Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Alfred A. Edmond Jr. He is widely recognized for his expertise in business and economic trends, entrepreneurship, personal finance, leadership development, and mentorship. He appears regularly as an expert/commentator on national television, radio, streaming, and podcast programs. An award-winning multimedia journalist, Edmond is SVP/Executive Editor-at-Large of BLACK ENTERPRISE, responsible for providing brand, marketing, and content leadership as a member of the multimedia company’s senior management team.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Alfred A. Edmond Jr. He is widely recognized for his expertise in business and economic trends, entrepreneurship, personal finance, leadership development, and mentorship. He appears regularly as an expert/commentator on national television, radio, streaming, and podcast programs. An award-winning multimedia journalist, Edmond is SVP/Executive Editor-at-Large of BLACK ENTERPRISE, responsible for providing brand, marketing, and content leadership as a member of the multimedia company’s senior management team.

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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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!
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv
https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/

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Alfred A. Edmond Jr. discusses embracing the AI Revolution and Black Enterprise live events.

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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 interviewedTaia Rashid and Daphne Carter.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To highlight the entrepreneurial journey of Taia Rashid and Daphne Carter, co-founders of Cassie Beverage, a premium vodka-based drink brand. The interview explores their inspiration, challenges as Black women in a male-dominated liquor industry, and their commitment to quality and authenticity.

🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Founders’ Background & Bond
Taia and Daphne met as dance moms in Houston, Texas.
Their friendship grew through shared experiences at dance competitions.
Their cocktail-making hobby evolved into a business idea.

2. Cassie Beverage Origins
Inspired by family traditions involving alcohol (moonshine and wine coolers).
The brand name “Cassie” is a blend of their last names.
Their products include Daphne Limoncello and Daphne Berrycello.

3. Business Launch & Support
The idea was sparked during a trip to the Amalfi Coast.
Their husbands, both entrepreneurs, helped launch the business and provided initial capital.
They entered a white male-dominated industry with determination and humility, seeking mentorship and doing extensive research.

4. Commitment to Quality
Their drinks use natural ingredients like fresh lemon juice and cane sugar.
They resisted pressure to use cheaper alternatives like concentrates or preservatives.
Their goal: create a premium product they’re proud to consume themselves.

5. Challenges in the Liquor Industry
High startup costs and tight margins.
Strategic decisions around packaging, pricing, and market positioning.
Balancing premium quality with affordability for consumers.

6. Academic & Professional Backgrounds
Daphne: Advanced degrees in chemistry and mathematics; former charter school executive and state superintendent.
Taia: Degree in chemical engineering; worked for Frito-Lay and later became a stay-at-home mom.

7. Empowerment & Representation
They emphasized the importance of supporting women, especially in non-traditional roles like bartending and mixology.
Encouraged others to pivot careers and pursue passions regardless of societal expectations.
Advocated for creating space at the table when none is offered.

8. Community Impact
A caller shared how the interview inspired her to support her daughter’s bartending career.
The founders responded with encouragement and emphasized redefining success beyond traditional roles.

💬 Notable Quotes
“We found the perfect cocktail—the cure was liquor. A cup of joy.”
“We wanted something of quality that we could stand proud of.”
“If there’s no room at the table, bring a folding chair.”
“Your degrees give you soft skills—you can pivot and do whatever you want.”
“We’re winning because we’re doing something we love, even with the struggles.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Taia Rashid and Daphne Carter.
<hr>
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To highlight the entrepreneurial journey of Taia Rashid and Daphne Carter, co-founders of Cassie Beverage, a premium vodka-based drink brand. The interview explores their inspiration, challenges as Black women in a male-dominated liquor industry, and their commitment to quality and authenticity.
<hr>
🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Founders&rsquo; Background &amp; Bond
<ul>
<li>Taia and Daphne met as dance moms in Houston, Texas.</li>
<li>Their friendship grew through shared experiences at dance competitions.</li>
<li>Their cocktail-making hobby evolved into a business idea.</li>
</ul>
2. Cassie Beverage Origins
<ul>
<li>Inspired by family traditions involving alcohol (moonshine and wine coolers).</li>
<li>The brand name &ldquo;Cassie&rdquo; is a blend of their last names.</li>
<li>Their products include Daphne Limoncello and Daphne Berrycello.</li>
</ul>
3. Business Launch &amp; Support
<ul>
<li>The idea was sparked during a trip to the Amalfi Coast.</li>
<li>Their husbands, both entrepreneurs, helped launch the business and provided initial capital.</li>
<li>They entered a white male-dominated industry with determination and humility, seeking mentorship and doing extensive research.</li>
</ul>
4. Commitment to Quality
<ul>
<li>Their drinks use natural ingredients like fresh lemon juice and cane sugar.</li>
<li>They resisted pressure to use cheaper alternatives like concentrates or preservatives.</li>
<li>Their goal: create a premium product they&rsquo;re proud to consume themselves.</li>
</ul>
5. Challenges in the Liquor Industry
<ul>
<li>High startup costs and tight margins.</li>
<li>Strategic decisions around packaging, pricing, and market positioning.</li>
<li>Balancing premium quality with affordability for consumers.</li>
</ul>
6. Academic &amp; Professional Backgrounds
<ul>
<li>Daphne: Advanced degrees in chemistry and mathematics; former charter school executive and state superintendent.</li>
<li>Taia: Degree in chemical engineering; worked for Frito-Lay and later became a stay-at-home mom.</li>
</ul>
7. Empowerment &amp; Representation
<ul>
<li>They emphasized the importance of supporting women, especially in non-traditional roles like bartending and mixology.</li>
<li>Encouraged others to pivot careers and pursue passions regardless of societal expectations.</li>
<li>Advocated for creating space at the table when none is offered.</li>
</ul>
8. Community Impact
<ul>
<li>A caller shared how the interview inspired her to support her daughter&rsquo;s bartending career.</li>
<li>The founders responded with encouragement and emphasized redefining success beyond traditional roles.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
💬 Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;We found the perfect cocktail&mdash;the cure was liquor. A cup of joy.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We wanted something of quality that we could stand proud of.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If there&rsquo;s no room at the table, bring a folding chair.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Your degrees give you soft skills&mdash;you can pivot and do whatever you want.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re winning because we&rsquo;re doing something we love, even with the struggles.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Career Change: They both have degrees in STEM and launched their premium vodka-based drink brand.

