The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amy DuBois Barnett.
📝 Summary of the Interview
Amy DuBois Barnett, a trailblazing media executive and author, joined Rushion McDonald to discuss her career, her upcoming debut novel If I Ruled the World, and her insights on success, authenticity, and navigating the evolving media landscape. The conversation covered her historic role as the first Black woman to helm a major mainstream U.S. magazine, her experiences in media and publishing, the importance of Black voices, and her journey toward becoming a novelist.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Career Milestones & Legacy
Amy made history as the first Black woman editor-in-chief of a major mainstream U.S. magazine (Teen People).
She held leadership roles at Harper’s Bazaar, Ebony, Honey Magazine, and digital platforms like BET and The Grio.
Her editorial style focused on humanizing success, sharing personal stories and lessons rather than just promoting content.
2. New Novel: If I Ruled the World
Set in late 1990s/early 2000s New York, the novel follows Nikki, a woman navigating the fashion and music magazine world.
Themes include misogyny in hip hop, professional ambition, friendship, and self-discovery.
The title is inspired by the Nas and Lauryn Hill song, and Lauryn Hill was the first cover of Honey Magazine under Amy’s leadership.
Amy envisions the novel as a TV series, and is actively working toward that goal.
3. Importance of Preorders
Preorders are critical for debut novelists to hit bestseller lists.
All preorders count toward first-week sales, which are essential for making lists like the New York Times Bestseller.
4. Authenticity & Black Media
Amy emphasized the need for authentic Black voices in media, especially in today’s political climate.
She praised independent platforms and figures like Roland Martin, Joy Reid, and Don Lemon for maintaining integrity.
5. Success Principles
Success requires more than talent—it’s about energy, attitude, collaboration, and kindness.
She highlighted the importance of networking through genuine relationships, not just transactional exchanges.
Believing in oneself is essential: “The universe will not give you an opportunity that you don’t think you deserve.”
6. Pivoting & Resilience
Amy’s career involved multiple pivots—from finance to fashion to media.
She stressed the importance of recognizing when to pivot and manifesting goals through vision and hard work.
7. Print vs. Digital Media
Print magazines offer permanence and thoughtful journalism, while digital media provides speed and volume.
She misses the visual artistry of print, like cover shoots and fashion spreads.
8. Personal Notes
Amy’s son is a music producer and DJ, studying at Drexel University.
Rushion and Amy have a long-standing friendship dating back to 2012, when she was at Ebony and he was producing the Steve Harvey show.
💬 Notable Quotes
“You have to believe that you deserve all of the opportunity.”
“Networking is not about handing out business cards. It’s about building relationships.”
“Magazines have a permanence that made you incredibly careful.”
“I’m manifesting big things.”
“We are out here flawed and just trying to find success, love, and fulfillment like everyone else.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robyn Donaldson.
Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure
🔑 Episode Highlights 🔄 From Incarceration to Inspiration
Robyn shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to incarceration due to drug-related activities.
Served 5 years in prison, where she earned two associate degrees and developed a passion for learning and leadership.
🧹 Building a Business from the Ground Up
Learned high-level cleaning skills in prison and at Hilton during work release.
Founded Renew Construction Services, which grew from cleaning trailers to major contracts like: Tampa Convention Center
NFL Super Bowl & Kickoff
City of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF

🏗️ Strategic Growth & Collaboration
Became a Home Depot distributor.
Uses collaboration to uplift smaller contractors and scale projects.
Emphasizes relationship-building and proactive planning over reactive bidding.
👩🏽‍🔬 STEM Exposure Nonprofit
Founded STEM Exposure to introduce Black girls to underrepresented STEM careers.
Offers local and global architecture and construction camps.
Operates in 10 countries and 4 time zones with a focus on AI, engineering, and design.
🏆 Recognition & Legacy
Honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Embraces her past as part of her story, using it to inspire others.
Celebrates milestones like putting bills on autopay as symbols of stability and peace.
🌐 Websites
STEM Exposure: stemxposure.org (drop the “e” in “exposure”)
Renew Construction Services: renewconstructionservices.com

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Elliot Holland.
The managing partner of Guardian Due Diligence. Here’s a breakdown of the key topics and highlights:
Key Themes & Highlights
Buying Small Businesses vs. Franchises
Holland explains the differences between purchasing a franchise and acquiring an independent business.
He highlights the risk-reward balance, noting that franchises offer a structured model, while independent businesses can be more lucrative but require deeper due diligence.

Financial Strategies for Business Acquisition
He discusses the SBA 7(a) loan program, which allows buyers to acquire businesses with 90-95% financing, making ownership more accessible.
Holland explains how leveraging financing can turn a small investment into a million-dollar business.

