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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Society

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www.iheart.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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E238: Debra Martin Chase - Renowned Award-winning Film/TV Producer and Executive Producer of new CBS series "The Equalizer" starring Queen Latifah, the first African American female producer to have a deal at any major studio 10.03.2021

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...

E253: Full Episode: Debra Martin Chase - Executive Producer of "The Equalizer,"; Harvey Mason Jr. - GRAMMY Awards interim President/CEO; Sister Souljah – Author of "The Coldest Winter Ever"; & Jason George –Actor in ABC's "Station 19" 09.03.2021

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...

E246: Interview of the Week: Dr. Jennifer Ashton - ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, OB-GYN, Nutritionist, and Best-selling Author, new book “The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era‪”‬ 08.03.2021

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...

E241: Black Owned Investment Firm for Black Entrepreneurs, Collab Capital. Managing Partner Justin Dawkins 06.03.2021

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...

E253: How to Invest in Hotels & Raise Capital With Davonne Reaves & Jessica Myers of Epiq Collective 05.03.2021

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...

E220: Owner of Schulson Collective Restaurant Group, Michael Schulson, talks being a restaurateur in COVID 04.03.2021

My next guest is Michael Schulson. The Schulson Collective restaurant is his vision has made him one of Philadelphia's most successful hospitality professionals. We will be discussing his career, how COVID-19 has affected his restaurant businesses, how has the Collective made adjustments during these times? What is the future of the restaurant business post-COVID-19? When most people were gaining...

E256: Dr. Jennifer Ashton - ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, OB-GYN, Nutritionist, and Best-selling Author, new book “The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era” 03.03.2021

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...

E258: Dr. Jennifer Ashton - ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent; Michael Schulson - Owner of Schulson Collective Restaurant Group; Jessica Myers & Davonne Reaves of Epiq Collective; and Justin Dawkins - Managing Partner at Collab Capital 02.03.2021

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...

E224: Interview of the Week: Laurieann Gibson: Visionary Choreographer for Lady Gaga, Jonas Brothers & more, talks new book! 01.03.2021

My next guest is Laurieann Gibson. She is a creative Visionary, Choreographer for Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, P Diddy, The Jonas Brothers, and author of "Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps to Unleash Your Passion and Live Your Dream." Laurieann Gibson is an Emmy-nominated creative visionary, choreographer, director, producer, and entrepreneur. Her new book is packed with personal anecdotes and messages of em...

E236: Acclaimed director Benny Boom talks award winning "Tazmanian Devil" directed by Solomon Onita Jr. 28.02.2021

My next guests are Benny Boom - directed episodes of NCIS-LA, Black Lightning and All American, and Lee Daniel's Empire on Fox and Executive produced Tazmanian Devil, which earned director Solomon Onita Jr. the inaugural John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the 2020 American Black Film Festival. Benny Boom is the Executive Producer of Tazmanian Devil, and Solomon Onita Jr. is th...

E225: Brittany Pickens, Food Blogger and Creator of “The Juice Girl,” talks new seasoning line “RUB” 26.02.2021

My next guest is Brittany Pickens. She is a Food Blogger and Creator of "The Juice Girl," a variety of Organic Natural Juices, and "RUB," the perfect everyday seasoning. The Juice Girl definition is "when life gives you lemons; you make lemonade." Or, in this case, "you get juicing!" She is a Food Blogger and created Eating Anonymous to review restaurants, and is a serial entrepreneur. The Juice G...

E255: NYT Bestselling Author & co-star of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing NY” Ryan Serhant, talks new book 25.02.2021

My next guest is Ryan Serhant. He is costar on Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing," New York Times Bestselling Author, and new book BME, "Big Money Energy, How to rule at work, Dominate at Life and make Millions." My next guest is Ryan Serhant. He is a costar on Bravo's hit show Million Dollar Listing New York and the author of the national bestseller, Sell It Like Serhant. Ryan made just $9,000 his...

E253: Laurieann Gibson: Visionary Choreographer for Lady Gaga, Jonas Brothers & more, talks new book! 24.02.2021

My next guest is Laurieann Gibson. She is a creative Visionary, Choreographer for Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, P Diddy, The Jonas Brothers, and author of "Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps to Unleash Your Passion and Live Your Dream." Laurieann Gibson is an Emmy-nominated creative visionary, choreographer, director, producer, and entrepreneur. Her new book is packed with personal anecdotes and messages of em...

E254: Creative Visionary Laurieann Gibson; real estate broker Ryan Serhant; Food Blogger Brittany Pickens; ‘Tazmanian Devil’ Executive producer Benny Boom & Director Solomon Onita Jr. 23.02.2021

My next guest is Laurieann Gibson. She is a creative Visionary, Choreographer for Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, P Diddy, The Jonas Brothers, and author of "Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps to Unleash Your Passion and Live Your Dream." Laurieann Gibson is an Emmy-nominated creative visionary, choreographer, director, producer, and entrepreneur. Her new book is packed with personal anecdotes and messages of em...

E251: Interview of the Week: Grammy Awards winner, Kirk Franklin talks faith, food & music. Discusses new podcast, 'Good Words' 22.02.2021

My next guest is Kirk Franklin. He is a 16-time GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. His latest album is the acclaimed LONG LIVE LOVE, his 13th studio album; he released a new single and video from the album, "Strong God," this past summer. He is on the show to discuss his new podcast, "Good Words with Kirk Franklin." A new podcast series that welcomes people from every cross-section o...

