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Money Making Conversations Master Class

Money Making Conversations Master Class

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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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  • Brand Building: Private therapy practice focused on culturally sensitive therapy for Black and Brown communities.

    Brand Building: Private therapy practice focused on culturally sensitive therapy for Black and Brown communities.
    Feb 15 2026

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

    • Founder of a private therapy practice focused on culturally sensitive therapy for Black and Brown communities.
    • Main Topics:
      • Cultural differences in therapy
      • Challenges in modern relationships and marriage
      • The impact of technology on human connection
      • The role of therapy in addressing generational trauma and stress
      • The future of therapy in the age of AI

    💡 Key Insights 1. Culturally Sensitive Therapy

    • April emphasizes the importance of therapists understanding the lived experiences of marginalized communities.
    • Black and Brown clients often face unique challenges that require a nuanced, empathetic approach.

    2. Modern Relationship Struggles

    • Top issues in marriage therapy: finances, infidelity, and communication.
    • Communication is often overlooked but is foundational to resolving other issues.

    3. Technology & Disconnection

    • The rise of remote living and digital communication is reducing opportunities for organic human interaction.
    • Couples are increasingly using text messages—even within the same home—to communicate, which can erode intimacy.

    4. Therapy as a Preventative Tool

    • Therapy shouldn't be reserved for crises; it can be a proactive tool for personal and relational growth.
    • Pre-marriage counseling is often skipped or done too late, missing key conversations about values, finances, and intimacy.

    5. AI in Therapy

    • April sees potential in AI as a supplementary tool but stresses it cannot replace the human connection essential to effective therapy.

    🧠 Final Message

    April encourages people to seek therapy not out of crisis, but as a way to grow and connect more deeply—with themselves and others. She remains hopeful that with intention and effort, society can rebuild meaningful human connections.

    #SHMS #STRAW

    #BEST

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  • Brand Building: He discusses the importance of supplements in underserved communities, and the need to prepare younger generations for healthier futures.

    Brand Building: He discusses the importance of supplements in underserved communities, and the need to prepare younger generations for healthier futures.
    Feb 15 2026
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Demond Martin. ✅ Summary of the Interview: Demond Martin on Money Making Conversations Masterclass Demond Martin—co‑founder and CEO of Well With All, a Black‑owned purpose‑driven wellness brand—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss health equity, entrepreneurship, his life story, his upcoming book Friends of the Good, and his new $1M AI Health Equity Prize. Martin shares how his difficult upbringing in the projects and rural North Carolina shaped his commitment to giving back. After a successful 21‑year career as the only Black partner at a major hedge fund, he launched Well With All to merge consumer products, wellness, and social impact. The brand donates 20% of its profits to health‑equity initiatives. He discusses product innovation, the importance of supplements in underserved communities, the power of Black longevity, and the need to prepare younger generations for healthier futures. He also explains his upcoming book—which uses Aristotle’s philosophy of “friends of the good” to show how meaningful relationships enable success. The conversation is energetic, inspirational, and focused on using business as a force for social good. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Introduce Well With All A wellness company offering supplements and energy drinks while funding health‑equity solutions. 2. Share Martin’s Personal Journey From poverty, trauma, and instability → to White House, Harvard Business School, and a top hedge fund. 3. Promote His Book, Friends of the Good A philosophy‑driven exploration of friendship, mentorship, and community. 4. Announce the $1 Million AI Prize A major initiative to scale AI tools that close health‑equity gaps. 5. Encourage Health Awareness in Underserved Communities Particularly around longevity, dietary choices, energy consumption, and supplement use. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Health Equity Drives the Mission Martin emphasizes that health is a human right and disparities in nutrition, maternal health, and mental‑health access must be addressed. 2. Well With All = Social Impact + Consumer Products The company donates 20% of profits and creates healthier alternatives (energy drinks, supplements) to replace harmful daily habits like sugary sodas. 3. Personal Story Fuels Commitment He overcame poverty, a traumatic home life, and limited opportunity—and believes he survived because others poured into him. 4. Mentorship Changed His Life Major turning points included: Student body president at UNC CharlotteAssistant to the White House Chief of StaffHBS acceptanceTraining under hedge‑fund leader Phil Gross 5. Expertise Matters His success with Well With All is grounded in 21 years as an investor specializing only in consumer companies. 6. AI Can Close Health Gaps The $1M Well With All Prize supports AI tools already impacting at least 1,000 lives with the potential to scale to 100,000+. 7. Black Longevity Documentary His company created a film (NAACP Image Award–nominated) featuring Black elders aged 85–106 to redefine narratives around Black health. 8. The Power of Friendship His book teaches readers how to identify “friends of the good,” the relationships that define one’s path and joy. 🗣️ Notable Quotes from Demond Martin (from the transcript) (All quotes sourced from:) On Health Equity “Health is a human right. Everyone deserves nutritious food… everyone deserves to see a doctor.”“Where With All is not just a brand—it's a movement.” On His Upbringing “I grew up in the projects… lived in a trailer… had a heroin addict as a stepfather. I’ve seen things that gave me perspective.” On Perspective and Survival “If this was me at 14… I’d be dead or in jail.” On His Mission “I need to start giving back today. I’ve lived a life of giving back—my parents and grandparents instilled that in me.” On Product Philosophy “Small, incremental choices add up. Replacing one sugary soda a day is 45,000 fewer calories a year.” On Expertise “All I did for 21 years is invest in consumer companies. That was my expertise.” On Friendship & His Book “Show me your friends, I’ll show you your future.”“Friendship is one of the most essential elements of joy.” On Confidence & Mastery “Five years into my career, I knew I knew what the hell I was doing.” On AI “We’re not rewarding ideas—we’re rewarding impact.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Financial Tip: Author of Bootstrap Millionaire credits government contracting with helping him scale his business.

