My next guest is Anthony Alabi. He is an actor, writer, and former NFL player with the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs. Talks about overcoming casting stereotypes. Anthony co-stars in a new Netflix sitcom called "Family Reunion." He also discusses how the cast connects with the all-black writer's room. He left the NFL in 2010 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his true passion, acting.  His other credits include recurring roles on Showtime's "Shameless," Disney's "Raven's Home," CBS "NCIS," ABC "Modern Family," Fox "The Mick," and a supporting role on Netflix feature film "Pee Wee's Big Holiday."  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Anthony Alibi.
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My next guest is Anthony Alabi. He is an actor, writer, and former NFL player with the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs. Talks about overcoming casting stereotypes. Anthony co-stars in a new Netflix sitcom called "Family Reunion." He also discusses how the cast connects with the all-black writer's room. He left the NFL in 2010 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue his true passion, acting.  His other credits include recurring roles on Showtime's "Shameless," Disney's "Raven's Home," CBS "NCIS," ABC "Modern Family," Fox "The Mick," and a supporting role on Netflix feature film "Pee Wee's Big Holiday."  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Anthony Alibi. https://www.moneymakingconversations.com https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Money Making Conversations is a weekly one-hour master class that promotes the success of small businesses and interviews successful celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers. It is hosted by brand architect Rushion McDonald, an EMMY and NAACP Image award-winning Executive Television and Film Producer. Money Money Making Conversations airs live every Tuesday in Atlanta, GA, on the HBCU campus of Clark Atlanta University, WCLK 91.9 FM, and is syndicated on their HBCU Radio Network (18 radio stations).

It is essential to understand that everybody travels a different path to success. That is because your brand is different. The challenges you face in your life are different. So stop reading other people’s success stories and start writing your own. The Money Making Conversations interviews will encourage you to lead with your gifts and never use age as an excuse when planning your goals.

Rushion McDonald is a two-time Emmy Award-winning and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television and film, producer. He is a sitcom writer, social media influencer, brand architect, entrepreneur, and award-winning baker.

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Money Making Conversations is a weekly one-hour master class that promotes the success of small businesses and interviews successful celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers. It is hosted by brand architect Rushion McDonald, an EMMY and NAACP Image award-winning Executive Television and Film Producer. Money Money Making Conversations airs live every Tuesday in Atlanta, GA, on the HBCU campus of Clark Atlanta University, WCLK 91.9 FM, and is syndicated on their HBCU Radio Network (18 radio stations).It is essential to understand that everybody travels a different path to success. That is because your brand is different. The challenges you face in your life are different. So stop reading other people’s success stories and start writing your own. The Money Making Conversations interviews will encourage you to lead with your gifts and never use age as an excuse when planning your goals.Rushion McDonald is a two-time Emmy Award-winning and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television and film, producer. He is a sitcom writer, social media influencer, brand architect, entrepreneur, and award-winning baker.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to my world!  Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews successful celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers about their definitions of success and shares that information so you can be successful.  My guest represents the best in the entertainment, motivation, entrepreneurial, and financial communities who did not let fear or haters stop them from pursuing their dreams. It’s time to stop reading other people’s success stories and start writing 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.  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics.  I started my entertainment career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, entrepreneur, social media influencer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities. If you need more background on me, Google Me! Keep winning!

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to my world!  Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews successful celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers about their definitions of success and shares that information so you can be successful.  My guest represents the best in the entertainment, motivation, entrepreneurial, and financial communities who did not let fear or haters stop them from pursuing their dreams. It’s time to stop reading other people’s success stories and start writing 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.  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics.  I started my entertainment career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, entrepreneur, social media influencer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities. If you need more background on me, Google Me! Keep winning!
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Anthony Alabi discusses living your life to reach your dreams.  Former NFL Player, Actor in Netflix comedy "Family Reunion" discusses overcoming being stereotyped in Hollywood

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Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning television producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Charlie Shabazz.  Let them eat cake… BUNDT cake, that is! As the owner of a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise, Charlie Shabazz knows what it’s like to live life on the sweet side. However, did you know that Charlie didn’t plan on getting into the business of selling cakes at all? She actually started out in a career as a tax consultant who ended up pivoting out of the business due to unexpected happenstance.

Listen as she shares the twist and turns that led her to franchising Nothing Bundt Cakes. We discuss how she overcame her fears, uprooted her life and let go of her safety blanket. From tax professional to store owner, pivoting when necessary in order to keep her dream alive.

