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

CEO and Founder of Rugged Evolution Beard Care, about entrepreneurship, brand growth, and the evolution of men’s grooming.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Building a Premium Beard Care Brand

• Gavin turned his passion for wellness and personal care into a thriving business.
• His company, Rugged Evolution Beard Care, offers all-natural grooming products designed for beard health and maintenance.

Self-Education & Business Growth

• He emphasized the importance of self-education in entrepreneurship, sharing how he learned branding, product development, and marketing.
• Gavin discussed overcoming early struggles with confidence and becoming the face of his brand.

Breaking Stereotypes in Beard Culture

• He highlighted how beard grooming has evolved, breaking old stereotypes and proving that self-care is essential for men in all professions.
• His products cater to a diverse range of beard styles, from goatees to full beards.

Community Outreach & Giving Back

• Gavin is committed to mentorship and philanthropy, including his Back-to-School Drive, which provides essential supplies to underserved students.
• He encourages young entrepreneurs to turn their passions into businesses while making a positive impact.

📘 About Arrington Gavin
Arrington Gavin is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and media host, known for his bold discussions on business, grooming, and leadership. His company, Rugged Evolution Beard Care, has gained national recognition for its premium, all-natural products.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Domonique Briggs.

Discusses her journey from corporate America to community leadership, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, education, personal struggles, and resilience. As the founder of Urban Community Alliance, she focuses on emotional intelligence and social-emotional learning, aiming to strengthen urban communities.

Segment Breakdown & Key Highlights Introduction & Background

• Host Rushion McDonald introduces Domonique Briggs, emphasizing her commitment to uplifting underserved communities.
• Domonique speaks about her Detroit roots, her passion for community service, and how her upbringing shaped her mission-driven work.

Education & Leadership

• Graduated from Cass Technical High School, later attended Hampton University on a presidential scholarship.
• Became the first female head drum major at Hampton, demonstrating persistence and leadership.
• Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, which played a role in her development as a leader.

Miss Corporate America & Entrepreneurship

• Crowned Miss Corporate America Illinois, using the platform to promote her business and community impact.
• Advocates for women in leadership, highlighting her achievements in business and education.
• Competing for Miss Corporate America national title, showcasing her dedication to corporate and social leadership.

Mental Health & Personal Growth

• Discusses her struggles with postpartum depression and anxiety, particularly during pregnancy.
• Emphasizes the importance of therapy, self-awareness, and faith in overcoming challenges.
• Advocates for mental health support within communities, encouraging open conversations around emotional well-being.

Urban Community Alliance & Community Impact

• Founded Urban Community Alliance, focusing on social-emotional learning and emotional intelligence in schools and businesses.
• Works with educators to equip teachers with strategies for student emotional well-being.
• Uses her personal experiences to shape programs that foster resilience and support for underserved communities.

About Domonique Briggs

• Detroit-born entrepreneur and community advocate, passionate about empowering under-resourced communities.
• First-generation college graduate, Miss Corporate America Illinois, and founder of Urban Community Alliance.
• Strong believer in faith, leadership, and emotional intelligence, working to expand her impact nationwide.

Domonique’s story is one of perseverance, advocacy, and leadership, proving that challenges can be transformed into opportunities for growth and empowerment.

To learn more, visit Urban Community Alliance at ucanation.com or follow Domonique on social media (@ucanation).

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

CEO of The Guardian, a private security corporation. The discussion focused on hiring the right people, leadership strategies, and the importance of HR in business success.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Importance of HR in Hiring

• Wade emphasized that HR is the backbone of any business, ensuring the right people are hired and retained.
• He shared insights on how HR principles translate into building a strong security team.

Finding the Right Employees

• The Guardian uses a conversational interview approach rather than traditional questioning.
• Wade believes that getting candidates comfortable reveals their true personality, helping assess their suitability for security roles.

Key Traits for Security Professionals

• Patience is the most important quality—impatient candidates are not a good fit for security work.
• Security officers must be calm, observant, and able to de-escalate situations rather than react impulsively.

Reducing Employee Turnover

• Wade stressed that treating employees well after hiring is just as important as selecting the right candidates.
• He shared strategies for lowering turnover by fostering a supportive work environment.

📘 About Travis T. Wade & The Guardian
Travis T. Wade is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of corporate experience. His company, The Guardian, operates in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, providing armed and unarmed security, personal protection, and private investigations.

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

Founder of Rose HR and newly crowned Miss Maryland Corporate America, joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her work in HR consulting, caregiving advocacy, and workplace wellness. She shares insights on balancing entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and her passion for supporting caregivers.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Miss Maryland Corporate America & Advocacy

   • Cierra entered the competition to elevate her platform, focusing on caregiving awareness and employee wellness.
   • Corporate America’s mission aligns with her goal of empowering businesswomen beyond beauty, emphasizing leadership and workplace well-being.

