Rushion McDonald is a two-time Emmy Award and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer with a dynamic and multifaceted career. His professional journey spans from working at IBM to headlining comedy clubs as Showtime Network’s “Funniest Comic in America.” He is also an award-winning baker, motivational speaker, social media influencer, and accomplished Hollywood sitcom writer from 1994-1999. Then from 2000 to 2016, he managed the career of Steve Harvey, host of Family Feud and a nationally syndicated radio personality.

In 2017, Rushion launched the Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast in partnership with iHeartMedia. The podcast averages approximately 1.1 million downloads per month and consistently ranks among the top 150 podcasts in the U.S., according to Triton Digital Podcast Rankers. Through in-depth interviews with celebrities, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers, the podcast delivers practical career and marketing advice. It’s not just about celebrating success—it’s about breaking it down into actionable steps that listeners can apply to their own lives.

Money Making Conversations Master Class fosters a vibrant community of listeners who are inspired to lead with their gifts, pursue their dreams, and build their own success stories—one step at a time.

Beyond his podcast, Rushion continues to shape the media landscape as the brand manager for ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and talk show host Sherri Shepherd.

Rushion is also the co-founder of 3815 Media, Inc., an MBE-certified company he established with his wife, Dr. Cicely Mitchell McDonald. The company recently completed a nationwide “Secrets to Success” interview tour for Walmart Business+. Known for its trusted voice and creative excellence, 3815 Media produces and voices commercials for major brands including PayPal Debit Card, Amazon Ads, Dell, Freddie Mac, Apple Card, Oscar Mayer Bacon, and the 2025 Infiniti QX80. The company also represents iHeartMedia for targeted minority media buys and offers comprehensive in-house marketing services—from radio and podcast advertising to social media, newsletters, live activations, graphic design, and multimedia production.

In 2024, Rushion was honored with the “Man of the Year” Award by STEM Atlanta Women for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in STEM fields.

Expanding its mission to empower communities, 3815 Media, Inc. also launched the “We Power Fundraisers” website—an innovative platform designed to help organizations, schools, and nonprofits reach their fundraising goals more effectively.

These accolades only begin to reflect the impact of Rushion and Dr. Cicely Mitchell McDonald, who are also the founders of the Rushion and Cicely McDonald Scholarship—a program dedicated to enriching the academic and cultural landscape at the University of Houston.

Rushion is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He earned his degree in Mathematics with a minor in Sociology from the University of Houston’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Dr. Cicely Mitchell McDonald is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry and is licensed to practice in Texas. Their daughter, Christiana McDonald, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media.

“I set goals for myself every day and push myself and the people around me to grow and to win. Always Keep winning and Lead with your gifts!”