Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dexter B. Jenkins. 

He is a Pastor, real estate entrepreneur, financial strategist, and host of Let’s Talk Real Estate. He is also the author of the newly published The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint: Keys to Overcoming Fear, lack of Money, and Inexperience to Possess the Land. 

“The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint by Dexter B. Jenkins isn’t your typical feel-good faith and finance book. It’s a wake-up call, plain and simple. For far too long, many believers have been trapped by misguided notions that faith and wealth don’t mix, or worse, that seeking financial success is somehow ‘unholy.’ Dexter blows that myth out of the water.

As a pastor and financial mentor, he challenges you to stop limiting God’s abundance with a middle-class mindset. Real estate is the tool, but your faith is the engine that drives wealth creation. This book forces you to confront your beliefs about money, faith, and God's will—and if you’re not ready for that, this book isn't for you. But if you’re tired of playing small and are ready to align your beliefs with action, The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint is the no-nonsense guide that will take you there."

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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-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tarence Wheeler.

A man dedicated to service and community impact. Raised by a drug-abusing mother in the tough city of Detroit, Wheeler overcame adversity to become a leader in philanthropy. He now spearheads an All-Star Food Giveaway, bringing together Hall of Fame athletes, community leaders, and even Michigan’s governor to serve those in need. With over 20 years of service, his journey is a testament to resilience and the power of giving back. Tune in to hear his inspiring motto:“It’s not your condition, it’s your decision-making that makes your destiny

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

He is the Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC).  PMC's powerhouse portfolio includes brands like Billboard, Variety, Dick Clark Productions, and South by Southwest. The two men discuss the importance of courage in forging your own path, the value of mentorship, and the power of creative innovation by recognizing your strengths. They also dive into key financial strategies, including budgeting and investing wisely. Don’t miss this exceptional conversation, 
only on Money Making Conversation Masterclass!

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

She has a business degree from the University of Oklahoma.   She is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online and her company Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Jennifer Ledwith.

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1. Why are HBCUs relevant?
Mr. McDonald, in your interview with Stacy Spratt of the United Negro College Fund, you mentioned the number of successful Black professionals who are products of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Moreover, I’ve seen this success in my family, which hails from Bain Street (yes – that Bain Street in Kashmere Gardens), beginning with my grandfather, an alumnus of Texas College and Texas Southern University.

2. Whether students select an HBCU or a PWI, it’s important for them to have choices. Test scores unlock access to scholarships and academic programs. Often, African Americans are locked out of these opportunities: on average, African Americans score a 908 (out of 1600) on the SAT and a 16 (out of 36) on the ACT.

3. PSAT, SAT, and ACT aren’t for Black kids? Why should we bother?
We should bother because of the opportunities for scholarships and the opportunities to improve literacy.

4. When should my child start preparing for college?

5. Understood from a young age that education and literacy were crucial to success. 

6. People told her that her mother — a single parent with serious debt and no child support — made too much money for her to get any free money for college.

7. She didn't finish in the top 10% of her high school class (which is academic poison in her home state of Texas).

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

Ascendant is a CEO branding development firm specializing in corporate brand strategy and development for CEOs and executive leaders. Our CEO, corporate, and executive branding models use a proprietary five-phase branding system. They focus on brand monetization, brand acceleration, and brand strategy. Our corporate and CEO branding clients range from executive corporate branding clients at Fortune 50 companies to multimillionaire CEOs and founders of entrepreneurial ventures.

Specialties: Public Relations for executives, Corporate Branding, CEO Branding, social media maximization, business planning, equity/debt investments, and Strategic Brand Planning.

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

The founder of Jus Free. Once sentenced to life in prison, Leonard took control of his fate by firing his legal team and crafting his own parole package, ultimately securing his freedom. Now, he uses his experience to help other inmates navigate the parole system, with Jus Free achieving an impressive 82% success rate with the Board of Pardons and Paroles. His journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of self-advocacy. 

Jus' Free is a parole package provider that goes above and beyond to bring forth and present our clients' best potential. Due to a lack of knowledge, inmates are unaware of what is presented to the Board of Pardons and Parole. Our company works with offenders and their loved ones to ensure the Board hears YOUR story. Together, we humanize and purposely create a narrative for the Parole Board that deems those requesting the privilege of parole worthy of the transition to freedom.

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At Jus’Free, we recognize imperfection as part of the human experience. Our mission is to restore dignity to those who have been dehumanized and bring families back together. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to empower individuals, promote understanding, and foster reconciliation. While we can't guarantee specific outcomes, we're committed to supporting each person's journey with compassion and empathy. Together, we work towards a more just and compassionate society.

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