Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Michelle Taylor Willis; Several times, she has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Influential Women in Georgia and Atlanta'' by different organizations and "Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Atlanta". Michelle is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Atlanta Business League, and the National Association of Black Journalists. Michelle made her film debut in 2022 and is pursuing more acting opportunities. She recently starred as the female lead in Dana Hubbard's "Never Play With a Woman's Heart" and is featured in TV, film, and theater projects. She will be going into production in the fall of 2023 for a new tv project. She is also the host of "Black is the New Green" on Radivision.com.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Michelle Taylor Willis; Several times, she has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Influential Women in Georgia and Atlanta'' by different organizations and "Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Atlanta". Michelle is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Atlanta Business League, and the National Association of Black Journalists. Michelle made her film debut in 2022 and is pursuing more acting opportunities. She recently starred as the female lead in Dana Hubbard's "Never Play With a Woman's Heart" and is featured in TV, film, and theater projects. She will be going into production in the fall of 2023 for a new tv project. She is also the host of "Black is the New Green" on Radivision.com.

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/

Money Making Conversations Master Class

Start your day with laughs, love, and real talk from Steve Harvey and his hilarious crew Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell, Nephew Tommy, and Junior on the #1 morning radio show in America. Prank calls, life advice, celebrity guests, and nonstop energy. Follow, favorite, and subscribe now so you never miss a moment!

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Start your day with laughs, love, and real talk from Steve Harvey and his hilarious crew Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell, Nephew Tommy, and Junior on the #1 morning radio show in America. Prank calls, life advice, celebrity guests, and nonstop energy.&nbsp;Follow, favorite, and subscribe now so you never miss a moment!
Steve Harvey brings his unmatched charisma and wisdom to mornings across the country, mixing comedy, culture, and connection like no one else. Whether you need a laugh, a lift, or a little perspective, The Steve Harvey Morning Show delivers it all.
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Raising Significance: A Guide to Raising Independent, Well-Rounded and Confident Kids by Michelle Taylor Willis.

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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 interviewedLavar Thomas.

Motivational speaker, author, Peace Corps alumnus, leadership coach, and founder of Empower for Greatness. Lavar’s mission is to help people transform “from the inside out” so they can live with greater intention and purpose.

The conversation explores Lavar’s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn; his life-changing Peace Corps service in Rwanda; his understanding of faith, purpose, failure, and leadership; and how he built international development programs such as Leaders of the Free World, which exposes young Black men to global travel and leadership experiences.

He discusses how stepping outside his comfort zone—from traveling abroad for the first time to navigating Rwanda after only knowing it through “Hotel Rwanda”—opened his worldview, deepened his empathy, and developed his leadership style.

Lavar explains how a major project failure in the Peace Corps forced him to redefine success beyond titles, money, or recognition. This experience ultimately inspired his book, The Other Side of Letting Go. He also shares how he balances a federal government job with building his speaking and training company.

The interview concludes with a powerful discussion on purpose, reinvention, leadership, and the role travel plays in expanding one’s mindset—especially for communities that are historically underrepresented in global spaces.

PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW1. To highlight Lavar’s transformative journey from Brooklyn to global leadership.

Rushion showcases how Lavar’s experiences shaped his philosophy and mission.

2. To educate listeners about purpose‑driven living and leadership

Lavar explains why purpose—not money—is the “real currency,” and how aligning with purpose drives impact.

3. To inspire people to step beyond their comfort zones

The interview emphasizes how discomfort and uncertainty can spark growth.

4. To reveal the value of international exposure for Black men

Through Leaders of the Free World, Lavar advocates for global experiences that shift identity and opportunity.

5. To discuss resilience, reinvention, and personal development

From project failures to the death of his father, Lavar shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership.

KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Faith requires action

Lavar describes faith as taking steps without knowing the outcome—“believing in the future before it becomes reality.”

2. Growth happens outside the comfort zone

Comfort zones feel safe, but they also create limits; stepping beyond them leads to self‑awareness and transformation.

3. The Peace Corps experience was life‑changing

Rwanda taught him service, humility, language, cultural understanding, and the power of community trust.

4. Failure can be an important redirection

When his library project collapsed, Lavar learned to detach from ego and redefine success through impact, not image.

5. Purpose is the real currency

Operating in purpose helps you add value, understand your worth, and ultimately generate income more meaningfully.

6. Leadership includes being willing to pivot

He shifted from a failed library project to impactful malnutrition programs, partnering with USAID to train families.

7. Personal setbacks can sharpen identity and mission

His father’s death led him to pause graduate school, attend therapy, and rebuild himself—learning leadership through vulnerability.

8. Global exposure changes lives

Leaders of the Free World gives young Black men access to international travel, allowing them to reimagine their potential.

