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RareGem Productions, a positive media production, promotion and consulting company.

The best of our very best, all in one more episode.

Featured in this episode: * Finding Our Breath in the Midst of COVID with The CollectiveSTL [Eps010] * Where We Go One, We Go All with PotBangerz Dr. Cathy "Mama Cat" Daniels [eps002] * The Impact of COVID on Black Male’s Mental Health and Well-Being with Etoya White [Eps009] * Turning On the Power in Our Bodies with Dr. Xavier Tipler | Proficient Chiropractic [eps007] * Virus 101 * Vaccine 101 * The Choice is Yours

Visit PrepareSTL.com for full episodes, guest information and show notes.

The best of our very best, all in one episode.

Featured in this episode: * A Clear View of COVID Vaccines with Dr. Stephen Liang [eps001] * Your Pregnant Well-Being and Baby with Dr. Cherese Collins [eps005] * Safe Housing During COVID and Beyond with Chris Krehmeyer [eps003] * Hearing the Voices of our Youth with Ciearra Walker [eps008] * What’s best for our kids? Vaccines and COVID with Dr. Jason Newland [eps006] * When Risk is the Only Choice with Sean Gold [eps004]

Visit PrepareSTL.com for full episodes, guest information and show notes.

People want to be in community, to access their breath joyfully and to breathe freely. Ericka and Dr. Terry Harris, Co-Founders of The CollectiveSTL, create community around yoga, wellness and literally the way we breathe.

How Black men and boys can power forward and persevere during this pandemic while creating community for one another with Etoya R. White, M.Ed, LPC.

What does it mean for young people to make decisions about vaccinations and their health? Ciearra Jefferson “CJ” Walker, MPH at St. Louis Integrated Health Network says we need to create space for our youth to ask questions and be heard, rather than present them with one-sided mandates.

So a chiropractor and a trauma surgeon walk into a bar...

No punch line for this one, but Dr. LJ Punch, a trauma surgeon and Dr. Xavier Tipler, doctor of Proficient Chiropractic, both manage the way trauma shows up in the body.

The docs discuss what they've witnessed this last year with COVID and what the virus does to the bodies of the people they take care of. Listen and learn about strategies and considerations for returning to health and wellness beyond COVID-19.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How society is already changing and the recent shift in mask mandates has many people in a much different place they were a year ago when the pandemic started
How fear persists for people even with the hope and promise of vaccine immunity
How chiropractic care can help you manage the way trauma shows up in your body
What Covid does in our bodies
How working from home is really impactful on the body
How we can get back back to life post-Covid
How trauma, coupled with pain, challenges our ability to bounce back and get back into life.
How Proficient Chiropractic provided a safe haven for people during the pandemic, especially for African-Americans, who comprise 98% of the community they serve
What happens when people are not in contact with each other through social interaction
Insight and education to help you understand how the body works
Why we must shift our conversation to what the body is capable of doing vs. what the body is incapable of doing
Why our health and wellness are our individual responsibility
Why we must shift our response from, "fixing" what's wrong to become proactive with our health and well-being
What is the impact of COVID on the community, the city and the world
What do doctors recommend to promote your own health and well-being
Why well-being begins with a healthy mindset
How the body is made to move and by sitting at home and stagnant, we put our bodies in a position to accept sickness
How eating healthy, getting regular exercise, drinking enough water, getting sleep and keeping a positive outlook on things increases the function of the immune system
How the body is designed to heal and how to plug into your body's power

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Learn more: Dr. Xavier Tipler Proficient Chiropractic 2050 Woodson Rd Suite 101 Saint Louis, MO 63114 (314) 447-0725 proficientchiro@gmail.com proficientchiro.com

@xaviertipler

For Sean

When risk is the only choice [eps 004] examines how differently-abled people navigate the world and their valid concerns with COVID, health and immunity. Dr. LJ Punch discusses the challenges, considerations and choices with TEDx speaker and advocate Sean Gold.

Dr. LJ Punch talks community and collaboration with Chris Krehmeyer, President & CEO of Beyond Housing.

Dr. LJ Punch talks with Mama Cat, Founder of PotBangerz, about how preparing healthy food for those in need in the Black community protects their health and well-being, especially during COVID.

"We, as women tend to keep our emotions inside and tend to take care of everybody else and leave ourselves last. So we don't do a good enough job of self-care at all. Now, with the pandemic, a lot of us have gotten lost."

Dr. LJ Punch talks about Women’s Health, OBGYN and Pregnancy in the Era of Covid with Dr. Cherese Collins.

Many specialties looking at your bladder, your lungs, your heart or your individual physical condition. With OB/GYN, because of hormones, practitioners have to look at your entire well-being. Your entire well-being is based upon your hormones.

In this episode you'll hear: - How COVID is changing the experience of making new humans and how it burdens pregnant bodies.

How practitioners are helping people get through pregnancy and helping bring forth new life.
How docs are advising people who are thinking about getting pregnant or people who are pregnant in the era of COVID.
What is the role of vaccines in pregnant bodies and what are people saying about their considerations?
What can we discern from studies that showed that babies born to mothers who had COVID were born with antibodies to COVID.
How the choice for your body to get the vaccine, may not just be about protecting yourself.
What happens with your immune system when pregnant.
How pregnancy puts your body into an automatic immunocompromised state and down-regulates to accommodate and protect your baby.

WMTMM | eps 005 | "It All Matters to Me Because It’s Part of You" with Dr. Cherese Collins

What’s best for our kids? Updates on vaccination options for youth. Dr. Punch with Dr. Jason Newland, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist.

Dr. LJ Punch talks with Dr. Stephen Liang about COVID production, distribution and response.

SURPRISE! In this bonus episode Marissa has Valentine's Day on the brain and doesn't quite understand what all the fuss is about (2:25). James is feeling grateful for his health after undergoing oral surgery earlier in the month that left him both weak and feeble (6:15) For the fight of the week our hosts debate on whether or not an apology is actually always necessary (9:22) During the big idea, the couple dives deeper into the 25 lessons they've learned over the course of their 25 year marriage (18:12)

As we near the end of this season, our hosts spend time reflecting on the best moments of season 2.

As we near the end of this season, our hosts spend time reflecting on the best moments of season 2.

As we near the end of season 2, our hosts spend time reflecting on their favorite moments with featured guests.

This week, a recent celebration of life has Marissa reflecting on the true strength of love (4:45). James spends time pondering the quote “addictions are reactions to emotions we can’t handle”(12:03). The fight of the week is sparked by an impulsive gift James bought their daughter leaving Marissa feeling as if he had gone behind her back (15:50). For the big idea, James speaks about the importance of issue spotting in relationships to avoid big blowouts down the road (23:50). For homework, the hosts urge listeners to spend time with their partner being intentional about talking through all unresolved issues from the week prior (34:03). The hosts end the show offering marriage advice to newlywed listener, Michelle (35:25).

This week Marissa spoke a lot about what wasn’t on her mind (2:39) before eventually deciding that ultimately, she couldn’t stop thinking about Christmas (8:13). James has spent his week reflecting on yet another quote, and you must ask yourself, are you really surprised? (13:40) This week’s fight of the week was sparked by a simple 2 letter word but ended in laughter as surprise guest, Jewell, countered James’ argument with words from his own mouth just a few episodes earlier in the season (18:38). This week’s big idea focused on the importance of strengthening your self-esteem (29:50).

In the third and final episode of the series: Inquiring Minds Want to know, our hosts sit down with two newly married couples who managed to find love in a pandemic.

This week Dr. James and Marissa Paine speak with Chris, David, and Justin as they continue the three part singles' series 'Inquiring Minds Want to Know'.

This week Dr. James and Marissa Paine speak with Cindy, Lynette, and Rhoshay to kick off the three part singles' series 'Inquiring Minds Want to Know'.

This week the hosts sit down with their three young adult children for the second annual Thanksgiving week special and cover everything from dating and hookup culture to growing up Paine.

This week Marissa has a serious case of travel fatigue and finally knows what Dorothy meant when she said ‘there’s no place like home,’ (3:50). James gets sappy and opens up about how home is no place without Marissa (8:22). For the fight of the week, the hosts spend time talking about the new reality TV show, ‘Put a Ring on it’, and whether or not it serves as an effective relationship strategy (11:26). For the big idea, James teaches listeners how to have a successful relationship with two dominant type A personalities, (25:23). For homework, listeners are asked to spend time reflecting on battle lines drawn in their relationship, revisit them in the spirit of compromise in a way that allows the relationship, not just individuals, to win, (38:50).

This week Marissa is thinking about the double standard of leaders in the faith community (3:34). James expresses his concerns surrounding professional sports and the effectiveness of their COVID policies (12:40). Still in a honeymoon phase of sorts, the hosts didn’t have a fight to discuss this week. While it isn’t required to spend a lot of money on a vow renewal to rekindle the flame in your marriage, apparently, it doesn’t hurt (16:18). For the big idea, James speaks on the importance of living out the most authentic version of yourself (25:13). For homework, listeners should spend time getting crystal clear on their purpose (40:21).

This week Marissa has 2020 on her mind and she’s asking the question we all have been wondering: what even was this year? (2:45) James spends time reflecting on the quote “wisdom is seeing tomorrow’s consequences in today’s activities” (8:17). The hosts sit down with financial expert Cathey Williamson of the Williamson financial group to answer the most common questions surrounding marriage and money (11:41). For homework, James tasks listeners with spending time talking about beliefs and assumptions surrounding money and having that conversation with your partner (39:46).

This week Marissa has single-ness on her mind and wonders what it truly means to be single (2:25) while James is thinking about rebounding and how people on social media seem to quickly jump from one relationship to the next (9:22). In the fight of the week Marissa expresses her frustration surrounding the treatment of her car and they reach a resolution on behavior going forward (14:26). James dives deep into Intention Deficit Disorder in this week’s big idea and gives listeners 3 key steps to setting intentions for intimate partner relationships (19:54). For homework, listeners are asked to reflect on the purpose of their relationship and establish or reaffirm their plans (29:34). Finally, Marissa answers a listener’s question on how to best deal with her husbands sex addiction (29:53).

This week Marissa is thinking about gender roles and how they factor into the success of a relationship (13:22) while James has found another quote to spend time reflecting on (13:22). The fight of the week is so fresh it continues briefly as they spend time reflecting on angry chew pt. 2 (18:14). For the big idea, James touches on 5 things to watch out for when working to grow personal maturity (30:20). For homework, listeners are asked to examine their most recent relationship conflict and reflect on how a more mature personal response would have resulted in a better outcome (35:40). The show wraps with hosts answering a listener's question: are men and women created equal (36:26)?

This week Marissa struggles to get her life together (3:17). A recovering work-aholic, Marissa is still searching to find the perfect work/life balance as her new exercise bike that was supposed to help collects dust in the living room. James spends time reflecting on the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, “envy is ignorance and imitation is suicide,” (11:02). The fight of the week focuses on racism in America and how it affects the Black experience (14:31). This week's big idea is the importance of majoring in your mate (26:31) and James assigns listeners to get reacquainted with their partners for homework and learn more about what makes them who they are (35:25).

This week Marissa schools James on poop protocol (3:13) while James is focused on transitioning to the one true indicator of old age: bifocals (8:19). The fight of the week deals with the couples’ differing definitions of proper restaurant etiquette (10:44). James goes deeper into 3 major benefits of conflict in relationships (21:30) and tasks listeners with confronting some of the elephants in your relationship (31:12). This week, the hosts get to offer advice to a listener struggling with navigating abuse in a very public relationship (31:35).

This week, Marissa has a recent question trending on social media on her mind (1:46). What seems to be an easy choice for both the Dr. and Mrs. leads into an even larger discussion surrounding the stigma with engagement rings altogether. James has his mind focused on the current state of academia and what the current switch to majority online school will mean for the job market in the coming years (13:02). During the Fight of the Week, they dive deep into cheating: defining what it is and giving insight on what to do about it (17:58). The big idea was so big last week that it’s spilling over: boundaries, part two. They take the time to explore the importance of personal boundaries within a marriage and the complex intersectionality boundaries have with faith (28:54).

This week Marissa has a bone to pick with major television shows and the way they portray first ladies (1:41). Honestly, she’s over the constant angry black woman stereotype and other microaggressions this role perpetuates. James is grappling with something a little heavier this week: to buy or not to buy… Jordan’s that is (11:20). He’s thinking about sneakers. On one hand there’s a level of nostalgia, who knows he might get back on the court one day, but then again, we’d hate a repeat of the watch debacle of last season. Decisions, decisions, ultimately they’ll need your vote so be sure to tune in this Thursday in the Facebook group-- live at 7PM CST. This week’s fight of the week involves another popular celebrity couple, Steph and Ayeesha Curry (16:53). More of a conversation than a fight, is it healthy to want attention from anyone beyond your spouse? Tackling this question leads into this week's big idea: boundaries. James gets clear on important boundaries crucial for developing and maintaining a successful marriage and Marissa uses personal experiences to highlight the importance of fulfilling all your needs first and not relying on your partner to feel whole. Most importantly, homework (39:26)! Spend time reevaluating your relationship boundaries to make sure they make a strong foundation.

This week Marissa is experiencing ‘bride brain’. Yes, apparently it’s a real thing and she is ready to get her brain back after the vow renewal (2:02). James, of course, has something philosophical on his mind and has spent the week reflecting on the quote “what you hold in your mind shows up in your life” (5:43). James and Marissa then sit down with Rachel Jackson, Pastor Rashon Jordan and First Lady Jordan to continue last week's discussion on blended families (8:57). All three of this week's guests are currently living in blended families and spend time sharing their personal experiences with blending families in dating and marriage.

This week Marissa is thinking about football (2:05). Previously an avid fan, Marissa hasn’t been tuning in for the past few seasons as a way to stand in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and his protests. With the uncertainty surrounding COVID, she wonders if football is coming back at all, and even if it is, will she watch? James spends time recalling a recent dining experience that left him concerned that not all businesses are making the same effort to keep patrons safe through the pandemic (6:21). The fight of the week is prompted by a simple question: do you like your new doors (11:20)? Recently, the Paines underwent home renovations under the direction of a professional organizer and her team. James had reservations about the process initially that weren’t entirely relieved by the finished product. The big idea this week focuses on the danger of 2 common absolutes and James provides 2 major reasons to never use them in your relationships (18:13). For homework, James asks that you notice just how often you use these absolutes in your relationship and make a serious attempt to reframe the language (26:04). Finally, the Dr. and Mrs. get a chance to help a listener who needs advice on maintaining boundaries within blended families (27:12).

This week Marissa can’t stop thinking about dancing, something she needed y’all to know that James can’t do (3:33). James spends time reflecting on the stupid tax paid throughout his life, most recently a $3,000 watch he just had to have during last season (7:25). The Fight of the Week this week started out focused on the shoe carpet, something Marissa believes doesn’t even exist, and evolved into a question of her credibility altogether (9:37). The big idea this week is focusing on emotional intelligence and James gets specific about mental muscles your relationship will benefit from strengthening (14:38). For homework, go through each of the 5 muscles outlined by James and rank your current success in those areas, then come together with your partner and share (28:38). James and Marissa will be doing this assignment along with you this Thursday at 7PM CST live on the Successful Marriages Facebook page.

This week Marissa has home renovations on the brain (2:46) and James dives deep into feelings of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year for their rising college junior (7:10). The fight of the week is centered around differing opinions on the need of a professional organizer in their home (9:40). James dives deep into this week's big idea: the power of alignment, and stresses the importance of being aligned within yourself before you can be aligned within your relationship (18:20). This week’s homework involves spending time in self-reflection then coming together as a couple to talk more about what your individual expectations mean for the relationship (30:00). The Dr. and Mrs. got the chance to answer a question from a listener who has been married for 15 years with children and is worried that her partner doesn’t support her dreams (30:41). The dialogue continues on the Successful Marriages Facebook page where the Dr. and Mrs. will be going live EVERY THURSDAY at 7PM CST.

Welcome back to another season of the Life, Love, and Leadership podcast with Dr. James and Marissa Paine! Since it’s been so long, the Paine’s start this episode off by refreshing your memory, or introducing you to the typical rundown of a podcast episode (1:41). Marissa speaks candidly about adjusting to the family’s “COVID normal” (7:53), and new this season, we get to hear what’s going on in James’ head: finally, his time to shine! (12:23). The Fight of the Week comes from a recent Red Table Talk interview featuring Jada Pinkett and Will Smith (14:24), and James takes the time to dive into this week’s big idea: love in quarantine and how to thrive in a relationship when life gets messy (22:41). After speaking on the four key steps to maintaining a strong foundation in your relationship, the Dr. and Mrs. assign homework (31:54)! Don’t be fooled, this is not your grandma’s lesson plan; the Dr. and Mrs. have come up with work you can do at home to make your home, work. The dialogue continues on the Successful Marriages Facebook page where the Dr. and Mrs. will be going live EVERY THURSDAY this season at 7PM CST.

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LIVE play by play action from John Burroughs School for the MLK Double-Header. Game called by Earl Austin Jr.,

This week, the Dr. & the Mrs. close out the 'Best of' series rewind for season one, and rehash some of the seasons most talked about shows. In this episode, you'll hear new perspectives from the 'she-shed' segment; learn about Marissa's plans for a 'she-ment'; and also hear significant new takeaways on the importance of avoiding criticism and negative labels in your relationship.

This week, the Dr. & the Mrs. continue the 'Best of' series rewind for season one, and rehash some of the seasons most talked about shows. In this episode, you'll hear new takeaways around the importance of having a 'maintenance plan' for your relationship, why 'goals are more important than roles', and also revisit some of the more hilarious moments and key insights from the Thanksgiving episode featuring The Painegang.

This week, the Dr. & the Mrs. continue the 'Best of' series rewind for season one, and rehash some of the seasons most talked about shows. In this episode, you'll hear new takeaways around how to avoid 'angry chew' in your relationship; and Dr. Paine makes a startling admission about 'Mansplaining'.

This week, the Dr. & the Mrs. share holiday greetings and express gratitude for an AMAZING first season of the 'Life, Love & Leadership' podcast.

This week, the Dr. & the Mrs. begin the 'Best of' series rewind for season one, and rehash some of the seasons most talked about shows. In this episode, you'll get updates on the infamous watch, and hear new discoveries about why marriage is so hard.

How much money will I need to retire comfortably? Ask Chris...

Christopher Harrell of CKHFinancial on "Bethalto Today" w/ host Stephen Byes

Independent Financial Advisor, Christopher Harrell focuses on building wealth, retirement planning and helping his clients establish a legacy that will transfer wealth from generation to generation.

Qualified, Christopher has been in the financial services industry for over 18years. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Finance. He is complete with Series 7, Series 66, Series 24 and Series 4 licensure.

In this episode:

If you are just starting to invest in your financial goals... What’s the first step?
What is an investment philosophy?
What taxes will I have when investing?
What’s a Fiduciary?
What is asset allocation...and what does Christopher use?
How do advisors get paid?
How much money will I need to retire comfortably? Christopher says this question can be answered differently by everyone. Ultimately it could be assumed that anyone would want to retire with having all their basic needs covered, enough funds available to cover travel desires, enough funds available to handle almost any home and vehicle repair and the only reason someone would to go back to work is because they want to.

Christopher says: 1) Obtain an idea what’s needed for your basic needs during retirement first. 2) Ask, what are your expectations of a retired lifestyle? 3) Determine if some of the "what-ifs" are being addressed? (I.e. long-term care, expected family care giving responsibilities, existing health concerns)

Remember: Begin the process and get an idea of what that magic number is. Begin to determine your definition of "living comfortably, see what

Christopher is also licensed to sell life insurance in Missouri. In the event a client needs health insurance and benefits, he works closely with colleagues to provide them with the most appropriate benefits. He assists clients with their current retirement savings. He assists with rollovers and investing old 401k from previous employers.

Christopher's goal as advisor is to build a team (Attorney, CPA, Advisors) that will work hard for you to address goals or concerns that affect your overall financial plan.

CKHFinancial specializes in serving clients between the ages of 30 to 50 years old. When it comes to investing with CKHFinancial...Three things you can expect when investing: 1) Trustworthiness 2) Integrity 3) Team Effort

Christopher Harrell is committed to meeting clients where they are and allowing them to ask questions they may have without any judgment.

This week, the Dr. & the Mrs. talk about 'How to Recover From the Loss of a Relationship'; offering tips, tools and strategies to get back on track. In the What's on Your Mind segment, Marissa talks soul-mates and shares her thoughts on the idea of being self-partnered. Finally, in the Fight of the Week, James & Marissa battle it out to determine if a recent outing should really be considered a date or just a routine night out.

This week, the Dr. & the Mrs. talk about how to 'Regain Your Rhythm' when life has infringed upon your relationship; offering tips, tools and strategies to get back on track. In the What's on Your Mind segment, Marissa talks about conflict among the Royals, and helps us to understand that conflict is normal, natural and to be expected. Finally, in the Fight of the Week, James & Marissa battle it out over their movie watching styles in a battle over light, texting, and nachos.

The Dr & the Mrs are joined by their three young adult children for this laid back, special Thanksgiving Day episode of Life, Love & Leadership.

Life, Love & Leadership goes LIVE this week from the Relationship Reboot Conference at Living the Word Church in Collinsville, Illinois. The Dr. and the Mrs. pick up the Apology Styles discussion where it left off in Episode 13 and take questions and comments from their passionate live audience.

In this week's episode, Dr. Paine & Marissa pay a few rounds from Marissa's latest find, The Intimacy Deck and then come up with an idea of their own for the DIY version of the game. Dr Paine (kind of) admits wrong doing in the Fight of the Week and the episode ends with a heartfelt discussion about what it really takes to be Ready for Love.

ETHINKSTL 146: Betsy Nacrelli | Joya [Season 12, Episode 02]

Joining us today is Betsy Blancett-Nacrelli, Founder of Collections by Joya. Betsy's lifelong passion for Women empowerment and her 14 years of experience in international retail and design, afforded her many opportunities to travel to amazing places such as Istanbul, Bali and India where she fell in love with the vast selection of artisan jewelry. Founded in 2016, Collections by Joya continues to grow and inspire women all over the world. Betsy believe fully that when women support each other, incredible things can happen!

In this episode:

Betsy tells us about how her journey in product development and design in the furniture industry turned into a whole new journey in jewelry design and development which Betsy has since turned into a full-time career and business.

Betsy fills us in on the long line of entrepreneurs with her family and how she knew from a very young age that she too wanted to be an entrepreneur. She talks about the long line of leaders who taught her the many principles of business such as retail to product development and supply chain management.

Betsy discusses the process of testing the market and the conclusions she reached form that process and how testing helped her have a better understanding of the needs of the market. She also gives us some insight on the testing timeline.

Betsy tells us about the growth of Collections by Joya and how with a lot of support from family and friends she was able to grow from a company of 1 in her home to a company of 12 in a studio here in St. Louis, Missouri.

Learn More:

Email: betsy@collectionsbyjoya.com

Company Website: www.collectionsbyjoya.com

Company Facebook: http://www,facebook.com/collectionsbyjoya

Company Instgram: http://www.instgram.com/collectionsbyjoya

Before jumping into the topic so juicy it took two episodes to explore, the Paines discuss furniture shopping and why Marissa recommends couples never do it together (minute 2:02).In the Fight of the Week, they debate curfew for the college kids (minute 10:10) and finally, the Paines begin a riveting discussion about how to say I'm sorry (minute 14:10).

ETHINKSTL 145: Jeremy Goss | LinkMarket [Season 12, Episode 01]

Joining us today is Dr. Jeremy Goss, Founder, Chairman and CEO of The Link Market. Jeremy is an advocate for low-income communities on issues related to food justice, hunger and health. Upon graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, Jeremy took notice to the fact that healthy food options were not available to certain communities in the St. Louis Region. Jeremy's frustration turned into a life changing idea for many St. Louis residents.

In this episode:

Jeremy discusses the challenges he faced upon his arrival here in St. Louis and how he began to tackle poverty and inequality in the region and how he turned the art of science and healing to a reality for a city that so badly needed it.

Jeremy talks about how he reached out to his peers in the medical community to help research how he could best fill the void in the food deserts of of St. Louis and the next steps he took to make his idea take form.

Jeremy discusses his very own experience with racism within his own team and the challenges he faced as an out-ofstate entrepreneur.

Jeremy talks about the training program set up specifically centered around the community each Link Market serves.

Learn More:

Email: Jeremy@linkmarket.org

Company Website: http://linkmarket.org/

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelinkmarket

Get to know the Paines as leaders in this episode as they discuss leadership at work, home and in their personal lives. Learn how they use the "Leadership Dance" to bring balance in their relationship and they consider to be the highest form of leadership (min 1:45).In the Fight of the Week segment (min 15:21), the Paine's announce a new opportunity for singles or couples to be guests on the show to coach through their "frequent fights" or love situations Live. Contact us at www.sucessfulmarriages.org for details and be our guest!The Teaching Topic of the Day is Working with your Spouse (min 17:27), need we say more?Finally, the Paines share words of wisdom to a listener who asks what to do when their partner's siblings won't contribute to their parents long term care expenses.

ETHINKSTL 144: Shannon Thompson | Indie Eatery [Season 11, Episode 11]

Joining us today is Shannon Thompson, Proprietor of Indie Eatery and Indie 4 Catering. Shannon devoted 12 years of her life to the United States Air Force. Upon returning , she spent a short time in the corporate world. It didn't take long for Shannon to realize that the corporate world just didn't fill her passion within; It was then that she and her husband started Indie 4 Catering and the rest is history.

In this episode:

Shannon discusses how Indie 4 Catering maintains sustainability not only in the business aspect but also on the menu side of the business with items such as 'compost nachos' and health based all natural juice drinks.

Shannon talks about how being laid off from her full-time job thrust her into entrepreneurship by incident and the process of transitioning into the business with her husband by her side.

Shannon discusses the difficulties she and her husband faced in trying to find a new form of employment once exiting the Air Force and how she has to teach herself to ask others for help and how through mentoring, she was able to learn how to be 'coachable'.

Shannon tells us about where she sees herself and Indie 4 catering in the future through partnerships, collaborations and franchising.

Learn More:

Email: eatsbyindie@gmail.com

Company Website: http://www.eatsbyindie.com

Company Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eatsbyindie

In this jam packed episode Dr. James & Marissa share advice on how to live through "open wounds" in relationships (minute 24:54) including a transparent discussion about how they avoided divorce after a year of separation in their own marriage.Plus enjoy lots of comedic relief as they discuss actress Meagan Good's bikini shoot in the What's on Your Mind segment (minute 1:44), hear what listeners had to say about James' mansplaining in the Fight of the Week (minute 14:31) and lean in as they answer the Question of the Day, "Is marriage really necessary when I'm already committed" (minute 37:43).

ETHINKSTL 143: Alexces Bartley | MO SourceLink [Season 11, Episode 10]

Joining us today is Alexces Bartley, Director and Network Builder of Missouri SourceLink. At her core, Alex is a connector with a deep passion for helping communities and individuals grow through access to entrepreneurial opportunities. Prior to her work with Missouri SourceLink, Alex served as Outreach Programs Manager at Oklahoma State University Riata Center for Entrepreneurship.

In this episode:

Alexces talks about how she fills her role as a Network Builder and the idea of the concept that entrepreneurship is a team sport wherever you go and how social networks are extremely valuable to the growth of a business.

Alexces talks about the importance of unlocking the talent that Missouri holds within it many territories and accepting that what is good for Missouri is good for its towns and what is good for our towns is good for Missouri.

Alexces explains how Missouri SourceLink connects rural communities who may not have the ability to connect otherwise, with the tools the need to get their business to the next step.

Alexces gives a detailed summary of the resources available to small business owners and start ups through Missouri SourceLink such as a hotline number, referrals, a personal action plan and a Resource Navigator that gives you access to 500 business resource organizations with the click of just one button.

Learn More:

Email: bartleya@mosourcelink.com

Company Website: https://www.mosourcelink.com/

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoSourceLink/

Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/mosourcelink

GOTCHA! After all the talk in previous episodes about how many things Marissa loses, Dr. Paine misplaces his cell phone and Marissa can't wait to give him grief about it! (2:52)In the Fight of the Week segment, the Paine's talk about an expensive, impulsive purchase James just "had to have" even though it was outside of their budget. Hear how they kept their difference of opinions on this purchase from ruining their anniversary vacation. (11:05) In the Topic of the Day, the Paine's share three critical tips for "Getting to Happy" in your relationship and beyond. Hold on to your hat, it might not be what you think. (19:50)Finally, the Paine's answer a question from a listener about whether or not married couples should share bank accounts.

ETHINKSTL 142: Collective STL | Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in North St. Louis [Season 11, Episode 09]

Joining us today are Terry and Ericka Harris and Alonzo Nelson, Jr., Co Founders of Collective STL. This team of amazing yogi's create a healthy and safe experience catered to African Americans by offering compassionate wisdom that helps heal the mind, body and spirit through techniques of yoga mindfulness and culturally relevant self-strategies.

In this episode:

Ericka and Terry talk about how their love for yoga transformed into the thought of bringing African American communities together through the Collective STL environment by creating a space that helps heal the mind, body and spirit.

The trio talks about the need and importance of accessibility not just for some but for ALL in terms of financial and economics. Before the Collective STL, North St. Louis had no yoga studios.

Alonzo discusses the platforms used to bring awareness to the African American communities about the healing qualities of yoga and the results that can be achieved thru a healthy mindset.

Ericka explains how the team goes above and beyond to make the space a welcoming one through creating a family environment, various classes and a donation based model so that even low income families can participate.

Learn more:

Company Website: www.thecollectivestl.org

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecollective

In the What's on Your Mind Segment, the Paine's celebrate their new empty nest-ish life with no kids at home for awhile (minute 3:00), debate about how unfair it is for men to lose weight faster than women (minute 5:58), share how their friendship showed up to a stranger (minute 9:50) and chat about whether or not your spouse can be your best friend (minute 11:15).In the Fight of the Week: Vow Renewal vs Hardwood Floors (minute 13:46), the Paine's share how they get to compromise when they disagree on the priority of big ticket purchases (minute 18:37); plus hear the tender-ish story of how Dr. Paine proposed to Marissa the second time (23:00).All of this before jumping into the Teaching Topic of the Day: Getting Beyond Grudges (minute 27:49) and answering a Listener's Question, "How long should I wait for a ring?" (minute 40:00).

ETHINKSTL 141: Rachel D'Souza Siebert | Gladiator Consulting [Season 11, Episode 08]

Joining us today is Rachel D'Souza Siebert, Founder and Principal of Gladiator Consulting. Rachel is at her best when she's starting, fixing or leading. In 2015, Gladiator Consulting came to life offering Core Values and Guiding Principles to our communities.

In this episode: Rachel talks about how a need to have her voice heard and having a way to fulfill her interest in social justice led her to the nonprofit sector.

Rachel discusses the importance of breaking down the barrier of being a mom and an entrepreneur and how she makes that work.

Rachel talks about the power dynamic that exists in philanthropy between the people that fund and the people who need the funds and how Gladiator Consulting seeks to obtain their goals.

Rachel explains abundance in the non-profit world and forging a new path for future organizations.

Learn more:

Email: Rachel@gladiatorrds.com

Company Website: www.gladiatorrds.com

The "She Shed" is What's on Marissa's Mind this week as Dr. James & Marissa discuss the advantages of having a private getaway space to keep the peace in relationships (minute 1:30).The two then debate with a listener about whether or not a relationship can actually be heathy when there's a Fight of the Week (minute 6:33).The Paine's then share three keys to avoid growing apart in your relationship (minute 16:44) and have a heartfelt and transparent conversation about how long to wait when you and your partner are on different wavelengths and how they navigated times in their relationship when they were at risk for growing apart (minute 25:05).

ETHINKSTL 140: Jessica Hitchcock | Following Her Entrepreneurial Heart for Art [Season 11, Episode 07]

Joining us today is Jessica Hitchcock , owner of Jessica Hitchcock, LLC. Jessica paints from her home in St. Louis, Missouri and it's her bold colors that give her a signature look. She only recently quit her day job in Finance and Human Resources to devote her efforts full-time to her art business. Following a recent trip to Mexico to work with an expert to discuss a business plan, she is off to a great start and getting her name out there.

In this episode :

Jessica tells us where and how her artistic story started in 2015 and how her mom’s entrepreneurship story may have had a little influence on her becoming an entrepreneur.

Jessica explains how she went from being an artist as a hobby to having her paintings on display at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. She tells us how it all happened very naturally for her.

Jessica tells us how the transition of working full time in the Finance and Human Resource field into a full time artist happened and how other full time artists sparked a flame in her to make the jump from corporate to the world of entrepreneurship.

Jessica talks about Instagram and how the Instagram platform has made a tremendous contribution to the growth of her business model not only locally but internationally. Jessica also talks about the power of social media in general.

Learn More : Email: info@jessicahitchcock.org

Website: http://www.jessicahitchcock.org

Company Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jessicahitchcockart

In this week's episode, Marissa & Dr. Paine pay homage to parents of toddlers after babysitting their two-year-old niece and discuss how children can help or hinder your relationship (Minute 1:05).In the Fight-of-the-Week, they debate whether or not James is a "mansplainer" and invite listeners to weigh in with their views on the Foundation for Successful Marriages facebook page (Minute 11:40).The 3 Keys to Successful Compromise are reviewed in the Teaching Topic of the Week (Minute 19:55) and the couple answers a listener's question about how to regain their child's confidence after they witness a big fight between mom and dad (Minute 32:46).

ETHINKSTL 139: Nick Dunne | Marketing M.A.D.E. Man [Season 11, Episode 06]

Joining us today is Nick Dunne, Communications Director For MADE, Third Degree Glass Factory and The Delmar Maker District. A 2011 graduate of Webster University with a B.A. degree in Public Relations, Nick brings a culmination of marketing experience to all three businesses while using his background as a professional communicator to elevate the community of artists, makers and other entrepreneurs in the St. Louis area.

In this episode:

Nick talks about how a collaborative idea turned into an evolution of a multifaceted studio for creating, making and selling; all the while building a social network.

Nicks explains where the name M.A.D.E came from and its meaning;M-Makers, A-Artists, D-Designers, E-Entrepreneurs and he tells us how the MADE concept works.

Nick talks about the lack of resources for children to learn, make and create and how MADE and The Magic House have collaborated to make a space for children to learn, grow and express themselves through art and design.

Nick discusses the future of the maker district and his hopes of development which will help cultivate a community including the joining of a credit union and the possibility of a food truck park .

Learn More:

Email: promo@stlglass.com

Website: http://delmarmakerdistrict.org

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delmarmakerdistrict

Nick Dunne Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nickdunne_stl

In this week's Fight of the Week, the Paine's discover that they may be the couple that benefits the most from the Life, Love & Leadership podcast. Laugh with them as they sort through what went wrong with the "honey-do" list and then dive deep as they discuss why high self-esteem and emotional well-being matters so much in relationships. The Paine's also answer a listener's question about what to do when one partner is thriving and one is barely surviving.

ETHINKSTL 138: De Nichols | De-Signing Creative Cultures of Impact [Season 11, Episode 05]

Joining us today is De Nichols, Principal of Design and Social Practice at Civic Creatives. As a cultural producer, De organizes artists to develop digital media and visual artworks that extend the impact of her design practice.

In this episode:

De speaks about the current challenges she faces and how she and her team at Civic Creatives rise to those challenges in an effort to bring awareness to these issues.

De tells us about her projects such as designing the St. Louis Metro Market, The Artistic STL Collective; which mobilizes artists and creators across the region, the Unites Stories Summit and how she likes to create a vulnerable and brave space for people to express themselves in a safe environment.

De describes how she came to the decision to be involved in Social Entrepreneurship. De speaks about how being an artist molded the social side and how her studies solidified the entrepreneurship side.

De fills us in on how she manages to separate herself from a personal vantage point of a person from the person that fuels the business.

De discusses what it was like to be the visioning artist of The Mirror Casket; currently on display at the Smithsonian. The Mirror Casket is a sculpture and performance piece created as protest art during the 2014 Ferguson uprising.

Learn More:

Email: deandrea@civiccreatives.com

Website: https://www.denichols.com

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/civiccreatives

Company Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/civiccreatives

After watching Michelle Obama's recent interview with Gayle King during Essence Fest 2019, The Paine's discuss the similarities they share with Barak and Michelle Obama. They also discuss how criticism harms relationships and share wisdom on how their definition of "keeping things spicy" in their marriage has evolved over time.

ETHINKSTL 137: Claire Flowers | Durable, Comfortable, Stylish Shoes for Professional Women [Season 11, Episode 04]

Joining us today is Claire Flowers, Founder and Designer of Claire Flowers, LLC. Claire has a passion for making things better. While working in sales and constantly traveling for her work, Claire found herself rapidly going through pairs of heels. In a effort to make women's lives easier, Claire decided to make a change. In December of 2014, Claire quit her full-time technology career to make this idea a reality by forming Claire Flowers, LLC.

In this episode:

Claire tells us how Claire Flowers, LLC evolved from a self-servicing idea to a much larger production of a full-line of women's shoes.

Claire talks about the many different phases of getting her idea from her mind, to a CAD file, to a designer, to manufacturing, then finally to promotion.

Claire tells us the 5 things that set Claire Flowers shoes apart from the competition.

Claire discusses company growth and where she sees Claire Flowers, LLC in the future.

Claire talks SEO and brand accountability.

Learn More:

Email: Claire@claireflowers.com

Website: www.claireflowers.com

Company Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/claireflowersshoes

The Paine's define and discuss the harmful effects that a consumer's mentality can have on a marriage; plus hear the advice they have for a listener who wants advice on how to get back in the dating game after being divorced for ten years.

ETHINKSTL 136: Amy Slaughter | Aims Moon Paperie [Season 11, Episode 03]

Joining us today is Amy Slaughter, Owner of Aims Moon Paperie. Founded in 2016, Aims Moon Paperie is a stationery company dedicated to providing women with tools for self-reflection and organization. Amy always wanted to create and to become an entrepreneur. A writer for many years, Amy found journaling was a way to de-clutter her thoughts. Compelled by her passion for writing, she started her own business. Aims Moon Paperie is a chic, handcrafted-gifts brand that allows you to write your thoughts in style.

In this episode:

Amy describes her inner entrepreneur and how it took form.

She discusses the various outlets she discovered and the experiences she encountered in her first year.

Amy discusses her design process and her quality control initiatives for offering the BEST product to her clients.

Amy talks about becoming an entrepreneur and how it helped her learn more about herself and gave her a reasons to believe in herself.

Amy discusses her dreams and goals and where she sees her company in the future and how she plans to obtain those goals.

Amy tells us how she organically developed her business connections and how she maintains those connections. Amy also gives advice to future entrepreneurs on how they can best showcase their inner entrepreneur.

Learn More:

Email: aimsmoonpaperie@gmail.com

Company Website: http://www.aimsmoonpaperie.com

Company Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aimsmoonpaperie

Company Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/aimsmoonpaperie

ETHINKSTL 135: Devon Moody Graham | #CEOMOM [Season 11, Episode 02]

Joining us today is Devon Moody-Graham, CEO and Founder of CEO MOM. Devon is a Wife, Mother, CEO, Community Leader and Serial Entrepreneur. Devon is passionate about creating solutions to ease the journey of pulling off all of the above. Devon created CEO MOM as a platform to help mothers who are entrepreneurs make their dreams come true. CEO MOM provides 'empire building' assistance, kid-friendly meet ups and opportunities for women to connect with other women while improving their businesses and grow together.

In this episode:

Devon discusses how CEO MOM came about through her own experiences as a mom and entrepreneur and seeing other moms struggle to achieve CEO status.

Devon explains the importance of motherly figures inspiring their children to do better and to reach for and obtain their goals by leading by example. Devon also talks about a new term called 'Momager' and how inspiration goes both ways.

Devon describes in detail what CEO MOM events, such as meet-ups and seminars, entail and what to expect when attending a CEO MOM event.

Devon explains how she uses delegation in order to accomplish her long list of daily tasks and business development.

Learn more:

Email: www.devon.moody@gmail.com

Business Website: www.ceomomspeaks.com

The Paines share the seven elements for building a love that lasts and share their wisdom with a listener who asks, "Why is marriage so hard."

The Paines discuss their "Fight of the Week" and share their favorite tool for managing (or avoiding) conflict in their relationship; plus, they share wisdom with a listener who wants help with getting his wife to follow his lead. This ought to be good!

Get the tea on the Paines and their uncommon journey to a 30-year love affair. Laugh with them about their Fight of the Week and learn what to expect in future episodes.

ETHINKSTL 134: Leslie Gill | Rung for Women [Season 11, Episode 01]

Joining us today is Leslie Gill, Executive Director of Rung for Women. Having served in leadership capacities for several profit and non-profit organizations, Leslie has been deeply involved in a wide range of social welfare issues.

Before joining Rung, Leslie served as the Chief Executive Officer of Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center.

In this episode:

Leslie discusses how Rung got its start as a high-end consignment shop for the benefit of The Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis and how through the years it evolved into its current state ASA program of holistic self sufficiency for women.

Leslie tells us about the vision of Rung for Women and its goal to not only change the landscape of the St. Louis community, but to also help women remove barriers to success and help them to achieve higher financial goals.

Leslie talks about how Ali Hogan, Founder of Rung for Women, took a pause in her efforts in order to make a successful pivot into a new organization with a broader scope.

Leslie talks about the four pillars on which Rung for Women is built upon - Wealth Building, Family Stability, Well-Being and Career.

Learn More:

Email: leslie@rungforwomen.org

Company Website: http://RungforWomen.org

Company Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/RUNGSTL

Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/rungstl

Joining us today are Rita Childers and Candi Haas, Co-owners of Core + Rind. Both are certified Culinary Nutrition experts and together have created Cashew Cheesy Sauce to make your journey to health not only easier, but tastier as well.

In this episode:

Rita and Candi talk about how similarities and struggles with their own health, motivated them to create and market a product that would not only benefit them, but others as well.

Rita and Candi talk about the process of taking their product from something personal to a product of scale and the difficulties of 'letting go of the reigns' per say in order to grow to the next level.

This 'cheesy duo' discuss how the Ignite program helped them move through the development phase of Consumer Product Goods.

Candi talks about how opportunity turned into preparedness and how Cashew Cheesy Sauce ended up on Whole Foods shelf space.

Candi tells us about the different events and ways they promote their product line and what the future has in store for Core + Rind.

Learn More:

Email: hello@coreandrind.com

Company Website: http://www.coreandrind.com

Company Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/coreandrind

Company Twitter: http://twitter.com/corerind

Joining us today are Jacob Resch and Kevin McCulloch, Founders of FLOAT STL. FLOAT STL is St. Louis' first float center and was opened in February of 2015. FLOAT STL has facilitated over 42,000 floats and continues the mission to help create a better access to healing modality.

In this episode:

We learn what the craft of floating is and the experience of floating.

-Jacob shares about his RN & Psyche background and the role it played to help build their float center experience.

-Kevin gives light on how helping people with eating disorders and working at a treatment center led to meeting and working with Jacob.

-Both talk about a weekend trip in 2012 to Chicago leading to conversations on opening a float center in St Louis.

-Kevin describes what a float tank actually is, how it works, and the experience for an individual. He adds why they decided to focus only on the float craft instead of adding other services like massage for self-care.

-Jacob describes their hiring and training of employees to maintain their float experience vision for Float STL guests.

-Both Jacob and Kevin talked about the importance of partnership and financial backing for their unique business concept. Then they finish up about their own self-care besides just floating.

Learn More:

Email: info@floatingstl.com

Company Website: www.floatingstl.com

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floatstl

Joining us today are Kate Loar of Venture For America and Chisom Uche, Alumnus of Venture For America and current Senior Associate at SixThirty. Kate works with Venture For America Fellows, company partners, donors and support systems in St. Louis and Kansas City. Chisom serves on numerous boards, one of which empowers students to direct their own lives and learning.

In this episode:

Kate discusses her many roles with Venture For America

Chisom tells us how he became a "fellow" with Venture for America and how he fills his role as an alumni of the program.

Kate talks about the criteria Venture For America looks for in the "fellow" selection process and what strategies they use in choosing the perfect candidate.

Kate tells us about a few benchmark milestones that Venture For America recently hit.

Chisom discusses the diversity within Venture For America community.

Chisom goes into detail just how exactly the "fellows" of Venture For America contribute to the start-up community.

Learn More:

Kate Email: kate@ventureforamerica.org

Chisom Email: chisom.uche@gmail.com

Venture For America Website: https://ventureforamerica.org

Joining us today is Sloan Coleman, Business Development Director, AKA Monster Marketer, of Tiny Little Monster. Sloan, A lifelong entrepreneur with a background in art and graphic design, began her entrepreneurial career by co-founding a graphic and web design business at the age of 26. Through learning about marketing, networking and SEO while in the graphic design industry, Sloan stumbled into the screen printing industry, the seed was planted; Tiny Little Monster was born in her basement and the rest is history.

In this Episode:

Sloan talks about how her inner entrepreneur skills started when she was a child.

Sloan tells us about how her start in the SEO/Website development business led her to an interest in the screen printing business.

Sloan talks about how opportunity met preparedness with the name Tiny Little Monster and a preexisting SEO database.

Sloan gives great feedback for staff and new growth practices.

Sloan explains what makes Tiny Little Monster different from all the other screen printing shops in St. Louis and how she and her business partner troubleshoot ways to keep them on top of the business game.

Learn More:

Email: tiny@tinylittlemonster.com

Website: http://tinylittlemonster.com

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinylittlemonstertees/

Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinymonstertees/

Today, enjoy some of the best ETHINKSTL episodes of the season. Each show is filled with unique and valuable insight, experience and perspective. Check out this highlight episode for your must have entrepreneurial punch-list and be sure to come back for more in the full episodes of your favorites!!

We are celebrating our favorite moments from practitioners, coaches and wise women.

In our PRACTITIONER segment:

Jeremy Nulik, lead futurist and strategist from Big Wide Sky gives us some tips on how to work through a major future change. Learn More: http://www.bigwidesky.com

Diego Abente, Vice President of Economic Development of the International Institute and President of the International Institute Community Developmental Corporation, discusses how he helps immigrants achieve the American Dream. Learn More: http://www.iistl.org.

Maria Meyers and Kate Pope-Hodel of KC SourceLink talk about how to build relationships and the importance of making the correct network connections. Learn More: http://www.joinsourcelink.com/

In our COACHING segment:

Quentin Ortega, President of QCO Consulting, tells us how to be 'coach-able' and how to take feedback and turn it into a positive. Learn More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentinortega/

Nicci Roach and Lorie Jackson, Founders of Mosiac Ceiling, talk about the joys of having a business partner to help even the playing field. Learn More: http://nicciroach.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-ceiling-094a09147/

Erin Joy, Founder of Black Dress Partners, talks about finding the right cultural fit within your organization. Learn More: https://blackdresspartners.com/

In our WISE WOMEN segment: Rebeccah Bennett, Founder and Principal of Emerging Wisdom LLC and its subsidiary InPower Institute, talks about the importance of responsible transformation while acquiring your personal goals. Learn More: http://www.emergingwisdomllc.com/

Phyllis Librach, President and Founder of Sydney's Closet, discusses the importance of research and using past skills to better your business. Learn More: http://www.sydneyscloset.com

Ronke Faleti, Founder and CEO of Korede, discusses the importance of a strong mindset in order to have a strong business. Learn More: http://www.shopkorede.com/

Joining us today is Steve Epner. Steve has over 40 years of consulting experience. He served as “Entrepreneur in Residence” at Boeing and founded and manages the St. Louis Innovation Round table.

Steve currently works with The Gateway Venture Mentoring Service, St. Louis Regional Entrepreneurship Educators and he teaches Corporate Entrepreneurship in the MBA program at St. Louis University.

It has been said that Steve’s playful approach to business has allowed him to create supportive mentoring communities throughout his career.

In this episode:

Steve discusses his feelings on how higher education could better include entrepreneurship in it's curriculum.

Steve tells us how he uses Venture Cafe in St. Louis as a lesson tool for the students enrolled in his classes.

Steve gives us an idea on how to best get an advantage against competitors by thinking outside of the box.

Steve explains the importance of getting out of our 'old ways' of thinking and start thinking outside of the box in a world that is evolving ever so quickly.

Learn More:

Email: Sepner@outlook.com

Website: www.outsideinsidethinking.com

Joining us today is Marissa Paine, Founder of Painefree Coaching & Consulting. Marissa started Painefree in 2012 as a vehicle for living out her life's purpose, which is to inspire and support other leaders in realizing their full potential. Marissa Paine and her dynamic team are passionate about serving you and helping you become your best you!

In this episode:

Marissa talks about the launch of the new brand "Marissa Q. Paine" and reasoning for it, plus putting all the services offered under that umbrella & being a "culture shifter."

Marissa talks about taking a pause from the work she is good at doing with Painefree Coaching & Consulting but not finding the joy in it anymore and get back to self-care habits.

Marissa speaks about 25 years of marriage and the next chapters on the home front and shifting of roles of each partner in the marriage.

Marissa explains how "shifts" open things for transformation and then allows change to happen.

Marissa shares about the new media platforms on the horizon for "Marissa Q. Paine" and importance of vision boarding.

Learn More:

Email: mqpaine@thepainefreegroup.com

Website: https://painefreeconsulting.com

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/marissapaine

Twitter: https:twitter.com/Painefreegroup

Facebook: https://facebook.com/Painefreecoachingandconsulting

Joining us today is Derek Mays of REAL Cannabis Company and John Payne of Amendment 2 Consultants.

REAL Cannabis Company is a St. Louis based group that seeks to open a combined cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing facility. John Payne is Co-Founder of Amendment 2 Consultants which pioneered Missouri's new approach by leading the campaign for medical marijuana in Missouri.

In this episode:

Derek talks about what motivated him to leap into the field of cannabis amendment support and business development.

Derek talks about the lack of access to capital for minority entrepreneurs and how he felt the need to use his skill sets to change that in the cannabis industry.

John discusses regulatory requirements to apply for a cannabis license in Missouri.

John tells us what needs to be taken into account when entering the cannabis industry.

Derek describes all of the different stages of cannabis distribution.

John reviews Amendment 2, recently put forth in legislation.

Learn More: Email: Derek Mays - derek@realcannabisco.com John Payne - john@amendment2consultants.com

Company Website: REAL Cannabis Co. - https://www.realcannabisco.com Amendment 2 Consultants: https://www.amendment2consultants.com

We pioneered Missouri's new approach by leading the campaign for medical marijuana in Missouri.

Joining us today is Grady Phelan, a St. Louis based serial creative and entrepreneur. Grady founded Pro-XR, LLC in 2013. The Pro-XR bat has a grip technology that helps athletes achieve their most powerful swing while preventing injury. Grady worked to achieve a patented design of an angled knob that works with the batters' hands to increase coverage, protection, precision and power.

In this episode:

Grady talks about how a near accident in his own back yard drove him to make a 'better', more safe wooden baseball bat.

Grady fills us in on the 3 year process of prototyping, patenting, testing and approval from Major League Baseball. This approval is the first major design change allowed by MLB in 135 years.

Grady talks about how a partnership with Old Hickory allowed him to take the Pro-XR bat to the next level of production and wide-range marketing efforts.

Grady tells us about how he saw a need for a change in other sports equipment such as hockey sticks and golf clubs and how his new design is now helping the world of hockey.

Grady talks about the challenges he faced in group-funding to grow his business after he self-funded for so many years.

Learn more:

Email: gphelan@proxr.com

Company website: https://www.oldhickorybats.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/proXRbat

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProXRbat

Joining us today is Lawanda Brooks, Award winning Licensed Cosmetologist, Entrepreneur, Educator, Author and Cosmetic Chief.

Lawanda is the Owner of 3 local salons by the name of SweetHead Naturals. SweetHead Naturals salon is a natural salon and a distributor of Lawanda's very own line of toxic free products.

In this episode:

Lawanda talks about 'the moment' she knew she wanted to be a stylist.

Lawanda discusses her business plan and talks about the reason she chose the business model she chose.

Lawanda talks about her passion for creating not only a safe product for her clients but a safer product and work environment for her employees as well.

Lawanda tells us about how using her harmful chemical free products in her salon on just her clients, grew to a whole new level and a manufacturing/distribution business.

Lawanda talks about the ingredients she uses in all of her SweetHead Naturals products.

Learn More:

Company Website: http://www.sweetheadnaturals.com

Facebook: https://Facebook.com/sweetheadnatural

Instagram: https://Instagram.com/sweetheadnaturals

Joining us today is Emily Zwilling, Founder of EZ Wellness. Emily is a Wellness Coach, Nutritional Counselor, Speaker and a cross-fit gym owner. Through EZ Wellness, Emily dedicates herself to encouraging and empowering others to make their realizations and to develop healthy habits, routines and mindsets that will genuinely change their lives for the better.

In this episode:

Emily talks about how a start up job motivated her to pull her inner will out and how to run with it.

Emily tells us about the struggles she faced in starting her own business and what she did to overcome those struggles.

Emily discusses how she and her business partner share the responsibilities in the business and how each person fits into each role.

Emily explains the difference between Integrative Nutrition and Precision Nutrition.

Emily talks about how she got over her fear of speaking in front of large groups and how she hopes to one day speak in front of even larger groups at major conventions.

Learn more:

Email: Emily@ez-wellness.com

Company Website: http://www.ez-wellness.com

Facebook: https://Facebook.com/EZwellness-EmilyZwilling

Instagram: https://Instagram.com/emilyzwilling

EP #1XX-S10-E01-Lisa Hu

Joining us today is Lisa Hu, founder and designer of Lux and Nyx. Lux and Nyx is a line of luxury handbags designed with the working female in mind. Lux and Nyx handbags are a line of 'work and play' bags that take women from Yoga class in the morning through drinks on the rooftop at night with style.

In this episode:

Lisa shares her experience with jumping from the corporate world into entrepreneurship.

Lisa explains how her need for a multi-functional handbag pushed her to the drawing board and then to Asia for prototype design efforts.

Lisa talks about how her connections have manifested and how she chooses to tie in Women in History to her line of handbags.

Lisa describes in detail the difference between a Lux & Nyx bag and other handbags on the market.

Learn more:

Email: Lisa.Hu@luxandnyx.com

Website: http://www.luxandnyx.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook/com/luxandnyx

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lux_nyx

ETHINKSTL--S9-E13-Katie Petty | Wild Heart

Joining us today is Katie Petty, president of Wild Heart, LLC and inventor of The Brushless Paw Wash. In 2002, Katie came up with a thought that later turned into the invention of The Brushless Paw Wash. Katie used her 6th grade Science Fair as a way to test this new product and after rave reviews, Katie developed and patented her well-thought out invention.

In this episode:

Katie talks about the need for The Brushless paw Wash after her childhood dog tracked mud into her home when she was 12 years old.

Katie states that she is the first Inventor in a family full of entrepreneurs.

Katie discusses the problems she encountered with patent infringement and knock-off products and she talks about how she was able to go after those folks for royalties.

Katie talks about the importance of resilience in the wake of challenges she faces as an entrepreneur.

Learn More:

Website: https://www.wildheartco.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/wildheartco

Instagram: @wild_heart_co

EP #121-S9-E12--Justin Barr | STL from Above

Joining us today is Justin Barr of STL from Above. In 2017, Justin added an aerial photography drone to his equipment kit to bring new dimensions to his usual business of wedding photography.

