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  • E245: Anne Burrell, Chef and Food Network Co-Host of “Worst Cooks in America”
    My next guest is Anne Burrell. She co-hosts the Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America.” She has the trademarked spiky blonde hair and a sparkling personality. Anne Burrell is the hugely popular and fan-favorite host of Worst Cooks in America, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition. She is on the show to talk about the new season of WORST COOKS IN AMERICA airs on Food Network every Sunday at AT 9 PM ET/PT. Chef Carla Hall faces off against Chef Anne Burrell to see who can transform their team of kitchen disasters into culinary masters. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Anne Burrell.
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  • E235: Anne Burrell- Chef and Food Network Co-Host; Donatella Arpaia - The Meatball Queen; Dante Simpson- Co-Founder of esports digital media company; Tommy Duncan- CEO of JetDoc.com; and Navarr Grevious & Mikael Pyles founders “QuickLiq”
    My next guest is Anne Burrell. She co-hosts the Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America.” She has the trademarked spiky blonde hair and a sparkling personality. Anne Burrell is the hugely popular and fan-favorite host of Worst Cooks in America, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition. She is on the show to talk about the new season of WORST COOKS IN AMERICA airs on Food Network every Sunday at AT 9 PM ET/PT. Chef Carla Hall faces off against Chef Anne Burrell to see who can transform their team of kitchen disasters into culinary masters. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Anne Burrell. 
    My next guest is Donatella Arpaia. She is The Meatball Queen, Food Network Star, and Founder of “Prova Pizzabar.” After a very brief career as an attorney, she decided to follow her passion and opened her first restaurant at 26. She is a Celebrity Chef, TV personality, restaurateur, and cookbook author. You have seen that smiling face on the Food Network, Next Iron Chef, and the Today Show. Today is National Meatball Day. I know because I posted her Mama’s Meatball and Ragu recipe on my Facebook page, and my followers loved it. She is on the show to talk about National Meatball Day, her restaurant, her career, and living a balanced life. Please welcome back to Money Making Conversations Donatella Arpaia.
    My next guest is Dante Simpson. He is the co-Founder of ESPAT and a digital media company for esports and gaming. ESPAT TV is a collaborative, made up of the world’s most recognizable production studios, led by Ridley Scott Creative Group and PRG. He has overseen the rapid growth and expansion of the organization and provided consultation to companies globally. His work spans global gaming interests, branded entities, high-profile influencers - both on content/technical production and campaign matters. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dante Simpsons.
    My next guest is Tommy Duncan- He is an HBCU Grad and founded JetDoc.com, which provides affordable virtual healthcare and prescriptions nationwide. He started his first healthcare company at 26 years of age.  Then he sold it.  Then he began Trusted Health Plan, a Medicaid managed care company that insured 50K people between DC & Detroit. Then he sold that in January of 2020 to Blue Cross Blue Shield. A week later, h started JetDoc. JetDoc is a telehealth platform providing quick virtual urgent care visits plus access to up to 85% of prescriptions at pharmacies across the country for either $20 per visit or $10 per month. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Tommy Duncan.
    My next two guests are Navarr Grievous and Mikael Pikel. They are two HBCU Grads and fraternity brothers, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, who founded QuikLiq while attending Clark Atlanta University in 2010. The company is a digital platform for wine, beer, and spirit delivery that operates out of Miami, Florida, and will be expanding to Georgia in early 2021. QuikLiq is the first Black-owned online alcohol marketplace and seeks to make ordering alcohol easy and convenient while being committed to growing a culture of drinking responsibly. Please welcome to Navarr Grievous and Mikael Pikel.
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    2 hr 11 min
  • E248: Interview of the Week: Melody Holt stars on two hit OWN Series, “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” and “Behind Every Man”
    My next guest is Melody Holt. She is a producer and star on the OWN series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” entrepreneur, and homebuilder. The docu-series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody and Martell Holt, LaTisha and Marsau Scott, and Kimmi and Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama. Love & Marriage, airs every Saturday on OWN. She is also the host of OWN’s “Behind Every Man.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Melody Holt.
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    34 min
  • E234: Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, Founder of People of Color Fair, on Pushing Corporate Diversity & Inclusion
    My next guest is Sharon Smith-Akinsanya. She is the CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group, an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing firm. Sharon works with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and in October 2016 founded the People Of Color Career Fair™ as a way of closing the gap between Professionals of Color and hiring managers. Sharon is all about diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing strategies that attract, recruit, and retain Talent of Color. Her new book, "Colorfull: Competitive Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent of Color" releases on February 9th and it's available for pre-order now. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Sharon Smith Akinsanya.
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    35 min
  • E232: Christina Anthony, Writer, Comedian, and Actress on the hit ABC series, “Mixed-ish”
    My next guest is Christina Anthony. Christina Anthony is a multi-talented actress, writer, vocalist, and improviser. She is originally from the Chicago comedy scene and is best known as an alum of the Second City e.t.c. Chicago where she co-wrote three award-nominated sketch revues and performed thousands of shows for Chicago audiences. Currently, Christina is a Series Regular on ABC's Mixed-ish, a Black-ish spinoff. Christina currently stars as Aunt Denise on ABC’s series MIXED-ISH, which returned for its second season on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Christina Anthony.
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    30 min
  • E228: Melody Holt stars on two hit OWN Series, “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” and “Behind Every Man”
    My next guest is Melody Holt. She is a producer and star on the OWN series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” entrepreneur, and homebuilder. The docu-series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody and Martell Holt, LaTisha and Marsau Scott, and Kimmi and Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama. Love & Marriage, airs every Saturday on OWN. She is also the host of OWN’s “Behind Every Man.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Melody Holt.
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    34 min
  • E221: Rocco DiSpirito: Award-winning Chef, Healthy lifestyle crusader & New York Times Best-selling Author
    My next guest is Rocco DiSpirito. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle crusader and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. He was named Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chef,” People magazine’s “Sexiest Chef” and was the first chef to appear on Gourmet magazine’s cover as “America’s Most Exciting Young Chef.” He is hailed as a leading health expert and is often called upon to speak at events, including the Partnership for a Healthier America summit in Washington, D.C. DiSpirito regularly appears on national television shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’s The Talk, ABC’s The View, Extra, E! News and The Dr. Oz Show. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rocco DiSpirito.
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    33 min
  • E257: Rocco DiSpirito - Award-winning Chef and author; Melody Holt - Star on “Love & Marriage: Huntsville”; Christina Anthony - Actress on ABC’s “Mixed-ish”; & Sharon Smith-Akinsanya –CEO of an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing firm
    My next guest is Rocco DiSpirito. He is a James Beard award-winning chef, healthy lifestyle crusader and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is dedicated to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. He was named Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chef,” People magazine’s “Sexiest Chef” and was the first chef to appear on Gourmet magazine’s cover as “America’s Most Exciting Young Chef.” He is hailed as a leading health expert and is often called upon to speak at events, including the Partnership for a Healthier America summit in Washington, D.C.  DiSpirito regularly appears on national television shows such as ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’s The Talk, ABC’s The View, Extra, E! News and The Dr. Oz Show. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rocco DiSpirito.
     
