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Motivated by a passion to help African American Women remove foot pain and unsightly scars, Dr. Yolanda Ragland shares how to have healthy feet. As founder of “Fix Your Feet ®” focuses on the surgical correction of painful and embarrassing forefoot deformities, including bunions and hammertoes, using the Tiara-Toe™ technique is the brainchild of Dr. Yolanda Ragland, AKA Queen of Toes™.

Topics Covered

Are high heels safe to wear all the time?

A unique reason Dr. Ragland loves Kanye’s shoes (and it’s not what many may think)

What is Tiara Toe Technique

How her practice is different than any other podiatry practice in the world

More on Dr. Yolanda Ragland

As a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Yolanda Ragland is a Podiatric Surgeon.

She maintains offices on Park Avenue in New York City and the Washington Metro area, Bowie, Maryland. The focus of her practice is bunion and hammertoe correction. Her trade secret Tiara ToeTM technique leaves patients with “sandal-ready feet” and little to no visible scarring after

their surgical procedure.

Dr. Ragland’s goal is to help women be successful by supporting them with a strong foundation.

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In this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Dr. Yolanda Ragland discusses best tips and practices to taking care of your feet and how she became the only podiatrist focusing on foot health in the black community. Also after opening multiple fashion boutiques in Atlanta including Phipps Plaza, celebrity menswear designer, Miguel Wilson, shares his journey from corporate to creative.

Topics Covered

Are high heels safe to wear all the time?

A unique reason Dr. Ragland loves Kanye’s shoes (and it’s not what many may think)

Going from a corporate career to a creative career as a fashion designer

How Miguel Wilson's love for polo influenced his career as a luxury good provider

How to identify what was missing in your target market. Finding support from community as a black designer

Co-founder of the Morehouse Polo Team, the first-ever HBCU polo team.

More on Dr. Yolanda Ragland

As a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Yolanda Ragland is a Podiatric Surgeon.

She maintains offices on Park Avenue in New York City and the Washington Metro area, Bowie, Maryland. The focus of her practice is bunion and hammertoe correction. Her trade secret Tiara ToeTM technique leaves patients with “sandal-ready feet” and little to no visible scarring after

their surgical procedure.

Dr. Ragland’s goal is to help women be successful by supporting them with a strong foundation.

More on Miguel Wilson

An international menswear designer, Miguel Wilson is recognized as an authority on men’s fashion and an expert on weddings, particularly when it comes to groomswear.

He is the founder/CEO of the Miguel Wilson Collection, a boutique formal wear design business for men, and one of the only menswear designers that specifically carries a Wedding Collection for grooms and groomsmen.

For over 20 years, the Washington D.C. native designed suits, sportcoats, trousers, shirts and accessories for men with a long client list that includes celebrities and other high-profile people including Bishop TD Jakes, Pastor Jamal Bryant, Hollywood producer Will Packer, rappers 2 Chainz and Waka Flocka, and Real Housewives of Atlanta husbands Peter Thomas, Todd Tucker, and Michael Sterling, just to name a few.

He currently maintains four locations in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Miami, and New York City, while also traveling around the world to accommodate his clients and providing his services virtually.

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

Comedian, Actor, Entrepreneur and Radio Host

• Comedy Icon known for his Netflix special Chappelle’s Home Team Presents Earthquake: Legendary (produced by Dave Chappelle).
• Host of Quake’s House on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network via SiriusXM.
• Longtime contributor to the comedy scene since the 1990s, with roots in Atlanta.

🎤 Key Themes & Insights 🧠 Comedy with Purpose

• Earthquake emphasizes that his comedy is rooted in truth and humor—not shock value or controversy.
• He uses comedy to educate, especially on health issues like colonoscopies, encouraging Black men to prioritize their well-being.

💼 Business of Comedy

• Talks about the evolution from performing for meals to becoming a headliner.
• Shares insights on managing a team and making tough decisions to grow professionally.
• Advocates for professionalism over loyalty when scaling a business.

