Money Making Conversations Master Class

On this episode of Money Making Conversations we have star of Power Book IV: Force, Anthony Flemming III. We also have Financial Advisor Sonia Balfour-Fears sharing investing & stock tips!

Topics Covered on this episode.

• Black culture in Chicago
• Introduction to JP Gibbs (Played by Anthony Flemming III)
• Importance of Family in the Powerbook Universe
• How can you close the Black wealth gap?
• If I Only Have a Small Amount of Money To Invest, Is It Worth It?
• Where Should I Invest If I’m Brand-New to Investing?
• Importance of Wills
• Understanding your risk tolerance.

More on Anthony Flemmings III

Anthony Fleming is an American actor who is known for his role as Trumpets on Fox's television series Prison Break. He also appeared in the film Divergent and in an episode of Chicago Fire. Fleming is active in the Chicago theater scene and has appeared in the play Denmark at the Biograph Theater in Chicago.

More on Sonia Balfour-Fears

Sonia Balfour-Fears is a Financial Advisor and Global Sports & Entertainment Director with Morgan Stanley. She began working in the financial services industry in 2000. She then joined Bank of America/Merrill Lynch in 2006. During her time with Merrill Lynch, she founded the Fears Group, which was Merrill’s first African American mother-daughter wealth management team. She has since transitioned to Morgan Stanley where she is one of fewer than 2% of Morgan Stanley's Financial Advisors to have obtained the Global Sports & Entertainment Director designation as of January 2022.

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class we have former Music Industry executive turned author, serial entrepreneur and real estate investor, Benny Pough. Benny Pough has propelled the careers of Jay -Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and more. We discuss the nearly fatal accident that changed his life and inspired his book On Impact.

Topics covered with Benny Pough:

• Pivoting towards your purpose.
• Benefits of working in a minority run company
• Knowing Your value
• Real Estate Investing
• Music industry 101
• DVERSE

More on Benny Pough

Benny Pough is a respected entertainment industry veteran with decades of experience propelling the careers of some of today's leading superstars includingJay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled and 21 Savage. Pough has left an indelible mark on the music industry holding executive roles at labels Motown, Def Jam, Epic Records and MCA Records, culminating in his role as President of RocNation Music before ultimately deciding to pivot to entrepreneurship. Over two years later, Pough's multi-tiered entertainment company DVERSE Media is home to record labels, distribution platforms, publishing, management and more. This power house entity comes in addition to Al J. Britt Enterprises, Pough's real estate management company that has garnered over 100 doors as part of his portfolio.

More on DVERSE

Established in 2019, DVERSE Media is a global music and media distribution platform where talent is nurtured and provided the tools for global and cultural expansion. DVERSE leverages its extensive experience, industry connections and fresh perspective to identify emerging talent who are shifting underground culture with their singular style and global vision. We work with artists who instinctively sidestep expectations and captivate audiences across all genres and borders and provide them the resources to build their careers in entertainment, fashion, hospitality, sports and beyond. Our offerings include distribution, marketing and social media strategy, A&R, radio promotion, publishing and playlisting. We’re strictly unique. 

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class we have Adam Richman, host of the History Channel series "Adam Eats The 80s," & "The Food That Built America"; Food Author and Culinary Entrepreneur. We discuss his journey from graduating from Emory University right here in Atlanta, to traveling the world hosting multiple HISTORY channel series. He breaks down key elements behind the success of popular and nostalgic products.

Topics covered with Adam Richman:

• Importance of execution & planning to successful brands.
• "Adam Eats the 80s," the idea behind it and the stories of revisiting beloved food.
• Season 3 of hosting "The Food That Built America"
• Why certain brands have more success over time.

More on Adam Richman

Adam Richman, TV personality, culinary traveler, cook and author, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. With the diverse culinary mecca of New York City at his fingertips, Adam’s love affair with—and intense interest in—food and food culture developed at an early age.

