On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Hans & Harold Vancol explain their plan to expose underserved children to coding, gaming, and virtual / augmented reality.

Topics covered with Harold & Hans Vancol:
How coding has impacted their life.
Importance of gaming technology to the black community.
The purpose of The Limitless Initiative, a STEM-based initiative.
Their plan to reach the educationally disadvantage
Impact of COVID-19 on the education of underfunded communities.




More on Hans & Harold Vancol:

Harold and Hans Vancol are founders of their consulting company, HV Unlimited, where they work to help companies to get into the gaming space. They are also leaders at Grab Games, a gaming company that creates entertainment in the VR/AR-enabled platforms (games in the virtual reality/augmented reality space) - Harold is VP, Creative at Grab Games and Hans is COO at Grab Games.

More on HV Unlimited:

HV Unlimited is a consulting and development company founded by Hans and Harold Vancol. The goal of HV Unlimited is to expose career paths in gaming and tech to inner city youth, particularly people of color. HVU creates or aids in the creation of products that leverage tech and interactivity in new verticals around gaming, streaming, advertising, music and education. HVU’s clients include but aren’t limited to Live Nation, Insomniac, Oculus, and USC. Harold and Hans Vancol will also talk about The Limitless Initiative and the KIPR robot simulator project, in helping students in underserved communities.

On this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class Hans &amp; Harold Vancol explain their plan to expose underserved children to coding, gaming, and virtual / augmented reality.Topics covered with Harold &amp; Hans Vancol:<ul><li>How coding has impacted their life.</li><li>Importance of gaming technology to the black community.</li><li>The purpose of The Limitless Initiative, a STEM-based initiative.</li><li>Their plan to reach the educationally disadvantage</li><li>Impact of COVID-19 on the education of underfunded communities.</li></ul> More on Hans &amp; Harold Vancol:Harold and Hans Vancol are founders of their consulting company, HV Unlimited, where they work to help companies to get into the gaming space. They are also leaders at Grab Games, a gaming company that creates entertainment in the VR/AR-enabled platforms (games in the virtual reality/augmented reality space) - Harold is VP, Creative at Grab Games and Hans is COO at Grab Games.More on HV Unlimited:HV Unlimited is a consulting and development company founded by Hans and Harold Vancol. The goal of HV Unlimited is to expose career paths in gaming and tech to inner city youth, particularly people of color. HVU creates or aids in the creation of products that leverage tech and interactivity in new verticals around gaming, streaming, advertising, music and education. HVU’s clients include but aren’t limited to Live Nation, Insomniac, Oculus, and USC. Harold and Hans Vancol will also talk about The Limitless Initiative and the KIPR robot simulator project, in helping students in underserved communities.

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!
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Rushion Interviews Gaming & coding leaders, Harold & Hans Vancol talk technology gap, black tech, & augmented / virtual reality!

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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. 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

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

Motivation: Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices.

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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. Willie Jolley.

SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW

In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.” The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals—no matter their background—can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets.

PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW

The interview aims to:

1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley’s new book

“Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better” and the teachings within it.

2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy

Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms. 

3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset

From “working money” to “mailbox money.” 

4. Empower entrepreneurs and families

To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems. 

5. Share Jolley’s personal setback‑to‑success story

To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Rich vs. Wealthy
Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts).
Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability.
A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn’t have to “run up and down the field.” 

2. The Five Money Mindsets

Jolley explains five financial mindsets:
One‑day mindset – living day to day.
30‑day mindset – fixed incomes/check-to-check living.
One‑year mindset – annual thinking (raises, annual income).
Decade mindset – typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts.
Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) – building wealth to last multiple generations. 

Jolley’s goal: move people up just one level at a time.

3. Five Types of Wealth

Jolley breaks wealth into five categories:
Financial Wealth
Health Wealth (“A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.” – Les Brown)
Relationship Wealth
Reputational Wealth (Brand)
Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for)

4. Discipline Is the Key

Wealth requires:
Living below your means
Investing the difference
Consistency
Avoiding arrogance and ignorance 

5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth

Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances.
Jolley argues that pride “kills wealth” and must be replaced with planning and humility. 

