The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Bamidele Farinre
Founder of No Ceiling Consulting, a biomedical scientist, STEM expert, agile project manager, and advocate for professional development, mentorship, and removing internal and systemic limitations (“ceilings”).
They discuss her STEM background, the evolving role of AI in science, the meaning of “no ceilings,” navigating personal and professional barriers, mentorship, setbacks, agile leadership, and how individuals—especially people of color—can create opportunity even in the face of bias and structural limitations.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of having Bamidele on the show was to:
1. Highlight her work at No Ceiling Consulting
Her firm helps individuals and organizations unlock potential, elevate performance, and lead with purpose, specializing in STEM leadership, DEI, professional development, and agile project management.
2. Explore the concept of “No Ceilings”
She provides a framework for breaking through personal and professional barriers—emphasizing that many “ceilings” are internal, learned, or based on access and systemic issues.
3. Discuss STEM, AI, and the future of work
She explains the growing role of automation and AI, how it reshapes STEM roles, and why professionals must upskill, adapt, and embrace professional development.
4. Provide strategies for career advancement
Her insights include mentorship, persistence, self‑advocacy, managing setbacks, and adopting agile mindsets.
💡 Key Takeaways
1. STEM + AI = New Opportunities, Not Job Loss
Automation and AI enhance efficiency, reduce manual labor, and create new roles—especially in labs and diagnostics. Instead of replacing workers, AI demands that professionals upskill and leverage technology for faster, better outcomes.
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2. “No Ceilings” Means Removing Internal + External Barriers
Bamidele distinguishes between:
Personal ceilings
Internal doubts
Imposter syndrome
Feeling “not enough” despite capability
Learned perceptions from bias or discouraging environments
Professional ceilings
Being overlooked for opportunities
Lack of access to resources (even when resources exist)
Systemic barriers, bias, and limited upward mobility
“No ceilings” means operating from a mindset of possibility, not limitation.

3. Mentorship Is the Missing Link in Many Careers
Mentorship provides:
Guidance
Access
A blueprint from those who have “been there”
Confidence building
She explains that while mentorship is more visible today, access to the right mentorship still matters.

4. Setbacks Are Strategies in Disguise
She argues setbacks can redirect you to more aligned paths. Her personal example:
She failed her A‑level science subjects in the UK
A lecturer told her to “rethink her career”
Instead, she re‑enrolled, tried again, and succeeded
Setbacks force reassessment, new strategies, and new paths—if you don’t let them define you.

5. Professional Success Requires Initiative and Advocacy
She emphasizes:
Don’t wait for opportunities—go after them
Knock on multiple doors
Apply for roles even if you don’t feel 100% ready
Learn from interviews even if you don’t get the job
Rushion supports this point with his IBM story: opportunity started when he stopped complaining and clearly shared his goals.

6. Agile Leadership Applies Beyond Technology
Agile principles help leaders:
Think quickly and adapt
Focus on collaboration and accountability
Encourage self‑management
Support teams through “servant leadership”
Reflect and iterate rather than waiting for perfect plans
Agile mindset = resilience + responsiveness.

7. Faith, Vision, and Purpose Drive Her Journey
Bamidele speaks candidly about:
Faith guiding her through rejection and setbacks
Conversations with God grounding her
Believing her life is a “living testimony” of grace and perseverance

🗣 Notable Quotes (with citations) On AI and automation
“Automation makes life easier… without it, manual methods take hours, weeks, months to get results.”
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On embracing AI
“AI is not taking your jobs, but those that ignore the AI will be left behind.”

On personal ceilings
“You’re thinking to yourself, ‘I can’t do it,’ even though you have the evidence to show you can.”

On professional ceilings
“You may have access, but you don’t have access to access.”

On initiative
“I don’t wait for opportunities—I always go for it. Worst case, you’ll say no.”

On setbacks
“When you have a setback, you’re thinking: what can I do? This can’t stop me.”

On mindset
“Life is all about risk. You have to look for solutions; there has to be another way.”

On faith
“Grace carried me to where I am today… my life is a living testimony.”

