Episode September 28, 2026 24 min 58s

Family First: Mela and her husband transitioned from retail management jobs (Walgreens and Walmart) to starting their own lawn care business.

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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