Money Making Conversations Master Class

This week on Money Making Conversations, Rushion McDonald talks to Reggie Rock Bythewood, writes, directs, and serves as the showrunner of the new Apple TV+ "Swagger." The Apple TV+ series is inspired by Kevin Durant's life and basketball experiences. "Swagger" explores the world of youth basketball and the players, their families, and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition and...

Rushion McDonald talks to Marcus Davis, the Founder and C.E.O., The Breakfast Klub, Restaurateur, Host of "Fish, Grits & Politiks," and Motivational Speaker,  Marcus Davis. His restaurants are rooted in principles of faith, family, kommunity, and empowerment; they treat every customer like family and believe that family is the cornerstone of any community, emphasizing supporting activities and cau...

Rushion McDonald talks to Shaun Robinson, the E.M.M.Y. Award-winning Journalist, Philanthropist, Host, and Executive Producer of the behinds the scene "90 Day Bares All," streaming on Discovery+. She is a proud graduate of an H.B.C.U., Spelman University in Atlanta, GA.  Shaun established the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls, which nurtures and supports under-served and underrepresented girls and y...

Rushion McDonald talks to Shaun Robinson, the E.M.M.Y. Award-winning Journalist, Philanthropist, Host, and Executive Producer of the behinds the scene "90 Day Bares All," streaming on Discovery+. She is a proud graduate of an H.B.C.U., Spelman University in Atlanta, GA. Shaun established the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls, which nurtures and supports under-served and underrepresented girls and yo...

Rushion McDonald talks to Tameka Foster Raymond; she is Usher's ex-wife, discussing her memoir, “Here I Stand.” She is a trend-setting celebrity stylist, lending her creative talents to legendary soul singers like Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, and Aretha Franklin to chart-toppers such as Jay-Z, Usher, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, The Fugees, Nas, Dr. Dre and more. https://www.moneymakingconvers...

Rushion McDonald talks to Ash Cash, a Founder & C.E.O., Mind Right Money Management, Wealth Coach, Host of "Inside the Vault," and Author. I was born to an immigrant mother who spoke no English; my father didn't want me, my brother didn't like me, and my sister beat me up. My neighborhood was filled with crack and poverty, the church despised me, the schools thought I was dumb and wanted to put me...

David and Tamela Mann- Award-winning Actors, Recording Artists, and Entrepreneurs, starring in "Tyler Perry's Assisted Living" on BET. They are the stars of "Tyler Perry's Assisted Living" on BET, David Mann is an NAACP Image Award-winning actor (Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series ('Meet The Browns,' 'Mr. Brown') and Tamela Mann is a Grammy® Award Winner, BET Award winner, Billboard Music Award...

Rushion McDonald talks to Kadine Anckle, showrunner on series "Most Expensivest," "Project Runway," MTV’s "Promposal" and "Skin Wars." Currently Writer, Director, Showrunner & Executive Producer of “Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts” on Disney+   Rushion McDonald talks to Jeanine McLean about taking an artist from obscurity to fame first with Alicia Keys, Elle Varner now H.E.R. President & Man...

Keshia Knight Pulliam- Actress, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur discusses the new season of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" on BET. She is a graduate of an HBCU, Spelman College, and she did it with honors with a BA in sociology and concentration in Film. She is an Emmy-nominated actress, runs the Kamp Kizzy Foundation, The Fearless Fund, co-founded with her business partner Arian Simone and sells...

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...

Rushion McDonald talks to Jonathan Morris about the power of relationships that led to him hosting the Magnolia Network series “Self Employed,” Owner of Fort Worth Barber Shop, and how a connection led to his partnership in Hotel Dryce. https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.com/mo...

Rushion McDonald talks to Kamau Murray about using tennis to inspire people to achieve, built $16.9M Black-owned and operated tennis facility in Chicago, Tennis Channel Commentator, and Professional Tennis Coach.   https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv https://...

Rushion McDonald talks to Laura Foos, Owner, of Foos Financial Services. Foos Financial Services provides Tax Preparation Services to individuals and specializes in Small Business Taxes. Rushion McDonald talks to Alisa Bowens-Mercado, Owner & Brewmaster of Rhythm Brewing Co. Affectionately known as "Lady Lager", she made history by becoming the first African-American, woman-owned beer brand in the...

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...

Rushion McDonald talks to Kamau Murray about using tennis to inspire people to achieve, built $16.9M Black-owned and operated tennis facility in Chicago, Tennis Channel Commentator, and Professional Tennis Coach.   Rushion McDonald talks to Jonathan Morris about the power of relationships that led to him hosting the Magnolia Network series “Self Employed,” Owner of Fort Worth Barber Shop, and how...

Dr. Steve Perry- Author, Educator, and Founder of five Capital Preparatory Schools, In 2020, Dr. Steve Perry opened his fifth school campus in the Bronx, NY. In all schools, students are admitted to the schools by random lottery to ensure equal access to all students regardless of socioeconomic status or academic history.  https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakin...

My next guest is Kierra Sheard Kelly. She is a GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning Artist, Actress. Her company, Eleven60, is a very successful clothing line for full-figured women, and her new book, Big, Bold, and Beautiful: Owning the Woman God Made You to Be. It is an inspirational memoir book for your mind, body, spirit and if you are an entrepreneur, your business. She portrayed her mother in t...

Rushion McDonald talks to Rocsi Diaz discusses early success as Emmy-winning TV Personality, Influencer, and career slowdowns and now named Host of FOX series "Alter Ego."   https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversation...

Rushion McDonald talks to Judge Rhonda Wills discusses dreams being possible, from a small Texas town, to big Texas College to Owner of Wills Law Firm, PLLC and Star of new nationally syndicated TV show "Relative Justice."   https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.com/moneymakingcon...

Rushion McDonald talks to Dana Brown, Assistant Vice President of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. With a commitment to equity, excellence and a vision to change the world one leader at a time, The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has awarded more than $300 million to HBCU-member schools and students. Rushion McDonald talks to Sunni Hickman, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, The Harlem Globe...

Thomas Miles, aka Nephew Tommy, is the co-host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, Prank Phone Call King and host of OWN's popular relationship show, "Ready to Love." Talks about why not becoming a track star did not disappoint his father. https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.com/m...

Rushion McDonald talks to Judge Rhonda Wills discusses dreams being possible, from a small Texas town, to big Texas College to Owner of Wills Law Firm, PLLC and Star of new nationally syndicated TV show "Relative Justice."   Rushion McDonald talks to Rocsi Diaz discusses early success as Emmy-winning TV Personality, Influencer, and career slowdowns and now named Host of FOX series "Alter Ego."   h...

Rushion McDonald talks Mali Music, a GRAMMY Award-winning, Musician, Songwriter and Producer. He is a gospel artist first and foremost, but he will not be put in a box. He loves the freedom of creating amazing music, no matter if it has a gospel, R&B, hip-hop, or rock feel to it. Mali won a GRAMMY this year for the song "Movin' On," his hit collaboration with Jonathan McReynolds. He's nominated fo...

Rodney Scott, I talk about the world of BBQ with James Beard-winning Chef, Pitmaster King, and Restaurateur owner. Rodney is all about Whole Hog BBQ, when seen on Netflix's "Chef's Table: BBQ" and his new book "Rodney Scott's World of BBQ." https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.co...

Rushion McDonald talks to Pastor Mike Jr, who garnered Artist of the Year at the 2021 Stellar Awards, about building his dream and success but not leaving Birmingham, AL. https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/...