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

Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

🎯 Key Highlights from the Interview 🏢 About The Royster Group

• Founded in 2001, the firm specializes in:
  • Executive Search (C-suite to Director level)
  • Healthcare Staffing (physicians, nurses, ancillary staff)
• Operates nationally, serving both public and private sectors.

💼 Executive Search Insights

• Royster is a retained executive search firm, meaning they are hired by companies to find top-tier talent.
• Focuses on diverse, seasoned professionals with 7–10+ years of experience.
• Clients include major corporations like Home Depot, Merck, and Pfizer.
• Emphasizes the importance of diversity in leadership and actively includes women and people of color in candidate pools.

🏥 Healthcare Staffing

• Healthcare remains a high-demand field due to an aging population and workforce shortages.
• Royster recruits nationally and advertises through their website, conferences, and referrals.
• There’s a growing need for diverse healthcare professionals to reflect the population they serve.

🧾 Resume & Job Search Tips

• Resumes should be keyword-optimized to match job descriptions.
• Candidates should reach out to recruiters, follow up, and apply through multiple channels.
• Avoid vague resumes—include specific achievements and metrics.

🏆 Business Philosophy & Certification

• Thornton emphasizes the value of being a certified Black-owned business, not as a crutch but as a strategic advantage to gain access to opportunities.
• He acknowledges the challenges and scrutiny minority businesses face and the importance of capacity and execution.
• Advocates for mentorship, SBA resources, and relationship-building as keys to success.

📈 Entrepreneurial Journey

• Thornton transitioned from pharmaceutical sales and HR to founding his own firm after noticing a lack of diversity in executive placements.
• Started Royster with a bootstrap model—a desk, a phone, and determination.
• Now leads a $20M+ company and was named Small Business Person of the Year in Georgia.

#STRAW

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

A psychologist, life coach, and author of Six Weeks to Happy: The Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance, and Long Lasting Peace and Happiness.

Key Highlights from the Transcript:

• Fear and the Subconscious Mind: Zahra explains how fear, often rooted in the subconscious, can block personal growth and happiness. She emphasizes that 95% of our behavior is driven by subconscious patterns, which are survival-based and often limiting.

• Five Core Limiting Beliefs: These include feelings of not being good enough, not being deserving of love, or not being capable of success. These beliefs are common across all demographics, from teenagers to CEOs.

• Daily Routines and Stress: The conversation touches on how most people wake up stressed and reactive, rather than intentional. Zahra and Rushion discuss the importance of starting the day with purpose and calm to rewire the brain for success.

• Health and Happiness Connection: Chronic stress is linked to numerous health issues. Zahra advocates for mindfulness and emotional regulation as tools to improve both mental and physical health.

• Tools and Resources:

  • Happiness Planner: A free tool to help individuals assess what brings them joy and identify gaps in their current lifestyle.
  • Life Block Quiz: A playful assessment to uncover subconscious fear patterns and how they affect relationships, wealth, and self-worth.
  • Website: sixweekstohappy.com

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tonya Millions Fitch.

Founder of Astra Wellness in Macon, Georgia.

Key Highlights: 🌟 About Astra Wellness

• Name Origin: “Astra” means “star” in French, symbolizing guidance—just as stars guided explorers and enslaved people seeking freedom.
• Mission: To guide individuals toward optimal health, happiness, and beauty.

👩‍⚕️ T0nya’s Background

• Over 25 years in healthcare, including 12 years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist.
• Inspired to start Astra Wellness after her father, a Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD and chronic pain, lacked access to proper nutritional care during COVID.

🏥 Services Offered

• IV hydration therapy
• Medical weight loss
• Facials, chemical peels, body contouring
• Anti-aging treatments including ozone therapy, infrared sauna, massage, Botox, and fillers
• Functional medicine focused on root-cause treatment and prevention

📈 Business Growth

• Started in a 650 sq ft space; now expanding to a 3,000 sq ft commercial building.
• Received strong community support and referrals from medical professionals.
• Offers a one-stop wellness center model.

💡 Entrepreneurial Insights

• Initially believed a good credit score was enough for a loan—learned the importance of:
  • A solid business plan
  • Debt-to-credit ratio
  • Financial projections
  • Showing business income
• Built a relationship with a banker who helped her navigate the loan process.

🧬 Health Philosophy

• Emphasizes treating from the inside out.
• IV infusions bypass the digestive system, allowing 100% absorption of nutrients.
• Helps with depression, insomnia, dementia, skin/hair issues, and more.
• 96% of clients report feeling better immediately after treatment.

