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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: She discusses A Different World and her groundbreaking role as a Black female captain in Star Trek: Lower Decks.

    Uplift: She discusses A Different World and her groundbreaking role as a Black female captain in Star Trek: Lower Decks.
    Feb 17 2026
    Listen and Subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. Summary of the Interview On Money Making Conversations Masterclass, Rushion McDonald interviews Dawnn Lewis—iconic actress, singer, songwriter, voice actress, philanthropist, and founder of the A New Day Foundation. The conversation traces her extraordinary career, starting from her childhood as a singer, dancer, and actor, through her rise to fame on A Different World, her decades-long voiceover career (including The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks), and her ongoing philanthropic work supporting youth nationwide. Dawnn discusses the challenges of being a multi-talented artist in an industry eager to box people into one lane, how A Different World both elevated and pigeonholed her, and how animation opened a vast new chapter for her that has lasted more than 30 years. She shares her philosophy on longevity, discipline, relationships, and the responsibility to give back. The interview also highlights her foundation’s programs supporting students, HBCUs, and underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview 1. Celebrate Dawnn Lewis’s multi-decade, multi-disciplinary career The interview showcases the depth of her talent—from singing and songwriting to acting, animation, and Broadway. 2. Highlight representation and legacy Dawnn discusses the cultural impact of A Different World and her groundbreaking role as a Black female captain in Star Trek: Lower Decks. 3. Inspire audiences with her journey from Bed-Stuy to global success Her story emphasizes perseverance, big dreaming, and ignoring limitations others impose. 4. Promote the A New Day Foundation Dawnn details programs empowering youth, HBCU students, and underserved communities. 5. Provide insight into surviving and thriving in entertainment She shares the importance of relationships, versatility, and constant self-improvement. Key Takeaways 1. She was a “triple threat” long before Hollywood discovered her Singing, dancing, and acting from age 7–11, she began performing professionally at 10 and even launched her own musical theatre degree program at the University of Miami. 2. A Different World brought fame but also typecasting While it launched her into global visibility, it also led people to underestimate her songwriting, music, and voiceover abilities. 3. Her voice acting career spans more than 30 years She has voiced characters on The Simpsons, Futurama, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Craig of the Creek, Fairly OddParents, Mortal Kombat, and many more.Her entry into animation came from imitating her young niece for a role. 4. Representation matters deeply to her Seeing Nichelle Nichols on Star Trek inspired her as a child; today, Dawnn is one of the very few Black captains in the Star Trek universe. 5. The industry rewards resilience and relationships Dawnn emphasizes that her longevity comes from consistently doing excellent work and nurturing her professional network. 6. She founded the A New Day Foundation to uplift youth Her programs serve teens, HBCU students, and communities nationwide, providing mentorship, laptops, scholarships, and life skills training. 7. Dawnn’s journey is one of intentional growth and constant reinvention She never stopped expanding—into Broadway, television, songwriting, animation, philanthropy, and leadership. Notable Quotes (All quotes from the uploaded transcript.) On talent and early training “I was singing, dancing at seven, acting at eleven… doing all three professionally since I was about ten years old.”“I thought I was going to be a recording artist… I had my own single out. I was charting on Billboard.” On being boxed in “I didn’t start getting pigeonholed until I did A Different World… now you’re just an actress.” On entering animation “There weren’t very many people of color in the animation world… the director said, ‘Who are you? How come I never met you before?’”“I get to voice characters they wouldn’t hire me visually to play.” On representation and Star Trek “In the legacy of Star Trek, it’s me and Avery Brooks as the Black captains.”“Seeing Nichelle Nichols made me hopeful… she was my hero.” On career longevity “You quiet the naysayers by just showing up and doing the work.”“God keeps opening doors and giving me what I need to walk through them successfully.” On giving back “I am my best investment.” (also used in her foundation’s mission...
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  • Overcoming the Odds: She shares her journey from a dyslexic child and how she built DigiFest into a hub for digital creators.

