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  1. Overcoming the Odds: She became a mother at 16, dropped out of high school, now owns one of the most successful law firms in Georgia.

    4 HR AGO

    Overcoming the Odds: She became a mother at 16, dropped out of high school, now owns one of the most successful law firms in Georgia.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ 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 Attorney Tessie D. Edwards. A family and criminal law attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and themes from the episode: 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Early Life & Adversity Tessie Edwards grew up in a challenging environment marked by poverty, teen pregnancy, and systemic injustice. She became a mother at 16, dropped out of high school, and had her second child by 18. Despite these challenges, she never lost sight of her dream to become a lawyer. 2. Turning Point A pivotal moment came when someone told her that her daughter looked like her. That realization sparked a deep desire to become someone her daughter could look up to. 3. Relentless Pursuit of Education Earned her GED, then an associate degree to qualify for military service. After a brief stint in the military (cut short due to pregnancy and miscarriage), she pursued higher education. Graduated from Indiana University with five children and went on to law school with her then-husband. 4. Professional Success Now runs a multi-million dollar law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Has handled over 2,000 criminal cases and is deeply committed to serving families in crisis. Her firm has been serving the Atlanta community for over 15 years. 5. Support System Credits her success to a strong support network: her husband (who co-runs the firm), her children, her brother, and her team. Emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision. 6. Advice & Motivation Be clear about your goals and stay focused. Don’t wait for the “right time”—start now. Believe in your dream even when others don’t. Use adversity as fuel for your ambition. 💬 Memorable Quotes “I feel thankful but not satisfied.” “My life was so divinely chosen… I was just given a dream and the courage to go after it.” “Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  2. Brand Building: A retired Air Force officer has built a portfolio worth over $10 million, primarily in Panama City, Florida and Montgomery, Alabama.

    6 HR AGO

    Brand Building: A retired Air Force officer has built a portfolio worth over $10 million, primarily in Panama City, Florida and Montgomery, Alabama.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ 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 Johnny Lynum.   🎯 Purpose of the Interview To share Johnny Lynum’s journey from military service to becoming a successful real estate investor and wealth advisor, and to educate listeners on building generational wealth through real estate, financial literacy, and strategic investing. 🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Military Background & Transition Johnny Lynum is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, with 20 years of service as a developmental engineer and intelligence officer. His military career provided discipline and structure, but his passion for entrepreneurship led him to real estate investing. 2. Real Estate Journey Started with a VA loan to buy his first property. Built a portfolio of 115 doors worth over $10 million, primarily in Panama City, Florida and Montgomery, Alabama. Leveraged his knowledge and connections to invest remotely while living in Northern Virginia. 3. Investment Philosophy Real estate is a tangible, relatable investment. Emphasizes leverage—using other people’s money to control larger assets. Advocates for buying back time through passive income strategies tailored to different life stages (30s, 40s, 50s). Encourages strategic investing and not just chasing instant gratification. 4. Books & Education Author of: Millionaire Real Estate Success Strategies: What They Forgot to Teach You in School Upcoming: The Financial Security Blueprint – focuses on biblical principles, alternative investments, and building lasting wealth. Offers free downloads of his book via johnnylynam.com/newbook. 5. Faith & Legacy Strong emphasis on faith and service. Inspired by his mother’s legacy planning and life insurance setup for her grandchildren. Focused on building generational wealth and educating his children and others. 6. Tax-Smart Investing Discusses strategies like bonus depreciation, oil and gas investments, and self-directed IRAs to minimize tax liabilities. Encourages understanding the IRS tax code to identify government-incentivized investment areas. 7. Building a Brand Active on LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. Partnered with LinkedIn to create real estate content. Promotes financial literacy and faith-based wealth building. 💬 Notable Quotes “I had to go from broke Johnny to woke Johnny.” “You don’t have to be an expert at everything, but you can be the leader in the room.” “My God is a God of abundance.” “Real estate became my vehicle and my pathway to building wealth.” “You’re a blessing to your blessing.” — on generational wealth. “Success leaves clues.” “You have to take that leap of faith and take that action.” 📌 Final Thoughts Johnny Lynum’s story is a powerful example of how discipline, faith, and strategic action can transform lives. His journey from humble beginnings and military service to building a multimillion-dollar real estate empire is both inspiring and instructive. He emphasizes the importance of education, mentorship, and legacy, making this interview a masterclass in wealth creation and purposeful living. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  3. Brand Building: Interview focuses on Entrepreneurship, real estate, education, overcoming poverty, and building generational wealth.

