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

Platinum-selling R&B artist, author of Share My Life

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To explore Kem’s memoir Share My Life, which chronicles his journey from addiction and homelessness to musical success and personal healing. The interview aims to inspire listeners by highlighting the power of vulnerability, perseverance, and self-transformation.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Healing Through Storytelling

Kem wrote Share My Life to help others heal, just as others’ stories helped him:

“Any healing and transformation that I have experienced… is because somebody shared their story with me.”

2. Overcoming Self

Kem emphasizes that the biggest obstacle in life is often oneself:

“All of life is about overcoming self… My biggest problem has always been me.”

3. Family Dynamics & Silence

Kem discusses the generational silence in his family and how it shaped his emotional struggles:

“We didn’t talk about stuff… You’re left to fend for yourself emotionally, spiritually and psychologically.”

4. Addiction & Recovery

Kem’s sobriety began on July 23, 1990, marking a turning point in his life:

“When the student is ready, the teacher appears… I surrendered.”

5. Entrepreneurial Hustle

Kem self-funded his breakout album Chemistry using a $17,000 American Express loan:

“I figured this will either work or I’ll have the largest credit card bill in America.”

He learned the music business in real time—creating barcodes, consignment sheets, and selling CDs in local stores.

6. Letting Go to Move Forward

Kem found success when he stopped obsessing over getting a record deal:

“I didn’t stop making music, but I let go of the idea that this was the only thing I could do.”

7. Fatherhood & Growth

He reflects on fatherhood, relationships, and the ongoing process of aligning his life:

“I’m always in the process of lining my life up… It’s not a place where you arrive.”

8. Education & Redemption

Kem returned to earn his high school diploma after dropping out, choosing that path over the GED:

“It was always a point of shame… I may as well go back to school.”

💬 Notable Quotes

• On vulnerability:

“In the telling of my story to help others, I’m also helping myself.”

• On entrepreneurship:

“Entrepreneurship is doing the next right thing.”

• On music’s role:

“My music is therapeutic… It’s uplifting, emotional, motivational.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

Platinum-selling R&B artist, author of Share My Life

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To explore Kem’s memoir Share My Life, which chronicles his journey from addiction and homelessness to musical success and personal healing. The interview aims to inspire listeners by highlighting the power of vulnerability, perseverance, and self-transformation.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Healing Through Storytelling

Kem wrote Share My Life to help others heal, just as others’ stories helped him:

“Any healing and transformation that I have experienced… is because somebody shared their story with me.”

2. Overcoming Self

Kem emphasizes that the biggest obstacle in life is often oneself:

“All of life is about overcoming self… My biggest problem has always been me.”

3. Family Dynamics & Silence

Kem discusses the generational silence in his family and how it shaped his emotional struggles:

“We didn’t talk about stuff… You’re left to fend for yourself emotionally, spiritually and psychologically.”

4. Addiction & Recovery

Kem’s sobriety began on July 23, 1990, marking a turning point in his life:

“When the student is ready, the teacher appears… I surrendered.”

5. Entrepreneurial Hustle

Kem self-funded his breakout album Chemistry using a $17,000 American Express loan:

“I figured this will either work or I’ll have the largest credit card bill in America.”

He learned the music business in real time—creating barcodes, consignment sheets, and selling CDs in local stores.

6. Letting Go to Move Forward

Kem found success when he stopped obsessing over getting a record deal:

“I didn’t stop making music, but I let go of the idea that this was the only thing I could do.”

7. Fatherhood & Growth

He reflects on fatherhood, relationships, and the ongoing process of aligning his life:

“I’m always in the process of lining my life up… It’s not a place where you arrive.”

8. Education & Redemption

Kem returned to earn his high school diploma after dropping out, choosing that path over the GED:

“It was always a point of shame… I may as well go back to school.”

💬 Notable Quotes

• On vulnerability:

“In the telling of my story to help others, I’m also helping myself.”

• On entrepreneurship:

“Entrepreneurship is doing the next right thing.”

• On music’s role:

“My music is therapeutic… It’s uplifting, emotional, motivational.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany Bussey.

Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC). Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation:

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Empowering Black and Brown Entrepreneurs

• MIEC focuses on helping scalable, mid-sized Black and Brown businesses grow.
• Over 400 businesses have been supported, resulting in:
  • 850+ new jobs
  • $34M+ in new capital
  • $82M+ in new revenue

2. The “Three C’s” of the Small Business Executive Program

• Capital: Access to funding.
• Connections: Building meaningful relationships with decision-makers.
• Contracts: Securing business opportunities with large firms.

