Perseverance: Built her dream while in prison, now building STEM careers for Black girls.

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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! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robyn Donaldson. Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure 🔑 Episode Highlights 🔄 From Incarceration to Inspiration Robyn shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to incarceration due to drug-related activities. Served 5 years in prison, where she earned two associate degrees and developed a passion for learning and leadership. 🧹 Building a Business from the Ground Up Learned high-level cleaning skills in prison and at Hilton during work release. Founded Renew Construction Services, which grew from cleaning trailers to major contracts like: Tampa Convention Center NFL Super Bowl & Kickoff City of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF 🏗️ Strategic Growth & Collaboration Became a Home Depot distributor. Uses collaboration to uplift smaller contractors and scale projects. Emphasizes relationship-building and proactive planning over reactive bidding. 👩🏽‍🔬 STEM Exposure Nonprofit Founded STEM Exposure to introduce Black girls to underrepresented STEM careers. Offers local and global architecture and construction camps. Operates in 10 countries and 4 time zones with a focus on AI, engineering, and design. 🏆 Recognition & Legacy Honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Embraces her past as part of her story, using it to inspire others. Celebrates milestones like putting bills on autopay as symbols of stability and peace. 🌐 Websites STEM Exposure: stemxposure.org (drop the “e” in “exposure”) Renew Construction Services: renewconstructionservices.com #SHMS #BEST #STRAW 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. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training 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 podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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