Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells.

Award-winning television personality, author, and entrepreneur, joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his journey from launching a seasoning line to building a successful culinary brand. Known for his hit shows New Soul Kitchen and New Soul Kitchen Remix on Cleo TV, he shares insights on branding, cooking strategies, and his bestselling cookbook Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Building a Culinary Brand

   • Chef Jernard started his career selling seasonings, expanding into hot sauces and barbecue sauces using recipes passed down from his father.
   • Landing a Whole Foods distribution deal was a major turning point, allowing him to scale his business and enter other markets.
   • He believes in volume sales, ensuring his products are widely available nationwide while creating brand demand through media appearances.

2. TV Appearances & Media Strategy

   • Competing on Food Network Star and Cutthroat Kitchen opened doors for national exposure.
   • He views television as a platform to direct audiences toward his products rather than just an entertainment opportunity.
   • Hosting New Soul Kitchen gives him an avenue to teach cooking techniques and engage with viewers beyond a traditional chef role.

3. Cooking Philosophy & Efficiency

   • Advocates for organized cooking, reducing time in the kitchen by prepping ingredients in sections before starting.
   • Encourages using quality spices and flavors to enhance dishes effortlessly.
   • Believes that cooking should be about enjoyment, avoiding unnecessary complexity—especially for holiday meals.

4. Essential Holiday Cooking Tips

   • Choosing the right wood for smoking—hickory, cherry, apple, peach, or pecan—enhances turkey or ham flavors.
   • Prefers injection-based seasoning for turkey, using Cajun and butter blends.
   • Mac and Cheese Mastery – Uses cavatelli pasta, smoked Gouda, sharp cheddar, and a touch of nutmeg for depth.
   • Advocates for simplified candied yams, avoiding overly complex versions that extend cooking time.

5. Signature Recipes from His Cookbook

   • Creole BBQ Shrimp – Jumbo prawns baked in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, butter, smoked paprika, and lemon.
   • Whiskey Cranberry Glazed Ribs – Uses cranberry juice, whiskey, brown sugar, and chipotle for rich, festive flavor.
   • Seafood Mac and Cheese – Combines lobster, shrimp, crab, chicken, and sausage for a decadent twist.

📘 Resources & Contact Information
Chef Jernard’s work is accessible through:
🔗 Website: Jernard Wells
🔗 Social Media: @ChefJernard
🔗 Book: Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours (Available on Amazon & major retailers)

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Barbosa.

CEO and Founder of International Supply Partners (ISP), about breaking into government contracting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the complexities of supply chain management.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Breaking into Government Contracting

• Barbosa started her business by targeting government contracts, recognizing that the government is the largest buyer of goods and services.
• She explained how RFQs (Request for Quotes) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) allow new suppliers to compete for contracts.

Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry

• She admitted that entering the industrial supply sector was challenging but credited her fearlessness and determination for her success.
• Barbosa emphasized that women entrepreneurs must focus on value and expertise rather than industry stereotypes.

Supply Chain & Procurement Strategies

• ISP specializes in safety, PPE, industrial, janitorial, and construction supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Barbosa detailed how understanding supply chain logistics helped her compete with big-box suppliers.

COVID-19 & PPE Pricing Surge

• During the pandemic, PPE prices skyrocketed due to high demand and supply chain disruptions.
• Barbosa explained how manufacturers shifted production to PPE, leading to price gouging and bidding wars.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Business

• Barbosa’s company is certified as a minority-owned and women-owned business, but she emphasized that quality and service—not identity—should drive business success.
• She believes that DEI initiatives should not be the sole reason for doing business, but rather a tool for leveraging opportunities.

📘 About Jennifer Barbosa & International Supply Partners
Jennifer Barbosa is a visionary entrepreneur and supply chain specialist, leading International Supply Partners (ISP) in streamlining procurement for businesses and government agencies. ISP is a trusted provider of essential goods, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and competitive pricing.

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

A leadership and performance coach specializing in helping high-achieving entrepreneurs balance business growth with personal fulfillment. The discussion focused on leadership, relationships, and overcoming subconscious barriers to success.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Balancing Business & Personal Life

• Yatch helps ambitious entrepreneurs struggling to balance home life and business growth.
• She emphasized that success at work doesn’t mean sacrificing relationships—leaders must redefine their roles at home.

The Importance of Transition Time

• Many entrepreneurs struggle to switch from work mode to home life, leading to stress in relationships.
• Yatch recommends a 30-minute decompression routine before entering the home, including:
  • Writing down lingering work concerns.
  • Engaging in a mindless activity like listening to music.
  • Reflecting on positive memories with loved ones to shift emotional energy.

Leadership Gaps in Entrepreneurs

• Yatch identified three major leadership gaps that hold entrepreneurs back:
  1. Delegation – Many leaders struggle to trust their teams, leading to micromanagement.
  2. Feedback – Entrepreneurs must learn to give and receive feedback effectively without defensiveness.
  3. Planning – Businesses often fail to plan for obstacles, focusing only on ideal scenarios.

Trauma & Entrepreneurial Success

• Yatch explained that many entrepreneurs have unresolved childhood trauma, leading them to create chaos in business as a way to regain control.
• She emphasized that stability at home is crucial for scaling a business successfully.

📘 About Annie Yatch
Annie Yatch is a team leadership and performance coach, specializing in helping entrepreneurs unlock their full potential. She is the founder of Northstar Leadership, a company dedicated to helping high-achieving men redefine leadership at home and in business.

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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
Cierra 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 Cassandra Lester.

She is the founder of Grow Give Prosper, and discusses her nonprofit’s mission to provide financial education and career opportunities through partnerships like Grow with Google.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. The Mission Behind Grow Give Prosper

   • Lester founded the nonprofit to help communities grow together, give to each other, and prosper collectively.
   • She focuses on financial literacy, career development, and economic empowerment.

2. Partnership with Grow with Google

   • Provides career certification scholarships in cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, IT support, project management, and UX design.
   • Scholarships are free and open to individuals across the U.S., requiring only a commitment to complete the program.

3. Breaking Barriers in Financial Education

   • Lester noticed that financial struggles affect people regardless of education level.
   • She aims to make financial literacy accessible and understandable for all.

4. Boots-on-the-Ground Outreach

   • Personally visits community centers, adult education classes, and underserved areas to spread awareness.
   • Actively engages with individuals to encourage participation in career certification programs.

5. Overcoming Skepticism & Challenges

   • Some people initially doubt the legitimacy of free scholarships.
   • Lester emphasizes that Google certifications are recognized by employers and can lead to high-paying jobs.

📘 About Cassandra Lester
Cassandra Lester is a financial literacy advocate and nonprofit leader dedicated to helping individuals build wealth through education and career advancement. Her organization, Grow Give Prosper, provides resources to underserved communities, ensuring they have access to life-changing opportunities.

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