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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 Lavar Thomas. Motivational speaker, author, Peace Corps alumnus, leadership coach, and founder of Empower for Greatness. Lavar’s mission is to help people transform “from the inside out” so they can live with greater intention and purpose. The conversation explores Lavar’s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn; his life-changing Peace Corps service in Rwanda; his understanding of faith, purpose, failure, and leadership; and how he built international development programs such as Leaders of the Free World, which exposes young Black men to global travel and leadership experiences. He discusses how stepping outside his comfort zone—from traveling abroad for the first time to navigating Rwanda after only knowing it through “Hotel Rwanda”—opened his worldview, deepened his empathy, and developed his leadership style. Lavar explains how a major project failure in the Peace Corps forced him to redefine success beyond titles, money, or recognition. This experience ultimately inspired his book, The Other Side of Letting Go. He also shares how he balances a federal government job with building his speaking and training company. The interview concludes with a powerful discussion on purpose, reinvention, leadership, and the role travel plays in expanding one’s mindset—especially for communities that are historically underrepresented in global spaces. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To highlight Lavar’s transformative journey from Brooklyn to global leadership. Rushion showcases how Lavar’s experiences shaped his philosophy and mission. 2. To educate listeners about purpose‑driven living and leadership Lavar explains why purpose—not money—is the “real currency,” and how aligning with purpose drives impact. 3. To inspire people to step beyond their comfort zones The interview emphasizes how discomfort and uncertainty can spark growth. 4. To reveal the value of international exposure for Black men Through Leaders of the Free World, Lavar advocates for global experiences that shift identity and opportunity. 5. To discuss resilience, reinvention, and personal development From project failures to the death of his father, Lavar shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Faith requires action Lavar describes faith as taking steps without knowing the outcome—“believing in the future before it becomes reality.” 2. Growth happens outside the comfort zone Comfort zones feel safe, but they also create limits; stepping beyond them leads to self‑awareness and transformation. 3. The Peace Corps experience was life‑changing Rwanda taught him service, humility, language, cultural understanding, and the power of community trust. 4. Failure can be an important redirection When his library project collapsed, Lavar learned to detach from ego and redefine success through impact, not image. 5. Purpose is the real currency Operating in purpose helps you add value, understand your worth, and ultimately generate income more meaningfully. 6. Leadership includes being willing to pivot He shifted from a failed library project to impactful malnutrition programs, partnering with USAID to train families. 7. Personal setbacks can sharpen identity and mission His father’s death led him to pause graduate school, attend therapy, and rebuild himself—learning leadership through vulnerability. 8. Global exposure changes lives Leaders of the Free World gives young Black men access to international travel, allowing them to reimagine their potential. NOTABLE QUOTES On faith “Faith is taking steps without even knowing the outcome… believing in the future I see in my mind before I see it in reality.” On stepping outside comfort zones “Every time I step beyond that line, I grew… I realized new possibilities for myself.” On failure “Failure is life redirecting you.” (Recalling Oprah’s teaching). On purpose “Purpose is the real currency.” On redefining success “I had to learn how to redefine success for myself—not in the glamor of a project, but the impact I was having.” On reinvention after loss “I had to step away and rebuild LaVar… focusing on my family taught me so much about leadership.” On travel and identity “Something shifts in them when they return. They see their lives differently and their community differently.” #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Lavar Thomas. Motivational speaker, author, Peace Corps alumnus, leadership coach, and founder of Empower for Greatness. Lavar’s mission is to help people transform “from the inside out” so they can live with greater intention and purpose. The conversation explores Lavar’s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn; his life-changing Peace Corps service in Rwanda; his understanding of faith, purpose, failure, and leadership; and how he built international development programs such as Leaders of the Free World, which exposes young Black men to global travel and leadership experiences. He discusses how stepping outside his comfort zone—from traveling abroad for the first time to navigating Rwanda after only knowing it through “Hotel Rwanda”—opened his worldview, deepened his empathy, and developed his leadership style. Lavar explains how a major project failure in the Peace Corps forced him to redefine success beyond titles, money, or recognition. This experience ultimately inspired his book, The Other Side of Letting Go. He also shares how he balances a federal government job with building his speaking and training company. The interview concludes with a powerful discussion on purpose, reinvention, leadership, and the role travel plays in expanding one’s mindset—especially for communities that are historically underrepresented in global spaces. PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To highlight Lavar’s transformative journey from Brooklyn to global leadership. Rushion showcases how Lavar’s experiences shaped his philosophy and mission. 2. To educate listeners about purpose‑driven living and leadership Lavar explains why purpose—not money—is the “real currency,” and how aligning with purpose drives impact. 3. To inspire people to step beyond their comfort zones The interview emphasizes how discomfort and uncertainty can spark growth. 4. To reveal the value of international exposure for Black men Through Leaders of the Free World, Lavar advocates for global experiences that shift identity and opportunity. 5. To discuss resilience, reinvention, and personal development From project failures to the death of his father, Lavar shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Faith requires action Lavar describes faith as taking steps without knowing the outcome—“believing in the future before it becomes reality.” 2. Growth happens outside the comfort zone Comfort zones feel safe, but they also create limits; stepping beyond them leads to self‑awareness and transformation. 