Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amber C. Saunders.

An estate planning attorney and founder of The Saunders Firm, about generational wealth, estate planning, and financial literacy in the Black community.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Importance of Estate Planning

• Saunders emphasized that estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who owns assets, including homes, jewelry, and even bank accounts.
• She shared how her family’s experience with probate court inspired her to educate others on avoiding financial hardships.

Generational Wealth & Legacy

• Many Black families lose wealth due to lack of estate planning, leading to long legal battles and financial instability.
• Saunders stressed that generational wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about education, financial literacy, and structured wealth transfer.

Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning

• Many people believe wills and trusts are only for the rich, but anyone with assets should have a plan.
• She debunked myths about DIY estate planning, warning that generic online templates can lead to legal complications.

Protecting Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneurs must plan for succession, ensuring their businesses can survive beyond their leadership.
• She advised business owners to structure their companies properly, so they don’t just create a job for themselves but build a lasting enterprise.

📘 About Amber C. Saunders
Amber C. Saunders is a leading estate planning attorney, dedicated to helping families secure their financial futures. She founded The Saunders Firm, specializing in wealth preservation, estate planning, and business succession strategies.

 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latabia Woodward.

A visionary founder and CEO of Who's Got Next Music Inc., joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her music tech startup and its mission to amplify emerging talent through technology-driven competitions. She also serves as chairman of the Ann Cephus Family Fund, advocating for STEM education in underserved communities.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Background & Journey into Music Tech

   • Latasha, a graduate of East Carolina University, built a successful career in business and technology before venturing into the music industry.
   • She was introduced to the business side of music when her son, Offset of Migos, asked for help managing his affairs while touring globally.
   • After navigating the complexities of artist management, record labels, and industry contracts, she recognized gaps in music business education for young creatives.

2. Who's Got Next Music App & Platform

   • Who's Got Next Music is an artist amplification platform that leverages genre-based music competitions to discover and promote emerging talent.
   • Competitions occur in three rounds—two in-app voting rounds followed by an in-person event for finalists.
   • The global accessibility of the platform allows artists from North America and Canada to showcase their work while fans worldwide participate in voting.

3. Music Business Education & Fair Competition

   • Many young artists lack business knowledge, leading to unfair deals or lost opportunities.
   • The app provides a structured way for artists to engage with fans, gain visibility, and retain full rights to their music.
   • Producers contribute cleared, non-sampled beats to the platform, ensuring artists avoid legal complications.

4. Upcoming Launch & Events

   • Beta version is currently available on Apple & Google Play stores, with an official launch planned for June.
   • A February event will introduce the app to the music community, featuring panel discussions with entertainment attorneys, sync licensing experts, and emerging artists.
   • Hip-hop will be the first competition genre, followed by expansions into R&B, gospel, and other categories.

5. Artist & Fan Participation Model

   • Artists pay a $199 contest entry fee, gaining access to premium beats and promotional exposure.
   • Fan voting is real-time and transparent, directly influencing competition results.
   • Winners receive $5,000, legal services from McKinley Law Firm, and additional business support.

6. Ann Cephus Family Fund & STEM Advocacy

   • Latasha founded the Ann Cephus Family Fund in honor of her mother, advocating for technology education among young creatives.
   • The Sound Pathways program provides high school students in Atlanta with music business education using AI-powered songwriting tools.
   • Students learn music production, business strategy, and transferable

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amber C. Saunders.

An estate planning attorney and founder of The Saunders Firm, about generational wealth, estate planning, and financial literacy in the Black community.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Importance of Estate Planning

• Saunders emphasized that estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who owns assets, including homes, jewelry, and even bank accounts.
• She shared how her family’s experience with probate court inspired her to educate others on avoiding financial hardships.

Generational Wealth & Legacy

• Many Black families lose wealth due to lack of estate planning, leading to long legal battles and financial instability.
• Saunders stressed that generational wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about education, financial literacy, and structured wealth transfer.

Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning

• Many people believe wills and trusts are only for the rich, but anyone with assets should have a plan.
• She debunked myths about DIY estate planning, warning that generic online templates can lead to legal complications.

Protecting Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneurs must plan for succession, ensuring their businesses can survive beyond their leadership.
• She advised business owners to structure their companies properly, so they don’t just create a job for themselves but build a lasting enterprise.

📘 About Amber C. Saunders
Amber C. Saunders is a leading estate planning attorney, dedicated to helping families secure their financial futures. She founded The Saunders Firm, specializing in wealth preservation, estate planning, and business succession strategies.

 

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latabia Woodward.

A visionary founder and CEO of Who's Got Next Music Inc., joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her music tech startup and its mission to amplify emerging talent through technology-driven competitions. She also serves as chairman of the Ann Cephus Family Fund, advocating for STEM education in underserved communities.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Background & Journey into Music Tech

   • Latasha, a graduate of East Carolina University, built a successful career in business and technology before venturing into the music industry.
   • She was introduced to the business side of music when her son, Offset of Migos, asked for help managing his affairs while touring globally.
   • After navigating the complexities of artist management, record labels, and industry contracts, she recognized gaps in music business education for young creatives.