2. Entrepreneurship & HR Leadership

   • Founder of Rose HR, a consulting firm helping organizations develop flexible work policies, wellness programs, and caregiving support systems.
   • Works full-time as an HR executive for a nonprofit, balancing multiple roles.
   • Encourages small business owners to invest in HR early to avoid costly mistakes, such as legal issues, lack of structured hiring, and workplace conflicts.

3. Caregiving & Workplace Policies

   • With 15+ years of caregiving experience, Cierra advocates for better corporate policies supporting family caregivers.
   • Expanded her HR consulting to offer caregiving coaching, helping families navigate resources and long-term planning.
   • Highlights the financial and emotional toll of caregiving, including background checks, trust-building, and caregiver burnout.

4. Mental & Emotional Impact of Caregiving

   • Many caregivers experience guilt, burnout, and emotional exhaustion due to balancing work and personal responsibilities.
   • Therapy, self-care, and community support are essential for managing the pressures of caregiving.
   • Stresses the need for workplace awareness and flexible policies to accommodate employees in caregiving roles.

5. HR Best Practices for Business Owners

   • Small businesses often undervalue HR until legal issues arise—recommends having a lawyer, accountant, and HR consultant from the start.
   • Advises entrepreneurs to properly structure hiring processes, create employee handbooks, and implement leadership development programs.
   • Helps business owners understand salary expectations, job structuring, and competitive benefits packages.

6. Future Projects & Legacy

   • Launching Caregiving Compass Academy to provide coaching for family caregivers.
   • Continues advocacy through her nonprofit work supporting literacy, arts, and youth empowerment.
   • Hosts podcast "The Bottom Line Is", discussing topics such as relationships, workplace success, and caregiving insights.

📘 Resources & Contact Information
Sierra Morgan’s work is accessible through:
🔗 Website: Rose HR
🔗 Social Media: @CCTheDiva
🔗 Podcast: The Bottom Line Is (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube)

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

A financial expert and former head of retirement solutions at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The discussion focused on saving strategies, financial psychology, and overcoming behavioral biases to achieve long-term financial success.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Overcoming Financial Mistakes

• Lester shared that despite managing billions in assets, she made every financial mistake possible early in her career.
• Her book, Your Best Financial Life, combines 30 years of asset management experience with lessons from her own financial missteps.

Saving Strategies & Behavioral Hacks

• She emphasized that saving is possible at any age, but requires commitment and planning.
• A key strategy: Save at least half of every raise to prevent lifestyle inflation.

Emergency Funds & Smart Spending

• Lester advised building an emergency fund of 3-6 months’ expenses before investing.
• She outlined three questions to ask before tapping into emergency savings:
  1. Is this truly an emergency?
  2. Do I absolutely need to spend this money?
  3. Do I need to spend it right now?

Subscription Detox & Hidden Expenses

• Many people unknowingly overspend on subscriptions, leading to financial waste.
• Lester recommended avoiding auto-renewals, using a credit card with an upcoming expiration date, and rotating streaming services to cut costs.

Investing vs. Traditional Savings

• She clarified that long-term savings should be invested, not kept in low-interest accounts.
• Retirement funds should be diversified across stocks and bonds for growth.

📘 About Anne Lester
Anne Lester is a financial strategist, speaker, and author, known for her expertise in retirement planning and behavioral finance. She spent over 30 years at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, leading retirement solutions and helping individuals build financial security.

Her book, Your Best Financial Life, provides practical strategies for saving, investing, and overcoming financial biases.

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Tonya Millions Fitch

Founder of Astra Wellness in Macon, Georgia.

Key Highlights: 🌟 About Astra Wellness

• Name Origin: “Astra” means “star” in French, symbolizing guidance—just as stars guided explorers and enslaved people seeking freedom.
• Mission: To guide individuals toward optimal health, happiness, and beauty.

👩‍⚕️ T0nya’s Background

• Over 25 years in healthcare, including 12 years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist.
• Inspired to start Astra Wellness after her father, a Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD and chronic pain, lacked access to proper nutritional care during COVID.

🏥 Services Offered

• IV hydration therapy
• Medical weight loss
• Facials, chemical peels, body contouring
• Anti-aging treatments including ozone therapy, infrared sauna, massage, Botox, and fillers
• Functional medicine focused on root-cause treatment and prevention

📈 Business Growth

• Started in a 650 sq ft space; now expanding to a 3,000 sq ft commercial building.
• Received strong community support and referrals from medical professionals.
• Offers a one-stop wellness center model.

💡 Entrepreneurial Insights

• Initially believed a good credit score was enough for a loan—learned the importance of:
  • A solid business plan
  • Debt-to-credit ratio
  • Financial projections
  • Showing business income
• Built a relationship with a banker who helped her navigate the loan process.

🧬 Health Philosophy

• Emphasizes treating from the inside out.
• IV infusions bypass the digestive system, allowing 100% absorption of nutrients.
• Helps with depression, insomnia, dementia, skin/hair issues, and more.
• 96% of clients report feeling better immediately after treatment.

🌐 Contact Information

• Website: www.astrawellness.com
• Phone: (478) 200-7575
• Social Media: Astra Wellness on Instagram and Facebook

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