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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Moniek Garside.

A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode:

🎙️ Guest: Moniek Garside

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
• Founder of Fit Life Wellness, a private mental health and wellness practice.
• Author of the guided journal I Can, I Will.

🧠 Key Topics Discussed 🧘‍♀️ What Therapy Really Is

• Therapy is not just “talking on a couch”—it’s a safe space for vulnerability, healing, and personal growth.
• It involves unpacking emotional challenges, not just surface-level advice.

🔄 Life Transitions

• Includes shifts like:
  • Moving from corporate to entrepreneurship
  • Divorce or children leaving home
  • Personal reinvention
• Therapy helps individuals navigate uncertainty and redefine stability.

🧑‍💼 Mental Health for Entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneurs often neglect self-care in pursuit of success.
• Therapy helps them prioritize balance, manage burnout, and maintain mental clarity.
• Moniek emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and having a support system.

📘 About the Book: I Can, I Will

• A 30-day guided journal with weekly themes and daily prompts.
• Designed to help individuals:
  • Reflect on their emotions
  • Reset their mindset
  • Overcome depression, anxiety, and life transitions
• Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and MoniekGarside.com

🧩 Common Mental Health Misconceptions

• Mental health is often oversimplified or trivialized on social media.
• Terms like “anxiety” and “boundaries” are used without understanding.
• Real healing requires professional guidance, not just affirmations or apps.

🧍‍♀️ Moniek’s Personal Journey

• Originally a nursing major, she transitioned to social work after realizing her passion was emotional care.
• She created Fit Life Wellness to have autonomy in how she supports clients.
• She is both a therapist and a therapy client—emphasizing the importance of self-work.

🧠 Mental Health Red Flags

• Depression: Irritability, isolation, loss of interest, low motivation.
• Anxiety: Racing thoughts, physical symptoms (e.g., heart palpitations), constant worry.

🧰 Therapy vs. Technology

• Apps and AI tools can supplement mental health care (e.g., affirmations, breathing exercises).
• But they cannot replace the human connection and insight of a trained therapist.

🌐 Connect with Moniek Garside

• Website: MoniekGarside.com
• Practice: Fit Life Wellness
• Services: Virtual therapy, clinical supervision, mental health resources

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Moniek Garside.

A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode:

🎙️ Guest: Moniek Garside

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
• Founder of Fit Life Wellness, a private mental health and wellness practice.
• Author of the guided journal I Can, I Will.

🧠 Key Topics Discussed 🧘‍♀️ What Therapy Really Is

• Therapy is not just “talking on a couch”—it’s a safe space for vulnerability, healing, and personal growth.
• It involves unpacking emotional challenges, not just surface-level advice.

🔄 Life Transitions

• Includes shifts like:
  • Moving from corporate to entrepreneurship
  • Divorce or children leaving home
  • Personal reinvention
• Therapy helps individuals navigate uncertainty and redefine stability.

🧑‍💼 Mental Health for Entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneurs often neglect self-care in pursuit of success.
• Therapy helps them prioritize balance, manage burnout, and maintain mental clarity.
• Moniek emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and having a support system.

📘 About the Book: I Can, I Will

• A 30-day guided journal with weekly themes and daily prompts.
• Designed to help individuals:
  • Reflect on their emotions
  • Reset their mindset
  • Overcome depression, anxiety, and life transitions
• Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and MoniekGarside.com

🧩 Common Mental Health Misconceptions

• Mental health is often oversimplified or trivialized on social media.
• Terms like “anxiety” and “boundaries” are used without understanding.
• Real healing requires professional guidance, not just affirmations or apps.

🧍‍♀️ Moniek’s Personal Journey

• Originally a nursing major, she transitioned to social work after realizing her passion was emotional care.
• She created Fit Life Wellness to have autonomy in how she supports clients.
• She is both a therapist and a therapy client—emphasizing the importance of self-work.

🧠 Mental Health Red Flags

• Depression: Irritability, isolation, loss of interest, low motivation.
• Anxiety: Racing thoughts, physical symptoms (e.g., heart palpitations), constant worry.

🧰 Therapy vs. Technology

• Apps and AI tools can supplement mental health care (e.g., affirmations, breathing exercises).
• But they cannot replace the human connection and insight of a trained therapist.