More on "Adam Eats the 80s:"

Follow food author and culinary entrepreneur Adam Richman as he travels the country reliving his childhood and tasting some of the most iconic and forgotten foods of the 1980s. The 1980s was a decade when food was all about the flavor and this ten-episode series follows Richman as he digs into the most nostalgic and notorious foods of the decade to prove that flavors lost to the 80s are worth searching for and savoring. Do you remember when you first walked into a mall and smelled a Cinnabon cinnamon roll? Or perhaps Domino’s long-lost breakfast pizza was the key to your heart and your stomach? And did French fries really taste better in the 80s? In “Adam Eats the 80s” viewers will relive this tubular decade by joining Richman on a journey back to where these brands all began, learn about the amazing secrets never revealed, and watch as Richman tries versions of products that were never intended for the public. - The History Channel

More oon "The Food That Built America:"

Season three of the popular nonfiction series “The Food That Built America” will satisfy viewers’ appetites by sharing the origin stories of a new group of bold pioneers behind America’s most iconic food empires such as Orville Redenbacher, Ettore “Chef” Boiardi, Wally Amos, Debbi Fields, and Tom Carvel among others. Before these brands became household names, they came from brilliant – sometimes ruthless – visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the culinary landscape of America forever. Through dramatic recreations, fascinating facts, and expert commentary, this season delves into the unbelievable stories of grit, creativity, and determination by these culinary entrepreneurs whose unrelenting innovation helped them come out on top. - The History Channel

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class we have Adam Richman, host of the History Channel series "Adam Eats The 80s," & "The Food That Built America"; Food Author and Culinary Entrepreneur. We also have Benny Pough. Benny Pough is a former Music Industry executive turned entrepreneur. He has propelled the careers of Jay -Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and more.

Topics covered with Adam Richman:

• "Adam Eats the 80s," the idea behind it and the stories of revisiting beloved food.
• Season 3 of hosting "The Food That Built America"
• Why certain brands have more success over time.

Topics covered with Benny Pough:

• Pivoting towards your purpose.
• Knowing you value
• Real Estate Investing
• Music industry 101
• DVERSE

More on Adam Richman

Adam Richman, TV personality, culinary traveler, cook and author, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. With the diverse culinary mecca of New York City at his fingertips, Adam’s love affair with—and intense interest in—food and food culture developed at an early age.

More on Benny Pough

Benny Pough is a respected entertainment industry veteran with decades of experience propelling the careers of some of today's leading superstars includingJay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled and 21 Savage. Pough hasleft an indelible mark on the music industry holding executive roles at labels MotownDef Jam, Epic Records and MCA Records, culminating in his role as President of RocNation Music before ultimately deciding to pivot to entrepreneurship. Over two yearslater, Pough's multi-tiered entertainment company DVERSE Media is home to recordlabels, distribution platforms, publishing, management and more. This powerhouseentity comes in addition to Al J. Britt Enterprises, Pough's real estate managementcompany that has garnered over 100 doors as part of his portfolio.

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Hans & Harold Vancol explain their plan to expose underserved children to coding, gaming, and virtual / augmented reality.

Topics covered with Harold & Hans Vancol:

• How coding has impacted their life.
• Importance of gaming technology to the black community.
• The purpose of The Limitless Initiative, a STEM-based initiative.
• Their plan to reach the educationally disadvantage
• Impact of COVID-19 on the education of underfunded communities.

More on Hans & Harold Vancol:

Harold and Hans Vancol are founders of their consulting company, HV Unlimited, where they work to help companies to get into the gaming space. They are also leaders at Grab Games, a gaming company that creates entertainment in the VR/AR-enabled platforms (games in the virtual reality/augmented reality space) - Harold is VP, Creative at Grab Games and Hans is COO at Grab Games.

