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

An award-winning strategist and advocate, founder of Win With Black Women (WWBW)—a collective of over 200,000 Black women leaders.

Key Highlights from the Interview: 🎙️ Opening Message

• Rushion emphasizes the importance of living your own success story and introduces the show’s mission to inspire and educate.

👩🏾‍💼 Guest Introduction: Jotaka Eaddy

• First Black woman student body president at the University of South Carolina.
• Founder of WWBW, which aims to uplift Black women in leadership, politics, and business.
• Works to bridge the gap between Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley.

🌍 Win With Black Women (WWBW)

• Originated during the 2020 election cycle in response to sexist and racist attacks on potential Black female VP candidates.
• Focuses on:
  1. Combating racism and sexism.
  2. Supporting Black women in elections.
  3. Elevating the economic and cultural power of Black women.
• Organized impactful initiatives like theater buyouts for The Little Mermaid to demonstrate economic influence.

💡 On Leadership and Identity

• Jotaka reflects on her upbringing in rural South Carolina and the influence of her late mother and community.
• She discusses the importance of representation, mentorship, and self-belief.
• Emphasizes that leadership is not just about position but about empowering others and evolving daily.

💻 Bridging to Silicon Valley

• Shares her journey into tech, overcoming imposter syndrome, and becoming a C-suite executive.
• Advocates for demystifying tech careers for Black communities and creating inclusive opportunities.

🧠 Perception vs. Reality

• Addresses stereotypes about Black women and contrasts them with data: Black women are the most educated demographic and fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S.

💬 Closing Thoughts

• Rashawn praises Jotaka’s motivational presence and impact.
• Jotaka shares her commitment to living a life that uplifts others.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

An award-winning strategist and advocate, founder of Win With Black Women (WWBW)—a collective of over 200,000 Black women leaders.

Key Highlights from the Interview: 🎙️ Opening Message

• Rushion emphasizes the importance of living your own success story and introduces the show’s mission to inspire and educate.

👩🏾‍💼 Guest Introduction: Jotaka Eaddy

• First Black woman student body president at the University of South Carolina.
• Founder of WWBW, which aims to uplift Black women in leadership, politics, and business.
• Works to bridge the gap between Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley.

🌍 Win With Black Women (WWBW)

• Originated during the 2020 election cycle in response to sexist and racist attacks on potential Black female VP candidates.
• Focuses on:
  1. Combating racism and sexism.
  2. Supporting Black women in elections.
  3. Elevating the economic and cultural power of Black women.
• Organized impactful initiatives like theater buyouts for The Little Mermaid to demonstrate economic influence.

💡 On Leadership and Identity

• Jotaka reflects on her upbringing in rural South Carolina and the influence of her late mother and community.
• She discusses the importance of representation, mentorship, and self-belief.
• Emphasizes that leadership is not just about position but about empowering others and evolving daily.

💻 Bridging to Silicon Valley

• Shares her journey into tech, overcoming imposter syndrome, and becoming a C-suite executive.
• Advocates for demystifying tech careers for Black communities and creating inclusive opportunities.

🧠 Perception vs. Reality

• Addresses stereotypes about Black women and contrasts them with data: Black women are the most educated demographic and fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S.

💬 Closing Thoughts

• Rashawn praises Jotaka’s motivational presence and impact.
• Jotaka shares her commitment to living a life that uplifts others.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

A financial expert and former head of retirement solutions at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The discussion focused on saving strategies, financial psychology, and overcoming behavioral biases to achieve long-term financial success.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Overcoming Financial Mistakes

• Lester shared that despite managing billions in assets, she made every financial mistake possible early in her career.
• Her book, Your Best Financial Life, combines 30 years of asset management experience with lessons from her own financial missteps.

Saving Strategies & Behavioral Hacks

• She emphasized that saving is possible at any age, but requires commitment and planning.
• A key strategy: Save at least half of every raise to prevent lifestyle inflation.

Emergency Funds & Smart Spending

• Lester advised building an emergency fund of 3-6 months’ expenses before investing.
• She outlined three questions to ask before tapping into emergency savings:
  1. Is this truly an emergency?
  2. Do I absolutely need to spend this money?
  3. Do I need to spend it right now?

