Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Rodney Lear, this weekly show examines pertinent issues facing Cincinnati with open and honest discussion. Hear interviews with national celebrities, local leaders, authors, doctors, and experts on a wide range of topics.
Montell and Kristin Jordan. Montell Jordan is a Grammy-nominated multiplatinum artist. His song, This Is How We Do It, hit the #1 spot on the Billboard charts and remained there for seven consecutive weeks. Montell has written hits songs for Deborah Cox (Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here), Sisqo (Incomplete) and many others. He and his wife of nearly 30 years are Lead Pastors of Master Peace Church. www.MasterPeaceChurch.com www.MarriageMasterpeace.com
Donte & Tiffany Jones and Juelz & Nikki Rhodes, Entrepreneurs, Lyrically Correct. Business-savvy married business partners took their game night escapades to a new level. They created Lyrically Correct, the hot trivia card game where players test their music knowledge, from old-school Hip Hop and R&B to gospel. Now – Lyrically Correct, a trivia card game empire for the culture, has officially landed an exclusive deal with Target placing them on more than 1800 shelves. https://www.tiktok.com/@lyricallycorrectgame https://www.instagram.com/lyricallycorrectgame/
Dr. Khurram & Zofeen Khan (About Face Surgical Arts) and Kevin & Nicole Burns (The Blind Factory). The Khans are the owners of About Face Surgical Arts and the Burns are the proprietors of The Blind Factory. The two married couples join the show to talk about the rewards and challenges of owning and running a business with your spouse.
Donald Lawrence, Grammy Award-winning Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Music Director. His ground-breaking work in both gospel and secular music continues to inspire millions. His songs Encourage Yourself and The Blessings of Abraham have topped the gospel music charts. Lawrence has collaborated with En Vogue, Mary J. Blige, Stephanie Mills and Kirk Franklin.
Mike Schultz, Gold Medal-winning Paralympic Champion. Mike Schultz has transformed the world of adaptive action sports in many ways. In 2008, Mike suffered a terrible knee injury during a snowmobile competition resulting in the amputation of his left leg above the knee. When Schultz could not find prosthetic equipment that would perform the way he wanted, he designed his own. Today, his prosthetic company, BioDapt manufactures limbs for fellow action and extreme sports amputees. Schultz won gold and silver medals in snowboarding in the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
Sharon McDougle, Aerospace Trailblazer and Author of the book Suite Up for Launch with Shay! McDougle is a United States Air Force (USAF) veteran. McDougle began her career in the Crew Escape Equipment (CEE) Department as a suit technician responsible for processing the orange launch and re-entry pressure suit assemblies worn by all NASA space shuttle astronauts. She was one of only two women CEE Suit Technicians and the only Black technician when she began her career. She made history when she suited up Dr. Mae Jemison for her historic flight aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992.
Alison Delgado, Author, My Race for Life: Finding New Strength After Tragedy. Delgado grew up here in Cincinnati and graduated class valedictorian from Colerain High School, where she was a member of the four-time state champion cross country team. 2010 Delgado was hit by a car while cycling. Having suffered a traumatic brain injury and aneurysms that required surgery and intensive rehabilitation therapy, Delgado returned to the sport she loved.
Alex Eby, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Braille Ale. Join CABVI for Braille Ale as they re-release their fan favorite on Thursday, July 27th starting at 5 PM at West Side Brewing. Braille Ale® will be available to purchase in 4 packs and on tap (while supplies last). Big Dogg’s BBQ food truck will be on-site throughout the evening. A portion of your food and beverage purchases during the release will be donated to CABVI to help individuals adapt to vision loss. https://cincyblind.org/ https://www.westsidebrewing.com/
Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts, Peloton Instructor, Yoga. Chelsea is an internationally recognized Peloton yoga teacher. She is regarded as a leader in a new generation of yogis.
Kara Hitchens, AAA, National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. AAA and its safety partners are taking the opportunity to warn consumers about the rise in vehicle theft, noting that the surge in auto thefts is costly for all vehicle owners. Vehicle thefts nationwide surpassed the 1 million mark in 2022 for the first time in nearly 15 years, according to data from the National Crime Information Center.
Martinus Evans, Author, Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run. In 2012, Martinus Evans was a 360-pound former football player with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science working in retail. During the evaluation for his persistent hip pain, his doctor dropped a bomb: “Mr. Evans, you’re fat. You can either lose weight or die.” But Martinus defiantly created a third option – taking his life into his own hands and proving his doctor, and everyone who ever doubted him, wrong by running a marathon.
Serena Poon, CN, CHC, CHN is the founder of Serena Loves LLC, a lifestyle brand that encompasses all the pillars that support optimal health, well-being, and longevity. She is a celebrity chef, certified nutritionist, Reiki Master, and the wellness and longevity advisor to A-list clientele, including Jerry Bruckheimer to Kerry Washington.
Wesley Hamilton, Motivational Speaker, Founder of Disabled But Not Really. After a life-changing incident left him paralyzed below the waist. He is revolutionizing how the gym & fitness industry is making more inclusive environments for athletes experiencing challenges, such as working out in a wheelchair.
Ashley Nowe, Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Specialist, Nutrition Coach, and Mom of four (including twins), Founder, Get Mom Strong.
James Wilson, Personal Trainer, Contestant on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior (Season 15). James is a personal trainer based here in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is an eight-time competitor on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.
Angie Thomas was born and raised in Mississippi, but now calls Atlanta her home. A former teen rapper, she holds a BFA in creative writing. Her award-winning, acclaimed debut novel, The Hate U Give is a #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture from Fox 2000. Thomas is also the author of On the Come Up, Concrete Rose and the Nick Blake and the Remarkables series.
Tara Sullivan is the author of the award-winning and critically acclaimed Golden Boy and The Bitter Side of Sweet. She was born in India and spent her childhood living in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Bolivia and the Dominican Republic with her parents, who were international aid workers.
Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of nineteen novels for young readers. His 2017 novel, Refugee has spent more than four years on the New York Times bestseller list.
Jerry Craft is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the graphic novels New Kid and Class Act. New Kid is the only book in history to win the John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature (2020); the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature (2019), and the Coretta Scott King Author Award for the most outstanding work by an African American writer (2020). Jerry was born in Harlem and grew up in the Washington Heights section of New York City.
Michael Garland is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of more than 30 children’s books, including Americana Adventure and Miss Smith and the Haunted Library. His Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook won the California and Delaware State Reading Awards.
Lena Haas, Principal and Head of Wealth Management Advice and Solutions, Edward Jones; Ken Dychtwald, Founder and CEO, Age Wave. Lena and Ken join the show with tips and financial advice for those planning to retire. They also discussed factors that often cause people to postpone retirement plans.
Julie is the Director of Development for the Southwest Ohio Northeast Kentucky Division and Major Lopez is the Director of Operations for Greater Cincinnati. Our guests joined us to talk about the summer programs available through the Salvation Army including the Storybook Picnic and Kettle Trot. https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/greater-cincinnati/ https://give.salvationarmy.org/campaign/greater-cincinnati-kettle-trot-2023/c475764
New Life provides furniture to families in need through partnerships with social service agencies providing direct client-facing services. Many families are overcoming homelessness, domestic abuse, extreme poverty, or other devastating circumstances. https://nlfurniture.org/
It is a topic that everyone wants to avoid, however death is a part of life. Attorney Dan Vu joined Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss estate planning. While on the air, Vu explained the purpose of a will, a trust, and a living trust. He says that many people operate under the misconception that a will is only for the super healthy. Vu discussed some of the mistakes that people often make when putting a will together. In addition, he gave advice from an estate planning standpoint, in a variety of categories that are relevant to listeners including: same sex couples and small business owners. https://www.cooperadelvu.com/
Tameka Fryer Brown, Author, Twelve Dinging Doorbells. Tameka Fryer Brown is a picture book author who writes to sow seeds of self-love, pride, connectivity, and inclusion in the hearts of children. Her books (Brown Baby Lullaby, My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood, and Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day) have won awards like the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award and the Anna Dewdney Read Together Award, and have been honored on best book lists by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, New York Public Library, Bank Street College, NPR, Parents Latina Magazine, The Little Free Library, and more.
Trinka Hakes Noble, Author, Miss Mary’s Christmas Mittens. Trinka Hakes Noble is the award-winning author of numerous picture books including The Orange Shoes (2007 National Parenting Publications Awards Honors Winner), The Scarlet Stockings Spy (2005 IRA Teachers’ Choice), The Last Brother, and The Legend of the Cape May Diamond. Ms. Noble also wrote the ever-popular Jimmy’s Boa series and Meanwhile Back at the Ranch, both featured on PBS’s Reading Rainbow. Her many awards include ALA Notable Children’s Book, Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice, IRA-CBC Children’s Choice, Learning: The Year’s Ten Best, and several Junior Literary Guild Selections.
E.G. Keller, Author, Murray Christmas. E.G. Keller is the illustrator of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, and the picture book To the Moon and Back for You by Bravo star Emilia Bechrakis Serhant. As Gerald Kelley, he illustrated documentarian Ken Burns’ New York Times bestselling book, Grover Cleveland, Again!, and wrote and illustrated the picture book, Please Please the Bees, which won the 2017 Frances and Wesley Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature and was read aloud for Storyline Online by Rashida Jones.
Billy Sharff, Author, When Santa Came to Stay. Billy Sharff is an author who writes picture books and poems for kids of all ages. He lives in the woods of New Hampshire with his wife and two children. When he’s not writing stories, he makes movies, writes songs, and visits every bookstore he can find.
Jacki Kellum, Author, The Donkey’s Song: A Christmas Nativity Story. Jacki is a painter and writer who is currently working from her studio in the Ozark Mountains. Her debut picture book, The Donkey’s Song, was published in October of 2022, by Random House Children’s Books.
Tameka Fryer Brown, Author, Twelve Dinging Doorbells. Tameka Fryer Brown is a picture book author who writes to sow seeds of self-love, pride, connectivity, and inclusion in the hearts of children. Her books (Brown Baby Lullaby, My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood, and Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day) have won awards like the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award and the Anna Dewdney Read Together Award, and have been honored on best book lists by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, New York Public Library, Bank Street College, NPR, Parents Latina Magazine, The Little Free Library, and more.
Alastair Heim, Author, No Peeking at Presents. Mr. Heim lives in Kansas City with his awesomely, awesome family who inspires him everyday. Laughter is his favorite sound, purple is his favorite color, and other-people-cooking-for him is his favorite food. He is a huge fan of music.
Jess Redman, Author, Season of Light. Jess Redman is a therapist and award-winning author of books for young readers.
• Dan Bremnes is an award-winning singer/songwriter, and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist, hailing from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada and currently residing in Nashville. His latest album, Into The Wild, featuring single, “Hold You Tight,” is available now. His music career commenced in 2010, with his album, Your Strength, that was independently released. He then released two independent singles, "Hear Your Voice" in 2012 and "After All" in 2013. During this time, Bremnes released an extended play, Light My Way, which was independently released on September 25, 2012. The extended play and singles got him Covenant Awards at the 35th Annual Awards in 2013 for Male Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for "This Life". The subsequent year, Bremnes was awarded at the 36th Annual Awards for having the Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year and Recorded Song of the Year for "Beautiful", where he received the Male Vocalist of the Year along with Artist of the Year. He signed to Sparrow Records / Capitol CMG, where he released another single, "Beautiful", in 2014, along with an extended play on April 14, 2015, Where the Light Is. The song, "Beautiful", charted at a peak of No. 17 on the Billboard magazine Christian Songs chart.
Lecrae is a Multi Grammy Award-winning platinum selling artist, New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, and philanthropist and CoOwner/President of Reach Records, the recording home of Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Hulvey, 1K Phew, Tedashii, Trip Lee, Limoblaze, WHATUPRG and Wande. His 2014 album, Anomaly, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with nearly 100K copies sold through the first week, the first album to top both the Billboard 200 and the Gospel Charts simultaneously. To date, he has sold more than 3 million copies and been nominated for 7 Grammy Awards including a win for Best Gospel Album, 15 Dove Awards, one Billboard Music Award, and received both a Soul Train Music Award and BET Hip-Hop Nomination.
His new album, Church Clothes 4 Mixtape, is available now.
Luke Smallbone, For King & Country. Joel and Luke Smallbone know how to spin a cocoon of sound that envelopes the listener, lace words of truth and use their voices to lift and inspire. For FOR KING + COUNTRY - the quadruple GRAMMY®-winning progressive pop artist-songwriters - what music can do, as a positive and emotional force in people’s lives, is what drives the Sydney, Australia-born, Nashville-based duo. Fearless and searching for not just commonality, but how we all can take the things that scar us and transform them to grow in love, FOR KING + COUNTRY offers rigorous engagement with the world.
Yolanda Adams, Singer/Songwriter, Actress. Billboard Magazine Gospel Artist of the last decade, Yolanda, is a five-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist who believes that her music heals, encourages, and inspires others to trust more than themselves. She has triumphantly carried the torch for the contemporary gospel and inspirational music via 13 glorious albums. Stunningly beautiful, exceptionally educated, filled with the spirit, and blessed with one of the most influential voices in any genre of music, this Houston native and one-time school teacher has been a stately beacon of God’s light. She has earned numerous accolades for her shining efforts, including the first American Music Award for Contemporary Gospel Artist and four Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. Her pioneering blend of the modern gospel with R&B, infused with a touch of jazz, continues to inspire her fans and transform the musical landscape.
The hospice you choose has an enormous impact on the end-of-life experience. TriHealth offers hospice services through the Hospice of Cincinnati, the most experienced, comprehensive hospice care in the area and the largest home care and long-term care program in southwest Ohio.
The hospice you choose has an enormous impact on the end-of-life experience. TriHealth offers hospice services through the Hospice of Cincinnati, the most experienced, comprehensive hospice care in the area and the largest home care and long-term care program in southwest Ohio.
Clay Griffith, Advance Dentistry, Cincy Care to Share. Advance Dentistry and Eye Care on the Square are offering free healthcare services to those in need on October 28, 2022.
Mr. Belcuore joins the show to discuss Halloween traffic safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Halloween is consistently one of the top three days of the year for pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
Genesis at Work’s mission is to bring together people with special needs and enlightened employers to create mutual enrichment through a supportive, faith-based approached. The inspiration behind the creation of the Genesis at Work Foundation is Scott, the son of Bryan Holland, founder and CEO of the Foundation. Pella Windows has signed on as a corporate sponsor to support the mission of the Foundation.
