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

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

• Showcase Crystal Victoria’s work in youth entrepreneurship through her nonprofit Target Evolution, Inc.
• Promote the Teen Biz Box, a hands-on business starter kit for kids.
• Inspire parents, educators, and community leaders to support alternative career paths for youth.
• Share Crystal’s personal journey from juvenile detention to becoming an author and entrepreneur.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship

• Target Evolution trains youth ages 8 to 18 to earn money and gain real-world experience.
• Programs include retail and culinary entrepreneurship, with plans to expand nationally starting in Dallas and Houston.

2. Teen Biz Box: A Practical Solution

• A $100 kit that includes everything a child needs to start a small business.
• Three product options: Friendship Bracelets, Craft Notebooks, and Ceramic Coasters.
• Kids can earn up to \$150–\$200 per box by selling customized products.

3. Alternative Pathways Matter

• Not all kids are tech-focused or college-bound.
• Entrepreneurship teaches soft skills like communication, customer service, and resilience.
• Victoria emphasizes the importance of in-person interaction over purely digital business models.

4. Personal Story of Redemption

• Crystal shares her background of being in and out of juvenile detention.
• Entrepreneurship gave her purpose and a way out of street life.
• Her journey is a testament to the power of second chances and vision-driven leadership.

5. Preparing for the Future of Work

• With AI and automation changing job markets, reskilling and adaptability are key.
• Entrepreneurship offers a mindset shift that prepares youth for career transitions every 3–5 years.

🗣️ Notable Quotes

• On youth entrepreneurship:
  “An app will never replace food and eating. We need programs for culinary and hospitality entrepreneurs.”

• On her personal journey:
  “I didn’t have a Teen Biz Box. I had trouble. But I prayed to God: ‘Give me something to do with this story.’”

• On accessibility:
  “Some kids don’t have bootstraps to pull themselves up. Let’s slide down the ladder and help them climb.”

• On the Teen Biz Box:
  “Before you spend $1,000 on your kid’s business idea, give them a box. If they sell everything, maybe they’re serious.”

• On preparing for the future:
  “Long gone are the days of one career for life. Learning, unlearning, and reskilling is the new normal.”

📦 Teen Biz Box Highlights

• Contents: Product inventory, art supplies, business cards, signage, and educational materials
• Website: TeenBizBox.com
• Target Age: 8–18
• Goal: Teach entrepreneurship, communication, and self-reliance

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

Purpose of the Interview

• To showcase Sharise Nance’s mission in mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship, and workplace wellness.
• To discuss her companies:
  • Hand in Hand Counseling Services – addressing mental health disparities in Black communities.
  • Vitamin C Healing – building trauma-sensitive, wellness-centered workplace cultures.
• To educate on stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial equity in the mental health field.

Key Takeaways

1. Hand in Hand Counseling Services

   • Founded with college roommate Tess Kenny in Pittsburgh.
   • Created a safe space for mental health support in underserved communities.
   • Celebrating 12 years in operation.

2. Breaking Mental Health Stigma

   • Built trust through community presence and transparency.
   • Advocated therapy as normal: “I’m a therapist who has a therapist.”
   • Education on what therapy is and isn’t.

3. Understanding Stress

   • Eustress (positive stress) vs. Distress (overwhelming stress).
   • Physical signs: sweating, rapid heartbeat, tense shoulders, jaw clenching.
   • Stress can lead to depression and anxiety—seek professional help.

4. Impact of COVID-19

   • Isolation amplified mental health issues.
   • Introduced concept of co-regulation—healing through community and connection.

5. Vitamin C Healing

   • Originated from her book Vitamin C Healing for the Mind, Body.
   • Evolved into a brand offering workshops, consultations, and burnout assessments.
   • Focused on helping professionals and leaders prevent compassion fatigue.

6. Financial Equity in Mental Health

   • Advocates for fair pay: “We can care deeply and earn abundantly.”
   • Challenges the mindset that passion work means low income.
   • Encourages professionals to set boundaries and value their expertise.

