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    Child Safety: Dr. McElroy is author of the children’s book It’s Not Candy, which promotes medication safety.

    10/10/2026 | 21 mins.
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    Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy (aka “Dr. Yo-Yo”).
    🎯 Purpose of the Interview
    To spotlight Dr. McElroy’s work as a pharmacist, educator, and author of the children’s book It’s Not Candy, which promotes medication safety. The interview also highlights her consulting company, MediManage, and her mission to improve health outcomes through education and community engagement.
    🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Professional Background
    Dr. McElroy is a registered pharmacist in Louisiana with over 30 years of experience in retail and hospital settings.
    She began her academic journey at Grambling State University (HBCU) studying chemistry before transferring to pharmacy school.
    2. MediManage Consulting
    Founded to promote medication safety and improve health outcomes.
    Focuses on educating communities about proper medication use, adherence, and preventing medication-related problems.
    3. Medication Safety Advocacy
    Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.
    Parents often leave medications and chemicals within reach of children.
    Emphasizes the importance of locking up medications and educating both adults and children.
    4. Target Age Groups
    Focuses on children ages 3–10 to instill early awareness of medication safety.
    Also highlights teens as a vulnerable group due to increased drug experimentation and access to medications at home.
    Notes the importance of educating parents and senior citizens as well.
    5. Book: It’s Not Candy
    Inspired by her ministry work with youth in mental health hospitals.
    Based on real-life experiences and includes a song to make learning fun and memorable.
    Demonstrates how medications can resemble candy, making it difficult for children (and adults) to distinguish.
    Aims to equip families with knowledge to prevent accidental overdoses and misuse.
    6. Challenges in Pharmacy Profession
    Pharmacists face heavy workloads, including vaccinations, insurance calls, and patient counseling.
    Many are overworked and under-supported, leading to burnout and even strike considerations.
    7. Book Creation Journey
    Took years to develop after encouragement from her pastor.
    Extensive research into publishing options and budgeting.
    Partnered with a publishing company and built a team including an editor and illustrator.
    Advises aspiring authors to be patient, budget generously, and seek support and education.
    💬 Notable Quotes
    “Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.”
    “If you’re not sure, ask a professional. Ask your pharmacist.”
    “We want to get them early and instill that training so they can make good decisions.”
    “Many medication-related injuries are preventable.”
    “If there’s no room at the table, bring a folding chair.”
    “Our children are important and their lives are valuable.”
    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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    Financial Advice: LaVaisha discusses building multigenerational wealth, family wealth planning, asset protection, and creating lasting legacies.

