Money Making Conversations

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 Justin Lee.  In Real Estate he has earned membership in the Million Dollar Club.  Justin is a graduate of Morehouse College '18 where he pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He furthered his education at LSU where he received an MBA in Family Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in 2019.      Rushion McDonald interviews Angenette Dowles.  She is National Director of NACA –...

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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...

BEN JEALOUS, 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 Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. He is al...

Lenore Anderson Co-Founder & President, Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ) Lenore Anderson is the co-founder and President of Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ), one of the nation’s largest safety and justice reform advocacy organizations. ASJ works with public officials and grassroots partners to advance smart public policy and sponsors Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, the nation...

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Celebrity Hairstylist to Michelle Obama and Tamron Hall, Johnny Wright discusses his new book "Natural & Curly Hair For Dummies, Out Now: " I also will be joined by Ramon Hervey II. He shares insights and never-before-told anecdotes from His Trailblazing Career Representing Superstars—from Motown Icons to Paul McCartney, Richard Pryor,...

Topics Covered His first interactions with famous people, from Miles Davis to Shirley MacLaine, while living in London and working as a flight attendant on Pan Am Airways—as one the first Black males hired as a steward in the early seventies.  His early days as a publicist for Motown Records, when Berry Gordy’s label featured superstars like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and Smokey Robin...

Topics Covered Johnny Wright, Celebrity Hairstylist to clients like Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Tamron Hall, has taken his expertise to author his first book. Learn how natural and curly hair works, including hair porosity & hair elasticity Deal with breakage, dryness, dandruff, shedding, tangles, and frizz Discover techniques on coloring and bleaching natural hair Learn which ingredi...

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 heart 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/Celebr...

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 "Pro...

Topics Covered - What is FOX SOUL? - How did you go from the NFL to a leading entrepreneur in entertainment? - What kind of challenges did you face as a Black entrepreneur in entertainment? - What advice would you give to someone who aspires to be where you are today? - Is there anything you wish you could've done differently in your career journey? - How do you network and make connections in thi...

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.

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Paige Simpson, Vice President of 21 Laps Entertainment share her journey from working with Will Packer, Viola Davis, and Showtime.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.