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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!

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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
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Money Making Conversations Master Class

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Stellar Award-winning artist Pastor Mike Jr. talks building in Alabama, & closing The 2022 World Games

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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 Kevin Cohee.
Title: Owner, Chairman & CEO of OneUnited Bank
Host: Rushion McDonald
Podcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass

Kevin Cohee discusses the mission, history, and future of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black‑owned bank and the first Black‑owned internet bank in the U.S. The conversation connects Black economic history, financial literacy, technology (AI), and wealth-building, positioning OneUnited Bank as a modern solution to long‑standing financial exclusion in Black and underserved communities.

Purpose of the Interview

The interview is designed to:
Educate listeners on why Black-owned banks matter historically and economically.
Explain how technology has transformed banking, making location irrelevant.
Address financial exclusion, particularly reliance on check-cashing services.
Promote financial literacy as the foundation of wealth creation.
Position OneUnited Bank as a practical, accessible tool for individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities to build equity.

Key Themes & Takeaways 1. A Mission Rooted in Black History
Kevin Cohee frames OneUnited Bank as part of a long historical vision, not a modern trend.
Leaders such as Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. all advocated for a national Black-owned bank.
Cohee’s own family legacy ties back to Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, including land ownership stemming from negotiated “40 acres and a mule” outcomes.

Takeaway: Economic independence has always been central to Black progress.

2. From Brick-and-Mortar to Digital Banking
OneUnited originally grew by acquiring small Black-owned banks nationwide.
The bank pivoted early toward technology-driven banking, recognizing that:

Customers expect 24/7 access
Physical branches are no longer required
Digital reach enables national—and global—impact

Key insight: Technology allowed OneUnited to become a national Black bank without national branches.

3. Financial Technology Built for Real-Life Problems

Kevin Cohee emphasizes that OneUnited designs products around how people actually live, not just traditional banking norms.

Examples include:
Second-chance checking accounts
Emergency small-dollar loans
Alternative credit criteria
Nationwide surcharge-free ATM access
AI-powered tools that help users understand:

Cash flow
Assets vs. liabilities
Net worth (or debt)
Financial decision-making in real time

Takeaway: Banking should help people function—not punish them for past mistakes.

4. Financial Literacy Is the Real Wealth Gap
Cohee states that 90% of Americans are financially illiterate, largely because:

Financial literacy is not taught in K–12 education
He compares this to not teaching reading—and then blaming people for illiteracy.
OneUnited uses AI and data aggregation to help customers make expert-level decisions without being experts.

Key message: Financial literacy, not income alone, determines long-term wealth.

5. Ending Dependence on Check-Cashing Services
Kevin sharply criticizes high-fee check-cashing businesses that dominate underserved neighborhoods.
OneUnited offers digital check deposits, debit cards, and ATM access—removing the need for physical branches.
Anyone, anywhere in the U.S., can bank with OneUnited via oneunited.com.

Takeaway: Lack of access is no longer an excuse—awareness is the missing link.

6. Technology as the New “40 Acres”
Kevin draws a powerful parallel:

Land ownership was once the primary source of wealth.
Technology and financial literacy are today’s equivalents.
Entrepreneurs no longer need to manufacture products—branding, distribution, and digital reach are the new leverage.

Key insight: Technology levels the playing field—if people understand how to use it.

7. Mandatory Financial Literacy as a Policy Solution
Kevin advocates for required financial literacy courses in all U.S. schools.
He cites research showing:

One required high-school financial literacy course can generate $100,000+ in lifetime net worth per student.
He frames this as a matter of equity, not preference.

Takeaway: Systemic problems require systemic solutions.

Notable Quotes

“The concept of a national Black-owned bank goes all the way back to slavery.”

“We’re not behind in technology—we are the party.”

“Ninety percent of Americans are not financially literate.”

“You don’t have to go to check cashers and get ripped off.”

“Technology is the new 40 acres.”

“Financial literacy alone can generate over $100,000 in net worth per person.”

“There has never been a better time to build a business than right now.”

