Money Making Conversations

Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Chuck Wallington.  He is a C-Suite executive and a chief marketing and communications officer. For the past 12 years, Chuck has held leadership roles in the healthcare industry. Previously, he held leadership roles in the financial services and consumer-packaged goods industries.  A Seat at the C-Suite Table is an insightful look at the leadership journeys of 30 African American male C-Suite executives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Kym Whitley.  She is known for her roles on television sitcoms, such as My Brother and Me, Sparks, Animal Practice, The Boondocks, Young & Hungry, The Parkers, The Cleveland Show, Black Dynamite, and Act Your Age. Whitley was nominated for a 2004 BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Box Office Movie for her role as Ormandy in the 2003 comedy film Deliver Us From Eva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Tiffani Neal. Barlow’s Foods started as a passion project and quickly turned into a business with a mission to provide better tasting and better breakfast food options.  Barlow’s Foods creates a 3-in-1 pancake, biscuit, waffle mix, and assorted syrups. The difference between Barlow’s and what you’ll commonly find available is the quality of our ingredients. They use less refined ingredients such as unbleached organic, unenriched red wheat flour and Himalayan salt. Their ingredients are hand-sifted and selected. They believe in seasonal eating and how food was back in the day. You’ll find their award-winning peach cobbler year-round. All of their syrups are made from whole ingredients. They support local farmers when possible and give back to the veteran community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Nephew Tommy, he is the host of OWN’s Ready for Love.  OWN’S POPULAR LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP DATING SHOW, READY TO LOVE.  He is TV host, radio host, philanthropist, entrepreneur and family man.   The show has been Friday night's #1 original cable series among African-American women (18+) in 2022.  “Ready to Love” is not your mother’s “let’s fall in love in thirty minutes or less” dating show; these are grown men and women in their 30’s and 40’s who are seeking the special relationship-of-a-lifetime that has eluded them thus far, and the baggage they each bring to the party is real.  The old adage that “The course of love never did run smooth” is proven to be truer than ever when these eager singles come together to meet, date, cross-date, group-date and re-date, all in an effort to discover and claim “the one.”  The romantic high drama is palpable from the moment that 18 attractive and successful women and men first set eyes on one another at the Mansion Mixer in Dallas that sets them all off on the bumpy road to love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Anne Lester a retirement expert, author, media commentator, top-rated speaker and former Head of Retirement Solutions for JPMorgan Asset Management, where she worked almost 30 years.  Drawing from her expertise and key themes in Your Best Financial Life, Anne Lester is available for interviews, articles and immediate commentary and can discuss any personal finance or retirement topic including:

• Ways to hack your brain to make saving easier
• How to understand your money type and what to do about it
• How student loan payments boost your credit score
• 6 financial actions to immediately take when you’re fired
• Steps freelancers and self-employed individuals need to do to secure retirement
• What you need to know about retirement before you quit your job to become a TikTok influencer
• Subscription Detox: 7 ways to take back your finances from online subscriptions you may not even know you are paying for
• Closing the savings gap and helping everyone save
• 3 ways to determine if that luxury item is worth the splurge
• 3 questions to answer before you tap into your emergency savings
• What to do in your 20s and 30s if your job doesn’t offer a 401(k)
• 5 Questions to ask yourself in your 20s and 30s as you plan your retirement goals
• The $1.2 Million Gyro: Is eating lunch out really worth it? What to do with that money instead

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Kimberly Kisner—and her dedication to fostering community Kimberly to create the HBCU Social mobile app. HBCU Social is more than just a networking platform – it's a digital heartbeat pulsating with the energy of the HBCU community. With a deep-rooted commitment to preserving heritage and fostering innovation, our mobile app meaningfully brings together students, alumni, faculty, Divine Nine members, and supporters. The platform is a conduit for job listings, internships, and events tailored to the HBCU community. It empowers individuals to advance their careers and engage with opportunities that resonate with their aspirations. Whether you're a student, alum, or advocate for HBCU excellence, HBCU Social invites users to be part of something extraordinary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dave Charest, the Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact. He provides powerful tools to simplify and amplify digital marketing for businesses. Previously, he was the Director of Content Marketing and also the Senior Manager of Content and Social Media Marketing at the company. Dave is also a Speaker, Host, and Podcaster obsessed with helping small business owners find time for online marketing since 2006.  Constant Contact delivers everything small businesses and nonprofits need to build, grow, and succeed. With powerful online marketing tools, contact management and sales features, and innovative AI capabilities, Constant Contact makes it easy to attract the right people, engage more customers, close more deals, and grow.

• What is driving the current spike in new small businesses?
• What marketing recommendations can you share with those just launching their business?
• What are the top marketing tips entrepreneurs should follow to grow their small businesses?
• As online marketing continues to grow, what are the best tools to recommend to entrepreneurs who struggle to find time to devote to marketing efforts?
• Can you provide an example of how Constant Contact tools have helped a small business owner drive traffic and boost sales?
• Marketing is often geared to generating new customers, but what methods are best to retain current customers and grow their loyalty?
• How can small business owners best utilize AI and Automation with their online marketing campaigns?

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interview Kier Spates. He is a Sickle Cell Warrior, and when he was diagnosed, he was told he would not live past 11 years. Today, he is a sickle cell survivor, Hollywood television writer, co-hosts the popular Steve Harvey Morning Show, hosts his radio show every Saturday in Atlanta, and is a touring stand-up comedian. He started his foundation called Kier's Hope for Sickle Cell survivors and hosts his motivational podcast, Living Your Life. Each week, join him and his board-certified medical co-host, Dr. Corey Hebert, as we meet incredible people who refuse to let a life-threatening illness hold them back from success. Plus, he talks with today's top medical, community, and entertainment influencers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley Joi Boyd. Born and raised in Detroit, Ashley Joi Boyd made a name for herself as a Grammy nominee, music producer, composer (co-writer behind Justin Bieber's hit "Yummy"), and real estate developer. Now, with the release of her book, who can include the title author? Ashley filed for bankruptcy and has returned to financial health, so she wrote a book entitled "Financially Fly: Mastering Money and Wealth for Women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Tiaia Rasheed, and Daphne Carter. The company proudly boasts the distinction of being the "first Black women-owned citrus-based liqueur in the United States." They created a vodka-based drink that is infused with the finest natural ingredients. The two women came up with an idea to start a business while vacationing on the shores of the Amalfi Coast in the summer of 2022, and now the two beverages born from that idea-inspiring trip are the award-winning Daphane Limoncello and Daphane Raspberry Berrycello.  Cashid Beverage LTD Co has created a one-of-a-kind "original beverage" that is vodka-based and infused with the finest natural ingredients. The libations can be chilled as a shot, sipped alone over ice, or mixed with other fine spirits, juices, and seltzers to create fantastic palette-pleasing experiences!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.