🌐 Contact Information

• Website: www.astrawellness.com
• Phone: (478) 200-7575
• Social Media: Astra Wellness on Instagram and Facebook

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Mulrain.

Role: Finance attorney, senior executive in the federal government, founder of Legacy Building LLC
Mission: To bridge the financial literacy gap for minority communities, emerging professionals, and small business owners, promoting lasting economic confidence and stability.

🧭 Purpose of the Interview

To highlight Lisa Mulrain’s transition from finance attorney to financial literacy advocate, and her efforts to empower underserved communities through education, legal expertise, and practical financial strategies.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Systemic Inequities in Finance

• Lisa’s work with Ginnie Mae exposed her to disparities in lending, appraisals, and access for low-to-moderate income families.
• She observed how minority communities were often preyed upon with unfavorable loan terms and undervalued property appraisals.

2. Financial Literacy Advocacy

• Lisa transitioned into advocacy to educate people on financial contracts, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans.
• She emphasizes understanding loan terms and avoiding high-interest debt traps.

3. Tips for Financial Empowerment

• Budgeting: Know your income vs. expenses.
• Multiple Income Streams: Invest in real estate and the stock market.
• Credit Awareness: Monitor and manage credit responsibly.

4. Small Business Guidance

• Avoid early debt accumulation.
• Scale inventory gradually.
• Understand the legal and financial implications of business credit.

5. Legal Expertise & Asset Protection

• Lisa offers estate planning and trust services to protect assets from lawsuits and creditors.
• She explains how trusts shield property and wealth from legal claims.

6. Insurance & Financial Stability

• Advocates for life and disability insurance as part of a financial toolkit.
• Recommends cash value whole life policies for long-term benefits.

7. Scam Awareness

• Warns against phishing and financial scams.
• Advises verifying sources and never sharing sensitive info without confirmation.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “The system is not set up for us to win.”
• “You have everything you need to acquire any finances that you desire.”
• “Don’t blindly hand your money over to someone if you don’t understand what you’re investing in.”
• “No one’s coming to save us. You have to do all you can to build multiple streams of income.”
• “A trust protects your assets from creditors and lawsuits.”

📞 Contact Info

• Website: LegacyBuildingLLC.com
• Instagram: @legacy_building_llc
• Phone: (202) 409-8513

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michelle Taylor Willis.

Author, Speaker, Award-Winning Community Leader

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To explore Michelle’s guidebook “Raising Significance”, which offers practical advice for parents on how to raise children who are not just successful, but significant—meaning they positively impact the world around them. The interview also highlights Michelle’s personal journey, her community work, and the values that drive her.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Success vs. Significance

Michelle defines a powerful distinction:

“Success is about you and your immediate circle. Significance is about how you turn your success to work for everybody else.”

Her book aims to help parents raise children who are intentional change-makers, not just achievers.

2. Eight Tenets of Parenting

While not all are listed in the interview, Michelle emphasizes one foundational principle:

“Obey immediately and happily.”
This sets the tone for discipline, respect, and responsiveness in children.

3. Healthy Fear is Necessary

Michelle advocates for instilling a respectful fear of authority and consequences:

“Sometimes you just need to do what I say do… because I’m saving your life.”

4. Music Enhances Critical Thinking

Michelle encourages early musical education:

“All my kids started piano at five… There’s a direct correlation between music, math, and critical thinking.”

Rashawn shares his own experience with music and how it shaped his memory and academic success.

5. Greek Life as a Catalyst

Both Michelle (AKA) and Rashawn (Omega Psi Phi) reflect on how joining Black Greek organizations shaped their discipline, focus, and lifelong networks:

“It was a life-changing event… It expanded my value of relationships and networking.”

6. Community Recognition Matters

Michelle expresses deep gratitude for being honored:

“I will never be sick of somebody telling me they value what I do.”

She views awards not as vanity but as validation of meaningful work.

7. Parenting with Purpose

Michelle’s book is not about perfection but intentionality:

“I’m not a parenting expert… But if you instill these things early, significance won’t be accidental—it’ll be inevitable.”

💬 Notable Quotes

• On parenting:

“You act happy about it. Because if you don’t act happy, then you’re going to make me unhappy. And I promise you, you don’t want me unhappy.”

• On legacy:

“Raising significance is about how you teach your children to change the world—and teach others to do the same.”

• On humility:

“It’s never about me.”

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