Please Do Tell: Recent Episodes
Ronnika Williams
A podcast dedicated to the love of story time. Stories of loss hope to the journey of triumph. Your story can potentially help someone. Imagine that. So...Please do tell!
If you remember your Saturday mornings consisting of this iconic show be sure to share this episode with three friends. Let's talk about some music and the memories attached to it.Theme: Black Music MonthReference: Soul Train/Don CorneliusHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
Alright homies it may be my favorite month of the year outside of my birthday celebration at the beginning of the year. This month will be packed with all things music! Get into this week's story time.Theme: Black Music MonthReference: Al Green's Greatest HitsHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
The silver lining from what feels like a continuous fog. Ancestral Stories! Conversations that resurfaced during the pandemic and why no one should be embarrassed. Theme: Mental Health Awareness MonthReference: COVIDHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
Hurt people, hurt people. I could have lost it all until I got some advice that would sustain me. This is the story about my introduction to a new state and job.Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month
Reference: Single Black Female (and White): The MovieHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the stories that stem from working and living in Richmond, Virginia. Whew.Theme: Mental Health Awareness MonthHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'm here to share a story about showing up as myself more.
Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
April is Financial Literacy Month and the scams are at an all time high! I'm ready to share!
Theme: Financial LiteracyHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
Grief is real and I needed some time to process everything going on around me. Here's the lessons that I learned from my Grammy including what it looks like to grieve.Theme: Stress Awareness MonthHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
A roadtrip that consisted of driving over 500 miles in less than 2 days. The people I encountered and the paths that were traveled. Behind the scenes stories of Retracing Their Steps that was good we had to break it into two parts.
Disclaimer: This episode was pre-recorded before the passing of one of the sweetest women in my lives. My Grammy/Godmother Ruby Earven. The person who taught me about grieving as a Christian. I hope you enjoy this episode and will release our episode together at a later date.Kickstarter Campaign for Retracing Their Steps: Theme: Girl Power (Women's History Month)Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
A roadtrip that consisted of driving over 500 miles in less than 2 days. The people I encountered and the paths that were traveled. Behind the scenes stories of Retracing Their Steps that was good we had to break it into two parts.Kickstarter Campaign for Retracing Their Steps:
Theme: Girl Power (Women's History Month)
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
One of the reasons why I love March is because it's all about that action and also the anniversary of being a burn survivor. The connections I have made within the last fifteen years are divine and I'm grateful for them. I'm here to highlight one of my recent ones and to talk about getting through a busy February with "Retracing Their Steps."
Kickstarter Campaign for Retracing Their Steps:
Theme: Girl Power (Women's History Month)
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
Saying Yes to the desires of my heart. Here are my reasons for saying, "No," in this season of my life.Theme: Black Love Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
Probably the most vulnerable episode yet! I'll have to do a separate video about how I was recording this one and the audio went out (reboot computer and everything). Let's just say I wasn't being obedient. You'll see around the 11:04 mark. The story time went down its intended path.
Theme: Black Love
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
My friends get the love to me by any means necessary even during a Polar Vortex. Here's the story of yo homie Ronnika celebrating a milestone birthday in the "Windy City."
Theme: New Year Goals
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
Last year did a number on your homie. It was important to do a reflection of 2023 and what changed before entering 2024. A work in progress...
Theme: New Year Goals
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
My friends are like family and they are continuously assisting with moving mountains. Last episode of 2023! Enjoy!
Friendsmas MemoriesTheme: Holiday Stories
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
The holidays don't look the same and haven't for years. Let me give some tips on how to get through the holidays while grieving.Grieving During the Holidayshttps://www.essence.com/lifestyle/iya...Theme: Holiday StoriesHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest(s): Your Homegirl, RonnikaTechnical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
November is all about giving thanks for me. The #SteeleThankful Challenge changed my life over seven years ago. This story time is dedicated to the rebranding of Steelelens.com and ushering in anew.
What are you #SteeleThankful for?
Theme: In The Spirit of Giving Thanks #SteeleThankful
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
November is all about giving thanks for me. The #SteeleThankful Challenge changed my life over seven years ago. This story time is dedicated to the angels that I encounter during my travels. Especially while filming the "Journey of Many Souls" Documentary.What are you #SteeleThankful for? Theme: In The Spirit of Giving Thanks #SteeleThankful
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
"1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence."
In this episode we are having story time with the homie, Corlis.
She shares an intimate snapshot of her past and why she's determined to break the silence of DV.
Theme: It's OCTOBER HELLO
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Connect with Corlis:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/corlis-s-nichols-001b2b1ba?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Facebook business page: https://www.facebook.com/Imbreakingthecode?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Amazon: Your Daily Dose of Inspiration Volume 1 https://a.co/d/coDKumP
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Corlis Shatoy
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
"Who got the Body?" is the first chapter of Passed On by Karla FC Holloway and I am reminded of when I began this work. For #NationalArchivesMonth I will present stories from my personal archives. Enjoy this story time with special guests as we talk about HOW my love for the archives, history and the stories beyond the dash came to be.
