Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Reverend Dr. Adrian Booth Johnson.

• Founder of the Woye Bra Initiative under the nonprofit Infinity Global Empowerment.
• Former executive at Coca-Cola and U.S. Department of Energy.
• A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in Africa, especially in Ghana.
• Known affectionately as “Reverend Granny” in African villages.

🌍 Key Accomplishments

• Created over 325 women entrepreneurs in Ghana, West Africa.
• Launched a program to produce and distribute reusable sanitary pads to combat period poverty.
• Travels to Africa twice a year to train and support women in business, marketing, and financial literacy.
• Developed partnerships with organizations like Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and The Links, Inc. to support her mission.

🧭 Personal Journey

• Became a mother at 17, earned her GED, and later a business degree from the University of Louisville.
• Worked her way up from secretary to project manager in nuclear energy and later to corporate leadership at Coca-Cola.
• Inspired by a lifelong dream to go to Africa, which she fulfilled in 2001 and has continued annually since.

💡 Programs and Initiatives

• Woye Bra: A program that empowers women in Ghana to make and sell reusable sanitary pads, helping girls stay in school.
• Youth Engagement: Connects U.S. students (e.g., from Cass Tech in Detroit) with African youth through Zoom and cultural exchanges.
• HBCU Engagement: Took 21 HBCU students to South Africa during the 2010 World Cup as part of Coca-Cola’s “Open Happiness” campaign.

🗣️ Inspirational Quotes

• “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”
• “The question is not who is going to let you be successful, but who is going to stop you.”
• “Sometimes it’s just a bend in the road, not the end of the road.”
• “When I walk into a dark room, I don’t look for light. I know God is there.”

🌐 How to Support

• Website: www.woyebra.org
• Donations support training, materials, and expansion of the Woye Bra program.

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

A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode:

🎙️ Guest: Moniek Garside

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
• Founder of Fit Life Wellness, a private mental health and wellness practice.
• Author of the guided journal I Can, I Will.

🧠 Key Topics Discussed 🧘‍♀️ What Therapy Really Is

• Therapy is not just “talking on a couch”—it’s a safe space for vulnerability, healing, and personal growth.
• It involves unpacking emotional challenges, not just surface-level advice.

🔄 Life Transitions

• Includes shifts like:
  • Moving from corporate to entrepreneurship
  • Divorce or children leaving home
  • Personal reinvention
• Therapy helps individuals navigate uncertainty and redefine stability.

🧑‍💼 Mental Health for Entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneurs often neglect self-care in pursuit of success.
• Therapy helps them prioritize balance, manage burnout, and maintain mental clarity.
• Monique emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and having a support system.

📘 About the Book: I Can, I Will

• A 30-day guided journal with weekly themes and daily prompts.
• Designed to help individuals:
  • Reflect on their emotions
  • Reset their mindset
  • Overcome depression, anxiety, and life transitions
• Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and MoniqueGarside.com

🧩 Common Mental Health Misconceptions

• Mental health is often oversimplified or trivialized on social media.
• Terms like “anxiety” and “boundaries” are used without understanding.
• Real healing requires professional guidance, not just affirmations or apps.

🧍‍♀️ Monique’s Personal Journey

• Originally a nursing major, she transitioned to social work after realizing her passion was emotional care.
• She created Fit Life Wellness to have autonomy in how she supports clients.
• She is both a therapist and a therapy client—emphasizing the importance of self-work.

🧠 Mental Health Red Flags

• Depression: Irritability, isolation, loss of interest, low motivation.
• Anxiety: Racing thoughts, physical symptoms (e.g., heart palpitations), constant worry.

🧰 Therapy vs. Technology

• Apps and AI tools can supplement mental health care (e.g., affirmations, breathing exercises).
• But they cannot replace the human connection and insight of a trained therapist.

🌐 Connect with Moniek Garside

• Website: MoniekGarside.com
• Practice: Fit Life Wellness
• Services: Virtual therapy, clinical supervision, mental health resources

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

A co-owner of Perfect Note, a dinner supper club with locations in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. The conversation is a rich blend of entrepreneurship, community service, music, and food culture.