Little did Justin know the fame he would gain from his drone work. In just 2 short years, Justin' s photos taken via drone, have landed on numerous book and magazine covers, commissioned pieces, articles and a fan base that continues to grow.

In this episode:

Justin talks about how a hobby turned into a full-blown photography business.

Justin discusses the ins and outs of drone photography including FAA Regulations, permits and licensing protocol.

Justin talks about how he handles a family, a full-time job and the new found fame he has found himself in with the drone scene and business opportunities it poses.

Learn more:

Email: Justin@stlfromabove.com

STL From Above Website: http://www.stlfromabove.com

Justin Barr Photography: http://www.justinbarrphoto.com

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STLFromAbove

Company Instagram: https://instagram.com/stl_from_above

EP #120-S9-E11--Quentin Ortega

Joining us today is Quentin Ortega. Quentin is an S&T graduate whose entrepreneurial journey started at a young age and put him on a path of serial entrepreneurship and in a prominent role as a mentor and advisor in the St. Louis entrepreneurship ecosystem. Among his roles, IT Track Leader for CET's SQ1 Boot Camp Program, Entrepreneur in Residence at ITEN and Executive VP of Business Development at Great Data Lake.

In this episode:

Quentin talks about how his dream of becoming an entrepreneur started at the ripe age of 5 years old.

Quentin discusses his involvement in multiple tech companies and how he has evolved in the tech industry.

Quentin explains how he got involved in business mentoring through multiple outlets such as Square 1 and ITEN.

Quentin mentions the importance of an entrepreneur spending time learning about all aspects of a business even the ones you may not be handling on a day to day basis.

Learn more:

Email: q@quentinortega.com

LinkdIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/quentinortega

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@quentinortega

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Joining us today is Tami Lange, CEO and Founder of Save the Girls Touchscreen Purses! Tami is a resident of Edwardsville, she is married and has 5 wonderful children as well as 3 dogs and a plethora of cats.

Simply put, Tami was fed up! In one week, both of her daughters had mishaps with their phones. One had lost it on a hike and the other sent her phone into the washing machine abyss, by accident of course. Tami’s sister in law suggested the girls carry their phones in their undergarments (bra) to avoid any future mishaps. That just didn’t seem like the solution either. This drove the inner entrepreneur in Tami to the drawing board. It didn’t take her long to come up with the PERFECT solution. Tami created a one of a kind purse that not only carries credit cards, license and our cheaters, but it also has a clear backing pouch that your phone slides into that allows you to fully operate your phone without ever having to take it out of your purse.

Just when you thought this concept couldn’t get any better, it does!!! Save the Girls organization, donates 10% of their profits to breast cancer research.

In this episode:

Where the purses are manufactured
The products that are used in the making of her purses
Steps Tami took in researching the companies that would manufacture her product
The different styles of the purses she has in her line
What's in the works for the future?
How Tami promotes her product
Where we can find out more and buy her purses
Why did Tami choose to give a portion of her profits to breast cancer research?

Email: Tamilange@savethegirls.com

Website: http://www.savethegirls.com

Facebook: http://Facebook.com/Savethegirlstouchscreenpurses

Instagram: http://Instagram.com/savethegirls_stg's

EP #118-S9-E09--St. Louis Hop Shop

Joining us today are brothers Justin Harris and Ryan Griffin, Co-Owners of St. Louis Hop Shop.

STL Hop Shop is a one-stop shop that carries a wide range of craft beers as well as numerous other types of liquors. Located on the city's South Side, this business offers a communal atmosphere within a learning environment. Their motto: Good People, Good Beer, Good Times.

In this episode:

We learn how opportunity met opportunist.

Justin talks about how he saw a gap in the St. Louis brewery scene and how he made an active decision to fix the gap.

Ryan tells us about the 'experience' that St. Louis Hop Shop offers.

Just and Ryan both discuss the ups and downs of learning about business growth and development strategies and how they applied their lessons learned to each experience.

How St. Louis Hop Shop uses Social Media to promote business and customer interaction.

Learn more:

Website: https://www.saintlouishopshop.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saintlouishopshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saintlouishopshop/

EP #117-S9-E08--Psyche Southwell

Joining us today is Psyche Southwell, Creator and Editor of the Economy of Style Blog. Psyche is a Social Science Researcher and Educator who credits her fashion inspiration on her Caribbean roots. Psyche has been featured in several publications including Cosmopolitan and RedBook and has also been named as a winner of RedBooks' 'Real Women of Style' award. In 2018, Psyche was named Best Beauty Blogger in St. Louis!

In this episode:

Psyche talks about how her student financial woes gave her the idea to create a fashion blog that would help others in her financial situation feel and look their best.

As an entrepreneur, Psyche discusses the business strategies she used to get her start in the influencer world.

Psyche talks about how she uses social media to 'reach' brands and companies to grab their interest and she discusses how she uses that interest to build her own brand.

Psyche gives advice to other entrepreneurs on how to develop a business and how to keep it growing.

Learn more:

Email: economyofstyle@gmail.com

Website: https://www.economyofstyle.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Economyofstyle

Twitter: https://twitter.com/economyofstyle

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/economyofstyle/

EP #116-S9-E07--Perry Drake MDMC

Joining us today is Dr. Perry Drake, Professor of Digital and Social Media Marketing at The University of Missouri, St. Louis.

Perry is also the founder of the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference, the largest Digital Marketing Conference hosted right here in St. Louis. The MDMC boasts an attendance of over 1,500 attendees and hosts 130 speakers with topics ranging from Data, Digital, Social Media and E-Commerce.

In this episode:

Perry discusses the MDMC and the topics it covers such as artificial intelligence, content creation and Facebook live stream operation.

Perry tells us about the new advances coming in the future for LinkedIn.

Perry discusses the difference between social media and digital marketing.

Perry explains the many different courses offered through UMSL to assist with digital marketing education.

Learn more:

Email: drakep@umsl.edu

Midwest Digital Marketing Conference info: https://bestmarketingconference.com

EP #115-S9-E06--Kesha Kesh

Joining us today is Kesha Kent, Owner and Founder of MrsKeshSpeaks, LLC.

Kesha is a passionate speaker, emcee and loves helping individuals learn how to 'sell' themselves and teaching them about the power of relationships. She is a master at mentoring women and young ladies on how to overcome life's obstacles.

In this episode:

Kesha talks about the importance of networking.

Kesha talks about her involvement with Venture Cafe St.Louis.

Kesha shares a story on how a high school teacher changed her mindset and helped her refocus on who she really could be.

Kesha gives advice on how to WAKE UP, SHOW UP and KEEP IT MOVIN' in the world of networking.

Learn more:

Email: mrskeshspeaks@gmail.com

Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MrsKeshSpeaks

Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/kesha-kent-ba-maol

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/recruiterkesh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrskeshspeaks/

EP #114-S9-E05--Kameel Stanley

Joining us today is Kameel Stanley. Kameel co-hosts the award-winning 'We Live Here' Podcast, is a brunch club organizer, storyteller and yogi.

Kameel and other members of her journalism team, use the podcast for an in-depth exploration of how systemic racism impacts people as well as the well-being of our region.

In this episode:

Kameel discusses her journalism journeys across the United States

We learn what it means to undertake a new concept and the tasks involved in promoting a new concept.

We discussed the struggles of jumping into the discussion of racism.

Kameel talks about breaking down her identity as a journalist and redefining herself.

What events are out there that help build the female support system.

Learn more:

Email: kmsjourno@gmail.com

Website: http://www.kameelstanley.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/kameelstanley/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cornandpotatoes

EP #113-S9-E04--Autentico Podcast

Joining us today is Autentico Podcast Hosts, Gabriela Ramírez-Arellano and Junior Lara. The co-hosts discuss how the Autentico podcast came to be and how the hosts create opportunity and value to the Latino community.

In this episode:

Gabriela discusses how she found her voice in her delivery of the vast amount of resources available to minorities.

Junior explains how to break electronic barriers in technology.

How we can accomplish more together.

Gabriela discusses how she connects minority entrepreneurs with the right people to help their businesses get to the next level.

Learn more:

Email: info@autenticopodcast.com

Website: www.autenticopodcast.com

Company Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/autenticopodcast

Twitter: http://twitter.com/autenticopodca1

Joining us today is Lindy Drew and Elaine Cha of Humans Of St. Louis. Lindy Discusses how her background in social work, public health and photography led her on a journey to tell the stories of the humans of St. Louis and Elaine Cha talks about her interactions with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.

In this episode:

Lindy tells us about her travels to Chile.

Elaine discusses her love for working with a local non-profit.

Lindy discusses the birth of the concept of Humans of St. Louis book.

The struggles of getting a person to opening up and telling their 'story' to a complete stranger.

What it means to be 'working artist'.

Learn more:

Email: Lindy Drew: humansofstl@gmail.com Elaine Cha: echa@bbbsemo.org

Website: Lindy Drew: www.humansofstl.org Elaine Cha: www.bbbsemo.org

Company Facebook: Lindy Drew: http://www.facebook.com/HumansofSTL Elaine Cha: http://www.facebook.com/BBBSEMO

Joining us today is Jonathan Allen, President of Longneck & Thunderfoot, a 2016 Arch Grant recipient company. Jonathan discusses his passion for sharing the journey and best practices of start-ups and entrepreneurship. London born, Jonathan jumped the pond in 9 years ago and acquired a local publication titled EQ in 2017. EQ Magazine focuses on St. Louis' entrepreneurial scene.

In this episode:

Jonathan tells us about how a special girl landed him here in St. Louis.

What is takes to become an Arch Grant recipient.

Why Jonathan feels networking is so important?

What it means to build a Brand-Ads company.

Jonathan talks about time management for serial entrepreneurs.

Traditional advertising models verses new advertising models. Email: jonathan@eqstl.com

Website: https://eqstl.com/

ETHINKSTL-110--Episode 9.1

Joining us today is Kathryn Finney, founder and managing director of DigitalUndivided (DID). Founded in 2013, DID is a social enterprise that takes an innovative, transformative approach to economic empowerment by encouraging Black and Latina women to own their economic security through entrepreneurship. DID accomplishes this goal by boldly empowering Black and Latina women to think BIG through the BIG Innovation Center, a 4,000 square foot space located in downtown Atlanta and the BIG Incubator program for high growth companies led by Black and Latina women. DID has impacted over 2000 people and helped companies raise over $25 Million in Investment.

In this episode:

What is Digital Undivided?

How her dad, a senior system engineer at Microsoft introduced Kathryn to tech.

Why Kathryn describes herself with the words Founder, Traveler and Innovator.

When Kathryn became interested in social entrepreneurship.

What was the genesis of The Budget Fashionista blog.

How did Kathryn transition from hobby to business to exit.

What is the FOCUS Fellowship and the BIG Innovation Center?

What is a technology-enabled company?

What did the #Project Diane research project tell us about the “real unicorns”, Black and Latina entrepreneurs?

What we can do to encourage Black and Latina entrepreneurs see the opportunities for themselves in tech vs. other types of entrepreneurship.

Learn more:

Website: https://www.digitalundivided.com digitalundivided

Joining us today is Ronke Faleti, Founder and CEO of korédé. korédé supports women through innovative design with modular bags that are customized to the needs of the individual woman. Women can experience the freedom of carrying one beautiful bag that's not only functional but also stylish - from boardroom to playdates and weekends away.

Ronke has worked in leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo Advisors and believes in the existence of harmony in work, life and all the dimensions of womanhood.

Joining us today is Markey Culver, Founder and Co-Director of The Women's Bakery. Markey sees bread as nutrition and as a business model for sub-Saharan villagers. Her social enterprise operates by the simple yet powerful mantra of, “we can, therefore we must.”

The Women's Bakery teaches women how to make and sell nutritious, affordable breads and manage profitable bakeries in their communities. Markey oversees operations, manages personnel, implements strategic partnerships in the US and abroad. She manages business development initiatives to advocate for the success of the women she works with and the bakeries they launch.

In this episode:

How Markey came to create The Women's Bakery
More about her work in the Peace Corps and Rwanda
Markey is creating access to opportunity for women around the globe..How? Why?
Her fundamental business philosophy
More about her five-step model. How it is scalable and adaptable?
How Markey adjusts to fit the needs of the communities she serves
How she helps women build financial independence for themselves
The importance and inclusion of nutrition as a key focus of her work
Opportunities for her business model for women in St. Louis
Lessons for social entrepreneurs who are listening

Learn more: Website: http://www.womensbakery.com/ TEDx: https://youtu.be/P_5i_QA5xhY Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/47-4333365 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womensbakery/ Instagram: @womensbakery Hashtags: #breadpower #togetherwerise

Joining us today is La'Crassia Wilderness, creator and owner of Butter Love by L.C. La’Crassia took her love for mixing and her love for nature and created an organic skin care line.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, La’Crassia worked in customer service in corporate America. She studied marketing and advertising at Columbus College, Chicago. She began her holistic journey while experimenting with natural oils, Shea butter and organics in search of the right products for herself.

Butter Love offers organic, handmade and crafted products to heal and soothe the skin. Butter Love features holistic healing, detoxifying and rejuvenating products to aid in the removal of toxins within the body.

In this episode:

La’Crassia started mixing things in secret when you were young. What was she mixing?
What she loved about it and where it led her.
What were the challenges La’Crassia experienced as a young woman that impacts her entrepreneurial mission and approach.
La’Crassia transition from corporate employment to entrepreneurship.

How did she step out of her comfort zone?

How did she discover the alchemy she needed to create the products she features?
How did she figure out: What she needed? Where to get it? How to process it? How to package, sell then scale it?
What is the most rewarding part of your work?
La’Crassia emphasizes the beauty and harmony in relationship between skin, spirit, and the natural world. Why is this important to her?

Learn more

Website: https://www.butterlovebylc.co/welcome-2/

Company Facebook : http://facebook.com/butterlovebylc

Personal Facebook: http://facebook.com/lcwilderness

Personal Hashtags:

butterlovebylc

LIVE play by play action from John Burroughs School for the MLK Double-Header. Game called by Earl Austin Jr., Palmer Alexander and Arlington Lane II

LIVE on Location from John Burroughs School for the MLK Double-Header. Interview hosted by NthaZone Network's Palmer Alexander and Arlington Lane II

LIVE play by play action from John Burroughs School for the MLK Double-Header. Game called by Earl Austin Jr., Palmer Alexander and Arlington Lane II

MLK Classic Double-Header

Joining us today is Sherita Love, manager at EdHubSTL. Sherita holds bachelor’s degree in Education Studies with a minor in Non-Profit Management and African-American Studies from UMSL. She was a national trainer with the YMCA of the USA in Leadership and Diversity and Inclusion courses for professional staff.

She’s led diversity and inclusion trainings for schools, organizations and corporations in the region. Sherita currently serves as the Founder and Executive Director of ExpandED Learning Collaborative where she works in collaboration with community partners to close the education opportunity gap, as the Co-Founder of GLAMM (Girls Lead and Make Moves) to promote education and empowerment for young women of color.

EdHub STL is powered by Venture Cafe St. Louis and provides a platform for educators to collide in an inclusive, collaborative and multi-disciplined co-working community.

In this episode: - Sherita identifies as an “Education Catalyst”. What does that mean?

Where her passion for education began and where that journey proceeded from there.
How Sherita supports young women of color through education, entrepreneurship and empowerment.
Sherita's entrepreneurial focus and mission.
More about Education Equity Consultants.
How to define equity?
Sherita's vision for equity in education, entrepreneurship and for young women of color.
How to engage conversations around Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism?
How to educate uninformed individuals.
More about Innovation Hall and EdHubSTL.
A deeper understanding of the entrenched educational challenges in our region.

Learn more: Email sherita@vencafstl.org

Website https://innovationhallstl.org/programs/edhub/

Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EdHubSTL

Company Twitter https://twitter.com/EdHubSTL

Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/venturecafestlouis/

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sheritaml

Personal Twitter https://twitter.com/slove2educate

Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherita-m-love

Personal Hashtags #closethegap #edhubstl

On the show today is Melissa Douglas, Founder and Distance Counselor of Goal Driven Counseling, a fully online counseling practice serving teens and young adults going through transitions.

Melissa is a licensed, clinical Social Worker and counsels clients via their smart phones and computers.

Last year we introduced you to two young innovators who were starting tech-focused companies in the healthcare marketplace. Melanie Igwe, the co-founder of Ilerasoft, and Rachel Simon-Lee, CEO and Founder of Heartwork Videos.

Ilerasoft is a digital health company developing software that centralizes healthcare systems’ medical equipment assets data on one platform.

Heartwork Videos is a unique resource for surgeons that captures and edits raw surgical footage into a high-quality educational video content.

It’s time to get an update on their progress and see how business is going!

In this episode:

How have things been going?

What they have learned in a year.

What things have changed from their initial startup idea?

What challenges have they faced as they build their business? How did they overcome?

What feedback are they getting from the market about their technologies?

What advice would they give for people who want to start a business in healthcare?

Listen to their original interview here https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12353280

Learn more:

Website 

http://heartworkvideos.com

Company Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/heartworkvideos/

Company Twitter

http://www.twitter.com/heartworkvideos

Company LinkedIn Page

https://www.linkedin.com/company/heartwork-videos/

Personal Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/rachellouiselee

Personal Twitter

http://www.twitter.com/railee_

Personal LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsimonlee/

Melanie.Igwe@Ilerasoft.com

Website 

http://Ilerasoft.com

Personal LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-igwe-29ab2b131/

RGPLive on Location from SLUH for #legendsofwinter Roundball Classic

Earl Austin Jr LIVE on Location with RareGem Productions for the MICDS Holiday Invitational

Today we return to BioSTL's Vision 2018, St. Louis' annual conference aimed at building a wholly-inclusive, diverse innovation community. VISION is for anyone wanting to learn more information about the many small business and entrepreneurship opportunities in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.

This is part 2 with keynote speaker and special guest Arlan Hamilton, Founder of Backstage Capital in a candid conversation with host Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore.

Today we tune-in from BioSTL's Vision 2018. VISION is St. Louis' annual conference aimed at building a wholly-inclusive, diverse innovation community. VISION is for anyone wanting to learn more information about the many small business and entrepreneurship opportunities in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.

This is part 1 of 2 with keynote speaker and special guest Arlan Hamilton, Founder of Backstage Capital in a candid conversation with host Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore.

Joining us is Shayba Muhammad, Designer and Owner of Mahnal Jewelry. Mahnal is a collection of handcrafted contemporary brass jewelry. Taking inspiration from nature, architecture and texture, Mahnal seeks to shed light on diversity, Islam and the Arabic language.

Shayba began studying design and fashion while at the Institute of Art in Chicago. She relocated back to St. Louis to study metalsmithing and jewelry full time. Shayba focuses her efforts on growing Mahnal and adding to the local small business economy.

In this episode:

Shayba takes us along her design journey...it began with a love for art at an early age.
How she came to metalsmithing as her discipline of choice. Why did she choose Brass?
Shayba's creative philosophy and how this connected to her broader vision.
Shayba incorporates a personal message to women and a message of diversity with her work. What does she want to communicate to the community and to others?
More about the Makers Mart.
Details about entrepreneurial work she is building for underserved communities.
What is her greatest accomplishment and creation?
Lessons for other artists and entrepreneurs from her experience.

Learn more:

Website  http://Mahnal.com

Company Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MahnalJewelry/

Joining us today is Estrella (Estie) Cruz-Curoe, Manager and Owner of del Carmen Foods, LLC.

In her other life, Estie worked for a national insurance company in Chicago. She met her husband there and their lives took them to Kansas City where Estie and Mike started a family. As a stay-at-home mom, Estie found the kitchen and started cooking Cuban food for her family. All was well except for the black bean staple in Cuban food. Having tried to season them from the canned bean without success, Estie dared make them from the dry bean. After some trial and error, Estie mastered the process. After being encouraged by family and friends to do something with them, she started paying attention to the, discovering a niche and del Carmen Foods was born.

In this episode:

How did Estie go from your kitchen to the shelves of grocery stores with the launch del Carmen Foods?
Estie's unique business advantage of her authentic Cuban-style beans.
More about her tag-lines, “Peace, Love and Beans” and “AN ENLIGHTENED STATE OF BEAN”
What her personal life has been like as an entrepreneur.
The rapid growth of her businesses.
What are/were some of Esie's challenges?
What are the goals and plans for del Carmen Foods?

Learn more:

Website: www.delcarmenfoods.com

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estie-cruz-curoe-4a2a459/

Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecruzcuroe

Twitter: delcarmenbeans

Joining us today is Laura Tromben, Co-Owner of the international tattoo convention, “Tattoo The Lou”.

“Tattoo The Lou” is an annual event that welcomes the world of tattoo to St. Louis with over 100 booths and more than 100 attending artists.

In this episode:

Where the idea for “Tattoo The Lou” originated.

The world of tattoo...the culture and the scope.

Laura is connecting talent from all over the globe. She shares the opportunities of this conglomeration.

The Tattoo Convention as a business model.

How Laura's background supports her entrepreneurial endeavor.

The growth of the convention. How things are different from last year until now.

Goals and plans for Tattoo The Lou.

Learn more:

Website

http://www.1904labs.com

Company Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/1904Labs

Company Twitter

https://twitter.com/1904Labs

Company LinkedIn Page

https://www.linkedin.com/company/1904labs/

Personal Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/tattoothelou

Personal Twitter

https://twitter.com/LauraT1904Labs

Personal LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-tromben-74043a9/

Personal Hashtags

tattoothelou #stlclassictattooexpo #stlouisclassictattooexpo #1904labs #lifeat1904withlaura

St. Louis is making the lists among the top startup and innovative cities. Articles and news outlets report that the region's startup scene is booming and St. Louis is ripe for attracting entrepreneurial capital.

Our guest today asks the question: "When there is a huge gap in diverse startup funding, can we really call our ecosystem "booming"?

Joining us is Christian Johnson, Managing Partner at MultiPass Ventures. Johnson is a US Army veteran, former St. Louis police officer, and community leader.

MultiPass Ventures, the venture capital arm of MultiPass, is dedicated to investing in startups led by women and underrepresented minorities.

In this episode: More about the multi-faceted, MultiPass Ventures.

Christian's overarching vision for this community and its people.

How his lifetime of service contributes to his broader vision for this region.

Why Christian is creating funding opportunities for women-owned and underrepresented minorities.

How MultiPass Ventures helps entrepreneurs secure funding.

The need for diverse start up funding in our region.

What have been the challenges for Christian and MultiPass

The opportunities for thriving minority-led businesses in St. Louis.

More about Innovative Workspaces Week.

Learn more:

Website http://multipassapp.com

Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/multipasseco/

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christian.couture.5

Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-johnson-52662a30/

Joining us today is Diego Abente, Vice President of Economic Development of the International Institute and President of the International Institute Community Development Corporation.

The mission of the International Institute is to strengthen the St. Louis community by: 1) helping immigrants and their families become secure and successful; and 2) promoting the value of ethnic diversity in the social, cultural and economic life of the region

Diego also leads the International Institute Business Solutions Center (IIBSC), which provides interpretation, translation services, as well as cultural competency training.

In this episode: - Diego has been active in the support and success of people and community from Paraguay to St. Louis. What led him to pursue this work in the first place? - Diego's work in Africa and Washington, DC. - How Diego is bridging the divide between immigrants and the economic system of this region and Why? - How Diego helps entrepreneurs build up the credentials and business savvy required to secure funding. - The need for ethnic diversity in business and culture in our region. - Lessons for entrepreneurs. - The opportunities for thriving immigrant businesses in St. Louis

Learn more:

Phone Number: (314) 773-9090 Address: 3401 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, MO 63118 Email: abented@iistl.org Website: http://www.iistl.org

Joining us is Jeff Gamble, CTO & Founder of Dynamic Surgical. He strives empower healthcare consumers with access to low-cost technological innovations and the knowledge to TRULY incorporate them into their everyday lives. His company, Dynamic Surgical, implements technology to integrate the physician's workflows with the patience’s experience and care without adding an administrative burden.

In this episode: - What led Jeff to create Dynamic Surgical. - The Dynamic Surgical platform. - How Dynamic Surgical connects the physician experience with that of the patient. - Why make an experiential connection? - How the investigative scientific mindset is entrepreneurial-like. - The methods and thought processes Jeff wants to pass along to others. - In the beginning, Jeff worked for a venture while he was building his own...why he made that choice and how he transitioned into full entrepreneurship. - Jeff is in the middle of a pivot...hear what prompted the pivot and how he knew a pivot was necessary. - Jeff's lessons to share with other entrepreneurs from his experience.

Learn more:

Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynamic-surgical-inc./ Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.gamble Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgamblephd/

Joining us is Colleen Mulvihill, Client Support Manager with SLEDP. As the Client Support Manager for the St. Louis Partnership Business Centers, Colleen works with entrepreneurs to find the right space, resources and support to assist each client in the advancement of their business.

Also with us is Charleen Hoskins, a SLEDP client. She is the Founder, President & CEO of TPAS, LLC, a property & casualty insurance education firm established to create transparency of the insurance claim process.

In this episode:

Discover the magnitude of the SLEDP
In Colleen's 25 years of experience, what she sees as the greatest challenge and advantage facing entrepreneurs
SLEDP is a one-stop-shop….where do we begin to take advantage of the full offerings and benefits?
More about the innovation centers?
What’s the outlook for our area small businesses? What’s needed?
How Charleen connected and utilized the SLEDP
The difference the SLEDP made in Charleen's business from the services and support she received
How Charleen is different as a business owner after the services and support she received
Lessons Charleen wants to share with other entrepreneurs from her experience

Learn more:

Website 

https://stlpartnership.com/

Company Twitter

https://twitter.com/STLPartnership

Personal LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmulvihill/

Website 

http://www.tpas.us

Company Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/ThePropertyAdjustmentSpecialists/

Company Twitter

https://twitter.com/TPAS_NOWHAT

Company LinkedIn Page

http://www.linkedin.com/in/tpas-llc-19a0a665/

Personal Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/charleen.hoskins

Personal LinkedIn

http://www.linkedin.com/in/charleen-hoskins-95847b116/

Joining us is Elaine Queathem, the founder of Savvy Coders . Savvy Coders began with a vision of reaching out to people traditionally underrepresented in the technology field. Partnering with several non-profit groups, they endeavored to give back to communities by increasing tech talent and expanding business opportunities. They designed a comprehensive curriculum that would allow students to expand their professional horizons within 7 weeks.

In 2009, Elaine was working for a small software technology company and became acutely aware of the shortage of qualified programming resources which were essential for a small company to grow and thrive. Now, several years later, she helps people develop those important and sought after skills. Her firm, Savvy Coders, has a passion for teaching technology skills to underserved communities. Offering coding and programming training in St. Louis, Nashville and Chattanooga, Savvy Coders believes that knowing how to code is more than just a cool hobby.

In this episode: Elaine's background with coding and how she came to the idea of SAVVY CODERS.

Savvy Coders' instructional approach?

More about Savvy Coders support of underrepresented people in tech.

What is necessary to support the success of new coders.

Lessons for other entrepreneurs from Elaine's experience.

Learn More: Website https://savvycoders.com/

Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SavvyCodersStLouis

Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/savvy-coders

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/margaret.elaine.12

Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainemqueathem/

Joining us today is Rebecca Brian Pan, CEO of Covo Coworking, a coworking model that enhances how you live, as well as how you work. Located in downtown, St. Louis, Covo STL is one of two locations of the family-founded company. Rebecca is a 7x serial entrepreneur, with a bicoastal graphic design firm, children's literacy non-profit, design association, and of course coworking, on her list of successful ventures.

Joining us today is Raullo Eanes, Managing Partner with Capaha Partners. Capaha Partners is a small, boutique investment firm that helps clients tell “THEIR” story in a language which is best suited for financing and capital growth. Capaha offers assistance with loan origination, loan structuring, underwriting and credit presentation for investment consideration. Raullo provides strategic business consulting, coaching and mentoring services to small and middle market companies. In this episode: Background and more about Capaha Partners. How to craft the “story” that needs to be heard by investors. The “hands-on” approach Capaha utilizes. Raullo's strategy for connecting funders to entrepreneurs. Common misunderstanding of smaller or early stage firms have when it comes to capital. More about these successful minority business enterprises that are earning millions to hundreds of millions in revenue. How do they do it? What makes it work? Access: how Capaha Partners is finding and creating pathways where there were none.

Learn more:

Website capahapartners.com Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulloeanes/

Joining us today are Nicci Roach and Lorie Jackson, founders of Mosaic Ceiling. Mosaic Ceiling is a Midwest based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization building a global community to drive social change for women of color and culture, inclusive to all women. Their mission is to “Empower Women One Ceiling at a Time” with personal and professional development programming and research efforts in six key areas:

Education Attainment Entrepreneurship Health & Wellness Leadership Development Political Participation Wage Gap & Economic Security

In this episode: Lori's corporate background and the challenges she faced with equity.

Where she found answers and support?

What she learned along the way?

What does executive leadership need to understand?

Mosaic Ceiling's key areas of focus for women.

Nicci's corporate experience and the things she observed with diversity.

What changed Nicci's direction to pursue the change rather than to press forward?

What are the tools they use to empower women?

The importance of the terms "color" AND "culture" and why they emphasize both.

Common challenges or areas women of color and culture.

Learn more:

Website http://nicciroach.com

Company Facebook http://facebook.com/lajhrc/

Company Twitter http://twitter.com/@mosaic_ceiling

Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-ceiling-094a09147/

Personal Facebook http://facebook.com/nicciroach

Personal Twitter http://twitter.com/@NicciRoach

Personal LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/nicciroach

Personal Hashtags #PlaceToPosition #NicOfTime

Joining us today is Jermey Nulik. He is the Evangelist Prime and Futurist at Bigwidesky. Jeremy applies his strategic and irreverent mind to design FUTURES for associations, brands and the constituents they serve. Bigwidesky was established to help companies navigate a radically unpredictable future. Their favorite challenges usually have to do with communications, work culture, technology and strategic vision.

In this episode: - What led Jeremy to Bigwidesky? - What does it mean to be an Evangelist Prime? - What does it mean to think like a futurist? - How do you make a brand more human and how does thinking that way make a difference? - What is the difference between creating vision and exploring what you could know? - Comparison and contrast of a brand that is more effectively human than one that is not. - How is every entrepreneur is a futurist? - More about the Be Human Project.

Learn more:

Website http://www.bigwidesky.com

Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bigwidesky/

Company Twitter https://twitter.com/bigwidesky

Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/bigwidesky/

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.nulik

Joining us today is Steve Knight, Director of COCAbiz. He designs and facilitates experiential workshops to foster collaborative creativity, design-thinking and business storytelling using the power of the arts. Also with us is Rob Morgan, a production designer, teacher at Washington University and serves as a Teaching Artist for COCAbiz.

COCAbiz is the business training division of St. Louis' renowned Center of Creative Arts (COCA), the fourth largest multi-disciplinary community arts institution in the nation. The mission COCAbiz is to build a more creative, engaged and effective work-force by delivering innovative workshops and events that employ authentic arts teaching to deliver business results.

In this episode: - Where the idea to integrate art into the workplace as a tool for training originated - Steve's artistic background - An exercise for business professionals that helps to shift their mindset and approach - Tapping into your creative energy - What are the main challenges for business leaders? - As an arm of the COCAbiz art institute, how much of the arts does COCAbiz integrate into teaching? - More about the key competencies of focus (leadership, communication, collaboration and ideation) - Where does inspiration come from?

http://www.cocastl.org/

Rob: www.morgansetdesign.com

Joining us today is Danielle Elise, Founder and Curator of All Black Creatives. She formed this international network to unite and celebrate creatives of color in their various disciplines and passions. Hers is a vision to speak truth, illuminate the images of color and spark challenging conversations with art.

She is passionate about relationships, creativity and community. She is drawn to entrepreneurship as a way to express her creativity, and build with people she loves and admires.

All Black Creatives empowers and draws together creatives of color from all around the world. They create physical manifestations of the digital communities they've built, as a way to celebrate and strengthen all creatives of color.

In this episode: - What inspired Danielle to begin All Black Creatives.

What is the narrative of the collective.
How All Black Creatives has evolved from its origins to today.
The vision for All Black Creatives going forward.
How All Black Creatives addresses racial dysfunction in our community.
How Danielle steps outside of her comfort zone to press the boundaries for others.
What most inspires the creative?

Learn more:

Website http://www.instagram.com/allblackcreatives

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lovelyladyelise

Personal Twitter https://twitter.com/wildFLWRmusic

Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-elise-97b079a6/

Personal Hashtags

wildflwrmusic #AllBlackCreatives

Joining us today is Sebastian Mueller-Soppart, EVP and Executive Creative Director with Manifest. Manifest makes brands unmistakable to the core of their audiences. They specialize in content creation that garners interest and fuels loyalty, on platforms that deliver distinct experiences with precisely-measured value.

Sebastian is motivated by the power of good ideas. He's held creative leadership positions in Europe, Latin and North America, where he’s built highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environments. Pushing creative teams beyond mediocrity is his most significant expertise.

In this episode: - How did Sebastian create Manifest? The story behind the name. - Sebastian has a voracious entrepreneurial drive. What fuels that hunger? What satisfies it? - How does he approach brand building? What makes a brand unmistakable? Inspiring? - What makes an idea great and worth exploring or investing in? How is success measured? - What is the value of highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environments? How does Sebastian create them? - What does it mean to be “channel-agnostic”? - How should we measure value? - What are common branding challenges? How does Sebastian help them overcome? - The role of content and the most effective kind of content for building a remarkable brand. - Which platforms create the best experiences? - Sebastian is coaching and cultivating leadership. What are the core competencies every leader in training should know? - What to do when you reach idea drought or overload/drain.

Learn more: Website http://manifest.com

Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/manifest-llc/

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/smuellersoppart

Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebms/

Joining us today is Desiree Coleman, Founder & CEO at Good Multiplier. Good Multiplier is mobilizing the next generation of leaders, change makers and innovators who will multiply community good and create neighborhood level change.

Through an intensive, customized, 10-month training program, Good Multiplier accelerates the effectiveness of organizations that solve issues in communities of color. Fellows are challenged to stretch their own leadership and extend themselves in a peer-learning community. They are pushed to actively develop themselves and their organizations through practical application of the experience.

In this episode: - Where the idea of Good Multiplier originated. - Desiree's overall vision. - The characteristics of the leaders Good Multiplier to invests in. - More about the intensive training and coaching. - What are the missed areas of many non-profit organizations? - What are the challenges for the leaders she plans to stretch? How can they overcome them? - Desiree is a St. Louis native. What does the St. Louis she dreams of look like? - More about the 10-week program. - Where her inspiration comes from.

Learn more: Website http://www.goodmultiplier.com

Company Twitter http://www.twitter.com/goodmultiplier

Personal Facebook http://www.facebook.com/goodmultiplier

Personal Twitter http://www.twitter.com/desireescoleman

Joining us today is Gibron Jones, founder of HOSCO Foods.

The acronym stands for Holistic Organic Sustainable Co-Operative.

HOSCO features hydroponics (growing plants in water), aeroponics (growing plants in the air) and aquaponics (hydroponic plants supplied with nutrients from fish waste) systems. He aims to provide co-operative members with complete farming skill sets that will enable them to work in a variety of food-related fields, with the eventual goal of owning their own co-operative business.

In this episode:

Gibron has been named an “AgriTech genius”. He shares how he acquired these talents and knowledge.
Gibron's experience and skill in block chain technology, agronomy, and biotechnology.
The plans to develop a sustainable infrastructure for the North St. Louis community.
Where did his passion for this work start?
Gibron shares about the influence and inspiration of Will Allen.
What does Gibron hope to inspire?
Will hip-hop be incorporated in his strategy?
He is passionate about this work. In a previous article he was quoted saying, “We are in a dire situation as it relates to our food.” Learn about the urgency and the breadth of the story of the future our food.
The tenets of Gibron's company focus: FOOD PRODUCTION, JOB TRAINING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
What kinds of partnerships are needed to sustain his vision? How did he establish the ones he has?
What have some of the biggest challenges been?
How does Gibron approach and manage risk?
What is his advice for the people he is training to start and run their own businesses?
Off the script question: Why does he still have a MySpace Page?

Learn more:

Company Website 

https://www.hoscofarms.com/

Company Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/HOSCOUSA/

Company Twitter

https://twitter.com/HOSCO_Foods

Company Instagram

http://instagram.com/wix

Joining us today are Jamey Edgerton and Ched Wagner from Nvestd. Jamey is the CEO and Ched is the manager. Nvsted is unique, as it is the ONLY Regulation Crowdfunding marketplace SPECIFIC to the St. Louis region and the FIRST in the nation organized by an economic development agency.

Nvestd seeks to connect the region's thriving community of startups to a wider range of capital. The online portal creates investment opportunities for everyday investors.

It allows people to invest in companies for as little as $100.

With Jamey and Ched is Jeff Stevens. He is the founder of WellBeing Brewing Company, the country's very first brewery solely dedicated to brewing Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer.

Joining us today is Antionette D. Carroll, Founder and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab. Creative Reaction Lab is a nonprofit social enterprise designing healthy and racially equitable communities for Black and Latinx populations through education and training programs, community engagement consulting, an online national platform, and open-source resources.

Creative Reaction Lab is creating a community-centered, collaborative movement led by youth to challenge racial inequities in education, media, health and healthcare, government and public service. One of Essence’s 100 Woke Women and was recently named an Echoing Green Fellows.

Throughout her career, Antionette has worked for non-profits working for social justice, human rights, and diversity and inclusion.

Learn more: Websitehttp://www.creativereactionlab.com Company Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/CreativeReactionLab/ Company Twitterhttps://twitter.com/CreativeRxlab Company LinkedIn Pagehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-reaction-lab/ Personal Facebookhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antionettecarroll/ Personal Twitterhttps://twitter.com/acarrolldesign Personal LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antionettecarroll/

Joining us is Steph Nissen, Executive Partner and Director of Digital at Atomic Revenue. She manages the company’s digital marketing programs including social media, web development, search engine optimization, content marketing, and graphic design.

Atomic Revenue grows small to mid-size businesses through Revenue Operations. From lead generation to sales conversion and customer loyalty, Atomic Revenue aligns all the parts of business to make it easier to achieve desired results.

Steph has worked in corporate America as well as in the start-up culture. She has worked on campaigns for big brands including Toyota and TJMaxx as well as small business and solopreneurs in every industry.

In this episode:

How Steph became a part of the digital marketing world.
What it means to be digital in marketing.
The difference of the digital marketing mindset and approach compared to previous marketing generations.
How to understand SEO.
What are the blind spots of many business owners?
What makes for effective content?
What is necessary with data? What’s relevant? How do we find the golden ticket for success?
What are the trends? What’s next? What’s out?
Hacks for the entrepreneur.
Steph has a life outside of the fast-paced, highly-connected digital world. How does she manage it all?

Learn more:

Website  http://AtomicRevenue.com

Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/atomicrevenue/

Company Twitter https://twitter.com/atomicresults

Company LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/algorythmics/

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.dildine

Personal Twitter https://twitter.com/stephnissen_

Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanienissen/

Joining us today is Reine Bayoc, Creator and Owner of the thriving SweetArt Bake Shop in St. Louis. SweetArt Bakeshop is a from-scratch bakery specializing in traditional, vegan, and gluten-free American baked goods. The cafe also serves a plant-based breakfast and lunch menu that has a loyal following of meat eaters.

Along with operating the bakeshop, Reine is the founder and creator of the Love and Magic Kitchen, a blog where she shares recipes, stories, and inspires all the culinary-timid to trust their intuitive internal cooks.

In our conversation with Reine:

Where did her passion for cooking originate?

What have her travels contributed to Reine's “food-venture”? Her philosophy as well as strategy?

What is "Intuitive cooking"?

Who were Reine's entrepreneurial influencers.

How she finds balance.

Reine emphasizes self-care. She shares her methods and recommendations.

Reine's encouragement to women who have a passion for something that may be intimidating to pursue.

Some of the entrepreneurial lessons Reine wants to pass along.

What is Love & Magic?

Reine is working on her next venture: and it is a big deal..."Love & Magic", a dessert and wine lounge.

What are the plans for SweetArt?

Learn more, connect and patron:

Website http://www.sweetartstl.com Company Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SweetArtBakeshop&Cafe Company Twitter http://www.twitter.com/SweetArtSTL Personal Facebook http://www.facebok.com/ReineBayoc

Joining us today are Tiffany and Ronnie Notch, founders of Notes For Life Arts & Technology.

Notes For Life Arts & Technology exists to provide no-cost, innovative lessons in arts education to every student, everywhere. Their mission is to empower each participant in a hands-on learning culture, which encourages peer-to-peer collaboration, creative storytelling, entrepreneurship, and provides access to cutting-edge technological advancements.

They started out in 2014 with 6 students and wanted to provide an entertaining yet educational platform that kept each student first. Since then, they have grown to a national student impact of over 400,000 and their mission hasn't changed.

In the final home game...the Surge bring home another win!!! Get ready for regionals. Go Surge!!

Joining us today is Mindy Mazur, Executive Director of Brazen St. Louis.

Brazen St. Louis encourages women at all stages of business and industries to join a like-minded community and feel supported on their entrepreneurial journey. The organization is designed for entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, founders, presidents, and CEOs who are not part of a parent company.

Through the years, Mindy has worked to empower women and girls by advancing issues such as pay equity, civil rights, and voting rights, and appointing more women to public boards and commissions. She’s dedicated to electing more women to public office, mentoring and sponsoring women inside and outside the workplace, and volunteering time in women’s leadership groups.

In this episode:

Where did Mindy's passion for women entrepreneurs begin.

How did her career path lead to Brazen St. Louis as Executive Director.

How Mindy leveraged her background in her current role.

What did she do for support?

Where are the disparities? How do things look for lady bosses?

How policy influences and impacts the advancement of women entrepreneurs.

How do we respond to the woman who says, "I'm scared to death" about starting a business or other aspects of entrepreneurship?

Mindy's encouragement to the woman who says "I can't wait”, while they are in circumstances that cause her to wait.

Where are some of the blind spots for women entrepreneurs when it comes to achieving the next level?

Mindy's best-practice tools for women entrepreneurs.

What is the “Sister CEO” concept and how is it incorporated?

What are the kinds of resources Brazen provides for members?

How Mindy encourages women entrepreneurs to discover entrepreneurial opportunities they haven’t considered yet.

How do women become members?

Learn more: https://brazenglobal.com/stl/

Joining us today is Jean Scholtes, Founder and CEO of KIND soap company. KIND soap company creates truly natural bath, body, and beauty products with a mission to always be KIND to your skin, KIND to the earth, and KIND to others.

Recently, KIND soap company was selected by Capital Innovators to be one of six companies in their Business Accelerator program. KIND was selected from nearly 500 applicants from 56 countries.

In this episode:

How did she go from BASEMENT to becoming a solid BRAND?

What Jean has discovered in her evolution from corporate career to entrepreneurship.

What Jean's marketing and design background contributes to your current role and business.

Jean's approach to branding.

Jean has extensive experience with market research and new product development. How does approach those areas with her own company.

How her life changed personally since she's become a full-time entrepreneur. As well as the surprises.

Jean's experience with Capital Innovators. How she became a candidate.

Jean's encouragement for other entrepreneurs to find and pursue opportunities.

Learn more:

Website

http://kindsoap.com

Company Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/KINDsoap

RGPLIVE for the St. Louis Surge vs. the Toledo Threat with NtheZone Network announcers Palmer Alexander, Arlington Lane and Ashley Wright

RGPLIVE for the St. Louis Surge vs. the Toledo Threat with NtheZone Network announcers Palmer Alexander, Arlington Lane and Ashley Wright

Joining us today is Phyllis Librach, president and founder of Sydney’s Closet.

Sydney's Closet designs and manufactures plus-size special occasion dresses for women ages 16 to 60 who wear sizes 14 to 40. The Wedding, Evening and Prom Collections created by Sydney's Closet are sold online, in bridal salons and dress shops across the USA and around the world. International sales include Canada, UK, Germany, Poland, Australia, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

The company's fashion-forward designs have been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Teen Prom, and Seventeen. Designs have been featured on television on Dr. Phil and The Today Show as well as seen in newspapers, magazines and blogs. Full-Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek) named Sydney's Closet the retailer of the year in 2015.

In this episode:

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Phyllis was a successful journalist. What prompted her to trade-in deadlines for hemlines.

What it took for Phyllis to make such a seemingly substantial transition.

How life is different for Phyllis.

What would Phyllis lend to the entrepreneur who desires something different?

Phyllis has had excellent media exposure. How did she build her brand and attract that recognition.

What did her journalism background contribute to her current role.

How Phyllis expanded and now conducts business internationally.

The encouragement Phyllis has for other entrepreneurs to discover entrepreneurial opportunities in their lives.

Learn more:

Website

http://www.sydneyscloset.com

Company Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/SydneysCloset/

Company Twitter

https://twitter.com/sydneyscloset

RGPLIVE for the St. Louis Surge vs. the Atlanta Monarchs with NtheZone Network announcers Palmer Alexander, Arlington Lane and Ashley Wright

RGPLIVE for the St. Louis Surge vs. the Atlanta Monarchs with NtheZone Network announcers Palmer Alexander, Arlington Lane and Ashley Wright

Joining us today is Kathryn Finney, founder and managing director of DigitalUndivided (DID). Founded in 2013, DID is a social enterprise that takes an innovative, transformative approach to economic empowerment by encouraging Black and Latina women to own their economic security through entrepreneurship. DID accomplishes this goal by boldly empowering Black and Latina women to think BIG through the BIG Innovation Center, a 4,000 square foot space located in downtown Atlanta and the BIG Incubator program for high growth companies led by Black and Latina women. DID has impacted over 2000 people and helped companies raise over $25 Million in Investment.

In this episode:

What is Digital Undivided?

How her dad, a senior system engineer at Microsoft introduced Kathryn to tech.

Why Kathryn describes herself with the words Founder, Traveler and Innovator.

When Kathryn became interested in social entrepreneurship.

What was the genesis of The Budget Fashionista blog.

How did Kathryn transition from hobby to business to exit.

What is the FOCUS Fellowship and the BIG Innovation Center?

What is a technology-enabled company?

What did the #Project Diane research project tell us about the "real unicorns", Black and Latina entrepreneurs?

What we can do to encourage Black and Latina entrepreneurs see the opportunities for themselves in tech vs. other types of entrepreneurship.

Learn more: https://www.digitalundivided.com/

Joining us today are Darren Jackson and Jon Alexander, founders of Creo Agency. Darren is the visionary Executive Producer. Jon is the Chief Creative.

Creo Agency wants to work with minority and underrepresented creatives to tell stories through their lens and create experiences that speak their language.

They are a collection of creative directors, journalists, filmmakers, photo journalists, designers, social engineers, influencers, and makers.

In this episode:

How to build social influence.

Where philanthropy become part of Creo's story.

How they create and bring their voices and perspectives to life.

Creo's approach to solve unemployment and other social and economic challenges.

What touring across the country as an Independent HipHop/Soul Artist contributed to Darren's narrative.

What does Darren most want underground urban creatives to know and have.

Why does Creo focus on underground in particular?

What has been their greatest surprise/discovery of entrepreneurship.

How Jon came into film production and creative media originally.

What it means to be “Chief Creative”.

What changes does Jon seek to strike with his audiences?

What this community looks like through Jon's lens.

What did Jon learn from his work with the Nine Network of Public Media and as an adjunct professor at Webster University?

Why Jon transitioned into entrepreneurship from work that supported his passion.

Learn more: www.creo.agency

Welcome to the very first episode of "Our Healthy Men" The Prostate Cancer Question & Answer Radio Show!! Producer, Jade Harrell with hosts, Dr. Lannis Hall and Dr. Arnold Bullock work through the very fundamental understandings of the male reproductive anatomy, the prostate gland and its function. Discover why we are so excited and why the docs call it the AMAZING Prostate!!! In this episode: - Prostate gland basic information - Describe the anatomy - What is the function of the prostate gland - Changes of the prostate over lifetime (enlargement, BPH definition and side effects) - Statistics of BPH very common 60% develop prostate enlargement by 60, 90% by 80 years old - Options, Treatment and Medications Sponsored by the Barnes Jewish Foundation Presented by The Prostate Cancer Coalition Learn more at www.prostatecancercoalitionstl.org

Looking for something fun to do in St. Louis? You can get an up-close look at downtown St. Louis, the Gateway Arch, Forest Park or the Soulard/Lafayette Square area from the comfort of a three-wheeled, motorized machine called an Elekktric Trikke vehicle. Trikke tours are the newest way to explore the city’s most popular sites with ease. A completely new riding and touring experience that's fun, functional and perfect for groups, couples and families. The founder knows how to create a good time!! Joining us today is Bill Smith, who affectionately goes by the name “SHOE” from his days in morning radio and radio image production. He was the recipient of numerous industry awards and he’s worked with talent at Premiere and Westwood One. His phenomenally fun franchise provides engaging and entertaining tours and event facilitation in the St. Louis Region!

Websitehttp://www.trikkestl.com

Company Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TrikkeSTL/

Company Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TrikkeSTL

Company LinkedIn Pagehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/trikkestl

Personal Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/shoeisme

Personal Twitterhttps://twitter.com/SHOEisME

Personal LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/shoeisme

Personal Hashtags

WannaGoForARide #FunThingsToDoInStLouis #tinywheelsBIGFUN

Entrepreneurially Thinking is another positive production of RareGem Productions. Thanks for listening!!

What better way to have deep, meaningful conversation and exchange than over a cup of coffee? Our guest today has created the space for courageous conversations as well as for coffee. He has also created a space for underrepresented voices and unspoken dialogue to be heard.

Cheryl and Christy sit down with entrepreneur, husband, father and newly elected first ever African-American member of the Clayton School District Board of Education, Jason Wilson today on #ETHINKSTL

In this episode:

In an article it noted that when people found out that Jason was an African-American man, business began to decline. He said “that doesn’t stop me from wanting to be in the game”.

What the real “game” is that folks don’t want to talk about.
How Jason is changing the way the game is played.
Why coffee? How Jason emerged into entrepreneurship.
The little whispers and conversations that were taking place were fuel for Jason. What was his response.
The challenges and obstacles he's encountered as a business owner.
How Jason approached those challenges to overcome them.
How he stepped out of his comfort zone through previous ventures until today.
Jason's greatest discoveries in life, politics and business.
Opportunities and advice for other business owners.

Website

http://www.northwestcoffee.com/

Company Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/jason.wilson.1257

Entrepreneurially Thinking is another positive production of RareGem Productions. Thanks for listening!!

Jade Harrell with Marilyn Peaston, Executive Director of the David Peaston Foundation.

Joining us today are Phillip Sangokoya and LaTonya Thompson. Phillip is the Management Consultant & Vice President of the Business Resource Association for Networking & Development (BRAND) of St. Louis & the BRAND of St. Louis Foundation.

Latoya Thompson is a client of BRAND of St. Louis. She is the CEO & Founder of Heritage1933. Heritage 1933™ serves women and children affected by homelessness. Thompson has inspired customers to join the Heritage 1933™ initiative by donating hair care products to women children living in shelters.

BRAND of St. Louis aims to leverage innovative, collaborative strategies to solve urban economic challenges and bring accelerating solutions to communities.

In this episode:

How BRAND of St. Louis defines branding.

What inspired the creation of BRAND of St. Louis.
The contrast and comparison of higher education principles or approaches of marketing to those of the corporate marketplace.
The contrast and comparison of higher education principles or approaches of marketing with that of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
How minority-led businesses and non-profit organizations with low budgets can best reach their target market.
What did you learn from your years in the field in Business Banking and Commercial Lending?
Phillip has a background in psychology. What psychology lends to brand and marketing strategy.
More about the non-profit arm of BRAND of St. Louis.

Learn More:

Website - http://www.brandofstl.com

Company Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheBRANDofSTL

Company Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/TheBRANDofSTL

Company LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-b-r-a-n-d-of-st-louis/

Instagram - http://www.instagram/TheBRANDofSTL

Entrepreneurially Thinking is another positive production of RareGem Productions. Thanks for listening!!

Jade Harrell with Dan Parris, Co-Founder of Continuity STL with participant Musau Onwubiko. The Continuity Media Training Program is a 36-week, intensive media production program that helps aspirinG, Underrepresented filmmakers gain the skills needed to secure employment in the media production industry

Learn more www.continutiystl.com

It's the Hollywood Event in HAIR!!! In the STL for the very first time. 25th anniversary celebrating the stylists and barbers who make our style shine! Glynn Jackson's Golden Scissors Awards!!! Jade Harrell with Glynn Jackson and Stylist.

Honoring and rewarding artistic and creative expression via hair, beauty, fashion, healthy and/or social action. Their perspective is interesting, educational, creative and entertaining. Golden Scissors creates a voice, presence and novel opportunity to highlight and honor excellence.

BEING HELD IN STL FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE MAJORETTE (MAJORET) 7150 MANCHESTER ON SUNDAY, MAY 20TH. 2018

Visionary strategist, master communicator, top-notch trainer and facilitator Rebeccah Bennett joins us today! She is the Founder and Principal of Emerging Wisdom LLC. With InPower Institute, a division of Emerging Wisdom, she offers hundreds of programs and events that spur human growth. She teaches participants how to unlock their personal power to create extraordinary lives. Her life and journey is extraordinary as well. The lessons that she shares of her path to entrepreneurship have given her an awareness and experience that will literally stir your soul.

Rebeccah led a successful career in public policy consulting, organizational and community planning and public engagement for over 20 years prior to launching Emerging Wisdom.

Emerging Wisdom LLC is a forward thinking social enterprise that helps individuals live empowered lives; assists leaders to build impactful organizations and promotes communities to generate brighter futures.

She founded Emerging Wisdom to facilitate shifts with individuals, consciousness and behavior to improve community conditions.

In this episode:

How Rebeccah defines personal empowerment.
Rebeccah was born at the end of the Civil Rights era and raised in a community committed to social justice and equal opportunity. She talks about how empowerment was introduced and defined for her early on and how it evolved.
How she connected her worldview with her career pursuit.
What she learned from her years in the field.
When/how did entrepreneurship enter as an option.
More about the Inpower Institute.
Where does she start with her participants. What do many of us need to understand? Embrace?
Rebeccah has been a consultant, a corporate career woman as well as an entrepreneur with long-standing success with strategy. She was part of the Ferguson Commission and part of St. Louis equity entrepreneurship collective with BioStL and more. How does she connect them all?
How does Rebeccah Bennett think outside of the box?
What have been some of her entrepreneurial challenges. Lessons learned (emerged wisdom).
How can an entrepreneur discover and unleash their personal power? How can we use this power to create extraordinary lives?

Learn more:

Website http://www.emergingwisdomllc.com

Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InPowerInstitute/

Personal LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccahbennettemergingwisdom/

Entrepreneurially Thinking is another positive production of RareGem Productions. Thanks for listening!!

Joining us today is Dr. Jennifer Silva, an Associate Professor in Pediatric Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine. She founded SentiAR with her partner and husband, Jonathan Silva who is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Wash U.

SentiAR is developing the first intra-procedural use of augmented reality in this space. Using the Microsoft HoloLens, they can display a patient-specific heart hologram with the real-time catheter locations to better guide minimally invasive catheter based procedures.