Due Diligence & Avoiding Bad Deals
He emphasizes the importance of financial diligence to ensure buyers don’t acquire failing businesses.
Holland shares red flags to watch for, such as misleading financials and sellers masking poor performance.

Masterclass for First-Time Buyers
Holland introduces his Business Buying Masterclass, designed to educate entrepreneurs on the acquisition process.
He provides one-on-one coaching, helping buyers navigate financing, negotiations, and deal structuring.

Success Stories & Case Studies
He shares examples of clients who successfully acquired businesses, including a 24-year-old entrepreneur and a 60-year-old investor.
Holland highlights how his expertise helped buyers secure financing, conduct due diligence, and close profitable deals.

About Elliot Holland & Guardian Due Diligence
Elliot Holland is a Harvard MBA, private equity investor, and business acquisition expert. He founded Guardian Due Diligence to help first-time buyers confidently purchase profitable businesses. His firm specializes in financial diligence, ensuring buyers make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Through his masterclass and consulting, Holland empowers entrepreneurs to build wealth through business ownership.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson.
ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN
🎙️ Podcast Overview
The episode commemorates the legacy of Dr. Gladys B. West, a pioneering mathematician whose calculations led to the creation of GPS. Together, the guests discuss how her story ties into the mission of Juneteenth, the importance of STEM education, and their newly launched Westward Bound life and STEM skills program.
📚 About Dr. Gladys B. West
• Legacy: Mathematician and GPS pioneer
• Era: Born in 1930, came of age during segregation
• Alma Mater: Virginia State University (HBCU), later earned a PhD
• Recognition: Often called a “living hidden figure”—though not featured in the Hidden Figures film
• Current Home: Fredericksburg, VA
📘 Books Discussed
• It Began With a Dream: Dr. West’s memoir, chronicling her life from sharecropping roots to GPS trailblazer
• Westward Bound: A curriculum-based program developed by Dunson and Rushing inspired by Dr. West’s principles
💡 Key Themes & Insights
• Juneteenth Connection: The delayed recognition of Dr. West mirrors the delayed liberation of enslaved Black Americans
• STEM Equity: Many students aren’t underperforming—they’re underexposed. The Westward Bound program seeks to close that gap
• Mental Health & Tech: While Dr. West helped pioneer GPS, she herself still uses maps to keep her mind sharp—a warning about over-reliance on tech
• AI & Overconsumption: Dr. Rushin draws attention to how misuse of AI and technology can impair critical thinking and mental wellness
• STEM as Liberation: STEM exposure is not just about careers—it’s a path to freedom, agency, and long-term resilience
🎓 About Westward Bound
• Mission: Teach not just hard skills (STEM) but soul skills—endurance, vision, self-awareness, and purpose
• Framework: Uses the acronym W.E.S.T. (Wisdom, Endurance, Strategy, Tracking)
• Audience: Underserved communities, students, adults in transition, entrepreneurs
• Access: Currently partnering with colleges, camps, and educational programs nationwide
🔁 Personal Journeys
• Dr. Jacque Rushin: A humanitarian, mental health expert, and curriculum developer who fuses wellness and educational development
• Robyn Donaldson: A global STEM advocate and 2025 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She discovered Dr. West’s book and launched the movement to amplify her story
📣 Call to Action
Listeners are encouraged to include Dr. Gladys West in Juneteenth programming, integrate It Began With a Dream into school libraries, and explore the Westward Bound program as a tool for transformative education. Visit stemxposure.org or call (813) 990‑7700 for more info. #best
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Schenita D. Randolph.
A nurse scientist, Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing, and Founding Director of the HEAT Lab (Health Equity, Advocacy, and Trust Lab).
The conversation focuses on health disparities impacting Black communities, HIV prevention, the role of nurse scientists, systemic barriers in healthcare, and the importance of community-driven solutions to improve health outcomes. Dr. Randolph also discusses her journey from North Carolina A&T State University to becoming a nationally recognized researcher and advocate for health equity.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview was designed to:
Highlight the critical work being done to address health inequities in Black communities.
Educate listeners about HIV prevention and awareness, particularly among Black women.
Explain the role of nurse scientists in research, healthcare innovation, and public health.
Discuss the impact of systemic barriers on healthcare access and outcomes.
Promote community partnerships as a strategy for improving public health.
Encourage greater awareness, testing, prevention, and engagement around HIV and other health challenges.
Key Takeaways 1. HBCUs Play a Vital Role in Developing Healthcare Leaders
Dr. Randolph credited North Carolina A&T State University for laying the foundation for her nursing career and leadership journey. She emphasized the significant impact HBCUs have had on educating healthcare professionals and advancing minority representation in nursing.
Lesson: HBCUs continue to be powerful institutions for developing future leaders across multiple professions, including healthcare.
2. Nursing Is Much More Than Bedside Care