7. Burnout & Organizational Cost

   • Unaddressed burnout costs companies millions annually.
   • Leads to quiet quitting, low productivity, and high turnover.
   • Investing in wellness saves money and improves culture.

8. Personal Journey

   • Biggest bet: leaving full-time job in 2017 to pursue entrepreneurship.
   • Therapy helped her navigate fear and grief (especially after losing her father).
   • Quote: “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”

Notable Quotes

• “We can care deeply and earn abundantly.”
• “I’m a therapist who has a therapist.”
• “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
• “We heal when we are in community—it’s hard to heal in isolation.”
• “Compassion fatigue isn’t just a feel-good topic; it costs companies millions.”
• “Betting on myself was the best investment I ever made.”

#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 Crystal Victoria.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

• Showcase Crystal Victoria’s work in youth entrepreneurship through her nonprofit Target Evolution, Inc.
• Promote the Teen Biz Box, a hands-on business starter kit for kids.
• Inspire parents, educators, and community leaders to support alternative career paths for youth.
• Share Crystal’s personal journey from juvenile detention to becoming an author and entrepreneur.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship

• Target Evolution trains youth ages 8 to 18 to earn money and gain real-world experience.
• Programs include retail and culinary entrepreneurship, with plans to expand nationally starting in Dallas and Houston.

2. Teen Biz Box: A Practical Solution

• A $100 kit that includes everything a child needs to start a small business.
• Three product options: Friendship Bracelets, Craft Notebooks, and Ceramic Coasters.
• Kids can earn up to \$150–\$200 per box by selling customized products.

3. Alternative Pathways Matter

• Not all kids are tech-focused or college-bound.
• Entrepreneurship teaches soft skills like communication, customer service, and resilience.
• Victoria emphasizes the importance of in-person interaction over purely digital business models.

4. Personal Story of Redemption

• Crystal shares her background of being in and out of juvenile detention.
• Entrepreneurship gave her purpose and a way out of street life.
• Her journey is a testament to the power of second chances and vision-driven leadership.

5. Preparing for the Future of Work

• With AI and automation changing job markets, reskilling and adaptability are key.
• Entrepreneurship offers a mindset shift that prepares youth for career transitions every 3–5 years.

🗣️ Notable Quotes

• On youth entrepreneurship:
  “An app will never replace food and eating. We need programs for culinary and hospitality entrepreneurs.”

• On her personal journey:
  “I didn’t have a Teen Biz Box. I had trouble. But I prayed to God: ‘Give me something to do with this story.’”

• On accessibility:
  “Some kids don’t have bootstraps to pull themselves up. Let’s slide down the ladder and help them climb.”

• On the Teen Biz Box:
  “Before you spend $1,000 on your kid’s business idea, give them a box. If they sell everything, maybe they’re serious.”

• On preparing for the future:
  “Long gone are the days of one career for life. Learning, unlearning, and reskilling is the new normal.”

📦 Teen Biz Box Highlights

• Contents: Product inventory, art supplies, business cards, signage, and educational materials
• Website: TeenBizBox.com
• Target Age: 8–18
• Goal: Teach entrepreneurship, communication, and self-reliance

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Purpose of the Interview

• To showcase Sharise Nance’s mission in mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship, and workplace wellness.
• To discuss her companies:
  • Hand in Hand Counseling Services – addressing mental health disparities in Black communities.
  • Vitamin C Healing – building trauma-sensitive, wellness-centered workplace cultures.
• To educate on stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial equity in the mental health field.

Key Takeaways

1. Hand in Hand Counseling Services

   • Founded with college roommate Tess Kenny in Pittsburgh.
   • Created a safe space for mental health support in underserved communities.
   • Celebrating 12 years in operation.

2. Breaking Mental Health Stigma

   • Built trust through community presence and transparency.
   • Advocated therapy as normal: “I’m a therapist who has a therapist.”
   • Education on what therapy is and isn’t.