📺 Upcoming Projects

• New comedy special titled “Joke Telling Business” filmed in Atlanta.
• Developing a sitcom with Bill Burr, backed by Fox Network President Michael Thorn.

📻 Quake’s House Radio Show

• A platform for emerging comedians.
• Described as “The View with comedians,” focusing on hot topics and real-life scenarios.

❤️ Personal Life

• Credits his fiancée (soon-to-be wife) for grounding and motivating him.
• Says being “properly loved by a Black woman” has transformed his life and career.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• “I’m in the joke telling business. I’m not your pastor, not your critic. Judge me on the jokes.”
• “Being properly loved by a woman, especially a Black woman, is a beautiful thing.”
• “Laughter is the best healing ever.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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This week on Money Making Conversations my good friend Earthquake stops by to discuss his new comedy special. Chappelle's Home Team" EARTHQUAKE: "Legendary" on NETFLIX. He speaks on finding his voice, upcoming Legendary tour and more. Dr. Lynn Richardson returns for financial literacy month sharing new ways to build financial wealth.

Topics Covered

When Rushion McDonald and Earthquake first met!

Comedians are mental health professionals.

New Netflix special.

Implementing proper budgeting

Implementing investment strategy

More on Earthquake

Washington DC’s own comedian, actor and voice-artist, Earthquake earned a strong fan-base in stand-up comedy via programming platforms fueled by BET, HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime and more. Born Nathaniel Stroman, ‘Quake’ (as he’s known by fans), entered America’s households on the classic run of BET’s Comic View and HBO’s comedic rites of passage program, Def Comedy Jam. Pointedly, Earthquake wowed audiences with one of his most memorable performances for HBO’s coveted 30-minute comedy special series, One Night Stand.

While becoming one of the hottest properties of the standup comedy circuit, Earthquake filmed a string of comedy specials. The specials include, About Got Damm Time, Walter Latham Presents, From the Outhouse to the Whitehouse and more recently These Ain’t Jokes which premiered on the Showtime Network. Quake’s fans also enjoy an extensive cluster of comedy content collector’s DVD’s as well such as the Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam DVD Collections.

More on Dr. Lynn Richardson

Lynn Richardson is an author, entertainment executive, & celebrity financial coach who uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others achieve personal, professional, and spiritual harmony. Featured on the Steve Harvey Daytime TV Show, and on BET, Hallmark, ABC and dozens of media outlets, Lynn is COO of MC Lyte's Sunni Gyrl Entertainment, President of Hip Hop Sisters Foundation & she served as Chief of Operations of Russell Simmons' Hip Hop Summit Action Network, where she works closely with celebrities on global empowerment programs for women, youth and hip hop urban professionals.

Lynn became one of the nation's top mortgage professionals after helping a lady with 4 bankruptcies and 2 foreclosures become a successful homeowner in less than 9 months. In 2006, Richardson joined JP Morgan Chase as Vice President of National Strategic Partnerships and served as the national coordinator of The Delta Sigma Theta Home Ownership initiative, In 2007, Richardson was also responsible for implementing the Chase/AKA Keys to Homeownership initiative.

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Essie Marie was created to impact the heart health epidemic within the women and minority communities. Founder, Itiona Scott shares how her mother's death became the motivation for her company.

Topics Covered

• Why Essie Marie is different.
• How did Essie Marie Start?
• How we got into Whole Foods
• What are the flavors?
• Future aspects of the brand?
• Where can we find the product?

More on Essie Marie

Essie Marie prides itself on being the only African American woman owned heart-healthy dressing and marinade brand in it’s category. Itiona plans to take Essie Marie products national, to help as many people as possible fight against the silent killer, heart disease.This family recipe salad dressing is tasty, healthy and the perfect addition to any family gathering. 

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Raashaun (aka DJ Envy from The Breakfast Club) and Gia Casey have a new book, "Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together" (on-sale NOW). In it, the Caseys explore the chronology of their love story with remarkable vulnerability, searing honesty, and a lot of humor.