3. Breaking Stereotypes

• Dr. Bussey emphasizes the need to challenge the narrative that Black communities lack skilled labor or entrepreneurial drive.
• Entrepreneurship is described as being “in our DNA,” rooted in resilience and survival.

4. Strategic Partnerships

• MIEC collaborates with major corporations (e.g., JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo) to fund training programs.
• Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill provide free job training and even stipends for participants.

5. Sustainability as a Business Opportunity

• Dr. Bussey highlights the massive potential in sustainability sectors:
  • EV Infrastructure: $163B industry
  • Green Building: $324B
  • Agriculture: $20B
  • Renewable Energy: $952B
• Encourages entrepreneurs to think beyond traditional business models and tap into these emerging markets.

6. Access to Opportunity

• Beyond capital, access to opportunity is a major barrier.
• MIEC connects small businesses with large “primes” (e.g., general contractors) to help them enter supply chains.

7. Mindset Shift

• Dr. Bussey discusses the psychological and historical barriers that prevent some from pursuing entrepreneurship.
• Emphasizes the importance of resilience, preparedness, and community support.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany Bussey.

Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC). Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation:

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Empowering Black and Brown Entrepreneurs

• MIEC focuses on helping scalable, mid-sized Black and Brown businesses grow.
• Over 400 businesses have been supported, resulting in:
  • 850+ new jobs
  • $34M+ in new capital
  • $82M+ in new revenue

2. The “Three C’s” of the Small Business Executive Program

• Capital: Access to funding.
• Connections: Building meaningful relationships with decision-makers.
• Contracts: Securing business opportunities with large firms.

3. Breaking Stereotypes

• Dr. Bussey emphasizes the need to challenge the narrative that Black communities lack skilled labor or entrepreneurial drive.
• Entrepreneurship is described as being “in our DNA,” rooted in resilience and survival.

4. Strategic Partnerships

• MIEC collaborates with major corporations (e.g., JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo) to fund training programs.
• Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill provide free job training and even stipends for participants.

5. Sustainability as a Business Opportunity

• Dr. Bussey highlights the massive potential in sustainability sectors:
  • EV Infrastructure: $163B industry
  • Green Building: $324B
  • Agriculture: $20B
  • Renewable Energy: $952B
• Encourages entrepreneurs to think beyond traditional business models and tap into these emerging markets.

6. Access to Opportunity

• Beyond capital, access to opportunity is a major barrier.
• MIEC connects small businesses with large “primes” (e.g., general contractors) to help them enter supply chains.

7. Mindset Shift

• Dr. Bussey discusses the psychological and historical barriers that prevent some from pursuing entrepreneurship.
• Emphasizes the importance of resilience, preparedness, and community support.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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 Dr. Tiffany Bussey.

Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC). Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation:

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Empowering Black and Brown Entrepreneurs

• MIEC focuses on helping scalable, mid-sized Black and Brown businesses grow.
• Over 400 businesses have been supported, resulting in:
  • 850+ new jobs
  • $34M+ in new capital
  • $82M+ in new revenue

2. The “Three C’s” of the Small Business Executive Program

• Capital: Access to funding.
• Connections: Building meaningful relationships with decision-makers.
• Contracts: Securing business opportunities with large firms.

3. Breaking Stereotypes

• Dr. Bussey emphasizes the need to challenge the narrative that Black communities lack skilled labor or entrepreneurial drive.
• Entrepreneurship is described as being “in our DNA,” rooted in resilience and survival.

4. Strategic Partnerships

• MIEC collaborates with major corporations (e.g., JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo) to fund training programs.
• Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill provide free job training and even stipends for participants.

5. Sustainability as a Business Opportunity

• Dr. Bussey highlights the massive potential in sustainability sectors:
  • EV Infrastructure: $163B industry
  • Green Building: $324B
  • Agriculture: $20B
  • Renewable Energy: $952B
• Encourages entrepreneurs to think beyond traditional business models and tap into these emerging markets.

6. Access to Opportunity

• Beyond capital, access to opportunity is a major barrier.
• MIEC connects small businesses with large “primes” (e.g., general contractors) to help them enter supply chains.

7. Mindset Shift

• Dr. Bussey discusses the psychological and historical barriers that prevent some from pursuing entrepreneurship.
• Emphasizes the importance of resilience, preparedness, and community support.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

An international motivational speaker, award-winning author, and personal development strategist. The conversation explores Cicone’s journey from graphic designer to motivational leader, his TEDx experience, and his mission to help people discover their inner value and purpose. 