Bob Herne, AdoptUSKids and Randy, Adoptive Parent. To highlight the importance of adopting teens from foster care and showcase how teens can have as much of an impact on their family’s life as parents have in theirs, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), AdoptUSKids, and the Ad Council are releasing new PSAs, inspired by real stories from adoptive families, to encourage prospective adoptive parents to consider adopting a teen from foster care.
Tim Hightower was the starting running back for the Washington Commanders (then known as the Redskins) of the National Football League in 2011, when he suffered a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in his left knee during a game. Over the next four years he faced a lengthy recovery in body and soul. The future for which he had worked was changed beyond imagination, but he was determined to return to the game. Hightower’s story of his recovery from injury, as told in A DREAM WORTH FIGHTING FOR: Never Let Obstacles Stop You From Being Your Best.
Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times Bestselling author of 35 books, including the Newbery Honor-winning picture book THE UNDEFEATED, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, the Newbery medal-winning novel, THE CROSSOVER, He is the writer and executive producer of the forthcoming CROSSOVER TV series on Disney plus. Kwame’s latest book, THE DOOR OF NO RETURN tells the saga of an African family through the eyes of twelve-year-old Kofi and his friend Ama, as they come of age in pre-colonial Ghana and face the woes and wonders of the new worlds of Europe and America.
Andrew V. Zahn, Scout Executive/CEO, Boy Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council. The Dan Beard Council is the administrative body of the Boy Scouts of America in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. With a geographic area of 12 counties in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky and an average annual membership of 20,000 families, the Dan Beard Council is one of the larger metropolitan councils in the country and the largest youth organization in the Cincinnati area.
Britney Ruby Miller is CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (JRCE), headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, which manages a portfolio of high-end steakhouses widely regarded as among the best in the nation. She directs the company’s seven steakhouses in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, leading a team of over eight hundred employees.
She is the author of the book, Five-Star Life: The Faithful Fight to Overcome Obstacles and Pursue Excellence,
Sharon Falcher (Mother) & Sherica Maynard (Daughter), Interior Design By S&S. Sharon and her Daughter Sherica are the owners of the award-winning, luxury design company, Interior Design By S&S. Combined, Sharon and Sherica have over 30 years of experience. Exclusive industry resources, charming hospitality and a timeless design approach to each project are the roots of each design. https://interiordesignbysns.com/
John (Dad), Lorrie (Mom), Ally (Daughter) and Adam (Son), Two Generations of Pharmacists. Lorrie and her husband John met during pharmacy school at the University of Cincinnati, and now their children Ally and Adam are current students pursuing doctor of pharmacy degrees at UC’s College of Pharmacy
Mike and Mark LaRosa, LaRosa’s Family Pizzerias. Buddy LaRosa opened his first pizzería in 1954 Today, the business has grown to over 65 restaurants in Cincinnati, Dayton, Central Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Buddy’s sons Mike and Mark LaRosa are currently at the helm of the Company.
Aaron Bley, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI); Samantha Barlion, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI); Joe Mumper, Westside Brewery. Braille Ale is back in a bigger can and an even bigger flavor – Tangerine Juicy IPA! Join CABVI and West Side Brewing to celebrate its release on Thursday, August 11th from 5 – 7 PM at West Side Brewing
Aftab Pureval, Mayor, Cincinnati. Aftab Pureval is the 70th Mayor of Cincinnati. He was raised in Southwest, Ohio, the son of first-generation Americans. He is making history as Cincinnati’s first Asian American Mayor. As Mayor, he is committed to serving Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods.
Joanna Ho is the New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners and Eyes that Speak to the Stars. Joanna discusses her debut young adult novel, The Silence that Binds Us.
Alicia D. Williams is the author of Genesis Begins Again which won the 2020 Newbery and Kirkus Prize honors and was a William C. Morris Award finalist. Williams also won the Coretta Scott King-- John Steptoe Award for New Talent for Genesis Begins Again. Williams joins us to talk about diversity in books.
Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers Including fan favorites The One and Only Ivan (2013 Newbery Winner), Crenshaw and the Endling series. She joins Sunday Morning Magazine to talk about her newest novel, Willodeen.
Derrick Barnes is the author of the New York Times bestselling picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, which received a Caldecott Honor, Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Honor, the Ezra Jack Keats Award as well as the prestigious Kirkus Prize. Barnes joins us to discuss his new picture The Queen of Kindergarten as well as his much anticipated upcoming graphic novel, Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice.
Alicia Reece, Hamilton County Commissioner, Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Founder. Alicia Reece will lead the induction of the second class of inductees for the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame on Saturday, July 23, 12-3 p.m. at the new Walk of Fame located in front of the Brady Music Center at The Banks. The 2022 Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Inductees are: Penny Ford, Wilbert Longmire, Midnight Star and Hi-Tek. https://www.cincyblackmusicwalkoffame.org/
Steve Abbott, Executive Director, Cincinnati Cancer Foundation and Sherry Hughes, Director of Strategic Community Engagement, Cincinnati Cancer Advisors. Cincinnati Cancer Advisors exists to improve the care of cancer patients seeking a second opinion so that they walk away with a thorough understanding of their diagnosis and confidence in their plan of care. They believe that great care begins with a great plan and in doing so they hope to take those feelings of chaos out of a cancer diagnosis through their team-oriented, mission-driven approach to making second opinions more accessible.
Ben Feller, Author, Big Problems Little Problems. Mr. Feller is a former award-winning chief White House correspondent for The Associated Press. During his years of covering Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, he was a leader of the White House press corps, traveled aboard Air Force One around the world, and was honored as a “master of deadline reporting.” Now he is writing about his personal passion: being a dad. His latest project is his heartwarming new book, Big Problems Little Problems, which is inspired by his relationship with his son.
Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation’s weather on Good Morning America and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Previously she was the meteorologist for “Good Morning America Weekend.” Additionally, Zee hosts an ABC News original digital series “Food Forecast.” Follow Ginger on Twitter: @ginger_Zee; her Facebook Fan Page is: Facebook.com/gingerzeetv
In 2010, Fatemah founded CareerTuners. The company has experienced growth to become a small team of certified resume writers, career coaches, interview coaches, and negotiation experts that help ambitious job seekers, usually people aiming for jobs that pay at least $120-$150K, find better, more satisfying work. https://careertuners.com/services/
• Marc Brown, Author, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: What We Learned from Arthur. Marc Brown is the creator of one of the world’s most iconic and enduring children’s book and television characters—he is author-illustrator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series (since 1976) and creative producer of the number-one children’s PBS KIDS television series “Arthur.” Just in time for the 25th milestone season of the animated series, master storyteller Marc Brown shares the funniest and most heartfelt moments from the longest running children's television show in America and classic book series in his new book BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: What We Learned from Arthur.
Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Vice Mayor, City of Cincinnati. Vice Mayor Kearney joins Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss her career shift from law to politics and her vision for Cincinnati. https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/kearney/about-vice-mayor-kearney/
Jayne Utter, Managing Director, Summerfair 2022. Summerfair 2022 will be held at Coney Island June 3rd, 4th and 5th. Summerfair will feature more than 350 fine artists from all around the country. Summerfair has grown into one of the oldest continuous art fairs. Artists exhibit their art at the fair in categories such as photography, painting, wood, ceramics, fibers, leather and jewelry.
https://summerfair.org/
From Revolution Dance Theatre comes SOUL: A Celebration of Black Music. The production of live music and superior dance will takes place June 3 & June 4, 2022 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. SOUL: A Celebration of Black Music promises an uplifting good time with sounds of old school, R&B, gospel and more! Dancers perform to the live accompaniment of stellar vocalist Brittany Marie and the Sound the Alarm Band!
https://www.revodance.com
Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually impaired (CABVI). On June 4th, CABVI will host FUN FEST at Washington Park. The FREE event will feature a Cornhole Tournament, live music, carnival games and carnival food. https://cincyblind.org/upcoming-events/cabvi-fun-fest-2022
Jeff Suess, Author, Tomorrowland: The Past, Present, and Future of Disney’s Most Changed Land. About the book: When Disneyland opened in 1955, Tomorrowland re¬flected Walt Disney’s optimism for a great big beautiful tomorrow with the promise of atomic age technology and everyday rocket trips to the moon. Then the present caught up to the future, so Walt had to tear it down and start again. To stay ahead, Tomorrowland has been upgraded and redefined for each new generation, from the New Tomorrowland in 1967 to the boldly different Discoveryland, and beyond.
Dennis Logsdon, Author, The Rumble Tumble Thunderstorm. About the book: The simplest lessons in life are often the most important, like showing kindness, being a friend, and pursuing adventure. A rhyme-written and beautifully illustrated book, The Rumble Tumble Thunderstorm tells the story of Henry, a young boy who discovers a world of adventure within a rainstorm puddle. Alongside two new animal friends, William the whale and Shelly the snail, Henry teaches the importance of friendship and that life’s biggest pleasures can come from the smallest surprises. rumbletumblethunderstorm.com
Chris Carosa, Author, The Parent's Guide To Turning Your Teen Into A Millionaire. Chris Carosa, a Certified Trust & Financial Advisor and Yale graduate, joined Sunday Morning Magazine to talk about how parents can put their children on the path to become a millionaire.
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Why Santa Claus, Indiana is the perfect destination for families this summer: Families of all ages will enjoy - not only the nationally known Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - but the incredible outdoor activities, interactive history, shopping opportunities, gorgeous landscape, and so much more... just a three-hour drive from Cincinnati!
Why Dollywood is the perfect destination for families this summer: Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration—June 18- August 7, 2022 Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration is a festive summertime event that features unique family experiences that can only be found right here in the heart of the Smokies. With extended operating hours each evening, families can ride Dollywood’s world-class roller coasters, including Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle all day and well into the night. After rave reviews following its debut in 2021, Dollywood’s Sweet Summer Nights—a first-of-its-kind within the industry—returns with a show that combines hundreds of high-tech drones with a world-class fireworks show to put an exclamation point on the evening. During the day, guests also can enjoy one of the most popular Dollywood shows of all time, The Gazillion Bubble Show. This awe-inspiring experience promises to leave every child and child-at-heart with a smile on their face, thanks to “gazillions” of bubbles and guest interactions that make up every performance. New and unique elements throughout the park enhance the summer fun for guests with new decor elements like the all-new Kite Sky, unexpected splash and play elements, colorful kids play activities in the Village, a bubble foam party in Wilderness Pass, and an unparalleled and interactive art installation that invites guests to spin on life-size tops in Wildwood Grove.
Why Put-in-Bay is the perfect destination for families this summer: Put-in-Bay an Every Day Island Getaway is the perfect one tank trip for your family during the week this summer. With gas prices rising, a backyard vacation is what most families are considering this summer. Put-in-Bay has so much to offer families from outdoor recreation, water sports to exploring caves and so much more. The Bay is your perfect getaway.
Why Indianapolis, Indiana is the perfect destination for families this summer: Summer is right around the corner, and Indy has something for everyone to enjoy. Get your summer started by heading to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway to watch the 106th running of the Indy 500. Taking a family trip? Head over to the world’s largest children’s museum and play your way through the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience. White River State Park’s 250 acres are filled with amazing attractions like the Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, and the Central Canal where you can experience a taste of Italy with a gondola ride down the canal. Newfields’ stunning indoor and outdoor art displays are must-sees for nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike. Finally, have the Circle City be the soundtrack to your summer with some of the nation’s biggest artists coming through our outdoor amphitheaters. We can’t wait to see you in Indy.
Tiffany Knox, Certified Life Coach and Inspirational Speaker, Author Tears of A Broken Heart. Tiffany joins us on-air to discuss how to create a better relationship with your mom this Mother's Day. She says the pandemic has opened our eyes to the importance of family and relationships. Tiffany also gave information on the steps you can take to deepen the bond with your mom. www.TTIMS.net
Rose Rock, Mother of Chris Rock, Author, Mama Rock’s Rules. Rose Rock, child advocate, educator, and mother of ten-plus children, including comedian Chris Rock—shares her heartfelt and no-nonsense advice on parenting
Jennifer and Kelsey. Jennifer and Kelsey are first-time moms celebrating their first Mother’s Day. From pregnancy to birth, to deliver and raising a baby during a global pandemic, to their first Mother’s Day, these two working moms share their hilarious and candid look at first-time motherhood.
Josh Peyton, Chief Operations Officer, AAA HealthCONNECT. AAA HealthCONNECT powered by ProMedica is launching in Cincinnati and Dayton to help 55+ year olds navigate questions and challenges that come with healthy aging. When Members are in need of assistance, information, or resources to make informed decisions about their various life transitions or find themselves as a caregiver for a loved one, AAA HealthCONNECT is there to assist via phone or by web with solutions to help make these type of situations easier to handle. https://welcome.aaahealthconnect.com www.AAA.com
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Mr. Cummings joined the show to discuss alcoholism and local treatment programs and services. www.mhrbwcc.org/home/
• Matthew Fray is a relationship coach and writer who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage and divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes he did. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Huffington Post, Babble, and many more. His blog Must Be This Tall To Ride has a dedicated following and has reached millions of readers. Matthew is the author of the new book, This Is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships. https://matthewfray.com/
The Northern Kentucky Children's Advocacy Center provides a coordinated response to concerns of child abuse in a child-focused environment, offering prevention, evaluation and treatment to children and families.
https://www.nkycac.org/
• Paige Chenault, Founder and CEO of The Birthday Party Project. Alongside the nationwide celebrations of reading and Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Random House Children’s Books, together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, will partner with The Birthday Party Project, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy to children experiencing homelessness through the magic of birthday celebrations.
• Tamar Haspel writes the James Beard Award-winning Washington Post column Unearthed, which tackles food from every angle: agriculture, nutrition, obesity, the food environment, and DIY. She’s also written for Discover, National Geographic’s The Plate, Vox, Slate, Eater, Fortune, and Edible Cape Cod. Tamar is the author of the book, TO BOLDLY GROW: Finding Joy, Adventure and Dinner in Your Own Backyard.
• Tim Timmerman, Co-Host, Jeff and Jenn Morning Show, Licensed Real Estate Agent https://twitter.com/r8diotim?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-timmerman-0992b716
• Joycelyn Leathers, Licensed Real Estate Agent Keller Williams Seven Hills https://www.instagram.com/joycelynleathers/?hl=en
Vicki Yates-Orr, Former News Anchor, WKRC-TV. When Vicki Yates brings you the news every night at 4p.m. and 6p.m., you are benefiting from more than three decades of experience and award winning reporting.
