Money Making Conversations Master Class

My guest on the show today is Ashley Christopher. She is a double HBCU alum of Howard University and UDC David A. Clarke School of Law. Ashley is paving the way for black youth to succeed. Christopher draws from her life experiences and celebrates how far she's come as an attorney, CEO, founder of HBCU Week Foundation, stroke survivor, and mother. Since 2017, HBCU Week Foundation has raised more t...

My guest on the show today is Ashley Christopher. She is a double HBCU alum of Howard University and UDC David A. Clarke School of Law. Ashley is paving the way for black youth to succeed. Christopher draws from her life experiences and celebrates how far she's come as an attorney, CEO, founder of HBCU Week Foundation, stroke survivor, and mother. Since 2017, HBCU Week Foundation has raised more t...

My guest on the show today is one of the stars of the Amazon series Harlem, Shoniqua Shandai. She is an actress, singer, and up-and-coming fashion icon from the east coast who has graciously swept the entertainment industry since she was three. Shoniqua's character Angie on the show Harlem has a big sexy personality and a fashion sense to match it. In the front, Shoniqua's character always wears a...

My guest is Greg Carter. He is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has produced over thirty feature films and currently produces a popular series called Fifth Ward on the ALLBLK Channel. When I first met Greg Carter, he was one of the rising rap directors in Houston, Texas. We are talking about the Ghetto Boys' days and Rap A Lot records era. But life is abou...

My guest is Greg Carter. He is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He has produced over thirty feature films and currently produces a popular series called Fifth Ward on the ALLBLK Channel. When I first met Greg Carter, he was one of the rising rap directors in Houston, Texas. We are talking about the Ghetto Boys' days and Rap A Lot records era. But life is abou...

Rushion Interviews The Suga Chef and Ricky Anderson This week's topic is: Exceeding Expectations and I will be speaking with…   My guest is Executive Pastry Chef Padua Player, also known as SugaChef.  He is the youngest of seven children.  He has been featured on WE TV’s Platinum Weddings and was a competitor on Food Network’s Sweet Genius and Holiday Baking Championship. He won the 2013 Capital F...

Rushion McDonald interviews Melanie Charles.  A refreshing, inventive and gifted multi-instrumentalist, and jazz singer.  Melanie’s improvisational style, inflection, and spontaneity talents displayed in her celebrated album “Y’all Don’t (Really) Care About Black Women.”  has been held - 'a sheer 'masterpiece.'  In 2022, Ebony Magazine listed her album as one of the top female jazz albums to liste...

  Rushion McDonald interviews Tavonia Evans.  She is a native of New York and “mompreneur”. She has been called The Queen of Crypto.  She has been featured in Glamour Magazine’s May 2018 “Women in Crypto”, CNN, Bloomberg, Complex TV, CNBC, Marie Claire, Blavity, Ozy.  Tavonia made the transition into the world of Blockchain in 2016 as a result of identifying Cryptocurrency as a tool that could sti...

Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Artesius Miller.  He is the Founder & CEO of the Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School Network. Miller is recognized as a visionary leader in K-12 education who founded Georgia’s first state-approved charter school following recreation of the State Charter Schools Commission.  Miller has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Morehouse College, a master’s d...

Rushion McDonald interviews Ben Jealous.  Ben is a New York Times best-selling author, scholar, journalist, civil rights leader, and philanthropist, currently serves as President and CEO of People For the American Way, and Professor of the Practice, University of Pennsylvania. He was formerly President and CEO of the NAACP, Director of the Human Rights Program at Amnesty International USA, and Exe...

Rushion McDonald interviews Johnny Wright. His book Natural & Curly Hair For Dummies offers you step-by-step direction and accurate information to manage and style your hair. Celebrity hairstylist Johnny Wright is here to help you ditch the chemicals and love your textured locks. Johnny is a celebrity hairstylist with over 30 years of experience, Johnny Wright worked his way through Chicago an...

Join us as we revisit the interview with Actor and Producer of "The Woman King" Julius Tennon. He discusses the impact "The Woman King" has had on our culture and society. Topics Covered Julius Tennon is an accomplished film, television, and theatre veteran actor and producer with over thirty years of experience. He is the President, Development and Production at JuVee Productions. Julius Tennon i...

