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Money Making Conversations
Hosted by Rushion McDonald · ENGLISH
Come learn the Secrets To Success! Money Making Conversations is hosted by EMMY award-winning producer Rushion McDonald. The Emmy award-winning television and film producer has produced and created national marketing campaigns, blockbuster movies, hit sitcoms, reality shows, and syndicated television shows.
Money Making Conversations celebrates the small business stars in our neighborhoods. It is a voice of information about Entertainment and Entrepreneurship. The show gives the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities like Stephen A. Smith, Bishop TD Jakes, Patti LaBelle, Tom Bilyeu, Deion Sanders, LaLa Anthony, Cedric The Entertainer, and Nick Cannon. Listeners also hear from CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Decision Makers in areas including sports, culinary arts, fashion, television, film, finance, beauty, and technology. The guests, in turn, deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy, and how they lead a balanced life. Tune in to hear the Secrets to their Success!
Money Making Conversations celebrates the small business stars in our neighborhoods. It is a voice of information about Entertainment and Entrepreneurship. The show gives the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities like Stephen A. Smith, Bishop TD Jakes, Patti LaBelle, Tom Bilyeu, Deion Sanders, LaLa Anthony, Cedric The Entertainer, and Nick Cannon. Listeners also hear from CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Decision Makers in areas including sports, culinary arts, fashion, television, film, finance, beauty, and technology. The guests, in turn, deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy, and how they lead a balanced life. Tune in to hear the Secrets to their Success!
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Career pivoted from military combat to the blockbuster hit movie Black Panther, media distributor Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig
May 21, 202400:33:10Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Sgt. Major Keith L. Craig. Known for his work at Walt Disney Film Studios, where he managed Central Division Theatrical Sales and Distribution for 20 theatrical demographic market areas across all of Disney’s film silos (including Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Disney Animation Studios), Keith was instrumental in helping to propel Disney’s box office to an astounding record of over $42+ billion in total box office sales during major releases including Marvel Studio’s “The Black Panther”, “Aladdin”, “The Lion King”, Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”, as well as Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2”, “Thor: Ragnarok”, and more. Keith is now the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Porter + Craig Film and Media Distribution, an entertainment firm that has become an industry go-to for global filmmakers. Porter + Craig places intentional emphasis on authentically highlighting female and minority voices and have arranged financing and/or distribution for over 100+ feature films, TV movies and documentaries into the US and Canadian marketplace across digital platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple, Google Play, Vudu, and Roku, in addition to select theater franchises AMC, Cinemark, and Regal Theaters, along with global broadcast networks including HBO, Showtime, Discovery, BET, CW, and RLJ. Major releases include the widely-recognized independent film “The Blacklight”, and Nigerian rom-com “Single Not Searching”, starring Lisa Raye, which debuted in over 40 major markets in the US and Canada via AMC Theaters – an astounding achievement for a Nollywood release in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A near fatal car accident change the life of former Roc Nation Records Executive Benny Pough.
May 20, 202400:37:05Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Benny Pough; decades of dedication and determination propelled Benny Pough to the forefront of the music industry and made him one of today’s successful and innovative business leaders. Pough has helped shape the sound and culture of music worldwide, having been instrumental in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled, and 21 Savage. He is CEO of D.Verse Media, a full-service global music distribution and publishing company. On one fateful afternoon, a tragedy nearly took his life and empire away. Discover how this devastating incident forever altered the life of this industry titan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A serial entrepreneur who advocates the value of meditation when dealing with stressful situations, Mela Lovett.
May 17, 202400:33:34Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Mela Lovett. CEO of "Family Lawn Services, a distinguished Metro Atlanta landscape company, excels in providing top-tier lawn care solutions explicitly tailored for both residential and commercial properties. Their dedication to elevating outdoor aesthetics shines through meticulous lawn maintenance, innovative landscape design, and reliable ground-keeping. With a strong foothold in the heart of Georgia, our expert team pledges an unparalleled commitment to green brilliance. Trust us to redefine your terrain with our landscaping artistry, serving as a testament to the community's trust in our eco-centric vision. Enlist Family Lawn Services to transform your garden into a verdant oasis."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Created Full Bloom platform to help you overcome adversity, rejection, and negativity, Paris Fletcher.
May 16, 202400:33:05Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Paris Fletcher. Paris founded Full Bloom to remind others that having a clear sense of self is imperative when facing adversity, rejection, and negativity. The teachings, resources, and guides shared on Full Bloom are created to foster that process of clarity and healing. Whether you are absorbing Paris’ inspirational TikToks or finding comfort in our website, we hope Full Bloom inspires and motivates you to bloom into the best version of yourself. Full Bloom is on a mission to help you bloom into your best self. We know all too well that self-reflection and inner growth are challenging. Full Bloom invites people to lean on the company for the support they need throughout every stage of their lives. Our ultimate goal is to provide guidance, resources, and the strength of a supportive culture to help you see and shine people's authentic light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cedric The Entertainer talks about his CBS "The Neighborhood" and gentrification in Neighborhoods of Color.
