Money Making Conversations

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 Glen 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 daught...

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...

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...

My guest Jody Watley is a Grammy Winning Trendsetting Pioneer In Music, Video, Fashion, and Style. Jody is listed on Billboard Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artist Of All Time. She is Top 25 Dance Artist Of All Time; she became the first artist to release a million-selling video "Dance to Fitness, "which had not been achieved by a black woman or musician. She was the first woman of color to play Rizzo on...

My next guest Jahi Winston currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Jahi enjoys playing baseball, singing and working on building, his non-profit organization called "You Can Too," which encourages kids to pursue their dreams the arts and education. His career started on Broadway as Young Simba in Disney's Production The Lion King. He has shared the screen with Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, starred...

My next guest, Todd Johnson, has started or helped start businesses worldwide, including Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States.  Although much of Todd's financial success derives from business, he finds personal success in helping entrepreneurs; would-be entrepreneurs and business leaders maximize their earning potential through executive coaching and by partnering to help them exec...

Rushion welcomes Lecrae- GRAMMY Award-winning Recording Artist, Activist, and Author, discussing his new book “I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith”; Kim Coles- Actress, Comedian, Speaker, and Coach; Co-star of Bounce TV's "In the Cut"; Will Campbell, Founder, and CEO of Quantasy and Ron Gillyard, GRAMMY-winning music producer and Chief Growth Officer of Quantasy, discussing th...

My next guest Lecrae is recognized as the first artist to have an album hit the charts at number one for both the Billboard 200 and the Gospel chart simultaneously. His ninth album and accompanying documentary, Restoration, features artists across all genres, including John Legend, Kirk Franklin, and YK Osiris. His work is fueled by building bridges, changing narratives, empowering the disenfranch...

My next guest Kim Coles is a renowned TV veteran, comedian, host, motivational speaker, and coach is currently back on TV and making us laugh on Wednesday nights, appearing on the sitcom "In The Cut," on Bounce TV, joining the long-running show now airing season 7.  She also encourages others as a business and life coach, with programs like her KimUnity Mastermind. KimUnity Mastermind is a monthly...

My next guest Ron Gillyard is a trusted marketing and media executive who has advanced the initiatives of companies and individuals in the technology, marketing, and music industries for over 25 years. He is a forward-thinking strategist, Gillyard has been able to consistently drive revenue growth, market penetration, and creative development for his clients. On the show with Ron is Will Campbell,...

My next guest Michelle Buteau is an 18 year veteran in the stand-up comedy game. Michelle is no stranger to Netflix subscribers. The Netflix films "Someone Great" and "Always Be My Maybe," and Netflix series "Russian Doll" and "Tales of the City," and in 2020, she continued appearances included hosting the Netflix reality competition series "The Circle" which is renewed for a second season. She is...

Rushion welcomes Dr. Ian Smith- Host of "The Doctors," Trusted Medical Expert/Correspondent, and NY Times Best-selling Author; Gary Owen- Comedian, Writer, and Actor, discussing a new movie, "Welcome to Sudden Death"; Megan Eddings- Founder & CEO Accel Lifestyle, discussing Covid-19 and how she transformed her small business to a multi-million dollar company; Nicole Roberts Jones- CEO NRJ Enterpri...

My next guest is Dr. Ian Smith, who is the author of many #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN and eleven other books with millions of copies in print. His newest book—THE UNSPOKEN, the first installment of his Ashe Cayne mystery series, will be released on October 1s...

My next guest is Gary Owen. He is one of the top touring comedians today; he has performed in sold-out comedy clubs and arenas around this country. His big break came in 1997 on BET's stand-up showcase Comic View.  As an actor, you have seen him in the "Think Like A Man" movies, Daddy Day Care, Lil Man, and "Ride Along." He is on the show to talk about his comedy career because he is back on tour,...

My next guest never thought she'd become an entrepreneur, but once she had an idea, she put a plan together, set a budget, and "went for it." She never looked back. Megan invented the Prema fabric, which is an anti-bacterial "sweat doesn't smell" fabric. She launched the Accel Lifestyle in August 2019, with men's and women's shirts made out of this proprietary fabric. She always knew there were mo...

My next guest Nicole Roberts Jones is uniquely gifted at one thing – drawing out what's best in YOU and helping you take your Brilliance to The Bank. A veteran of the entertainment industry, Nicole worked in Talent Management and Casting before shifting her talents to help others Bankroll Their Brilliance. She now works with entrepreneurs to create multiple streams of income from what they already...

My next guest is Nancy Grace. She's an award-winning legal journalist, victims-rights advocate and New York Times bestselling author of four books, including Objection!; The Eleventh Victim; Death on the D-List; and Murder in the Courthouse. Nancy headlines Oxygen's Injustice with Nancy Grace, hosts the daily Crime Stories with Nancy Grace on SIRIUSXM and appears regularly on ABC's 20/20 and Night...

My next guest is Nancy Grace. She's an award-winning legal journalist, victims-rights advocate and New York Times bestselling author of four books, including Objection!; The Eleventh Victim; Death on the D-List; and Murder in the Courthouse. Nancy headlines Oxygen's Injustice with Nancy Grace, hosts the daily Crime Stories with Nancy Grace on SIRIUSXM and appears regularly on ABC's 20/20 and Night...

My next guest is Mark Curry. He is an actor, comedian, and host, best known for playing ‘Mark Cooper’ in the hit ABC sitcom, HANGIN’ WITH MR. COOPER. With a background in standup comedy, Mark tours worldwide, selling out comedy clubs and theaters with his lively energy and natural stage presence. His standup can also be seen on the HBO special, ONE NIGHT STAND, COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS, and HBO’s D...

My next guest is Pinky Cole. Bringing vegan options and food awareness to Atlanta has always been a life dream of Cole, Founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan. Opening the conversation on vegan food options for people who have never considered them in communities that have such high numbers in hypertension, cholesterol, obesity, and a host of other food-borne ailments, is momentous. At Slutty Vegan we co...

My next guest is Candace Holyfield. Affectionately known as “The Six Figure Spa Chick”, Holyfield is the founder and the creative mind behind the Queen Spa Expo (specifically created for minority spa professionals) and The Black Spa Magazine. She is best known for her Award-Winning spa parties and her business instructional classes designed to empower millennial business owners. She has written ov...

Rushion welcomes Melody Thomas Scott - Emmy-nominated actress on America’s number-one daytime television drama 'The Young and the Restless'; Chef Jernard Wells - Award Winning TV Host/Celebrity Chef/Bestselling Cookbook Author; Latosha Stone - artist, skateboarder and owner of streetwear brand, Proper Gnar; and O’Neil Parker - millennial real estate investor and an entrepreneur. My next guest is M...