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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karla Trotman.
She is the president and CEO of Electro Soft, Incorporated (ESI), an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm in the United States. She is on the show to discuss many topics, including breaking down barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing.
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1. Building generational wealth through family businesses
2. Addressing the racial wealth gap in America
3. Breaking down barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing
4. Exploring non-traditional career paths in the industry
5. How policies can support domestic manufacturing pipelines
She holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State and an MBA from Drexel University. Her business experience extends to supply chain logistics, purchasing, global scheduling, and e-commerce, where she served in key roles in companies such as Honeywell, Gap, and IKEA.
Trotman welcomed her two sons during her time at IKEA, giving her firsthand experience with the difficulties prenatal and postnatal mothers face in their professional and personal lives. While on maternity leave, she founded the Belly Button Boutique, an online shop for pre- and postnatal women. Over the span of eight years, her business expanded to celebrity and international clientele, earning her features in PEOPLE and on NBC 10, CBS News, HuffPost Live and more.
The success of Belly Button Boutique inspired Trotman to propel ESI, founded by her parents in 1986, even further forward. Over the past 15 years, she served in the roles at ESI as special projects and marketing manager, executive vice president, COO and currently CEO and president. Under her guidance, ESI implemented both online marketing and acquisition strategies, dramatically increasing revenue.
Through her leadership at ESI, Trotman was named an Enterprising Woman of the Year, Transformational Woman in Family Business, Top 25 Leader Transforming Manufacturing, and most recently Entrepreneur of The Year® 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. Trotman recognizes the plights and potential of minority business enterprises (MBEs) and how their power can be used to help close the ever-widening minority wealth gap. Leveraging her connections to funding, access, and networks, she advocates for minority business owners and educates on how investment in minority businesses uplifts minority families and communities.
Trotman is a board member for the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, Museum of the American Revolution, African Women’s Entrepreneurship Collective (AWEC) and Forum of Executive Women Foundation. She is co-chair of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) and a member of both the Drexel University Board of Governors and President’s Council. She is the author of the soon- to-be-released book, Dark, Dirty, Dangerous: The Vibrant Future of Manufacturing.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier.
Marcus and his wife, Marvis, realized their sons, Ryan and Dylan were very good, and experts asking for money as you would expect from teenage boys.
They decided they needed a way to earn some extra income, while also learning the values of being an entrepreneur.
From that idea, Snowie Atlanta was born. They have been involved in every aspect of starting and developing this business, which has been a real eye opener for them. They are now starting to understand the hard work, dedication as well as, costs associated with opening and operating our own business.
Their hope and prayer was that they learned operating our shaved ice business would provide them with skills that will guide them throughout their lives.Company Description *Shaved Ice is our SWEET spot!! We are a top-tier food truck with a focus on customer service.
Talking Points/Questions *1) What was your reason or your “Why” that caused you to start Snowie Atlanta?
2) Is it true that you worked a full-time job for 5 years while building Snowie Atlanta?
3) What sacrifices had to be made along the way?
4) What made you leave a successful career as the VP of Field Supervision at a large Financial Services Firm?
5) What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs reluctant to follow their dreams?#AMI
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Josh Jalinski.
He is prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and he is the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show.
The Financial Quarterback radio show airs Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.
Josh Jalinski. He is the founder and CEO of Jalinski Advisory Group and Wealth Quarterback LLC, is a prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security
Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023). As the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show, airing Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.
Josh also leads The Financial Quarterback Podcast, where he explores modern financial strategies, from retirement planning to cutting-edge economic trends. His book Retirement Reality Check challenges outdated financial wisdom, offering innovative ways to protect and grow wealth.
