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, Thomas Barnes.  A product of the APS(Atlanta Public Schools), attended Morehouse College, and has a degree in Management from GSU(Ga State) with an emphasis in CIS(Information Systems). Thomas owns Experimax, a complete retail computer store that specializes in sales, service, and support of all things Apple. Welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class, Thomas Barnes. We also offer the same services in the Windows and Samsung world, but Apple is our core business. In addition to the services offered to our walk-in customers daily, we can provide IT consulting and engagement for schools, churches, and businesses at large, particularly small businesses or organizations that do not have a dedicated IT resource or staff. We can also help to better utilize your IT budget or funding by working together to identify your your business and computer needs to see how we can assist in future procurement and hardware refresh efforts.  Talking Points/Questions * 
1) Who is Thomas Barnes 2) Tell us a little bit about Experimax 3) How did you come to work in the IT industry ad now a business owner of Experimax? 4) How has my past life/work experience contributed to my becoming a business owner? 5) Why Experimax, why a franchise? 6) How can you and your team at Experimax serve the local community and the Atlanta/Sandy Springs community at large? 7) What has the journey been like on this road of entrepreneurship? 8) Who and/or what motivated you to start your own business? 9) Any suggestions to those considering pursuing their dreams and business ownership? 10) Plans for the future? #AMI #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley.  She created “The Playbook.”  It’s an award-winning mental health performance sports tech company. The platform measures stress, well-being, and resilience, giving athletes data-driven insights to improve performance while giving their teams increased competitive advantage. It provides trackable wellness and performance solutions for sports organizations. Trusted by leading organizations such as the NBA, NCAA, National Women's Soccer League, and the Special Operations Wing of the US Air Force, The Playbook is at the forefront of mental health innovation in sports. Talking Points/Questions *
1.    The Playbook was founded on three core beliefs:
2.    Athletes are more than their physical abilities–they are complex individuals deserving of holistic care.
3.    Mental health and overall well-being have just as much of an impact on performance as physical health and skill.
4.    Athletes and sports organizations deserve well-rounded tools that account for the entirety of the individual to help them thrive, maximize performance, and ultimately–win.
5.    We have worked tirelessly to create a cutting-edge sports tech platform that measures stress, well-being, and resilience—giving athletes data-driven insights to enhance performance and provide teams with increased competitive advantage.
6.    Unlike traditional athletic performance solutions focusing mainly on skill development and physical health, The Playbook doesn’t leave mental health behind. Our award-winning platform takes the whole person into account when looking at performance. From elite youth sports to collegiate and professional athletes, we are bridging the gap between physical and mental health to support and sustain peak performance. #AMI #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Eric Thornton.  FirmCare Life Sharing is a cutting-edge healthcare company with a passion for serving families and individuals of all spectrums. We are licensed by the State of Georgia through the Department of Community Health and Medicaid programs Georgia Pediatric Program (G.A.P.P), Community Care Service Program(CCSP), and SOURCE. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality home healthcare and healthcare consultation solutions. 1. Who is Eric Thornton?
2. Tell me a little about FirmCare Life Sharing and how you came up with your company's name.
3. Who does your company service? 
4. How does FirmCare help the community? 
5. What led you to provide Healthcare services? 
6. What motivated you to choose the entrepreneurial path? 
7. Are you involved in any other businesses or industries?
8. What is the low-income community?
9. How do you get paid when dealing with underserved communities?
10.  The impact of COVID-19 on your business. I’ve always had a heart for giving back and a passion for helping my community. I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, growing up on the south side in Riverdale, GA. I attended school in Atlanta from preschool to 8th Grade thereafter, I moved to Decatur and attended Southwest Dekalb High School. I was blessed to have great parents and although they divorced when I was very young, they afforded me and my sister a great childhood. I always knew I wanted to make a difference in the underserved and especially the developmentally disabled community. I also knew that I wanted to become an entrepreneur and use my leadership skills to positively affect the community in a way that I couldn’t while working for a major bank. I had to step out on faith and take a risk and I did so by opening a home healthcare company–FirmCare Life Sharing. My company has an emphasis on helping developmentally disabled children and seniors in low-income communities within and around the metro Atlanta area as well other cities within the state of Georgia. #AMI #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Travis T. Wade.  A seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of corporate experience. His company THE GUARDIAN is a private security corporation with three separate divisions: Armed & Unarmed Uniformed Security Officers, Personal Protection, and Private Investigations. Serving the Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina states. Their mission is to maintain a strict and unwavering code of ethics with our employees, clients and community; To provide the most qualified, dedicated and professional officers that represent both the client and THE GUARDIAN. And to establish and maintain the most effective security services available. THE GUARDIAN is dedicated to providing the highest level of integrity available in the field of Security Management and Protective Services. We hire and train our people to be the most professional and qualified officers in the industry. Talking Points.
