My next guest is Dr. Nicole LaBeach is President & CEO of Volition Enterprises, Inc., a premier Organizational Development (OD) firm specializing in the areas of Coaching, Training, Change Management, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.  She is not the host of the new relationship show, "Put A Ring On It." PAROI show follows three longtime couples, with help from Dr. Nicole LaBeach, who embark on the ultimate relationship test. From week to week, the couples are pushed outside their comfort zones to confront the question they've been afraid to ask, "Is this their happily ever after?" Dr. Nicole LaBeach's wisdom has inspired the audiences of Essence Magazine, The Steve Harvey & Tom Joyner Morning Shows, T.D. Jakes, TV One, Aspire TV, Hope for Women Magazine, RollingOut Magazine, and CBS Radio. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. Nicole LaBeach.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Actress and singer Holly Robinson Peete. Holly is starring in two new Hallmark holiday movies: The Christmas Doctor premiering on Sunday November 15th at 10pm on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, Christmas In Evergreen premiering on December 5th on Hallmark Channel.  We will discussing racism, her son working for the LA Dodgers, raising a family during the pandemic and how it has also impacted her charity and entertainment livelihood. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Holly Robinson Peete.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest is Marcus Samuelsson is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, bestselling author, TV personality, philanthropist and food activist. His culinary career spans over 25 has numerous restaurants in the U.S. and internationally, including Red Rooster, Marcus B&P, Norda, Marcus Montreal, and more. His newest book is called "The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food."  The book is celebrating contemporary Black cooking, highlighting the food, culture, and history in stories and recipes, the book covers the diverse contributions and traditions that have influenced Black cooking and American culture, from the African continent, to the Caribbean, and U.S. We have a lot to talk about the process of creating the book, called "The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food."  Why did Marcus write the book? How did he decide this was the next book that he wanted to do? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Marcus Samuelsson.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Chef Marcus Samuelsson- Award-winning Chef, Restaurateur, New York Times Bestselling Author, TV Star (New cookbook: "The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food"); Rachel Hollis- 2-time #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, Lifestyle Influencer, Podcast Host (New book: "Didn't See That Coming: Putting Life Back Together When Your World Falls Apart"); Ashley M. Fox- Financial Education Specialist, Founder of Empify, and former Wall Street Analyst; Marlon Evans- CEO of Nex Cubed. My guest is Marcus Samuelsson is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, bestselling author, TV personality, philanthropist and food activist. His culinary career spans over 25 has numerous restaurants in the U.S. and internationally, including Red Rooster, Marcus B&P, Norda, Marcus Montreal, and more. His newest book is called "The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food."  The book is celebrating contemporary Black cooking, highlighting the food, culture, and history in stories and recipes, the book covers the diverse contributions and traditions that have influenced Black cooking and American culture, from the African continent, to the Caribbean, and U.S. We have a lot to talk about the process of creating the book, called "The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food."  Why did Marcus write the book? How did he decide this was the next book that he wanted to do? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Marcus Samuelsson. My next guest Rachel Hollis laid the foundation for her lifestyle brand and media company by being a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author. Hollis connects with a highly engaged and growing global audience who treasure her transparency and optimism. She is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, plays host to one of today’s top business podcasts, and is a proud working mama of four who uses her platform to empower and embolden women around the world. Rachel calls Austin, Texas home; more specifically, the Hill Country just outside of Austin. She is on the show to discuss her new book, “Didn’t See That Coming.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rachel Hollis.  My next guest Ashley M. Fox is a former Wall Street analyst, a Howard University grad, and an expert in her field as a Financial Education Specialist. After helping manage money for both millionaires and billionaires, during her career on Wall Street, Ashley quit her job and started her own company; EMPIFY. Empify (merging of the words EMPower and modIFY). It is a financial ed-tech start up that was created to show both adults and children how to build wealth. Since 2014, Empify has reached thousands of individuals, and its programs have been implemented in over 50 different schools and organizations across the country. Her work and story have been featured on Jim Cramer’s “The Street”, Yahoo Finance, Rolling Out Magazine, Philly.com, Fox News, ABC, Huffington Post, Glamour Magazine, and Forbes. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Ashley M. Fox. My next guest Marlon Evans, received his BA in Political Science and a MA in Sociology from Stanford University, where he competed on the football and track & field teams. In 2018, Marlon was named CEO of Nex Cubed, an investor that creates and accelerates frontier tech companies with an emphasis on digital health and financial tech. He is on the show discuss being a minority entrepreneur. The story behind the Nex Cubed HBCU Founder’s Program and the importance of Black Wealth creation and generational wealth through entrepreneurship. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Marlon Evans.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Rachel Hollis laid the foundation for her lifestyle brand and media company by being a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author. Hollis connects with a highly engaged and growing global audience who treasure her transparency and optimism. She is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, plays host to one of today’s top business podcasts, and is a proud working mama of four who uses her platform to empower and embolden women around the world. Rachel calls Austin, Texas home; more specifically, the Hill Country just outside of Austin. She is on the show to discuss her new book, “Didn’t See That Coming.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rachel Hollis. https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Marlon Evans, received his BA in Political Science and a MA in Sociology from Stanford University, where he competed on the football and track & field teams. In 2018, Marlon was named CEO of Nex Cubed, an investor that creates and accelerates frontier tech companies with an emphasis on digital health and financial tech. He is on the show discuss being a minority entrepreneur. The story behind the Nex Cubed HBCU Founder’s Program and the importance of Black Wealth creation and generational wealth through entrepreneurship. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Marlon Evans.