2. Who's Got Next Music App & Platform

   • Who's Got Next Music is an artist amplification platform that leverages genre-based music competitions to discover and promote emerging talent.
   • Competitions occur in three rounds—two in-app voting rounds followed by an in-person event for finalists.
   • The global accessibility of the platform allows artists from North America and Canada to showcase their work while fans worldwide participate in voting.

3. Music Business Education & Fair Competition

   • Many young artists lack business knowledge, leading to unfair deals or lost opportunities.
   • The app provides a structured way for artists to engage with fans, gain visibility, and retain full rights to their music.
   • Producers contribute cleared, non-sampled beats to the platform, ensuring artists avoid legal complications.

4. Upcoming Launch & Events

   • Beta version is currently available on Apple & Google Play stores, with an official launch planned for June.
   • A February event will introduce the app to the music community, featuring panel discussions with entertainment attorneys, sync licensing experts, and emerging artists.
   • Hip-hop will be the first competition genre, followed by expansions into R&B, gospel, and other categories.

5. Artist & Fan Participation Model

   • Artists pay a $199 contest entry fee, gaining access to premium beats and promotional exposure.
   • Fan voting is real-time and transparent, directly influencing competition results.
   • Winners receive $5,000, legal services from McKinley Law Firm, and additional business support.

6. Ann Cephus Family Fund & STEM Advocacy

   • Latasha founded the Ann Cephus Family Fund in honor of her mother, advocating for technology education among young creatives.
   • The Sound Pathways program provides high school students in Atlanta with music business education using AI-powered songwriting tools.
   • Students learn music production, business strategy, and transferable

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amber C. Saunders.

An estate planning attorney and founder of The Saunders Firm, about generational wealth, estate planning, and financial literacy in the Black community.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Importance of Estate Planning

• Saunders emphasized that estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who owns assets, including homes, jewelry, and even bank accounts.
• She shared how her family’s experience with probate court inspired her to educate others on avoiding financial hardships.

Generational Wealth & Legacy

• Many Black families lose wealth due to lack of estate planning, leading to long legal battles and financial instability.
• Saunders stressed that generational wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about education, financial literacy, and structured wealth transfer.

Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning

• Many people believe wills and trusts are only for the rich, but anyone with assets should have a plan.
• She debunked myths about DIY estate planning, warning that generic online templates can lead to legal complications.

Protecting Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneurs must plan for succession, ensuring their businesses can survive beyond their leadership.
• She advised business owners to structure their companies properly, so they don’t just create a job for themselves but build a lasting enterprise.

📘 About Amber C. Saunders
Amber C. Saunders is a leading estate planning attorney, dedicated to helping families secure their financial futures. She founded The Saunders Firm, specializing in wealth preservation, estate planning, and business succession strategies.

 

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

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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.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

 

 

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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.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

 

 

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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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.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

 

 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Foos.

Founder of Foos Financial Services, joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her journey from owning a salon to launching a multi-faceted financial services firm. Based in Camp Springs, Maryland, her business offers tax services, a podcast studio, event space, and consulting, demonstrating the power of multiple streams of income.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Entrepreneurship & Business Growth

   • Laura started as a salon owner and transitioned into financial services after recognizing the need for structured business finances among entrepreneurs.
   • Initially hesitant about taxes, she was convinced by a longtime friend to explore the industry, leading to 10 successful seasons in tax preparation.

2. Multiple Streams of Income

   • Purchased commercial property to expand from salon ownership to financial services.
   • The space now includes a photography studio, podcast studio, and event planning space, allowing rental income to cover business expenses.

3. Financial Literacy & Business Structuring

   • Emphasizes the importance of proper tax planning for business owners to ensure they qualify for loans and financial opportunities.
   • Encourages entrepreneurs to set aside money annually to pay taxes and invest in their business growth.

4. Women in Business & Mentorship

   • Created a business networking group called Confessions of a Boss Lady, with 400+ members, to help women navigate entrepreneurship.
   • Believes in giving back and mentoring aspiring business owners, sharing real-life insights via social media and workshops.

5. My Tax Box Product

   • Developed My Tax Box, a DIY tax organization kit for individuals and small businesses to track income, expenses, and potential deductions.
   • Available online as a structured financial management tool for those who can’t afford bookkeeping services.

6. Social Media & Brand Visibility

   • Invested in professional branding, working with Ronnie Brown to overhaul her social media presence.
   • Deleted old content, established a consistent brand identity, and actively shares tax tips and business advice to engage potential clients.

7. Health & Work-Life Balance

   • Faced major health challenges, including a minor heart attack, due to excessive stress and business responsibilities.
   • Learned to delegate tasks, build a reliable team, and focus on strategic growth, rather than handling everything alone.

📘 Resources & Contact Information
Laura Foos' services are accessible through:
🔗 Website: Foos Financial Services
🔗 Social Media: @FoosFinancial

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