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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelli-Ann McKenzie.

Purpose of the Interview

The interview focuses on advocating for healthcare professionals, addressing the challenges they face, and introducing Shelli-Ann McKenzie’s nonprofit organization, Help for Healthcare Professionals (HCPP). The goal is to highlight burnout, financial struggles, and systemic issues in healthcare while promoting programs that support mental wellness, financial literacy, and career development.

Key Takeaways

Healthcare Workforce Challenges
- Nurses and healthcare professionals face high stress, burnout, and long hours, leading to workforce shortages.
- Many professionals struggle financially—24% live in poverty.
- Lack of professors in nursing schools limits the number of students entering the profession.
Understanding Nursing Roles
- Nursing includes multiple levels:
  - Registered Nurse (RN): Associate or bachelor’s degree.
  - Advanced Practice Nurses: Master’s level (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator).
  - Doctorate Level: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD.
- Nurse practitioners often function as an extension of physicians, providing quality care.
Respect and Recognition
- Nurses provide more direct care than any other health profession but often lack recognition.
- Advocacy is key to ensuring nurses can practice at the highest level and improve access to care.
Why HCPP Was Founded
- Born out of COVID-19 crisis and Shelli-Ann’s personal experience with burnout.
- Mission: Provide mental health referrals, financial assistance (gift cards, gas), and professional development.
- Programs include:
  - Financial literacy workshops
  - Entrepreneurship training for healthcare professionals
  - Scholarships and internships for aspiring professionals
Youth Med Program
- Targets ages 13–20 to build a healthcare workforce pipeline.
- Offers hands-on training, CPR certification, exposure to neurosurgeons, and mentorship.
- Tuition-free and designed to scale nationally.
Funding and Community Support
- HCPP is a nurse-owned nonprofit, funded by federal grants and donations.
- Annual event: Night of Grand and Gratitude—a charity awards dinner to raise funds for programs.

Notable Quotes

“No one else was coming to save us—so I created HCPP.”
“24% of healthcare professionals live in poverty.”
“If we don’t have enough professors, we cap nursing students—it’s cyclical.”
“The most rewarding part of nursing is showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments.”
“Every dollar we raise fuels education programs like Youth Med—strategic investment in the future of healthcare.”

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Kevin Hart Truth, Prom Season, 1 Has 2 Go, Places To Travel and more. May 01, 2024

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Biden Trump Speech, 877-29-STEVE, Senior Skip Day, steveharveyfm.com and more. Apr 30, 2024

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The Head Start: Embracing the Journey is Back! Apr 30, 2024

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Nora McInerny returns with all-new conversations exploring personal stories of people living with Chronic Migraine. If you’re new to the series, there are eight episodes of our first season worth binging. Let’s learn a little more about Chronic Migraine together.

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Overcoming the Odds: Army Major Tommie Burks launches popular UnderGRIND fitness program. Apr 29, 2024

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Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Major Tommie Burks.

Tommie Burks is an International Sports Science Association (ISSA) Certified Personal Trainer. Major Tommie Burks has served in the United States Army over 20 years. UNDERGRIND Fitness and The United States Army are not connected in any way. (Coach T) turned a hobby and passion into a real lifechanging business. The best quality of life and becoming the best version of themselves. Consistency through physical fitness and healthy nutrition choices are the foundation of UNDERGRIND Fitness. I serve to coach, motivate, and inspire people all around the world to meet their physical fitness and health goals through a sustainable lifestyle. The GRIND doesn’t stop! UNDERGRIND Fitness is committed to optimal fitness and wellness. UNDERGRIND Fitness provides clients with fitness assessments, individual exercise prescriptions, strength training programs, flexibility programs and meal plan recommendations. Coach T is looking forward to creating a personalized fitness program aligned with your goals. Includes customized fitness programs, 24/7 coaching, and meal prep recommendations. Success stories include clients reversing prediabetes, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure etc.

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VP Kamala Harris, Sister O'dell, Ellen DeGeneres, steveharveyfm.com and more. Apr 29, 2024

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Overcoming the Odds: The first-ever bald, Kenyon plus-sized 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie. Apr 28, 2024

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Achieng Agutu, the first-ever bald, Kenyon plus-sized 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie. She uses her social platform as a daily bowl of motivation, affirmations, self-love, and fearlessness.

Tell us about your mentors.
How did she start as an influencer?
Her journey from Kenyan to America.
What motivates you (Achieng) to always be positive and not care what others do?
Her being the first ever bald + Kenyan SI swimsuit rookie.
How were you chosen?
How do we stay relevant in the influencer space, as it constantly changes?
What is something you would like people to know about you?

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Thomas Barnes, the owner of Experimax: is breaking stereotypes as the owner of an Atlanta-based go-to location for technology X-perts. Apr 27, 2024

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Thomas Barnes. Thomas is a product of the Atlanta Public Schools; he attended Morehouse College and has a degree in Management from GSU(Ga State) with an emphasis in CIS(Information Systems). He is an example of seeing an opportunity and pursuing it to its fullest. He did not let Covid or stereotyping stop him from pursuing his dreams. Thomas owns Experimax, a complete retail computer store specializing in sales, service, and support of all things Apple.

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More Black people are having Plastic surgery, because it can change your life and is available to everyone. Dr. Steven Williams, The First African American President-Elect of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Apr 27, 2024

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning Executive Television Producer Rushion McDonald interviews Dr. Steven Williams who is the leader in body contouring with techniques like minimal pain tummy tucks and fat transfer to enhance patient curves, including hips, buttocks, and breasts. He is the first African American President-Elect of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS); Dr. Williams is known for being a patient advocate and leading diversity in the plastic surgery industry.

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Caitlin Clark $28M Nike, JRAP, Roscoe Wallace, TikTok Ban and more. Apr 26, 2024

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