    Overcoming the Odds: She shares her journey from a dyslexic child and how she built DigiFest into a hub for digital creators.
    Feb 17 2026
    Listen and Subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Diane Strand An award‑winning serial entrepreneur, media producer, speaker, and coach. She is the co‑founder of JDS Video & Media Productions, a seven‑figure production company, and the creator of DigiFest, a major digital‑media and arts festival in Temecula, California. Diane shares her journey from a dyslexic child discouraged from pursuing the arts, to a Hollywood professional working on television hits like Friends, General Hospital, and Veronica’s Closet, to a successful entrepreneur empowering creative to turn their passions into profitable businesses. She discusses resilience, visibility, storytelling, leadership, the power of the arts, and how she built DigiFest into a hub for digital creators, students, and industry professionals. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview The interview highlights: 1. Diane’s evolution from Hollywood talent to business owner Her shift from TV and production work to launching her own media company and coaching others. 2. The mission behind DigiFest Why she created an annual digital media festival to bridge Hollywood and emerging creators. 3. How the arts empower people personally and professionally Diane explains how creativity builds communication skills, confidence, resilience, and community. 4. Her framework for turning passion into profit Through storytelling, visibility strategies, networking, and stepping outside comfort zones. 5. Advice for future generations of creatives and entrepreneurs Her approach to learning, mentorship, and launching ideas before feeling “ready.” 💡 Key Takeaways 1. Creativity + Storytelling = Universal Power Diane defines the arts broadly: anything involving storytelling—painting, acting, photography, filmmaking, writing, animation, design, music, digital content.She emphasizes that the arts are inclusive, accessible to all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The arts train: CommunicationConfidenceProblem‑solvingThick skinResilienceAdaptability These skills transfer directly to business and leadership. 2. Overcoming Dyslexia and Early Discouragement As a child, she struggled with reading and undiagnosed dyslexia.People—including her parents—told her she shouldn’t pursue the arts. She refused to listen.Her determination led to winning the role of Betsy Ross in her second‑grade play, igniting her lifelong creative path. 3. A Successful Run in Hollywood When Showtime rejected her, she went back to school to get her bachelor’s degree, then returned and worked on major productions such as: FriendsGeneral HospitalVeronica’s Closet Hollywood taught her professionalism, creativity, and authenticity—but also that the industry can be cutthroat and subjective. 4. Passion → Purpose → Profits Diane explains that passion alone isn’t enough.The real breakthrough comes when passion turns into a purpose, which then creates profits. [ She discovered this when she left Hollywood within 15 seconds of agreeing to start her own production business after realizing reality TV’s lifestyle conflicted with being a present parent. Her success framework includes: High visibilityNetworkingLeveraging the “Hollywood effect”Storytelling as authorityConsistencyConstant learning 5. Building a Seven‑Figure Media Company JDS Productions creates professional video content, marketing media, casting calls, and digital products.She used door‑to‑door outreach, chamber of commerce networking, public speaking, and visibility strategies to grow. 6. Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Diane repeatedly stresses: Growth happens in discomfortSaying yes leads to opportunityVisibility requires vulnerability Today she speaks on national stages, podcasts, and industry events—something that once required tremendous courage. 7. DigiFest: Her Digital Media Festival DigiFest was created when the long‑running Temecula film and music festival shut down, and the city asked her to take over. She refused to run a traditional film festival and instead created something aligned with her expertise—digital media. DigiFest is: A competitionA networking eventAn educational conferenceA celebration of digital storytelling Festival features include: Workshops (AI, film, podcasting, animation, scriptwriting)Celebrity speakers (Curtis Young, Colin Egglesfield, Sam Larsen, Justin Guarini)Film screeningsPerformancesRed carpetAwardsProfessional‑student collaboration It spans three ...
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  • Uplift: Her nonprofit is dedicated to year‑round breast cancer awareness, and compassionate support for women undergoing treatment.

