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  • The Steve Harvey Morning Show

    Career Change: He discusses how he is helping individuals enter high-paying tech careers (UX design and AI) without four-year degrees.

    2026/07/30 | 27 mins.
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    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Everett Swain.
    🔷 Interview Summary
    Everett Swain, founder of UXD Academy, discusses how he is helping individuals—especially underserved communities—enter high-paying tech careers (UX design and AI) without a traditional four-year degree.
    The conversation centers on:
    AI as both a threat and opportunity
    Alternative education pathways (certifications vs degrees)
    Breaking barriers in tech through accessible training
    Building practical, job-ready skills quickly
    Empowering individuals to change their financial trajectory
    Swain’s approach blends self-learning, portfolio-based skills, and real-world application to create career opportunities.
    🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Expand awareness of non-traditional education paths
    Show that high-income careers are accessible without college degrees
    Promote certifications, portfolios, and practical skills
    2. Reframe AI as an opportunity
    Help listeners understand how AI can create jobs, not just remove them
    3. Inspire career transformation
    Target people: Struggling financially
    Stuck in low-wage jobs
    Looking for a career pivot

    4. Bridge opportunity gaps
    Focus on helping: Underserved communities
    People without access to formal education

    5. Provide actionable entry points
    Direct listeners to: Free resources
    Self-learning paths
    UXD Academy

    🔑 Key Takeaways 1. AI is both a disruptor and an enabler
    Two approaches: Replace workers
    Amplify workers’ productivity [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]

    2. Degrees are becoming less important in tech
    Over 40% of tech companies prioritize skills over degrees [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    Real hiring focus: Portfolio
    Demonstrated ability

    3. Skills can be self-taught
    Swain learned through: YouTube
    Online resources
    Practice

    This model is replicable for others
    4. Portfolio > credentials
    Employers want proof of skill: Projects
    Real-world work

    This levels the playing field
    5. Fast income growth is possible
    Swain’s trajectory: $75K → $105K → $140K within a few years [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]

    Demonstrates rapid upward mobility in tech
    6. Accessibility is key to opportunity
    Training can be done: On a phone
    Without expensive tools

    Removes traditional barriers
    7. Learn-by-doing model works best
    UXD Academy combines: Training
    Real client projects
    Apprenticeships

    8. AI tools require minimal technical background
    No-code and low-code tools allow: Beginners to build apps, bots, workflows quickly

    9. Small businesses are the biggest AI opportunity
    AI can help: Automate operations
    Improve efficiency
    Scale growth

    10. Traditional education is slow to adapt
    Colleges struggle to keep up with: Rapid tech changes

    Agile programs like UXD Academy fill this gap
    11. Mindset shift is essential
    Success requires: Initiative
    Discipline
    Self-learning

    12. Exposure creates opportunity
    Many people don’t pursue tech careers because: They don’t know they exist

    Awareness is the first step
    💬 Notable Quotes On AI’s dual impact
    “Companies are either using AI to replace people or to amplify their people.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On degrees vs skills
    “Over 40% of tech companies do not care about degrees anymore… they care about your portfolio.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On education alternatives
    “You can become an AI designer… without a degree.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On learning path
    “YouTube, Google, and books taught me everything I know.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On AI functionality
    “AI is like the smartest intern you know—you can train it to work for you.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On opportunity
    “You can change your life in under a year and a half.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On discipline
    “From five to 2 a.m., I was learning, building, and redoing my portfolio.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On mission
    “I want people to realize they can create their own reality with this.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    On urgency
    “AI is our opportunity… we have to get on the ball.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
    🧭 Bottom Line
    Everett Swain’s message is a blueprint for modern career access in the AI economy:
    Skills beat degrees
    Self-learning is powerful
    AI is a career lever, not just a threat
    Execution (portfolio) matters more than theory
    Opportunity is available—but requires action
    👉 His core philosophy:
    With the right skills, discipline, and access to knowledge, anyone can break into high-income tech careers—without traditional barriers.
    #SHMS #BEST #STRAW
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    Empowerment: Natalie is dedicated to helping high‑achieving women rise with confidence, courage, and clarity.

