Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Harris

He an attorney in Charlotte NC and the CEO of one of the largest certified minority marketers of energy in the US.   RDAF markets and sells natural gas, Power/electricity, liquified natural gas, hydrogen, EV charging, solar, nitrogen and other energy commodities. Our largest suppliers are Chevron, EQT, Berkshire Hathaway Energy (LNG) and Calpine (power). Our largest customers are Shell and US Steel.

He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill undergrad and law schools. He is a former NBA and NFL agent. And, he has litigated some of the largest cases in Charlotte history.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Montee Tayion Holland.  He is the President and CEO of the Tayion Collection. He is a Detroit, Michigan native and Marine Corps Veteran who often describes his clientele as Renaissance men. That descriptor is also an accurate portrayal of Holland himself. He is a self-made businessman who left a career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals to pursue building an apparel company. In 2003, Holland had his first successful showing at the Las Vegas Magic Apparel Tradeshow. Holland, who has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education, volunteers his free time in his community, where he has secured millions of dollars in scholarship funds for aspiring college-bound young athletes.
The Tayion Collection is a well-established, minority-owned apparel brand that has been in the marketplace since 2004 with a strong track record of quality design and consistent sales. The Tayion Collection sells men’s suits, formal wear. It separates (Jackets, pants, shirts, ties, outerwear, accessories, sportswear, etc.) under two brand names - Tayion and T-Fusion, which enables the brand to cater to fashion-forward customers of means, as well as those who may be more budget conscious. Since the company’s inception, the Tayion Collection has sold more than $50M. Future goals include greatly expanding the product offerings, manufacturing partnerships, and global distribution through a comprehensive marketing, advertising, and sales strategy designed to drive significant sales and profit growth. Tayion Collection, Inc. is 100% solely owned by Montee Holland.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Lynn Richardson. The popular financial expert Dr. Lynn Richardson returns to the Money Making Conversations Master Class to dispatch another round of financial advice. In this episode, Dr. Lynn explains the significance of building generational wealth in the African American community and how to start investing for your future even if you don’t have that much money. She also touches on the importance of having a life insurance policy and discusses ways to start taking control of your financial future while avoiding financial pitfalls. She breaks down how life insurance can be used as an investment and an asset. 

Topic Covered

How to pick life insurance

How to make your life insurance work for you.

What are some ideas for getting some extra income?

Eliminating debt

Increasing income

Saving more

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Welcome to "Decisions, Decisions," the podcast where boundaries are pushed, and conversations get candid! Join your favorite hosts, Mandii B and WeezyWTF, as they dive deep into the world of non-traditional relationships and explore the often-taboo topics surrounding dating, sex, and love. Every Monday, Mandii and Weezy invite you to unlearn the outdated narratives dictated by traditional patriarchal norms. With a blend of humor, vulnerability, and authenticity, they share their personal journeys navigating their 30s, tackling the complexities of modern relationships, and engaging in thought-provoking discussions that challenge societal expectations. From groundbreaking interviews with diverse guests to relatable stories that resonate with your experiences, "Decisions, Decisions" is your go-to source for open dialogue about what it truly means to love and connect in today's world. Get ready to reshape your understanding of relationships and embrace the freedom of authentic connections—tune in and join the conversation!

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Attorney Jalene Mack. She is an entertainment attorney, from her base in Houston, she has expanded her reach into the film centers of Las Vegas, NV, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Baltimore, MD, New Orleans, LA and Dubai. Attorney Jalen Mack’s legal skills in Arts & Entertainment include a wide range of matters regarding Film & Television (scripted and unscripted) from development through distribution, Theater, Music, Books, Performing Artists, Contracts, Film Finance, Distribution, Federal Trademark & Copyright Registration and more.   As an actor she’s been featured in Better Call Saul, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and the  ALLBLACK network Houston drama 5th Ward, and look for her alongside Jamie Foxx in The Burial on Amazon Prime.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Justin Lee.  Homeownership is a key factor in the idea of the American Dream, and no one understands that more than realtor Justin Lee. Coming from a family of real estate agents whose history in the industry goes back three generations, Justin discusses how his upbringing not only helped prepare him for his career as an African American real estate agent in a field dominated by White and European realtors, but how it also helped give him an edge in the business despite being in his 20s. Justin also shares tips on how to find way of financing a home when you don’t have the money to do so without breaking the bank, and how people can purchase large apartment complexes/buildings in their community by teaming up with one another and purchasing it as a team. If you own a home, are looking to buy a home, or are looking to buy a community building to put revenue back in your neighborhood, you certainly don’t want to miss this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class.