3. Understanding Stress

   • Eustress (positive stress) vs. Distress (overwhelming stress).
   • Physical signs: sweating, rapid heartbeat, tense shoulders, jaw clenching.
   • Stress can lead to depression and anxiety—seek professional help.

4. Impact of COVID-19

   • Isolation amplified mental health issues.
   • Introduced concept of co-regulation—healing through community and connection.

5. Vitamin C Healing

   • Originated from her book Vitamin C Healing for the Mind, Body.
   • Evolved into a brand offering workshops, consultations, and burnout assessments.
   • Focused on helping professionals and leaders prevent compassion fatigue.

6. Financial Equity in Mental Health

   • Advocates for fair pay: “We can care deeply and earn abundantly.”
   • Challenges the mindset that passion work means low income.
   • Encourages professionals to set boundaries and value their expertise.

7. Burnout & Organizational Cost

   • Unaddressed burnout costs companies millions annually.
   • Leads to quiet quitting, low productivity, and high turnover.
   • Investing in wellness saves money and improves culture.

8. Personal Journey

   • Biggest bet: leaving full-time job in 2017 to pursue entrepreneurship.
   • Therapy helped her navigate fear and grief (especially after losing her father).
   • Quote: “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”

Notable Quotes

• “We can care deeply and earn abundantly.”
• “I’m a therapist who has a therapist.”
• “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
• “We heal when we are in community—it’s hard to heal in isolation.”
• “Compassion fatigue isn’t just a feel-good topic; it costs companies millions.”
• “Betting on myself was the best investment I ever made.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

• Showcase Crystal Victoria’s work in youth entrepreneurship through her nonprofit Target Evolution, Inc.
• Promote the Teen Biz Box, a hands-on business starter kit for kids.
• Inspire parents, educators, and community leaders to support alternative career paths for youth.
• Share Crystal’s personal journey from juvenile detention to becoming an author and entrepreneur.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurship

• Target Evolution trains youth ages 8 to 18 to earn money and gain real-world experience.
• Programs include retail and culinary entrepreneurship, with plans to expand nationally starting in Dallas and Houston.

2. Teen Biz Box: A Practical Solution

• A $100 kit that includes everything a child needs to start a small business.
• Three product options: Friendship Bracelets, Craft Notebooks, and Ceramic Coasters.
• Kids can earn up to \$150–\$200 per box by selling customized products.

3. Alternative Pathways Matter

• Not all kids are tech-focused or college-bound.
• Entrepreneurship teaches soft skills like communication, customer service, and resilience.
• Victoria emphasizes the importance of in-person interaction over purely digital business models.

4. Personal Story of Redemption

• Crystal shares her background of being in and out of juvenile detention.
• Entrepreneurship gave her purpose and a way out of street life.
• Her journey is a testament to the power of second chances and vision-driven leadership.

5. Preparing for the Future of Work

• With AI and automation changing job markets, reskilling and adaptability are key.
• Entrepreneurship offers a mindset shift that prepares youth for career transitions every 3–5 years.

🗣️ Notable Quotes

• On youth entrepreneurship:
  “An app will never replace food and eating. We need programs for culinary and hospitality entrepreneurs.”

• On her personal journey:
  “I didn’t have a Teen Biz Box. I had trouble. But I prayed to God: ‘Give me something to do with this story.’”

• On accessibility:
  “Some kids don’t have bootstraps to pull themselves up. Let’s slide down the ladder and help them climb.”

• On the Teen Biz Box:
  “Before you spend $1,000 on your kid’s business idea, give them a box. If they sell everything, maybe they’re serious.”

• On preparing for the future:
  “Long gone are the days of one career for life. Learning, unlearning, and reskilling is the new normal.”

📦 Teen Biz Box Highlights

• Contents: Product inventory, art supplies, business cards, signage, and educational materials
• Website: TeenBizBox.com
• Target Age: 8–18
• Goal: Teach entrepreneurship, communication, and self-reliance

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.