Kelly Jenrette, EMMY-Nominated Actress, Currently Starring on The CW hit series "All American: Homecoming," shares how and why she continues to develop her skillset after all of her acting success. Topics Covered Role of Amara, and returning on the series for Season 2 Season 2 of "All American: Homecoming" premiered on Monday, October 10th Importance of an HBCU Experience Family Support in the Ent...

My dear friend Chef Jernard Wells discusses his new cookbook "Southern Inspired," his holiday favorites and why catfish is one of his favorites to prepare.  Topics Covered How he opened first restaurant at 16 in his mother's kitchen.  Many ways to cook catfish. Purpose for his new cook book. New season of New Soul Kitchen More on Chef Jernard Wells Jernard Wells is an Award Winning TV Host/Celebri...

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I speak with Roderick “PushaRod” Bullock, who started one of the youngest A&Rs at Interscope Records. We discuss YG’s latest album. “I Got Issues," his journey through the music industry and how he introduced Drake to YG. Topics Covered Producing YG's new album I GOT ISSUES. Business venture, with Creative Soundz Recording.  What is a...

More on James Dubose Prior to FOX SOUL—following his career as an NFL player on the Detroit Lions—James worked on many hit television series as an Executive Producer, like E! Network’s WAGS Atlanta; and other notable projects under DuBose Entertainment, such as Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand, Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is, and more. As a long-time television producer, filmmaker, and entertainment indust...

This episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class features globally recognized negotiation expert, an award-winning faculty member at the Wharton School, a highly sought-after speaker, Mori Taheripour. We discuss creating balance through boundaries, how she envisions diversity and inclusion, and being outspoken about her life with MS. Topics Covered -Purpose of new book, BRING YOURSELF, abou...

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Paige Simpson, Vice President of 21 Laps Entertainment share her journey through the entertainment industry. Topics Covered • Paige is the Vice President of Television at 21 Laps Entertainment, the production company behind hits like Stranger Things, Night at the Museum and Arrival. • Current projects include 'Yasuke' which is now under de...

This week on Money Making Conversations Master Class actor, producer, music artist, Don Benjamin discusses how he decided to change his connection to women, the purpose of his new book My Truth" and more. Topics Covered Social Media Impact on Relationships Breaking family curses. Learning how to love a woman. More on Don Benjamin Don Benjamin has been in the entertainment industry for over 15 year...

Touré visits Money Making Conversations Master Class to discuss his new show on the theGrio. He also gives great insight on interviewing techniques he utilizes. Topics Covered Touré, hosts the new series "Masters of the Game," a monthly one-hour program on theGrio. The most interesting stories or takeaways from guests about their journeys and inspiration they offer. Why he chose to go by one name....

Julius Tennon, Actor and Producer of "The Woman King," visits Money Making Conversations and discusses the impact "The Woman King" has had on our culture and society. Topics Covered Julius Tennon is an accomplished film, television, and theatre veteran actor and producer with over thirty years of experience. He is the President, Development and Production at JuVee Productions. Julius Tennon is Co-...

• On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I speak with CNN political analyst and DC bureau chief for TheGrio, April Ryan. April Ryan is the longest-serving black female white house correspondent. We discuss her new book and the experience growing up in an HBCU. • With an illustrious career spanning 35 years, chart-topping singer, songwriter, and GRAMMYⓇ Award winner Regina Belle...

With an illustrious career spanning 35 years, chart-topping singer, songwriter, and GRAMMYⓇ Award winner Regina Belle is back, this time with a festive and beautifully soulful holiday album entitled My Colorful Christmas. The 10-track album, slated for release in November on Belle’s record label Tashi3 Entertainment, proves that no matter the genre—R&B, jazz, gospel, or even holiday music — ev...

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I speak with CNN political analyst and DC bureau chief for TheGrio, April Ryan. April Ryan is the longest-serving black female white house correspondent. We discuss her new book and the experience growing up in an HBCU. Topics Covered What inspired you to write Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem (Amistad/HarperCollins, October 2022...

Emayatzy Corinealdi, Jax Stewart on Hulu’s REASONABLE DOUBT, discusses preparing for set, taking charge of your career as an actor, and her next goals. 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 the political climate of today. More About Emayatzy Corinealdi Emayatzy can curren...