Jalinski Advisory Group, led by Josh Jalinski, provides comprehensive financial advisory services tailored to retirement planning, investment strategies, and wealth management. The firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families secure their financial futures through a holistic approach that covers everything from tax-efficient planning to long-term income strategies. With a focus on personalized advice, Jalinski Advisory Group emphasizes proactive planning to navigate market challenges and ensure clients can achieve their financial goals with confidence.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Jernard Wells. He is the author of a cookbook entitled, “Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Your.” He is renowned for using food to promote positive family images, and has captivated Television and live audiences with his infectious personality and culinary expertise. If you haven’t seen him on TV, he hosts *New Soul Kitchen* and *New Soul Kitchen Remix* on CLEO TV.
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Southern Inspired CookBook:
What inspired your cookbook?
What are some of your favorite recipes from the book?
How are you able to create 100 Southern-inspired recipes?
How do you stay inspired to create new and authentic recipes?
Holiday Questions: What recipes can we find in your cookbook that are perfect for the holidays? The perfect drink to pair with your cranberry and whiskey glazed ribs? Your mom is a baker, will you two collaborate in the kitchen this holiday season? How has she inspired your recipes?#BEST
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Damon Haley.
He has delved into the beauty industry by acquiring and transforming existing beauty businesses. His beauty brand ‘Glow + Flow Beauty’ is reimagining the shopping experience for black and brown communities.
Gone are the days of poor service, fractured relationships and harmful products. Damon’s goal is to create a healthy environment for women, men, girls and boys to shop, learn and grow as their needs change. He is also launching multiple product lines and is franchising the business model.
They Intelligently and Excellently (1). Buy Cost Effective & High Demand Products, (2)Sell Product at a High Velocity Pace, (3) Attract Volumes Of & Diverse Customers (4) Serve the Beauty Community THE BEST. We are a beauty retail concept that provides manufacturers of color an opportunity to share, socialize and sell its products to women of color directly. We also reinvent the shopping experience by providing best in class service with a connective twist. We are the future of beauty.
They believe the program will help us obtain retail excellence in the form of new trends, best practices and scalability. With our franchise model and opportunity, we want Glow + Flow in every community and to create generational wealth from people that over index on purchasing beauty products. Business excellence is vital to allowing franchise owners to believe in the idea. And, greater access to capital 'models' will allow us to scale the business across the country and abroad.
Prior to his entrepreneurial pursuits, he served as Sports Marketing Director at TroikaTV, launched Nike's Western Region Marketing Office and rose through the ranks at Chevron in its Treasury, Overseas, Corporate Planning and Investment Strategy Groups. Damon has mastered the art of designing, developing and implementing campaigns that appeal to consumers, sponsors, clients, partners and investors, all the while attracting targeted audiences and promoting the brand as well as delivering millions in impressions and revenues. Damon formed his own 'communication solution' agency for several years, where he focused on launching new products, consumer activations, theatrical film releases, affinity programs and sports experiences. His portfolio of clients included Nike, Pepsi, Time Warner, Viacom and Turner Broadcasting Family of Brands and Networks spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tarence Wheeler. He is a highly respected professional with over 20 years of experience in community relations and philanthropic activities, specializing in community and corporate partnerships and relationship building. He is a former Mayoral Appointee, serving as the community relations liaison for Mayor Dave Bing and the City of Detroit.
Mr. Wheeler has extensive experience in community outreach, mentoring, and fostering partnerships to support educational achievement. During the pandemic, he led the effort to distribute over 15 million meals to the downriver community via a partnership with Forgotten Harvest. He founded the All-Star Giveback Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, which currently provides over 3,000 turkeys with all the trimmings to families in need.
Although Mr. Wheeler has been seen serving on a national level with celebrities and the like, his greatest passion is in helping to enrich the lives of at-risk young people in communities throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. He is often inspiring and motivating students at Detroit-area schools, using a transparent and authentic approach to reaching young people and ‘meeting them where they are’. His first-hand knowledge and experience with growing up in a less-fortunate environment increased his ability to make a direct connection with his young audience.