Overall Impact

This interview is both a financial masterclass and a historical lesson. Kevin Cohee reframes banking as a tool of empowerment, not just transactions, and positions OneUnited Bank as:
A modern solution to historic exclusion
A technology-first institution built for underserved communities
A catalyst for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation

Final message: Access + education + technology can finally close the racial wealth gap—if people choose to engage.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kevin Cohee. Title: Owner, Chairman &amp; CEO of OneUnited Bank Host: Rushion McDonald Podcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass
Kevin Cohee discusses the mission, history, and future of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black‑owned bank and the first Black‑owned internet bank in the U.S. The conversation connects Black economic history, financial literacy, technology (AI), and wealth-building, positioning OneUnited Bank as a modern solution to long‑standing financial exclusion in Black and underserved communities.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
The interview is designed to:
<ol>
<li>Educate listeners on why Black-owned banks matter historically and economically.</li>
<li>Explain how technology has transformed banking, making location irrelevant.</li>
<li>Address financial exclusion, particularly reliance on check-cashing services.</li>
<li>Promote financial literacy as the foundation of wealth creation.</li>
<li>Position OneUnited Bank as a practical, accessible tool for individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities to build equity.</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Key Themes &amp; Takeaways 1. A Mission Rooted in Black History
<ul>
<li>Kevin Cohee frames OneUnited Bank as part of a long historical vision, not a modern trend.</li>
<li>Leaders such as Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. all advocated for a national Black-owned bank.</li>
<li>Cohee&rsquo;s own family legacy ties back to Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, including land ownership stemming from negotiated &ldquo;40 acres and a mule&rdquo; outcomes.</li>
</ul>
Takeaway: Economic independence has always been central to Black progress.
<hr>
2. From Brick-and-Mortar to Digital Banking
<ul>
<li>OneUnited originally grew by acquiring small Black-owned banks nationwide.</li>
<li>The bank pivoted early toward technology-driven banking, recognizing that:
<ul>
<li>Customers expect 24/7 access</li>
<li>Physical branches are no longer required</li>
<li>Digital reach enables national&mdash;and global&mdash;impact</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Key insight: Technology allowed OneUnited to become a national Black bank without national branches.
<hr>
3. Financial Technology Built for Real-Life Problems
Kevin Cohee emphasizes that OneUnited designs products around how people actually live, not just traditional banking norms.
Examples include:
<ul>
<li>Second-chance checking accounts</li>
<li>Emergency small-dollar loans</li>
<li>Alternative credit criteria</li>
<li>Nationwide surcharge-free ATM access</li>
<li>AI-powered tools that help users understand:
<ul>
<li>Cash flow</li>
<li>Assets vs. liabilities</li>
<li>Net worth (or debt)</li>
<li>Financial decision-making in real time</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Takeaway: Banking should help people function&mdash;not punish them for past mistakes.
<hr>
4. Financial Literacy Is the Real Wealth Gap
<ul>
<li>Cohee states that 90% of Americans are financially illiterate, largely because:
<ul>
<li>Financial literacy is not taught in K&ndash;12 education</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>He compares this to not teaching reading&mdash;and then blaming people for illiteracy.</li>
<li>OneUnited uses AI and data aggregation to help customers make expert-level decisions without being experts.</li>
</ul>
Key message: Financial literacy, not income alone, determines long-term wealth.
<hr>
5. Ending Dependence on Check-Cashing Services
<ul>
<li>Kevin sharply criticizes high-fee check-cashing businesses that dominate underserved neighborhoods.</li>
<li>OneUnited offers digital check deposits, debit cards, and ATM access&mdash;removing the need for physical branches.</li>
<li>Anyone, anywhere in the U.S., can bank with OneUnited via oneunited.com.</li>
</ul>
Takeaway: Lack of access is no longer an excuse&mdash;awareness is the missing link.
<hr>
6. Technology as the New &ldquo;40 Acres&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>Kevin draws a powerful parallel:
<ul>
<li>Land ownership was once the primary source of wealth.</li>
<li>Technology and financial literacy are today&rsquo;s equivalents.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Entrepreneurs no longer need to manufacture products&mdash;branding, distribution, and digital reach are the new leverage.</li>
</ul>
Key insight: Technology levels the playing field&mdash;if people understand how to use it.
<hr>
7. Mandatory Financial Literacy as a Policy Solution
<ul>
<li>Kevin advocates for required financial literacy courses in all U.S. schools.</li>
<li>He cites research showing:
<ul>
<li>One required high-school financial literacy course can generate $100,000+ in lifetime net worth per student.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>He frames this as a matter of equity, not preference.</li>
</ul>
Takeaway: Systemic problems require systemic solutions.
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<blockquote>
&ldquo;The concept of a national Black-owned bank goes all the way back to slavery.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re not behind in technology&mdash;we are the party.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Ninety percent of Americans are not financially literate.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;You don&rsquo;t have to go to check cashers and get ripped off.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Technology is the new 40 acres.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Financial literacy alone can generate over $100,000 in net worth per person.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;There has never been a better time to build a business than right now.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
Overall Impact
This interview is both a financial masterclass and a historical lesson. Kevin Cohee reframes banking as a tool of empowerment, not just transactions, and positions OneUnited Bank as:
<ul>
<li>A modern solution to historic exclusion</li>
<li>A technology-first institution built for underserved communities</li>
<li>A catalyst for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation</li>
</ul>
Final message: Access + education + technology can finally close the racial wealth gap&mdash;if people choose to engage.
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Financial Tip: Discusses Black economic history, technology (AI), and wealth-building, positioning OneUnited Bank as a modern solution.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/70135c5e-a1af-4955-be3a-b41d015b8cca/transcript

