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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 “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.”

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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;).
<hr>
🎯 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.
<hr>
🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Professional Background
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
2. MediManage Consulting
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
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>
</ul>
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>
</ul>
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>
</ul>
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>
</ul>
7. Book Creation Journey
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
<hr>
💬 Notable Quotes
<ul>
<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>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podca

Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."

Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.

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Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."
Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.
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