Subscription Detox & Hidden Expenses

• Many people unknowingly overspend on subscriptions, leading to financial waste.
• Lester recommended avoiding auto-renewals, using a credit card with an upcoming expiration date, and rotating streaming services to cut costs.

Investing vs. Traditional Savings

• She clarified that long-term savings should be invested, not kept in low-interest accounts.
• Retirement funds should be diversified across stocks and bonds for growth.

📘 About Anne Lester
Anne Lester is a financial strategist, speaker, and author, known for her expertise in retirement planning and behavioral finance. She spent over 30 years at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, leading retirement solutions and helping individuals build financial security.

Her book, Your Best Financial Life, provides practical strategies for saving, investing, and overcoming financial biases.

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

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

A financial expert and former head of retirement solutions at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The discussion focused on saving strategies, financial psychology, and overcoming behavioral biases to achieve long-term financial success.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Overcoming Financial Mistakes

• Lester shared that despite managing billions in assets, she made every financial mistake possible early in her career.
• Her book, Your Best Financial Life, combines 30 years of asset management experience with lessons from her own financial missteps.

Saving Strategies & Behavioral Hacks

• She emphasized that saving is possible at any age, but requires commitment and planning.
• A key strategy: Save at least half of every raise to prevent lifestyle inflation.

Emergency Funds & Smart Spending

• Lester advised building an emergency fund of 3-6 months’ expenses before investing.
• She outlined three questions to ask before tapping into emergency savings:
  1. Is this truly an emergency?
  2. Do I absolutely need to spend this money?
  3. Do I need to spend it right now?

Subscription Detox & Hidden Expenses

• Many people unknowingly overspend on subscriptions, leading to financial waste.
• Lester recommended avoiding auto-renewals, using a credit card with an upcoming expiration date, and rotating streaming services to cut costs.

Investing vs. Traditional Savings

• She clarified that long-term savings should be invested, not kept in low-interest accounts.
• Retirement funds should be diversified across stocks and bonds for growth.

📘 About Anne Lester
Anne Lester is a financial strategist, speaker, and author, known for her expertise in retirement planning and behavioral finance. She spent over 30 years at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, leading retirement solutions and helping individuals build financial security.

Her book, Your Best Financial Life, provides practical strategies for saving, investing, and overcoming financial biases.

#STRAW

#BEST

#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 Anne Lester.

A financial expert and former head of retirement solutions at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The discussion focused on saving strategies, financial psychology, and overcoming behavioral biases to achieve long-term financial success.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Overcoming Financial Mistakes

• Lester shared that despite managing billions in assets, she made every financial mistake possible early in her career.
• Her book, Your Best Financial Life, combines 30 years of asset management experience with lessons from her own financial missteps.

Saving Strategies & Behavioral Hacks

• She emphasized that saving is possible at any age, but requires commitment and planning.
• A key strategy: Save at least half of every raise to prevent lifestyle inflation.

Emergency Funds & Smart Spending

• Lester advised building an emergency fund of 3-6 months’ expenses before investing.
• She outlined three questions to ask before tapping into emergency savings:
  1. Is this truly an emergency?
  2. Do I absolutely need to spend this money?
  3. Do I need to spend it right now?

Subscription Detox & Hidden Expenses

• Many people unknowingly overspend on subscriptions, leading to financial waste.
• Lester recommended avoiding auto-renewals, using a credit card with an upcoming expiration date, and rotating streaming services to cut costs.

Investing vs. Traditional Savings

• She clarified that long-term savings should be invested, not kept in low-interest accounts.
• Retirement funds should be diversified across stocks and bonds for growth.

📘 About Anne Lester
Anne Lester is a financial strategist, speaker, and author, known for her expertise in retirement planning and behavioral finance. She spent over 30 years at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, leading retirement solutions and helping individuals build financial security.

Her book, Your Best Financial Life, provides practical strategies for saving, investing, and overcoming financial biases.

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

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/

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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.