Topics Covered

How to recognize a soulmate

25 questions to ask yourself before getting married

Ten things every parent should know

Creating a family mission statement

More on "Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together"

Raashaun (aka DJ Envy) and Gia Casey met as two teenagers attending the same high school in Queens. They have been together for an astounding 27 years and married for 20. In Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together (Abrams Image; April 19, 2022; U.S. $26.00; Hardcover), the Caseys explore the entire chronology of their love story with remarkable vulnerability, searing honesty, and a lot of humor. 

The Caseys have remained together through Raashaun’s growing celebrity, a devastating (and very public) cheating scandal, and the births of six children. Now, more than a quarter of a century into their relationship, they are stronger and more committed to each other than they’ve ever been, and their fans are clamoring to know how they’ve done it. 

Real Life, Real Love is a riveting narrative about how to grow together, an aspirational guidebook for people who seek the same unconditional love in their relationships, and an in-depth look at how to remain equals after being thrust into the public eye. 

About the Authors 

Raashaun Casey, also known as DJ Envy, and Gia Casey host The Casey Crew, a podcast exploring the good, bad, and ugly sides of relationships and family life. It has been ranked by Essence as one of the best podcasts about Black love and family. Raashaun is also a host on The Breakfast Club, alongside Charlamagne tha God and Angela Yee. Raashaun and Gia live in New Jersey. 

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class RaaShaun "DJ Envy" & Gia Casey get "Real" about their marriage, parenting, scandal and more! I also have Itiona Scott revealing how she became only black owned marinade and dressing brand (Essie Marie) in Whole Foods and more!

Topics Covered

Staying together through celebrity .

How to recognize true love.

New book release "Real Life, Real Love"

Importance of HBCU's (Hampton University)

How did Essie Marie Start

More on Dj Envy & Gia Casey

Raashaun Casey, also known as DJ Envy, and Gia Casey. They host the popular podcast, “The Casey Crew.” Raashaun is also a host on The Breakfast Club, alongside Charlamagne tha God and Angela Yee. Their book Real Life, Real Love" is a riveting narrative about how to grow together, an aspirational guidebook for people who seek the same unconditional love in their relationships, and an in-depth look at how to remain equals after being thrust into the public eye.

More on Essie Marie

Essie Marie prides itself on being the only African American woman owned heart-healthy dressing and marinade brand in it’s category. Itiona plans to take Essie Marie products national, to help as many people as possible fight against the silent killer, heart disease.This family recipe salad dressing is tasty, healthy and the perfect addition to any family gathering.

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I speak with the modern Cheaper by the Dozen, Karen and Deon Derrico. We discuss life within a large family setting, balance between family life and entrepreneurship and they share some must watch moments from Season 3 of their TLC series "Doubling Down With the Derricos.

Topics Covered

• Show and the dynamics with the siblings who range in age
• Running a household as parents of 14
• Work life balance
• What's new in season 3
• What's the experience like being on television

More on Doubling Down with the Derricos

Navigating life with fourteen kids, including four sets of naturally conceived multiples, is never easy. But, with the kids getting older, parents Deon and Karen are facing a whole new set of challenges, including a fifteen-year-old’s quest for independence and a driver’s license, eleven-year-old and ten-year-old twins developing their first crushes, four-year-old triplets starting preschool, plus potty training, a trip to Disney, new health issues and more. In the midst of all the regular chaos of raising children, the Derricos are also on the brink of a big decision: moving cross-country to South Carolina to be closer to Karen's extended family and her Southern roots. No matter what lies ahead, the Derricos will face it together, doubling down on all the love and fun it takes to raise this unique family.

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In this exclusive with Derrick "D" Hayes, the founder of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, he shares how the values hardwork, determination, and community outreach his father instilled in him propelled him during his entrepreneurship path to become a successful restaurateur and mentor.

Topics Covered

• Lessons in leadership
• Self-discovery as an entrepreneur
• Importance of mentorship
• Generational wealth
• Nonprofit organization
• Future of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks

More on Derrick Hayes

As a West Philadelphia native, restaurateur and philanthropist Derrick “D” Hayes understands the value of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. His vision for his restaurant, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, began in 2014 as he aimed to merge his passion for community, food, and business. What started as a small water-ice shop in a 749 sq. ft Shell gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia since 2016 has now augmented into the nationally known Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, a thriving cheesecake empire with store and mobile locations all across metro Atlanta.