In this episode: - What is cardiac electrophysiology. - Dr. Silva's personal journey to cardiac medicine. - How she emerged into entrepreneurship. - Some of the challenges she experienced along the way and how she stepped outside of her comfort zone. - What has been the greatest surprise in entrepreneurship. - How she finds balance with family, work, and community.

Learn more: Website: http://www.sentiar.com Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/sentiarco Company LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentiar/ Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferavari Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-n-avari-silva-6845827

Entrepreneurially Thinking is another positive production of RareGem Productions. Thanks for listening!!

Joining us today are Kevin Bryant, Chair of the Kingsway Merchant's Association with James Buchanan, the Commercial District Manager with the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC).

The Kingsway Merchant's Association has been working since 1983 to support and improve the business vitality in one of our largest districts. The district is comprised of member businesses and other concerned residents, who are all working together for the continued support and sustainability of the business community.

Kevin Bryant is the Founder and CEO of Conversions Global Marketing, a creative marketing firm that tackles the growing impact of diversity on brands by merging local action with global thinking.

The SLDC is the economic development arm for the City of St. Louis, Missouri.

In this episode:

What inspired this redevelopment plan.
How KMA overcame the multiple challenges faced with this plan.
The vision for the district. What success would look like.
What it means that the KMD is “Making Dreams A Reality”.
How Kevin stepped out of his comfort zone.
Kevin's greatest surprise in entrepreneurship.
James and his work with St. Louis Development Corporation.
The personal journey of Kevin and James to this project.
What the opportunities are in the Kingsway Merchant's District for business owners and entrepreneurs.
What it means to be the “Driving Force for Economic Development”.
James Buchanan's personal driving force.

Learn more:

KINGSWAY MERCHANTS DISTRICT - A driving force for economic development: https://www.kingswaymerchants.org/

Conversions Global Marketing: https://www.conversions.us/

St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/sldc/

Entrepreneurially Thinking is another positive production of RareGem Productions. Thanks for listening!!

Joining us today are Maria Meyers and Kate Pope Hodel of Sourcelink, a program of the University of Missouri- Innovation Center with a single mission: to make entrepreneurship easier. Maria is Founder Executive Director. Kate is with Special Projects. Together they run the network that builds entrepreneurial communities and stacks the cards in your favor!

SourceLink has helped communities transform fragmented economic development organizations into vibrant and vital ecosystems.

Developed through support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, SourceLink connects resources to each other and to a national network of best practices to help communities create jobs, accelerate business and strengthen local economies.

In this episode: - How Maria became known as “the queen of entrepreneurship” throughout the Midwest. - The origins of SourceLink. - The biggest challenges for business owners. - Where business owners are least effective...Most effective...Seeking direction... - How Sourcelink establishes the ecosystems and networks.

Kate is a master of data. What stories do the numbers tell.
How an entrepreneur should find and use data.
What sources and kinds of data are best indicators.
Breakthrough programs with the Kauffman Foundation
How Sourcelink creates a pathway for success with clients.
What Kate learned from the best in the field and thought leaders.
What we can learn from the “on-the-ground implementers”.
Kate's advice for businesses owners to step outside of their comfort zone.

Learn more: www.joinsourcelink.com @joinsourcelink (Twitter) @joinsourcelink (Facebook)

Meet the dynamic husband-and-wife team that blends engineering excellence with enterprise. They do so while dedicating their lives toward the advancement of young and emerging engineering talent. They are community leaders and pace-setters for our region's growth. Abe and Nicole Adewale of ABNA Engineering are with us today.

Abe and Nicole Adewale, founders of ABNA Engineering, a civil and structural engineering firm. They design for industrial, educational, healthcare and commercial projects and provide surveying, Geotech, construction management, testing & inspection and planning for major public works projects. Abe and Nicole founded ABNA Engineering in 1994 after a decade of service at the Illinois Department of Transportation working on major roadway and bridge construction projects.

In this episode: -What engineering represents to each of them.

-How and why did it engineering emerge into entrepreneurship for the Adewales.

-What is their overarching business philosophy.

-What are some of the challenges they've experienced along the way.

-How did they step out of their comfort zones.

-The importance of minority inclusion in business development.

-What does that mean for the Adewales to be leaders in the community and what that involves.

-How they find balance with family, work, community.

-The lessons they've learned that they want to infuse in emerging engineers.

Learn more: www.abnaengineering.com/ - HEADQUARTERS - 4140 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 P: [314] 454-0222 F: [314] 454-1235 A Full Service Civil Engineering Firm - St. Louis and Chicago.

Joining us today is Erin Joy, founder of Black Dress Partners--a business consulting and coaching organization that helps emerging and evolving women business owners strategize, prioritize, and execute organizational growth as well as effectiveness.

After 15 years of selling and consulting in the real estate industry, she founded Black Dress Partners in 2011. Erin is a third-generation female entrepreneur. She understands the rewards and challenges of starting a company and fueling its success. It is her life’s mission to provide female business owners with the resources, services, and support they need to be successful in business and life.

In this episode: - Details about the Midwest Women Business Owners Conference.

Erin has entrepreneurial lineage. Did her matriarchs face challenges similar to the ones of the women she works with today?
What trends are specific to women-owned businesses across industries.
Where women business owners are most effective. Least effective. Seeking direction.
"Hidden dangers” for women business owners.
Erin's overarching business philosophy.
How Erin creates pathways for success with her business.
How Erin creates pathways for success with her clients.
What has been the greatest surprise in entrepreneurship.
What’s her advice for women businesses owners to step outside of their comfort zone.

Learn more Websitehttp://www.blackdresspartners.com Company Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BlackDressPartners/ Company LinkedIn Pagehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/black-dress-partners/ Personal Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/erinjoystl Personal LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erinjoy/

Jade Harrell w/ Maxine Clark and Allie Cicotte | Blueprint4Summer: A web app providing easy mobile access to summer camps and events in the local area so you can plan your summer around fun activities.

At the intersection of Medicine, Entrepreneurship, and Design is MEDLaunch. MEDLaunch is a non-profit biomedical incubator that solves healthcare problems with interdisciplinary teams of students at St. Louis University.

Joining us today are: John Hardin, a phenomenal business man and the executive director of MEDLaunch and Lucas Rydberg, a previous team leader (Phas3).

In this episode: - About the MEDLaunch program and how it was inspired/founded - The development and overall success of MEDLaunch as a whole - What the teams and work with university students entail. - What the university students learned. - Who the key role models or examples of success are. - What is Demo Day

Sigma Pi Phi (1904) + Alpha Phi Alpha (1906) + Kappa Alpha Psi (1911) + Omega Psi Phi (1911) +Phi Beta Sigma (1914) + Iota Phi Theta (1963) = COLLECTIVE IMPACT COOPERATIVE!!! Jade Harrell with Eric Rhone for the Voter Registration Festival event at Harris-Stowe State University. Dynamic Brothers Working Together For A Cause.

Thursday, April 4th, 2018 10am-2pm 3026 Laclede Ave St. Louis, MO 63103 Contact Eric Rhone via email: Eric@birdbearent.com

On this episode of #ETHINKSTL you will gain insights, wisdom and inspiration from the man who engaged our audience as our guest for our BioStL Inclusion Initiative, "An Evening With...". He launched his multi-million dollar, St. Louis-based pharmaceutical and medical service company from a stellar career in pharmaceutical sales...How could he? How did he?

In the studio with us is Eric Bailey. He is the founder and CEO of EMED Medical Company. Bailey oversees the strategic direction of the St. Louis based multi-million dollar pharmaceutical and medical service company. With a national distribution presence, EMED is a viable provider of pharmaceuticals, medical products, managed care and specialty pharmacy services. Bailey founded EMED in January 1999. Before that, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry, serving in the areas of sales, national accounts management and products management. Bailey worked for several Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson and Johnson, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Roche Labs and Sun Pharma. Bailey currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Mid-States MSDC and has served as a member of t he MBEIC committee of the St. Louis Minority Business Council since 2008. He is the Chairman of the Training and Education sub-committee, a member Prince Hal l Masons. He also served as a Deacon Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Eric is a native of Fayetteville, Tennessee. Bailey earned a B.A. degree from the University of Memphis and is a recipient of Executive Curriculums Certificates from Tuck School of Business and St. Louis University. He is married with two children. He enjoys golf, cycling, hiking and current debate.

With us on the show today is Dr. Perry Drake. He founded the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference, which is named by Forbes as one of the top marketing conference to check out in 2018. He is currently the Assistant Professor of Digital and Social Media Marketing in the College of Business Administration at the University Of Missouri – St. Louis. He is responsible for the creation and instruction of the digital and social media marketing courses and programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in addition to noncredit curriculums and certifications. He also serves as the faculty advisor to the UMSL Marketing Advisor Board and the UMSL Marketing Club. He also teaches in the UMSL International MBA program located in Germany and Finland.

According to a survey of 4,000 marketers by Econsultancy, the top two digital trends in 2020 are going to be focused on customer experience (24%) and personalization (23%). This reflects a shift from the previous one-to-many marketing strategy to more of a one-to-one, data-driven approach. Even the industries that once failed to keep pace are starting to utilize the made-to-order benefits that digital marketing provides with securing customers in unpredictable times.

In this episode: - What marketing really means from the vantage of Perry who teaches marketing internationally and exhaustively. - How marketing differs from university to the world. - What entrepreneurs need to understand and embrace. - Where are business owners least effective with marketing. Most effective...Seeking direction... - How Perry establishes and connects them all. - How the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference “followed him home” to St. Louis from New York. - How does Dr. Drake think outside of the box. - How an entrepreneur should find and use marketing data. - How does UMSL create pathways for success for its students. - What we can learn from thought and industry leaders attending the conference. - Event details and line-up of the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference.

Learn more: www.umsl.edu

Company Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UMSLBUSINESS/

Company Twitterhttps://twitter.com/UMSLBUSINESS

Personal Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/perry.drake

Personal Twitterhttps://twitter.com/pddrake

Personal LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/perrydrake/

Personal Hashtags#MDMC18

Jade Harrell with Ashely Nanney, Founder, Feed Your Vitality Feed Your Vitality | St. Louis Prepared Meal Delivery | Paleo | Gluten ... https://www.feedyourvitality.com/ Delivering healthy and delicious prepared meals with our St. Louis meal delivery service. We specialize in Paleo, HCG Diet, and SHAPE ReCLAIMED!

New high-end male grooming salons and barbershops are popping up in cities around the country. Men are paying premium prices at these places to get everything from a haircut and a shave to a wax and mani-pedi. According to research company, Statista, this global male "pampering" and grooming culture is a market that is estimated to be worth about 29.14 billion U.S. dollars by 2024.

Joining us on #ETHINKSTL today are identical twins Eugene and Erik Potts of Original Gents Menswear. They are natives of St. Louis and grew up in Walnut Park.They attended Cardinal Ritter College Prep HS and graduated from Beaumont HS to answer the customary St. Louis "Where'd you go to HS" question. They served in youth organizations and were active in the community. In their early years, people knew them as hard workers and entrepreneurs. They also earned notoriety as rising stars in modeling. They have built upon their positive community reputation to create successful and lucrative men's product line and premium grooming businesses.

In this episode: - How early childhood "twin talk" influenced their entrepreneurial partnership - Who were their entrepreneurial role models - Their backgrounds include cosmetology, chemistry as well as business. How those experiences shaped the businessmen they are today. - What is their business philosophy - Why they utilize organic and locally sourced materials for their products - What is the "Gentlemen's Mindset" - Challenges they experienced along the way - How did they step out of their comfort zone - They are expanding their business to include a service line - What are the plans for the future and growth - What it means to be serial or multitudinal-entrepreneurs

Learn more and contact: Email: originalgentsmenswear@gmail.com Website: http://www.originalgents.com Company Facebook: http://fb.com/originalgentsmenswear

Jade Harrell with Kierstin Coovert, founder of Vibrant You for National Nutrition Month.

http://vibrantyoustl.com CONTACT: Kierstin Coovert 314-503-8083 VibrantYouSTL@gmail.com

Jade Harrell w/ Hidden Figures panelists. Join us and see Hidden Figures in a way you've never viewed it before.

Jade Harrell with Jessica Posely, founder of Juices with Jess for National Nutrition Month.

The conversation around entrepreneurship is expanding more and more to create space at the table for young business people. Youth entrepreneurship programs and training have been created for children in high school, middle school and now even in elementary school. In this episode we meet a couple of young entrepreneurs who are gaining invaluable lessons and experience from THE organization that has been training and grooming young women for over 100 years. Joining us is Bonnie Barczykowski. She is the Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. With Bonnie is 9-year-old Girl Scout Brownie, Aria Pelikan and 13-year-old Girl Scout Cadette, Taylor Boaz. Both are extraordinary examples of the legacy of leadership, adventure, and success.

In this episode:

How the Girl Scouts offer every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
How entrepreneurship is integrated in programs.
How the CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri approaches the effort to give every girl an opportunity to become a leader.
What are the considerations of the CEO and how does she think out-of-the-box to keep this 100-plus year organization thriving. Were you a Girl Scout?
Cadette and Brownie advice for other little girls.
What can Girl Scouts teach about business.

Learn More: Website: http://www.girlscoutsem.org Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsEasternMO/ Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/GirlScoutsEM

There are millions of minority-owned businesses in the United States. While the number of minority-owned businesses is on the rise, many are often faced with challenges when it comes to clear plans of action to achieve their major goals. How do minority-firms know what to do when a standard or design has never existed?

In this episode of #ETHINKSTL, we will learn more about the St. Louis Minority Business Council. This business development organization focuses on assisting minority owned businesses to develop strategic relationships and partnerships with major sourcing organizations. The result is mutually beneficial business relationships that facilitate measurable regional economic prosperity and equity.

Joining us is Lakesha Mathis. She is the Program Manager with the St. Louis Regional Chamber. Lakesha was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Arkansas. She received a BA from the University of Missouri, St. Louis in Political Science. Later she returned to UMSL to continue her studies this time focusing on Public Policy Administration with an emphasis on Urban Planning. After 10 years with Missouri American Water, she transitioned to become a full-time entrepreneur working alongside her husband to build List Towing Service, LLC, a tow trucking company, in 2016. Lakesha is married with two. They reside in St. Louis metropolitan area. Additionally, she is the author of two self-published books ͞If Pluto Isn’t a Planet͟ a memoir and "The Conspiracy of You", a self-help guide. She is currently working with the St. Louis Regional Chamber as the St. Louis Minority Business Council’s Programs Manager.

In this episode: - The mission of the St. Louis Minority Business Council - How partnerships are initiated and developed - How the MBC is working on policy changes - What are the primary benefits of membership with the St. Louis Minority Business Council

Learn more: www.slmbc.org/

Meet the dynamic Genera Moore, founder and CEO of Motorparts Nation. If you look at Genera Moore’s LinkedIn profile you might not know that she is a St. Louis native. In fact, she is a global citizen. She’s journeyed from Atlanta to Dubai to Africa and back to St. Louis through industries ranging from entertainment to government to motor parts. She’s produced global entertainment events for the likes of Janet Jackson and Snoop Dogg. She cut her international business chops with a brokerage firm that obtained the rights for various luxury brands and brought their franchises into the Dubai market. She introduced the first Lexani luxury motorcar to the market and LXR&CO for women's vintage hand bags. She moves mountains from whatever port she calls home. Cheryl and Christy catch up with her when she was in town for a little while. We get to take a ride with her as she shares her inspiring entrepreneurial story.

In this episode: - How she entered into her line of work - How to find a co-owner - How to move into the African market - What people are missing by staying out of the international market - Why she returned to St. Louis when she could work from anywhere in the world - What have some of the biggest challenges been of starting her own company - How to approach and manage risk - Advice for women working in male dominated industries like motor parts

In May of 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addressed to the Negro American Labor Council stating, "there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God’s children." From then to now our nation’s economic divide continues to widen. In his Nobel Peace Prize address he asserted, “There is nothing new about poverty. What is new, however, is that we have the resources to get rid of it.”. In this episode, we will learn more about the National MBA Association of Metro St. Louis. The organization who leads in the creation of educational opportunities and economic growth for African Americans through programs, partnerships and career opportunities in management.

Joining us today is Carrie Sanders, President and Desiree Adeboye, the Entrepreneurship Co-Director/ VP of Recording with National Black MBA Association of Metro St. Louis.Carrie creates and implements marketing strategy development, risk mitigation & program analysis with LHHCII. Desiree is the owner of Prime International, business consulting firm and Cultural Xpressions, diversity and cultural training . Cultural Xpressions provides an authentic cultural experience through the introduction of ethnic, food, art, traditions and trips.

In this episode: - How has the National Black MBA Association the need and impact changed from its inception? - Why is the NBMBA's emphasis on intellectual as well as economic wealth. - How partnerships are arranged and implemented. - How are pathways in St. Louis being created? - What people are gaining through membership in NBMBA. - How the workplace is changing where corporate structure and culture is rapidly changing. - Advice for African-American workers pursuing their careers and opportunities. - Recommendations for listeners interested in becoming a member. - How can people learn more about NBMBA.

Visit www.stlblackmba.org

Jade Harrell with Dr. Niyi Coker, Founder and Festival Director of the Africa World Documentary Film Festival.

For its eleventh season, the annual Africa World Documentary Film Festival, sponsored by the E. Desmond Lee Professorship through UMSL’s African/African American Studies at the International Studies and Programs office at will take place at the Missouri History Museum. The international festival, which is committed to the promotion of knowledge, life and culture of the people of Africa worldwide, in a Pan-African context through cinema, will feature 24 films from 16 different countries, including South Africa, Norway, Nigeria, South United Kingdom, Brazil, Haiti and the USA during its official opening in St. Louis, MO. After the opening weekend in St. Louis, the festival travels to different venues in US and around the world, including Philadelphia, Ghana, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

The festival selected excellent documentaries submitted by filmmakers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Italy, Jordan, Liberia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, Uganda, and USA. Some of the major subjects covered in these selected documentary films are Art, Business, Crime & Violence, Culture, Education, Gender, History, Human Trafficking, Immigration, Identity, Music & Dance, Traditional Religion, Personal Biographies, Politics, Poverty, Race, Society, Sport, as well as Women’s Issues.

For a complete list of the documentary films that will be showing at the Missouri History Museum from February 9-11, 2018, please check the festival website at www.africaworldfilmfestival.com or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AfricaWorldDocumentaryFilmFestival. For additional information, please contact the festival director, Dr. Niyi Coker at contact@africaworldfilmfestival.com or call 314 516 4852.

If you've been sitting on the fence, if you're second guessing or even feeling overwhelmed by the idea of entrepreneurship...today we're here to confirm, affirm and exclaim that YES you ARE an entrepreneur.

Cheryl and Christy are joined by Keith Turner, TurnGroup Technologies L.L.C. and Seqwana Pryor, Prycor Technologies, LLC sharing insights from their seasoned successful careers as entrepreneurs.

Happy New Year! We want you to continue to encourage you in your businesses and the exciting new world of opportunities that exist ahead! So we are bringing you one of our best episodes of ETHINKSTL. This episode has so many tools, tips and strategies from these skilled and seasoned entrepreneurs that is certainly makes the top of the list of our best of show. Enjoy! Notes necessary ;-)

Today we are speaking to the entrepreneurs who are also wage earners, salaried, employees...the folks on the grind and on the job. Think you’re ready to take the big plunge? That leap of faith? Well before you turn in your two-weeks notice, make sure you listen closely today!! You can be an entrepreneur while you are working within an organization.

We want you to start thinking about stepping into who you are as an entrepreneur within the workplace and we have with us two exceptional guests to share their insights.

Cheryl and Christy with Maurice Foxworth, Principal at InnovationWorks and Jane Quartel, Global Strategic Product Lead - Food Protection Business at DuPont Nutrition & Health.

We live in a very diverse city with hard working people. Many of the folks in our region are hard working immigrants who are helping to make St. Louis a great city and region to LIVE, WORK and PLAY. The St. Louis Mosaic Project is a wonderful organization that helps to ease the transition for many of these individuals as they make St. Louis home. On this episode, Christy and Cheryl welcome Vin Ko, a friend and colleague from Mosaic and Cuong Dang, an energetic and ambitious entrepreneur who hails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and is a graduate of Maryville University.

Cuong is founder and CEO of the St. Louis based tech company, Enliven, and owner of Lac Brewing, a craft brewery in Vietnam. In 2015, Cuong received the Diverse Business Leader award from the St. Louis Business Journal and in early 2016 was inducted into the Regional Business Council’s Leadership 100 network. Cuong’s drive to support fellow immigrant entrepreneurs in the St. Louis region fits with his philosophy of adding meaning and value to society. In addition to volunteering as an ambassador to immigrant entrepreneurs for St. Louis Mosaic Project, he currently serves as the Vice President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC). It is through both organizations that Cuong and Vin have the opportunity to work together. Spend some time getting to know Vin and Cuong - spoiler: they are smart and FUNNY - and find out how each is helping make St. Louis a wonderful place to do business and build a fulfilling life.

In this episode: - Finding unique business opportunities - Doing business overseas - Beyond the contracts: Trust and its vital role i - Work-Life Balance - Goal Oriented vs. Time/Task Oriented business strategy - Risk tolerance and Fear - The need for a collaborative team and/or co-founder with complimentary skills and shared values - You don't have to and can't know it all, nor do this by yourself - The problem with multiple priorities

www.stlmosaicproject.org www.enlivenhq.com

If you live here in the St. Louis region, then you should know that our city has been recognized as one of the top start-up cities in the nation. I think that this recognition is not only for the vast resources we have to assist those in starting their new ventures, but also for the different types of ventures being started in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, fashion, agriculture and life science—just to name a few.

Today, we have invited two individuals starting tech focused companies in the healthcare market. Melanie Igwe is co-founder of Ilerasoft, a digital health company developing software that will centralize a healthcare system’s entire medical equipment assets data on one platform to allow for shared use and to improve equipment utilization across all facilities. A modified lo-jack system for medical equipment!

We also have Rachel Simon-Lee, CEO and Founder of Heartwork Videos. A very unique resource for surgeons—taking and editing raw surgical footage into a concise, polished video with annotations and voice-over narration thereby creating high quality educational video content.

You will hear their stories of how they found a need in the marketplace and are creating their companies.

Learn more at www.ilerasoft.com and www.heartworkvideos.com

Jade Harrell w/ Dr. Edgar Everett, Chiropractic Doctor, Proficient Chiropractic and the Distinctive Events Management Healthy Living Expo 2018.

Tierra Fluker presents the 5th Annual Healthy Living Expo

Jade Harrell with Steve Sommers and Mich Hancock, founders of TEDxGatewayArch.

If you've ever had dreams about speaking on the big stage!!! If you've ever wanted an opportunity to present your innovative idea...your idea that's worth spreading, you now have an opportunity. TEDxGatewayArch is accepting applications for the next TEDxGatewayArch event.

Applications are due February 19th, 2018. AUDITIONS will be held on March 17, 2018.

In this episode: - What the organizers are look for from speakers - How TEDxGatewayArch got started in St. Louis - Common mistakes of prospective speakers - Secrets of a great TED talk - Application details, descriptions and deadlines - Upcoming TEDxGatewayArch events and opportunities - What a TED talk can do for you

Today, we will be chatting with an organization that is already impactful in our region with a long-standing history of changing the conversation about disabilities in St. Louis.

Paraquad is the organization that works with people with disabilities of all ages, empowering them to increase their independence through choice and opportunity.

We have Paraquad’s CEO, Aimee Wehmeier who is only the 3rd Executive Director and CEO in the organization’s 47-year history, Beth Jantz, their grant writer, and Dennis Kouo a Paraquad board member joining us to talk about their organization and a new social enterprise they are developing that will engage their constituents and be a great gathering place for all of our community!

If you love finding new Cafes, stay listening so you can hear all about this new innovative service offering from Paraquad! OPENS JANUARY 2018

Learn more: https://www.paraquad.org

Today we are speaking with Betsy Cohen, Executive Director for the Regional Immigration & Innovation Initiative, the St. Louis Mosaic Project and Julia Li, Founder and Executive Director, Create Space Generator and Executive in her family’s business, JX Restaurants, which includes the famous LuLu Seafood restaurant.

Betsy leads the St. Louis Mosaic Project, an outstanding organization focused on supporting foreign-born populations in our region. You will learn about this organization’s impact in our region and how she and her team have made great strides supporting entrepreneurial endeavors for many foreign-born individuals. Julia and her family are great examples of the success made by foreign born entrepreneurs. You don’t want to miss her family’s story and Julia’s personal journey which starts in Shanghai, takes her to Washington University and stops she made along the away at Nickelodeon, The Walt Disney Company and Scratch Music Group before coming back home to St. Louis and running her family’s business and then starting her new venture, Create Space Generator. This is an experience you don't want to miss!

Jade Harrell with Rachel Winograd, Assistant Research Professor with UMSL, the Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH). She leads an extensive effort called the Opioid Crisis Targeted Response.

The opioid epidemic is hitting a lot of people and families in Missouri with no exception. Last year in Missouri we lost upwards of 900 people. It is the biggest public health emergency of our lifetime.

Looking at the number of people who died of fatal overdose, 2016 was the biggest year in recent history the numbers are rising. Last year, for example, we lost more people from overdose than we lost from gun violence or vehicle accidents or than we lost at the height of the HIV epidemic in the 90s. We lost more people last year alone than we lost in the entirety of the Vietnam War.

Rachel and the organization have been granted 20 million dollars over the course of two years and they're dividing that between prevention treatment and recovery support services. The bulk of dollars are going to treatment. The goal is to close the treatment gap because there are waiting lists of people who are trying to get help and they're told it's three months or it's six months. They also putting funds directly to treatment reimbursement for people who don't have insurance.

So if you're looking for treatment or if you have a family member who's looking for treatment for heroin or painkillers or fentanyl, you can get treatment and you can see treatment programs in your area.

For more information visit: www.missouriopioidstr.org SAVING LIVES IN MISSOURI THROUGH PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY SUPPORT.

Our Guest: Rachel Winograd, Ph.D Project Director Rachel.Winograd@mimh.edu 314-516-8415

Jade Harrell with Kristen Goodman, Communications/Event Manager and Byron Rogers, Program Manager with St. Louis Artworks.

STL ArtWorks collaborates with the community to provide meaningful work experience for teens in the St. Louis metro area through apprenticeships in the arts.

St. Louis Artworks 5959 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112 P: 314-899-9734 / E: info@stlartworks.org www.stlartworks.org Twitter @StlArtWorks

CHAMPIONS ARE WHAT ENTREPRENEURS ARE MADE OF…#ethinkstl

Our primary focus for doing a LIVE show is to bring BioSTL’s, “Evening With” series to you. In this series, Cheryl normally interviews entrepreneurs discussing their personal and professional stories of how they built or are building their ventures. They step outside of their comfort zones, and as we always state, this podcast is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. So, we are truly stepping outside of our zone by hosting this episode in front of a live audience!

We have with us three entrepreneurs that were high performing athletes in their career, that all love sports, and have turned their passions into successful entrepreneurial pursuits.

Our first guest discovered her passion for basketball at her local YMCA at the tender age of 5 years old. She dreamed of becoming a star athlete. Recruited for Division I basketball, she excelled at the sport, however, when an injury sidelined her basketball career, her new path involved a communications and business focus. We will speak with Khalia Collier and learn more about her path to becoming one of the youngest owners of a pro women’s basketball team—the STL Surge.

Our next guest is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health show, featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year—this is what we aspire to for our E-Think podcast! A graduate of UMSL with educational focus in business, biology, and kinesiology—he took this knowledge and founded Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. I am pleased to introduce to you, Shawn Stevenson— we are going to hear his story and how he turned a potentially devastating diagnosis into a new mission for his life, which ultimately propelled him towards his entrepreneurial pursuits.

Cedric Cobb completes our triad of this group of dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs in our midst tonight! Cedric had a passion for basketball but focused on attaining his business degree from Pittsburg State University. He grew his knowledge in business by working for various organizations as well as founding his own ventures. Currently, Cedric is the owner of Best Wardrobe Solutions, an International Men’s Fashion Tech Company and also the President and CEO of EDGE Business Solutions.

In this episode : -More about Shawn, Khalia and Cedric and their personal journeys, triumphs and challenges -The difference between the value-extraction paradigm and the value-creation paradigm with your time and work -What is a transformational mindset? -Embracing the hurdles and daring people to underestimate you -How being a “level 10” person helps you handle a “level 4” problem with ease and how to grow higher -How innovation emerges from being authentic -Shawn’s advice for how to stand out in competitive niches and crowded environments -What are the core characteristics that take you beyond your competition as well as your comfort zone? -How and why Khalia changed the way things are done by defining and designing her own roles -Are Plan A, B and C still necessary? -How do dreams resemble license plates? -How critical it is to “copy and paste” your skill sets? -Discovering and defining your entrepreneurial identity shapes your entrepreneurial path -How to handle the naysayers -What Cedric means by living and working like an immigrant -The ultimate value of relationships

To connect and learn more about our guests friend, follow and subscribe: Shawn Stevenson - @shawnmodel - www.themodelhealthshow.com Khalia Collier @stlsurgebasketball - www.stlsurgebasketball.com Cedric Cobb @bestpocketsquareholder - www.bestpocketsquareholder.com

Most of us don’t realize that every branch of the U.S. military is represented in St. Louis. Or that the Veteran’s Business Resource Center (VBRC) is based here and served a region that includes Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Illinois.

For active service members, veterans and military families, resources like the VBRC are important to their success while enlisted and when they transition back to civilian life. Needless to say, keeping talented military professionals in our region, especially as business owners, is a good thing for St. Louis.

To learn more about what VBRC does and the people it serves, we’ve invited Executive Director Darcella Craven and Donovan Foster CIO, Principal Consultant, at Brinex to talk about the agency’s programs and services and what that means to the men and women who participate in programs like Boots to Business.

Sharon Echols found her sweet spot in entrepreneurship after working 25 years in the mortgage banking business. She and her husband responded to industry changes by reviving their fond childhood memories with a new venture. With the underlying goal of having something to fall back on, they opened up a neighborhood candy store for the community to rely on.

With no prior retail or business experience, Lee and Sharon undertook the hardcore planning, drew from their corporate backgrounds and launched into the unique venture of confectionery. Within 5 years of offering not only a large variety of candy, chocolate, taffy and nostalgia treats, Miss M’s Candy store is ready for expansion. A second location in the Grand Center has big plans for event space and candy catering. Both stores will continue to create experiences of confectionery delight for all ages with candy apparel, novelty and accessories.

Sharon shares more of the challenges they faced as new business owners as well as the exciting plans for new iterations of their original thriving business. Discover the reality behind this family-owned business named for their “sugar babies” Megan and Morgan.

Christy discovers appropriate justification in her new found candy sophistication as she learns more about candy buffets, novelty throw pillows and catering.

A realistic account of a new entrepreneurs journey that inspires and rises above the competition.

Jade Harrell with Ron Gregory in a tribute to his legendary brother Dick Gregory.

Agriculture is a changing landscape—and Monsanto is leading the way with technologies that are digitizing the farm and thereby digitizing agriculture. Today Cheryl and Christy are speaking with Jim Swanson, the Chief Information Officer of Monsanto to learn more about how he is using technology and innovation to impact and grow their business. A scientist by training, Swanson joined Monsanto because it allowed him to continue to pursue opportunities at the intersection of science, technology, and intellectual property innovation. As cited in Forbes, he has thought about the role of CIO much more strategically than most and is leading a digital revolution in the world’s oldest industry.

We also have Mr. Malcom Mathis, an IT Business Architect at Monsanto and the President of the executive board of the St. Louis chapter of Black Data Processors Association (BDPA), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in IT.

Jim and Malcom share how Monsanto is using innovative technologies and how the organization is supporting diversity in IT inside and outside the company.

If you classify yourself as a small business owner, an entrepreneur or someone with a side hustle looking to grow it into your full-time dream, you are in for a treat. We are joined by two fabulous women— Lynn Haynes, Director of MBE Services and Rhonda Carter Adams, the Executive Director for Central Illinois and Eastern MO — representing the Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council.

In this episode of "Entrepreneurially Thinking", discover more about what the Mid-States MSDC organization is and why they are important for you!

Joining the conversation is the MBE, Regents Maintenance & Supply. President, Lamonte Sowell shares his story of how this organization has impacted him and his company.

The Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and 1 of 23 regional councils operating in the U.S. Mid-States MSDC was created by the Indianapolis business community in the mid ‘70s to address and support minority business development.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, the primary mission of the Mid-States MSDC is to promote and cultivate successful minority enterprises within the Central Illinois, Indiana and Eastern MO business communities. It serves as an advocate for the economic well-being & growth of certified MBEs while also providing a direct connection for corporations who are committed to purchasing products & services from MId-States MSDC-certified MBEs.

Jade Harrell with Colleen Starkloff, Starkloff Disability Institute

Jade Harrell with Fox Perfmorming Arts Charitable Foundation

Jade Harrell with Cliff Froehlich, Executive Director

For established, revenue positive companies, there is often nothing harder for founders than to make time to work on their business rather than in their business. Linda and Steve Hanlon know that challenge first-hand. And at first, they almost let the GVMS Flip Zone program pass them by. Thankfully, despite concerns about the time commitment, the Hanlon’s doubled down on their desire to grow LangeTech. That investment of time, money and energy is already paying off and they joined us along with GVMS Program Manager Hayley Johnston to talk about their experience and the other ways GVMS, one of the area’s oldest entrepreneur support organizations, helps startups and scale ups grow.

Today, we are bringing you a guest we had on several seasons ago—Jared Arms, Founder and CEO of Kylar.io. We recently ran into Jared out and about at one of our incubators and as he was beginning to tell us all about the wonderful things happening for him and his company.

We said “STOP” don’t tell us anymore—We want you to update our listeners so they can share in the progress and good news!

As a reminder when we first chatted with Jared on this show, we learned about his background and how his mother, who sacrificed food and rent to buy him a computer at the age of 5, set him on his path to technological success. In his teen years, after seeing so many of his friends being killed, he used his interest and technological gift to develop a web-based way for folks to memorialize the dearly departed. In his 20’s, Jared then went on to create and launch his company, kylar.io, after identifying untapped problems within underserved communities and providing tech-based solutions. Jared and his company has been recognized as one of Android’s top app developers.

In 2014, Jared launched kylar.io for Kids, to provide the best summer tech experience for children—instilling enthusiasm in STEM learning while all the while sparking their interest in related careers. To date, over 3,000 students have benefits from this great program!

In this episode are going to learn more about what Jared has been up to and all the great things happening to kylar.io. We will also be speaking with Freddie Mosley from Lincoln Middle School and he’ll give us insights into the impact that the Kylar for Kids program is having with his students.. so stay listening…

How close do you live to your local grocery store? Most of us don't know. As long as it's close to home, it's not a problem. But when you don't have a local grocery store, or you have one but it's too far away to get to without transportation, figuring out how you'll buy your groceries becomes a big problem.

For the past decade, Americans have driven an average of 6 miles between home and their closest grocery store. For rural Americans, especially those in the South, the trip can be much longer. This phenomenon is called a food desert. Food deserts aren't mere inconveniences to the people who live within one; they're an example of food insecurity and they negatively affect public health.

Today, we are joined by Peter Webb, inventor of Food Computer kits and an avid supporter of OpenAg. We discover more about OpenAg and how Peter is providing solutions to those living in food deserts.

Change is inevitable. And, as we’ve noted, on several occasions, St. Louis’ entrepreneurship ecosystem is in the midst of change – new leadership, new organizations and new funding challenges. So what does that mean for one of the oldest entrepreneur support organizations in the City? ITEN’s new Executive Director, Mary Louise (ML) Helbig and Entrepreneur in Residence Jane Vancil visit with Christy and Cheryl to share how they are targeting their resources for maximum impact and having fun along the way.

ML and Jane are accomplished business women, entrepreneurs and CEOs in their own right. With experience in nearly a dozen industries ranging from manufacturing and financial services to accounting and healthcare they have provided hundreds of regional startups with thousands of hours of mentoring and technical support. And they’re not done yet. During this conversation we get a better understanding of the frameworks for success ITEN has created, its plans to deliver these services beyond St. Louis and what it means to be a practicing entrepreneur. Jane shares how her new startup, IncentiLock, was inspired by a corrupted Excel file, the importance of mentors having mentors and what’s possible when the right resources and preparation reach the right startup at the right time.

Learn more: www.itenstl.org www.incentilock.com

From the early days of high performance computing to the cutting edge of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things - a lot of things have changed. And much of that change is happening right here in St. Louis. Fueled by his own personal passion for technology and desire to bring together a learning community, Gary Stiehr created StampedeCon in 2012. Now, five years later, StampedeCon includes three conferences annually – the newest is StampedeCon AI on October 17, 2017. Each conference features an array of talented presenters and attracts top talent in the fields of data generation, analysis and application. It’s also a great place for those new to the field, offering them a place to learn about the latest advancements and trends, and expand their network.

Gary spent some time with us to explore the changes in computer and data science, as well as the ways in which StampedeCon has put St. Louis on the map, attracting presenters from local startups like 1904Labs and Ariel Insights and experts from Monsanto, Boeing and Shutterstock, among others. We contemplate what it is like to analyze the data being collected and create new technologies that create data that never existed before…think about what it means to take tens of trillions of data points and combine them with the amazing minds that know how to create, capture and unlock the knowledge from the noise. Really cool!

The World Economic Forum at Davos is where leaders from around the world gathered to discuss the implications of a new industrial revolution—the 4th industrial revolution (after the revolutions brought about by steam power, electricity and electronics).

The 4th Revolution uses digital technology to revolutionize almost every part of our life at an unprecedented pace, from self-driving cars to AI-enabled assistants. One of the biggest implications outlined in The Industry Gender Gap report that was referenced in this meeting, is just how harmful this revolution may be to the progress of women because they are underrepresented in tech. As market forces transform industries to favor technological skills, women only hold 26% of all tech jobs. Worse yet, they only stand to gain 1 new STEM job for every 20 that are lost in other disrupted industries. For men, that ratio is a much more favorable 1 to 4. The reports makes clear, “If current industry gender gap trends persist and labor market transformation towards new and emerging roles in computer, tech and engineering related fields continues to outpace the rate at which women are currently entering those types of jobs, women are at risk of losing out on tomorrow’s best job opportunities. Today, we will be speaking with Crystal Martin from LaunchCode’s CoderGirl program, Delia Chassaing a CoderGirl and Helena Converse, a mentor with CoderGirl to learn how they are helping to change this dire prediction of women in tech.

Don’t miss this discussion so stay listening….

An estimated 60 percent of formerly incarcerated individuals remain unemployed one year after their release, raising the risk of recidivism and resulting in lost lifetime earnings. This cycle has major implications for American families as nearly half of all U.S. children have at least one parent with a criminal record. In 2015, SBA expanded its Microloan Program to small business owners currently on probation or parole.

In 2016, The leaders of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and micro-lender Justine PETERSEN formed the Aspire Entrepreneurship Initiative, a groundbreaking new $2.1 million partnership to expand access to entrepreneurial education and microloans for formerly incarcerated individuals, with a specific focus on those who are parents. The program launched in St. Louis in the fall of 2016 and rolled out in 2017 in Chicago and Detroit.

Today, we are speaking with Galen Gondolfi, the Chief Communications Officer with STL based Justine Petersen, a nationally recognized asset development organization and micro-lender. We will learn more about this program and the impact it is having in our region.

Prostate cancer is not only an invader of the human body it is an infiltrator of the human spirit. Survivor, Mellve Shahid made a promise to God to support and serve other men battling prostate cancer when he was diagnosed ten years ago. He founded The Empowerment Network and has been changing lives and creating hope for hundreds of men ever since.

Did you know, St. Louis is home to the largest Promise Zone in the country? Covering most of North St. Louis City and North County the Promise Zone is a special Federal designation created during the Obama administration to draw investment to distressed and urban communities that have been neglected for generations. Since its inception, Promise Zone director Erica Henderson, has brought together 150 partners and thought leaders to coordinate activities in order to maximize impact and successfully compete for funding from 13 Federal agencies. The result is more than $60m in program funding for activities in the Promise Zone in addition to the billions of dollars connected with the NGA site selection. Erica joined us to talk about her 14 years of economic development experience and explain how the Promise Zone’s approach to creating authentic, meaningful and well-coordinated programs, services and developments in the Zone is creating opportunities for business owners, entrepreneurs and job seekers, not to mention the residents who call these neighborhoods home.

Jade Harrell with Steve Parks, Director of Programs, Diversity Awareness Partnership. Steve is responsible for facilitating and leading diversity and inclusion discussions with youth and adults. He offers tools and strategies to open up communication. He shares the ways we can listen and express for influence. Steve distinguishes between dialogue and debate to encourage awareness, understanding and healing.

The mission of Diversity Awareness Partnership is to be a catalyst to increase awareness, facilitate engagement and provide education about diversity and inclusion. Their vision is for inclusive communities where diversity is respected and embraced, and equity is the norm.

Who knew that in addition to an elevator pitch you might one day find yourself making a pitch on The StartupBus!? Theresa Hines, St. Louis’ StartupBus conductor, describes it as a hack-a-thon on steroids…and wheels! She joined us in studio with Austin Murdock to tell us all about what happens on the Bus.

This year, 100 participants were on 7 buses from 7 cities. They drove over 8,000 miles and visited 32 cities on their way to New Orleans. The St. Louis bus had 9 riders and two teams. Austin was part of the team - sponsored by Maritz – that made it to the top 5 out of 22 teams in the final round in the pitch competition. Needless to say, it’s amazing what can happen in 5 days with enough gas and energy drinks! We’re excited to learn more about this annual event and hear some stories about the people and ideas along for the ride on this special road trip. Get on the Bus!

Healthcare today is changing! We have technologies that are helping patients and physicians effectively manage chronic illnesses that years ago would severely impact and shorten the lives of those with illnesses like diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. Today, we are speaking with Virta Health, a company that is using technology, a treatment plan that is geared specifically for each patient and a team approach that has been clinically demonstrated to reverse type 2 diabetes safely and sustainably WITHOUT the risks, costs, or side effects of medications or surgery.

In studio today, we have Dr. Jim McCarter, MD, PhD and Head of Research for San Francisco-based Virta Health. Jim is an experienced biotech entrepreneur, adjunct professor of Genetics at Washington University School of Medicine (STL) and EIR with the Venture Fund BioGenerator here in STL. He is also the recipient of the Innovation Award from the Academy of Science (STL) and a Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. What an impressive individual, good friend and great colleague!

We also have by phone, Mike Halle, a Virta Health patient who will provide his perspective on this groundbreaking technology and treatment management system that has positively impacted his life.

If you have type 2 diabetes, of if you know someone that has this chronic illness, you don’t want to miss this episode—this can be a life changer! So, stay listening…

Today we focus our Alive and Well STL lens on Community Trauma and Racial Equity. Jade Harrell with Khatib Waheed, founder of the Racial Equity Learning Exchange.

As a national presenter, facilitator and consultant, Khatib A.F. Waheed provides training services in support of judicial circuits, child welfare and juvenile justice jurisdictions and other organizations to improve services and outcomes for children and families of color.

In recent years this work has been expanded nationally to engage an increasing number of public and private agencies.

Learn more Khatib A.F. Waheed, LLC https://www.khatibwaheed.com/

On the heels of the National Urban League Conference in St. Louis and the third anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, we are reminded that the events in Ferguson on August 9, 2014 are not past tense, nor should they be. In the intervening years there have been a wide range of protests, activism, engagement and change movements – all trying to change the status quo. Ferguson 1000 is one way people have reacted locally to the need for economic equity for people of color in St. Louis. Likewise, the “Blacks in Tech” platform is a targeted effort to demystify, de-stigmatize and drive toward diversity, inclusion and equity in the St. Louis tech scene.

Ricky M. Wilson, Director of Business Development for Ferguson 1000 and facilitator of “Blacks in Tech” joins us to talk about his move from “inspirational thinking” to “inspirational doing”. From a middle child of five and a serendipitous encounter with a self-made millionaire from his neighborhood to a successful military career and luxury car sales position, Ricky has traveled many roads. In the process his path crossed with Dr. Lance McCarthy and today he is helping to bring the Ferguson 1000 model to Baltimore and other cities. Together we reflect on how this effort is different from other economic empowerment initiatives and what it means to foster entrepreneurship in the Black community through role models, peers and shared lived experiences.

Agriculture is an $88B industry for Missouri. In St. Louis alone, there are more than 1,000 plant scientists – it is arguably the epicenter of world-class professionals in this field.

In this episode we spend time with Janet Wilding, Vice President of Major Projects at the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. Janet is leading the master planning of 39 North, the region’s newest and largest innovation community. On 600 acres at the western end of what some call the innovation corridor - from T-Rex in downtown through Cortex and out 64/40 –39 North is being built in the heart of AgTech activity in St. Louis.

39 North joins thriving agricultural innovation hubs in Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City and St. Joseph where "from seeds to steers", Missouri is on the cutting edge of AgTech. This means local innovators and entrepreneurs have another option among the variety of locations, communities and support organizations to choose from when deciding where to build their companies. It also enhances the existing infrastructure - roadways, bike paths and walking trails, among other things – that benefit the residents and companies that already call Creve Coeur and Olivette home.

In order to ensure that 39 North meets the needs of current tenants, facilities like The Danforth Plant Science Center, BRDG Park, Helix and Monsanto attract exceptional talent from far and wide. Janet has teamed up with Tyler Mathews, Executive Director of Venture Café to bring a monthly Venture Café gathering to the 39 North footprint from day one. Tyler is in the studio too and shares how this unique partnership supports the place making and community building on which entrepreneurship thrives.

Jade Harrell with Bert Vescolani, Saint Louis Science Center president and CEO.

The Saint Louis Science Center is Perfectly Timed, Matched and Placed to Host a Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

10am to 3pm, Monday, August 21

-Live Music by Johnny Chase -Food and drinks -Free bottled water from Coca-Cola -Attend a Live Sky: Eclipse show at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium -Free activities for all ages -Science Center educators will narrate what is happening during the eclipse

The mission of the Saint Louis Science Center is to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning.

Named a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate in 2016, the Saint Louis Science Center features more than 700 interactive exhibits, as well as a five-story OMNIMAX® Theater, Boeing Hall and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. For more information about the Saint Louis Science Center, please visit slsc.org.

Cheryl and Christy with Charlie Wallace, a serial entrepreneur, whose product helps basketball players improve their shot. It’s called the “Qube Basketball Trainer System”—a patent pending product and system that touts immediate results!!

Their slogan, The Qube…re-shaping the way the world shoots a basketball, one player at a time. His unique invention is a breakthrough in teaching basketball players how to become great shooters! We’re going to find how how this is possible!

Charlie Wallace, former all-state high school football player and recognized fitness center developer and personal trainer. As an entrepreneur, Charlie has always had a unique ability to turn his dreams and visions into reality. Charlie was the founder/owner of Magna Fitness Center in St. Louis. He was also the strength and conditioning coach for St. Louis University's Men's and Women's Basketball teams from 1995-1999. During his time in St. Louis, he developed a very successful sports training program where he and his staff trained middle school, high school, college and professional athletes.

The QUBE has now been sold throughout world. You can find the QUBE internationally in Spain, Australia, Germany, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, as well as the Dominican Republic and over 40 states here in the US.

The QUBE has been featured on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBrwkGFmTqg&t=7s

Discovery Channel Canada – The Daily Planet show

http://www.ksdk.com/sports/local-inventor-helping-shooters-around-the-world/384653215 KSDK channel 5 - NBC affiliate St.Louis, MO

http://www.wdrb.com/story/34732404/louisville-native-develops-device-to-achieve-perfect-shot-in-basketball WDRB channel 41 – Fox news Louisville, KY

The QUBE is being used by hundreds of players and teams across the country and the world…it is truly re-shaping the way the world shoots a basketball, one player at a time.

Jade Harrell with Pastor Nicole Crank, co-founder and lead pastor of FaithChurch.com.

FaithChurch.com is sparking a “Riot”!

In light of what’s happening in the country today, St. Louis’ largest inter-racial church, FaithChurch.com is staging its own “LOVE RIOT” with thousands of St. Louisans to combat this ridiculous climate of racism and hate.

Violence seems to get the bulk of today’s media attention, so we’re coming together to shed enough love and light to take back the airwaves.

TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 15, 2017 @ 7PM, FaithChurch.com is hosting a “Love Riot” at our Sunset Hills location. We’ve invited local and nationally recognized athletes, pastors, leaders, and government officials to join hands and hearts with us, in an inspiring night of prayer, worship, and unity.

When Helping Hurts... Trauma effects you, me and our first responders. How do they cope to be Alive and Well?

Jade Harrell with Sgt. Sally Panzer and April Casey who know first-hand what it's like to be on the front lines.

Christy and Cheryl with Ralph Thompson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mind Safety Management, LLC, a St. Louis information technology company headquartered in our CORTEX Innovation District. Ralph has been an entrepreneur since he was a young child, earning extra money where he saw opportunities in his community—from selling candy to shoveling snow! He hails from a long line of entrepreneurs in his family—he learned by example!

Ralph has an interesting career path that led him to co-found Mind Safety Management (MSM)—a locally recognized “Top 25 African-American Owned Business” honored for stellar leadership and business growth six years in a row (2008-2014) by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Organization, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and the St. Louis American Foundation. Most recently, MSM was notified that they have been accepted into the 2016 Inner City Capital Connections St. Louis Class which is a highly competitive program that positions small businesses for immediate and long term growth through executive education, personalized business coaching, networking and access to growth capital. Listen to how Ralph built the business including their customer base, attracted large private industry and government contracts and how he is looking to expand the business even further. This is another episode you don’t want to miss!!

We’re all basically starting from the beginning-Square One.

CET, the state’s oldest and largest Innovation Center celebrates nearly 20 years of entrepreneur training programs! CET has been working to find, support and grow entrepreneurial ventures and they’re succeeding with the Square One Boot Camp and Square One Ignite programs.

Originally, CET focused on bioscience entrepreneurs. Many great startups including Nanopore Diagnostics, Immunophotonics, Kypha and MediBeacon participated in what was then CET’s Bio Entrepreneur Development (BED) program, which debuted in 2011. In 2014 the BED program expanded its focus to include IT and consumer/manufactured products as well as bioscience and renamed it Square One.

Sarah Badahman, founder of HIPAATrek and Brad Postier, co-founder and CEO of Spectrum Perception – both Square One Boot Camp graduates doing phenomenal things – join Christy and Cheryl for a conversation about being a startup founder, their Square One experience and their personal journey as entrepreneurs.

In this episode: - Learn their true business stories of how having a great and well-matched co-founder can mean the difference between success and disaster.

-What to do if you crash and burn? Sarah and Brad both survived pretty hard hits and share how they picked up and moved on. Listen for Sarah and her "Parachute" and Brad’s first failed start up experience. Yes, they’re still standing.

How Square One helped each of them to start thinking like a “business person”.

Resources mentioned: www.codeacademy.com STL TechShop look for universities and capstone projects that work with businesses

Jade Harrell with Adrian E. Bracy, CEO, YWCA of Metro St. Louis

In this episode: - Learn more about the multiple services of the YWCA:

Economic Empowerment Women's Resource Center Racial Justice Head Start YW-Teens - Get to know the CEO...Jade gets personal with Adrian to discover her NFL experience, perseverence in male-dominated industries and what tools she implements to get through her most challenging situations. -Details of the "Walk A Mile" organization and this year's event in STL.

Join together with other men and women throughout St. Louis who are speaking out against rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

August 3, 2017 Ballpark Village | 601 Clark Ave. | St. Louis, MO 63102 VIP Registration - 4:30pm General Registration - 5pm Walk Begins - 6pm Rain or shine!

Learn more at http://www.ywcastlouis.org/

Accenture Consulting recently reported that the value of the Internet of Health Things will top $163 billion by 2020. Within the next five years the healthcare sector is projected to be #1 in the list of top 10 industries for Internet of Things app development. This kind of high-stakes, leading-edge industry development attracts brilliant young minds! Among those, Elizabeth Russell, co-founder and CEO of DataDog Health and Daniel Kapper, co-founder of MediModo, whose companies are riding this wave.

Fueled by a deep curiosity and love of learning, Elizabeth and Daniel, respectively, have parlayed what started out as side projects into full-time entrepreneurial endeavors. They share how their corporate jobs influenced their desire to find technological solutions to the profoundly human conditions that affect our health and wellness.

Jade Harrell with Craig Shields aka Craig Blac, Founder, The Craig Shields Foundation

17th Annual Community Cuts for Kids returns to STL August 12th and 13th

COMMUNITY CUTS FOR KIDS MISSION: To build self confidence within inner city youth by providing vital resources, educational opportunities, and mentoring to develop future leaders.

Jade Harrell with Leah Merrifield, Associate Vice Chancellor, Washington University in St. Louis and their stellar college prep program.

In this episode we are continuing our Ethnic Chambers of Commerce conversation. Cheryl and Christy are joined by Segun Babalola, President of the newly formed St. Louis African Chamber of Commerce and Gabriela Ramierez-Arellano, Business Counselor at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce St. Louis—a thriving institution that has served hispanics in our region since 1982.

We learn more about these organizations, how they support new and existing business owners in our region, the types of programs they offer and their overall impact in our region. We also meet two entrepreneurs, Angel Jimenez-Gutierrez and Patrick Thimangu, learn about their ventures and how they are involved with each Chamber.

Jade Harrell with Pastor Kenneth McCoy, Founder and Director of NightLIFE, an outreach ministry that walks the streets of north St. Louis at night to interrupt violence in the community.

Photo credit: Laurie Skrivan. laurieskrivan@post-dispatch.com

Jade Harrell with Carrie Hutchcraft, Director Of Marketing and Development at The Magic House with all the new magic, reach, classics and opportunity of this family favorite learning playground.

ETHINKSTL-041-Ilerasoft and Heartwork Video...Two Health Tech Companies with Heritage and Heart

If you live here in the St. Louis region, then you should know that our city has been recognized as one of the top start-up cities in the nation. I think that this recognition is not only for the vast resources we have to assist those in starting their new ventures, but also for the different types of ventures being started in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, fashion, agriculture and life science—just to name a few.

Today, we have invited two individuals starting tech focused companies in the healthcare market. Melanie Igwe is co-founder of Ilerasoft, a digital health company developing software that will centralize a healthcare system’s entire medical equipment assets data on one platform to allow for shared use and to improve equipment utilization across all facilities. A modified lo-jack system for medical equipment!

We also have Rachel Simon-Lee, CEO and Founder of Heartwork Videos. A very unique resource for surgeons—taking and editing raw surgical footage into a concise, polished video with annotations and voice-over narration thereby creating high quality educational video content.

You will hear their stories of how they found a need in the marketplace and are creating their companies.

Learn more at www.ilerasoft.com and www.heartworkvideos.com

ETHINKSTL-040- LIVE PODCAST with Cedric Cobb, Khalia Collier, Shawn Stevenson

CHAMPIONS ARE WHAT ENTREPRENEURS ARE MADE OF…#ethinkstl

Our primary focus for doing a LIVE show is to bring BioSTL’s, “Evening With” series to you. In this series, Cheryl normally interviews entrepreneurs discussing their personal and professional stories of how they built or are building their ventures. They step outside of their comfort zones, and as we always state, this podcast is all about stepping out of your comfort zone. So, we are truly stepping outside of our zone by hosting this episode in front of a live audience!