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 Joxavier Jackson.

A financial advisor with over 15 years of experience across major institutions such as Wells Fargo, Chase, and Bank of America. She discusses her evolution from a teenage bank teller to an independent financial planner at The Piedmont Group in Atlanta, where she provides holistic, comprehensive wealth management—especially for clients who traditionally lack access to financial literacy.

Joe shares her personal journey, the gaps she observed in financial education—especially in working‑class families and communities of color—and why she aims to provide accessible, relationship‑based financial planning. She breaks down the fundamentals of long‑term wealth: insurance, asset allocation, retirement accounts, tax strategies, fraud prevention, and planning for individuals and business owners.

The discussion highlights the importance of financial confidence, the significance of meeting people where they are, and the need to increase participation of Black and Brown individuals in wealth‑building spaces.

 

🎯 Purpose of the Interview


Introduce Dr. Joe Jackson’s financial journey
From humble beginnings to leadership positions in banking and finally to founding her own firm. 


Explain comprehensive financial planning
She contrasts big‑bank limitations with her holistic approach that includes insurance, investments, retirement, and legacy planning.


Educate listeners on wealth‑building fundamentals
Insurance, retirement vehicles, asset allocation, compounding, fraud prevention, and business planning. 


Highlight financial literacy gaps in underserved communities
She encourages access, representation, and inclusion for people of color in financial spaces. 


Empower people to build confidence with money
Joe stresses that understanding your numbers gives you a competitive advantage in life. 

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Wealth Requires Strategy, Not Accident

Joe explains that wealth is built through planning, long‑term strategy, and educated decisions—not by chance.

2. Insurance Is a Wealth‑Building Tool

Beyond death benefit, insurance can:
Support retirement income
Provide tax sheltering
Protect against market downturns
She differentiates between term (“rental insurance”) and whole life (“tool you use living and after death”).

3. High Income ≠ Financial Security

Without budgeting, allocation, and strategy, income is quickly lost. 

4. Fraud Awareness Is Essential

Joe urges clients to verify communications directly with institutions and avoid clicking suspicious links. 5. Tailored Advice by Age Group

For people in their 20s:
Compounding interest
Rule of 72
Dollar cost averaging
For older clients:
Catch‑up contributions
Consolidating old 401(k)s

6. Business Owners Need Dual Financial Plans

Joe emphasizes separate strategies for:
Business planning
Personal financial planning
Especially for tax savings, succession, and legacy building. 

7. Representation Matters in Financial Literacy

She highlights the need for more visibility, education, and access for Black and Brown communities. 

8. Asset Allocation Depends on Risk Tolerance

Younger clients = more aggressive
Risk‑averse clients = more conservative, bond‑heavy portfolios

9. Dollar Cost Averaging Builds Wealth

Consistent, automated investing—regardless of market conditions—drives compounding. 

🗣️ Notable Quotes (Direct From Transcript) On Wealth Building

“Wealth isn’t built by accident… you have to have a plan.” 

On Big Banks vs. Her Firm

“If you don’t have at least $250,000, you weren’t considered a worthy client—so far from the truth.” 

On Community Access

“People that look like me—we need this education.” 

On Term vs. Whole Life Insurance

“Term is renting. Whole life is a tool you use when you're alive and when you die.” 

