Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning Television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton, founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Solidified with the five core values for success, including customer service, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and respect, The Royster Group is one of North America’s fastest-growing professional staffing agencies providing diverse and highly qualified executive-level talent for the public and private sectors, including healthcare and government.

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Ken established The Royster Group after noticing a need for more diversity, including women and people of color, in senior-level executive searches while employed at Korn Ferry.


A minority business enterprise certification legitimizes Black-owned businesses' capability and capacity to do business with Fortune 500 companies.


Healthcare support services careers are among the top job markets due to the nation’s growing population of people who need help caring for themselves.


As a new business owner, having a mentor who shares free information about important business decisions can help you avoid costly mistakes in the future. 


The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE are excellent resources for small business owners who need guidance on establishing the appropriate business model.


Established in 2001, The Royster Group is a multi-million-dollar firm with national clients in over 20 states. In 2023, Ken was named the U.S. Small Business Administration Small Businessperson of the Year for Georgia.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning Television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton, founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Solidified with the five core values for success, including customer service, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and respect, The Royster Group is one of North America’s fastest-growing professional staffing agencies providing diverse and highly qualified executive-level talent for the public and private sectors, including healthcare and government.
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Ken established The Royster Group after noticing a need for more diversity, including women and people of color, in senior-level executive searches while employed at Korn Ferry.
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A minority business enterprise certification legitimizes Black-owned businesses' capability and capacity to do business with Fortune 500 companies.
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Healthcare support services careers are among the top job markets due to the nation’s growing population of people who need help caring for themselves.
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As a new business owner, having a mentor who shares free information about important business decisions can help you avoid costly mistakes in the future. 
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The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE are excellent resources for small business owners who need guidance on establishing the appropriate business model.
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Established in 2001, The Royster Group is a multi-million-dollar firm with national clients in over 20 states. In 2023, Ken was named the U.S. Small Business Administration Small Businessperson of the Year for Georgia.
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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the world of profits and nonprofits as we learn their "Secrets to Success."  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 the world of profits and nonprofits as we learn their "Secrets to Success."  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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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karla Trotman.

She is the president and CEO of Electro Soft, Incorporated (ESI), an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm in the United States.   She is on the show to discuss many topics, including breaking down barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing.  

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1.      Building generational wealth through family businesses

2.      Addressing the racial wealth gap in America

3.      Breaking down barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing

4.      Exploring non-traditional career paths in the industry

5.      How policies can support domestic manufacturing pipelines

She holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State and an MBA from Drexel University. Her business experience extends to supply chain logistics, purchasing, global scheduling, and e-commerce, where she served in key roles in companies such as Honeywell, Gap, and IKEA.



Trotman welcomed her two sons during her time at IKEA, giving her firsthand experience with the difficulties prenatal and postnatal mothers face in their professional and personal lives. While on maternity leave, she founded the Belly Button Boutique, an online shop for pre- and postnatal women. Over the span of eight years, her business expanded to celebrity and international clientele, earning her features in PEOPLE and on NBC 10, CBS News, HuffPost Live and more.



The success of Belly Button Boutique inspired Trotman to propel ESI, founded by her parents in 1986, even further forward. Over the past 15 years, she served in the roles at ESI as special projects and marketing manager, executive vice president, COO and currently CEO and president. Under her guidance, ESI implemented both online marketing and acquisition strategies, dramatically increasing revenue.



Through her leadership at ESI, Trotman was named an Enterprising Woman of the Year, Transformational Woman in Family Business, Top 25 Leader Transforming Manufacturing, and most recently Entrepreneur of The Year® 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. Trotman recognizes the plights and potential of minority business enterprises (MBEs) and how their power can be used to help close the ever-widening minority wealth gap. Leveraging her connections to funding, access, and networks, she advocates for minority business owners and educates on how investment in minority businesses uplifts minority families and communities.



Trotman is a board member for the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, Museum of the American Revolution, African Women’s Entrepreneurship Collective (AWEC) and Forum of Executive Women Foundation. She is co-chair of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) and a member of both the Drexel University Board of Governors and President’s Council. She is the author of the soon- to-be-released book, Dark, Dirty, Dangerous: The Vibrant Future of Manufacturing.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karla Trotman.
She is the<a> president and CEO of Electro Soft, Incorporated (ESI), an electronics manufacturing and engineering firm in the United States. </a>  She is on the show to discuss many topics, including breaking down barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing.  
Talking Points/Questions *              
1.      Building generational wealth through family businesses
2.      Addressing the racial wealth gap in America
3.      Breaking down barriers for women and minority business owners in manufacturing
4.      Exploring non-traditional career paths in the industry
5.      How policies can support domestic manufacturing pipelines
 She holds a B.S. in Business Logistics from Penn State and an MBA from Drexel University. Her business experience extends to supply chain logistics, purchasing, global scheduling, and e-commerce, where she served in key roles in companies such as Honeywell, Gap, and IKEA.
 
Trotman welcomed her two sons during her time at IKEA, giving her firsthand experience with the difficulties prenatal and postnatal mothers face in their professional and personal lives. While on maternity leave, she founded the Belly Button Boutique, an online shop for pre- and postnatal women. Over the span of eight years, her business expanded to celebrity and international clientele, earning her features in PEOPLE and on NBC 10, CBS News, HuffPost Live and more.
 
The success of Belly Button Boutique inspired Trotman to propel ESI, founded by her parents in 1986, even further forward. Over the past 15 years, she served in the roles at ESI as special projects and marketing manager, executive vice president, COO and currently CEO and president. Under her guidance, ESI implemented both online marketing and acquisition strategies, dramatically increasing revenue.
 