1.    The transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship 
2.    Transitioning from NY to ATL 
3.    Current Company Guardian Security Management Inc. 
4.    Taking a company from a mom and pop operation to a corporation 
5.    Working with the competition 
6.    Operating multiple businesses
7.    The importance of Human Resources for a small business
8.    The transition from corporate to entrepreneurship
9.    You company’s mission is to maintain a strict and unwavering code of ethics with your employees, clients and community; 
10.    To provide the most qualified, dedicated and professional officers that represent both the client and THE GUARDIAN. 
11.    And to establish and maintain the most effective security services available.
12.    We hire and train our people to be the most professional and qualified officers in the industry.
13.    Each work independently, supporting the other to provide our clients with a cohesive security program
a.    Armed & Unarmed Uniformed Security Officers
b.    Personal Protection
c.    Private Investigations. Most recently serving as the FVP Head of Human Resources at Carver Federal Savings Bank. Known for strategic leadership, Travis has excelled in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with organizational goals. His expertise spans succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational development, performance management, and compensation. In his previous role, Travis led a team supporting 125 employees, demonstrating strategic partnership with division executives for effective workforce planning. He implemented a talent calibration process, fostering the identification and development of high potentials. Travis managed all aspects of HR, from recruiting to diversity initiatives, and redesigned the department to align with evolving business needs. Travis’s impact extends to compensation, where he introduced incentive targets and designed innovative programs, including Management Equity Stock Award and Annual Incentive Programs. His commitment to culture management is evident through defining Core Values, enhancing company culture with workshops, and initiating recognition programs like the Carver Core Value awards and “Women’s in Business” Recognition program. His dedication to employee development is reflected in the creation of the Leadership Pathways program, incorporating Graduate Leadership, Middle Management Leadership, and Diversity and Inclusion training. As Travis takes command of The Guardian Security Management, his wealth of experience and commitment to strategic HR leadership promise a positive impact on our organization.
Armed with a bachelor's in business administration from Queens College, Travis brings a solid educational foundation to his role. His professional journey is marked by significant certifications, including Professional in Human Resource (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). These credentials underscore Travis’s commitment to excellence in the HR field, ensuring a high standard of expertise and best practices in his leadership. #AMI #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Jackson Dunbar.  He founded WellMed Atlanta. WellMed Atlanta is a coalition of Psychiatric Medical, Psychology, Counseling and Special Education Providers serving the Atlanta metro area. WellMed professionals are Board Certified, collectively possess over a 150 years of experience and have been trained at such institutions as Emory, Harvard and Yale. What makes us unique is that all of our providers are Women whose desire to practice medicine was shaped by their families. Talking Points/Questions *    
1.    About WellMed Atlanta
2.    Why Suicide Prevention should be observed every month
3.    Personal accounts of suicidal thoughts while in chronic pain
4.    Statistics
5.    Lack of access to mental health providers and support
Uber successful Social Entrepreneur and Founder of WellMed Atlanta is a Philanthropist who strives to establish lucrative businesses that provide socially responsible goods and services. Mr. Dunbar takes pride in his champion spirit and never-say-die vision that enables him to thrive through unbearable circumstances. Always willing to teach, Jackson Dunbar has built an empire on meeting adversity head on and solving the seemingly unsolvable obstacles that would have stunted the growth of anyone vulnerable to the odds. He can’t wait to share with the world this unmitigated truth...YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT DEFINE YOU. THEY CATAPULT YOU INTO A BRAND NEW LUCRATIVE NORMAL. Jackson Dunbar is proud of his “Blue Collar” roots. The son of a custodian and seamstress, he was the first man of his family to graduate from college – Stockton University. He would later receive a Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. #AMI #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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