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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 interview explores her vision for empowering families and communities through early childhood education.

    Uplift: Her interview explores her vision for empowering families and communities through early childhood education.
    Jan 26 2026

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

    🎯 Purpose of the Interview

    To highlight Keanna Sanders’ entrepreneurial journey from fashion merchandising to founding Sandbridge Early Learning Center, a network of childcare facilities in Maryland. The interview explores her motivations, challenges, and vision for empowering families and communities through early childhood education.

    🧭 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Early Inspiration & Passion for Children

    • Keanna’s love for children began at age 13, helping her grandmother care for infants and toddlers.
    • Quote:

    “I was always around children… babysitting cousins, neighbors, and helping my grandmother with single moms’ kids.”

    2. Education & Certifications

    • Studied Fashion Merchandising at University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Fashion Institute of Technology.
    • Earned childcare certifications (e.g., 45-hour and 90-hour credentials) to qualify as a teacher in Maryland.
    • Quote:

    “I went and got my certifications in childcare so I could make a little extra money.”

    3. Entrepreneurial Drive

    • Keanna always knew she wanted to be her own boss, even before understanding what entrepreneurship meant.
    • Quote:

    “I didn’t want to work a 9 to 5. I wanted to travel and make my own schedule.”

    4. Serial Entrepreneurship

    • Owned a car dealership called Trendy Motors before launching Sandbridge.
    • Used profits from car sales and a bank loan to fund her childcare business.
    • Quote:

    “I sold my first car and said, ‘I’m going to start a car business.’ That success helped me launch Sandbridge.”

    5. Founding Sandbridge Early Learning Center

    • The name “Sandbridge” combines her last name (Sanders) with the concept of “bridging the gap” between parents and children.
    • Quote:

    “Sandbridge means bridging the gap between parents and kids.”

    6. Curriculum & Learning Philosophy

    • Uses Frog Street Curriculum for infants to age 5.
    • Employs certified public school teachers through grants to prepare children for elementary school.
    • Quote:

    “We want children to be ready for school. We teach through themes, tummy time, reading, and physical activities.”

    7. Family Engagement & Community Impact

    • Hosts family nights, festivals, and educational field trips.
    • Offers financial support, discounts, and free meals to families in need.
    • Quote:

    “We go above and beyond… sometimes I waive fees or help with scholarship applications.”

    8. Franchise Vision & Branding

    • Plans to franchise Sandbridge nationally with consistent branding across locations.
    • Quote:

    “I want every Sandbridge to look the same—like Chick-fil-A or Walgreens.”

    9. Overcoming Bias & Embracing Identity

    • Initially hid her ownership due to fear of bias but later embraced her identity and impact.
    • Quote:

    “You didn’t work this hard not to be recognized. People deserve to know who you are.”

    10. Faith, Risk-Taking & Advice

    • Attributes her success to faith, persistence, and taking risks.
    • Quote:

    “Out of ten no’s, you’ll get one yes. Be consistent, be persistent, and lean on God.”

    📍 Current Status

    • Operates six locations in Maryland: three full sites and three before/after care programs.
    • Serves nearly 400 children.
    • Actively working on franchising the business.

    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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  • Uplift: The Playbook bridges the gap between mental health and athletic performance.

    Uplift: The Playbook bridges the gap between mental health and athletic performance.
    Jan 26 2026

    Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley.

    Founder of The Playbook. Here’s a breakdown of the key topics and highlights:

    Key Themes & Highlights

    1. The Playbook’s Mission & Innovation

      • Dr. Mosley introduces The Playbook, an award-winning mental health performance sports tech company.
      • The platform measures stress, well-being, and resilience, providing athletes with data-driven insights to improve performance.

    2. Mental Health & Performance Tracking

      • The Playbook uses gamified psych assessments to quantify mental health metrics like resilience and stress.
      • It provides trackable wellness solutions for sports organizations, helping teams gain a competitive advantage.

    3. Scaling Mental Health Support in Sports

      • Dr. Mosley discusses the challenges of scaling mental health resources, especially post-COVID.
      • She emphasizes the importance of AI and machine learning in making mental health measurable and actionable.

    4. Privacy & Athlete Trust

      • The Playbook is HIPAA-compliant, ensuring privacy and restricted access to athlete data.
      • It was developed with input from thousands of athletes, making it a trusted tool in the sports ecosystem.

