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My next guest is Lurie Daniel Favors. She is an activist, author, and attorney with a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. She currently serves as Interim Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Justice. Today, there is a lot ongoing from politics, economics to social, civil unrest on both sides. Attorney Favors is on my show to talk about it. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Lurie Daniel Favors.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Marc Morial. He is the CEO of the National Urban League, The Urban League: Empowering Communities. Changing Lives. Five-point empowerment agenda. He is the former Mayor of New Orleans. He was 36 years old when he was first elected Mayor. He has authored a new book, "The Gumbo Coalition: 10 Leadership Lessons that Help You Inspire, Unite, and Achieve", now available wherever books are sold. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, the leader of The Gumbo Coalition, Marc Morial.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Rob Hardy. He is a graduate of FAMU! He directs some of TV's hottest shows, including Power Book II: Ghost, 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Prodigal Son, Evil, Shameless, Black'ish, Stargirl, How to Get Away with Murder, The Flash and Criminal Minds, among others. Rob Hardy has also Executive Produced many studio movies, including No Good Deed, Think Like a Man, and Stomp the Yard. Plus, his foundation identifies, trains and mentors adult career seekers from diverse backgrounds to pursue lucrative and lasting opportunities in Georgia's film and television workforce. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rob Hardy.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Attorney Ben Crump. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer. I was still managing Steve Harvey, and I saw him on TV representing Trayvon Martin. We met backstage at the Neighborhood Awards, and we have been friends. He had a dream to impact the lives of African Americans in the justice system. Ben's fight for justice has covered many cases. His dedication to helping families receive justice includes Ahmaud Arbery, Martin Lee Anderson, Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake, George Floyd, and, unfortunately, many more. All these families have turned to Mr. Crump to turn the spotlight of justice on their cases, who speaks on the ongoing racial injustice in our country today. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Attorney Ben Crump.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Attorney Ben Crump. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer. I was still managing Steve Harvey, and I saw him on TV representing Trayvon Martin. We met backstage at the Neighborhood Awards, and we have been friends. He had a dream to impact the lives of African Americans in the justice system. Ben's fight for justice has covered many cases. His dedication to helping families receive justice includes Ahmaud Arbery, Martin Lee Anderson, Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake, George Floyd, and, unfortunately, many more. All these families have turned to Mr. Crump to turn the spotlight of justice on their cases, who speaks on the ongoing racial injustice in our country today. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Attorney Ben Crump. My next guest is Rob Hardy. He is a graduate of FAMU! He directs some of TV's hottest shows, including Power Book II: Ghost, 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Prodigal Son, Evil, Shameless, Black'ish, Stargirl, How to Get Away with Murder, The Flash and Criminal Minds, among others. Rob Hardy has also Executive Produced many studio movies, including No Good Deed, Think Like a Man, and Stomp the Yard.  Plus, his foundation identifies, trains and mentors adult career seekers from diverse backgrounds to pursue lucrative and lasting opportunities in Georgia's film and television workforce.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Rob Hardy. My next guest is Marc Morial. He is the CEO of the National Urban League, The Urban League: Empowering Communities. Changing Lives. Five-point empowerment agenda. He is the former Mayor of New Orleans. He was 36 years old when he was first elected Mayor. He has authored a new book, "The Gumbo Coalition: 10 Leadership Lessons that Help You Inspire, Unite, and Achieve", now available wherever books are sold. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, the leader of The Gumbo Coalition, Marc Morial.  My next guest is Lurie Daniel Favors. She is an activist, author, and attorney with a long-standing commitment to racial and social justice. She currently serves as Interim Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Justice. Today, there is a lot ongoing from politics, economics to social, civil unrest on both sides. Attorney Favors is on my show to talk about it. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Lurie Daniel Favors.  My next guest is Alonda Thomas. Alonda Thomas serves as director of public relations at Howard University. Recently named among the 2020 Top Women in PR by PRNEWS. She has worked at three historically black colleges and universities, including her alma mater Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and her current role at Howard University. Alonda has led the public relations strategy for a variety of clients, including TV One, ABC Network, CNN, Walt Disney Studios and Fox Searchlight.  