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

Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure

🔑 Episode Highlights 🔄 From Incarceration to Inspiration

• Robyn shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to incarceration due to drug-related activities.
• Served 5 years in prison, where she earned two associate degrees and developed a passion for learning and leadership.

🧹 Building a Business from the Ground Up

• Learned high-level cleaning skills in prison and at Hilton during work release.
• Founded Renew Construction Services, which grew from cleaning trailers to major contracts like:
  • Tampa Convention Center
  • NFL Super Bowl & Kickoff
  • City of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF

🏗️ Strategic Growth & Collaboration

• Became a Home Depot distributor.
• Uses collaboration to uplift smaller contractors and scale projects.
• Emphasizes relationship-building and proactive planning over reactive bidding.

👩🏽‍🔬 STEM Exposure Nonprofit

• Founded STEM Exposure to introduce Black girls to underrepresented STEM careers.
• Offers local and global architecture and construction camps.
• Operates in 10 countries and 4 time zones with a focus on AI, engineering, and design.

🏆 Recognition & Legacy

• Honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Embraces her past as part of her story, using it to inspire others.
• Celebrates milestones like putting bills on autopay as symbols of stability and peace.

🌐 Websites

• STEM Exposure: stemxposure.org (drop the “e” in “exposure”)
• Renew Construction Services: renewconstructionservices.com

#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

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

Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure

🔑 Episode Highlights 🔄 From Incarceration to Inspiration

• Robyn shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to incarceration due to drug-related activities.
• Served 5 years in prison, where she earned two associate degrees and developed a passion for learning and leadership.

🧹 Building a Business from the Ground Up

• Learned high-level cleaning skills in prison and at Hilton during work release.
• Founded Renew Construction Services, which grew from cleaning trailers to major contracts like:
  • Tampa Convention Center
  • NFL Super Bowl & Kickoff
  • City of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF

🏗️ Strategic Growth & Collaboration

• Became a Home Depot distributor.
• Uses collaboration to uplift smaller contractors and scale projects.
• Emphasizes relationship-building and proactive planning over reactive bidding.

👩🏽‍🔬 STEM Exposure Nonprofit

• Founded STEM Exposure to introduce Black girls to underrepresented STEM careers.
• Offers local and global architecture and construction camps.
• Operates in 10 countries and 4 time zones with a focus on AI, engineering, and design.

🏆 Recognition & Legacy

• Honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Embraces her past as part of her story, using it to inspire others.
• Celebrates milestones like putting bills on autopay as symbols of stability and peace.

🌐 Websites

• STEM Exposure: stemxposure.org (drop the “e” in “exposure”)
• Renew Construction Services: renewconstructionservices.com

#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

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

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to educate listeners—especially entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring millionaires—on financial planning, wealth management, and risk mitigation strategies. It emphasizes the importance of discipline, clarity, and professional guidance in achieving financial success and sustaining wealth across generations.

Key Takeaways

1. Financial Planning is Foundational

   • A written financial plan is the first step before any investment portfolio is built.
   • Success is defined individually—financial, health, or lifestyle goals.

2. Diversification & Risk Management

   • Digital assets like Bitcoin should only make up 2–3% of a portfolio for high-net-worth clients with high risk tolerance.
   • Fear and greed drive markets; advisors help clients maintain discipline.

3. Long-Term Care & Insurance

   • Planning for long-term care is essential, typically starting in your 50s.
   • Term life insurance early locks in health; whole life policies provide stability and living benefits.

4. Tax Strategy

   • Use tax-loss harvesting, asset location strategies, and estate planning to minimize tax burdens.
   • Estate planning focuses on transferring wealth tax-efficiently to future generations.

5. Millionaire Mindset

   • Millionaires are clear, disciplined, optimistic, and collaborative.
   • 74% of millionaires work with financial advisors vs. 34% of the general population.

6. Power of Compounding

   • Compounding interest is the cornerstone of wealth accumulation—requires patience and discipline.
   • Avoid lifestyle creep and impulsive spending, especially for younger millionaires and influencers.

7. Fiduciary Responsibility

   • Advisors act in the client’s best interest; success is mutual.
   • Trust and transparency are critical in client-advisor relationships.

Notable Quotes

• On Risk & Bitcoin:
  “You could potentially double your money, but you could also potentially lose 70% of it.”

• On Financial Planning:
  “Every dollar needs a job description.”

• On Millionaire Mindset:
  “Successful people view us as CFOs—they’re the CEOs.”

