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

✅ Summary of the Interview: Demond Martin on Money Making Conversations Masterclass

Demond Martin—co‑founder and CEO of Well With All, a Black‑owned purpose‑driven wellness brand—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss health equity, entrepreneurship, his life story, his upcoming book Friends of the Good, and his new $1M AI Health Equity Prize.

Martin shares how his difficult upbringing in the projects and rural North Carolina shaped his commitment to giving back. After a successful 21‑year career as the only Black partner at a major hedge fund, he launched Well With All to merge consumer products, wellness, and social impact. The brand donates 20% of its profits to health‑equity initiatives.

He discusses product innovation, the importance of supplements in underserved communities, the power of Black longevity, and the need to prepare younger generations for healthier futures. He also explains his upcoming book—which uses Aristotle’s philosophy of “friends of the good” to show how meaningful relationships enable success.

The conversation is energetic, inspirational, and focused on using business as a force for social good.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

1. Introduce Well With All

A wellness company offering supplements and energy drinks while funding health‑equity solutions. 

2. Share Martin’s Personal Journey

From poverty, trauma, and instability → to White House, Harvard Business School, and a top hedge fund. 

3. Promote His Book, Friends of the Good

A philosophy‑driven exploration of friendship, mentorship, and community. 

4. Announce the $1 Million AI Prize

A major initiative to scale AI tools that close health‑equity gaps. 

5. Encourage Health Awareness in Underserved Communities

Particularly around longevity, dietary choices, energy consumption, and supplement use. 

🔑 Key Takeaways1. Health Equity Drives the Mission

Martin emphasizes that health is a human right and disparities in nutrition, maternal health, and mental‑health access must be addressed. 

2. Well With All = Social Impact + Consumer Products

The company donates 20% of profits and creates healthier alternatives (energy drinks, supplements) to replace harmful daily habits like sugary sodas. 

3. Personal Story Fuels Commitment

He overcame poverty, a traumatic home life, and limited opportunity—and believes he survived because others poured into him. 

4. Mentorship Changed His Life

Major turning points included:
Student body president at UNC Charlotte
Assistant to the White House Chief of Staff
HBS acceptance
Training under hedge‑fund leader Phil Gross 

5. Expertise Matters

His success with Well With All is grounded in 21 years as an investor specializing only in consumer companies. 

6. AI Can Close Health Gaps

The $1M Well With All Prize supports AI tools already impacting at least 1,000 lives with the potential to scale to 100,000+. 

7. Black Longevity Documentary

His company created a film (NAACP Image Award–nominated) featuring Black elders aged 85–106 to redefine narratives around Black health. 

8. The Power of Friendship

His book teaches readers how to identify “friends of the good,” the relationships that define one’s path and joy. 

🗣️ Notable Quotes from Demond Martin (from the transcript)

(All quotes sourced from:) 

On Health Equity
“Health is a human right. Everyone deserves nutritious food… everyone deserves to see a doctor.”
“Where With All is not just a brand—it's a movement.”

On His Upbringing
“I grew up in the projects… lived in a trailer… had a heroin addict as a stepfather. I’ve seen things that gave me perspective.”

On Perspective and Survival
“If this was me at 14… I’d be dead or in jail.”

On His Mission
“I need to start giving back today. I’ve lived a life of giving back—my parents and grandparents instilled that in me.”

On Product Philosophy
“Small, incremental choices add up. Replacing one sugary soda a day is 45,000 fewer calories a year.”

On Expertise
“All I did for 21 years is invest in consumer companies. That was my expertise.”

On Friendship & His Book
“Show me your friends, I’ll show you your future.”
“Friendship is one of the most essential elements of joy.”

On Confidence & Mastery
“Five years into my career, I knew I knew what the hell I was doing.”