Theme: A Month for Awareness
Whats in your archives?
Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams
Guest(s): Surprise :-)
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
"Why did I go to college" was a question I was often asked while working with young people. Well, I've brought a friend along for this ride. Corey will share about his experience being a student athlete. The dedication. Hopefully this will inspire a young person. Sit back and enjoy this long, good azz episode y'all. Theme: Life after High SchoolThe Marathon Continues: A Student Athlete's StoryHost: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest: Corey Neeley - FB: Corey Neeley, T&IG: Neelz_13Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad SnacksConnect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams
"Why did I go to college" was a question I was often asked while working with young people. Well, I've compiled a few stories to help navigate why attending college was my only option.
Blogpost: http://www.steelelens.com/index.php/2015/09/14/loner-and-a-rebel-a-story-about-a-rebellious-teenage-nerd/
Theme: Life after High School
"3Fs - Frustrated, Flunked and Finished"Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williamsGuest: Yo Homegirl Ronnika (@pleasedotellpodcast)Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Welcome to the RE-RE-RE-RELAUNCH of the Please, Do Tell Podcast. Continuing with our theme which should really be a series by itself! But y'all let me know if you want more. Do we need a Part 2 or 10? Theme: Protect Black Women"Black Women Navigating White Spaces"Host: Ronnika WilliamsGuest: Kyna King (On Facebook)Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Welcome to the RE-RE-RE-RELAUNCH of the Please, Do Tell Podcast.
Continuing with our theme! Our guest will be sharing with us how she arrived at her self care journey and why you need to be saying YES TO YOU!
Theme: Protect Black Women
"Self Care Sunday"
Host: Ronnika Williams
Guest: Sherronda Miles (On Facebook)
Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Welcome to the RE-RE-RE-RELAUNCH of the Please, Do Tell Podcast. Dive into this episode for more deets plus many story times with yours truly. This episode is close to the chest and may be triggering for some. For the black girl that ever questioned her worth. I see you...
Theme: Protect Black Women
"What's Your Worth?"
Article mentioned in this episode: https://19thnews.org/2023/07/student-loan-debt-pay-gap-black-women/Host: Ronnika WilliamsGuest: Ronnika Williams (LOL!)Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton ProductionsMusic: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Stop the Silence, Stop the Violence by Carleton Brooks. A new campaign launching in collaboration with The Final 48 Project. We'll hear from Bro. Brooks about the passion behind the campaign and WHY those stories need to be heard everywhere.
Host: Ronnika Williams
Guest: Carleton Brooks
Technical Director: Jake Seaton
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI
Okay so Jomil and I go way back to stomping the yards in undergrad. I haven't seen her in years so we get to reconnect on this episode. #WhatsYourWhy
Host: Ronnika Williams
Guest: Jomil Bell @theamericangriot
Technical Editor: Jake Seaton
Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Recording Location: Public Media Network, Kalamazoo, MI.
Welcome to a new segment of the PDT podcast, "The Creatives Corner." We are catching up with Deuce Carter who's been entertaining people all of his life and has recently returned to his first love...MUSIC.
Connect with Deuce Carter: deucecarter22.wixsite.com
IG: deuce_carter2
Creative: Deuce Carter
Host: Ronnika Williams
Tech: Jake Seaton
Music: Wildflowers by Bad Snacks
Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI
This guy may look familiar but I promise it's a brand new episode. We caught up with Uriah and he's talking to us about his current project(s). #WhatsYourWhy
Host: Ronnika Williams
Guest: Uriah Baker - IG @blackology203
Technical Director: Jake Seaton
Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI
Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.
Straight outta Fort Pierce, Florida! We get to have story time with one of my good homies, Denard Fenaud. He's sharing with us how he arrived at his why, and the many reasons that his star is one of the brightest. #WhatsYourWhy
Host: Ronnika Williams
Guest: Denard Fenaud
Technical Director: Jake Seaton
Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI
Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.
"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty." - Unknown
Are you ready for episode four of the What's Your Why series for the Please, Do Tell podcast? Let's welcome two guests to the show, James Gunter & John Sams IV. This dynamic duo are sure to become household names with their organization "Present Pillars." Sit back, relax and be ready to hear why being a black father is so special to them. #WhatsYourWhy
I don't know what the *&^% I'm doing - Guide Book to Fatherhood - By John Sams IV https://idkwtfidbook.com
Connect with Present Pillars on all social media platforms.
Host: Ronnika Williams
Guest: James Gunter and John Sams IV
Technical Director: Jake Seaton
Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI
Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.
