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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Felita Cornog.

An adoption attorney and foster care advocate.

Felita Cornog shares her personal journey from a traumatic childhood—losing her mother to domestic violence and her father to incarceration—to becoming a passionate advocate for children in foster care. She discusses the differences between adoption and foster care, the emotional toll of her work, and how others can support children in the system even if they don’t become foster parents themselves.

🧭 Interview Outline 1. Introduction

• Felita shares that her passion for law began in her teens but she pursued it in her 30s after becoming a mother and homemaker.

2. Personal Backstory

• Felicia’s mother died from domestic violence; her father went to prison.
• She and her brother were raised by extended family, avoiding the foster system.
• This inspired her to help children who aren’t as fortunate.

Quote: “I wanted to turn that story of pain into my passion.”

3. Understanding Foster Care vs. Adoption

• Foster Care: Temporary placement with the goal of reunification.
• Adoption: Permanent legal relationship.
• Children may be placed in foster homes or group homes.

Quote: “The goal of foster care is always reunification first.”

4. Stereotypes and Realities

• Many children in foster care are not abused but neglected or orphaned.
• Misconceptions about emotional instability are common.

Quote: “That’s one of the biggest myths—that all children in foster care have emotional problems.”

5. Emotional Impact of the Work

• Finalizing adoptions is joyful but bittersweet, especially when siblings are separated.
• Felita handles all types of adoptions except international.

Quote: “Adoptions are one of the few times people leave a law office happy.”

6. Support for Foster Parents

• Foster parents receive stipends and Medicaid support.
• Services include mental health, respite care, and caseworker assistance.

7. How to Help Without Fostering

• Volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
• Donate to private foster care agencies.
• Use platforms to raise awareness.

8. Adoption Process & Requirements

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Can be single or married.
• Must pass background checks, home evaluations, and physicals.

Quote: “We’re not just going to give a child to anyone who raises their hand.”

9. National Adoption Month

• Celebrated in November, inspired by Dave Thomas (Wendy’s founder).
• Aims to raise awareness for children in foster care needing adoption.

10. Closing

• Felita shares her contact info:
  • 📞 Phone: (404) 298-7373
  • 🌐 Website: www.cornoglaw.com

Quote: “Keep leading with your gifts. Keep winning.”

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

Purpose of the Interview

The conversation serves three primary purposes:

1. Highlight Dr. Christian’s career and influence

   • Showcasing her journey as a journalist, historian, and author rooted in Ebony and Jet magazine.

2. Promote her book

   • “It’s No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown’s Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy.”

3. Preserve and correct Black cultural history

   • Emphasizing the importance of documenting overlooked contributors—particularly Black women like Sylvia Moy—whose impact has often gone uncredited.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Legacy of Black media institutions (Ebony & Jet)

• Dr. Christian spent nearly two decades (1995–2014) at Johnson Publishing Company. 
• Jet and Ebony were central to Black visibility before social media, shaping careers and cultural narratives. 
• Being featured in these magazines was considered a milestone of success in the Black community. 

👉 Insight: Media institutions played a critical role in documenting Black excellence and building public recognition.

2. Professional discipline and navigating the entertainment industry

• Christian stressed the importance of understanding the difference between business and personal relationships. 
• She avoided distractions and maintained professionalism, even in celebrity-heavy environments.

👉 Insight: Success in media requires boundaries, focus, and clarity about one’s purpose.

3. Investigative storytelling and historical recovery

• Her book began with a simple social media question: why hadn’t Sylvia Moy’s contributions been widely documented? [
• She conducted deep archival and interview-based research to verify claims.

👉 Insight: True storytelling requires verification, curiosity, and persistence, not just surface-level narratives.

4. Sylvia Moy’s overlooked impact on Motown

• Sylvia Moy helped save Stevie Wonder’s career when he risked being dropped. 
• She co-created the hit “Uptight,” which kept him signed. 
• Despite her role, she was denied proper producer credit, illustrating systemic inequities. 

👉 Insight: Many foundational contributors—especially Black women—were historically under-credited or erased.

5. The importance of documenting history before it’s lost

• Christian emphasizes that:
  • History may be hidden but not erased.
  • If stories aren’t told accurately, others may distort or erase them.

👉 Insight: Preserving cultural history is both a responsibility and a form of protection.

6. The power of lived experience and “being in the room”

• Christian highlights her firsthand role in shaping media history—not just reporting on it. 
• She reflects on witnessing major figures early in their careers.

👉 Insight: Experience and proximity provide unique authority and storytelling depth.

💬 Notable Quotes On purpose and professionalism

• “Never get it twisted… it’s business… but a friendly business.” [
• “Very few people are really your friends.” [

On media influence and cultural validation

• “Before social media, there was Jet.” [
• “Some people didn’t feel like they made it until they were in Jet magazine.” [

On Sylvia Moy and untold history

• “That woman made history as a producer but was denied the credit.” [
• “How are you getting the credit for something… and I don’t see a footprint?” 

On storytelling and legacy

• “People will write you out… of your own history if you let them.” 
• “History may be hidden, but it’s never erased.” [

On purpose-driven work

• “You’re just doing it because you’re called to do it.” 

🧭 Overall Message

This interview underscores a powerful theme:

Document the truth, honor overlooked contributors, and take ownership of your narrative—before someone else rewrites it.

It blends:

• Entrepreneurship and career advice
• Cultural preservation
• Investigative journalism
• Black media legacy

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Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.

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Innovation

How to start a business

Small business funding

Entrepreneur success stories

Business leadership podcast

Wealth building strategies

Black entrepreneur podcast

Minority business development

Marketing for small businesses

Business growth strategies

Startup funding opportunities

Executive leadership training

Financial literacy education

Success mindset podcast

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