🧑🏾‍💼 About Cicone Prince 

• Founder of CiconePrince.com 

• International motivational speaker and TEDx presenter 

• Author of “Heal: Help Elevate and Learn – A Guide to Healing Your Inner Child” 

• Host of a podcast focused on inner child healing and personal growth 

• Former graphic designer turned personal development strategist 

💡 Key Themes & Takeaways 

📘 Personal Development & Inner Healing 

• Cicone emphasizes the importance of healing inner child trauma to unlock personal growth. 

• His book and podcast aim to start conversations around emotional healing and self-awareness. 

• Encourages people to ask themselves deep, reflective questions to uncover their true purpose. 

🧭 Purpose & Motivation 

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

An international motivational speaker, award-winning author, and personal development strategist. The conversation explores Cicone’s journey from graphic designer to motivational leader, his TEDx experience, and his mission to help people discover their inner value and purpose. 

🧑🏾‍💼 About Cicone Prince 

• Founder of CiconePrince.com 

• International motivational speaker and TEDx presenter 

• Author of “Heal: Help Elevate and Learn – A Guide to Healing Your Inner Child” 

• Host of a podcast focused on inner child healing and personal growth 

• Former graphic designer turned personal development strategist 

💡 Key Themes & Takeaways 

📘 Personal Development & Inner Healing 

• Cicone emphasizes the importance of healing inner child trauma to unlock personal growth. 

• His book and podcast aim to start conversations around emotional healing and self-awareness. 

• Encourages people to ask themselves deep, reflective questions to uncover their true purpose. 

🧭 Purpose & Motivation 

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

An international motivational speaker, award-winning author, and personal development strategist. The conversation explores Cicone’s journey from graphic designer to motivational leader, his TEDx experience, and his mission to help people discover their inner value and purpose. 

🧑🏾‍💼 About Cicone Prince 

• Founder of CiconePrince.com 

• International motivational speaker and TEDx presenter 

• Author of “Heal: Help Elevate and Learn – A Guide to Healing Your Inner Child” 

• Host of a podcast focused on inner child healing and personal growth 

• Former graphic designer turned personal development strategist 

💡 Key Themes & Takeaways 

📘 Personal Development & Inner Healing 

• Cicone emphasizes the importance of healing inner child trauma to unlock personal growth. 

• His book and podcast aim to start conversations around emotional healing and self-awareness. 

• Encourages people to ask themselves deep, reflective questions to uncover their true purpose. 

🧭 Purpose & Motivation 

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

A co-owner of Perfect Note, a dinner supper club with locations in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. The conversation is a rich blend of entrepreneurship, community service, music, and food culture.

🎶 About Perfect Note

• Concept: A dinner supper club offering live music and Southern cuisine, catering to a mature audience (ages 30+).
• Locations: Birmingham, AL (original) and Marietta, GA (Atlanta metro).
• Atmosphere: Grown folks’ vibe—no hookah, no club chaos, just good music, good food, and good company.

🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏾 Founders & Origins

• Co-owned by Tremayne Thompson and his wife Karen (hence “TK Productions”).
• Started as gospel concert promoters in Chicago.
• Moved to Alabama in 2008 after a family loss and launched Perfect Note in Bessemer with a Gerald Albright concert.
• Initially operated out of a banquet hall, setting up and breaking down everything themselves.

📈 Growth & Expansion

• Perfect Note evolved into a full-fledged venue in 2016.
• Expanded to Atlanta due to demand from patrons traveling from Georgia to Alabama.
• Featured in the Huffington Post as one of the top 100 businesses to visit in the U.S.

🍽️ Food & Hospitality

• Offers Wednesday–Saturday dinner service and Sunday brunch with live music.
• Website: perfectnoteliveatl.com
• Tremaine’s culinary journey began at Waffle House, where he learned speed cooking and kitchen management under pressure.
• Emphasizes quality and consistency in food service, even during high-volume events.

💬 Philosophy & Community Impact

• Business is rooted in service, not profit.
• During COVID, they pivoted to drive-up service with $5 meals, feeding the community.
• Believes in mentorship and sharing knowledge freely with aspiring entrepreneurs.

🗣️ Key Takeaways

• Mentorship is vital: Learn from those who’ve walked the path.
• Serve first: Community support follows genuine service.
• Plan wisely: Dreams need operational structure and financial planning.
• Create culture: Music and food unite people across demographics.

#SHMS #STRAW # #AMI

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