    2026/07/30 | 27 mins.
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    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Natalie Southwell.
    Founder and CEO of The Essence of a Woman, LLC, a female empowerment agency dedicated to helping high‑achieving women rise with confidence, courage, clarity, and faith-driven purpose.
    The conversation explores:
    How women can overcome fear, trauma, and misaligned life decisions
    The role of faith, purpose, and intentionality in decision-making
    Her frameworks: PAIN and REAL
    Her personal journey to launching The Essence of a Woman
    How she guides women across generations—including students, early professionals, mid-career women, and women 50+—toward alignment and leadership.
    🎯 Purpose of the Interview
    The purpose of the interview is to:
    1. Introduce Natalie Southwell’s mission
    Explain how The Essence of a Woman empowers women to overcome fear, reclaim purpose, and lead authentically.
    2. Share actionable frameworks
    She breaks down two of her signature models—PAIN and REAL—which guide women through decision-making, healing, and leadership growth.
    3. Inspire women of all ages
    Show that age should never limit someone’s potential and that clarity and alignment are always possible, whether you're 20 or 60.
    4. Highlight the importance of faith + practicality
    Natalie discusses how spiritual alignment and real‑world strategy work together, especially for women in STEM or male-dominated industries.
    🔑 Key Takeaways 1. The “Essence” Comes From Understanding God’s Love
    Natalie says women often pour into others so heavily that they forget their own value. Understanding divine love helps women set boundaries, avoid suffering in silence, and make aligned decisions.
    2. Bad Decisions Create Pain—But Pain Teaches
    Her PAIN Framework helps women pause and analyze decisions before they create negative consequences:
    PAIN Framework
    P – Pause and consider purpose
    A – Analyze your options
    I – Impact: What will this cost emotionally, spiritually, financially?
    N – Necessity: Why now? Is there urgency?
    Using this method prevents rash or misaligned choices.
    3. Across All Ages, the Common Root Issue Is Fear
    Whether she’s coaching:
    women in their 20s entering the workforce,
    women in their 30s–40s navigating career changes or relationships, or
    women 50+ rediscovering purpose,
    Natalie identifies fear as the universal obstacle—fear of failure, success, judgment, or making another “wrong” move.
    4. Faith + Technology Can Coexist
    As a woman with a STEM background, Natalie insists that spiritual guidance can align with analytical problem‑solving. She uses faith to prepare for board meetings, interviews, coding challenges, and leadership scenarios.
    5. Listening to Life’s “Whispers” Prevents Misalignment
    Much of her philosophy centers on avoiding the dangers of ignoring internal nudges—what she calls “heart whispers.”
    Ignoring these whispers leads to regret, unnecessary pain, toxic relationships, and stalled careers.
    Her book The Dangers of Ignoring Your Heart’s Whispers expands on this theme.
    6. Her REAL Framework Helps Women Rebuild REAL Framework
    R – Reset/Reclaim what was lost
    E – Empower/Elevate
    A – Align with purpose
    L – Lead with authenticity
    This is the roadmap she uses to guide women out of trauma cycles and into leadership.
    7. Trauma Must Be Understood but Not Rehearsed
    Natalie emphasizes that trauma is real—but staying in it (“rehearsing it”) hardens the heart and blocks growth.
    Healing requires releasing the past and rewiring one’s mindset.
    8. Her Personal Calling Came from a Divine Moment
    In 2020, she heard God give her the name “The Essence of a Woman.”
    Though she registered the business immediately, she admits she didn’t “hover” over the idea long enough to see the full vision—she later learned to follow God’s blueprint more closely.
    🗣 Notable Quotes from the Interview
    Here are some standout lines directly from the transcript:
    On the meaning of “essence”:
    “The essence is really the understanding of how much God loves you… when you understand how God loves you, that’s the essence.”
    On pain:
    “Anytime you make a bad decision today, it will affect your tomorrow and your future.”
    On fear across generations:
    “It’s the same root across every generation. The root is fear—fear of failure, fear of not being enough.”
    On finding purpose after mistakes:
    “You can’t change the past, but there is a path forward. You have to rewire your mind.”
    On age and purpose:
    “Every day we wake up, we have an opportunity to stir up the gifts.”
    On listening to whispers:
    “We are often given promptings to do or not do certain things—whispers. But we ignore them.”
    📘 Natalie’s Current and Future Work
    Current book: The Dangers of Ignoring Your Heart’s Whispers
    Next book: In development (referenced but not named)
    Continues expanding her empowerment programs and corporate coaching initiatives
    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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    Motivation: She discusses overcoming fear and taking risks and not fear of failure.