    9 HR AGO

    Brand Building: Interview focuses on Entrepreneurship, real estate, education, overcoming poverty, and building generational wealth.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ 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 Michael Woodward. Interview Overview Guest: Michael WoodwardHost: Rushion McDonaldShow: Money Making Conversations MasterclassFocus: Entrepreneurship, real estate, education, overcoming poverty, and building generational wealthCompany Featured: Woodward Property Group Michael Woodward shares his journey from growing up in low‑income neighborhoods in Miami to becoming a successful real estate investor, contractor, and property management entrepreneur based in Atlanta. The conversation blends personal history, mindset lessons, and practical business guidance, especially for listeners from underserved communities. Purpose of the Interview The purpose of the interview is to: Demystify success for everyday people by showing how discipline, education, and calculated risk can lead to financial freedom Inspire listeners to move beyond circumstances of poverty or limitation Teach practical strategies around education choices, real estate investing, side hustles, credit management, and seizing opportunity Highlight community impact, mentorship, and “reaching back” to help others Rushion McDonald consistently frames the discussion around helping the audience “stop reading other people’s success stories and start planning your own." Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Poverty Is Relative — and Often Invisible Woodward explains that many people grow up in poverty without realizing it because everyone around them shares the same conditions. He distinguishes between government definitions of poverty and lived experience. Takeaway: Awareness is the first step to change; normal does not always mean acceptable. 2. Early Business Lessons Came from the Community Woodward credits his grandmother—who ran an informal candy business in the housing projects—as his first exposure to entrepreneurship. Watching her manage inventory, customers, and cash taught him foundational business principles. Takeaway: Entrepreneurship often begins long before formal education—especially in underserved communities. 3. Education as a Strategic Tool, Not Just a Degree Initially planning to become a lawyer, Woodward changed direction after realizing law school would not provide the financial or social return he hoped for unless he reached elite status. A mentor guided him toward education as a pathway for impact. He strongly recommends the Occupational Outlook Handbook as a practical guide for choosing careers based on income, longevity, and demand.  Takeaway: Choose education intentionally—based on outcomes, not prestige. 4. Service Before Profit: Two Decades in Education Woodward spent over 20 years as a teacher and assistant principal, mentoring students, organizing college tours, and running summer STEM programs—often during his breaks. Takeaway: Long‑term service builds perspective, discipline, and purpose that later pays dividends in business. 5. Turning a Side Hustle into Financial Freedom While working in education, Woodward renovated homes at night and on weekends. Over time, rental income exceeded his school salary, allowing him to retire from education and focus on real estate full‑time. Takeaway: Side hustles can become exit strategies when managed consistently and patiently. 6. Opportunity Comes from Relationships A chance relationship with a Lowe’s executive changed Woodward’s business trajectory. When asked if he could do high‑end kitchens, he said yes—then partnered with the right experts to deliver. This led to contracts in seven Lowe’s stores across metro Atlanta. Takeaway: You don’t have to know everything—just know who to call. 7. High‑End Thinking Changes Income Ceilings Woodward explains the difference between standard and high‑end construction, describing six‑figure kitchens and appliances that cost more than many homes. Takeaway: Understanding premium markets unlocks entirely different financial opportunities. 8. Two Core Business Rules: Persistence and Credit When asked what advice he gives most often, Woodward gives two principles: Never give up Protect your credit He shares how poor credit once forced him to reinvest profits just to buy tools, slowing growth. Managing credit later removed those barriers. Takeaway: Credit is leverage. Without it, growth is harder and more expensive. Notable Quotes On poverty: “A lot of people living in poverty don’t know that they’re impoverished because everybody around them looks just like them.” On education choices: “I wanted to make a difference… and education allowed me to do that.” On opportunity and courage: “You don’t have to know everything. Just get the people in your corner that do.” On advice to entrepreneurs: “Never give up. And protect your credit. Credit is everything.” On consistency: “My phone number has been the same for 23 years. I ain’t going nowhere. Overall Impact The interview positions Michael Woodward as a practical role model—someone who combines humility, preparation, faith, and execution. Rather than promoting quick wins, the conversation emphasizes long‑term discipline, community uplift, and strategic decision‑making. Core message: Sustainable success is built step‑by‑step—through education, relationships, credit discipline, and the courage to say yes before you feel ready. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  4. Mental Health App_ She explains how mental health treatment is finally becoming trackable using her App.

