Money Making Conversations

Rushion McDonald’s a two-time Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer, winner of three NAACP Image Awards, Living Legends Foundation Award, inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame when he managed Steve Harvey, and received multiple prestigious achievement awards, including the 2016 and 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, 2022 City of Houston Rushion McDonald Day Proclamation, 2023...

Rushion McDonald interviews Sonia Fears of the Fears Group at Morgan Stanley. Sonia leads the All-Black Wealth Management Team at Morgan Stanley. She is on the show to kill a lot of financial stereotypes about Blacks and the financial community. She is the First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments Director, and Global Sports and Entertainment Direct...

Rushion McDonald interviews Jackson Dunbar, who gives a first-hand account from his book entitled How He 'Made Money, Lost 90 Pounds and Thrived in Chronic Pain" in the financial and healthcare worlds. Dunbar is committed to creating a new normal for himself, deliberately focusing on his physical health and strength, continuing to earn an income while still in chronic pain, and, without his knowle...

Rushion McDonald interviews Michaela Merrick. She is the owner of Pretty Little Tacos. Pretty Little Tacos is a Creole-Mexican Street taco concept founded by Michaela Merrick in May 2020—an industry veteran who discusses how to avoid business scams. Merrick launched in Triton Yards in May 2020 and immediately established a loyal following. Merrick took the challenge of opening up head-on at the he...

Rushion McDonald interviews Jamie Ane Eubanks and her husband, J.J. Eubanks, a former professional basketball player. Today, MVP is a powerhouse company that provides, through its independent contractors, one of the best vacation planning services in the industry. An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, MVP operates through three branches: MVP Parks, MVP Cruising, and MVP Getaways. Magical Vacation...

Rushion McDonald interviews Brad Baldridge; over the past ten years, Brad has helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college. He has provided in-depth college plans resulting in increased financial aid, scholarships, identification of the right schools at the right price, and better loans. He is one of the nation's leading college financial experts. He teaches families the best ways to plan,...

Rushion McDonald interviews Zahra Karsan, and she has a secret she wants to share with the World. For three decades, Zahra has worked to understand human behavior, how we are wired, and how to rewire ourselves to move beyond our fears to be the best possible version of ourselves. The result is her proven roadmap to wealth, health, and happiness. She is the author of "6 Weeks to Happy: The Ultimate...

Rushion McDonald interviews Director Joie Jacoby. She directed an Intimate ESPN film, CANDACE PARKER: UNAPOLOGETIC. Candance is one of the biggest stars in basketball – a WNBA champion and a pioneer who's not only fulfilled the weighty expectations that have surrounded her potential since Now, in the wide-ranging, revealing, and at times Parker opens up about her journey through basketball and lif...

Rushion McDonald interviews The Cycling Queen Who Cultivates Confidence, Tunde Oyeneyin.  Tunde is a Peloton Instructor, New York Times Bestselling Author, Nike Athlete, and motivational speaker. Tunde Oyeneyin is a Texas native of Nigerian descent and currently resides in the New York City area with her dog Ceasar. Growing up, Tunde struggled with her body image and self-esteem, noting it took ma...

Rushion tells you the tools you need to plan for success in your business, product, career or dreams based on your Value Proposition.  Your Value Proposition stands as a promise by you to a customer, client or employer that they can only get this service or product from you. Lead with your Gifts!  Don't let your friends, family or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dreams.  Keep Winn...

Rushion interviews Mr. Fykes, who has worked with The National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University as a Project Director leading the research titled "Clinical Trial Participation among African Americans and the ethics of Trust." it was this experience that began in 2014 that led me to found one of the United States only minority-owned clinical trial Site Managem...

Akanundrum established the First-ever Black Virtual Mall, taking E-Commerce to the next level. The Black Virtual Mall broke new ground in online shopping and virtual experiences, reshaping the conventional understanding of e-commerce and virtual real estate. The mall includes a variety of kiosks, shops, and unique features such as a food court and movie theater. It is recognized as the first virtu...