    2026/07/30 | 20 mins.
    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!
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    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.
    📝 Summary of the Interview
    Yasmine Cheyenne, an Air Force veteran, mental wellness advocate, and author, joined Rushion McDonald to discuss her journey from a disadvantaged upbringing to becoming a published author and wellness coach. She shared insights from her books—The Sugar Jar and her latest, Wisdom of the Path—which focus on boundaries, healing, and self-empowerment. The conversation explored her military experience, personal transformation, and how she helps others confront fear and reclaim their lives.
    🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks
    Fear of failure and disappointment keeps many people stuck.
    Yasmine encourages people to confront fear and take action anyway.
    Her own decision to join the Air Force was a leap of faith that changed her life.
    2. Military Discipline and Life Lessons
    The Air Force taught her discipline, consistency, and resilience.
    She applies these lessons to her personal and professional life.
    Quote: “Do you want to bet on yourself? Be willing to believe in yourself.”
    3. Writing as Empowerment
    Her first book, The Sugar Jar, focuses on boundaries and self-care.
    Her second book, Wisdom of the Path, is about using past experiences as wisdom, not shame.
    Writing helped her transform her life and inspire others from similar backgrounds.
    4. Boundaries and Self-Prioritization
    Without boundaries, people become overwhelmed and resentful.
    Saying “no” and advocating for yourself is essential to mental wellness.
    Quote: “We have to get comfortable letting people be disappointed with us.”
    5. Redefining “Selfish”
    Being selfish is often misunderstood.
    Prioritizing yourself is necessary for success and well-being.
    Quote: “Every successful person has had to be selfish at some point.”
    6. Wisdom of the Path
    The book encourages readers to trust their instincts and take the next step.
    It’s not a checklist—it’s a collection of relatable stories and reflections.
    Quote: “Use those experiences that you’re judging yourself for as wisdom to help you move forward.”
    7. Mental Wellness Practice
    Yasmine helps people through coaching, writing, and speaking.
    She emphasizes healing through storytelling and shared experiences.
    8. Accessibility
    Her books are available in print, digital, and audio formats.
    She personally narrates the audiobook version of Wisdom of the Path.
    💬 Notable Quotes
    “Even if things fail, you have what it takes to get yourself to where you want to be.”
    “Take the meat and leave the bone.”
    “You already know what the next step is. What would happen if you just took it?”
    “We’ve been an enemy toward ourselves for years and don’t even realize it.”
    #SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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    Marketing: He focuses on modern marketing strategy and personal branding in the digital era.

    2026/07/30 | 27 mins.
    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!
    Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
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    Professional Development
    Economic Empowerment
    Business Success
    Networking
    Brand Building
    Innovation
    How to start a business
    Small business funding
    Entrepreneur success stories
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    Black entrepreneur podcast
    Minority business development
    Marketing for small businesses
    Business growth strategies
    Startup funding opportunities
    Executive leadership training
    Financial literacy education
    Success mindset podcast
    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brendan Kaminsky.
    🔷 Interview Summary
    Brendan Kaminsky—founder of BKnown Agency, a boutique branding and digital marketing firm—discusses how he built a career in sports media, social media strategy, and digital branding. [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    He shares:
    His journey from ESPN to entrepreneurship
    How he helped shape talent brands (e.g., Stephen A. Smith, Jalen Rose, Rich Eisen)
    The evolution of social media as a dominant marketing channel
    The role of data, engagement, and relatability in building digital influence
    How AI and analytics are transforming branding
    The conversation is highly practical, focusing on modern marketing strategy and personal branding in the digital era.
    🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Educate on modern branding and marketing
    Explain how social media has become the core of brand building
    2. Provide practical guidance for creators and entrepreneurs
    Show how to grow influence through: Content strategy
    Engagement
    Metrics