On the meaning of ‘No Ceilings’
“Why do we even have a ceiling in the first place? Let’s operate in a world where we don’t see the ceiling—only possibilities.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Bisa Lewis.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight the challenges and opportunities within the teaching profession, especially post-COVID, and to empower educators to leverage their skills for financial growth beyond the classroom. Dr. Besa shares her journey, insights, and strategies for educators to supplement their income while maintaining their passion for teaching.
🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Educators Are Undervalued Yet Essential
Teachers are underpaid and often disrespected despite their critical role in shaping future generations.
COVID briefly highlighted their importance, but systemic undervaluation persists.
2. Mental Wellness and Structure Matter
Dr. Bisa emphasizes morning meditation, prayer, and silence to manage stress and set the tone for her day.
She avoids early meetings and uses Mondays and Fridays for planning and reflection.
3. Education Credentials Open Doors
Dr. Bisa holds four degrees and explains that credentials often determine access to influential spaces.
Degrees help gain respect and credibility, especially in leadership and public speaking roles.
4. The Paid Method for Educators
Dr. Besa developed the PAID Method to help educators monetize their skills:
P – Prospects: Who will pay for your skills?
A – Allies: Who can support your journey?
I – Information: What do you need to know?
D – Dollars: How much can you earn?
5. Teachers Can Earn Beyond the Classroom
Through coaching, curriculum development, speaking engagements, and grant writing.
Dr. Bisa’s curriculum is used in 30 states, showcasing how educators can scale their expertise.
6. AI and Education
AI should be embraced, not feared.
It won’t replace teachers but will transform education by shifting focus from theory to practice.
Educators must adapt and use technology to enhance learning and remain competitive.
7. Cultural and Economic Empowerment
Dr. Bisa advocates for Black educators and communities to overcome systemic barriers by embracing innovation.
She warns against fear-based resistance to technology and encourages strategic adoption.
💬 Notable Quotes
“It’s time to stop reading other people’s success stories and start living your own.” – Rushion McDonald
“Sometimes those papers just help you get in the room.” – Dr. Bisa
“Stop being afraid, stop being oppressed, and make sure that whatever comes out, you figure out how you can use it.” – Dr. Bisa
“Guide learning. That is what we should do.” – Dr. Bisa
“Consistency is what people gain trust in.” – Rushion McDonald
🌐 Resources Mentioned
Website: DrBisa.com
Podcast: The Paid Educator Podcast
Social Media: Consistent handles across platforms under “DrBisa”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
Introduce Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones’ work helping entrepreneurs and professionals “bankroll their brilliance”.
Encourage listeners to monetize their unique talents and create multiple streams of income.
Inspire individuals to align their purpose with their profession for greater impact and fulfillment.
Share strategies for overcoming fear, embracing authenticity, and building scalable businesses.
🧠 Key Takeaways 1. From Casting to Coaching
Nicole’s early career in talent management and casting helped her develop a gift for recognizing people’s potential. She now uses that gift to help entrepreneurs and executives identify their “DNA” (Distinct Natural Ability) and turn it into income.
“I could see you and how you could fit into the script… That’s really what I do with entrepreneurs now.” – Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones
2. Purpose Is Your Power
Nicole emphasizes that purpose is the one thing you never get fired from. Aligning your work with your purpose leads to higher performance and deeper fulfillment.
“When you bless somebody with the thing that you do, they’re gaining—and you’re gaining for God.” – Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones
3. Multiple Streams of Income
She teaches clients to diversify their income by creating products, programs, and services that don’t require their constant presence—what she calls “money while you sleep” or “mailbox money.”
Examples include:
Lawyers creating online courses for clients who can’t afford billable hours.
Gymnasts licensing their training methods and renting out facilities.
“Your comfort zone is where your dreams go to die.” – Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones
“If you are physically tied to the money you make, you’re capping your potential.” – Rushion McDonald
4. Stop Giving Away Your Brilliance
Nicole warns against giving away intellectual property for free. She encourages professionals to recognize the value of their expertise and package it into paid offerings.
“You’re giving away your cookie for free… You have value that people will pay for.” – Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones
5. Create a Methodology
She helps clients build a blueprint for their expertise, turning routines and habits into teachable systems. Her metaphor: “You can’t see the label from inside the jar,” meaning people often overlook their own value.
“It’s really helping someone produce the value that is coming out of you effortlessly.” – Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones
6. Authenticity Is a Business Strategy
Nicole encourages people to embrace their full personality, even if it’s “too much” for some. She believes that being yourself is the key to attracting the right audience and opportunities.
“Stop letting people turn down your light. This is who I am. God made me this way.” – Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones
💬 Memorable Quotes
“Corporate doesn’t need more of corporate.”
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
“Each of us were born to disrupt whatever system we’re called to work in.”
🌟 Impact of the Interview
This episode is a masterclass in personal branding, purpose alignment, and entrepreneurial strategy. Nicole’s energy and clarity make her insights actionable and inspiring, especially for professionals looking to pivot, scale, or rediscover their value.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latrisha McIntosh and LaTasha Taylor.
Founders of BSM Media Group and the award‑winning BSM Magazine. The conversation covers beauty standards, entrepreneurship, their journey from a one-page blog during the recession to becoming media entrepreneurs, the highs and lows of their career, their spiritual grounding, their historic interview with Oprah Winfrey, and their mission to create dignified, uplifting media.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview serves to:
⭐ Highlight the twins’ entrepreneurial journey
How they built BSM Magazine and BSM Media Group from scratch during the 2008 recession.
⭐ Discuss their philosophy on beauty, representation, and purpose
They emphasize inner beauty, authenticity, and rejecting societal pressure—values that shape their platform and interviews.
⭐ Inspire entrepreneurs
Through transparency about lows (being undervalued) and highs (interviewing Oprah), they demonstrate resilience, faith, and consistency.
⭐ Showcase their impact
Including discovering rising talent early (e.g., Tabitha Brown), providing media opportunities, and evolving into producers, writers, and content creators.
Key Takeaways 1. The Origin of BSM Magazine
Started as a one‑page business blog during the 2008 recession to serve rising entrepreneurs.
They credit the magazine’s creation as “something that God gave us.”
Their natural creativity as twins carried over from childhood.
2. Inner Beauty and Authenticity
They define beauty as inner strength, confidence, and embracing the way God created you.
Social media culture magnifies appearance, but they insist “outer beauty must align with inner beauty.”
3. Sustaining Success
Their differentiation comes from focusing on: Quality content
Spotlighting overlooked talent
Doing things mainstream outlets often ignore

