Uplift: She has conquered life’s obstacles and now creates success for others in life and work.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nina Sossamon-Pogue. A former elite gymnast, Emmy-winning news anchor, bestselling author, and resilience expert. Here’s a summary of the key themes and insights from the episode: 🎙️ Guest Introduction: Nina Sossamon-Pogue Former USA Gymnastics team member and Emmy-winning news anchor. Author of This Is Not the End and host of the podcast This Seriously Sucks. Focuses on helping people navigate life’s toughest transitions with resilience. 🧠 Mental Health & Daily Routines Nina emphasizes the importance of gratitude, mindfulness, and limiting early phone use to start the day with clarity. Rushion shares his own structured morning routine and how it helps him manage stress and stay productive. 💪 Resilience and Personal Growth Nina defines resilience as the ability to adapt positively and grow stronger from adversity. She encourages people to reflect on what’s going right, what needs attention, and how to move forward with purpose. 🧍♀️ Body Image, Athletics & Social Media Nina shares her experience with body dysmorphia and bulimia during her gymnastics career in the 1980s. She discusses the long-term impact of being judged by appearance in both sports and television. Offers advice to parents and young athletes on navigating body image in the age of social media. 📘 Her Book: This Is Not the End Written for people facing major life setbacks—job loss, injury, grief, or personal failure. Nina shares five personal “this is the end” moments, including: Not making the Olympic team. Career-ending knee injury. Losing her job as a news anchor. A traumatic accident at age 37. The book provides seven strategies and a four-step framework (T.H.I.S.) to help readers move forward: Timeline: Gain perspective on your life journey. Humans: Lean on others—don’t go it alone. Isolate: Focus on the present moment. Story: Reframe your internal narrative to stay empowered and hirable. 🎧 Podcast Highlight Nina’s podcast This Seriously Sucks features guests who’ve overcome major life challenges. She highlights Joe Delagrave, a Paralympian and coach, whose story of resilience and transformation deeply inspired her. 💬 Closing Thoughts Rushion praises Nina’s authenticity, voice, and ability to connect. Nina encourages listeners to embrace their “this” moment and remember: “This is not the end.” #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Maalis 202530min
Remembering George Foreman, A Tommy-Junior Sexiness Debate, and more - 03.24.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Monday, March 24th, 2025: Remembering George Foreman, Ye’s offensive post about Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s children, Tommy & Junior’s “Sexiness” Debate, Strawberry Letter: “Her Injury Is Not My Fault”, Would You Rather, & more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Maalis 20251h 24min
Love Letters, Open Relationships, My Mom & My Baby Daddy, & more! - 3.21.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Friday, March 21st, 2025: We check Steve Harvey’ Voicemail, talk about writing love letters, play some Would You Rather, talk about house rules if you’re the only one working, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maalis 20251h 24min
Uplift: A Single Mom's company is a premiere provider of PPE, industrial, janitorial, and construction supplies.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Barbosa. CEO and Founder of International Supply Partners (ISP), about breaking into government contracting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the complexities of supply chain management. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights Breaking into Government Contracting Barbosa started her business by targeting government contracts, recognizing that the government is the largest buyer of goods and services. She explained how RFQs (Request for Quotes) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) allow new suppliers to compete for contracts. Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry She admitted that entering the industrial supply sector was challenging but credited her fearlessness and determination for her success. Barbosa emphasized that women entrepreneurs must focus on value and expertise rather than industry stereotypes. Supply Chain & Procurement Strategies ISP specializes in safety, PPE, industrial, janitorial, and construction supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement solutions. Barbosa detailed how understanding supply chain logistics helped her compete with big-box suppliers. COVID-19 & PPE Pricing Surge During the pandemic, PPE prices skyrocketed due to high demand and supply chain disruptions. Barbosa explained how manufacturers shifted production to PPE, leading to price gouging and bidding wars. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Business Barbosa’s company is certified as a minority-owned and women-owned business, but she emphasized that quality and service—not identity—should drive business success. She believes that DEI initiatives should not be the sole reason for doing business, but rather a tool for leveraging opportunities. 📘 About Jennifer Barbosa & International Supply PartnersJennifer Barbosa is a visionary entrepreneur and supply chain specialist, leading International Supply Partners (ISP) in streamlining procurement for businesses and government agencies. ISP is a trusted provider of essential goods, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and competitive pricing. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maalis 202526min
Special Guest Will Packer, Strawberry Letter - His Place Or Mine, Would You Rather, and more - 03.20.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday, March 20th, 2025: Special Guest - Will Packer is on to talk Ready To Love and what’s going on with this season. Shirley’s Strawberry Letter is from a man who can’t seem to get his new wife’s ex-husband out of his home. Tommy & Junior step up with their version of relationship advice, the crew plays a round of Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Maalis 20251h 24min
Ready To Love Mid Season Drama, A Pop Quiz, The Blind Barber, There Is Always An Odor, and more - 03.19.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Wednesday, March 19th, 2025: Is Ready To Love doing a mid-season split? Tommy will tell you. Then later, he'll roll out his "Blind Barber" prank. Shirley has another crazy Strawberry Letter about a woman who is over all of the smells that come with her man. There's relationship advice, Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Maalis 20251h 24min
A Fake Proposal To Get Free Drinks, Spring Break, Would You Rather, and more - 03.18.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Tuesday, March 18th, 2025: Tommy & Junior step in for the CLO to answer relationship questions, Carla Ferrell recaps last night’s iHeart Radio Music Awards, The Strawberry Letter deals with a woman is concerned about how comfortable her man is getting with “borrowing” things. There’s Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Maalis 20251h 24min
A Word From The Pastors, Ask The CLO, "He & His Brother's Baby Mama", & more! - 03.17.25
The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Monday, March 17th, 2025: The Pastors are in to share a word, The Strawberry Letter deals with a woman who found out her husband has kids with his brother’s baby mama, Tommy pranks a makeup artist with a stupid request, Would You Rather, and more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Maalis 20251h 31min
