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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Allen. Founder and artistic director of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective. The conversation centers around the power of dance as activism, preserving Black history, and honoring sacred spaces tied to African-American heritage. Stacey also shares details about her Juneteenth performance in Galveston and the deep cultural research driving her work. 📘 Featured Books• Author: Stacey Allen• Titles: Two children’s books inspired by Black history and cultural storytelling• Award: 2024 Children’s Publication Award from the National Association of Multicultural Education• Purpose: Educate young readers on the legacy of African-American heritage through empowering stories and dance narratives 💃🏾 About Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective• Mission: To support art and wellness initiatives through the lens of Black women and girls• Focus: Dance as a medium for healing, history, and empowerment• Performances: The Fairytale Project explores the Texas Freedom Colonies and African-American migration stories• Tours: Performed in Texas small towns and juvenile justice centers to inspire justice-impacted youth 💡 Key Themes & Insights• Juneteenth Legacy: Honoring Galveston as sacred ground—the site where freedom was delayed but celebrated• African Diaspora Connection: Stacey recounts her emotional visit to Gorée Island, Senegal, linking slave departure points to arrival ports like Galveston• Freedom Colonies: Texas has over 500 historically Black towns built post-emancipation, which Stacey incorporates into her performances• Dance as Resistance: The Collective uses choreography to tell untold stories of Black resilience, cultural identity, and social justice• Educational Responsibility: Rashad and Stacey discuss the systemic erasure of Black history and the need to reclaim it through grassroots storytelling 🔁 Personal Journey• Stacey, a native Houstonian with a degree in dance and anthropology, has committed her life to storytelling through movement• Her work blends academic research with lived experiences, from rural Texas to West Africa, using dance to preserve ancestral memory 📣 Call to ActionListeners are encouraged to support Stacey’s work, book her company for performances, and share her children’s books in classrooms and libraries. Visit niasdaughters.com or follow @niasdaughters on Instagram and Facebook. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tre and Dr. Mac. They are both graduates of Howard; one is a she is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and the other is a leader in the research and development of innovative nutritional supplements and products. They are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. They created RAMP, Real, Authentic Media Physicians, promoting health literacy, holistic wellness, and sexual health education. Dr. Tre is an alumnus of Howard University College of Medicine and a Residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has three decades of experience connecting the dots between mind, body, and soul in medicine. As a game changer, she drops knowledge, bold tips, and tools for shattering the myths and stigma surrounding sexual health. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society. She and Dr. Mac are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class. In the second episode of the Keep Winning Information series, Rushion examines value proposition from a business owner's perspective. Rushion discusses how to maximize employee performance and find the right person for each role. He explains the negative impact of hiring bad employees on a business. He also addresses when it is necessary to terminate an underperforming employee. The episode also provides insights on making strategic hiring and management decisions. The popular podcast shares career tips, marketing tips, and the “secrets to success” with its listening audience through interviews with successful celebrities, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Each episode pierces through the noise of the digital era to offer clear and actionable insights. This is not about celebrating celebrities, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits, but about distilling the essence of success into tangible, achievable steps for the listener. The Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast builds on these connections. You’re not just following an individual, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates success, embraces learning, and inspires action. It’s a community where the stories shared, the successes celebrated, and the knowledge imparted are designed to motivate you to lead with your gift, to navigate the path to your dreams, and to create your own success story, one inspired step at a time. Finally in 2024, STEM Atlanta Women honored Rushion McDonald by presenting him with their 2024 “Man of the Year” Award for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in STEM. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Helmi 27min

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11 Helmi 1h 31min

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dave Charest. He is the Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact which provides powerful tools to simplify and amplify digital marketing for businesses. Previously he was the Director of Content Marketing and also Senior Manager of Content and Social Media Marketing at the company. Dave is also a Speaker, Host, & Podcaster obsessed with helping small business owners find time for online marketing since 2006. Company Description *Constant Contact delivers everything small businesses and nonprofits need to build, grow and succeed. With powerful online marketing tools, contact management and sales features, and innovative AI capabilities, Constant Contact makes it easy to attract the right people, engage more customers, close more deals and grow.Talking Points/Questions * Is there a spike in new small businesses? What’s driving it?What is the current outlook for small businesses this new year?What advice do you have for new entrepreneurs starting a business this year?What is the best way to be successful with a limited budget and an uncertain economy?What are the best marketing tools to generate and maintain customers?What challenges will new entrepreneurs face this year that weren’t on the radar last year?What’s new with Constant Contact - any new marketing recommendations that small businesses are embracing in AI or other areas? #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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