They interviewed Tabitha Brown before she became widely known and gave actress Essence Atkins her first magazine cover.
4. Challenges and Low Points
Being undervalued and overlooked in the media industry.
Being judged by numbers or pushed to the back of the line.
Yet, they emphasize:
“That ‘no’ comes back around … bigger and better.”
5. High Points
Their divine‑timed interview with Oprah in April 2018: They put Oprah on a vision board in January.
LaTasha tweeted her daily for six months.
Oprah unexpectedly turned around on the red carpet and approached them for an interview.
This became a milestone moment in their career.

6. Operating a Media Company as Twins
They learned to respect each other’s strengths: LaTasha: writing, articles, layouts
Latrisha: creative direction and balance

Their partnership is spiritually rooted and purpose-driven.
7. Expanding Beyond a Magazine
The magazine now lives under BSM Media Group, which produces: Celebrity content
Corporate and government media
The Twins a Media Show

They evolved into scriptwriters, producers, and consultants.
8. Longevity Comes From Quality
They prioritize: Clean, dignified media
Positive storytelling
Production standards

They tell entrepreneurs not to focus on numbers—focus on quality, and longevity will follow.
Notable Quotes On Beauty
“Inner beauty has such a powerful way of allowing us to be our true selves.”
“Embrace your eyes, your nose, your hips—all the way God made you.”
“Imagine if everybody operated in their own lane. That signifies beauty at its highest level.”
On Entrepreneurship
“We realized we were in the business of seeing people—because we were the underdogs.”
“Don’t worry about your numbers. Quality will always stand.”
“Sometimes your visions are crazy, and they don’t make sense to people—but believe anyway.”
On Overcoming Doubt
“A low point is being undervalued—but God has a sense of humor. That ‘no’ comes back around.”
“We’ve heard it all. You need layers of skin to accept when someone thinks you're not good enough.”
On Their Oprah Moment
“She turned around, walked past everyone, and came straight to us.”
“Nobody but God—and a little effort from Tasha!”
On Partnership
“God made us twins for a reason. I couldn’t do this journey without her.”
“Working in business taught me more about my sister than growing up together ever did.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dami Kujembola.
CEO and co-founder of Amplify Africa:
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
Highlight Amplify Africa’s mission to reshape global perceptions of Africa.
Discuss the power of media, culture, and entrepreneurship in bridging the gap between Africa and the diaspora.
Share Dami’s personal journey as an immigrant entrepreneur and cultural advocate.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Amplify Africa’s Impact
Reaches 12 million people monthly across the US, UK, Brazil, and Africa.
Has hosted 200+ global events
Focuses on cultural storytelling, media, and education to combat stereotypes.
“I think it’s representative of the need of people right now. People are looking for strong, real connections.” — Dami Kujembola
2. The African Festival in Atlanta
“Atlanta reminds me of home… the energy is infectious, and the support for everything Black is powerful.” — Dami Kujembola

3. Challenging Stereotypes
Dami shares his experience of being asked if there are lions in Lagos.
Emphasizes the modernity and vibrancy of African cities.
Uses media to educate and reframe narratives about Africa.
“I’ve probably never seen a lion in my entire life living in Lagos… It’s so metropolitan.” — Dami Kujembola
4. Nollywood’s Global Rise
Nollywood is the third-largest film industry globally.
Netflix and other platforms are helping African stories reach global audiences.
Dami’s company partnered with Regal Cinemas for a nationwide Nollywood release.
“There’s a big emergence coming up from the continent right now with African talent doing amazing things.” — Dami Kujembola
5. Community and Collaboration
Dami credits his success to community support and collaborative efforts.
Amplify Africa is built by a diverse team representing multiple African countries and diaspora communities.
“It’s really the work of the community… people coming together and saying, ‘We want this to succeed.’” — Dami Kujembola
📌 Notable Quotes
“Stop reading other people’s success stories and start living your own.” — Rushion McDonald (Host)
“Our goal is to make our world smaller… so if you’re in Atlanta, we want you to feel like you’re in Lagos.” — Dami Kujembola
“Your dreams are valid, regardless of your skin color.” — Dami Kujembola
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