🎶 About Perfect Note

• Concept: A dinner supper club offering live music and Southern cuisine, catering to a mature audience (ages 30+).
• Locations: Birmingham, AL (original) and Marietta, GA (Atlanta metro).
• Atmosphere: Grown folks’ vibe—no hookah, no club chaos, just good music, good food, and good company.

🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏾 Founders & Origins

• Co-owned by Tremayne Thompson and his wife Karen (hence “TK Productions”).
• Started as gospel concert promoters in Chicago.
• Moved to Alabama in 2008 after a family loss and launched Perfect Note in Bessemer with a Gerald Albright concert.
• Initially operated out of a banquet hall, setting up and breaking down everything themselves.

📈 Growth & Expansion

• Perfect Note evolved into a full-fledged venue in 2016.
• Expanded to Atlanta due to demand from patrons traveling from Georgia to Alabama.
• Featured in the Huffington Post as one of the top 100 businesses to visit in the U.S.

🍽️ Food & Hospitality

• Offers Wednesday–Saturday dinner service and Sunday brunch with live music.
• Website: perfectnoteliveatl.com
• Tremaine’s culinary journey began at Waffle House, where he learned speed cooking and kitchen management under pressure.
• Emphasizes quality and consistency in food service, even during high-volume events.

💬 Philosophy & Community Impact

• Business is rooted in service, not profit.
• During COVID, they pivoted to drive-up service with $5 meals, feeding the community.
• Believes in mentorship and sharing knowledge freely with aspiring entrepreneurs.

🗣️ Key Takeaways

• Mentorship is vital: Learn from those who’ve walked the path.
• Serve first: Community support follows genuine service.
• Plan wisely: Dreams need operational structure and financial planning.
• Create culture: Music and food unite people across demographics.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley Joi Boyd.

A Grammy-nominated songwriter, music producer, real estate developer, and author of Financially Fly: Mastering Money and Wealth for Women. Ashley shares her journey from co-writing Justin Bieber’s hit “Yummy” to overcoming bankruptcy and becoming a financial literacy advocate. The conversation explores the music business, financial empowerment, generational wealth, and the importance of mindset and self-investment.

🧭 Key Points 🎵 Music Industry & Songwriting

• Ashley is a co-writer of Justin Bieber’s “Yummy” and has worked on multiple albums.
• She emphasizes the importance of publishing rights and owning your work.
• Songwriting is a spiritual and intuitive process for her, not reliant on playing instruments.

💰 Financial Journey & Bankruptcy

• Filed for bankruptcy during the 2008 housing crash.
• The experience led her to rebuild her financial knowledge and become an advocate for financial literacy.
• She now owns a music publishing company and is a real estate developer.

📘 Book: Financially Fly

• Written to empower women to take control of their finances.
• Encourages open conversations about money, especially in communities where it’s taboo.
• Focuses on mindset, structure, and generational wealth.

🏠 Real Estate Development

• Developed rental properties in Los Angeles.
• Aspires to build affordable housing in Detroit.
• Passionate about design and creating sustainable housing solutions.

💡 Financial Tips

• Invest in yourself: Treat yourself as a line item in your budget.
• Portion your income: Prioritize savings like a bill.
• Build habits: Small sacrifices now lead to long-term gains.
• Generational wealth: Structure your finances with trusts, insurance, and estate planning.

💬 Notable Quotes

“Songwriting is the heart and soul of a song. It’s what makes it memorable.”

“Just because you know how to make money doesn’t mean you know how to maintain or grow it.”

“Generational wealth means your family doesn’t need outside help to survive.”

“Invest in yourself. Put your name on the bill list and don’t miss that payment.”

“You deserve everything you desire. Shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance.”

“You can use the truth about your finances as a stepping stone—not a setback.”

“The alarm clock isn’t waking you up—God is. Have a plan for your day.”