On Financial Confidence

“Financial confidence is a competitive advantage.” 

On Helping Older Clients

“We start right where you are.” 

On Increasing Black Participation in Finance

“I don’t look at your dollar amount. I have information that will make a difference in your life… you need to hear it.” 

On Her Personal Journey

“My family came from humble beginnings… but a manager encouraged me to sit for my licensing. I passed everything on the first try.” 

 

#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Joxavier Jackson.
A financial advisor with over 15 years of experience across major institutions such as Wells Fargo, Chase, and Bank of America. She discusses her evolution from a teenage bank teller to an independent financial planner at The Piedmont Group in Atlanta, where she provides holistic, comprehensive wealth management&mdash;especially for clients who traditionally lack access to financial literacy.
Joe shares her personal journey, the gaps she observed in financial education&mdash;especially in working‑class families and communities of color&mdash;and why she aims to provide accessible, relationship‑based financial planning. She breaks down the fundamentals of long‑term wealth: insurance, asset allocation, retirement accounts, tax strategies, fraud prevention, and planning for individuals and business owners.
The discussion highlights the importance of financial confidence, the significance of meeting people where they are, and the need to increase participation of Black and Brown individuals in wealth‑building spaces.
&nbsp;
<hr>
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
<ol>
<li>
Introduce Dr. Joe Jackson&rsquo;s financial journey From humble beginnings to leadership positions in banking and finally to founding her own firm.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Explain comprehensive financial planning She contrasts big‑bank limitations with her holistic approach that includes insurance, investments, retirement, and legacy planning.
</li>
<li>
Educate listeners on wealth‑building fundamentals Insurance, retirement vehicles, asset allocation, compounding, fraud prevention, and business planning.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Highlight financial literacy gaps in underserved communities She encourages access, representation, and inclusion for people of color in financial spaces.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Empower people to build confidence with money Joe stresses that understanding your numbers gives you a competitive advantage in life.&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Wealth Requires Strategy, Not Accident
Joe explains that wealth is built through planning, long‑term strategy, and educated decisions&mdash;not by chance.<a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/Joxavier%20Jackson%20Podcast.txt"></a>
2. Insurance Is a Wealth‑Building Tool
Beyond death benefit, insurance can:
<ul>
<li>Support retirement income</li>
<li>Provide tax sheltering</li>
<li>Protect against market downturns She differentiates between term (&ldquo;rental insurance&rdquo;) and whole life (&ldquo;tool you use living and after death&rdquo;).</li>
</ul>
3. High Income &ne; Financial Security
Without budgeting, allocation, and strategy, income is quickly lost.&nbsp;
4. Fraud Awareness Is Essential
Joe urges clients to verify communications directly with institutions and avoid clicking suspicious links. <a href="https://rushionmcdonald-my.sharepoint.com/personal/admin_rushionmcdonald_onmicrosoft_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/Joxavier%20Jackson%20Podcast.txt"></a>5. Tailored Advice by Age Group
For people in their 20s:
<ul>
<li>Compounding interest</li>
<li>Rule of 72</li>
<li>Dollar cost averaging For older clients:</li>
<li>Catch‑up contributions</li>
<li>Consolidating old 401(k)s</li>
</ul>
6. Business Owners Need Dual Financial Plans
Joe emphasizes separate strategies for:
<ul>
<li>Business planning</li>
<li>Personal financial planning Especially for tax savings, succession, and legacy building.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
7. Representation Matters in Financial Literacy
She highlights the need for more visibility, education, and access for Black and Brown communities.&nbsp;
8. Asset Allocation Depends on Risk Tolerance
Younger clients = more aggressive Risk‑averse clients = more conservative, bond‑heavy portfolios
9. Dollar Cost Averaging Builds Wealth
Consistent, automated investing&mdash;regardless of market conditions&mdash;drives compounding.&nbsp;
<hr>
🗣️ Notable Quotes (Direct From Transcript) On Wealth Building
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Wealth isn&rsquo;t built by accident&hellip; you have to have a plan.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On Big Banks vs. Her Firm
<blockquote>
&ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t have at least $250,000, you weren&rsquo;t considered a worthy client&mdash;so far from the truth.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On Community Access
<blockquote>
&ldquo;People that look like me&mdash;we need this education.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On Term vs. Whole Life Insurance
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Term is renting. Whole life is a tool you use when you're alive and when you die.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On Financial Confidence
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Financial confidence is a competitive advantage.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On Helping Older Clients
<blockquote>
&ldquo;We start right where you are.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On Increasing Black Participation in Finance
<blockquote>
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t look at your dollar amount. I have information that will make a difference in your life&hellip; you need to hear it.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On Her Personal Journey
<blockquote>
&ldquo;My family came from humble beginnings&hellip; but a manager encouraged me to sit for my licensing. I passed everything on the first try.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
<hr>
&nbsp;
#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