    5. Expanding Beyond Sports

      • While The Playbook is designed for athletes, Dr. Mosley acknowledges its potential in corporate and medical spaces.
      • She highlights interest from industries like construction, healthcare, and military operations.

    About Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley & The Playbook

    Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley is a consulting psychologist who has worked with elite sports organizations, including the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and U.S. Air Force. She founded The Playbook to bridge the gap between mental health and athletic performance, ensuring that mental wellness is prioritized alongside physical training. Her work is revolutionizing how teams and athletes approach mental health, making it quantifiable, trackable, and actionable.

    #STRAW

    #BEST

    #SHMS

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    28 m
  • Perseverance: Yo‑Yo’s evolution as an artist and entrepreneur, personal transformation and love for cooking.

    Perseverance: Yo‑Yo’s evolution as an artist and entrepreneur, personal transformation and love for cooking.
    Jan 26 2026
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker. SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW In this interview on Money Making Conversations Master Class, host Rushion McDonald speaks with Dr. Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker—Grammy‑nominated rapper, actress, radio host, philanthropist, and now the star of Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo, a cooking series on Aspire TV. The conversation moves through Yo‑Yo’s evolution as an artist and entrepreneur, her spiritual and personal transformation, her love for food and cooking, and the creation of her television cooking show. She reflects on surviving and thriving in an unpredictable entertainment industry, learning discipline, overcoming fear, and discovering new purpose later in life through cooking. Yo‑Yo also shares her philosophy on authenticity, family, and faith. She describes how the pandemic deepened her love for cooking, how her show blends food + family + culture, and offers practical cooking tips. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW According to the interview content, the purpose is to: Highlight Yo‑Yo’s transition from iconic hip‑hop entertainer to food‑focused TV personality. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt]Promote her Aspire TV series “Downright Delicious with Yo‑Yo.” [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt]Share insights on career longevity, entrepreneurship, reinvention, and personal growth. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt]Inspire listeners with actionable advice on fearlessness, budgeting, confidence, and purpose‑driven living. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt]Celebrate cooking as an expression of love, culture, peace, and family connection. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Reinvention Requires Honesty & Letting Go Yo‑Yo stresses that overcoming fear came from “getting real” with herself, abandoning trying to look successful, and restructuring her finances and lifestyle.She had to “let the old me die so the money could grow.” [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] 2. Entrepreneurship Is a Lifelong Reality for Artists She and McDonald emphasize that entertainers are entrepreneurs, without the stability of 40‑hour jobs, making resilience essential. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] 3. Purpose Matters More Than Fame She encourages people to seek purpose—not just fame or quick money—and do the work that builds confidence and personal foundation. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] 4. Cooking Became Her “Happy Place” and Divine Gift Yo‑Yo says cooking is a God‑given gift and a therapeutic practice that began thriving during the pandemic.It helped her through depression and opened new creative fulfillment. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] 5. Her Cooking Show Blends Food + Family + Culture The show features: Her motherHer partnerHer kidsCelebrity friendsAuthentic cultural dishes with her unique twistIt’s not guest‑driven; it’s family‑driven storytelling in the kitchen. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] 6. Technique & Tools Matter She emphasizes: Good knives (sharpen weekly)Quality potsMeasuring ingredientsUnderstanding seasoningsBuilding confidence by cooking regularly [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] 7. Simplicity + Love = Great Food According to Yo‑Yo, love is the secret ingredient, and cooking is about joy, connection, and comfort, not rigid perfection. [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW (All quotes drawn exactly or near‑exactly from the transcript.) [Dr. Yoland…' Whitaker | Txt] On Fear and Growth “I had to let the old me die so that the money could grow.”“What I did to overcome my fear was to call myself fearless.”“You have to get real with yourself. You really have to do the work.” On Purpose and Success “If you don’t find your purpose, you’re just job hunting.”“God told me, because of your obedience, I’m going to give you the desires of your heart.” On Cooking “Cooking is my happy place.”“I’m not a chef—I just love to cook.”“If you don’t love what you cook, we don’t want to taste it.” On Family “More than serving a meal, I’m serving family.”“When mama’s in the house and they can smell food cooking… that’s everything.” On Her Show “You get to see Dr. Yolanda ‘Yo‑Yo’ Whitaker for the first time.”“I only cook things I love—things I’m comfortable with.”“The food is the star.” On Technique “Great knives will save your life.”“If you use your knives a lot, sharpen them every week.” On Pandemic Transformation “I started really cooking during the pandemic… it took me out of my depression.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    33 m
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