NOTABLE QUOTESOn faith
“Faith is taking steps without even knowing the outcome… believing in the future I see in my mind before I see it in reality.”

On stepping outside comfort zones
“Every time I step beyond that line, I grew… I realized new possibilities for myself.”

On failure
“Failure is life redirecting you.” (Recalling Oprah’s teaching).

On purpose
“Purpose is the real currency.”

On redefining success
“I had to learn how to redefine success for myself—not in the glamor of a project, but the impact I was having.”

On reinvention after loss
“I had to step away and rebuild LaVar… focusing on my family taught me so much about leadership.”

On travel and identity
“Something shifts in them when they return. They see their lives differently and their community differently.”

#STRAW #BEST #SHMS

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lavar Thomas.
Motivational speaker, author, Peace Corps alumnus, leadership coach, and founder of Empower for Greatness. Lavar&rsquo;s mission is to help people transform &ldquo;from the inside out&rdquo; so they can live with greater intention and purpose.
The conversation explores Lavar&rsquo;s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn; his life-changing Peace Corps service in Rwanda; his understanding of faith, purpose, failure, and leadership; and how he built international development programs such as Leaders of the Free World, which exposes young Black men to global travel and leadership experiences.
He discusses how stepping outside his comfort zone&mdash;from traveling abroad for the first time to navigating Rwanda after only knowing it through &ldquo;Hotel Rwanda&rdquo;&mdash;opened his worldview, deepened his empathy, and developed his leadership style.
Lavar explains how a major project failure in the Peace Corps forced him to redefine success beyond titles, money, or recognition. This experience ultimately inspired his book, The Other Side of Letting Go. He also shares how he balances a federal government job with building his speaking and training company.
The interview concludes with a powerful discussion on purpose, reinvention, leadership, and the role travel plays in expanding one&rsquo;s mindset&mdash;especially for communities that are historically underrepresented in global spaces.
<hr>
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To highlight Lavar&rsquo;s transformative journey from Brooklyn to global leadership.
Rushion showcases how Lavar&rsquo;s experiences shaped his philosophy and mission.
2. To educate listeners about purpose‑driven living and leadership
Lavar explains why purpose&mdash;not money&mdash;is the &ldquo;real currency,&rdquo; and how aligning with purpose drives impact.
3. To inspire people to step beyond their comfort zones
The interview emphasizes how discomfort and uncertainty can spark growth.
4. To reveal the value of international exposure for Black men
Through Leaders of the Free World, Lavar advocates for global experiences that shift identity and opportunity.
5. To discuss resilience, reinvention, and personal development
From project failures to the death of his father, Lavar shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership.
<hr>
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Faith requires action
Lavar describes faith as taking steps without knowing the outcome&mdash;&ldquo;believing in the future before it becomes reality.&rdquo;
2. Growth happens outside the comfort zone
Comfort zones feel safe, but they also create limits; stepping beyond them leads to self‑awareness and transformation.
3. The Peace Corps experience was life‑changing
Rwanda taught him service, humility, language, cultural understanding, and the power of community trust.
4. Failure can be an important redirection
When his library project collapsed, Lavar learned to detach from ego and redefine success through impact, not image.
5. Purpose is the real currency
Operating in purpose helps you add value, understand your worth, and ultimately generate income more meaningfully.
6. Leadership includes being willing to pivot
He shifted from a failed library project to impactful malnutrition programs, partnering with USAID to train families.
7. Personal setbacks can sharpen identity and mission
His father&rsquo;s death led him to pause graduate school, attend therapy, and rebuild himself&mdash;learning leadership through vulnerability.
8. Global exposure changes lives
Leaders of the Free World gives young Black men access to international travel, allowing them to reimagine their potential.
<hr>
NOTABLE QUOTES On faith
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Faith is taking steps without even knowing the outcome&hellip; believing in the future I see in my mind before I see it in reality.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On stepping outside comfort zones
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Every time I step beyond that line, I grew&hellip; I realized new possibilities for myself.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On failure
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Failure is life redirecting you.&rdquo; (Recalling Oprah&rsquo;s teaching).</li>
</ul>
On purpose
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Purpose is the real currency.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On redefining success
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I had to learn how to redefine success for myself&mdash;not in the glamor of a project, but the impact I was having.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On reinvention after loss
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I had to step away and rebuild LaVar&hellip; focusing on my family taught me so much about leadership.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
On travel and identity
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Something shifts in them when they return. They see their lives differently and their community differently.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#STRAW #BEST #SHMS

Motivation: From project failures to the death of his father, he shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership.

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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 Tips: He discusses the difference between being rich and being wealthy and 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 Yasmine Cheyenne.

