Brand Building: Tells us how she started her wellness business in a 650 sq ft space and now expanding to 3,000 sq ft.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tonya Millions Fitch. Founder of Astra Wellness in Macon, Georgia. Key Highlights: 🌟 About Astra Wellness Name Origin: “Astra” means “star” in French, symbolizing guidance—just as stars guided explorers and enslaved people seeking freedom. Mission: To guide individuals toward optimal health, happiness, and beauty. 👩⚕️ T0nya’s Background Over 25 years in healthcare, including 12 years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist. Inspired to start Astra Wellness after her father, a Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD and chronic pain, lacked access to proper nutritional care during COVID. 🏥 Services Offered IV hydration therapy Medical weight loss Facials, chemical peels, body contouring Anti-aging treatments including ozone therapy, infrared sauna, massage, Botox, and fillers Functional medicine focused on root-cause treatment and prevention 📈 Business Growth Started in a 650 sq ft space; now expanding to a 3,000 sq ft commercial building. Received strong community support and referrals from medical professionals. Offers a one-stop wellness center model. 💡 Entrepreneurial Insights Initially believed a good credit score was enough for a loan—learned the importance of: A solid business plan Debt-to-credit ratio Financial projections Showing business income Built a relationship with a banker who helped her navigate the loan process. 🧬 Health Philosophy Emphasizes treating from the inside out. IV infusions bypass the digestive system, allowing 100% absorption of nutrients. Helps with depression, insomnia, dementia, skin/hair issues, and more. 96% of clients report feeling better immediately after treatment. 🌐 Contact Information Website: www.astrawellness.com Phone: (478) 200-7575 Social Media: Astra Wellness on Instagram and Facebook #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
22:46
--------
22:46
Info You Can Use: Are you ready to take control of your financial future, then l
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Leketa Hawkins. Also known as the Pocketbook Strategist. She is a financial literacy advocate and business consultant based in North Carolina, offering tools and resources to help individuals and small business owners take control of their financial futures. 🔑 Key Themes and Takeaways: 💼 About Dr. Leketa Hawkins Founder of PocketbookStrategies.com, which offers financial literacy programs, tools, and resources. Also runs Hawdleigh.com, a platform for financial education courses and templates. Her mission is to provide low-cost or no-cost financial education to underserved communities. 💡 Financial Literacy & Upbringing Like many, Leketa grew up in a household where money was not discussed—a common cultural norm that left many unprepared for adult financial responsibilities. She emphasizes the importance of breaking generational cycles by involving children in financial conversations early. 🧠 Emotional Spending One of the most common financial pitfalls she sees is emotional spending—buying things to cope with stress, boredom, or celebration. She recommends tracking spending for one week to identify patterns and triggers. Online shopping makes emotional spending easier and more dangerous due to its convenience. 📊 Budgeting Strategies Advocates for the 50/30/20 rule: 50% for needs 30% for wants 20% for savings or debt Encourages people to “name your money before you spend it”—assign every dollar a purpose. 👧🏾 Youth Financial Literacy Stresses the importance of teaching kids that money is a tool, not a goal. Encourages parents to: Let kids ask financial questions. Teach saving from every dollar earned. Explain compound interest and the value of investing. 👩🏽💼 Empowering Women Financially Many women feel overwhelmed or disempowered financially. Dr. Hawkins encourages women to take small steps toward financial clarity and view financial wellness as a form of self-love. 💬 Final Lessons “Money doesn’t change who you are—it amplifies who you are.” Understanding the difference between assets and liabilities is foundational: Assets put money in your pocket. Liabilities take money out. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST #AMISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
21:49
--------
21:49
Business Advice: Discussing multiple streams of income, business structure and dealing with adversity.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mela Lovett. A serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses including: Landscaping (Family Lawn Services) Mortgage lending (commercial and residential) Business consulting (especially on proper business structuring) 🌱 Entrepreneurial Journey Mela and her husband transitioned from retail management jobs (Walgreens and Walmart) to starting their own lawn care business. The motivation was to build generational wealth and leave a legacy for their children. They faced major setbacks, including the theft of their truck and equipment, but persevered and rebuilt. 🧘 Mental Health & Meditation Mila emphasizes the importance of mental health, especially for entrepreneurs. She shares her experience with postpartum depression and how meditation and journaling helped her heal and manage stress. She advocates for taking time to decompress and reset, especially when overwhelmed. 🌿 Lawn Care Insights Mila explains the difference between lawn maintenance and landscaping. She stresses the importance of quality work and customer trust. Rashawn shares a humorous but cautionary tale about hiring an unqualified landscaper who ruined his hedges. 💡 Business Advice Mela encourages: Multiple streams of income Proper business structure Resilience in the face of adversity She highlights the importance of reputation and referrals in growing a service-based business. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
24:20
--------
24:20
Fight Or Flight - 08.05.25
The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. Subject: "Fight Or Flight"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
13:26
--------
13:26
Financial Uplift: He also outlines six habits that keep people broke and three foundational rules for financial freedom.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. George C. Fraser. A renowned networking expert and CEO of FraserNet. Here's a breakdown of the key insights and themes: 🔑 Key Highlights & Takeaways 🧠 Financial Wisdom & Wealth Building Dr. Fraser shares three foundational rules for financial freedom: Rent/Mortgage ≤ Weekly Income – Live within your means. Borrow Money Only to Make Money – Avoid debt for depreciating assets. As Income Increases, Cost of Living Should Stay the Same or Decrease – Invest the difference. He also outlines six habits that keep people broke: Not talking about money No emergency fund Impulse purchases Buying unnecessary sale items Paying bills late Improper use of credit cards 🏛️ WINDS Wealth Building Centers Created to combat financial illiteracy in Black America. Focus on mindset, habits, values, and solutions. Curriculum includes: Psychology and emotions around money Delayed gratification Four pillars of intergenerational wealth: Wealth management Real estate ownership Business development Entrepreneurship 🌍 Power Networking Conference & Fraser Nation A virtual nation concept launched before the pandemic. Offers access to: Black professionals and business owners Intellectual capital Products and services across the Pan-African diaspora Promotes virtual workshops, summits, and coaching. 💼 Entrepreneurship & Passive Income Encourages Black Americans to sell, not just buy. Suggests a multi-stream income strategy: Use 9–5 income to fund a side hustle. Use side hustle profits to invest. Let investments eventually replace your job income. 💬 Quotes & Wisdom “Stop living above your means. Stop living within your means. Live below your means and invest the rest.” “If you bake cookies, put them in a box, put your name on it, and sell it.” “There should not be a Black person in America with a single stream of income.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Got a situation? Steve Harvey and Shirley Strawberry deliver unfiltered advice on love, relationships, family, work, and life. Send your letter, subscribe, and get real talk every day!
Every weekday, the Steve Harvey Morning Show tackle a listener-submitted “Strawberry Letter”... a real-life dilemma ranging from romantic entanglements to career choices, family drama to money struggles, and everything in between.
With a blend of wisdom, wit, and brutal honesty, they offer candid commentary and heartfelt guidance, often sparking conversation (and laughter) among the rest of the morning show crew.
Submit your Strawberry Letter at www.steveharveyfm.com for a chance to be featured, and get the truth, Steve Harvey style!
South Africa