Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Emily Lynn Paulson author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing.  Why did she quit MLMs even though she made up to $40,000 a month.  How it led to her drinking addiction.  She used her cancer diagnosis as a Multilevel Marketing opportunity.  The truth about how many MLM members break even.  The dark side of MLM life: woman selling their houses, judging each other, and more.



Rushion gives tips on How to be a successful business owner, Have time for your business., Do not hire relatives because you love them! Do not hire inexperienced employees because they are cheaper., Hire the best qualified person., You will always need parking for your customers.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Emily Lynn Paulson author of Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing.  Why did she quit MLMs even though she made up to $40,000 a month.  How it led to her drinking addiction.  She used her cancer diagnosis as a Multilevel Marketing opportunity.  The truth about how many MLM members break even.  The dark side of MLM life: woman selling their houses, judging each other, and more.
 
Rushion gives tips on How to be a successful business owner, Have time for your business., Do not hire relatives because you love them! Do not hire inexperienced employees because they are cheaper., Hire the best qualified person., You will always need parking for your customers.

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

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Rushion interviews Emily Lynn Paulson author of “Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing.”  Rushion gives tips on how to be a successful business owner.

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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. Justin M. Lee.

Purpose of the Interview
To showcase Dr. Lee’s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur.
To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics.
To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities.
To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment.

Key Takeaways


Early Career & Education
Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals.
Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow.
Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker.


Social Media as a Business Tool
Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms.
Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility.
Emphasized that “business must look as good online as in person.”


Financial Literacy & Homeownership
African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge.
Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits.
Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit).


Real Estate Process
Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing.
Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30–45 days.
Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved.


Pooling Resources for Wealth
Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication.
Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends.
Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs.


Amazon DSP Opportunity
Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees).
Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant.
Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations.


Construction Business
Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects.
Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed.
Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta.
Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics.


Personal Background
Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents.
Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early.
Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency.

Notable Quotes


On embracing discomfort:
“I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.”


On social media:
“You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.”


On financial literacy:
“Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy’s card.”


On collaboration:
“Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go—but together.”


On planning:
“If you don’t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin M. Lee.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
<ul>
<li>To showcase Dr. Lee&rsquo;s journey from a young real estate agent to a multi-industry entrepreneur.</li>
<li>To inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics.</li>
<li>To encourage financial literacy, ownership, and collaboration within underserved communities.</li>
<li>To issue a call to action for minorities to explore opportunities like Amazon DSP and real estate investment.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Early Career &amp; Education
<ul>
<li>Started young in real estate, embraced discomfort in rooms dominated by older professionals.</li>
<li>Leveraged millennial tech skills (social media marketing) to help veteran brokers grow.</li>
<li>Earned a doctorate degree and became a licensed real estate broker.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Social Media as a Business Tool
<ul>
<li>Built a strong presence on TikTok (90K followers) and other platforms.</li>
<li>Helped older real estate firms thrive by creating digital visibility.</li>
<li>Emphasized that &ldquo;business must look as good online as in person.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Financial Literacy &amp; Homeownership
<ul>
<li>African-American communities often lack foundational financial knowledge.</li>
<li>Key barriers: misunderstanding credit, fear of debt, and lack of exposure to ownership benefits.</li>
<li>Advocates teaching the difference between good debt (real estate) and bad debt (consumer credit).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Real Estate Process
<ul>
<li>Initial onboarding: credit score, income, tax filing.</li>
<li>Connect clients with lenders, secure pre-approval, then negotiate and close within 30&ndash;45 days.</li>
<li>Uses property tours as motivation even for those not yet approved.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Pooling Resources for Wealth
<ul>
<li>Industry dominated by white men and foreign investors who use syndication.</li>
<li>Dr. Lee created a private family fund with fraternity brothers and friends.</li>
<li>Acquired 150+ apartment units and commercial properties by pooling resources and forming LLCs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Amazon DSP Opportunity
<ul>
<li>Owns an Amazon Delivery Service Partner business (42 trucks, 200 employees).</li>
<li>Offers minorities a chance to apply for DSP with $10K grant.</li>
<li>Taught him true CEO skills: HR, payroll, compliance, and scaling operations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Construction Business
<ul>
<li>Entered construction after experiencing exploitation in fix-and-flip projects.</li>
<li>Learned the business side (permits, change orders) and got licensed.</li>
<li>Built major projects like a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant in Atlanta.</li>
<li>Advocates for Black representation in construction, an industry dominated by whites and Hispanics.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Personal Background
<ul>
<li>Raised in New Orleans during Katrina by a single mother and grandparents.</li>
<li>Mother invested FEMA checks into real estate, teaching him property management and renovation skills early.</li>
<li>Believes knowledge is power and emphasizes planning and consistency.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>
On embracing discomfort: &ldquo;I learned to embrace the uncomfort and make it one of my biggest strengths.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On social media: &ldquo;You have to make your business look the same way online as in person.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On financial literacy: &ldquo;Real estate is always going to be good debt. Bad debt is the Macy&rsquo;s card.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On collaboration: &ldquo;Pooling resources shows how far we can go and how fast we can go&mdash;but together.&rdquo;
</li>
<li>
On planning: &ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t plan, you plan to fail. All you have to do is stick to the plan.&rdquo;
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Career Opportunities: He inspire listeners with strategies for wealth-building through real estate, construction, and logistics.

