Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Marcus Samuelsson.

Interviewed centered around his book:

📘 The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food

Here are the key highlights:

🍽️ About the Book

• Purpose: To celebrate and document the legacy, creativity, and cultural impact of Black chefs in America.
• Structure: Divided into five chapters — Next, Remix, Migration, Legacy, Origin — each exploring different aspects of Black culinary history and innovation.
• Unique Feature: Includes profiles of 40 Black chefs and food storytellers, plus a directory of 200+ Black chefs and food writers with their Instagram handles — a first-of-its-kind resource.

🌍 Cultural and Historical Themes

• Black Culinary Legacy: From enslaved cooks to modern food innovators, the book traces the deep roots and wide influence of Black food culture.
• Diaspora Influence: African, Caribbean, and Southern U.S. flavors are explored, including dishes like plantains, oxtail pepper pot, and couscous with roasted figs.
• Food as Activism: Highlights figures like Georgia Gilmore and chefs who supported civil rights movements through food.

🍴 Mouthwatering Recipes Mentioned

• Coconut Fried Chicken
• Oxtail Pepper Pot with Dumplings
• Couscous with Roasted Figs
• Sweet Wild Berry Jam
• Hot Water Cornbread (Hoecakes)
• Gumbo à la Leah Chase (without a roux!)
• Shrimp & Grits with Piri Piri Sauce

💬 Conversation Highlights

• Rushion shares personal stories tied to food, family, and culture — from wild berry picking in Texas to his wife’s Belizean roots.
• Marcus emphasizes the importance of authorship and ownership in Black culinary contributions.
• They discuss the need for healthier eating, environmental awareness, and economic empowerment through food.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Joaquin Wallace. 

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To explore Dr. Wallace’s groundbreaking work in financial literacy, particularly his concept of the “financial genetic code”, and to promote his book Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge. The interview aims to empower marginalized communities with tools for financial healing, literacy, and long-term wealth building.

🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Background & Recognition

• Dr. Wallace is a recipient of the Wells Fargo Living History Makers Award.
• Featured in the Contemporary Black Biography series.
• Former college basketball coach and educator with a strong focus on discipline and mentorship.

2. Seven-Stage Generational Wealth Model

Outlined in his book, the model includes:

1. Internal/External Ecosystem – influences from family, community, and environment.
2. Financial Genetic Code – inherited financial narratives and behaviors.
3. Financial Healing – reprogramming harmful financial habits.
4. Financial Edification – literacy and inclusion.
5. Financial Well-being – stability and health.
6. Generational Knowledge – estate planning, insurance, long-term care.
7. Generational Wealth – successful transfer of assets.

“Without financial well-being, there is no generational wealth.”

3. Financial Genetic Code

• A trademarked concept by Dr. Wallace.
• Unlike DNA, it can be rewritten through education and therapy.
• Influenced by early experiences, family habits, and community norms.
• Examples include “scar tissue narratives” (trauma from past financial events).

4. Credit & Financial Literacy

• Credit score is critical but misunderstood.
• Utilization rate should be under 30%.
• Payment history and inquiries significantly affect scores.
• Many people are unaware of the difference between consumer scores and business scores.

5. Barriers to Financial Growth

• Lack of trust in financial systems due to past trauma.
• Misinformation passed down from family and community.
• Zip codes and overleveraging can impact loan approvals.
• Financial professionals may unknowingly transfer their own biases to clients.

6. Role of Financial Professionals

Dr. Wallace identifies five key roles:

• Financial Educator
• Financial Counselor
• Financial Therapist
• Financial Advisor
• Financial Planner

He emphasizes matching individuals with the right professional based on their needs and emotional readiness.

7. Book Insights

• Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge is an Amazon bestseller.
• Includes self-assessments after each chapter.
• Designed for both professionals and everyday readers.
• Encourages readers to identify their financial stage and take actionable steps.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “You are your credit score.”
• “Inherited financial narratives create encoded financial behaviors.”
• “Any answer sounds correct if you don’t ask the right question.”
• “Consistency creates consistent outcomes.”
• “Financial literacy is not the end-all—it’s just one piece of the puzzle.”
• “We do what we know. If we don’t know, we just continue to do.”