    Financial Tip: Author of Bootstrap Millionaire credits government contracting with helping him scale his business.
    Feb 15 2026

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

    Author of Bootstrap Millionaire and CFO of Cadence Ventures, Inc.:

    🎯 Purpose of the Interview

    To inspire and educate aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals by sharing Tim Mercer’s journey from humble beginnings to financial success, emphasizing the importance of hard work, faith, planning, and leveraging government contracts and nontraditional financing.

    🗝️ Key Takeaways

    1. Background & Journey

      • Tim Mercer grew up in Mullins, South Carolina, in modest circumstances.
      • His path to success began with military service, which broadened his worldview and led him to entrepreneurship.

    2. Bootstrap Millionaire Philosophy

      • The term “bootstrap” symbolizes hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance.
      • Mercer emphasizes that success doesn’t come overnight—it requires grinding, planning, and faith.

    3. Importance of a Business Plan

      • A solid business plan is essential for securing funding and guiding business growth.
      • Mercer shares real-life examples of people failing to secure support due to lack of planning.

    4. Cadence Ventures, Inc.

      • A boutique private equity firm offering nontraditional financing for real estate investors.
      • Focuses on investment properties and uses the property itself as collateral.

    5. Government Contracting

      • Mercer began in government contracting in 2012 and credits it with helping him scale his business.
      • He stresses that while it’s complex and paperwork-heavy, it’s a valuable opportunity for minority-owned businesses.
      • Free resources like SAM.gov and Georgia Tech’s GT PAC can help entrepreneurs navigate the process.

    6. Success Requires Sacrifice

      • Mercer highlights that every successful person has a story of struggle and sacrifice.
      • His book’s first chapter, “See the Glory, Don’t Know the Story,” encapsulates this message.

    💬 Notable Quotes

    • “If you want to have the things tomorrow that other people won’t have, then you got to be willing to do the things today that other people won’t do.” — Tim Mercer quoting Les Brown
    • “There’s no success without sacrifice.” — Tim Mercer
    • “You can only make as much as the customer that you have.” — Tim Mercer on scaling through government contracts
    • “See the glory, don’t know the story.” — Chapter title from Bootstrap Millionaire

    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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