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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. Cameka Smith.

Founder of The BOSS Network, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass:

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aimed to:
Highlight The BOSS Network’s mission to empower women of color through entrepreneurship, career development, and community support.
Share Dr. Smith’s personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship.
Discuss strategies for business success, funding opportunities, and mentorship for Black female founders.

Key Takeaways


Origin of The BOSS Network
Founded in 2009 during the recession after Dr. Smith was laid off from Chicago Public Schools.
Initially started as local events in Chicago; now a digital community reaching 200,000 women nationwide.
Mission: Bringing Out Successful Sisters (BOSS)—promoting small business spirit and career growth.


Impact & Achievements
Invested in 100 Black female founders through grants.
Trained 50,000 women on business strategies.
Coached 10,000 women on starting businesses.
Created Boss Business University, offering mentorship and digital programs.


Pivot During COVID
Shifted from 35% event-based revenue to 75% digital.
Launched Boss Impact Fund and Invest in Progress Grant:

$10,000 grants + 4-year scholarships for recipients.
Combined funding, mentorship, and marketing support for sustainability.


Challenges & Mindset
Entrepreneurship requires planning, resilience, and community support.
Dr. Smith saved money before leaving her job and leveraged relationships for growth.
Quote: “Entrepreneurs will work 80 hours for themselves but don’t want to work 40 hours for someone else.”


Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Lack of research: Understand your industry, competitors, and market.
No revenue model: If you’re not making money, it’s a hobby, not a business.
Ignoring relationships: Networking and partnerships are key to success.


Unique Marketing & Partnerships
Dr. Smith built direct relationships with brands, bypassing agencies that offered “pennies on the dollar.”
Created a dual revenue model: B2B (corporate partnerships) + B2C (community engagement).


Core Philosophy
Motto: Believe, Plan, Win.
Quote: “Those that show up, go up.”
Success is rooted in faith, persistence, and leveraging community.

