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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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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E308: Bishop Ezekiel Williams stars in "Voices of Fire" on Netflix; Pastor of Faith World Ministries, Inc. 13.01.2021

My next guest is Bishop Ezekiel Williams. He is the Pastor and Founder of Faith World Ministries in Norfolk, VA and currently starring in the Netflix docu-series, "Voices of Fire.” The six episode series follows singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer Pharrell Williams and Bishop Williams' hometown community as it builds one of the world’s most inspiring gospel choirs. Bishop Williams and his...

E272: Bishop Ezekiel Williams stars in "Voices of Fire" on Netflix; Kyla Pratt stars in FOX series "Call Me Kat”; Tambra Cherie & Lateshia Pearson star in the new docu-series "Belle Collective" & Dr. Fredrick Jacobs is the CEO of “Celebrity’s Soul Food” 12.01.2021

My next guest is Bishop Ezekiel Williams. He is the Pastor and Founder of Faith World Ministries in Norfolk, VA and currently starring in the Netflix docuseries, "Voices of Fire.” The six episode series follows singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer Pharrell Williams and Bishop Williams' hometown community as it builds one of the world’s most inspiring gospel choirs. Bishop Williams and his c...

E321: Interview of the Week - Stephen A. Smith of ESPN’s “First Take” “SportsCenter,” talks new show ESPN+ “Stephen A’s World” 11.01.2021

My next guest is Stephen A. Smith. Before we get started with my interview with Stephen A. Smith. In 2021, Stephen A. Smith will continue to hosts the popular ESPN’s “First Take,” Mon-Fri.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a weekly Wednesday, ESPN NBA show, “SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith,” premiers January 6th.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a daily ½ hour ESPN+ talk show, “Stephen A’s World...

E342: Ernest & Barbara Furlow-Smiles: Founders of the Bedazzled and Customizable “Smiles Shield” 09.01.2021

My next guests are Ernest & Barbara Furlow-Smiles. They founded Smiles Shield. A modern customized face shield company that allows your SMILE to shine. The shields are made to order customization with Children, Luxury, Bedazzled, and Name Customization. Smiles Shield™ is a family-owned. Outside of her role at Facebook and operating Smiles Shield™, Barbara is the Founder of B.T. Consulting, LLC, an...

E290: Celebrity trainer, Robert Brace, starts the New Year discussing his 28 Day Fitness Challenge Program 08.01.2021

My next guest is going to talk about New York City’s destination for his Mind-Body-Spirit Transformation. He is a celebrity fitness trainer, ordained minister, former ballet dancer, wellness expert, motivational speaker, founder/owner of Brace Life Studios, and founder of the 28 Day Challenge wellness program. He is known in the fitness community as the Mind-Body-Soul Connector; he has been seen o...

E306: Mariana van Zeller: Host of National Geographic's “Trafficked” discusses navigating the underworld 07.01.2021

My next guest is Mariana van Zeller. She is an award-winning investigative journalist. She is the Co-Founder of Muck Media and Host & Executive Producer of Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller. She won the Dupont Award for Fusion investigation “Death by Fentanyl,” when she tracked the pharmaceutical and clandestine sources of the deadly opioid. For her report “Rape on the Reservation,” she received...

E300: Stephen A. Smith of ESPN’s “First Take” “SportsCenter,” talks new show ESPN+ “Stephen A’s World” 06.01.2021

My next guest is Stephen A. Smith. Before we get started with my interview with Stephen A. Smith. In 2021, Stephen A. Smith will continue to hosts the popular ESPN’s “First Take,” Mon-Fri.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a weekly Wednesday, ESPN NBA show, “SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith,” premiers January 6th.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a daily ½ hour ESPN+ talk show, “Stephen A’s World...

E343: Stephen A. Smith - ESPN’s “First Take,”; Mariana van Zeller – National Geographic, “Trafficked with Marianna Van Zeller,”; Robert Brace - 28 Day Fitness Challenge Program; and Ernest & Barbara Furlow-Smiles – Founders of the Customizable “Smiles Shi 05.01.2021

My next guest is Stephen A. Smith. Before we get started with my interview with Stephen A. Smith.  In 2021, Stephen A. Smith will continue to hosts the popular ESPN’s “First Take,” Mon-Fri.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a weekly Wednesday, ESPN NBA show, “SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith,” premiers January 6th.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a daily ½ hour ESPN+ talk show, “Stephen A’s Worl...