Having experienced its biggest year to date in 2020, during a global pandemic, with an increase of over 100% in sales, Hayes takes pride in Big Dave's Cheesesteaks being "Bigger Than Food”. Placing much importance on providing high-quality, hand-made food and lending a helping hand to those in need, whether offering free meals to customers, feeding local frontline workers, or employing the communities' youth, Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks lives up to its motto with the business philosophy being rooted in community involvement, quality food, and exceptional customer service. In 2021 Hayes passion for community & food landed him an illustrious spot as a Forbes 2021 Next 1000 Honoree.

D. Hayes continuously pours into the very communities that support and stand behind the Big Dave's Cheesesteaks brand. He credits his inspiration and motivation to succeed to the namesake of the Big Dave's establishment: his late father, David Hayes, to whom he promised he would start a business of his own before his passing. Galvanizing his staff and his community's efforts, he believes the story Big Dave's Cheesesteaks is writing will leave an incredible legacy for years to come. Hayes is also the founder of the David & Derrick Hayes Foundation & Co-Owner of vegan cheesesteak concept “Dinkies” with Slutty Vegan ATL CEO & Vegan restaurant phenom, Pinky Cole.

More on Big Dave's Cheesesteaks

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks is one of the fastest-growing businesses in Atlanta, Georgia. With burgeoning locations in downtown Atlanta and Dunwoody, as well the upcoming opening of a franchise in Doraville, Big Dave’s has positioned itself as a premier eatery and staple of the greater Atlanta community. Derrick Hayes, a West Philadelphia native, serves as President and CEO of the company and continues to successfully intertwine authentic traditional Philadelphia cuisine and family-like atmosphere into the fabric of the restaurant. Patrons rave about popular menu items like beef, chicken and salmon cheesesteak egg rolls and also praise Big Dave’s modern take on the Philadelphia classic with entrees like the “Dave’s Way” Cheesesteak. It comes as no surprise that Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks has ranked in the top 10 in the Best Sandwich category at the 2018 World Food Championships, and frequently sports lines wrapped around the downtown venue filled with customers yearning for a taste of Philly.

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class I speak with Karen and Deon Derrico from the TLC series "Doubling Down with the Derricos." We discuss season 3 of their TLC fan favorite TV show, how they balance 14 children, while being successful in real estate and more! I also have the owner of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, Derrick Hayes, sharing how he took small water-ice shop in a 749 sq. ft Shell gas station and turned it into a nationwide franchise!

Topics Covered:

• Running a household as parents of 14
• Family dynamics with the siblings who range in age,
• What generational wealth means
• Lessons in leadership
• The road to self-discovery as an entrepreneur

More on Karen & Deon Derrico

Navigating life with fourteen kids, including four sets of naturally conceived multiples, is never easy. But, with the kids getting older, parents Deon and Karen are facing a whole new set of challenges, including a fifteen-year-old’s quest for independence and a driver’s license, eleven-year-old and ten-year-old twins developing their first crushes, four-year-old triplets starting preschool, plus potty training, a trip to Disney, new health issues and more. In the midst of all the regular chaos of raising children, the Derricos are also on the brink of a big decision: moving cross-country to South Carolina to be closer to Karen's extended family and her Southern roots. No matter what lies ahead, the Derricos will face it together, doubling down on all the love and fun it takes to raise this unique family.

More on Derrick Hayes

As a West Philadelphia native, restaurateur and philanthropist. Derrick “D” Hayes understands the value of hard work, dedication,and perseverance. His vision for his restaurant, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, began in 2014 as he aimed to merge his passion for community, food, and business. What started as a small water-ice shop in a 749 sq. ft Shell gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia since 2016 has now augmented into the nationally known Big Dave’sCheesesteaks, a thriving cheesecake empire with store and mobile locations all across metro Atlanta.

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