Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Tanya Blanchard, she founded Madison Chase Capital Advisors—a mortgage brokerage firm with affordable closing costs and tips on upping the value of your home before selling it.  Her firm offers Home Equity Loans, Residential Mortgages, VA Loans, Extensive Education on buying a home, For The First-Time Home Buyer, Residential Mortgages Online, FHA and Jumbo Loans

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Tanya Blanchard, she founded Madison Chase Capital Advisors—a mortgage brokerage firm with affordable closing costs and tips on upping the value of your home before selling it.  Her firm offers Home Equity Loans, Residential Mortgages, VA Loans, Extensive Education on buying a home, For The First-Time Home Buyer, Residential Mortgages Online, FHA and Jumbo Loans

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
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Tanya Blanchard founded Madison Chase Capital Advisors—a mortgage brokerage firm with affordable closing costs.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson.

ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

🎙️ Podcast Overview
The episode commemorates the legacy of Dr. Gladys B. West, a pioneering mathematician whose calculations led to the creation of GPS. Together, the guests discuss how her story ties into the mission of Juneteenth, the importance of STEM education, and their newly launched Westward Bound life and STEM skills program.

📚 About Dr. Gladys B. West
• Legacy: Mathematician and GPS pioneer
• Era: Born in 1930, came of age during segregation
• Alma Mater: Virginia State University (HBCU), later earned a PhD
• Recognition: Often called a “living hidden figure”—though not featured in the Hidden Figures film
• Current Home: Fredericksburg, VA

📘 Books Discussed
• It Began With a Dream: Dr. West’s memoir, chronicling her life from sharecropping roots to GPS trailblazer
• Westward Bound: A curriculum-based program developed by Dunson and Rushing inspired by Dr. West’s principles

💡 Key Themes & Insights
• Juneteenth Connection: The delayed recognition of Dr. West mirrors the delayed liberation of enslaved Black Americans
• STEM Equity: Many students aren’t underperforming—they’re underexposed. The Westward Bound program seeks to close that gap
• Mental Health & Tech: While Dr. West helped pioneer GPS, she herself still uses maps to keep her mind sharp—a warning about over-reliance on tech
• AI & Overconsumption: Dr. Rushin draws attention to how misuse of AI and technology can impair critical thinking and mental wellness
• STEM as Liberation: STEM exposure is not just about careers—it’s a path to freedom, agency, and long-term resilience

🎓 About Westward Bound
• Mission: Teach not just hard skills (STEM) but soul skills—endurance, vision, self-awareness, and purpose
• Framework: Uses the acronym W.E.S.T. (Wisdom, Endurance, Strategy, Tracking)
• Audience: Underserved communities, students, adults in transition, entrepreneurs
• Access: Currently partnering with colleges, camps, and educational programs nationwide

🔁 Personal Journeys
• Dr. Jacque Rushin: A humanitarian, mental health expert, and curriculum developer who fuses wellness and educational development
• Robyn Donaldson: A global STEM advocate and 2025 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She discovered Dr. West’s book and launched the movement to amplify her story

📣 Call to Action
Listeners are encouraged to include Dr. Gladys West in Juneteenth programming, integrate It Began With a Dream into school libraries, and explore the Westward Bound program as a tool for transformative education. Visit stemxposure.org or call (813) 990‑7700 for more info. #best