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Ashley M. Fox is a former Wall Street analyst, a Howard University grad, and an expert in her field as a Financial Education Specialist. After helping manage money for both millionaires and billionaires, during her career on Wall Street, Ashley quit her job and started her own company; EMPIFY. Empify (merging of the words EMPower and modIFY). It is a financial ed-tech start up that was created to show both adults and children how to build wealth. Since 2014, Empify has reached thousands of individuals, and its programs have been implemented in over 50 different schools and organizations across the country. Her work and story have been featured on Jim Cramer’s “The Street”, Yahoo Finance, Rolling Out Magazine, Philly.com, Fox News, ABC, Huffington Post, Glamour Magazine, and Forbes. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Ashley M. Fox.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Carla Hall- Chef, Judge on Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship," talking about her new podcast of "Say Yes! With Carla Hall"; Ally Brooke- Multi-Platinum Artist, and Author of the new memoir "Finding Your Harmony: Dream Big, Have Faith and Achieve More Than You Can Imagine"; Rasheed Wallace-NBA Legend, Philanthropist, Activist, Coach, and Co-Host of "Let's Get Technical" Podcast; Vivian Weyll- Founder and CEO of "Joie De Viv," jewelry company My next guest Carla Hall is Born in Nashville, TN. Carla Hall grew up surrounded by Soul Food. When the time came for her to select her career path, she first opted for a business route – she graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years – before deciding to switch gears to runway modeling. Today, she is a trained chef who has worked in several professional restaurant kitchens in and around the Washington, D.C. area and is an accomplished television personality and author. Today, she is on the show to talk about the Food Network's HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP, where Carla Hall is a judge. It is currently airing November through December on the Food Network, and we will also be discussing Carla's new podcast SAY YES! It airs weekly and launched in mid-September. Now the table is set, please welcome to Money Making Conversations Carla Hall. My next guest Ally Brooke is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She is a multiplatinum singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, and author of her newly-released memoir "Finding Your Harmony." She is a former member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which kicked off her music career when the group was formed during the second season of the American singing competition "The X Factor" in 2012. She is now pursuing her solo career. Ally is on the show to talk about the inspiration behind the book, "Finding Your Harmony" and the process of putting this book together, the messages about faith, her positive approach to life, and determination she is sharing with her story, and being a role model for young people. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Ally Brooke. My next guest Rasheed Wallace is a Philadelphia Sports Hall of Famer and 16-year NBA veteran and four-time NBA All-Star. Wallace holds the single-season record for technical fouls. In the 2000–01 season, Wallace received 41 technical fouls throughout 80 games, about one technical foul for every two games. He Philanthropist, Activist, High School Basketball Coach, and Co-Host of the "Let's Get Technical" Podcast with his former NBA Teammate Bonzi Wells. Rasheed is dedicated to helping his community and bringing people together. He provides food and resources to underserved communities in cities, including Philadelphia, Charlotte, Durham, Flint, and Detroit. He has been a leading voice in calling for an end to gun violence, police brutality, and racial injustice. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rasheed Wallace. My next guest is Vivian Weyll. Her fine jewelry business was founded on the belief that jewelry should be luxurious. That company, however, came to an abrupt end following her divorce, and the main producer of the stones was her former husband, who refused to provide the material for her to continue her venture. Thus she had to reinvent herself. Vivian's story is about being a single mother, an entrepreneur, and betting on yourself when she took a leap of faith, with a plan, and invested every dime into her new fine jewelry venture. She is on the show to tell her story and will motivate us with her story. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Vivian Weyll.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Ally Brooke is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She is a multiplatinum singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, and author of her newly-released memoir "Finding Your Harmony." She is a former member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, which kicked off her music career when the group was formed during the second season of the American singing competition "The X Factor" in 2012. She is now pursuing her solo career. Ally is on the show to talk about the inspiration behind the book, "Finding Your Harmony" and the process of putting this book together, the messages about faith, her positive approach to life, and determination she is sharing with her story, and being a role model for young people. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Ally Brooke.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Vivian Weyll. Her fine jewelry business was founded on the belief that jewelry should be luxurious. That company, however, came to an abrupt end following her divorce, and the main producer of the stones was her former husband, who refused to provide the material for her to continue her venture. Thus she had to reinvent herself. Vivian's story is about being a single mother, an entrepreneur, and betting on yourself when she took a leap of faith, with a plan, and invested every dime into her new fine jewelry venture. She is on the show to tell her story and will motivate us with her story. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Vivian Weyll.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Rasheed Wallace is a Philadelphia Sports Hall of Famer and 16-year NBA veteran and four-time NBA All-Star. Wallace holds the single-season record for technical fouls. In the 2000–01 season, Wallace received 41 technical fouls throughout 80 games, about one technical foul for every two games. He Philanthropist, Activist, High School Basketball Coach, and Co-Host of the "Let's Get Technical" Podcast with his former NBA Teammate Bonzi Wells. Rasheed is dedicated to helping his community and bringing people together. He provides food and resources to underserved communities in cities, including Philadelphia, Charlotte, Durham, Flint, and Detroit. He has been a leading voice in calling for an end to gun violence, police brutality, and racial injustice. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rasheed Wallace.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Carla Hall is Born in Nashville, TN. Carla Hall grew up surrounded by Soul Food. When the time came for her to select her career path, she first opted for a business route – she graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years – before deciding to switch gears to runway modeling. Today, she is a trained chef who has worked in several professional restaurant kitchens in and around the Washington, D.C. area and is an accomplished television personality and author. Today, she is on the show to talk about the Food Network's HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP, where Carla Hall is a judge. It is currently airing November through December on the Food Network, and we will also be discussing Carla's new podcast SAY YES! It airs weekly and launched in mid-September. Now the table is set, please welcome to Money Making Conversations Carla Hall.