Her career began in Detroit, Michigan while attending college. As a freelance reporter, she worked for Michigan's number one minority newspaper, The Michigan Chronicle. While a junior at Michigan State University, she was hired to work at WJIM-TV as a news reporter. She drew some tough assignments, including the crime beat and various issues at MSU.
From there, Vicki went on to work as a newswriter, producer and news reporter at two other stations in Michigan and Ohio.
Vicki's talent eventually landed her an anchor/news reporter position at WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, where she helped make the noon newscast number one in the market. Before joining the NewsChannel 5 team, Vicki anchored and reported at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for five years.
She has won six Emmys for among other reports, a mini documentary "Bundles of Joy" on multiple births..a special news feature about the life of Olympian Wilma Rudolph, and for her news franchise, "School Patrol."
Vicki spends much of her time on weekends, hosting events for local organizations, or traveling to visit her much loved children.
Betsy Ross is an Emmy® award winning sports reporter and president of Game Day Communications, a sports and entertainment communications firm based in Cincinnati and founded in 2002.
As one of the first women to break into national sports news, Ross most recently worked as an anchor at ESPN for five years. Before anchoring SportsCenter and ESPNews, Ross worked at NBC News Channel and Cincinnati’s NBC affiliate, WLWT?TV, for seven years, where she covered the 1996 Presidential Election and Inauguration and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and Olympic trials. She continues to be involved in sports broadcasting as play?by?play anchor for women’s college basketball for ESPN, Fox Sports and other national and regional outlets, and as a sports reporter for Cincinnati’s FOX 19. She won a regional Emmy® for her work on the broadcast of the Lauren Hill Mt. St. Joseph-Hilliard College basketball game at Xavier University in November 2014. She is also part of the crew for Junglevision during Cincinnati Bengals’ home games and handles the public address announcing for University of Cincinnati women’s basketball, soccer and lacrosse.
In October of 2010, her first book titled Playing Ball with the Boys: The Rise of Women in Men’s Sports was released to a national audience.
CAROL WILLIAMS WAS A MAIN ANCHOR AND REPORTER AT WCPO-TV FOR OVER 30 YEARS, STARTING IN 1986. SHE WAS THE FIRST WOMAN TO ANCHOR THE NEWS AT 11 AT THE STATION. SHE ANCHORED AT 5, 6 AND 11 FROM 1986 UNTIL SHE RETIRED IN 2017.
DURING THAT TIME, CAROL INTERVIEWED PRESIDENTS CLINTON AND OBAMA, OPRAH WINFREY AND HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER. SHE COVERED THE BENGALS’ TRIP TO THE SUPERBOWL, THE BEARCATS’ TRIP TO THE FINAL FOUR, POLITICAL CONVENTIONS AND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES.
SINCE RETIRING FROM NEWS, CAROL HAS ENJOYED A VARIETY OF ENDEAVORS, INCLUDING TRAVELING CROSS-COUNTRY WITH HER DAUGHTER, TEACHING BROADCAST WRITING AT U.C., TAKING IMPROV, TUTORING AT CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND BEING ON THE BOARD OF THE LITERACY NETWORK. AND AFTER SO MANY YEARS OF WORKING AT 11, SHE HAS ESPECIALLY ENJOYED HAVING DINNER WITH HER HUSBAND AT NIGHT!
Carole Boston Weatherford, Author, The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights. New York Times best-selling author Carole Boston Weatherford recently released Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe and R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. Her 50-plus books include the Caldecott Honor winners Freedom in Congo Square, Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement, and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom. She won a Coretta Scott King Author Honor for Becoming Billie Holiday, NAACP Image Awards for Moses. https://cbweatherford.com/
Paula Young Shelton, Author, A Child of the Civil Rights Movement. Paula Young Shelton is the daughter of civil rights leader, Andrew Young. Mr. Young worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, Paula Young Shelton is an educator and children’s book author. She joined the show to discuss her book, A Child of the Civil Rights Movement.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/79566/paula-young-shelton/
Kenya Hunt, Author, Girl, Gurl, Grrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic. Kenya Hunt was born American and moved to London over a decade ago. As a guest on Sunday Morning Magazine, Hunt explained that her new books is a collection of essays from successful Black women. Hunt also takes an interesting angle as a fashion writer and unpacks the fashion industry as it stands through the eyes of a Black woman, and how being in the fashion industry often means she is the only Black woman in the room; and one of the few select women who can offer hope and wisdom to other women of color in the industry. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/girl-gurl-grrrl-kenya-hunt?variant=33097716957218
• Teri Shirk, President/CEO, Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired; Chris Faust, President/CEO, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Teri and Chris joined the show to tell listeners about a scholarship available to individuals diagnosed as legally blind or severely visually impaired. Terri Shirk explained that the two organizations have teamed up to award five $5,000 scholarships and five $1,000 scholarships.
Julie Bogart, Author, Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent’s Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age. Julie Bogart is the creator of the award-winning, innovative Brave Writer program, teaching writing and language arts to thousands of families every year. She homeschooled her five now grown children for seventeen years and is the founder of Brave Learner Home, which supports homeschooling parents through coaching and teaching. bravewriter.com | FB: @bravewriter | IG: @juliebravewriter
Julia Brewer Daily, Author, No Names To Be Given. An adopted child, Julia Brewer Daily has written a novel based on her reality of being born into a maternity home in the south during the sixties.
Cassidy joined Sunday Morning Magazine to share her journey of deciding to give her daughter up for adoption. Cassidy is involved in an open adoption and visits her daughter or a regular basis.
Marylee MacDonald, Author, Surrender: A Memoir of Nature, Nurture and Love. MacDonald is the winner of the Jeanne M. Leiby Chapbook Award, the Barry Hannah Prize, the Ron Rash Award, New Delta Reviews' Matt Clark Prize, the American Literary Fiction Prize, a Gold Medal for Drama from Readers' Favorites International Book Awards, and many others.
Poppy Harlow is a twice-Emmy-nominated journalist who co-anchors the morning edition of CNN Newsroom and hosts the successful podcast Bossfiles with Poppy Harlow. Originally from Minnesota, she now lives in Brookyln, NY, with her husband Sinisa and their children Sienna and Luca.
Tiffany D. Jackson is the author of the Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award winner Monday's Not Coming, and numerous other YA novels. She lives in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York. This is her first picture book. Tiffany D. Jackson is the recipient of the 2019 Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent for Monday's Not Coming, and has published several other novels to much critical acclaim.
Barbara Joosse is the writer of several children’s books. She lives high in the sky on a perch she calls The Crow’s Nest in Port Washington, Wisconsin.
• Lyn Sisson-Talbert stands tall as one of the most accomplished female producers in Hollywood and the guiding force behind top grossing original projects for film, stage, and books. Sisson-Talbert is producing Netflix's first original live-action musical Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, a 20-year passion project she has been developing alongside her husband David E. Talbert. Sisson-Talbert's other film producing credits include Fox Searchlight's Baggage Claim, Universal's Almost Christmas, both of which opened as the #1 Comedy in America, & Netflix's El Camino Christmas.
• KALLIE GEORGE is an author, editor and creative writing teacher. She has written numerous books for early readers, including the first three books in the Anne chapter book series (Anne Arrives, Anne's Kindred Spirits, Anne's School Days), The Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, The Heartwood Hotel series and The Wings of Olympus series, as well as numerous picture books, such as Goodnight, Anne, If I Couldn't Be Anne, Merry Christmas, Anne, The Secret Fawn and The Lost Gift. Kallie currently lives in Vancouver, BC.
Nancy Redd is an award-winning on-air host and bestselling author. Redd, is a frequent guest on top-rated morning talk shows like The Today Show and Good Morning America. The former Miss Virginia is the proud mother of two.
In the wake of the pandemic, it is expected that Americans will have a healthy appetite to gather with friends and family over Thanksgiving and the year-end holiday. Dudas joins the show with holiday traveling tips.
Dr. RJ Jackson, Teen Life Coach, Author, book Parenting Happy Teens: It’s an Inside Job. Dr. RJ Jackson, a nationally recognized teen life coach. An orthodontist-turned-teen-life-coach, Dr. RJ Jackson has dedicated his life to helping young people create authentic smiles from the inside out.
Dale, Caregiver. Dale was the primary caregiver for his wife who suffered with Alzheimer’s. Dale joined Sunday Morning Magazine to share his caregiving journey with his late wife.
• Hanna Firestone, Community Relations & Development Specialist, Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI); Patsy Baughn, Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI). Dining in the Dark… Wonderland! November 20, 2021 from 6 – 10 PM at Hard Rock Casino Event Center
Kat Steiner, Meals on Wheels. Bust a Crust!, a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY, continues through Nov. 15. During Bust A Crust! people buy Thanksgiving pies – pumpkin, pecan, apple, and sweet potato – from local bakers and bakeries to support local seniors.
Sharon M. Draper, Author, OUT OF MY HEART (In bookstore on November 9th 2021). Draper joined Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss her new book OUT OF MY HEART. The novel is the sequel to her acclaimed New York Times Bestseller, OUT OF MY MIND.
My next guest has been surrounded by ministry her entire life. Chrystal Evans Hurst is the daughter of acclaimed radio and television minister, Dr. Tony Evan. Chrystal is ministering to the world in her own right. Chrystal is a self-proclaimed Jesus Girl, Singer, speaker and author in her own right
For this edition of the show, we celebrated women in ministry. Our guests: Sister Dorothy Schuette, Retired, Pastoral Associate, Mother of God Catholic Church, Vivienne Bechtold, Co-Founder, Crossroad Church, Pastor, Jennifer Lucas, Church of the Saviour
For this edition of the show, we celebrated women in ministry. Our guests: Sister Dorothy Schuette, Retired, Pastoral Associate, Mother of God Catholic Church, Vivienne Bechtold, Co-Founder, Crossroad Church, Pastor, Jennifer Lucas, Church of the Saviour
LisaGay Hamilton is best known for her role as Rebecca Washington on the ABC legal drama, The Practice. Her other television credits include Grey’s Anatomy, Sandal and Law and Order. Her film credits include 12 Monkeys, Jackie Brown, Beloved, The Soloist, Krush Grove.
The mission of CHNK Behavioral Health is to be a trauma-informed healthcare organization focused on creating holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring.
In THE ULTIMATE STAY-AT-HOME DAD: Your Essential Manual for Being an Awesome Full-Time Father, Carpenter offers the best tried-and-true advice and wisdom from his life, often hilarious and relatable, and from the experiences of over 50 other stay-at-home fathers from across the country.
Desirae “The Silent Poet” Hosley, A Queen’s Liberation Story. A Queen’s Liberation Story is a collaborative performance and programming series inviting black and brown women to reclaim their power in their sex stories.
Dr. Catherine Athans, Dr. Athans holds Doctorate Degrees in both Clinical and Health Psychology and has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. Dr. Catherine Athans is author of numerous books, including The Heart Brain, which details how stress, anxiety and worry can put you at an increased risk for disease, and offers solutions for a more peaceful mind and healthy body.
• Greg Markell Lawrence and Sean Bani Yisrael, Owners, Markell-Bani Fine Wines & Sparkling Beverages. Markell-Bani is the brainchild of two lifelong friends and Cincinnati natives, Greg Markell Lawrence and Sean Bani Yisrael who endeavored to create a spirits brand that would serve the interests of an under represented African-American community.
• Zachary Thomas, Fitness Instructor, Creator and Founder of the Shock A Bully Program. Zachary is the founder of Shock A Bully. This boxing program promotes physical fitness and works to build self-esteem in youth. The program teaches youngster how to recognized bullies and bullying behavior. Zachary has over 30 years of experience as a professional boxer.
ABOUT THE BOOK (BLACK BOY JOY): Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors--including Jason Reynolds (the Track series), Jerry Craft (New Kid), and Kwame Mbalia (the Tristan Strong series). !
Fern Schumer Chapman, Author, Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation. Fern understands the pain of sibling estrangement firsthand. For the better part of forty years, she had nearly no relationship with her only brother, despite many attempts at reconnection. Her grief and shame were devastating and isolating.
Laura Linn Knight, Parenting Expert and Former Elementary School Teacher. Laura Linn Knight, specializes in helping parents, teachers and children create more calm at home and in the classroom. She is also a Certified Positive Discipline Educator, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and a mother of two.
• Sandra is a 24 year old DACA recipient residing in Cincinnati. She graduated from college with her Bachelors in Science (Fall 2019). She began immigration activism work during high school and continued through IJPC's Youth Educating Society (YES) program at the beginning of her college career. She focused on educating her community about current immigration policies. Sandra continues her work in various capacities bringing knowledge and a face to the issue by sharing her personal story.
• LAN CAO and HARLAN MARGARET VAN CAO, Authors, FAMILY IN SIX TONES: A Refugee Mother, an American Daughter
• Samantha Searls is a program manager at the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (IJPC). At IJPC, Samantha's education and advocacy work focuses on breaking down the unjust systems of human trafficking and immigration.
Owning Your Immigrant Identity
Guest: Anila Sajja, Bravo’s, Married to Medicine. Born and raised in Savannah, GA with a proud Indian-American heritage, Anila is a renaissance woman in every sense of the word. She graduated from Mercer University with a degree in Computer Information Systems, and took the corporate world by storm in the cosmetic and fashion industry with a global executive position. As she advanced in her career, Anila decided to go after her true passion for fashion, and with her creative eye she blossomed it into a successful career as a fashion blogger and social media influencer. She collaborates with fashion and beauty brands, while lending her expertise to develop innovative content. Anila met her husband Dr. Kiran Sajja who is a successful oculofacial plastic surgeon. She and her husband have been married for 8 years and share two energetic and rambunctious children together, five-year-old Aryana and three-year-old Avir. Anila lives a fabulous life working hard and playing harder. During her spare time, Anila enjoys time with her family and friends, Bollywood dancing, traveling, working out and, of course, shopping.
Immigrations (Part One of our Two Part Series).
Guest #1--Arturo, First Generation Immigrant. Arturo was born and raised in Venezuela. He immigrated to American with his family nearly 20 years ago for an employment opportunity.
Guest #2--• Summi, Second Generation of an Immigrant Family. Summi was born in the United States to immigrant parents. She recurrently resides in Ohio.
Immigrations (Part One of our Two Part Series).
Guest # 1--• Mark Curnutte is a visiting instructor of Social Justice Studies and Journalism at Miami University, Oxford, his alma mater. He reported for the Cincinnati Enquirer for 25 years, earning Top Reporter Ohio awards three times and working as part of the newspaper's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Seven Days of Heroin" project in 2017.