Celebrities join forces for All-Star Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition: WHO: Tarence Wheeler, Multi-Platinum & Emmy winning Grammy Nominee Rapper Big Sean/Sean Anderson Foundation, Former NBA Players Derrick Coleman, Gary Payton, Willie Burton, Isiah Thomas, Rick Mahorn, Grant Long, Tim Hardaway, James “Budda” Edwards, Actor/Author Hill Harper, Former NFL Players Herman Moore, Lomas Brown, Rob Sims, Calvin Johnson, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Wayne County Sheriff Ray Washington, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, City Council President Mary Sheffield
WHAT: Annual All-Star Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition will provide more than 3000 turkeys and food baskets to Metro- Detroit residents on a first come, first served basis.#AMI
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kika Wise.
Kika Wise is a former professional dancer turned entrepreneur, franchisor, and wellness educator. As a forward-thinking and innovative visionary, Kika is the Founder and CEO of Kika Stretch Studios, one of the nation’s leading stretch and fitness studios.
Keeping yourself fit and flexible is an important trait in your everyday life. “Wait a minute…. are you referring to business or exercise?” Well, in this scenario, it’s both as entrepreneur and fitness instructor Kika Wise can attest. She’s here to discuss franchising: how to set it up, how to handle economic hardship, how to deal with naysayers, and the important factors to consider before you even begin thinking about turning your business into a franchise. For those interested in owning or running your own franchise one day, especially in an industry that isn’t known for franchising, this interview is a must-listen.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Thomas Barnes. A product of the APS(Atlanta Public Schools), attended Morehouse College, and has a degree in Management from GSU(Ga State) with an emphasis in CIS(Information Systems). Thomas owns Experimax, a complete retail computer store that specializes in sales, service, and support of all things Apple. Welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class, Thomas Barnes.
We also offer the same services in the Windows and Samsung world, but Apple is our core business. In addition to the services offered to our walk-in customers daily, we can provide IT consulting and engagement for schools, churches, and businesses at large, particularly small businesses or organizations that do not have a dedicated IT resource or staff. We can also help to better utilize your IT budget or funding by working together to identify your your business and computer needs to see how we can assist in future procurement and hardware refresh efforts.
Talking Points/Questions *
1) Who is Thomas Barnes2) Tell us a little bit about Experimax
3) How did you come to work in the IT industry ad now a business owner of Experimax?
4) How has my past life/work experience contributed to my becoming a business owner?
5) Why Experimax, why a franchise?
6) How can you and your team at Experimax serve the local community and the Atlanta/Sandy Springs community at large?
7) What has the journey been like on this road of entrepreneurship?
8) Who and/or what motivated you to start your own business?
9) Any suggestions to those considering pursuing their dreams and business ownership?
10) Plans for the future?
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. She empowers businesses and individuals to succeed by offering strategic financial strategies, expert guidance, and tailored business solutions. As a dedicated Financial Professional, she is committed to empowering individuals through comprehensive financial education. Laura Finney has over 8 years of experience in the financial services industry. An expert in delivering personalized financial literacy programs, workshops, and one-on-one consultations, She helps clients achieve financial stability and success. She is passionate about assisting individuals in reaching both their short-term and long-term financial goals.
What inspired you to become a financial coach and financial literacy educator?
2. What are the most common financial challenges you see people in their 30s and 40s facing, and how do you advise overcoming them?
3. Can you share some basic budgeting tips for individuals and families who want to get better control of their finances?
4. What strategies do you recommend for people just starting to save for long-term goals like buying a house or retirement?
5. How can someone improve their financial literacy, and why is it important?
6. What are some misconceptions about money management that you frequently encounter, and how do you address them?
7. What role does emotional intelligence play in financial decision-making, and how can individuals manage their financial behaviors better?
8. How should someone approach investing if they're new to it and have limited funds?
9. What advice do you have for balancing paying off debt with saving for future goals?
10. Can you share a success story of a client who transformed their financial situation with your guidance? #AMI#STRAW
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Ledwith.
