Money Making Conversations Master Class

Rapper, model, actor, and multi-entertainer J Young MDK has had his spin on the block. He recently performed on a 25 city national tour with Latto, and 20 of the shows were sold out. Young shined brightly every night in every city. He is also known for history-making releasing two albums from two separate genres of music on the same day.” Aqua”, an R&B album and “Black”, a Rap Album.

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You are the CEO of Before I Go Hollywood LLC. What motivated you to be an entrepreneur or businessman

Congratulations on new music with Jamie Foxx in his new Netflix film. Tell us about that.

You are also mentee to Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx, please tell us about that. How did you meet him?

In addition to being a businessman, how did you get started in music, acting and producing?

Violence in Rap music

More on J Young MDK

The man behind the history making breakthrough, is known to loved ones as Jermaine Carter. A passion for music developed early and he has managed to turn it into a lifetime love. It was during this core development as an artist, that he was introduced to Jamie Foxx. The Oscar award-winning actor became his mentor as J Young MDK’s talent caught his eye.

He produced J Young MDK’s debut album “Now or Never”, triggering a musical revolution. The album struck the chords in executives who saw it fit to host a tour. The tour included southern rapper Scrappy, Yung Jac, and “Bring It Back” artist Travis Porter.

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Black women are the driving force of entrepreneurship in our country, representing the fastest growing demographic. Tune in as I speak with LaTosha Brown, cofounder of Black Vote Matters and Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium and Malikah Berry Rogers, executive director of Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium as we discuss how this happened and the its significance.

Malikah Berry Rogers

Malikah Berry Rogers is the Executive director of the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium and brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management with national, local, and quasi-governmental organizations. She has worked across a range of causes – from economic inequality to victim assistance / domestic violence from volunteerism to philanthropy.

LaTosha Brown

As the co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund and the BVM Capacity Building Institute, LaTosha is adamant about ensuring that all human beings have access to quality education, safety, security, peace, love and happiness.

ABOUT SOUTHERN BLACK GIRLS AND WOMEN’S CONSORTIUM

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) is a collective of Black women in philanthropy, activism and girls’ work, who hold deep roots in movement-building. Established in 2017, Southern Black Girls has become a disruptor in grant-making and is positioned as a catalyst to fundraise and provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that intentionally supporting and empowering Black girls and women in the South. Southern Black Girls recognizes their critical role and the importance of centering the lived experiences and leadership of those most impacted by deep-seated injustices. The organization is led by four anchor institutions including the Appalachian Community Fund, the BlackBelt Community Foundation, the Fund for Southern Communities and the TruthSpeaks Innovation Foundation. The collective also includes a host of grassroots and advocacy partners, who are actively engaging in this work across the region. To learn more, visit southernblackgirls.org or follow @SouthernBlackGirls on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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This week on Money Making Conversations Master Class I am joined by the founder of Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium, Latosha Brown and their executive director, Malikah Berry-Rogers. I will also be welcoming rapper, model, actor, and multi-entertainer J Young MDK.

ABOUT SOUTHERN BLACK GIRLS AND WOMEN’S CONSORTIUM

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) is a collective of Black women in philanthropy, activism and girls’ work, who hold deep roots in movement-building. Established in 2017, Southern Black Girls has become a disruptor in grant-making and is positioned as a catalyst to fundraise and provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that intentionally supporting and empowering Black girls and women in the South. Southern Black Girls recognizes their critical role and the importance of centering the lived experiences and leadership of those most impacted by deep-seated injustices. The organization is led by four anchor institutions including the Appalachian Community Fund, the BlackBelt Community Foundation, the Fund for Southern Communities and the TruthSpeaks Innovation Foundation. The collective also includes a host of grassroots and advocacy partners, who are actively engaging in this work across the region. To learn more, visit southernblackgirls.org or follow @SouthernBlackGirls on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT J YOUNG MDK

Rapper, model, actor, and multi-entertainer J Young MDK has had his spin on the block. He recently performed on a 25 city national tour with Latto, and 20 of the shows were sold out. Young shined brightly every night in every city. He is also known for history-making releasing two albums from two separate genres of music on the same day.” Aqua”, an R&B album and “Black”, a Rap Album.

