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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Maxine Cain.  She is an award-winning People Leader, changing how women business leaders and entrepreneurs live, work, and play by doing work that matters in STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  She is a Senior Human Resources leader and entrepreneurial personality known for innovative approaches to business, strategy, diversity, and inclusion, and Emerging Technologies.  Founder & President of STEM Atlanta Women, Inc. A non-profit created to Enlighten, Educate, and Empower women and girls about the advantages and global opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and the future skills needed to compete and succeed in the 21st Century.  Her vision is to disrupt unconscious bias in Tech and bridge the gender gap in STEM. We provide STEM Education, Training, and STEM Consulting Services in terms of educational services that include program e

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brenda Johnson. She is the CEO of the Collaborative Training Company, an Atlanta-based management and professional services consulting firm founded in 2018. She has over 30 years of experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, serving in various management and senior leadership roles. Following a 15-year career as a licensed Civil Engineer, Brenda pivoted to the nonprofit sector where she focused on addressing social, racial, and economic injustice. As a former Regional Director of Year Up and former Manager Director of the OneTen Coalition, she worked to expand access to wealth-building opportunities for under-represented populations and historically excluded communities across the country. Brenda earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and is a Certified Corporate Trainer, Certified Scrum Master, and alumna of the McKinsey Black Executive Leadership Progra

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latrease Price Gistard. I began my finance career in 1999, working in investment operations and accounting for 14 years. In 2013, I transitioned into retail auto finance as an independent Texas auto dealer and Finance Manager. Shortly thereafter, I earned my Residential Mortgage Loan Originator license in 2018. I worked as a Mortgage Loan Originator until December 2022. In February 2023, I took the next step in my career by opening my independent mortgage brokerage, ACI Mortgage, LLC, where I serve as an Independent Mortgage Broker. Company Description *ACI Mortgage, LLC is an independent mortgage broker committed to delivering exceptional service through a focus on accountability, consistency, and innovative tools and resources. Understanding that the home purchase process involves not only finding the perfect home but also securing the right mortgage, ACI Mortgage, LLC strives to make the

 Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Arrington Gavin. CEO and Founder of Rugged Evolution Beard Care, about entrepreneurship, brand growth, and the evolution of men’s grooming.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier. Marcus and his wife, Marvis, realized their sons, Ryan and Dylan were very good, and experts asking for money as you would expect from teenage boys.They decided they needed a way to earn some extra income, while also learning the values of being an entrepreneur.From that idea, Snowie Atlanta was born. They have been involved in every aspect of starting and developing this business, which has been a real eye opener for them. They are now starting to understand the hard work, dedication as well as, costs associated with opening and operating our own business.Their hope and prayer was that they learned operating our shaved ice business would provide them with skills that will guide them throughout their lives. Company Description *Shaved Ice is our SWEET spot!! We are a top-tier food truck with a focus on customer service. Talking Points/Questions *1) What was your reason or your “Wh

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney.  She empowers businesses and individuals to succeed by offering strategic financial strategies, expert guidance, and tailored business solutions.  As a dedicated Financial Professional, she is committed to empowering individuals through comprehensive financial education. Laura Finney has over 8 years of experience in the financial services industry. An expert in delivering personalized financial literacy programs, workshops, and one-on-one consultations, She helps clients achieve financial stability and success. She is passionate about assisting individuals in reaching both their short-term and long-term financial goals.      What inspired you to become a financial coach and financial literacy educator?2.    What are the most common financial challenges you see people in their 30s and 40s facing, and how do you advise overcoming them?3.    Can you share some basic budgeting tips fo

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karla Trotman. She is president and CEO of Electro Soft, Incorporated (ESI), an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm in the United States. She holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State and an MBA from Drexel University. The breadth of her experience in business extends to supply chain logistics, purchasing, global scheduling and e-commerce, where she served in key roles in companies to include Honeywell, Gap and IKEA.   She is the author of Dark, Dirty, Dangerous: The Vibrant Future of Manufacturing.   Trotman welcomed her two sons during her time at IKEA, giving her firsthand experience with the difficulties prenatal and postnatal mothers face in their professional and personal lives. While on maternity leave, she founded the Belly Button Boutique, an online shop for pre- and postnatal women. Over the span of eight years, her business expanded to celebrity and i

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kieth Millner. An entrepreneur, international traveler, author and servant leader, Keith is a renaissance man. After a three-decade career in corporate america in multiple senior executive roles, he transitioned to entrepreneurship. He is co-founder and President of Coaching Catalyst, LLC a boutique executive coaching and business advisory firm and co-founder and President of Social Capital, LLC, which owns and operates multiple Jersey Mike’s franchises in metro Atlanta.  As an executive coach, Keith has enabled hundreds of corporate, civic, and religious leaders to PERFORM BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER Company Description *COACHING CATALYST is a professional services firm dedicated to facilitating transformation through performance coaching, leadership/professional development and training.  Our expert team delivers customized coaching, consulting, training, and facilitating. We integr

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gregory Green. Coaching and mentoring are in Green’s DNA, and he concurrently serves as REACH Advisor and Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at Tuskegee University. Since college, Green has been no stranger to hard work and has mastered being a student-athlete. He earned a Double Major in Psychology and Kinesiology from Winona State University and a Master's in Kinesiology from Ashwood University. He is the gold standard for any student-athlete. Gregory L. Green Sr. has been an intricate part of athletic success on and off the field since 1995. While cultivating his coach’s acumen Green has humbly executed various roles in the collegiate athletic arena and has excelled in each capacity. Coach Green began his journey at Savannah State University in 1995 where he reveals that he is not just any coach. For the next four years this Cleveland native would serve as Defensive Coordinator for Football,

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