#straw

 #shms

 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin &amp; Robyn Donaldson.
ROBYN DONALDSON &amp; JACKIE RUSHIN
🎙️ Podcast Overview The episode commemorates the legacy of&nbsp;Dr. Gladys B. West, a pioneering mathematician whose calculations led to the creation of GPS. Together, the guests discuss how her story ties into the mission of Juneteenth, the importance of STEM education, and their newly launched Westward Bound life and STEM skills program.
📚 About Dr. Gladys B. West &bull; Legacy: Mathematician and GPS pioneer &bull; Era: Born in 1930, came of age during segregation &bull; Alma Mater: Virginia State University (HBCU), later earned a PhD &bull; Recognition: Often called a &ldquo;living hidden figure&rdquo;&mdash;though not featured in the Hidden Figures film &bull; Current Home: Fredericksburg, VA
📘 Books Discussed &bull; It Began With a Dream: Dr. West&rsquo;s memoir, chronicling her life from sharecropping roots to GPS trailblazer &bull; Westward Bound: A curriculum-based program developed by Dunson and Rushing inspired by Dr. West&rsquo;s principles
💡 Key Themes &amp; Insights &bull; Juneteenth Connection: The delayed recognition of Dr. West mirrors the delayed liberation of enslaved Black Americans &bull; STEM Equity: Many students aren&rsquo;t underperforming&mdash;they&rsquo;re underexposed. The Westward Bound program seeks to close that gap &bull; Mental Health &amp; Tech: While Dr. West helped pioneer GPS, she herself still uses maps to keep her mind sharp&mdash;a warning about over-reliance on tech &bull; AI &amp; Overconsumption: Dr. Rushin draws attention to how misuse of AI and technology can impair critical thinking and mental wellness &bull; STEM as Liberation: STEM exposure is not just about careers&mdash;it&rsquo;s a path to freedom, agency, and long-term resilience
🎓 About Westward Bound &bull; Mission: Teach not just hard skills (STEM) but soul skills&mdash;endurance, vision, self-awareness, and purpose &bull; Framework: Uses the acronym W.E.S.T. (Wisdom, Endurance, Strategy, Tracking) &bull; Audience: Underserved communities, students, adults in transition, entrepreneurs &bull; Access: Currently partnering with colleges, camps, and educational programs nationwide
🔁 Personal Journeys &bull; Dr. Jacque Rushin: A humanitarian, mental health expert, and curriculum developer who fuses wellness and educational development &bull; Robyn Donaldson: A global STEM advocate and 2025 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She discovered Dr. West&rsquo;s book and launched the movement to amplify her story
📣 Call to Action Listeners are encouraged to include Dr. Gladys West in Juneteenth programming, integrate It Began With a Dream into school libraries, and explore the Westward Bound program as a tool for transformative education. Visit <a href="http://stemxposure.org">stemxposure.org</a> or call (813) 990‑7700 for more info. #best
#straw
&nbsp;#shms
&nbsp;

Overcoming the Odds:  Discusses the legacy of Dr. Gladys B. West, whose calculations led to the creation of GPS. 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel. 

Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America.

Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack & McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview
Highlight the McKissack family’s historical and cultural impact on American infrastructure and Black entrepreneurship.
Promote the bookThe Black Family Who Built America as a record of legacy and inspiration.
Inspire small business owners and entrepreneurs with lessons on perseverance, succession planning, and self-identity.
Address the importance of preserving Black history in the face of cultural erasure.

🔑 Key Takeaways 🏗️ Legacy & Impact
McKissack & McKissack has contributed to major U.S. infrastructure projects like:

Barclays Center
JFK Terminal One
LaGuardia Airport
Penn Station
Lincoln Financial Field

“We are the fifth generation. Right. And we're Black in America.”

📚 Historical Significance
The family legacy began with Moses McKissack, who was enslaved and later became a builder.
Cheryl’s ancestors were the first licensed Black architects in America (licenses 117 and 118 in Tennessee).

“They became the first Black licensed architects in America… and helped get licensed in 22 other states.”

💼 Business Wisdom
Cheryl emphasizes the importance of:

Succession planning
Understanding both technical and political buyers
Building relationships before you need them

“You better have that relationship before you need it.”

🧠 The 5 Ps of Family Resilience
Perseverance
Persistence
Preparedness
Purpose
Prayer

“Sometimes you do get up in the morning and you say it's not for me… You have to come back and meditate on the fact that you're a winner.”

🧘‍♀️ Personal Growth & Mental Health
Cheryl discusses overcoming stress, rediscovering herself after a difficult marriage, and the importance of meditation.

“Being yourself is what we're talking about… I recognize that I am currently feeling stressed out. So what do I need to do?”

👩‍👧‍👧 Women in Leadership
Cheryl’s mother took over the business after her father’s stroke, despite societal barriers.

“She only knew the telephone number to the office at that time… but she knew deep inside that she wanted to hold on for the fifth generation.”

🎥 Representation & Media
The book and Cheryl’s story aim to counteract negative portrayals of Black people in media and history.

“You may not have known about Black excellence. You just ignored it. But we exist.”

💬 Memorable Quotes
“Black people built America. Now, that's the point we're making here.”
“You have to say the opposite to yourself. And you have to put one foot in front of the other.”
“This book is a receipt to say we are around. We have a foundation. We're not going anywhere.”