Guest #2--• Jeff Suess, History Reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer. Jeff Suess is the author of Lost Cincinnati, Hidden History of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati Then and Now. He is the librarian of the Cincinnati Enquirer, where he keeps the newspaper archive and writes about Cincinnati history.
Laura Rhodes-Levin, Founder of The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety. It’s time to dust off our suitcases as travel starts becoming available again this summer. Statistics show that more than two-thirds of Americans plan to take a vacation this summer. While many people may not have experienced travel anxiety in the past, traveling post-pandemic is making anxiety a bigger issue than ever before.
Coping with the pandemic has not been easy for any of us—most especially for our children. This morning we discuss the social and emotional impact of the pandemic on our youth with our expert panel including: Cymbria Hess, Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist; Eric is from Butler Behavioral Health’s MRSS program; Barbara works at Talbert House Prevention Services
Robin Ha grew up drawing comics and dreamed of a career as an artist. Today, her work has appeared on the pages of Marvel Comics. She speaks with us on-air to talk about her debut Young Adult graphic novel, Almost American Girl.
Coretta Scott King honor-winning author, Varian Johnson discusses his charming graphic novel, Twin. He also spoke about his much anticipated middle school novel, playing the Cards You’re Dealt.
Meg Medina winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal for Merci Suárez Changes Gears. Medina talks about diversity in books and her much anticipated follow-up novel in the Merci series, Merci Suárez Can’t Dance.
Authors Frank Murphy and Barbara Dan, who are both educators, join Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss their new book, A Teacher Like You. Their picture book celebrates teachers, who in the wake of this global pandemic, have faced unbelievable challenges to educate their students.
Gordon C. James is the illustrator of the New York Times Bestselling picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (by Derrick Barnes), which received a Caldecott Honor, Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor as well as the prestigious Kirkus prize. He joins us to discuss his multi-award winning picture I Am Every Good Thing.
While on-air our guest discussed a unique partnership between West Side Brewing and CABVI. West Side Brewing recently created a signature beer with proceeds from the sale of this special craft benefitting CABVI.
The Salvation Army is gearing up for their 2021 Summer of Hope. The Campaign will allow The Salvation Army to keep providing meals, programs and hope for struggling children and families in the wake of COVID-19. Many in our community are just one missed rent, utility, car loan, or medical bill payment away from slipping over the line into homelessness and despair.
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Aduhelm—the first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease nearly two decades. Annemarie joined Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss the impact the drug will have on Alzheimer’s patients.
Christina Hillsberg, Author, License to Parent: How My Career as a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids. As a guest on the show, Christina Hillsberg explained she was a single, successful CIA analyst with a burgeoning career in espionage when she met fellow spy, Ryan, a hotshot field operative who turned her world upside down. They fell in love, married, and soon they were raising three children from his first marriage, and later, two more of their own. It wasn’t long after they married that she realized the secret to Ryan’s parenting success: he was using his CIA training and field experience in his day-to-day child-rearing.
Cincinnati Public Schools will be accepting registration for their Early Childhood Education program June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. (513) 363-0240.
Join us for CABVI’s 2021 Virtual Yes You Can 5K Walk/Run! Saturday, June 12th & Sunday, June 13th. Run your own race at your own pace from any location, whether it’s a treadmill or a neighborhood street.
Summerfair 2021 will be held at Coney Island June 4th, 5th and 6th. Summerfair will feature more than 300 fine artists from all around the country. Summerfair has grown into one of the oldest continuous art fairs. Artists exhibit their art at the fair in categories such as photography, painting, wood, ceramics, fibers, leather and jewelry.
Cate Doty, Author, Mergers and Acquisitions. Doty is a writer and a former editor at The New York Times, where she worked for nearly 15 years, including as a wedding announcements writer, presidential campaign reporter, and a senior staff editor on the Food desk. As a guest on the show, Cate new book Mergers and Acquisitions is a behind-the-scenes debut memoir that takes readers inside the weddings section of The New York Times—the good, bad, and just plain weird—through the eyes of a young reporter just as she's falling in love herself.
Dr. Ian K. Smith, Author, FAST BURN!: The Power of Negative Energy Balance. Dr. Ian Smith is an New York Times bestselling author and new anchor host of the syndicated television show The Doctors. Dr. Ian joined Sunday Morning Magazine to celebrate the releases of his 20th book, FAST BURN!: The Power of Negative Energy Balance.
Deb Haas, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati; Shannon Sellers, Mike’s Car Wash. Mike’s Carwash teams up with Big Brothers Big Sisters for their 12th straight “Get a Wash, Give a Future” fundraising event on Saturday, May 8th. Benefitting youth mentoring programs in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, Mike’s will donate half the proceeds of all Ultimate and Works washes sold throughout the day.
Steve Harryman, Author, Char’s Gift: A Remarkable Story of Hope through the Storms of Life. As a guest on the show, Steve Harryman compares his late wife, Char, to a 100 watt bulb who could light up any room. Despite the fact that she spent the last 24 years of her life battling a cancerous brain tumor.
Justin Baldoni, Actor, Film Director and Producer, Author, Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity. Justin Baldoni is known for his starring role on the CW hit series Jane the Virgin as the director of 2019’s box office hit Five Feet Apart and 2020’s critically praised feature film Clouds. Baldoni stopped by Sunday Morning Magazine to talk about his new book, Man Enough. He says he wrote the book for men who are hurting and need to be reassured that they are not alone, that there is help, connection, and joy in manhood.
Vaccine passports – digital records of an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status – are on their way. This is likely to be a QR code on your phone, which you scan to enter a flight or event. As with any major new initiative, scammers always find ways to take advantage of confusion and anxiety surrounding the change. Be on the lookout for vaccine passport cons.
Anthony Muñoz, Former Cincinnati Bengal, Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Anthony Muñoz Foundation. The Anthony Muñoz Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2021 Straight ‘A’ Scholarship. Thanks to the Foundation’s partner Mike’s Carwash, the Foundation is awarding $42,000 in college scholarships to 18 Tri-State students. These students will receive a one-time scholarship toward pursuing their college education. One overall male and one overall female Straight ‘A’ Student of the Year will be chosen.
Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, podcast, books, live events, courses and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. The Chernoffs live in Florida, with their young son. Their new book is 1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships. https://www.marcandangel.com/
During this segment of the show we spoke to education experts who provide tips and information to help high school students improve their studying skills. The panelists gave guidelines on how many hours students should spend studying for each school subject. They also discussed how technology is impacting the way young people study today.
Cincinnati Computer Cooperative is a nonprofit which provides low cost, refurbished computers to those in need, with a focus on education.
Great Miami Valley YMCA. Healthy Kids Days, April 10th 10am-2:00pm. The GMV YMCA has got the recipe for a healthy kid! Join us for Healthy Kids Day 2021 at YMCA Camp Campbell Gard. Healthy Kids Day will include fun active play and educational activities to keep kids moving and learning, in order to maintain healthy habits and academic skills to achieve goals and reach their full potential. https://www.gmvymca.org/
Susan May and Nick May, Nick’s New Heart: 30 Years and Counting. Nick May was one of the first successful heart transplants in the United States performed on a 1-year-old baby. In the past, infants with the heart defects that Nick once had invariably died. However, with surgical and medical advances, this sad situation has changed, providing not only life for these children, but a good quality of life.
Andi Johnson, LifeCenter Organ Donor Network. Ms. Johnson joined Sunday Morning Magazine to talk about organ and tissue donation. She discussed the need for donors here in the Cincinnati area.
When Marcus's mother has chemotherapy for her cancer and loses her hair, he tries to find new hair for her to make her well again.
Since 2006, First Tee - Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky has been building experiences to empower kids. We offer golf course programs spring, summer and fall at 6 area teaching locations. But we go beyond the golf course
• Nick Wagner, Executive Director, A Kid Again Southwest Ohio. A Kid Again Southwest Ohio, is an organization with a mission to support kids with life-threatening conditions and their families by giving illness a time-out through year-round adventures.
• Karyn Parsons is best known for her role as Will Smith's cousin Hilary Banks on NBC's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After leaving acting behind, Karyn has gone on to found and produce Sweet Blackberry, an award-winning series of children's animated films, to share stories about unsung black heroes in history, featuring narration from stars such as Alfre Woodard, Queen Latifah, and Chris Rock. The videos have been screened on HBO and Netflix, and enjoyed by schools and libraries across the country. How High the Moon is Karyn's debut novel.
Christopher Paul Curtis was born and raised in Flint, Michigan which has been used as a prominent setting in several stories including The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 and Bucking the Sarge. Christopher is also the author of the Newbery Honor book Elijah of Buxton. In the book, Eleven-year-old Elijah is the first child born into freedom in Buxton, Ontario, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. He’s best known in his hometown as the boy who made a memorable impression on Frederick Douglass. But things change when a former slave steals money from Elijah’s friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South
Asha Ama Bias-Daniels--The Taft Museum of Art and the Robert S. Duncanson Society welcomes fashion designer Asha Ama Bias-Daniels as the 2021 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, which will now take place annually each Spring. Bias-Daniels is most widely recognized as the first Cincinnati designer to be a competitor on the television series Project Runway, a finalist on Under the Gunn, and as a returning contestant for the newest All Stars season. As a couture designer, Bias-Daniels is no stranger to runways, creating pieces for a diverse range of artists from Zendaya to Little Big Town and for her own line, Asha Ama.
Sharon M. Draper is a professional educator as well as an accomplished writer. She has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Awards, and is a New York Times bestselling author, with Out of my Mind staying on the list for almost two years.
Yvette Simpson--Former Cincinnati City Council President Pro Tem (2013-2017) and DFA endorsed candidate for Mayor (2017), Yvette Simpson becomes the first woman to serve as the Chief Executive at DFA and the first woman of color in an executive leadership role.
New York Times best-selling author Carole Boston Weatherford recently released Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe and R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. Her 50-plus books include the Caldecott Honor winners Freedom in Congo Square, Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement, and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom.
Like today and always, women’s stories and accomplishments continue to fall out of historical record. While people have long associated prominent writers such as Langston Hughes and W.E.B. Du Bois with the Harlem Renaissance, many have not heard of Anne Spencer, Effie Lee Newsom, or Esther Popel. Creating wholly original poems using the "Golden Shovel" method, Nikki brings the struggles, victories, pain, and joy experienced by these women poets of the Harlem Renaissance, whose contributions have been long overlooked, to the forefront. Each poem is paired with unique illustrations from African-American women illustrators working today.
Shani King on Why He Wrote This Book: “I wrote this book for my children and for all children who need an inspirational voice grounded in their own history. Think of any field of endeavor and Black innovators have made vital contributions. The Black women and men introduced in this book are but a small handful of those innovators. They were all kids once. They all overcame obstacles because they all believed in themselves. My goal is for all kids to see themselves in these pages. And, I hope this book contributes to the understanding that all kids, and all people, are central to the American narrative and the human experience.”
• Deb Haas, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati (BBBSGC). Big Brothers Big Sisters is requesting donations of $20 or $25 gift cards from area businesses to help raise funds and awareness for BBBSGC. The gift cards will be part of an online campaign in January—National Mentoring Month. Visitors to the BBBSGC website will choose the gift card/s they want to purchase, and will pay face value, with those funds going to BBBSGC. The more gift cards, the more impact! The hope is that this campaign is a win for everyone involved: funds are raised for BBBSGC, participating businesses see more customers, and those buying the gift cards are helping the community! BBBSGC serves children in 13 counties in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Businesses in all of those communities are invited to participate.
Kenya Hunt, Author, GIRL GURL GRRRL: On Womanhood & Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic. In the new book, Gurl Gurl Grrl, Kenya Hunt (an American who moved to London and has called it home for the last decade) - unpacks what it means to be a black woman and girl. It's a timeless celebration of what it means to be a Black woman in today’s world.
• Miles and Christina Davis, Davis Cookie Collection. The business launched in May of 2014. The business idea started when owner Christina Davis utilized baking as an outlet during stressful times in graduate school. Christina had a passion for baking, as she learned how to make delicious handmade dessert at an early age. Christina and her husband Miles decided to step out on faith and start a business doing something that Christina enjoyed. The Davis's have opened their first brick and mortar location at 4926 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
The first person to survive Alzheimer's disease is out there -- but we can't get there without you! Help the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati achieve its 2020 year-end $1.5 million dollar Walk to End Alzheimer’s goal. This money is used to fund vital support for Alzheimer's families and research efforts to find a cure. There is still time to donate. Call (513) 721-4284 today, or visit alz.org/walkhttps://www.alz.org/cincinnati
Andrew Salzbrun, Nation Kitchen and Bar (Westwood). http://www.nationkitchenandbar.com/westwood
Ray Anderson, Cincinnati Animal Care.
• Cortney, PetSuites. This holiday season PetSuites Erlanger is partnering with Cincinnati Animal Care. They are the dog warden in Cincinnati, and recently took over the SPCA Cincinnati building. For the holiday season, if guests donate a bag of unopened dog food, cat food, or litter they will receive a free day of daycare or boarding at PetSuites (Erlanger or Sharonville locations). If pet parents donate their remaining food from boarding, they will receive a $5 off coupon for their following visit. In addition, they will have a giving tree in the lobby with ornaments that have Amazon wish lists from the dogs at Cincinnati Animal Care. Cincinnati Animal Care has over 180 dogs that need to be adopted right now, and 200 cats trying to find their furever home.
Paul Ruditis, Author of the Adapted book, It’s A Wonderful Life. Paul Ruditis is a New York Times best-selling author and pop culture addict who has written companion books for numerous TV shows and films. His diverse resume also includes original young adult novels, comic books, and novelty books for all ages.
• Ada Grey, Illustrator, The Twelve Unicorns of Christmas. Ada Grey studied illustration and later took a role in design. Moving back into illustration, Ada set about designing her own unique picture book style. Characterized by an energetic palate, adorable, lively characters, and a delicate use of texture, Ada’s work has a whimsical, boutique feel. She is the illustrator behind Shhh! Don’t Wake the Royal Baby! and I Love You Just the Way You Are, among others.
Denise Brennan-Nelson, Author, Santa’s Secret. Denise Brennan-Nelson "is also the author of Buzzy the bumblebee, My Momma Likes to Say "and My Teacher Likes to Say
Frederick Glasser, Author, Is It Christmas Yet? Frederick Glasser is the author of Monsters Come Out Tonight! He has worked in editorial for Viking Penguin children's books, and in publicity, advertising, and marketing for the Random House juvenile division. He is currently sales director at Fox Chapel Publishing.