3. The Peace Corps experience was life‑changing Rwanda taught him service, humility, language, cultural understanding, and the power of community trust. 4. Failure can be an important redirection When his library project collapsed, Lavar learned to detach from ego and redefine success through impact, not image. 5. Purpose is the real currency Operating in purpose helps you add value, understand your worth, and ultimately generate income more meaningfully. 6. Leadership includes being willing to pivot He shifted from a failed library project to impactful malnutrition programs, partnering with USAID to train families. 7. Personal setbacks can sharpen identity and mission His father’s death led him to pause graduate school, attend therapy, and rebuild himself—learning leadership through vulnerability. 8. Global exposure changes lives Leaders of the Free World gives young Black men access to international travel, allowing them to reimagine their potential. NOTABLE QUOTES On faith “Faith is taking steps without even knowing the outcome… believing in the future I see in my mind before I see it in reality.” On stepping outside comfort zones “Every time I step beyond that line, I grew… I realized new possibilities for myself.” On failure “Failure is life redirecting you.” (Recalling Oprah’s teaching). On purpose “Purpose is the real currency.” On redefining success “I had to learn how to redefine success for myself—not in the glamor of a project, but the impact I was having.” On reinvention after loss “I had to step away and rebuild LaVar… focusing on my family taught me so much about leadership.” On travel and identity “Something shifts in them when they return. They see their lives differently and their community differently.” #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington chat with Pete Prisco on paying QB's that may or may not be Franchise type guys. Plus, the guys talk about Brady's time in Las Vegas, spinning a wheel, fights, a camel edition of The Leftovers, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss Bruce Pearls recent comments on Miami (OH) potentially making the NCAA Tourney in a few weeks. Plus, the guys ponder the return of Daniel Jones to Indianapolis brewing, cut season is upon us in the NFL offseason, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Tuesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the trade involving David Montgomery and how this sets up Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit going forward. Plus, the guys have some fun with Trae Young getting ejected without even suiting up yet for his new team, an update to Magic City edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Monday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington recap the NFL Combine which came and went and even compare it to more WWE-like due to the entertainment value. Plus, the guys discuss Carnell Tate's 40 yard time, the Vikings cap moves & problems, a Mike Piazza edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss how this years NFL Combine was among the fastest times in Combine history. Plus, the guys ponder if Jimmy Garoppolo is mounting a comeback, a meme edition of The Leftovers, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss Ty Simpson's best team fits in the upcoming draft after having a nice combine. Plus, the guys discuss a potential Joe Burrow being fed up discussion, another funny edition of the FSR IR, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar & Plax are joined by Cuffs The Legend to talk about Fernando Mendoza's odd request by an NFL team at the Combine, what Anthony Richardson's next team could be, the latest in Lakerland, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar & Plax are joined by Cuffs The Legend to talk about Fernando Mendoza's odd request by an NFL team at the Combine, what Anthony Richardson's next team could be, the latest in Lakerland, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss more about the NFL Combine from what they have seen such as Sonny Styles performance. Plus, the guys poke some fun at each, have another edition of "The Worst Thing You've Heard This Week", and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss a recent report on Cody Campbell's concept to save college sports somehow. Plus, the guys get into a heated debate on taking yourself out of the game, Anthony Richardson's trade request, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Friday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington react to the NFLPA report cards being unveiled yesterday. Plus, the guys discuss the start of the NFL Combine with Jets HC Aaron Glenn seemingly falling asleep at the event, a T.I edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington chat with Albert Breer as they gear up for the NFL Combine. Plus, the guys talk about weight, tank ass, have a speeding edition of The Leftovers, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss Todd Monken claiming that there was an open QB competition for Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel for the starting QB spot. Plus, the guys go into depth on Brenden Sorsby getting sued by Cincinnati over NIL related discrepancies, Brandon Aubrey wants to get paid, Rueben Bain Jr. has baby arms, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Thursday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the NFL potential officiating stoppage and what they could do to fix things. Plus, the guys discuss Matt Ishbia's claim to fix the All-Star Game, a bone to pick edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the new NCAA lawsuit being sent in by Chandler Morris over coming back to play in college. Plus, the guys go into Ryan Poles comments on minority coaches and how they factor into compensatory picks, another edition of The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington chat with Petros Papadakis on all things NFL combine related. Plus, the guys talk about Sean Payton giving Davis Webb play calling duties, reiterate Aaron Glenn's super power, have another Olympic edition of The Leftovers, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Wednesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the recent disconnect between Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort and QB Kyler Murray in what is sure to be a messy divorce. Plus, the guys go over the USA Men's Hockey teams TV ratings that came out, a new superhero edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Álvaro Gribel, repórter especial e colunista do Estadão, comenta os principais assuntos da Economia e Política nacionais no Jornal Eldorado, às 2ªs, 4ªs e 6ªs, às 8h30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this Tuesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington get hyped as old is new in the realm of boxing as Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao for their second fight after facing Mike Tyson. Plus, the guys ponder more on LeBron James and whether he will go back home to Cleveland next year, a Jeff Kent edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the