    10/10/2026 | 28 mins.
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    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed LaVaisha Davis.
    Guest: LaVaisha Davis, Founder of Ell Wess Advisors (boutique family office and wealth management firm)
    Host: Rushion McDonald
    Topic: Building multigenerational wealth, family wealth planning, asset protection, and creating lasting legacies.
    Purpose of the Interview
    The interview focuses on helping first-generation wealth builders and entrepreneurs understand that wealth creation is about more than investments. Davis explains how families can organize, protect, grow, and transfer wealth across generations by treating their family finances as a structured enterprise rather than simply accumulating money.
    A central theme is that many successful individuals earn substantial incomes but lack a blueprint for preserving and transferring wealth. Davis advocates for intentional planning, legal structures, family involvement, and asset protection to create lasting legacies.
    Key Takeaways 1. Wealth Requires a Blueprint
    Davis explains that creating a legacy does not happen automatically. Families need a deliberate plan, legal structures, and defined roles if they want wealth to survive beyond one generation.
    Takeaway: Making money and building wealth are not the same. Wealth requires systems and succession planning.
    2. Family Should Be Treated as an Asset
    One of Davis's strongest messages is that family members can play meaningful roles in wealth-building efforts.
    She argues that when people think about legacy, they often overlook the importance of human relationships and family participation. Wealth-transfer strategies frequently require successors, trustees, managers, and beneficiaries. Many of those roles can be filled by family members.
    Takeaway: Family can be a strategic asset when properly organized and aligned.
    3. Not Every Family Member Contributes Equally
    Davis acknowledges that some family members may behave more like liabilities than assets.
    Using a balance-sheet analogy, she explains that every family includes both contributors and individuals who may create financial burdens. The key is identifying those dynamics without allowing them to derail long-term wealth planning.
    Takeaway: Successful family wealth planning requires honest assessment of family dynamics.
    4. Wealth Management Is More Than Investments
    Davis differentiates her firm's approach from traditional investment-focused advisory services.
    Her firm begins with:
    Family and wealth governance
    Legal structures
    Estate planning
    Tax planning
    Business succession planning
    Preparing future generations to inherit wealth
    Investments are addressed after these foundational elements are in place.
    Takeaway: Investments should support a broader wealth strategy, not drive it.
    5. "Your Family Is a Business"
    One of Davis's most memorable concepts is that families should think of themselves as enterprises.
    She advises clients to separate their “wealth business” from their personal household and to create structures that can survive beyond their lifetime.
    Takeaway: Families should operate with the same intentionality that successful businesses use.
    6. First-Generation Wealth Creates Unique Challenges
    Davis specializes in serving people who are the first high earners or successful entrepreneurs within their families.
    She notes that these individuals often face challenges that previous generations never had to navigate, including:
    Sudden financial complexity
    Family expectations
    Tax planning
    Asset protection
    Wealth transfer decisions
    Takeaway: New wealth requires new skills and specialized guidance.
    7. There Are Four Forms of Capital
    Davis identifies four sources of capital:
    Human Capital – people, family, relationships
    Intellectual Capital – knowledge and expertise
    Social Capital – networks and connections
    Financial Capital – money and assets
    She argues that most families focus only on financial capital while neglecting the others. [
    Takeaway: Wealth is broader than money.
    8. Asset Protection Is Essential
    Davis warns that unprotected assets can disappear quickly due to lawsuits, business failures, creditor claims, or debt obligations.
    She emphasizes the importance of proper ownership structures, legal entities, and asset protection strategies.
    Takeaway: Wealth must be protected as carefully as it is created.
    9. Different Advisors Serve Different Stages of Wealth
    When McDonald asks how people should evaluate their current financial advisor, Davis provides a thoughtful perspective:
    An advisor who helped someone build their first million dollars may not be the right advisor to help them grow to ten million dollars. Increased wealth often brings more complexity and a need for broader expertise.
    Takeaway: Financial advisory needs evolve as wealth grows.
    Notable Quotes On Family and Legacy
    "Your family is your God-given team, not your liability." [
    On Wealth Planning
    "When you say that you want to build something that's long lasting or you want to create a legacy for children, there's a blueprint that needs to be followed."
    On Family Dynamics
    "Your family even has a balance sheet when it comes to assets and liabilities."
    On Financial Complexity
    "My particular mission is the first-generation families who want to make an exponential difference in their families."
    On Her Approach
    "We don't begin with investments. We begin by stabilizing and creating a way that you really want to operate your wealth business." [
    On Family Wealth
    "Your family and your finances are definitely a business." [
    On Wealth Building
    "Your family is in the business of growing the value of your last name. Period." [
    On Capital
    "The four sources of capital are human capital, intellectual capital, social capital, and financial capital."
    On Asset Protection
    "The wealth you build can be taken if it's not protected."
    On Advisor Selection
    "The advisor that may have gotten you to your first million... may not be the advisor that can get you to ten million."
    Overall Message
    Lavashia Davis's core message is that wealth is not simply about earning or investing money—it is about building systems, structures, and family alignment that allow wealth to endure across generations. By treating the family as an asset, activating multiple forms of capital, protecting assets legally, and planning intentionally, families can transform income into legacy.
    #SHMS #BEST #STRAW
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  • Strawberry Letter

    Career Advice: Telisha prepares people for workplace success, leadership roles, entrepreneurship.