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

She is president and CEO of Electro Soft, Incorporated (ESI), an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm in the United States. She holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State and an MBA from Drexel University. The breadth of her experience in business extends to supply chain logistics, purchasing, global scheduling and e-commerce, where she served in key roles in companies to include Honeywell, Gap and IKEA.   She is the author of Dark, Dirty, Dangerous: The Vibrant Future of Manufacturing.  

Trotman welcomed her two sons during her time at IKEA, giving her firsthand experience with the difficulties prenatal and postnatal mothers face in their professional and personal lives. While on maternity leave, she founded the Belly Button Boutique, an online shop for pre- and postnatal women. Over the span of eight years, her business expanded to celebrity and international clientele, earning her features in PEOPLE and on NBC 10, CBS News, HuffPost Live and more.

The success of Belly Button Boutique inspired Trotman to propel ESI, founded by her parents in 1986, even further forward. Over the past 15 years, she served in the roles at ESI as special projects and marketing manager, executive vice president, COO and currently CEO and president. Under her guidance, ESI implemented both online marketing and acquisition strategies, dramatically increasing revenue.

Through her leadership at ESI, Trotman was named an Enterprising Woman of the Year, Transformational Woman in Family Business, Top 25 Leader Transforming Manufacturing, and most recently Entrepreneur of The Year® 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. Trotman recognizes the plights and potential of minority business enterprises (MBEs) and how their power can be used to help close the ever-widening minority wealth gap. Leveraging her connections to funding, access, and networks, she advocates for minority business owners and educates on how investment in minority businesses uplifts minority families and communities.

Trotman is a board member for the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, Museum of the American Revolution, African Women’s Entrepreneurship Collective (AWEC) and Forum of Executive Women Foundation. She is co-chair of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) and a member of both the Drexel University Board of Governors and President’s Council. 

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Hankins.   “

As an author and mentor, I’m dedicated to helping people find their true purpose and navigate life’s transitions with faith and resilience. My book, Beyond the Chair, combines practical advice with spiritual insights to inspire readers to move beyond their current roles and confidently embrace their calling.”

Talking Points:

1. Inspiration Behind the Book:
   • Discussed the personal experiences and stories that inspired you to write Beyond the Chair.
   • Highlight how the book addresses the transitions that professionals, especially in the beauty industry, face when seeking a new purpose or leadership role.
   2. Themes of Faith and Resilience:
   • Explore the book’s focus on how faith and resilience play a crucial role in overcoming life’s challenges and transitions.
   • Share specific examples from the book that illustrate these themes.
   3. Target Audience:
   • Explain who the book is for—not just beauty professionals, but anyone looking to move beyond their current role and discover their true calling.
   • Emphasize how the book’s lessons are applicable across various industries.
   4. Practical Guidance and Spiritual Insights:
   • Highlight the practical advice and spiritual insights you offer in the book, and how they can help readers navigate their own life transitions.
   • Mention any unique tools, exercises, or reflections included in the book to guide readers on their journey.
   5. Your Personal Journey:
   • Share your own journey of moving beyond your role in the beauty industry and how that experience shaped the content of the book.
   • Discuss how your story can serve as an inspiration for others facing similar transitions.
   6. Impact and Legacy:
   • Talk about the impact you hope Beyond the Chair will have on readers and what you want them to take away from it. #STRAW, #SHMS, #AMI, #BEST

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