    3. Highlight the shift from traditional to digital media
    Demonstrate how digital platforms now drive visibility and opportunity
    4. Inspire entrepreneurial risk-taking
    Encourage professionals to trust their instincts and build their own ventures
    5. Reinforce the importance of relationships
    Emphasize networking and trust as foundational to career growth
    🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Relationships drive opportunity
    Kaminsky got into ESPN through ideas + relationships, not just applying
    Networking and collaboration are critical to career advancement [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    2. Trust your instincts in career decisions
    He left ESPN to start his agency without outside validation
    Belief in your vision is essential for entrepreneurship
    3. Relatability is the core of modern branding
    Audiences want: Authenticity
    Real-life connection

    Content should feel human, not overly polished
    4. Engagement > follower count
    Followers are a “vanity metric”
    Real value lies in: Views
    Likes
    Comments
    Interaction rates [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]

    5. Social media is now primary media
    What used to be “non-traditional marketing” is now mainstream strategy
    Brand deals now require social media deliverables
    6. Content must be platform-specific
    Social media content ≠ TV content
    Key differences: Vertical video
    Direct audience communication
    Mobile-first design

    7. Talk to your audience—not at them
    Many brands fail by only promoting products
    Success comes from: Conversation
    Engagement
    Personality

    8. Use layered content strategy
    Hook audience with high-interest content (e.g., sports topics)
    Then introduce: Personal initiatives
    Community work
    Business ventures

    9. Accessibility and responsiveness matter
    In fast-paced industries, reliability builds trust
    Being available is part of delivering value
    10. Data tells the story
    Metrics are essential for: Measuring success
    Proving value to clients

    Social platforms provide real-time performance feedback
    11. AI is a powerful tool (not a replacement)
    Used for: Content analysis
    Viral prediction
    Efficiency

    But human creativity and relationships remain essential
    12. Personal branding creates leverage
    Individuals can build influence outside traditional platforms
    Social media extends reach beyond TV and traditional media
    💬 Notable Quotes On relationships
    “Relationships are everything.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On entrepreneurship
    “Trust your gut… even if you fail, that’s a learning experience.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On branding
    “People want to relate to you… they want to get to know you.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On content strategy
    “Talk directly to your audience.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On engagement vs followers
    “Followers is a vanity metric… engagement is what matters.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On modern marketing
    “Social media has become part of every deal.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On accessibility
    “Accessibility is everything.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On data and metrics
    “Data tells a story.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On execution pressure
    “You could do 99 things amazing… one mistake, everyone sees it.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    On AI
    “AI is absolutely an asset.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
    🧭 Bottom Line
    Brendan Kaminsky’s message is a playbook for modern digital success:
    Build relationships → they open doors
    Be authentic and relatable → connection drives growth
    Focus on engagement, not vanity metrics
    Create platform-specific content
    Use data and AI strategically
    Stay accessible and consistent
    👉 His core philosophy:
    Authentic connection + strategic content + measurable results = powerful personal and brand growth
    #SHMS #BEST #STRAW
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  • The Steve Harvey Morning Show

    Career Change: A former firefighter turned top-performing real estate agent (No. 1 in Georgia).

    2026/07/30 | 26 mins.
    Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning!
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    CEO Interviews
    Founder Stories
    Professional Development
    Economic Empowerment
    Business Success
    Networking
    Brand Building
    Innovation
    How to start a business
    Small business funding
    Entrepreneur success stories
    Business leadership podcast
    Wealth building strategies
    Black entrepreneur podcast
    Minority business development
    Marketing for small businesses
    Business growth strategies
    Startup funding opportunities
    Executive leadership training
    Financial literacy education
    Success mindset podcast

    Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Todd Kroupa.
    🔷 Interview Summary
    Todd Kroupa, a former firefighter turned top-performing real estate agent (No. 1 in Georgia, nearly $1B in lifetime sales), shares his journey of career transition, entrepreneurship, and success in real estate. [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    The interview covers:
    Leaving a stable career for entrepreneurship
    Building a real estate business from scratch in a new market
    Customer-first sales philosophy
    Practical advice for buyers and sellers
    Real estate as a long-term wealth-building strategy
    It blends career reinvention, sales mindset, and real estate expertise.
    🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Inspire career transition and risk-taking
    Show how to move from a secure job to a high-reward entrepreneurial path
    2. Educate on real estate buying and selling
    Provide practical insights for: First-time buyers
    Families
    Sellers

