Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dexter B. Jenkins.

He discusses his journey in real estate investing, the role of faith in financial success, and strategies for overcoming fear and building wealth through property ownership.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

1. Overcoming Fear in Real Estate

   • Real estate is often the largest purchase people make, leading to hesitation and uncertainty.
   • Jenkins emphasizes education and networking as key tools to overcome fear and make informed decisions.

2. Faith & Financial Success

   • Jenkins integrates faith into his financial philosophy, highlighting biblical principles related to wealth and ownership.
   • He discusses how faith and financial literacy work together to create long-term success.

3. Real Estate Wealth Creation

   • His book, The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint, provides strategies for overcoming financial barriers.
   • He shares insights on leveraging partnerships, securing funding, and building a sustainable investment portfolio.

4. The Importance of Ownership

   • Jenkins stresses the value of owning property and monetizing land for financial growth.
   • He explains how real estate can generate cash flow and appreciation over time.

5. Building Partnerships in Real Estate

   • He discusses the importance of vetting partners and clearly defining roles in investment deals.
   • Strategies for structuring agreements to prevent conflicts and ensure long-term success.

📘 About Dexter B. Jenkins
Dexter B. Jenkins is a real estate entrepreneur, financial strategist, and author dedicated to helping individuals build wealth through property ownership. His book, The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint, provides a roadmap for overcoming financial obstacles and achieving success in real estate investing.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda D. McElroy (aka “Dr. Yo-Yo”).

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To spotlight Dr. McElroy’s work as a pharmacist, educator, and author of the children’s book It’s Not Candy, which promotes medication safety. The interview also highlights her consulting company, MediManage, and her mission to improve health outcomes through education and community engagement.

🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Professional Background

• Dr. McElroy is a registered pharmacist in Louisiana with over 30 years of experience in retail and hospital settings.
• She began her academic journey at Grambling State University (HBCU) studying chemistry before transferring to pharmacy school.

2. MediManage Consulting

• Founded to promote medication safety and improve health outcomes.
• Focuses on educating communities about proper medication use, adherence, and preventing medication-related problems.

3. Medication Safety Advocacy

• Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.
• Parents often leave medications and chemicals within reach of children.
• Emphasizes the importance of locking up medications and educating both adults and children.

4. Target Age Groups

• Focuses on children ages 3–10 to instill early awareness of medication safety.
• Also highlights teens as a vulnerable group due to increased drug experimentation and access to medications at home.
• Notes the importance of educating parents and senior citizens as well.

5. Book: It’s Not Candy

• Inspired by her ministry work with youth in mental health hospitals.
• Based on real-life experiences and includes a song to make learning fun and memorable.
• Demonstrates how medications can resemble candy, making it difficult for children (and adults) to distinguish.
• Aims to equip families with knowledge to prevent accidental overdoses and misuse.

6. Challenges in Pharmacy Profession

• Pharmacists face heavy workloads, including vaccinations, insurance calls, and patient counseling.
• Many are overworked and under-supported, leading to burnout and even strike considerations.

7. Book Creation Journey

• Took years to develop after encouragement from her pastor.
• Extensive research into publishing options and budgeting.
• Partnered with a publishing company and built a team including an editor and illustrator.
• Advises aspiring authors to be patient, budget generously, and seek support and education.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “Medications are a leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in children.”
• “If you’re not sure, ask a professional. Ask your pharmacist.”
• “We want to get them early and instill that training so they can make good decisions.”
• “Many medication-related injuries are preventable.”
• “If there’s no room at the table, bring a folding chair.”
• “Our children are important and their lives are valuable.”

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

Also known as The Income Coach. Here's a detailed summary of the episode:

🎙️ Guest: Steve Selengut

• Veteran private investment manager with over 40 years of experience.
• Author of Retirement Money Secrets, his second book.
• Focuses on helping people achieve income independence through smart investing.
• Runs an educational income investing community.

📘 About the Book: Retirement Money Secrets

• Written as a conversational story about a couple on a river cruise who learn about a different approach to retirement investing.
• Emphasizes common sense financial strategies over complex jargon.
• Focuses on closed-end funds as a key investment tool.

💡 Key Concepts Discussed 🔒 Closed-End Funds (CEFs)

• One of the oldest investment vehicles, dating back to the 1800s.
• Structured as pass-through trusts that must return 95% of earnings to shareholders.
• Focused on income generation rather than capital appreciation.
• Can invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

🔥 FIRE Movement

• Stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early.
• Steve aligns more with generating sustainable income than early retirement per se.

🎯 Income Independence

• The goal is to generate enough income from investments to replace employment income.
• Allows flexibility to retire, start a business, or pursue other passions.

🛡️ The Four Risk Minimizers

1. Quality: Invest only in what you understand and in companies with a proven track record.
2. Diversification: Spread investments across sectors, geographies, and management firms.
3. Income: Only invest in securities that pay dividends or interest.
4. Profit-Taking Discipline: Set target profits (e.g., 5%) and sell when reached, reinvesting gains.

💬 Common Sense Investing Tips

• Buy stocks in companies you use or understand (e.g., Home Depot, Apple, Chipotle).
• Use tools like Yahoo Finance or CEFConnect.com to research dividend history and fund performance.
• Avoid speculative or zero-income investments.
• Treat your portfolio like a retail store—sell when profitable and restock wisely.

🌐 Connect with Steve Selengut

• Available on Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Offers access to an educational investing community with 450+ members.
• Book includes full contact details and resources.

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