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The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday, July 24th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open - Being The ONE | Nephew Tommy's Run That Prank Back - "My Dog Apollo" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Random Questions | Common Ways To Get Caught Cheating | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Buttcheeks" | Strawberry Letter - "My Husband Leaves His Phone At Home" | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Beating The Heat | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing Remarks

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

Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, and author. The conversation centers around her memoir, I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To, and offers a rich blend of personal storytelling, cultural insight, and motivational wisdom.

📘 About the Memoir

Title: I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To
Tone: Comedic, honest, emotional, and empowering
Purpose: To share Loni’s journey from the Detroit projects to Hollywood, while inspiring readers to embrace their authentic selves.

🌟 Key Themes & Highlights 🏙️ Early Life & Upbringing

• Grew up in the Brewster Projects in Detroit.
• Raised by a strong community of Black women, including her mother, babysitter Miss Brooks (a Jehovah’s Witness), and other influential women like her Girl Scout leader and Miss Fever.
• Emphasizes the importance of the “village” in shaping her values and resilience.

🎓 Education & HBCU Experience

• Attended Prairie View A&M University (an HBCU), where she joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
• Credits her college experience and sorority sisters for bailing her out of jail during a pivotal moment in her youth.
• Studied electrical engineering and later worked at General Motors before transitioning into entertainment.

😂 Humor & Hardship

• The memoir balances levity with serious topics like racism, wrongful arrest, and self-doubt.
• Chapter 8, where she’s thrown in jail for trespassing, is highlighted as both hilarious and eye-opening.
• Each chapter ends with a joke to bring levity to even the darkest moments.

💪 Empowerment & Mentorship

• Encourages readers to trust themselves and not conform to others’ expectations.
• Discusses the importance of mentorship and how someone saw potential in her beyond her factory job.
• Shares how Rushion McDonald personally mentored her during a difficult time in her TV career.

🎭 Career & Creativity

• Talks about her journey into comedy, acting, and co-hosting The Real.
• Reflects on her first film role in Soul Plane and the realities of the entertainment industry.
• Advocates for journaling and documenting personal history, especially for Black voices.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• “This is a love letter to my fans.”
• “If you feel hopeless, if you need some inspiration… understand that you are from a strong stock of people.”
• “We have to share our stories to show them the experiences that we've come through.”

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Janice Omadeke.

Founder of The Mentor Method and author of Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and takeaways:

🔑 Key Themes & Insights 1. Janice’s Background & Vision

• Former defense contractor and management consultant.
• Founded The Mentor Method to address the lack of inclusive mentorship in corporate America.
• One of the first Black women in the U.S. to raise over $1 million in seed funding for a tech startup.

2. What Is a Mentor?

• A mentor helps you become the best version of yourself.
• They don’t have to be older, in the same location, or even in the same industry.
• The key is values alignment, mutual respect, and a willingness to grow together.

3. The Problem with Traditional Mentorship

• Often exclusionary and based on superficial traits like race or gender.
• Many mentorship programs are performative, not transformative.
• True mentorship should be about growth, not conformity.

🌟 The 7 Types of Mentors You Need

1. Company Insider
   Knows the internal politics, culture, and history of your organization.

2. Skill Master
   Helps you refine a specific skill (e.g., public speaking, coding).

3. Money-Minded Mentor
   Guides you on financial literacy, wealth building, and independence.

4. Industry Mentor
   Offers insights into your field and helps you stay competitive.

5. Network Mentor
   A connector who expands your professional circle.

6. Influential Ally
   Uses their reputation to advocate for you and open doors.

7. Peer Mentor
   A trusted equal who provides emotional safety and real-time support.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “Mentorship is not about fixing you—it’s about amplifying who you already are.”
• “If someone is trying to change your values, they’re not mentoring you.”
• “You deserve to feel good about the work you do every day.”

📘 Book Mentioned

• Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success
  A guide to building meaningful mentor relationships and advancing your career with intention.