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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 Gerron Duhon.

Purpose of the Interview

The conversation aimed to:
Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults.
Share Jerron Duhon’s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning.
Promote his book “The Purpose of Paper”, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits.

Key Takeaways


Personal Journey & Identity Shift
Jerron used football as a “meal ticket” to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis.
He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning.


Misconceptions About Wealth
Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments.
Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions.


Financial Habits & Framework
Jerron introduced his AIMS framework:

Awareness: Know your current financial state.
Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps.
Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits.
Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower.


Faith and Finance Connection
Principles like self-control, patience, and hope—fruits of the spirit—are essential for financial discipline.
“Faith without works is dead” applies to money: belief must be paired with action.


Generational Wealth
Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.
Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery.


Practical Advice
Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month).
Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing.
Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use).

Notable Quotes
“Football was my meal ticket… but I realized I didn’t dream far enough.”
“We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.”
“Faith without works is dead—just like in finances.”
“Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?”
“Good advice is timeless.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-money-making-conversation-28341098/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">iHeartRadio</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-making-conversations-master-class/id1264705641" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ABAQdTXqAnhGwxrsjFa5y" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Spotify</a>, <a href="http://www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/">www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.&nbsp; I want to alert you, so you don&rsquo;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.&nbsp; Keep winning!
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed&nbsp;Gerron Duhon.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
The conversation aimed to:
<ul>
<li>Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults.</li>
<li>Share Jerron Duhon&rsquo;s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning.</li>
<li>Promote his book &ldquo;The Purpose of Paper&rdquo;, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Personal Journey &amp; Identity Shift
<ul>
<li>Jerron used football as a &ldquo;meal ticket&rdquo; to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis.</li>
<li>He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Misconceptions About Wealth
<ul>
<li>Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments.</li>
<li>Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Financial Habits &amp; Framework
<ul>
<li>Jerron introduced his AIMS framework:
<ul>
<li>Awareness: Know your current financial state.</li>
<li>Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps.</li>
<li>Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits.</li>
<li>Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Faith and Finance Connection
<ul>
<li>Principles like self-control, patience, and hope&mdash;fruits of the spirit&mdash;are essential for financial discipline.</li>
<li>&ldquo;Faith without works is dead&rdquo; applies to money: belief must be paired with action.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Generational Wealth
<ul>
<li>Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.</li>
<li>Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Practical Advice
<ul>
<li>Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month).</li>
<li>Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing.</li>
<li>Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Football was my meal ticket&hellip; but I realized I didn&rsquo;t dream far enough.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Faith without works is dead&mdash;just like in finances.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Good advice is timeless.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Financial Tips:  He stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.

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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 Dr. Joaquin Wallace. 

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To explore Dr. Wallace’s groundbreaking work in financial literacy, particularly his concept of the “financial genetic code”, and to promote his book Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge. The interview aims to empower marginalized communities with tools for financial healing, literacy, and long-term wealth building.

🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Background & Recognition
Dr. Wallace is a recipient of the Wells Fargo Living History Makers Award.
Featured in the Contemporary Black Biography series.
Former college basketball coach and educator with a strong focus on discipline and mentorship.

2. Seven-Stage Generational Wealth Model

Outlined in his book, the model includes:
Internal/External Ecosystem – influences from family, community, and environment.
Financial Genetic Code – inherited financial narratives and behaviors.
Financial Healing – reprogramming harmful financial habits.
Financial Edification – literacy and inclusion.
Financial Well-being – stability and health.
Generational Knowledge – estate planning, insurance, long-term care.
Generational Wealth – successful transfer of assets.

“Without financial well-being, there is no generational wealth.”

3. Financial Genetic Code
A trademarked concept by Dr. Wallace.
Unlike DNA, it can be rewritten through education and therapy.
Influenced by early experiences, family habits, and community norms.
Examples include “scar tissue narratives” (trauma from past financial events).