More on HV Unlimited:

HV Unlimited is a consulting and development company founded by Hans and Harold Vancol. The goal of HV Unlimited is to expose career paths in gaming and tech to inner city youth, particularly people of color. HVU creates or aids in the creation of products that leverage tech and interactivity in new verticals around gaming, streaming, advertising, music and education. HVU’s clients include but aren’t limited to Live Nation, Insomniac, Oculus, and USC. Harold and Hans Vancol will also talk about The Limitless Initiative and the KIPR robot simulator project, in helping students in underserved communities.

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On this Money Making Conversations Master Class we speak to Alisha Wainwright. We discuss the factors contributing to her acting style. She shares the physical training involved to prepare for season 2 of Raising Dion. She also reveals how she manages her relationship with cast members.

Topics Discussed with Alisha Wainwright:

• What prepared her for acting.
• How she developed her skill.
• Her relationship with Dion (played by Ja'Siah Young)
• Development of her character.

More on Alisha Wainwright:

Alisha Wainwiright currently stars on the Netflix series “Raising Dion,” with Season 2 officially on Netflix as of February 1st. The hit Netflix series is executive-produced by Michael B. Jordan, based on the comic book series of the same name. Alisha recently starred opposite Justin Timberlake in AppleTV’s PALMER which released last January. Alisha starred as rule-break werewolf ‘Maia Roberts’ on the worldwide hit show “Shadowhunters.” She also starred in THE WEDDING DO OVER, THE HATRED, and had recurring role on PERCEPTION. The Haitian-Jamaican beauty received a degree in Botany at University of Florida and worked in Panama for the Smithsonian, before she became an actress.

More on Raising Dion:

Raising Dion follows the story of Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) and her son Dion (Ja'Siah Young) after Dion starts to manifest several mysterious, superhero-like abilities. Season Two follows Dion as he continues honing his powers with the support of his mom and Tevin (Rome Flynn), his Biona trainer who catches Nicole’s eye. Navigating twists, turns, and surprise visitors, Dion and Nicole must prevail again -- not just to save themselves, but the entire city of Atlanta.

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Alisha Wainwright of the Netflix series, "Raising Dion," shares non-acting upbringing influenced her acting ability. Also, Hans & Harold Vancol explain their plan to expose underserved children to coding, gaming, and virtual / augmented reality.

Topics Discussed with Alicia Wainright:

• What prepared her for acting.
• How she developed her skill.
• Her relationship with Dion (played by Ja'Siah Young)
• Development of her character.

Topics covered with Harold & Hans Vancol:

• How coding has impacted their life.
• Importance of gaming technology to the black community.
• The purpose of The Limitless Initiative, a STEM-based initiative.
• Their plan to reach the educationally disadvantage
• Impact of COVID-19 on the education of underfunded communities.

More on Alisha Wainwright:

Alisha Wainwiright currently stars on the Netflix series “Raising Dion,” with Season 2 officially on Netflix as of February 1st. The hit Netflix series is executive-produced by Michael B. Jordan, based on the comic book series of the same name. Alisha recently starred opposite Justin Timberlake in AppleTV’s PALMER which released last January. Alisha starred as rule-break werewolf ‘Maia Roberts’ on the worldwide hit show “Shadowhunters.” She also starred in THE WEDDING DO OVER, THE HATRED, and had recurring role on PERCEPTION. The Haitian-Jamaican beauty received a degree in Botany at University of Florida and worked in Panama for the Smithsonian, before she became an actress.

More on Raising Dion:

Raising Dion follows the story of Nicole (Alisha Wainwright) and her son Dion (Ja'Siah Young) after Dion starts to manifest several mysterious, superhero-like abilities. Season Two follows Dion as he continues honing his powers with the support of his mom and Tevin (Rome Flynn), his Biona trainer who catches Nicole’s eye. Navigating twists, turns, and surprise visitors, Dion and Nicole must prevail again -- not just to save themselves, but the entire city of Atlanta.