Herman Parish, Author, Amelia Bedelia Wraps It Up. Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia.
• Tara Knudson, Author, Christmas Cookie Day. Tara Knudson is a former teacher who has been writing poetry and stories since she was a young girl growing up in Chicago. Her published work can be found in children's magazines, greeting cards, calendars, and a poetry anthology for teens. Christmas Cookie Day, Easter Egg Day, and Valentine’s Day Treats are all part of Tara’s collected works celebrating a childlike approach to beloved holiday celebrations.
• Jim Benton, Author, Comet the Unstoppable Reindeer. Jim Benton is the New York Times bestselling writer of the Dear Dumb Diary series and a cartoonist whose unique brand of humor has been seen on toys, television, T-shirts, greeting cards, and even underwear. Franny K. Stein is the first character he’s created especially for young children. A husband and father of two, he lives in Michigan, where he works in a studio that really and truly does have creepy stuff in it.
Suzanne Nelson, Author, Over in a Stable. Suzanne has written several children's books, including Cake Pop Crush, You're Bacon Me Crazy!, Macarons at Midnight, Dead in the Water, The Sound of Munich, and Heart and Salsa. She lives with her family in Ridgefield, Connecticut, where she can also be found experimenting with all kinds of cooking
• Loren Long, Illustrator, The Night Before Christmas. Loren Long is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture books Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas and Otis and the Scarecrow. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of President Barack Obama’s picture book Of Thee I Sing, the re-illustrated edition of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, and Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna. Loren's Little Tree, is a picture book for all ages.
Rick Pender is a Cincinnati arts journalist, author, radio interviewer, tour guide and urban resident. He has covered and promoted Cincinnati events and arts for four decades.
Regina Belle’s new single, “Freedom” featuring Iyanla Vanzant, reflects the political and moral climate in this country and abroad. Produced and written by Belle with Chris Walker, her longtime music partner and collaborator, the aptly titled “Freedom” is released on her record label, Tashi III Entertainment. Recorded with a live band, a full choir, and a live spoken-word segments by lifestyle guru Vanzant, and Bishop Kenneth W. Paramore of Christ Centered Church in Akron, Ohio.
Richard Bell served on the DNC National Lawyers Council, the Minority Voting Rights Committee, was an electoral poll monitor for the Obama campaign in Philadelphia in 2012, and an electoral poll monitor for the Clinton campaign in Broward County, Florida during the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. He has also argued and won an appeal of a court order protecting voters' rights in New Jersey on Election Day, 2006. Bell has been a frequently called upon legal analyst for the media, including CBS News, CNBC, ABC TV.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
Currently, Lyra Logan is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Florida Education Fund (FEF), a nonprofit that creates and implements educational programs for underrepresented groups. She also directs their pre-college programs, which include after-school and summer coding camps for elementary, middle, and high school students in Florida.
Scott O’Reilly says after a career of prosecuting cases involving child abuse he felt there had to be a better way to provide support, services and resources for abused children. To address this on-going issue, he founded the Little Fork Family Advocacy Center. Mr. O’Reilly explained on-air that the Center will house specialist who can address problems such as domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, suicide and drug addiction comprehensively.
Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church may be known in popular culture for his sermon at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, his life work has been to fight for human and equal rights, the respect and recognition immigrants at the border and Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ+ community. Now, his shares stories from his own life with messages of how we can all live the way of love in his book LOVE IS THE WAY: Holding onto Hope in Troubling Times.
7TH Annual Laughter is the Best Medicine, September 25th at Newport Syndicate. St. Jude Laughter is the Best Medicine, presented by Window World Cincinnati, to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago.
Tracy Tutor is a top real estate agent. She is the first and only female cast member on Bravo's Million Dollar Listing LA.
Katie Blackburn (Executive Vice President, Cincinnati Bengals) Sheri Harper (Chief People Officer, Frisch’s Amy B. Spiller (President, Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky)
Lady J, Spoken Word Artists, Poet and Author of The Trouble with Socks. The Trouble With Socks is a book of poetry, in which relationships are metaphorically related to socks that are mysteriously separated between the wash and the dry cycles. Delving into how life experiences dictated her relationship choices, The Trouble With Socks begins with the innocence and nuance of love and slowly spirals into self-doubt, verbal and physical abuse, then rallies back to introspection and healing.
Back-to-school is more confusing than ever, but lunch doesn’t need to be difficult. As a registered dietitian, Grace Shea is a mom who specializes in working with children. She has nearly ten-years’ experience in coaching parents on quick, easy, nutritious meals that your child will love and at the appropriate ages, can even make for themselves. If you are juggling home-schooling and a job, need the perfect recipe for packing lunch or are suffering from COVID cooking fatigue, Grace can help!
About the book--Sixteen-year-old Camino Rios lives for the summer—especially the first week of June—when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land—like clockwork, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people… Roughly 1,500 miles away, in New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, which is no big deal at first, because a girl who “meets expectations” and never causes trouble doesn’t flinch when she’s summoned. But, when she meets her “Ms. Universe perfect” mother with her hair in rollers waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash, her entire world changes.
About the book--Marin has always been good at navigating these unspoken guidelines. A star student and editor of the school paper, she dreams of getting into Brown University. Marin’s future seems bright—and her young, charismatic English teacher, Mr. Beckett, is always quick to admire her writing and talk books with her. But when “Bex” takes things too far and comes on to Marin, she’s shocked and horrified. Had she somehow led him on? Was it her fault? When Marin works up the courage to tell the administration what happened, no one believes her. She’s forced to face Bex in class every day. Except now, he has an ax to grind. But Marin isn’t about to back down. She uses the school newspaper to fight back and she starts a feminist book club at school. She finds allies—and even romance—in the most unexpected people, like Gray Kendall, who she’d always dismissed as just another lacrosse bro. As things heat up at school and in her personal life, Marin must figure out how to take back the power and write her own rules.
About the book--In the small town of Alcolu, South Carolina, in 1944, 12-year-old Ella spends her days fishing and running around with her best friend Henry and cousin Myrna. But life is not always so sunny for Ella, who gets bullied for her light skin tone and whose mother is away pursuing a jazz singer dream in Boston.
So Ella is ecstatic when her mother invites her to visit for Christmas. Little does she expect the truths she will discover about her mother, the father she never knew and her family’s most unlikely history.
And after a life-changing month, she returns South and is shocked by the news that her schoolmate George has been arrested for the murder of two local white girls.
Bittersweet and eye-opening, How High the Moon is a timeless novel about a girl finding herself in a world all but determined to hold her down.
About the book--The title says it all: this fun debut is a comedic take on potty training with a clever message at the end. Two children bring home a pet porcupine, but they can only keep her if she's house-trained! After a whirlwind of increasingly zany approaches, the kids learn that sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to ask nicely. While the "How To" concept is not new in the picture book genre, the porcupine and potty-training mash-up is fresh and funny, and the popularity of these books does not seem to be waning.
David Matthews, Author, Ace of Spades. Growing up as a bi-racial child, who could pass as either African American or white, Matthews says he knows first-hand how Americans can be racist. Matthews admits he slipped in and out of the black and white worlds, never really knowing who or what he was. Having a true identity crisis, Matthews says he swung from virulent white racist to pontificating black militant. As a guest on Sunday Morning Magazine, he revealed how he was treated differently when he was perceived as a black man as opposed to a white man.
Nic Stone, Author, Dear Martin. As a guest on Sunday Morning Magazine, Mrs. Stone explained that it was extremely important to write this book and to tell this story about race and race relations in America. She is hoping the novel will spark a conversation among teens.
Marilyn Singer, Author, Face Relations: 11 Stories About Seeing Beyond Color. A young adult anthology of short stories about race relations, edited by Marilyn and including her story “Negress,” as well as stories by Jess Mowry, Joseph Bruchac, Sherri Winston, Rene Saldana, Jr., Naomi Shihab Nye, Ellen Wittlinger, Kyoko Mori, M.E. Kerr, Marina Budhos, and Rita Williams-Garcia.
Rodney Lear, Host, Sunday Morning Magazine and Mother, Sandra. On this special Mother’s Day edition of the show, Sunday Morning Magazine’s host was joined by his mother, Sandra to co-host. The two of them took to the streets of Cincinnati to ask listeners a number of questions about their moms.
Chelsie, Popular Radio Co-Host; Fritsch, Jeff and Jenn Morning Show, Katie B., Mom to 5-Year-Old twin girls. For our Mother’s Day show we spoke to working moms about how they balance work and motherhood.
Lisa Canning is an interior design and lifestyle expert who helps moms design their lives around what matters most. Lisa’s passion for moms to overcome perpetual overwhelm and constant mom-guilt, in favor of a life that is fulfilling and abundant, is apparent in everything she does. Lisa has become a recognizable face in the interior design and entertainment industry, as the designer on HGTV’s Marriage Under Construction, working on the design team of “Buying and Selling with the Property Brothers”, and hosting regular live lifestyle segments on shows like The Marilyn Denis Show. At the same time as growing her design business, Lisa grew her family to seven children, all within nine years. As a result, Lisa has developed a unique approach to time management and productivity, which she shares in her online courses and coaching programs.
Rose Rock—child advocate, educator, and mother of ten-plus children, including comedian Chris Rock—shares her heartfelt and no-nonsense advice on parenting Uber-mom Rose Rock raised ten children and seventeen foster children. She did it by never shying away from hard conversations and by not being afraid to present strong ideas about boundaries, discipline, choices, and consequences. In short, Rose Rock tells it like it is.
Jeff Rhein - Deputy Director - Substance Use Disorders, Criminal Justice and Outpatient Mental Health, Mental Health Recovery Board (MHRB). April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren & Clinton Counties is the local board of mental health and addiction services, one of 51 boards across Ohio. Our job as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code is to plan, fund, monitor, and evaluate services and programs for people seeking help, and to promote the benefits of treatment and recovery.
THE CLEAN & SIMPLE DIABETES COOKBOOK: Flavorful, Fuss-Free Recipes for Everyday Meal Planning (American Diabetes Association) will walk you through the basics of simple, home-cooking, using fresh, whole ingredients to kickstart your healthy, clean-eating lifestyle. Best of all, every recipe has been customized to meet the nutritional guidelines established by the American Diabetes Association making them all diabetes-friendly!
Anna was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 12. We are also joined on-air by Anna’s mom, Jennifer. Anna is an advocate for her own health and others living with diabetes. The mother and daughter team share their diabetes journey.
Dr. Colin Carracher, Endocrinologist at UC/UC Health, Assistant Professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Endocrinology, Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, Adrenal Disorders.
Scott O’Reilly says after a career of prosecuting cases involving child abuse he felt there had to be a better way to provide support, services and resources for abused children. To address this on-going issue, he founded the Little Fork Family Advocacy Center. Mr. O’Reilly explained on-air that the Center will house specialist who can address problems such as domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, suicide and drug addiction comprehensively.
As ArtsWave, the engine for the region’s arts, is working hard to raise money now through April 30 for the region’s arts, it’s also announcing its 2020 lineup for ArtsWave Days, brought to you by Macy’s. ArtsWave Days is the nonprofit arts council’s campaign event series that showcases the arts and is open to the public, free of charge.
It’s time again for Panera Bread’s Mac A Difference for The Cure Starts Now, in honor of Lauren Hill. Lauren Hill became a local hero during her battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a form of pediatric brain cancer that The Cure works tirelessly to eradicate.
Colin Egglesfield, Actor, Model, Entrepreneur and Author of Agile Artist: Life Lessons From Hollywood And Beyond. Appearing in All My Children, Melrose Place, Rizzoli & Isles and The Client List, among others on both the big and small screens, Colin Egglesfield has quite the collection of star-studded experiences. He shares them in the new book, Agile Artist: Life Lessons From Hollywood And Beyond. Colin’s book, Agile Artist: Life Lessons From Hollywood And Beyond is about trusting yourself to lean into the creative life that you have always wanted to realize. Everyone is an artist in one way or another, even if they haven’t connected with that part of themselves, and Agile Artist provides inventive strategies to help break through to your creative true self.
The Jobs Van offers a positive alternative to panhandling while connecting panhandlers and homeless to other services that can help them change their lives long-term. The Jobs Van operates four days per week, picking up 10 individuals each day and transporting them to a job site for a day’s work.
Vera Brooks, Cincinnati Public Schools; Emilie Meyer, 4C For Children. During this segment, we spoke to two of the area’s leaders in Early Childhood Care & Education. They spoke eloquently about the development of young children. They gave listeners tips on how to select an early education care program for their child. Our expert panel also gave advice on how to prepare a child for their first year of school. They gave valuable insight into how parents can help make their child’s transition into preschool as smooth as possible.
John Cummings, Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren & Clinton Counties. Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren & Clinton Counties is the local board of mental health and addiction services, one of 51 boards across Ohio. Our job as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code is to plan, fund, monitor, and evaluate services and programs for people seeking help, and to promote the benefits of treatment and recovery.
Angela Perkins, Former Contestant, Survivor, Ghost Island in 2018. Angela served over 21 years in the Army and was an Army officer captain.
Jenny Hartman, Advocate for youth with Special Needs; Phil Nelson, Pastor, Elevation Community Church. Tim Tebow Night to Shine, Elevation Community Church (Blanchester), February 7, 2020
Julie Berry, Author, Long Ago on a Silent Night ABOUT THE BOOK: In this poignant and lyrical story by Printz Honor recipient Julie Berry, the miracle of Christmas and the promise in every new child come together in a luminous celebration of unconditional love and hope. With tender, incandescent illustrations by Annie Won, the wonder of the nativity story and the marvel of every baby come alive in a wholly extraordinary book for families everywhere.
June Sobel, Author, Santa and the Goodnight Train. ABOUT THE BOOK: Ho-ho-hold on to your teddy bear! The Goodnight Train follows Santa’s sleigh on a magical ride through a winter wonderland in this Christmas sequel to The Goodnight Train and The Goodnight Train Rolls On!.
Nick Bruel, Author and Illustrator, Bad Kitty Searching for Santa ABOUT THE BOOK: In Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa, by bestselling author/illustrator Nick Bruel, Kitty's back for another Christmas tale—this time involving Santa and complete with a colorful poster! In this hilarious story, Kitty battles with Santa and loses. Or does she? Kitty wants to write a letter. Actually, she wants to write a letter to Santa. But has Kitty been good this year?
Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, Christmas is Awesome! ABOUT THE BOOK: In this whimsical holiday romp, everyone’s getting in on the festive fun, including a grumpy but adorable lump of coal. Celebrate all of the things that make Christmas special as the trees are trimmed, the stockings are hung, and the ugly sweater contest gives out the grand prize. Hello!Lucky lends their winning illustrations and pun-derful voice to this charming holiday read.
