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  • Overcoming the Odds: She worked for free to learn the biz and now owns several Nothing Bundt Cakes franchises.

    Overcoming the Odds: She worked for free to learn the biz and now owns several Nothing Bundt Cakes franchises.
    Jan 20 2026

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

    🎯 Purpose of the Interview

    The interview aims to:

    • Showcase Charlie Shabaaz’s journey from CPA to bakery franchise owner.
    • Inspire listeners to overcome fear and pursue entrepreneurial dreams.
    • Educate the audience on franchising, financial discipline, and community engagement.
    • Highlight the importance of adaptability and vision in business success.

    🧠 Key Takeaways 1. From CPA to Cake Boss

    • Charlie is a Temple University graduate with a master’s in taxation.
    • She worked in corporate accounting before pivoting to entrepreneurship.
    • Her transition was sparked by a desire to fill a community need in Tucker, GA.

    “I was committed to bringing a bakery… I was kind of on the hook.” – Charlie Shabaaz

    2. Overcoming Fear and Taking Leaps

    • Charlie moved from Philadelphia to Atlanta with no job contract—just faith.
    • She offered to work for free to learn business taxes, showing initiative and humility.
    • Her story emphasizes that fear is natural, but planning and persistence are key.

    “I took a temp job. It took a leap of faith.” – Charlie Shabaaz
    “Fear drives so many people from reaching their ultimate dream.” – Rushion McDonald

    3. Franchise Journey

    • Initially planned a pie business, but pivoted to Nothing Bundt Cakes after discovering the brand.
    • She researched and connected with the franchise team, ultimately choosing it over another bakery concept.

    “I Googled bakery franchise… and it morphed into Nothing Bundt Cakes.” – Charlie Shabaaz

    4. Financial Discipline & Real Talk

    • Despite being a CPA, Charlie shared her own struggles with money and credit card debt.
    • She used spreadsheets and strategic payments to eliminate debt.

    “I had a spreadsheet… I was committed to the $200 here, $250 there.” – Charlie Shabaaz

    5. Community Engagement & Leadership

    • Charlie is active in local business associations and chambers of commerce.
    • She believes in giving back to the community and building relationships.

    “Businesses come to communities and take… I want to give back.” – Charlie Shabaaz

    6. Franchising Explained

    • Franchising is about buying a proven business model.
    • The founders of Nothing Bundt Cakes created a replicable system that franchisees can follow.

    “You buy the blueprint… once you prove the concept can be done by anyone, anywhere.” – Charlie Shabaaz

    7. Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs

    • Charlie attributes her drive to her mother’s encouragement and the desire to break out of North Philly.
    • She highlights how Black women are the fastest-growing segment in entrepreneurship.

    “Our mothers are the backbone of why we’re so successful.” – Charlie Shabaaz

    💬 Memorable Quotes

    • “I didn’t bake. I used to just cut the cookie roll and spray the pan.”
    • “You don’t have to be a baker. You just have to have the passion and the ability to work hard.”
    • “Know what you’re good at and what you’re not good at.”

    🌟 Impact of the Interview

    This episode resonated deeply with listeners, sparking live call-ins from aspiring entrepreneurs. It served as a masterclass in courage, adaptability, and community-driven business.

    #STRAW

    #BEST

    #SHMS

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  • Overcoming the Odds: Raised Blue Collar. Parents; custodian and seamstress, he founded WellMed Atlanta.

    Overcoming the Odds: Raised Blue Collar. Parents; custodian and seamstress, he founded WellMed Atlanta.
    Jan 20 2026

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

    He founded WellMed Atlanta. WellMed Atlanta is a coalition of Psychiatric Medical, Psychology, Counseling and Special Education Providers serving the Atlanta metro area. WellMed professionals are Board Certified, collectively possess over a 150 years of experience and have been trained at such institutions as Emory, Harvard and Yale. What makes us unique is that all of our providers are Women whose desire to practice medicine was shaped by their families.

