Money Making Conversations

My next guest is HBCU grad Kenny Leon, TONY Award-winning and EMMY-nominated Broadway, TV and Film Director, and is the Director and a Co-Executive Producer on Lifetime's highly-anticipated Gospel biopic "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia." The new movie premieres Saturday April 3rd at 8pm/7c, starring TONY Award-nominee, SAG and GRAMMY Award-winning actress Danielle Brooks as the music legend and c...

My next guest is Chris Lee. He has played many roles as an actor, singer, dancer, vampire, drug dealer and musician. He is currently on the cast of The CW series "Legacies," currently airing season 3. On the music side, his latest release is the new single "Miss," available now.  While Chris was in college he was cast in the Broadway hit musical “Hamilton,” for their Chicago production. After that...

My next guest is Amar’e Stoudemire. The six-time NBA All-Star is currently an Assistant Player Development Coach for the Brooklyn Nets and Entrepreneur. Amar’e is the first and only Black kosher winemaker. Amar’e owns Stoudemire Farms, an organic, family-run farm in Dutchess County, NY, which raises Black Angus. Amar’e wants to raise awareness about struggling Black farmers, and teach the next gen...

My next guest is Amar’e Stoudemire. The six-time NBA All-Star is currently an Assistant Player Development Coach for the Brooklyn Nets and Entrepreneur. Amar’e is the first and only Black kosher winemaker. Amar’e owns Stoudemire Farms, an organic, family-run farm in Dutchess County, NY, which raises Black Angus. Amar’e wants to raise awareness about struggling Black farmers, and teach the next gen...

My next guest is Don Lemon. He is the host of a top-rated podcast entitled, "Silence is not an option." The podcast Silence is not an Option embarks on tough, honest, and provocative conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers, offering perspective about our nation's deep racial divide while exploring what Americans can do to help find a path forward. He can also be seen weekday, during pr...

My next guests are Willie and Dee Jolley. Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning singer, best-selling author, and popular media personality. He was named "One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World" by 175,000 Toastmasters International members. He has been inducted into the prestigious Speakers Hall of Fame. The Veteran Speakers Association named him a "Legend of The Sp...

My next guests are Patrice Covington & Rebecca Naomi Jones. Acclaimed actresses and singers Patrice Covington and Rebecca Naomi Jones are co-starring on "Genius: Aretha" as Erma and Carolyn Franklin. Patrice Covington is an Emmy® Award-winning actress, singer, teacher, author, and model. Rebecca Naomi Jones is currently featured in the Nissan Rogue 2021 national campaign. She has also performed in...

My next guest is Terrence Terrell. He is Motaur, the half-man-half motorcycle in the Progressive motorcycle insurance commercials. He is an Emmy Award-winning Actor, Author, Musician, and Philanthropist. Terrence has appeared on BOSCH for Amazon, ROOM 104 for HBO, BATWOMAN for The C.W., and THE FIRST WIVES CLUB for BET+, as well as Issa Rae's GIANTS, for which he won his Daytime Emmy for "Outstand...

My next guest is Don Lemon. He is the host of a top-rated podcast entitled, "Silence is not an option." The podcast Silence is not an Option embarks on tough, honest, and provocative conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers, offering perspective about our nation's deep racial divide while exploring what Americans can do to help find a path forward. He can also be seen weekday, during pr...

My next guest is Don Lemon. He is the host of a top-rated podcast entitled, "Silence is not an option." The podcast Silence is not an Option embarks on tough, honest, and provocative conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers, offering perspective about our nation's deep racial divide while exploring what Americans can do to help find a path forward. He can also be seen weekday, during pr...

My next guest is Bevy Smith. She is an author, pop Culture Aficionado, Fashion Expert, and Host of "Bevelations" on SiriusXM's Radio Andy. Bevy just released her first book, "Bevelations." "Bevelations" is her memoir about learning to live a big, authentic, and unapologetic life—and how you can, too. Once a wildly successful luxury fashion publishing executive at Rolling Stone and Vibe magazine, B...

