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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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  • Uplift: Her dance style tells stories of African American history, identity, and empowerment.

    Uplift: Her dance style tells stories of African American history, identity, and empowerment.
    Feb 13 2026

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

    The founder and artistic director of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective. This episode blends art, activism, education, and cultural preservation through the lens of Black history and dance.

    Here are the key highlights:

    🎭 About Stacey Allen

    • Founder of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective, a professional dance company focused on art and wellness through the lens of Black women and girls.
    • Author of two children’s books, including:
      • A Little Optimism Goes a Long Way (introduces children to Katherine Dunham)
      • D is for Dance and for the Diaspora (A–Z guide to African diaspora dance styles)
    • Recipient of the 2024 Children’s Publication Award from the National Association of Multicultural Education.

    🩰 Dance as Activism

    • Stacy uses dance to tell stories of African American history, identity, and empowerment.
    • Her performances are rooted in education, cultural preservation, and social justice.
    • She emphasizes that dance is not just performance—it’s a tool for healing, storytelling, and activism.

    🌍 Cultural Legacy & Freedom Colonies

    • Stacy’s work includes performances like The Fairy Tale Project, which tells the love story of the founders of the Sankofa Freedom Colony in Texas.
    • She collaborates with the Texas Freedom Colonies Project, which documents over 500 historically Black settlements in Texas.
    • These colonies were founded by formerly enslaved people post-emancipation and are often overlooked in mainstream history.

    🌊 Emotional Pilgrimage

    • Stacy shares her transformative experience visiting Gorée Island in Senegal, a major slave port, and draws parallels to Galveston, Texas, where Juneteenth originated.
    • She reflects on the emotional weight of visiting ancestral lands and how it informs her art and mission.

    📚 Educational Mission

    • Through her books, performances, and workshops (including in juvenile detention centers), Stacy educates youth and communities about Black history and identity.
    • She believes that knowing your history empowers your future.

    📣 How to Connect with Stacy

    • Website: www.niasdaughters.com
    • Instagram: @niasdaughters
    • Facebook: Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective

    💬 Rushion’s Reflections

    • Rushion expresses deep admiration for Stacy’s passion and educational impact.
    • He emphasizes the importance of sharing her work widely, especially the history of Texas Freedom Colonies, which he compares to the Underground Railroad in significance.

    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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  • Brand Building: “She offers executive women a retreat where they can experience luxury and end with a business plan.

    Brand Building: “She offers executive women a retreat where they can experience luxury and end with a business plan.
    Feb 13 2026
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ingrid Jacobs. A veteran enterprise leader, former HR executive, and Chief Growth Officer for The Revenue Retreat, a luxury boutique retreat for executive women who want to build profitable businesses without burnout. She and Rushion discuss her corporate background, her unique approach to customer integration, the challenges women face in entrepreneurship, pricing psychology, common business mistakes, age-related limiting beliefs, and the transformational design of her retreat program. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview The purpose of Ingrid’s appearance was to: 1. Share her expertise in helping high‑achieving women build sustainable, profitable businesses Ingrid works with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and women ready to transition from corporate careers into entrepreneurship. 2. Highlight The Revenue Retreat She explains how the retreat helps women clarify their offer, price correctly, identify customers, and prepare mentally and emotionally for entrepreneurship. 3. Educate listeners on business fundamentals Rushion brings her on to break down pricing, customer targeting, confidence, and transitioning from corporate “9–5” to entrepreneurship. 4. Address issues unique to women, executives, and people of color Especially around pricing themselves correctly, recovering from burnout, and building confidence in their value. 💡 Key Takeaways 1. Corporate experience can translate powerfully into entrepreneurship Ingrid spent two decades at companies like Raytheon, Whirlpool, and JLL, working in HR, human capital, and DEI.She emphasizes she wasn’t a traditional HR leader—she focused on customer integration, business growth, and improving client outcomes. 2. High‑achieving women aren’t only executives They can be community leaders, nonprofit leaders, or entrepreneurs who excel in their areas but may not have formal corporate titles. 3. Entrepreneurship requires more work—especially early on New entrepreneurs often don’t realize they must handle every aspect of the business themselves: operations, marketing, sales, pricing, and delivery. 4. Pricing is one of the biggest challenges for women and people of color Key problems: Undervaluing their expertiseFear of charging what they’re worthWorrying clients won’t pay higher ratesGetting mentally stuck in low pricing Ingrid says women often dramatically underprice themselves and need help adjusting their mindset. 5. Knowing your customer matters more than trying to sell to everyone Selling to “anybody” makes entrepreneurs sound desperate; true growth comes from targeting the right buyer and offering a solution they value. 6. Avoid common first‑year business mistakes These include: Poor pricingNot knowing your ideal customerDoing everything for everyoneExpanding into too many offerings too fastOperating out of desperation rather than strategy 7. Age is an asset—not a liability Older entrepreneurs bring wisdom, experience, critical thinking, and problem‑solving ability.She argues people use age as a cover for deeper fears about failure and judgment. 8. The Revenue Retreat combines luxury, education, and wellness The retreat model includes: A luxury residential environmentChef‑prepared meals12‑woman cohortsBusiness planning rigorPricing clarityCustomer identificationMental and emotional readinessWellness activities8‑weeks of virtual follow‑up coaching It’s intentionally structured as not a workshop but a holistic transformation experience. [ 9. She priced her retreat through competitive research + self‑awareness She studied other programs, benchmarked pricing, calculated expenses, and aligned it with her unique “sweet spot”—monetization skill + passion for helping women + love of hosting experiences. 🗣 Notable Quotes (with citations) On her corporate background “Bring me on board if you're looking for figuring out how do we get better customer integration… so that we can zero in on more sales.” On defining high‑achieving women “There are movers and shakers who don’t necessarily have a corporate pedigree, but they are still getting things done.” On underpricing “Many times women… fall in this trap where they're scared to put out the real amount.” [ On realizing she was undercharging “I wasn't even charging half of what she was saying… that epiphany changed the game for me.” On first‑year mistakes “Desperation is palpable… and that is a turnoff.” [ On age “Age to me is an asset… you’ve got cognitive rigor.” On burnout “A lot of people who are interested in this work are already burned out and don’t even recognize their own signs.” On what the retreat delivers “We help everyone come up with their pricing, what is their product… and wrap up where people have a plan forward.” [ Her core sales pitch “I offer executive women...
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  • Financial Uplift: Their fundraising system gives up to 50% of gross sales and ships popcorn directly to supporters, churches, and schools.