4. Credit & Financial Literacy
Credit score is critical but misunderstood.
Utilization rate should be under 30%.
Payment history and inquiries significantly affect scores.
Many people are unaware of the difference between consumer scores and business scores.

5. Barriers to Financial Growth
Lack of trust in financial systems due to past trauma.
Misinformation passed down from family and community.
Zip codes and overleveraging can impact loan approvals.
Financial professionals may unknowingly transfer their own biases to clients.

6. Role of Financial Professionals

Dr. Wallace identifies five key roles:
Financial Educator
Financial Counselor
Financial Therapist
Financial Advisor
Financial Planner

He emphasizes matching individuals with the right professional based on their needs and emotional readiness.

7. Book Insights
Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge is an Amazon bestseller.
Includes self-assessments after each chapter.
Designed for both professionals and everyday readers.
Encourages readers to identify their financial stage and take actionable steps.

💬 Notable Quotes
“You are your credit score.”
“Inherited financial narratives create encoded financial behaviors.”
“Any answer sounds correct if you don’t ask the right question.”
“Consistency creates consistent outcomes.”
“Financial literacy is not the end-all—it’s just one piece of the puzzle.”
“We do what we know. If we don’t know, we just continue to do.”

📌 Final Thoughts

Dr. Joaquin Wallace offers a transformative framework for understanding and improving financial behavior, especially in underserved communities. His concept of the financial genetic code bridges psychology, education, and economics, making financial wellness more accessible and actionable.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Joaquin Wallace.&nbsp;
<hr>
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To explore Dr. Wallace&rsquo;s groundbreaking work in financial literacy, particularly his concept of the &ldquo;financial genetic code&rdquo;, and to promote his book Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge. The interview aims to empower marginalized communities with tools for financial healing, literacy, and long-term wealth building.
<hr>
🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Background &amp; Recognition
<ul>
<li>Dr. Wallace is a recipient of the Wells Fargo Living History Makers Award.</li>
<li>Featured in the Contemporary Black Biography series.</li>
<li>Former college basketball coach and educator with a strong focus on discipline and mentorship.</li>
</ul>
2. Seven-Stage Generational Wealth Model
Outlined in his book, the model includes:
<ol>
<li>Internal/External Ecosystem &ndash; influences from family, community, and environment.</li>
<li>Financial Genetic Code &ndash; inherited financial narratives and behaviors.</li>
<li>Financial Healing &ndash; reprogramming harmful financial habits.</li>
<li>Financial Edification &ndash; literacy and inclusion.</li>
<li>Financial Well-being &ndash; stability and health.</li>
<li>Generational Knowledge &ndash; estate planning, insurance, long-term care.</li>
<li>Generational Wealth &ndash; successful transfer of assets.</li>
</ol>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Without financial well-being, there is no generational wealth.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
3. Financial Genetic Code
<ul>
<li>A trademarked concept by Dr. Wallace.</li>
<li>Unlike DNA, it can be rewritten through education and therapy.</li>
<li>Influenced by early experiences, family habits, and community norms.</li>
<li>Examples include &ldquo;scar tissue narratives&rdquo; (trauma from past financial events).</li>
</ul>
4. Credit &amp; Financial Literacy
<ul>
<li>Credit score is critical but misunderstood.</li>
<li>Utilization rate should be under 30%.</li>
<li>Payment history and inquiries significantly affect scores.</li>
<li>Many people are unaware of the difference between consumer scores and business scores.</li>
</ul>
5. Barriers to Financial Growth
<ul>
<li>Lack of trust in financial systems due to past trauma.</li>
<li>Misinformation passed down from family and community.</li>
<li>Zip codes and overleveraging can impact loan approvals.</li>
<li>Financial professionals may unknowingly transfer their own biases to clients.</li>
</ul>
6. Role of Financial Professionals
Dr. Wallace identifies five key roles:
<ul>
<li>Financial Educator</li>
<li>Financial Counselor</li>
<li>Financial Therapist</li>
<li>Financial Advisor</li>
<li>Financial Planner</li>
</ul>
He emphasizes matching individuals with the right professional based on their needs and emotional readiness.
7. Book Insights
<ul>
<li>Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge is an Amazon bestseller.</li>
<li>Includes self-assessments after each chapter.</li>
<li>Designed for both professionals and everyday readers.</li>
<li>Encourages readers to identify their financial stage and take actionable steps.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
💬 Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;You are your credit score.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Inherited financial narratives create encoded financial behaviors.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Any answer sounds correct if you don&rsquo;t ask the right question.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Consistency creates consistent outcomes.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Financial literacy is not the end-all&mdash;it&rsquo;s just one piece of the puzzle.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We do what we know. If we don&rsquo;t know, we just continue to do.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
📌 Final Thoughts
Dr. Joaquin Wallace offers a transformative framework for understanding and improving financial behavior, especially in underserved communities. His concept of the financial genetic code bridges psychology, education, and economics, making financial wellness more accessible and actionable.
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Financial Tips: He discusses his new book Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge.

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