The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, May 22nd, 2025: "I'm Surprised By What I Found In His Car"

A woman found a key, a garage remose, new underwear, and extra clothes in her husband's car and she's got questions. Listen to hear the letter and Steve & Shirley's Responses!

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

Entrepreneur, community leader, and founder of Black Wall Street AVL in Asheville, North Carolina. J shares his journey from overcoming incarceration to becoming a successful business owner and advocate for Black entrepreneurship.

J discusses how he launched Asheville’s first Black-owned coffee shop, which became a hub for local entrepreneurs and led to the creation of Black Wall Street AVL—an incubator designed to help Black businesses start, grow, and scale. He also shares insider knowledge on grant writing, securing tourism dollars, and tapping into economic development resources that many business owners overlook.

Beyond business, J opens up about the challenges of reentry after incarceration, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of rewriting your own story. He also dives into the success of GrindFest, a growing three-day festival celebrating Black entrepreneurship, which started as a simple cookout and is now a major event funded by Asheville’s tourism board.

If you're looking for motivation, practical business strategies, or insight into how to turn setbacks into success, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in and learn how to build, grow, and thrive—no matter where you start.

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

Gregory is equally a flawed carbon-based lifeform saved by God's grace only as well as a thought leader exploring the dynamic intersection of faith, technology, and security, Gregory Richardson guides religious organizations, non-profits and corporations in navigating the ethical implementation of AI and technology solutions. His unique perspective bridges the gap between spiritual values and digital transformation, helping faith-based institutions embrace innovation while maintaining their core mission and security. A serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record, Gregory has founded and scaled successful ventures across diverse sectors including hospitality, technology, and consulting. His entrepreneurial journey, spanning three decades, demonstrates his ability to identify market opportunities and build sustainable businesses that deliver exceptional value to customers and stakeholders.

Drawing from his extensive cybersecurity experience, Gregory has been a pioneering advocate for AI-powered security solutions. For the past decade, he has championed intelligent defense systems that anticipate and neutralize threats before they materialize. His forward-thinking approach has guided numerous Fortune 500 companies, religious institutions, and non-profits through digital transformation initiatives while maintaining robust security postures.

Beyond his technical expertise, Gregory excels at building and leading high-performance teams that consistently deliver exceptional results. His leadership philosophy emphasizes innovation, adaptability, and strategic thinking, which are essential qualities in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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

He is prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and he is the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show.

The Financial Quarterback radio show airs Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.

Josh Jalinski. He is the founder and CEO of Jalinski Advisory Group and Wealth Quarterback LLC, is a prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security.

Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023). As the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show, airing Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.

Josh also leads The Financial Quarterback Podcast, where he explores modern financial strategies, from retirement planning to cutting-edge economic trends. His book Retirement Reality Check challenges outdated financial wisdom, offering innovative ways to protect and grow wealth.

Jalinski Advisory Group, led by Josh Jalinski, provides comprehensive financial advisory services tailored to retirement planning, investment strategies, and wealth management. The firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families secure their financial futures through a holistic approach that covers everything from tax-efficient planning to long-term income strategies. With a focus on personalized advice, Jalinski Advisory Group emphasizes proactive planning to navigate market challenges and ensure clients can achieve their financial goals with confidence.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Maxine Cain.

She is an award-winning People Leader, changing how women business leaders and entrepreneurs live, work, and play by doing work that matters in STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. She is a Senior Human Resources leader and entrepreneurial personality known for innovative approaches to business, strategy, diversity, and inclusion, and Emerging Technologies. Founder & President of STEM Atlanta Women, Inc. A non-profit created to Enlighten, Educate, and Empower women and girls about the advantages and global opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and the future skills needed to compete and succeed in the 21st Century. Her vision is to disrupt unconscious bias in Tech and bridge the gender gap in STEM. We provide STEM Education, Training, and STEM Consulting Services in terms of educational services that include program evaluation, professional development, project management, curriculum development, and capacity building. Maxine also provides consulting and emerging tech advisory services to women business leaders, Entrepreneurs, corporations, and educational institutions in the following practice areas:

 Business Strategy & Development

 Emerging Technologies

 Talent Pipeline Development

 Organizational, Operational and Technological Advisory Services

 New Skilling, Upskilling, and Reskilling the Workforce in the Digital Era

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management/ Human Resource Management (4 Years Completed) University of Phoenix

Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D), Humanitarianism for notable contributions and achievements of national and global significance to humanitarian and community building efforts relative to STEM Education and Training – Dec. 2020.

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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, May 21st, 2025: "He's Here Physically, But Not Mentally"

A woman writes in saying she was sure her husband would serve her with divorce papers after he moved out. Instead, he said he wanted to move back in with her and go to counseling. But, things aren't going so well. Listen to her the letter and Steve & Shirley's responses!

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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, May 20th, 2025: "He Didn't Know I Was Tracking Him Too"

A woman writes in because she is angry that her husband is tracking her. But she's also tracking him. and she's having an affair. You really need to hear Steve & Shirley's responses to this one!

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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, May 19th, 2025: "His Sister Catfished Me"

A woman writes in because her boyfriend broke up with her after she confided in (who she thought was) another man about how she feels taken for granted. Thing is, that "other man" was actually her boyfriend's 17-year-old sister. Listen to hear the whole story and listen to Steve & Shirley's responses!

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