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

Purpose of the Interview
To showcase Sharise Nance’s mission in mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship, and workplace wellness.
To discuss her companies:

Hand in Hand Counseling Services – addressing mental health disparities in Black communities.
Vitamin C Healing – building trauma-sensitive, wellness-centered workplace cultures.
To educate on stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial equity in the mental health field.

Key Takeaways


Hand in Hand Counseling Services
Founded with college roommate Tess Kenny in Pittsburgh.
Created a safe space for mental health support in underserved communities.
Celebrating 12 years in operation.


Breaking Mental Health Stigma
Built trust through community presence and transparency.
Advocated therapy as normal: “I’m a therapist who has a therapist.”
Education on what therapy is and isn’t.


Understanding Stress
Eustress (positive stress) vs. Distress (overwhelming stress).
Physical signs: sweating, rapid heartbeat, tense shoulders, jaw clenching.
Stress can lead to depression and anxiety—seek professional help.


Impact of COVID-19
Isolation amplified mental health issues.
Introduced concept of co-regulation—healing through community and connection.


Vitamin C Healing
Originated from her book Vitamin C Healing for the Mind, Body.
Evolved into a brand offering workshops, consultations, and burnout assessments.
Focused on helping professionals and leaders prevent compassion fatigue.


Financial Equity in Mental Health
Advocates for fair pay: “We can care deeply and earn abundantly.”
Challenges the mindset that passion work means low income.
Encourages professionals to set boundaries and value their expertise.


Burnout & Organizational Cost
Unaddressed burnout costs companies millions annually.
Leads to quiet quitting, low productivity, and high turnover.
Investing in wellness saves money and improves culture.


Personal Journey
Biggest bet: leaving full-time job in 2017 to pursue entrepreneurship.
Therapy helped her navigate fear and grief (especially after losing her father).
Quote: “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”

Notable Quotes
“We can care deeply and earn abundantly.”
“I’m a therapist who has a therapist.”
“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
“We heal when we are in community—it’s hard to heal in isolation.”
“Compassion fatigue isn’t just a feel-good topic; it costs companies millions.”
“Betting on myself was the best investment I ever made.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sharise Nance.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
<ul>
<li>To showcase Sharise Nance&rsquo;s mission in mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship, and workplace wellness.</li>
<li>To discuss her companies:
<ul>
<li>Hand in Hand Counseling Services &ndash; addressing mental health disparities in Black communities.</li>
<li>Vitamin C Healing &ndash; building trauma-sensitive, wellness-centered workplace cultures.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>To educate on stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial equity in the mental health field.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Hand in Hand Counseling Services
<ul>
<li>Founded with college roommate Tess Kenny in Pittsburgh.</li>
<li>Created a safe space for mental health support in underserved communities.</li>
<li>Celebrating 12 years in operation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Breaking Mental Health Stigma
<ul>
<li>Built trust through community presence and transparency.</li>
<li>Advocated therapy as normal: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a therapist who has a therapist.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Education on what therapy is and isn&rsquo;t.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Understanding Stress
<ul>
<li>Eustress (positive stress) vs. Distress (overwhelming stress).</li>
<li>Physical signs: sweating, rapid heartbeat, tense shoulders, jaw clenching.</li>
<li>Stress can lead to depression and anxiety&mdash;seek professional help.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Impact of COVID-19
<ul>
<li>Isolation amplified mental health issues.</li>
<li>Introduced concept of co-regulation&mdash;healing through community and connection.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Vitamin C Healing
<ul>
<li>Originated from her book Vitamin C Healing for the Mind, Body.</li>
<li>Evolved into a brand offering workshops, consultations, and burnout assessments.</li>
<li>Focused on helping professionals and leaders prevent compassion fatigue.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Financial Equity in Mental Health
<ul>
<li>Advocates for fair pay: &ldquo;We can care deeply and earn abundantly.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Challenges the mindset that passion work means low income.</li>
<li>Encourages professionals to set boundaries and value their expertise.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Burnout &amp; Organizational Cost
<ul>
<li>Unaddressed burnout costs companies millions annually.</li>
<li>Leads to quiet quitting, low productivity, and high turnover.</li>
<li>Investing in wellness saves money and improves culture.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Personal Journey
<ul>
<li>Biggest bet: leaving full-time job in 2017 to pursue entrepreneurship.</li>
<li>Therapy helped her navigate fear and grief (especially after losing her father).</li>
<li>Quote: &ldquo;Feel the fear and do it anyway.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;We can care deeply and earn abundantly.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a therapist who has a therapist.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Feel the fear and do it anyway.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We heal when we are in community&mdash;it&rsquo;s hard to heal in isolation.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Compassion fatigue isn&rsquo;t just a feel-good topic; it costs companies millions.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Betting on myself was the best investment I ever made.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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/

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