The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast

In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class.

🔑 Core Message: Understanding Your Value Proposition
Rushion emphasizes the importance of knowing your value proposition—both in your career and personal life. He defines it as:
A declarative statement that explains what makes you unique, why you're the best choice, and what justifies your advancement or compensation.
🧠 Key Concepts & Lessons 1. Value Proposition in Career
Without a clear value proposition, you risk being overlooked for promotions and raises.
Employers need to know what you want and what you bring to the table.
Rashawn shares his own experience at IBM, where not knowing his value proposition led to stagnation until he clarified his goals.
2. The PLAN Framework
Rushion introduces a motivational acronym for success:
P – Prepare
L – Learn
A – Adjust
N – Navigate
This framework is essential for setting goals and achieving success.
3. "Why Not Me?" Mindset
Encourages listeners to challenge self-doubt and embrace their potential.
This phrase is meant to be a daily affirmation to inspire action and confidence.
4. Avoiding Negativity
Rashawn warns against surrounding yourself with negative people who gossip or discourage ambition.
Instead, seek out like-minded individuals who support growth.
5. Age Is Not a Barrier
Success is not limited by age—whether you're 19 or 65, it's never too late to define your value and pursue your goals.
📌 Notable Quotes
“You can't be successful unless you have a plan.”
“Don't wait around for an opportunity. Just do it.”
“Your greatness can be achieved by your own personal effort.”
#BEST
#STRAW
#SHMS
Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lorraine K. Lee.
A LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, the conversation dives deep into the power of presence, personal branding, and workplace advancement in a digital-first world. Lorraine shares tactical strategies and career-transforming insights from her own corporate journey and bestselling book.
📘 About Lorraine K. Lee
• Career: Former founding editor at LinkedIn and Prezi
• Author: Unforgettable Presence, a practical guide for professional visibility
• Focus: Empowering ambitious professionals to go from overlooked to unforgettable
• Audience: Corporate professionals, team leaders, speakers, and solopreneurs
💡 Key Themes & Insights
• Modern Presence: From Zoom calls to LinkedIn profiles, visibility in the virtual workplace is key
• Personal Brand = Career Brand: Your reputation is your brand—intentionally shape it
• Advocacy: Success comes from promoting your work and knowing how to communicate value
• Layoff Recovery: How Lorraine turned a 2022 tech layoff into the launchpad for her book and speaking career
• Executive Presence: Reimagined with the “3 C’s”—Communication, Career Brand, and Credibility
• Promotion Strategy: Be proactive, not reactive—speak your career goals early and often
• Representation Matters: As an Asian-American woman, Lorraine emphasizes visibility and authenticity for underrepresented professionals
📚 Unforgettable Presence Book Takeaways
• 4 Key Sections:
Set a Strong Foundation
Build Essential Modern Skills
Advance Your Career with Intention
Lead and Expand Team Presence
Real stories, data-driven advice, and step-by-step frameworks to elevate your visibility
🔁 Personal Journey
• Left corporate life after a layoff and built a thriving brand as a speaker, author, and executive coach
• Overcame corporate stagnation by advocating for herself, creating a content strategy, and building her confidence through consistency
📣 Call to Action
Lorraine invites professionals to treat themselves like a brand and take control of their visibility. Follow her on LinkedIn, subscribe to her Career Bites newsletter, or enroll in one of her LinkedIn Learning courses to begin your journey toward becoming unforgettable.
#BEST
#STRAW
#SHMS
Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel.
Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America.
Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack & McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
Highlight the McKissack family’s historical and cultural impact on American infrastructure and Black entrepreneurship.
Promote the book The Black Family Who Built America as a record of legacy and inspiration.
Inspire small business owners and entrepreneurs with lessons on perseverance, succession planning, and self-identity.
Address the importance of preserving Black history in the face of cultural erasure.
🔑 Key Takeaways 🏗️ Legacy & Impact
McKissack & McKissack has contributed to major U.S. infrastructure projects like: Barclays Center
JFK Terminal One
LaGuardia Airport
Penn Station
Lincoln Financial Field

“We are the fifth generation. Right. And we're Black in America.”
📚 Historical Significance
The family legacy began with Moses McKissack, who was enslaved and later became a builder.
Cheryl’s ancestors were the first licensed Black architects in America (licenses 117 and 118 in Tennessee).
“They became the first Black licensed architects in America… and helped get licensed in 22 other states.”
💼 Business Wisdom
Cheryl emphasizes the importance of: Succession planning
Understanding both technical and political buyers
Building relationships before you need them

