Strawberry Letter

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Christopher Gray. CEO and co-founder of Path. Gray discusses how his AI-powered platform is transforming test preparation for professional certifications, IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, and college admission exams. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights The Vision Behind Path Path provides unlimited practice questions, full-length exams, and personalized study plans. Uses AI to generate high-quality test prep content at a fraction of traditional costs. Addressing Educational Barriers Many students struggle with standardized tests due to expensive prep courses. Path makes test preparation affordable, helping low-income students access scholarships and selective schools. Professional Certifications & Career Growth Covers IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, and teaching certifications. Helps individuals pass exams like CompTIA Security+ and Praxis to secure high-paying jobs. AI-Powered Test Preparation Provides unlimited practice exams and step-by-step solutions. Predicts users’ test scores before they take official exams, reducing financial risk. Expanding Access to Education Offers prep for SAT, ACT, GED, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT. Supports career changers and adults seeking new opportunities through certification programs. 📘 About Christopher Gray & PathChristopher Gray is an entrepreneur dedicated to making education more accessible. His platform, Path, leverages AI to provide affordable and effective test preparation for students and professionals. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Moniek Garside. A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode: 🎙️ Guest: Moniek Garside Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, South Carolina, and Minnesota. Founder of Fit Life Wellness, a private mental health and wellness practice. Author of the guided journal I Can, I Will. 🧠 Key Topics Discussed 🧘‍♀️ What Therapy Really Is Therapy is not just “talking on a couch”—it’s a safe space for vulnerability, healing, and personal growth. It involves unpacking emotional challenges, not just surface-level advice. 🔄 Life Transitions Includes shifts like: Moving from corporate to entrepreneurship Divorce or children leaving home Personal reinvention Therapy helps individuals navigate uncertainty and redefine stability. 🧑‍💼 Mental Health for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs often neglect self-care in pursuit of success. Therapy helps them prioritize balance, manage burnout, and maintain mental clarity. Moniek emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and having a support system. 📘 About the Book: I Can, I Will A 30-day guided journal with weekly themes and daily prompts. Designed to help individuals: Reflect on their emotions Reset their mindset Overcome depression, anxiety, and life transitions Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and MoniekGarside.com 🧩 Common Mental Health Misconceptions Mental health is often oversimplified or trivialized on social media. Terms like “anxiety” and “boundaries” are used without understanding. Real healing requires professional guidance, not just affirmations or apps. 🧍‍♀️ Moniek’s Personal Journey Originally a nursing major, she transitioned to social work after realizing her passion was emotional care. She created Fit Life Wellness to have autonomy in how she supports clients. She is both a therapist and a therapy client—emphasizing the importance of self-work. 🧠 Mental Health Red Flags Depression: Irritability, isolation, loss of interest, low motivation. Anxiety: Racing thoughts, physical symptoms (e.g., heart palpitations), constant worry. 🧰 Therapy vs. Technology Apps and AI tools can supplement mental health care (e.g., affirmations, breathing exercises). But they cannot replace the human connection and insight of a trained therapist. 🌐 Connect with Moniek Garside Website: MoniekGarside.com Practice: Fit Life Wellness Services: Virtual therapy, clinical supervision, mental health resources #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Stuckey. The chair of Stuckey’s, a historic snack and candy company. She shares her journey of revitalizing the brand, her family’s legacy, and the importance of entrepreneurship and branding. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights Reviving an American Icon Stephanie took over Stuckey’s in 2019, aiming to restore its legacy. She discusses the challenges of rebuilding a brand that had lost its original assets. The History of Stuckey’s Founded by her grandfather during the Great Depression in 1937. Grew into a nationwide chain with 370 stores across 40 states. The Importance of Branding & Social Media Stephanie leveraged LinkedIn and other platforms to rebuild brand awareness. She emphasizes authenticity and storytelling in marketing. Business Strategy & Growth Transitioned from outsourcing products to owning a manufacturing facility. Expanded retail presence from 200 to 5,000 stores, including Hobby Lobby and Food Lion. Lessons in Entrepreneurship Discusses the importance of adaptability, partnerships, and strategic decision-making. Shares insights on overcoming setbacks and scaling a business. 📘 About Stephanie StuckeyStephanie Stuckey is an entrepreneur, author, and advocate for brand revitalization. She is dedicated to restoring Stuckey’s as a leading snack brand while preserving its rich history. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy. A registered pharmacist and author. Dr. McElroy discusses medication safety, her career in pharmacy, and her children's book, It's Not Candy, which educates children and parents on the importance of proper medication storage and awareness. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights The Importance of Medication Safety Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning in children. Parents must store medicines properly and educate children on their dangers. Dr. McElroy’s Pharmacy Journey Started in chemistry before transitioning to pharmacy school. Has nearly three decades of experience in retail and hospital pharmacy. Challenges in the Pharmacy Profession Pharmacists face increasing workloads, including vaccinations and insurance issues. The profession has seen strikes due to excessive demands and responsibilities. Educating Children & Parents Her book It's Not Candy teaches kids to recognize medicine and avoid accidental ingestion. She emphasizes the need for early education, starting as young as three years old. Community Outreach & Consulting Founded MediManage Consulting to promote medication safety and health education. Works with schools and organizations to distribute her book and raise awareness. 📘 About Dr. Yolanda D. McElroyDr. McElroy is a pharmacist, consultant, and author dedicated to improving medication safety and health education. Her book It's Not Candy helps families prevent accidental overdoses and promotes responsible medication use. Let me know if you'd like any refinements! #AMI #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 # #AMISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Loni Love. Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, and author. The conversation centers around her memoir, I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To, and offers a rich blend of personal storytelling, cultural insight, and motivational wisdom. 📘 About the Memoir Title: I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have ToTone: Comedic, honest, emotional, and empoweringPurpose: To share Loni’s journey from the Detroit projects to Hollywood, while inspiring readers to embrace their authentic selves. 🌟 Key Themes & Highlights 🏙️ Early Life & Upbringing Grew up in the Brewster Projects in Detroit. Raised by a strong community of Black women, including her mother, babysitter Miss Brooks (a Jehovah’s Witness), and other influential women like her Girl Scout leader and Miss Fever. Emphasizes the importance of the “village” in shaping her values and resilience. 🎓 Education & HBCU Experience Attended Prairie View A&M University (an HBCU), where she joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Credits her college experience and sorority sisters for bailing her out of jail during a pivotal moment in her youth. Studied electrical engineering and later worked at General Motors before transitioning into entertainment. 😂 Humor & Hardship The memoir balances levity with serious topics like racism, wrongful arrest, and self-doubt. Chapter 8, where she’s thrown in jail for trespassing, is highlighted as both hilarious and eye-opening. Each chapter ends with a joke to bring levity to even the darkest moments. 💪 Empowerment & Mentorship Encourages readers to trust themselves and not conform to others’ expectations. Discusses the importance of mentorship and how someone saw potential in her beyond her factory job. Shares how Rushion McDonald personally mentored her during a difficult time in her TV career. 🎭 Career & Creativity Talks about her journey into comedy, acting, and co-hosting The Real. Reflects on her first film role in Soul Plane and the realities of the entertainment industry. Advocates for journaling and documenting personal history, especially for Black voices. 💬 Memorable Quotes “This is a love letter to my fans.” “If you feel hopeless, if you need some inspiration… understand that you are from a strong stock of people.” “We have to share our stories to show them the experiences that we've come through.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, December 5th, 2025. Subject: "Went Under Cover & Ended Up Under The Covers"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, December 4th, 2025. Subject: "I Love The Man That Catfished Me"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Subject: "He Knows I Don't Wear Underwear"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Subject: "Is He MY Man Or Hers?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, December 1st, 2025. Subject: "Where Should I Sit?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, November 28th, 2025. Subject: "I Can't Relax In Bed With Him"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, November 27th, 2025. Subject: "I Married A Groupie"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Subject: "We Got A Big Problem, Sis"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Subject: "I Can Tell She's Been Outside"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, November 24th, 2025. Subject: "My Cousin Owns The Carwash"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, November 21st, 2025. Subject: "My Marriage Or My Pleasure"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, November 20th, 2025. Subject: "My Success Is Intimidating"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. Subject: "When I Look, I Find"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. Subject: "Am I Marrying A Man or a Child?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.