6. The Three Legs of Wealth

To build sustainable wealth, you need:
Income
Investment (letting money work for you)
Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care) 

7. Multiple Streams of Income

Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from:
Stocks
Bonds
Real estate
Crypto
Collectibles
Jewelry
Art
Content creation

8. Overcoming Setbacks

Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker.
He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback—the core message of his earlier bestselling book.

9. It’s Never Too Late to Start

He cites examples of:
A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over time
Invested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72 

NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEWOn Time & Opportunity
“I have only just a minute… but it’s up to me to use it.” 

On Mindset
“Wealth starts in your mind.” 

On Rich vs. Wealthy
“Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.” 

On Pride
“My pride was killing my wealth.” 

On Growth & Learning
“If you’re willing to learn, no one can stop you.”[On Setbacks
“A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.” 

On Starting Late
“When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.” 

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley.
<hr>
SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, &ldquo;Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.&rdquo; The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals&mdash;no matter their background&mdash;can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets.
<hr>
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW
The interview aims to:
1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley&rsquo;s new book
&ldquo;Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better&rdquo; and the teachings within it.
2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy
Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms.&nbsp;
3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset
From &ldquo;working money&rdquo; to &ldquo;mailbox money.&rdquo;&nbsp;
4. Empower entrepreneurs and families
To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems.&nbsp;
5. Share Jolley&rsquo;s personal setback‑to‑success story
To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles.&nbsp;
<hr>
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Rich vs. Wealthy
<ul>
<li>Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts).</li>
<li>Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability.</li>
<li>A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn&rsquo;t have to &ldquo;run up and down the field.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. The Five Money Mindsets
Jolley explains five financial mindsets:
<ol>
<li>One‑day mindset &ndash; living day to day.</li>
<li>30‑day mindset &ndash; fixed incomes/check-to-check living.</li>
<li>One‑year mindset &ndash; annual thinking (raises, annual income).</li>
<li>Decade mindset &ndash; typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts.</li>
<li>Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) &ndash; building wealth to last multiple generations.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
Jolley&rsquo;s goal: move people up just one level at a time.
<hr>
3. Five Types of Wealth
Jolley breaks wealth into five categories:
<ol>
<li>Financial Wealth</li>
<li>Health Wealth (&ldquo;A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.&rdquo; &ndash; Les Brown)</li>
<li>Relationship Wealth</li>
<li>Reputational Wealth (Brand)</li>
<li>Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for)</li>
</ol>
<hr>
4. Discipline Is the Key
Wealth requires:
<ul>
<li>Living below your means</li>
<li>Investing the difference</li>
<li>Consistency</li>
<li>Avoiding arrogance and ignorance&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth
Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances. Jolley argues that pride &ldquo;kills wealth&rdquo; and must be replaced with planning and humility.&nbsp;
<hr>
6. The Three Legs of Wealth
To build sustainable wealth, you need:
<ol>
<li>Income</li>
<li>Investment (letting money work for you)</li>
<li>Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care)&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<hr>
7. Multiple Streams of Income
Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from:
<ul>
<li>Stocks</li>
<li>Bonds</li>
<li>Real estate</li>
<li>Crypto</li>
<li>Collectibles</li>
<li>Jewelry</li>
<li>Art</li>
<li>Content creation</li>
</ul>
<hr>
8. Overcoming Setbacks
Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker. He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback&mdash;the core message of his earlier bestselling book.
<hr>
9. It&rsquo;s Never Too Late to Start
He cites examples of:
<ul>
<li>A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over time</li>
<li>Invested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Time &amp; Opportunity
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I have only just a minute&hellip; but it&rsquo;s up to me to use it.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Mindset
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Wealth starts in your mind.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Rich vs. Wealthy
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Pride
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;My pride was killing my wealth.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Growth &amp; Learning
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re willing to learn, no one can stop you.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/Dr.%20Willie%20Jolley.txt">[</a>On Setbacks</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
On Starting Late
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Financial Advice: The interview covers being rich and the mindsets required for long-term financial growth.

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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. Yolanda D. McElroy (aka “Dr. Yo-Yo”).

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To spotlight Dr. McElroy’s work as a pharmacist, educator, and author of the children’s book It’s Not Candy, which promotes medication safety. The interview also highlights her consulting company, MediManage, and her mission to improve health outcomes through education and community engagement.

🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Professional Background
Dr. McElroy is a registered pharmacist in Louisiana with over 30 years of experience in retail and hospital settings.
She began her academic journey at Grambling State University (HBCU) studying chemistry before transferring to pharmacy school.

