Money Making Conversations

Money Making Conversations

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Money Making Conversations episodes

  • Famed music industry executive, Benny Pough, on how his near death experience redirected his life’s purpose.
    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 companyKnowing Your valueReal Estate InvestingMusic industry 101DVERSE


    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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    31 min
  • Adam Richman, Host of the History Channel series "Adam Eats The 80s," & Benny Pough, Influential Music Industry executive.
    On this episodes 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 is has propelled the career of Jay -Z, Rihanna, Kanye West & More.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Gaming & coding leaders, Harold & Hans Vancol talk technology gap, black tech, & augmented / virtual reality.
    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 disadvantageImpact 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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    40 min
  • Netflix series star of “Raising Dion,” Alisha Wainwright, talks season 2, boxing, relationships and more!
    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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    25 min

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Come learn the Secrets To Success! Money Making Conversations is hosted by EMMY award-winning producer Rushion McDonald. The Emmy award-winning television and film producer has produced and created…