My next guest is Corey Wilcox. He is the inventor of the Roto Brain. Roto Brain enhances memory, critical thinking skills and will test your IQ. He has dreamed up dozens of innovations, and solutions to every day problems for well over a decade. His endurance has yielded him an overnight success with acquiring investors. Now, he has multiple ideas in various stages of production. He is the owner o...

My next guest is Dr. Geneva Williams. After a 40+ year career as an award-winning, innovative nonprofit leader, Dr. Geneva Williams reinvented herself as an author, international speaker, podcaster and title-holding advocate for women to live fit, fine and a vibrant life. She shares how she went from her stellar career as a President/CEO, becoming a widow after four decades of marriage, still rais...

My next guest is Olowo-n’djo Tchala. He was born and raised in the village of Kaboli, Togo, located in West Africa. Growing up, he shared an 8’ x 10’ room with his mother and seven siblings. Now, he is the founder and CEO of Alaffia. Proceeds from the sale of Alaffia beauty and grooming products are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such...

My next guest is Bevy Smith. She is an author, pop Culture Aficionado, Fashion Expert, and Host of "Bevelations" on SiriusXM's Radio Andy. Bevy just released her first book, "Bevelations." "Bevelations" is her memoir about learning to live a big, authentic, and unapologetic life—and how you can, too. Once a wildly successful luxury fashion publishing executive at Rolling Stone and Vibe magazine, B...

My next guest is Bevy Smith. She is an author, pop Culture Aficionado, Fashion Expert, and Host of "Bevelations" on SiriusXM's Radio Andy. Bevy just released her first book, "Bevelations." "Bevelations" is her memoir about learning to live a big, authentic, and unapologetic life—and how you can, too. Once a wildly successful luxury fashion publishing executive at Rolling Stone and Vibe magazine, B...

My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber,...

My next guest is Jason George. He is starring in the midseason return of Station 19 breaths of air on Thursday, March 11 at 8 pm ET on ABC. George is also known for his work as a regular on "Mistresses," "Eve," "Off Centre" and "Eli Stone," as well as films "Witches of East End"; "The Climb"; and "Barbershop" with Anthony Anderson and Ice Cube. After several years on "Grey's Anatomy" as Dr. Ben Wa...

My next guest is Sister Souljah. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Her debut book The Coldest Winter Ever sold over a million copies. It introduced the world to the quick-witted, bold, fashionable, erotic, soulful, and undeniably complicated character of Winter Santiaga. The sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, is out now! Previously a recording artist with the hip-hop gr...

My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber,...

My next guest is Debra Martin Chase. She is the President and CEO of Martin Chase Productions. She is currently the executive producer for THE EQUALIZER TV series for CBS and Universal Studios, starring Queen Latifah, premiered on Super Bowl Sunday 2021 on CBS. "The Equalizer" currently airs Sundays at 8 pm/7c on CBS. Now let's talk about Debra Martin Chase, an entertainment industry icon and trai...

My next guest is Debra Martin Chase. She is the President and CEO of Martin Chase Productions. She is currently the executive producer for THE EQUALIZER TV series for CBS and Universal Studios, starring Queen Latifah, premiered on Super Bowl Sunday 2021 on CBS. "The Equalizer" currently airs Sundays at 8 pm/7c on CBS. Now let's talk about Debra Martin Chase, an entertainment industry icon and trai...

My next guest is Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Dr. Ashton is a double board-certified physician as an OB-GYN, Obesity Medicine, a nutritionist with a master's degree in Nutrition, making her one of the only MDs with a national media platform also has a degree in Nutrition.  She is ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent. Dr. Jennifer Ashton has been a trusted voice providing vital health and medical informati...

My next guest is Justin Dawkins. He most recently launched and serves as Managing Partner for Collab Capital. This investment firm focuses on providing Black entrepreneurs the social, human, and financial capital they need to build profitable businesses. Their goal is to help solve the growing racial wealth gap in America. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Justin Dawkins.  https://www.m...

My next guests are Jessica Myers and Davonne Reaves. Since 2019, principals Jessica Myers and Davonne Reaves have acquired more than $14 million in commercial real estate assets, focusing on hotels and multi-family structures. The firm works with passive investors seeking attractive long-term investment strategies to grow their real estate portfolio. Jessica, a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha So...