More on Hans & Harold Vancol:

Harold and Hans Vancol are founders of their consulting company, HV Unlimited, where they work to help companies to get into the gaming space. They are also leaders at Grab Games, a gaming company that creates entertainment in the VR/AR-enabled platforms (games in the virtual reality/augmented reality space) - Harold is VP, Creative at Grab Games and Hans is COO at Grab Games.

More on HV Unlimited:

HV Unlimited is a consulting and development company founded by Hans and Harold Vancol. The goal of HV Unlimited is to expose career paths in gaming and tech to inner city youth, particularly people of color. HVU creates or aids in the creation of products that leverage tech and interactivity in new verticals around gaming, streaming, advertising, music and education. HVU’s clients include but aren’t limited to Live Nation, Insomniac, Oculus, and USC. Harold and Hans Vancol will also talk about The Limitless Initiative and the KIPR robot simulator project, in helping students in underserved communities.

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Two of the stars of OWN's "Ladies Who List: Atlanta," visit Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Master Class. Tiffani Hawes and Tiana Harrison share. real estate tips, address colorism allegations and more ahead of tonight's reunion!

Topics Discussed on this Episode:

• Important things to be aware of in you closing contract.
• Difference between brokers and Realtors
• Allegations of colorism addressed.
• Friendship Dynamics on Ladies who List.
• Difference experience between attending an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) and other schools.
• Being a Black woman in a male dominated field.

More about Tiana Harrison:

Tiana Harrison is a rising superstar when it comes to the real estate industry in the Atlanta metropolitan area. With a solid background in residential property management, multimillion dollar mixed use developments, and land acquisition Tiana has hands-on experience, as well as extensive knowledge of the Atlanta home and luxury market.Tiana is a native of suburban Atlanta, which offers her a keen sense of intuition about the desires of her clients and is sensitive to their needs.Tiana attended Tennessee State University on a Track and Field scholarship before receiving her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia

More about Tiffani Hawes:

Tiffani R. Hawes graduated from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in December 2013.Prior and during law school Mrs. Hawes worked as a real estate paralegal for more than eight years.During this time, Mrs. Hawes gained the knowledge and skills necessary to open The Hawes Law Firm, LLC, which specializes in real estate closings.Mrs. Hawes has dedicated her real estate closing practice to bringing a celebratory and fun closing experience for all parties apart of the closing transaction. Why have a boring closing when you can be educated and celebrated at the same time. A mother of two boysand one girl, Mrs. Hawes and her husband are both very active in their local community.When not serving clients, Mrs. Hawes enjoys screaming on the sideline at her children’s sport games.

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Terrence Jenkins, better known as Terrence J, is an American actor, model and entertainment reporter best known as the host of BET's popular music video countdown show 106 & Park from 2006 until 2012. He was the co-anchor of E! News from 2012 to 2015.

In today's episode we discuss:

• Importance of HBCU's in Terrence's Life
• Ways to pay for college
• Andrea Horton speaks on the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• How Terrence J persevered to land 106&Park

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On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class two of the stars of Owns series "Ladies Who List: Atlanta, real estate broker & lawyer Tiffani Hawes, and luxury real estate agent Tiana Harrison. Tiffani is a graduate of Atlanta's John Marshall Laws school and Tiana is a graduate of the HBCU Tennessee State University and UGA.

They discuss the difficulties being Black women in a white male dominated industries. We get into the friendships on the show and address the allegations of colorism.

Ladies Who List: Atlanta, Follows a team of powerful Black women as they dominate the Atlanta Real Estate Market.

Then we have actor, model and entertainment reporter from BET's 106 & Park and E! News,Terrence J. He details leaving a safe 9-5, going against the norm to find and pursue his passion for entertainment. He discusses going from academic suspension to graduating North Carolina A&T State University in 2004 with a degree in mass communication and how it prepared him for a career of stardom.

As brand ambassador of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund he discusses how the scholarship kept him in school and how important it is for college students to apply. The Chief Marketing Officer of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund joins him to discuss how the scholarship can help kids pay for college.

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