Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. 

Founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company, the largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm in the U.S. The discussion focused on mentorship, breaking barriers in real estate, and transformative community development.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Breaking Barriers in Commercial Real Estate

• Smith shared his journey as a trailblazer in commercial real estate, overcoming industry challenges as a Black entrepreneur.
• He emphasized the importance of representation and mentorship in helping minorities enter the field.

Transformative Community Development

• His firm is focused on revitalizing marginalized communities through strategic real estate investments.
• He discussed the impact of Microsoft’s land acquisition near Bankhead Highway, which has led to new development opportunities.

Mentorship & Leadership Growth

• Smith launched the Wisdom Circle, a mentorship initiative to educate young professionals about commercial real estate.
• He believes that exposure is key to increasing diversity in the industry.

Atlanta’s Commercial Real Estate Boom

• As President of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, Smith highlighted the $47.6 billion in transactions completed by its members.
• He stressed that brokers play a crucial role in shaping urban development.

📘 About T. Dallas Smith

1. Dallas Smith is a visionary leader in commercial real estate, dedicated to mentorship, community uplift, and industry transformation. His firm specializes in tenant representation, office space, industrial facilities, and land acquisitions.

 

#BEST

 #STRAW

#SHMS

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. 

Founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company, the largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm in the U.S. The discussion focused on mentorship, breaking barriers in real estate, and transformative community development.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

Breaking Barriers in Commercial Real Estate

• Smith shared his journey as a trailblazer in commercial real estate, overcoming industry challenges as a Black entrepreneur.
• He emphasized the importance of representation and mentorship in helping minorities enter the field.

Transformative Community Development

• His firm is focused on revitalizing marginalized communities through strategic real estate investments.
• He discussed the impact of Microsoft’s land acquisition near Bankhead Highway, which has led to new development opportunities.

Mentorship & Leadership Growth

• Smith launched the Wisdom Circle, a mentorship initiative to educate young professionals about commercial real estate.
• He believes that exposure is key to increasing diversity in the industry.

Atlanta’s Commercial Real Estate Boom

• As President of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, Smith highlighted the $47.6 billion in transactions completed by its members.
• He stressed that brokers play a crucial role in shaping urban development.

📘 About T. Dallas Smith

1. Dallas Smith is a visionary leader in commercial real estate, dedicated to mentorship, community uplift, and industry transformation. His firm specializes in tenant representation, office space, industrial facilities, and land acquisitions.

 

#BEST

 #STRAW

#SHMS

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Reverend Dr. Adrian Booth Johnson.

• Founder of the Woye Bra Initiative under the nonprofit Infinity Global Empowerment.
• Former executive at Coca-Cola and U.S. Department of Energy.
• A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in Africa, especially in Ghana.
• Known affectionately as “Reverend Granny” in African villages.

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🌍 Key Accomplishments

• Created over 325 women entrepreneurs in Ghana, West Africa.
• Launched a program to produce and distribute reusable sanitary pads to combat period poverty.
• Travels to Africa twice a year to train and support women in business, marketing, and financial literacy.
• Developed partnerships with organizations like Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and The Links, Inc. to support her mission.

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🧭 Personal Journey

• Became a mother at 17, earned her GED, and later a business degree from the University of Louisville.
• Worked her way up from secretary to project manager in nuclear energy and later to corporate leadership at Coca-Cola.
• Inspired by a lifelong dream to go to Africa, which she fulfilled in 2001 and has continued annually since.

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💡 Programs and Initiatives

• Woye Bra: A program that empowers women in Ghana to make and sell reusable sanitary pads, helping girls stay in school.
• Youth Engagement: Connects U.S. students (e.g., from Cass Tech in Detroit) with African youth through Zoom and cultural exchanges.
• HBCU Engagement: Took 21 HBCU students to South Africa during the 2010 World Cup as part of Coca-Cola’s “Open Happiness” campaign.

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🗣️ Inspirational Quotes

• “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”
• “The question is not who is going to let you be successful, but who is going to stop you.”
• “Sometimes it’s just a bend in the road, not the end of the road.”
• “When I walk into a dark room, I don’t look for light. I know God is there.”

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🌐 How to Support

• Website: www.woyebra.org
• Donations support training, materials, and expansion of the Woye Bra program.

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#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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

• Master Certified Executive Coach
• Organizational Psychologist
• Founder of Personality Matters, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm

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🌟 Key Themes 1. What Is a Master Certified Executive Coach?

• Dr. Collier is credentialed by the International Coach Federation and trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
• She helps individuals and organizations reach their goals through structured, science-based coaching.