Bridget Heos, Author, A Mustache Baby Christmas. ABOUT THE BOOK: Mustache Baby is headed straight for the naughty list until he figures out it is much more fun to give than to receive in this hilarious holiday gift book.
Will Hillenbrand, Author, Illustrator, Santa’s Story. ABOUT THE BOOK: Santa is ready to leave on Christmas Eve, but he can’t find the reindeer anywhere. Dasher is busy dashing, Donner is dozing, and Cupid is crooning. It isn’t until Santa remembers their annual tradition—reading a Christmas story together—that the reindeer are ready.
Tyler Merrick, Founder, Project 7. Project 7 exists to do good around the globe. With the understanding that people are going to buy things, they decided to make things that they're already purchasing and use them to solve everyday problems around the globe. Simply, they make products that give back to seven areas of need for good around the globe. They have a mandate to give a minimum of 10% of their profits annually but historically have been at 30-50% of our profits.
Morgan Riddle, Love Your Melon. Love Your Melon was founded in an entrepreneurship class at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota by two friends, Zachary and Brian, who wanted to start a business with a meaningful and positive social impact. On a mission to improve the lives of children battling cancer since October 22nd, 2012, Love Your Melon began with the simple idea of putting a hat on every child battling cancer in America. Fifty percent (50%) of net profit from the sale of all Love Your Melon products is given to support charitable programming through the Love Your Melon Fund and the nonprofits we support. Together, we create therapeutic experiences and fund charitable programming initiatives for children and families battling cancer.
Lisa Bernier, BARK For Good and Emily Gear, Founder, Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue and Justy Smercina-Ivins, Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue.
ABOUT BARK: We believe we can make the world a better place for dogs and their people by creating products and experiences that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. BARK is working to lower existing barriers to a dog-inclusive lifestyle and help dogs and their people stay together. Using educations, technology, and volunteerism, we pledge to loyally serve as the voice for dogs in a human-led world.
Prashant Mehta, Co-Founder, Conscious Step. For every pair of socks purchased, a donation goes directly to a non-profit. Your socks create a tangible impact in making the world a better place. We believe that we have a responsibility to create clothing that makes you feel good about what you wear. It’s more than how it looks, feels and lasts, but knowing that it’s creation didn’t happen at the expense of people and planet.
Networking Expert Ivan Misner PhD is the Chief Visionary Officer & Former CEO of BNI.com, the world’s largest business networking organization which facilitated over $10 billion worth of referrals in 2018 alone. A New York Times and a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Ivan's newest book “Who’s in Your Room? The Secret to Creating Your Best Life” teaches readers how their social circles at work impact their level of success -- for good and for bad.
https://ivanmisner.com/
Host of The Biggest Loser, health and fitness expert and best-selling author Bob Harper has channeled his passion for fitness into a passionate mission to help other heart attack survivors navigate the emotional and physical journey following a heart attack. He vividly remembers the first holiday season after his heart attack as a chance to connect with his loved ones in a meaningful way – but he also knows that the inevitable stressors and cold weather of the season can be hard on your heart.
Diana Bosse, Author, The Perks of Having Cancer: An Inspirational, Positive and Humorous View of a Not-So-Inspirational, Positive or Humorous Situation. When Diana Bosse was first diagnosed with lymphoma in April, 2019, she promised herself that she would stay positive throughout the difficult journey ahead.
That journey ultimately ended with a full remission of the cancer as well as the just released The Perks of Having Cancer: An Inspirational, Positive and Humorous View of a Not-So-Inspirational, Positive or Humorous Situation. The 231-page book by the Loveland, Ohio woman is a poignant, witty and laugh-out loud funny journal of the day-to day discoveries, surprises and indignities of battling cancer.
Non-profit rescue organization Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue, Inc. saves over 2,500 pets a year. This holiday season, they’re unleashing love and holiday cheer with their largest adoption event yet! Santa Paws Is Coming to Town will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Oasis Conference Center located at 902 Loveland-Miamiville Road in Loveland, Ohio.
Major Everette Henry, The Salvation Army & Jim Scott, Chair of the Salvation Army’s Love Your Neighbor campaign.
Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Dinning in the Dark, Saturday, November 9, 2019, 6:00PM-10:00PM, Jack Casino Event Center.
https://www.cincyblind.org/
Laura Rusche and Rob Lewis, Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Lewis explained on-air that Disabled American Veterans helps more than 300,000 veterans each year file claims before the Veterans Administration for government benefits. Lewis says many veterans are unaware of the programs, services and benefits they might qualify for as a result of their years of service. Laura Rusche also joined the show for this segment to talk about the Disabled American Veterans 5k Walk.
Lena Patton of Lean Kitchen Company. Lena joins Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss the importance of meal prepping (from a dieting, health and nutrition perspective). Meal Prep is dedicating a block of time to batch-cook ingredients and/or prepare full meals for the week Brick and mortar location at: 4786 Red Bank Expressway (in Madisonville) - Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 https://leankitchenco.com/
Turner Ward, a former MLB player and former hitting coach for the Cincinnati Reds and LA Dodgers, and his wife Donna are sharing their emotional journey of Donna’s battle with breast cancer in a new short film.
Jewel, is a singer-songwriter, actress, and two-time New York Times best-selling author. Jewel is also the Co-founder of the Wellness Your Way Festival. As a wellness and mindfulness expert, she is passionate about mental health, equal rights, and inspiring at-risk youth.
Paula Smith, Council on Aging; Heather Wetterich, RN, Care Manager, Complex Care Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital; Ashley Santana, Social Work, Care Manager, Complex Care Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Caregivers take about their experiences. Tracy, Caregiver for her husband; Anita, Caregiving for her aging parents; Alireya, Primary Caregiver for her daughter.
Hillary Weidner, Mother, Daughter’s Lemonade Stand Goes Viral. Hillary Weidner daughters and their friends decided to set up a lemonade stand on Labor Day weekend to benefit Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital. A social media post of their check presentation went viral and has raised upwards of $100,000. Their story has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today and other national news outlets.
To donate to Cincinnati Children's Hospital to send money through her Venmo account @hillary-weidner.
Hillary Weidner daughters and their friends decided to set up a lemonade stand on Labor Day weekend to benefit Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital. A social media post of their check presentation went viral and has raised upwards of $100,000. Their story has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today and other national news outlets.
To donate to Cincinnati Children's Hospital to send money through her Venmo account @hillary-weidner.
As a guest on the show, John Cummings spoke about the many programs Mental Health Recovery Services provides to the community. Mr. Cummings also discussed anxiety disorders and how it is often linked to suicide.
Panera Bread kicks off its annual Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign by selling Pink Ribbon Bagels to support The Pink Ribbon Girls. Throughout the month of October, Panera will donate 10 cents for each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold. Jan shares her story of beating breast cancer.
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, actress, and sickle cell disease advocate, Jordin Sparks, has been at the forefront of the “Generation S” movement – a national sickle cell storytelling project designed to encourage the sickle cell community to break their silence about the impact and burden of the disease. “Generation S” showcases stories that have gone untold until now.
Grant Us Hope is a rising change agent for teen suicide prevention in the Greater Cincinnati region. We are passionate about providing a platform for teens, parents and families to engage in pro-mental health conversations, activities and solutions, and we’re committed to expanding the availability, reach, and impact of mental health services for teens in distress. SUICIDE HOTLINE 1-800-273-8255
Suzy DeYoung joined the show to talk about an exciting new event that her non-profit, La Soupe is introducing called, WASTEd And The City. DeYoung says on October 1st from 6:00-8:30pm, attendees of WASTEd And The City have the opportunity to visit Over-The-Rhine and Downtown restaurants along the streetcar route, to sample tapas and a cocktail prepared with rescued food ingredients provided by La Soupe. According to Mrs. DeYoung, La Soupe bridges the gap between rampant food waste and hunger in the community by rescuing food that would otherwise be unnecessarily wasted. In turn, the food is used to create nutritious meals for non-profit organizations and food-insecure families.
WAVE Foundation is on a mission to excite, engage and educate our community about the wonders of aquatic life and the importance of conservation.
During this special edition of the show, we focused on consumerism and offered tips, advice and information to help listeners be more educated consumers. While on the show, Mrs. Guile discussed online shopping, social media and home improvement scams. Additionally Guile warned listeners about schemes aimed at swindling the elderly out of their social security.
Troy Cox offered expert advice on how to find a trust-working repair person. He also explained what listeners can do if they feel a mechanic is over-charging for recommended services that are not necessary. Cox suggested that consumers seek a second opinion on major repairs.
Steward Wolpin has been reporting, reviewing, analyzing and writing about new technology products for over 30 years. Stewart joined the show to talk about how to get the best deals on smart phones, tablets and pads. He also explained what factors consumers should consider when purchasing electronic items.
A panel of retired workers speak out about finding success and fulfillment after retiring from their first careers.
Lori Volk, Founder, Lori’s Original Lemonade. Lori’s Original Lemonade began when Lori lost her job due to budget cuts at the local School District in 2012. Her kids were in college, and bills were coming in. She remembered back to the days of her children’s lemonade stand and her popular lavender lemonade recipe. Lori’s Original Lemonade was created. Lori’s Original Lemonade now has five unique flavors: organic Lavender Lemonade, organic Ginger Lemonade, organic Lite Lemongrass Lemonade, organic Wild Strawberry and organic Original Lemonade.
Kim Wayans and Kevin Knotts are a husband and wife acting and writing team. Kim is best known for her work on the ground-breaking sketch comedy series, In Living Color in the 1990’s. Both Kim and Kevin were writers on the ABC show, My Wife and Kids. They are the co-authors of the children’s book series, Amy Hodgepodge.
Carl Allamby, MD, First-year resident in Emergency Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Growing up, Carl Allamby dreamed of becoming a medical doctor, but multiple factors derailed his ambitions and he spent over 20 years as a businessman owning two successful auto repair shops. While taking a course in college to improve his business management skills, Allamby rediscovered his passion for medicine. Today, he is Dr. Allamby and practices medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
Kerry Hannon is a nationally recognized expert and strategist on career transitions, entrepreneurship, personal finance and retirement. She is a frequent TV and radio commentator and is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences across the country.
Kelly Lowe, Travel Expert, with First Travel. For more than 27 years, Kelly Lowe has been creating trips of a lifetime. Whether you are travelling with a group, planning a romantic honeymoon, or a business incentive trip she has the experience to exceed your expectations. 513-451-0030
Developed by Meierjohan Building Group, Springrose is a development in the City of Springdale in the Princeton City School District. The plan is designed for 50 single family homes and is located at West Kemper Road & Rose Lane in Hamilton County.
Deanna Brann, Ph.D., Author, Reluctantly Related Revisited. Dr. Brann is a leading expert in the field of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships. She has over 25 years experience as a clinical psychotherapist and ran her own private practice for more than 18 years. Based in Knoxville, TN, Dr. Brann is a sought after speaker, author and seminar leader. She is also the author of Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law Say the Darndest Things!
Frank Adams, Executive Director, Cincinnati Computer Cooperative. The Cincinnati Computer Cooperative is a nonprofit that provides low cost, refurbished computers to those in need, with a focus on educations. Refurbished guaranteed laptops from the nonprofit Cincinnati Computer Cooperative start at $150 and include free software and a 1 year guarantee.
John Lengyel and Jason Tinch, Queen City Rugby Football Club. Queen City Rugby Club is a non-profit organization (501(c)3). On Saturday, August 24th Queen City Rugby Club is holding a fundraiser to benefit Autism Speaks by selling tickets for $30 which will get you a t-shirt, a Cincinnati Metro Streetcar Pass, and a wristband to drink specials at multiple bars downtown. You must check in by 9pm at The Blind Pig to receive your shirt and Streetcar Pass. All proceeds go to Autism Speaks! We hope to see you all there!
Jeff Kinney, Author, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. In 1998 Jeff came up with the idea for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, a story about a middle-school weakling named Greg Heffley. Jeff worked on his book for almost eight years before showing it to a publisher in New York. Jeff Kinney was born in 1971 in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland in the early 1990s. It was there that Jeff ran a comic strip called “Igdoof” in the campus newspaper, and he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist.
Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes were married in 2012 and were injured during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Rescue joined them several months later. Their story has been featured by many national media outlets as well as in feature films and documentaries, and their inspiring efforts to educate the public by sharing their personal stories of healing have touched millions of people around the world.
Rob Seideman, Executive Director, May We Help. May We Help (MWH) is a game-changer for people with disabilities who are striving to become more independent and/or pursue a passion. The problem MWH clients face is that – in order to become more independent or pursue their passion – they require a device that isn’t available commercially, or they require a modification to an existing device. So MWH’s team of volunteer engineers, designers, inventors, makers and artisans design it for them! At no cost to the client!
David Staal, Author, Words Kids Need to Hear. Words matter. Words can build up, or words can tear down. As parents and church leaders, do we use our words well? Words Kids Need to Hear offers compelling, yet simple ways to build up the hearts of children through meaningful and well-chosen words. What children hear from adults they trust makes a significant impact?now and for years to come.Words Kids Need to Hear offers an easy-to-follow learning path. Each of the seven chapters focuses on a single statement kids need to hear from parents, children’s workers, and other close adults.
Raising a Screen-Smart Kid: Embrace the Good and Avoid the Bad in the Digital Age Most kids get their first smartphone at the same time that they're experiencing major developmental changes. Making mistakes has always been a part of growing up, but how do parents help their kids navigate childhood and adolescence at a time when social media has the potential to magnify the consequences of those mistakes? In Raising a Screen-Smart Kid: Embrace the Good and Avoid the Bad in the Digital Age, Julianna Miner untangles today’s digital landscape and offers practical advice for parents to help their kids avoid the pitfalls and reap the benefits of the digital age.
Indigenous representation is super scarce in children’s programming, and Indigenous heroines pretty much non-existent. With this summer’s launch of Molly of Denali, PBS is aiming to change that. Molly of Denali was thoughtfully and proudly created with an Alaska Native working group of Indigenous screenwriters, producers, production teams, advisers, and even Alaska Native children, who are featured in the show’s live-action interstitials, teaching young viewers about their way of life, all of which imbues the series with true authenticity.