We have with us three entrepreneurs that were high performing athletes in their career, that all love sports, and have turned their passions into successful entrepreneurial pursuits.

Our first guest discovered her passion for basketball at her local YMCA at the tender age of 5 years old. She dreamed of becoming a star athlete. Recruited for Division I basketball, she excelled at the sport, however, when an injury sidelined her basketball career, her new path involved a communications and business focus. We will speak with Khalia Collier and learn more about her path to becoming one of the youngest owners of a pro women’s basketball team—the STL Surge.

Our next guest is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health show, featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year—this is what we aspire to for our E-Think podcast! A graduate of UMSL with educational focus in business, biology, and kinesiology—he took this knowledge and founded Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. I am pleased to introduce to you, Shawn Stevenson— we are going to hear his story and how he turned a potentially devastating diagnosis into a new mission for his life, which ultimately propelled him towards his entrepreneurial pursuits.

Cedric Cobb completes our triad of this group of dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs in our midst tonight! Cedric had a passion for basketball but focused on attaining his business degree from Pittsburg State University. He grew his knowledge in business by working for various organizations as well as founding his own ventures. Currently, Cedric is the owner of Best Wardrobe Solutions, an International Men’s Fashion Tech Company and also the President and CEO of EDGE Business Solutions.

In this episode : -More about Shawn, Khalia and Cedric and their personal journeys, triumphs and challenges -The difference between the value-extraction paradigm and the value-creation paradigm with your time and work -What is a transformational mindset? -Embracing the hurdles and daring people to underestimate you -How being a “level 10” person helps you handle a “level 4” problem with ease and how to grow higher -How innovation emerges from being authentic -Shawn’s advice for how to stand out in competitive niches and crowded environments -What are the core characteristics that take you beyond your competition as well as your comfort zone? -How and why Khalia changed the way things are done by defining and designing her own roles -Are Plan A, B and C still necessary? -How do dreams resemble license plates? -How critical it is to “copy and paste” your skill sets? -Discovering and defining your entrepreneurial identity shapes your entrepreneurial path -How to handle the naysayers -What Cedric means by living and working like an immigrant -The ultimate value of relationships

To connect and learn more about our guests friend, follow and subscribe: Shawn Stevenson - @shawnmodel - www.themodelhealthshow.com Khalia Collier @stlsurgebasketball - www.stlsurgebasketball.com Cedric Cobb @bestpocketsquareholder - www.bestpocketsquareholder.com

Jade Harrell with with Karen Irwin, Committee Co-Chair, "Salute to the Troops" Ceremony at Fair St. Louis - an annual event that celebrates our armed forces, primarily from Missouri National Guard, Illinois National Guard, and Scott Airforce Base.

300 military service members and their families will be honored on Tuesday, July 4th at Fair St. Louis at Forest Park. Participants have an opportunity to personally honor and thank them.

Audience participants will receive American flags to wave for the Grand Salute—as the troops and their families wear special 2017 Salute to the Troops t-shirts, provided by Alliance Technologies, and parade to the stage.

Following the ceremony, service members will wear white and blue t-shirts to relax and enjoy the fair festivities and be easily visible to greet and receive well-wishes.

In addition to the ceremony honoring them for their service, the Fair Saint Louis Foundation will host these troops and their families to a “Four Star” experience with a dedicated VIP area for them to enjoy the day’s activities, including a catered dinner, beverages, family friendly activities, special view of the national entertainment on the Budweiser Stage, and fabulous fireworks.

FairSTL, #FairSTLSalutetotheTroops, #OperationSunscreenMO

Supplier diversity is a business strategy that ensures a diverse supplier base in the procurement of goods and services for any business or organization. Research show that companies that embrace diversity are more profitable than companies that don’t. “On average, supplier diversity programs add $3.6M to the bottom line for every $1M in procurement operation costs” according to a 2015 study by The Hackett Group. The high return on investment is undeniable!

Monsanto embraces and is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity in all areas of its business. To affirm this strategy with its suppliers, in 2014, they formally launched their “Growing Together” Initiative in the form of their Supplier Diversity Mentoring Program. This is a 12-month development program which includes mentoring from Monsanto’s executive leadership team, on-site training sessions with their subject matter experts, assessment evaluations and access to an external professional coach! Wow! The goal is to develop diverse certified suppliers who have the ability, capacity and skills necessary to grow their business in profitability, business development and business management skills.

Today, we have joining us, Dr. Damion Jones, Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Daphanie Pointer, North American Supplier Diversity Lead and creator of this new mentoring program. We are also joined by 2 recent graduates of this program—Mercedes Enrique, President, CMS Corporation and Lisa Nichols, CEO, Technology Partners.

Jade Harrell with Toni Byrd, Regional Director, Dress for Success Midwest

Their Vision To be the leader in empowering individuals in their transformation to economic independence.

Their Mission To inspire families to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan.

Learn more http://connectionstosuccess.org

Jade Harrell with Allie Cicotte, Project Manager for Blueprint4SummerSTL

Blueprint4SummerSTL was designed to be an easy-to-use mobile app that connects ALL St. Louis-area kids to summer learning opportunities.

Blueprint4SummerSTL was built with the generous support and partnership of community leaders and organizations who want to help St. Louis-area kids succeed.

Learn more https://blueprint4summer.com

There is a new business incubator in our city and if you weren’t there for the grand opening in December you missed a treat! In December 2016, Better Family Life located in the city of St. Louis opened a beautiful, new Business Development Center to support people who want to start a small to mid-size business or get help with an existing business. Cheryl and Christy are joined by the leadership team of this new venture, Eddie Davis, Neelu Panth and Rasheed Ingrim. They are sharing about this exciting new venture and the impactful partnership developed with Carrolton Bank which together they have created the new Better Family Life Micro Loan Fund.

Also joining the conversation is Bianca Jackson, an entrepreneur they are working with who talks about her business and how Better Family Life has impacted and supported her new venture.

Connect and learn more at betterfamilylife.org/

Jade Harrell with St. Louis Surge Women's Professional Basketball Team, Owner and General Manager, Khalia Collier.

Jade Harrell with Samantha Williams, PR Officer of Launch Code.

Land your dream job in technology! LaunchCode matches you with world class learning resources and job opportunities to help you launch your career in technology.

Here's a powerful story of success - https://vimeo.com/122463514

How LaunchCode Works 1) Get Skills Sign up for one of LaunchCode's free, world-class training programs, or discover other top-rated educational resources tailored to meet your learning goals.

2) Get Verified Apply online for a LaunchCode apprenticeship and our mentors will help you grow your skills while providing feedback on your progress.

3) Get Placed LaunchCode matches you with one of our 500 employer partners for a paid apprenticeship. More than four out of five apprentices are converted to full-time hires.

Learn more www.launchcode.org

It’s hard to believe that this fall CET will be hosting its 4th Square One Boot Camp program. This 10-week intensive gives early stage IT, bioscience and consumer/manufactured product entrepreneurs 30 hours of core business competency curriculum and an additional 20 hours of coaching and mentoring to help them validate their business model and take the next steps in advancing their venture. Applications open in July for the September cohort.

We’ve asked Clint Matthews and Kyle Rood of StartRight Foods and Kathleen Lodes from Send Well Wishes to join us to talk about the SQ1 Boot Camp experience, give us an update on their businesses and share some of their insights about being entrepreneurs.

"Being entrepreneurial means having sweaty pits", so says Kathleen Lodes co-founder of Send Well Wishes.

Sweaty pits are a sure sign that you are stepping outside your comfort zone and thinking about your business ideas in new ways. Kathleen shared this and other pearls of wisdom in this episode.

Kathleen, Clint and Kyle are graduates of CET’s SQ1 Ignite and Boot Camp programs, respectively.

It wasn’t always easy to balance the demands of class with the daily grind of starting a new venture, nonetheless they found a way to do both. From wearing many hats to launching new products, they were eager to give our listeners a glimpse into what their startup journey has been and where they are headed.

Learn more about these SQ1 alum and their businesses from their websites: www.sendwellwishes.com and www.startrightfoods.com

Most of us don’t realize that every branch of the U.S. military is represented in St. Louis. Or that the Veteran’s Business Resource Center (VBRC) is based here and served a region that includes Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Illinois.

For active service members, veterans and military families, resources like the VBRC are important to their success while enlisted and when they transition back to civilian life. Needless to say, keeping talented military professionals in our region, especially as business owners, is a good thing for St. Louis.

To learn more about what VBRC does and the people it serves, we’ve invited Executive Director Darcella Craven and Donovan Foster CIO, Principal Consultant, at Brinex to talk about the agency’s programs and services and what that means to the men and women who participate in programs like Boots to Business.

Jade Harrell with Rolanda Finch, Executive Director, It's Your Birthday, Inc. (itsyourbirthdayinc.org)

It's Your Birthday, Inc. has a mission to Create Fun and Memorable Experiences for Children that reside in homeless and domestic violence centers. They will provide BIRTHDAY MEMORY OPTIONS like:

Birthday Party packages that include a hosted birthday party for the child with cake, ice cream, juice, decorations, and a craft or entertainment.

Birthday-in-a-Box will provide the following: decorations and a gift card for a cake, ice cream, and juice when volunteers are unable to conduct a party at the shelter.

Birthday-in-a-Class will provide cupcakes for the child to share with their classmates on their birthday. The cupcakes can be provided from the child’s parent to allow them to share in this special memory.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3CWGabkNa0

(314) 623-8301 info@itsyourbirthdayinc.org

Physical Address: 1204 Washington Ave #404 St. Louis, MO 63103

Jade Harrell with John Saunders and Mike Frazier of Frazier Automotive with details and invitation for the 2nd Annual Leon Henderson Scholarship Fund & Joe Wiley Society Giving Initiative – Night at the Black Rep Benefitting the students of Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School.

June 3rd, 2017

For more information

please contact John Saunders, Jr.

at (314) 792-7732 or

Cheryl and Christy with Charlie Wallace, a serial entrepreneur, whose product helps basketball players improve their shot. It’s called the “Qube Basketball Trainer System”—a patent pending product and system that touts immediate results!!

Their slogan, The Qube…re-shaping the way the world shoots a basketball, one player at a time. His unique invention is a breakthrough in teaching basketball players how to become great shooters! We’re going to find how how this is possible!

Charlie Wallace, former all-state high school football player and recognized fitness center developer and personal trainer. As an entrepreneur, Charlie has always had a unique ability to turn his dreams and visions into reality. Charlie was the founder/owner of Magna Fitness Center in St. Louis. He was also the strength and conditioning coach for St. Louis University's Men's and Women's Basketball teams from 1995-1999. During his time in St. Louis, he developed a very successful sports training program where he and his staff trained middle school, high school, college and professional athletes.

The QUBE has now been sold throughout world. You can find the QUBE internationally in Spain, Australia, Germany, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, as well as the Dominican Republic and over 40 states here in the US.

The QUBE has been featured on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBrwkGFmTqg&t=7s

Discovery Channel Canada – The Daily Planet show

http://www.ksdk.com/sports/local-inventor-helping-shooters-around-the-world/384653215 KSDK channel 5 - NBC affiliate St.Louis, MO

http://www.wdrb.com/story/34732404/louisville-native-develops-device-to-achieve-perfect-shot-in-basketball WDRB channel 41 – Fox news Louisville, KY

The QUBE is being used by hundreds of players and teams across the country and the world…it is truly re-shaping the way the world shoots a basketball, one player at a time.

Person-centered care is a shift in the way of thinking and doing things in healthcare that sees the patients as partners to make sure the services meet their needs. Add in a trauma-informed and trained staff and the possibilities are outstanding.

Dr. Caroline Day brings respect and consideration to each of her patients in family medicine. The "Alive and Well STL" message provided the piece of the puzzle that was missing from sustainable results and care with her patients. She became an ambassador and found it to be as rewarding to her as it was for those who benefited from the application of the training.

Veronica Richardson is at the senior level of administration as the Vice President of Quality Improvement with Affinia Healthcare. She not only discovered the "Alive and Well STL" Ambassadors training was essential for improving the communication and relationship between staff and patients; but it also improved the well-being of their staff in their personal and professional lives. Veronica came to healthcare early on as a child and was taught that community care is what truly makes us all Alive and Well!!!

Learn more about Dr. Day and Family Care Health Centers at http://www.fchcstl.org

For more about Affinia Healthcare visit http://affiniahealthcare.org

For Alive and Well STL visit www.aliveandwellstl.org

Jade Harrell with Leslie Gill, Chief Executive Officer, Annie Malone Children & Family Service Center.

Sooooooo St. Louis is the Annie Malone May Day Parade!!!

The second-largest African-American parade in the United States celebrates 107 years of tradition and triumph for children at risk for neglect and abuse. In this episode: - the history - meet the new CE0 - what's the new festival addition - do you know Annie Malone? - how toxic stress, trauma and trafficking are added to service focuses

Learn more: www.anniemalone.com

Jade Harrell with Alex Stallings, Executive Director, Deaconess CDF Freedom Schools

THREE NEW Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools® will open in June. (June 19th, 2017)

CDF Freedom Schools are intergenerational, culturally competent summer literacy programs, built on literacy, leadership and social advocacy. The curriculum is rooted in Civil Rights Movement’s Freedom Summer and was originally conceived and proposed by Charles Cobb, a UCC college student.

The FREE 6-Week program provides empowerment, daily meals and activities, including field trips. Program Day: 8AM-5PM.

NEW 2017 CDF FREEDOM SCHOOL® SITES: Hope United Church of Christ (K-5) 6273 Eichelberger St, St. Louis, MO 63109 Peace United Church of Christ (K-2) 204 East Lockwood Avenue Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 Saint John's Church (The Beloved Community) [K-5] 4136 North Grand Boulevard Saint Louis, Missouri 63107

VISIT www.deaconess.org under the Community Engagement tab to learn more and ENROLL today.

The CDF Freedom Schools model incorporates the totality of the Children's Defense Fund's mission by fostering environments that support children and young adults to excel and believe in their ability to make a difference Site coordinators and project directors are also trained by CDF to provide supervision and administrative oversight. The program provides an exciting Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) including carefully chosen developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant books. The model curriculum supports children and families around five essential components. - See more at: http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs/freedomschools/?referrer=https://www.google.com/#sthash.qeYYhDpM.dpuf

TWC Constructors and Atelier3 Design are Redefining Design and Changing the Landscape Of Construction.

An industry that will always be relevant and remain in demand is engineering and construction. Projections for the St. Louis region place the industry at over 4 billion dollars in the next few years. Despite the surplus of capable young men and women in this region there is a workforce shortage that threatens the industry.

Today we meet two very accomplished design and construction entrepreneurs who are making tremendous impact while creating opportunities. They are as committed to community as they are their businesses. Each one of these CEO’s is giving back, changing the landscape of the industry and building pathways for minorities within their design.

At 11 years old, Todd Weaver came to construction and design on a dare to find work in order to help his mother out. his unique story is likened to “The Blind Side” movie. As if it were divine design, his serendipitous collision with Clayco CEO, Bob Clark laid an unimaginable foundation of opportunity for his life to develop from an entirely different blueprint.

Admo Ogun was taken over by a love for the diverse landscape of this country while in America as an exchange student in college. This American site survey overwhelmed him and lured him back to St. Louis where he builds communities for and with the people it serves.

Both men were guided and influenced by men of standard and strength in their lives. Today, they both strive to strengthen the young men and women who follow. Their journeys have paralleled one another to find themselves grounded and invested in the future of underserved individuals, this community and the industry as a whole.

In this episode:

What are the personal philosophies of these successful entrepreneurs? What perspective do they bring to this work? How has their experience in the industry shaped their commitment to community? Why the emphasis on minority contractors? As an entrepreneur, what hurdles or challenges did Todd and Admo overcome to be where they are today? What was the turning point for them in their businesses? What challenges and opportunities are there in the design, engineering, mechanical and construction industry? What advantages and opportunities are there for minority entrepreneurs in engineering and construction in our region? What do they want to create with their work and/or the way they operate their businesses? Their encouragement for those who are rethinking what’s possible with their entrepreneurial endeavors?

Learn more: www.TWC-STL.com www.atelier3design.com

Today, we will be chatting with an organization that is already impactful in our region with a long-standing history of changing the conversation about disabilities in St. Louis.

Paraquad is the organization that works with people with disabilities of all ages, empowering them to increase their independence through choice and opportunity.

We have Paraquad’s CEO, Aimee Wehmeier who is only the 3rd Executive Director and CEO in the organization’s 47-year history, Beth Jantz, their grant writer, and Dennis Kouo a Paraquad board member joining us to talk about their organization and a new social enterprise they are developing that will engage their constituents and be a great gathering place for all of our community!

If you love finding new Cafes, stay listening so you can hear all about this new innovative service offering from Paraquad!

Learn more: https://www.paraquad.org

Does your calendar revolve around professional sports seasons? Are you the designated sports expert among your friends? Were you the one who organized the office-wide fantasy football league this year? If you answered yes to these questions, you might want to consider launching a sports-related startup.If you start that business, we have a new offering in our region that can potentially it and you to the next level.

Today, we have Tim Hayden, co-founder of Stadia Ventures, a very unique offering that is a Sports Innovation Hub for entrepreneurs, industry partners and investors created to solve the pain points ofthese distinct voices. According to them—they help entrepreneurs navigate the entrepreneurial path and immediately connect them to their network, they help investors by educating, validating and driving deal flow directly to the best sports business opportunities available, and they help Industry partners byacting as their innovation brokers to maximize deal flow and minimize risks. All of this is accomplished through their Stadia Accelerator and Stadia Academy aspects of the Hub organization they created. They’ve also introduced a couple of new offerings to the mix, Stadia Next and StadiaFirstLook.

Talk about always innovating—these guys are staying on the innovative cutting edge!

In The Money Classroom today, Jade Harrell has the pleasure of discussing investing and retirement with Mr. Christopher K. Harrell, Founder and CEO of CKHFinancial.

Christopher is an independent Financial Advisor and of one the few African-American owned, full-service, investment firms in the state of Missouri. As an advisor, Christopher carefully assesses his client’s current financial situation. He listens to their financial goals then helps them determine, design and build a custom investment strategy to meet those goals. For business clients, his first focus is with reducing their tax liability from both a business and personal perspective. His firm specializes in the implementation and servicing of company retirement plans. He provides consultation for employees with asset allocation and plan contributions. CKHFinancial also provides insurance services.

In this episode: •Are we as a society stacking enough money away for retirement? •What is the millennial dilemma? •This is NOT your parent’s or grandparent’s retirement…What ever happened to pensions? •How much effort is necessary to obtain the quality of life that we expect during retirement? •What are some of the choices and vehicles for retirement for businesses? •What are the differences between SEP IRA’s, Solo 401K’s, Traditional IRA’s and Roth IRA’s? •Taxable contributions, deductions and distributions….Oh My!!! •How to make certain you don’t out live your money •Keys to building and maintaining wealth for generations •What are some of the primary advantages of partnering with a financial advisor? Even when…: …We have the ability to research and access worlds of information on our own… …There are online and self-directed investment companies and platforms… …Many companies provide their employees with a retirement plan administrator… •How to find and select your financial advisor? •What are some of the risks of investing in today's market? •What are some of the basic types of life insurance policies and what do they do? (Term, Whole Life, Universal and Variable Universal Life policies)

References in this episode: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160331005749/en/Stock-Market-investing-W http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi www.bankrate.com

For more information contact: Christopher Harrell CKHFinancial Services (314) 477-1482 CHarrell@ckhfinancial.com

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You know we have a bias for good food and great company – this episode delivers on both! Annie Magny, founder of One Dish Wonders, joins Alyce Wilson, Director of the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center, to share her entrepreneurial journey. After retiring from a major telecommunications company with nearly 30 years of service, Annie realized that there was more to do than be retired – she just didn’t realize how much work it would take! Thankfully, with the help of the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center, The BALSA Foundation and great mentors she is now well into her second act as a food entrepreneur.

Despite all the hard work, Annie is excited to be on this personal and fulfilling journey. And you can be a part of the experience from your own dining room table. One Dish Wonders makes it easy for families to eat delicious meals together again. Need to figure what’s for dinner tonight or what’s on the menu for your next corporate or family event – Annie has what you need. Inspired by her story and eager to write your own? Alyce shares how Grace Hill Women’s Business Center provides the 16-week WIBO program, one-on-one counseling and speaker series to help entrepreneurs learn the ropes. The list of industries represented among WIBO graduates includes beauty, construction, finance, energy, retail, transportation, food and fitness industries – among others – what sector will you revolutionize?!

In this episode: -How Grace Hill serves entrepreneurs with courses, training, resources and exposure -What is it to be “Entrepreneurially Curious” and how it can expand your business ventures -How your foundational business mission can open the door for even greater opportunities -How is Annie Magny found answers, accountability and success with the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center

MORE INFO www.onedishwonderful.com www.gracehillwbc.org

We are very lucky to have a wealth of resources in our region to help individuals create and build new businesses. That includes the St. Louis Regional Chamber, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce as well as the newly formed local chapter of the US Black Chamber. Collectively, our local Chambers help business owners thrive and create a strong, supportive environment that attracts new businesses and helps local firms expand their footprint. At the heart of what they do is build community and connect people in meaningful ways that lead to success. During this episode, we have a full house of Chamber representatives in studio to help us better understand how they add value to and stimulate growth in our local economy.

From promoting international trade and helping immigrant entrepreneurs grow their businesses to connecting their own varied constituencies with each other as well as the larger business community, these Chambers are hard at work recruiting and promoting the business leaders who are shaping economic growth and prosperity in our region. Hear from guest Al Li, Veta Jeffrey, Marvin Steele and Sarah Arnosky about how their organizations are advancing racial equity, creating minority business growth accelerators and increasing entrepreneurial success through networking and connectedness.

In this episode: -How are the Chambers of Commerce great conduits for your business if you are looking to start, expand or enter new markets -What is the vantage point of businesses from the Chamber level -What attracts new people to our region -Where does creativity creates opportunity Resources mentioned: Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber www.hearlandchamberstl.com 314-244-8841

Asian American Chamber www.aaccstl.org info@aaccstl.org St. Louis Regional Chamber www.stlregionalchamber.org www.acceleratestl.org

Marvin Steele Urban Labs 314-539-4477

Cheryl and Christy are passionate about connecting people – great ideas, companies, invention and progress don’t happen in isolation. It is important to connect with a community of like-minded people for the support and inspiration you need to make your dreams a reality. It just so happens that there are two new places in St. Louis where you can find those people and resources. We invited Kristy and James Jackson with DK Annex and the Social Synergy Project, and Marc Bowers with Brick City Makes to tell us more about the new facilities and communities they are building. While their projects are separate and distinct, both are in the City (they are neighbors) and are bringing new life to old buildings, as well as the Fox Park and Benton Park neighborhoods. Our conversation explores how serving entrepreneurs outside the advanced technology ecosystem helps create a vibrant community of creatives, small business owners and scale-ups. There are hidden manufacturing gems in industrial parks throughout the region and solo-entrepreneurs toiling in isolation. Folks like Kristy, James and Marc are the business of creating new opportunities for individuals to connect, grow and thrive. Find out how you can become part of their vibrant networks and take advantage of their collective expertise! In this episode: - Build or buy? There are options - Manufacturing space that makes sense - Finding mentors, resources and solutions - The advantage of having a “wing man” for networking - How they strive to create the “corner bar that looks like me”

Learn more: www.DKsocialsynergy.com www.brickcitymakes.com www.stlouismakes.org

We live in a very diverse city with hard working people. Many of the folks in our region are hard working immigrants who are helping to make St. Louis a great city and region to LIVE, WORK and PLAY. The St. Louis Mosaic Project is a wonderful organization that helps to ease the transition for many of these individuals as they make St. Louis home. A couple of episodes ago, we had Betsy Cohen, Executive Director for Mosaic on the podcast with Julie Li, Founder of Create Space Generator and Lulu Fresh Express. On this episode, Christy and Cheryl welcome Vin Ko, a friend and colleague from Mosaic and Cuong Dang, an energetic and ambitious entrepreneur who hails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and is a graduate of Maryville University.

Cuong is founder and CEO of the St. Louis based tech company, Enliven, and owner of Lac Brewing, a craft brewery in Vietnam. In 2015, Cuong received the Diverse Business Leader award from the St. Louis Business Journal and in early 2016 was inducted into the Regional Business Council’s Leadership 100 network. Cuong’s drive to support fellow immigrant entrepreneurs in the St. Louis region fits with his philosophy of adding meaning and value to society. In addition to volunteering as an ambassador to immigrant entrepreneurs for St. Louis Mosaic Project, he currently serves as the Vice President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC). It is through both organizations that Cuong and Vin have the opportunity to work together. Spend some time getting to know Vin and Cuong - spoiler: they are smart and FUNNY - and find out how each is helping make St. Louis a wonderful place to do business and build a fulfilling life.

In this episode: - Finding unique business opportunities - Doing business overseas - Beyond the contracts: Trust and its vital role i - Work-Life Balance - Goal Oriented vs. Time/Task Oriented business strategy - Risk tolerance and Fear - The need for a collaborative team and/or co-founder with complimentary skills and shared values - You don't have to and can't know it all, nor do this by yourself - The problem with multiple priorities

www.stlmosaicproject.org www.enlivenhq.com

Persistent, Intellectually Curious, Courageous, Entrepreneurial, Innovative—these are all familiar entrepreneurial terms that are used by our guests to describe folks that are engineers.

Mr. Ronald Moore and Dr. Terrence Freeman represent the St. Louis Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers or NSBE. NSBE’s mission is the same today as it was over 40+ years ago—to help improve the recruitment and retention of black engineering students who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

NSBE is a highly respected, premiere African-American organization that is community focused with STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming. They create opportunities for children as young as elementary school all the way through post-graduate studies. In this conversation, hear about the positive impact they have had on entrepreneurs they’ve worked with as well as the the millionaires and billionaires that are NSBE members.

What’s even more exciting is their 43rd Annual NSBE Conference that will be held March 29-April 2nd in Kansas City MO. At events like these, they have had great speakers and notables such as Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Cruise Line; General Darren McDew, Transcom, Commander US Airforce; Richard Mark, CEO of AmerenUE Illinois; Lieutenant General Joseph Ballard; former Corps of Engineers Commander and many other community figures that attend and participate.

Dr. Freeman shares his personal journey where instead of basketballs or bicycles he received chemistry sets and telescopes from parents who were determined to expose him to science at an early age. He became exceptional in his field with full scholarships and opportunities to some of the nation's most exceptional institutions for engineering. Mr. Moore not only served this country with the National Guard but his strong engineering background is presently a significant contribution to the region's infrastructure that's right below our feet.

Entrepreneur's Inspiration is in their true engineer's stories but also in the key take aways they share in this conversation.

In this episode: - Encouragement if you've ever felt like you might not be right for the job or particular opportunity. - Inspiration to overcome deeply engrained fears or apprehensions that you may have picked up in childhood. - Entrepreneurship is about problem solving, but what's a step beyond that? The importance of problem recognition. - How engineering employs the same tactics as entrepreneurship. - Two things entrepreneurs and engineers can't leave home without-persistence and resilience. - Engineering touches on so many industries, disciplines and perspectives that you could throw a rock in any direction at the huge annual NSBE national convention and would certainly hit someone along the engineering spectrum. - The awe-inspiring details and highlights of the previous and 2017 NSBE national convention. - How to connect with NSBE and NSBE STL. From K-Post Grad. - Inspiration to become "entrepreneurially courageous" just as NSBE students are prompted to become "academically courageous".

NSBE Annual Convention #NSBE43 Kansas City Convention Center MARCH 29 - APRIL 02, 2017 Kansas City, MO

"ENGINEERING YOUR FOUNDATION" You MUST see this http://convention.nsbe.org

For more visit: www.nsbe.org www.nsbestl.org

Entrepreneurs are driven to identify and solve problems. In the entrepreneurial ecosystem it’s called the “pain” point of customers. Shay Gillespie and Jared Arms created their businesses out of distinctly different sources of personal pain. Coincidentally, each had a passion and focus to improve opportunities for African-American children in the technology sector with coding and programming instruction.

Shay, the founder and owner of “Color Coded Kids” knows the impact of technology on a global scale and from a corporate vantage place, while Jared, at just 23 years old, founded “Kylar for Kids” and entered into the IT space from a very different and unlikely point of origin.

Shay needed a practical and accessible source for IT instruction for her young son and discovered most of the mothers she knew shared that need. Jared got started while responded to the pain of losing friends and loved ones to gun violence. Each of them stumbled onto very viable answers to a common community need—access to resources and information. Both now have not only created opportunities for themselves, they have changed the landscape for generations to come. This is not an average conversation. Join Cheryl and Christy with Shay and Jared in this episode that will change the way you view entrepreneurship, your roadmap and unforeseen business opportunities.

In this episode: How finding the answer to the unasked questions can become your great business idea! How important the role of a mentor and partnership can be in getting your idea off the ground. What do you do if you don’t know all there is to know about your business, industry or market? Where you can find great programming instruction for your kids, yourself and the elders. How you can earn a significant living in the IT sector with unlimited opportunities.

Where to find Shay and Jared Shay Gillespie www.colorcodedkids.com Jared Arms www.kylar.io

We’re all basically starting from the beginning-Square One.

CET, the state’s oldest and largest Innovation Center celebrates nearly 20 years of entrepreneur training programs! CET has been working to find, support and grow entrepreneurial ventures and they’re succeeding with the Square One Boot Camp and Square One Ignite programs.

Originally, CET focused on bioscience entrepreneurs. Many great startups including Nanopore Diagnostics, Immunophotonics, Kypha and MediBeacon participated in what was then CET’s Bio Entrepreneur Development (BED) program, which debuted in 2011. In 2014 the BED program expanded its focus to include IT and consumer/manufactured products as well as bioscience and renamed it Square One.

Sarah Badahman, founder of HIPAATrek and Brad Postier, co-founder and CEO of Spectrum Perception – both Square One Boot Camp graduates doing phenomenal things – join Christy and Cheryl for a conversation about being a startup founder, their Square One experience and their personal journey as entrepreneurs.

In this episode: - Learn their true business stories of how having a great and well-matched co-founder can mean the difference between success and disaster.

-What to do if you crash and burn? Sarah and Brad both survived pretty hard hits and share how they picked up and moved on. Listen for Sarah and her "Parachute" and Brad’s first failed start up experience. Yes, they’re still standing.

How Square One helped each of them to start thinking like a “business person”.

Resources mentioned: www.codeacademy.com STL TechShop look for universities and capstone projects that work with businesses

Jade Harrell with Veta Thurman-Jeffrey, MGR of Community Economic Partnerships, MO Department of Economic about the 4th Annual Pastors Breakfast hosted by the St. Louis Regional Unbanked Task Force, a Money Smart Week partner. Money Smart Week – April 22-29, 2017 – is a week-long series of financial education activities and classes put on by local bankers, credit unions and financial professionals throughout St. Louis City, County and the Metro East area. These classes are to help consumers learn how to manage and improve their personal financial situations.

This networking breakfast introduced pastors to the financial partners that support the mission of the St. Louis Regional Unbanked Task Force (STRUT), brief them on the underlying issues facing our unbanked families and offer partnerships in developing solutions to supporting our families. STRUT also offer workshops during Money Smart Week specific to Pastors and their board members in an effort to support your growing financial educational needs as well.

How does having $500-$1000 to start your business sound to you? That’s what winning a BALSA Foundation grant can do. This organization helps to change lives for many early stage entrepreneurs by not only providing financial support but also mentoring and other resource assistance. Today, Christy and Cheryl will be speaking with Matthew Wyczalkowski, Executive Director of The BALSA Foundation and Arriel Biggs, Founder of Young Biz Kids, a grant finalist last summer. Young Biz Kidz is a non-profit organization that uses positive, diverse and creative ways to teach business and equip youth with the knowledge and skills to live productive lives.

In this episode: Hear more about The Foundation and how it has impacted this entrepreneur and her business. How BALSA meets entrepreneurs where they are. What is idea support and how to access the help? What is the BALSA grant award? How Arriel created Young Biz Kidz and how BALSA made a “huge” difference. How mentorship, direction and idea support can transform your business dream to reality.

www.balsafoundation.org www.youngbizkidz.org

If you look under the hood of startup action in the “information technology” space, some of what you find is the IoT, blockchain (think Bitcoin), Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Augmented Realty and Virtual Reality. This is where action and innovation is taking place across dozens of industries. This is a trend you need to pay attention to. Welcome to the infinite and imaginative world where the power of technology is interwoven with the human experience

Christy and Cheryl recently visited with Nathan Pettyjohn CEO of Aisle411 and founder of the VR/AR Association. St. Louis is the world HQ for the VR/AR Association – a global industry group for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality, connecting leading solution providers with brands & customers. This technology is already radically changing education, medicine, commerce and might result in a new opportunity. The conversation includes Aisle411's startup story, as well as the cultural impact of disruptive technologies that are redefining what we define as the "real world." It is what will change the world for you as an entrepreneur, subject matter expert, mentor as well as an employee.

In this episode:

How virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality are light years beyond just gaming.

How VR, AR and MR are defined and how they impact industries and opportunities.

What is the VR/AR association and what are the key benefits to membership?

Scared to talk about your ideas? Hear why you don’t need to keep your idea completely to yourself and the reason why you don’t need to worry about somebody else“ stealing” your idea.

How “It’s all about the execution”.

The two key indicators of interest to investors.

Why you can take heart and not get frustrated about raising money.

What you must look for and consider when selecting board members and funders.

What is the conversation, opportunity and future revenue potential of the VR/AR industry?

Learn more and visit www.thevrara.com

As occupational therapists, Denise and Carrie have years of formal training and experience with children and trauma. They signed on to be ambassadors with Alive and Well STL and found that the training not only complimented their existing body of knowledge but positively impacts their work in the classroom--with students, teachers as well as parents. What they discovered along the way was the positive impact the AWSTL training and community had on their personal lives as well. Inside this episode of Alive and Well STL we meet these dynamic ladies who's hearts and passion is to make our region's children and families healthier. Log on to www.aliveandwellstl.com for ways you can connect and tools to help you address your stress.

Also in this episode: - learn ways to address your own personal tragedies and responses - how to give more of our best selves to our children and those we care for - what tools we have available to make a difference with what we have - why we should sign up for AWSTL training whether or not we plan to be ambassadors -what hope is ideal as well as practical to build a healthier St. Louis

Christy and Cheryl get to meet a lot of interesting people. After a particularly fun and productive meeting with Stacey Fowler from SLATE and Kevin Wilson from the SBTDC, they knew they had to have them on the show. Get ready to take some notes - you won’t believe the golden opportunities and hidden gems out there to help you get training, tap new talent or pursue your startup dream. Some of you who grew up in St. Louis may remember SLATE - the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment - as the place to get a summer job. As Stacey Fowler shares, it is so much more. From apprenticeships that benefit both workers and employers to employment services and an entrepreneurship training program offered in partnership with SBTDC and Legal Services of Eastern MO, there is something for everyone who wants to build a business or career in St. Louis. Kevin Wilson from SBTDC is in studio alongside Stacy to explain how their partnership works, how they created a new nonprofit to create the Small Business Empowerment Center and the City's Project Connect Action Plan that connects development projects north of downtown, including NGA. He also gives listeners some insider tips on how to prepare their company to do business with NGA.

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Working to change the world? Not all entrepreneurs are motivated by profit - some see earned revenue as a way to finance the social change they want to see.

What are the nuts and bolts of creating social change? Well, your tax status comes secondary to what you are trying to do. Establishing a non-profit is not the “be-all-end-all” solution to achieve your mission. Social entrepreneurship leverages market forces to “do good” while “doing well”. Students at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University are learning strategies that can make social change work. Dr. Heather Cameron is the inaugural Michael B. Kaufman Professor of Practice in Social Entrepreneurship at the Brown School. It is there that she is creating a climate of change-making where MSWs, MBAs, other students and community members can explore new business models aimed at creating positive systemic change while adding value to the bottom line. She shares her personal intriguing journey to St. Louis, which includes international travel experience, boxing and trailblazing youth programs in Berlin!

In this episode: -What is social entrepreneurship? -How does social entrepreneurship differ from not-for-profit models? -Why is social entrepreneurship considered an effective “hybrid”? -Why entrepreneurs MUST examine their relationship with money. -How too much focus on “pitching” can distract from the plan. -What is the Wash-U SEIC MVP competition?

“Pivot on Your Plan” is a term we use in the innovation community. In the lives of these two resilient entrepreneurs, “pivot” played a critical role. So did mentorship, a solid team and being aware of and ready for change. Today, we are speaking with two innovative entrepreneurs who found success and futures in the home healthcare market sector —one is considered the “queen” of the industry and the other a “rising princess”. Meet Ada Joyce Taylor, owner of Deer Valley Home Health and Dacia Betts, owner of Integrity Home Health Services.

Each are visionaries with real world experiences in the home health care industry and insight that only those who have been in the trenches could profess.

Ada Joyce Taylor, founder and CEO of Deer Valley Home Health Care, began her journey as a teenager. With her vision, team and a plan she has grown Deer Valley to be one of the largest, most visible and successful service providers in the region. Listen to Mrs. Ada tell her story and begin building on new ventures in the studio!

Dacia Betts, founder and owner of Integrity Services, owns and operates multiple complimentary businesses that all have a mission toward empowering the community. Her no-limits approach is how she’s worked with some of the best in industry and found untapped opportunity.

Key to this conversation are the vast opportunities that exist in and around home healthcare. The ladies give insight into person-centered care, veteran and cancer support services. Where they found obstacles, they found motivation and new ways to solve problems.

No boundaries for these dynamic women who both believe in loving your work, working hard and not waiting until the “end” to enjoy life today. We gleaned from their wise perspectives on business growth and development. Join Cheryl and Christy in discovering the trends, challenges and opportunities in home health care.

Jade Harrell with Natalie Clay, Programs Manager with BioStL. Great opportunity and resources for entrepreneurship that identifies, welcomes and nutures the entire spectrum of colorful and diverse businesses in the region!! BioSTL wins big in the Inclusion Challenge from the Kauffman Foundation. Over $400K will be used to support the St. Louis Equity in Entrepreneurship Collective to improve gender and racial equity in the startup community.

According to the most recent Kauffman Foundation Index of Startup activity, about 17% of entrepreneurs in Missouri and 29% in St. Louis where unemployed before starting their business. This suggests that some entrepreneurs are starting businesses out of necessity. This has implications for the number and types of businesses that are created, the founders’ access to capital and the potential to scale, as well as the potential to employ others and create generational wealth.

It also reflects the reality that for those with limited career choices - due to education, experience and in some cases, involvement in the justice system - entrepreneurship can be a pathway to prosperity. We've invited Jason Watson, the Director of the Beyond Jobs program at Mission: St. Louis and former state senator, Jeff Smith, Executive Vice President of Community Engagement and Policy with Concordance Academy of Leadership to talk about how their programs help men and women tap into their inherent leadership skills, innate creativity and personal aspirations to be part of a thriving workforce and job creation in our region. We'll talk about how employers can unlock the transferable skills in this underutilized talent pool to help grow their businesses, as well as how mentors and volunteers can help individuals cultivate their entrepreneurial mindset as a way of envisioning a new tomorrow.

Healthcare businesses are doing well in our region and many entrepreneurs are building strong businesses in this industry. Today, we are speaking with two entrepreneurs in this market sector —one building a new venture, DEAL-C2, focused on diabetes home care and another seasoned and successful entrepreneur, chiropractor, and business partner in Proficient Chiropractic.

Sonia Deal, CEO of DEAL-C2, is a new business owner in our region building and scaling her business to include a three-phase system for diabetes care—the first phase will include community education and home care, the next phase will focus on building a diabetes care clinic and lastly, a skilled nursing home facility focused on diabetes is Sonia’s ultimate goal for her venture. Listen to Sonia tell her story of how and why she feels she is uniquely capable of “changing the face of diabetes care”!

Dr. Edgar Everett III, a partner in Proficient Chiropractic, was introduced to the chiropractic field when he was a teenager and instantly knew, this was the profession for him. He and his business partner, Dr. Xaivier Tipler, have built two thriving practice locations in our region. They are both dedicated to their profession and also to the community with their mission simply stated, “to create a reality of Oneness in the hearts and souls of our Community”. Hear Dr. Everett describe how he and his partner built their successful practice, engaged the community and utilized mentors to help them “think entrepreneurially” and reach new heights of achievement.

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ETHINKSTL-017-From farmers to physicists, AgTech is one of St. Louis' fastest growing industries

From farmer to physicist, the trends in AgTech run the gamut! Tune in to find out what's hot and how you can be part of one of St. Louis' fastest growing industries with Connie Bowen is the Program Manager at Yield Lab, Kristina Menn from Arvegenix and Betsy Boedeker, Sr. Research Scientist, CRO Coordinator at St. Louis Community College.

In her role at Yield Lab, Connie is familiar with the trends such as big data, precision farming, crop yield technology and animal health that are exciting investors while working to solve global issues related to alternative energy, hunger and environmental sustainability. Arvegenix, one of Yield Lab’s portfolio companies, exemplifies the local opportunity for startups to capitalize on these global trends. As new companies are formed to commercialize new technologies, new jobs are created, too.

We learn more about the opportunities for job seekers in our conversation with Kristina who was Arvegenix's "employee #1!" A local startup, Arvegenix found the capital and other resources, including home-grown talent, it needed to grow. Likewise, Kristina used her local resources - the St. Louis Community College Plant and Life Sciences bio-technician training program and the internship program Betsy administers - to get the technical training and hands-on experience she needed to be part of the region's startup ecosystem. One might say St. Louis has created fertile soil in which new ideas, visions and innovations can grow! This virtuous circle of innovation, entrepreneurship, technical training and personal drive are creating a fly-wheel that is energizing our region!

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Today Cheryl and Christy are with Lynette Watson from our local Small Business and Technology Development Center – also known as SBDC or SBTDC - and Michael O’Brien from Prosperity Connection. Like many organizations in the St. Louis entrepreneurship ecosystem, these two work very closely together to help promote financial empowerment and entrepreneurship in the community.

From Prosperity Connection's Excel Centers and Red Dough Money Center to SBTDC's Innovate HER and the Fantasy Food Fair Business Competition, there is a lot going on in Old North and throughout the City for aspiring entrepreneurs. Lynette, a small business owner herself, give us insights on moving from "hobby to hustle" and the importance of initiatives like the Look Like Me Mentor Project that works to engage people of color as mentors and subject matter experts. Michael explains how having access to a nonprofit alternative to payday lending, credit building programs and support from financial counselors strengthen local businesses and their customer base.

Once again, our guests remind us of the myriad ways you can get engaged in and benefit from the economic growth of our region - the goal is to make sure no one is left behind. With each new episode we invite you believe in yourself, then find the people and resources to help you transform your life. Let's go!

Jade Harrell with Lisa Lyle, the Head of School of MICDS-Mary Institute Country and Day School.

The 150-year-old private institution has a long-standing reputation of excellence in this community and nationwide. MICDS strives to match its mission of meeting the challenges of this world and to embrace all its people. New challenges have emerged as the campus community experiences the division, disharmony and dissension that is reflective of the climate of the community at large.

In this conversation, Lisa Lyle addresses the headlines, the realities and their plans to continue in their tradition of leadership, achievement, virtue and service.

Learn more www.micds.org (314) 993-5100 School Address: 101 North Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63124 info@micds.org Socials: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIN

Jade Harrell with Phil Assets, Founder and President of Liquid Assets, a marketing and promotion company in St. Louis. Phil and his team are feeding families for the holidays. But he's not just giving away a bag of food to take home, he's making sure they feel at home by welcoming them to a table for dinner with friends and love.

Jade Harrell with S.J. Morrison, Director of Marketing and Planning at Madison County Transit (MCT).

S.J. details RideFinders and how people and companies can take advantage of these free transportation options that they might not know about.

RideFinders is the free service organization for our region (nine counties in Missouri and Illinois) that helps to organize carpools and vanpools in order to reduce traffic and emissions. Currently RideFinders is working with more than 11,000 commuters and 900 area employers.

Here is the website if you’d like to get more background on the organization. http://ridefinders.org/aboutus.aspx

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

As we approach the new year, we want you to encourage you in your businesses and the exciting new world of opportunities that exist ahead! So we are bringing you one of our best episodes of ETHINKSTL. This episode has so many tools, tips and strategies from these skilled and seasoned entrepreneurs that is certainly makes the top of the list of our best of show. Enjoy! Notes necessary ;-)

ETHINKSTL004: Not Just Quitting Your Job w/ Maurice Foxworth and Jane Quartel

Today we are speaking to the entrepreneurs who are also wage earners, salaried, employees...the folks on the grind and on the job. Think you’re ready to take the big plunge? That leap of faith? Well before you turn in your two-weeks notice, make sure you listen closely today!! You can be an entrepreneur while you are working within an organization.

We want you to start thinking about stepping into who you are as an entrepreneur within the workplace and we have with us two exceptional guests to share their insights.

Cheryl and Christy with Maurice Foxworth, Principal at InnovationWorks and Jane Quartel, Global Strategic Product Lead - Food Protection Business at DuPont Nutrition & Health.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

During the holidays, many entrepreneurs experience a lull in their businesses. We want you to keep thinking about your businesses in the best most innovative ways! So we are bringing you some of our best episodes of ETHINKSTL. Here's one that makes the top of the list to keep the possibilities for your businessness and options top of mind. Enjoy!

Today we are speaking with Steve Epner, a true entrepreneur. Steve has started multiple businesses, sold some, closed others. Each was a learning experience that Steve shares with others. Steve was the Entrepreneur in Residence for the Boeing Company, is on the faculty of the Graduate School of Business at Saint Louis University teaching innovation and entrepreneurship, is a current Board Member and volunteer for the Gateway Venture Mentoring Service (providing free mentoring services to early stage companies), and is the founder and current director of the St. Louis Innovation Roundtable. Steve is also the founder of The Startup WithIN, LLC, a consulting practice that helps existing companies ignite and manage their innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors (www.theStartupWithIN.com)

This is a special discussion for all of you corporate folks looking for new, different and innovative ways to move your organization forward. We are speaking with Steve about his great experience with corporate innovation teams and how he has supported many of these teams to find entrepreneurial paths. He will also be offering our listeners a very special gift—you don’t want to miss this discussion!

www.entrepreneuriallythinking.com

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Today we are speaking with Betsy Cohen, Executive Director for the Regional Immigration & Innovation Initiative, the St. Louis Mosaic Project and Julia Li, Founder and Executive Director, Create Space Generator and Executive in her family’s business, JX Restaurants, which includes the famous LuLu Seafood restaurant.

Betsy leads the St. Louis Mosaic Project, an outstanding organization focused on supporting foreign-born populations in our region. You will learn about this organization’s impact in our region and how she and her team have made great strides supporting entrepreneurial endeavors for many foreign-born individuals. Julia and her family are great examples of the success made by foreign born entrepreneurs. You don’t want to miss her family’s story and Julia’s personal journey which starts in Shanghai, takes her to Washington University and stops she made along the away at Nickelodeon, The Walt Disney Company and Scratch Music Group before coming back home to St. Louis and running her family’s business and then starting her new venture, Create Space Generator. This is an experience you don't want to miss!

Meet the Ambassadors!!!

Robert White, III, Youth Programs Worker and trained AWSTL ambassador Elle Potter, Founder and Instructor, Yoga Buzz

Alive and Well STL is recruiting ambassadors to serve as experts in, and liaisons to, the community to further communicate the message of Alive and Well STL. Robert and Elle signed on and have been making an impact. The reward is more than a sense of community pride and giving, their lives have been influenced in ways that are immeasurable.

Ironically, Robert learned of AWSTL from the radio commercials and decided to learn more. Elle can't even remember how she came to the knowledge of the Alive and Well STL movement, but she knew immediately that it held a place of purpose in her work as well as her personal traumatic experiences.

Improving the wellness of our community is up to all of us, and everyone is invited to join in the conversation. If you are interested in being part of Alive and Well STL and helping continue the conversation in your organization, neighborhood, and faith community, please, visit www.aliveandwellstl.com or email aliveandwellstl@stlrhc.org. Let them know you heard all about it on the podcast!!

Sometimes it takes someone (or a few someones!) from the outside to see the potential in your own backyard. Enter the East St. Louis Initiative (ESLI.) You may not know it but for the last two years graduate students from Washington University have been listening to and talking with business owners and folks with startup ideas in East St. Louis. Their goal – to change people’s lives one small business at a time.

What that looks like today is a year-long intensive program that matches the passion and enthusiasm of individuals who have a new or existing business with the expertise of graduate students - MSW, JD, MBA and MPH candidates from the university.

Gülcan Yayla, originally from Turkey, joins us to tell us more about the ESLI founding story and how Ferguson played a role in its creation. She is joined by her current cohort of entrepreneurs, Brandon Walker, founder of Positive & Productive Innovations and Devon Moody Graham, founder of The Biz Spot. Spend time with us learn what inspires these entrepreneurs and how they are poised to grow their businesses. Brandon is a locally grown ambitious and resilient individual in East St. Louis. He always aspires to grasp what he sees for his future and to do his best to bring awareness to the reduction of our greatest natural resources. Brandon’s idea is to bring a minority-owned energy efficiency services company to the city of East St. Louis and the surrounding areas. The business will bring awareness about the benefits of "Going Green" for the homes, schools, and businesses in the community. Emphasizing the importance of energy-efficiency, implementing energy-efficient strategies for clients, and getting recognized for those achievements are the goals of the business. Devon is a “serial” social entrepreneur and founder of The Biz Spot. She is an entrepreneur at heart with a concentration in economic development and helping small businesses. She graduated from East St. Louis Senior High School in 2001 and majored in consumer and textile marketing at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Then she received her MBA degree at the University of Phoenix. She has recently founded the Biz Spot, an incubator with office space in East St. Louis. The Biz Spot offers consulting services to people who want to successfully run a business in their community. It also works with East St. Louis District 189 students and students in other schools on both sides of the river to build their interest in entrepreneurship.

http://www.estlinitiative.org

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Jade Harrell with Lorenzo Brooks, founder and CEO of H.E.A.L.T.H. Moguls and Mike Wayne, "Train with Mike Wayne" for the first annual Health and Fitness Expo.

Special celebrity guests BILLY BLANKS, Fitness Guru, Martial Artist, Actor Creator of Tae Bo Fitness (https://www.taebo.com/) and AJ JOHNSON, Fitness Coach, Actress, Choreographer (http://www.theajzone.com)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 2016 HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN (811 NORTH 9TH STREET - ST. LOUIS, MO 63101) 12:00pm - 4:30pm Tix avail from MetroTix

The community of experts specializes in the health, fitness or medical field. Specialists include: Personal trainers, exercise facilities, supplement specialist, meal planners/preparation and more.

Answers and advice for your health and fitness questions
Free consultations to help you with your goals
Sustainability plans to help you attain and maintain your goals - Resources for continued assistance
Fitness classes: 1) Parent/Child Class taught by Bernard Quinn (children under 10 free) 2) Couple’s Class taught by Arthur and Janee Shivers 3) Video Vixen/Zumba Class taught by Dollhouse Studios 4) Traditional Workout taught by King James 5) Modern Day Workout taught by Mike Wayne (www.trainwithmikewayne.com)

Learn more http://www.healthmoguls.org/

Christy and Cheryl with Ralph Thompson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mind Safety Management, LLC, a St. Louis information technology company headquartered in our CORTEX Innovation District. Ralph has been an entrepreneur since he was a young child, earning extra money where he saw opportunities in his community—from selling candy to shoveling snow! He hails from a long line of entrepreneurs in his family—he learned by example!

Ralph has an interesting career path that led him to co-found Mind Safety Management (MSM)—a locally recognized “Top 25 African-American Owned Business” honored for stellar leadership and business growth six years in a row (2008-2014) by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Organization, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and the St. Louis American Foundation. Most recently, MSM was notified that they have been accepted into the 2016 Inner City Capital Connections St. Louis Class which is a highly competitive program that positions small businesses for immediate and long term growth through executive education, personalized business coaching, networking and access to growth capital. Listen to how Ralph built the business including their customer base, attracted large private industry and government contracts and how he is looking to expand the business even further. This is another episode you don’t want to miss!!

Jade Harrell with Nancy Lee Gomer, Marketing/Media Coordinator, St. Charles County Parks & Recreation Department. Discover the hidden treasures and abundant community activities available on the west side of the big river. Nancy shares the line up for the family and special events.

Santa Claus is scheduled to visit with children across the region during an exclusive Santa Party from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie.

Children of all ages are invited to join Santa for holiday fun inside the park complex. Guests can bring their own camera to get their photo with Santa, make a festive ornament, decorate a yummy treat, drink hot chocolate, and play festive games at the event.

Space is limited for this holiday event that cost $10 per child. To make a reservation, visit the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department online at www.stccparks.org or call 636-949-7535. Parents - don’t forget to bring a camera to capture these lasting memories!

The Youth Activity Park is located at 7801 Highway N, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368.

Nancy shares Learn more: (636) 949-7535 www.stccparks.org

A recap of the Vision! We broadcast LIVE from the Vision 2016 regional symposium presented by BioSTL, ITEN and St. Louis Makes. This marks the second annual event with the goal of building a wholly-inclusive, diverse innovation community. Entrepreneurially Thinking podcast producer, Jade Harrell, speaks with participants prior to the symposium in a pre-show to highlight the event and bring the symposium to the broader community.

Seeking to learn more about opportunities in bioscience, IT and advanced manufacturing? Learn about the numerous opportunities in these growing industries and find your fit!

This event featured diverse professionals, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial resource support organizations, start-up organizations and corporations in a multi-track format.

In this on location edition of ETHINKSTL:

Meet the founder, Mary Stillman, and the young ladies of the Hawthorn School of Leadership. Hear what makes them love their all girls school and what they aspire to be and do when they grown up!

Meet keynote speaker, Dr. Ainissa Ramirez - former Yale engineering professor, named one of the world's Top 100 Young Innovators and host of a popular podcast, Science Underground. Hear why says the next Einstein will most likely be a little black girl.

A personal invitation from the partners of ITEN join the innovative, collaborative community. Hear why they need you to connect and get involved.

Learn more and visit www.visionstlouis.com, www.itenstl.org and of course www.biostl.com.

Jade Harrell with Erica Hughes from Accent Group Solutions along with Kim Gettemeier and Casey Wisdom from Special School District.

For several SSD students, transition from school to the work world is off to a tremendous start with the help of Accent Group Solutions.

At Accent, students learn job skills, as well as “soft skills” that they will use inside and outside of the workplace.

Accent Group Solutions is an all-encompassing service provider that offers clients warehousing, order fulfillment, printing, packing, distribution, and more.

The Special School District (SSD) is a nationwide leader in providing special education services and technical education.

Learn more at www.ssdmo.org

Sharon Echols found her sweet spot in entrepreneurship after working 25years in the mortgage banking business. She and her husband responded to industry changes by reviving their fond childhood memories with a new venture. With the underlying goal of having something to fall back on, they opened up a neighborhood candy store for the community to rely on.

