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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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  • Family Business: Grew their business from a single office to over 1,000 virtual tax locations.

    Family Business: Grew their business from a single office to over 1,000 virtual tax locations.
    Oct 8 2025

    Mowbray and Cherina Rowand.

    🎙️ Interview Summary: Mowbray & Cherina Rowand Purpose of the Interview

    To showcase the entrepreneurial journey of Mowbray and Cherina Rowand, co-founders of The Rowand Group and One Stop Taxes, the largest Black-owned virtual tax preparation service in America. The interview highlights their business evolution, scaling strategies, community impact, and the creation of the Black Tax Festival.

    🧭 Interview Outline 1. Background & Origins

    • Both from Memphis, Tennessee; met in high school.
    • Started tax preparation in 2010 as a mom-and-pop operation.
    • Transitioned from brick-and-mortar to virtual model by 2015.

    2. Business Philosophy

    • Entrepreneurship is defined as service to others.
    • Mowbray is the visionary; Cherina is the implementer.
    • Emphasis on scaling with structure: legal, accounting, HR.

    3. One Stop Taxes

    • Grew from a single office to over 1,000 virtual franchise locations.
    • Offers free training, no startup costs, and shared revenue model.
    • Built a platform allowing clients to submit documents and sign remotely.

    4. Virtual Tax Model

    • Designed for convenience and accessibility.
    • Clients and tax preparers never need to meet in person.
    • Platform includes document upload, e-signature, and cloud storage.

    5. Franchise & Training

    • Learning Management System (LMS) for onboarding.
    • Training includes tax prep, customer acquisition, and platform use.
    • Strategic partnerships with local businesses (e.g., dealerships, daycares).

    6. Black Tax Festival

    • Annual event held in Atlanta (Oct 16–18).
    • Combines networking, education, and recognition.
    • Includes IRS updates, business workshops, and the Titan Awards.
    • Open to all entrepreneurs, not just tax professionals.

    7. Expansion & Diversification

    • Own restaurants in Memphis and the Dominican Republic.
    • Franchised Fat Tuesday and Esco Restaurant (did \$1M in first 6 weeks).
    • Own a yacht for rental experiences in the DR.
    • Plans to develop a restaurant strip near FedExForum in Memphis.

    💡 Key Takeaways

    • Vision + Execution = Growth: Their complementary roles fuel business success.
    • Virtual is Scalable: Transitioning to virtual allowed exponential growth.
    • Community Impact Matters: Black Tax Festival fosters education and recognition.
    • Diversification is Strategic: Restaurants and real estate expand their brand.
    • Mentorship & Learning: They study successful entrepreneurs like Tilman Fertitta.
    • Faith & Family Drive: Their journey is rooted in love, planning, and purpose.

    🗣️ Notable Quotes

    • “Entrepreneurship means being a servant to other people.”
    • “The same thing that works at \$1M doesn’t work at \$15M.”
    • “We had to fire ourselves from some jobs and hire professionals.”
    • “We built a platform where you can do taxes from your couch.”
    • “We started before social media—we know belly-to-belly marketing.”
    • “Recognition matters—people don’t get it at home or work.”
    • “We’re trying to bridge the wealth gap through proper paperwork.”
    • “We bought a yacht in the Dominican Republic to rent for experiences.”

    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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    36 m
  • Uplift: She helps women of color overcome burnout and reconnect with their purpose.

    Uplift: She helps women of color overcome burnout and reconnect with their purpose.
    Sep 2 2025
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Charisse M. Williams. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview To explore Charisse Williams’ journey from law and nonprofit leadership to becoming a certified leadership and wellbeing coach. The interview highlights her work with women of color through her brand Everyday Yellow Sanctuary, her book The Joy of Thriving While Black, and her mission to help others reclaim joy, clarity, and purpose. 🧠 Interview Summary 1. Background & Career Path Charisse is a lawyer by training who transitioned into nonprofit leadership.Her coaching journey began after a donor offered to pay for her to receive coaching, which transformed her life.She now helps women of color overcome burnout and reconnect with their purpose. Quote: “That coach was transformative for me… it planted the seed that maybe I would like to be the guide I wish I had.” 2. Everyday Yellow Sanctuary A community for trailblazing women of color to find joy and support.Inspired by her color-coded calendar where yellow represents joy and fun.Trademarked the brand after a branding expert recognized its potential. Quote: “Every day there has to be yellow… even a moment of joy in every single day.” 3. Coaching Philosophy Coaching is a partnership to help clients achieve specific goals.Focuses on asking the right questions to help clients unlock their own answers.Emphasizes clarity, confidence, and joy as outcomes. Quote: “Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What’s getting in the way?” 4. Mental Health & Social Justice 2020 was a turning point for Black mental health awareness.Her book was inspired by the trauma of witnessing police violence and the need for joy as resistance. Quote: “I was literally having nightmares about encounters with the police… I saw the hashtag Black Joy… and I got a download: write a book called Thriving While Black.” 5. Age & Fear Charisse started her business at age 48 and encourages others not to let age be a barrier.Most of her clients are in their 40s and 50s, seeking transformation and fulfillment. Quote: “It is not too late and you are not too old.” 6. Burnout & Overperformance Burnout is common among women of color due to societal pressure to overperform.Differentiates high performance (healthy ambition) from overperformance (driven by unworthiness). Quote: “Overperformance is trying to outrun unworthiness… we need to do some unlearning.” 7. Dream in Color Visioning Framework A tool to help clients articulate what a meaningful life looks like across multiple dimensions: career, relationships, joy, spirituality, etc.Encourages intentional planning and action toward that vision. Quote: “Pain pushes until the vision pulls.” 8. Community & Accountability The sanctuary offers weekly check-ins, goal setting, and accountability.Research shows that writing and speaking goals increases success rates dramatically. Quote: “If you have a vision, a plan, and accountability, your success can go up by 95%.” ✅ Key Takeaways Coaching is transformative and helps unlock clarity and purpose.Joy is essential and should be intentionally cultivated daily.Mental health matters, especially for communities of color.Age is not a limitation—transformation can happen at any stage.Burnout is real, and overperformance is often rooted in deeper issues.Community support and accountability are powerful tools for growth.Intentional living through frameworks like Dream in Color can lead to lasting change. 📚 Resources & Links Website & Community: charissemwilliams.com/communityBook: The Joy of Thriving While Black – available on Bookshop and other retailers. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    33 m
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