The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday, July 10th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open - Experience | Run That Prank Back: "I Dropped Your Wife" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Celebrity Family Feud New Season Tonight | Random Questions | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Naked Yoga" | Strawberry Letter - "I Didn't Know My Wife Hates Me" | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Texas Flood Relief | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing Remarks

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mela Lovett.

A serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses including:

• • Landscaping (Family Lawn Services)
  • Mortgage lending (commercial and residential)
  • Business consulting (especially on proper business structuring)

🌱 Entrepreneurial Journey

• Mela and her husband transitioned from retail management jobs (Walgreens and Walmart) to starting their own lawn care business.
• The motivation was to build generational wealth and leave a legacy for their children.
• They faced major setbacks, including the theft of their truck and equipment, but persevered and rebuilt.

🧘 Mental Health & Meditation

• Mila emphasizes the importance of mental health, especially for entrepreneurs.
• She shares her experience with postpartum depression and how meditation and journaling helped her heal and manage stress.
• She advocates for taking time to decompress and reset, especially when overwhelmed.

🌿 Lawn Care Insights

• Mila explains the difference between lawn maintenance and landscaping.
• She stresses the importance of quality work and customer trust.
• Rashawn shares a humorous but cautionary tale about hiring an unqualified landscaper who ruined his hedges.

💡 Business Advice

• Mela encourages:
  • Multiple streams of income
  • Proper business structure
  • Resilience in the face of adversity
• She highlights the importance of reputation and referrals in growing a service-based business.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mela Lovett.

A serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses including:

• • Landscaping (Family Lawn Services)
  • Mortgage lending (commercial and residential)
  • Business consulting (especially on proper business structuring)

🌱 Entrepreneurial Journey

• Mela and her husband transitioned from retail management jobs (Walgreens and Walmart) to starting their own lawn care business.
• The motivation was to build generational wealth and leave a legacy for their children.
• They faced major setbacks, including the theft of their truck and equipment, but persevered and rebuilt.

🧘 Mental Health & Meditation

• Mila emphasizes the importance of mental health, especially for entrepreneurs.
• She shares her experience with postpartum depression and how meditation and journaling helped her heal and manage stress.
• She advocates for taking time to decompress and reset, especially when overwhelmed.

🌿 Lawn Care Insights

• Mila explains the difference between lawn maintenance and landscaping.
• She stresses the importance of quality work and customer trust.
• Rashawn shares a humorous but cautionary tale about hiring an unqualified landscaper who ruined his hedges.

💡 Business Advice

• Mela encourages:
  • Multiple streams of income
  • Proper business structure
  • Resilience in the face of adversity
• She highlights the importance of reputation and referrals in growing a service-based business.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mela Lovett.

A serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses including:

• • Landscaping (Family Lawn Services)
  • Mortgage lending (commercial and residential)
  • Business consulting (especially on proper business structuring)

🌱 Entrepreneurial Journey

• Mela and her husband transitioned from retail management jobs (Walgreens and Walmart) to starting their own lawn care business.
• The motivation was to build generational wealth and leave a legacy for their children.
• They faced major setbacks, including the theft of their truck and equipment, but persevered and rebuilt.

🧘 Mental Health & Meditation

• Mila emphasizes the importance of mental health, especially for entrepreneurs.
• She shares her experience with postpartum depression and how meditation and journaling helped her heal and manage stress.
• She advocates for taking time to decompress and reset, especially when overwhelmed.

🌿 Lawn Care Insights

• Mila explains the difference between lawn maintenance and landscaping.
• She stresses the importance of quality work and customer trust.
• Rashawn shares a humorous but cautionary tale about hiring an unqualified landscaper who ruined his hedges.

💡 Business Advice

• Mela encourages:
  • Multiple streams of income
  • Proper business structure
  • Resilience in the face of adversity
• She highlights the importance of reputation and referrals in growing a service-based business.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Audreanna Ayala.

🎙️ Episode Summary

She shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance professional to creative entrepreneur and founder of Ayala Balloon Events. Specializing in balloon décor and modern bounce house rentals, she has carved a niche in gender reveal events, blending artistry, family inspiration, and business savvy to create unforgettable experiences.

🔑 Key Points 👩‍💼 Background & Business Launch

• Works full-time in financial services while building her balloon décor business.
• Started in 2018 after becoming a mother and wanting to create unique party experiences for her children.
• Learned balloon artistry through Pinterest inspiration and formal balloon décor classes.

“I’m an artist—a balloon décor artist—not a balloon twister.”

🎈 Business Focus: Balloon Décor & Bounce Houses

• Offers custom balloon installations for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events.
• Provides modern bounce house rentals—elegant, white, and photo-friendly for adult events like bridal showers.
• Known for gender reveal setups with fireworks, detonators, and personalized backdrops.

“I’m creating core memories for every event in your life.”

💡 Creative Process & Client Experience

• Clients often bring inspiration photos, which she adapts with her own artistic flair.
• Emphasizes originality and refuses to replicate others’ designs exactly.
• Offers consultation, setup, and follow-up to ensure satisfaction.

“I want people to know me for my technique—not someone else’s.”

📣 Marketing & Branding

• Promotes primarily through Instagram, showcasing videos, stories, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Leverages her identity as a mother and perfectionist to connect with clients emotionally.

“I know what it’s like to be a mom. I want everything to be perfect.”

