ABOUT RUSHION
Writer. Producer. Branding Architect. Entrepreneur. Baker.
About Rushion McDonald
Rushion McDonald is the Executive Producer of The Stephen A. Smith Show (Sports) and Straight Shooter with Stephen A. (Politics), both airing nationally on SiriusXM channels 82 and 124. His creative vision and production leadership help drive conversations that shape sports, culture, politics, and entertainment. He also co-created the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, one of the most successful radio programs in America.
As host and executive producer of Money Making Conversations Master Class, America’s premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast, Rushion provides a platform where successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, nonprofit leaders, and industry experts share actionable strategies for growth and success. Reaching more than 1.2 million monthly listeners and syndicated across 20 HBCU radio stations, the show empowers audiences to build businesses, increase financial confidence, and create generational wealth.
Rushion co-hosts and Executive Produces What Is Rich? Live! A dynamic weekly talk show hosted by NAACP Image Award-winning media personalities Jerome D. Love and Rushion McDonald. The show delivers financial literacy tools, business insights, and interviews designed to inspire growth and success. It airs Saturdays at 5 PM EST reaching a digital audience of 2 million viewers.
A powerhouse in television, radio, film, and digital media, this two-time Emmy Award winner and NAACP Image Award recipient has built an extraordinary career. His influence extends across decades of media innovation, talent development, brand storytelling, and audience engagement. He is also making an impact in music through his work with R&B icon Keith Sweat.
In addition to his media ventures, Rushion supports purpose-driven fundraising and community impact through WePowerFundraisers.com, an innovative platform that helps schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community groups raise funds.
Honored at Ben Crump’s Human Rights Honors with the 2026 Media Mogul Award, Rushion also received the 2026 Bridge Builder Award from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International Undergraduate Summit, the 2025 Speak Sell Shine Mentor of the Year Award, STEM Atlanta Women’s 2024 Man of the Year Award, and the 2023 Atlanta Business League Men of Influence recognition. His company, 3815 Media, Inc., was named the 2023 GMSDC Supplier of the Year, further establishing the organization as a premier creative, production, and business development company.
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
