern), is awesome. It delivers celebrity gossip, celebrity interv...

Rushion welcomes star in the Netflix original film, “Fatal Affair,” Stephen Bishop; Property Developers and Reality TV Personalities, OWN’s "Love & Marriage Huntsville,” Marsau and LaTisha Scott; Owner of Brotha Bakes online bakery, Mark Linen; Co-Creators of The Black Man Project, Brian Ellison, Anthony Suber and Marlon Hall; and host of “The Queen’s Supreme Court” Podcast, TS Madison.   Stephen...