Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Reverend Dr.  Adrienne Booth Johnson and Attorney Bill Green. Reverend Dr. Adrienne Booth Johnson – Advocate for women’s empowerment in Ghana. Attorney Bill Green – Her son, now Executive Director of the Southeast Chapter of The Common Market, a nonprofit supporting local farmers. 🌍 Major Themes  1. Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship Dr. Johnson has helped create over 300 women entrepreneurs in Ghana. Her initiative, “Will You Bra”, teaches women to make and sell reusable sanitary pads, helping girls stay in school. 2. Legacy and Leadership Bill Green attributes his success to his mother’s intentionality and leadership. He transitioned from a corporate career (Coca-Cola, grocery retail) to nonprofit work, driven by a spiritual calling. 3. Support for Black Farmers Green’s work with The Common Market helps Black farmers in the Southeast U.S. access institutional markets (e.g., Morehouse, Emory). He highlights the decline in Black-owned farmland from 14% in the 1920s to just 0.4% today. 4. Faith and Purpose Both guests emphasize the role of faith in guiding their life choices. Dr. Johnson speaks about overcoming societal expectations and following divine purpose. 5. Family and Community The mother-son dynamic is central to the episode, showcasing mutual respect and shared mission. Rashawn McDonald also shares personal reflections on family, purpose, and legacy. 💡 Notable Quotes “When God gives you a vision, He’ll also give you the provision.” – Rev. Dr. Johnson “This is my role in the civil rights movement.” – Bill Green, on supporting Black farmers “Lead with your gifts and keep winning.” – Rushion McDonald #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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