Rushion hosts Chef Jernard Wells. He hosts "New Soul Kitchen" & "New Soul Kitchen Remix" on CLEO TV and leaves an indelible mark on Food Network & Cooking Channel shows. Beyond his culinary achievements, his collaborations with luminaries like Tyler Perry and NBA All-Star Brandon Ingram have been celebrated on prestigious platforms, including "Today Show," "Good Morning America," PEOPLE, a...

Top Five Reasons Your Company Can't Find Great Employees: You won't let go of poor-performing employees because you care too much, but they are a good fit. You keep hiring from the same circle of recommendations—basically, the first applicant who fills out the paperwork. You're the problem: Let somebody else do the hiring.  You only hire "experienced" people: Wow, this mistake took me many years t...

Rushion interviews Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, MD, an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. After practicing for more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive, Dr. Virgie now helps patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and avoid financial devastation from crushing...

Rushion interviews Dr. Melanye Maclin, affectionately known as "Dr Mac," a celebrity Dermatologist. She founded the natural hair product development company Innovative Hair Technology, Inc. in 1999 and starred in the 2009 movie Good Hair hosted by Chris Rock. We will discuss the FDA's plans to propose a ban on hair-straightening chemical products linked to health risks. Dr. Mac is celebrating 25 y...

Rushion interviews Dr. Robert Watkins. He is all about building generational wealth. Dr. Watkins is also known for several works he has authored, including his signature financial system and book, "Never Chase A Paycheck Again." Dr. Robert Watkins also hosts and produces the 2023 "Kings & Priests" Men's Empowerment Summit, held on Oct. 27-28th at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, GA. The sum...

Rushion interviews Chief Judge Magistrate Cassandra Kirk. Over her career, Judge Kirk spearheaded the creation of two accountability courts: Juvenile Drug Court and Misdemeanor Mental Health Court. Her mission with Magistrate Court is to increase accessibility, and Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk created a Court that "Informs, Engages, and Empowers" our community. The Magistrate Court was re...

Rushion interviews Attorney Cindy Nelson. She founded the most prominent elder care law firm in Georgia. Her law firm is Nelson Elder Care Law. She is committed to providing compassionate legal guidance to help protect your assets, quality of life, and peace of mind at every stage of life. They have helped over 5,000 families prepare and plan for whatever curveballs life can bring you as you age....

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Rushion interviews Brian Herbert and Tammary Scott Dowdell as they discuss their upcoming event "The Caribbean Nights Havana Edition Festival" where they showcase African American art and encourage cultivating the spirit of art among the people who live around us. With the growth of the Jonesboro, there is an emphasis on targeting the youth and why musical education is important. Also, what attend...

Rushion interviews Jennifer Dyer, her company focuses on delivering a course on how to raise capital with High Net high-net-worth individuals. I provide my clients with a target email list of over 100+ high-net individuals specific to their business goals and needs. The company particularly supports female CEOs and Founders from minority and marginalized groups, teaching and supporting them across...

Rushion interviews Lavell Crawford. He was one of my favorite celebrity presenters at the Neighborhood Awards. We will discuss building his stand-up comedy and acting career and believing in himself. In 2023, Lavell Crawford returned for his fourth SHOWTIME comedy special, LAVELL CRAWFORD: THEE LAVELL CRAWFORD. In the special filmed at the Joy Theater in New Orleans, Crawford dived into the issues...

Rushion interviews Zahra Karsan, The Author of "6 Weeks to Happy: The Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance, and Long-Lasting Peace and Happiness," is a bestselling manual that guides readers in retraining their brains to enhance their mental and emotional well-being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion interviews George Wallace, He got his pre-comedy start as a money-making advertising executive, and the renowned comedian just finished filming his sitcom, 'Clean Slate,' with Norman Lear and Laverne Cox;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.