Money Making Conversations Master Class

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig.  Known for his work at Walt Disney Film Studios, where he managed Central Division Theatrical Sales and Distribution for 20 theatrical demographic market areas across all of Disney’s film silos (including Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Disney Animation Studios), Keith was instrumental in helping to propel Disney’s box office to an astounding record of over $42+ billion in total box office sales during major releases including Marvel Studio’s “The Black Panther”, “Aladdin”, “The Lion King”, Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”, as well as Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2”, “Thor: Ragnarok”, and more.

Keith is now the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Porter + Craig Film and Media Distribution, an entertainment firm that has become an industry go-to for global filmmakers. Porter + Craig places intentional emphasis on authentically highlighting female and minority voices and have arranged financing and/or distribution for over 100+ feature films, TV movies and documentaries into the US and Canadian marketplace across digital platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, and Roku, in addition to select theater franchises AMC, Cinemark, and Regal Theaters, along with global broadcast networks including HBO, Showtime, Discovery, BET, CW, and RLJ. Major releases include the widely-recognized independent film “The Blacklight”, and Nigerian rom-com “Single Not Searching”, starring Lisa Raye, which debuted in over 40 major markets in the US and Canada via AMC Theaters – an astounding achievement for a Nollywood release in the U.S.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Paris Fletcher.  Paris founded Full Bloom to remind others that having a clear sense of self is imperative when facing adversity, rejection, and negativity. The teachings, resources, and guides shared on Full Bloom are created to foster that process of clarity and healing. Whether you are absorbing Paris’ inspirational TikToks or finding comfort in our website, we hope Full Bloom inspires and motivates you to bloom into the best version of yourself.

Full Bloom is on a mission to help you bloom into your best self. We know all too well that self-reflection and inner growth are challenging. Full Bloom invites people to lean on the company for the support they need throughout every stage of their lives. Our ultimate goal is to provide guidance, resources, and the strength of a supportive culture to help you see and shine people's authentic light.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Mela Lovett.  CEO of "Family Lawn Services, a distinguished Metro Atlanta landscape company, excels in providing top-tier lawn care solutions explicitly tailored for both residential and commercial properties. Their dedication to elevating outdoor aesthetics shines through meticulous lawn maintenance, innovative landscape design, and reliable ground-keeping. With a strong foothold in the heart of Georgia, our expert team pledges an unparalleled commitment to green brilliance. Trust us to redefine your terrain with our landscaping artistry, serving as a testament to the community's trust in our eco-centric vision. Enlist Family Lawn Services to transform your garden into a verdant oasis."

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dominique Easley.   His company, Shedd Construction LLC, started in 2018.  The provide the following services electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, flooring, custom carpentry work, and drywall. When he moved to Atlanta in 2022 he got his real estate license. He then became inspired to start fixing and flipping homes, so he asked around to meet different contractors. An associate introduced him to Hunter, which sparked his interest in potentially having ownership in a construction company.  So after working with Hunter for six months, Easley invested in the company, and now, since January 2024, they have created the company Loud 27 House LLC.  This is where they fix and flip homes to create a forever home or a dream for the next homeowner.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Benny Pough; decades of dedication and determination propelled Benny Pough to the forefront of the music industry and made him one of today’s successful and innovative business leaders. Pough has helped shape the sound and culture of music worldwide, having been instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled, and 21 Savage. He is CEO of D.Verse Media, a full-service global music distribution and publishing company.

On one fateful afternoon, a tragedy nearly took his life and empire away. Discover how this devastating incident forever altered the life of this industry titan.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Yolanda Ragland. Your feet were made for walking, and that’s what they do, and Dr. Yolanda Ragland makes sure your feet won’t give out on you. Specializing in podiatric care, Dr. Yolanda Ragland, a.k.a. the “Queen of Feet,” steps onto the Money Making Conversations Master Class Podcast to share the critical importance of properly caring for your feet.

In this episode, Dr. Ragland explains how the feet not only serve as the literal foundations of the body but are also the gateway to maintaining your body’s overall well-being, which shouldn’t be taken for granted. In addition, she also discusses the importance of buying shoes in the correct size that fit your feet, how ignoring feet problems could be potentially life-threatening, and gives advice on the most critical question most women ask themselves while picking out their wardrobe: to wear high-heels or not to wear high-heels.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews The Cycling Queen Who Cultivates Confidence, Tunde Oyeneyin.  Tunde is a Peloton Instructor, New York Times Bestselling Author, Nike Athlete, and motivational speaker. Tunde Oyeneyin is a Texas native of Nigerian descent and currently resides in the New York City area with her dog Ceasar. Growing up, Tunde struggled with her body image and self-esteem, noting it took many years and hard work to get to a healthy place physically and mentally. Fitness offered Tunde a more extraordinary form of self-love, and she eventually realized it was her true calling to motivate people to join her in becoming the best version of themselves. She trusted her gut, took a leap of faith, and walked away from a lucrative 15-year career as a professional makeup artist and brand educator for some of the most coveted beauty brands in the World to become a cycling instructor in Los Angeles. She has been cycling ever since, and in 2019, she landed a prestigious role at Peloton Studios in New York City.

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

In Part 2, Ash Cash Exantus builds off Dr. George CFraser's technical discussion to make it easier for the audience to understand and implement. He also details the paradigm shift that has occurred since parents' days of" "saving-vs-investing" one's money: namely, how, in the 21st century, investing in one's money has become the new "saving." Finally, Ash Cash lets the audience know they don't have to save money alone; one can get those around them whom they trust to help them invest in wealth-building programs for all benefits.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. George C. Fraser.  

In this two-part special, the “Money” in the “Money Making Conversations Master Class” title is emphasized as Business Leader Dr. George C. Fraser and Wealth Coach Ash Cash Exantus educate the audience on financial literacy.

In Part 1, Dr. George C. Fraser explains how important it is to use his skills to educate the African American community on building generational wealth in the 21st century. He considers this matter his “top priority,” especially considering the stigma that the average African American person has against learning new kinds of wealth management programs. With his technical knowledge, he also demystifies the digital currency known as cryptocurrency and expounds on the importance of investing in wealth-building programs that have a large-scale return on investment.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Loni Love.  Cohost of SiriusXM's Café Mocha, Loni Love hasn't taken the typical path to becoming America's favorite straight-talking girlfriend and comedian. She was not the child of Hollywood legends, and she never wore a size 00. Rather, she grew up in housing projects in Detroit, more worried about affording her next meal than going on a diet. When she moved to Hollywood after graduating college with an engineering degree, seeking to break out in the entertainment world, there was nothing that would convince her to eat the kale salads and quinoa bowls that her colleagues introduced her to, which looked to Love like "weeds my grandma used to pay me a dollar to pull from her yard."

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