Charlie Shabazz left Philly as a CPA and worked as VP of a national bank. However, her plans quickly changed as she sought to capitalize on the opportunity. Tune in to this incredible story of perseverance and commitment.

Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning television producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Charlie Shabazz.  Let them eat cake… BUNDT cake, that is! As the owner of a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise, Charlie Shabazz knows what it’s like to live life on the sweet side. However, did you know that Charlie didn’t plan on getting into the business of selling cakes at all? She actually started out in a career as a tax consultant who ended up pivoting out of the business due to unexpected happenstance.
Listen as she shares the twist and turns that led her to franchising Nothing Bundt Cakes. We discuss how she overcame her fears, uprooted her life and let go of her safety blanket. From tax professional to store owner, pivoting when necessary in order to keep her dream alive.
Charlie Shabazz left Philly as a CPA and worked as VP of a national bank. However, her plans quickly changed as she sought to capitalize on the opportunity. Tune in to this incredible story of perseverance and commitment.

Former CPA Charlie Shabazz tells us how she pivoted her career to Nothing Bundt Cake Franchisee.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning TV Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Greg Bowman and Ryan Richmond. They discuss how the business was founded and their partnership.  The premiere gourmet Popcorn Remix flavors include Nacho, Crab Legs, Dill, Spicy Nacho Cheese, Pizza, Hot Wings & Ranch, Yellow Cheddar, Parmesan Garlic, Salt & Vinegar, Key Lime Pie, Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Heavenly Crunch, Snick A Roo, Caramel W/ Nuts, Heath Toffee Almonds, Strawberry Shortcake, White Chocolate W/Almonds, Banana Puddin And Uncle Ricks Buttered Pecan.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning TV Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Greg Bowman and Ryan Richmond. They discuss how the business was founded and their partnership.  The premiere gourmet Popcorn Remix flavors include Nacho, Crab Legs, Dill, Spicy Nacho Cheese, Pizza, Hot Wings &amp; Ranch, Yellow Cheddar, Parmesan Garlic, Salt &amp; Vinegar, Key Lime Pie, Cookies &amp; Cream, Birthday Cake, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Heavenly Crunch, Snick A Roo, Caramel W/ Nuts, Heath Toffee Almonds, Strawberry Shortcake, White Chocolate W/Almonds, Banana Puddin And Uncle Ricks Buttered Pecan.

Two African American Men launch a gourmet Popcorn Company with flavors like Crab Legs, Banana Puddin', Red Velvet Cheesecake by Popcorn Remix, Greg Bowman and Ryan Richmond.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Nephew Tommy, he is the host of OWN’s Ready for Love.  OWN’S POPULAR LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP DATING SHOW, READY TO LOVE.  He is TV host, radio host, philanthropist, entrepreneur and family man.   The show has been Friday night's #1 original cable series among African-American women (18+) in 2022.  “Ready to Love” is not your mother’s “let’s fall in love in thirty minutes or less” dating show; these are grown men and women in their 30’s and 40’s who are seeking the special relationship-of-a-lifetime that has eluded them thus far, and the baggage they each bring to the party is real.  The old adage that “The course of love never did run smooth” is proven to be truer than ever when these eager singles come together to meet, date, cross-date, group-date and re-date, all in an effort to discover and claim “the one.”  The romantic high drama is palpable from the moment that 18 attractive and successful women and men first set eyes on one another at the Mansion Mixer in Dallas that sets them all off on the bumpy road to love.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviews Nephew Tommy, he is the host of OWN’s Ready for Love.  OWN’S POPULAR LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP DATING SHOW, READY TO LOVE.  He is TV host, radio host, philanthropist, entrepreneur and family man.   The show has been Friday night's #1 original cable series among African-American women (18+) in 2022.  “Ready to Love” is not your mother’s “let’s fall in love in thirty minutes or less” dating show; these are grown men and women in their 30’s and 40’s who are seeking the special relationship-of-a-lifetime that has eluded them thus far, and the baggage they each bring to the party is real.  The old adage that “The course of love never did run smooth” is proven to be truer than ever when these eager singles come together to meet, date, cross-date, group-date and re-date, all in an effort to discover and claim “the one.”  The romantic high drama is palpable from the moment that 18 attractive and successful women and men first set eyes on one another at the Mansion Mixer in Dallas that sets them all off on the bumpy road to love.

Prank Phone Call King Nephew Tommy/Thomas Miles talks about overcoming the odds to host OWN’s Real Love and co-hosting the Steve Harvey Morning Show.

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Anthony Alabi discusses living your life to reach your dreams. Former NFL Player, Actor in Netflix comedy "Family Reunion" discusses overcoming being stereotyped in Hollywood

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