Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michael Woodward.
A natural-born entrepreneur and community leader.
🎙️ Guest Background: Michael Woodward
- Grew up in Liberty City, Miami, in a low-income housing project known as the “Poke and Bean” projects.
- Learned early business skills from his grandmother, who was the local “candy lady.”
- Served briefly in the military as a way out of poverty.
- Became a teen father and took his son with him to college at Florida A&M University (FAMU).
- Known for his hospitality and work ethic during college—cooked for friends and maintained a welcoming home.
🏠 Entrepreneurial Journey
- Bought his first duplex at age 20, renovated it, and rented it out.
- Built a real estate portfolio while working as an educator.
- Founded Woodward Property Group, a full-service home improvement and property management company.
- Became one of Lowe’s top contractors through a combination of skill, networking, and mentorship.
📚 Educational Impact
- Worked as an assistant principal and educator for 20 years.
- Founded Alpha Educational Consultants, Inc.
- Took students on college tours, especially to HBCUs, to expose them to higher education opportunities.
- Ran STEM programs and mentoring initiatives with a 99.9% college placement rate.
💡 Life Lessons & Advice
- Emphasizes financial literacy: avoid unnecessary spending (e.g., new cars every year).
- Advocates for education as a path to wealth.
- Believes in the village mentality—community support and shared success.
- Encourages young people to choose between college, military, or trade school.
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