    Financial Uplift: Their fundraising system gives up to 50% of gross sales and ships popcorn directly to supporters, churches, and schools.
    Feb 13 2026
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman. Co‑owners of Popcorn Remix, a Georgia‑based gourmet popcorn brand known for more than 60 innovative flavors ranging from King Crab Legs to Charlene’s Banana Pudding to chocolate‑covered strawberry. Together they share their partnership story, the origin of Popcorn Remix, the explosive growth of their brand, how they built a powerhouse fundraising platform (WePowerFundraisers.com), their expansion into major sports and entertainment venues, and the unique combination of hustle, creativity, faith, and community service that drives their success. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: 1. Highlight the Popcorn Remix brand and its explosive growth From a storefront in Conyers, GA, to Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Truist Park, the Georgia World Congress Center, the Atlanta Dream, and major convention centers. 2. Showcase their entrepreneurship journey as Black founders They share how they partnered, overcame limitations, created their own lane, and scaled a product category long dominated by major national brands. 3. Promote their fundraising platform (WePowerFundraisers.com) A system that gives organizations up to 50% of gross sales, ships popcorn directly to supporters, and supports churches, schools, nonprofits, cheer teams, and more. 4. Inspire entrepreneurs Greg and Ryan share candid advice on partnership, sacrifice, differentiating your product, and believing in your gifts. 💡 Key Takeaways 1. A Powerful Partnership Built on Hustle, Trust & Alignment Greg and Ryan met years ago through a men’s empowerment group and eventually partnered after Greg conceived the popcorn concept.Ryan didn’t have the money but had “all the hustle in the world”—and that’s the partnership foundation. They call themselves the Visionary & Executioner, committing to outwork anyone and always show up for each other. 2. Popcorn Remix Was Created to “Remix” What Popcorn Could Be The brand name came from their church’s theme, “Year of the Remix.”They wanted flavors never seen before: butter pecan, crab legs, chocolate‑covered strawberry, cookies and cream, lemon pound cake, jerk chicken, etc. [ Only three people in the world know the signature butter pecan formula. 3. Their Innovation Extends Beyond Flavors — Even the Kernels Are Different They use “mushroom” kernels (round, fluffy) instead of standard “butterfly” kernels to prevent breakage, reduce seed fragments, and support orthodontic patients. [ Their popcorn is fluffier, smoother, and more versatile for gourmet coating. 4. The Storefront Is an In‑Person Experience The Conyers, GA store provides: Free sampling of all 60+ flavorsMusic based on the time of dayEngaging, fun staffFresh gourmet popcorn made on-site The storefront is intentionally designed to be a “vibe.” 5. Live Activations Are Their Secret Weapon Their background in music and entertainment helps them: Work crowdsConvert curious customers into buyersPerform high‑energy demosShowcase “activation flavors” like Lemon Pound Cake, which comes with instructions These activations drew attention at Falcons games, arenas, conventions, and more. 6. Popcorn Remix Is in Major Venues Across Georgia They have partnerships with: Mercedes‑Benz Stadium (all levels)Truist Park / Atlanta BravesState Farm ArenaAtlanta DreamGeorgia World Congress CenterGeorgia International Convention Center They’re a favorite for cheer, volleyball, and large-scale events. 7. Their Brand Went Viral — Celebrities and even the White House Took Notice Celebrity/luminary support includes: Whoopi GoldbergDaymond JohnSherri ShepherdAnthony HamiltonCathy Hughes (Radio One/TV One founder)The White House (Hip-Hop 50th celebration invitation) Their popcorn has literally made it to the White House. 8. Their Fundraising Platform Is a Game-Changer WePowerFundraisers.com gives: Up to 50% of gross sales to organizationsAutomated direct‑to-door deliveryNo upfront costs10‑day fundraiser windowsTen curated flavors for easy purchase They’re now targeting national Greek organizations (“Divine Nine”) to scale. [ 9. Massive Growth: $1.5 Million in 3 Years They realized they “had something” when they hit $1.5 million in revenue, without debt, and only two founders running things. They even had to turn down a $4M deal because they didn’t yet have the production capacity—prompting them to invest heavily in a new warehouse. 10. They Reinvented Their Ops with Subscriptions & TikTok Shops They recently added: A monthly popcorn subscriptionA TikTok Shop that allows creators to sell Popcorn Remix and earn revenue These innovations help them scale nationally. 🗣 Notable Quotes (with citations) On their partnership “He said, ‘I ain’t got a whole bunch of money… but I got all the hustle in the world.’” On their role to ...
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