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton is an Internationally Renowned Civil Rights Leader, Founder, and President of the National Action Network. National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with 106 chapters nationwide. Rev. Al Sharpton hosts a daily radio show "Keepin' it Real w/ Rev. Al Sharpton," and a national cable news television show titled "Politics Nation." He does a combined 17 hours of television and radio media every week. In his new book RISE UP: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads, the Reverend Al Sharpton draws on his decades of a unique experience as a civil rights leader, a politician, and a television and radio host to encourage voters to stand up for what they believe and enact change in their country. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Reverend Al Sharpton.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Jonathan McReynolds- GRAMMY-nominated & Stellar Award-winning Gospel Artist, Songwriter, Producer, and CEO, Life Room Label; Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton- Renowned Civil Rights Leader, Founder and President, National Action Network and Author, "Rise Up: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads"; Chef Ron Duprat- Food & Beverage Director/Executive Chef at The Amarillo Country Club, seen on Bravo T.V.'s "Top Chef"; Dina Marto & Courtney D. Rhodes- Co-Founders, C & D The Agency My next guest Jonathan McReynolds is a GRAMMY-nominated and Stellar Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. He is also the founder and CEO of the record label Life Room Label. Jonathan has served as a judge on the last two seasons of BET's hit competition show, "Sunday Best," which wrapped its 10th season this summer and performs on the 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards, which will air on October 30th on TBN. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Jonathan McReynolds. My next guest Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton is an Internationally Renowned Civil Rights Leader, Founder, and President of the National Action Network. National Action Network is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation with 106 chapters nationwide. Rev. Al Sharpton hosts a daily radio show "Keepin' it Real w/ Rev. Al Sharpton," and a national cable news television show titled "Politics Nation." He does a combined 17 hours of television and radio media every week. In his new book RISE UP: Confronting a Country at the Crossroads, the Reverend Al Sharpton draws on his decades of a unique experience as a civil rights leader, a politician, and a television and radio host to encourage voters to stand up for what they believe and enact change in their country. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Reverend Al Sharpton. My next guest is Chef Ron Duprat. In 2019 he was named Industry Chef of the Year. Currently, he is the Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef at AMARILLO Golf and Country Club in Amarillo, Texas. He first gained recognition when he competed in Bravo T.V.'s "Top Chef." With his magnetic personality and fun demeanor, there was no keeping him off T.V. Then he went on Spike TV's Bar Rescue, Iron Chef America, and Beat Bobby Flay on the Food network. He always amazes judges with his is exotic foods that combine the rich Caribbean and French flavors. Ron has also been featured on The View, The Today Show, BET, Access Hollywood, Essence Magazine, Huffington Post, and Oprah magazine. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Chef Ron Duprat. My next guests are Dina Marto and Courtney Rhodes. They co-Founded in 2020, C & D The Agency. It is an all women-led management agency that provides Marketing, Branding, Public & Media Relations services, and Project, Talent, and Operations Management specializing in Business and Entertainment. Their mission is to empower, mentor, and lead businesswomen to collaborate and increase minority women's opportunity. Dina Marto is a seasoned entrepreneur, having shattered gender and ethnic glass ceilings during her nearly 20 years as a music executive and small business owner. Dina is on the management team for superstar Tip "T.I." Harris and helped launch his popular podcast, which became #1 on Apple Podcasts. Courtney R. Rhodes is a branding and marketing expert. For 20+ years, she has worked with multi-million-dollar businesses to get their marketing messages seen, heard, and experienced across television, radio, magazines, and e-commerce, digital and social media platforms. She's placed over 100 million dollars in advertising dollars across television, radio, digital, social, and outdoor media. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dina Marto and Courtney Rhodes.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Jonathan McReynolds is a GRAMMY-nominated and Stellar Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. He is also the founder and CEO of the record label Life Room Label. Jonathan has served as a judge on the last two seasons of BET's hit competition show, "Sunday Best," which wrapped its 10th season this summer and performs on the 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards, which will air on October 30th on TBN. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Jonathan McReynolds.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Chef Ron Duprat. In 2019 he was named Industry Chef of the Year. Currently, he is the Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef at AMARILLO Golf and Country Club in Amarillo, Texas. He first gained recognition when he competed in Bravo T.V.'s "Top Chef." With his magnetic personality and fun demeanor, there was no keeping him off T.V. Then he went on Spike TV's Bar Rescue, Iron Chef America, and Beat Bobby Flay on the Food network. He always amazes judges with his is exotic foods that combine the rich Caribbean and French flavors. Ron has also been featured on The View, The Today Show, BET, Access Hollywood, Essence Magazine, Huffington Post, and Oprah magazine. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Chef Ron Duprat.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guests are Dina Marto and Courtney Rhodes. They co-Founded in 2020, C & D The Agency. It is an all women-led management agency that provides Marketing, Branding, Public & Media Relations services, and Project, Talent, and Operations Management specializing in Business and Entertainment. Their mission is to empower, mentor, and lead businesswomen to collaborate and increase minority women's opportunity. Dina Marto is a seasoned entrepreneur, having shattered gender and ethnic glass ceilings during her nearly 20 years as a music executive and small business owner. Dina is on the management team for superstar Tip "T.I." Harris and helped launch his popular podcast, which became #1 on Apple Podcasts. Courtney R. Rhodes is a branding and marketing expert. For 20+ years, she has worked with multi-million-dollar businesses to get their marketing messages seen, heard, and experienced across television, radio, magazines, and e-commerce, digital and social media platforms. She's placed over 100 million dollars in advertising dollars across television, radio, digital, social, and outdoor media. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dina Marto and Courtney Rhodes.