🌐 Connect with Moniek Garside

• Website: MoniekGarside.com
• Practice: Fit Life Wellness
• Services: Virtual therapy, clinical supervision, mental health resources

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

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

Retired Chief Information Officer (CIO) of FedEx Custom Critical and author of The Courage to Continue: Navigating Your Corporate Journey, shares her inspiring story of rising from humble beginnings in Bessemer, Alabama, to becoming a high-ranking executive in a Fortune 500 company. The conversation centers on her book’s core themes: mentorship, advocacy, and sponsorship.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Why She Wrote the Book

• Cheryl is a first-generation corporate American whose parents were a coal miner and a teacher.
• Initially written as a guide for her children, the book evolved into a broader resource for anyone navigating corporate life, especially first-generation professionals.
• The pandemic inspired her to add a section for leaders managing first-gen employees.

1. Career at FedEx

• Spent 26 years at FedEx, culminating in her role as CIO of FedEx Custom Critical.
• FedEx Custom Critical handles specialized logistics, such as transporting refrigerated COVID-19 vaccines.
• Her role involved overseeing IT infrastructure, data, and systems—a rare position for African-American women in tech.

1. Mentorship, Advocacy, and Sponsorship

• Cheryl breaks down the differences:
• Mentors help build skills and confidence (like background singers preparing the lead).
• Sponsors are like PR agents who open doors and promote you.
• Advocates speak up for you in rooms where you’re not present.
• These three pillars were essential to her success and are critical for young professionals, especially minorities.

1. Overcoming Barriers

• Cheryl shares how racism and gender bias in tech were real challenges.
• Her first mentor was a white male who saw her potential and helped her navigate corporate culture.
• She emphasizes the importance of resilience, perspective, and turning frustration into action.

1. Personal Motivation

• A pivotal childhood moment: seeing her grandfather sign an “X” at the bank because he couldn’t write.
• That experience ignited her drive for education and excellence.
• She wanted to see the world beyond Bessemer and use her knowledge to help others do the same.

1. Diversity & Inclusion at FedEx

• Cheryl co-founded the FedEx African-American Committee, now a Business Resource Group (BRG).
• Initiatives included:
• Resume building and interview prep
• Black History Month events with speakers like Donna Brazile and Ben Hooks
• Creating safe spaces for Black employees to grow and connect

📘 About the Book

• Title: The Courage to Continue: Navigating Your Corporate Journey
• Available at: CherylBevelleOrange.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

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

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

Retired Chief Information Officer (CIO) of FedEx Custom Critical and author of The Courage to Continue: Navigating Your Corporate Journey, shares her inspiring story of rising from humble beginnings in Bessemer, Alabama, to becoming a high-ranking executive in a Fortune 500 company. The conversation centers on her book’s core themes: mentorship, advocacy, and sponsorship.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Why She Wrote the Book

• Cheryl is a first-generation corporate American whose parents were a coal miner and a teacher.
• Initially written as a guide for her children, the book evolved into a broader resource for anyone navigating corporate life, especially first-generation professionals.
• The pandemic inspired her to add a section for leaders managing first-gen employees.

1. Career at FedEx

• Spent 26 years at FedEx, culminating in her role as CIO of FedEx Custom Critical.
• FedEx Custom Critical handles specialized logistics, such as transporting refrigerated COVID-19 vaccines.
• Her role involved overseeing IT infrastructure, data, and systems—a rare position for African-American women in tech.

1. Mentorship, Advocacy, and Sponsorship

• Cheryl breaks down the differences:
• Mentors help build skills and confidence (like background singers preparing the lead).
• Sponsors are like PR agents who open doors and promote you.
• Advocates speak up for you in rooms where you’re not present.
• These three pillars were essential to her success and are critical for young professionals, especially minorities.

1. Overcoming Barriers

• Cheryl shares how racism and gender bias in tech were real challenges.
• Her first mentor was a white male who saw her potential and helped her navigate corporate culture.
• She emphasizes the importance of resilience, perspective, and turning frustration into action.

1. Personal Motivation

• A pivotal childhood moment: seeing her grandfather sign an “X” at the bank because he couldn’t write.
• That experience ignited her drive for education and excellence.
• She wanted to see the world beyond Bessemer and use her knowledge to help others do the same.