NFL going over a newer proposed way to utilize replay officials and claim the NFL should just prioritize better officiating. Plus, the guys go over Lindsay Vonn's injury in detail and wonder if that's a wrap for her, Kyle Pitts getting franchise tagged, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington chat with Pete Prisco as they wonder about the weak NFL draft class this year for QB's. Plus, the guys have an encore of FSR IR, tattoos and puking, a Hockey edition of The Leftovers, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss farewell retirement tours and how that factors for LeBron James and how that would go for him. Plus, the guys mention more of Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather, a follow up Daytona edition of The Leftovers, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington get hyped up and ready for the NFL Combine as it begins this week. Plus, the guys revisit the NFL Tush Push which has no proposal to ban, talk about some thick meat, another edition of FSR IR, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Monday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington give their final Olympic update highlighting around the USA Men's Hockey team. Plus, the guys discuss the long term health for Olympic athletes, a drunk reporting edition of ICYMI, weasels at the Olympics, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar & Plax talk about an improved All-Star Weekend in the NBA, the anti-tanking measures the league is seeking to implement, LeBron James coy deflections about his returning for next season, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar & Plax talk about an improved All-Star Weekend in the NBA, the anti-tanking measures the league is seeking to implement, LeBron James coy deflections about his returning for next season, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Wednesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox & LaVar Arrington discuss the drama circling the MLBPA with Tony Clark stepping down due to some inappropriate allegations & also the NFLPA report card drama. Plus, the guys discuss Rich Bisaccia leaving the Packers organization, we get a big time MMA edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, the guys discuss a couple former Steelers players defending Ben Roethlisberger as a good teammate after Joey Porters' recent comments. Plus, the guys react to Mike Evans returning to play in the 2026, another edition of The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show, the guys chat with Petros Papadakis on his thoughts on Tony Clarks allegations. Plus, the guys ponder if Antonio Brown makes it the NFL HOF at some point despite his antics, another Olympian edition of The Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show, the guys chat with Pete Prisco on all news and rumors in the NFL in the offseason. Plus, the guys go over the various Raiders and Seahawks coaching moves in the last few days, ponder if Kenneth Walker is an elite RB, have an enhancing edition of The Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, the guys discuss the rumors around CJ Stroud being possibly pursued in the offseason as a trade candidate. Plus, the guys go more into the NBA All-Star game ratings, have our daily Winter Olympic update, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Tuesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss the emergence of the newly appointed Floyd Mayweather vs Mike Tyson fight this year. Plus, the guys go into the deep spring cleaning that the Dolphins are currently under going, a party edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Monday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox & LaVar Arrington discuss the NBA All-Star game, which happened over the weekend and make a bold claim that the players may be the reason why the All-Star weekend is falling off. Plus, the guys discuss Travis Hunter converting to play more Cornerback mainly and be a part time WR, we have a NFL World Record edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show the guys discuss Damian Lillard returning from a recovering torn ACL to just play in the 3pt contest and winning it amidst the All-Star format being subpar. Plus, the guys discuss the possible return of Derek Carr from retirement rumors, a condom shortage edition of The Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, the guys talk about the NFL Report Cards and why the NFL won a ruling against the NFLPA. Plus, the guys talk about an Olympic cheating controversy, the Price Is Right for Patty's new Timberlands, an epic rant, FSR I.R, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show the guys revisit the crucial Seahawks vs Rams game with the two point conversion ruling after recent insights were made public on the play ruling by refs. Plus, the guys take a look at ESPN's Super Bowl marketing for next years Super Bowl, a Friday The 13th edition of The Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, the guys talk about Travis Hunter's fluidity on continuing to keep his two-way status in the NFL after Liam Coen's recent comments. Plus the guys go over the Texans practice plans, we unveil a new segment called "The Worst Thing We've Heard This Week", and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Friday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington discuss Trinidad Chambliss's new ruling in the NCAA for the time being. Plus, the guys get hyped over their daily Winter Olympics update, an Australian NFL game edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, the guys talk about Joey Porter going off on his former Steeler teammate Ben Roethlisberger about his opinions on the team. Plus, the guys talk Derek Carr showing some love and maybe a return, give our Pros of the Week, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show the guys discuss the Bears possibly moving their stadium to Iowa as an option. Plus, the guys chat with up with Albert Breer, we have a Megan Thee Stallion edition of The Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Thursday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington, discuss Alex Guerrero somehow being a part of the Raders organization and followed Tom Brady and why that could be a factor in Maxx Crosby wanting to leave. Plus, the guys give a Winter Olympic update, a Seahawk homer edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show the guys discuss Fernando Mendoza going to throw at his Pro Day but not at the combine because of a quicker turnaround. Plus, the guys chat it up with Petros Papadakis on his thoughts from the Superbowl, an Alcatraz edition of The Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, the guys talk about the Kalshi and how they function from a betting perspective, and that goes into affecting betting in Nevada. Plus the guys discuss some Aaron Rodgers possible interests, another cowboy edition of The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.