Rushion McDonald

Money Making Conversations Master Class

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the fi...

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Rushion McDonald

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Latest episode

Oct 24, 2026

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E926: Rushion Interviews Chef Jernard Wells, Host and Celebrity Chef, Food Network and Cleo TV | Star of the OWN Series, Ladies Who List: Atlanta, Attorney Tiffani Hawes! 24.05.2022

My dear friend Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells, returns to speak on his most recent season of New Soul Kitchen Remix and the shows new direction towards a healthy food living. We discuss our cooking do and don'ts, my new garden, and the benefit of growing your own food. I also have one of stars of "Ladies Who List Atlanta," Real estate closing attorney Tiffani Hawes answering callers questions about...

E925: Rushion Interviews two sisters, Founders of Jolie Noire, Christian Singer Keyondra & her sister Celebrity Fashion Designer Kim Lockett! 20.05.2022

Sisters and founders of Jolie Noire fashion line featured in Target, Christian singer, Keyondra Lockett & Celebrity Fashion Designer, Kim Lockett reveal how their journey from having the dream to seeing their product in stores.  Topics Covered Tell us about Jolie Noire. How did it start? What does the brand represent?  What is the most rewarding part of being the founders of Jolie No...

E924: Rushion Interviews Shaun Robinson details her transition through the film and television industry. From Hosting Access Hollywood to Executive Producing, 19.05.2022

As an multi-faceted award winning entertainment industry veteran, Shaun Robinson, with her experience of success in all formats of media provides insight into what it takes to get to the top of you industry as well as how to pivot into new markets and industries. Topics Covered Building then redirecting your brand. Trust and faith in your intuition. Finding your voice. Getting past the noise and n...

E923: Rushion Interviews Emmy Award-winning Journalist / Executive Producer Shaun Robinson | Founders of Jolie Noire, Christian Singer Keyondra & her sister Celebrity Fashion Designer Kim Lockett 17.05.2022

Executive producer Shaun Robinson returns to discuss the next installment of her Seven the Sins Series featured on. Lifetime original movies, " Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story " and " Greed: A Seven Deadly Sins Story ." Sisters and founders of Jolie Noire fashion line featured in Target, Keyondra & Kim Lockett reveal how their journey from having the dream to seeing there product in stores. T...

E922: Rushion Interviews Sonia Balfour-Fears and her two daughters are Financial Advisors, where she is the Global Sports & Entertainment Director with Morgan Stanley! 13.05.2022

Sonia Balfour-Fears is a Financial Advisor and Global Sports & Entertainment Director with Morgan Stanley . She founded the Fears Group, which was Merrill Lynch’s first and only African American mother-daughter wealth management team. Her daughters Rhea and Ayanna join her as we discuss the purpose of The Fears Group, and how they plan on impacting they community. Topics Covered 1 year an...

E921: Rushion Interviews Golden Globe winning ,Lovecraft Country, & Lean on Me star Regina Taylor speaks on playing Michelle Obama's Mother in "The First Lady!" 12.05.2022

In this episode of Money Making Conversations the legendary Regina Taylor drops in to discuss her newest role in the the Anthology series on Showtime " The First Lady ." She discusses the respect she has for the character she is playing and how she relates to past roles. We speak on the HBO limited series " Lovecraft Country " and " I'll Fly Away" the series that awarded her a a Golden Globe. More...

E920: Rushion Interviews Award winning actress, Regina Taylor talks being Michelle Obama's mother. | Mother & Daughters create The Fears Group at Morgan Stanley! 10.05.2022

This week on Money Making Conversations I am joined by the amazing Regina Taylor to discuss her role in the anthology series the "The First Lady" as the mother of Michelle Obama. We revisit all of Regina's great roles including "Lean On Me," "I'll Fly Away," and "Lovecraft Country" and how she has excelled in playing real individuals. Sonia Balfours-Fears returns with her daughters Ayanna and Rhea...

E919: Rushion Interview Miguel Wilson, How Morehouse Graduate & celebrity menswear designer, and changing the wedding industry! 06.05.2022

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I am joined by luxury celebrity fashion designer, Morehouse graduate & founder of the Morehouse Polo Team, Miguel Wilson. We discuss transition from a corporate career to a creative career. Topics Covered Going from a corporate career to a creative career as a fashion designer How Miguel Wilson's love for polo influenced his career as...