The man behind the history making breakthrough, is known to loved ones as Jermaine Carter. A passion for music developed early and he has managed to turn it into a lifetime love. It was during this core development as an artist, that he was introduced to Jamie Foxx. The Oscar award-winning actor became his mentor as J Young MDK’s talent caught his eye.

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On this mouthwatering episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class, I am joined by Chef David Rose. Chef Rose is a Food Network/TV personality, Omaha Steaks Executive Chef/Spokesperson, and serves as a national brand ambassador for Nissan USA and Big Green Egg. He's also the cookbook author of "EGGin’: David Rose Cooks on the Big Green Egg."

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Chef David serves as a national brand ambassador for Big Green Egg

Born and raised in New Jersey to two Jamaican chef parents

Chef David shows you how easy it is to use the Big Green Egg for all your grilling, smoking, roasting and baking needs!

More on Chef David Rose

You may have seen him in action on one of his many daytime TV cooking segments, competing on "Food Network Star," or at a prestigious national food and wine event across the country. But one thing is for certain; whenever Chef David Rose is around... you’ll find plenty of great food and laughter! Born in New Jersey to two chef parents, David always had an adventurous, curious, and diverse palate. If it smelled good and looked good, chances are it would get eaten!

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Warryn Campbell is a music visionary, executive and leading producer of R&B, gospel and hip-hop music. Campbell’s mastery to create chart-topping hits across a multitude of genres has made him critically acclaimed as one of the most prolific record producers of our time. Campbell’s Grammy award-winning body of work includes projects with global icons from Mary Mary, Kanye West, Yolanda Adams to Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder and MC Lyte.

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- Marriage, fatherhood and being a first-year college dad; Warryn's and Erica's daughter Krista is a freshman at Spelman

- His career as an entrepreneur (music producer, record label head, television, film)

- Warryn's clothing line, Ernest Paul

- Recently scored and produced BET+’s "Kingdom Business" Soundtrack

- My Block artists releasing albums in the coming months- Erica Campbell, Lena Byrd Miles, The Walls Group; Erica Campbell's latest single, "Positive," is currently #1 at Gospel Radio; Lena Byrd Miles' debut album is releasing in September

- Currently in the studio working with major artists including Kanye West, Stevie Wonder

More on My Block, Inc.

My Block Inc. is an independent record label founded by Grammy-winning producer and music virtuoso Warryn Campbell. As a veteran producer, Campbell has successfully built My Block Inc. in the tradition of influential Black record labels and has developed a talent roster rooted in family values. This rings true for its artists including Mary Mary, Erica Campbell, The Walls Group, Lena Byrd Miles, JoiStaRR, Jason McGee & The Choir, and more. Whether it’s R&B and hip-hop or contemporary and traditional gospel, My Block Inc. offers a diverse portfolio of music created to inspire.

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This week on Money Making Conversations Master Class, I am joined by Grammy Award-Winning music visionary, Warren Campbell. I will also be welcoming Omaha Steaks Executive Chef, Brand Ambassador, and bestselling cookbook author, Chef David Rose.

Topics Covered

Marriage, fatherhood and being a first-year college dad; Warryn's and Erica's daughter Krista is a freshman at Spellman

Crossroads between occupation and salvation.

Chef David serves as a national brand ambassador for Big Green Egg

Born and raised in New Jersey to two Jamaican chef parents

Chef David shows you how easy it is to use the Big Green Egg for all your grilling, smoking, roasting and baking needs!

More on Chef David Rose

You may have seen him in action on one of his many daytime TV cooking segments, competing on "Food Network Star," or at a prestigious national food and wine event across the country. But one thing is for certain; whenever Chef David Rose is around... you’ll find plenty of great food and laughter! Born in New Jersey to two chef parents, David always had an adventurous, curious, and diverse palate. If it smelled good and looked good, chances are it would get eaten!

More on Warryn Campbell

Warryn Campbell is a music visionary, executive and leading producer of R&B, gospel and hip-hop music. Campbell’s mastery to create chart-topping hits across a multitude of genres has made him critically acclaimed as one of the most prolific record producers of our time. Campbell’s Grammy award-winning body of work includes projects with global icons from Mary Mary, Kanye West, Yolanda Adams to Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder and MC Lyte. With a natural ear and profound passion for musicianship and composition, Campbell became a virtuoso on the drums, bass, guitar and keys by the age of 15. Among his numerous creative pursuits, Campbell also plays bass guitar in the gospel group The Soul Seekers.