With no prior retail or business experience, Lee and Sharon undertook the hardcore planning, drew from their corporate backgrounds and launched into the unique venture of confectionery. Within 5 years of offering not only a large variety of candy, chocolate, taffy and nostalgia treats, Miss M’s Candy store is ready for expansion. A second location in the Grand Center has big plans for event space and candy catering. Both stores will continue to create experiences of confectionery delight for all ages with candy apparel, novelty and accessories.

Sharon shares more of the challenges they faced as new business owners as well as the exciting plans for new iterations of their original thriving business. Discover the reality behind this family-owned business named for their “sugar babies” Megan and Morgan.

Christy discovers appropriate justification in her new found candy sophistication as she learns more about candy buffets, novelty throw pillows and catering.

A realistic account of a new entrepreneurs journey that inspires and rises above the competition.

Today we are speaking with Steve Epner, a true entrepreneur. Steve has started multiple businesses, sold some, closed others. Each was a learning experience that Steve shares with others. Steve was the Entrepreneur in Residence for the Boeing Company, is on the faculty of the Graduate School of Business at Saint Louis University teaching innovation and entrepreneurship, is a current Board Member and volunteer for the Gateway Venture Mentoring Service (providing free mentoring services to early stage companies), and is the founder and current director of the St. Louis Innovation Roundtable. Steve is also the founder of The Startup WithIN, LLC, a consulting practice that helps existing companies ignite and manage their innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors (www.theStartupWithIN.com)

This is a special discussion for all of you corporate folks looking for new, different and innovative ways to move your organization forward. We are speaking with Steve about his great experience with corporate innovation teams and how he has supported many of these teams to find entrepreneurial paths. He will also be offering our listeners a very special gift—you don’t want to miss this discussion!

www.entrepreneuriallythinking.com

ETHINKSTL010-The Entrepreneur Inside. Corporate Entrepreneurship with Steve Epner

This is the replay of from Washington University for DAY ONE - Screening & Discussion of Ava Duvernay's Documentary 13th presented by the Ethics Project and RareGem Productions!

A discussion about the election, race, mass incarceration and the implications of the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution.

Panelists Adrienne D. Davis | Vice Provost | William M. Van Cleve Professor of Law, Washington University Redditt Hudson | Former Police Officer | Chair, Board of Directors, The Ethics Project Carrie Pettus-Davis | Asst. Professor, Washington University | Director, Concordance Institute for Advancing Social Justice Jeff Smith | Former Mo State Senator | Director, Public Policy and Community Engagement, Concordance Academy Moderated by Dr. Christi Griffin & Jade Harrell Presented by The Ethics Project & RareGem Productions Hosted by Clark | Fox Family Foundation & The Clark | Fox Policy Forum, Brown School of Social Work, Washington University

Make it BIGGER with RareGem Productions live on location. Broader REACH. Greater VISIBILITY. Absolute ENGAGEMENT. Live streaming, interviews, Facebook LIVE broadcasts and replays. info@raregemproductions.com. 805-RAREGEM.

RGPLIVE #RareGemonlocation #RGPCommunity #communitygood

Jade Harrell with Madelyn C. Alexander, Communications Director, American Heart Association, St. Louis.

This World Stroke Day, the American Heart/Stroke Association is teaming up with the Microsoft Store to provide education around stroke risk factors and warning signs.

At this event, we will show how technology can help you take charge of your health with the use of the American Heart Association’s on-line health tools.

The event will feature: Blood Pressure Screenings, Xbox Just Dance Fitness Challenge, Healthy Snacks, Prizes & Giveaways.

Attendees who sign up for the blood pressure monitoring program will be entered to win a Fitbit.

Contact Details

American Heart Association Mrs Madelyn Alexander Microsoft Store- Galleria, 1155 St Louis Galleria St #2417 St. Louis MO 63117 United States

Work Phone: 314-692-5600 Email Address: madelyn.alexander@heart.org

While MegaFest is preparing for 2017. Let's Get It! Together is preparing for daytime talk for 2017.

Here's a throwback convo of Jade Harrell with Bishop T.D. Jakes prior to attending MegaFest 2013 returning to its home base in Dallas!

Jade Harrell with Jazz-Pop World renown singer Clare Bathe'. Clare is back! In town to bless the city and it's youth with Ptah Williams in a special performance for the Royal Vagabonds Foundation.

Live in concert for one night only at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Sunday, October 30, 2016 @ 5:00 PM

Proceeds from this special event benefit the Royal Vagabonds Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Royal Vagabonds, Incorporated royalvagabondsfoundation.org or call: Barry Taylor at 314-520-1179 (314) 533-2528 • 4315 Westminister Place • St. Louis, MO 63108

As a Jazz Artist she has:  Toured with Lionel Hampton who called her "the greatest vocalist since Sarah Vaughn"  Toured with Lena Horne who simply called her "The Singer"  Performed with other notable jazz greats such as Art Blakely, Joe Williams, Karen Blanchard and Branford Marsalis to name a few  Performed on Broadway in: Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music; Big River and Jelly's Last Jam and Off-Broadway in: Harlem Story and Body and Soul  Been a world-class cabaret star in some of the world's most prestigious cabarets  Recorded "I Met A Man" CD and "Wild Is The Wind" Single As a Pop Recording Artist she:  Was lead vocalist with Machine recording the million-selling hit "There But for The Grace of God"  Performed alongside: Roberta Flack, Luther Vandross and Patti Labelle to name a few She's also: Performed at Carnegie Hall and opened for Julio Iglesias on his South American Tour; Performed at two White House Inaugurals and much, much more

Jade Harrell with Debbie Kersting, Executive Director, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Gateway Chapter with Richard Mark, Ameren Illinois Chairman and President and LLS Walk Chair.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk allows organization to fund treatments for patients who are suffering from all forms of blood cancers. LLS' funding saves thousands of lives every day.

For more information call 314- 590- 2265 or visit lightthenight.org/gat/

It's hard to spend time with Zim and not know that optimism is in his DNA. So too is his intuition for identifying and capitalizing on emerging product and technology trends.

Not a fan of following the rules, he started at Washington University in the architecture program, jumped into the Hatchery capstone class with no prior business or entrepreneurship experience and graduated with a degree in psychology.

Listen to find out how his experience as an 8-year old immigrant shaped his ability to adapt through introspection and led him to hone his skills as a divergent thinker, fluid learner and someone for whom entrepreneurship is an extension of the scientific method- a series of experiments.

In this episode Christy and Cheryl hang out with Zim Hang, CEO and Co-Founder of Chrona Sleep. Zim is a self-described neuroscience entrepreneur and product development Swiss Army Knife. Together they explore the technical and human sides of building a business. Be inspired by this young entrepreneur's approach to learning, processing failure and connecting the dots.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziminhang

ETHINKSTL009-Zim Hang's Entrepreneurial Insight, Introspection and Intuition

From finance and financing to technical assistance, Eddie can tell you first-hand what it takes for entrepreneurs to succeed and flourish.

"I started as a car washer." From there, Eddie Davis went into public relations at Union Electric (Ameren) where he managed the company's charitable trust - deploying capital in the St. Louis region. This was just the start of a long and interesting career that pioneered minority business development policies in the St. Louis region. Creating value. Making intentional business decisions. Creating positive impact for individuals and businesses in our community. These are the things Eddie does. Eddie knows where the money comes from.

Today you'll find him nurturing minority business owners at The Center for the Acceleration of African-American Business (CAAAB). CAAAB is a non-profit civic organization established to support the growth and development of businesses owned by minority populations, primarily African Americans. The Center’s goal is to advance economic development in the St. Louis and metro East Illinois regions by elevating the status of African American businesses and their workforce. Eddie also serves as chairman of the board of trustees at Justine Petersen.

Spend some time with Christy, Cheryl and Eddie to learn more about his amazing career and the work he does everyday to make St. Louis a place where minority entrepreneurs can thrive.

What do Redwood Trees and a machine shop have in common? Emily Woods!

Spend some time learning how Emily's upbringing took her from making her own tools to do field research to her role as Senior Member Ambassador for TechShop St. Louis where she supports and manages the member service and experience department.

Emily is a San Francisco Bay Area native with a BA in Environmental Studies and a long history in the maker movement and continues to support the maker community outside of TechShop. Emily sits on the Board of Directors for Autistry, a therapeutic makerspace for people with Autism in San Rafael, California and is focused on helping the organization to expand into the Silicon Valley.

Feeling inspired!? TechShop is a community-based workshop and prototyping studio on a mission to democratize access to the tools of innovation. You can get your makerspace, prototyping, experimentation groove on from 9am to midnight every day. Packed with cutting-edge tools, equipment, and computers loaded with design software featuring the Autodesk Design Suite, we offer the space to make, and the support and camaraderie of a community of makers.

Learn more and visit http://www.techshop.ws/STL.html

MICDS welcomes their new Assistant Head of School, Brian W. Thomas. Meet him here and visit this school of excellence at the open house on October 29th.

Few people get the chance to earn an MBA while doing a startup with their grandfather. Fewer still then move from a PhD program in Strategic Management into a faculty position at Lindenwood University in the same year!

Today, Dr. Karl Kammerer is the Director of the Duree Center for Entrepreneurship at Lindenwood’s Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise. Among other things, The Duree Center runs a program called Who Owns the Ice House?

The program - based on the book of the same name - was created by the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative and uses the inspiring real-life story of Clifton Taulbert and the lessons he learned from his Uncle Cleve - a black man in Jim Crow Mississippi - to explore eight life lessons from this unlikely entrepreneur.

Like the Entrepreneurially Thinking podcast, the Who Owns the Ice House? program is focused on exploring and inspiring the mindset of the entrepreneur.

Christy, Cheryl and Karl discuss the way entrepreneurs think and how that thinking can lead to inspiration and action. A deep belief in oneself, personal integrity and an innate sense of worth are among the traits in so many of us that are at the heart of successful entrepreneurial endeavors - not just for a chosen few, but for everyone and anyone who has the vision and passion to strive beyond their current circumstances.

Karl earned an MBA in 2009 and a PhD in Management in 2016, both from the University of Kansas. During his PhD program, Kammerer was a fellow in the Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship – a distinct honor among PhD students at KU as students are chosen for the fellowship because they “demonstrate the promise to make significant contributions to their fields of study and society as a whole.” Prior to entering the PhD program, Kammerer co-founded a small family business. The company, Professional Toxicology Services, Inc., continues its operations to this day providing products and services to organizations to ensure their compliance with state and federal laboratory testing regulations.

http://www.lindenwood.edu/academics/centers-institutes/the-hammond-institute/duree-center-for-entrepreneurship/

According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, a chronic disease is one lasting 3 months or more. By definition, chronic diseases generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication, nor do they just disappear. So how can you live Alive and Well?

Meet Anonymous. Though she didn't want to disclose her name, she wanted to share her story, the stress of her chronic bipolar disease and how she's learning to cope. Her condition caught her completely off guard but she's learned to manage her life and disease with education, sleep management and stress reduction. She lives in recovery, but she's living! She offers healthy strategies for the rest of us to be Alive and Well even when living with a chronic diagnosis.

Alive and Well STL enters the complicated world and minds of our teens with call-in talk show host Sean Mulroney. Through his tumultuous and challenging childhood he became an advocate and place of comfort to thousands of American teens. They talk to him. And though he struggles through difficult health issues, he uses his life as a beacon of hope for the teens he meets in school assemblies and live through his show.

Sean, Spanky and two of their teenage team members share their traumatic stories and how they found hope, happiness and victory on the other side of darkness. They also give the top 3 things parents can do and should watch for to be a help rather than a hindrance to their very volatile teenage children.

Learn more at www.teensofamerica.net

Listen to Teens of America here-https://soundcloud.com/teensofamericaradio

ETHINKSTL005: What's on your plate? Busy Mompreneur Producer Jade Harrell talks balance, systems and priorities.

As an entrepreneur, your life and business can get pretty hectic. Cheryl and Christy sit with Entrepreneurially Thinking's producer Jade Harrell. She's a mom, wife, radio personality, producer and entrepreneur. She understands busy. However, she's learned how to make it all work together for good.

Getting out of your own way - explore the importance of prioritizing your opportunities, honing your skills and harnessing your passion to grow your department, business, side-hustle - whatever project or venture has taken hold of your heart and mind. Jade Harrell comes to the other side of the production as a guest to talk about her personal journey. As Jade grows into her role as an independent producer, emcee and media personality she shares the books, mentors and other resources that have helped her embrace her passion and live her dream.

Jade Harrell is the charismatic creator and executive producer of RareGem Productions, a positive media production, promotion and creative consultation company. Named "Positivity's Greatest Promoter" by "Who's Who Publishing," Jade's voice reverberates globally through multiple platforms of strictly positive programming. She recently was inducted to the Grace Hill Women's Business Center Wall of Fame, featured in the St. Louis American, The St. Louis Business Journal and her contributing work recognized for Focus St. Louis, 19th Annual "What's Right with the Region!" Awards.

Jade Harrell with Dacia Betts and CuSandra Wright of Integrity Healthcare Services. Veterans have the benefit of this care but many don't know of their right to it. Dacia explains the services and standards of her company along with how they respond to this growing need for area vets.

ETHINKSTL004: Not Just Quitting Your Job w/ Maurice Foxworth and Jane Quartel

Today we are speaking to the entrepreneurs who are also wage earners, salaried, employees...the folks on the grind and on the job. Think you’re ready to take the big plunge? That leap of faith? Well before you turn in your two-weeks notice, make sure you listen closely today!! You can be an entrepreneur while you are working within an organization.

We want you to start thinking about stepping into who you are as an Entrepreneur within the workplace and we have with us two exceptional guests to share their insights.

Cheryl and Christy with Maurice Foxworth, Principal at InnovationWorks and Jane Quartel, Global Strategic Product Lead - Food Protection Business at DuPont Nutrition & Health.

Cheryl and Christy sit down with Marissa Paine, Founder of the Paine Free Coaching and Consulting Group with ways of uncovering your success while nurturing your personal growth.

More at http://thepainefreegroup.com/

Cheryl and Christy with Keith Turner, TurnGroup Technologies L.L.C. and Seqwana Pryor, Prycor Technologies, LLC sharing insights from their seasoned successful careers as entrepreneurs.

Meet Christy Maxfield with Cheryl Watkins-Moore, hosts of this all new terrific podcast called "Entrepreneurially Thinking". The show designed to change the way you approach new ventures to put you on a pathway to success with your business. Are you ready to start thinking entrepreneurially? Here we go! www.entrepreneuriallythinking.com #ethinkstl

Jade Harrell with Tom Bailey, Divisional VP and Charles Hamilton, Jobs Developer with the St. Claire County Operations Office of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.

Hiring Event

WHEN: September 14, 2016 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm WHERE: Urban League-St. Clair County Community Outreach Center 10220 Lincoln Hayward, WI 54843 USA CONTACT: Charles Hamilton (618) 274-1150

https://www.ulstl.com/team/st-clair-county-operations/

Jade Harrell with Ryan Farmer, Communications Manager with the St. Louis Area Food Bank. September is National Hunger Action Month and Orange is the national color for hunger.

Hunger exists in every county in the country, affecting 49 million Americans including 16 million children. Hunger is a solvable issue and Feeding America is leading the fight to end it.

Hunger Action Month (September) is a nationwide campaign to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger. Organized by Feeding America®, the campaign brings greater attention to the issue of hunger in America and promotes ways for individuals everywhere to get involved with the movement to solve it.

For more visit http://stlfoodbank.org/hunger-action-month/

Jade Harrell with Skip Kincaid, Forestry Commissioner City of St. Louis and Donna Coble, Executive Director Forest ReLeaf of Missouri.

A tiny green exotic wood-boring insect called the emerald ash borer (EAB) is invading the City of St. Louis’ popular ash trees. Since 2002, the EAB has been killing all untreated ash trees in cities they have infested. They burrow into the trees, damage their veins and cut off their water supply. Once dry and brittle, ash trees can fall and damage people and property.

The City of St. Louis Forestry Division takes the EAB problem very seriously and is being proactive before stopping the insect becomes much more difficult, dangerous and costly to manage. It has created a five-year plan that combines the lessons learned from other cities that have been infested by the EAB. unnamed1For instance, several cities decided not to remove their ash trees until they died. Then they realized they could not keep up with the mounting number of dead trees or the cost of removing them.

Learn more visit http://moreleaf.org/ashreleaf/

Jade Harrell with Dr. Lannis Hall and Dr. Arnold Bullock of the Prostate Cancer Coalition.

In this interview, Dr. Hall and Dr. Bullock discuss the findings, the urgency and the life-saving difference Smart Screening can have in the lives of high-risk men of color.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (authorized by Congress) determined that PSA prostate screening tests were no longer necessary for men who do not show symptoms or family history of the disease.

Dr. Hall and Dr. Bullock teamed with a coalition of health care providers and survivors in the Saint Louis Region to advocate Smart Screening for African American men and men with strong family histories of prostate cancer. The Prostate Cancer Coalition outreach is an effort to address the glaring disparity in survival rates between African-American men and other ethnic groups.

Stats: African American men have the highest incidence of prostate cancer and the highest mortality rate of any ethnic/racial group. 1 in 6 African American men will get prostate cancer.

African American men are 2.3 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than any other racial group.

However, if prostate cancer is detected early, the survival rate is excellent regardless of race or ethnicity.

If you are an African American male age 45 or older, visit your doctor and ask about prostate cancer screening options. We advocate for Smart Screening and informed decision making. Knowledge is power!

Learn more and visit http://prostatecancercoalitionstl.org/

Jade Harrell with Craig Shields, Founder, The Craig Shield Foundation and the 16th annual Craig Blac Community Cuts for Kids.

Community Cuts for Kids prepares inner city youth for the coming school year by providing school supplies, haircuts and styles to promote positive self esteem.

Meet Greg Kenner. Also known as Mr. Bigg. Clever, funny, dedicated and determined. A father and husband living a dual existence. On the outside, he's the happiest guy in the world. Inside he's burried under the stress and anguish of something painful and frustrating. So much so that he uses food among other things to insulate him from the hurt. His health, his weight and his heart suffer through the suppression. And though his weight has ballooned to nearly 400 pounds, he keeps trying. For anyone who might see him, they would say Mr. Bigg hardly has a care in the world. For Greg this is by design so that he may bring joy to others and maybe gain a little joy for himself as he works on the rest.

Jade Harrell with Dawn Van Houton, Executive Director, Gateway to Hope.

Breast cancer touches everyone, regardless of income, gender or insurance coverage. The mission of Gateway to Hope is to secure comprehensive care and provide financial assistance for individuals in need diagnosed with or at high risk for developing breast cancer.

Jade Harrell with Valerie Patton, Vice President - Economic Inclusion & Executive Director - St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative, St. Louis Regional Chamber.

The St. Louis Regional Chamber brings to you the first annual Show U St. Louis Regional College Festival. Transitioning to a new city is never easy, especially as a first year college student. Show U St. Louis will give you the opportunity to experience St. Louis all at once with live music brought to you by the best of the best local bands, a variety of food and dessert from all over the city, interactive entertainment, volunteer and internship opportunities, and a chance to introduce yourself to a few of the region's top employers.

For more information or to sign up for a vendor booth, please visit: https://showustl.splashthat.com/

The event is free. College ID is required and student must be currently enrolled in school as an undergraduate, transfer or graduate student.

Jade Harrell w/ co-chairs Andrew R. Spann and Chuck Jackson with Rising Star Christian Heavens and the 47th Annual Ted Rhodes Beat the Pro Golf Challenge.

Hall of Fame inductee, Theodore “Ted” Rhodes (1913 - 1969) was one of the earliest professional African American golfers, paving the way for other professional black golfers such as Charlie Sifford, Lee Elder, Renee Powell and Tiger Woods.

The Ted Rhodes Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to advance the mission of educating juniors as well as providing a competitive venue for amateurs and professionals to play golf.

Event Monday, August 8 at 12 PM - 5 PM Forest Park Golf Course 6141 Lagoon Dr, St. Louis 63112 877-913-9009

http://tedrhodes.org/beat-the-pro-st-louis/

Jade Harrell with Catherine Appleton, MD, Chief of Breast Imaging at Siteman Cancer Center and Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.

Jade Harrell with James Ingram, Community Action Agency (CAASTL) and their Free Employment Fair - Hiring on the Spot When Thu, July 14, 10am – 2pm Where St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Rd, St. Louis, MO 63135, USA (map) Description Bring Plenty of Resumes Professional Attire Required Networking Opportunity

Free Workshops Including: Handling Difficult Resume Questions/Gaps Resume Writing Interviewing Skills Financial Aid/Debt

More information:

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. 2709 Woodson Road, Overland, MO 63114 (314) 863-0015 FAX (314) 863-1252 Email: info@caastlc.org

Jade Harrell with Gary Wilbers, Capital Campaign Chair, SOMO Training for Life Campus.

Special Olympics Missouri has received a $1 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation for our SOMO Training for Life Campus, the planned new home for Special Olympics Missouri.

With this grant, we have raised $16 million in cash, gifts and in-kind services -- enough to build the 44,000 sq.ft. facility that will be the anchor of the Campus. An additional $2.8 million is needed for the outdoor fields and sports equipment. Donate >

Our Training for Life Campus will serve current and future generations of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and will be the largest such facility in scope in the United States. The 44,000-square-foot campus will be located in Jefferson City, and will offer year-round training opportunities for athletes, coaches and volunteers from throughout Missouri.

Learn more about the Campus in Jefferson City visit http://somocampus.org/

Jade Harrell with Kendrick and Kesley of St. Louis Graduates High School to College Center.

FREE college counseling, help and guidance! Drop-in, no appointment necessary. Open June 1 through July 29, 2016. Closed Sundays and July 2-4.

Jade Harrell with Korey Johnson, Founder, Korey Johnson Foundation.

The 6th annual Can Skate is a community event that aims to teach students the importance of collaboration, community exchange and involvement. It’s a community back to school skating party targeted at underserved elementary school students. Organizers request that students bring 5 non- perishable items for a non-profit organization (All items collected will be donated to "Feed My Peeps") in exchange for a skating party an a possibility to win school supplies.

The goal is to teach compassion and philanthropy to youth by highlighting the importance of both giving and receiving.

Students must be between the ages of 5-13 to receive a back pack with school supplies in it .

More backpacks and school supplies are needed to reach the goal of 1000 backpacks for students. For donations and more information contact Korey at 314-732-7771 or Email johnsonkorey@rocketmail.com Visit: http://www.koreyjfoundation.org

Jade Harrell with Nicki Reinhardt-Swierk

This summer fight off "summer brain drain" with SURGE Summer Camp at The Center for Social Empowerment and Justice! Students rising 2nd-rising 5th will get to experience fun summer camp activities while also building foundational literacy, math, and science skills.

Learn more: www.fueledtochange.com/summer-surge-camp/ Call 314-399-8611

We'll also have fun character lessons that promote responsibility, citizenship, and will help student learn to "Be a Buddy, Not a Bully." Mondays-Fridays July 11-July 29 9:00-3:00 33 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson MO Registration for SURGE Summer Camp is on a sliding scale with a max fee of $20 per week per child. NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided. Certified counselors provided by AmeriCrops VISTA.

Learn more: www.fueledtochange.com/summer-surge-camp/ Call 314-399-8611

Jade Harrell with Michael O'Brien, President, RedDough Money Centers

The RedDough Money Center is owned and operated by Prosperity Connection®, a 501(c)(3) focused on providing resources that make it possible for individuals to earn economic independence. RedDough is a non-profit alternative to fringe banking services, providing people an affordable option and a true pathway to financial freedom.

RedDough features accessible, safe and affordable financial products and services for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. The facility offers low-cost check cashing services, short-term loans, bill-pay, money orders, reloadable debit cards, money transfers and more to those individuals who either cannot qualify for a bank account or, for personal reasons, have decided to stay out of the mainstream.

The RedDough Money Center provides people with a wide variety of options to pay less for banking services and have access to financial coaching and development services through the neighboring Excel Center® so that they may continue to work toward attaining long-term financial goals.

Jade Harrell with Bert Vescolani, President and CEO of St. Louis Science Center.

EXPLORE THE JOURNEY OF FOOD!

Dig Deeper as we take a look at the science of the most important element of our daily lives: Our food. Where does it come from? How does it grow? How far does it travel? And how can each of us make a difference so we can all eat? You'll find the answers to all these questions and so much more at this one-of-a-kind exhibit focusing in on the journey of food.

We all have a role to play in the stewardship of our food supply and right here at the Saint Louis Science Center, we have the opportunity to show you exactly how you can make a difference. Welcome to GROW!

Meet Joni. After spending 20 years in the state hospital, she overcame the control that the voices in her head seemed to have over her. She nearly died trying to punish herself through self-mutilation. With help, treatment, support from friends, prayer and determination, Joni was able to find hope. Though she still hears the voices, she has the ultimate voice of victory. We unite with Joni to break the stigma of mental illness.

"We may have a mental illness but that's not something bad. We can have a cold and get over it and with mental illness we can still get over it. There's hope. We are not alone. There is hope for us!"

Alive and Well STL teams up with the For Sake of All project at the St. Louis Science Center to host a forum on emotional well-being. We extended the microphone to participants who wanted to join the conversation.

Jade Harrell with Coach Steve Jarvis and NBA star Larry Hughes of D1 St. Louis United Basketball. St. Louis Force basketball teams up with D1 Basketball to create D1 St. Louis United Basketball for an expanded, strengthened, impactful, family-oriented program to build skills, character and opportunity for area youth grade k-12.

Hear about the program, the passion and the strategic position this merger creates to place the game of basketball in St. Louis at the top!!!

Jade Harrell with Darryl Munden, President, Rx Outreach.

Rx Outreach believes that everyone deserves access to affordable medications. No one should ever have to choose between filling a prescription and feeding their family. That’s why Rx Outreach exists. Since 2010, they have saved their patients more than $320 million in prescription medication costs.

Learn more at www.rxoutreach.org

Meet Evelyn and Gladys. Doctors, friends and wellness advocates. They come to the conversation with decades of experience, involvement and commitment. They found a renewed connection to Alive and Well through realizing the Mind, Body, Spirit and Community relationship.

"It's not about you, it's about how you are connected to one another and to your community. What are you going to do to make things better!"

Alive and Well STL teams up with the For Sake of All project at the St. Louis Science Center to host a forum on emotional well-being. We extended the microphone to participants who wanted to join the conversation.

Meet Ronald. In the prime of his life lost his eyesight in an unsuspecting accident on a basketball court. His story of resilience and determination helps us find pathways to Alive and Well when it may seem out of view. His message for us is powerful to stay true to who you are at your core and never give up.

"Don't let anyone tell you what you cannot do or where you cannot go...If I can do it, so can you!"

Alive and Well STL teams up with the For Sake of All project at the St. Louis Science Center to host a forum on emotional well-being. We extended the microphone to participants who wanted to join the conversation.

Jade Harrell with Bill Fronczak, CSEP, Vice President of PR and Special Events, Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club. Mathews-Dickey hosts the Deaconess Foundation Children at the Center Event.

For advocacy, resources and lots of fun! Workshops for all, food, entertainment, bounce houses and more. All from the "home" of love and development for area youth. STL Blues join in with a street hockey demonstration. Chaka Khan's coming and summer camp is open for enrollment. Get details with Jade and Bill here.

Bring your family and friends to join Deaconess Foundation on Saturday, June 4th,9a-2p at Mathews-Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club for Children at the Center 2016. Activities for all ages. Free & open to the public. Thank You! ‪#‎Advocacy365‬ ‪#‎DFchildren‬ ‪#‎SaintLouis‬

Jade Harrell with Shannon Woodcock, President and CEO, Healthworks Kids Museum, the region's first children's museum focused solely on health education.

GOAL: to help children become the advocates for health in their communities.

MISSION: To educate and inspire children and the community to make positive oral and overall health choices to achieve optimum health..

Features a 55-foot long, 25-foot wide, 8-foot tall human skeletal structure that serves as a universally accessible indoor playground and much more!!

HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis was formerly The Delta Dental Health Theatre on Laclede’s Landing in downtown St. Louis and is now a dramatically expanded museum to address broader, overall health issues.

Learn more at http://hwstl.org/ Healthworks Kids Museum St. Louis 1100 Macklind Ave St. Louis, MO (314) 241-7391

Jade Harrell with Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore, Director of Bioscience & Entrepreneurial Inclusion, BioSTL with Christy Maxfield, Director of Entrepreneur Development Services, CET/Cortex.

In this conversation discover: -The 3 P's of entrepreneurship (persevere, pivot or perish) - What is the "canvas" business model and why it works -What is the value of being wedded to the problem rather than the solution -How we are all entrepreneurs, even in our employment -How CET and BioSTL are making participation as barrier-free as possible -Where to find the help you need to BE the solution you seek to problems that you see

Event: Finding Good Ideas Join BioSTL and CET as we discuss where good ideas come from and how you can use that thinking to grow new and existing businesses.

WHEN: May 25, 2016 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm WHERE: CIC@CET 20 S Sarah St St. Louis, MO 63108 COST: Free

More at www.biostl.org and www.cortexstl.com

Meet mother, author, triumphant victor over childhood challenges, career and educational obstacles, even a 100 pound weight loss journey. She discovered a mindset, strategies, resilience and an all out resolve to be Alive and Well.

Be inspired, encouraged and influenced by Montrice to carve out Alive and Well for yourself.

"Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome" author, lecturer, and consultant in St. Louis for the "Mission Possible" conference. Dr. Joy DeGruy sits down with Dr. G. just before her lecture at Florissant Valley Community College in Ferguson. Dr. G. shares his seat and clips from her powerful presentation.

http://joydegruy.com/

Jade Harrell with Alex Stallings, Director of Advocacy and Communication with the Deaconess Foundation. “Children at the Center,” will include a child advocacy forum featuring policy leaders and youth, grant announcements, parent organizing training, and recreational activities throughout the day for children and families.

The festival will include performances, service fair, lunch, special guests, workshops and more. FREE AND OPEN TO ALL AGES.

If you have children, know children, LOVE children....June 4th at Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club is where you, me, we and the children should be...TOGETHER!!! Use your voice. Workshops, Policy as well as Bounce Houses!!! Children at the Center 6/4/2016. Deaconess Foundation ‪#‎childrenatthecenter‬ ‪#‎dfchildren‬

Jade Harrell w/ Brenda Mahr, Chief Executive Officer, Employment Connection. Helping people become self-sufficent with work. Employment Connection breaks down barriers to self-sufficiency for individuals with limited opportunities including the homeless, ex-offenders, U.S. veterans, high school dropouts, women on welfare, and at-risk youth.

Offering more than just a job, Employment Connection provides valuable resources, training, and support to inspire and empower clients to change their circumstances and become employed.

Today Employment Connection assists nearly 2,000 individuals who have barriers to employment every year.

Mission: "Assisting individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency."

Vision: To be the premier placement, retention, career development and advancement program for persons with barriers to employment, empowering them to take charge of their lives and fulfill the needs of the Saint Louis Regional business community. Our Clients Include: Homeless Veterans Ex-Offenders TANF and Food Stamp Recipients High School Dropouts Legal Immigrants Adjudicated Youth Non-Custodial Fathers Adults with Literacy Deficiencies Women on Welfare

Employment Connection 2838 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314)333.JOBS [5627]

Jade Harrell with creator, Samuel Huddleston.

Jade Harrell with Veta Thurman-Jeffery, Manager of Community Economic Partnerships for the Missouri Department of Economic Developmen and Paula E.W. Carey, Director of Housing for Missouri & Illinois for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.

Real money and economic wisdom for Money Smart Week 2016.

Details shared for day of family fun with the St. Louis Metro Financial Empowerment and Job Fair. Saturday, April 30th, 2016 9am-3pm St. Louis Community College at Forest Park-Student Center

Jade Harrell with Kathryn Ballard, Executive Director of the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation.

In the spirit of fostering the emerging talent in the St. Louis performing arts community, the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is proud to underwrite and produce an adjudicated competition showcasing the splendidly talented teens of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Students are competing for college scholarships, special awards, prizes and public appearance opportunities.

http://www.foxpacf.org/

Jade Harrell with Executive Director, Redford Salmon with the St. Louis Job Corps.

Career Training That Works! At St. Louis Job Corps, students receive the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce - at no cost to them or their families!

If you are looking for a better quality of life and are willing to dedicate yourself to our life changing program, St. Louis Job Corps is the place for you!

www.http://stlouis.jobcorps.gov/

Jade Harrell with Executive Producer Bryan Williams

Jade Harrell with Dr.Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, M.S. & Licensed (PA) in Marriage and Family Therapy, PHD in Human Sexuality.

Founder of The Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy, LLC.

Mission: To build strong communities, strong families and strong relationships.

Event: Black Marriage Day 2016 This is a conference with 5 seminars hosted by professionals to help you enhance your potential for intimate relationships.

Jade Harrell with Khalia Colier, Owner and General Manager, St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Team.

Try outs are Saturday, March 26th.

A closed tryout session for the St. Louis Surge will be held March 26, 2016. Upon completion of registration, schedule details will be provided. Independent evaluators and St. Louis Surge representatives will conduct all tryouts, and evaluate all players on an individual basis.

Location: Missouri Baptist University- Lacey Gym (Located inside the Carl and Deloris Petty Sports and Recreation Complex)

Times: 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. There will be a $75 non-refundable pre-registration tryout fee for all players who register online. Players who would like to register the day of tryouts will be required to pay a $100 non-refundable registration tryout fee. All players registering for tryouts are required to bring a copy of their professional resume as well their athletic resume; as well as a photo I.D. and a personal reversible jersey. Players selected to join the Surge roster will be reimbursed their paid registration fee!

Players are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes early for pre-tryout stretching and warm-ups.

The Surge will reach out with additional information regarding try outs to all players who have submitted 2016 tryout registration forms.

www.stlsurgebasketball.com/

Jade Harrell with Dr.Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, M.S. & Licensed (PA) in Marriage and Family Therapy, PHD in Human Sexuality.

Founder of The Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy, LLC.

Mission: To build strong communities, strong families and strong relationships.

Event: Black Marriage Day 2016 This is a conference with 5 seminars hosted by professionals to help you enhance your potential for intimate relationships.

You will learn about yourself and if partnered them as well. We teach mental, emotional and physical intimacy skills that are pertinent for a successful relationship.

Should you be required to obtain a cosmetology license for braiding, twisting or locking hair? Ancestors taught us that!

Jade Harrell with Tameka Stigers, Owner of Locs of Glory, a natural hair care spa in the Loop. She is fighting a law that may be out of scope when it comes to a natural, honest way to make a living.

Informational meeting on March 16, 2016 at Centennial Commons 6pm.

Locs of Glory is a Natural Hair Salon & Spa located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. Locs of Glory also offers Esthetic Services, Massage, Nails & More! Call to make an appointment. Address: 5860 Delmar Blvd Ste 100, 63112 Phone: 314-265-5790 Business Hours: M-Th 9a–6:00p F-Sat, 9a–4p www.locsofglory.com/

Jade Harrell with Esther Applestien, a 2015-16 Kid Reporter in the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps. (the only one from Missouri) Way to go Esther!

The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps is the country's oldest and largest student reporting program.

The 2015-16 Scholastic News Kids Press Corps is a group of 35 talented young reporters, ages 10-14, from across the country. Scholastic News Kid Reporters report "news for kids, by kids." Their stories appear online at the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps website (scholastic.com/news) and in issues of Scholastic classroom magazines, which reach more than 25 million students in classrooms nationwide.

About the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Members of the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps cover news stories for scholastic.com/news and select Scholastic classroom magazines. The program is open to all students ages 10-14 with a desire to be a journalist. The selection of Kid Reporters is based on writing ability, interviewing skills, and attention to detail.

Jade Harrell with Imani Aisha, Williams and Associates and Joan Ferguson, community advocate and trainer.

St. Louis leads the state of Missouri in doctor's diagnosing people with HIV/AIDS. In St Louis, Missouri 2014, 63 percent of new HIV diagnoses were among African American women. These disease are preventable.

Joan and Imani are providing awareness and prevention training all over the region and are traveling from STL to Durban, South Africa for the 21st International AIDS Conference this coming July.

LifeFight Segment 026: Team USA vs Cuba with special guests champions Brendan Raymer & Drew Gigax!

Cuba has finally decided to open its ports to the US after a long spurt of banning Americans from their country. They highly dislike our “capitalist” ways and the dictator doesn’t want us to influence his fellow countrymen! Sooooo… what do WE do as soon as young Castro Jr. decides to unclench his fist, open the ports and allow Americans the opportunity that his father would never allow? WE GO IN AND START A FIGHT!

That’s right. American kickboxing promoter Chip Post saw this as a great opportunity to celebrate this suggestion with a kickboxing match up of Team USA vs Team Cuba! Cuba accepted the challenge and lined up their best men for the battle. Chip Post then went on a search throughout the U.S. to find the top fighters to represent us. One of his stops was Andre’s Academy where he asked for my two champions Brendan Raymer & Drew Gigax. We accepted without hesitation.

Of course I knew the position that he United States was in with Cuba, so when I upped Brendan and Drew’s training for the fight, I also included survival skills training just in case a war broke out. I educated them on how to make weapons from everyday items; rules on maintaining water & food; how to secure their hotel rooms from invaders and more. Raymer and Gigax would arrive in Cuba prepared to fight inside of the ring and outside of it if necessary.

Now if Cuba was going to allow America to “invade” them with their fighters for the 1st historical Team USA vs Team Cuba event, there was no way in the world that Cuba wanted us to walk away with a win. So the dictator, who owns and runs everything in the country from the banks to the carwashes, was sure to find his top fighters to verse Raymer & Gigax. Raymer’s opponent was Yosian Garbey, with at record of 13 wins – and 1 loss plus 20lbs on Raymer. Gigax’s opponent was Javier Mesa with a record of 29 wins -1 loss and 10 Kos! His Kos equaled the number of fights Drew Gigax had within his young career.

On this podcast you will hear the story directly from Raymer and Gigax regarding what occurred in their fights. And I guarantee you that that won’t be the most exciting part. During this podcast I could barely get the two to talk about the fight, because they had so much more to tell about their experience within the country. Their experiences of a lack of food and water; hourly weight drops and gains; overheating; dehydration; and more importantly, their moments with the citizens of this country that once banned Americans from ever stepping foot on their soil.

There’s a great lesson for us all as Americans to learn that can only be taught to you in this podcast by our two American warriors and courageous top fighters who learned more about America while in Cuba, than they did while growing up on U.S. soil. I learned A LOT interviewing them and trust me… you don’t want to miss it! You and everyone that you know needs to listen to this educational and inspiring interview because on this interview I’m no longer the only one in your corner… champions Brendan Raymer & Drew Gigax are too!

Stay Strong!

Jade Harrell with Nancy Cambria, Children and Families Reporter with St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Parenting and Grandparenting Under Stress

The New Northside Missionary Baptist Church and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch invite you to a FREE forum on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Learn simple ways to cope with your stress and feel better Get proven, easy-to-use parenting tips Understand how stress affects you, your children and grandchildren Connect to services through organizations at the event tables.

Hosted by: Jade Harrell radio personality, iHeartRadio and RareGem Productions

SPEAKING Dr. John Constantino, Washington University School of Medicine Sharing points on child development and tips for satisfying parenting even when life is very stressful. Connie Fisher, Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri Presenting simple, useful tips to better cope with stress. Nancy Cambria, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Discussing the public health risks of too much stress among our children from a recent newspaper report on toxic stress among local families. CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

Have questions about Parenting and Grandparenting Under Stress - FREE FORUM? Contact St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jade Harrell with Eric Thomas. Eric Thomas, PhD is a critically acclaimed author, World renowned speaker, educator and pastor, “ET, The Hip Hop Preacher” has become a global phenomenon!

GED to PHD? Homeless High School Dropout to Successful Entrepreneur? It wasn't phenomenal skill that allowed Eric Thomas to alter the course of his life. It's was his Phenomenal Will!

businesstrenchesLIVE www.OneRareGem.com #supportblackownedbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #circulatetheblackdollar #buildourcommunity #economicbattlefield

Jade Harrell with Bob Boles. Retired executive with SCORE-Service Corps of Retired Executives. They help Small Businesses Like Yours!!

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. They have been in service for over fifty years.

www.stlouis.score.org

Jade Harrell with Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Jennings School District Superintendent. She has overcome the challenges that many believed were insurmountable. She has transformed the district, the families and our community. Look up in the sky! It's the remarkable Dr. Anderson's legacy of excellence and hope.

Jade Harrell with Culeta Hendricks, the founder and president of Reprieve: A Spiritual Wellness Center for Women. Reprieve is a newly established non-profit organization that seeks to provide women of all walks of life a spiritual haven where they can escape their day-to-day stresses and demands. Research shows that women are juggling a great deal of responsibility with the different roles they play and are experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety.

At Reprieve women are able to relax in the luxurious suite where they can come to read, watch an inspirational movie in peace and quiet, listen to gospel music, jazz or easy listening sounds of tranquility.

Women have an opportunity to take advantage of spiritual counseling and Sister Chat where they can engage in empowering conversations. Women are able to fully rejuvenate and indulge in the blessing of just being. The center has hours that will accommodate the working woman, the mom of many, and the senior citizen in retirement. They have created an environment where women can relax, rejuvenate and better thrive in such a demanding world.

Take an audio tour in this Alive and Well episode and learn more at www.reprievewellness.org.

Reprieve is located at 6614 W. Florissant, St. Louis Mo 63136.

To schedule a visit of our facility please contact Cue at (314) 382-5488 or Marsheen2@gmail.com

LifeFight Segment 025: Why we overeat

Just the other day I was explaining to Rebekah how I had eaten so much popcorn, candy, ice cream etc… in one sitting while watching a couple of movies that I made myself sick! I felt like I was about to puke at any moment AND moreover, I WANTED to puke. Now here’s the catch… I didn’t want to puke so I could feel better… I wanted to puke so I could continue to eat more! Yes, me. Now don’t sweat me too much because I’m sure you’ve probably been there a couple of times yourself. But this almost gluttonous moment in my life helped me to realize a new enemy that we had all better learn to stand up to. And that enemy is called, “Overeating!”

This is why I felt it was so important to do this podcast on “Why we overeat.” Overeating is becoming an epidemic in America opposite of other countries whose food epidemics usually stem from starvation or “undereating”. Now of course we know that one of the reasons that we overeat is because our food is easy for us to acquire. We don’t have to hunt, grow or harvest anything! It all sits on a shelf just waiting for us to trade slips of paper for it. I personally feel that this process desensitizes us from appreciating a lot of the food that we can easily buy. We take it for granted which can easily lead to our neglect.

In this LifeFight segment, “Why we overeat”, I give 7 reasons as to why we can’t seem to stop from converting our spoons, and forks into shovels whenever we’re around food. I feel that we all need to control our overeating and the first step is to know “why” we do it. Here are some of the reasons.

Boredom is a big factor in our overeating. When the mind isn’t occupied with tasks it easily steers towards food. Boredom is one of the worse experiences that we encounter as human beings, and we have learned how to battle it with food! No more boring work conventions or weekends at grandmas, because food will be there! So understanding that you may be overeating when you’re bored, offers you some insight that could help you to control this behavior. Find something to do when you’re bored so your mind doesn’t shift to food!

Peer pressure from family, friends, co-workers and even bosses can be a big part of your overeating. If you’re attending lots of business functions that are always catered heavily with food, this may be your vice. If some of your surrounding buddies are dedicated overeaters, they are going to be sure to always include you in the duty as they overstuff themselves. And definitely beware the baking grandmother or mother who may have you confused with Hansel & Gretel. This can be a hard battle because your family, friends, and possibly even boss could feel insulted when you don’t eat the cooking that they put their heart and soul or money into.

Visual attraction is another reason “Why we overeat”. Food companies load their products up with food coloring, carnauba wax, a ½ naked woman and anything else that can convince you to want it for any other reason than simply the taste of it. And if you’re doubting me I want you to think about how tasty the following items appear: Cupcakes; Jelly Beans; Ice Cream; Birthday Cake; Cotton Candy. Now all of these things are basically the same forms of everyday sugar, but the colors and decorations make us want to gobble them down more than we would if they were just brown or white.

Now of course I know that you know that it is my job to do more than just “inform” you of your enemies who make you overeat. I will also educate you on how to defeat them! But you have to listen to the podcast to get that info. But fret not! It’s FREE for you to listen! See. You never have to worry because…Now, I’m your corner!

A special LGi2 showcases sister show Alive and Well STL addressing the trauma of racism.

LifeFight Segment 024: Beyond CCW

Are YOU ready to be a legal vigilante? Well get your tights and cape out because as of now, it is legal for you to be a superhero in most states in the U.S. How do you get signed up to play the position of Kick Ass in your neighborhood? Surprisingly you may be a citizen who already is signed up and has taken on the duty to kick some criminal booty, and in this segment, Beyond CCW, I’m going to give you tips so you don’t end up with your Ass Kicked!

As we zip through space and time things around us change. And if we want to keep up and survive among those changes, we had better make some changes ourselves. One of the changes that we’re finding ourselves having to make as Americans is within our self-defense. Criminals are getting so bold and savvy that they’re manipulating around law enforcement to comment crimes upon the everyday citizen. Carjacking, home invasions, attacking joggers in the park, are all sneaky crimes that have become so hard for law enforcement to stop, that citizens have voted to take the law into their own hands. And the tactic that citizens are using is to arm themselves with guns while away from their homes!

Of course it always seems a sensible solution to fight fire with fire when your enemy is burning the crap out of you. For clarification, I personally do agree with arming the 75 year old woman with a .357 who has to walk past the group of gang members in North St. Louis to buy groceries. All citizens should have an equal chance at immediate defense against a criminal, and we all know that most if not all criminals use guns. Sometimes law enforcement can’t respond before the criminal does his deed, and none of us feel that our life or the life of a loved one is worth taking the chance to see if the police can make it on time, this time.

HOWEVER… even though this has proven to be a sensible solution, there are problems with gun carriers that are beginning to surface. #1: Some gun carriers feel that they aren’t receiving enough training with the certification course so they still won’t carry their firearm. #2. Criminals are targeting gun carriers and robbing them of their guns.

Now you know as well as I do that I could hand you a certificate to carry nunchucks and it wouldn’t matter one bit if you have no training with using them. Furthermore, it may be nice that you can swing them around with fancy moves while we’re in the safety of the dojo and you aren’t under any kind of real attack, but how are you going to respond when there’s a serious threat in front of you? You don’t know because you’ve yet to feel the pressure of an attack with that weapon in your hand.

In this podcast segment, Beyond CCW, I talk about some of the incidents where legal pistol packing citizens are robbed of the pistol that they’re packing by savvy criminals. I also cover the areas where gun carriers are extremely vulnerable to be attacked BECAUSE they are carrying a gun. I will give you tips from my Beyond CCW training course on how to assure that you don’t end up on the embarrassing end of having your gun taken from you.

There’s much to consider in regards to self-defense if you are a gun carrier than just carrying and having the will to shoot. The most important is the action of making an effective draw. There are many things to consider when trying to make an effective draw such as; #1. Where your gun is upon your person. #2. What kind of clothing you have to maneuver through to get to your gun. #3. How close your attacker is to you. #4. What or who is between you and the attacker. That’s a small example of some unconsidered things that can get you stuck in the draw during a panicking situation. And this podcast segment, Beyond CCW will cover many more of the angles that you and the certifying course may not have thought of.

So be sure to listen to Beyond CCW and encourage any pistol packing friends that you have to listen also, because I’d hate to see your gun carrying intentions to backfire on you.

Stay Strong,

Jermaine Andre’

“Now I’m in your corner.”

This new, four-screen movie theater is owned by 24:1 Community Land Trust and developed by Beyond Housing, a non-profit community development organization.

Nicci Roach with Koran Bolden, Motivational Speaker.

Koran Bolden is a National award winning youth speaker and entrepreneur who mentors Young America on how to develop the courage, drive, and creativity needed to be influential in the marketplace, education, and their local community.

ww.koranbolden.com

005-Motivational Speaker, Koran Bolden

Jade Harrell with John McGah, Executive Director, Give US Your Poor.

Motown legend Smokey Robinson and Mario Frangoulis will perform for the "Voices for Veterans" concert on December 6th at Peabody Opera House. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Voices for Veterans holds concerts to raise money and awareness to permanently house veterans, provide needed services and support their quality of life when they return home.

Get more information at peabodyoperahouse.com and at vfvconcerts.org.

and

Jade Harrell with Susan Bushnell, State Director of the March of Dimes and Jamie Antisdel, mom of Adali, born at 28 weeks.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month and when the March of Dimes focuses the nation’s attention on premature birth.

STATISTICS/FACTS

Every year, nearly half a million babies are born too soon in the United States. Our country’s premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years.
Premature birth is the number 1 killer of newborns.
Babies born just a few weeks early are at risk of severe health problems and lifelong issues including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, asthma, and other chronic conditions.

For more info: marchofdimes.org/Missouri For report card info: marchofdimes.org/reportcard

Jade Harrell with John McGah, Executive Director, Give US Your Poor.

Motown legend Smokey Robinson and Mario Frangoulis will perform for the "Voices for Veterans" concert on December 6th at Peabody Opera House. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Voices for Veterans holds concerts to raise money and awareness to permanently house veterans, provide needed services and support their quality of life when they return home.

Get more information at peabodyoperahouse.com and at vfvconcerts.org.

and

Jade Harrell with Susan Bushnell, State Director of the March of Dimes and Jamie Antisdel, mom of Adali, born at 28 weeks.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month and when the March of Dimes focuses the nation’s attention on premature birth.

STATISTICS/FACTS

Every year, nearly half a million babies are born too soon in the United States. Our country’s premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years.
Premature birth is the number 1 killer of newborns.
Babies born just a few weeks early are at risk of severe health problems and lifelong issues including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, asthma, and other chronic conditions.

For more info: marchofdimes.org/Missouri For report card info: marchofdimes.org/reportcard

Jade Harrell with John McGah, Executive Director, Give US Your Poor.

Motown legend Smokey Robinson and Mario Frangoulis will perform for the "Voices for Veterans" concert on December 6th at Peabody Opera House. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Voices for Veterans holds concerts to raise money and awareness to permanently house veterans, provide needed services and support their quality of life when they return home.

Get more information at peabodyoperahouse.com and at vfvconcerts.org.

and

Jade Harrell with Susan Bushnell, State Director of the March of Dimes and Jamie Antisdel, mom of Adali, born at 28 weeks.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month and when the March of Dimes focuses the nation’s attention on premature birth.

STATISTICS/FACTS

Every year, nearly half a million babies are born too soon in the United States. Our country’s premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years.
Premature birth is the number 1 killer of newborns.
Babies born just a few weeks early are at risk of severe health problems and lifelong issues including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, asthma, and other chronic conditions.

For more info: marchofdimes.org/Missouri For report card info: marchofdimes.org/reportcard

Jade Harrell with Susan Bushnell, State Director of the March of Dimes and Jamie Antisdel, mom of Adali, born at 28 weeks.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month and when the March of Dimes focuses the nation’s attention on premature birth.

STATISTICS/FACTS

Every year, nearly half a million babies are born too soon in the United States. Our country’s premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years.
Premature birth is the number 1 killer of newborns.
Babies born just a few weeks early are at risk of severe health problems and lifelong issues including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss, asthma, and other chronic conditions.

For more info: marchofdimes.org/Missouri For report card info: marchofdimes.org/reportcard

Jade Harrell with Alyce Wilson, Executive Director, Grace Hill Women's Business Center (WBC).

WBC partners with other institutions and community organizations to offer a variety of programs and services to further individuals’ aims of entrepreneurship. It offers: — Comprehensive services to support all stages of entrepreneurship — Focus on women and minorities in under-resourced communities across the St. Louis region — In-depth 16 week business development training (Workshop in Business Opportunities "WIBO") — One-on-one business counseling If you want to learn more about the WBC, contact us at 314-584-6700 or wbcinfo@gracehillsettlement.org.

Jade Harrell with John McGah, Executive Director, Give US Your Poor.

Motown legend Smokey Robinson and Mario Frangoulis will perform for the "Voices for Veterans" concert on December 6th at Peabody Opera House. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Voices for Veterans holds concerts to raise money and awareness to permanently house veterans, provide needed services and support their quality of life when they return home.

Get more information at peabodyoperahouse.com and at vfvconcerts.org.

Jade Harrell with John McGah, Executive Director, Give US Your Poor.

Motown legend Smokey Robinson and Mario Frangoulis will perform for the "Voices for Veterans" concert on December 6th at Peabody Opera House. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Voices for Veterans holds concerts to raise money and awareness to permanently house veterans, provide needed services and support their quality of life when they return home.

Get more information at peabodyoperahouse.com and at vfvconcerts.org.

and

Jade Harrell with Alyce Wilson, Executive Director, Grace Hill Women's Business Center (WBC).

WBC partners with other institutions and community organizations to offer a variety of programs and services to further individuals’ aims of entrepreneurship. It offers: — Comprehensive services to support all stages of entrepreneurship — Focus on women and minorities in under-resourced communities across the St. Louis region — In-depth 16 week business development training (Workshop in Business Opportunities "WIBO") — One-on-one business counseling — Ongoing Emerson Business Legal Clinic

If you want to learn more about the WBC, contact us at 314-584-6700 or wbcinfo@gracehillsettlement.org.

Producer, Jade Harrell with Lisa Baron, Founder and Executive Director and Jill Cigliana, Program Director of Memory Care Home Solutions with Chuck Jahneke, volunteer and board member.

Jade Harrell with Rebecca Zoll, President of North County Inc.

On Saturday, Nov. 28 North County Incorporated is hosting a Shop North County Day to encourage shoppers to visit local businesses in the Ferguson, Dellwood and Jennings communities.

http://northstlouiscounty.com/shop-north-county-day-november-28-2015/

and

Jade Harrell with Jeff Koziatek, "Juggling Jeff", award winning street performer and actor .

Forgiveness and Acceptance. MASK: The Trilogy is a story about how we love ourselves and others in the midst of pain and suffering. Are we more than our mistakes? Are we more than what’s happened to us?

MASK is earning awards and recognition around the world. www.maskthetrilogy.com www.jugglingjeffstl.com

Jade Harrell with Rebecca Zoll, President of North County Inc.

On Saturday, Nov. 28 North County Incorporated is hosting a Shop North County Day to encourage shoppers to visit local businesses in the Ferguson, Dellwood and Jennings communities.

http://northstlouiscounty.com/shop-north-county-day-november-28-2015/

and

Jade Harrell with Jeff Koziatek, "Juggling Jeff", award winning street performer and actor .

Forgiveness and Acceptance. MASK: The Trilogy is a story about how we love ourselves and others in the midst of pain and suffering. Are we more than our mistakes? Are we more than what’s happened to us?

MASK is earning awards and recognition around the world. www.maskthetrilogy.com www.jugglingjeffstl.com

Jade Harrell with Jeff Koziatek, "Juggling Jeff", award winning street performer, film maker and actor .

Forgiveness and Acceptance. MASK: The Trilogy is a story about how we love ourselves and others in the midst of pain and suffering. Are we more than our mistakes? Are we more than what’s happened to us?