• On Compounding:
  “If you could win 72% of the time, would you play that game? Yes. That’s the stock market.”

• On Retirement Success:
  “Living the same or better lifestyle in retirement than you do today while working.”

• On Fiduciary Role:
  “We make more money when the client makes more money.”

#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

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

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to educate listeners—especially entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring millionaires—on financial planning, wealth management, and risk mitigation strategies. It emphasizes the importance of discipline, clarity, and professional guidance in achieving financial success and sustaining wealth across generations.

Key Takeaways

1. Financial Planning is Foundational

   • A written financial plan is the first step before any investment portfolio is built.
   • Success is defined individually—financial, health, or lifestyle goals.

2. Diversification & Risk Management

   • Digital assets like Bitcoin should only make up 2–3% of a portfolio for high-net-worth clients with high risk tolerance.
   • Fear and greed drive markets; advisors help clients maintain discipline.

3. Long-Term Care & Insurance

   • Planning for long-term care is essential, typically starting in your 50s.
   • Term life insurance early locks in health; whole life policies provide stability and living benefits.

4. Tax Strategy

   • Use tax-loss harvesting, asset location strategies, and estate planning to minimize tax burdens.
   • Estate planning focuses on transferring wealth tax-efficiently to future generations.

5. Millionaire Mindset

   • Millionaires are clear, disciplined, optimistic, and collaborative.
   • 74% of millionaires work with financial advisors vs. 34% of the general population.

6. Power of Compounding

   • Compounding interest is the cornerstone of wealth accumulation—requires patience and discipline.
   • Avoid lifestyle creep and impulsive spending, especially for younger millionaires and influencers.

7. Fiduciary Responsibility

   • Advisors act in the client’s best interest; success is mutual.
   • Trust and transparency are critical in client-advisor relationships.

Notable Quotes

• On Risk & Bitcoin:
  “You could potentially double your money, but you could also potentially lose 70% of it.”

• On Financial Planning:
  “Every dollar needs a job description.”

• On Millionaire Mindset:
  “Successful people view us as CFOs—they’re the CEOs.”

• On Compounding:
  “If you could win 72% of the time, would you play that game? Yes. That’s the stock market.”

• On Retirement Success:
  “Living the same or better lifestyle in retirement than you do today while working.”

• On Fiduciary Role:
  “We make more money when the client makes more money.”

#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to educate listeners—especially entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring millionaires—on financial planning, wealth management, and risk mitigation strategies. It emphasizes the importance of discipline, clarity, and professional guidance in achieving financial success and sustaining wealth across generations.

Key Takeaways

1. Financial Planning is Foundational

   • A written financial plan is the first step before any investment portfolio is built.
   • Success is defined individually—financial, health, or lifestyle goals.

2. Diversification & Risk Management

   • Digital assets like Bitcoin should only make up 2–3% of a portfolio for high-net-worth clients with high risk tolerance.
   • Fear and greed drive markets; advisors help clients maintain discipline.

3. Long-Term Care & Insurance

   • Planning for long-term care is essential, typically starting in your 50s.
   • Term life insurance early locks in health; whole life policies provide stability and living benefits.

4. Tax Strategy

   • Use tax-loss harvesting, asset location strategies, and estate planning to minimize tax burdens.
   • Estate planning focuses on transferring wealth tax-efficiently to future generations.

5. Millionaire Mindset

   • Millionaires are clear, disciplined, optimistic, and collaborative.
   • 74% of millionaires work with financial advisors vs. 34% of the general population.

6. Power of Compounding

   • Compounding interest is the cornerstone of wealth accumulation—requires patience and discipline.
   • Avoid lifestyle creep and impulsive spending, especially for younger millionaires and influencers.

7. Fiduciary Responsibility

   • Advisors act in the client’s best interest; success is mutual.
   • Trust and transparency are critical in client-advisor relationships.

Notable Quotes

• On Risk & Bitcoin:
  “You could potentially double your money, but you could also potentially lose 70% of it.”

• On Financial Planning:
  “Every dollar needs a job description.”

• On Millionaire Mindset:
  “Successful people view us as CFOs—they’re the CEOs.”

• On Compounding:
  “If you could win 72% of the time, would you play that game? Yes. That’s the stock market.”

• On Retirement Success:
  “Living the same or better lifestyle in retirement than you do today while working.”

• On Fiduciary Role:
  “We make more money when the client makes more money.”

#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Kurt Jones.

Purpose of the Interview

The conversation aims to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, particularly in the Black community, elite sports, and entrepreneurial spaces. It focuses on mental resilience, confidence building, and strategies for handling stress and setbacks, while introducing Dr. Jones’ methodology and his mission through Play 21 Wellness Academy.