    Talking Points/Questions *
    1. About WellMed Atlanta
    2. Why Suicide Prevention should be observed every month
    3. Personal accounts of suicidal thoughts while in chronic pain
    4. Statistics
    5. Lack of access to mental health providers and support


    Uber successful Social Entrepreneur and Founder of WellMed Atlanta is a Philanthropist who strives to establish lucrative businesses that provide socially responsible goods and services. Mr. Dunbar takes pride in his champion spirit and never-say-die vision that enables him to thrive through unbearable circumstances. Always willing to teach, Jackson Dunbar has built an empire on meeting adversity head on and solving the seemingly unsolvable obstacles that would have stunted the growth of anyone vulnerable to the odds. He can’t wait to share with the world this unmitigated truth...YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT DEFINE YOU. THEY CATAPULT YOU INTO A BRAND NEW LUCRATIVE NORMAL.

    Jackson Dunbar is proud of his “Blue Collar” roots. The son of a custodian and seamstress, he was the first man of his family to graduate from college – Stockton University. He would later receive a Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

    #AMI

    #STRAW

    #BEST

    #SHMS

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  • FULL SHOW: Childhood Memories, Strawberry Letter: 1 Husband 3 Men - 1.20.26

    FULL SHOW: Childhood Memories, Strawberry Letter: 1 Husband 3 Men - 1.20.26
    Jan 20 2026

    The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Tuesday, January 20th, 2026: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back- "Steve Harvey" | Ask The CLO | Products That Remind You Of Childhood | Would You Rather| Old Phrases | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "The DRs Visit" | Strawberry Letter - "1 Husband, 3 Men" Pt. 1-2 | Horrible Bosses | Men & Closure Pt1 | Men & Closure Pt2 | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing Remarks

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  • Perseverance: She shares her personal experiences with layoffs, career uncertainty, anxiety, and leadership failures.

    Perseverance: She shares her personal experiences with layoffs, career uncertainty, anxiety, and leadership failures.
    Jan 20 2026
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Heather R. Younger. CEO, workplace culture expert, author, and founder of a major employee engagement consultancy—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss leadership, employee empowerment, navigating fear, and self‑leadership in modern workplaces. She shares her personal experiences with layoffs, career uncertainty, anxiety, and leadership failures—and how these experiences shaped her mission to be “the voice for the voiceless” in organizational culture. They explore the emotional realities of layoffs vs. terminations, how employees can take control of their professional well‑being, and Heather’s framework for identifying and overcoming fear. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To introduce Heather’s work and mission She champions active listening, employee empowerment, and self‑leadership after personally reading 30,000+ employee surveys and leading 100+ focus groups. 2. To teach listeners how to navigate workplace uncertainty She provides strategies for dealing with anxiety, job insecurity, change, and inconsistent leadership climates. 3. To share an empowering message about self‑leadership Central idea: No one is coming to save you. You must lead yourself first. 4. To explore how fear holds people back professionally She outlines how fear affects decision‑making, action-taking, and confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Why She Does This Work She witnessed firsthand how mergers, layoffs, and poor communication harm employees.After being laid off with 200+ others, she realized she needed to become the “voice of reason” who turns employee concerns into actionable insights for leaders. 2. Layoff vs. Termination — Emotional Differences Layoffs: painful but less shame; not personal fault.Termination: usually involves personal accountability, and often carries more shame.Both create a feeling of powerlessness, but each requires emotional processing and reframing. 3. No One Is Coming To Save You Employees must take responsibility for: Their growthTheir mental healthTheir career progressionTheir emotional well‑being HR cannot save you, Heather says—they play a dual role and cannot be personal rescuers. 4. Managing Workplace Anxiety Key strategies include: Nightly reflection → Write down what went well and what you controlled.Reframing → Turning irrational fears into rational thoughts.Breathing, sunlight, walking, self‑care → Especially for anxiety.Intentional mindset‑switching → Choosing thoughts that serve you. 5. The Five Ways Fear Holds You Back Professionally Heather identifies several fear patterns: 1. Fear of Feedback Avoiding action because you’re afraid of what others may say. 2. Fear of Retribution / Getting in Trouble Hesitating to take risks or initiative. 3. Fear of Speaking Up Not challenging authority or expressing dissenting opinions due to lack of psychological safety. 4. Fear Rooted in Family / Cultural Conditioning Inherited fear patterns from parents, grandparents, or trauma. 5. Fear of Regret / Non‑Action She teaches a powerful question: “What will I regret the longest—doing the thing or not doing the thing?” This question accelerates decision‑making and breaks the paralysis of fear. 6. Take Ownership of Your Life — Self‑Leadership Become the Chief Iterator of Your Life → Continue refining yourself like a living prototype.Accept mistakes as part of growth.Avoid perfectionism; aim for continuous improvement. 7. Practical Daily Habits Prepare mentally each night.Hydrate, sleep well, move your body.Train yourself to take small positive actions daily. NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Self‑Leadership “Ain’t nobody coming to save me. And in the workplace, no one’s coming to save you.” On Fear “Feedback is a gift—even if it hurts.” “We sit around waiting for green lights, access, invitations… It’s not coming. We need to seize it.” “What is the thing you will regret the longest—doing it or not doing it?” On Navigating Change “You get to fight tooth and nail for your own mental space.” On Personal Growth “See yourself as a work in progress—a constant iteration.” On Workplace Emotions “With layoffs, you didn’t have a hand in it. With termination, there’s more shame.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Financial Tip: He covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy and overcoming setbacks.