    10/10/2026 | 26 mins.
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    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Telisha Roberts.
    Founder and President of Creative Intentions
    The purpose of the conversation was to help students, early-career professionals, corporate employees, and aspiring entrepreneurs understand how to successfully navigate career transitions and professional growth. Dr. Roberts shared insights from her 26-year corporate career and explained how Creative Intentions helps individuals bridge the gap between potential and achievement. [
    The interview focused on preparing people for workplace success, leadership roles, entrepreneurship, and adapting to economic uncertainty, layoffs, and artificial intelligence-driven workforce changes. [
    Key Takeaways 1. Success Requires More Than Opportunity
    Dr. Roberts emphasized that securing a job, internship, or promotion is only the beginning. What determines long-term success is how effectively individuals navigate and perform once they enter those opportunities. [
    Takeaway: Getting the opportunity and succeeding in it are two different challenges.
    2. Always Have a Plan
    One of the strongest themes throughout the interview was intentional planning.
    Roberts shared that before leaving her 26-year corporate career, she spent roughly a year preparing and developing a plan to ensure a successful transition. She encourages others to proactively prepare for career changes instead of reacting after a crisis occurs. [
    Takeaway: Faith, passion, and ambition should always be supported by a structured plan.
    3. Career Development Is a Lifelong Process
    Creative Intentions supports:
    College juniors and seniors
    Early-career professionals
    Managers and executives
    Entrepreneurs
    Small business owners
    Roberts believes individuals need guidance at every stage of professional growth. [
    Takeaway: Professional development does not stop after graduation.
    4. Hard Work Alone Does Not Guarantee Promotion
    One of the most discussed topics in the interview was the misconception that simply working hard will automatically lead to advancement.
    Roberts explained that employees must learn how to communicate their value, connect their accomplishments to organizational goals, and demonstrate strategic impact. [
    Takeaway: Visibility, communication, and strategic alignment are as important as effort.
    5. Tell Your Own Story
    According to Roberts, many talented professionals fail to advance because they expect others to recognize their contributions automatically.
    She stresses that employees must be capable of:
    Articulating their value
    Demonstrating impact
    Understanding organizational priorities
    Forecasting future needs [
    Takeaway: If you cannot explain your value, others may overlook it.
    6. Mentorship Can Change Lives
    The creation of Creative Intentions was inspired by a young intern Roberts mentored who did not receive a job offer after her internship.
    The experience deeply affected Roberts and motivated her to create an organization dedicated to helping people gain the skills and support necessary for career success. [
    Takeaway: Investing in people can have a lasting impact on their lives and careers.
    7. Success Has No Easy Path
    Roberts repeatedly emphasized that whether someone pursues corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, content creation, or business ownership, all meaningful success requires discipline and hard work. [
    Takeaway: There are no shortcuts to sustainable success.
    8. Every Person Requires an Individualized Approach
    Unlike many coaching and training programs, Roberts believes there is no one-size-fits-all method for development.
    Her team uses assessments and personalized coaching to understand an individual's strengths, preferences, experiences, and leadership potential. [
    Takeaway: Effective development starts with understanding the individual.
    9. Confidence Often Comes Through Investment and Support
    Many people struggle because they do not recognize their own potential.
    Roberts noted that some individuals have never been encouraged to explore their gifts or strengths. Her work focuses on helping people discover abilities they may not yet see in themselves. [
    Takeaway: Confidence is often built through mentorship, support, and self-discovery.
    10. AI and Workforce Disruption Are Real Challenges
    Roberts directly addressed concerns about artificial intelligence and layoffs.
    She acknowledged that organizations are reallocating resources toward AI and that competition for jobs has intensified. However, she encourages professionals to remain proactive, strategic, and adaptable rather than fearful.
    Takeaway: Career resilience requires strategy, adaptability, and continuous learning.
    11. Stay Calm During Uncertainty
    A defining characteristic of Roberts' leadership philosophy is maintaining composure under pressure.
    She shared examples from both her corporate career and personal life to illustrate the importance of responding to challenges with clarity and purpose rather than panic. [
    Takeaway: Effective leaders remain calm while taking decisive action.
    Notable Quotes On Career Preparation
    "It's one thing to get the role, get the internship, get that opportunity. But it's another thing to actually be successful when you get there." [
    On Planning
    "You got to have that plan." [
    On Career Advancement
    "Being the hardest worker in the room will not get you promoted." [
    On Professional Visibility
    "If you cannot properly articulate your value to an organization... you are going to be quietly lost." [
    On Personal Branding
    "You have to learn how to tell your own story. No one is going to tell your story for you." [
    On Entrepreneurship
    "Being skilled and passionate is very different than running an actual business."
    On Success
    "There is no easy path to success." [
    On Hard Work
    "You're probably going to work harder than you ever have before."
    On Personal Growth
    "Someone took the time to invest in me." [
    On AI and Job Market Challenges
    "We have to learn how to be strategic. We have to learn how to get in front of the problem and be proactive instead of reactive."
    On Leadership During Uncertainty
    "We need to calm down. We need to operate with as much information as we can and as much peace as we can."
    Overall Message
    Dr. Telisha Roberts' central message is that career success is not accidental—it is intentional. Through planning, mentorship, self-awareness, hard work, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate one's value, individuals can successfully navigate career transitions, leadership challenges, entrepreneurship, and an increasingly competitive workforce. Her work through Creative Intentions is focused on helping people bridge the gap between where they are today and where they aspire to be tomorrow.
    #SHMS #BEST #STRAW
    Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
    Business Podcast
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    CEO Interviews
    Founder Stories
    Professional Development
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    Business Success
    Networking
    Brand Building
    Innovation
    How to start a business
    Small business funding
    Entrepreneur success stories
    Business leadership podcast
    Wealth building strategies
    Black entrepreneur podcast
    Minority business development
    Marketing for small businesses
    Business growth strategies
    Startup funding opportunities
    Executive leadership training
    Financial literacy education
    Success mindset podcast
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  • Strawberry Letter

