Money Making Conversations Master Class

My next guest Rachel Hollis laid the foundation for her lifestyle brand and media company by being a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author. Hollis connects with a highly engaged and growing global audience who treasure her transparency and optimism. She is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, plays host to one of today’s top business podcasts, and is a proud working mama of...

My next guest Marlon Evans, received his BA in Political Science and a MA in Sociology from Stanford University, where he competed on the football and track & field teams. In 2018, Marlon was named CEO of Nex Cubed, an investor that creates and accelerates frontier tech companies with an emphasis on digital health and financial tech. He is on the show discuss being a minority entrepreneur. The sto...

My next guest Ashley M. Fox is a former Wall Street analyst, a Howard University grad, and 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 quit her job and started her own company; EMPIFY. Empify (merging of the words EMPower and modIFY). It is a financial ed-tech start up that w...

Rushion welcomes Carla Hall- Chef, Judge on Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship," talking about her new podcast of "Say Yes! With Carla Hall"; Ally Brooke- Multi-Platinum Artist, and Author of the new memoir "Finding Your Harmony: Dream Big, Have Faith and Achieve More Than You Can Imagine"; Rasheed Wallace-NBA Legend, Philanthropist, Activist, Coach, and Co-Host of "Let's Get Technical" P...

My next guest Ally Brooke is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She is a multiplatinum singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, and author of her newly-released memoir "Finding Your Harmony." She is a former member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which kicked off her music career when the group was formed during the second season of the American singing competition "The X Factor" in 2012. She is now purs...

My next guest is Vivian Weyll. Her fine jewelry business was founded on the belief that jewelry should be luxurious. That company, however, came to an abrupt end following her divorce, and the main producer of the stones was her former husband, who refused to provide the material for her to continue her venture. Thus she had to reinvent herself. Vivian's story is about being a single mother, an en...

My next guest Rasheed Wallace is a Philadelphia Sports Hall of Famer and 16-year NBA veteran and four-time NBA All-Star. Wallace holds the single-season record for technical fouls. In the 2000–01 season, Wallace received 41 technical fouls throughout 80 games, about one technical foul for every two games. He Philanthropist, Activist, High School Basketball Coach, and Co-Host of the "Let's Get Tech...

My next guest Carla Hall is Born in Nashville, TN. Carla Hall grew up surrounded by Soul Food. When the time came for her to select her career path, she first opted for a business route – she graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years – before deciding to switch gears to runway modeling. Today, she is a trained chef who has worked in several profes...

My next guest Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton is an Internationally Renowned Civil Rights Leader, Founder, and President of the National Action Network. National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with 106 chapters nationwide. Rev. Al Sharpton hosts a daily radio show "Keepin' it Real w/ Rev. Al Sharpton," and a national cable news television show titled "Politics N...

Rushion welcomes Jonathan McReynolds- GRAMMY-nominated & Stellar Award-winning Gospel Artist, Songwriter, Producer, and CEO, Life Room Label; Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton- Renowned Civil Rights Leader, Founder and President, National Action Network and Author, "Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads"; Chef Ron Duprat- Food & Beverage Director/Executive Chef at The Amarillo Country Club, seen on...

My next guest Jonathan McReynolds is a GRAMMY-nominated and Stellar Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. He is also the founder and CEO of the record label Life Room Label. Jonathan has served as a judge on the last two seasons of BET's hit competition show, "Sunday Best," which wrapped its 10th season this summer and performs on the 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards, which will air on Octobe...

My next guest is Chef Ron Duprat. In 2019 he was named Industry Chef of the Year. Currently, he is the Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef at AMARILLO Golf and Country Club in Amarillo, Texas. He first gained recognition when he competed in Bravo T.V.'s "Top Chef." With his magnetic personality and fun demeanor, there was no keeping him off T.V. Then he went on Spike TV's Bar Rescue, Iron C...

My next guests are Dina Marto and Courtney Rhodes. They co-Founded in 2020, C & D The Agency. It is an all women-led management agency that provides Marketing, Branding, Public & Media Relations services, and Project, Talent, and Operations Management specializing in Business and Entertainment. Their mission is to empower, mentor, and lead businesswomen to collaborate and increase minority women's...