MASK is earning awards and recognition around the world. www.maskthetrilogy.com www.jugglingjeffstl.com

Jade Harrell with Rebecca Zoll, President of North County Inc.

On Saturday, Nov. 28 North County Incorporated is hosting a Shop North County Day to encourage shoppers to visit local businesses in the Ferguson, Dellwood and Jennings communities.

http://northstlouiscounty.com/shop-north-county-day-november-28-2015/

Jade Harrell with Jeffrey and Pamela Blair, creators and owners of EyeSeeMe Book Store. EyeSeeMe provides high quality games and educational products which highlight positive, self reflective, images of Biblical and African American heroes.

Eyeseeme offers consumers and retailers a very unique and diverse product line that fosters educational excellence and promotes educational family fun.

7827 Olive Blvd University City, MO 63130 Phone: (314) 349-1122 Fax: (888) 509-3998 customerservice@eyeseeme.com Hours: Sun : Call For Appointment Mon: Call For Appointment Tues: Call For Appointment Wed: 11am - 5pm Thu: 11am - 5pm Fri: 11am - 7pm Sat: 11am - 2pm

Jade Harrell with Danny Ludeman, President and CEO, Concordance Academy of Leadership with Gary Dollar, Chief Administrative Officer of the Concordance Academy of Leadership.

Concordance Academy's mission is to improve individual and community well-being, as well as assist in reducing high rates of incarceration. The Academy seeks to be a global leader in understanding justice-involved adults, engaging and teaching them effectively, and developing in them the strength of character, wisdom and skills required to make a positive impact – improving the vitality and safety of the community around them.

Concordance Academy Gateway Gala is Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel St. Louis from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm featuring General Colin L. Powell.

Jade Harrell with Arika Parr and the Walgreens Expressions Challenge to get teens 14 to 18 to inspire other teens on healthy choices.

The Walgreens Expressions Challenge program was launched at the suggestion of the Walgreens Community Task Force. The group was alarmed by the rising incidents of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV and AIDS, among high school students ages 14 to 18.

Learn more at www.expressionschallenge.com

2016 ST. LOUIS TEEN TALENT COMPETITION

All HS grades 9-12 are welcome!!! Bring your passion, stage presence and skill for a chance of a lifetime!

Jade Harrell with Katrhyn Ballard, Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation.

In the spirit of fostering the emerging talent in the St. Louis performing arts community, the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is proud to underwrite and produce an adjudicated competition showcasing the splendidly talented teens of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Students are competing for college scholarships, special awards, prizes and public appearance opportunities.

Please direct all questions and comments to TeenTalentCompetition@foxpacf.org

Grant Inquiries

Please direct your inquiries to Grants@foxpacf.org General Contact Information

Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation 462 North Taylor, Suite 203 St. Louis, MO 63108

Phone: (314) 367-1573 Fax: (314) 367-1379 info@foxpacf.org

Segment 023: Impossible Self-Defense Situations

Hello strong listener. I hope all is well for you. In this LifeFight segment, Impossible Self-Defense Situations, I plan to give you some tips, info and even strategies to assure that you never get caught in a situation where it may be impossible to use self-defense. This could happen to you and believe it or not, it happens to people every day. This is because criminals think just as we do, and they are becoming savvier in working around awareness and even security features. And this is why I plan to give you some Intel to keep you ahead in the battle.

In the opening of Impossible Self-Defense Situations podcast I cover one of the current lessons at my Mixed Martial Arts Academy. I’m sure you know that most self-defense development occurs inside the safety of the dojo walls, where strong measures are taken to assure that injuries don’t happen. This gives students and members a confident feeling of safety while also shielding them from the harsh weather conditions. As necessary as these elements are in a modern dojo for it to operate correctly for modern day people, these comforts can weaken the trainees defense. How you ask? By programming the mind to always be comfortable and familiar when executing self-defense techniques. This will happen to the brain if the trainees always train in the same environment, with the same tone and the same classmates. Therefore, I took it upon myself to bring a change to my members, and we all trained outside in the parking lot, in our cars! I showed them how to Hammer Fist the groin of an unwanted passenger; how to donkey kick someone who tries to force their way in the car and more! It was a great experience for them all that brought a small shock to the brain. Be sure to extend your self-defense training outside the classroom.

Let’s move along into Impossible Self-Defense Situations. The first situation that was brought to my attention was the shooting of a reporter while she was conducting an interview. The gunman walked right up to her and open fired. She never saw him coming. Unfortunately she and her cameraman were both killed. A situation such as this one proves to be very difficult to defend, because reporters are taught to zone out their surroundings when they are reporting. It is not only a honed skill; it is a requirement that allows them to perform their job well. Sadly this skill totally diminishes their awareness at that moment. However, as hopeless as a situation such as this may seem, there is something that can be done to detour this outcome. I reveal this tactic in this podcast.

Another Impossible Self-Defense Situation that was brought to my attention was a carjacking that occurred in a woman’s garage. A lady drove her Toyota Camry into her home garage and hit the button to close the main door. She stepped out of her vehicle as the door closed but then the door suddenly opened back up. She looked over at the garage door to see 2 gunmen coming at her through the opening garage door. They assaulted her and stole her vehicle.

In this situation the attackers obviously stalked this lady to learn her behaviors, hid as she drove up, then used the safety feature of the garage to gain access to her home while she was alone and secluded. These carjackers had a thorough plan that they executed in a timely manner. These types of attacks can be hard to defeat but not impossible. If you want to assure that you don’t become the victim of a harder working, thinking criminal then you have to work harder on your awareness. In this podcast I will give you some advice, and tactics to blow the whistle on a sneak attack like this.

The next Impossible Self-Defense Situation that was thrown at me was very upsetting. I was surprised that situations such as this one even existed, but horribly they do. I was even shown video of people getting attacked while holding newborn babies and small children. Can you imagine someone punching and kicking at you while you’re holding a baby in your arms?! This is insane! And yes it would be VERY difficult to defend yourself while trying to shelter the child and avoid falling on top of and crushing it! I pray that that videos that I saw were isolated incidents of sick individuals whom none of the rest of us would ever behave like. Of course I quickly came up with some solutions on how to defend yourself, and the child if you ever find yourself in a situation such as this. You can hear them on this LifeFight segment, Impossible Self-Defense Situations.

Remember that you can always contact me through the LifeFight Facebook page if you have questions regarding self-defense, awareness or just any topic that you would like me to shred. I hope this segment aids you and the people that you care for as you continue the path of your LifeFight. And always remember, that I’m in your corner now!

Jermaine Andre’

Dr. G attending a call to action meeting with Ferguson Police Chief, Andre Anderson, clergy and residents.

A successful anti-bullying event inspired by a mother and daughter team reached and transformed the lives of young people through art.

Jade Harrell with Aviana Brown, Creative Director/Co-Operating Officer with mom, Kimberly Robinson, Founder, SGMagazine .

The three day event, Celebrating My Unique Through Art, An Anti-Bullying Campaign, commemorated National Education week and included a free screening of BROOKLYN, a French hip hop drama that premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival; a school wide assembly at Sumner High School with St. Louis hip hop artist Bo Dean, and a street art block party where artists celebrated individuality, essential to lessening bullying among young peers. Art pieces are being donated to the City of St. Louis to board up an abandoned home in North St. Louis.

The groundbreaking initiative---the only in St. Louis to launch such a massive anti-bullying campaign with a focus on the arts, targeting black youth--would appeal to local residents because of the public outcry for ways to curb violence in the black community and promote unity and understanding.

Segment 022: Magnificent Martial Art Movie Messages

Hello strong listener! In this LifeFight segment, “Magnificent Martial Art Movie Messages”, I am going to reveal hidden messages of morale that I have found in numerous martial arts movies. Of course I know just as you do that movies were created mainly for entertainment, but I think there are some movie creators whose intentions are a little more than just selling a ticket.

The original “KARATE KID” may be a corny, old timer’s movie to today’s younger generations, but it is definitely on the top of my list as a deliverer of a Magnificent Martial Art Movie Message. Even though the main character, Danny, did commit himself to training hard and practicing the martial arts to defeat his neighborhood bullies, there is something else that Danny had that made him trainable, and gave him true hope to defeat the rival experts who had been training way longer than him. Of course this trait in Danny was never officially pointed out in the movie, and many people may not have even noticed it about Danny. This trait existed within Danny before he even met the martial arts instructor who guided him on the path to change his life. This trait of Danny’s was courage. All through the movie Danny refused to back down to the bullies, even when he knew he was going to get beat up by the whole group. This is the main power that gave Danny potential to defeat his enemies, and I think the writer and director did an excellent job of strategically placing this message within the movie.

Another favorite of mine that delivers a Magnificent Martial Art Movie Message is “KUNG FU HUSTLE!” This movie is an incredible act of humor, special effects and super powered martial artists. It has many messages that it delivers, and one of my favorite ones is the message that, “just because you do the right thing doesn’t mean that you are going to win.” Of course this message was delivered in a heartbreaking scene, where the star of the show steps in as a child to save a blind girl who is being bullied by a gang of older boys. Now the star of the show had previously been practicing “The Rotating Palm” martial art style daily before this incident. He had even developed enough power to make the trees sway when he delivered his deadly strike in the air. Well, things don’t work out like he expects when he decides to strike one of the bullies with his Rotating Palm technique. The technique fails and the bullies beat the snot out of him then celebrate by urinating on the defeated child. Of course our little star is shamed in front of the little girl, and he runs off as she tries to pick him up. Now the Magnificent Martial Art Movie Message that I saw in this scene was that the little boy succeeded in his effort even though his martial art failed in the way that he wanted to use it. He still saved the girl even though he had to take the beaten that she may have ended up taking. This is an important message that we all must learn when it comes to playing the true hero. Heroes don’t always shine.

The last Magnificent Martial Art Movie Message that I’m going to reveal to you comes from one of my personal favorite movies, KUNG FU PANDA! KUNG FU PANDA delivers so many messages that I think the writer, and director had to be levitating over a lily pad when they put this hilarious, heart wrenching movie together. One of the powerfully Magnificent Martial Art Movie Messages that was delicately placed was that, “one’s weakness can become one’s greatest strength when given proper attention.” Throughout the movie the star character, Po, was ridiculed and even hated for his obese stature. Even he knew that his body structure did not fit that of the great martial artist that he was expected to become to save the village from the ruthless villain Tae Lung. When the show down arrived, Tae Lung even defeated Po’s heroes, “The Furious Five”. But when Tae Lung attempted to use the same paralyzing death touch on Po that he used on them, it failed. Tae Lung’s deadly technique couldn’t penetrate Po’s fat. It even tickled Po causing him to laugh and slip into his comical character which led to him defeating Tae Lung.

Enjoy listening to Magnificent Martial Arts Movie Messages and let your child sit in too. And I encourage you to check out the movies that I speak on and see if you see the same messages that I did, or maybe you’ll see one that I didn’t. Thanks again for always listening.

Jermaine Andre’

“Now I’m in YOUR corner!”

Jade Harrell with Kathleen Dowdey, director of the documentary, “Get in the Way: The Journey of John Lewis” part of SLIFF 2015. Get in the Way is the first biographical film about Lewis, a respected legislator and elder statesman who continues to practice nonviolence in his determined fight for justice. More information on SLIFF at www.cinemastlouis.org and the documentary at http://www.documentary.org/film/get-way-journey-john-lewis

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Jade Harrell with Tony Award winning actress, Phylicia Rashad about her passion and efforts when it comes to helping disenfranchised youth in our country. She is joined by David and Andrea, AMIkids alumni who share how their lives were turned around through this successful program.

She has joined with a national non-profit organization to help young people transform their lives before they are lost to a system that has consistently failed them. Through this program called, AMIkids, these young people find an improved education and a strengthened emotional foundation that has helped so many youth get back on a successful path and stay there! There is a program based right there in St. Louis!

Jade Harrell with Kathleen Dowdey, director of the documentary, “Get in the Way: The Journey of John Lewis” part of SLIFF 2015. Get in the Way is the first biographical film about Lewis, a respected legislator and elder statesman who continues to practice nonviolence in his determined fight for justice. More information on SLIFF at www.cinemastlouis.org and the documentary at http://www.documentary.org/film/get-way-journey-john-lewis

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Jade Harrell with Kacie Starr-Long, author and radio host with details about The St. Louis Christian Author's Book Fair, Saturday, November 7th from 1pm - 4pm at the Mount Zion Christian Complex at 1444 S. Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104.

Registration for the informative seminar is now open. www.2015ChristianBookFair.EventBrite.com

Jade Harrell with Kacie Starr-Long, author and radio host with details about The St. Louis Christian Author's Book Fair.

Saturday, November 7th 1pm - 4pm Mount Zion Christian Complex 1444 S. Compton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63104

www.2015ChristianBookFair.EventBrite.com

Jade Harrell with Kathleen Dowdey, director of the documentary, “Get in the Way: The Journey of John Lewis”.

Get in the Way is the first biographical film about Lewis, a respected legislator and elder statesman who continues to practice nonviolence in his determined fight for justice. The film is a riveting portrayal of John Lewis’ personal journey of courage, searing disappointments and hard-won triumphs, as over the decades he inspires others to stand up and Get in the Way.

Jade Harrell with Tony Award winning actress, Phylicia Rashad about her passion and efforts when it comes to helping disenfranchised youth in our country. She is joined by David and Andrea, AMIkids alumni who share how their lives were turned around through this successful program.

She has joined with a national non-profit organization to help young people transform their lives before they are lost to a system that has consistently failed them. Through this program called, AMIkids, these young people find an improved education and a strengthened emotional foundation that has helped so many youth get back on a successful path and stay there! There is a program based right there in St. Louis!

She shares about her passion for this effort, why it is so close to her heart, why she has teamed up with AMIkids, as well as:

• What makes AMIkids unique and successful • What we can do to help young people in our communities • The AMIkids alumni can share his/her personal experience

Jade Harrell with Sandra Morton - Director of Student Services/Admissions, Cardinal Ritter College Prep with the true heart and soul of the Blue Ribbon historic school.

Students and families interested in Cardinal Ritter High School are welcome to attend our Open House! Stop by and let us show you why it's great to be a LION.

Open House Sunday, November 8th 12:00-4:00 pm 701 N. Spring Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 314-446-5500 ext 523 or 524

Segment 021: How to be the baddest Mo Fo in the room

Hello strong listener! I hope you’re taking all that life can give you and smiling with every trying step that empowers your character! Today’s LifeFight podcast session is titled, “How to be the baddest Mo Fo in the room!” And in case you’re wondering what I may mean with this title, I am speaking in regards to being the toughest, roughest, readiest to kick but sum bit*h everywhere that you go! Now I know you’re wondering how in the heck am I going to convert you into this Double Bad, Fire Breathing Jet Li Dragon over the radio without the disposal of my dojo, pads, bags, and sticks to beat you into shape with! Well, it’s time that I give you my secrets on how I assure to always be the “The Baddest Mo Fo In The Room” before I even ball a fist.

The first thing that I am going to teach you is to research who else is going to be where you’re planning to go. You can’t be the baddest Mo Fo in the room if you choose to attend a place where the losing team of a bunch of pissed off, steroid pumped, muscle head Rugby players are going to go, and drink after getting their butts handed to them by their rivals! So step one is to always get the best recon that you can on who else may be where you’re going to be. Now if you choose to attend a High School’s 50 year reunion… you might have being the baddest Mo Fo in the room in your pocket before you walk in the door.

The next strategy to assuring that you’re the Baddest Mo Fo in the Room is to wear loose fitting clothing that you can maneuver comfortably in. You never know when you may have to defend yourself, so don’t ever skimp on being properly prepared. When I worked as a nightclub Bouncer I watched too many people lose battles they should have won due to tight pants, tight shirts and jackets. Every punch, kick or movement that they tried to make during the intense moment was restricted, and basically restrained by their sexy outfits. Clothing that was too loose was also the dreaded failure of many wanna be Hipsters, as their sweatpants bottoms rolled under their shoes giving their foe the winning advantage as he tripped to the ground.

Carrying secluded weapons is another way to stay on top of your gain to be the Baddest Mo Fo in the Room! Now understand what I mean when I say, “secluded”! This means no showing off and bragging to your buddies about it! Keep it to yourself in an unknown, concealable, easy to get to spot. Now I don’t want you to think that I’m offering you the freedom to break the law because I’m not. You’d be surprised at the legal items that you can carry that make better weapons than the one’s regulated by law. And yes I actually do reveal some of these items in this podcast to help you be the Baddest Mo Fo in the Room!

Remember to NEVER sacrifice safety and security for comfort and/or fun. If an incident happens to you or someone that you care for, it will be devastating and will cause unpredictable changes in the life that you’re used to living. Listen to “How to be the Baddest Mo Fo in the Room” and learn some easy preparedness and awareness tactics that may someday save your life. Then assure that everyone that you care for also listens so all of you can always be safe and ready.

Jermaine Andre’

“Now I’m in YOUR corner!”

Jade Harrell with Writer - Director - Producer, MICHAEL J. LARNELL and Associate Producer - Casting Director - Music Supervisor, ALBERT A. SMITH along with cast members: LOUIS - Played by George Sample III JACK- Played by Zurich Buckner ANDREW- Played by Brian Kowalski

About the Film

The growing rift between them becomes unavoidable when Jack unexpectedly meets Louis’ new friend, Andrew, and Jack realizes that their plans don’t include him. Refusing to accept his exclusion, Jack forces himself into Louis and Andrew’s lives for the day, derailing their plans and needling their friendship.

Louis is surprised by Jack's blatant jealousy of Andrew and his frustration boils over when Jack tells Andrew a dark secret about their childhood.

CRONIES was filmed on location in St. Louis, Missouri

SEGMENT #020: 8 Ways to destroy your workout

Hello! I hope your morning is going good because NOW it is time for me to really get on you about that workout! If you are a student or client of mine’s then this is a place that I get to mini-monitor in this podcast where you can usually hide from my pointing finger! And if you are not a student or client of mine’s you are about to receive some FREE overspray lessons as I shower everyone in this LifeFight podcast episode with, 8 Ways to Destroy Your Workout!

The funny thing about this podcast is that it has absolutely nothing to do with what you do in the gym, on the track, in the pool or wherever you choose to get your fit on. This has to do with what YOU (and I) do when we’re not under the judging eyes of our fellow fitness and/or martial arts associates. 8 Ways to Destroy Your Workout is about what we do at home, at work, for entertainment and even before AND after our workouts! These are the moments that we can destroy everything that we busted our whoohoos to create while leaving us in a fog as to why we aren’t getting the results that we’re seeking.

But before I get into that juicy and possibly upsetting info, I definitely have to cover the story about the National Guard leader who was told by the Governor to put down the cheeseburgers, cake & ice cream! Yes, believe it or not our General of the National Guard is doing an excellent job in representing the American people in the area of obesity. And he’s doing such a good job that the Governor had to step in and pull him away from the dinner table! It sounds like this National Guard leader could probably add some powerful information to this podcast! Lol!

Getting back to the 8 Ways to Destroy Your Workout, the first point that I make is in regards to the lack of stretching! Neglecting stretching can destroy your workout in many ways with the main culprit being INJURIES! Stretching is neglected by fitness enthusiasts because it isn’t exciting or very active. This leaves us to feel as if we aren’t accomplishing much towards our fitness goal because we aren’t sweating or breathing heavy. And the flipside of this coin is even worse, because we may even use our precious stretching time to sit and be lazy instead of properly stretching. Well in 8 Ways to Destroy Your Workout I will give you my secrets to stretching, and how I can still put the bottom of my foot on a 6 foot tall standing man’s forehead, while maintaining the figure of a bodybuilder.

Another big “boo boo” that we all do in this world that demands all of our time and energy just to survive is a lack of recovery rest. It’s funny that I writing to you about this one in exact, because I am actually taking a day off because I was lacking rest. My past 2 days of workouts have $ucked badly. I’ve been weak and tired during my workouts and couldn’t complete my full tasks. I’ve had to crawl out of bed tired and even had to drag myself through the days. It was time for a break because I was destroying my workout by not allowing my muscles to recover and heal. I slept in this morning and took the day off of the training floor to allow some rest and recovery time. Now I should be 100% better when I face back off with that heavy bag tomorrow!

More opponents to your workout that I cover include but are not limited to; eating bad foods; overdosing supplements; ignoring potential injuries and much more. Working out is hard and the last thing that we want to do is to lose everything that we worked so hard to gain. 8 Ways to Destroy Your Workout will help you to identify when you may be breaking down your hard work. Ignorance is destructive and knowledge is constructive. The knowledge of 8 Ways to Destroy Your Workout will empower you with the vision to see the minute mistakes that can have a massive impact on your results. Be sure to listen to this LifeFight podcast 8 Ways to Destroy Your Workout so you can take full control of your results today.

Jermaine Andre’

“Now I’m in YOUR corner!”

Jade Harrell with Anthony Anderson, Sr., Retired St. Louis City Police Officer and Owner of Cass Boxing Gym.

Anthony M. Anderson Sr. a retired St Louis City Police Officer after 20 years of service wants to “Fill Gyms not Jails” with St. Louis area Youth. Anderson, who is currently a Metro Police officer, wants to give our kids a purpose in gyms to keep them off the streets and out of trouble. It is what Anderson has done since he was a kid and continues to do as an adult, which is “getting in the boxing ring”!

Anderson along with several other volunteer coaches and police officers, coach and mentor youth ages 9-21 at the Cass Street gym 5 nights a week. The P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) boxing program has served local youth since the mid 80’s.

Eventually Anderson and his team would like to have a year round program where boxers would receive mentoring, tutoring and other holistic services. Anderson, “boxing is the hook, these kids need so much more, and when we keep them in the gym, we keep them off the streets and out of jail”.

Anderson says boxing and his father helped him do the right thing as a youth and eventually as an adult. His father William “Sarge” Anderson, also a retired St Louis City police officer after 30 years was Andersons boxing coach. Sarge, was a pretty good boxer as well in the 1950’s. He was inducted into the St. Louis Boxers Hall of Fame in 2013.

To honor his dad, Anderson will host “The Showdown” William “Sarge” Anderson Boxing Classic on Thursday, October 22, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m. at the gateway Classic Foundation, 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, St. Louis Missouri 63106. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the St. Louis P.A.L. Boxing program and “Back Stoppers”.

Tickets can be purchased on line @ www.stlringside.org or call Tony Anderson @ 314-448-8484 for VIP tickets and tables.

Jade Harrell with Cedric the Entertainer.

AN EVENING WITH CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER & FRIENDS! annual fundraising gala will be held Saturday, Oct10 at The Peabody Opera House in St. Louis. The event will feature performances by Cedric and legendary musical artist Patti LaBelle for an evening of entertainment. The event is a celebration of women’s health services offered at the upcoming Rosetta Boyce Kyles' Womens Pavilion at SSM Health Center St. Mary's Hospital (in St. Louis), to be named in honor of Cedric's mother.

Jade Harrell with Diane Droege, State Director of Communications-Missouri Chapter of the March of Dimes, along with Alyssa Wolf, Community Director of the March of Dimes and Dr. Elizabeth Buck, Assistant Dean for Nursing at Maryville University.

NURSE OF THE YEAR • In 2014, Nurse of the Year raised $2 Million to fund the mission of the March of Dimes • Over 6,500 nurses were nominated across the country in over 20 different categories • Over 3,500 nurses applied to become a Nurse of the Year finalist MOD invest in nursing

More information on the Nurse of the Year event can be found at www.marchofdimes.org/monoty

There has been much negative news recently about the VA and the lack of care being given to veterans returning from service. Every month, thousands of former service members re-enter civilian life-and many face real challenges when trying to enter the workforce. The struggle of post-9/11 veteran is confirmed by an unemployment rate that is consistently higher than the national average.

It’s time to talk about the programs that are working to help military vets transition from combat boots to business suits.

Jade Harrell with Mark Testoni, President and Chief Executive of SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2) is also the President and Founder of NS2 Serves, a nonprofit organization that gives back to the community it serves by training and preparing veterans to enter the workforce. The unique 3-month NS2 Serves training program gives vets nationwide the necessary skills and employment placement assistance needed to begin a high-tech career.

Nicci with Bernie Fraizier, Speaker and Career Strategist, CareerCompassLLC.

Bernie Frazier, SPHR is a St. Louis-based speaker and career strategist who enthralls her audiences and gives her clients riveting insights that help them find freedom and fulfillment in their careers.

Visit www.careercompassllc.com/

004-Bernie Frazier, CAREERCompass LLC

Jade Harrell with Dr. Umar Johnson before his address and engagement from Better Family Life in St. Louis. 10/03/2015

Bethany with Dr. Faisal Khan, Director of the St. Louis County Department of Health and Melba R. Moore, MS, CPHA Acting Director/Commissioner of Health for the City of St. Louis.

A frank and powerful conversation that reveals the challenges, the politics, the misconceptions and the opportunities that exist for the newest leads to public health. Hear how they are taking it on with strength and in stride to ensure a healthy region.

Bethany continues intimate conversation with St. Louis American publisher and editor, Dr. Donald M. Suggs (part 2 of 2)

Jade Harrell with Robin Boyce, Publisher and Director, The Ferguson Pheonix Newspaper.

THE FERGUSON PHOENIX NEWSPAPER IS LOOKING FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 TO 18 YEARS OLD TO REPORT ON WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGHBORS, COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS. SIGN UP NOW! THE FERGUSON PHOENIX IS A YOUTH LEAD AND RUN NEWSPAPER BEING CREATED SO THAT YOUNG PEOPLE CAN TELL THEIR STORIES. CALL 314-521-4820 OR EMAIL PHOENIXFERGUSON9@GMAIL.COM TODAY. YOU’LL BE TRAINED ON HOW TO WRITE ARTICLES, EDIT, LAYOUT AND RUN A NEWSPAPER. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS LEARNING EXPERIENCE CALL 314-521-4820 TODAY!

Jade Harrell with Anthony Clair, President, and Tiffanie Stanfield Stage Manager, St. Louis Kids Expo.

The St. Louis Kids Expo empowers, educates and entertains over 1,500 children and parents. The expo will raise the level of awareness, reshape our community’s attitudes and have access to resources to inspire individuals to take action.

The theme for the 2015 Expo is: FAMILY | FINANCE | FITNESS.

FAMILY The St. Louis Kids Expo will bring families together and make them stronger by having workshops, vendors, and speakers that address issues such as positive images, balancing life, work and family, education, managing stress, support resources, child abuse/neglect, divorce, communication, legal matters, technology and creating a legacy within the family and much more.

FINANCE Parents are working part-time, full-time or multiple jobs. We are constantly worried about our finances. It’s important that we teach our children the principals of money management. We will focus on educating parents and children regarding credit, saving, expenses, needs, wants, budgeting, discipline/sacrifice, business, insurance, being a smart consumer, retirement, investment and many other tools to have a wealthy life.

FITNESS Fitness is important for an everyday healthy lifestyle. Having the proper well-balanced meals daily with exercise will help you live a long, healthy life. The expo will empower and offer families with information on nutrition, calorie monitoring, obesity, healthcare screenings, fitness demonstrations, healthy food selections and setting goals for a healthy life.

The St. Louis Kids Expo is a showcase of resources for the well-being of our children, families and community. Our primary purpose is to continuously raise the level of awareness, reshape our community’s attitudes and offer access to resources that inspire individuals to act on their own behalf.

Mark your calendars and tell everyone you know to please do the same! This year’s Expo will be held:

OCTOBER 10-11, 2015 Saturday Oct. 10th, 2015 at 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday Oct. 11th, 2015 at 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

NORTH COUNTY RECREATION CENTER 2577 Redman Rd., St. Louis, MO 63136

Admission is $2.00 per person. No admission for children 5 and under. For talent and performance booking inquiries please contact:

Tiffanie Stanfield Stage Manager tiffaniestanfield@yahoo.com

For vendor, marketing, sponsorship, and volunteer inquiries please contact:

Anthony Clair President 314.995.8625 business 314.520.1908 cell info@stlouiskidsexpo.com

Bethany with St. Louis American publisher and editor, Dr. Donald M. Suggs (part 1 of 2)

Alive and Well Producers Meeting - Maribeth Hollinshead Jennie Oberkrome

Mary Beth Hollinshead, Program Director and Nurse Navigator with Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns with Jennie Oberkrom, MSW, LCSW Prenatal Care Coordinator, Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns.

Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns is a funded program through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) that aims to improve prenatal care, health care delivery, and pregnancy outcomes for pregnant women and their families. A grant to implement the Strong Start program was awarded to Signature Medical Group, a physicians group that includes six OB/GYN offices that provide excellent healthcare services in the greater St. Louis area and surrounding counties.

The Strong Start program offers a comprehensive prenatal health care program for pregnant women. The Strong Start team assists women with Medicaid insurance enrollment, connects them to a Signature Medical Group OB/GYN of their choice, and provides additional care and support with a nurse navigator and prenatal care coordinator. The comprehensive medical team is patient centered and focuses on increasing access to prenatal health care and improving health outcomes for women and children. Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns is an innovative program that addresses all aspects of a woman’s health.

The Praise Mixdown-Week Ending 09-27-15 on "Seek Ye First", the gospel network of www.oneraregem.com and RareGem Radio Sundays from 3pm to 6pm.

The Praise Mixdown-Week Ending 09-20-15 on "Seek Ye First", the gospel network of www.oneraregem.com and RareGem Radio Sundays from 3pm to 6pm.

Jade Harrell with Jessica Tobin, Director of Marketing with Clarkson Eyecare with Kelly Chew, Marketing Assistant of Clarkson Eyecare and Ben Westbrook, Board Member of LLS.

Light the Night is one of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's key fundraising campaigns. participants lgiht up the night to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by blood cancers. Participants walk along a one-mile route, carrying illuminated lanterns. White for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of a loved one.

LLS exists to find cures for blood cancers and ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients.

Light the Night at Forest Park's Central Fields Saturday, September 26th, 2015 Check-in 5pm Festivities 5:45pm Remembrance Ceremony 6pm Survivor Parade and Pictures 7pm Walk begins at 7:30pm For more information call 314-590-2265 or visit www.lightthenight.org/gat

LIFEFIGHT Segment #019: Special guest Shawn Stevenson of the Model Health Show

On this segment of LifeFight I have Shawn Stevenson sitting in the studio with me to bring you some of the nutrition advice that I don’t have the time or experience to give you. Lol! Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis with a background in biology and kinesiology, Shawn went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a successful company that provides Wellness Services for both individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn is also a dynamic keynote speaker who has spoken for TEDx, universities, and numerous organizations with outstanding review. However, one of the main reasons that I chose to bring Shawn on my show is because he has an amazing story healing himself of an incurable disease through nutrition and fitness.

During Shawn’s younger years he was a highly accomplishing athlete with plans to take on the world! Everything was working in that direction for him until he learned from a doctor that it was game over for him. He was informed that he had an incurable condition that would leave him handicap, in pain and on medication for the rest of his life. The doctor informed Shawn that there was nothing that he could do about it. It was inevitable.

Shawn respectfully took the professional doctor’s advice and seized his mission in athletics. He gained bad weight and was quickly converted from Shredded Athlete Shawn to Fluffy Sit Around Shawn. The condition started to take Shawn to a state of depression and self pity. Shawn couldn’t believe how this could happen to him at such a young age especially when he was such a healthy and athletically powerful person. And Shawn couldn’t believe it so much… that he STOPPED believing it!

I’m not going to go any further into the story because I don’t want to spoil what occurred next, but I will assure you that you don’t want to miss this inspiring story of how Shawn cured himself by going AGAINST the directions of his doctor. The steps that Shawn took can be the same steps that you take to get control of your body when the professional, certified experts tell you that you can’t do a damn thing about it!

I reminded Shawn of how 80% of the food that is sold to us is loaded with sugar and that sugar has been clinically proven to be 3x more addictive than heroin. I then informed Shawn that I love sugar just as most Americans do. And after throwing my own dirty laundry out in the street right in front of Shawn and my strong listeners, I assured that there was also NO way that Shawn to escape the studio without giving ME and my listeners some tips on how to break the sugar habit. Shawn gave exceptional tips on how to snap through this addiction that is advertised and programmed into our American brains all day long. One tip was to be sure to find a replacement for the sugar when you take it out of your eating habits. A great replacement that he named was sweet potato!

So enjoy listening to The Model Health Show’s Shawn Stevenson as we chop up some nutrition plans to help everyone not only get a little healthier, but to possibly even cure something that the experts are telling you is incurable! Thanks for always being a strong listener and please feel more than free to load me up with your reviews! Your reviews feed the needs of myself and my co-host Rebekah Beck.

Jermaine Andre’

“Now I’m in your corner.”

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Dr. G speaking on multiple aspects of leadership.

The Praise Mixdown-Week Ending 09-13-15 on "Seek Ye First", the gospel network of www.oneraregem.com and RareGem Radio Sundays from 3pm to 6pm.

Jade Harrell with Mary Morgan-Corbitt, 2015 St. Louis Vision Walk Co-Chair.

More than ten million Americans are at risk of losing their vision to devastating retinal diseases like macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, but your footsteps can help find a cure.

Join the foundation fighting blindness at the St. Louis VisionWalk on September 27th at Tower Grove Park. For more information, call 866-782-7330 or visit www.visionwalk.org. With your help a cure is in sight!

Jade Harrell with Sean Nichols, Principal and Buckner, George Mwalimu, Music Director of Pamoja Preparatory Academy--The first African-Centered Public School in St. Louis.

Vision Statement

Pamoja Preparatory Academy will be a global model of African-centered teaching and learning, a center and community of academic excellence and uncompromised expression.

Mission Statement

Pamoja Preparatory Academy will equip all students with a strong sense of personal development, personal identity, purpose, direction, and cultural identity. Academic and leadership skills will be enhanced to prepare students for the restoration of the local community and participation in the global community of this century and beyond.

Preparatory Academy @ Cole 3935 Enright Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 314-533-0894 Pre-K-Grade 8 8:25 am - 3:22 pm

Visit http://www.slps.org/Page/1916

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PAMOJA PREPARATORY ACADEMY

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CITY OF LIFE HEALTH FAIR FARMERS MARKET

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Nicci with Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs, Principal of Polished.

Polished. helps fine-tune your people skills or “soft skills,” which are your personal attributes that enable you to interact effectively and harmoniously and ultimately become more empowered and successful.

While your technical skills may get your foot in the door, studies prove it’s your strong people skills that open most of the doors to come. Your work ethic, attitude, communications skills, human relations, business etiquette and a host of other personal characteristic are the soft skills that are crucial for professional and personal success.

Polished. is passionate about helping others succeed.

Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs, founder of Polished., is an empowering leadership and professional development coach. Highly dedicated and results oriented, she has the passion and skill for helping organizations and individuals achieve success.

From business leaders, athletes, politicians and individuals to recent college graduates, high school teens and children, Nancy’s knowledgeable and inspiring programs help many unlock their potential in extraordinary leadership, presence, power and polish. She offers a fun, interactive approach in her enrichment and development programs that can be custom designed to meet her client’s goals and objectives.

Learn more at www.stlpolished.com

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Dr. G with a message for Ferguson

Jade Harrell with Pastor Joe Louis Middleton , City of Life Christian Church.

What: Health Fair and Farmer's Market When: Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 9:00am – 1:30pm Where: At the City of Life Christian Church, 8333 Fullerton Ave, University City, MO 63132

Why: This is our annual health fair centered around our push to provide mammography screenings through Mercy and their mammography van program, also done at this time every year in preparation for breast cancer awareness month.

This year we added on a farmer's market to bring healthy food options to our community, with demonstrations of fruits and vegetables that our demographic may not be accustomed to using, but are essential to maintaining good health during the fall and winter months.

We are a church without walls and want to meet people where they are. It's important that we are healthy, mind body and soul to positively impact the kingdom of God.

How: This year MissouriCare, sponsored a large portion of our fair and we are grateful to their support.

Who will be there: Vendors for the day include Mercy Mammography Van, Cardinal Glennon Kids Safety Program, Proficient Chiropractic, The Empowerment Network will be available to do prostate screenings with a simple blood test, with much more. We also have a bounce house for the kids, so it's a family event.

The public will be able to purchase turkey legs, turkey tacos and candy apples.

We encourage everyone to come out and shop for fresh produce while enjoying the vendors and other treats.

But most importantly we want the public to take advantage of the free health services that will be available that day! We have one body and must manage it like well.

For questions, call India McMillan at (314) 399-5832 and we hope to see everyone there.

LifeFight Segment 018: Youth Attacking Back in School

Hello. I hope all is well for you. I’d like to congratulate you on your endurance to keep in stride with me on the past LifeFight Segments. There’s been some very intense segments and some funny ones. A lot of life lessons have been taught and I’m sure some questions and thoughts have surfaced in your mind. And the best part of all of this is that we haven’t even begun!

In this LifeFight Segment, Youth Attacking Back in School we discuss whether kids should or shouldn’t be allowed to fight back when attacked. But before we get into that conversation we discuss Rebekah’s mysterious 2 week disappearance and how it happened. Rebekah is back in the studio with healthy and ready to blame everything on me. Lol!

Of course we all know that we can cause serious harm to our bodies by over eating and not working out. But did you know that you can also cause serious harm to your body by not eating enough and working out too much!? This is what happened to Rebekah. She put herself on a cut and ate small meals while doubling her workouts. This didn’t fare well and it even lead to the dehydration and malnourishment of her body. In the beginning of this segment we’ll discuss how this occurred and how you can avoid this from happening to you.

With regard to Youth Attacking Back in School, I’m sure you’re more than excited to hear my daughter Kaitlyn’s thoughts on this topic, and of course I have her in studio with me. My having her in studio with me also keeps me in check because I can’t tell you to do something with your kid that I wouldn’t do with mine. We all know that the word among the administration in junior and high school is that if a bully attacks you, don’t fight back! Well, what do you think I tell my daughter Kaitlyn to do if a bully attacks her? You will surely learn in this podcast.

Serious, permanent damage can be done during a bullying attack and this is one of the reasons that I am not a fan of a child allowing another aggressive child to just pound on them until adult help hopefully arrives. Teeth can be lost, bones can be broken and even serious brain trauma can occur to a person who isn’t fighting back when brutally attacked. So the protocol of “not fighting back” in school brings up the concern of serious injury to the child who didn’t initiate the attack and may be innocent. I ask you… Is this the American way to lay back and accept an attack while hoping that someone may aid you? Is this a direct violation of civil rights to tell a child that he will lose his schooling if he defends himself?

Many of us older folks know that when an everyday kid finally puts a smack down on the neighborhood bully, it shuts down that bully. I tell a story on this Youth Attacking Back in School podcast about my fourth grade experience in school with a bully, and how what I did to him not only shut down him as a bully, it shut down his bigger older brothers. This was always an effective way for youth to deal with bullying 20 years ago. But now with the “NO FIGHT BACK” clause in schools, this neighborhood remedy has been eliminated.

You may know that I am no stranger to the hallways of at-risk schools and children. I spend my time in these types of schools teaching calmness and self-control to some of the youth through Mixed Martial Arts. This has fortuned me to see things from the administration and teacher’s perspective also. Believe it or not, the teachers who work in schools that have bullying concerns deal with a high level of stress every second. AND through my experience in the halls with the fights, and the young mobs, I have learned the sensible reason why teachers, principals and school administrators must have a policy that DOES NOT allow youth to “fight back!” or things will get worse for everyone!

It appears that youth today are in a predicament while at school that many times allows them only 2 choices. They can be on the bully’s side as he picks on his victim, or they can be one of the victims getting picked on. Of course I do not plan to leave youth in this horrible position in the place where they are going to learn how to survive in this world, and I come up with some effective remedies that youth can use to shut down a bully... even an aggressive attacking one! And the administration can’t label their defense as “fighting back”.

Please enjoy your listen to Youth Attacking Back in School and assure that any youth that you know also get to listen. You will appreciate the questions and answers that we surface in this educational and fun segment. Thanks always for being a strong listener and remember than now… I’m in YOUR CHILD’S corner!

Jermaine Andre’

Jade Harrell with Steve Melnick, USA Swimming Foundation representative and owner of Little Fishes Swim School.

Locations Brentwood 155 Hanley Industrial Court Brentwood, MO 63144 314-647-SWIM (7946)

Chesterfield 17359 Edison Ave Chesterfield, MO 63005 314-647-SWIM (7946)

“Make a Splash” initiative. “Make a Splash” is a water safety program that offers free or reduced swim classes in local pools throughout St. Louis and nationwide. The program has come to St. Louis as part of the USA Swimming Foundation’s goal to teach 800,000 kids to swim this year. With this program, the foundation hopes to combat the following statistics:

· 70 percent of African Americans and 60 percent of Hispanic American children do not know how to swim · Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death in children under 14 · Only 13 percent of children whose parents do not swim, will learn how to swim themselves

Because of the alarming numbers, the “Make a Splash” program is hyper-focused on providing swim lessons in minority communities.

http://www.littlefishesswimschool.com/

The American Psychological Association’s 2015 Work-Life Survey takes a look at the U.S. workforce and how well current work arrangements fit with employees’ other life demands, as well as the implications for working Americans and their employers alike.

Jade Harrell with David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, Assistant Executive Director for Organizational Excellence, American Psychological Association

The Work-Life Survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association on July 14 to 16, 2015 among 902 adults age 18 and older who reside in the U.S. and are employed full time or part time.

The survey explores: · Access to and use of flexible work arrangements; · How work intrudes in non-work time and vice versa; · The relationship between work-life fit and employee engagement; · How people manage the boundaries between their work and non-work lives; · The impact of work-life issues on overall life satisfaction and job-related outcomes (e.g., motivation, job satisfaction, turnover intent); · Differences by age, gender, and parental status; and · Whether strong work and family identities are compatible in today’s workplace.

http://www.apaexcellence.org/

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UMSL BRIDGE PROGRAM Jade Harrell with Natissia S. Small, Assistant Dean of Students and Director within the Division of Student Affairs, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Since its inception in 1986, the University of Missouri-St. Louis Louis Bridge Program has provided exemplary college access services to the St. Louis community. Bridge remains one of the most successful and widely emulated models, providing unique and comprehensive year-round precollegiate programming for St. Louis area high school students and parents. Student participants represent public and private high school institutions throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

http://www.umsl.edu/precollegiate/Program%20Opportunities/index.html

WORK/LIFE BALANCE Jade Harrell with David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, Assistant Executive Director for Organizational Excellence, American Psychological Association to discuss the American Psychological Association’s 2015 Work-Life Survey.

The Work-Life Survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association on July 14 to 16, 2015 among 902 adults age 18 and older who reside in the U.S. and are employed full time or part time. The survey explores: · Access to and use of flexible work arrangements; · How work intrudes in non-work time and vice versa; · The relationship between work-life fit and employee engagement; · How people manage the boundaries between their work and non-work lives; · The impact of work-life issues on overall life satisfaction and job-related outcomes (e.g., motivation, job satisfaction, turnover intent); · Differences by age, gender, and parental status; and · Whether strong work and family identities are compatible in today’s workplace.

http://www.apaexcellence.org/

Jade Harrell with Natissia S. Small, Assistant Dean of Students and Director within the Division of Student Affairs, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Since its inception in 1986, the University of Missouri-St. Louis Louis Bridge Program has provided exemplary college access services to the St. Louis community. Bridge remains one of the most successful and widely emulated models, providing unique and comprehensive year-round precollegiate programming for St. Louis area high school students and parents. Student participants represent public and private high school institutions throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

As UMSL's flagship precollegiate program, Bridge prides itself on providing program offerings that equip students with competencies critical for the successful matriculation to post-secondary institutions throughout the United States. Bridge continues to lead the way while exemplifying college access best practices throughout the St Louis area.

Program Opportunities

Saturday Academy Summer Academy After School Clubs Parent Academy "CONNECT" Parent Support Group College Preparation Workshops Personal and Professional Development Seminars Networking and Mentoring Volunteer Opportunities Counseling

http://www.umsl.edu/precollegiate/Program%20Opportunities/index.html

15-09-12-100.3FM the BEAT-AIR UMSL BRIDGE PRGM Jade Harrell with Natissia S. Small, Assistant Dean of Students and Director within the Division of Student Affairs, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Since its inception in 1986, the University of Missouri-St. Louis Louis Bridge Program has provided exemplary college access services to the St. Louis community. Bridge remains one of the most successful and widely emulated models, providing unique and comprehensive year-round precollegiate programming for St. Louis area high school students and parents. Student participants represent public and private high school institutions throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

http://www.umsl.edu/precollegiate/Program%20Opportunities/index.html

CHARLEYS BODY SHOPPE Jade Harrell with Charley Johnson, Owner of Charley's Body Shoppe about the Jason Johnson Memorial Walk and Community Awareness event

Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 7 a.m. registration 8 a.m. Walk beginning at Charley’s Body Shoppe located at 5017 Maffit Ave. Walkers will proceed east on Maffit to Union Ave. south to Forest Park. Participants will return to CBS studios for a light repasts afterwards. To register, make donations or to volunteer, call 314-367-2307 or go to www.charleysbodyshoppe.com.

Jade Harrell with Charley Johnson, Owner of Charley's Body Shoppe about the Jason Johnson Memorial Walk and Community Awareness event

Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 7 a.m. registration 8 a.m. Walk beginning at Charley’s Body Shoppe located at 5017 Maffit Ave. Walkers will proceed east on Maffit to Union Ave. south to Forest Park. Participants will return to CBS studios for a light repasts afterwards. To register, make donations or to volunteer, call 314-367-2307 or go to www.charleysbodyshoppe.com.

Dr. G invites the good Lord on the show as his guest.

Jade Harrell with Shana Cook, Special Events Manager, Humane Society of Missouri and four-legged friend, Hudson.

Glow in the Park

· Get your tickets now! The event is almost at capacity!

· What: Reserve your front row seat at the spectacular Glow in the Park Balloon Glow Charity Dinner, held under the auspices of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, and benefiting the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Fund. o All guests receive private entrance to Forest Park; private, valet parking; a fabulous dinner; cocktails; dancing; and an awesome, up-close-and-personal view of the Balloon Glow and fireworks show. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Fund, dedicated to investigating, healing and preventing animal abuse.

· When: Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 VIP Party 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Balloon Glow Viewing 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Dancing 8 – 10 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular 9:15 p.m.

· Where: Central Fields in Forest Park

· Cost: $150 per person – Glow in the Park General Admission includes private entry to Forest Park, private parking, dinner and up-close Balloon Glow viewing.

$250 per person – VIP Admission includes private entry to Forest Park, private parking, a champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres with exclusive access to balloonist field, dinner, and up-close Balloon Glow viewing.

Tables of 10 are also available for purchase. Those purchasing a VIP table will receive table signage for your company/organization.

· For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hsmo.org/glow or call 314.951.1501.

About the Humane Society of Missouri The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) is one of the oldest, largest, most respected animal welfare organizations in the United States ranking among the top five in the country. · More than 75,000 animals and tens of thousands of children and adults benefit every year from the life-saving, life-enriching programs and services offered by the organization. · Humane Society of Missouri programs and services are designed to give second chances to unwanted and abused animals; help solve the problems of pet overpopulation, animal abuse and neglect and strengthen the bonds between pets and people. · The Humane Society of Missouri receives no funding from the United Way; any local, state or federal government entity; or any national animal welfare organizations. HSMO relies on support primarily through private contributions and fees from services.

Animal Cruelty Task Force and Disaster Response Team · One of the largest animal rescue teams in the United States, in operation for 50 years · 15 field-tested, experienced professional animal cruelty investigators and rescuers · National reputation for expertise in puppy mill, hoarding and dog fighting rescues · State of Missouri Lead Animal Welfare Agency for animal rescue and sheltering during disasters · Provides training and expertise on the link between animal and human abuse to law enforcement and social service agencies · Annually, travels more than 305,000 miles responding to 14,800 abuse/neglect reports involving more than 30,000 animals · Report Animal Abuse and Neglect – 314-647-4400 or 800-383-9835

Macklind Avenue Headquarters 1201 Macklind Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 314-647-8800 www.hsmo.org

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Roosevelt Mitchell, III aka The Disability Scholar gives insight on how one should let NOTHING distract them from making a dream a reality!

Through his heart of service he gives hope to others, normalizing disabilities.

Yes, Mitchell was awarded 2015 Teacher of the Year!

www.disabilityscholar.com

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Jade Harrell with Dan Sinclair and Dr. Mastromahalis.

For the 10th year the Sinclair family is hosting FREE prostate cancer screenings at their dealerships the entire month of September (on specific dates)

The screenings which are simple blood draws start:

9/9, 9/15, 9/22 and 9/30.

Joining Dr. G today is his wife!!!

Jade Harrell with Jacque Land, Executive Director, 100 Black Men and Jared Kendall, Co-Chair of PCSARW

100 Black Men Prostate Cancer & Awareness Walk Saturday, September 12, 2015 Harris-Stowe State University 3026 LaClede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 www.100blackmenstl2015.kintera.org 314-367-7778

This inaugural show features Jade Harrell, CEO and Founder of RareGem Productions.

She shares insight on the process of birthing an idea, making it a reality through the strength of collaboration while following your heart.

www.oneraregem.com

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91 years young, Cordy Tindell Vivian, lovingly known as C. T. Vivian, is a minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. during the American Civil Rights Movement. Dr. G. with this honorable, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient.

LIFEFIGHT-Show 017-Beware of Human Trafficking

Hello! This is a very important segment for you to listen to. It is on Human Trafficking. Human Trafficking is a multibillion dollar industry that operates here in America, and possibly even in your neighborhood. The modern organizers of Human Trafficking have developed trapping tactics that can make it directly into your living room while you’re standing there watching. In this segment, Beware Human Trafficking I will have an expert researcher, Christy Huse, on the line with me who will expose these tactics. I will then give you ways to be prepared, aware and to defend if Human Trafficking ever happens to land on your doorstep.

One of the ways that Human Traffickers can operate is by identifying who they are going to kidnap off of the desires of their clients. Orders can be placed for certain types of victims and the kidnappers will go out to find what is wanted. This alone can make anyone an immediate target that may not have been a target just seconds ago.

The average target age for a victim is 13 years old. Girls are the main target but boys are also targets. Human Traffickers usually target run-aways and/or those from abusive family backgrounds. They do however adjust their webs to snare those from normal backgrounds if the description of the victim and situation fits.

All Human Trafficking doesn’t involve a violent kidnapping. Your neighbor, friend or even a family member can be a part of a Human Trafficking cell. Human Traffickers can be men and even women. Men can step into a targets life and play the role of the understanding boyfriend while turning the target against her family as he builds her trust. Female Human Traffickers can do the same by playing the “mother role” to young, girls. These types of Human Traffickers will usually be loaded with a fake identity and will shower their target with gifts.

All victims of Human Trafficking aren’t necessarily kidnapped and shipped out to another country. Many are even allowed to return home while forced to continue to work when called upon. They are controlled with threats of injury or death to them and/or their loved ones. Many young victims of Human Trafficking still live at home with their parents, and attend Junior High School or High School. Eventually these type of Human trafficking victims are brainwashed to believe that the cell is their family and they are converted into recruiters.

Christy points out that parents have to be stricter on their children. Don’t be afraid to upset your child because your are questioning them, snooping or saying no to things that you aren’t comfortable with. Get to know their friends and don’t’ allow them to go to parties and places that you know nothing about. Christy revealed that another way that Human Traffickers operate is to drug the drink of a target at a party so she will pass out. Once she passes out they sell use of her body to predators while she is unconscious. Then she will awaken the next morning having no idea as to what occurred.

Beware photoshoots and modeling invites on the social media. Human traffickers also play on girls’ dreams to be a star. Never allow your child to attend one of these functions alone even if it seems legit, and is under the name of a legit company. Human Trafficking cells have mastered masking themselves behind the names of legit companies. They then trap the ladies of choice who attend these try outs. Always research these companies and attend them with your child.

Human Trafficking is a big problem in the U.S. and world. Please don’t ever think that it can’t make it to your front door. Pay attention to the people that you allow around your child and stay deeply involved in your child’s life. Traffickers usually look for easy targets but they have also devised tactics that allow them to get to more difficult targets if the target meets a criteria that they are searching for. You can never be too careful when it comes to your child. Listen to LifeFight segment, “Beware Human Trafficking” and have your child listen also. This information will arm you and your family with the knowledge to never become a victim to this operation.

Sincerely,

Jermaine Andre’

“Remember. I’m in your corner now!”

20 yo REGGIE and 11 yo NADIA hold vastly different AWSTL perspectives. Both feel the toxicity of racism.

Today we talk about a large, fun and exciting back-to-school event for anyone living in the boundaries of the Normandy School District.

Chris Krehmeyer with Vikki Collier Director of Education, Beyond Housing.

In this episode... Resources Children Activities Opportunities Education Health Preparation

Chris Krehmeyer with Dr. Cheryl Watkins-Moore, Director of Bioscience & Entrepreneurial Inclusion with BioSTL.

In this episode.... BioSTL Inclusion Initiative- to raise awareness about the overall bioscience industry, introduce participants to various entrepreneurs building high-growth businesses and expose our region’s opportunities and organizations that support entrepreneurs in this segment.

Opportunities-programs to identify and support female and minority entrepreneurs.

Dr. Cheryl-her talent, career, passion and commitment.

Today we talk about the only current reigning national championship team in St. Louis!

Chris Krehmeyer with Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Team.

In this episode...

Khalia the youngest professional franchise owner-how she became owner and general manager.

National championship-the impact and victory road.

The team-mentorship, the skill on the roster and the community engagement.

Women-athletics and sportsmanship of the ladies on and off the court.

Today we talk about the exciting developments where North County communities work together and partner to make great things happen.

Chris Krehmeyer with James McGhee, Mayor of Vinita Park.

In this episode... City of Wellston disbanded their own police department and have contracted with the North County Cooperative spearheaded by the City of Vinita Park.

Community policing-how it works and why.

James McGhee has been chief of police, been in police department and now an elected official-what is his approach and how his experience guides how he approaches the work of civil leadership.

Jade Harrell with Kevin Doll, Jr. Board President and Maria Chandler, Events Coordinator with Angel's Arms.

Angels’ Arms is dedicated to providing and supporting loving homes for foster children by keeping brothers and sisters together within a nurturing family until a forever home is found.

Over the past fifteen years, Angels’ Arms has served over 350 children. The number of children living in the Angels’ Arms homes fluctuates, but each home can accommodate up to 6 children at any given time.

10th Annual Bar Bounce Fund Raiser September 19 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm You MUST register a FULL team of 8-12 individuals to participate DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 21+ Event. Please Drink Responsibly Regular priced teams include team t-shirts, pitcher tickets to 6 bars on the pre-assigned route.

Visit www.angelsarms.org for details

AUG. 29th! Don't miss this exciting event for 6th - 12th graders focused on Sound Minds and Sound Bodies - at Belleville High School-East!

Jade Harrell with Dr. Dawn Porter, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Family Renewed and former St. Louis Rams Rookie of the Year and Super Bowl XXXIV Champion, Roland Williams.

The Sharing Our Stories event focuses on youth, 6th grade and higher, using a fast pace interactive educational forum emphasizing the connection between mental and physical wellness for today’s kids.

Participants will benefit from small and large group interactive workshops led by Mr. Williams and local youth group organizations demonstrating the benefits of maintaining a healthy balance, mentally and physically.

