Money Making Conversations

My next guests are Kevin Frazier, And Nischelle Turner Are Back On The Entertainment Tonight Set After 6 Months Of Filming Remotely. Entertainment Tonight IS THE #1 ENTERTAINMENT NEWSMAGAZINE on television with nearly 4 million viewers daily, and the show won its 5th Emmy Award this year. Kevin AND Nischelle are on the show to discuss being a part of the 40th season milestone. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kevin Fraz...

My next guest, Pitmaster Rodney Scott, has been cooking whole-hog barbecue over wood coals since the age of 11. Rodney is featured in Netflix’s acclaimed “Chef’s Table” series, and it is barbecue-themed this season. In 2019, Rodney Scott opened his second location in Birmingham, AL, bringing whole-hog, South Carolina-style barbecue, and his famous vinegar-based “Rodney’s Sauce” to another part of the South. Rodney Scott’s BBQ pit-c...

My next guest Nwaka Onwusa is a Black woman working in a white male-dominated space. She is the Vice President and Chief Curator at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Nwaka is a music lover and a contemporary bohemian with an old soul. At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nwaka develops informative, immersive exhibits and celebrates musical expression diversity. During this period of civil unrest, music played a role, especially from a ...

My next guest is Dr. George C Fraser. He is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded over 30 years ago. Dr. George C. Fraser is a renowned networking guru, business leader, author, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the foremost respected authorities on entrepreneurship and building generational wealth and economic empowerment for the Black community. He will be talking about his annual PowerNetworking...

Rushion welcomes Kevin Bludso- Chef, Owner of Bludso’s Bar & Que, Judge on Netflix's“The American Barbecue Showdown,” seen on Paramount Networks’ “Bar Rescue”; Randy Williams- President & Founder of Talley & Twine Watch Company; Glenn Robinson III- NBA Star (Philadelphia 76ers) and Founder of The ARI Foundation; Rhonesha Howerton- CEO of Credit Medics, LLC, and Author

My next is guest Kevin Bludso, we go all the way...

My next is guest Kevin Bludso, we go all the way back to the Hoodie Awards in Los Angeles, CA, before he opened Bludson’s Bar and Que on LaBrea in Los Angeles. Kevin is a chef, television personality and two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award Winner. In 2008, he opened Bludso’s BBQ, and it has since grown into an international empire, with Bludso’s Bar & Que on LaBrea, a concession stand at the LAFC Soccer Stadium, a location in Pr...

My next guest Rhonesha Howerton wears several hats in the entrepreneur lifestyle. She currently serves as the Owner and CEO of Credit Medics, LLC, she is Co-Founder of Go Get Crowned “Queening” nonprofit organization for women empowerment and Co-Owner of ‘Get Well Urgent Care’ medical facility.  Coming from a poverty-stricken neighborhood and having escaped the statistics. Howerton has found her purpose and passion which is encoura...

My next guest Randy Williams is the President of Talley & Twine, a company that designs and manufactures luxury watches and accessories. Since starting the company in 2014, Randy has gained national media attention with features in Men’s Health, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, Essence, Blavity, New York Magazine & Cosmopolitan. The company’s name comes from an intersection that was formerly the center of a notorious, cri...

My next guest Glenn Robinson III is an NBA basketball player. His ARI Foundation which stands for “Angels Are Real Indeed,” is a non-profit organization aimed at empowering fathers and helping create deeper bonds between fathers and their children. They also provide resources to help elevate fatherless children and families. Glenn was inspired to launch this initiative after the birth of his daughter, Ariana, and wanted to shine a ...

Rushion McDonald Welcomes to Money Making Conversations CJ McCollum – NBA Star, Founder & Creator of Wine Company, McCollum Heritage 91; Jody Watley- GRAMMY Award-winning Artist, Actress, discussing new interior fragrance and candle line "Sanctuary"; Jahi Winston- Actor, Singer, Public Speaker, and Philanthropist; Starring in "Charm City Kings" on HBO Max; Todd "TJ" Johnson- Co-Founder of Adiva Publishin...

My next guest is NBA Star CJ McCollum; after his introduction to wine in his early 20s by his fiancée, CJ moved to Oregon and joined the Portland Trail Blazers, finding himself just a short drive away from one of the top wine regions in the country.  He launched his brand. McCollum Heritage 91 is all about legacy—bringing CJ's passions to life while honoring his roots in the process. It just so happened that the perfect word to...

My guest Jody Watley is a Grammy Winning Trendsetting Pioneer In Music, Video, Fashion, and Style. Jody is listed on Billboard Top 60 Hot 100 Female Artist Of All Time. She is Top 25 Dance Artist Of All Time; she became the first artist to release a million-selling video "Dance to Fitness, "which had not been achieved by a black woman or musician. She was the first woman of color to play Rizzo on Broadway in the hit musical...

My next guest Jahi Winston currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Jahi enjoys playing baseball, singing and working on building, his non-profit organization called "You Can Too," which encourages kids to pursue their dreams the arts and education. His career started on Broadway as Young Simba in Disney's Production The Lion King. He has shared the screen with Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, starred in Netflix series Every...

My next guest, Todd Johnson, has started or helped start businesses worldwide, including Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States.  Although much of Todd's financial success derives from business, he finds personal success in helping entrepreneurs; would-be entrepreneurs and business leaders maximize their earning potential through executive coaching and by partnering to help them execute their go-to market strategi...

Rushion welcomes Lecrae- GRAMMY Award-winning Recording Artist, Activist, and Author, discussing his new book “I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith”; Kim Coles- Actress, Comedian, Speaker, and Coach; Co-star of Bounce TV's "In the Cut"; Will Campbell, Founder, and CEO of Quantasy and Ron Gillyard, GRAMMY-winning music producer and Chief Growth Officer of Quantasy, discussing the creative services age...

My next guest Lecrae is recognized as the first artist to have an album hit the charts at number one for both the Billboard 200 and the Gospel chart simultaneously. His ninth album and accompanying documentary, Restoration, features artists across all genres, including John Legend, Kirk Franklin, and YK Osiris. His work is fueled by building bridges, changing narratives, empowering the disenfranchised, and restoring the dignity of ...

My next guest Kim Coles is a renowned TV veteran, comedian, host, motivational speaker, and coach is currently back on TV and making us laugh on Wednesday nights, appearing on the sitcom "In The Cut," on Bounce TV, joining the long-running show now airing season 7.  She also encourages others as a business and life coach, with programs like her KimUnity Mastermind. KimUnity Mastermind is a monthly Business and Life coaching...

My next guest Ron Gillyard is a trusted marketing and media executive who has advanced the initiatives of companies and individuals in the technology, marketing, and music industries for over 25 years. He is a forward-thinking strategist, Gillyard has been able to consistently drive revenue growth, market penetration, and creative development for his clients. On the show with Ron is Will Campbell, the Co-Founder, and CEO at Quantas...

My next guest Michelle Buteau is an 18 year veteran in the stand-up comedy game. Michelle is no stranger to Netflix subscribers. The Netflix films "Someone Great" and "Always Be My Maybe," and Netflix series "Russian Doll" and "Tales of the City," and in 2020, she continued appearances included hosting the Netflix reality competition series "The Circle" which is renewed for a second season. S...