She is a “Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch” in the Huffington Post and 2019 Communicator of the Year by the Mid-Atlantic Black Public Relations Society. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Alonda Thomas.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Don Lemon. He is the host of a top-rated podcast entitled “Silence is not an Option.” The podcast “Silence is not an Option” embarks on tough, honest, and provocative conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers, offering perspective about our nation’s deep racial divide while exploring what Americans can do to help find a path forward. He can also be seen weekday, during prime-time hosting CNN Tonight. He is on the show to talk about the power of not remaining silent. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations a voice for Black America Don Lemon.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Dr. Fredrick Jacobs. He holds a number of degrees, including a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, a Master’s in Counseling, and two Doctorate degrees in Theology and Counseling. He is also a pastor. Dr. Fredrick Jacobs is the CEO of Celebrity’s Soul Food – “The Fastest Growing Soul Food Chain.” The varied menu features local flavors and caters to a diverse crowd, including meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans. He is putting the restaurant brand on the fast-track for a 200-location rollout goal. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. Frederick Jacobs.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next two guests are Tambra Cherie, and Lateshia Pearson. They are starring in the new docu-series on the new OWN TV series "Belle Collective." Tambra is the newly single midday diva and on-air radio personality for Jackson’s top hip-hop and R&B station and host of the most controversial radio show in the city, “The Relationship Hour.” Lateshia Pearson is the CEO of the National Women’s Brunch Organization. Her brunches bring powerful women together and help promote self-empowerment, but now she has one goal in mind: to bring the ladies together to revitalize Farish Street, an iconic Black neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Tambra Cherie, and Lateshia Pearson,https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Kyla Pratt. Kyla has crafted longevity as an actress since starting her career from a young age, and amassed success in numerous comedies, from TV sitcoms to films. She will be reprising her role in “The Proud Family,” in the reboot “The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder” for Disney+. She is currently starring as Randi in the new FOX series “Call Me Kat.” You can catch it every Thursday night on FOX. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kyla Pratt.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Bishop Ezekiel Williams. He is the Pastor and Founder of Faith World Ministries in Norfolk, VA and currently starring in the Netflix docu-series, "Voices of Fire.” The six episode series follows singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer Pharrell Williams and Bishop Williams' hometown community as it builds one of the world’s most inspiring gospel choirs. Bishop Williams and his core team of influential gospel leaders venture into Hampton Roads to find undiscovered talent. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations the inspiration behind “Voices of Fire,” Bishop Ezekiel Williams.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Bishop Ezekiel Williams. He is the Pastor and Founder of Faith World Ministries in Norfolk, VA and currently starring in the Netflix docuseries, "Voices of Fire.” The six episode series follows singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer Pharrell Williams and Bishop Williams' hometown community as it builds one of the world’s most inspiring gospel choirs. Bishop Williams and his core team of influential gospel leaders venture into Hampton Roads to find undiscovered talent. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations the inspiration behind “Voices of Fire,” Bishop Ezekiel Williams.  My next two guests are Tambra Cherie, sounds like TAM-bruh Sha-REE, and Lateshia Pearson, sounds like La-TEESHA PEER-son. They are starring in the new docu-series on the new OWN TV series "Belle Collective." Tambra is the newly single midday diva and on-air radio personality for Jackson’s top hip-hop and R&B station and host of the most controversial radio show in the city, “The Relationship Hour.” Lateshia Pearson is the CEO of the National Women’s Brunch Organization. Her brunches bring powerful women together and help promote self-empowerment, but now she has one goal in mind: to bring the ladies together to revitalize Farish Street, an iconic Black neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Tambra Cherie, and Lateshia Pearson  My next guest is Kyla Pratt. Kyla has crafted longevity as an actress since starting her career from a young age, and amassed success in numerous comedies, from TV sitcoms to films. She will be reprising her role in “The Proud Family,” in the reboot “The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder” for Disney+. She is currently starring as Randi” in the new FOX series “Call Me Kat.” You can catch it every Thursday night on FOX. