From icons in sports and entertainment to visionary entrepreneurs building the next generation of successful companies, Rushion McDonald has spent decades uncovering the stories, strategies, and success principles that others often overlook. As Executive Producer of The Stephen A. Smith Show and Straight Shooter with Stephen A. on SiriusXM, and as a brand consultant for R&B legend Keith Sweat, Rushion has established himself as one of America's most innovative media creators and business minds.

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A two-time Emmy Award winner and NAACP Image Award recipient, Rushion McDonald is a media executive, writer, producer, entrepreneur, and master storyteller whose career spans entertainment, broadcasting, and business development. After leaving IBM to pursue his creative ambitions, he launched a successful Hollywood career writing for hit television series including Sister, Sister and The Jamie Foxx Show.

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While managing Steve Harvey's career, Rushion co-created the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, executive produced the box office hits Think Like a Man and Think Like a Man Too, consulted on Family Feud, and played a pivotal role in transforming Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man into an international bestselling book and cultural phenomenon. Behind the scenes, he has built influential brands like the Neighborhood Awards and helped launch and elevate countless careers and businesses.

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As host and executive producer of Money Making Conversations Master Class, Rushion gives audiences direct access to the minds of entrepreneurs, executives, celebrities, founders, nonprofit leaders, and industry innovators. Ranked among iHeartRadio's leading business podcasts and distributed across more than 20 HBCU radio stations nationwide, the program has become a trusted destination for conversations centered on wealth creation, entrepreneurship, business growth, and financial empowerment.

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His influence extends even further as co-host and executive producer of What Is Rich? Live!, a rapidly growing weekly digital talk show reaching more than two million streaming viewers. Through a strategic partnership with Fox Soul, the program challenges traditional definitions and success while empowering audiences to create greater opportunities for themselves and their communities.

Whether producing nationally recognized programming, helping nonprofits maximize fundraising efforts through WePowerFundraisers.com, or mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders, Rushion McDonald remains committed to empower people to "Lead With Your Gifts."