Notable Quotes
“I was born to be an entrepreneur. My mother told me, until you become your own boss, you have to follow the rules.”
“Less than 1% of Black women get VC funding—so we created our own fund.”
“Relationships are your key to success. When social media goes away, your audience remains.”
“If you have a business and you don’t have money, you’ve got a hobby.”
“God will not birth anything inside of you that He will not give you the tools to deliver.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cameka Smith.
Founder of The BOSS Network, from Money Making Conversations Masterclass:
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aimed to:
<ul>
<li>Highlight The BOSS Network&rsquo;s mission to empower women of color through entrepreneurship, career development, and community support.</li>
<li>Share Dr. Smith&rsquo;s personal journey from layoff to leadership, inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship.</li>
<li>Discuss strategies for business success, funding opportunities, and mentorship for Black female founders.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Origin of The BOSS Network
<ul>
<li>Founded in 2009 during the recession after Dr. Smith was laid off from Chicago Public Schools.</li>
<li>Initially started as local events in Chicago; now a digital community reaching 200,000 women nationwide.</li>
<li>Mission: Bringing Out Successful Sisters (BOSS)&mdash;promoting small business spirit and career growth.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Impact &amp; Achievements
<ul>
<li>Invested in 100 Black female founders through grants.</li>
<li>Trained 50,000 women on business strategies.</li>
<li>Coached 10,000 women on starting businesses.</li>
<li>Created Boss Business University, offering mentorship and digital programs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Pivot During COVID
<ul>
<li>Shifted from 35% event-based revenue to 75% digital.</li>
<li>Launched Boss Impact Fund and Invest in Progress Grant:
<ul>
<li>$10,000 grants + 4-year scholarships for recipients.</li>
<li>Combined funding, mentorship, and marketing support for sustainability.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Challenges &amp; Mindset
<ul>
<li>Entrepreneurship requires planning, resilience, and community support.</li>
<li>Dr. Smith saved money before leaving her job and leveraged relationships for growth.</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;Entrepreneurs will work 80 hours for themselves but don&rsquo;t want to work 40 hours for someone else.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
<ul>
<li>Lack of research: Understand your industry, competitors, and market.</li>
<li>No revenue model: If you&rsquo;re not making money, it&rsquo;s a hobby, not a business.</li>
<li>Ignoring relationships: Networking and partnerships are key to success.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Unique Marketing &amp; Partnerships
<ul>
<li>Dr. Smith built direct relationships with brands, bypassing agencies that offered &ldquo;pennies on the dollar.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Created a dual revenue model: B2B (corporate partnerships) + B2C (community engagement).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Core Philosophy
<ul>
<li>Motto: Believe, Plan, Win.</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;Those that show up, go up.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Success is rooted in faith, persistence, and leveraging community.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;I was born to be an entrepreneur. My mother told me, until you become your own boss, you have to follow the rules.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Less than 1% of Black women get VC funding&mdash;so we created our own fund.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Relationships are your key to success. When social media goes away, your audience remains.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If you have a business and you don&rsquo;t have money, you&rsquo;ve got a hobby.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;God will not birth anything inside of you that He will not give you the tools to deliver.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Overcoming the Odds: Her personal journey from layoff to leadership to inspiring others to embrace entrepreneurship.

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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 Anthony Tuggle.

Senior executive, transformational advisor, and founder/CEO of Tag Us Worldwide. With more than 30 years of leading global operations at AT\&T and other Fortune 10 organizations, Tuggle shares lessons in leadership, resilience, corporate success, personal health battles, entrepreneurship, and the importance of emotional intelligence in the AI era.

His story blends professional excellence with survival, detailing how he overcame kidney failure, a transplant, dialysis, and even kidney cancer—while simultaneously rising to the executive ranks and later launching his own leadership transformation company.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview’s goals were to:

1. Highlight Anthony Tuggle’s leadership journey

From a corporate executive managing global teams to the CEO of Tag Us Worldwide.

2. Share actionable insights on corporate success and leadership development

He explains the importance of foundation, consistency, emotional intelligence, and taking care of people.

3. Discuss the importance of DEI and equitable leadership

Tuggle emphasizes why diverse backgrounds, and diverse thoughts build strong companies.

4. Reveal the personal health challenges that shaped his perspective

His story serves as instruction, caution, and motivation.

5. Promote Tag Us Worldwide

A transformation consultancy helping organizations elevate culture and leadership.

💡 Key Takeaways

1. Success Requires Hard Work, Foundation & Intentionality

Success is not accidental.
Tuggle stresses:
Education (undergrad + MBA from Emory’s Goizueta Business School)
Moving 12 times across the country for opportunities
Consistency and showing up 

“Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready” is one of his core principles.

2. Leadership = Taking Care of People

Tuggle explains that high-performing organizations have one thing in common:
Leaders take care of people, and people take care of the business. 

He built a reputation for developing leaders who now lead in Fortune 50 companies.

3. Understanding the Rules of the Game Matters

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or corporate professional, there are rules:
Professionalism
Performance
Relationship building
Consistency
Respecting organizational culture 

Many people fail because they enter the “game” without learning its rules.

4. DEI and Access Are Non-Negotiable for Strong Organizations

Tuggle is a firm supporter of diversity, equity, inclusion, both in culture and thought.
He says he would not be where he is today without people giving him a chance. 

5. His Corporate Career Was Truly Global

He managed large teams across:
The Philippines
Costa Rica
Mexico

This global lens influences his approach to transformation and scaling businesses.