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Kyla Pratt. My next guest is Dr. Fredrick Jacobs. He holds a number of degrees, including a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, a Master’s in Counseling, and two Doctorate degrees in Theology and Counseling. He is also a pastor. Dr. Fredrick Jacobs is the CEO of Celebrity’s Soul Food – “The Fastest Growing Soul Food Chain.” The varied menu features local flavors and caters to a diverse crowd, including meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans. He is putting the restaurant brand on the fast-track for a 200-location rollout goal. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Dr. Frederick Jacobs.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Stephen A. Smith. Before we get started with my interview with Stephen A. Smith. In 2021, Stephen A. Smith will continue to hosts the popular ESPN’s “First Take,” Mon-Fri.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a weekly Wednesday, ESPN NBA show, “SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith,” premiers January 6th.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a daily ½ hour ESPN+ talk show, “Stephen A’s World,” premieres on January 11th and airs Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri on ESPN+. ; Stephen A. Smith will continue his recurring role as Brick on the popular ABC soap opera, “General Hospital,” airs January 12th and 13th. ; Stephen A. Smith is co-producing an HBCU docu-series on the North Carolina Central University basketball team with State Farm spokesperson and NBA Star Chris Paul, premieres January 15th; Stephen A. Smith is starring in a highly anticipated family-themed, animated wrestling movie entitled “Rumble.” Paramount Animations teamed up with WWE Studios for the film, which centers on a teen girl who “seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a lovable underdog monster into a champion. The release date is May 14th. Yes, he is swamped. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Stephen A. Smith.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guests are Ernest & Barbara Furlow-Smiles. They founded Smiles Shield. A modern customized face shield company that allows your SMILE to shine. The shields are made to order customization with Children, Luxury, Bedazzled, and Name Customization. Smiles Shield™ is a family-owned. Outside of her role at Facebook and operating Smiles Shield™, Barbara is the Founder of B.T. Consulting, LLC, and Co-Founder of a non-profit, Global Smiles Health, focused on sustainable health, providing people with the basic needs of living worldwide, one community and SMILE at a time. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Ernest & Barbara Furlow-Smiles.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is going to talk about New York City’s destination for his Mind-Body-Spirit Transformation. He is a celebrity fitness trainer, ordained minister, former ballet dancer, wellness expert, motivational speaker, founder/owner of Brace Life Studios, and founder of the 28 Day Challenge wellness program. He is known in the fitness community as the Mind-Body-Soul Connector; he has been seen on Good Morning America, The View, The Food Network, Shape Magazine, Self Magazine, New York Daily News, Bloomberg Business Week, & BET.com. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Robert Brace.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Mariana van Zeller. She is an award-winning investigative journalist. She is the Co-Founder of Muck Media and Host & Executive Producer of Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller. She won the Dupont Award for Fusion investigation “Death by Fentanyl,” when she tracked the pharmaceutical and clandestine sources of the deadly opioid. For her report “Rape on the Reservation,” she received the prestigious Livingston Award for Young Journalists. Her documentary on prescription drug abuse and pill trafficking, “The OxyContin Express,” was honored with a Peabody Award, a Television Academy Honor, and an Emmy nomination. You can see her new show every Wednesday on National Geographic, Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Mariana van Zeller.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Stephen A. Smith. Before we get started with my interview with Stephen A. Smith. In 2021, Stephen A. Smith will continue to hosts the popular ESPN’s “First Take,” Mon-Fri.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a weekly Wednesday, ESPN NBA show, “SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith,” premiers January 6th.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a daily ½ hour ESPN+ talk show, “Stephen A’s World,” premieres on January 11th and airs Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri on ESPN+. ; Stephen A. Smith will continue his recurring role as Brick on the popular ABC soap opera, “General Hospital,” airs January 12th and 13th. ; Stephen A. Smith is co-producing an HBCU docu-series on the North Carolina Central University basketball team with State Farm spokesperson and NBA Star Chris Paul, premieres January 15th; Stephen A. Smith is starring in a highly anticipated family-themed, animated wrestling movie entitled “Rumble.” Paramount Animations teamed up with WWE Studios for the film, which centers on a teen girl who “seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a lovable underdog monster into a champion. The release date is May 14th. Yes, he is swamped. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Stephen A. Smith.