Rushion welcomes Kevin Frazier & Nischelle Turner- Both EMMY Award-winning Broadcasters, Host & Correspondent/Weekend Co-Host of “Entertainment Tonight,” celebrating its 40th season; Chef Rodney Scott- Chef, Founder and Pitmaster at “Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ,” seen on Netflix acclaimed series “Chef’s Table: BBQ”; Nwaka Onwusa– Vice President & Chief Curator, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Dr. Georg...

My next guests are Kevin Frazier, And Nischelle Turner Are Back On The Entertainment Tonight Set After 6 Months Of Filming Remotely. Entertainment Tonight IS THE #1 ENTERTAINMENT NEWSMAGAZINE on television with nearly 4 million viewers daily, and the show won its 5th Emmy Award this year. Kevin AND Nischelle are on the show to discuss being a part of the 40th season milestone. Please welcome to Mo...

My next guest, Pitmaster Rodney Scott, has been cooking whole-hog barbecue over wood coals since the age of 11. Rodney is featured in Netflix’s acclaimed “Chef’s Table” series, and it is barbecue-themed this season. In 2019, Rodney Scott opened his second location in Birmingham, AL, bringing whole-hog, South Carolina-style barbecue, and his famous vinegar-based “Rodney’s Sauce” to another part of...

My next guest Nwaka Onwusa is a Black woman working in a white male-dominated space. She is the Vice President and Chief Curator at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Nwaka is a music lover and a contemporary bohemian with an old soul. At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nwaka develops informative, immersive exhibits and celebrates musical expression diversity. During this period of civil unrest, musi...

My next guest is Dr. George C Fraser. He is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded over 30 years ago. Dr. George C. Fraser is a renowned networking guru, business leader, author, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the foremost respected authorities on entrepreneurship and building generational wealth and economic empowerment for the Black community. He will be talki...

Rushion welcomes Kevin Bludso- Chef, Owner of Bludso’s Bar & Que, Judge on Netflix's“The American Barbecue Showdown,” seen on Paramount Networks’ “Bar Rescue”; Randy Williams- President & Founder of Talley & Twine Watch Company; Glenn Robinson III- NBA Star (Philadelphia 76ers) and Founder of The ARI Foundation; Rhonesha Howerton- CEO of Credit Medics, LLC, and Author   My next is guest Kevin Blud...

My next is guest Kevin Bludso, we go all the way back to the Hoodie Awards in Los Angeles, CA, before he opened Bludson’s Bar and Que on LaBrea in Los Angeles. Kevin is a chef, television personality and two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award Winner. In 2008, he opened Bludso’s BBQ, and it has since grown into an international empire, with Bludso’s Bar & Que on LaBrea, a concession stand at the LAFC S...

My next guest Rhonesha Howerton wears several hats in the entrepreneur lifestyle. She currently serves as the Owner and CEO of Credit Medics, LLC, she is Co-Founder of Go Get Crowned “Queening” nonprofit organization for women empowerment and Co-Owner of ‘Get Well Urgent Care’ medical facility.  Coming from a poverty-stricken neighborhood and having escaped the statistics. Howerton has found her p...

My next guest Randy Williams is the President of Talley & Twine, a company that designs and manufactures luxury watches and accessories. Since starting the company in 2014, Randy has gained national media attention with features in Men’s Health, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, Essence, Blavity, New York Magazine & Cosmopolitan. The company’s name comes from an intersection that was formerly the...

My next guest Glenn Robinson III is an NBA basketball player. His ARI Foundation which stands for “Angels Are Real Indeed,” is a non-profit organization aimed at empowering fathers and helping create deeper bonds between fathers and their children. They also provide resources to help elevate fatherless children and families. Glenn was inspired to launch this initiative after the birth of his daugh...

Rushion McDonald Welcomes to Money Making Conversations CJ McCollum – NBA Star, Founder & Creator of Wine Company, McCollum Heritage 91; Jody Watley- GRAMMY Award-winning Artist, Actress, discussing new interior fragrance and candle line "Sanctuary"; Jahi Winston- Actor, Singer, Public Speaker, and Philanthropist; Starring in "Charm City Kings" on HBO Max; Todd "TJ" Johnson- Co-Founder of Adiva Pu...

My next guest is NBA Star CJ McCollum; after his introduction to wine in his early 20s by his fiancée, CJ moved to Oregon and joined the Portland Trail Blazers, finding himself just a short drive away from one of the top wine regions in the country.  He launched his brand. McCollum Heritage 91 is all about legacy—bringing CJ's passions to life while honoring his roots in the process. It just so ha...