E319: Interview of the Week - DeMarcus Ware: Super Bowl Champion, Trainer and Co-Founder of the new fitness app, “Driven To Win” 04.01.2021

My next guest is Superbowl Champion and NFL Legend DeMarcus Ware. Wednesday, December 9, this NFL Legend announced the launch of Driven To Win (D2W), a new fitness app that brings a professional sports workout training experience to anyone with an iPhone. After perfecting his practice, DeMarcus is now extending his pro-level workout techniques to anyone with a performance-driven mentality – whethe...

E280: Curtis Symonds: former BET exec, creates a destination to celebrate the legacy of HBCUs. HBCUGO.TV 02.01.2021

My next guest is Curtis Symonds. He is a former BET executive who creates a proper destination to celebrate and share the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCUGO.TV. HBCU GO TV is the voice of African American youth and the HBCU community and currently airs on Roku and HBCUGO.TV. To increase awareness of and support the sustainability of HBCU’s by making a meaningful financi...

E325: Andrea L. Collins: Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab and Author of “A Word to the Wise” 01.01.2021

My next guest is Andrea L Collins. Andrea has over 15 years of experience in the Investment Management industry. She began her career at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management – where she specialized in portfolio management for high net worth individual investors and foundations. She is active in the community, an avid supporter of the arts, and frequently teaches financial literacy workshops for school...

E278: Chef Edouardo Jordan: Founder of Chitlins’ Clothing Line, Acclaimed James Beard Restaurants Owner 31.12.2020

My next guest is Chef Edouardo Jordan. He is the Founder of Chitlins’ Clothing Line, Acclaimed James Beard Restaurants Owner; “Salare,” “JuneBaby,” and “Lucinda Grain Bar.” Edouardo Jordan was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, and attended college at the University of Florida. After graduating with dual degrees in business administration and sports management, Jordan decided to enroll in...

E297: DeMarcus Ware: Super Bowl Champion, Trainer and Co-Founder of the new fitness app, “Driven To Win” 30.12.2020

My next guest is Superbowl Champion and NFL Legend DeMarcus Ware. Wednesday, December 9, this NFL Legend announced the launch of Driven To Win (D2W), a new fitness app that brings a professional sports workout training experience to anyone with an iPhone. After perfecting his practice, DeMarcus is now extending his pro-level workout techniques to anyone with a performance-driven mentality – whethe...

E308: DeMarcus Ware- Super Bowl Champion, Trainer; Chef Edouardo Jordan- Acclaimed James Beard Restaurants Owner; Andrea L. Collins- Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab; & Curtis Symonds- former BET executive 29.12.2020

My next guest is Superbowl Champion and NFL Legend DeMarcus Ware. Wednesday, December 9, this NFL Legend announced the launch of Driven To Win (D2W), a new fitness app that brings a professional sports workout training experience to anyone with an iPhone. After perfecting his practice, DeMarcus is now extending his pro-level workout techniques to anyone with a performance-driven mentality – whethe...

E341: Interview of the Week - George Wallace: Comedian & Author, "Bulltwit …and Whatnot: The Online Ramblings of George Wallace" 28.12.2020

My next guest, The Man, The Comedian, The Legend is George Wallace. George Wallace is an award-winning comedian who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues worldwide for years. He recently launched a 2020 residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino before the pandemic. Sin City showed its admiration by nicknaming him "The New Mr. Vegas." Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievem...

E287: George Wallace: Comedian & Author, "Bulltwit …and Whatnot: The Online Ramblings of George Wallace" 27.12.2020

My next guest, The Man, The Comedian, The Legend is George Wallace. George Wallace is an award-winning comedian who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues worldwide for years. He recently launched a 2020 residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino before the pandemic. Sin City showed its admiration by nicknaming him "The New Mr. Vegas." Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievem...

E318: Chef Huda – Talking Food with Award-winning Chef, has new "Just Savor by Chef Huda" signature spice line 25.12.2020

My next guest is Chef Huda. She is a Telly Award-winning Television Host, acclaimed award-winning Chef, and Food Network record-setting champion. She is an American Heart Association Ambassador, Chef Huda; during the COVID-19, she launched the CHK #KitchenQuarantineParty live virtual series on IG to help bring joy to people in this uncertain time. Her IG Live Food Party was packed with loads of fu...

