Money Making Conversations Master Class

My next guest is Anne Burrell. She co-hosts the Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America.” She has the trademarked spiky blonde hair and a sparkling personality. Anne Burrell is the hugely popular and fan-favorite host of Worst Cooks in America, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition. She is on the show to talk about the new season of WORST COOKS IN AMERICA airs on Food Network every Sunday at AT...

My next guest is Anne Burrell. She co-hosts the Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America.” She has the trademarked spiky blonde hair and a sparkling personality. Anne Burrell is the hugely popular and fan-favorite host of Worst Cooks in America, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition. She is on the show to talk about the new season of WORST COOKS IN AMERICA airs on Food Network every Sunday at AT...

My next guest is Melody Holt. She is a producer and star on the OWN series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” entrepreneur, and homebuilder. The docu-series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody and Martell Holt, LaTisha and Marsau Scott, and Kimmi and Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama. Love & Marriage, airs every Saturday on OWN. She is also the host of OWN’s “Behind Every Man.”...

My next guest is Sharon Smith-Akinsanya. She is the CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group, an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing firm. Sharon works with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and in October 2016 founded the People Of Color Career Fair™ as a way of closing the gap between Professionals of Color and hiring managers. Sharon is all about diversity, equity, and inclusion mark...

My next guest is Christina Anthony. Christina Anthony is a multi-talented actress, writer, vocalist, and improviser. She is originally from the Chicago comedy scene and is best known as an alum of the Second City e.t.c. Chicago where she co-wrote three award-nominated sketch revues and performed thousands of shows for Chicago audiences. Currently, Christina is a Series Regular on ABC's Mixed-ish,...

My next guest is Melody Holt. She is a producer and star on the OWN series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” entrepreneur, and homebuilder. The docu-series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody and Martell Holt, LaTisha and Marsau Scott, and Kimmi and Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama. Love & Marriage, airs every Saturday on OWN. She is also the host of OWN’s “Behind Every Man.”...

My next guest is Rocco DiSpirito. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle crusader and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. He was named Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chef,” People magazine’s “Sexiest Chef” and was the first chef to appear on Gourmet magazine’s cover as “America’s Most Exciting...

My next guest is Rocco DiSpirito. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle crusader and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. He was named Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chef,” People magazine’s “Sexiest Chef” and was the first chef to appear on Gourmet magazine’s cover as “America’s Most Exciting...

My next guest is Chris Gaston. CEO of Family First Sports Firm, represents Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox. Chris Gaston founded Family First Sports Firm with his wife, in 2019. Their agency Family First focuses on empowerment, economic growth, and black excellence. Their agency represents De’Aaron Fox, of the Sacramento Kings. Gaston has signed the largest contract in Sacramento Kings franchise hi...

My next guest is Sherrell Dorsey. She is the founder and CEO of The Plug, a digital news and insights platform covering the Black innovation economy. Her work has been featured in VICE, The Washington Post, and more. Sherrell has been a contributing writer for notable publications like Columbia Journalism Review, Fast Company, Black Enterprise, and others. The Plug and WURD have partnered to highl...

My next guest is Kenny Lloyd. CEO and President of TAVA Lifestyle, “At TAVA We Truly Care About Your Health,” a direct sales wellness company. Tava Lifestyle is a global network marketing company offering health and wellness products, including nutritional supplements, energy enhancements, and more. Kenny started Tava Lifestyle with the mission to change lives by helping individuals earn an additi...

My next guest is Chris Gaston. CEO of Family First Sports Firm, represents Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox. Chris Gaston founded Family First Sports Firm with his wife, in 2019. Their agency Family First focuses on empowerment, economic growth, and black excellence. Their agency represents De’Aaron Fox, of the Sacramento Kings. Gaston has signed the largest contract in Sacramento Kings franchise hi...

My next guest is Kika Wise. Learn how the assisted gentle stretching process can free your body from pain and stress from the Founder of Kika Stretch Studios. She is a former professional dancer turned entrepreneur, franchisor and wellness educator. Kika Stretch Studios helps clients maintain youth and vitality with designed tension relief that aids in increased flexibility and overall ability. Ki...

