The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelli-Ann McKenzie.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview focuses on advocating for healthcare professionals, addressing the challenges they face, and introducing Shelli-Ann McKenzie’s nonprofit organization, Help for Healthcare Professionals (HCPP). The goal is to highlight burnout, financial struggles, and systemic issues in healthcare while promoting programs that support mental wellness, financial literacy, and career development.
Key Takeaways
Healthcare Workforce Challenges
Nurses and healthcare professionals face high stress, burnout, and long hours, leading to workforce shortages.
Many professionals struggle financially—24% live in poverty.
Lack of professors in nursing schools limits the number of students entering the profession.

Understanding Nursing Roles
Nursing includes multiple levels: Registered Nurse (RN): Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Advanced Practice Nurses: Master’s level (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator).
Doctorate Level: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD.

Nurse practitioners often function as an extension of physicians, providing quality care.

Respect and Recognition
Nurses provide more direct care than any other health profession but often lack recognition.
Advocacy is key to ensuring nurses can practice at the highest level and improve access to care.

Why HCPP Was Founded
Born out of COVID-19 crisis and Shelli-Ann’s personal experience with burnout.
Mission: Provide mental health referrals, financial assistance (gift cards, gas), and professional development.
Programs include: Financial literacy workshops
Entrepreneurship training for healthcare professionals
Scholarships and internships for aspiring professionals


Youth Med Program
Targets ages 13–20 to build a healthcare workforce pipeline.
Offers hands-on training, CPR certification, exposure to neurosurgeons, and mentorship.
Tuition-free and designed to scale nationally.

Funding and Community Support
HCPP is a nurse-owned nonprofit, funded by federal grants and donations.
Annual event: Night of Grand and Gratitude—a charity awards dinner to raise funds for programs.

Notable Quotes
“No one else was coming to save us—so I created HCPP.”
“24% of healthcare professionals live in poverty.”
“If we don’t have enough professors, we cap nursing students—it’s cyclical.”
“The most rewarding part of nursing is showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments.”
“Every dollar we raise fuels education programs like Youth Med—strategic investment in the future of healthcare.”
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cathy Yoder

SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW (CATHY YODER x RUSHION McDONALD)
In this Money Making Conversations Masterclass episode, Rushion McDonald interviews Cathy Yoder, known as the Queen of Air Fryers—a mother of eight whose air‑fryer passion turned into a thriving social‑media‑driven business. Cathy explains how she learned to master air fryers, built a YouTube channel with massive growth, developed ebooks and cookbooks, and built a business through authenticity and service-oriented content. The conversation blends cooking education, digital‑branding lessons, entrepreneurship, and personal purpose.
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. Educate Viewers About Air Fryers
Cathy breaks down what an air fryer is, how it works, how to choose one, and common mistakes.
2. Highlight How Social Media Can Build a Business
Rushion explores how she grew from a blogger to a YouTube creator with hundreds of thousands of followers and multiple revenue streams.
3. Inspire Entrepreneurs to Pursue Authentic Branding
Cathy’s journey shows how consistency, authenticity, and audience connection can turn a simple idea into a successful brand.
4. Illustrate the Emotional Impact of Serving an Audience
Her stories of widowers, overwhelmed parents, and new cooks show how content can genuinely empower people.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Air Fryers Are Mini Convection Ovens
They cook faster, often require no preheat, and can grill, bake, roast, and more—but not everything (like wet batters or funnel cakes).
2. All Air Fryers Are Not Equal
Cathy stresses choosing 6‑quart, ~1700‑watt models and avoiding units that are too small or underpowered. Size and wattage matter more than brand.
3. Her Content Strategy Was Data‑Driven
Initial uploads in various recipe categories revealed that air‑fryer recipes consistently outperformed, so she went all‑in on that niche.
4. YouTube Growth Takes Time
Her first monetization check was $1.36, rising to $146, then $300, then to $8,000–$9,000/month by the time she reached 100,000 subscribers.
5. She Generates Multiple Revenue Streams
YouTube AdSense
Amazon affiliate links
E‑books (first launch made $15,000 in a weekend)
Physical cookbooks (first batch of 500 sold out immediately)
6. Authenticity Builds Trust
She films mistakes, includes her kids’ real reactions (including spitting out bad food), and refuses to promote products she doesn’t believe in.
7. Listen to Your Audience
Comments guided her content direction (like dropping background music, creating cookbooks, responding to questions). Audience feedback = brand refinement.
8. Digital Marketing Tip: Serve People, Not Algorithms
She emphasizes helping overwhelmed home cooks first—consistent service leads to trust, community, and natural growth.
9. Emotional Impact Matters
Her biggest motivators are heartfelt messages, especially widowers learning to cook for the first time because of her tutorials.
NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Air Fryers & Cooking
“All air fryers are not created equal.”
“If you can grill it or bake it, you can usually air‑fry it.”
“Buying too small can make you come back and want to upgrade—now you’re wasting money.”
On Starting Her Channel
“My first check was $1.36… that’s a lot of work for $1.36.”
“I believed I was filling a gap… there wasn’t enough good content.”
On Content Strategy
“They need to know within the first three seconds that you’re going to deliver on your promise.”
“In the beginning, you just need to start publishing some crappy videos.” (On practicing, learning, and improving)
On Authenticity
“I will only share what I can authentically stand behind.”
“If I make mistakes, I show them.”
On Impact
“If I was in a room with 10,000 people, that’s still a lot of impact.” (Perspective on viewer counts)
“What matters is that person who felt hopeless now feels empowered.”
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital.
Key Takeaways
Funding Opportunities & Qualifications
Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding.
Basic qualifications include: Credit score of 680+
Existing credit lines (at least $10,000)
A clear business mission and low-risk profile.