On AI
“We’re not rewarding ideas—we’re rewarding impact.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Demond Martin.
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✅ Summary of the Interview: Demond Martin on Money Making Conversations Masterclass
Demond Martin&mdash;co‑founder and CEO of Well With All, a Black‑owned purpose‑driven wellness brand&mdash;joins Rushion McDonald to discuss health equity, entrepreneurship, his life story, his upcoming book Friends of the Good, and his new $1M AI Health Equity Prize.
Martin shares how his difficult upbringing in the projects and rural North Carolina shaped his commitment to giving back. After a successful 21‑year career as the only Black partner at a major hedge fund, he launched Well With All to merge consumer products, wellness, and social impact. The brand donates 20% of its profits to health‑equity initiatives.
He discusses product innovation, the importance of supplements in underserved communities, the power of Black longevity, and the need to prepare younger generations for healthier futures. He also explains his upcoming book&mdash;which uses Aristotle&rsquo;s philosophy of &ldquo;friends of the good&rdquo; to show how meaningful relationships enable success.
The conversation is energetic, inspirational, and focused on using business as a force for social good.
<hr>
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
1. Introduce Well With All
A wellness company offering supplements and energy drinks while funding health‑equity solutions.&nbsp;
2. Share Martin&rsquo;s Personal Journey
From poverty, trauma, and instability &rarr; to White House, Harvard Business School, and a top hedge fund.&nbsp;
3. Promote His Book, Friends of the Good
A philosophy‑driven exploration of friendship, mentorship, and community.&nbsp;
4. Announce the $1 Million AI Prize
A major initiative to scale AI tools that close health‑equity gaps.&nbsp;
5. Encourage Health Awareness in Underserved Communities
Particularly around longevity, dietary choices, energy consumption, and supplement use.&nbsp;
<hr>
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Health Equity Drives the Mission
Martin emphasizes that health is a human right and disparities in nutrition, maternal health, and mental‑health access must be addressed.&nbsp;
2. Well With All = Social Impact + Consumer Products
The company donates 20% of profits and creates healthier alternatives (energy drinks, supplements) to replace harmful daily habits like sugary sodas.&nbsp;
3. Personal Story Fuels Commitment
He overcame poverty, a traumatic home life, and limited opportunity&mdash;and believes he survived because others poured into him.&nbsp;
4. Mentorship Changed His Life
Major turning points included:
<ul>
<li>Student body president at UNC Charlotte</li>
<li>Assistant to the White House Chief of Staff</li>
<li>HBS acceptance</li>
<li>Training under hedge‑fund leader Phil Gross&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
5. Expertise Matters
His success with Well With All is grounded in 21 years as an investor specializing only in consumer companies.&nbsp;
6. AI Can Close Health Gaps
The $1M Well With All Prize supports AI tools already impacting at least 1,000 lives with the potential to scale to 100,000+.&nbsp;
7. Black Longevity Documentary
His company created a film (NAACP Image Award&ndash;nominated) featuring Black elders aged 85&ndash;106 to redefine narratives around Black health.&nbsp;
8. The Power of Friendship
His book teaches readers how to identify &ldquo;friends of the good,&rdquo; the relationships that define one&rsquo;s path and joy.&nbsp;
<hr>
🗣️ Notable Quotes from Demond Martin (from the transcript)
(All quotes sourced from:)&nbsp;
On Health Equity
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Health is a human right. Everyone deserves nutritious food&hellip; everyone deserves to see a doctor.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Where With All is not just a brand&mdash;it's a movement.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On His Upbringing
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I grew up in the projects&hellip; lived in a trailer&hellip; had a heroin addict as a stepfather. I&rsquo;ve seen things that gave me perspective.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On Perspective and Survival
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;If this was me at 14&hellip; I&rsquo;d be dead or in jail.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On His Mission
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I need to start giving back today. I&rsquo;ve lived a life of giving back&mdash;my parents and grandparents instilled that in me.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On Product Philosophy
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Small, incremental choices add up. Replacing one sugary soda a day is 45,000 fewer calories a year.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On Expertise
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;All I did for 21 years is invest in consumer companies. That was my expertise.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On Friendship &amp; His Book
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Show me your friends, I&rsquo;ll show you your future.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Friendship is one of the most essential elements of joy.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On Confidence &amp; Mastery
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Five years into my career, I knew I knew what the hell I was doing.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On AI
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re not rewarding ideas&mdash;we&rsquo;re rewarding impact.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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
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