2. MediManage Consulting
Founded to promote medication safety and improve health outcomes.
Focuses on educating communities about proper medication use, adherence, and preventing medication-related problems.

3. Medication Safety Advocacy
Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.
Parents often leave medications and chemicals within reach of children.
Emphasizes the importance of locking up medications and educating both adults and children.

4. Target Age Groups
Focuses on children ages 3–10 to instill early awareness of medication safety.
Also highlights teens as a vulnerable group due to increased drug experimentation and access to medications at home.
Notes the importance of educating parents and senior citizens as well.

5. Book: It’s Not Candy
Inspired by her ministry work with youth in mental health hospitals.
Based on real-life experiences and includes a song to make learning fun and memorable.
Demonstrates how medications can resemble candy, making it difficult for children (and adults) to distinguish.
Aims to equip families with knowledge to prevent accidental overdoses and misuse.

6. Challenges in Pharmacy Profession
Pharmacists face heavy workloads, including vaccinations, insurance calls, and patient counseling.
Many are overworked and under-supported, leading to burnout and even strike considerations.

7. Book Creation Journey
Took years to develop after encouragement from her pastor.
Extensive research into publishing options and budgeting.
Partnered with a publishing company and built a team including an editor and illustrator.
Advises aspiring authors to be patient, budget generously, and seek support and education.

💬 Notable Quotes
“Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.”
“If you’re not sure, ask a professional. Ask your pharmacist.”
“We want to get them early and instill that training so they can make good decisions.”
“Many medication-related injuries are preventable.”
“If there’s no room at the table, bring a folding chair.”
“Our children are important and their lives are valuable.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy (aka &ldquo;Dr. Yo-Yo&rdquo;).
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🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight Dr. McElroy&rsquo;s work as a pharmacist, educator, and author of the children&rsquo;s book It&rsquo;s Not Candy, which promotes medication safety. The interview also highlights her consulting company, MediManage, and her mission to improve health outcomes through education and community engagement.
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🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Professional Background
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<li>Dr. McElroy is a registered pharmacist in Louisiana with over 30 years of experience in retail and hospital settings.</li>
<li>She began her academic journey at Grambling State University (HBCU) studying chemistry before transferring to pharmacy school.</li>
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2. MediManage Consulting
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<li>Founded to promote medication safety and improve health outcomes.</li>
<li>Focuses on educating communities about proper medication use, adherence, and preventing medication-related problems.</li>
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3. Medication Safety Advocacy
<ul>
<li>Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.</li>
<li>Parents often leave medications and chemicals within reach of children.</li>
<li>Emphasizes the importance of locking up medications and educating both adults and children.</li>
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4. Target Age Groups
<ul>
<li>Focuses on children ages 3&ndash;10 to instill early awareness of medication safety.</li>
<li>Also highlights teens as a vulnerable group due to increased drug experimentation and access to medications at home.</li>
<li>Notes the importance of educating parents and senior citizens as well.</li>
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5. Book: It&rsquo;s Not Candy
<ul>
<li>Inspired by her ministry work with youth in mental health hospitals.</li>
<li>Based on real-life experiences and includes a song to make learning fun and memorable.</li>
<li>Demonstrates how medications can resemble candy, making it difficult for children (and adults) to distinguish.</li>
<li>Aims to equip families with knowledge to prevent accidental overdoses and misuse.</li>
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6. Challenges in Pharmacy Profession
<ul>
<li>Pharmacists face heavy workloads, including vaccinations, insurance calls, and patient counseling.</li>
<li>Many are overworked and under-supported, leading to burnout and even strike considerations.</li>
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7. Book Creation Journey
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<li>Took years to develop after encouragement from her pastor.</li>
<li>Extensive research into publishing options and budgeting.</li>
<li>Partnered with a publishing company and built a team including an editor and illustrator.</li>
<li>Advises aspiring authors to be patient, budget generously, and seek support and education.</li>
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💬 Notable Quotes
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<li>&ldquo;Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re not sure, ask a professional. Ask your pharmacist.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We want to get them early and instill that training so they can make good decisions.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Many medication-related injuries are preventable.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If there&rsquo;s no room at the table, bring a folding chair.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Our children are important and their lives are valuable.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
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Medical safety: Discusses why medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.

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