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Money Making Conversations Master Class

Money Making Conversations Master Class

By: Rushion McDonald
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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success." I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!

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  • Uplift: She helps women of color overcome burnout and reconnect with their purpose.

    Uplift: She helps women of color overcome burnout and reconnect with their purpose.
    Sep 2 2025
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Charisse M. Williams. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview To explore Charisse Williams’ journey from law and nonprofit leadership to becoming a certified leadership and wellbeing coach. The interview highlights her work with women of color through her brand Everyday Yellow Sanctuary, her book The Joy of Thriving While Black, and her mission to help others reclaim joy, clarity, and purpose. 🧠 Interview Summary 1. Background & Career Path Charisse is a lawyer by training who transitioned into nonprofit leadership.Her coaching journey began after a donor offered to pay for her to receive coaching, which transformed her life.She now helps women of color overcome burnout and reconnect with their purpose. Quote: “That coach was transformative for me… it planted the seed that maybe I would like to be the guide I wish I had.” 2. Everyday Yellow Sanctuary A community for trailblazing women of color to find joy and support.Inspired by her color-coded calendar where yellow represents joy and fun.Trademarked the brand after a branding expert recognized its potential. Quote: “Every day there has to be yellow… even a moment of joy in every single day.” 3. Coaching Philosophy Coaching is a partnership to help clients achieve specific goals.Focuses on asking the right questions to help clients unlock their own answers.Emphasizes clarity, confidence, and joy as outcomes. Quote: “Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What’s getting in the way?” 4. Mental Health & Social Justice 2020 was a turning point for Black mental health awareness.Her book was inspired by the trauma of witnessing police violence and the need for joy as resistance. Quote: “I was literally having nightmares about encounters with the police… I saw the hashtag Black Joy… and I got a download: write a book called Thriving While Black.” 5. Age & Fear Charisse started her business at age 48 and encourages others not to let age be a barrier.Most of her clients are in their 40s and 50s, seeking transformation and fulfillment. Quote: “It is not too late and you are not too old.” 6. Burnout & Overperformance Burnout is common among women of color due to societal pressure to overperform.Differentiates high performance (healthy ambition) from overperformance (driven by unworthiness). Quote: “Overperformance is trying to outrun unworthiness… we need to do some unlearning.” 7. Dream in Color Visioning Framework A tool to help clients articulate what a meaningful life looks like across multiple dimensions: career, relationships, joy, spirituality, etc.Encourages intentional planning and action toward that vision. Quote: “Pain pushes until the vision pulls.” 8. Community & Accountability The sanctuary offers weekly check-ins, goal setting, and accountability.Research shows that writing and speaking goals increases success rates dramatically. Quote: “If you have a vision, a plan, and accountability, your success can go up by 95%.” ✅ Key Takeaways Coaching is transformative and helps unlock clarity and purpose.Joy is essential and should be intentionally cultivated daily.Mental health matters, especially for communities of color.Age is not a limitation—transformation can happen at any stage.Burnout is real, and overperformance is often rooted in deeper issues.Community support and accountability are powerful tools for growth.Intentional living through frameworks like Dream in Color can lead to lasting change. 📚 Resources & Links Website & Community: charissemwilliams.com/communityBook: The Joy of Thriving While Black – available on Bookshop and other retailers. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    33 mins
  • Brand Building: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta hotels and is a touring artist.

    Brand Building: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta hotels and is a touring artist.
    Aug 27 2025

    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum.

    A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

    🎯 Purpose of the Interview

    The interview showcases Dr. Isaiah Tatum’s extraordinary journey from homelessness to becoming a venture capitalist, hotel developer, and touring saxophonist. It aims to inspire young entrepreneurs by highlighting the importance of faith, planning, mentorship, and financial literacy.

    🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Early Passion for Music

    • Began playing saxophone at age 10.
    • Influenced by legends like Kenny G, Curtis Mayfield, and Aretha Franklin.
    • Practiced obsessively, leading to proficiency and touring opportunities.
    • Maintains a strong connection to music despite business ventures.

    “I couldn’t wait to get home and play… I practiced six hours a day.” — Isaiah Tatum

    2. Entrepreneurial Drive & Financial Literacy

    • Overcame homelessness and used that experience to fuel ambition.
    • Became an equity investor in Jazz Pharmaceuticals at 18.
    • Invested in real estate and hotel development with a focus on recession-proof models.

    “I didn’t want to be an artist who had to stay on tour to maintain. I wanted to be financially free.” — Isaiah Tatum

    3. Hotel Ownership & Strategy

    • Owns two Candlewood Suites and an Embassy Suites in Georgia.
    • Focuses on extended-stay models for consistent revenue.
    • Emphasizes customer experience and operational efficiency.

    “Even if they’re spending $160, make them feel like they’re spending $1 million.” — Isaiah Tatum

    4. Mentorship & Education

    • Studied finance and earned credentials from Wall Street Prep.
    • Values mentorship from icons like Kenny G and Keith Worsham.
    • Now mentors others and encourages financial literacy and self-confidence.

    “Don’t look for who you are to fit in with everybody else… Elevate yourself.” — Isaiah Tatum

    5. Vision & Future Endeavors

    • Developing new properties in Tupelo, MS and Nashville, TN.
    • Planning a Sweat Hotel concept and returning to music with a new album and tour.
    • Driven by a daily mindset of growth and execution.

    “Even though I’ve done really good, it’s about what I’m doing tomorrow.” — Isaiah Tatum

    📌 Notable Quotes

    • “Faith and a plan. A lot of people jump out there on faith. You better have a plan in your back pocket.” — Rushion McDonald
    • “I fell in love with credentials… I wanted to maximize every opportunity.” — Isaiah Tatum
    • “Let your results speak for themselves.” — Isaiah Tatum

    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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    35 mins
  • Brand Building: Entertainer shares insights on managing a team and making tough decisions to grow professionally.

    Brand Building: Entertainer shares insights on managing a team and making tough decisions to grow professionally.
    Aug 20 2025

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

    Comedian, Actor, Entrepreneur and Radio Host

    • Comedy Icon known for his Netflix special Chappelle’s Home Team Presents Earthquake: Legendary (produced by Dave Chappelle).
    • Host of Quake’s House on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network via SiriusXM.
    • Longtime contributor to the comedy scene since the 1990s, with roots in Atlanta.

    🎤 Key Themes & Insights 🧠 Comedy with Purpose

    • Earthquake emphasizes that his comedy is rooted in truth and humor—not shock value or controversy.
    • He uses comedy to educate, especially on health issues like colonoscopies, encouraging Black men to prioritize their well-being.

    💼 Business of Comedy

    • Talks about the evolution from performing for meals to becoming a headliner.
    • Shares insights on managing a team and making tough decisions to grow professionally.
    • Advocates for professionalism over loyalty when scaling a business.

    📺 Upcoming Projects

    • New comedy special titled “Joke Telling Business” filmed in Atlanta.
    • Developing a sitcom with Bill Burr, backed by Fox Network President Michael Thorn.

    📻 Quake’s House Radio Show

    • A platform for emerging comedians.
    • Described as “The View with comedians,” focusing on hot topics and real-life scenarios.

    ❤️ Personal Life

    • Credits his fiancée (soon-to-be wife) for grounding and motivating him.
    • Says being “properly loved by a Black woman” has transformed his life and career.

    💬 Memorable Quotes

    • “I’m in the joke telling business. I’m not your pastor, not your critic. Judge me on the jokes.”
    • “Being properly loved by a woman, especially a Black woman, is a beautiful thing.”
    • “Laughter is the best healing ever.”

    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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    36 mins
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