6. His Health Journey Defines His Resilience

Anthony Tuggle's story is extraordinary:

• Kidney failure in his 20s

Doctor told him he “should be dead.”
Caused by untreated hypertension. 

• 25-year kidney transplant survivor

He received a deceased donor kidney and outlived the typical 10–15-year expectancy—twice.

• Kidney transplant failed again after 25 years

He returned to dialysis (hemodialysis → peritoneal dialysis). 

• Kidney cancer diagnosis—found early

While preparing for another transplant, doctors discovered kidney cancer caused by long-term immunosuppressant medications.
He survived it: stage 1, noninvasive. 

These challenges fuel his drive, urgency, and refusal to waste life.

7. Faith Was His Anchor Throughout

When diagnosed with kidney failure, he got on his knees and prayed.
He says God told him, “We're not done.”
This became his mantra for survival and purpose. [

8. Tag Us Worldwide: “Together Achieving Greatness”

His company focuses on:
Leadership transformation
Cultural elevation
Organizational outcomes
Preparing leaders for the AI-powered future 

Tag Us delivers impact through:
Real-world corporate experience
AI-enhanced strategy
Emotional intelligence coaching
Business transformation frameworks

He blends AI + EQ, insisting companies should never rely on AI alone.

9. AI Won’t Replace Humans—But Humans Who Use AI Will Win

Tuggle led an AI organization for four years, and his stance is clear:
AI is here to stay
The “secret sauce” is people
Leaders must embrace change, not fear it
Emotional intelligence will enhance AI outcomes

10. Legacy = Family + Leadership + Service

He emphasizes shaping his daughter’s worldview and standards.
She graduated with honors from USC’s Marshall Business School. 

He believes leaders should create environments where people can win—and that is his mission.

🗣 Notable Quotes (with citations)On success

“I didn’t just wake up and look like this—I put in the hard work.” [

On leadership

“If you take care of your people, they take care of you.”

On preparation

“Stay ready—we don’t have to get ready.” [

On DEI

“You need diversity of color but also diversity of thought.” 

