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  • E144: Legendary Singer Patti LaBelle came to celebrate the 20th Anniversary edition of “LaBelle Cuisine: Recipes to Sing About”
    Rushion talks to Patti LaBelle, Legendary Singer, Actress, Entrepreneur and Author, celebrating the 20th Anniversary edition of “LaBelle Cuisine: Recipes to Sing About.” Patti gives us insight on the inspiration behind her original easy to make recipes, and gives us the scoop on some of the new collection of her favorite comfort foods that were added for the special edition.
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    27 min
  • E121: Full Episode: Legendary Singer Patti LaBelle, Award-winning Music Producer Justin Rhodes, Victor Durrah Jr., Brandon “Puncho” Williams & Ebony Blanding
    Rushion talks to Patti LaBelle, Legendary Singer, Actress, Entrepreneur and Author, celebrating the 20th Anniversary edition of “LaBelle Cuisine: Recipes to Sing About.” Patti gives us insight on the inspiration behind her original easy to make recipes, and gives us the scoop on some of the new collection of her favorite comfort foods that were added for the special edition.
     
    Rushion talks to Justin Rhodes, Award-winning Music Producer, Owner of Vintage Rhodes Productions, Creator and Executive Producer of the new Hip Hop Musical, “It’s a Wonderful Plight.” His film, which attacks systemic racism through song in an authentic but light hearted manner, has been deemed one of the “Biggest movies of the Summer” by USA Today.
     
    Rushion talks to Brandon “Puncho” Williams & Ebony Blanding, Co-Founders, Puncho’s Late-Nite Fry Trap restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. The aspiring creatives are back on to talk about how it’s been juggling both filmmaking and fries, pivoting through the pandemic, and what new menu items customers can expect at their new location.
     
    Rushion talks to Victor Durrah Jr., President, CEO and Executive Director of BRUH (Brothers Restoring Urban Hope) Mentor Program in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Victor explains the importance of making personal connections with those they mentor, helping youth to discover who they are, developing their strengths, and helping with their challenges.
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    2 hr 4 min
  • E100: Interview of the Week: The Today Show's Craig Melvin talks about his new book “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father”

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

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

    Co-Host of “The Today Show” and Author of “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father.” He is on the show to discuss his new book “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father.” It is the story of all the father figures in Craig’s life—that includes inspiring men Craig has met during his "Dads Got This Series" on NBC News’ TODAY. These experiences and encounters have shaped Craig's understanding of his role as a dad of two young children.
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    Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.

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    37 min
  • E94: Executive Coach & author Ryan Leak talks about how to be successful
    Rushion talks to Ryan Leak, Founder & CEO of Ryan Leak Group, Executive Coach, Pastor, Author of “Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success.” In the book “Chasing Failure,” Ryan Leak lays out the framework you need to chase failure successfully, which means living a life where you are pursuing your dreams, living in your purpose, and experiencing ultimate fulfillment. 
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    36 min
  • E137: Social change scholar Dr. Katrinell Davis talks about her new book “Tainted Tap: Flint’s Journey from Crisis to Recovery”
    Rushion talks to Dr. Katrinell Davis, Associate Professor at Florida State University and Author of “Tainted Tap: Flint’s Journey from Crisis to Recovery.”  These structural biases and hurdles hurt black people--and why we continue to deal with these issues despite expanded opportunities and resources.
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    38 min
  • E153: Nikki Walton Talks Finding Purpose & Spirituality, Confidence in her Natural Hair + MORE
    Rushion talks to Nikki Walton, Viral Website Creator, Television Personality, Motivational Speaker, and Host of “Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki.” In 2021, Walton launched 'Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki,' a daily morning show to help listeners find Peace in chaos and Light in darkness. It debuted in the Top 5 in Spirituality on Apple Podcasts.
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    35 min
  • E164: Full Episode: The Today Show's Craig Melvin, Nikki Walton aka CurlyNikki, sociologist Dr. Katrinell Davis & Executive Coach Ryan Leak
    Rushion talks to Craig Melvin, co-Host of “The Today Show” and Author of “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father.” He is on the show to discuss his new book “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father.” It is the story of all the father figures in Craig’s life—that includes inspiring men Craig has met during his "Dads Got This Series" on NBC News’ TODAY. These experiences and encounters have shaped Craig's understanding of his role as a dad of two young children.
     
    Rushion talks to Nikki Walton, Viral Website Creator, Television Personality, Motivational Speaker, and Host of “Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki.” In 2021, Walton launched 'Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki,' a daily morning show to help listeners find Peace in chaos and Light in darkness. It debuted in the Top 5 in Spirituality on Apple Podcasts.
     
    Rushion talks to Dr. Katrinell Davis, Associate Professor at Florida State University and Author of “Tainted Tap: Flint’s Journey from Crisis to Recovery.”  These structural biases and hurdles hurt black people--and why we continue to deal with these issues despite expanded opportunities and resources
     
    Rushion talks to Ryan Leak, Founder & CEO of Ryan Leak Group, Executive Coach, Pastor, Author of “Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success.” In the book “Chasing Failure,” Ryan Leak lays out the framework you need to chase failure successfully, which means living a life where you are pursuing your dreams, living in your purpose, and experiencing ultimate fulfillment. 
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    2 hr 4 min
  • E93: Interview of the Week: Tressa Azarel Smallwood on quitting her job to follow her passion resulting in MegaMind Media
    Rushion McDonald speaks with Tressa Azarel Smallwood, the CEO of MegaMind Media, Movie Producer, Writer, Award-winning Book Publisher, and Entrepreneurial Coach. Since launching MegaMind Media, Tressa has produced several award-winning movies adapted to film and TV series for networks such as Viacom/BET Networks, TV ONE, URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL, and more.
     
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    38 min
  • E139: Herman Moore discusses transitioning from NFL to entrepreneurship owning Golden Grooming Co.
    Rushion McDonald talks to Herman Moore, a former NFL Player & Entrepreneur, Owner of Golden Grooming Co., a black-owned hair, beard, and skincare company for young and adult men. Golden Grooming Co. provides high-quality, all-natural grooming products designed specifically for Black young and adult men. The company's mission is to help Black young and adult men look and feel their best, because we believe that when you look good, you feel good, and then you do good.
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    38 min
  • E160: Tressa Azarel Smallwood on quitting her job to follow her passion resulting in MegaMind Media
    Rushion McDonald speaks with Tressa Azarel Smallwood, the CEO of MegaMind Media, Movie Producer, Writer, Award-winning Book Publisher, and Entrepreneurial Coach. Since launching MegaMind Media, Tressa has produced several award-winning movies adapted to film and TV series for networks such as Viacom/BET Networks, TV ONE, URBAN MOVIE CHANNEL, and more.
     
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    38 min

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Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."