E918: Rushion Interviews Get your feet summer ready with the Queen of Toes™, Dr. Yolanda Ragland. Top bunion and hammer toe surgeon in Northeast! 05.05.2022

Motivated by a passion to help African American Women remove foot pain and unsightly scars, Dr. Yolanda Ragland shares how to have healthy feet. As founder of “Fix Your Feet ®” focuses on the surgical correction of painful and embarrassing forefoot deformities, including bunions and hammertoes, using the Tiara-Toe™ technique is the brainchild of Dr. Yolanda Ragland, AKA Queen of Toes™. Topics Cove...

E917: Rushion Interviews How to save your feet with Dr. Yolanda Ragland |Celebrity menswear designer & grooms wear expert, Miguel Wilson! 03.05.2022

In this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Dr. Yolanda Ragland discusses best tips and practices to taking care of your feet and how she became the only podiatrist focusing on foot health in the black community. Also after opening multiple fashion boutiques in Atlanta including Phipps Plaza, celebrity menswear designer, Miguel Wilson, shares his journey from corporate to creative....

E915: Rushion Interviews Earthquake, he speaks on Dave Chapelle, What it takes to be a Comedian, and Army Life! 28.04.2022

Earthquake stops in to discuss the mysterious phone call that turned into his Netflix Special produced by Dave Chapelle, Chappelle's Home Team - Earthquake: Legendary . We discuss the fears he overcame when starting his comedic career & his approach his unique comedy perspective. Topics Covered What made Atlanta Earthquake's home town Earthquake's first comedy show Why he chose the name Earthq...

E914: Rushion Interviews Actor, Comedian, Social Activist Earthquake he speaks on Netflix Special | Financial genius, Dr Lynn Richardson shares tips for financial literacy month! 26.04.2022

This week on Money Making Conversations my good friend Earthquake stops by to discuss his new comedy special. Chappelle's Home Team"  EARTHQUAKE : "Legendary" on NETFLIX. He speaks on finding his voice, upcoming Legendary tour and more. Dr. Lynn Richardson returns for financial literacy month sharing new ways to build financial wealth. Topics Covered When Rushion McDonald and Earthquake first...

E913: Rushion Interviews Therapist Turned Heart Healthy Food Preneur, Itiona Scott, talks creating Essie Marie, the healthy delicious salad dressing! 22.04.2022

Essie Marie was created to impact the heart health epidemic within the women and minority communities. Founder, Itiona Scott shares how her mother's death became the motivation for her company. Topics Covered Why Essie Marie is different. How did Essie Marie Start? How we got into Whole Foods What are the flavors? Future aspects of the brand? Where can we find the product? More on Essie Marie Essi...

E912: Rushion Interviews DJ ENVY of the Breakfast Club, he swoons over wife Gia Casey as they share intimate moments of how they met! 21.04.2022

Raashaun (aka DJ Envy from The Breakfast Club) and Gia Casey have a new book, "Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together" (on-sale NOW). In it, the Caseys explore the chronology of their love story with remarkable vulnerability, searing honesty, and a lot of humor. Topics Covered How to recognize a soulmate 25 questions to ask yourself before getting ma...

E911: Rushion Interviews Raashaun (DJ Envy from The Breakfast Club) and Gia Casey discuss "Real Life, Real Love." | Itiona Scott on starting first black owned marinade and salad dressing in Whole Foods! 19.04.2022

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class RaaShaun "DJ Envy" & Gia Casey get "Real" about their marriage, parenting, scandal and more! I also have Itiona Scott revealing how she became only black owned marinade and dressing brand (Essie Marie) in Whole Foods and more! Topics Covered Staying together through celebrity . How to recognize true love. New book release "Real Life, R...

E910: Rushion Interviews Modern "Cheaper by the Dozen," Karen and Deon Derrico, parents of 14, star on the TLC series "Doubling Down With the Derricos!" 15.04.2022

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I speak with the modern Cheaper by the Dozen, Karen and Deon Derrico. We discuss life within a large family setting, balance between family life and entrepreneurship and they share some must watch moments from Season 3 of their TLC series "Doubling Down With the Derricos. Topics Covered Show and the dynamics with the siblings who range in...