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

A certified financial planner and author of Women and Wealth.

1. Guest Introduction: Cary Carbonaro

• Certified Financial Planner with 25+ years of experience.
• Leads a multimillion-dollar financial planning practice.
• Focuses on empowering women and increasing financial literacy.
• Promoting her second book: Women and Wealth.

2. Why Cary Wrote the Book

• To share her 25 years of experience working with women.
• To address the lack of female-friendly practices in the financial industry.
• Key stat:

“By 2030, women will control two-thirds of the nation’s wealth—$30 trillion.”

4. Challenges in the Financial Industry

• Industry built by men, for men.
• Not ready for the shift in wealth ownership to women.
• Harvard Business Review (2009):

“Financial services is the least sympathetic to women and has the most to gain if they get it right.”

5. Financial Planning Philosophy

• Everyone deserves a financial plan.
• Quote:

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

• Financial planning includes:
  • Risk management
  • Cash flow
  • Tax strategy
  • Investments
  • Retirement
  • Estate planning

6. Making the Industry Female-Friendly

• Women often leave their financial advisors after a spouse dies (80% of the time).
• Reasons: lack of connection, poor communication, feeling ignored.
• Not a DEI issue, but a dollars and cents issue:

“What other industry would ignore a $30 trillion opportunity?”

7. Stereotypes and Societal Expectations

• Women face pressure to look attractive in professional settings.
• Stereotypes persist in media and even in AI-generated images.
• Example: AI generated a man when asked for an image of a financial planner with long hair.

8. Cary’s Personal Journey

• Inspired by her father, a JPMorgan Chase executive.
• Grew up learning about money and finance.
• Built her business by focusing on women, not traditional male-dominated marketing.
• Quote:

“Money equals power, and women need more of both.”

9. The Wealth Gap

• Beyond the wage gap, the wealth gap is driven by caregiving responsibilities.
• Termed the “good daughter/spouse penalty.”
• Lifetime cost to women: $1 million.

10. Call to Action

• Women should seek financial literacy and independence.
• Encourage planning before crisis hits.
• Quote:

“Wealth gives you choices in life.”

📌 Key Quotes & Highlights

• “If you don’t start dreaming about what you want today, you will not get it tomorrow.”
• “By 2030, women will control $30 trillion in wealth.”
• “The industry was built by men, for men. But the clients are changing.”
• “Money equals power, and women need more of both.”
• “The wealth gap is generated by caregiving responsibilities, costing women $1 million over a lifetime.”
• “Everyone deserves a financial plan.”

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

• Founder of a private therapy practice focused on culturally sensitive therapy for Black and Brown communities.
• Main Topics:
  • Cultural differences in therapy
  • Challenges in modern relationships and marriage
  • The impact of technology on human connection
  • The role of therapy in addressing generational trauma and stress
  • The future of therapy in the age of AI

💡 Key Insights 1. Culturally Sensitive Therapy

• April emphasizes the importance of therapists understanding the lived experiences of marginalized communities.
• Black and Brown clients often face unique challenges that require a nuanced, empathetic approach.

2. Modern Relationship Struggles

• Top issues in marriage therapy: finances, infidelity, and communication.
• Communication is often overlooked but is foundational to resolving other issues.

3. Technology & Disconnection

• The rise of remote living and digital communication is reducing opportunities for organic human interaction.
• Couples are increasingly using text messages—even within the same home—to communicate, which can erode intimacy.

4. Therapy as a Preventative Tool

• Therapy shouldn't be reserved for crises; it can be a proactive tool for personal and relational growth.
• Pre-marriage counseling is often skipped or done too late, missing key conversations about values, finances, and intimacy.

5. AI in Therapy

• April sees potential in AI as a supplementary tool but stresses it cannot replace the human connection essential to effective therapy.

🧠 Final Message

April encourages people to seek therapy not out of crisis, but as a way to grow and connect more deeply—with themselves and others. She remains hopeful that with intention and effort, society can rebuild meaningful human connections.

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