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

Editor, Writer, Literacy Advocate, and College Prep Specialist.

🔑 Episode Highlights 📚 Diana’s Background

• Daughter of South Korean immigrants, raised in NYC.
• Attended Stuyvesant High School and earned a linguistics degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
• Taught in both urban and suburban school districts, including gifted and special education (IEPs).
• Later moved to California, tutoring students and professionals in English and writing.

📱 The Literacy Crisis

• Warns of a “language and literacy epidemic” among youth raised on smartphones.
• Observes:
  • Inability to write complete sentences.
  • Poor vocabulary (even among affluent students).
  • Short attention spans and difficulty with long-form reading.

📖 The Power of Reading

• Advocates for deep, immersive reading—especially physical books.
• Recommends reading widely: newspapers, essays, biographies, and well-written fiction.
• Encourages parents to read to children from the womb and model reading habits.

🎧 Audiobooks & Accessibility

• Supports audiobooks for students with dyslexia or visual impairments.
• Emphasizes that any form of reading—print, audio, Braille—can imprint language and build cognitive strength.

🧠 Practical Advice for Parents & Students

• Read 20–30 minutes daily.
• Subscribe to publications like The New York Times or The Atlantic.
• Choose books that align with personal interests or career goals.
• Re-read and study one book deeply, as modeled by NYU professor Scott Galloway.

🧠 The Bigger Picture

• Warns of a future where technology replaces critical thinking.
• Notes that even elite colleges are seeing students struggle with basic writing.
• Calls for a cultural shift back to intellectual development through reading.

🌐 Connect with Diana Ha

• Website: DianaHa.com (as referenced in the transcript)
• Hosts webinars and literacy seminars

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

Editor, Writer, Literacy Advocate, and College Prep Specialist.

🔑 Episode Highlights 📚 Diana’s Background

• Daughter of South Korean immigrants, raised in NYC.
• Attended Stuyvesant High School and earned a linguistics degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
• Taught in both urban and suburban school districts, including gifted and special education (IEPs).
• Later moved to California, tutoring students and professionals in English and writing.

📱 The Literacy Crisis

• Warns of a “language and literacy epidemic” among youth raised on smartphones.
• Observes:
  • Inability to write complete sentences.
  • Poor vocabulary (even among affluent students).
  • Short attention spans and difficulty with long-form reading.

📖 The Power of Reading

• Advocates for deep, immersive reading—especially physical books.
• Recommends reading widely: newspapers, essays, biographies, and well-written fiction.
• Encourages parents to read to children from the womb and model reading habits.

🎧 Audiobooks & Accessibility

• Supports audiobooks for students with dyslexia or visual impairments.
• Emphasizes that any form of reading—print, audio, Braille—can imprint language and build cognitive strength.

🧠 Practical Advice for Parents & Students

• Read 20–30 minutes daily.
• Subscribe to publications like The New York Times or The Atlantic.
• Choose books that align with personal interests or career goals.
• Re-read and study one book deeply, as modeled by NYU professor Scott Galloway.

🧠 The Bigger Picture

• Warns of a future where technology replaces critical thinking.
• Notes that even elite colleges are seeing students struggle with basic writing.
• Calls for a cultural shift back to intellectual development through reading.

🌐 Connect with Diana Ha

• Website: DianaHa.com (as referenced in the transcript)
• Hosts webinars and literacy seminars

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

Founder of Barlow’s Foods. Here's a detailed summary of the key themes and takeaways from this episode:

🥞 Guest Spotlight: Tiffany Neal, Founder of Barlow’s Foods 🚀 From Corporate Sales to Pancake Mix

• Tiffany transitioned from a corporate sales career to launching a food brand from her home kitchen.
• The idea sparked when friends raved about her homemade pancakes, prompting her to explore turning it into a business.

🧁 The Birth of Barlow’s

• Named after her grandfather, whose photo inspired the brand name.
• Started by testing pancake mix recipes and packaging them in ice cream pint containers for friends and family.
• Positive feedback (except from one friend!) encouraged her to refine the product and move forward.

🛒 Product Line & Expansion 🥞 Barlow’s 3-in-1 Mix

• One mix, three uses: pancakes, waffles, and biscuits.
• Vegan-friendly base—no dairy or animal byproducts.
• Just add milk, egg, and butter (or alternatives) to prepare.

🍯 Syrup Line

• Started with a homemade peach cobbler syrup that won the Flavor of Georgia 2023 Product of the Year.
• Now includes seven syrups, such as:
  • Peach Cobbler (flagship)
  • Strawberry Bourbon
  • Blueberry Lemon
  • Sweet Potato
  • Gingerbread
  • Maple (imported from Canada)
• Seasonal flavors rotate throughout the year.

🏪 Retail Growth & Strategy 🛍️ From Trunk Sales to Store Shelves

• Began selling out of her car and at local farmer’s markets.
• Entered contests to gain exposure—winning Flavor of Georgia led to a deal with Fresh Market.
• Now in 45+ Food Lion stores across Georgia and expanding.

📦 Packaging & Branding

• Designed to be bold and nostalgic, with a red label and illustrated pancake stack.
• Packaging is intentionally clear to help customers easily identify the product.

🧠 Business Insights & Advice 🛠️ Operations & Manufacturing

• Recently expanded to a larger production facility.
• Works with UGA and food scientists to ensure quality and compliance.
• Handles everything from production to in-store demos and staff training.

👥 Team Building

• Focuses on hiring people who are passionate about startups and flexible with evolving processes.
• Emphasizes the importance of documentation and clear expectations.

📈 Keys to Success

• “Do the work.” Tiffany credits her success to hard work, focus, and persistence.
• Believes in setting goals and taking consistent action to achieve them.