1. Diversity & Inclusion at FedEx

• Cheryl co-founded the FedEx African-American Committee, now a Business Resource Group (BRG).
• Initiatives included:
• Resume building and interview prep
• Black History Month events with speakers like Donna Brazile and Ben Hooks
• Creating safe spaces for Black employees to grow and connect

📘 About the Book

• Title: The Courage to Continue: Navigating Your Corporate Journey
• Available at: CherylBevelleOrange.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

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

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

Retired Chief Information Officer (CIO) of FedEx Custom Critical and author of The Courage to Continue: Navigating Your Corporate Journey, shares her inspiring story of rising from humble beginnings in Bessemer, Alabama, to becoming a high-ranking executive in a Fortune 500 company. The conversation centers on her book’s core themes: mentorship, advocacy, and sponsorship.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Why She Wrote the Book

• Cheryl is a first-generation corporate American whose parents were a coal miner and a teacher.
• Initially written as a guide for her children, the book evolved into a broader resource for anyone navigating corporate life, especially first-generation professionals.
• The pandemic inspired her to add a section for leaders managing first-gen employees.

1. Career at FedEx

• Spent 26 years at FedEx, culminating in her role as CIO of FedEx Custom Critical.
• FedEx Custom Critical handles specialized logistics, such as transporting refrigerated COVID-19 vaccines.
• Her role involved overseeing IT infrastructure, data, and systems—a rare position for African-American women in tech.

1. Mentorship, Advocacy, and Sponsorship

• Cheryl breaks down the differences:
• Mentors help build skills and confidence (like background singers preparing the lead).
• Sponsors are like PR agents who open doors and promote you.
• Advocates speak up for you in rooms where you’re not present.
• These three pillars were essential to her success and are critical for young professionals, especially minorities.

1. Overcoming Barriers

• Cheryl shares how racism and gender bias in tech were real challenges.
• Her first mentor was a white male who saw her potential and helped her navigate corporate culture.
• She emphasizes the importance of resilience, perspective, and turning frustration into action.

1. Personal Motivation

• A pivotal childhood moment: seeing her grandfather sign an “X” at the bank because he couldn’t write.
• That experience ignited her drive for education and excellence.
• She wanted to see the world beyond Bessemer and use her knowledge to help others do the same.

1. Diversity & Inclusion at FedEx

• Cheryl co-founded the FedEx African-American Committee, now a Business Resource Group (BRG).
• Initiatives included:
• Resume building and interview prep
• Black History Month events with speakers like Donna Brazile and Ben Hooks
• Creating safe spaces for Black employees to grow and connect

📘 About the Book

• Title: The Courage to Continue: Navigating Your Corporate Journey
• Available at: CherylBevelleOrange.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paul Rainey.

He holds a powerful executive role in the media world, shaping the future of iconic brands like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and SXSW.

🏆 Paul Rainey’s Executive Career at Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Current Role

• Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC).
• Oversees operations and financial strategy for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, SXSW, and more.
• Provides strategic input across PMC’s global media brands and live events, including the Billboard Music Awards, SXSW, and American Music Awards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads financial decision-making, acquisitions, and operational procedures across PMC’s portfolio.
• Serves on several boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. and a Director at SXSW.

Background & Education

• Holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.
• Formerly held leadership roles at General Electric, Global Eagle, and Harris CapRock Communications, managing billion-dollar operations across five continents.

📘 About PMC & Cultural Influence
PMC is a global media powerhouse, reaching over 350 million people monthly. Its brands shape culture through journalism, entertainment, and live events, including SXSW

Paul Rainey is a rare blend of creative storyteller and corporate strategist, bridging the worlds of graphic novels and global media leadership. Whether he’s crafting a sci-fi twist in a comic or guiding the future of Billboard and SXSW, his influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal. Let me know if you’d like a visual timeline of his career or a deeper dive into one of his roles. 🎬📈✨

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Coach Gregory Green.

Head men’s and women’s tennis coach and REACH advisor at Tuskegee University. Here's a summary of the key themes and highlights:

🎙️ Guest: Coach Gregory Green

• Former college football player and coach at schools like Alabama State, Kentucky State, Savannah State, and UAB.
• Currently coaching tennis at Tuskegee University and mentoring student-athletes.

🧠 Key Topics Discussed 🏈 NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and College Athletics

• NIL has transformed college sports, allowing athletes to earn money through endorsements and sponsorships.
• Power Five schools (like Ohio State and Michigan) have massive NIL collectives, sometimes offering millions to high school recruits.
• HBCUs and smaller programs are participating but on a smaller financial scale.
• NIL deals are often driven by alumni and corporate partnerships.