2. Organizational Psychology

• Focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology for optimal performance.
• Uses diagnostics and gap analysis to tailor strategies for individuals and companies.

3. The Science of Connection

• Emphasizes the importance of relationships and emotional intelligence.
• Promotes the idea of “never walk alone” — building a supportive network is key to success.

4. Rise Framework

• Relational
• Interpersonal
• Social
• Emotional
  Used to help individuals and teams grow holistically.

5. Challenges in the Workplace

• Dr. Collier addresses modern workplace stress, technology overload, and the need for intentionality.
• Encourages people to take control of their mindset and routines (e.g., ditch the snooze button!).

6. Black Women in the Workplace

• Acknowledges systemic barriers but focuses on solutions and building strong support systems.
• Advocates for certification and professional development to access higher-level opportunities.

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💬 Notable Quotes

• “Success is less about speed and more about direction.”
• “If someone knocks you down, it’s their fault. If you stay down, it’s yours.”
• “Your personality will take you into any room.”

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🏢 About Her Company: Personality Matters

• Specializes in helping organizations and individuals improve performance through behavioral science.
• Ranked #9 on the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses.

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#SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMI

Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Reverend Dr. Adrian Booth Johnson.

• Founder of the Woye Bra Initiative under the nonprofit Infinity Global Empowerment.
• Former executive at Coca-Cola and U.S. Department of Energy.
• A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in Africa, especially in Ghana.
• Known affectionately as “Reverend Granny” in African villages.

---

🌍 Key Accomplishments

• Created over 325 women entrepreneurs in Ghana, West Africa.
• Launched a program to produce and distribute reusable sanitary pads to combat period poverty.
• Travels to Africa twice a year to train and support women in business, marketing, and financial literacy.
• Developed partnerships with organizations like Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and The Links, Inc. to support her mission.

---

🧭 Personal Journey

• Became a mother at 17, earned her GED, and later a business degree from the University of Louisville.
• Worked her way up from secretary to project manager in nuclear energy and later to corporate leadership at Coca-Cola.
• Inspired by a lifelong dream to go to Africa, which she fulfilled in 2001 and has continued annually since.

---

💡 Programs and Initiatives

• Woye Bra: A program that empowers women in Ghana to make and sell reusable sanitary pads, helping girls stay in school.
• Youth Engagement: Connects U.S. students (e.g., from Cass Tech in Detroit) with African youth through Zoom and cultural exchanges.
• HBCU Engagement: Took 21 HBCU students to South Africa during the 2010 World Cup as part of Coca-Cola’s “Open Happiness” campaign.

---

🗣️ Inspirational Quotes

• “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”
• “The question is not who is going to let you be successful, but who is going to stop you.”
• “Sometimes it’s just a bend in the road, not the end of the road.”
• “When I walk into a dark room, I don’t look for light. I know God is there.”

---

🌐 How to Support

• Website: www.woyebra.org
• Donations support training, materials, and expansion of the Woye Bra program.

---

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

• Master Certified Executive Coach
• Organizational Psychologist
• Founder of Personality Matters, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm

---

🌟 Key Themes 1. What Is a Master Certified Executive Coach?

• Dr. Collier is credentialed by the International Coach Federation and trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
• She helps individuals and organizations reach their goals through structured, science-based coaching.

2. Organizational Psychology

• Focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology for optimal performance.
• Uses diagnostics and gap analysis to tailor strategies for individuals and companies.

3. The Science of Connection

• Emphasizes the importance of relationships and emotional intelligence.
• Promotes the idea of “never walk alone” — building a supportive network is key to success.

4. Rise Framework

• Relational
• Interpersonal
• Social
• Emotional
  Used to help individuals and teams grow holistically.

5. Challenges in the Workplace

• Dr. Collier addresses modern workplace stress, technology overload, and the need for intentionality.
• Encourages people to take control of their mindset and routines (e.g., ditch the snooze button!).

6. Black Women in the Workplace

• Acknowledges systemic barriers but focuses on solutions and building strong support systems.
• Advocates for certification and professional development to access higher-level opportunities.

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💬 Notable Quotes

• “Success is less about speed and more about direction.”
• “If someone knocks you down, it’s their fault. If you stay down, it’s yours.”
• “Your personality will take you into any room.”

---

🏢 About Her Company: Personality Matters

• Specializes in helping organizations and individuals improve performance through behavioral science.
• Ranked #9 on the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses.

---

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMI

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Reverend Dr. Adrian Booth Johnson.