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Kevin Frazier & Nischelle Turner- Both EMMY Award-winning Broadcasters, Host & Correspondent/Weekend Co-Host of “Entertainment Tonight,” celebrating its 40th season; Chef Rodney Scott- Chef, Founder and Pitmaster at “Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ,” seen on Netflix acclaimed series “Chef’s Table: BBQ”; Nwaka Onwusa– Vice President & Chief Curator, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Dr. George Fraser-Founder, Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., Renowned networking guru, host of his 2020 PowerNetworking Global Virtual Conference My next guests are Kevin Frazier, And Nischelle Turner Are Back On The Entertainment Tonight Set After 6 Months Of Filming Remotely. Entertainment Tonight IS THE #1 ENTERTAINMENT NEWSMAGAZINE on television with nearly 4 million viewers daily, and the show won its 5th Emmy Award this year. Kevin AND Nischelle are on the show to discuss being a part of the 40th season milestone. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner. My next guest, Pitmaster Rodney Scott, has been cooking whole-hog barbecue over wood coals since the age of 11. Rodney is featured in Netflix’s acclaimed “Chef’s Table” series, and it is barbecue-themed this season. In 2019, Rodney Scott opened his second location in Birmingham, AL, bringing whole-hog, South Carolina-style barbecue, and his famous vinegar-based “Rodney’s Sauce” to another part of the South. Rodney Scott’s BBQ pit-cooks ribs, chicken, and turkey and offers classic side dishes such as collard greens, coleslaw, and “Ella’s banana pudding,” honoring Rodney’s mother. In 2021, another outpost of Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ is set to open in the historic West End of Atlanta, GA, with another in Birmingham, AL. It is due to open later that year. He is all about the Whole Hog BBQ. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rodney Scott. My next guest Nwaka Onwusa is a Black woman working in a white male-dominated space. She is the Vice President and Chief Curator at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Nwaka is a music lover and a contemporary bohemian with an old soul. At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nwaka develops informative, immersive exhibits and celebrates musical expression diversity. During this period of civil unrest, music played a role, especially from a historical perspective. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Nwaka Onwusa. My next guest is Dr. George C Fraser. He is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded over 30 years ago. Dr. George C. Fraser is a renowned networking guru, business leader, author, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the foremost respected authorities on entrepreneurship and building generational wealth and economic empowerment for the Black community. He will be talking about his annual PowerNetworking Conference and advising us on the next steps to success. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. George Fraser.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guests are Kevin Frazier, And Nischelle Turner Are Back On The Entertainment Tonight Set After 6 Months Of Filming Remotely. Entertainment Tonight IS THE #1 ENTERTAINMENT NEWSMAGAZINE on television with nearly 4 million viewers daily, and the show won its 5th Emmy Award this year. Kevin AND Nischelle are on the show to discuss being a part of the 40th season milestone. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest, Pitmaster Rodney Scott, has been cooking whole-hog barbecue over wood coals since the age of 11. Rodney is featured in Netflix’s acclaimed “Chef’s Table” series, and it is barbecue-themed this season. In 2019, Rodney Scott opened his second location in Birmingham, AL, bringing whole-hog, South Carolina-style barbecue, and his famous vinegar-based “Rodney’s Sauce” to another part of the South. Rodney Scott’s BBQ pit-cooks ribs, chicken, and turkey and offers classic side dishes such as collard greens, coleslaw, and “Ella’s banana pudding,” honoring Rodney’s mother. In 2021, another outpost of Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ is set to open in the historic West End of Atlanta, GA, with another in Birmingham, AL. It is due to open later that year. He is all about the Whole Hog BBQ. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rodney Scott.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Nwaka Onwusa is a Black woman working in a white male-dominated space. She is the Vice President and Chief Curator at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Nwaka is a music lover and a contemporary bohemian with an old soul. At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nwaka develops informative, immersive exhibits and celebrates musical expression diversity. During this period of civil unrest, music played a role, especially from a historical perspective. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Nwaka Onwusa.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Dr. George C Fraser. He is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded over 30 years ago. Dr. George C. Fraser is a renowned networking guru, business leader, author, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the foremost respected authorities on entrepreneurship and building generational wealth and economic empowerment for the Black community. He will be talking about his annual PowerNetworking Conference and advising us on the next steps to success. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. George Fraser.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Kevin Bludso- Chef, Owner of Bludso’s Bar & Que, Judge on Netflix's“The American Barbecue Showdown,” seen on Paramount Networks’ “Bar Rescue”; Randy Williams- President & Founder of Talley & Twine Watch Company; Glenn Robinson III- NBA Star (Philadelphia 76ers) and Founder of The ARI Foundation; Rhonesha Howerton- CEO of Credit Medics, LLC, and Author My next is guest Kevin Bludso, we go all the way back to the Hoodie Awards in Los Angeles, CA, before he opened Bludson’s Bar and Que on LaBrea in Los Angeles. Kevin is a chef, television personality and two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award Winner. In 2008, he opened Bludso’s BBQ, and it has since grown into an international empire, with Bludso’s Bar & Que on LaBrea, a concession stand at the LAFC Soccer Stadium, a location in Proud Bird by LAX, and a sprawling restaurant and bar called San Antone by Bludso’s BBQ in the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia. The legend of Bludso's BBQ begins in Corsicana, Texas, where the Bludso family has been perfecting the craft of slow-smoked meats for five generations. But while his family roots are laid in Texas, Kevin Bludso was born and raised in Compton, California. Now he is a television star, you can catch him judging on Netflix's “The American Barbecue Showdown.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kevin Bludso. My next guest Randy Williams is the President of Talley & Twine, a company that designs and manufactures luxury watches and accessories. Since starting the company in 2014, Randy has gained national media attention with features in Men’s Health, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, Essence, Blavity, New York Magazine & Cosmopolitan. The company’s name comes from an intersection that was formerly the center of a notorious, crime-ridden neighborhood in Virginia. In recent years, the neighborhood has been completely revitalized and those same families now have the opportunity to own. A place with a dark past now has a bright future; Talley & Twine represents that future. It's not about how you start, it's about how you finish. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Randy Williams. My next guest Glenn Robinson III is an NBA basketball player. His ARI Foundation which stands for “Angels Are Real Indeed,” is a non-profit organization aimed at empowering fathers and helping create deeper bonds between fathers and their children. They also provide resources to help elevate fatherless children and families. Glenn was inspired to launch this initiative after the birth of his daughter, Ariana, and wanted to shine a light on the importance of the relationship between children and their fathers. Glenn highlights fathers and their stories on his Instagram page, and wants to shine a light on some of the amazing work they’re doing. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Glen Robinson III. My next guest Rhonesha Howerton wears several hats in the entrepreneur lifestyle. She currently serves as the Owner and CEO of Credit Medics, LLC, she is Co-Founder of Go Get Crowned “Queening” nonprofit organization for women empowerment and Co-Owner of ‘Get Well Urgent Care’ medical facility.  Coming from a poverty-stricken neighborhood and having escaped the statistics. Howerton has found her purpose and passion which is encouraging others, and helping them to reach their fullest potential and cheering them on to the finish line. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rhonesha Howerton.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next is guest Kevin Bludso, we go all the way back to the Hoodie Awards in Los Angeles, CA, before he opened Bludson’s Bar and Que on LaBrea in Los Angeles. Kevin is a chef, television personality and two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award Winner. In 2008, he opened Bludso’s BBQ, and it has since grown into an international empire, with Bludso’s Bar & Que on LaBrea, a concession stand at the LAFC Soccer Stadium, a location in Proud Bird by LAX, and a sprawling restaurant and bar called San Antone by Bludso’s BBQ in the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia. The legend of Bludso's BBQ begins in Corsicana, Texas, where the Bludso family has been perfecting the craft of slow-smoked meats for five generations. But while his family roots are laid in Texas, Kevin Bludso was born and raised in Compton, California. Now he is a television star, you can catch him judging on Netflix's “The American Barbecue Showdown.” Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kevin Bludso.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Rhonesha Howerton wears several hats in the entrepreneur lifestyle. She currently serves as the Owner and CEO of Credit Medics, LLC, she is Co-Founder of Go Get Crowned “Queening” nonprofit organization for women empowerment and Co-Owner of ‘Get Well Urgent Care’ medical facility.  Coming from a poverty-stricken neighborhood and having escaped the statistics. Howerton has found her purpose and passion which is encouraging others, and helping them to reach their fullest potential and cheering them on to the finish line. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rhonesha Howerton.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Randy Williams is the President of Talley & Twine, a company that designs and manufactures luxury watches and accessories. Since starting the company in 2014, Randy has gained national media attention with features in Men’s Health, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, Essence, Blavity, New York Magazine & Cosmopolitan. The company’s name comes from an intersection that was formerly the center of a notorious, crime-ridden neighborhood in Virginia. In recent years, the neighborhood has been completely revitalized and those same families now have the opportunity to own. A place with a dark past now has a bright future; Talley & Twine represents that future. It's not about how you start, it's about how you finish. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Randy Williams.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Glenn Robinson III is an NBA basketball player. His ARI Foundation which stands for “Angels Are Real Indeed,” is a non-profit organization aimed at empowering fathers and helping create deeper bonds between fathers and their children. They also provide resources to help elevate fatherless children and families. Glenn was inspired to launch this initiative after the birth of his daughter, Ariana, and wanted to shine a light on the importance of the relationship between children and their fathers. Glenn highlights fathers and their stories on his Instagram page, and wants to shine a light on some of the amazing work they’re doing. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Glen Robinson III.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald Welcomes to Money Making Conversations CJ McCollum – NBA Star, Founder & Creator of Wine Company, McCollum Heritage 91; Jody Watley- GRAMMY Award-winning Artist, Actress, discussing new interior fragrance and candle line "Sanctuary"; Jahi Winston- Actor, Singer, Public Speaker, and Philanthropist; Starring in "Charm City Kings" on HBO Max; Todd "TJ" Johnson- Co-Founder of Adiva Publishing, LLC.My next guest is NBA Star CJ McCollum; after his introduction to wine in his early 20s by his fiancée, CJ moved to Oregon and joined the Portland Trail Blazers, finding himself just a short drive away from one of the top wine regions in the country.  He launched his brand. McCollum Heritage 91 is all about legacy—bringing CJ's passions to life while honoring his roots in the process. It just so happened that the perfect word to describe that—heritage—is also the name of the street he grew up on in Canton, Ohio. Combined with his birth year and family name, McCollum Heritage 91 truly embodies CJ and all he stands for. He is on the show to discuss his SOLD OUT Heritage 91 wine collection. Life during and after the NBA bubble in Orlando and educational charity. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations CJ McCollum.My guest Jody Watley is a Grammy Winning Trendsetting Pioneer In Music, Video, Fashion, and Style. Jody is listed on Billboard Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artist Of All Time. She is Top 25 Dance Artist Of All Time; she became the first artist to release a million-selling video "Dance to Fitness, "which had not been achieved by a black woman or musician. She was the first woman of color to play Rizzo on Broadway in the hit musical GREASE. She is an entrepreneur, and she is producing and releasing her music. She is on the show to talk about being an artist during the pandemic and coping with the work stoppage. Jody Watley is finding her sanctuary in the kitchen amidst during these uncertain pandemic times. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Jody Watley.My next guest Jahi Winston currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Jahi enjoys playing baseball, singing and working on building, his non-profit organization called "You Can Too," which encourages kids to pursue their dreams the arts and education. His career started on Broadway as Young Simba in Disney's Production The Lion King. He has shared the screen with Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, starred in Netflix series Everybody Sucks, played a young Ralph Tresvant in the New Edition Story, and is now starring in the Charm City Kings, with Meek Mill, which will be streaming on HBOMAX. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Jahi Winston.My next guest, Todd Johnson, has started or helped start businesses worldwide, including Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States.  