    9 HR AGO

    Mental Health App_ She explains how mental health treatment is finally becoming trackable using her App.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ 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 T.M. Robinson-Mosley. Founder of The Playbook, an award‑winning mental‑health‑performance sports‑tech company—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss how her platform is transforming athlete care, team culture, and performance measurement. The Playbook uses AI‑powered, gamified psychological assessments to measure stress, resilience, and overall mental well‑being across youth, collegiate, professional, and military sports environments. Mosley explains how mental health—long treated as unmeasurable and stigmatized—is finally becoming trackable, private, and actionable. The Playbook provides real‑time alerts, data‑driven insights, and ecosystem‑wide tools for coaches, trainers, clinicians, and entire organizations. She also shares her journey as a non‑coding tech founder, the scaling challenges brought on by the pandemic, and the broader impact The Playbook is poised to have across corporate, construction, military, and other high‑stress fields. Purpose of the Interview 1. Introduce and explain The Playbook To present The Playbook as a next‑generation mental health performance platform that quantifies mental well‑being, provides action plans, and enhances team culture.  2. Elevate the conversation around athlete mental health Mosley breaks down stigma, highlights real athlete stories, and explains why mental analytics are as critical as physical analytics.  3. Show how the platform uses technology to prevent crises The Playbook provides early detection, privacy protection, and immediate care support—catching problems before they become crises. 4. Highlight the expansion beyond sports Although built in sports, the platform is already being requested by industries like construction, healthcare, first responders, and more. ] 5. Demonstrate the business model As a SaaS B2B platform, The Playbook sells licensed subscriptions to organizations, teams, and associations. Key Takeaways 1. Mental health can be measured—and must be The Playbook converts psychological assessments into quantifiable metrics similar to heart rate or step count.Athletes receive resilience, stress, and well‑being scores—like a “mental batting average.”  2. The platform offers real-time alerts If an athlete’s score enters the “red zone,” coaches/clinicians receive immediate alerts with steps to take within 24 hours.  3. Privacy is paramount The Playbook is HIPAA‑compliant, mobile, secure, and built to protect athlete data from misuse (e.g., contract negotiations). 4. Mental analytics are the next frontier of sports Teams already use physical analytics. Now they can use mental analytics to track performance, prevent burnout, and reduce crises. 5. Built for the entire ecosystem—not just athletes Coaches, front offices, sports medicine staff, and military leadership also use the platform—promoting culture-wide mental health.  6. The Playbook is expanding beyond sports Industries with high stress—construction, medicine, law, emergency responders, veterinarians—are already approaching Mosley to adapt the system.  7. A critical solution for underserved communities The platform makes mental health care accessible, private, digital, and stigma‑free—especially for youth and communities of color.  8. Performance is universal Whether you’re an athlete, military member, parent, or worker—your mental state impacts how you perform. Performance is “agnostic.” [ 9. Mosley’s journey shows innovation can come from anywhere She is a non‑coding tech founder, originally trained as a psychologist working across the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and Olympic sports. [T.M. ROBINSON MOSLEY | Txt] Notable Quotes On what The Playbook does “We measure mental health metrics like resilience, stress and overall well‑being using gamified psych assessments.” “Mental health becomes measurable—like a batting average.” [ On why athletes need this “Elite athletes report battling depression and anxiety so severe they find it difficult to function, let alone perform.”  On the power of technology “If we don’t measure something, we’re saying it doesn’t matter.” “We use AI and machine learning to quantify mental health status.”  On privacy “We are a HIPAA‑compliant platform… we don’t sell your data.”  On team culture “Building a winning team culture is everybody’s everyday work.”  On mental and physical health “If you are not mentally healthy, you are not able to perform at the highest level.”  On the future outside sports “Who doesn’t want to train like an athlete?” “Performance is agnostic.”  On purpose “How do we make something exclusive accessible?” “This is mental health care—it’s just a different version of it.”  In One Sentence The interview reveals how Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley’s Playbook uses AI‑driven mental health metrics to revolutionize athlete care, provide real‑time performance insights, and expand mental wellness tools far beyond sports into everyday life. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  5. Overcoming the Odds: Her journey from dysfunction and cult-like environments to academic and personal success.