We're back for episode three of the What's Your Why series for the Please, Do Tell podcast. Let's welcome Dashuna Broyles-Robinson, a name that you will not forget. Her life's mission is educating and assisting others to have access to resources plus changing systemic practices. A "student of life; leader of people" would best describe Dashuna. Let's get into it. #WhatsYourWhy
Host: Ronnika Williams
Guest: Dashuna Broyles-Robinson
Technical Director: Jake Seaton
Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI
Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.
Welcome to the second episode of this series for the Please, Do Tell Podcast. Your favorite homegirl Ronnika will be chatting with Luis Perez. With a surprise twist that dates back over two decades ago. #WhatsYourWhy
Host: Ronnika Williams
Guest: Mr. Luis Perez
Technical Director: Jake Seaton
Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI
Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The first episode will feature Dr. Bernice Patterson, Founder and CEO of the Infinity Consultation Group (infinityconsultationgroup.com) In her words, “As a believer and a therapist I have come to know God as a comforter and a guide who will never leave you nor forsake you.” Patterson will send you on a journey of how she became a Psychologist and the way she uses faith to nurture her community. Dr. Bernice drops priceless gems throughout the episode that I’m sure you will be quoting later. #WhatsYourWhy Host: Ronnika Williams Guest: Dr. Bernice Patterson Technical Director: Jake Seaton Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Pastor Jaime for your assistance and flexibility.
Welcome to the Grand Finale of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series. After viewing the previous episodes we noticed there was something missing. The young people that are featured on this episode are some of our secret weapons for change in the 49022. And they are calling US out! Enjoy this episode and let us know what you think. Special Guests/Community Voice(s): Tyler Meeks, Eric Johnson, Quincy Sulton and Tekeidra Masters Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Editor: Kristine Kruse Producer: Mary Gayen Tech Manager: Kyndall McCoy Host: Ronnika J. Williams Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Welcome to Episode Twelve of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series. This episode is our last conversation with Mr. Larry (Deuce) Carter for the series. Carter is a life long resident of Benton Harbor, a father, entertainer, youth mentor and a strong advocate for TIGER PRIDE! To change the narrative we need to go against the norm. Let's unpack that now...
Interviewee: Larry Carter
Community Voice: Corey Neeley
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Welcome to Episode Eleven of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series. This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Larry (Deuce) Carter. Carter is a life long resident of Benton Harbor, a father, entertainer, youth mentor and a strong advocate for TIGER PRIDE! This episode is not for the faint of heart. Full of facts and solutions to better your neighborHOOD!
"Make it fast, blow it fast; end up with nothing."
Interviewee: Larry Carter
Community Voice: Andre Crenshaw
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Welcome to Episode Ten of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series. This episode is Part 1 of our conversation with Mr. Larry (Deuce) Carter. Carter is a life long resident of Benton Harbor, a father, entertainer, youth mentor and a strong advocate for TIGER PRIDE! Let's dive into our conversation that is all about the strongest influences in the 49022!
Interviewee: Larry Carter
Community Voice: Sheana Kizer
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Welcome to Episode Nine of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series. This is part 5 of our conversation with Mrs. Bertha Carson-King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group. This is our last conversation with Mrs. Bertha for the series and listen it's so good! We speak with Mrs. Moon who is the Co-Founder of Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group along with Mrs. Bertha and also a retired RN.
Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha Carson-King
Community Voice: Mrs. Dotty Moon
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Welcome to Episode Eight of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series. This is part 4 of our conversation with Mrs. Bertha Carson-King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Great Cancer Support Group. Part 4 of our conversation will highlight various solutions for the community and where they reside. When looking for the answers to difficult questions ask someone with wisdom!
Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha Carson-King
Community Voice: Mrs. Robbie Cummings and Mr. Henry Burton
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Welcome to Episode Seven of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series. This is part 3 of our conversation with Mrs. Bertha Carson-King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Great Cancer Support Group. Part 3 of our conversation will highlight various solutions for the community and where they reside. Everyone knows that the barber and beauty shops have the best stories and solutions for their community. Let's check it out.
Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha Carson-King
Community Voice: Mr. David Shaw - Owner of Shaw's All Styles BarberShop, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Welcome to Episode six of the “Everyday People of the 49022" series. This is part 2 of our conversation with Mrs. Bertha King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group. Mrs. King’s core goals include preparing women, men, youth and families to reach beyond what they can see in order to embrace the faith and knowledge that will bring them to their blessings. Part 2 of our conversation will highlight various solutions for the community along with her personal story of seeing leadership and kindness at a young age.
Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha Carson-King
Community Voice(s): Kyna King and Bonita Mitchell
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Welcome to Episode five of the “Everyday People of the 49022" series. You will meet Mrs. Bertha King, a life long resident of Benton Harbor and Co-founder of Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group. Mrs. King’s core goals include preparing women, men, youth and families to reach beyond what they can see in order to embrace the faith and knowledge that will bring them to their blessings. Part 1 of the conversation will highlight various solutions for the community along with her views on influence, power, and leadership in this community.