“You better have that relationship before you need it.”
🧠 The 5 Ps of Family Resilience
Perseverance
Persistence
Preparedness
Purpose
Prayer
“Sometimes you do get up in the morning and you say it's not for me… You have to come back and meditate on the fact that you're a winner.”
🧘‍♀️ Personal Growth & Mental Health
Cheryl discusses overcoming stress, rediscovering herself after a difficult marriage, and the importance of meditation.
“Being yourself is what we're talking about… I recognize that I am currently feeling stressed out. So what do I need to do?”
👩‍👧‍👧 Women in Leadership
Cheryl’s mother took over the business after her father’s stroke, despite societal barriers.
“She only knew the telephone number to the office at that time… but she knew deep inside that she wanted to hold on for the fifth generation.”
🎥 Representation & Media
The book and Cheryl’s story aim to counteract negative portrayals of Black people in media and history.
“You may not have known about Black excellence. You just ignored it. But we exist.”
💬 Memorable Quotes
“Black people built America. Now, that's the point we're making here.”
“You have to say the opposite to yourself. And you have to put one foot in front of the other.”
“This book is a receipt to say we are around. We have a foundation. We're not going anywhere.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Bisa Lewis.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight the challenges and opportunities within the teaching profession, especially post-COVID, and to empower educators to leverage their skills for financial growth beyond the classroom. Dr. Besa shares her journey, insights, and strategies for educators to supplement their income while maintaining their passion for teaching.
🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Educators Are Undervalued Yet Essential
Teachers are underpaid and often disrespected despite their critical role in shaping future generations.
COVID briefly highlighted their importance, but systemic undervaluation persists.
2. Mental Wellness and Structure Matter
Dr. Bisa emphasizes morning meditation, prayer, and silence to manage stress and set the tone for her day.
She avoids early meetings and uses Mondays and Fridays for planning and reflection.
3. Education Credentials Open Doors
Dr. Bisa holds four degrees and explains that credentials often determine access to influential spaces.
Degrees help gain respect and credibility, especially in leadership and public speaking roles.
4. The Paid Method for Educators
Dr. Besa developed the PAID Method to help educators monetize their skills:
P – Prospects: Who will pay for your skills?
A – Allies: Who can support your journey?
I – Information: What do you need to know?
D – Dollars: How much can you earn?
5. Teachers Can Earn Beyond the Classroom
Through coaching, curriculum development, speaking engagements, and grant writing.
Dr. Bisa’s curriculum is used in 30 states, showcasing how educators can scale their expertise.
6. AI and Education
AI should be embraced, not feared.
It won’t replace teachers but will transform education by shifting focus from theory to practice.
Educators must adapt and use technology to enhance learning and remain competitive.
7. Cultural and Economic Empowerment
Dr. Bisa advocates for Black educators and communities to overcome systemic barriers by embracing innovation.
She warns against fear-based resistance to technology and encourages strategic adoption.
💬 Notable Quotes
“It’s time to stop reading other people’s success stories and start living your own.” – Rushion McDonald
“Sometimes those papers just help you get in the room.” – Dr. Bisa
“Stop being afraid, stop being oppressed, and make sure that whatever comes out, you figure out how you can use it.” – Dr. Bisa
“Guide learning. That is what we should do.” – Dr. Bisa
“Consistency is what people gain trust in.” – Rushion McDonald
🌐 Resources Mentioned
Website: DrBisa.com
Podcast: The Paid Educator Podcast
Social Media: Consistent handles across platforms under “DrBisa”
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast
Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy (aka “Dr. Yo-Yo”).
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight Dr. McElroy’s work as a pharmacist, educator, and author of the children’s book It’s Not Candy, which promotes medication safety. The interview also highlights her consulting company, MediManage, and her mission to improve health outcomes through education and community engagement.
🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Professional Background
Dr. McElroy is a registered pharmacist in Louisiana with over 30 years of experience in retail and hospital settings.
She began her academic journey at Grambling State University (HBCU) studying chemistry before transferring to pharmacy school.
2. MediManage Consulting
Founded to promote medication safety and improve health outcomes.
Focuses on educating communities about proper medication use, adherence, and preventing medication-related problems.
3. Medication Safety Advocacy
Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.
Parents often leave medications and chemicals within reach of children.
Emphasizes the importance of locking up medications and educating both adults and children.
4. Target Age Groups
Focuses on children ages 3–10 to instill early awareness of medication safety.
Also highlights teens as a vulnerable group due to increased drug experimentation and access to medications at home.
Notes the importance of educating parents and senior citizens as well.
5. Book: It’s Not Candy
Inspired by her ministry work with youth in mental health hospitals.
Based on real-life experiences and includes a song to make learning fun and memorable.
Demonstrates how medications can resemble candy, making it difficult for children (and adults) to distinguish.
Aims to equip families with knowledge to prevent accidental overdoses and misuse.
6. Challenges in Pharmacy Profession
Pharmacists face heavy workloads, including vaccinations, insurance calls, and patient counseling.
Many are overworked and under-supported, leading to burnout and even strike considerations.
7. Book Creation Journey
Took years to develop after encouragement from her pastor.
Extensive research into publishing options and budgeting.
Partnered with a publishing company and built a team including an editor and illustrator.
Advises aspiring authors to be patient, budget generously, and seek support and education.
💬 Notable Quotes
“Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.”
“If you’re not sure, ask a professional. Ask your pharmacist.”
“We want to get them early and instill that training so they can make good decisions.”
“Many medication-related injuries are preventable.”
“If there’s no room at the table, bring a folding chair.”
“Our children are important and their lives are valuable.”
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMI
Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.