Dr. Randolph challenged common misconceptions about nursing, explaining that nurses serve as entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, educators, scientists, and healthcare innovators.
As a nurse scientist, her work focuses on developing evidence-based interventions that reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for underserved communities.
Lesson: Nursing encompasses a broad range of leadership, research, and public health roles beyond traditional patient care.
3. Nurse Scientists Are Underrepresented
Dr. Randolph revealed that less than one percent of nurse scientists are Black, highlighting the need for greater representation in healthcare research and academic leadership.
Lesson: Diverse voices in science and research are essential for addressing health challenges that disproportionately affect underserved populations.
4. The HEAT Lab Uses Community Partnerships to Address Health Inequities
The HEAT Lab brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, community advocates, business owners, and local organizations to address health disparities through collaboration.
Rather than imposing solutions, the lab works directly with communities to develop culturally relevant interventions.
Lesson: Meaningful change happens when communities are actively involved in creating solutions.
5. HIV Remains a Significant Public Health Challenge
Dr. Randolph emphasized that HIV remains a major issue, particularly among Black women in the Southern United States.
She noted that Black women account for a significant percentage of new HIV diagnoses and that prevention efforts must continue despite advances in treatment.
Lesson: HIV is still a critical public health concern and requires continued education, prevention, and awareness.
6. Prevention Tools Exist but Are Underutilized
A major focus of Dr. Randolph's work centers on increasing awareness and access to PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a medication that significantly reduces the risk of HIV infection.
She noted that many women do not realize PrEP is an option for them because healthcare providers often fail to discuss it and public messaging has historically focused on other populations.
Lesson: Awareness and access are often just as important as medical innovation.
7. Health Disparities Are Influenced by Systemic Barriers
The discussion explored how factors such as healthcare access, economic inequities, education, housing, food access, and systemic racism contribute to unequal health outcomes.
Dr. Randolph stressed that health disparities are not solely the result of personal decisions but are shaped by broader systems and structural barriers.
Lesson: Effective health solutions must address both individual behavior and systemic obstacles.
8. Medical Distrust Has Real Consequences
Dr. Randolph explained that negative healthcare experiences often influence whether people seek treatment, trust providers, or engage in preventive care.
Building trust is a crucial component of improving health outcomes in underserved communities.
Lesson: Trust is a critical factor in healthcare engagement and adherence.
9. Community Leadership Is Essential
The HEAT Lab works closely with barbers, beauty salons, community organizations, and local leaders to spread health information and reach people where they are.
Dr. Randolph believes trusted community voices can often be more effective than traditional healthcare messaging.
Lesson: Community-based outreach is an important tool for improving public health awareness.
10. Black Communities Must Become More Proactive About Health
Throughout the conversation, both Dr. Randolph and McDonald stressed the need for greater community engagement, health advocacy, routine testing, education, and shared responsibility.
Lesson: Improving health outcomes requires collective action and community empowerment.
Notable Quotes Dr. Schenita Randolph on Nursing
"Nursing is so much more than the bedside."
Dr. Schenita Randolph on Representation
"Less than 1% of nurse scientists are Black."
Dr. Schenita Randolph on Community Partnerships
"Our shared vision is to address the health inequities that exist specifically in Black communities."
Dr. Schenita Randolph on Health Equity
"We partner with the community to address these inequities."
Dr. Schenita Randolph on HIV
"HIV impacts everyone."
Dr. Schenita Randolph on Modern Treatment Options
"We are not in the same times that we were previously."
Dr. Schenita Randolph on Prevention
"Getting tested is very important."
Dr. Schenita Randolph on Community Empowerment
"I hope that we as a community can be empowered and that we can support one another for our health."
Dr. Schenita Randolph on Collective Responsibility
"We are truly our brother's and our sister's keeper."
Rushion McDonald on Healthcare Challenges
"People of color, we are in denial, denial, denial."
Overall Message
The interview underscores the importance of health equity, community engagement, and culturally responsive healthcare solutions. Dr. Schenita Randolph demonstrates how research, education, and partnerships can be used to address persistent health disparities affecting Black communities. Her work through the HEAT Lab reflects a commitment to empowering individuals with knowledge, increasing access to preventive care, and creating community-driven strategies that improve long-term health outcomes. Ultimately, the conversation encourages listeners to become proactive advocates for their own health and the health of those around them.
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Black entrepreneur podcast
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