    Career Opportunity: Everett helping underserved communities—enter high-paying tech careers (UX design and AI) without a traditional four-year degree.

    10/10/2026 | 27 mins.
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    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Everett Swain.
    🔷 Interview Summary
    Everett Swain, founder of UXD Academy, discusses how he is helping individuals—especially underserved communities—enter high-paying tech careers (UX design and AI) without a traditional four-year degree.
    The conversation centers on:
    AI as both a threat and opportunity
    Alternative education pathways (certifications vs degrees)
    Breaking barriers in tech through accessible training
    Building practical, job-ready skills quickly
    Empowering individuals to change their financial trajectory
    Swain’s approach blends self-learning, portfolio-based skills, and real-world application to create career opportunities.
    🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Expand awareness of non-traditional education paths
    Show that high-income careers are accessible without college degrees
    Promote certifications, portfolios, and practical skills
    2. Reframe AI as an opportunity
    Help listeners understand how AI can create jobs, not just remove them
    3. Inspire career transformation
    Target people: Struggling financially
    Stuck in low-wage jobs
    Looking for a career pivot

    4. Bridge opportunity gaps
    Focus on helping: Underserved communities
    People without access to formal education

    5. Provide actionable entry points
    Direct listeners to: Free resources
    Self-learning paths
    UXD Academy

    🔑 Key Takeaways 1. AI is both a disruptor and an enabler
    Two approaches: Replace workers
    Amplify workers’ productivity [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]

    2. Degrees are becoming less important in tech
    Over 40% of tech companies prioritize skills over degrees [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    Real hiring focus: Portfolio
    Demonstrated ability

    3. Skills can be self-taught
    Swain learned through: YouTube
    Online resources
    Practice

    This model is replicable for others
    4. Portfolio > credentials
    Employers want proof of skill: Projects
    Real-world work

    This levels the playing field
    5. Fast income growth is possible
    Swain’s trajectory: $75K → $105K → $140K within a few years [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]

    Demonstrates rapid upward mobility in tech
    6. Accessibility is key to opportunity
    Training can be done: On a phone
    Without expensive tools

    Removes traditional barriers
    7. Learn-by-doing model works best
    UXD Academy combines: Training
    Real client projects
    Apprenticeships

    8. AI tools require minimal technical background
    No-code and low-code tools allow: Beginners to build apps, bots, workflows quickly

    9. Small businesses are the biggest AI opportunity
    AI can help: Automate operations
    Improve efficiency
    Scale growth

    10. Traditional education is slow to adapt
    Colleges struggle to keep up with: Rapid tech changes

    Agile programs like UXD Academy fill this gap
    11. Mindset shift is essential
    Success requires: Initiative
    Discipline
    Self-learning

    12. Exposure creates opportunity
    Many people don’t pursue tech careers because: They don’t know they exist

    Awareness is the first step
    💬 Notable Quotes On AI’s dual impact
    “Companies are either using AI to replace people or to amplify their people.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On degrees vs skills
    “Over 40% of tech companies do not care about degrees anymore… they care about your portfolio.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On education alternatives
    “You can become an AI designer… without a degree.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On learning path
    “YouTube, Google, and books taught me everything I know.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On AI functionality
    “AI is like the smartest intern you know—you can train it to work for you.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On opportunity
    “You can change your life in under a year and a half.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On discipline
    “From five to 2 a.m., I was learning, building, and redoing my portfolio.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On mission
    “I want people to realize they can create their own reality with this.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On urgency
    “AI is our opportunity… we have to get on the ball.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    🧭 Bottom Line
    Everett Swain’s message is a blueprint for modern career access in the AI economy:
    Skills beat degrees
    Self-learning is powerful
    AI is a career lever, not just a threat
    Execution (portfolio) matters more than theory
    Opportunity is available—but requires action
    👉 His core philosophy:
    With the right skills, discipline, and access to knowledge, anyone can break into high-income tech careers—without traditional barriers.
    #SHMS #BEST #STRAW
    Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
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    Small business funding
    Entrepreneur success stories
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    Motivation: Dr. Yvette encouraged listeners to live inspired lives, and never allow age or past experiences to determine their future.