 

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel.&nbsp;
Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America.
Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack &amp; McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.
<hr>
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
<ol>
<li>Highlight the McKissack family&rsquo;s historical and cultural impact on American infrastructure and Black entrepreneurship.</li>
<li>Promote the book The Black Family Who Built America as a record of legacy and inspiration.</li>
<li>Inspire small business owners and entrepreneurs with lessons on perseverance, succession planning, and self-identity.</li>
<li>Address the importance of preserving Black history in the face of cultural erasure.</li>
</ol>
<hr>
🔑 Key Takeaways 🏗️ Legacy &amp; Impact
<ul>
<li>McKissack &amp; McKissack has contributed to major U.S. infrastructure projects like:
<ul>
<li>Barclays Center</li>
<li>JFK Terminal One</li>
<li>LaGuardia Airport</li>
<li>Penn Station</li>
<li>Lincoln Financial Field</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;We are the fifth generation. Right. And we're Black in America.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
📚 Historical Significance
<ul>
<li>The family legacy began with Moses McKissack, who was enslaved and later became a builder.</li>
<li>Cheryl&rsquo;s ancestors were the first licensed Black architects in America (licenses 117 and 118 in Tennessee).</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;They became the first Black licensed architects in America&hellip; and helped get licensed in 22 other states.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
💼 Business Wisdom
<ul>
<li>Cheryl emphasizes the importance of:
<ul>
<li>Succession planning</li>
<li>Understanding both technical and political buyers</li>
<li>Building relationships before you need them</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;You better have that relationship before you need it.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
🧠 The 5 Ps of Family Resilience
<ol>
<li>Perseverance</li>
<li>Persistence</li>
<li>Preparedness</li>
<li>Purpose</li>
<li>Prayer</li>
</ol>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Sometimes you do get up in the morning and you say it's not for me&hellip; You have to come back and meditate on the fact that you're a winner.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
🧘&zwj;♀️ Personal Growth &amp; Mental Health
<ul>
<li>Cheryl discusses overcoming stress, rediscovering herself after a difficult marriage, and the importance of meditation.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Being yourself is what we're talking about&hellip; I recognize that I am currently feeling stressed out. So what do I need to do?&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
👩&zwj;👧&zwj;👧 Women in Leadership
<ul>
<li>Cheryl&rsquo;s mother took over the business after her father&rsquo;s stroke, despite societal barriers.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;She only knew the telephone number to the office at that time&hellip; but she knew deep inside that she wanted to hold on for the fifth generation.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
🎥 Representation &amp; Media
<ul>
<li>The book and Cheryl&rsquo;s story aim to counteract negative portrayals of Black people in media and history.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;You may not have known about Black excellence. You just ignored it. But we exist.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
💬 Memorable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Black people built America. Now, that's the point we're making here.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;You have to say the opposite to yourself. And you have to put one foot in front of the other.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;This book is a receipt to say we are around. We have a foundation. We're not going anywhere.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
&nbsp;
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Family Values: The 5 Ps of Family Resilience:  Perseverance, Persistence, Preparedness, Purpose, and Prayer

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Bruce Marks.

CEO of NACA – America's Best Mortgage Program. The incredible NACA mortgage allows NACA Members to purchase their homes with the following:


Below is a structured summary of the Bruce Marks interview with Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass, based entirely on the interview transcript you provided. All points and quotes are drawn from that source.Interview Summary


Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America), joins Rushion McDonald to discuss his four-decade mission to make affordable homeownership accessible to working families, particularly those historically excluded from the housing market. Marks explains how NACA fights predatory lending while simultaneously offering what he calls “the best mortgage in America”—characterized by no down payment, no closing costs, no fees, low fixed interest rates, and no reliance on credit scores.

The conversation highlights NACA’s innovative programs, including converting Section 8 housing vouchers into mortgage payments, the $1 Homeownership Program for vacant properties, and large-scale, community-based homebuying events that process thousands of families in days rather than months. Marks frames homeownership as a tool for wealth-building, community stability, crime reduction, and racial equity.Purpose of the Interview


The purpose of the interview is threefold:
Educate listeners about alternative paths to homeownership that defy traditional mortgage industry norms.
Challenge myths about credit scores, Section 8 recipients, and affordability.
Promote NACA’s model as a scalable, nationwide solution to the housing affordability crisis and racial wealth gap.Key Takeaways 1. NACA’s Mortgage Model Is Radically Different

No down payment
No closing costs or fees
Below-market, fixed interest rates
Credit scores are not used; lending is based on payment history and financial behavior.
2. Predatory Lending Targets Vulnerable Communities


Marks defines predatory lending as mortgages “structured to fail”, citing the 2008 housing crisis as a direct result of unaffordable loan structures that later doubled or tripled payments.
3. Section 8 as a Pathway to Ownership and Wealth


NACA enables families to apply their Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers toward mortgage payments, allowing renters to build equity instead of enriching landlords. Over a 20‑year term, this can result in $200,000–$300,000 in personal wealth.
4. The $1 Homeownership Program Is a Game Changer


Cities sell vacant homes or lots to buyers for $1, while NACA finances renovation or new modular construction—cutting costs by eliminating developers and enabling homes to be built for roughly $120,000 total.
5. Scale and Impact Matter

NACA operates in all 50 states
Newark event drew 25,000+ people over five days
Over 75,000 homeowners served
Foreclosure rate: 0.00012.Notable Quotes from Bruce Marks


“We have the best mortgage in the country.”.