Cullen Jones, Olympic Gold Medalist. According to figures from the USA Swimming Foundation, nearly 70% of Black children do not know how to swim, with Hispanic children trailing closely behind at 68%. The foundation has teamed up with Olympic gold medalist, Cullen Jones for it’s Make A Splash initiative to help more minority children learn to swim. Cullen, who is only the second African-American to win an Olympic Gold medal in swimming, joined Sunday Morning Magazine from his training facility in North Carolina to explain why he decided to team up with the USA Swimming Foundation for the program.
It’s our 6th Annual Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear Recommended Summer Reading List Show. We have reviewed a number of books and put together a list of what we think are some of the best summer reads in three categories: Picture Books, Middle School and Young Adults. Picture Book--HOW DO YOU CARE FOR A VERY SICK BEAR? By Vanessa Bayer
It’s our 6th Annual Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear Recommended Summer Reading List Show. We have reviewed a number of books and put together a list of what we think are some of the best summer reads in three categories: Picture Books, Middle School and Young Adults. Middle School Books: Caterpillar Summer by Gillian McDunn
It’s our 6th Annual Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear Recommended Summer Reading List Show. We have reviewed a number of books and put together a list of what we think are some of the best summer reads in three categories: Picture Books, Middle School and Young Adults. Picture Book--When Charley Met Emma by Amy Webb
It’s our 6th Annual Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear Recommended Summer Reading List Show. We have reviewed a number of books and put together a list of what we think are some of the best summer reads in three categories: Picture Books, Middle School and Young Adults. Young Adult Novel, WORDS WE DON'T SAY by K.J. Reilly
It’s our 6th Annual Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear Recommended Summer Reading List Show. We have reviewed a number of books and put together a list of what we think are some of the best summer reads in three categories: Picture Books, Middle School and Young Adults. Middle School, CAMP by Kayla Miller
It’s our 6th Annual Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear Recommended Summer Reading List Show. We have reviewed a number of books and put together a list of what we think are some of the best summer reads in three categories: Picture Books, Middle School and Young Adults. Picture Book--THE UNDEFEATED by Kwame Alexander
To celebrate Father’s Day, we invited dads from our Hubbard Radio family to speak on-air about the joys of fatherhood.
Sergei Urban, Author, TheDadLab: 50 Awesome Science Projects for Parents and Kids. With more than 3.5 million fans, TheDadLab has become an online sensation, with weekly videos of fun and easy science experiments that parents can do with their kids using everyday materials. Now, in TheDadLab: 50 Awesome Science Projects for Parents and Kids, Sergei Urban takes the challenge off-screen with his best 50 DIY activities to teach kids STEM basics and beyond.
Retired dentist, Dr. Edward Loftspring was diagnosed with prostate cancer just days after entering retirement. Instead of taking it lying down, he’s giving prostate cancer a run for its money. He now devotes his time to bringing awareness about the disease, as well as serves as an advocate for men with prostate cancer.
Health and fitness expert and best-selling author Bob Harper has been at the forefront of health and fitness, having turned his passion for fitness into a career training others to get healthy. Bob thought he was doing everything right and never thought that a heart attack could happen to him. Bob suffered a severe heart attack in 2017 and his world was turned upside down.
Tumble Leaf is a wonder-filled world of nature just waiting to be discovered and explored by preschoolers. Each episode of the series follows a day in the life of Tumble Leaf's most thoughtful, creative and kind denizen, Fig the fox. Fig lives in a wrecked schooner ship by the sea with a family of chickens. Every day he finds a new object of interest in the “finding place” that sets him on an adventure with his trusty companion Stick, a caterpillar who lives in a tiny basket attached to his arm, and his two friends, Maple, a plucky polar bear, and Hedge, a humble hedgehog. Tumble Leaf encourages a love of learning through play!
The animated preschool series Doozers focuses on four Doozers kids, a team of best friends who live in Doozer Creek, a community that is a wonderful blending of the fantastical, modern, and eco-friendly. Dubbed “the Pod Squad,” Spike, Molly Bolt, Flex, and Daisy Wheel bounce from one fabulous kid adventure to the next. Like a Scout troop, the Pod Squad engages in exciting projects and has a blast playing together.
Randi Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media. Passionate about the intersection of tech and media, Randi was an early employee at Facebook where she was the creator of Facebook Live, and currently hosts a weekly tech business show called Dot Complicated on SiriusXM. She has two TV shows currently on air: DOT on NBC Universal Kids (winner of Kidscreen's Best New Preschool Series) about a spunky little girl who uses tech to enhance her everyday adventures, and American Dreams on HSN, highlighting entrepreneurs around the country.
Dr. Gary Chapman, Author, Now What? and Profit Sharing. Dr. Chapman is a best-selling author, an internationally-known speaker and marriage counselor who has counseled hundreds of couples during the past thirty years.
Amanda Tipkemper—Amanda has served the autism community in a variety of roles since 2004; in both professional and various volunteer positions. She was the executive director of the Cincinnati Center for Autism for six years before moving on to her current role as autism services director at the Children's Home of Cincinnati in 2012.
Steven Wilson, Ed.D., Marketing & Communications Manager, The Children’s Home of Cincinnati.
Kel Mitchell Two-time Emmy Award-nominated Kel Mitchell currently stars as Double G, an impulsive and unpredictable billionaire rapper on the Nickelodeon series Game Shakers.Hailing from the Windy City of Chicago, Ill., Mitchell began his acting career at a young age and won several awards for his starring roles in Nickelodeon’s breakout hits All That and Kenan & Kel.
Whitney Austin, FOUDER Whitney/Strong. On the morning of September 6th, 2018, she was immediately hit by bullets as she entered the revolving door at Fifth Third Bank headquarters. As she attempted to reach for her phone, she was shot again - 12 times in total.
Jayne Utter, Managing Director, Summerfair 2019 Friday, May 31st Saturday, June 1st Sunday, June 2nd
Each year the weekend after Memorial Day Summerfair returns to Cincinnati’s historic Coney Island. This, the 52nd year, the Fair will be held May 31, June 1, & 2 and will feature more than 300 fine artists and craftspeople from around the country, as well as regional performers, a variety of gourmet arts and the “Youth Arts Rocks!” area for kids.
Carla Hall is best known as co-host on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning popular lifestyle series “The Chew.” She won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” and shared her philosophy to always cook with love. Carla believes food connects us all, and she strives to communicate this through her work, her cooking, and in her daily interactions with others.
Scilla Andreen - CEO of IndieFlix and IndieFlix Foundation, Executive Producer & Producer of Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety and Steve Nimmo - Parent of high school student who took his own life.
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Sunday Morning Magazine Host, Rodney Lear and his mother, Sandra spoke to a group of Pre-Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 5th Grade students at Rodney’s Alma Mater, Winton Hills Academy about what makes their moms special.
Networking Expert Ivan Misner PhD is the Chief Visionary Officer & Former CEO of BNI.com, the world’s largest business networking organization which facilitated over $10 billion worth of referrals in 2018 alone. A New York Times and a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Ivan's newest book “Who’s in Your Room? The Secret to Creating Your Best Life” teaches readers how their social circles at work impact their level of success -- for good and for bad.
Rose Rock—child advocate, educator, and mother of ten-plus children, including comedian Chris Rock—shares her heartfelt and no-nonsense advice on parenting Uber-mom Rose Rock raised ten children and seventeen foster children. She did it by never shying away from hard conversations and by not being afraid to present strong ideas about boundaries, discipline, choices, and consequences. In short, Rose Rock tells it like it is. In Mama Rock's Rules, Rock shares the funny and highly practical lessons she learned both as a parent and an educator, while offering strategies for teaching children to be self-reliant. Her advice—delivered with a dose of wit and homespun humor—will inspire you to teach your kids right, whether your brood is one.
Major Kathleen Klenk and Julie Budden, The Salvation Army, LemonAid Program. The concept of LemonAiD is simple—kids helping other kids by operating a lemonade stand during the campaign and donating the proceeds to The Salvation Army.
Major Ed Pulido, U.S. Army (Ret.). Sr. VP Co-Founding member of Folds of Honor and Founder of Warriors for Freedom. On August 17th, 2004, Major Pulido was hit by an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) or road side bomb in Baquobah, Iraq that would change his life forever.
Amy Schmitz, Klosterman Baking Company.
Lisa Canning is an interior design and lifestyle expert who helps moms design their lives around what matters most. Lisa’s passion for moms to overcome perpetual overwhelm and constant mom-guilt, in favor of a life that is fulfilling and abundant, is apparent in everything she does. Lisa has become a recognizable face in the interior design and entertainment industry, as the designer on HGTV’s Marriage Under Construction, working on the design team of “Buying and Selling with the Property Brothers”, and hosting regular live lifestyle segments on shows like The Marilyn Denis Show. At the same time as growing her design business, Lisa grew her family to seven children, all within nine years. As a result, Lisa has developed a unique approach to time management and productivity, which she shares in her online courses and coaching programs.
Katey Childers, Regional Marketing Manager, Covelli Enterprises; Natalie Gerano, Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. In honor of Autism Awareness month, Panera Bread locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are selling delicious shortbread puzzle piece cookies to benefit Cincinnati Children’s Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. From April 8th-14th 100% of proceeds from each puzzle piece cookie sold benefits the cause.
John Urschel is a former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens and a PhD candidate at MIT. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mathematics from Penn State, and in 2013, he won the Sullivan Award, given to “the most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States,” and the Campbell Trophy, awarded to the country's top scholar-athlete in college football. He co-wrote this book, with his partner, Louisa Thomas.
John Cummings, Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren & Clinton Counties (MHRS). Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren & Clinton Counties is the local board of mental health and addiction services, one of 51 boards across Ohio. Our job as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code is to plan, fund, monitor, and evaluate services and programs for people seeking help, and to promote the benefits of treatment and recovery.
Jeremy Pettit, Great Oaks, Super Service Saturday. Free family fun is on the agenda for Super Service Saturday. The free annual event at the Live Oaks Career Campus on Buckwheat Road in Milford returns April 13th from 11 am-2 pm. The popular event features activities and fun for the community organized by the teachers and students of Live Oaks.
Dr. Maria Carrillo, Chief Science Officer at the Alzheimer’s Association. Dr. Carillo is one of the world’s leading experts in Alzheimer’s and related dementia research. Under Dr. Carrillo’s leadership, the Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research and an internationally recognized pioneer in convening the dementia science community to accelerate the field.
Danielle Hamilton, Planet Fitness. The Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge welcomes high school teens ages 15 - 18 to work out at any of its more than 1,800 locations throughout the United States and Canada for free all summer long as much as they want!
Clarice Williams, Educator, English 12, Aiken New Tech High School; Demar and Denay, Seniors, Aiken New Tech High School. As a senior project 12th grade students at Aiken High School wrote and published a book titled We Matter Too. It is a multi-genre book that enlightens audiences of the experiences of marginalized groups such as women, LGBTQ community, immigrants, ex-felons, and people in poverty. The entire book, except for the Introduction, is written by students.
ABOUT THE SHOW –DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD is an Emmy-winning animated program for preschoolers ages 2 to 4 which builds on the pioneering PBS series, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The series tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ landmark social-emotional curriculum. Through imagination, creativity and music, Daniel and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life. Fun program facts about the series: it is PBS KIDS’ #1 show among kids 2-5, 2-8 and moms; has won a Parents’ Choice Award every year since it premiered in 2012; is the #1 streaming video; continues to maintain 98% carriage in U.S. households; available in more than 75 countries.
Bubble Guppies is a CG-animated series featuring a group of diverse preschoolers with colorful fish tails who go on adventures discovering their world. The Emmy Award-winning series, created by Robert Scull and Jonny Belt, is set to a soundtrack of catchy, educational pop songs and features a curriculum that infuses the core elements of kindergarten readiness including: math, literacy, the arts, science and socio-emotional development.
In Blaze and the Monster Machines, the amazing monster truck Blaze and his eight-year-old driver AJ have adventures that explore the physics of how things move; tackle problems through scientific inquiry and mathematics; and discover the parts needed to make everyday technologies work. Each action-packed episode is filled with monster trucks, physical humor and upbeat original songs with lyrics that highlight a STEM concept such as adhesion, friction, force, trajectory and magnetism.
Andy Blust, Kroger Pharmacy’s Lifestyle Change Program. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 Americans has prediabetes and 90% of them don’t know they have it. However, prediabetes can often be reversed with lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and increasing physical activity. Andy Blust, of Kroger Pharmacy’s Lifestyle Change Program joined the show to discuss how people in Cincinnati are taking control of their health. While on-air Blust spoke about who is most at risk, and offered tips on how to make healthy lifestyle changes.
Laura Mitchell, Superintendent, Cincinnati Public Schools. While on-air Superintendent Laura Mitchell spoke about her vision for Cincinnati Public School district. She explained how CPS teachers are evaluated. She discussed bullying and expressed her concerns regarding the over testing of students within the school system. Additionally, Mitchell disclosed several ways the district is working to help students keep up with today’s growing technology. She also, explained what she’s doing to help failing Cincinnati Public Schools.
Emily Arnold McCully, Author, She Did It: 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think. Meet the bold women who dared to make a difference. This remarkable collection arrives as women and girls make fresh demands for equality. SHE DID IT! recounts the lives of 20th-century women who changed the course of society when most were still being told their place was in the home. Emily joined Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss the book.
Lex Gillette, Paralympic Champion. For this edition of Sunday Morning Magazine, we celebrated people with disabilities who are doing amazing things. While on the air, Lex explained that he lost his sight when he was 8-years-old. He shared his many struggles of learning to adjust to his new life without sight. He said he had to learn to read braille and use a cane. While in High School, he discovered Track & Field. The sport changed his life. Lex is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic games. He is the current world record holder in the long jump, a four-time Paralympic medalist, a three-time long jump world champion, and an 18-time national champion.
Nick, The Cincinnati Dragons, Wheelchair Basketball League; Jennifer, Nick’s Mom. For this special edition of the show we highlighted those with disabilities who are doing amazing things. While on the show, 17-year-old Nick spoke about his love of sports. Nick, who was born with Spina Bifida, has been in a wheelchair his entire life. Nick’s wheelchair basketball team, The Cincinnati Dragons recently won the league championship
Melissa Stockwell, Former U.S. Army Officer and Paralympian. In 2004, while serving in Iraq, Melissa lost a leg to a roadside bomb. For her service, Stockwell was award a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal. She joined the show to discuss her incredible journey.
Bonner Paddock Rinn. Bonner Paddock, who joined the show via telephone, says he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 11-years-old. In 2008, Bonner became the first person with Cerebral Palsy to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro unassisted. In addition, Bonner is the first person with Cerebral Palsy to complete the Ironman Triathlon. Bonner is also the founder and chair of the OM Foundation.
