Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall.

Purpose of the Interview
To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor.
To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence.
To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings.

Key Takeaways


Background and Roles
Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership.
Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices.


Unmuting Your Voice
Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome.
Techniques:

Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself.
Pause and breathe before responding.
Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence.
Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully.


Mindset and Fear
What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism.
Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences.
Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns.


Boundaries and Time Management
Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence.
Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity.
Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”).


Authenticity and Leadership
Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces.
Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles.
Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure).


1 Million Lives Transform
A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly.
Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies.

Notable Quotes
“Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.”
“Stand up when you speak—you command the room.”
“No is a complete sentence.”
“Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.”
“What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.”
“Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.”
“Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed&nbsp;Dr. Stephanie Wall.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
<ul>
<li>To share Dr. Wall&rsquo;s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor.</li>
<li>To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence.</li>
<li>To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Background and Roles
<ul>
<li>Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership.</li>
<li>Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Unmuting Your Voice
<ul>
<li>Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome.</li>
<li>Techniques:
<ul>
<li>Awareness: Recognize when you&rsquo;re silencing yourself.</li>
<li>Pause and breathe before responding.</li>
<li>Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence.</li>
<li>Use phrases like &ldquo;I&rsquo;d like to build on that point&rdquo; to engage respectfully.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Mindset and Fear
<ul>
<li>What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism.</li>
<li>Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences.</li>
<li>Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Boundaries and Time Management
<ul>
<li>Learn to say &ldquo;No&rdquo; as a complete sentence.</li>
<li>Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity.</li>
<li>Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., &ldquo;Do you have a minute?&rdquo;).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Authenticity and Leadership
<ul>
<li>Authenticity is key&mdash;embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces.</li>
<li>Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles.</li>
<li>Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (&ldquo;pick your brain&rdquo; requests need structure).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
1 Million Lives Transform
<ul>
<li>A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly.</li>
<li>Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Stand up when you speak&mdash;you command the room.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;No is a complete sentence.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Authenticity isn&rsquo;t lip service&mdash;it&rsquo;s showing up as who you truly are.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.&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
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv
https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/

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