Key Takeaways

1. Mental Health in the Black Community

   • Historically stigmatized; seen as weakness or negativity.
   • Today, awareness is improving, but significant work remains.

2. Customized Approach

   • Dr. Jones does individualized analysis and treatment plans for athletes and business professionals.
   • Rejects “cookie-cutter” solutions—tailors strategies to personal circumstances.

3. The Shelving Method

   • A mental organization system with four shelves:
     • Immediate Shelf: Urgent tasks within 24 hours.
     • Active Shelf: Important but less urgent tasks.
     • Holding Shelf: Items to revisit later.
     • Elimination Shelf: Thoughts/tasks to discard permanently.
   • Helps clients focus on the present and avoid dwelling on past mistakes.

4. Confidence & Setbacks

   • Confidence can collapse after major losses or failures.
   • Strategy: Remind clients of their greatness, review past successes, and rebuild momentum.
   • Consistency and adaptability are key to sustaining success.

5. Play 21 Wellness Academy

   • Founded in memory of Ben Wilson, a top basketball player and Dr. Jones’ best friend.
   • Mission: Support youth athletes, address issues like parent/teacher abuse, and provide mental health resources.
   • Operates as both a nonprofit and for-profit entity.

6. Broader Client Base

   • Works with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-level professionals.
   • Mental clarity and emotional control are critical for success in any field.

7. Health & Balance

   • Encourages regular medical checkups, stress management, and work-life balance.
   • Advocates for self-reward and stepping out of comfort zones while maintaining wellness.

8. Upcoming Projects

   • Book: Chi-Town Blueprints (personal story and mental resilience).
   • Workbook on the Shelving Method for schools, universities, and professionals.

Notable Quotes

• On Mental Health Stigma:
  “When people talked about mental health, the first thought was negative.”

• On Focus:
  “You can’t take the last play to the next play.”

• On Success:
  “Mental thinking is a huge part of success.”

• On Confidence:
  “Remind yourself of what got you to the point where you were winning.”

• On Consistency:
  “You’ve never seen a Brinks truck behind a funeral car—the graveyard is the richest place because people die with million-dollar dreams.”

• On Purpose:
  “Walk in your purpose. When you walk in your purpose, there’s no stopping you.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Kurt Jones.

Purpose of the Interview

The conversation aims to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, particularly in the Black community, elite sports, and entrepreneurial spaces. It focuses on mental resilience, confidence building, and strategies for handling stress and setbacks, while introducing Dr. Jones’ methodology and his mission through Play 21 Wellness Academy.

Key Takeaways

1. Mental Health in the Black Community

   • Historically stigmatized; seen as weakness or negativity.
   • Today, awareness is improving, but significant work remains.

2. Customized Approach

   • Dr. Jones does individualized analysis and treatment plans for athletes and business professionals.
   • Rejects “cookie-cutter” solutions—tailors strategies to personal circumstances.

3. The Shelving Method

   • A mental organization system with four shelves:
     • Immediate Shelf: Urgent tasks within 24 hours.
     • Active Shelf: Important but less urgent tasks.
     • Holding Shelf: Items to revisit later.
     • Elimination Shelf: Thoughts/tasks to discard permanently.
   • Helps clients focus on the present and avoid dwelling on past mistakes.

4. Confidence & Setbacks

   • Confidence can collapse after major losses or failures.
   • Strategy: Remind clients of their greatness, review past successes, and rebuild momentum.
   • Consistency and adaptability are key to sustaining success.

5. Play 21 Wellness Academy

   • Founded in memory of Ben Wilson, a top basketball player and Dr. Jones’ best friend.
   • Mission: Support youth athletes, address issues like parent/teacher abuse, and provide mental health resources.
   • Operates as both a nonprofit and for-profit entity.

6. Broader Client Base

   • Works with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-level professionals.
   • Mental clarity and emotional control are critical for success in any field.

7. Health & Balance

   • Encourages regular medical checkups, stress management, and work-life balance.
   • Advocates for self-reward and stepping out of comfort zones while maintaining wellness.

8. Upcoming Projects

   • Book: Chi-Town Blueprints (personal story and mental resilience).
   • Workbook on the Shelving Method for schools, universities, and professionals.

Notable Quotes

• On Mental Health Stigma:
  “When people talked about mental health, the first thought was negative.”

• On Focus:
  “You can’t take the last play to the next play.”

• On Success:
  “Mental thinking is a huge part of success.”