E240: Marquis Lupton & William Way Jr.- Founders of the TCP TV Network on Roku channel, delivering content highlighting people of color 20.02.2021

My next two guests are Marquis Lupton and William Way Jr. They are two of the founders of TCP Network, TCP stands for The Cultured Professional Network. They recently took their business up another notch this new year, bringing their content on Roku, launching their Roku channel TCP TV. TCP TV aims to give people of color and other disenfranchised groups a voice and platform and supports its commu...

E239: Shelden Williams: Former NBA Player, Proud “Girl Dad,” & Founder of The Shelden Williams Foundation 19.02.2021

My next guest is Shelden Williams. The former NBA lottery pick and Duke University Hall of Fame player discuss his career from Oklahoma City to the NBA, life after basketball, and what inspires him to give back. The Shelden Williams Foundation is dedicated to empowering student-athletes and their families by delivering and supporting initiatives that promote emotional and physical health through s...

E255: Howard Alumni & Founder of Café Mocha Podcast Network, Sheila Eldridge, talks new show line-up 18.02.2021

My next guest is Sheila Eldridge. She is the CEO of Miles Ahead Entertainment & Broadcasting and Founder of the Mocha Podcasts Network. She is an HBCU graduate of Howard University's prestigious school of communications. Her Miles Ahead Entertainment & Broadcasting (MAEB) is a certified multicultural marketing and public relations firm that provides consumer lifestyle marketing, event management,...

E223: Grammy Awards winner, Kirk Franklin talks faith, food & music. Discusses new podcast, 'Good Words' 17.02.2021

My next guest is Kirk Franklin. He is a 16-time GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. His latest album is the acclaimed LONG LIVE LOVE, his 13th studio album; he released a new single and video from the album, "Strong God," this past summer. He is on the show to discuss his new podcast, "Good Words with Kirk Franklin." A new podcast series that welcomes people from every cross-section o...

E252: Kirk Franklin - hosts a new podcast, “Good Words with Kirk Franklin”; Sheila Eldridge - Founder of Café Mocha radio; Shelden Williams - Former NBA Player lottery pick; Marquis Lupton & William Way Jr.- Founders of the TCP TV Network on Roku channel 16.02.2021

My next guest is Kirk Franklin. He is a 16-time GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. His latest album is the acclaimed LONG LIVE LOVE, his 13th studio album; he released a new single and video from the album, "Strong God," this past summer.  He is on the show to discuss his new podcast, "Good Words with Kirk Franklin." A new podcast series that welcomes people from every cross-section...

E226: Interview of the Week: The Meatball Queen & Food Network Star, Donatella Arpaia, talks creating “Prova Pizzabar” & more 15.02.2021

My next guest is Donatella Arpaia. She is The Meatball Queen, Food Network Star, and Founder of “Prova Pizzabar.” After a very brief career as an attorney, she decided to follow her passion and opened her first restaurant at 26. She is a Celebrity Chef, TV personality, restaurateur, and cookbook author. You have seen that smiling face on the Food Network, Next Iron Chef, and the Today Show. Today...

E233: Navarr Grevious & Mikael Pyles founders “QuickLiq‪”‬ 14.02.2021

My next two guests are Navarr Grievous and Mikael Pikel. They are two HBCU Grads and fraternity brothers, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, who founded QuikLiq while attending Clark Atlanta University in 2010. The company is a digital platform for wine, beer, and spirit delivery that operates out of Miami, Florida, and will be expanding to Georgia in early 2021. QuikLiq is the first Black-owned onl...

E221: FAMU Grad, Tommy Duncan, on creating JetDoc.com, a nationwide affordable virtual healthcare service 13.02.2021

My next guest is Tommy Duncan - He is an HBCU Grad and founded JetDoc.com, which provides affordable virtual healthcare and prescriptions nationwide. He started his first healthcare company at 26 years of age. Then he sold it. Then he began Trusted Health Plan, a Medicaid managed care company that insured 50K people between DC & Detroit. Then he sold that in January of 2020 to Blue Cross Blue Shie...

E242: Dante Simpson, Co-Founder of ESPAT, reacts to working with Keanu Reeves & Ridley Scott 12.02.2021

My next guest is Dante Simpson. He is the co-Founder of ESPAT and a digital media company for esports and gaming. ESPAT TV is a collaborative, made up of the world’s most recognizable production studios, led by Ridley Scott Creative Group and PRG. He has overseen the rapid growth and expansion of the organization and provided consultation to companies globally. His work spans global gaming interes...

E249: The Meatball Queen & Food Network Star, Donatella Arpaia, talks creating “Prova Pizzabar” & more 11.02.2021

My next guest is Donatella Arpaia. She is The Meatball Queen, Food Network Star, and Founder of “Prova Pizzabar.” After a very brief career as an attorney, she decided to follow her passion and opened her first restaurant at 26. She is a Celebrity Chef, TV personality, restaurateur, and cookbook author. You have seen that smiling face on the Food Network, Next Iron Chef, and the Today Show. Today...

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