Perseverance: Kier "Junior" Spates is changing how we view people with Sickle Cell.

09/11/24 • 23 min

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kier "Junior" Spates.

Co-Host of Steve Harvey Morning Show and founded Kier's Hope to provide underprivileged individuals who suffer from Sickle Cell Disease to ensure they receive the medical, physical, and emotional attention they deserve.

Suffering from sickle cell disease in silence is not uncommon in the African-American Community as there is a lack of knowledge of the disease. So, he created the Kier's Hope Foundation. The annual Kier's Hope 5K Fun Run and Walk and Junior Claus is an opportunity for families and those with sickle cell disease to gather and learn more about new treatments, spread awareness, and increase community engagement. Sickle Cell Disease is misunderstood as being contagious, an automatic death sentence, and that people with SCD can't do what "normal" people do! Kier is changing that narrative.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kier "Junior" Spates.

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

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Talking Points/Questions *
1. Northstar Leadership is a company driven to help already successful male entrepreneurs surpass revenue ceilings by redefining their leadership at home and in the office.
2. What is trauma, and how does it affect the entrepreneur?
3. What are the lies entrepreneurs tell themselves that reduce their ability to create wealth?
4. Why is unlocking your trauma the key to more success and fulfillment in business?
5. What are the top 3 leadership gaps for most entrepreneurs?
6. How can entrepreneurs redefine success for themselves to feel more fulfillment each day?
7. What are the biggest relationship issues that entrepreneurs face and how can they resolve them to be more connected to those they love?
8. How can entrepreneurs keep their teams growing and inspired?

With a track record of guiding businesses across various sectors, Annie has consulted with companies from ground zero to 1.2B in revenue. Her prowess extends from startups to multimillion-dollar enterprises, as she expertly prevents costly mistakes, boosts revenue, and catalyzes lasting behavioral changes within teams to drive consistent and remarkable results.

Recognized as the Chief Transformation Officer for Influencers and Entrepreneurs, Annie has earned this title through her unparalleled ability to empower you to rewire the subconscious patterns that limit your net worth.

Her methodology extends beyond the surface, aiming to dissolve deeply ingrained trauma patterns that hinder your growth. By helping you and your team overcome these limitations, Annie paves the way for achieving monumental goals with newfound ease and unwavering confidence.

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Follow Your Passion: Launched Fix Your Feet with a vision of helping women, particularly Black women.

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

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*Talking Points/Questions
1. Who is Dr. Yolanda Ragland and she got her start in podiatry
2. Her goals and current focuses
3. How her practice is different than any other podiatry practice in the world
4. How her knowledge helps everyone-how to take care of your feet (she can share tips to keep healthy, beautiful feet)
5. A unique reason Dr. Ragland loves Kanye’s shoes (and it’s not what many may think)
6. Dr. Ragland has grown an extremely successful practice in one of medicine’s most overlooked and exclusive fields. She will discuss how her business tactics can help anyone scale successfully and still have time for a life outside of work
7. Fix Your Feet started with a vision of helping women, particularly Black women. Learn about other initiatives within Fix Your Feet brand dedicated to helping women
8. Are high heels safe to wear all the time? Is there a certain age/weight limit for heels? Dr. Ragland discusses shoes that can make or break us
9. What’s next for Fix Your Feet? DR discusses upcoming plans for growth and expansion to serve the community
10. Summer time is around the corner! DR shares helpful tips for beautiful summertime feet and healthy foot care maintenance

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Money Making Conversations Master Class - Perseverance: Kier "Junior" Spates is changing how we view people with Sickle Cell.

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