Limited space available. Snacks served at check-in from 8 am – 9 am Program starts promptly at 9 am Early registration closes on August 24, 2015 which entitles registrant(s) to special raffle events. SPACE IS LIMITED. Parents must complete a registration form for each participating child. More info at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sharing-our-stories-tickets-17896244148 and http://www.facebook.com/familyrenewed

Jade Harrell with Cillah Hall,Founder/ Senior Publicist GAZELLE STL Magazine and Co-Founder of Missouri Fashion Week along with Jenita Hladyshewsky, Regional Program Director with Connections to Success.

Missouri Style Week 2015

Dates: August 28, 2015 6:00 am - August 28, 2015 9:00 pm Organizer: Lynda Keeton Email: Lkeeton@connectionstosuccess.org Location: Westport Plaza

Dr. G. with Reverend Andre C Barnes, Columbia SC.

A letter to white pastors....

Dear White Pastors, Bishops, Apostles and Leaders: Your Silence is Deafening

http://hinterlandgazette.com/2015/06/white-pastors-church-leaders-silent-social-injustices.html

Jade Harrell with Sandra Callier, niece of 2015 NBA Hall of Fame Inductee, JoJo White.

Boston Celtics legend, JoJo White, will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame on September 11, 2015 in Springfield, MA. He will be home for the Labor Day weekend and the family is planning a surprise All White Affair to honor his accomplishment. He has inspired his family, friends and countless fans with his work ethic, integrity, perseverance, dedication and humbleness on and off the court. Mr. White, affectionately called ‘JoJo’ by those who know him always takes time to encourage anyone he encounters; and he has the innate ability to make everyone he meets feel important. He has been integral in historically living, writing, and carrying on the White family legacy by inspiring a generation to greatness through his basketball prowess and citizenship.

Event Details:

Sunday, September 6, 2015 from 4:00-7:00pm
Ward Chapel AME Church – Ann O. McDonald Family Center

11410 Old Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, MO 63033

Please consider supporting our event. We welcome remarks in regard to how JoJo White and his contribution as a basketball legend and how his accomplishments continue to inspire. We want to showcase what is positive about our history. This is a significant mark that the St. Louis community can take pride in. Purchasing a ticket(s) and/or sending a representative to give remarks would add to making this event a true success for our ‘Hometown Hero’. General seating tickets are available for $25.00; $50 VIP seating includes an autographed copy of JoJo White’s biography, “Make It Count”. The ticket price includes food and entertainment. The event includes a silent auction of Celtic memorabilia, raffle, and a cash bar.

Please contact Sandra Callier by email scollier314@gmail.com or phone at 314-489-2031 anytime. Confirmation of participation and ticket purchases need to be completed no later than August 27th.

On behalf of the White Family thank you for your support!

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Jade Harrell with Amber Simpson, PhD., CEO and Founder of Vernare Charter School. "Building Sustainable Communities One School At A Time".

Mission: To produce "scholar citizens"--students demonstrating strong academic achievement, environmental stewardship and advancement of community.

This mission is based on three objectives:

To provide a rigorous K-12 education preparing students for both the highest levels of academic achievement and preparation for entry and success in the workforce To provide families of students the tools to support and foster the academic, service and character development of their students; and To serve as a neighborhood anchor promoting economic and social stability and development within the communities in which these schools reside.

Learn more at www.vernarelearning.org

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Jade Harrell with Stacie Owens, a 38-year-old mother of two who works as a nurse and was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She has an incredible story but it is her incredible resolve, hope and faith that will inspire you!

Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer who need assistance paying their insurance premiums can now contact Gateway to Hope for help through the organization’s newly launched Insurance Premium Program (IPP). The new program, funded entirely through corporate and private sector donations, will assist individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment and reconstruction with the payment of health insurance premiums.

The program is open to individuals who live in Missouri and Illinois who are struggling with resources to help cover their treatment, and who meet the clinical and financial eligibility requirements.

Gateway to Hope is encouraging individuals to call its Breast Cancer Lifeline, 314-569-1113, to learn more about the program.

Breast cancer touches everyone, regardless of income, gender or insurance coverage. The mission of Gateway to Hope is to secure comprehensive medical care and provide financial assistance for individuals in need diagnosed with or at high risk for developing breast cancer.

Support for Gateway to Hope is made possible through generous community financial contributions and donated medical care.

Jade Harrell with Mary Lee Salzer, Executive Director of Gateway to Hope. Gateway to Hope Launches Program to Help Breast Cancer Patients with Insurance Premiums.

Breast cancer touches everyone, regardless of income, gender or insurance coverage. The mission of Gateway to Hope is to secure comprehensive medical care and provide financial assistance for individuals in need diagnosed with or at high risk for developing breast cancer.

Support for Gateway to Hope is made possible through generous community financial contributions and donated medical care.

Dr. Gerald Higginbotham with Joyce Coleman.

Life Fight - Show 016 - Jermaine Andre' Talks Teen Attack Back With His Daughter Kaitlyn Andre’

In this segment of LifeFight, I bring my 16 year old daughter Kaitlyn Andre’ on air with me. I’m sure you can imagine that her personality is a definite extension of mine, but I promise that we do get some sensible work accomplished once we steer through her consistent harassment of me.

Since Kaitlyn is reaching her adult years I’m introducing her to all of the rated R movies that I wouldn’t allow her to watch . The first intro into the old school movie screen was Rambo! Kaitlyn and I discuss the heart wrenching speech that Rambo gives at the end of Rambo I regarding returning to America as a soldier and being spit on. Kaitlyn relates well to this topic because her mother is a retired Air Force Airman.

Models! Icons! Singers! Dancers! Kaitlyn questions me regarding how teen girls try their hardest to live up to the images that are portrayed in advertisements, movies and on the stage. She asks for advice on ways to keep from falling into this hopeless pitfall like she sees some of her peers do. Of course I load Kaitlyn up with plenty of ammo including informing her that most of the models, actors fitness people etc… are photo shopped in their pictures so they don’t even meet those expectations. I also encourage her that we are all given what we have to work with and we can never be exactly like someone else. The key to life is to figure our personal talents and enhance them.

How do youth deal with being physically attacked by bullies when they will be suspended or expelled for fighting back? This was a question that was a little difficult to answer to my daughter who I personally trained to physically stand up for herself when needed. The answer to this question is not easy for the administration, principles, teachers, parents or youth. Bullies now act out in groups with efforts to intimidate all of the students and sometimes even the teachers. Youth who are at school for academics have to come together to form a group that is against fighting in school.

Kaitlyn questions protection against abduction by giving an example of a scene from the movie “The Call” starring Halle Berry. She describes the scene where a man bumps into a young girl and he grabs and drugs her in a very slick manner. The man’s strategy was very well planned, and it appeared to Kaitlyn that there was no way that the abduction could have been avoided. Of course I had to smash her thought of helplessness by pointing out the mistake of the girl being on her cell phone, and not being aware while walking through an unsafe parking garage.

Kaitlyn and I steered into the conversation of being home alone and the threat of a potential break in. I immediately put my foot down to remind her and all of her teen friends to NEVER announce that you are home alone on social networks, or that your parents are leaving town. This is something that I see many teens do on social networks and they have to understand that there are more people than just their friends reading their threads. I also gave a small lesson on how to create non-lethal "booby traps" that can injure an intruder. A handful of cayenne pepper powder can convert any home alone teen into a fire spitting ninja! And some simple Baby Oil or Vegetable Oil squirted on the kitchen floor can turn a walking surface into an immediate ice rink!

Kaitlyn and I discuss more topics from what to do if a gun man enters the classroom and opens fire, to dealing with the modern day boyfriend. Kaitlyn asks the hard core questions and you can best believe I give the hard core answers. So please listen to this podcast and definitely include your teen child, grandchild, niece, nephew or friend so they can also know what Kaitlyn knows and asks me the questions that every kid wants to ask. And remember to give us reviews on i-Tunes, Stitcher and we now have an iHeart Radio Station!

So lock and load with this podcast so you can carry it in your backpack as you continue the path of your LifeFight. And always remember that now… I’m in your corner.

Sincerely

Jermaine Andre’

Jade Harrell with radio pioneer, Bernie Hayes, St. Louis Black Radio Hall of Fame.

Presents Some of the Best of "Soul Radio". A tribute and celebration to honor the achievements, contributions and triumphs of "Soul Radio" and the many African American personalities that contributed so much to the industry.

Saturday, August 15, 2015 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sun Theatre 3627 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO 63108 Tickets and info call 314-837-3349 Vintage Vinyl 314-721-4096

Jade Harrell with Dan Fox, Communications Manager, American Red Cross

Donate blood through the Red Cross in final weeks of summer!

The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage.

Blood donations often decline in August as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. On average, during the summer months, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed.

Donations are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. Donors with types AB, O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to donate. Plasma from type AB donors can be transfused to patients of any blood type, as can type O negative blood. Type B negative and A negative blood can be transfused to Rh-positive or negative patients. These are the most in demand blood types and are in constant need.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Dr. G. with Sherry Gamble Smith, Community Liaison and Membership Chair of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce.

The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce of North Tulsa is committed to expanding its membership base to include new businesses, start-up companies, women and minority entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and existing businesses whose experience and long term success can be an inspiration and example to other members. We will work hard to provide networking opportunities, educational workshops, a speakers' bureau, and advocacy with local and state government officials

Meet Stacy and Heather

Jade Harrell with Pastor Willis Johnson of Wellspring Church and Pastor Steve Lawler of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ferguson.

"We Are All Ferguson" will bring community business leaders, schools, nonprofits, clergy and others to spearhead discussions, panels, conversations, workshops, prayer, and more.

All programs will take place at Wellspring Church, 33 S. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, 63135. To register and for up-to-date information visit: WeAreAllFerguson.org.

It’s been a tumultuous year surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri on August 9, 2014 and subsequent events that followed not only in the Ferguson and St. Louis region, but throughout the U.S. and world. What took place has drawn attention to racial and economic justice issues in the immediate community and across the nation. We Are All Ferguson, a series of workshops and conferences starting August 2 through August 9, 2015 aims to bring people together in productive ways. Created by Ferguson clergy leaders.

www.WeAreAllFerguson.org.

Jade Harrell joined by Michael Holmes, Founder and president of Rx Outreach, sharing great news about their prescription medication non-profit organization and pharmacy. Since 2010, they have saved patients more than $320 million in prescription medication costs.

Details for the fundraising event: Are you a true Cardinals Fan? Cocktails on the Track & Ultimate Fan Experience at the home of the St. Louis Cardinals

Friday, August 7th at 6pm Contact Julie Reed to register 314-627-6201

Make Memories. Make a Difference. Team up with RxOutreach to support people who are battling both poverty and chronic diseases get their lifesaving medicines.

www.rxoutreach.org

Producer, Jade Harrell sitting in for Bethany in the studio with Reverend Rice, Pastor of New Horizon Christian Church and founding member of the Bridges to Care and Recovery program, along with Rose Jackson-Beavers, Community Connector Project Manager for Bridges. So much of what we talk about with Alive and Well shows us how important faith communities are to our community’s well being.

Before we get started, we want to highlight some of the work that the Behavioral Health Network does here in St. Louis called “Bridges to Care and Recovery”. Bridges views faith communities as an integral part of the mental health response of our community. The program works with churches in St. Louis to help their pastors and lay leaders better understand mental illness and how to respond to congregants in need. They also help connect those experiencing mental health crises to the right types of resources. Bridges works to make faith communities spaces that are supportive of members living with mental illness and their family members and caregivers.

In this episode discover:

How the Bridges to Care and Recovery program started here in St. Louis.

The services that are offered to members of the churches Rev. Rice and Rose work with.

After a church goes through the Bridges program, what changes its congregant’s notice.

What goes into making a church a “Bridges church”.

Much of Reverend Rice’s life has been devoted to advocacy in our community and working to make it a less violence and healthier place to live. He shares how trauma and stress impacts the people and faith community.

Why it is so important to have our faith communities informed about mental health-what it looks like, how it is treated, and how it affects families and caregivers.

What makes Reverend Rice so passionate about doing this work with churches.

Thank you everyone for joining us for another episode of Alive and Well STL. We look forward to speaking with you next week.

For more information about Alive and Well STL follow us on Twitter @aliveandwellstl, Facebook or visit us online at aliveandwellstl.com.

We’ll be back next week. Thanks for listening!

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PMD-For-The-Week-Ending-07-26-15 on "Seek Ye First", the gospel network of www.oneraregem.com and RareGem Radio Sundays from 3pm to 6pm.

LifeFight Segment 15: Employing Your Haters

Haters! We hear about them daily. We probably even talk about them daily. And whether we admit to it or not, a Hater can have a powerful effect on how others view us, and sometimes even on how we view ourselves. We must be careful in our dealings with our Haters or they can suck us right into their game, while using our energy to turn themselves into the star that we may be trying to be! And this is exactly why I am going to teach you in this LifeFight segment of Employing Your Haters, not only how to keep your Haters from bringing harm to you, but also how to employ them and their actions in your favor.

Of course there are many who may “think” they have a true Hater or even falsely claim that they have Haters to try and boost their importance amongst others. It must be clarified that for us to have a Hater we must have truly accomplished something of value. The actions of arrogance and/or rudeness which could lead to the immediate disliking of us as a person, does not define those who hate our guts because we are a jerk or suck, as a true Hater. A Hater is driven by a heart of jealousy against one who is doing well without the fallout of harming others to reach his or her goals.

WHO can be a Hater can be complex in this modern world for many reasons. One of the potential Haters that I uncover in this LifeFight segment of “Employing Your haters” is the old friend or family member who transforms into a Hater upon your success. This proves that we must always be prepared to run constant scans on those who surround us as we climb to the top. It can sometimes be possible that one of our closest associates hasn’t gotten infected with Haterism.

So what are some ways to put your Haters to work for you? I will reveal a couple of tactics in this letter and then you HAVE to listen to the rest of the podcast to get your magazine fully loaded with ammo.

One of the prestige jobs that your Hater does for you is to motivate you. When you hear someone speaking against you and trying to convince others of how “bad” you are, you need to use this as fuel to prove how good and powerful you are. Appreciate their challenge and use the anger that they create as energy to stop slacking off and to get out there and make their word garbage! With this energy you will win in more than one way in the end.

Another prestige, unpaid job that the Hater does for you is running a free evaluation on your performance, and pointing out all that is wrong with you. Listen to our Haters’ complaints and look into what he or she is saying. Is there truth to it? Do you honestly agree? If so, you have them to thank for aiding you in correcting something that the important people in your mission may have soon recognized. I personally can remember many things as a fighter that my Haters pointed out about me. I listened to their every word and gave myself an honest check over. There were times that they were correct so I fixed the problem without ever having to issue a payment to anyone!

Haters also help to boost your popularity by talking about you even if it’s bad. There’s an old show biz saying that says, “The only bad exposure is no exposure.” I have personally found this to be true and I reveal how in the podcast, “Employing your Haters”. Haters are working for free overtime to get people to know who you are for their claimed bad reason. And in America today we know that a bad boy, or bad girl reputation will most likely get you farther than not.

So please enjoy this podcast on Employing Your Haters . It will be an educational and fun listen for you. You won’t view a Hater the same after hearing this. And neither will you ever fear another Hater because now… I’m in your corner.

Jermaine Andre’

Producer Jade Harrell (sitting in for Bethany Johnson-Javois) with Pat McGonigle, anchor for KSDK Channel 5 and Sergeant Sally Panzer from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Through their work, as well as their life experiences, they have a unique perspective on what our region needs to become Alive and Well.

Mr. McGonigle and Sgt. Panzer were brought together at the McAtee Awards, of which Mr. McGonigle was the host. These awards, given by Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, honor law enforcement officers whose compassion and dedication make a significant difference in the lives of persons living with mental illness.

Sgt. Panzer was honored twice this year for two separate situations with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, both of which had positive outcomes. She clearly has a proven track record of success -- as an officer -- of helping people living with mental illness get connected to care they need to become well.

As host for the second year of the Mental Health America McAtee Awards, Mr. McGonigle has become a champion for officers who help facilitate positive outcomes for families and individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Mr. McGonigle has seen first-hand the difference a well-trained, compassionate officer can have in the life of a family member of someone living with mental illness.

Surprised to hear a police officer and a television news anchor talking about mental illness? Discover how the two worlds became involved in this topic.

IN THIS EPISODE: Sgt. Panzer's role as a law enforcement officer when responding to someone in a mental health crisis.

Share Mr. McGonigle's story about having law enforcement responding to calls in his home.

The impact that the officers made when interacting with his family member living with a mental illness.

How we as a community can support the ability of law enforcement to respond effectively to people with mental illness.

Pat's recommendation to families who may be going through this difficult time.

Why having a family member living with a mental illness can be difficult without having a support system in place.

Sgt. Panzer's suggestions for us who may find ourselves in a situation with a family member in crisis and the police become involved.

Thank you everyone for joining us for another episode of Alive and Well STL. We look forward to speaking with you next week.

For more information about Alive and Well STL follow us on Twitter @aliveandwellstl or visit us online at aliveandwellstl.com.

We’ll be back next week. Thanks for listening!

Jade Harrell with Reena Hajat Carroll, Executive Director of Diversity Awareness Partnership.

DAP offerings FREE Listen. Talk. Learn.

Dialogue Across Difference Facilitation Sessions (LTL)

Our goal during these sessions is to convene members of the community and begin healing together during trying times surrounding race relations and unconscious bias.

Any individual or group interested in learning how to navigate difficult dialogue around these topics is encouraged to register for these trainings.

Companies and organizations may request to host an LTL community session at their facility. Attendees will leave the training with the following information: Differences between Debate vs. Dialogue Facilitation Tips and Strategies: Strategy for answering difficult and polarizing questions about race, racism, and bias Information on future LTL sessions will be announced soon. For more information on registering, and/or hosting an LTL session, please contact kpruitt@dapstl.org.

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Jade Harrell in the classroom with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.

Minister Louis Farrakhan visits St. Louis with invitation and encouragement for the Million Man March.

LifeFight Segment 14: Attack Back Shock Training!

Good Day! Have you seized your chance yet to guide a LifeFight topic? Well if you haven’t, you’re missing out! You can influence our topics through reviews on I-tunes or on my Facebook page, “Jermaine Andre’.” Many have already taken this step by sending in reviews, and even requests on what they would like Rebekah and I to speak on. Don’t miss your chance to guide the direction of a LifeFight podcast with the simple click of a few computer keys!

In the beginning of Lifefight Segment, “Attack Back Shock Training”, I elaborate on the selected chapter, “The Annoying Co-worker” from my book, “Dealing Effectively With Idiots”. It seems that many of my Facebook friends have people at work who they don’t want to be associated with. Well I’m sure to give some awesome and even extreme strategies on how you can dodge the annoying co-worker if you have one. One of the strategies that I give is to always pretend to be on the phone when he or she approaches you. I even give away a secret tactic on how to make your annoying co-worker dodge you! You won’t believe these hilarious and effective techniques but keep in mind that it is my job to give you EFFECTIVE techniques that are waaaaaaaaaay outside the norm! Even my co-host Rebekah shook her head at my mad, but sensible, methods!

Getting back on a more serious note, it has taken many years of experience, testing and even teaching to finally come up with a self-defense formula that fits today’s citizen under today’s conditions against today’s attacker. Most if not all former martial art styles were created during ancient times for people during ancient times against criminals who used ancient techniques. This is why I felt the need to come up with something that would be more applicable for people today and I’ve finally created an effective, easy to learn training program that I trust can aid the modern individual in defending his or herself.

From my martial arts experience I noticed that the biggest concern with modern day people learning to defend themselves was the lack of time. Very few could commit the time that was necessary to study an ancient martial art and become effective with it. So the first thing that I had to assure to do with Attack Back Self-Defense Program, was to design it so the modern person could attend it without disrupting their everyday prior commitments.

Attack Back Self-Defense Program has 3 phases and 9 classes. Three (3) classes in each phase. Class 1 of Phase 1 is Awareness & Grab Escapes. Before I teach you how to defend yourself I feel that it is important to teach you how to not have to defend yourself. Awareness can arm you with the sensory system to never end up in a position where you will have to defend yourself. Grab Escapes are also a pre-requisite because they offer you the power to free yourself and escape without having to hurt someone. It’s very important that you are armed with non-deadly force if I am going to arm you with lethal weapons for life and death situations.

Blocking is also included within the classes of the formula. Blocking is one of the most neglected lessons in the martial arts and self-defense because, it is boring to teach and not very exciting to practice. This is why I make it one of the first things that you must learn. If you don’t know how to block, you will automatically panic as soon an attacker raises a finger at you. This panic will force you to slam your eyes shut and possibly even turn your back towards your attacker. This won’t be good.

Of course you have to know how to unload with strikes and hits on an attacker who is trying to take you down, and I have discovered that Palm Strikes, Eye Flicks, Ear Claps and other non-sporting martial arts techniques are the best for the everyday person to use for self-defense. Attack Back Self-Defense Program arms you with lethal hand to hand techniques that you should assure you are always ready to fire if needed. Striking allows you distance and impact that can knock your attacker; send him to the ground and/or knock him unconscious. Strikes also offer you the choice of escaping after Attacking Back if necessary.

An occurrence that can make you immediately fail in a self-defense situation is the shock that the brain goes into when an attack happens. This is where most self-defense fails. When the brain enters a state that is new to it there is always the possibility of the mind and body “freezing”. This causes the victim to forget everything that he or she may have learned while waiting in fear to see what the attacker is going to do next. Of course this is not good and Attack Back keeps this in mind and this is why I have devised a process in Attack Back Self-Defense Program that takes the brain into the room of shock so it becomes familiar with it. This training tactic of Attack Back is so intense that it put Rebekah into tears of intensity when she experienced it.

So enjoy listening to Attack Back Shock and learn some things about what you should expect and develop in your self-defense training. And if you feel that you’re up to it, get signed up with Attack Back to experience the real deal and get armed for today’s streets. Thanks for listening and be sure to hit us with reviews so we will know how we’re affecting your daily life if at all. Take care and remember that now I’m in your corner!

Jermaine Andre’

LifeFight Segment 14: Attack Back Shock Training!

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Dr. G with the founder of the American Slave Revolution. The man who inspired DAS Today - Norris Shelton.

78-year-old, Norris Shelton has authored 6 books and preparing the seventh. A former manufacturer with Ford, GM and John Deere, Norris gave up his manufacturing career and took up a career of rectifying slavery.

He took to the business arena compelled by the final message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that the next fight for African Americans would be on the economic battlefield. Norris determined that the term "African American" did not represent his fore-parents who laid the foundation of American with their labor.

What is his why?

Shelton’s experiences coalesce into a clear understanding of , America’s contribution to the woes of what he calls Descendants of American Slaves, and its liabilities if we fail to correct the situation. Shelton shares his first-hand observations and his prescription for change in his books, Gatekeepers, America’s Little Black Book, and American Slaves, Inc. Renaissance Plan: The Next Steps Forward.

Join this in-depth conversation with the man and mentor who inspired Dr. Gerald Higginbotham and ultimately appointed him Vice President of DAS Inc.

The Korey Johnson Foundation hosts the CanSkate 2015 back to school skate party for kids ages 6-13 at St. Nicks Skate Rink, 1805 Lucas Avenue on August 8th from 5-9pm.

Every child that skates gets a backpack full of school supplies (while supplies last) and the admission is simply their philanthropy! That’s right! Kids bring 5 non-perishable food items to get in, have a great time and get ready for back to school!

CanSkate 2015 August 8th at St. Nicks. Call 314-732-7771 for more info and to give backpacks and supplies to this great community effort.

Visit www.koreyjohnsonfoundation.com for details.

Jade Harrell with guest(s): Dr. E Lance McCarthy

Ferguson 1000 Jobs, in collaboration with SLATE, The American Job Center and the Ferguson Community Center are hosting a hiring event Saturday July 18th from 9am to 12pm.

To register online:

Go to https://jobs.mo.gov/
Sign in or create an account
Click on Find a Job
In the Keyword (or Job # Order) Put in order #11253293
FERGUSON 1000 HIRING EVENT will appear as your result. Click on that link.
Scroll down and click on "How To Apply"
You are registered!! Click Close.

Or you can register in person at:

SLATE 1520 Market Street #3050 St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 589-8000

OR

American Job Center 26 N Oaks Plaza St. Louis, MO 63121 (314) 381-6700

Just mention the Ferguson 1000 Jobs Hiring Event.

We will have Hiring Event Prep at the Ferguson Community Center 1050 Smith Ave Ferguson, MO (314) 521-4661.

Attendance to ONE of these prep sessions is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Hiring Event Prep Sessions:

July 7th 5pm – 7pm July 9th 10am – 12pm July 13th 10am – 12pm July 15th 5pm – 7pm

Dr. E. Lance McCarthy is a nationally recognized economist and investment advisor, with a specialty in urban development. Dr. Lance has assisted non-profit organizations, churches, corporations, professional athletes and cities with its economic development and financing plans. Dr. Lance has consulted and or been affiliated with White House Task Force on Economic Conversion, Harvard Lecturer , Ferguson 1000 Jobs, Black Silicon Valley, The Catholic Church, The Republican Party, Orlando Urban League, Rainbow Push Silicon Valley Project, and Venture Draft a conference connecting Athletes, Technology and Venture Capital.

Jade Harrell GRANT’S FARM TEAMS UP WITH ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK TO FIGHT HUNGER Guests Can Receive Discounted Parking with Food Donation

Grant’s Farm is partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to raise awareness of those in need of food assistance in the St. Louis community.

On Saturday July 18, Grant’s Farm will host a food drive where guests are invited to bring canned or packaged food to the farm. For every item donated, guests will receive $1 off parking, and there is no food donation limit. Once all food is collected, St. Louis Area Foodbank staff will deliver to the hungry in the St. Louis area.

The St. Louis Area Foodbank is the region's largest nonprofit food distribution center that feeds more 392,000 people throughout 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois. Children make up the largest segment of individuals needing food assistance, many of which rely on school meals throughout the year, making food donations in the summer months especially important.

Grant’s Farm - Parking Lot 10501 Gravois Rd Saint Louis, MO 63123

Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Visiting Grant’s Farm has been a beloved St. Louis tradition since it first opened to the public in 1954. The attraction, operated by Anheuser-Busch, is home to approximately 1,000 animals, including bison, camels, zebra, Budweiser Clydesdales, goats, deer and many more. Grant’s Farm offers family-friendly activities such as tram rides, Budweiser Clydesdales tours, baby goat feedings and live animal shows.

For more information call (314) 843-1700 or visit the Grant's Farm website at www.grantsfarm.com.

Jade Harrell with guest(s): HS TO COLLEGE CENTER Laura Winter, Project Manager with interns

Free college counseling and financial aid advice is available this summer at the High School to College Center!

The High School to College Center offers free help for students with questions about: financial aid, admissions, housing or any aspects of the transition to college!

No appointment necessary. Drop-in June 1st through July 31st at the High School to College Center in the Delmar Loop.

618 N. Skinker Blvd, St. Louis 63112 Call 314-935-6956

Spread the word! Let your friends know about this terrific free resource!

Visit www.stlouisgraduates.org

Terry Matthews created the Descendants of American Slaves National Anthem Published with permission from DASI Track is available for purchase visit http://www.descendantsofamericanslaves.com

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Meet Dr. G! As a pilot he operates from a 35,000 foot vantage point. As a child who grew up seeing the Watts riots in his own backyard, he is determined to make a difference.

In this episode: What is DAS? Why the SHAME of slavery is binding? How to overcome the shame of slavery. Why embrace your slave heritage? Why are reparations are Out of Order. The difference between African immigrants and "African Americans". The needs of the American Slave Culture (ASC). What debt is owed to the descendants of American Slaves? How slavery was not personal…it's business. How to address the identity crisis of the descendants of American Slaves.

Welcome aboard. This is your captain speaking. We are cleared for takeoff.

Community Connections w/ Jade Harrell on 93.7 FM The BULL

Guests:

Ethan Barnett, Pride STL Khalia Collier, St. Louis Surge Women's Pro-Basketball Team Terisa Griffin, Better Love Yourself Inc.

Jade Harrell with Ethan Barnett, Vice President, Pride St. Louis

The 2015 PrideFest will be held on June 26-28, 2015 at Soldiers’ Memorial in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri

Friday, June 26 – 4:30pm to 11:30pm

Saturday, June 27 – 11am to 9:30pm

Sunday, June 28 – 11am to 7:30pm (Parade begins at 12 noon)

The mission of Pride St. Louis is “To foster an understanding of and equality for the LGBT community in the general population by raising awareness through educational programs and events ultimately leading up to the annual PrideFest in St. Louis.”

Taking Arts Ministry to a Higher Level!

Jade Harrell with Tamara Crawford-ThomasFounder and Artistic Director and Trynai Braselman of SHABACH ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS MINISTRY

Shabach Artistic Expressions Ministry is a not-for-profit, Christian-based, traveling, repertory theater company that encompasses all artistic genres. Their mission is to provide quality faith-based performing artistry and performing arts instruction to men, women, boys and girls of all races and ethnicities, in order to uplift, edify and inspire them to seek, and encourage others to seek, more fulfilling lives by greater relationship with God.

‘Using the Power of the Arts to Empower’

Events: 1st Annual Arts Ministry Conference Thursday, July 16 @ 5:30 PM — Saturday, July 18 @ 4:30 PM St Louis Christian College, 1360 Grandview Drive, St. Louis

'The Chronicles of Namow' Saturday, July 18 @ 7:30 PM St. Louis Christian College, 1360 Grandview Drive, St. Louis

Check out a sneak peek of our upcoming, all-women, 'dramatry' called,'The Chronicles of Namow'! It's a collection of original poetry.......dramatized! YOU'RE invited! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, there's still time! Go to www.shabachartsministry.org and get your advance purchase discounts! See you there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEsd_8grIoQ

Life Fight - Show 013 - 8th Graders vs Jermaine Andre’

“When will you fight again!?” This is a question that I have been repeatedly asked by fans and friends. “I doubt I ever will” is usually my response because I truly was never a fighter. I was simply a martial artist exploring the effectiveness of my skills. My point has been proven so there is not much more desire to go into a wired or roped area to try and outpunch the man who stands before me. My fighting days are over. Well… that’s what I thought until an 8th grade class in North County St. Louis put me in position to have to use my fighting strategies again.

Of course you know when I say “fighting ” I’m not speaking of my feet and fists of fury. We’ve known each other far too long through my podcast and you should know by now that I’m speaking of a mental fight. To be exact, it was more of a fight for the position of attention. This is the main battle with a group of young kids are want to be respected as adults, but have yet reached the point of wanting to be responsible like one.

What was my first strategy in my fight to beat almost 30 high energy kids in the battle for the center of attention in their school? I had to first establish a trust that I wasn’t there because they were “bad” or incompetent. I informed them that I was brought to aid them in controlling their Battle Energy. I then told them stories of how my lack of controlling my Battle energy lead me to many setbacks in my life. This immediately interested the kids especially since they had heard that they were sent to me because they were bad.

I’m sure we all have had a peek at the videos on Facebook of kids banging it out in the school hallways while it appears that the teachers are doing nothing about it. I happened to have been fortuned to step smack in the middle of a hallway full of kids about to fight as a lone female principle and female security guard worked their hardest to neutralize the situation. One of the youth even swung and hit the security guard as I stood and watched while following the rule of “not laying hands on the kids”. …Lol! Like I said earlier, we’ve known each other far too long through my podcast. Do you really think I stood there and simply watched? Well if you don’t, you might want to be sure to listen to this version of LifeFight so you can hear about the response that I gave.

The fight in the hallway wasn’t the only battle that I had while there. The biggest fight was in the oversized classroom that the kids and I were stuck in together for 3 hours. Of course I immediately seized control of the kids Battle Energy by daring them to prove how tough they were. Surely they all jumped at the opportunity to prove themselves, and of course I used this opportunity to trick them into executing harsh calisthenics and stretching which would hopefully settle down their Battle Energy to allow me to verbalize the life lessons of the choices that we make. Ha! And I say again, Ha! These kids weren’t going down easy! There was a minimum of the youth who participated at 100% and the one’s who had low interest were sure to be as disruptive as possible during the exercises. Even a well placed fart was boldly delivered during meditation to announce that the control of the calmness of the classroom was theirs, and there would be none unless they approved of it even if it meant totally embarrassing themselves.

As a leader and instructor of the martial arts, misbehavior is usually easy to control on the Dojo floor with a well placed Hip Toss on the mat or a Muay Thai leg kick that creates an immediate “frog” that temporarily takes away walking and standing abilities. But these were not options for me since I was holding class in the middle of a public school. The discipline powers of the Master Chief were bound away from their territory! But this didn’t stop my martial expertise. It only adjusted it. It forced me to use the art of fighting without fighting. How so you say??? Listen to 8th Graders vs Jermaine Andre’ and learn my tricky and sometimes hilarious strategies of fighting back against the ones that you cannot hit.

Jermaine Andre’!

“Now I’m in YOUR corner!”

Life Fight - Show 012 - Attack Back

Hello brave listener! Are you wondering why I’m calling you a brave listener? Well it’s because if you’ve been keeping up with me and listening to my past LifeFight podcasts, you must be pretty brave to put up with my persona. Lol! I know LifeFight is unlike any other podcast out there, and hosted by a person unlike any other person possibly on the planet! So congratulations for keeping up with me!

Attack Back is the name of this LifeFight episode because I am proud to state that we cover not only some ideas on how you (and your loved one) can become a weapon to make an attack back on anyone who attacks you, but we also give a story regarding someone who fought back...on a boat!

Have you ever thought about the FACT that you are a target when you are on vacation? Now why would someone want to pick on you while you’re on vacation in a foreign area, relaxing and trying to relieve some stress? Well, that’s exactly why! Because criminals KNOW that you are in an unfamiliar area, and most of all you are trying to relax which means you are probably being very unaware! Well in this LifeFight episode of Attack Back Rebekah and I will cover some of the training that we placed a teenage couple through as they prepare for their vacation to LA. Their mom and dad kept their kid’s safety in mind along with their college fund, and demanded that they come to me to get programmed to be bad @sses before stepping onto the streets and beaches of LA. Now they are locked, loaded and ready to have a safe and thrilling time!

Can one learn self-defense in a short period of time or does one have to spend years and years training before they can be effective. Believe it or not, under the proper trainer one can learn to defend his or herself quicker than an amateur or professional fighter can be prepared to enter the ring for competition. The reason behind is because self-defense techniques are more effective and dangerous than competition techniques. Everything that’s banned in competition is what’s used in self-defense.

In Attack Back I will give away some of the secrets to my training methods for self-defense such as changing the terrain on my clients; training them to Attack Back in their vehicle; and the shock training that I place their brain through so they’re prepared to not freeze up if they’re surprised and/or afraid.

Home invaders posing as police officers!? How in the heck would you deal with a knock on the door at night from two people who are posing as police officers? This really happened to someone and the culprits were so cruel that they tazed a 4 month old baby! How should you handle a situation like this to assure that you don’t let ruthless criminals into your home when you think you’re simply obeying the law? On Attack Back, I give some tips on how to handle a middle of the night knock on the door from someone who is claiming to be law enforcement.

“Even though I am the teacher, it is those whom I teach who teach me.” Lol! Why do I laugh at this statement? Because if you listen to this podcast you will hear of a situation where Rebekah, and I discover that I (Jermaine Andre’) placed myself in the same dangerous position that we are ridiculing on the podcast. This only proves that we all make mistakes.

Reviews! Reviews! Reviews! Rebekah takes some time to read a couple of reviews on Attack Back. Remember that we are ALWAYS seeking reviews, questions, comments, ideas etc… We’d love to spend our time on LifeFight answering your questions and responding to your comments. One person gave a review regarding how “deadly” he felt I was as a martial artist. Wait until you hear my response on that one!

Enjoy listening to Attack Back and please give us some reviews on I-tunes & Stitcher! We’d also appreciate your questions on our LifeFight Facebook page and DO NOT forget to go to Attack-Back.com to get some FREE self-defense training directly from me. Thanks for listening always!

Jermaine Andre’

“Now I’m in your corner!”

Andrew Turnage launched Liv Consulting, LLC in 2014 with a primary goal in mind – to help other entrepreneurs. Liv Consulting, LLC offers strategy consulting, project and process management, marketing, and product and business development to help others effectively promote and brand their businesses.

During this segment of “In Your Business,” Andrew discusses the impact of social media on business marketing, managing responsibilities when starting a business, and how he moved beyond fear to do what he truly loves – Liv!

Learn more at http://livconsulting.com/

Starting a company is easier than most think. Anyone with passion and an idea can become an entrepreneur. The BALSA Foundation will help anyone with an idea get started.

Chris Krehmeyer with Maxim Schillebeeckx, Executive Director, The BALSA Foundation.

The BALSA Foundation aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of the City of St. Louis. Their goal is to make entrepreneurship accessible and success obtainable to everyone.

Today we talk about the institution that is preparing young people for things bigger than themselves. From civic engagement to public engagement, student activism and community service, Washington University bursts the university "bubble" for dynamic students.

Chris Krehmeyer with Bret Gustafson, professor of Anthropology and recent graduate, Rueben Riggs.

In this episode discover: How professor Gustafson challenges students to think beyond their classroom and comfort to ask "why am I here?".

How he takes students out to see all of what St. Louis is like in all its complexity.

Ways he compels students to question themselves, the institution and their roles and to think critically.

How Rueben's perspective changed from his small town origins to becoming an organizer to create systemic change and to really shape what our communities look like.

Rueben's discovery of OBS (the Organization for Black Struggle) and his first hand experience and impact of the death of Mike Brown and unfolding events Ferguson.

A deeper conversation and the rest of the story from folks in the Normandy School District. Particulary the young people who have been in the system since their beginnings in kindergarten all the way through high school.

Chris Krehmeyer with: Joyce McRath, former school board member,long-time resident and parent; Kashari Buggs, student; Drew Foster, student; Robert McRath, student.

In this edition of Going Beyond discover their perseptective through challenging times. Listen to hear the full story that is not often told about what's happening from the parents and students perspective

Jade Harrell with Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Surge women's basketball team.

Khalia shares her passion and purpose for community, basketball, women's sports and the 2014 National Championsip St. Louis Surge winning team.

Home Opener June 13th, 2015 University of Missouri St. louis 225 Mark Twain Building St. Louis, MO

www.stlsurgbasketball.com

**All basketball players, grades k-12 admitted free when wearing team uniform or jersey for all Surge home games!!

Jade Harrell with Alex J. Stallings, Director of Advocacy and Communications with Deaconess and Evan Krauss, Director of East Side Aligned.

Children and families are invited to join the community leaders for an open house at the recreation complex featuring inflatable games, music, face painting, a balloon artist, a reptile show, dance performances and more!

Day will also include informational tables, policy workshops and a session on advocacy for parents.

All activities are free and open to the public.

Children at the Center Celebrating Families. Advocacy for all Children. Saturday, June 20th 9am-2:30pm location: Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center 101 Jackie Joyner Kersee Cir, East Saint Louis, Illinois 62204

In the spirit of our faith heritage, the mission of Deaconess Foundation is to improve the health of the Metropolitan St. Louis Community and its people.

East Side Aligned is working to create the conditions that equip every child within Greater East St Louis for success in school, work and life through facilitating a process to align policy, practice and investment across sectors. This is a collective impact process aiming to improve outcomes for young people.

Orvin Kimbrough, President and CEO of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, works to provide resources to those most in need in our community. He emphasizes the importance of fostering good coping skills in children and fostering a connection between people through small acts of kindness.

Life Fight - Show 011 - Natural Born Killers

Can exercising be bad and even deadly to our health? Of course we know that it’s possible to injure our self during a workout but sometimes there can be even a bigger danger than a dropped weight on a toe or a strained muscle. And that danger that could be lurking around a corner is a human being.

Several women have already been attacked this year while out on an inspiring run. And why would we ever doubt that an attack could happen while we’re out in skimpy clothing, wearing ourselves out to a point of exhaustion. This is a perfect time for an attacker to catch us in a secluded park area while we’re breathless, and launch his attack. This is why it is important for you to listen to the preparedness, awareness and self-defense tips for running outside that I mention in this podcast. There are many things that can affect your safety when you choose to take your workout into the streets or woods of the world. I’ll help you to think of these potential pitfalls from footwear, your route, construction hazards, headphones, maintaining fight fuel and more.

Getting to the meat of this LifeFight segment, I named this podcast “Natural Born Killers” not only to get your attention, but to remind us all of our capabilities when we have to defend ourselves against an attack. The biggest concern in self-defense situations isn’t what kind of techniques a person uses or if the techniques even work. The first and main concern is if the person who is being attacked is even going to choose to fight back. Do you know that the biggest question and statement that I get in self-defense workshop are, “When do I have the right to defend myself?” and “I’m afraid that I may get scared and freeze if someone attacks me.” Well these are all general concerns and honestly the people who ask these questions are being more real about self-defense, than the one who thinks he or she is going to turn into Jason Stathom when confronted with a knife wielding attacker.

In Natural Born Killers, I reveal how we have been “deprogrammed” by our society from our natural mentality as fighters to meek individuals. I feel that we must always go back to the beginning of where we come from when we get lost on the path of where we are going. And if we feel afraid to fight back during an attack… we are definitely lost on our path.

Cavemen, the Roman era, the Wild West, our youth days! What do these all have in common? Proof that mankind was designed to fight back! Even though we’re now civilized and shooting it out as a cowboy and/or Indian is preposterous to consider while we have indoor plumbing, we never thought that as children. MOST of us would readily fight back as a child as soon as the bully in pre-school took our toy. That was until we had our hand smacked by the oversized adult who also reminded us that if we fought back the smacking would be worse. As we grew older the intimidation of “fighting back” grew stronger with threats from authority to be suspended from school or the imprisonment and even destruction our body if we chose to “fight back” instead of allowing them to handle our problems for us. This programming whether we believe it or not has a subconscious affect on our “standing up for our self”.

The biggest problem that being afraid to defend our self causes is fear. Once we realize from watching the local news or an attack on someone who is close to us that we can be attacked, we become afraid. And this is not good because fear brings bad responses. Bad responses like prejudice, misdirection of anger, and paranoia just to name a few. This then causes separation in families, friends and us all as Americans. Then we begin to rebel against each other while everyone goes out to buy a new shiny gun to shoot their neighbor with.

We all have the potential to defend ourselves and immediately destroy an attacker who was seeking a weak victim, but we first have to admit that we are Natural Born Killers who are only suppressing our instinct to fight back. This podcast will help you to creep through your mind like a Ninja, and untangle some of the ropes that have your conscious bound to become the next victim. Listen to “Natural Born Killers” to learn about who we once were, so you can readily protect who you are now. And remember that we are on I-tunes and Stitcher now so please leave us a review and tell your friends to check out LifeFight. Thanks!

Jermaine Andre’

“Now I’m in YOUR corner!”

Life Fight - Show 011 - Natural Born Killers

Jade Harrell and Orlando "Pretty Boy" Watson share his story of triumph that initiated the "I'm A Survivor" All-White Cancer Foundation Benefit & Awareness Gala. Hear his true story of survival as he battled the disease that has riddled his family. After losing several loved ones to cancer, Orlando defied the prognosis of the doctors who recommended amputation and harmful cancer-promoting treatments as a first response.

Learn from Mr. Watson's experience and don't miss the celebration, education and social event of the season.

Joyce Johnston and Sandra Hartge of the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) of St. Louis speak about the trauma a mental illness diagnosis can have on an entire family and the chronic worry that may result. They emphasize self-care for family members of a person with mental illness and discuss how gaining knowledge about treatment and best practices can improve relationships between family members.

Pediatrician and activist Dr. Huldah Blamoville seeks to get parents involved in their children's lives in order to help young people be active and productive in their community. She shares her worldwide experiences and her outlook for children, parents and St. Louis.

Segment #10: Building Jermaine Andre’/Build a better you II

The best way that I can advise you to build yourself is to inform you about what it took for me to build myself. Most Mixed Martial Artists want to be well rounded in the Martial Arts assuring that they have striking, takedown and grappling skills for the cage. Well I wanted to assure that I wasn’t only well rounded for the cage and ring. I wanted to be well rounded for life! Therefore, my training differed from the training of the other MMA and Muay Thai world class combatants.

As a world class competitive MMA fighter and Muay Thai fighter, what would you think my training consisted of? Muay Thai? Judo? Russian Sambo? Jiu Jitsu? Well it was those most of the time, but there was something more important in my life than simply winning in the cage or ring. And that was the safety of my family and self. Therefore I was always sure to implement the self-defense training of Karate’ and Kung Fu eye flicks, palm strikes, throat attacks and groin crushes in my arsenal. Especially since my side job was bodyguarding and bouncing.

Weapons were also a strict part of my training regimen. How can a Samurai Katana be used for ring and cage Martial Arts combat? You’d be surprised at how the daily dangerous swinging of a razor sharp blade provided me with the calmness, and focus to dominate my opponents in the cage, and to outclass my subjects while bodyguarding and bouncing. The power of the Samurai surrounded me during ceremony with my sword, and this energy carried over into competition hence, the reason for my calmness and explosiveness in the arena. Listen to me explain how I used the ideology of the Samurai attitude to be remain superior to my opponents during combat.

Deep within my everyday training I was well versed with my pocket knife in attacks and defense. The potential of the pocket knife is very underestimated as well as its ease of carry, and the fact of whom may be carrying one. Boy Scouts carry pocket knives as well as everyday workers. This means we are always surrounded by someone who can cut us if they get angry. I made it imperative that I was always ready to defend against a knife attack or use mine for self-defense. Not to mention that a pocket knife comes in handy for everyday tasks even more than personal protection.

How is your recovery after working out? Recovery is neglected by many in the aspect of either too much or not enough. For the body to grow, get stronger, and heal there has to be plenty of rest. My recovery was so well scheduled that is was like clockwork! Without an alarm clock which I NEVER used. Recovery is so important that I even designed my martial arts school to “force” my students to take time off. And one of the most important elements in recovery is the mind. A tired mind can’t send the correct signals to properly heal the body.

Personal hygiene was a strong standard in my training regimen. I showered before and after training to assure disease control and more importantly not to offend those who trained beside me. The first rule of self-defense is not to be offensive. Bad odor offends. I even poured alcohol into my bath water regularly to aid in my personal cleanliness. One never wants to be known as the smelly person in the gym or the carrier of disease.

Another important element to include in your workouts was the pleasure of a massage. A massage relaxes the mind and body while pushing all of the bad toxins out of the muscles. This aids in healing and injury reduction. It also feels awesome!

I hope what I’ve done to build myself can aid you in building yourself . Listen to part II of Building Jermaine Andre’ so you can get a solid format on how to be well rounded in your workouts and in your LifeFight.

Jermaine

Segment #10: Building Jermaine Andre’/Build a better you II

Tricia Rolan-Hamilton and Celeste Smith of the Magdalene House founded a home where women who have suffered serious trauma can recover in a safe and supportive community. They provide education, job training, and love so that women graduate after two years with the ability to be self-sufficient and successful.

Segment #009: Building Jermaine Andre’ part 1

Buy this vitamin and you’ll this! Drink this shake and you’ll that! Swallow this pill and you’ll look like the model in this picture! Do this workout and you’ll feel like her! Learn this martial art and you’ll have confidence like him! Carry this weapon and you’ll never be afraid! Every day we are all swarmed by sales pitches to pull us into buying something related to fitness, muscle building, stress relief, self-defense etc… that promise to make us a better person AFTER we buy their idea. But to me there’s one problem and that’s what’s called, TRUE PROOF!

No matter how many lab geeks speak on a product or paid models scream about a routine, this still proves nothing about the true effectiveness of what they are professing. This is why all of the shiny colors, loud music, bells, whistles and more are added to distract you from the fact that nothing has been actually proven to you in their 30-60 second commercial or 30 minute infomercial. As awesome as this may be for their sales, this does you absolutely no good as you get yanked around the supplement store by which bottles and boxes have the best looking labels.

This is why I found it necessary to make this LifeFight podcast about, Building Jermaine Andre’. For over 20 years I have been involved in the world of bodybuilding, martial arts, weight lifting and self-defense. I have been testing food plans, supplements, vitamins, routines and techniques since before most of them were invented. And honestly, I am one of the people who created many of the effective ones.

What is it like to be a vegetarian and a high performance athlete? What is it like to be a raw meat eater and an athlete? Does weight lifting hinder the flexibility of a professional world class fighter or help him? Is it better to go all natural or to load your body up with pre-workout drinks, proteins, creatins and more? Are there addictive supplements out there that you can take that are just ½ a step away from snorting a line of meth or cocain before working out? I give you these answers in this podcast, Building Jermaine Andre’.

Everything that the new scientist are trying to discover regarding the mixing of weight lifting for power, bodybuilding, maintaining flexibility, enhancing speed, mixing the right doses of the right products to improve abilities, discovering the right amount of rest time, building explosiveness, peaking at the right moment etc… I figured out years ago and PROVED my claims with my accomplishments in the ring and cage. Not to mention my health at the age of 42 at which I can run over 3 miles, bench press over 405lbs, kick a 6ft 3 man square in the forehead, jump four feet from the ground and land in a Dive Roll, train with my professional fighters and I haven’t had a simple cold or flu symptom or been to a doctor in over 20 years.

I believe that we all have the ability to get to know ourself better than any scientist or doctor ever could by simply listening to and reading the response of our body to what we put it through. I learned through my experience that the best way for me to use supplements was to ½ dose everything that the bottle recommended, and to stay away from anything that made me feel “too good” because, it was a trick that I would pay for later during performance times.

If you are an athlete, everyday fitness enthusiast, or just trying to get in shape, allow me to guide you past all of the bells and whistles that are designed to suck you in by people who are only trying to get your dollar. Listen to Building Jermaine Andre’ so you can get an idea on how to build yourself. Their test facility is a lab with tubes and microscopes. MY lab, is the arena, the streets, my everyday walk of life, what I’ve accomplished and what I look like today! I hope this segment gives you more knowledge to seize control of your personal fitness in your LifeFight.

Jermaine Andre’

Segment #008: My Martial Arts Movie Heroes

Waaaataaaaaah! Hello! If you’re an old Bruce Lee fan you might have guessed what I was referencing at when you read the first line of this letter. If not, you’re probably wondering what the #ell is wrong with me. Lol!

The controversial war will go on regarding the responsibility of the influence of television and movies, and the characters portrayed upon them. The world of acting was originally created to mimic real life but it now seems the tables have turned and real life is trying to mimic what is seen on reality show, movies and sitcoms. And the controversy fires up because it seems that the only things that are being mimicked are the rude, selfish, and sometimes even violent acts.

I am a person who believes that we are educated by what we see, hear, smell and feel regardless of if it is displayed in front of us as a real act, on stage or on a television screen. And I speak this from experience. My mind and even spirit was programmed by the things and characters that I saw on the martial arts fighting screen. I picked up on not only the talented moves that they displayed but the codes of loyalty and honor that they posed. I picked up on these codes so much that my loyalty and dedication to my friends sometimes landed me in dangerous positions.

Can you believe that my fighting spirit to never give up, code of honor to stand and fight for the weak, pride of being a man, discipline to be beautiful with my martial arts skill, patience not to be desperate was encouraged by my martial arts movie heroes? As awkward as it may seem, it’s true. I was even taught by a martial arts movie that I don’t have to always fight everyone who challenges me. Watching Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris Jim Kelly, and many others battle against evil helped to secure my foundation in the martial arts world. There was even a time in one of my MMA fights that my mind drifted off into my pretending that I was one of my Martial Art Movie heroes as I went for the knock out!

So take a listen to “My Martial Arts Movie Heroes” and see the things that I took from martial arts movies other than entertainment. These types of movies have more to offer than just fun and maybe this talk will aid you in seeing what I think are some of the secret messages that writers place deep within their movies with hopes of discovery.

Segment #008: My Martial Arts Movie Heroes

ATTN: Residents all along Natural Bridge Road from 170 to Jennings Station Road! Get excited about the potential of what your community can have.

The 24:1 Communities want to know what you want. What kinds of business would you like to see? What improvements are needed? Would you like an urgent care facility, grocery store, dine-in restaurant or entertainment center?

Use your voice, share your input and roll-up your sleeves for the good of this region.

Chris with Lillian Eunice, City Manager with the City of Northwoods.

Community Meeting on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 Lucas Crossing Elementary School 3855 Lucas and Hunt Road, St. Louis County, Missouri 63121 9:30 am registration 10:00 am - Noon meeting

Light breakfast
Digital survey and real-time input, responses and feedback
Planning
Important resident concerns and ideas -Updates

Segment #007: The C.U.R.E.

Is society sick? Are our values sick? Is the way that we treat each other sick? Sick is defined as unwell; bad; not a hundred percent. Do you feel that the community and the people within it could use some repairing? Do you feel that YOU could use some repairing?

The riots in Ferguson MO and now in Baltimore have brought a rude awakening to all Americans regarding how we are getting along as brothers and sisters. Even though these horrible occurrences represent less than 1% of Americans it seems to be drawing about 99% of everyone’s attention, while setting the tone of what we all think about each other even if we live hundreds of miles from the areas of concern.

Well, whether we live 100s of miles away from the area shouldn’t matter when we see our neighbors going through confusions and difficulties such as these. We should take the pains and struggles of our countrymen to heart even if it has no immediate and direct affect on us. Shamefully, some who don’t live within the areas of Ferguson and Baltimore have taken an interest in the burning, looting and assaults but only through social media insults to either forward their own agendas of hate or, to brag about how they would handle a situation that at the moment poses no threat to them. This is not what I mean by getting involved.

Through the traveling of many paths in life I have found what I feel is the main igniter of bad occurrences between humans in today’s society. Communication. When our communication fails, we fail. It is whenever a person or a group of people feel that they can’t get a fair shake at communication that they seek other alternatives beside the form of communication that has been approved. It is then that force is issued as communication to them that their form of communication will not be tolerated. This leads to an explosion that can spread worldwide. And even when it appears to be put out, it can rekindle later.

I have learned that we sometimes have to travel the wrong paths to get the right answers and I have had some of these adventures. However, what I have gained from traveling many paths is an insight and an ability to understand and communicate with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ideas. I was even fortuned to harness the power to convince people of opposite values to communicate sensibly with one another.

I feel that society is sick in one of its most important areas and that area is in how we treat one another. This is where our problems begin and end and this is how I came up with a C.U.R.E. to aid us in bettering the way that we treat one another. My C.U.R.E. stands for Compassion, Understanding, Respect & Education. These are the values that I implement anytime that I meet someone, and I have learned that it allows me to communicate in a more positive fashion with them. It also breaks any ice and allows them to communicate comfortably with me.

Please take the time to listen to my C.U.R.E.. You will be surprised at how quickly and easily you can distribute it out to everyone that you know and meet. Because the C.U.R.E. is easy and already inside of us all.

Sincerely,

Jermaine Andre’

Segment #007: The C.U.R.E.

On today's Community Connections w/ Jade Harrell: Who Who in Diversity and Who is Annie Malone today?

First, Jade Harrell with Ericca Willis, Publisher of Who's Who Diversity in Color.

Who's Who Diversity in Color profiles ethnic minority leaders, highlighting their professional endeavors, talents and ingenuity in an annual event and book.