📝 Summary of the Interview

Yasmine Cheyenne, an Air Force veteran, mental wellness advocate, and author, joined Rushion McDonald to discuss her journey from a disadvantaged upbringing to becoming a published author and wellness coach. She shared insights from her books—The Sugar Jar and her latest, Wisdom of the Path—which focus on boundaries, healing, and self-empowerment. The conversation explored her military experience, personal transformation, and how she helps others confront fear and reclaim their lives.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks
Fear of failure and disappointment keeps many people stuck.
Yasmine encourages people to confront fear and take action anyway.
Her own decision to join the Air Force was a leap of faith that changed her life.

2. Military Discipline and Life Lessons
The Air Force taught her discipline, consistency, and resilience.
She applies these lessons to her personal and professional life.
Quote: “Do you want to bet on yourself? Be willing to believe in yourself.”

3. Writing as Empowerment
Her first book, The Sugar Jar, focuses on boundaries and self-care.
Her second book, Wisdom of the Path, is about using past experiences as wisdom, not shame.
Writing helped her transform her life and inspire others from similar backgrounds.

4. Boundaries and Self-Prioritization
Without boundaries, people become overwhelmed and resentful.
Saying “no” and advocating for yourself is essential to mental wellness.
Quote: “We have to get comfortable letting people be disappointed with us.”

5. Redefining “Selfish”
Being selfish is often misunderstood.
Prioritizing yourself is necessary for success and well-being.
Quote: “Every successful person has had to be selfish at some point.”

6. Wisdom of the Path
The book encourages readers to trust their instincts and take the next step.
It’s not a checklist—it’s a collection of relatable stories and reflections.
Quote: “Use those experiences that you’re judging yourself for as wisdom to help you move forward.”

7. Mental Wellness Practice
Yasmine helps people through coaching, writing, and speaking.
She emphasizes healing through storytelling and shared experiences.

8. Accessibility
Her books are available in print, digital, and audio formats.
She personally narrates the audiobook version of Wisdom of the Path.

💬 Notable Quotes
“Even if things fail, you have what it takes to get yourself to where you want to be.”
“Take the meat and leave the bone.”
“You already know what the next step is. What would happen if you just took it?”
“We’ve been an enemy toward ourselves for years and don’t even realize it.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.
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📝 Summary of the Interview
Yasmine Cheyenne, an Air Force veteran, mental wellness advocate, and author, joined Rushion McDonald to discuss her journey from a disadvantaged upbringing to becoming a published author and wellness coach. She shared insights from her books&mdash;The Sugar Jar and her latest, Wisdom of the Path&mdash;which focus on boundaries, healing, and self-empowerment. The conversation explored her military experience, personal transformation, and how she helps others confront fear and reclaim their lives.
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🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks
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<li>Fear of failure and disappointment keeps many people stuck.</li>
<li>Yasmine encourages people to confront fear and take action anyway.</li>
<li>Her own decision to join the Air Force was a leap of faith that changed her life.</li>
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2. Military Discipline and Life Lessons
<ul>
<li>The Air Force taught her discipline, consistency, and resilience.</li>
<li>She applies these lessons to her personal and professional life.</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;Do you want to bet on yourself? Be willing to believe in yourself.&rdquo;</li>
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3. Writing as Empowerment
<ul>
<li>Her first book, The Sugar Jar, focuses on boundaries and self-care.</li>
<li>Her second book, Wisdom of the Path, is about using past experiences as wisdom, not shame.</li>
<li>Writing helped her transform her life and inspire others from similar backgrounds.</li>
</ul>
4. Boundaries and Self-Prioritization
<ul>
<li>Without boundaries, people become overwhelmed and resentful.</li>
<li>Saying &ldquo;no&rdquo; and advocating for yourself is essential to mental wellness.</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;We have to get comfortable letting people be disappointed with us.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
5. Redefining &ldquo;Selfish&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>Being selfish is often misunderstood.</li>
<li>Prioritizing yourself is necessary for success and well-being.</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;Every successful person has had to be selfish at some point.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
6. Wisdom of the Path
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<li>The book encourages readers to trust their instincts and take the next step.</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s not a checklist&mdash;it&rsquo;s a collection of relatable stories and reflections.</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;Use those experiences that you&rsquo;re judging yourself for as wisdom to help you move forward.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
7. Mental Wellness Practice
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<li>Yasmine helps people through coaching, writing, and speaking.</li>
<li>She emphasizes healing through storytelling and shared experiences.</li>
</ul>
8. Accessibility
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<li>Her books are available in print, digital, and audio formats.</li>
<li>She personally narrates the audiobook version of Wisdom of the Path.</li>
</ul>
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💬 Notable Quotes
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<li>&ldquo;Even if things fail, you have what it takes to get yourself to where you want to be.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Take the meat and leave the bone.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;You already know what the next step is. What would happen if you just took it?&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been an enemy toward ourselves for years and don&rsquo;t even realize it.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
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