• Founder of the Woye Bra Initiative under the nonprofit Infinity Global Empowerment.
• Former executive at Coca-Cola and U.S. Department of Energy.
• A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in Africa, especially in Ghana.
• Known affectionately as “Reverend Granny” in African villages.

---

🌍 Key Accomplishments

• Created over 325 women entrepreneurs in Ghana, West Africa.
• Launched a program to produce and distribute reusable sanitary pads to combat period poverty.
• Travels to Africa twice a year to train and support women in business, marketing, and financial literacy.
• Developed partnerships with organizations like Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and The Links, Inc. to support her mission.

---

🧭 Personal Journey

• Became a mother at 17, earned her GED, and later a business degree from the University of Louisville.
• Worked her way up from secretary to project manager in nuclear energy and later to corporate leadership at Coca-Cola.
• Inspired by a lifelong dream to go to Africa, which she fulfilled in 2001 and has continued annually since.

---

💡 Programs and Initiatives

• Woye Bra: A program that empowers women in Ghana to make and sell reusable sanitary pads, helping girls stay in school.
• Youth Engagement: Connects U.S. students (e.g., from Cass Tech in Detroit) with African youth through Zoom and cultural exchanges.
• HBCU Engagement: Took 21 HBCU students to South Africa during the 2010 World Cup as part of Coca-Cola’s “Open Happiness” campaign.

---

🗣️ Inspirational Quotes

• “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”
• “The question is not who is going to let you be successful, but who is going to stop you.”
• “Sometimes it’s just a bend in the road, not the end of the road.”
• “When I walk into a dark room, I don’t look for light. I know God is there.”

---

🌐 How to Support

• Website: www.woyebra.org
• Donations support training, materials, and expansion of the Woye Bra program.

---

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

• Master Certified Executive Coach
• Organizational Psychologist
• Founder of Personality Matters, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm

---

🌟 Key Themes 1. What Is a Master Certified Executive Coach?

• Dr. Collier is credentialed by the International Coach Federation and trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
• She helps individuals and organizations reach their goals through structured, science-based coaching.

2. Organizational Psychology

• Focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology for optimal performance.
• Uses diagnostics and gap analysis to tailor strategies for individuals and companies.

3. The Science of Connection

• Emphasizes the importance of relationships and emotional intelligence.
• Promotes the idea of “never walk alone” — building a supportive network is key to success.

4. Rise Framework

• Relational
• Interpersonal
• Social
• Emotional
  Used to help individuals and teams grow holistically.

5. Challenges in the Workplace

• Dr. Collier addresses modern workplace stress, technology overload, and the need for intentionality.
• Encourages people to take control of their mindset and routines (e.g., ditch the snooze button!).

6. Black Women in the Workplace

• Acknowledges systemic barriers but focuses on solutions and building strong support systems.
• Advocates for certification and professional development to access higher-level opportunities.

---

💬 Notable Quotes

• “Success is less about speed and more about direction.”
• “If someone knocks you down, it’s their fault. If you stay down, it’s yours.”
• “Your personality will take you into any room.”

---

🏢 About Her Company: Personality Matters

• Specializes in helping organizations and individuals improve performance through behavioral science.
• Ranked #9 on the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses.

---

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMI

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

• Master Certified Executive Coach
• Organizational Psychologist
• Founder of Personality Matters, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm

---

🌟 Key Themes 1. What Is a Master Certified Executive Coach?

• Dr. Collier is credentialed by the International Coach Federation and trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
• She helps individuals and organizations reach their goals through structured, science-based coaching.

2. Organizational Psychology

• Focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology for optimal performance.
• Uses diagnostics and gap analysis to tailor strategies for individuals and companies.

3. The Science of Connection

• Emphasizes the importance of relationships and emotional intelligence.
• Promotes the idea of “never walk alone” — building a supportive network is key to success.

4. Rise Framework

• Relational
• Interpersonal
• Social
• Emotional
  Used to help individuals and teams grow holistically.

5. Challenges in the Workplace

• Dr. Collier addresses modern workplace stress, technology overload, and the need for intentionality.
• Encourages people to take control of their mindset and routines (e.g., ditch the snooze button!).

6. Black Women in the Workplace

• Acknowledges systemic barriers but focuses on solutions and building strong support systems.
• Advocates for certification and professional development to access higher-level opportunities.

---

💬 Notable Quotes

• “Success is less about speed and more about direction.”
• “If someone knocks you down, it’s their fault. If you stay down, it’s yours.”
• “Your personality will take you into any room.”

---

🏢 About Her Company: Personality Matters

• Specializes in helping organizations and individuals improve performance through behavioral science.
• Ranked #9 on the University of Georgia’s Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses.

---

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMI

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.