    Uplift: Her nonprofit is dedicated to year‑round breast cancer awareness, and compassionate support for women undergoing treatment.
    Feb 16 2026
    Listen and Subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rhonda Spratt. Founder of Bella Luv, a Georgia‑based nonprofit (referred to in the transcript as Ghost Pink / Bella Luv) dedicated to year‑round breast cancer awareness, early detection advocacy, and compassionate support for women undergoing treatment. Inspired by her mother’s experience and eventual passing from metastatic breast cancer, Spratt explains her mission to move beyond October awareness campaigns and create continuous impact through education, community engagement, and personalized care boxes for women in active treatment. The conversation touches on her personal grief journey, her motivations, the work required to run a nonprofit, her practices for emotional balance, and her vision to normalize year‑round breast cancer education. 🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. To Share Rhonda Spratt’s Motivation for Founding Bella Luv Her mother's breast cancer journey—early detection success followed by recurrence due to lack of ongoing screenings—motivated her to create a nonprofit that centers early detection and support..txt) 2. To Educate Listeners About the Realities of Breast Cancer She discusses stages, recurrence, survival rates, and the importance of consistent mammograms beyond October..txt) 3. To Promote Year‑Round Awareness and Action Spratt stresses that breast cancer does not “take a break” and that communities must stop limiting education and advocacy to Breast Cancer Awareness Month..txt) 4. To Highlight the Work and Impact of Her Nonprofit Bella Luv has supported 76+ women nationwide with tailored care boxes that meet their personal treatment needs..txt) 5. To Inspire Others to Balance Purpose, Grief, Community Work, and Personal Wellness She shares how golf, yoga, and intentional self‑care allow her to manage emotional weight while serving others..txt) 📌 Key Takeaways 1. Early Detection Saves Lives Breast cancer’s 5‑year survival rate is 99% with early detection.Rhonda’s mother survived over 10 years after her first early diagnosis but passed when the cancer returned aggressively and was not caught in time..txt) 2. Breast Cancer Awareness Should Be Year‑Round October provides visibility, but many women are diagnosed in every month.Limiting awareness to one month creates desensitization, not education..txt) 3. Bella Luv Provides Tailored Support for Women in Treatment Care boxes include mastectomy bras, aluminum‑free deodorant, skincare, ginger tea for chemo nausea, journals, and motivational items.Boxes are customized based on the woman’s stage, treatment, and needs..txt) 4. Running a Nonprofit Requires Community, Consistency & Help Spratt initially did everything alone and highlights the importance of partnerships, sponsors, and consistent supporters.Sustainably operating a nonprofit goes far beyond obtaining 501(c)(3) status..txt) 5. Emotional Balance Is Essential Supporting women “fighting for their lives” is heavy work.Spratt uses yoga 3‑4 times per week and golf for mental balance and rejuvenation..txt) 6. Nationwide Impact From a Georgia Base Bella Luv has sent care boxes to women across the U.S., including Colorado and Houston..txt) 7. Personal Loss Transformed Into Purpose Spratt honors her mother without living in grief, finding healing in helping others..txt) 💬 Notable Quotes (from the transcript) On early detection “If you detect breast cancer early, the five‑year survival rate is 99%.”.txt) On her mother’s recurrence “She didn’t schedule a mammogram… she was distracted, caught up with life instead of making her health a priority.”.txt) On year‑round awareness “Breast cancer doesn’t wait until October to be diagnosed. Women are diagnosed every day.”.txt) On founding her nonprofit “I wanted to be more hands‑on… intentionally gift women with items they need as they’re going through breast cancer.”.txt) On emotional healing “It is very healing… I get joy from helping other women as they’re going through their healing journey.”.txt) On running a nonprofit “You have to ask for help… in the beginning I was a one‑woman show.”.txt) On women’s identity and mastectomy “It’s like losing a part of yourself… you feel like a part of your womanhood has been taken away.”.txt) On faith and purpose “Faith is definitely driving this… I felt a strong call that I needed to...
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