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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