Interviewee: Mrs. Bertha King
Community Voice(s): Taryll Jones
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, Michigan
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Meet Jaime Cervantes, the pastor of First Church of God in Benton Heights, who spent several years in public service before answering his call to ministry. Pastor Jaime’s faith and passion for people fuels his desire to serve others and the community at large. That is why he decided to share his views on influence, power, and leadership in his community.
Interviewee: Jaime Cervantes Community
Voices: Dawn,
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, MI
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation!
Our conversation with Uriah has a strong emphasis on community and if you want the solution to anything...ASK A BLACK WOMAN! Interviewee: Uriah Baker Community Voices: Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Editor: Kristine Kruse Producer: Mary Gayen Host: Ronnika J. Williams Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, MI This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation!
Part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Perry Jackson for the Everyday People of the 49022 series for the Please, Do Tell podcast. Jackson will be diving deeper into the topics of influence, leadership and power surrounding community events and the ways people have stepped up even during a pandemic.
Interviewee: Perry Jackson
Community Voices: Precious, Toya and Prentice
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Recording Location: Center for Better Health, Benton Harbor, MI
This series is in collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland. A special thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation!
The inaugural episode of the Everyday People of the 49022 series for the Please, Do Tell Podcast. Mr. Perry Jackson sat down with the Host of the podcast (Ronnika Williams) to talk about the stories he collected around the topics of influence, leadership and power in the city of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Community voices featured in this episode: Precious & Toya
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
A collaboration with Community Grand Rounds & Spectrum Health Lakeland
Thank you to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation!
Benton Harbor, Michigan is a unique place on the lake that is home to less than 10,000 people with the hearts of 1 million. From the outside looking in there is a strong emphasis on place: location and easy access to I-94. But...this series focuses on the PEOPLE and their view of influence, leadership, power and how it impacts the 49022. Every place and person has a story...so Please, Do Tell!
Music:
Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Host: Ronnika J. Williams
Editor: Kristine Kruse
Producer: Mary Gayen
Cheers to the end of 2020.
This bonus episode is dedicated to the Class of 2020 and moving towards your purpose in life. Don't ever let anyone question your purpose or passion. It's unique to you. Now, go do it!
Youtube Link for Class of 2020 PechaKucha Tribute (My presentation starts at 44:17 but the whole show was SOOO GOOD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1dhaUNpKMtNL_geuBy9HwlmDBAasEOPDotLsBvSWcgf6M_Sf2NA0mi_nE&v=fEPGOYEilLM&feature=youtu.be
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Special thank you to Steve Sr, Toni, and Steve Jr. Aka Da Meridy's
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
When do you know to let go? Hopefully these stories will help you answer that question.
Cheers to completing this chapter of the journey and looking forward to beginning a new one. "Humans of Benton Harbor" maybe?
Thanks to our sponsor at the Center for Better Health Benton Harbor - https://www.spectrumhealthlakeland.org/population-health/get-help/the-center-for-better-health
Music: Bad Snacks - Wallflower
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Faith & Focus
Storytime: Do we need both or can one work without the other?
Instagram Reference: @PastorYPJ
Blog Reference: http://www.steelelens.com/index.php/2016/03/02/from-victim-to-victorious-falling-in-love-with-a-burn-survivor/
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
@PleaseDoTellPodcast on Instagram
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Whew Chile... Light vs Dark You ready? Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Steele Lens Blog by Ronnika/RJ - http://www.steelelens.com/index.php/2016/07/18/are-you-mixed-you-sound-white-owning-who-you-are/
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Stories and Reasons why you should be counted. The 2020 Census deadline is at the end of September and you need to know the importance through stories of why the Census is necessary.
BE COUNTED!
Sources:
www.razajones.com
census.gov
Complete the Census online here ---> https://2020census.gov/en.html
Music: Wallflowers - Bad Snacks
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Emotions and memories can be triggered from a number of things. Rolling out stories surrounded around the topic.
Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Sponsor: Adventurously Simple
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In the inaugural episode of the #PleaseDoTell podcast you get to know Ronnika (Show Host) the person and her journey with the many names she's accepted over the years. Her weekly segment of #GriefTalkTuesday gives you a glimpse into the family's name change.
Final 48 Project - final48.org
Journey of grief in the black community
PleaseDoTellPodcast - Instagram
www.pleasedotellrj.com
Music: Wallflowers - Bad Snacks
Introduction to the Please Do Tell
What to expect:
Short stories, candid conversations with old & new friends, and stories of hope and triumph through the #GriefTalkTuesday segment
Song: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks
Sponsored by: Steele Lens Media