Although much of Todd's financial success derives from business, he finds personal success in helping entrepreneurs; would-be entrepreneurs and business leaders maximize their earning potential through executive coaching and by partnering to help them execute their go-to market strategies. Todd's nHotPursuit program helps entrepreneurs accelerate the growth of their ventures.  They exist to serve and inspire our community by passionately and diligently creating product, content and services that matter. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Todd TJ Johnson.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is NBA Star CJ McCollum; after his introduction to wine in his early 20s by his fiancée, CJ moved to Oregon and joined the Portland Trail Blazers, finding himself just a short drive away from one of the top wine regions in the country.  He launched his brand. McCollum Heritage 91 is all about legacy—bringing CJ's passions to life while honoring his roots in the process. It just so happened that the perfect word to describe that—heritage—is also the name of the street he grew up on in Canton, Ohio. Combined with his birth year and family name, McCollum Heritage 91 truly embodies CJ and all he stands for. He is on the show to discuss his SOLD OUT Heritage 91 wine collection. Life during and after the NBA bubble in Orlando and educational charity. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations CJ McCollum.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest Jody Watley is a Grammy Winning Trendsetting Pioneer In Music, Video, Fashion, and Style. Jody is listed on Billboard Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artist Of All Time. She is Top 25 Dance Artist Of All Time; she became the first artist to release a million-selling video "Dance to Fitness, "which had not been achieved by a black woman or musician. She was the first woman of color to play Rizzo on Broadway in the hit musical GREASE. She is an entrepreneur, and she is producing and releasing her music. She is on the show to talk about being an artist during the pandemic and coping with the work stoppage. Jody Watley is finding her sanctuary in the kitchen amidst during these uncertain pandemic times. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Jody Watley.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Jahi Winston currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Jahi enjoys playing baseball, singing and working on building, his non-profit organization called "You Can Too," which encourages kids to pursue their dreams the arts and education. His career started on Broadway as Young Simba in Disney's Production The Lion King. He has shared the screen with Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, starred in Netflix series Everybody Sucks, played a young Ralph Tresvant in the New Edition Story, and is now starring in the Charm City Kings, with Meek Mill, which will be streaming on HBOMAX. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Jahi Winston.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest, Todd Johnson, has started or helped start businesses worldwide, including Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States.  Although much of Todd's financial success derives from business, he finds personal success in helping entrepreneurs; would-be entrepreneurs and business leaders maximize their earning potential through executive coaching and by partnering to help them execute their go-to market strategies. Todd's nHotPursuit program helps entrepreneurs accelerate the growth of their ventures.  They exist to serve and inspire our community by passionately and diligently creating product, content and services that matter. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Todd TJ Johnson.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Lecrae- GRAMMY Award-winning Recording Artist, Activist, and Author, discussing his new book “I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith”; Kim Coles- Actress, Comedian, Speaker, and Coach; Co-star of Bounce TV's "In the Cut"; Will Campbell, Founder, and CEO of Quantasy and Ron Gillyard, GRAMMY-winning music producer and Chief Growth Officer of Quantasy, discussing the creative services agency and Michelle Buteau- Stand-up Comedian and Actress, discussing new Netflix comedy special “Welcome to Buteaupia.”My next guest Lecrae is recognized as the first artist to have an album hit the charts at number one for both the Billboard 200 and the Gospel chart simultaneously. His ninth album and accompanying documentary, Restoration, features artists across all genres, including John Legend, Kirk Franklin, and YK Osiris. His work is fueled by building bridges, changing narratives, empowering the disenfranchised, and restoring the dignity of those on the margins. In his new book, I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith. He shares how he found the courage to stop ignoring his trauma and instead begin working through it, step by step. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Lecrae. My next guest Kim Coles is a renowned TV veteran, comedian, host, motivational speaker, and coach is currently back on TV and making us laugh on Wednesday nights, appearing on the sitcom "In The Cut," on Bounce TV, joining the long-running show now airing season 7.  She also encourages others as a business and life coach, with programs like her KimUnity Mastermind. KimUnity Mastermind is a monthly Business and Life coaching group membership that gives high-quality training with support, fun, and accountability on building an expert brand, writing books, goal setting, self-care, and more! Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kim Coles. My next guest Ron Gillyard is a trusted marketing and media executive who has advanced the initiatives of companies and individuals in the technology, marketing, and music industries for over 25 years. He is a forward-thinking strategist, Gillyard has been able to consistently drive revenue growth, market penetration, and creative development for his clients. On the show with Ron is Will Campbell, the Co-Founder, and CEO at Quantasy, LLC. Will’s more than twenty-year career can be most easily summarized by the quote, “If you want to come up with new answers, you have to ask new questions.” It is with this vision that he’s co-founded and led the growth of the agency to what now amounts to more than 60 people as one fully integrated, cultural marketing force. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Chief Growth Officer of Quantasy & Associates, where he is also a Partner with Co-Founder and CEO at Quantasy, LLC, Ron Gillyard, and Will Campbell.  My next guest Michelle Buteau is an 18 year veteran in the stand-up comedy game. Michelle is no stranger to Netflix subscribers. The Netflix films "Someone Great" and "Always Be My Maybe," and Netflix series "Russian Doll" and "Tales of the City," and in 2020, she continued appearances included hosting the Netflix reality competition series "The Circle" which is renewed for a second season. She is talented and is starring in her new Netflix stand-up comedy special "Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia."https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Lecrae is recognized as the first artist to have an album hit the charts at number one for both the Billboard 200 and the Gospel chart simultaneously. His ninth album and accompanying documentary, Restoration, features artists across all genres, including John Legend, Kirk Franklin, and YK Osiris. His work is fueled by building bridges, changing narratives, empowering the disenfranchised, and restoring the dignity of those on the margins. In his new book, I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith. He shares how he found the courage to stop ignoring his trauma and instead begin working through it, step by step. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Lecrae.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Kim Coles is a renowned TV veteran, comedian, host, motivational speaker, and coach is currently back on TV and making us laugh on Wednesday nights, appearing on the sitcom "In The Cut," on Bounce TV, joining the long-running show now airing season 7.  She also encourages others as a business and life coach, with programs like her KimUnity Mastermind. KimUnity Mastermind is a monthly Business and Life coaching group membership that gives high-quality training with support, fun, and accountability on building an expert brand, writing books, goal setting, self-care, and more! Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kim Coles.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Ron Gillyard is a trusted marketing and media executive who has advanced the initiatives of companies and individuals in the technology, marketing, and music industries for over 25 years. He is a forward-thinking strategist, Gillyard has been able to consistently drive revenue growth, market penetration, and creative development for his clients. On the show with Ron is Will Campbell, the Co-Founder, and CEO at Quantasy, LLC. Will’s more than twenty-year career can be most easily summarized by the quote, “If you want to come up with new answers, you have to ask new questions.” It is with this vision that he’s co-founded and led the growth of the agency to what now amounts to more than 60 people as one fully integrated, cultural marketing force. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Chief Growth Officer of Quantasy & Associates, where he is also a Partner with Co-Founder and CEO at Quantasy, LLC, Ron Gillyard, and Will Campbell.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Michelle Buteau is an 18 year veteran in the stand-up comedy game. Michelle is no stranger to Netflix subscribers. The Netflix films "Someone Great" and "Always Be My Maybe," and Netflix series "Russian Doll" and "Tales of the City," and in 2020, she continued appearances included hosting the Netflix reality competition series "The Circle" which is renewed for a second season. She is talented and is starring in her new Netflix stand-up comedy special "Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia".https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Dr. Ian Smith- Host of "The Doctors," Trusted Medical Expert/Correspondent, and NY Times Best-selling Author; Gary Owen- Comedian, Writer, and Actor, discussing a new movie, "Welcome to Sudden Death"; Megan Eddings- Founder & CEO Accel Lifestyle, discussing Covid-19 and how she transformed her small business to a multi-million dollar company; Nicole Roberts Jones- CEO NRJ Enterprises, Bankroll Your Brilliance Expert, Author, and Speaker My next guest is Dr. Ian Smith, who is the author of many #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN and eleven other books with millions of copies in print. His newest book—THE UNSPOKEN, the first installment of his Ashe Cayne mystery series, will be released on October 1st, 2020.  He is currently the solo host of the nationally-syndicated, Emmy award-winning television show, THE DOCTORS, and a longtime medical contributor to the Emmy award-winning The Rachael Ray Show. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. Ian Smith. My next guest is Gary Owen. He is one of the top touring comedians today; he has performed in sold-out comedy clubs and arenas around this country. His big break came in 1997 on BET's stand-up showcase Comic View.  As an actor, you have seen him in the "Think Like A Man" movies, Daddy Day Care, Lil Man, and "Ride Along." He is on the show to talk about his comedy career because he is back on tour, his popular Get Some Podcast, and he is starring in a new action thriller movie called "Welcome to Sudden Death" with Michael Jai White. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Gary Owen. My next guest never thought she'd become an entrepreneur, but once she had an idea, she put a plan together, set a budget, and "went for it." She never looked back. Megan invented the Prema fabric, which is an anti-bacterial "sweat doesn't smell" fabric. She launched the Accel Lifestyle in August 2019, with men's and women's shirts made out of this proprietary fabric. She always knew there were more applications for the fabric, but she could never have imagined that the pandemic would change Accel Lifestyle from a "small company" in terms of revenue, to 7 digits in months. Her company has sold over 400K face masks during the pandemic. She is on the show to talk about her making the right business decision at the right time, pandemic, or no pandemic. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Megan Eddings. My next guest Nicole Roberts Jones is uniquely gifted at one thing – drawing out what's best in YOU and helping you take your Brilliance to The Bank. A veteran of the entertainment industry, Nicole worked in Talent Management and Casting before shifting her talents to help others Bankroll Their Brilliance. She now works with entrepreneurs to create multiple streams of income from what they already know to build an empire from their expertise. Women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs & the number of businesses owned by black women has grown by a stunning 164% -. according to the Federal Reserve. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Nicole Roberts Jones.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Dr. Ian Smith, who is the author of many #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN and eleven other books with millions of copies in print. His newest book—THE UNSPOKEN, the first installment of his Ashe Cayne mystery series, will be released on October 1st, 2020.  He is currently the solo host of the nationally-syndicated, Emmy award-winning television show, THE DOCTORS, and a longtime medical contributor to the Emmy award-winning The Rachael Ray Show. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. Ian Smith.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Gary Owen. He is one of the top touring comedians today; he has performed in sold-out comedy clubs and arenas around this country. His big break came in 1997 on BET's stand-up showcase Comic View.  As an actor, you have seen him in the "Think Like A Man" movies, Daddy Day Care, Lil Man, and "Ride Along." He is on the show to talk about his comedy career because he is back on tour, his popular Get Some Podcast, and he is starring in a new action thriller movie called "Welcome to Sudden Death" with Michael Jai White. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Gary Owen.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest never thought she'd become an entrepreneur, but once she had an idea, she put a plan together, set a budget, and "went for it." She never looked back. Megan invented the Prema fabric, which is an anti-bacterial "sweat doesn't smell" fabric. She launched the Accel Lifestyle in August 2019, with men's and women's shirts made out of this proprietary fabric. She always knew there were more applications for the fabric, but she could never have imagined that the pandemic would change Accel Lifestyle from a "small company" in terms of revenue, to 7 digits in months. Her company has sold over 400K face masks during the pandemic. She is on the show to talk about her making the right business decision at the right time, pandemic, or no pandemic. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Megan Eddings.