    9 HR AGO

    Overcoming the Odds: Her journey from dysfunction and cult-like environments to academic and personal success.

    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ 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 El' Deity Princey.  📝 Summary of the Interview El' Deity Princey is a transformational master coach, author, and speaker with a background in social science, neuroscience, and trauma recovery. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, she shares her journey from childhood trauma and dysfunction to becoming a high-achieving coach helping others reprogram their minds, cut toxic ties, and build wealth-driven lives. Her book, Monetize a Mind That’s Colonized, and her coaching business, 11 Master Consulting, are tools she uses to empower others to transcend adversity and manifest success. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Mindset is the Foundation of Wealth “Energy is currency.” True prosperity begins with internal transformation. Reprogramming the subconscious mind is essential to breaking free from societal conditioning and limiting beliefs. 2. Cutting Toxic Ties Toxic relationships—whether personal, familial, or professional—drain energy and hinder growth. “When you cut toxic ties, you thrive.” Applies to both employees and employers: focus on those who contribute positively to your mission. 3. Coaching vs. Therapy Coaching focuses on present and future goals, while therapy often addresses past trauma. El' Deity emphasizes accountability, strategy, and results in her coaching practice. 4. Routine Builds Wealth Daily habits, environment, and self-care routines are critical to building internal and external wealth. “Everyone has a gift. Everyone has a talent.” Routine helps unlock and monetize those gifts. 5. Healing from Trauma She shares her personal experience with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and how childhood PTSD mirrors veteran PTSD. Her journey from dysfunction and cult-like environments to academic and personal success is a testament to resilience. 6. Manifestation Requires Action Her concept of “Coagulation Law” emphasizes that belief alone isn’t enough—resources and action are required to manifest goals. Life is like Monopoly: strategy and movement are key to winning. 7. Empowering Language Words shape reality. Avoid saying “I’m struggling”—instead, affirm your intelligence and capability. “Speak life into yourself.” 8. Client Success Stories She helped a client leave a toxic home, pursue her talents, and attract a supportive partner—demonstrating how mindset shifts lead to real-world success. 9. Accessibility & Services Offers free live coaching on TikTok three times a week. Book: Monetize a Mind That’s Colonized is available on Amazon under her real name, Princess Halo. Coaching and courses available through 11 Master Consulting. 💬 Notable Quotes “When you master your emotions, you master your reality.” “Healing doesn’t take years—it takes intention.” “I got tired of begging for crumbs of love and began to give myself loads of love.” “Your self-image is what you attract.” “Are you tired yet? If yes, it’s time to pivot.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

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Got a situation? Steve Harvey and Shirley Strawberry deliver unfiltered advice on love, relationships, family, work, and life. Send your letter, subscribe, and get real talk every day! Every weekday, the Steve Harvey Morning Show tackle a listener-submitted “Strawberry Letter”... a real-life dilemma ranging from romantic entanglements to career choices, family drama to money struggles, and everything in between. With a blend of wisdom, wit, and brutal honesty, they offer candid commentary and heartfelt guidance, often sparking conversation (and laughter) among the rest of the morning show crew. Submit your Strawberry Letter at www.steveharveyfm.com for a chance to be featured, and get the truth, Steve Harvey style!

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