Uplift: Amber dedicates her career ensuring families leave behind not just wealth but also a legacy.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amber C. Saunders. An estate planning attorney and founder of The Saunders Firm, about generational wealth, estate planning, and financial literacy in the Black community. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights The Importance of Estate Planning Saunders emphasized that estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who owns assets, including homes, jewelry, and even bank accounts. She shared how her family’s experience with probate court inspired her to educate others on avoiding financial hardships. Generational Wealth & Legacy Many Black families lose wealth due to lack of estate planning, leading to long legal battles and financial instability. Saunders stressed that generational wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about education, financial literacy, and structured wealth transfer. Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning Many people believe wills and trusts are only for the rich, but anyone with assets should have a plan. She debunked myths about DIY estate planning, warning that generic online templates can lead to legal complications. Protecting Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs must plan for succession, ensuring their businesses can survive beyond their leadership. She advised business owners to structure their companies properly, so they don’t just create a job for themselves but build a lasting enterprise. 📘 About Amber C. SaundersAmber C. Saunders is a leading estate planning attorney, dedicated to helping families secure their financial futures. She founded The Saunders Firm, specializing in wealth preservation, estate planning, and business succession strategies. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Nov 202428min
Sheryl Underwood In The Building, Junior's Thanksgiving Poem, One Has To Go, and more!
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22 Nov 20241h 31min
Making A Difference: Prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams and scholarship opportunities.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Ledwith. She has a business degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online and her company Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. Houston native, entrepreneur, and educator, Jennifer Ledwith understood from a young age that education and literacy were crucial to success. Again and again, people told her that her mother — a single parent with serious debt and no child support — made too much money for her to get any free money for college. She didn't finish in the top 10% of her high school class (which is academic poison in her home state of Texas). Thankfully, her PSAT scores were high, and she could write the essays to get the money. She knew how to beg for money tactfully in 100 words. She knew why she wanted to get a business degree from the University of Oklahoma. From her junior year of high school to her junior year of college, she wrote essays for over 30 scholarships. She won enough money to pay for tuition and fees. She had the most scholarships when she walked across the stage at graduation. The announcer was still reading them after she had crossed the stage. Even then, she didn't have enough money for school. She worked and worked and continued to apply for scholarships. She graduated from an out-of-state university (University of Oklahoma) with no credit card debt and only $1,000 in student loans. Hey, a girl needs plane tickets. Jennifer Ledwith is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online. She also studied Personal Financial Planning at Rice University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Company Description *Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. Many of Scholar Ready's students have earned academic scholarships, including full rides to Mississippi Valley State University, Fordham University, Texas A & M University, and the University of Houston-Clear Lake. We strive to instill our students with confidence that is earned and true. We teach them how to learn, how to advocate for what they need in the classroom, how to study, and how to set goals and expectations. We do not allow our students to be limited by experiences of the world they currently inhabit. We want them to have the confidence and work ethic to reach a better life and achieve any goal they set for themselves. #BEST Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Nov 202428min
Rude Thanksgiving, You're Single Because You Don't Cook, Would You Rather, and more!
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21 Nov 20241h 31min
Nephew Tommy with Luan Pham of Byrna Technologies
Nephew Tommy recently spoke with Byrna Technologies Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer Luan Pham about Byrna's mission to save lives by providing civilians, law enforcement officers and security professionals with a safe, reliable and effective non-lethal alternative to traditional firearms that will allow Byrna’s customers to protect and defend themselves, their families and their community without the need to resort to deadly force. Learn more about Byrna at www.byrna.com/ and check out Nephew Tommy's picks for keeping yourself and your family safe. www.byrna.com/pages/nephew-tommy-landing Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Nov 202416min
The CRAZIEST Strawberry Letter in a LONG time, Ask The Ready2Love Officer & Junior, KFC Candles, and more!
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20 Nov 20241h 31min
Tyson Vs Paul Recap, Ask The Ready2Love Officer & Junior, Social Media Advice, Thanksgiving Plans, & more!
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19 Nov 20241h 31min
Perseverance: Wrote his own parole plan and gained his freedom, now offers service to inmates seeking parole.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dominique Leonard. Founder of Jus' Free: 🎙️ Interview Summary Guest: Dominique LeonardBusiness: Jus' Free – a parole package provider that helps incarcerated individuals present themselves effectively to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. 🧭 Purpose of the Interview To share Dominique Leonard’s powerful journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship, and to highlight how his experience led to the creation of Jus' Free, a business that helps inmates humanize themselves and improve their chances of parole. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. From Life Sentence to Liberation Dominique was sentenced to life for a non-aggravated robbery (bank robbery with a note, no weapon). He discovered that non-aggravated life sentences allow parole eligibility after 5.5 years. After being denied parole once, he fired his legal team and created his own parole package. 2. Birth of Jus' Free Dominique’s self-made parole package led to his release after 7.5 years. He promised God that if released, he would help others—thus founding Just Free. The business helps inmates understand and prepare for parole through personalized packages. 3. Faith and Family as Pillars Dominique credits his faith in God and support from his family for his transformation. He remained trouble-free in prison, focused on personal growth and redemption. 4. Business Model and Impact He began by contacting inmates via the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) website. His success rate is 82% for helping clients secure parole. Offers continued support even if clients are denied parole initially. 5. Reentry and Humility Upon release, Dominique took a warehouse job paying \$8/hour to reintegrate into society. He later pursued paralegal certification to strengthen his legal knowledge. 💬 Notable Quotes “I had to humanize myself in the walls of prison.” “If I sit there with a life sentence and now I’m free… you can’t tell me God isn’t good.” “Jus' Free makes sure we humanize every person incarcerated who’s been dehumanized.” “I made a bad decision. That doesn’t make me a bad person.” “I knew it wasn’t going to be my end. That was my start.” 📞 Contact Info Website: JusFree.com Phone: (713) 306-9620 Social Media: Dominique Leonard on Instagram and Facebook #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Nov 202426min
