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Uplift: He grew up in poverty to become a hedge fund executive, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

Author
Rushion McDonald
Published
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://omny.fm/shows/money-making-conversations-master-class-1/uplift-his-new-company-is-tackling-health-disparit

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

Co-founder of Well With All, a Black-owned, purpose-driven health and wellness brand dedicated to improving well-being in underserved communities.

Here’s a summary and analysis of the interview from Money Making Conversations Masterclass featuring Demond Martin, co-founder of Well With All, a purpose-led health and wellness brand:


🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview highlights:

  • The founding and mission of Well With All.
  • Demond Martin’s personal journey from poverty to hedge fund success.
  • The importance of health equity and generational wellness.
  • The development of premium wellness products tailored for underserved communities.

🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Mission of Well With All

  • A Black-owned health and wellness brand focused on generational wellness.
  • Invests 20% of profits into health equity for Black, Brown, and underserved communities.
    • Quote: “We’re not going to stop until we do it.”

2. Demond Martin’s Journey

  • Grew up in poverty across Ohio, California, and North Carolina.
  • Rose to become a managing partner at one of the world’s largest hedge funds.
  • Mentored by influential figures like Erskine Bowles and David Thomas.
    • Quote: “Each one of those levels allowed me to see myself in a different light.”

3. Catalyst for Change

  • A personal crisis involving his child’s mental health led to a deeper commitment to community wellness.
    • Quote: “The 14-year-old version of myself in the same scenario would likely be dead or in jail.”

4. Generational Wellness

  • Defined as the intersection of health and wealth.
  • Health is the foundation of long-term prosperity.
    • Quote: “The greatest asset you can have is your health.”

5. Product Line

  • Includes multivitamins, sleep support, omega-3, vitamin D3 + K2, and targeted supplements for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
  • Products are clinically studied, premium quality, and designed with underserved consumers in mind.
    • Quote: “Everything is clinically studied dosages with clinically studied ingredients.”

6. Community Engagement

  • Products tested and promoted at events like Essence Fest and HBCU Classics.
  • Emotional response from consumers validates the brand’s impact.
    • Quote: “Hundreds of people said, ‘This is really good.’ My wife was in tears.”

7. Mental Health Advocacy

  • Collaborating with Boston Children’s Hospital to create free parenting toolkits for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
    • Quote: “We’re producing content to help folks manage through and get educated.”

🌟 Notable Moments

  • Rushion McDonald shares his own health journey and praises Martin’s transparency.
  • Martin emphasizes empathy from lived experience as a driving force behind his mission.
  • The brand’s name, Well With All, reflects its inclusive and persistent ethos.

 

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