🔁 Transfer Portal

• Explained as a tool for athletes to transfer schools without sitting out a year.
• While it offers flexibility, it also raises concerns about commitment, development, and long-term planning.
• Athletes risk losing scholarships if they enter the portal without securing a new opportunity.

🎾 Tuskegee Tennis Program

• Coach Green leads a successful program with high academic and athletic performance.
• His teams have won championships and maintained top GPAs in the region.
• Emphasizes holistic development—athletics, academics, and career readiness.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Mentorship & Parental Advice

• Encourages parents to let student-athletes make their own college decisions.
• Stresses the importance of attitude and effort as the only two things athletes can control.
• Advocates for intrinsic motivation and resilience in the face of adversity.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Adonis Lockett.

Titles: Private Capital Expert, Real Estate Investor, Educator
Background: Former engineer for NASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Caterpillar
Host: Rushion McDonald
Podcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass

Adonis Lockett details his transition from aerospace engineering into real estate and private capital, explaining how he built wealth not just by flipping houses—but by operating on “the money side of real estate.” The interview demystifies private lending, access to capital, and how everyday individuals can participate in wealth-building without owning property themselves.

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

1. Expose a lesser-known path to real estate wealth—private money and capital brokering.
2. Challenge myths about cash buyers, flipping profits, and bank lending.
3. Educate listeners on leverage and capital access, especially those rejected by traditional banks.
4. Provide a practical alternative income stream that can be part-time or full-time.
5. Introduce Adonis’s “Smart Money Blueprint” as an educational pathway into private capital.

Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Engineering Was a Backup—Entrepreneurship Was the Goal

• Adonis earned a degree in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, never intending to stay long-term in corporate.
• His engineering career provided income stability while he explored entrepreneurship.
• He viewed employment as predictable—but limiting.

Takeaway: A high-paying job can fund your exit, not define your destiny.

2. The Leap Into Real Estate—and the Reality Behind It

• His first deal closed in 62 days, earning more than his annual engineering salary.
• He quit corporate at age 23, but what followed were four to five years of financial struggle.
• He survived by borrowing money monthly while peers thrived in corporate roles.

Key insight: Early wins can be misleading—longevity requires business mastery, not just intelligence.

3. Ego vs. Education

• Adonis admits his biggest mistake was underestimating the need to learn business.
• He relied on intelligence and people skills instead of mentorship and systems.
• Perseverance saved him—but mentorship could have shortened the learning curve.

Takeaway: Hustle without instruction costs time and money.

4. “The Money Isn’t in Real Estate—The Money Is in the Money”

This is the core philosophy of the interview.

• Most “cash buyers” are not using their own cash.
• Over 70% of cash purchases are funded by private lenders, not banks.
• Private lenders deploy capital faster, with fewer requirements, and higher flexibility.

Key idea: Control the capital, and you control the transaction.

5. Understanding the Private Lending Model

Adonis explains how people make money without buying houses:

• He acts as a capital broker, connecting investors to private lenders.
• He earns 1–2% fees on loan amounts—often tens of thousands per deal.
• He carries no risk, no liability, and no capital exposure in

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paul Rainey.

He holds a powerful executive role in the media world, shaping the future of iconic brands like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and SXSW.

🏆 Paul Rainey’s Executive Career at Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Current Role

• Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC).
• Oversees operations and financial strategy for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, SXSW, and more.
• Provides strategic input across PMC’s global media brands and live events, including the Billboard Music Awards, SXSW, and American Music Awards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads financial decision-making, acquisitions, and operational procedures across PMC’s portfolio.
• Serves on several boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. and a Director at SXSW.

Background & Education

• Holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.
• Formerly held leadership roles at General Electric, Global Eagle, and Harris CapRock Communications, managing billion-dollar operations across five continents.

📘 About PMC & Cultural Influence
PMC is a global media powerhouse, reaching over 350 million people monthly. Its brands shape culture through journalism, entertainment, and live events, including SXSW

Paul Rainey is a rare blend of creative storyteller and corporate strategist, bridging the worlds of graphic novels and global media leadership. Whether he’s crafting a sci-fi twist in a comic or guiding the future of Billboard and SXSW, his influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal. Let me know if you’d like a visual timeline of his career or a deeper dive into one of his roles. 🎬📈✨

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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