🚩 Challenges & Pain Points

• Corporate Events: Time constraints and setup logistics.
• Gender Reveals: Ensuring the correct gender color and managing firework safety.
• Last-Minute Changes: Accommodated when possible, but with additional fees.

“I don’t wear pink or blue to gender reveals—I stay neutral so I don’t give anything away.”

💰 Pricing & Operations

• Prices based on:
  • Materials and equipment
  • Labor and setup time
  • Insurance and safety
  • Additional staff for large events
• Emphasizes the importance of insurance and safety protocols, especially for fireworks and bounce houses.

🚀 Vision & Expansion

• Plans to expand gender reveal services beyond Georgia.
• Inspired by trends in Miami and aims to become a national leader in gender reveal experiences.
• Encour

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Audreanna Ayala.

🎙️ Episode Summary

She shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance professional to creative entrepreneur and founder of Ayala Balloon Events. Specializing in balloon décor and modern bounce house rentals, she has carved a niche in gender reveal events, blending artistry, family inspiration, and business savvy to create unforgettable experiences.

🔑 Key Points 👩‍💼 Background & Business Launch

• Works full-time in financial services while building her balloon décor business.
• Started in 2018 after becoming a mother and wanting to create unique party experiences for her children.
• Learned balloon artistry through Pinterest inspiration and formal balloon décor classes.

“I’m an artist—a balloon décor artist—not a balloon twister.”

🎈 Business Focus: Balloon Décor & Bounce Houses

• Offers custom balloon installations for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events.
• Provides modern bounce house rentals—elegant, white, and photo-friendly for adult events like bridal showers.
• Known for gender reveal setups with fireworks, detonators, and personalized backdrops.

“I’m creating core memories for every event in your life.”

💡 Creative Process & Client Experience

• Clients often bring inspiration photos, which she adapts with her own artistic flair.
• Emphasizes originality and refuses to replicate others’ designs exactly.
• Offers consultation, setup, and follow-up to ensure satisfaction.

“I want people to know me for my technique—not someone else’s.”

📣 Marketing & Branding

• Promotes primarily through Instagram, showcasing videos, stories, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Leverages her identity as a mother and perfectionist to connect with clients emotionally.

“I know what it’s like to be a mom. I want everything to be perfect.”

🚩 Challenges & Pain Points

• Corporate Events: Time constraints and setup logistics.
• Gender Reveals: Ensuring the correct gender color and managing firework safety.
• Last-Minute Changes: Accommodated when possible, but with additional fees.

“I don’t wear pink or blue to gender reveals—I stay neutral so I don’t give anything away.”

💰 Pricing & Operations

• Prices based on:
  • Materials and equipment
  • Labor and setup time
  • Insurance and safety
  • Additional staff for large events
• Emphasizes the importance of insurance and safety protocols, especially for fireworks and bounce houses.

🚀 Vision & Expansion

• Plans to expand gender reveal services beyond Georgia.
• Inspired by trends in Miami and aims to become a national leader in gender reveal experiences.
• Encour

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Audreanna Ayala.

🎙️ Episode Summary

She shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance professional to creative entrepreneur and founder of Ayala Balloon Events. Specializing in balloon décor and modern bounce house rentals, she has carved a niche in gender reveal events, blending artistry, family inspiration, and business savvy to create unforgettable experiences.

🔑 Key Points 👩‍💼 Background & Business Launch

• Works full-time in financial services while building her balloon décor business.
• Started in 2018 after becoming a mother and wanting to create unique party experiences for her children.
• Learned balloon artistry through Pinterest inspiration and formal balloon décor classes.

“I’m an artist—a balloon décor artist—not a balloon twister.”

🎈 Business Focus: Balloon Décor & Bounce Houses

• Offers custom balloon installations for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events.
• Provides modern bounce house rentals—elegant, white, and photo-friendly for adult events like bridal showers.
• Known for gender reveal setups with fireworks, detonators, and personalized backdrops.

“I’m creating core memories for every event in your life.”

💡 Creative Process & Client Experience

• Clients often bring inspiration photos, which she adapts with her own artistic flair.
• Emphasizes originality and refuses to replicate others’ designs exactly.
• Offers consultation, setup, and follow-up to ensure satisfaction.

“I want people to know me for my technique—not someone else’s.”

📣 Marketing & Branding

• Promotes primarily through Instagram, showcasing videos, stories, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Leverages her identity as a mother and perfectionist to connect with clients emotionally.

“I know what it’s like to be a mom. I want everything to be perfect.”

🚩 Challenges & Pain Points

• Corporate Events: Time constraints and setup logistics.
• Gender Reveals: Ensuring the correct gender color and managing firework safety.
• Last-Minute Changes: Accommodated when possible, but with additional fees.

“I don’t wear pink or blue to gender reveals—I stay neutral so I don’t give anything away.”

💰 Pricing & Operations

• Prices based on:
  • Materials and equipment
  • Labor and setup time
  • Insurance and safety
  • Additional staff for large events
• Emphasizes the importance of insurance and safety protocols, especially for fireworks and bounce houses.

🚀 Vision & Expansion

• Plans to expand gender reveal services beyond Georgia.
• Inspired by trends in Miami and aims to become a national leader in gender reveal experiences.
• Encour

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Wednesday, July 9th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open - Making Changes | Run That Prank Back: "Exotic Delivery" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Flying With Steve Harvey | One Has To Go | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "I Dropped Your Wife" | Strawberry Letter - "Men Have Intuition Too" | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Texas Flood Relief | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing Remarks

Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.