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Ronnie Green knows a thing or two about fishing. The host of A Fishing Story, Ronnie has been successful in the BASS, FLW, and ABA fishing circuits. But it all started with a simple trip to the lake with his dad. In this exclusive interview, Ronnie discusses the importance of fishing and how it's more than just a hobby - it's a way of life.

Topics Covered

Connection bewtwen slavery and fishing

Fishing boom during Covid

Why do we need a fishing license

How to catch and grab a catfish correctly.

More on A Fishing Story

A Fishing Story is a series filled with Ronnie’s philosophy to celebrate the small things in life. Ronnie shares his passion for fishing and has a gift for finding the stories that aren’t often told with his guests each week. He is proud to say that he has caught a lot of fish in his lifetime, and even won tournaments! Ronnie was raised in San Antonio, Texas and now lives in Tampa, Florida, where he fishes every day possible.

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His music has inspired generations and now he's sharing his life story of struggle and hardship that molded the man we admire today. Listen as Executive Producer, Bishop Marvin Sapp, takes us behind the scenes of Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story.

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TV One Original Film chronicling his life story, "Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story."

What does this moment of sharing your life through art/film mean to you?

What do you want viewers to take away from this when they watch.

More on Bishop Marvin Sapp

Bishop Marvin L. Sapp is a passionate orator and biblical teacher, who desires to be a living epistle glorifying our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ both in word and in deed who is the Co-Founder of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the Senior Pastor of The Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth, Texas as well as a Metropolitan Bishop that oversees more than 100 churches in the Central Deanery of Global United Fellowship.

TV One Original Movie "Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story"

The struggle that made the man. The love that changed his life. The music that inspired the world. Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story, executive produced by Marvin Sapp himself, is a MUST-SEE! Don't miss it, Sunday, Aug. 21st at 9p/8c only on TV One.

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This week on Money Making Conversations Master Class:

Multi-platinum Gospel Icon, Songwriter, Pastor, and Executive Producer of the TV Original Film "Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story," Marvin Sapp, reveals all in new biopic.

Ronnie Green, professional fisherman and host of the hit show A Fishing Story with Ronnie Green - continues to bring to light inspiring stories, the personal triumphs and trials with people from all walks of life, together with the amazing wonders of the fishing experience on his long-running series.

More on Bishop Marvin Sapp

Bishop Marvin L. Sapp is a passionate orator and biblical teacher, who desires to be a living epistle glorifying our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ both in word and in deed who is the Co-Founder of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the Senior Pastor of The Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth, Texas as well as a Metropolitan Bishop that oversees more than 100 churches in the Central Deanery of Global United Fellowship.

Topics Covered:

TV One Original Film chronicling his life story, "Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story."

What does this moment of sharing your life through art/film mean to you?

What do you want viewers to take away from this when they watch.

More of Ronnie Green

Ronnie Green is the charismatic host of A Fishing Story. A graduate of Texas Tech University, Ronnie was an all-American sprinter in college. He was an officer in the United States Marine Corps, and very successful in the medical device industry for many years. At five years old, he reeled in his first fish with his dad, a thrill not soon forgotten. Ronnie graduated to fishing with his great-grandmother who was an avid fisherwoman. He’s been consumed with fishing ever since. In addition, he has participated successfully with BASS, FLW, and ABA fishing circuits.

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What the show is, and the stories we see on the show.

Lavell Crawford, Nephew Tommy, other celebrities as well as everyday people featured on the show.

Sharing the exciting, meditative, communal and personal nature of fishing.

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Deji LaRay is a multi-talented actor, writer, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who is gearing up for the release of the new show he created, "Johnson." After realizing there was a stereotype against African American men not sharing emotions or expressing themselves, he knew the world needed a show that not only showcases the opposite but would also help close the divide between the understanding of men and women.

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"Johnson" on Bounce TV is now airing Season 2.

How did the idea for this show come about, and what was the process in making this project a reality.

Working with D.L. Hughley, Terri J. Vaughn, Earthquake, and Cedric The Entertainer.

More on Deji LaRay

LaRay can be seen starring in seasons 2 and 3 of the Amazon Prime series "Age of the Living Dead." He also spent six seasons on the Amazon series "Bosch," and appeared in three episodes during the first season of the OWN series "Greenleaf."

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