E315: Food Time with Chef Tregaye Fraser, Winner of "Food Network Star," & Host of "Tregaye's Way" on OWN 25.12.2020

My next guest is Chef Tregaye Fraser.  She grew up eating her grandmother farm-fresh cooking. She is a seasoned chef who likes to twist old-fashioned recipes with her unique flair. She learned the basics at Le Cordon Bleu, but she soon realized that her love for cooking came from her youthful soul and passion for fusion cuisine. Chef Tregaye is a successful, self-employed mother who relates best t...

E330: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson- NY Times Best-selling Author, and Vanderbilt University Professor, talking new book, "Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America" 23.12.2020

My next guest is Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. He is one of America's premier public intellectuals and author of over 20 books, including seven New York Times bestsellers. Dr. Dyson is the recipient of two NAACP Image Awards and the 2020 Langston Hughes Festival Medallion. Former President Barack Obama has noted: "Everybody who speaks after Michael Eric Dyson pales in comparison." His latest book, "Long...

E336: George Wallace- Legendary Comedian and Author; Dr. Michael Eric Dyson- NY Times Best-selling Author; Chef Tregaye Fraser- Winner of "Food Network Star"; Chef Huda – Talking Food with Award-winning Chef; Derrick Rutledge- Celebrity Makeup Artist 22.12.2020

My next guest, The Man, The Comedian, The Legend is George Wallace. George Wallace is an award-winning comedian who has been selling out comedy clubs and concert venues worldwide for years. He recently launched a 2020 residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino before the pandemic. Sin City showed its admiration by nicknaming him "The New Mr. Vegas." Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievem...

E317: Interview of the Week - Lamman Rucker- co-starred in OWN’s “Greenleaf” and starring in OWN’s “Cooking Up Christmas.” 21.12.2020

My next guest is Lamman Rucker. He is an Actor, Educator, Activist, and Entrepreneur whose career platform has been used to influence, educate, and ignite communities through artistic and academic innovation. Lamman is starring in a new Christmas Movie on the OWN network, entitled “Cooking Up Christmas.” He plays pro baseball player Donovan Jackson, a single dad of three needing a live-in-chef to...

E301: Sacha Stewart – Licensed Respiratory Therapist turned Fashion Stylist, Designer & CEO of The Vault by Sacha 20.12.2020

My next guest is Sacha Stewart. Her passion for fashion started as a little girl when she spent hours on end in the fabric store with her fashion designer mother. While pursuing her college degree, she would sell her designer items on E-Bay to pay her way through college. After college, she began a career as a licensed Respiratory Therapist, and despite job security, pivoted into full-time entrepr...

E298: Chef Tanya Holland hosts “Tanya’s Kitchen Table” on OWN, Executive Chef/Owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen 20.12.2020

My next guest is Chef Tanya Holland. Acclaimed for her inventive take on modern soul food and comfort classics, Tanya Holland is the Executive Chef/Owner of the internationally renowned and beloved Brown Sugar Kitchen restaurant, located in Oakland, California. The Author of The Brown Sugar Kitchen Cookbook and New Soul Cooking, Holland competed on the 15th season of Top Chef on Bravo, was the hos...

E328: Sheilah Belle: Creator of popular “The Belle Report,” for gospel & entertainment news, & Radio Host 18.12.2020

My next guest is Sheilah Belle. Sheilah Belle “The Belle” has worked in broadcast news, journalism, and the press for over 30 years. She is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of The Belle Report, now entering its 15th year of publishing, has become one of the top Music Industry's go-to platforms for Gospel and Inspirational News. The Belle has interviewed and met with some of the most influential p...

E334: Bershan Shaw is Stage 4 Breast Cancer survivor & Author of “The Unstoppable Warrior Woman” 17.12.2020

My next guest is Bershan Shaw. She is a breast cancer survivor, an International Motivational Speaker, Career Coach, TV Personality, and Author of the book “The Unstoppable Warrior Woman.” Ms. Shaw highlights the stories of incredible women, like herself battling stage four breast cancer, who have survived unthinkable odds and found the strength to succeed through their struggles. Up next in her c...

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