Avoiding Scams
Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money.
Do your homework: Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express).

Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy.

Importance of a Business Plan
Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan.
Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed.
Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit.

Family & Friends Lending
Treat personal loans like business loans: Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties.
Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan.


Services Offered by New Day for You Financial
SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing.
Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months).
Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts.
Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit.

Success Story
Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan.

Notable Quotes
“If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.”
“We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.”
“You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.”
“If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.”
“We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.”
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Heather Younger.
Founder and CEO of a leading employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm:
🎙️ Interview Summary
Guest: Heather R. Younger
Role: CEO, workplace culture consultant, author, speaker
Topic: Employee engagement, workplace culture, self-leadership, and overcoming fear
🧭 Purpose of the Interview
To explore Heather Younger's journey as a workplace culture expert, her insights into employee engagement, and her new book The Art of Self-Leadership. The conversation centers on empowering individuals to lead themselves, navigate workplace challenges, and overcome fear to unlock personal and professional growth.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Employee Advocacy & Engagement
Heather has read over 30,000 employee surveys and facilitated 100+ focus groups.
She emphasizes active listening and creating safe spaces for employees to express concerns.
Her mission is to amplify the voices of employees, especially during organizational transitions like mergers.
2. Self-Leadership & Personal Growth
Heather encourages individuals to be their own advocates and not wait for others (including HR) to “save” them.
She promotes intentional reframing—shifting negative thoughts into rational, empowering ones.
Her new book, The Art of Self-Leadership, includes exercises like fear mapping to help readers identify and overcome internal barriers.
3. Navigating Fear in the Workplace
Heather outlines five ways fear holds people back professionally:
Fear of feedback – avoiding growth due to fear of criticism.
Fear of retribution – hesitating to speak up.
Fear of speaking truth to power – lacking psychological safety.
Inherited fears – generational or cultural fears that shape behavior.
Fear of regret – not taking action and living with “what ifs.”
4. Daily Practices for Mental Strength
Reflect nightly on what went well and what you controlled.
Practice gratitude and mindfulness.
Prioritize sleep, hydration, and mental clarity.
Treat each day as a chance to iterate and improve.
💬 Notable Quotes
“I needed to be the change I was seeking.”
“Feedback is a gift—even if it hurts.”
“You have to fight tooth and nail for your own mental space.”
“Don’t wait to be invited—ask.”
“See yourself as a work in progress, not a finished product.”
📚 Book Mentioned
Title: The Art of Self-Leadership
Focus: Empowering individuals to lead themselves through fear, change, and uncertainty
📞 Contact Info
Website: HeatherYounger.com
LinkedIn: Heather R. Younger
Social Media: Active on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

#STRAW
#BEST
#SHMS
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview introduces Cassandra Lester’s nonprofit Grow Give Prosper and its partnership with Google’s “Grow with Google” initiative. The goal is to provide free career certification scholarships to underserved and economically impacted communities, helping individuals increase earning potential and gain financial literacy.
Key Takeaways
Mission of Grow Give Prosper
Founded in 2023, focused on financial education and empowerment.
Aims to help communities grow together, give to each other, and prosper collectively.

Google Partnership
Offers free career certifications in high-demand fields: Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Digital Marketing & E-commerce
IT Support
Project Management
UX Design

Certifications are self-paced, online, and typically take 3–6 months.
No prior experience required; participants receive a portfolio upon completion.

Accessibility
Scholarships are free; the only requirement is commitment.
Available to anyone in the continental U.S., regardless of education level (GED, college dropout, etc.).
Registration via growgiveprosper.org (scroll to Google Career Scholarships).

Impact
Over 300 scholarships awarded; previously had 500.
Designed to level the playing field for those without Ivy League degrees.
Certifications can stack (e.g., Project Management + Data Analytics) for greater career potential.

Financial Literacy
Defined as understanding financial concepts and applying them to daily life.
Misconceptions persist—some communities avoid discussing money or undervalue credit scores.
Cassandra emphasizes breaking cycles of predatory lending and poor financial habits.

Challenges
Cultural reluctance to discuss money.
Skepticism about legitimacy of programs.
Difficulty securing grants as a small nonprofit.
Cassandra combats these through grassroots outreach and workshops.

Personal Drive
Cassandra’s passion stems from seeing financial struggles across all demographics.
She actively promotes opportunities through community centers, adult education classes, and social media.

Notable Quotes
“I want us to grow together so that we can give to each other and then prosper as a collective.”
“Google is leveling the playing field—you don’t need an Ivy League education to earn a livable wage.”
“The only fee is commitment.”
“Financial literacy means you understand the words, you hear the conversation, and it’s not Greek to you.”
“You can’t talk about managing finances if you really don’t have anything coming in.”
“You don’t want to miss this opportunity to increase your earning potential.”
“Once you’re certified, that’s yours for life—you can’t repo a degree or certification.”
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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