She has a business degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online and her company Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams.
Houston native, entrepreneur, and educator, Jennifer Ledwith understood from a young age that education and literacy were crucial to success. Again and again, people told her that her mother — a single parent with serious debt and no child support — made too much money for her to get any free money for college.
She didn't finish in the top 10% of her high school class (which is academic poison in her home state of Texas).
Thankfully, her PSAT scores were high, and she could write the essays to get the money.
She knew how to beg for money tactfully in 100 words. She knew why she wanted to get a business degree from the University of Oklahoma. From her junior year of high school to her junior year of college, she wrote essays for over 30 scholarships. She won enough money to pay for tuition and fees.
She had the most scholarships when she walked across the stage at graduation. The announcer was still reading them after she had crossed the stage.
Even then, she didn't have enough money for school. She worked and worked and continued to apply for scholarships. She graduated from an out-of-state university (University of Oklahoma) with no credit card debt and only $1,000 in student loans. Hey, a girl needs plane tickets.
Jennifer Ledwith is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online. She also studied Personal Financial Planning at Rice University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.
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Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams.Many of Scholar Ready's students have earned academic scholarships, including full rides to Mississippi Valley State University, Fordham University, Texas A & M University, and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
We strive to instill our students with confidence that is earned and true. We teach them how to learn, how to advocate for what they need in the classroom, how to study, and how to set goals and expectations. We do not allow our students to be limited by experiences of the world they currently inhabit. We want them to have the confidence and work ethic to reach a better life and achieve any goal they set for themselves.
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Nephew Tommy recently spoke with Byrna Technologies Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer Luan Pham about Byrna's mission to save lives by providing civilians, law enforcement officers and security professionals with a safe, reliable and effective non-lethal alternative to traditional firearms that will allow Byrna’s customers to protect and defend themselves, their families and their community without the need to resort to deadly force.
Learn more about Byrna at www.byrna.com/ and check out Nephew Tommy's picks for keeping yourself and your family safe. www.byrna.com/pages/nephew-tommy-landing
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tim Mercer.
He is also the CFO of Cadence Ventures, Inc. It is a boutique private equity firm that invest in private mortgage notes and offers "nontraditional" financing to real estate investors, builders, and developers.
Talking Points/Questions
1) Phases of entrepreneurship (i.e. solopreneurs, intrapreneurs, business owner, investor)
2) The importance of financial literacy and how to level up your financial knowledge
3) How government contracts can help scale your business
4) Advice to small businesses seeking to get into government contracting
5) Why real estate is the safest and most profitable investment 6) How to invest passively into real estate
With over 2 decades of experience in finance, real estate, and government contracting, Mercer is currently the CFO of Cadence Ventures, INC and IBOX Global, LLC, which was ranked #357 on Inc. 500’s list of the Fastest Growing Companies.
As a private lender with discretionary capital, we've become a reliable capital partner for real estate professionals needing certainly of execution and timely closings.#SHMS
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dominique Leonard.
The founder of Jus' Free Parole Package Services. Once classified as an inmate a few short years ago, he wrote my own parole plan and was granted the privilege of freedom. Since his release, He has been dedicated to humanizing inmates with favorable representation in their quest to obtain parole.
Jus' Free is a parole package provider that goes above and beyond to bring forth and present the best potential of our clients. Due to a lack of knowledge, inmates are unaware of what is given to the Board of Pardons and Parole. Our company works with offenders and their loved ones to ensure the Board hears YOUR story. Together, we humanize and purposely create a narrative for the Parole Board that deems those requesting the privilege of parole worthy of the transition to freedom.At Jus’Free, they recognize imperfection as part of the human experience. Our mission is to restore dignity to those who have been dehumanized and bring families back together. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to empower individuals, promote understanding, and foster reconciliation. While we can't guarantee specific outcomes, we're committed to supporting each person's journey with compassion and empathy. Together, we work towards a more just and compassionate society.
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