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Stephen A. Smith. Before we get started with my interview with Stephen A. Smith.  In 2021, Stephen A. Smith will continue to hosts the popular ESPN’s “First Take,” Mon-Fri.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a weekly Wednesday, ESPN NBA show, “SportsCenter with Stephen A. Smith,” premiers January 6th.; Stephen A. Smith will also host a daily ½ hour ESPN+ talk show, “Stephen A’s World,” premieres on January 11th and airs Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri on ESPN+. ; Stephen A. Smith will continue his recurring role as Brick on the popular ABC soap opera, “General Hospital,” airs January 12th and 13th. ; Stephen A. Smith is co-producing an HBCU docu-series on the North Carolina Central University basketball team with State Farm spokesperson and NBA Star Chris Paul, premieres January 15th; Stephen A. Smith is starring in a highly anticipated family-themed, animated wrestling movie entitled “Rumble.” Paramount Animations teamed up with WWE Studios for the film, which centers on a teen girl who “seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a lovable underdog monster into a champion. The release date is May 14th. Yes, he is swamped. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Stephen A. Smith.  My next guest is Marianna Van Zeller.  She is an award-winning investigative journalist. She is the Co-Founder of Muck Media and Host & Executive Producer of Trafficked with Marianna Van Zeller. She won the Dupont Award for Fusion investigation “Death by Fentanyl,” when she tracked the pharmaceutical and clandestine sources of the deadly opioid. For her report “Rape on the Reservation,” she received the prestigious Livingston Award for Young Journalists. Her documentary on prescription drug abuse and pill trafficking, “The OxyContin Express,” was honored with a Peabody Award, a Television Academy Honor, and an Emmy nomination. You can see her new show every Wednesday on National Geographic, Trafficked with Marianna Van Zeller. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Marianna Van Zeller. My next guest is going to talk about New York City’s destination for his Mind-Body-Spirit Transformation. He is a celebrity fitness trainer, ordained minister, former ballet dancer, wellness expert, motivational speaker, founder/owner of Brace Life Studios, and founder of the 28 Day Challenge wellness program. He is known in the fitness community as the Mind-Body-Soul Connector; he has been seen on Good Morning America, The View, The Food Network, Shape Magazine, Self Magazine, New York Daily News, Bloomberg Business Week, & BET.com. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Robert Brace.My next guests are Ernest & Barbara Furlow-Smiles. They founded Smiles Shield. A modern customized face shield company that allows your SMILE to shine. The shields are made to order customization with Children, Luxury, Bedazzled, and Name Customization. Smiles Shield™ is a family-owned. Outside of her role at Facebook and operating Smiles Shield™, Barbara is the Founder of B.T. Consulting, LLC, and Co-Founder of a non-profit, Global Smiles Health, focused on sustainable health, providing people with the basic needs of living worldwide, one community and SMILE at a time. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Ernest & Barbara Furlow-Smiles. https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Superbowl Champion and NFL Legend DeMarcus Ware. Wednesday, December 9, this NFL Legend announced the launch of Driven To Win (D2W), a new fitness app that brings a professional sports workout training experience to anyone with an iPhone. After perfecting his practice, DeMarcus is now extending his pro-level workout techniques to anyone with a performance-driven mentality – whether you’re an aspiring athlete looking to improve or just beginning your fitness journey. Driven To Win is a no-nonsense, high-performance daily grind that builds leaders through truly personalized physical and mental training from nine times NFL Pro Bowlers DeMarcus Ware. The app has a 5-star rating and brings million-dollar, pro-level fitness techniques right to the palm of your hand. Please welcome the Money Making Conversations, the creator of the Driven to Win App, DeMarcus Ware.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Curtis Symonds. He is a former BET executive who creates a proper destination to celebrate and share the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCUGO.TV. HBCU GO TV is the voice of African American youth and the HBCU community and currently airs on Roku and HBCUGO.TV. To increase awareness of and support the sustainability of HBCU’s by making a meaningful financial contribution to these American Institutions of Higher Learning population. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Curtis Symonds.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Andrea L Collins. Andrea has over 15 years of experience in the Investment Management industry. She began her career at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management – where she specialized in portfolio management for high net worth individual investors and foundations. She is active in the community, an avid supporter of the arts, and frequently teaches financial literacy workshops for schools and organizations, and is a proud Delta Sigma Theta member. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Andrea L Collins.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com