E909: Rushion Interviews Founder of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, Derrick Hayes details his steps making it out of West Philly to create the nationally recognized franchise! 14.04.2022

In this exclusive with Derrick "D" Hayes, the founder of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, he shares how the values hardwork, determination, and community outreach his father instilled in him propelled him during his entrepreneurship path to become a successful restaurateur and mentor. Topics Covered Lessons in leadership Self-discovery as an entrepreneur Importance of mentorship Generational wealth Nonpro...

E908: Rushion Interviews Stars of the TLC series "Doubling Down with the Derricos" & founder of Big Dave's Cheesesteak, Derrick Hayes! 12.04.2022

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I speak with Karen and Deon Derrico from the TLC series "Doubling Down with the Derricos." We discuss season 3 of their TLC fan favorite TV show, how they balance 14 children, while being successful in real estate and more! I also have the owner of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, Derrick Hayes, sharing how he took small water-ice shop in a 749 sq...

E907: Rushion Interviews Dr. Jacqueline Dow, creator of J. Dow Fitness discussing how she landed over 1200 Target locations! 08.04.2022

In this Money Making Conversations Master Class I have an exclusive sit down with the creative and talented creator of J. Dow Fitness, Dr. Jacqueline Dow. On the heels of the Target collaboration, the J. Dow Fitness Spring 2022 Collection was released March 11th on the J. Dow Fitness website The Spring Collection features a combination of activewear, athleisure apparel and a new fitness accessory....

E906: Rushion Interviews FUBU Co-Founder J. Alexander Martin on the launch of the For Us By Us streaming platform! 07.04.2022

In this Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald, my friend J. Alexander Martin returns on the 30th Anniversary of the creation of FUBU clothing brand to share his excitement about the launch of the FUBU (For Us By Us) Network, a new streaming platform featuring quality movies, very authentic and raw content around topics, people and trends related to the hip hop culture and l...

E905: Rushion Interviews FUBU Co-Founder J. Alexander Martin returns as he launches the For Us By Us streaming platform. | HBCU Grad Dr. Jaqueline Dow on her J Dow Fitness Target collaboration! 05.04.2022

In this Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald, my friend J. Alexander Martin returns to share his excitement about the launch of the FUBU (For Us By Us) Network, a new streaming platform featuring quality movies, very authentic and raw content around topics, people and trends related to the hip hop culture and lifestyle. We also have HBCU grad Dr. Jaqueline Dow who's J Dow...

E904: Rushion Interviews How Grammy - Nominated Jazz duo Marcus & Jean Baylor kept their family together while succeeding in the music industry! 01.04.2022

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I am joined by the Grammy-nominated Jazz duo, Marcus and Jean Baylor, an astonishing duo built on love, family, faith, culture and community. Topics Covered on this Episode: Telling Authentic Stories Through Music Understanding Purpose to stay motivated Successfully working with family. Musical History More on the Baylor Project The Baylor...

E903: Rushion Interviews Melody Shari Full Exclusive Interview on being betrayed, love for music, and redefining her life! 31.03.2022

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I am joined by my dear friend Melody Shari Holt she shares intimate moments on her road to redefining herself and gives a sneak peak into the new Season of Love & Marriage: Huntsville. We also hear how she reconnected with her first love, music. Topics Covered on this Episode: Balancing motherhood and business Rebranding after divorce...

E903: Rushion Interviews Melody Shari, formerly Melody Holt, reveals how she moved passed heartbreak to do what she loves! 30.03.2022

On this bonus from Money Making Conversations Master Class, Melody Shari reveals the process she went through to start over after creating the brand such a powerful brand with Martell Holt. She discusses not letting age or circumstances stop her from pursuing her passion for music and entrepreneurship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E902: Rushion Interviews Melody Shari Holt, she opens up about divorce, motherhood, rebranding, and new music! |Grammy-nominated jazz duo Marcus & Jean Baylor discuss family, music, & purpose! 29.03.2022

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I am joined by my dear friend Melody Shari Holt and the Grammy-nominated Jazz duo, Marcus and Jean Baylor. Topics Covered on this Episode: Balancing motherhood and business Rebranding after divorce Tips for starting a successful company. Telling Authentic Stories Through Music Understanding Purpose to stay motivated More on Melody Shari Me...

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