ABOUT RUSHION
Writer. Producer. Branding Architect. Entrepreneur. Baker.
About Rushion McDonald
From icons in sports and entertainment to visionary entrepreneurs building the next generation of successful companies, Rushion McDonald has spent decades uncovering the stories, strategies, and success principles that others often overlook. As Executive Producer of The Stephen A. Smith Show and Straight Shooter with Stephen A. on SiriusXM, and as a brand consultant for R&B legend Keith Sweat, Rushion has established himself as one of America’s most innovative media creators and business minds.
A two-time Emmy Award winner and NAACP Image Award recipient, Rushion McDonald is a media executive, writer, producer, entrepreneur, and master storyteller whose career spans entertainment, broadcasting, and business development. After leaving IBM to pursue his creative ambitions, he launched a successful Hollywood career writing for hit television series including Sister, Sister and The Jamie Foxx Show.
While managing Steve Harvey’s career, Rushion co-created the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, executive produced the box office hits Think Like a Man and Think Like a Man Too, consulted on Family Feud, and played a pivotal role in transforming Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man into an international bestselling book and cultural phenomenon. Behind the scenes, he has built influential brands like the Neighborhood Awards and helped launch and elevate countless careers and businesses.
As host and executive producer of Money Making Conversations Master Class, Rushion gives audiences direct access to the minds of entrepreneurs, executives, celebrities, founders, nonprofit leaders, and industry innovators. Ranked among iHeartRadio’s leading business podcasts and distributed across more than 20 HBCU radio stations nationwide, the program has become a trusted destination for conversations centered on wealth creation, entrepreneurship, business growth, and financial empowerment.
His influence extends even further as co-host and executive producer of What Is Rich? Live!, a rapidly growing weekly digital talk show reaching more than two million streaming viewers. Through a strategic partnership with Fox Soul, the program challenges traditional definitions and success while empowering audiences to create greater opportunities for themselves and their communities.
Whether producing nationally recognized programming, helping nonprofits maximize fundraising efforts through WePowerFundraisers.com, or mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders, Rushion McDonald remains committed to empower people to “Lead With Your Gifts.”
Rushion McDonald’s Capabilities
TV & Film Producer
- Writer
- Pitch Development
- Production
- Marketing
- Project or Product Development
- Production
- Marketing
- Promotions
- Advertisement
- Merchandise
- Sponsorship, Partnerships
- Business of Entrepreneurship
- Money Making Conversations
- Entertainment Business
- Media
- Professional Baker
- Host
- Moderator
- Writing for Television
- Sitcom
- Reality
- Media
- Business
- Talent Manager
- Branding
- Marketing
- Live Event Evaluations
- Television Productions
CAREER TIMELINE
1994
Story editor for Me and the Boys from 1994-1995 on ABC
1995
Executive Story Editor for The Parent ‘Hood from 1995-1997 on The WB
1997
Producer for The Arsenio Hall Show on ABC Supervising Producer for Sister, Sister from 1997-1999 on The WB
1999
Co-Executive Producer for The Jamie Foxx Show from 1999-2000 on The WB
2000
Consulting Producer for The Parkers from 2000-2002 on UPN Negotiated the Los Angeles Radio Deal with Radio One for the Steve Harvey Morning Show to broadcast on 92.3 The Beat.
2005
Negotiated the Nationally Syndicated Radio Deal with Premiere Radio Networks for the Steve Harvey Morning Show.
2009
Negotiated the book deal with Harper Collins Publishers, which resulted in the following New York Times Number #1 Best Sellers: Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, Straight Talk, No Chaser, and Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success.
2010
Negotiated with Freemantle Media for Steve Harvey to host Syndicated Family Feud.
2011
Negotiated with Screen Gems for the movie rights to Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man. This led to production of the box office hits, Think Like A Man and Think Like A Man Too. Negotiated with Endemol/NBC to produce and air the syndicated Steve Harvey Talk Show.
2012
Negotiated the contract extension for the Steve Harvey Morning Show with iHeartMedia.
2015
Rushion McDonald named Spokesperson for the Perfect Bake Pro Scale.
2001 - Present
Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the Neighborhood Awards, a 3-Day Festival that celebrated and recognized the community leaders and business leaders in 92 radio markets. The event was sold out for 14 consecutive years.
2017
Rushion launched Money Making Conversations radio show.
Rushion negotiated a brand new show for TV One called Evidence of Innocence.
Rushion launched a new video series called “Perfect Bake Time with Rushion McDonald” with Perfect Company
2018
Evidence of Innocence premiered on TV One.
Rushion launched BakerSpotlight.com, a library of recipes created by his social media fans.
Appointed Chief Marketing Officer for Air National Guard national account.
2019
Reggie Award winner for Local, Regional Market Marketing for the Air National Guard
2021
- Alabama State University,
- Winston-Salem State University,
- Clark Atlanta University
Launched Money Making Conversations Master Class on WCLK 91.9 FM The #1 Jazz Station in the Country
2022
HBCU College Day
Texas Southern University
