Money Making Conversations

Rushion McDonald interviews Greg Bowman and Ryan Richmond. Their remix flavors include Nacho, Crab Legs, Dill, Spicy Nacho Cheese, Pizza, Hot Wings & Ranch, Yellow Cheddar, Parmesan Garlic, Salt & Vinegar, Key Lime Pie, Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Heavenly Crunch, Snick A Roo, Caramel W/ Nuts, Heath Toffee Almonds, Strawberry Shortcake, White Chocolate W/Almonds, Banana Puddin And Uncle Ricks Buttered Pecan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy. She is a registered pharmacist in Louisiana with nearly three decades of retail and hospital experience. She is a consultant pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy at a specialty hospital focusing on patients with medically complex conditions. Affectionately known as Dr. YoYo, Dr. McElroy conducts medication safety seminars for elementary-age students that will never disappoint. Her plight is to protect the children by teaching them about the proper use and improper use of prescription drugs. In her children's book, "It's Not Candy," she incorporates a beautiful tapestry of music and medicine that is fun yet conveys the vital message of medication safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviews Sahra Halpern. She is president and chief executive officer of the Business Consortium Fund and Triad Investments. She has created innovative and responsive lending programs throughout her career in community development finance. She drives BCF toward a more significant impact in our communities by expanding capital reach to business owners of color. Since 1987, BCF has originated 228 million dollars in loans and financed 950 minority business enterprises or MBEs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviews Patrice Washington.  Patrice is a Transformational Speaker, Host, and founder of Redefining Wealth.  Named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the Top 25 Influential Leaders in Personal Development.  Consistently called on by top national media outlets such as Good Morning America, CNBC, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, NBC, Essence Magazine, and more, Patrice is where personal development, spiritual growth, and personal finance success converge to create a roadmap for your ultimate success.  As the founder of Redefining Wealth, Patrice has built a thriving international community of purpose-driven individuals committed to creating a powerful life, weaving together the aspects of their careers, home, health, and personal finances. Through wise teachings and intuitive guidance, Patrice creates a safe environment for Purpose Chasers to dig deeper in exploring and understanding the obstacles prohibiting them from progressing. She empowers her international community to look at life through a lens of abundance and opportunity instead of lack and scarcity. Integrate the six pillars of success: Fit, People, Space, Faith, Work, And Money, to create a holistic blueprint for your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviews Jermaine Smith, a celebrity Soul Food Chef, who reveals Mumbo Sauce history in a new documentary.  Operates a popular restaurant in Washington, D.C.'s DMV called Henry's Soul Cafe. To serve the community, Jermaine launched a culinary institute designed to train young people. Jermaine finances and produces films such as Strange Love for Amazon Video, Trophy Wife, and Dave Chappelle's Legendary starring Earthquake for Netflix. In that same vein, he manages talent in the comedy space, is a successful real estate developer and investor, and consults for businesses across the globe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald’s a two-time Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer, winner of three NAACP Image Awards, Living Legends Foundation Award, inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame when he managed Steve Harvey, and received multiple prestigious achievement awards, including the 2016 and 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, 2022 City of Houston Rushion McDonald Day Proclamation, 2023 Black Media Honors Voice Award, 2023 Atlanta Business League’s Men of Influence Award and 2023 Kings & Priests coveted Priest Award. Throughout his career and business journey, Rushion has realized you should not let stereotyping and age block you from pursuing your dreams. People always talk about their purpose or “Gift” in life. If you have a gift, lead with your gift, and don’t let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Rushion McDonald recaps Value Proposition Episodes #1 and #2 and expounds on the following.    Hire an accountant and HR Person before you start selling your product or open the doors to your business. Stay away from negative people. Finding Your Product’s place in the market place

• Set your goals immediately and make sure they are reachable
• Don’t wait around for an opportunity
• Knowing Your Work Environment
• Developing Your Voice
• Defining Your Visual Identity
• Grow your relationships

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Rushion McDonald interviews Sonia Fears of the Fears Group at Morgan Stanley. Sonia leads the All-Black Wealth Management Team at Morgan Stanley. She is on the show to kill a lot of financial stereotypes about Blacks and the financial community. She is the First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments Director, and Global Sports and Entertainment Director - one of the leading financial experts in discussing stocks, savings programs, compounded interest portfolios, Name Image and Likeness, and lines of credit. Sonia built a family practice at Morgan Stanley along with her two daughters. They provide Alternative Investment opportunities, Retirement plans, and Entertainment and Sports financial consultations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviews Jackson Dunbar, who gives a first-hand account from his book entitled How He 'Made Money, Lost 90 Pounds and Thrived in Chronic Pain" in the financial and healthcare worlds. Dunbar is committed to creating a new normal for himself, deliberately focusing on his physical health and strength, continuing to earn an income while still in chronic pain, and, without his knowledge, teaching himself and possibly the World a masterclass in survival.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviews Michaela Merrick. She is the owner of Pretty Little Tacos. Pretty Little Tacos is a Creole-Mexican Street taco concept founded by Michaela Merrick in May 2020—an industry veteran who discusses how to avoid business scams. Merrick launched in Triton Yards in May 2020 and immediately established a loyal following. Merrick took the challenge of opening up head-on at the height of the Coronavirus pandemic to follow her dream.   Pretty Little Tacos offers vegan alternatives and dessert tacos, including peach cobbler and strawberry shortcake. She is on the show to tell us her story, from Food Trucks to the restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviews Jamie Ane Eubanks and her husband, J.J. Eubanks, a former professional basketball player. Today, MVP is a powerhouse company that provides, through its independent contractors, one of the best vacation planning services in the industry. An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, MVP operates through three branches: MVP Parks, MVP Cruising, and MVP Getaways. Magical Vacation Planner thrives on providing an exclusive and magical, stress-free vacation planning service at no additional expense to the clients over the price of their vacation package. MVP aspires to become a household name in the World of travel through perseverance, innovation, and integrity to continue to impact lives for years to come. Magical Vacation Planner is currently developing an HBCU Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.