Daily Inspiration: The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney.  She empowers businesses and individuals to succeed by offering strategic financial strategies, expert guidance, and tailored business solutions.  As a dedicated Financial Professional, she is committed to empowering individuals through comprehensive financial education. Laura Finney has over 8 years of experience in the financial services industry. An expert in delivering personalized financial literacy programs, workshops, and one-on-one consultations, She helps clients achieve financial stability and success. She is passionate about assisting individuals in reaching both their short-term and long-term financial goals.
  

1.    What inspired you to become a financial coach and financial literacy educator?
   2.    What are the most common financial challenges you see people in their 30s and 40s facing, and how do you advise overcoming them?
   3.    Can you share some basic budgeting tips for individuals and families who want to get better control of their finances?
   4.    What strategies do you recommend for people just starting to save for long-term goals like buying a house or retirement?
   5.    How can someone improve their financial literacy, and why is it important?
   6.    What are some misconceptions about money management that you frequently encounter, and how do you address them?
   7.    What role does emotional intelligence play in financial decision-making, and how can individuals manage their financial behaviors better?
   8.    How should someone approach investing if they're new to it and have limited funds?
   9.    What advice do you have for balancing paying off debt with saving for future goals?
   10.    Can you share a success story of a client who transformed their financial situation with your guidance? #AMI

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tarence Wheeler.  He has over 20 years of experience in community relations and philanthropic activities, specializing in community outreach and corporate partnerships.  His greatest passion is helping enrich the lives of at-risk young people in communities throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. Some of his notable charitable events include Back to School Supply Drive, Feminine Hygiene Campaign, and All-Star Giveback Turkey Drive, just to name a few. Mr. Wheeler is often seen speaking and motivating young people in the Detroit area schools with a simple mission to alleviate the non-academic barriers to education.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith.

T. Dallas Smith began his commercial real estate career in 1982 at Atlanta Air Center Realty under the guidance of Thomas W. Tift, Jr. as leasing and management representative for the portfolio. In 1989, he became the first African American broker at Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia. His affiliation with the company opened doors for many minority brokers. In 1995, he pioneered the brokerage division for H.J. Russell & Company, an African-American-owned construction and management firm, where he served as VP of the Brokerage Division. In 2006, with the blessing of the late Herman J. Russell, Dallas opened T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co), specializing in tenant representation. Now, he leads the firm’s branding and strategy efforts, which includes creating and overseeing all new business verticals within TDS&Co that align with the company’s core business. Dallas is a proud Atlanta native who prioritizes industry exposure and active community engagement in his day-to-day life and as part of the company's culture.

Company Description *
T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co) is the country's largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm. For more than 17 years, TDS&Co has taken pride in catering to the needs of clients requiring office space, industrial space, and land. As an exclusive tenant and buyer representation firm, TDS&Co eliminates any conflict of interest when negotiating leases and/or purchases for clients.

Based in Atlanta, GA, the TDS&Co team has more than 150 years of combined commercial real estate experience and has collectively worked on assignments in over 40 states exceeding $16 billion in aggregate value throughout their careers. The TDS&Co team has served in leadership roles at some of the largest, most reputable real estate services companies in the country including Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, CBRE, Newmark, Physicians Realty Trust, H.J. Russell & Company, Equitable Real Estate, Lend Lease Real Estate, Morgan Stanley, Colliers International and Bank of America. The TDS&Co team has also represented the commercial real estate interests of some of the most notable corporations in the country, including but not limited to, Airbnb, ALSAC/St. Jude, AT&T, The Athlete’s Foot, The Coca-Cola Company, FedEx, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Truist and Veritext.

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

Marcus and his wife, Marvis, realized their sons, Ryan and Dylan were very good, and experts asking for money as you would expect from teenage boys.

They decided they needed a way to earn some extra income, while also learning the values of being an entrepreneur.

From that idea, Snowie Atlanta was born. They have been involved in every aspect of starting and developing this business, which has been a real eye opener for them. They are now starting to understand the hard work, dedication as well as, costs associated with opening and operating our own business.

Their hope and prayer was that they learned operating our shaved ice business would provide them with skills that will guide them throughout their lives.

Company Description *Shaved Ice is our SWEET spot!! We are a top-tier food truck with a focus on customer service.

Talking Points/Questions *1) What was your reason or your “Why” that caused you to start Snowie Atlanta?

2) Is it true that you worked a full-time job for 5 years while building Snowie Atlanta?

3) What sacrifices had to be made along the way?

4) What made you leave a successful career as the VP of Field Supervision at a large Financial Services Firm?

5) What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs reluctant to follow their dreams?

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Today in Closing Remarks, Steve points out the effectiveness of prayer.

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Insurance companies have a grace period. So does God! Even if you fail, keep going His grace and mercy covers you.

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