Jack, 8-year-old, Ballet Dancer, Cincinnati Ballet; Ashley, Jack’s mom. Jack is truly breaking barriers. At the age of 7-years-old, he became the first dancer with Down syndrome to perform with the Cincinnati Ballet.
Grant Sabatier, Author, Financial Freedom: A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need. While on-air, Mr. Sabatier explained that at the age of 24-years-old, he lost his job, moved back in with his parents and only had $2.26 in the bank. Five years later, by age 30, he had a net worth of over $1.25 million. He joined the show with tips and information on how to save money and retire early.
Ellen Liston, The Dollywood Company. Ms. Liston explained why Dollywood provides a unique opportunity for families to bond. Liston also spoke about some of the new attractions planned for the park for 2019.
Laurie Nommsen-Rivers, PhD, Registered Dietitian and Associate Professor of nutrition in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences. Laurie joined the show to discuss breastfeeding. She says research has found that breast-fed babies have lower rates of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, asthma, obesity, Type 1 and 2 diabetes. Additionally, Nommsen-Rivers says recent studies have linked breast-feeding to higher IQ and social boosts for babies.
Have You Heard About Lady Bird?: Poems About Our First Ladies by Marilyn Singer; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter The role of First Lady has been defined differently by each woman who’s held it, but all of them left an impact on our nation as partner of the commander in chief. Incisive poetry by Marilyn Singer and energetic art by Nancy Carpenter provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women from Martha Washington to Eleanor Roosevelt to Lady Bird Johnson. This book lauds their unique and varied contributions to American history.
Scott Cohn, Senior Correspondent, CNBC. As millions of American families struggle to cope with college costs that are rising at twice the rate of inflation, CNBC investigates a system that encourages widespread borrowing—often with little regard to a student’s ability to pay—leaving the average college graduate with tens of thousands of dollars in student load debt. Scott joined Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss America’s college debt crisis.
Kenneth C. Davis is the author of Don’t Know Much About® History, which spent 35 consecutive weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, and gave rise to the Don’t Know Much About® series, which has a combined in-print total of some 4.7-million copies. In June 2011, Don’t Know Much About® History: Anniversary Edition was released by HarperCollins. A newly revised, updated and expanded edition of the book that started the series, it now presents a complete survey of American history, from before the arrival of Columbus in 1492 right through the events of the past decade –from 9/11 through the election of Barack Obama and the first years of his administration
KJ Dell’Antonia, Author, How To Be A Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute. As a mom of four and a beloved parenting writer at the New York Times, KJ Dell’Antonia found herself asking the question that plagues most modern parents at some point in our lives: Why does this have to suck so much? In her hopeful, solution-packed book, HOW TO BE A HAPPIER PARENT, KJ draws on interviews and research, including her own, to offer not just an answer to that question (it’s not all our fault), but ideas parents can use to shift their family lives away from the stress and towards the joy we hoped we’d find. Unlike so many anxiety-inducing parenting books on the market, HOW TO BE A HAPPIER PARENT does not demand that parents add more to their already busy lives. Instead, it focuses on improving problem spots and savoring the lovely modern lives we already live.
Lauren Lyons Cole, International Business Times Personal Finance Editor, How Much House Can You Really Afford?: Homeownership is often seen as an important generator of wealth in the United States. According to the most recent Survey of Consumer Finances, the median net worth of a homeowner is $194,500, 36 times greater than that of a renter. International Business Times Lauren Lyons Cole has the five important questions to ask before you start the search for your first home.
Allie, Founder and Owner, Allie’s Walk About; David, Allie’s Dad. While on the show Allie explained the idea for the business came after she asked her dad for money when she was 9-years-old. She says his answer was no, but he followed up by saying he would teach her how to earn the money. Today, Allie is the owner of Allie’s Walk About which is an extremely profitable full service pet sitting company. Allie spoke about the difficulties of starting the company. She also discussed how she handles overhead and operational expenses. In addition, Allie explained how she juggles the business, school, homework, friends and afterschool activities.
Andrea Schwartz, Macy’s Go Red for Women Campaign. During this special edition of the show, we focused on Women and Heart Disease. Andrea Schwartz says Macy’s is proud to be the national founding sponsor of the Go Red for Women campaign. Schwartz explained that during the month of February, Macy’s offers customers several ways to support Go Red for Women. She says Macy’s is offering shoppers the opportunity to purchase three limited-edition red dresses by top designers—10 percent of the purchase price of all three dresses will be donated to Go Red For Women. Schwartz maintains that Macy’s has raised more than $60 million since 2004 through Go Red For Women and over that time 293 lives have been saved every day according to the American Heart Association.
Peggy Caruso, Personal Development Coach, Author, Revolutionize Your Child’s Life: A Simple Guide to Health, Wealth and Welfare of Your Child. For this edition of Sunday Morning Magazine we focused on young people that are becoming captains of industry—who have started their own business at a very young age. Our guest, Peggy Caruso says that parents should teach their children the principals of entrepreneurship to help them become successful adults. On-air she gave examples of simple ways parents can empower their children to reach their maximum potential. Caruso also gave advice to parents who have children that want to start a small business. In addition, Caruso maintains there are also many lessons kids can learn when a business fails.
Tracey, Heart Attack Survivor; Beverly, Diagnosed with Heart Disease; Phylise, Once diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure; Golda, Diagnosed with Heart Disease. February is Heart Health Month. We devoted this edition of the show to women and heart disease. For this segment of the show, we hosted an on-air panel discussion with four women diagnosed with some form of heart disease. This group of courageous women shared details of their illness, spoke about the role heredity has played in their diagnosis, and detailed how they modified their diet and lifestyle to survive heart disease.
The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Fort Thomas, Kentucky serving fifteen counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana with six Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH. Three Cincinnati VAMC campus locations are also available in Cincinnati to include an Eye Center, Vet Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division.
Taylor Branch, Author, At Canaan’s Edge: America in the King Years 1965-68. We spoke to Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling author Taylor Branch. He joined the show to talk about his latest project. The book concludes Branch’s history of the civil rights movement and Dr. Martin Luther King’s heroic role at the center of it all. While on Sunday Morning Magazine, Branch explained that the new book chronicles King’s efforts to hold his movement together in the face of internal factions that disagreed about strategy, tactics, and whether they could achieve their goals solely through nonviolence. Branch also spoke about the intermittent hostility Dr. King faced from President Johnson’s administration. Branch also provided insight into the unrelenting harassment Dr. King endured at the hands of the FBI.
Tara Sullivan, Author, The Bitter Side of Sweet. Mrs. Sullivan is garnering a reputation for writing powerful stories for young adults with a human rights angle. She joined the show to talk about her latest book which looks at modern-day child slavery.
Atlanta native Nic Stone is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dear Martin, which Booklist called “vivid and powerful.” Odd One Out is Nic’s second novel and the book she wishes she’d had back when she was trying to figure out who it’s okay to love. You can find Nic fangirling over her husband and sons on Twitter and Instagram at @getnicced or on her websit http://www.nicstone.info/
Madison Robinson, Founder, Fish Flops Inc. At the age of 8, Madison started her own company, Fish Flops. Today, at the age of 16-years-old, this entrepreneur has over $1 million dollars in sales. She joined Sunday Morning Magazine to talk about the key to her success. She discussed everything from her business role models to her lucrative deal with retailers Macy’s and Nordstrom. Robinson also discussed her plans for college and her philanthropic endeavors with the military and orphaned children. She also gave advice to other teens looking to start a business.
Karen Kasich, the First Lady of Ohio. We dedicated this edition of Sunday Morning Magazine to the issue of Women and Heart Disease. Mrs. Kasich, who is married to the Governor of Ohio John Kasich, shared on-air that her family has an extensive history of heart disease. She maintains, her parents and grandparents all died of complications of heart disease. To combat the often-deadly disease, First Lady Kasich is collaborating with Kroger during the month of February (which is Heart Health Month) to highlight the importance of maintaining good heart health. On-air, Kasich explained that as part of the month-long partnership, Kroger pharmacies would offer personalized blood pressure and cholesterol screenings at no cost.
Hannah and Alexander, Founders, Adopt A Book. After learning that local at-risk children had no access to books, Hannah and Alexander vowed to help. At the age of 9 the caring brother and sister started Adopt A Book. The non-profit organization collects and distributes new and gently used books to children in need. Today, at the age of 12-years-old these twins have collected over 21,000 books and distributed them to 29 local organizations. Passionate about reading and availability of resources, Hannah and Alexander petitioned the city to place a Little Free Library along a historic bike trail, encouraging people to share and recycle reading materials. They joined Sunday Morning Magazine to tell their story.
Dr. Stephanie Dunlap, Medical Director of the UC Health Advanced Heart Failure Treatment Center, Medical Director of the UC Health Advanced Heart Failure Treatment Center. Heart Disease is the number one killer of women. Sunday Morning Magazine focused an entire show on the disease. Dr. Stephanie Dunlap joined the show to explain the warning signs and risk factors of heart disease. She also spoke about how women can reduce their chances of developing heart disease. Additionally, Dr. Dunlap explained the role heredity, age, smoking, obesity and diabetes plays in heart disease.
Devon Still played college football at Penn State during the Paterno/Sandusky years, where he earned Consensus All-American honors. He was also drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2012 and later went on to play for Houston Texans and the NY Jets. In 2014, his daughter, Leah was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma stage 4 cancer, and Devon has become well-known as a childhood cancer advocate.
Debbi Morgan, Emmy Award-winning Actress and Author, The Monkey On My Back. Debbi Morgan is best known as Dr. Angela Hubbard on the long-running soap opera All My Children. She joined Sunday Morning Magazine to discuss her deeply personal memoir. Debbi revealed on-air that early in her family history, an ugly pattern of domestic violence began—which spanned three generation of women. The abuse developed into fear, insecurity, self-doubt, and emotional trauma, which were passed down from one generation to the next. From her maternal grandmother, who was beaten by her husband, to Debbi’s mother, who became pregnant as a young teen and suffered the same abuse as her mother, down to Debbi, who internalized the physical abuse she watched her mother endure. As an adult, Debbi would also face abuse in her relationships.
Christine King-Farris, Author, My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing up with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mrs. King-Farris joined the show to talk about her new children’s book. While on the show, she revealed that she wrote the book to honor her late brother and to encourage the next generation of civil rights leaders.
: Kate DiCamillo, #1 New York Times bestselling and two-time Newbery Medal-winning author. From titles such as Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux, Kate’s books have resonated with readers of all ages around the world. These two books were also made into major motion pictures starring actors such as Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Cristopher Lloyd, and Jeff Daniels.
In today’s increasingly complicated world, it’s often difficult for parents to connect with their daughters—especially for fathers. With Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, Dr. Meeker reveals that a young woman’s relationship with her father is far more important than we’ve ever realized and shows that daughters need their father’s attention, protection, courage, and wisdom in order to become strong, confident women.
Sesame Workshop launched a major autism initiative to help de-stigmatize autism, which affects one in 68 American children. Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children will provide resources to families, teachers and caregivers around the country to educate them about autism, and tools to help families touched by autism with everyday activities. The digital content includes a new Sesame friend, Julia, a preschool girl with autism who does things a little differently when playing with her friends, the loveable Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Grover. See Amazing, available at www.SesameStreet.org/Autism, includes guides to simplify activities and overcome common challenges such as washing hands, brushing teeth, going to the supermarket, and bedtime routines. This initiative is the culmination of more than two years of production and testing, leveraging the powerful educational and research-based approach that Sesame applies
Dr. Ian Smith, Celebrity Fitness Trainer, TV Personality and Author, The Ancient Nine. Dr. Smith joined Sunday Morning Magazine to talk about his latest projects—a novel, titled The Ancient Nine. While on-air, Smith explained the novel explores the exclusive, real-life secret clubs at Harvard University. Smith says The Ancient Nine marks the first time anyone has written a book that goes behind the doors of these all-male centuries-old clubs and shares some of their long-guarded secrets and cloaked trans-generational privileges. Today, Dr. Smith explained, that these clubs are under fire and the source of controversy.
Our guest, Akbar Cooks says when he found out that 85% of this students were missing 3 to 5 days of school per month because they didn’t have clean clothes—and that they were being bullied in school and through social media because of it—he vowed to make a difference. Mr. Cook says he wrote a grant and raised funds to install a laundromat in the school. Mr. Cook spoke on-air about some of the issues his students face outside the school that become barriers to their success in the classroom. Principal Cook admits that his story went viral and captured the attention of Ellen DeGeneres. He spoke about his recent appearance on Ellen’s talk show.
Michael Cabral, Teacher, Cincinnati Public Schools, Dater High School. For this edition of the show, we focused on innovative educators who are teaching student using non-traditional methods. Mr. Michael Cabral is a teacher in the Cincinnati Public School system. Through his guidance, Mr. Cabral’s students are producing state-of-the art projects and preparing for the future in the ever-changing world of technology. Mr. Cabral is a Google Certified Educator (Level 2). Cabral continues to learn more about the various educational tech possibilities available including Google Drive, Learning Management Systems like Schoology, WeVideo, Gradecam, DBQ Online, Green Screen Technology, Minecraft EDU, Screencasting. Over the past two years, his students have won the "MyTomorrow" Award at the Cincinnati Public School LINK project competition for ninth grade for the videos they produced in his classroom.
Mandy Manning, National Teacher of the Year, 2018. During this special edition of Sunday Morning Magazine, we celebrated outstanding educator who are finding ways to reach their students through innovative means. Ms. Manning, teaches Math and English to refuge, and immigrant high school student in Spokane, Washington. She is often the first teacher her students have when they come to this country. For her devotion, she was named 2018’s National Teacher of the Year. Ms. Manning shared on-air that in her classroom, she uses experiential projects like map-making to help her students process trauma, celebrate their home countries and culture, and learn about their new community.
Michael and Tracey Landry, Founders, T.M. Landry College Prep School, Louisiana. Sunday Morning Magazine proudly presented a show devoted to educators who are using non-traditional methods to teacher young people. The student videos from our guests Michael and Tracey Landry have gone virial—with over 6 million views. The videos show students receiving college acceptance letters into Ivey League schools like Harvard and Yale. The celebration serves as a job well done for Michael and Tracey, the Founders of T.M. Landry College Prep School in Louisiana. This small yet dynamic school has a 100% graduation rate and a 100% college acceptance rate. The Landry’s joined the show to talk about the success of the school. Michael explained that the school is open all year, has no set daily class schedule, has no text books and homework is never assigned.