    3. Highlight relationship-driven sales success
    Emphasize service, trust, and referrals over commissions
    4. Promote real estate as a wealth strategy
    Explain why real estate is a strong long-term investment
    5. Share resilience and mindset lessons
    Demonstrate how persistence and belief overcome doubt and rejection
    🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Career pivots require courage and clarity
    Kroupa left a stable firefighting career despite outside doubt
    He trusted his long-term vision over short-term safety [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    2. Block out “outside noise”
    He avoided negativity and advice that could derail his decision
    Focus and conviction were essential to success
    3. Skills transfer across industries
    Firefighter experience taught: Problem-solving under pressure
    Customer care

    These skills translated directly into real estate
    4. Relationships drive real estate success
    The business is built on: Trust
    Referrals
    Long-term client relationships

    Not just transactions
    5. Service > commission mindset
    Top agents prioritize: Client outcomes
    Long-term value

    Income follows service
    6. Emotion drives buying decisions
    Buyers decide within minutes based on: Feeling
    Personal connection

    Logic comes later in the process
    7. Realtors must guide, not just sell
    A great agent: Identifies hidden issues
    Advises clients—even against a deal

    8. Inspection is critical
    Key deal-breakers: Mold
    Foundation issues
    Roof problems

    Buyers must be willing to walk away
    9. Real estate decisions require discipline
    Avoid overpaying or emotional overcommitment
    Think long-term resale and investment value
    10. Neighborhood matters as much as the house
    Buyers should: Visit at different times
    Talk to neighbors
    Research schools and environment

    11. Market strategy matters when selling
    Presentation is key: Neutral design
    Strong first impressions

    Buyers decide quickly
    12. Real estate is a powerful wealth builder
    Benefits over stocks: Control (improvements, rental, usage)
    Tax advantages
    Tangible value

    13. Multi-generational living is rising
    Driven by: Cost of living
    Family dynamics
    Post-COVID lifestyle shifts

    14. Buying the most expensive home isn’t optimal
    Property value is influenced by surrounding homes
    Overpricing limits appreciation potential
    💬 Notable Quotes On career transition
    “I walked away from a very stable career… to something that can be unstable.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On ignoring doubt
    “I avoided a lot of phone calls… I didn’t want anybody to persuade my decision.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On motivation
    “That put the fire in me.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On mindset and focus
    “I just cut the noise out.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On service approach
    “It should never be about the commission… it should be about helping that person.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On relationships
    “This business is about referrals… connections.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On buyer psychology
    “They’re looking emotionally first—logic comes second.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On inspections
    “If you’re not comfortable now, you won’t be comfortable after you close.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On real estate vs stocks
    “You can’t control a stock… you can improve and live in a home.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    On pricing strategy
    “You don’t want to be the most expensive house in the neighborhood.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
    🧭 Bottom Line
    Todd Kroupa’s message is a blueprint for success in both entrepreneurship and real estate:
    Take calculated risks → growth requires leaving comfort zones
    Focus on people, not profits → relationships build sustainable success
    Think long-term → especially in real estate decisions
    Balance emotion with logic → in major financial choices
    Stay disciplined and informed → avoid costly mistakes
    👉 His core philosophy:
    Serve people first, make smart decisions second, and success will follow.
    #SHMS #BEST #STRAW
    Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/
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About The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Start your day with laughs, love, and real talk from Steve Harvey and his hilarious crew Shirley Strawberry, Carla Ferrell, Nephew Tommy, and Junior on the #1 morning radio show in America. Prank calls, life advice, celebrity guests, and nonstop energy. Follow, favorite, and subscribe now so you never miss a moment! Steve Harvey brings his unmatched charisma and wisdom to mornings across the country, mixing comedy, culture, and connection like no one else. Whether you need a laugh, a lift, or a little perspective, The Steve Harvey Morning Show delivers it all. Join millions who tune in every day, and make Steve and the crew part of your morning routine!
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