• On Confidence:
  “Remind yourself of what got you to the point where you were winning.”

• On Consistency:
  “You’ve never seen a Brinks truck behind a funeral car—the graveyard is the richest place because people die with million-dollar dreams.”

• On Purpose:
  “Walk in your purpose. When you walk in your purpose, there’s no stopping you.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Kurt Jones.

Purpose of the Interview

The conversation aims to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, particularly in the Black community, elite sports, and entrepreneurial spaces. It focuses on mental resilience, confidence building, and strategies for handling stress and setbacks, while introducing Dr. Jones’ methodology and his mission through Play 21 Wellness Academy.

Key Takeaways

1. Mental Health in the Black Community

   • Historically stigmatized; seen as weakness or negativity.
   • Today, awareness is improving, but significant work remains.

2. Customized Approach

   • Dr. Jones does individualized analysis and treatment plans for athletes and business professionals.
   • Rejects “cookie-cutter” solutions—tailors strategies to personal circumstances.

3. The Shelving Method

   • A mental organization system with four shelves:
     • Immediate Shelf: Urgent tasks within 24 hours.
     • Active Shelf: Important but less urgent tasks.
     • Holding Shelf: Items to revisit later.
     • Elimination Shelf: Thoughts/tasks to discard permanently.
   • Helps clients focus on the present and avoid dwelling on past mistakes.

4. Confidence & Setbacks

   • Confidence can collapse after major losses or failures.
   • Strategy: Remind clients of their greatness, review past successes, and rebuild momentum.
   • Consistency and adaptability are key to sustaining success.

5. Play 21 Wellness Academy

   • Founded in memory of Ben Wilson, a top basketball player and Dr. Jones’ best friend.
   • Mission: Support youth athletes, address issues like parent/teacher abuse, and provide mental health resources.
   • Operates as both a nonprofit and for-profit entity.

6. Broader Client Base

   • Works with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-level professionals.
   • Mental clarity and emotional control are critical for success in any field.

7. Health & Balance

   • Encourages regular medical checkups, stress management, and work-life balance.
   • Advocates for self-reward and stepping out of comfort zones while maintaining wellness.

8. Upcoming Projects

   • Book: Chi-Town Blueprints (personal story and mental resilience).
   • Workbook on the Shelving Method for schools, universities, and professionals.

Notable Quotes

• On Mental Health Stigma:
  “When people talked about mental health, the first thought was negative.”

• On Focus:
  “You can’t take the last play to the next play.”

• On Success:
  “Mental thinking is a huge part of success.”

• On Confidence:
  “Remind yourself of what got you to the point where you were winning.”

• On Consistency:
  “You’ve never seen a Brinks truck behind a funeral car—the graveyard is the richest place because people die with million-dollar dreams.”

• On Purpose:
  “Walk in your purpose. When you walk in your purpose, there’s no stopping you.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Chef Marcus Samuelsson.

Interviewed centered around his book:

📘 The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food

Here are the key highlights:

🍽️ About the Book

• Purpose: To celebrate and document the legacy, creativity, and cultural impact of Black chefs in America.
• Structure: Divided into five chapters — Next, Remix, Migration, Legacy, Origin — each exploring different aspects of Black culinary history and innovation.
• Unique Feature: Includes profiles of 40 Black chefs and food storytellers, plus a directory of 200+ Black chefs and food writers with their Instagram handles — a first-of-its-kind resource.

🌍 Cultural and Historical Themes

• Black Culinary Legacy: From enslaved cooks to modern food innovators, the book traces the deep roots and wide influence of Black food culture.
• Diaspora Influence: African, Caribbean, and Southern U.S. flavors are explored, including dishes like plantains, oxtail pepper pot, and couscous with roasted figs.
• Food as Activism: Highlights figures like Georgia Gilmore and chefs who supported civil rights movements through food.

🍴 Mouthwatering Recipes Mentioned

• Coconut Fried Chicken
• Oxtail Pepper Pot with Dumplings
• Couscous with Roasted Figs
• Sweet Wild Berry Jam
• Hot Water Cornbread (Hoecakes)
• Gumbo à la Leah Chase (without a roux!)
• Shrimp & Grits with Piri Piri Sauce

💬 Conversation Highlights

• Rushion shares personal stories tied to food, family, and culture — from wild berry picking in Texas to his wife’s Belizean roots.
• Marcus emphasizes the importance of authorship and ownership in Black culinary contributions.
• They discuss the need for healthier eating, environmental awareness, and economic empowerment through food.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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