Money Making Conversations Master Class
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 financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's t...
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Money Tip: Her personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship.
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cameka Smith.</p> <p>Founder of The BOSS Network, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass:</p> <p>Purpose of the Interview</p> <p>The interview aimed to:</p> Highlight The BOSS Network’s mission to empower women of color through entrepreneurship, career development, and community support. Share Dr. Smith’s personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship. Discuss strategies for business success, funding opportunities, and mentorship for Black female founders. <p>Key Takeaways</p> <p>Origin of The BOSS Network</p> Founded in 2...
Money Tips: Promotes financial literacy, wealth-building strategies, and entrepreneurial thinking within the Black community.
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. George C. Fraser.</p> <p>Chairman & CEO of FraserNet, Inc.</p> <p>Purpose of the Interview</p> <p>The interview aimed to:</p> Promote financial literacy, wealth-building strategies, and entrepreneurial thinking within the Black community. Share actionable steps for creating generational wealth and economic empowerment. Highlight FraserNet’s mission to foster networking, education, and business development for people of African descent. <p>Key Takeaways</p> <p>Knowledge & Execution Are Critical</p> “My people perish for lack of knowledge”—Dr. Fraser emphasizes that progress requires knowledge and exec...
Money Tips: “Represents first Black-owned digital bank—and now the largest Black-owned bank in the country.
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Teri Williams.</p> <p>President & COO (and owner) of OneUnited Bank, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass:</p> <p>Purpose of the Interview</p> <p>The interview aimed to:</p> Showcase OneUnited Bank’s role as the largest Black-owned bank and its commitment to financial empowerment. Educate listeners on digital banking solutions, financial literacy, and generational wealth strategies. Promote OneUnited Bank’s services and initiatives, including its youth financial literacy contest and “One Transaction” wealth-building concept. <p>Key Takeaways</p> <p>Origins & Growth of OneUnited Bank</p> Started a...
Financial Tips_ OneUnited Bank mission is to provide affordable financial servic
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kevin Cohee.</p> <p>Purpose of the Interview</p> <p>The interview aimed to:</p> Highlight OneUnited Bank’s mission as the largest Black-owned and first Black-owned internet bank in America. Educate listeners on financial literacy, technology-driven banking, and economic empowerment in underserved communities. Promote OneUnited Bank’s products and services as solutions for financial challenges faced by Black Americans and others lacking access to traditional banking. <p>Key Takeaways</p> <p>Historical Context & Mission</p> The concept of a national Black-owned bank dates back to lead...
Money Tips: Financial Expert offers strategic financial strategies, and one-on-one c
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. </p> <p>A seasoned financial literacy educator and coach. Laura shares her deeply personal journey into financial education, sparked by a lack of preparedness in her own life and a family experience that resulted in the loss of generational wealth. Through candid storytelling and practical advice, she empowers listeners to take control of their financial futures with strategic planning, budgeting, and mindset shifts.</p> <p>🧭 Key Themes</p> Financial Empowerment: Building financial literacy to live life on your own terms. Generational Wealth: The importance of e...
Faith and Finance_ Getting wealthy quickly in your 50's, Pastor Dexter B. Jenkin
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Pastor Dexter Jenkins.</p> <p>Purpose of the Interview</p> <p>The interview aimed to educate and inspire listeners about wealth creation through real estate and financial literacy, particularly for individuals over 50. Pastor Jenkins shared strategies for building generational wealth, shifting mindsets about money, and leveraging real estate as a primary tool for financial independence.</p> <p>Key Takeaways</p> <p>Intersection of Faith, Finance, and Business<br>Pastor Jenkins emphasizes that faith and financial success are not mutually exclusive. He advocates using biblical principles as...
Life Information: Learn how to use tech as a compliment and don't become dependent on it.
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacqueline Rushin.</p> <p>A distinguished business executive, addiction counselor, minister, and author, joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her book, The Hidden Hand: How Human Decisions Behind Rapid Technology Deployments Are Driving a Mental Health Crisis. She explores the effects of technology addiction and strategies for maintaining mental wellness in a hyper-connected world.</p> <p>🔑 Key Themes & Highlights</p> <p>Technology Addiction & Its Impact</p> Social media and smartphone dependency are creating engineered addictions, leading to overstimulation, anxiety, and loss of focus. Many ind...
Uplift: He offers strategies for breaking free from debt and building long-term wealth.
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mujahid Muhammad.</p> <p>A financial coach specializing in wealth-building, shares his insights on personal finance, real estate investing, and financial independence. He discusses his journey, strategies for managing wealth, and the importance of financial literacy.</p> <p>🔑 Key Themes & Highlights</p> His Financial Journey Started his financial journey by investing in real estate, acquiring his first duplex. Built a portfolio using financial strategies, later facing setbacks like Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 real estate crash. Understanding Financial Stratospheres Defines different financial stages: failure, stability, growth, and inde...
Overcoming the Odds: Explores their inspiration, challenges as Black women in a male-dominated liquor industry.
<p>Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Taia Rashid and Daphne Carter.</p> <p>🎯 Purpose of the Interview</p> <p>To highlight the entrepreneurial journey of Taia Rashid and Daphne Carter, co-founders of Cassie Beverage, a premium vodka-based drink brand. The interview explores their inspiration, challenges as Black women in a male-dominated liquor industry, and their commitment to quality and authenticity.</p> <p>🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Founders’ Background & Bond</p> Taia and Daphne met as dance moms in Houston, Texas. Their friendship grew through shared experiences at dance competitions. Their cocktail-making hobby evolved into a busine...
Uplift: Chef Jernard's popular TV show travels the country spotlighting Black-Owned Food businesses.
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Jernard Wells.</p> <p>He is affectionately known as "The Chef of Love," is an award-winning TV host, celebrity chef, and bestselling author. Renowned for using food to promote positive family images, Chef Jernard has captivated audiences with his infectious personality and culinary expertise. Wells hosts *New Soul Kitchen* and *New Soul Kitchen Remix* on CLEO TV and will debut a new national travel show on TV One at the top of 2025 named Savor the City. Follow him at @ChefJernard on social media.</p> <p>...
