Perseverance: Twice a teen mother, high school dropout, and still built a multi-million-dollar family law firm.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Tessie D. Edwards. A family and criminal law attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and themes from the episode: 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Early Life & Adversity Tessie Edwards grew up in a challenging environment marked by poverty, teen pregnancy, and systemic injustice. She became a mother at 16, dropped out of high school, and had her second child by 18. Despite these challenges, she never lost sight of her dream to become a lawyer. 2. Turning Point A pivotal moment came when someone told her that her daughter looked like her. That realization sparked a deep desire to become someone her daughter could look up to. 3. Relentless Pursuit of Education Earned her GED, then an associate degree to qualify for military service. After a brief stint in the military (cut short due to pregnancy and miscarriage), she pursued higher education. Graduated from Indiana University with five children and went on to law school with her then-husband. 4. Professional Success Now runs a multi-million dollar law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Has handled over 2,000 criminal cases and is deeply committed to serving families in crisis. Her firm has been serving the Atlanta community for over 15 years. 5. Support System Credits her success to a strong support network: her husband (who co-runs the firm), her children, her brother, and her team. Emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision. 6. Advice & Motivation Be clear about your goals and stay focused. Don’t wait for the “right time”—start now. Believe in your dream even when others don’t. Use adversity as fuel for your ambition. 💬 Memorable Quotes “I feel thankful but not satisfied.” “My life was so divinely chosen… I was just given a dream and the courage to go after it.” “Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!” #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Maalis 25min
A Steve Harvey Morning Show Pop Quiz, Lactose Intolerance Ruins A Love Affair, Hoda Kotb's New Book, and more - 03.12.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Wednesday, March 12th, 2025: Steve & the crew take a pop quiz, Tommy poses as a stripper to prank a man about his wife, the crew discusses fever workers who regret supporting Trump after losing their jobs, Steve answers relationship questions in Ask The CLO, Strawberry Letter Subject: “Should I Bring Up What Happened?”, Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Maalis 1h 31min
Info You Can Use: Helping the black community become financially independent and build generational wealth.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Carter Cofield. He is the co-founder of Melanin Money, and also a CPA who empowers individuals to achieve financial freedom. He is recognized as one of the top CPS for millennials showing them how to live tax free. Carter's mission is to help the black community become financially independent and build generational wealth. Company Description *We help people build wealth so they can live the life they always dreamed of.We have curriculum, community, and coaching designed to help you level up your wealth. Make More Money, Manage Your Finances, and Maximize Your Money Through Investing. Our theory is that not having your finances together can literally impact your health. One of the leading causes of death is heart disease. One of the leading causes of heart disease is stress. One of the leading causes of stress is money.Money can't buy happiness, but it buys you options, freedom, and choices. So it's fair to say that it's a good down payment. We want you to stop stressing about money and be the wealth starter for your family. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Maalis 24min
What's Going on With Junior's Hairline? Trump's Low Ratings, plus a Woman Bares it ALL on Southwest and more - 03.11.25
Junior is impressed with his new haircut but the fellas are confused by what exactly he got cut. The crew discusses Donald Trump's low Congressional speech ratings, a man decides to take his anger out on Carmax, plus a woman bared it all on a Southwest Airlines flight. Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Maalis 1h 35min
Lebron vs Stephen A Smith, Sister Odell vs The Divine Nine, plus a Listener Wonders if a Man Just Be Friendly - 03.10.25
Steve Harvey and the Morning Show crew dive into who was right in Lebron vs Stephen A Smith. Sister Odell is back and she has a word or two for The Divine Nine, plus a listener wonders if a man is out of bounds for expecting more than friendship from his kind acts. Originally aired 03.10.25Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Maalis 1h 24min
Info You Can Use: Created fast and easy online certifications for IT, cybersecurity, healthcare and exam training on SAT, ACT, GED, LSAT, and GMAT.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Christopher Gray. He is the CEO and co-founder of Path, an AI-powered platform transforming the way students and professionals prepare for critical exams. Path is an AI-powered platform transforming the way students and professionals prepare for critical exams. Path provides unlimited practice questions, full-length exams, and personalized study plans for professional certifications in IT, cybersecurity, and healthcare, including CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and key healthcare certifications. It also supports students preparing for college admissions exams such as the SAT, ACT, GED, LSAT, GMAT, and more. By making high-quality test prep accessible and affordable, Path empowers learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their professional and academic goals. Before Path, Christopher co-founded Scholly, an app designed to help students easily find scholarships for college and graduates pay off student debt. Scholly gained national attention on ABC’s Shark Tank, securing a deal with Daymond John and Lori Greiner while sparking the biggest debate in the show’s history. With over 5 million users, Scholly has helped students secure more than $100 million in scholarships. The app’s success led to its acquisition by Sallie Mae, furthering its mission to reach and support even more students. Christopher also serves on the Board of Directors of Camelback Ventures, an organizationdedicated to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in education and social impact. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Maalis 33min
Junior Wonders if Are Men Underappreciated, Roscoe Wallace Writes a Song for Taylor Swift and Its Employee Appreciation Day on The Steve Harvey Morning Show - 03.07.25
Steve Harvey wants all men to know that appreciation from women may never be coming. Roscoe Wallace is back with a special song for Taylor Swift, plus it's Employee Appreciation Day! Can Uncle Steve say something nice about the morning show crew?Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Maalis 1h 31min
Steve Harvey had Time Today, A Possible Derek Chauvin Pardon, A Caller Thinks Nephew Tommy is Fine as Wine and more - 03.06.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show crew discuss a Possible Derek Chauvin Pardon, Steve Harvey had Time for a Trump supporter Today, a Caller Thinks Nephew Tommy is Fine as Wine, and Uncle Steve wants to remind you to Trust God. Plus, Ask the CLO, the Strawberry Letter, and the Prank Phone Call. Aired 03.05.25Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Maalis 1h 31min