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Nicole Roberts Jones is uniquely gifted at one thing – drawing out what's best in YOU and helping you take your Brilliance to The Bank. A veteran of the entertainment industry, Nicole worked in Talent Management and Casting before shifting her talents to help others Bankroll Their Brilliance. She now works with entrepreneurs to create multiple streams of income from what they already know to build an empire from their expertise. Women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs & the number of businesses owned by black women has grown by a stunning 164% -. according to the Federal Reserve. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Nicole Roberts Jones.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion welcomes Nancy Grace - Iconic Legal Commentator, TV Journalist, NY Times Bestselling Author, New Book: "Don’t Be a Victim,” Mark Curry – Comedian, Actor ("Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," New Season of Bounce TV’s “In The Cut”), Pinky Cole - CEO & Owner of “Slutty Vegan” Atlanta, and The Pinky Cole Foundation, Inc. and Candace Holyfield - Founder of Queen Spa Expo and “The Black Spa” Magazine, Author of “A to Z Marketing Guide for Spapreneurs”My next guest Nancy Grace is an award-winning legal journalist, victims-rights advocate, and a New York Times bestselling author of four books. She was the force behind CNN Headline News' top-rated Nancy Grace. She now headlines "Injustice with Nancy Grace" on the Oxygen channel. Which was renewed for a second season. She is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a digital platform that investigates breaking crime news, highlights missing people, and helps solve unsolved homicides. The Iconic legal commentator and TV journalist is on the show today to discuss her new book "Don't Be a Victim: Fighting Back Against America's Crime Wave." Please welcome to Money Making Conversations a true crime fighter, Nancy Grace. My next guest Mark Curry rose to television and comedic fame when he won the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition. He is a Comedian, Actor, and Writer. He was one of the various hosts of the syndicated series. It's Showtime at the Apollo. Curry starred in Nick At Nite's first-ever original live-action family comedy series, See Dad Run, MARTIN for FOX, THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW, Tyler Perry's HOUSE OF PAYNE, Netflix Family Reunion. He is now co-starring in new episodes of In The Cut, which air every Wednesdays on Bounce TV.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations the very funny Mark Curry. My next guest Pinky Cole is bringing vegan options and food awareness to the city of Atlanta has always been a life dream of Pinky Cole. She is the Founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan.  She is opening the conversation on vegan food options for people who have never considered them in communities that have such high numbers, in hypertension, cholesterol, obesity, and a host of other food-borne ailments. At Slutty Vegan they combine superb taste with plant based ingredients so you can remain vegan and get a little naughty. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Pinky Cole. My next Candace Holyfield is the founder of the largest African American spa community. She is affectionately known as "The Six Figure Spa Chick", Holyfield is the founder and the creative mind behind the Queen Spa Expo (specifically created for minority spa professionals) and The Black Spa Magazine. She is best known for her Award-Winning spa parties and her business instructional classes designed to empower millennial business owners. The Annual Queen Spa Expo is slated to take place in Atlanta, Ga this month. Please welcome to Candace Holyfield, Candace Holyfield. https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Nancy Grace is an award-winning legal journalist, victims-rights advocate, and a New York Times bestselling author of four books. She was the force behind CNN Headline News' top-rated Nancy Grace. She now headlines "Injustice with Nancy Grace" on the Oxygen channel. Which was renewed for a second season. She is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a digital platform that investigates breaking crime news, highlights missing people, and helps solve unsolved homicides. The Iconic legal commentator and TV journalist is on the show today to discuss her new book "Don't Be a Victim: Fighting Back Against America's Crime Wave." Please welcome to Money Making Conversations a true crime fighter, Nancy Grace.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Mark Curry rose to television and comedic fame when he won the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition. He is a Comedian, Actor, and Writer. He was one of the various hosts of the syndicated series. It's Showtime at the Apollo. Curry starred in Nick At Nite's first-ever original live-action family comedy series, See Dad Run, MARTIN for FOX, THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW, Tyler Perry's HOUSE OF PAYNE, Netflix Family Reunion. He is now co-starring in new episodes of In The Cut, which air every Wednesdays on Bounce TV.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations the very funny Mark Curry.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest Pinky Cole is bringing vegan options and food awareness to the city of Atlanta has always been a life dream of Pinky Cole. She is the Founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan.  She is opening the conversation on vegan food options for people who have never considered them in communities that have such high numbers, in hypertension, cholesterol, obesity, and a host of other food-borne ailments. At Slutty Vegan they combine superb taste with plant based ingredients so you can remain vegan and get a little naughty. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Pinky Cole.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Candace Holyfield. Affectionately known as “The Six Figure Spa Chick”, Holyfield is the founder and the creative mind behind the Queen Spa Expo (specifically created for minority spa professionals) and The Black Spa Magazine. She is best known for her Award-Winning spa parties and her business instructional classes designed to empower millennial business owners. She has written over 30 e-books (for spa professionals) and has been invited to speak on main stages internationally. A trailblazer in her own right, Holyfield has assisted over 500 spa owners not only launch their salon but create a six-figure income while doing so. Her work in the industry has not gone unnoticed. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Candace Holyfield.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Melody Thomas Scott. She is best known for her Emmy-nominated work in the iconic role of Nikki Newman, a character she’s played for forty years and counting on America’s number-one daytime television drama The Young and the Restless. Her memoir “Always Young and Restless” is a very motivational book. Readers will learn how she suffered at home with her grandmother, a compulsive hoarder whose cruelty as her guardian is shockingly extreme; abuse at the hands of industry men; the intensity of acting in feature films with Alfred Hitchcock and Clint Eastwood; and how she finally took control of her life and career, in a getaway move as daring as any on The Young and the Restless. We will be discussing her life, her career and overcoming the odds.   Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Melody Thomas Scott. https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.