May 15, 202400:23:00Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cedric The Entertainer. Invites you all to a royal banquet with a King… an “Original King of Comedy,” that is! As one of the original 4 “Kings of Comedy”, Cedric the Entertainer knows how to make an audience laugh and keep on going. He is here to discuss his CBS comedy series, “The Neighborhood”, where he uses the show to delve into the positive and negative effects of gentrification on neighborhoods of color. He’s also here to explain how he forayed into serious acting with his movie “First Reform” starring Ethan Hawke and directed by Paul Schrader. Finally, here are some additional facts about Cedric: he’s a Lincoln University of Missouri graduate who is also in possession of a doctorate, he owns his own line of trendy hats and headwear through his company “Who Ced”, and he’s an activist who works with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club to help make the world a better place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Resist pressures of conformity, love yourself, embrace your flaws, and unlock YOU, Loni Love.
May 13, 202400:22:42Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Loni Love. Cohost of SiriusXM's Café Mocha, Loni Love hasn't taken the typical path to becoming America's favorite straight-talking girlfriend and comedian. She was not the child of Hollywood legends, and she never wore a size 00. Rather, she grew up in housing projects in Detroit, more worried about affording her next meal than going on a diet. When she moved to Hollywood after graduating college with an engineering degree, seeking to break out in the entertainment world, there was nothing that would convince her to eat the kale salads and quinoa bowls that her colleagues introduced her to, which looked to Love like "weeds my grandma used to pay me a dollar to pull from her yard."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Company specializes in servicing companies or individuals in the crypto space and entertainment industry, Kendale King.
May 12, 202400:32:02Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Kendale King. Today, Kendale is the newly appointed President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and a distinguished member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) Board of Directors. With his newest venture, KCK CPA, Kendale is a leading authority in accounting and innovative financing solutions tailored specifically for creators. The company specializes in servicing businesses in the entertainment industry and companies in the crypto space. KCK CPA offers Basic Compliance and Reporting, Strategic Financial and Asset Management, and Comprehensive Business and Investment Strategy & Development. Kendale aims to inspire professionals through podcasts and presentations and shares daily financial news via his media website, thecapitalculture.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mission is to drive direct impact and sustainable resources to small businesses, Donald Lamar
May 10, 202400:34:22Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Donald Lamar. With over 20 years of practical executive and entrepreneurial leadership, Donald Lamar brings a wealth of experience to organizations, businesses, and institutions by defining, coaching, and guiding them to reach goals and other key measure of success leveraging a unique combination of technical and strategic abilities. Currently, Donald serves as the Director of Entrepreneurial services & Area Director for the UGA SBDC Morehouse College office serving the West end, Metro Atlanta, and Fulton County. In this role, Donald's mission is to drive direct impact by providing sustainable resources to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and business owners one business at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The tools and lessons you need to build a successful small business, Rushion McDonald.
May 8, 202400:30:05Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald. A Special Episode… ” Whatever you decide to call it, Rushion McDonald hosts and stars in this exceptional episode of the Money Making Conversations Master Class Podcast. Truly emphasizing the namesake of his show, Rushion shares stories of how his various failures in running a small business have taught him important lessons that he continues to keep with him to this day. From the importance of budgeting your business correctly to the dangers of hiring unqualified family members to ensure you fully understand the person you are going into business with, Rushion McDonald weaves a cautionary tale outlining the dangers of ignorance and the importance of proper planning. This way, regardless of what entrepreneurial endeavor you wish to go into, you can do what Rushion always encourages his listeners to do and “Keep Winning.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1st Interview: HBCU Grad who quit her Wall Street job to Financially Educate the Masses, Ashley M. Fox
May 6, 202400:32:38Tap to summarizeTwo-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Ashley M. Fox. Between her wealth of experience as a Wall Street financial manager and her status as founder of a financial education company, truly, the “M” in “Ashley M. Fox” must stand for “money”. Bursting onto the Money Making Conversations Master Class Podcast, Ashley M. Fox is here to deliver important advice on how to build financial literacy at any age and the critical mental barriers that must be overcome for you to start building that wealth for your future. Not only that, she also discusses the reasons behind why she founded the educational fintech company, “Empify”, and the challenges that she had to overcome to make that company a success. Finally, Ashley M. Fox expounds the importance of HBCUs in the Black community and discusses how going to one not only prepared her for a career in Wall Street, but how it helped put her on the path that she is still on today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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