📌 Final Thoughts

Dr. Joaquin Wallace offers a transformative framework for understanding and improving financial behavior, especially in underserved communities. His concept of the financial genetic code bridges psychology, education, and economics, making financial wellness more accessible and actionable.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Moniek Garside.

A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode:

🎙️ Guest: Moniek Garside

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
• Founder of Fit Life Wellness, a private mental health and wellness practice.
• Author of the guided journal I Can, I Will.

🧠 Key Topics Discussed 🧘‍♀️ What Therapy Really Is

• Therapy is not just “talking on a couch”—it’s a safe space for vulnerability, healing, and personal growth.
• It involves unpacking emotional challenges, not just surface-level advice.

🔄 Life Transitions

• Includes shifts like:
  • Moving from corporate to entrepreneurship
  • Divorce or children leaving home
  • Personal reinvention
• Therapy helps individuals navigate uncertainty and redefine stability.

🧑‍💼 Mental Health for Entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneurs often neglect self-care in pursuit of success.
• Therapy helps them prioritize balance, manage burnout, and maintain mental clarity.
• Moniek emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and having a support system.

📘 About the Book: I Can, I Will

• A 30-day guided journal with weekly themes and daily prompts.
• Designed to help individuals:
  • Reflect on their emotions
  • Reset their mindset
  • Overcome depression, anxiety, and life transitions
• Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and MoniekGarside.com

🧩 Common Mental Health Misconceptions

• Mental health is often oversimplified or trivialized on social media.
• Terms like “anxiety” and “boundaries” are used without understanding.
• Real healing requires professional guidance, not just affirmations or apps.

🧍‍♀️ Moniek’s Personal Journey

• Originally a nursing major, she transitioned to social work after realizing her passion was emotional care.
• She created Fit Life Wellness to have autonomy in how she supports clients.
• She is both a therapist and a therapy client—emphasizing the importance of self-work.

🧠 Mental Health Red Flags

• Depression: Irritability, isolation, loss of interest, low motivation.
• Anxiety: Racing thoughts, physical symptoms (e.g., heart palpitations), constant worry.

🧰 Therapy vs. Technology

• Apps and AI tools can supplement mental health care (e.g., affirmations, breathing exercises).
• But they cannot replace the human connection and insight of a trained therapist.

🌐 Connect with Moniek Garside

• Website: MoniekGarside.com
• Practice: Fit Life Wellness
• Services: Virtual therapy, clinical supervision, mental health resources

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeff Cade. 

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to inspire listeners—entrepreneurs, small business owners, and individuals—about the importance of health and wellness in achieving personal and professional success. It introduces Jeff Cade’s 360 Health and Wellness Network, which focuses on mindset, diet, and exercise as pillars for a holistic lifestyle.

Key Takeaways

1. Health and Wealth Connection

   • Wealth cannot buy health; longevity depends on lifestyle choices.
   • Self-care is essential for sustaining business success and personal well-being.

2. Jeff Cade’s Background & Motivation

   • Over 15 years in health and wellness, with experience in hospitality and healthcare.
   • Personal tragedy: lost both parents to cancer, which fueled his mission.
   • Author of Battleground Cancer to educate on mental, physical, and spiritual resilience.

3. Core Philosophy

   • “Take food as medicine, not medicine as food.”
   • Three pillars: Mindset, Diet, Exercise—you can’t have one without the others.
   • Advocates plant-based diets, hydration, and mindfulness practices.

4. Actionable Advice

   • Know your body and listen to its signals.
   • Reduce sugar and processed foods; crowd out unhealthy items with colorful plates.
   • Use affirmations: “I am healed, healthy, happy.”
   • Transformation is incremental: start with 30-, 45-, or 90-day goals.
   • Stress management is critical—stress kills and triggers unhealthy habits.

5. Programs & Engagement

   • Offers personalized coaching and programs via JeffK360.com.
   • Focus on accountability partnerships and individualized plans.

Notable Quotes

• On transformation:
  “What you don’t change, you choose.”
• On health and success:
  “Self-care is the new health care.”
• On mindset:
  “I am healed, I am healthy, I am happy.”
• On accountability:
  “If it’s to be, it’s up to me.”
• On purpose:
  “You can’t serve others if you don’t serve yourself first.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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