Through her leadership at ESI, Trotman was named an Enterprising Woman of the Year, Transformational Woman in Family Business, Top 25 Leader Transforming Manufacturing, and most recently Entrepreneur of The Year® 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. Trotman recognizes the plights and potential of minority business enterprises (MBEs) and how their power can be used to help close the ever-widening minority wealth gap. Leveraging her connections to funding, access, and networks, she advocates for minority business owners and educates on how investment in minority businesses uplifts minority families and communities.
 
Trotman is a board member for the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, Museum of the American Revolution, African Women’s Entrepreneurship Collective (AWEC) and Forum of Executive Women Foundation. She is co-chair of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) and a member of both the Drexel University Board of Governors and President’s Council. She is the author of the soon- to-be-released book, Dark, Dirty, Dangerous: The Vibrant Future of Manufacturing.
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Building Your Brand: No need franchising, you can buy businesses through brokers to build generational wealth.  

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

He is the owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and the first Black owned internet bank in America. In the aftermath of the protest against police brutality in 2016, Mr. Cohee created and spearheaded the Bank Black movement resulting in Black people transferring tens of millions of dollars into Black owned banks as a form of social protest. Through Mr. Cohee’s visionary leadership, OneUnited Bank has exceeded industry averages year after year regarding asset growth and profitability. From 1996 to the present, OneUnited assets have grown from $56 million to over $650 million. The Bank has consistently been profitable and achieved a compound growth rate on its common equity of over 35%. A successful business executive and entrepreneur for almost 20 years, Mr. Cohee founded a consulting firm in 1979 specializing in acquisition of radio and television stations by minorities. After obtaining his JD/MBA in 1985, Mr. Cohee became an investment banker at Salomon Brothers, Inc.

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OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Its mission is to provide affordable financial services to support economic development in urban communities and maintain superior financial performance to maximize shareholder value. OneUnited is an FDIC insured bank and an equal housing lender.

He is the CEO of OneUnited Bank, America’s largest Black-owned bank. Discover how OneUnited is transforming financial access through artificial intelligence technology and innovation, offering tools to help underserved communities build wealth and financial literacy. Cohee shares powerful insights on breaking down barriers in banking, leveraging technology for financial empowerment, and creating opportunities for a brighter economic future. Tune in to learn how you can take control of your financial journey with resources tailored to uplift and empower!

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kevin Cohee. 
He is the owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and the first Black owned internet bank in America. In the aftermath of the protest against police brutality in 2016, Mr. Cohee created and spearheaded the Bank Black movement resulting in Black people transferring tens of millions of dollars into Black owned banks as a form of social protest. Through Mr. Cohee’s visionary leadership, OneUnited Bank has exceeded industry averages year after year regarding asset growth and profitability. From 1996 to the present, OneUnited assets have grown from $56 million to over $650 million. The Bank has consistently been profitable and achieved a compound growth rate on its common equity of over 35%. A successful business executive and entrepreneur for almost 20 years, Mr. Cohee founded a consulting firm in 1979 specializing in acquisition of radio and television stations by minorities. After obtaining his JD/MBA in 1985, Mr. Cohee became an investment banker at Salomon Brothers, Inc.
Company Description *     OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Its mission is to provide affordable financial services to support economic development in urban communities and maintain superior financial performance to maximize shareholder value. OneUnited is an FDIC insured bank and an equal housing lender.
He is the CEO of OneUnited Bank, America’s largest Black-owned bank. Discover how OneUnited is transforming financial access through artificial intelligence technology and innovation, offering tools to help underserved communities build wealth and financial literacy. Cohee shares powerful insights on breaking down barriers in banking, leveraging technology for financial empowerment, and creating opportunities for a brighter economic future. Tune in to learn how you can take control of your financial journey with resources tailored to uplift and empower!
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Financial Tips:  OneUnited Bank mission is to provide affordable financial services in urban communities nationwide.

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

He is prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and he is the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show.  

The Financial Quarterback radio show airs Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.

Josh Jalinski.  He is the founder and CEO of Jalinski Advisory Group and Wealth Quarterback LLC, is a prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security

Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023). As the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show, airing Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.

Josh also leads The Financial Quarterback Podcast, where he explores modern financial strategies, from retirement planning to cutting-edge economic trends. His book Retirement Reality Check challenges outdated financial wisdom, offering innovative ways to protect and grow wealth.

Jalinski Advisory Group, led by Josh Jalinski, provides comprehensive financial advisory services tailored to retirement planning, investment strategies, and wealth management. The firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families secure their financial futures through a holistic approach that covers everything from tax-efficient planning to long-term income strategies. With a focus on personalized advice, Jalinski Advisory Group emphasizes proactive planning to navigate market challenges and ensure clients can achieve their financial goals with confidence.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Josh Jalinski.  
He is prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and he is the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show.   
The Financial Quarterback radio show airs Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.
 Josh Jalinski.  He is the founder and CEO of Jalinski Advisory Group and Wealth Quarterback LLC, is a prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security
Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023). As the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show, airing Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.
Josh also leads The Financial Quarterback Podcast, where he explores modern financial strategies, from retirement planning to cutting-edge economic trends. His book Retirement Reality Check challenges outdated financial wisdom, offering innovative ways to protect and grow wealth.
Jalinski Advisory Group, led by Josh Jalinski, provides comprehensive financial advisory services tailored to retirement planning, investment strategies, and wealth management. The firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families secure their financial futures through a holistic approach that covers everything from tax-efficient planning to long-term income strategies. With a focus on personalized advice, Jalinski Advisory Group emphasizes proactive planning to navigate market challenges and ensure clients can achieve their financial goals with confidence.
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Financial Quarterback: Learn the value of compound interest, stock tips and how bitcoin really works.  

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Five Core Values for Success: Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect

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