    10/10/2026 | 28 mins.
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    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. La Donya Yvette.
    She shares her powerful personal journey from foster care and childhood trauma to becoming a successful life coach, author, speaker, and founder of GlowCon. Her message encouraged listeners to embrace growth, live inspired lives, and never allow age or past experiences to determine their future.
    Key Takeaways 1. Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
    Dr. Yvette believes that transformation begins in the mind. By changing how we think about ourselves and our circumstances, we create opportunities for growth, healing, and success.
    2. Your Past Does Not Define Your Future
    She openly discussed overcoming abandonment, foster care, abuse, and other traumatic experiences. Her story demonstrates that difficult beginnings do not have to determine where you ultimately end up.
    3. Live an Inspired Lifestyle
    One of her core messages is that inspiration should not be occasional. It should become a daily lifestyle that guides decisions, actions, and personal development.
    4. Healing Requires Courage
    Dr. Yvette stressed the importance of confronting painful experiences, seeking support, and allowing yourself the space to heal rather than remaining trapped by the past.
    5. Forgiveness Is Freedom
    A major part of her healing journey involved forgiveness. She encouraged listeners to forgive others and, just as importantly, forgive themselves.
    6. Never Stop Growing
    Regardless of age, there is always an opportunity to learn, evolve, and pursue new goals. Dr. Yvette challenged listeners to continue dreaming and growing into their next chapter.
    7. Authenticity Is Power
    She explained that becoming the best version of herself happened when she stopped listening to negativity, embraced her authentic self, and focused on continuous growth.
    8. Stretch Beyond Your Limitations
    Dr. Yvette encouraged people not to place limits on themselves. Often, we are capable of far more than we believe when we push beyond our comfort zones.
    9. Connection Creates Opportunity
    Her GlowCon event is centered on the idea that meaningful connections with mentors, coaches, peers, and resources can create transformational breakthroughs.
    10. Keep Your Promise to Yourself
    Following the loss of both parents during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Yvette made a commitment to continue pursuing her purpose and never quit, regardless of the challenges she faced.
    11. Mentors and Support Systems Matter
    Even coaches need coaches. Dr. Yvette emphasized the importance of surrounding yourself with trusted people who can provide guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
    12. It's Never Too Late to Begin Again
    Whether someone is entering a new career, business venture, or life chapter, Dr. Yvette believes it is never too late to pursue greatness and uncover untapped potential.
    Memorable Quotes
    "Change your mindset, change your life."
    "If you don't get inspiration from anybody, at least inspire yourself."
    "Live an inspired lifestyle."
    "When you stop dreaming, you stop growing and you stop living."
    "You have to forgive people, but you also have to forgive yourself."
    "The best version of yourself is daily growth."
    "Don't limit yourself to what you think you cannot do."
    "You are enough."
    "The time to get it right is now."
    "You are not too old to start something new."
    "If nobody does it for you, do it for yourself. You owe it to yourself."
    "Your next chapter is waiting."
    Final Thoughts
    Dr. La Donya Yvette delivered an inspiring and deeply personal message about resilience, healing, and self-discovery. Her journey from childhood trauma to empowering women around the world demonstrates the power of perseverance and faith. Through her coaching, speaking, and GlowCon platform, she encourages people to stop allowing past pain, fear, or age to hold them back. The interview serves as a reminder that healing is possible, growth is continuous, and every person has the ability to unleash their brilliance and create a meaningful next chapter in life.
    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST
    Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
    Business Podcast
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    Financial Literacy
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    Black Entrepreneurs
    Minority Business
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    Networking
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    Innovation
    How to start a business
    Small business funding
    Entrepreneur success stories
    Business leadership podcast
    Wealth building strategies
    Black entrepreneur podcast
    Minority business development
    Marketing for small businesses
    Business growth strategies
    Startup funding opportunities
    Executive leadership training
    Financial literacy education
    Success mindset podcast
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  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
Strawberry Letter: Podcasts in Family