Financial Tips: She breaks down long‑term wealth: insurance, asset allocation and retirement accounts for individuals and business owners.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/877dce22-dff8-4655-942f-b417013e2dde/transcript

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 Lawrence Phillips. 

Purpose of the Interview
To showcase Lawrence Phillips’ entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers.
To highlight the significance of Black Ambition, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs.
To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources.

Key Takeaways


Background & Career Shift
Phillips studied Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade.
Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his passion for travel, leading to the creation of Green Book Global.


Travel Experience
Traveled to 30+ countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica, in less than a year.
Realized the need for a platform addressing “traveling while Black” concerns—safety, cultural acceptance, and inclusivity.


Green Book Global
Inspired by the historical Green Book (1936–1966), which guided Black travelers during segregation.
Offers city-level Black-friendly scores, road trip planners, and Black-owned restaurant recommendations.
Over 150,000 app downloads in 2025; partnered with Expedia; strong social media presence.


Black Ambition Program
Phillips applied three times before reaching semifinals, emphasizing persistence.
Program provided funding opportunities and a transformative Evoke Wellness experience.
His personal “why” statement:
“I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.”


Impact & Vision
Advocates systemic change by partnering with destinations to improve inclusivity.
Highlights the economic power of Black travelers (over $140 billion annually).
Encourages Black travelers to explore global opportunities beyond U.S. racial constraints.

Notable Quotes
“You can be successful and still not be happy.” — On leaving a lucrative career for passion.
“I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” — His guiding principle.
“There’s riches in niches.” — On unapologetically focusing on Black travelers.
“Just because somebody said no doesn’t mean they said no to you—they said no at that time.” — On persistence in entrepreneurship.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lawrence Phillips.&nbsp;
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
<ul>
<li>To showcase Lawrence Phillips&rsquo; entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers.</li>
<li>To highlight the significance of Black Ambition, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs.</li>
<li>To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
Key Takeaways
<ol>
<li>
Background &amp; Career Shift
<ul>
<li>Phillips studied Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade.</li>
<li>Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his passion for travel, leading to the creation of Green Book Global.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Travel Experience
<ul>
<li>Traveled to 30+ countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica, in less than a year.</li>
<li>Realized the need for a platform addressing &ldquo;traveling while Black&rdquo; concerns&mdash;safety, cultural acceptance, and inclusivity.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Green Book Global
<ul>
<li>Inspired by the historical Green Book (1936&ndash;1966), which guided Black travelers during segregation.</li>
<li>Offers city-level Black-friendly scores, road trip planners, and Black-owned restaurant recommendations.</li>
<li>Over 150,000 app downloads in 2025; partnered with Expedia; strong social media presence.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Black Ambition Program
<ul>
<li>Phillips applied three times before reaching semifinals, emphasizing persistence.</li>
<li>Program provided funding opportunities and a transformative Evoke Wellness experience.</li>
<li>His personal &ldquo;why&rdquo; statement: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Impact &amp; Vision
<ul>
<li>Advocates systemic change by partnering with destinations to improve inclusivity.</li>
<li>Highlights the economic power of Black travelers (over $140 billion annually).</li>
<li>Encourages Black travelers to explore global opportunities beyond U.S. racial constraints.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<hr>
Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;You can be successful and still not be happy.&rdquo; &mdash; On leaving a lucrative career for passion.</li>
<li>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.&rdquo; &mdash; His guiding principle.</li>
<li>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s riches in niches.&rdquo; &mdash; On unapologetically focusing on Black travelers.</li>
<li>&ldquo;Just because somebody said no doesn&rsquo;t mean they said no to you&mdash;they said no at that time.&rdquo; &mdash; On persistence in entrepreneurship.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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