    Financial Tip: He covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy and overcoming setbacks.
    Jan 20 2026
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.” The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals—no matter their background—can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW The interview aims to: 1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley’s new book “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better” and the teachings within it. 2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms. 3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset From “working money” to “mailbox money.” 4. Empower entrepreneurs and families To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems. 5. Share Jolley’s personal setback‑to‑success story To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Rich vs. Wealthy Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts).Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability.A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn’t have to “run up and down the field.” 2. The Five Money Mindsets Jolley explains five financial mindsets: One‑day mindset – living day to day.30‑day mindset – fixed incomes/check-to-check living.One‑year mindset – annual thinking (raises, annual income).Decade mindset – typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts.Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) – building wealth to last multiple generations. Jolley’s goal: move people up just one level at a time. 3. Five Types of Wealth Jolley breaks wealth into five categories: Financial WealthHealth Wealth (“A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.” – Les Brown)Relationship WealthReputational Wealth (Brand)Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for) 4. Discipline Is the Key Wealth requires: Living below your meansInvesting the differenceConsistencyAvoiding arrogance and ignorance 5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances.Jolley argues that pride “kills wealth” and must be replaced with planning and humility. 6. The Three Legs of Wealth To build sustainable wealth, you need: IncomeInvestment (letting money work for you)Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care) 7. Multiple Streams of Income Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from: StocksBondsReal estateCryptoCollectiblesJewelryArtContent creation 8. Overcoming Setbacks Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker.He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback—the core message of his earlier bestselling book. 9. It’s Never Too Late to Start He cites examples of: A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over timeInvested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72 NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Time & Opportunity “I have only just a minute… but it’s up to me to use it.” On Mindset “Wealth starts in your mind.” On Rich vs. Wealthy “Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.” On Pride “My pride was killing my wealth.” On Growth & Learning “If you’re willing to learn, no one can stop you.” [On Setbacks “A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.” On Starting Late “When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Celebrating The Life & Legacy Of Dr Martin Luther King Jr - 1.19.26

    Celebrating The Life & Legacy Of Dr Martin Luther King Jr - 1.19.26
    Jan 19 2026

    The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Monday, January 19th, 2026: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Drum Major Instinct Speech Pt1 | Drum Major Instinct Speech Pt2 | Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock Pt1 | Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock Pt2 | Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock Pt3 | Trump's Comments On Civil Rights | Mountain Top Speech | I Have A Dream Speech Parts 1-2 | Steve Harvey's 69th Birthday | Why Volunteering Is Important | White Person Hotline | Steve Harvey's Introduction Of Christ

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    1 h y 32 m
  • FULL SHOW_ Steve Harvey's Birthday Eve, Strawberry Letter_ I Went Home Early & So Did He - 1.16.26

    FULL SHOW_ Steve Harvey's Birthday Eve, Strawberry Letter_ I Went Home Early & So Did He - 1.16.26
    Jan 16 2026

    The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Friday, January 16th, 2026: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back- "Baby Chick" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Junior's Birthday Poem For Steve | Roscoe Wallace | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Steve Harvey" | Strawberry Letter - "I Went Home Early & So Did He" Pt. 1-2 | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Ready To Love Update | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing Remarks

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    1 h y 32 m