My next guest is Kika Wise. Learn how the assisted gentle stretching process can free your body from pain and stress from the Founder of Kika Stretch Studios. She is a former professional dancer turned entrepreneur, franchisor and wellness educator. Kika Stretch Studios helps clients maintain youth and vitality with designed tension relief that aids in increased flexibility and overall ability. Ki...

My next guest is Attorney Ben Crump. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer. I was still managing Steve Harvey, and I saw him on TV representing Trayvon Martin. We met backstage at the Neighborhood Awards, and we have been friends. He had a dream to impact the lives of African Americans in the justice system. Ben's fight for justice has covered many cases. His dedication to helping families re...

My next guest is Alonda Thomas. Alonda Thomas serves as director of public relations at Howard University. Recently named among the 2020 Top Women in PR by PRNEWS. She has worked at three historically black colleges and universities, including her alma mater Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and her current role at Howard University. Alonda has led the public relations strategy for a...

My next guest is Lurie Daniel Favors. She is an activist, author, and attorney with a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. She currently serves as Interim Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Justice. Today, there is a lot ongoing from politics, economics to social, civil unrest on both sides. Attorney Favors is on my show to talk about it. Please welcome to Money...

My next guest is Marc Morial. He is the CEO of the National Urban League, The Urban League: Empowering Communities. Changing Lives. Five-point empowerment agenda. He is the former Mayor of New Orleans. He was 36 years old when he was first elected Mayor. He has authored a new book, "The Gumbo Coalition: 10 Leadership Lessons that Help You Inspire, Unite, and Achieve", now available wherever books...

My next guest is Rob Hardy. He is a graduate of FAMU! He directs some of TV's hottest shows, including Power Book II: Ghost, 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Prodigal Son, Evil, Shameless, Black'ish, Stargirl, How to Get Away with Murder, The Flash and Criminal Minds, among others. Rob Hardy has also Executive Produced many studio movies, including No Good Deed, Think Like a Man, and Stomp the Yard...

My next guest is Attorney Ben Crump. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer. I was still managing Steve Harvey, and I saw him on TV representing Trayvon Martin. We met backstage at the Neighborhood Awards, and we have been friends. He had a dream to impact the lives of African Americans in the justice system. Ben's fight for justice has covered many cases. His dedication to helping families re...

My next guest is Attorney Ben Crump. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer. I was still managing Steve Harvey, and I saw him on TV representing Trayvon Martin. We met backstage at the Neighborhood Awards, and we have been friends. He had a dream to impact the lives of African Americans in the justice system. Ben's fight for justice has covered many cases. His dedication to helping families re...

My next guest is Don Lemon. He is the host of a top-rated podcast entitled “Silence is not an Option.” The podcast “Silence is not an Option” embarks on tough, honest, and provocative conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers, offering perspective about our nation’s deep racial divide while exploring what Americans can do to help find a path forward. He can also be seen weekday, during p...

My next guest is Dr. Fredrick Jacobs. He holds a number of degrees, including a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, a Master’s in Counseling, and two Doctorate degrees in Theology and Counseling. He is also a pastor. Dr. Fredrick Jacobs is the CEO of Celebrity’s Soul Food – “The Fastest Growing Soul Food Chain.” The varied menu features local flavors and caters to a diverse crowd, including mea...

My next two guests are Tambra Cherie, and Lateshia Pearson. They are starring in the new docu-series on the new OWN TV series "Belle Collective." Tambra is the newly single midday diva and on-air radio personality for Jackson’s top hip-hop and R&B station and host of the most controversial radio show in the city, “The Relationship Hour.” Lateshia Pearson is the CEO of the National Women’s Brunch O...

My next guest is Kyla Pratt. Kyla has crafted longevity as an actress since starting her career from a young age, and amassed success in numerous comedies, from TV sitcoms to films. She will be reprising her role in “The Proud Family,” in the reboot “The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder” for Disney+. She is currently starring as Randi in the new FOX series “Call Me Kat.” You can catch it every Thurs...