    My next guest is Melody Holt. She is a producer and star on the OWN series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” entrepreneur, and homebuilder. The docu-series follows three power couples and longtime friends Melody and Martell Holt, LaTisha and Marsau Scott, and Kimmi and Maurice Scott in Huntsville, Alabama.  Love & Marriage, airs every Saturday on OWN. She is also the host of OWN’s “Behind Every Man.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Melody Holt.
     
    My next guest is Christina Anthony. Christina Anthony is a multi-talented actress, writer, vocalist, and improviser. She is originally from the Chicago comedy scene and is best known as an alum of the Second City e.t.c. Chicago where she co-wrote three award-nominated sketch revues and performed thousands of shows for Chicago audiences.  Currently, Christina is a Series Regular on ABC's Mixed-ish, a Black-ish spinoff.Christina currently stars as Aunt Denise on ABC’s series MIXED-ISH, returning for its second season on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Christina Anthony.
     
    My next guest is Sharon Smith-Akinsanya. She is the CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group, an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing firm. Sharo works with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and in October 2016 founded the People Of Color Career Fair™ as a way of closing the gap between Professionals of Color and hiring managers. Sharon is all about diversity, equity, and inclusion marketing strategies that attract, recruit, and retain Talent of Color.  Her new book, "Colorfull: Competitive Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent of Color" releases on February 9th and it's available for pre-order now. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Sharon Smith Akinsanya.
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    2 hr 4 min
  • E227: Interview of the Week: Chris Gaston, CEO of Family First Sports Firm, represents Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox
    My next guest is Chris Gaston. CEO of Family First Sports Firm, represents Sacramento Kings, De’Aaron Fox. Chris Gaston founded Family First Sports Firm with his wife, in 2019. Their agency Family First focuses on empowerment, economic growth, and black excellence. Their agency represents De’Aaron Fox, of the Sacramento Kings. Gaston has signed the largest contract in Sacramento Kings franchise history (5 years/163 million) and secured $4 million for Damyean Dotson in the toughest free agent market in NBA history. --Gaston made his way in the industry through player development working with many of the top players in the NBA, College, and High School. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Chris Gaston.
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    37 min
  • E245: Sherrell Dorsey, Founder and CEO of The Plug, a digital news platform that covers Black innovation

    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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    My next guest is Sherrell Dorsey. She is the founder and CEO of The Plug, a digital news and insights platform covering the Black innovation economy. Her work has been featured in VICE, The Washington Post, and more. Sherrell has been a contributing writer for notable publications like Columbia Journalism Review, Fast Company, Black Enterprise, and others. The Plug and WURD have partnered to highlight Black tech and innovation within the Philadelphia community by pooling together their resources to create greater impact through storytelling. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Sherrell Dorsey.
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    29 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."