🌍 Vision for the Future

• Tiffany aims to make Barlow’s a global pantry staple and a legacy brand that evokes nostalgia and family tradition.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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

Founder of Barlow’s Foods. Here's a detailed summary of the key themes and takeaways from this episode:

🥞 Guest Spotlight: Tiffany Neal, Founder of Barlow’s Foods 🚀 From Corporate Sales to Pancake Mix

• Tiffany transitioned from a corporate sales career to launching a food brand from her home kitchen.
• The idea sparked when friends raved about her homemade pancakes, prompting her to explore turning it into a business.

🧁 The Birth of Barlow’s

• Named after her grandfather, whose photo inspired the brand name.
• Started by testing pancake mix recipes and packaging them in ice cream pint containers for friends and family.
• Positive feedback (except from one friend!) encouraged her to refine the product and move forward.

🛒 Product Line & Expansion 🥞 Barlow’s 3-in-1 Mix

• One mix, three uses: pancakes, waffles, and biscuits.
• Vegan-friendly base—no dairy or animal byproducts.
• Just add milk, egg, and butter (or alternatives) to prepare.

🍯 Syrup Line

• Started with a homemade peach cobbler syrup that won the Flavor of Georgia 2023 Product of the Year.
• Now includes seven syrups, such as:
  • Peach Cobbler (flagship)
  • Strawberry Bourbon
  • Blueberry Lemon
  • Sweet Potato
  • Gingerbread
  • Maple (imported from Canada)
• Seasonal flavors rotate throughout the year.

🏪 Retail Growth & Strategy 🛍️ From Trunk Sales to Store Shelves

• Began selling out of her car and at local farmer’s markets.
• Entered contests to gain exposure—winning Flavor of Georgia led to a deal with Fresh Market.
• Now in 45+ Food Lion stores across Georgia and expanding.

📦 Packaging & Branding

• Designed to be bold and nostalgic, with a red label and illustrated pancake stack.
• Packaging is intentionally clear to help customers easily identify the product.

🧠 Business Insights & Advice 🛠️ Operations & Manufacturing

• Recently expanded to a larger production facility.
• Works with UGA and food scientists to ensure quality and compliance.
• Handles everything from production to in-store demos and staff training.

👥 Team Building

• Focuses on hiring people who are passionate about startups and flexible with evolving processes.
• Emphasizes the importance of documentation and clear expectations.

📈 Keys to Success

• “Do the work.” Tiffany credits her success to hard work, focus, and persistence.
• Believes in setting goals and taking consistent action to achieve them.

🌍 Vision for the Future

• Tiffany aims to make Barlow’s a global pantry staple and a legacy brand that evokes nostalgia and family tradition.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

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 Tiffani Neal. 

Founder of Barlow’s Foods. Here's a detailed summary of the key themes and takeaways from this episode:

🥞 Guest Spotlight: Tiffany Neal, Founder of Barlow’s Foods 🚀 From Corporate Sales to Pancake Mix

• Tiffany transitioned from a corporate sales career to launching a food brand from her home kitchen.
• The idea sparked when friends raved about her homemade pancakes, prompting her to explore turning it into a business.

🧁 The Birth of Barlow’s

• Named after her grandfather, whose photo inspired the brand name.
• Started by testing pancake mix recipes and packaging them in ice cream pint containers for friends and family.
• Positive feedback (except from one friend!) encouraged her to refine the product and move forward.

🛒 Product Line & Expansion 🥞 Barlow’s 3-in-1 Mix

• One mix, three uses: pancakes, waffles, and biscuits.
• Vegan-friendly base—no dairy or animal byproducts.
• Just add milk, egg, and butter (or alternatives) to prepare.

🍯 Syrup Line

• Started with a homemade peach cobbler syrup that won the Flavor of Georgia 2023 Product of the Year.
• Now includes seven syrups, such as:
  • Peach Cobbler (flagship)
  • Strawberry Bourbon
  • Blueberry Lemon
  • Sweet Potato
  • Gingerbread
  • Maple (imported from Canada)
• Seasonal flavors rotate throughout the year.

🏪 Retail Growth & Strategy 🛍️ From Trunk Sales to Store Shelves

• Began selling out of her car and at local farmer’s markets.
• Entered contests to gain exposure—winning Flavor of Georgia led to a deal with Fresh Market.
• Now in 45+ Food Lion stores across Georgia and expanding.

📦 Packaging & Branding

• Designed to be bold and nostalgic, with a red label and illustrated pancake stack.
• Packaging is intentionally clear to help customers easily identify the product.

🧠 Business Insights & Advice 🛠️ Operations & Manufacturing

• Recently expanded to a larger production facility.
• Works with UGA and food scientists to ensure quality and compliance.
• Handles everything from production to in-store demos and staff training.

👥 Team Building

• Focuses on hiring people who are passionate about startups and flexible with evolving processes.
• Emphasizes the importance of documentation and clear expectations.

📈 Keys to Success

• “Do the work.” Tiffany credits her success to hard work, focus, and persistence.
• Believes in setting goals and taking consistent action to achieve them.

🌍 Vision for the Future

• Tiffany aims to make Barlow’s a global pantry staple and a legacy brand that evokes nostalgia and family tradition.

#BEST

#STRAW

#SHMS

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday, June 19th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open - Juneteenth | Run That Prank Back: "Repo The Pews" | Ask The Ready To Love Officer & Junior | Entertainment News | Juneteenth | What Do You Love About Being Black | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett" | Strawberry Letter - "Being Healthy Doesn't Work For Everyone" | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Who You DON'T Want To See At The Family Reunion | Would You Rather | Final Juneteenth Thoughts & More Would You Rather

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