“Predatory lending is a mortgage that is structured to fail.”.

“What you’re doing is the wealth is now going to the person with a Section 8, not to the landlord.”.

“We do character-based lending, never looking at someone’s credit score.”.

“Homeownership is a safety issue, it’s an anti-crime issue.”Bottom Line


The interview positions Bruce Marks and NACA as disruptors of the traditional mortgage industry, proving that affordability, scale, and advocacy can coexist. The message is clear: homeownership should be a right earned through responsibility and support—not a privilege restricted by wealth, credit scores, or predatory systems..
#BEST #STRAW #SHMS

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Bruce Marks.
CEO of NACA &ndash; America's Best Mortgage Program. The incredible NACA mortgage allows NACA Members to purchase their homes with the following:
<ul>
<li>
Below is a structured summary of the Bruce Marks interview with Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass, based entirely on the interview transcript you provided. All points and quotes are drawn from that source.
<hr>Interview Summary
Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America), joins Rushion McDonald to discuss his four-decade mission to make affordable homeownership accessible to working families, particularly those historically excluded from the housing market. Marks explains how NACA fights predatory lending while simultaneously offering what he calls &ldquo;the best mortgage in America&rdquo;&mdash;characterized by no down payment, no closing costs, no fees, low fixed interest rates, and no reliance on credit scores.
The conversation highlights NACA&rsquo;s innovative programs, including converting Section 8 housing vouchers into mortgage payments, the $1 Homeownership Program for vacant properties, and large-scale, community-based homebuying events that process thousands of families in days rather than months. Marks frames homeownership as a tool for wealth-building, community stability, crime reduction, and racial equity.
<hr>Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of the interview is threefold:
<ol>
<li>Educate listeners about alternative paths to homeownership that defy traditional mortgage industry norms.</li>
<li>Challenge myths about credit scores, Section 8 recipients, and affordability.</li>
<li>Promote NACA&rsquo;s model as a scalable, nationwide solution to the housing affordability crisis and racial wealth gap.</li>
</ol>
<hr>Key Takeaways 1. NACA&rsquo;s Mortgage Model Is Radically Different
<ul>
<li>No down payment</li>
<li>No closing costs or fees</li>
<li>Below-market, fixed interest rates</li>
<li>Credit scores are not used; lending is based on payment history and financial behavior.</li>
</ul>
2. Predatory Lending Targets Vulnerable Communities
Marks defines predatory lending as mortgages &ldquo;structured to fail&rdquo;, citing the 2008 housing crisis as a direct result of unaffordable loan structures that later doubled or tripled payments.
3. Section 8 as a Pathway to Ownership and Wealth
NACA enables families to apply their Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers toward mortgage payments, allowing renters to build equity instead of enriching landlords. Over a 20‑year term, this can result in $200,000&ndash;$300,000 in personal wealth.
4. The $1 Homeownership Program Is a Game Changer
Cities sell vacant homes or lots to buyers for $1, while NACA finances renovation or new modular construction&mdash;cutting costs by eliminating developers and enabling homes to be built for roughly $120,000 total.
5. Scale and Impact Matter
<ul>
<li>NACA operates in all 50 states</li>
<li>Newark event drew 25,000+ people over five days</li>
<li>Over 75,000 homeowners served</li>
<li>Foreclosure rate: 0.00012.</li>
</ul>
<hr>Notable Quotes from Bruce Marks
<blockquote>
&ldquo;We have the best mortgage in the country.&rdquo;.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Predatory lending is a mortgage that is structured to fail.&rdquo;.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;What you&rsquo;re doing is the wealth is now going to the person with a Section 8, not to the landlord.&rdquo;.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;We do character-based lending, never looking at someone&rsquo;s credit score.&rdquo;.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Homeownership is a safety issue, it&rsquo;s an anti-crime issue.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>Bottom Line
The interview positions Bruce Marks and NACA as disruptors of the traditional mortgage industry, proving that affordability, scale, and advocacy can coexist. The message is clear: homeownership should be a right earned through responsibility and support&mdash;not a privilege restricted by wealth, credit scores, or predatory systems..
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Mortgage Talk: His four-decade mission to make affordable homeownership accessible to working families.

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Tanya Blanchard founded Madison Chase Capital Advisors—a mortgage brokerage firm with affordable closing costs.

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