On fear

“I faced many obstacles throughout my life… fear becomes motivation.” [

On AI

“Good leaders embrace change. Great leaders inspire change.” [

On resilience

“I am highly favored… I’ve beaten the odds twice.” [

On purpose

“My passion is leadership; my purpose is changing lives.” [

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Anthony Tuggle.
Senior executive, transformational advisor, and founder/CEO of Tag Us Worldwide. With more than 30 years of leading global operations at AT\&amp;T and other Fortune 10 organizations, Tuggle shares lessons in leadership, resilience, corporate success, personal health battles, entrepreneurship, and the importance of emotional intelligence in the AI era.
His story blends professional excellence with survival, detailing how he overcame kidney failure, a transplant, dialysis, and even kidney cancer&mdash;while simultaneously rising to the executive ranks and later launching his own leadership transformation company.
<hr>
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview&rsquo;s goals were to:
1. Highlight Anthony Tuggle&rsquo;s leadership journey
From a corporate executive managing global teams to the CEO of Tag Us Worldwide.
2. Share actionable insights on corporate success and leadership development
He explains the importance of foundation, consistency, emotional intelligence, and taking care of people.
3. Discuss the importance of DEI and equitable leadership
Tuggle emphasizes why diverse backgrounds, and diverse thoughts build strong companies.
4. Reveal the personal health challenges that shaped his perspective
His story serves as instruction, caution, and motivation.
5. Promote Tag Us Worldwide
A transformation consultancy helping organizations elevate culture and leadership.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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1. Success Requires Hard Work, Foundation &amp; Intentionality
Success is not accidental. Tuggle stresses:
<ul>
<li>Education (undergrad + MBA from Emory&rsquo;s Goizueta Business School)</li>
<li>Moving 12 times across the country for opportunities</li>
<li>Consistency and showing up&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&ldquo;Stay ready so you don&rsquo;t have to get ready&rdquo; is one of his core principles.
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2. Leadership = Taking Care of People
Tuggle explains that high-performing organizations have one thing in common: Leaders take care of people, and people take care of the business.&nbsp;
He built a reputation for developing leaders who now lead in Fortune 50 companies.
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3. Understanding the Rules of the Game Matters
Whether you&rsquo;re an entrepreneur or corporate professional, there are rules:
<ul>
<li>Professionalism</li>
<li>Performance</li>
<li>Relationship building</li>
<li>Consistency</li>
<li>Respecting organizational culture&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Many people fail because they enter the &ldquo;game&rdquo; without learning its rules.
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4. DEI and Access Are Non-Negotiable for Strong Organizations
Tuggle is a firm supporter of diversity, equity, inclusion, both in culture and thought. He says he would not be where he is today without people giving him a chance.&nbsp;
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5. His Corporate Career Was Truly Global
He managed large teams across:
<ul>
<li>The Philippines</li>
<li>Costa Rica</li>
<li>Mexico</li>
</ul>
This global lens influences his approach to transformation and scaling businesses.
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6. His Health Journey Defines His Resilience
Anthony Tuggle's story is extraordinary:
&bull; Kidney failure in his 20s
Doctor told him he &ldquo;should be dead.&rdquo; Caused by untreated hypertension.&nbsp;
&bull; 25-year kidney transplant survivor
He received a deceased donor kidney and outlived the typical 10&ndash;15-year expectancy&mdash;twice.
<a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/ANTHONY%20TUGGLE.txt"></a>&bull; Kidney transplant failed again after 25 years
He returned to dialysis (hemodialysis &rarr; peritoneal dialysis).&nbsp;
&bull; Kidney cancer diagnosis&mdash;found early
While preparing for another transplant, doctors discovered kidney cancer caused by long-term immunosuppressant medications. He survived it: stage 1, noninvasive.&nbsp;
These challenges fuel his drive, urgency, and refusal to waste life.
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7. Faith Was His Anchor Throughout
When diagnosed with kidney failure, he got on his knees and prayed. He says God told him, &ldquo;We're not done.&rdquo; This became his mantra for survival and purpose. <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/ANTHONY%20TUGGLE.txt">[</a>
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8. Tag Us Worldwide: &ldquo;Together Achieving Greatness&rdquo;
His company focuses on:
<ul>
<li>Leadership transformation</li>
<li>Cultural elevation</li>
<li>Organizational outcomes</li>
<li>Preparing leaders for the AI-powered future&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Tag Us delivers impact through:
<ul>
<li>Real-world corporate experience</li>
<li>AI-enhanced strategy</li>
<li>Emotional intelligence coaching</li>
<li>Business transformation frameworks</li>
</ul>
He blends AI + EQ, insisting companies should never rely on AI alone.
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9. AI Won&rsquo;t Replace Humans&mdash;But Humans Who Use AI Will Win
Tuggle led an AI organization for four years, and his stance is clear:
<ul>
<li>AI is here to stay</li>
<li>The &ldquo;secret sauce&rdquo; is people</li>
<li>Leaders must embrace change, not fear it</li>
<li>Emotional intelligence will enhance AI outcomes</li>
</ul>
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10. Legacy = Family + Leadership + Service
He emphasizes shaping his daughter&rsquo;s worldview and standards. She graduated with honors from USC&rsquo;s Marshall Business School.&nbsp;
He believes leaders should create environments where people can win&mdash;and that is his mission.
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🗣 Notable Quotes (with citations) On success
&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t just wake up and look like this&mdash;I put in the hard work.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/ANTHONY%20TUGGLE.txt">[</a>
On leadership
&ldquo;If you take care of your people, they take care of you.&rdquo;
On preparation
&ldquo;Stay ready&mdash;we don&rsquo;t have to get ready.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/ANTHONY%20TUGGLE.txt">[</a>
On DEI
&ldquo;You need diversity of color but also diversity of thought.&rdquo;&nbsp;
On fear
&ldquo;I faced many obstacles throughout my life&hellip; fear becomes motivation.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/ANTHONY%20TUGGLE.txt">[</a>
On AI
&ldquo;Good leaders embrace change. Great leaders inspire change.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/ANTHONY%20TUGGLE.txt">[</a>
On resilience
&ldquo;I am highly favored&hellip; I&rsquo;ve beaten the odds twice.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/ANTHONY%20TUGGLE.txt">[</a>
On purpose
&ldquo;My passion is leadership; my purpose is changing lives.&rdquo; <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/ANTHONY%20TUGGLE.txt">[</a>
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Overcoming the Odds: Kidney cancer survivor leads by example, by taking care of people and they take care of the business. 

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