Get the details behind the well-timed book and specifics about the unveiling event happening May 14th, 2015 at Ballpark Village PBR 601 Clark Street, STL MO 60103 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Also on the show, Jade Harrell welcomes William H. Young, Chief Executive Officer with the Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center.

Most of us are familiar with the May Day Parade. However, most people have no idea that the Parade is a fundraiser to help decrease youth homelessness and prevent child abuse and neglect. Most people don’t know that Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center (AMCFSC) hosts the parade and helps families in the community experiencing crises.

The newly appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Annie Malone, William H. Young said that it’s his mission to elevate awareness behind the purpose of the parade. New to his position he’s eager to inform the community about Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center and the exceptional services they provide.

CEO William H. Young said the Board of Directors of Annie Malone is charting a new direction and repositioning the Center for the future. With the Board’s vision, Mr. Young has several goals and is ready to put them into action.

All of the programs revolve around providing a safe and complete service to address the needs of children and families in crisis. Annie Malone is a proud member of the United Way.

Be sure to save the dates: Saturday, May 2, 2015 – 12-3 p.m. – Ice Cream Social & Open House, 5355 Page Blvd., 63112

Sunday, May 17, 2015 – 1 p.m. – May Day Parade, 20th to 9th along Market St. in Downtown St. Louis.

$10 bucks can make you feel like a million! But wait…there's more. More ways than ever to be the philanthropist you desire to be and help this community.

A deeper conversation about a great day and a great easy, effective way to build a better St. Louis.

"Give STL Day" May 5th 2015

Chris Krehmeyer with Amelia A.J. Bond, President & CEO of the Community Foundation.

African Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, and this disparity has grown deeper over time. Angela Clabon, CEO of Myrtle Davis Hilliard Comprehensive Health Centers, and Dale Wrigley, Director of Engagement & Advocacy with Saint Louis Effort for AIDS, encourage medical providers to make HIV testing a standard of care so that patients can know their status. They invite all people to get tested in order for treatment to begin early, especially since treatment has become more effective in recent years.

Did you know that the way a police officer or security agent dresses is considered a Use of Force? Yes! This is true! The announcement that his attire makes creates an emotion in the free citizens that see him so this is a Use of Force. An officer in tactical riot gear with a nightstick, shotgun, and dog is using a stronger “presence” of force than the officer directing traffic in a button up shirt, slacks and soft soled shoes. Even the use of a police siren and lights is a Use of Force.

COPS! SECURITY! BOUNCER! BODYGUARD!… What emotions did these words cause in you? Do you feel fear & intimidation or comfort and safety? What are your thoughts on the position of authority figures and their Use of Force with citizens today? Is it an officer’s job to control American citizens like military officers controlling foreigners in a foreign country? Is it their job to direct American citizens like a daycare worker directing children? Or, is it their job to respect American citizens as their brothers of this land? What way would you like to see law enforcement, security and bouncers use force towards free American citizens?

When it comes to bouncers, venue owners hire bigger bullies to bully the bullies in their venue. Even though this may seem to be a good temporary fix it usually backfires leading to the loss of good customers, unnecessary injuries, lawsuits and sometimes even deaths. There are even moments when the overzealous and untrained bouncer gets into disagreements with the owner and physically turns on him. Most bouncers today have no idea of what Use of Force even means and receive no type of proper guidance or training before being plunged into the job of protecting humans who are congested in a confined area while inebriated.

Where you initially trained to perform the job that is your career today or, were you just thrown into your duties? No person can perform a job correctly without proper training but this is a norm for bouncers and many security officers who are expected to control uncontrollable patrons where a proper Use of Force is important. When it’s time to sub-due or restrain an out of line patron, what tested and approved sub-dueing technique is going to be used? When a bouncer or security personnel has to defend his or herself against a team of upset, drunken college wrestlers, what self-defense strategies will they implement? Believe it or not but MOST bouncers and security personnel couldn’t answer this question with a sensible, non tough guy answer.

Police work has existed and helped to keep America safe for many years. However, during its term of operation it has been accused by many citizens to have been used neglectfully to intimidate, oppress, abuse and even kill citizens. Today uproar is spreading across the U.S. in regards to police officers abusing their authority and over reacting towards citizens with extreme Use of Force? Are today’s police undertrained, over worked and no longer respected? Or have citizens lost their sense of care towards their protectors, converting them into abandoned trained dogs who can find comfort only in looking out for themselves and each other?

As a retired bouncer & bodyguard I have personally been in numerous life and death situations that would have left me and many others dead or seriously injured if I had not been trained properly. My proper Use of Force, restraining techniques, self-defense tactics and even sense of humor have turned lethal incidents into child’s play most of the time allowing all parties involved to walk away uninjured and with no plans of later retaliation.

Training is key to a proper Use of Force! The Bouncer… The Security Guard! The Police Officer can all be better servants when they are trained to be calm under pressure and explosive when needed. But as we citizens make our judgments on the Use of Force of police officers, bouncers and security guards we need to keep two questions in mind. #1. Do we want police officers to feel as if they have to use unnecessary force on unarmed citizens? #2. Do we want police officers afraid to use deadly force on criminals who need to be handled in that manner? Well the way that we respond to and treat them can have a powerful affect on the way that our figures of authority treat criminals and us.

Listen to this LifeFight segment, Use of Force so I can take you into what a bouncer, security agent and/or police officer has to experience on a daily basis. Gain an idea of what they experience and even hear stories regarding the treatment that I have received from police officers during my younger years. In this segment I will dissect the training that I provide for bouncers, security and police, and how it can help to solve some of today's disputes between authority and citizens.

The position of any authority figure in America is that of a servant to the people. Use of Force will educate you so you will have a better understanding of what should be expected of our authority figures, and would should be expected of us towards them. Because a society that is against its own protectors is a society destined for doom. YOU and I are the first and last step in assuring that we keep our country strong and righteous.

Sincerely,

Jermaine Andre’

Jade Harrell with Dr. Flint Fowler, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.

As part of a greater strategy for proactive expansion and deeper impact into communities and neighborhoods where kids need us most, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is planning to open a new Club to serve youth ages 6-18 in Ferguson and the surrounding communities.

Starting this summer, a new Boys & Girls Club will open in Ferguson Middle School, located at 701 January Avenue, to serve approximately 400 members.

What has happened since the death of Michael Brown last August reflects a series of broken relationships; between communities of color and law enforcement; between the affluent and the poor; between whites and blacks; between government and the governed; and between those with jobs and the unemployed. Any response to these underlying causes of tension and unrest must attempt to address one or more of these challenges.

“Creating a Boys & Girls Club in the Ferguson area will produce positive outcomes in a community that has been subsumed with difficult realties and negative images. Moving a successful youth focused organization into Ferguson like Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, which has a long track record of success, can bolster young people’s attitudes and give them a sense of hope. A new club will enrich our children’s lives and the city by helping its youth build strong character, graduate from high school with a plan for life, and become productive citizens,” said Dr. Flint Fowler, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis President.

Here is the printable Summer Camp Brochure please share http://www.bgcstl.org/Libraries/Documents/BGCSTL_SummerCamp2015_FMSC.sflb.ashx

A well-recognized pillar of education in our community, Cardinal Ritter Prep has provided a solid foundation and an exceptional educational experience for children in grades 9-12 since 1979.

Most everybody has heard of Cardinal Ritter Prep. Some may know a lot and many don't know all of the details. With a new president, Tamiko Armstead, the Lions are on target to welcome over 300 students for long-term success.

Discover and love what you hear about Cardinal Ritter Prep in this engaging invitation and conversation.

Chris Krehmeyer with John Saunders, Advancement Director with Cardinal Ritter Preparatory High School.

Learn more www.cardinalritterprep.org

This second installment of A Man's Response forces the fellas to examine "What Does a Brother Do?" post Ferguson.

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Discover H.E.A.L. 2015, a Creative Arts Showcase at Kiener Plaza ~ Sponsored by D.F.P.M

Our guest is Tiffiney J. Mills, Founder

What better way to reflect, bridge gaps, ease tensions, and connect all walks of life, than through talented artists of all kinds, great food, and powerful St. Louis area leaders delivering uplifting messages of hope?

The St. Louis-based organization, H.E.A.L. – Helping Everyone Accept Love, will kicked off this spring in high gear with their inaugural creative arts showcase, HEAL 2015.

As a community it’s time for our beautiful city to H.E.A.L., blossom, and unite. So bring the family to this multi-cultural event, and come have a wonderful time.

With prolific speakers such as; Ken Hardin, Barbara McClain, Steven Vasser, Leandra Green, Reba Dabney, and Rick and Lisa Wallace, HEAL 2015 was initiated to create an atmosphere where LOVE could be accepted.

Held in March, HEAL 2015’s amazing exposé also featured; paintings, music, poetry, dance, culinary arts, drama, and care packages for the homeless.

H.E.A.L., Helping Everyone Accept Love, is an upstart organization founded by Tiffiney J. Mills, who used the creative arts to overcome a great deal of adversity, and understands it’s powerful therapeutic benefits.

With the tragic events our city has endured in 2014; the devoted members of H.E.A.L. all have similar testimonies, and share the love of the creative arts. This organization is committed to sharing the creative arts to begin H.E.A.Ling not only our community, but our children through events and functions such as “HEAL 2015”.

H.E.A.L. – Helping Everyone Accept Love Website: www.heal2015.org

Segment #5: MMA vs Sport MMA

To most, the letters MMA bring the thought of two aggressive individuals inside of a cage pounding, pushing, pulling and twisting on each other until one surrenders or is knocked into unconsciousness. But is this the true foundation and heart of MMA? Is there more to MMA or is head busting it? I’m here to inform you that there is more to MMA than just fighting. As a matter of a fact, I’m here to inform you that competition fighting is the smallest element of MMA.

I’ve always been a firm believer that the most important use of any combat fighting style or martial art is for self-defense. Then comes personal development, competition then fun. Sport MMA (MMA competitive fighting) has led many to believe that you have to be a superior athlete, young or even psycho to participate in mixed martial arts. The excitement of the competitive fights and MMA’s quick movement up the ladder of the martial arts world has left only a shadow of what MMA is truly about.

When MMA competition exploded I had to take the name MMA out of my Mixed Martial Arts Academy name. Why? You ask. Because the promotion of MMA competition had citizens convinced that MMA training was only aggressive individuals whose main interest was to beat up and hurt anyone who walked through the door. And shamefully, many MMA gyms took on this image while dumping the old school traditions of discipline, honor, calmness, skill, loyalty and technique like one may associate with the words, Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, etc…

There is a grave difference between Sport MMA (cage fighting) and actual MMA (mixed martial arts). But which is “better”? Which is more practical? Which is easier to learn? Which is more popular? Which one was actually first? Which one is most dangerous! You’ll be surprised at my answers when you listen to this podcast as I put Sport MMA and MMA on the arena floor against each other. As a practitioner and champion at both, I can see the difference between the two and what they can offer the everyday person, and the fighter.

The gifts of MMA from a great teacher can fortune the practitioner with incredible feats inside of a competition arena and more importantly in life. But before you can decide to train in MMA or NOT to train in MMA, you must understand what they both can offer you. There’s more to the martial arts than punching and kicking and these certain elements can affect your training and development more than how hard and fast you can hit.

Please enjoy listening to the battle of MMA vs Sport MMA and I promise you will know more about the mixed martial arts than those who don’t listen. If you happen to be someone who doesn’t practice MMA, listening to this may convince you differently. And if you are a practitioner of MMA, this segment will open more doors of understanding to your learning.

Please go and like “Jermaine Andre’s LifeFight” Facebook page and keep up on all of the segments.

Sincerely,

Jermaine Andre’

Dr. Kira Banks, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Saint Louis University, examines how to dismantle racism and, in the meantime, how to help people who are experiencing it cope with it and avoid its negative effects. She speaks about the effects of racism as a chronic stresser and how to achieve emotional emancipation through discussion and social support.

GUESTS:

March for Babies - St. Louis 2015

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015 Time: 9:00AM Registration Time: 8:00AM Langenberg Field in Forest Park 5620 Grand Dr St. Louis, MO 63112

Get your friends, family and co-workers to join us and walk to support the health of all babies. The St. Louis March for Babies is April 25 at Forest Park – it’s a great event for families with lots of child-friendly activities!

Your real reward is knowing that you’re helping babies.

St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura O. Jones with details and idea behind the 2nd Annual Financial Empowerment and Job Fair Saturday, April 25 following Money Smart Week 2015 (April 18-25)

Money Smart Week hosts over 200 classes, events and seminars to help people learn about personal money management. The courses are free and designed for all ages. Classes include help for women, small businesses, youth, students, retirees and more meet their financial goals.

The Financial Empowerment and Job Fair will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at St. Louis Community College – Forest Park, 5600 Oakland Ave.

Are you ready to jump up and immediately defend yourself and your family when something goes bump in the night?

Burglaries, robberies and home invasions are a topic that we don’t like to think of or even prepare for because, we like to feel safe and comfortable when we’re at home. We all want our home to be a place of comfortableness and happiness not a military bunker surrounded by barricades placed because, we constantly think our neighbor or some stranger may break in.

This segment of LifeFight is about Home Invasion. Home Invasion is a crime that can strike in ANY neighborhood.

And if you know me and have listened to my tips on self-defense, you will know that attacks happen in places of seclusion and usually to people who are alone. Sadly, our home can operate as an attack area if we don’t secure it properly during the night and even daytime hours.

The basis of my “Home Invasion” is in regards to a little girl who was kidnapped from her home by a neighbor who the family knew. This happened in what is considered a very safe neighborhood in O’Fallon MO. It was alleged that the kidnapper planned to murder the 10 year old girl whom he had been obsessing over and stalking for a while. The kidnapper was a teenage boy who allegedly got his ideas from a book that he was reading.

My co-host Rebekah Beck reads through the report of this kidnapping incident as I break down what the family could have done to avoid a situation such as this. From reading the behavior of the kidnapper who was already known to the family; to reading the message sent by the dogs, and even how they could have responded when the mother saw the kidnapper running through the yard with her child.

How can you protect yourself from a Home Invasion? A start is to do a simple search and lock-up every night. How can you identify if you’re a possible target? A safeguard can be assuring that you know the family members of those who you allow into your home. Do you live in a home that is difficult for you to secure during the night hours? If you can’t take the time to lock your home down at night to protect yourself, and family maybe your home is too big and you should hire a security person. Would you like more tips and thoughts on how to secure your home, and read people who may be a potential threat?

Your home is YOUR HOME! You should never feel unsafe or allow someone to enter your home and rule you and your family! In this segment, “Home Invasion”, I will give you tips on how to assure your home is secure when you lay your head down at night. I will also spoon feed you the information to put your mind in mode to make any invader an immediate victim!

Thanks for listening to LifeFight and please remember to leave your thoughts regarding any segment on my Facebook page.

I love all kinds of feedback especially if you disagree with me. Lol! It’s up to us all to work together to dissect thoughts and views so we can hopefully reach the right answers for us all in our LifeFight!

Sincerely ,

Jermaine Andre’

Frankie Muse Freeman, age 98, shares her story of civil rights activism and how she became a lawyer in a deeply segregated society. She was a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and helped enact progress through the Civil Rights Commission.

Today on STL Community Connections

Russ Signorino, Executive Director, Gateway EITC and Duane Foster, instructor, with feature cast of The Wiz performance at Normandy HS.

Aired 15-04-04 KATZ-AM KMJM-FM iHeart Radio

Sister Mary Antona Ebo speaks about her inspiration for civil rights activism and reflects on the meaning of her walk in Selma 50 years ago. She stresses the importance of daily prayer and bringing God into our homes and hearts.

Now things are starting to get REAL serious with me because the topic of this LifeFight segment is self-defense. The reason that this is more serious is because now I am speaking in regards to you defending your life and/or the life of someone that you care for. And as drastic and imperative a topic as this sounds in this letter, most today pay it little attention.

Self-defense is something that you may or may never have to use in your life. However, it must be understood that if you do ever have to use it, your life may depend on it. Thus, it is probably a good idea to be very well trained in defending yourself.

Self-defense isn’t as difficult or life altering as most think. Excuses are mustered up every day to avoid the task of finding a good self-defense instructor and attending his or her facility for a day of life saving lessons. Sometimes these lessons will take less time and money that it takes to shop for a pair of shoes.

The most powerful element of self-defense is awareness. Basic awareness can eliminate your chance of being attacked to 1%. Attacks are planned in certain areas and executed upon certain types of people. This “Defend Yourself!” segment of LifeFight will verse you with the knowledge to predict when someone is planning to make a move on you!

Believe it or not there is something that many fear in regards to self-defense over the attacker! That fear is of THE LAW! Numerous innocent people are confused on when they can legally defend themselves! Are you confused on this too? This can be a difficult thought when fear begins to creep under our skin because fear can convince us to respond before we should and/or to overreact when we response. I go in depth with an explanation on when it is appropriate for you to turn it on and issue an old school John Wayne on a perp!

Self-defense doesn’t always mean that you have to develop the fighting skills of an MMA, Boxing or Kickboxing great. Some of the best self-defense lies within self-defense tools like, Pepper Spray, Kubatons, Batons, and even firearms. However, there still has to be proper mental training to use a defense too properly. You’d actually be surprised at which self-defense tool is my favorite. It’s one that I have used repeatedly during bodyguard and security situations on some of the toughest gangbangers and bikers on the planet!

Be sure to find some time to listen to ‘Defend Yourself” so you can put yourself and your loved one’s a step ahead of those who are out there waiting to make you a victim. Because your protection lies within what you know to Defend Yourself.

Sincerely,

Jermaine Andre’

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Why do I think we need to “befriend” fear you may ask. My answer is because fear is an emotion that has a great impact upon our lives. It can control and guide a lot of our decision making and it will always exist within our life. And when there is something that exists within our life, we must learn to cope and find comfort within it.

Regardless of how imperative fear is within our lives, there are no lessons taught in school or even the home on how to deal with properly deal with fear or manage our self when we are afraid. When you think about how unexplored dealing with fear is and how shallow the lessons are on how to handle it, one has to think that may there’s someone out there who wants us to be afraid. Could this be true? Are we better as a whole or maybe even easier to control when we’re afraid? Can it be bad for us not to be afraid? Believe that I am going to dissect the *#%! out of these questions.

We all have fears and I admit to a couple of mines’ on my Befriending Fear segment. I also tell the story of my battle against a long legged bug with a pointy sticker at the end of his face. Learn how I used my Samurai Sword and the way of the Samurai to settle our differences as he trespassed on my Martial Arts Academy property!

We respond inappropriately when we’re afraid. We scream, run away, hit, shut down, hide and more. On Befriending Fear I show how we take our self to a whole new playing ground when we learn to control our self when we are afraid. New options present themselves as our mind fills our body with super human powers because we are afraid.

During my fight career I used the powers of fear to fuel me through my fights. I even meditated on fear to assure that I was best buddies with it when it appeared. This actually gave me an advantage over my brother competitors because it placed me at a weird step ahead of them. It allowed me the power to drag them into a realm that they weren’t familiar with. And the funny part of it is that I actually allowed them to drag ME into it. And when we got there…they were lost and I knew exactly where I was thanks to my friendship with fear.

I hope “Befriending Fear” fortunes you with information that will allow you similar advantages in your LifeFight. Have fun listening!

Sincerely,

Jermaine

Life Fight - Show 002 - Befriend Your Fear

My first LifeFight segment, “Who am I?” is an intro of who I am which leads into helping you to discover who you are.

I go into my credentials and accomplishments which most importantly gives you a reason on, “Why you should even listen to me!” Lol! I will discuss a little regarding my martial arts training and world traveled fight career.

Listen to my story regarding when I traveled to represent Team USA vs Hawaii and how the barbed wire fence or cage was actually put around the ring to keep the audience out!

Many ask what it is that I do now as a retired fighter. Do I teach martial arts? Do I teach fighting? Do I teach self-defense? Do I teach fitness? My answer is that I teach my clients, members and students to master themselves. And the first part of us mastering ourselves is to be honest with our self. And this can be one of the most difficult tasks in the world simply because being honest with our self can work against us if we’re not careful. Listen to “Who am I?” to get some thoughts on how to productively be honest with yourself.

Training others in the martial arts today is very risky. It is risky because of several reasons:

1. Modern day people don’t like to be told what to.

2. Modern day people pay for what they want and demand it immediately.

3. Modern day people are used to leaving when a situation becomes something that they don’t like.

In “Who am I?” I will explain how these qualities in the modern day person are counterproductive to ever learning true martial arts. I even explain why kids are easier to turn into exceptional martial artists, than adults.

Please take the time to listen to LifeFight segment, “Who Am I” when you have a chance. I feel that it can benefit in making you stronger as you continue your fight within your life. Remember that I am not here to tell you what to think, I’m here to encourage you to think.

Sincerely,

Jermaine Andre’

Life Fight - Show 001 - Who Am I?

Resilience, Faith and Power of Koran Bolden

At just 32, Koran Bolden (koranbolden.com) has experienced tremendous success. The award-winning motivational speaker, author (Rock, Paper, Scissors), and successful entrepreneur has connected with thousands nationally, and partnered with large corporations like BET, Banana Republic, Gap and PBS. St. Louis County has even declared March 21 Koran Bolden Day.

Koran has also experienced low moments - going from a six-figure record deal to earning $7 an hour and almost losing his business.

In this segment of "In Your Business," Koran discusses how resilience, faith, and powerful declarations took him from trials to triumph.

This is one interview you don't want to miss.

Hear a Message From the Other Side with Sunny Dawn Johnston

Have you ever wanted to talk to a lost loved one? Join psychic medium and intuitive Sunny Dawn Johnston as she shares her discoveries from communicating with spirits, guides, and other who have crossed over to the other side. Discover the lessons she has learned from years of working with spirits.

In hundreds of readings, Sunny Dawn has revealed a common theme: love never ends and fear only exists in this world. Sunny Dawn Johnston is the author of multiple books, including her latest, Love Never Ends: Messages from the Other Side.

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Connect to the Light of your True Self with Sandra Biskind author of Peace: Power up Your Life

Are you feeling unfulfilled? Do you wake up wondering “Why am I here?” Do you ever feel anxious, depressed, unsettled or confused and really can’t figure out why you are feeling that way?

Peace is within reach and is the bedrock of being able to live an enlightened life. Sandra and Daniel are the authors of PEACE: Power Up Your Life, part of the Codebreaker PLATINUM Series talk about this powerful shift on Intuition Ignition with Kristen White.

What if you could become the very best version of you by simply changing your thoughts? Sandra and Daniel Biskind have proven you can change your life by changing your thoughts. They have created the Ultimate Mind Shift Process and reading this series is the first step in achieving the life of your dreams.

Sandra and Daniel Biskind offer a transformational community for individuals who are seeking spiritual growth outside of traditional religion.

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Telephone call from Heaven with Psychic Medium Davora

Join the Ghost Whisperer, Psychic Medium Davora and Kristen White on the Intuition Ignition show as they discuss how to help loved ones and spirits of the recent dead head into the light especially after a traumatic death.

Families and loved ones can find peace with this clear understanding of how the spirit world works and exactly what ghosts and the recent dead need to finally and truly rest in peace.

Davora’s psychic skills opened up after the tragic loss of her own son. She works with God, Angels and Spirit guides to receive information from the other side.

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How to Find a Promising Future After Addiction with Jean LaCour

Do you know someone struggling with addiction? Are you personally facing a challenge with substance abuse or codependency? Chances are, yes, and you probably are not getting the help you need.

Join Dr. Jean LaCour, founder of the Rise Professional Recovery Coach Program, and Kristen White as they discuss how recovery coaching can help people in recovery and their families rise above addiction and start living a life that reaches their full potential.

Most programs for addiction recovery focus on many steps and lots of commiserating and story telling.

Learn how professional addiction recovery coaches transcend this treatment and help people in recovery find a path toward lifetime fulfillment and health.

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Get Over Heartbreak and Find a Better Future for Yourself with Art Costello

Do you ever find yourself asking, “What do I really want out of life?” Do you have a hard time figuring out what will make you happy, or spend a lot of time complaining about the things in your life that cause you stress and pain without doing much to change them?

Join Art Costello and Kristen White as they talk about Expectation Therapy, Art’s revolutionary process for changing the way you perceive expectations and make choices. Art Costello explains how Expectation Therapy can help you manifest your beliefs to achieve real life success and happiness.

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Rachel Deffenbaugh, Urban Farm Manager at Gateway Greening, and Connie Fisher, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, discuss how gardening can be integrated into self-care. They share how a garden can be a place where people enjoy work and exercise, connect with their community through sharing food and flowers, and be spiritually mindful of the life they are living.

Jade Harrell and Dr. Gerald Higginbotham shares his Selma 50th Anniversary experience, the Watts riots, a Pilot's point-of-view and an ignited passion for real progress for the people!!!

A deeper conversation around the Normandy School District, Ferguson, policing and legislation.

Chris Krehmeyer with Representative Clem Smith, District 085, Democrat.

A deeper conversation with Missouri's 1st District Congressman on Ferguson.

Chris Krehmeyer with the Honorable William Lacy Clay

A deeper conversation about the Normandy School District. The district has its challenges but there are lots of great opportunities just around the corner.

Chris Krehmeyer with Dr. Charles Pearson, Interim Superintendent for the Normandy Public School District.

In this episode discover the pockets of excellence in this district and new focus and potential of the historic school district.

Learn more and visit www.normandy.k12.mo.us/ and www.beyondhousing.org

Chris Krehmeyer with Nichole Wiseman, ‎Community Land Trust Rehab Manager at Beyond Housing.

In this episode discover details and eligibility in purchasing a home from the 24:1 Community Land Trust.

The 24:1 Community Land Trust offers affordable new homes or substantially renovated homes located within the Normandy Schools Collaborative.

The 24:1 CLT will help you find out if you qualify now, or help you make a plan to get on track to buy a home in the future.

Ready for the next step? Complete our online training or classroom training to learn more about becoming a 24:1 CLT homeowner.

www.beyondhousing.org

The loss of a child is considered one of the most traumatic experiences, regardless of a child’s age. Debbie Cochran, Executive Director of Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, and Teresa Brassfield, Registered Nurse and Share Coordinator at DePaul Hospital, speak about how loved ones can support a family grieving the loss of an infant. They also discuss the many resources that are available for grieving St. Louis families.

When children experience loss, whether a family member, friend, or even a beloved toy, our instinct is to protect them from pain, so we don’t discuss it or prepare them.

But pain and confusion aren’t going away—they’re part of life. In fact, one of the best ways we can help kids through grief and change is to encourage them to express their emotions.

Tiffany Papageorge has written a book to help children open up and heal through the power of story.

Hear Tiffany talk with Kristen White about her latest book, My Yellow Balloon (a Mom’s Choice Gold Award winner), a poignant tale of love, loss and letting go.

For more on Tiffany Papageorge visit www.myyellowballoon.com

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Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO of Beyond Housing and host of the local weekly talk show, “Going Beyond,” shares what makes up a resilient community and what you can do to make your neighborhood stronger, more resilient and more trauma-informed. He recognizes the importance of knowing your neighbors and utilizing the principles of empowerment, transparency, respect, and collaboration when engaging in community development.

Alive and Well STL ambassadors speak about how trauma and toxic stress affect us emotionally and physically. They discuss a case study of a 51-year-old man who has been to the Emergency Room four times in the last two months because of chest pain. He has suffered trauma throughout his life and the ambassadors evaluate how this is affecting his physical well-being.

Alive and Well STL ambassadors share how they became involved and why they share the message. They also analyze a case study about a man leaving prison and re-entering the community after serving 2 years. The ambassadors evaluate the options to help him live safely and with opportunities.

Executive Director of Youth Achievers, Trayvond Jacobs shares details for their latest highly acclaimed Black History Month dance & arts presentation, "Through the Eyes of the Youth" Feb 28th 2015 at the Florissant Civic Center.

Visit www.danceplus.org

Followed by: A Conversation with Our History...Part 2 of my exclusive conversation with Dr. Terrence Roberts, one of the "Little Rock Nine".

Aired 15-02-21

Stop Sabotaging Your Own Intimacy and Learn How to Rekindle Your Love Life with Tom Gagliano

Did you know that your relationships with your partner and your children are probably being impacted by the relationships you had as a child?

Tom Gagliano explains what you might be doing to create stress and dysfunction in your own relationships, and how to recognize the issues and stop them before they cause lifelong problems.

Tom shares his simple system for changing our actions to create peaceful and trustworthy bonds with your loved ones. Tom Gagliano is a life mentor, social worker, relationship coach and author of, "The Problem Was Me".

Discover more and visit: www.thomasgagliano.com

Let's Start a Ripple with Kristen and Tom in an open discussion about how to silence your inner critic and create fulfilling and loving relationships in your life!

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At an event for Alive and Well STL ambassadors Jennifer Brinkmann of the Regional Health Commission encourages community members to engage by visiting AliveandWellSTL.com. Rosetta Keeton, also RHC staff, discusses assumptions and why we should let people tell their own story. Ambassador Tinley speaks about how we can each help our community become more trauma-informed.

IYB-004-Nicholas Powell, "The Mind Game"

This episode of "In Your Business" is all about The Mind Game. Nicholas Powell, Creator and Chief Performance Consultant of The Mind Game Consulting, helps athletes reach their performance goals by focusing on their most powerful resource - their minds.

During this encouraging segment, Nicholas explains the concept of performance psychology, opens up about his personal challenges, and offers advice that will help increase your odds for personal and professional success.

Keep up with Nicholas: Instagram @itsamindgame Twitter @itsamindgame www.themindgamellc.com FB Nicholas Powell

In this episode discover:

The top 3 guiding principles to value engineering.
How hiring professionals can save you more money overall for your project.
What value engineering provides that big box could never conceive.
Why it makes more sense and save more dollars to leave existing plumbing in place rather than to move it.
What a difference a few feet makes when it comes to remodeling.
What is the big buzz about electrical renovations and how to avoid creating a surge in your budget.
Whatever you do, do NOT ask about doors in this episode, but if you've got some ideas about lighting…let us know!
There are a lot of places where you can make sacrifices and compromises, but not in this key area. See if you can guess the answer. The answer may be a surprise you as it does for many homeowners.

Renovation Loans – Find the Money!

Are you looking for a new home in a location you love, but can’t find anything decorated or designed to your taste? Instead you find dated fixtures and finishes, leaky roofs and faulty wiring that turn you off?

Or maybe you live in a home like that and dream of making changes to stay where you are! Renovation is the answer, but have you wondered how average person finds the money?

Mystery solved, when Marc and Dana introduce you to renovation loan specialist, Tony Collins.

Listen to this mind-opening conversation and see yourself closer to realizing the home of your dreams.

Are you in a design dilemma? Well come on over and join the "Renovation Conversation" with Dana and Marc. She designs and he makes it happen. A fun way to make your home makeover make sense. You'll fall in love with the results of this dynamic duo on your team.

Thinking of remodeling? Want your project to have that designer touch? That's where Next Project Studio comes in.

Contact us and visit www.nextprojectstudio.com

Phone: 314.276.1129

Email: dana@nextprojectstudio.com

We'd love to hear from you!

Dr. Johnetta Craig, Chief Medical Officer at Family Care Health Centers, and Rosetta Keeton, Patient Access Consultant at the St. Louis Regional Health Commission and also a long-time patient of Dr. Craig’s, speak about the confidence and wellbeing that comes with acquiring health insurance and, in turn, eliminating stress. They discuss how the recent policy developments in insurance allow patients to secure reasonably priced treatment and allow doctors to help patients to their maximum capacity.

In this episode of In Your Business, Raegan sat down with Alexandra Butler, celebrity makeup artist and owner of Alexandra Butler Makeup Artistry. Alexandra has worked on the faces of Da Brat, Tameka Raymond and the cast of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.

Listen as Alexandra talks about ditching engineering to do what she loves, common makeup blunders, and what it was like to work on the set of VH1’s most popular reality show.

Find Alexandra and get right: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlexandraBond https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraButlerMUA http://instagram.com/themuaalex

All in Together Now!

Listen in on the first "ALIVE and WELL STL" community converstaion and join in!!! Together let's plan how St. Louis can work together to improve our overall health and become "Alive and Well."

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Makes us Alive and Well!

Research demonstrates that adverse events and stress - especially persistent, toxic stress or traumatic incidents - lead to chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer, as well as depression, alcoholism and drug abuse.

St. Louis and the State of Missouri are being recognized nationally for developing innovative models in response to this research.

This episode provides a glimpse into the first live community conversation about how we can achieve emotional and physical wellness by understanding the health impact of persistent, toxic stress and adverse events.

Leadership from the St. Louis Regional Health Commission explains why stress and trauma is a health care issue, and Bethany Johnson-Javois shares her personal story of trauma, calling all of us to get involved and help develop supportive relationships and communities that can bounce back.

· Adverse events and persistent stress can lead to poor physical health, especially for those who do not have the supports and resources to manages these stressors.

· How do we bounce back? How do we respond to things that happen to us?

· What determines our overall health?

· What can be done about people whose lives are void of support in dealing with stress? How do we help them?

Participants in this conversation are asked how we can expand and accelerate these promising practices by:

Activating individuals, neighborhoods and communities to create safe, supportive relationships that are critical to achieving wellness.

Highlighting the resources that are available and needed for the people of our community to be healthy.

Discussing how we can add to and strengthen existing assets to ensure wellness - both mental and physical - is a core priority of the St. Louis region over the next several years.

You are invited to the table. Visit www.aliveandwellstl.com to connect, create and contribute!

“When pain affects purpose” offers you an understanding of how your pain can alter and delay your purpose.

I offer you three (3) steps you can use to continue moving forward and how to press through in spite of the pain.

What is pain? Pain is anything that causes you disappointment, hurt, or sadness.

When we can’t move forward, we can't be in position to operate in our purpose and we delay our purpose.

Pain can affect your purpose in 3 ways:

1) Pain can Hinder 2) Pain will Distract 3) Pain may Limit

This episode of Extraordinary on Purpose with Rachel Renata will offer you:

o A path to understanding your purpose

o A working definition of “pain”

o How to create a plan to release pain

o Understanding that pain hurts your purpose o Create a meditation space

o An introduction of meditation to help with pain

o Solutions for learning to communicate beyond the pain with God

o How to use pain for your good.

Remember, every ordinary idea…every ordinary person…can be Extraordinary on Purpose!!!

It may be jarring to know that seven out of 10 people in the U.S. have been prescribed a drug over the past year. It may be more surprising to know that one out of every 10 people are now taking an antidepressant; among women in their 40's and 50's, th...

A Mans Response-Episode 1 Trying to Understand Ferguson

Christopher Harrell (43) facilitates this very relevant and important discussion with Roland Garrison (57) an educator, Jarred Arms, (24) a CEO of a mobile technology company, Etoya Dickerson (43), an educator and part-time bartender and DeMarco Davidson (33) an engineering graduate who volunteers in various community organizations.

Following the civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, these very different men from different backgrounds, generations and occupations join together to discuss what is and could be a man’s response to these circumstances.

They analyze scenarios with relevance to different age genres (ages 16 to 19) who are probably most in tuned with recent events, (ages 19 – 32) who are probably just getting out of college and worried about how to make a living - concentrating on maybe starting a family, and (ages 32 on up) who are preparing for family and working life, right on up to retirement age.

Between them they break down the legacies passed down from generation to generation. They discuss age-old problems of racial tension that have allegedly lied dormant but are still as relevant today as they’ve always been, especially as it culminates into the current situation in Ferguson.

Not limited to current and serious events, we also see the conversation widen and encompass some much lighter discussion - family life, occupations and some quirky and enlightening anecdotes along the way.

Through the round table discussion we hear surprising facts and also timely reminders that the more things change, the more they stay the same despite the best will in the world and efforts that are made.

You will be left enlightened, enthralled and encouraged by this inviting episode of “A Mans Response”.

Chris Krehymeyer with teen leaders from the Normandy Kiwanis Club.

Normandy Kiwanis Club teen members devote hours of service for projects, families and communities.

Several projects were introduced to promote youth development, character development, leadership and the like. They are working collaboratively and hands-on with community services to be felt by the people.

This group of young women contributed in building playgrounds, participated in volunteer activities and tackled projects that could change the world.

They have a set of responsibilities to implement and establish plans for the benefit of the people and the organization as a whole. They are encouraged to improve their leadership skills.

This is a one way for them to exhibit their good citizenship. Another initiative prepares them for adult interaction in broader projects . There were already accomplishments starting from 2011 to 2012. The child of a Normandy teacher who was fighting cancer benefits from the organized dinner. Happy meal bags such as fruit snacks and small toys were provided. Supplies and foods were collected for the families of Normandy students!

With the Normandy Key Club, the world is changed for a better future!

Chris Krehmeyer with Ellen Dennis, Site Manager with the St. Louis Tax Assistance Program at Lucas Crossing Elementary School.

In this episode discover the STL TAP, what you need to bring, what to look out for and where you can get your taxes prepared for free this season.

To learn more visit www.stlouistap.org

MISSION AND HISTORY

The St. Louis Tax Assistance Program is building communities family by family by creating and growing assets through direct and innovative financial solutions for the working poor. Our program has always relied on the enthusiasm and devotion of our volunteers, community partners, and sponsors. As our goals and our needs increase, we need your support more than ever to help us continue to serve those most in need, the working poor.

Our host Bethany Johnson-Javois in on site at the first Alive and Well STL Ambassador Open House. Ambassadors Erin and Danny present the Bonfyre app, through which community members can have conversations about trauma and its effects. Other ambassadors spoke of a group discussion about a case study in which a student is continually acting out in class, exhibiting trauma-related behavioral issues.

A deeper conversation with Missouri's 1st District Congressman on the 114th Congress.

Chris Krehmeyer with the Honorable William Lacy Clay

A Deeper Conversation with the 14th District Missouri State Senator.

Chris Krehmeyer with Maria Chapelle-Nadal

Connie Fisher, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, and Riisa Easley, Project Director at St. Louis Regional System of Care, give advice for moving past negativity and gaining and sharing hope. They recommend practicing acceptance, starting the day with positivity, and being honest about pain so you can make a difference in your health.

Connie Fisher, Director of Mental Health Promotion at Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri, and Riisa Easley, Project Director at St. Louis Regional System of Care, recommend small steps for achieving wellness in all areas of our lives. They share signs that allow us to recognize when we are chronically or intensely stressed and how we can move past it.

IYB03-Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble

Raegan in the studio with (L) Ellie Schwetye (R) Rachel Tibbetts.

Ellie Schwetye and Rachel Tibbetts are a two-woman show - literally. Together, they are the powerhouse behind Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble.

During this episode of "In Your Business," this award-winning duo discusses the many hats they wear, what sparked their passion for theatre, and all the hard work involved in creating a Slightly Askew production.

Visit: www.slightlyoff.org

Robin Saenger, Founding Director of Peace4Tarpon, a trauma-informed community movement in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and Marsha Morgan, Chief Operating Officer of Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health in Kansas City and partner of Trauma Matters KC, a trauma-informed care model, share the changes they have seen in their communities since implementing a trauma-informed approach. They speak about why understanding trauma is so important and how everyone can and should play a part in the movement.

Trades, Training and Apprenticeships!!!

Over $5 BILLION in major construction projects are already planned in our region over the next 10 years!

Chris Krehmeyer with Kevin Bucheck, President at Roanoke Construction, Inc. and Chairman of the Board, City of Bel-Noir.

A deeper conversation about future career opportunities and how career roadblocks are overcome to reach your greatest potential!

In this episode get your questions answered:

What is a trade?

What do the trades do?

What is an apprenticeship?

How do I get into a trade?

Is there a cost?

Listen and learn the details for North County Opportunities Expo. Trades, Training and Apprenticeships.

Tuesday, January 13th 9am - 3pm St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley Training Center 3400 Pershall Road Ferguson, MO 63135

Recorded Event Information 314-539-5791 For STLCC weather closings 314-513-4949

Serena Muhammad, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the St. Louis Mental Health Board, and Toni Jordan, Peer Specialist at Queen of Peace, help trauma survivors recover through empowerment and aid them in living a fulfilling life. They encourage all of us to engage with those who may need to see a friendly face and to look at problems' root causes at the individual and community level.

Alive and Well STL concludes a visit to the grief meeting for families who loved ones were murdered to a perspective of hope. Larry Bastain lost his nephew to a brutal homicide yet remains hopeful through the hurt and trauma his family is facing.

Bethany hears an encouraging paradigm of optimism and love from this proud man of dynamic heritage.

In this incredible episode:

Hear why retaliation, though he considered it, was not an option.

How his instinct as a man lead him to a greater response.

Experience his strength and sensitivity in his powerful testimony.

Listen and discover how forgiveness can be not only freeing, but also an integral part of healing.

The weekly grief meetings are held each Wednesday evening at Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation.

Visit www.djgivesback.org

Sherrill Wayland, Executive Director of SAGE (Service & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) Metro St. Louis and Andrew Shaughnessy, Manager of Public Policy of PROMO, work to eliminate the health disparity gap between GLBT people and the general population. They stress the importance of health and social service organizations adopting GLBT welcoming policies and always showing dignity and respect, even during disagreement.

An information sharing site administered by the Joint Community Relations Team in Ferguson, MO utilizes social media to separate fact from fiction in the effort to obtain justice and heal the region.

Chris Krehmeyer with Patricia Washington, Director of Communications for St. Louis County Missouri.

A deeper converstation about "Ferguson Fact Check". A social media sharing site designed to help separate fact from fiction relative to the Mike Brown shooting and the subsequent investigation.

We are also committed to providing the most up-to-date information about positive efforts to bring about social and community change in the City of Ferguson.

Ferguson Fact Check is not administered by the City of Ferguson or any government entity. We are a group of community leaders and volunteers working for peace, justice and community empowerment.

If you have a question, an event or would like us to check out a rumor please post it here: @fergfactchk on Twitter and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fergfactcheck

Nancy Spargo, CEO and Co-founder of the St. Louis Center for Family Development, and Emily Phillips, Mental Health Professional for the St. Louis Center for Family Development, speak about how adults can help children recover from a traumatic experience. They share how asking "What happened?" instead of "What's wrong?" takes the event outside the child's domain and presents it as an external event that affects him or her, but is not the child's fault.

Chris Krehmeyer with Missouri Highway Patrol Captain Ron Johnson.

A deeper conversation about #Ferguson, the community, grand jury, police and #Mike Brown.

Visit www.beyondhousing.org for more details about resources and support. #Ferguson

Larry Bastain lost his nephew to a brutal homicide, yet remains hopeful through the hurt and trauma his family is facing. He found that forgiveness can be not only freeing, but also an integral part of healing. Hear why retaliation, though he considered it, was not an option, and how he found a greater response.

Dorothy Burgess attends weekly grief meetings put on by the Demetrius Johnson Charitable Foundation, which help her and other loved ones of homicide victims cope with loss. She expresses the way homicide has changed her life and the daily pain she faces. Burgess shares her hopes for the future and her grandchildren.

Major Ronnie Robinson of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and Demetrius Johnson started a weekly grief meeting for loved ones of homicide victims. Robinson encourages law enforcement to use outreach, intervention, and enforcement to reduce violence and to work with people in the community in order to gain their trust. He wants society to admit the stigma of the young black male so that we can cure it.

A spark to set real change and opportunity in motion.

"African Americans bear a considerable burden of disease, disability and death in the St. Louis region,” Purnell says. “The goal with this project is to produce a series of policy briefs and a report that will identify the issues and offer real solutions.”

Chris Krehmeyer with Jason Q. Purnell, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School and lead researcher on the project, "For the Sake of All".

A deeper conversation about, "For the Sake of All" which focuses on the health and well-being of African Americans in St. Louis. It is a new comprehensive, multi-disciplinary study funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health and includes faculty from Washington University in St. Louis and from Saint Louis University.

The Institute for Public Health, the Brown School’s Policy Forum, the St. Louis American and the St. Louis Beacon are partners as well.

Visit forthesakeofall.org for more details and to read and comment on the briefs as they are released.

A Mans Response-Episode 1 Trying to Understand Ferguson

Christopher Harrell (43) facilitates this very relevant and important discussion with Roland Garrison (57) an educator, Jarred Arms, (24) a CEO of a mobile technology company, Etoya Dickerson (43), an educator and part-time bartender and DeMarco Davidson (33) an engineering graduate who volunteers in various community organizations.

Following the civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, these very different men from different backgrounds, generations and occupations join together to discuss what is and could be a man’s response to these circumstances.

They analyze scenarios with relevance to different age genres (ages 16 to 19) who are probably most in tuned with recent events, (ages 19 – 32) who are probably just getting out of college and worried about how to make a living - concentrating on maybe starting a family, and (ages 32 on up) who are preparing for family and working life, right on up to retirement age.

Between them they break down the legacies passed down from generation to generation. They discuss age-old problems of racial tension that have allegedly lied dormant but are still as relevant today as they’ve always been, especially as it culminates into the current situation in Ferguson.

Not limited to current and serious events, we also see the conversation widen and encompass some much lighter discussion - family life, occupations and some quirky and enlightening anecdotes along the way.

Through the round table discussion we hear surprising facts and also timely reminders that the more things change, the more they stay the same despite the best will in the world and efforts that are made.

You will be left enlightened, enthralled and encouraged by this inviting episode of “A Mans Response”.

"Our perceived lack of empowerment may have a negative impact on our health." Dr. Vetta Sanders Thompson, Professor at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, talks about how class and race matter in St. Louis. She encourages community members to take care of themselves and maintain resilience. Dr. Thompson shares her vision for the future improvements of St. Louis.

We know that those who experience persistent, toxic stress or traumatic, adverse events are less likely to achieve good health. Dr. Terry Jones, Founder’s Professor for Political Science at University of Missouri-St. Louis, discusses how historical discrimination against African-Americans affects current education and wealth disparities. He explains the challenges of our current democracy and how citizens can get involved in their local government and why they should.

In the Classroom Today is Curtis Triggs, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Business Resource Center.

It's the Let's Talk Business Expo! With the resources, guidance and support you need to get your small business or business idea going strong. From start up to mastering your market. This FREE event will be just the conversation you need to have with just the right people to have a discussion.

Wednesday, October 29th 12noon to 5:00pm Dellwood Recreation Center 10266 West Florissant

This is a FREE event! Register at www.stlbrc.com or call Curtis Triggs at 314-307-9555

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

Drive by the corner of Page and Ferguson and you will see something exciting and long overdue! Ground breaking for new Pagedale Community Resource Center and Movie Theater with room for everyone to grow!

Chris Krehmeyer with Mary Carter, Mayor with the City of Pagedale and Dr. Dolores J. Gunn, Director Saint Louis County Department of Health.

A deeper conversation about this town center, the great need it is designed to serve; its opportunity for community building; the potential of its medical and social services and the science that support what's been a long time coming.

Pagedale website http://cityofpagedale.com St. Louis County Health Department website http://www.stlouisco.com/healthandwellness/aboutyourhealthdepartment

In the Classroom Today is Curtis Triggs, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Business Resource Center.

It's the Let's Talk Business Expo! With the resources, guidance and support you need to get your small business or business idea going strong. From start up to mastering your market. This FREE event will be just the conversation you need to have with just the right people to have a discussion.

Wednesday, October 29th 12noon to 5:00pm Dellwood Recreation Center 10266 West Florissant

This is a FREE event! Register at www.stlbrc.com or call Curtis Triggs at 314-307-9555

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND…

Chris Krehmeyer with Reverend Starsky Wilson, Pastor of Saint John's Church (The Beloved Community) and President & CEO of Deaconess Foundation.

A deeper conversation to discuss where the mindset of this community is with Ferguson at the forefront.

Listen and join this conversation to hear:

•How the Michael Brown tragedy could be considered an example of State sponsored violence.

•Although its necessary to discuss in depth the obvious issues surrounding this incident, there are much wider issues that we must not lose focus of – there is a much bigger picture.

•Scratching the surface of this issue stirs up the delicate subject of racism and segregation.

•Lack of civic and community planning is very evident in Ferguson, which can be interpreted as an example of the current state of the entire St. Louis county.

•How an approach should be found to not just treat the incidents that sparked off this current unrest, but rather a solution to treat the cause – which plain and simple can be interpreted as being racially based disparity.

• The positive changes in the community leadership, which is morphing from personality lead to situation led leadership.

•Rev. Starsky’s innovative idea on what leadership should become in the future based on his current experiences in Ferguson and Missouri as a whole.

•The first step is a simple affirmation between two people which can lead on to more critical affirmations in organizations and communities.

•The critical step to a high level leadership is strategy.

•How the fundamental step that everyone can take is to join a church, a mosque or in fact – any organization to help push Ferguson onto the main stream agenda.

"The suspicion of Law enforcement is perhaps the biggest challenge that must be overcome."

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND…

Chris Krehmeyer with Reverend Traci Blackmon, Pastor at Christ the King United Church of Christ in Florissant, MO.

A deeper conversation about Ferguson with Pastor Traci in the remainder of this 2-part series.

Pastor Traci is on the frontline concentrating on helping the families and friends of those who have been affected by the terrible events in Ferguson and St. Louis.

There are several voluntary neighborhood groups starting to form to help keep the area safe from both themselves and the law enforcement personnel.

In the same sense pro-active movements from residents are starting to gather momentum.

The portrayal of Fergusson by the mainstream media has been less then fair to the area as a whole.

The tragic death of Michael Brown may have been the event that brought the St. Louis area to national and international attention, but the real issues underlying are long standing and deep rooted in racial disparity.

The importance of how an African American should have at the very least an expectation and assurance that they can walk and move freely around without expecting unwarranted harassment from the law enforcement community.

The true power of the community is in peoples vote and its important to let the elected officials know that they work for the people, and are answerable to the people.

Information needs to be presented in a manner that everybody can understand, not just the elite few.

How churches and community organizations in St. Louis need to have a concerted effort into convincing people to vote in elections.

Pastor Traci through a website – prayingwithourfeet.org – is determined to stop the African American people of Fergusson and St. Louis being just heard solely in the media – but also being a force to be reckoned with in the polls at election time.

"The long-term goal is to change perception, to change attitudes and peoples beliefs."

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND…

The suspicion of Law enforcement is perhaps the biggest challenge that must be overcome.

Chris Krehmeyer with Reverend Traci Blackmon, Pastor at Christ the King United Church of Christ in Florissant, MO.

A deeper conversation about Ferguson with Pastor Traci in a 2-part series.

Pastor Traci is on the frontline concentrating on helping the families and friends of those who have been affected by the terrible events in Ferguson and St. Louis.

There are several voluntary neighborhood groups starting to form to help keep the area safe from both themselves and the law enforcement personnel.

In the same sense pro-active movements from residents are starting to gather momentum.

The portrayal of Fergusson by the mainstream media has been less then fair to the area as a whole.

The tragic death of Michael Brown may have been the event that brought the St. Louis area to national and international attention, but the real issues underlying are long standing and deep rooted in racial disparity.

The importance of how an African American should have at the very least an expectation and assurance that they can walk and move freely around without expecting unwarranted harassment from the law enforcement community.

The true power of the community is in peoples vote and its important to let the elected officials know that they work for the people, and are answerable to the people.

Information needs to be presented in a manner that everybody can understand, not just the elite few.

How churches and community organizations in St. Louis need to have a concerted effort into convincing people to vote in elections.

Pastor Traci through a website – prayingwithourfeet.org – is determined to stop the African American people of Fergusson and St. Louis being just heard solely in the media – but also being a force to be reckoned with in the polls at election time.

Getting Healthy and Staying Healthy: "Destination Healthy Community"

Chris Krehmeyer with Tim Simpson, Community Services Manager with Beyond Housing and Deborah Vincent, President of the Pagedale Community Association.

A deeper conversation about the history, activities and offerings of this year's 24:1 community building event.

Listen to learn about the full-family festivities like: - A fun run/walk - Red Ribbon Celebration and Parade - Free Flu Shots - Diabetes Screenings - Cooking Demonstrations - Exercise and Fitness Classes, try a Zumba class! - The Red Zone: A Children's Village featuring games and prizes - Entertainment - Raffles - Free food - Inside and outside games for the children - Gamer's van with Wii games

Saturday, October 25th Run/Walk registration at 8:30am, starts at 9:00am Festival from 10:00am - 1pm

Where: St. Vincent Community Center 7335 St. Charles Rock Road, 63133

Contact Ted Simpson, tsimpson@beyondhousing.org or 314-862-0639 x15

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

Links http://www.beyondhousing.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Healthy-Corridor-Community-Meeting-Notes-3-28-13.pdf

When mental health stigma is reduced, more people are able to seek treatment and help those suffering from a mental illness. Andrea Purnell, Director of Communications and the Arts at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Jermine Alberty, Mental Health First Aid Training Director, share how art can be used for self-help and healing.

TMC-01Value of Money Wisdom “Value of Money Wisdom: Advice from Your Grandparents”

In the classroom: Royce Sutton, SVP and Community Development Director with Fifth Third Bank

Proverb 4:7 - Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

We should treasure the wisdom that our grandparents and other seniors have when it comes to money. They speak from an important place that enables them to share profound pearls of money wisdom that may seem basic but if we would just draw from their knowledge is it comes from a place of experience.

During the Great Depression there was a popular saying that speaks to how we, today, should think about how we view and use money wisely.

That saying was: “Use it up, wear it out, Make it do or do without”.

In this episode of "The Money Classroom" learn some of the money advice that Royce has received from his grandparents and other seniors.

1."Use It up, Wear It out, Make It Do or Do Without"

This rather catchy phrase was used quite a number of times during the Great Depression and is the perfect counterpart to the word 'frugal.'

USE IT UP! We enjoy stockpiling and often don’t use all that we have—grocery items, cleaning solvents, clothes, etc

Tips: Use up your stash before trying a new brand or going out to buy yet another 10 on sale

De-clutter, simplify, and eliminate.

Sell items in your home that you have not used in the past 2 years—use proceeds to pay off debt. Or you could give them away to a charity and get the tax deduction for 2015.

WEAR IT OUT! An example of this would be an automobile purchase.

Tip: When you buy a car, buy it until it is absolutely worn out and destined for recycling at the junk heap.

Don't fall into the trap of wanting a new car every 3 years just to keep up with the Joneses.

MAKE IT DO! What you have may not be perfect, but if it is able to do the job, don't bother buying anything.

Tip: If you run out of your favorite brand of ketchup in the house, but you have an old generic bottle that has been sitting around for a while that you don't really like. Make it do by adding flavorings such as spices to change what you don't like about it.

DO WITHOUT! Find a creative way to do use something else.

Tips: 1. Perhaps you ran out of that commercial fertilizer for your plants. Why not try making your own at home by using egg shells, which are full of calcium, or your old coffee grounds?

Cook at Home. During the Great Depression, eating out was a rare treat. Today, it has turned from a treat to a routine habit, as seen in 2011 where 40.6% of American food budgets in general was spent on eating food away from home.

• If you must go to a restaurant, at least cut back on how frequently you go. Ask for water rather than an overpriced alcoholic beverage.

3.Free Things There's no need to feel like staying at home is a punishment rather than a treat. •Our grandparents were just trying to keep food on the table and didn't have the luxury of big-box malls to shop at. •It can be nice to wind down and relax rather than always being on the go. •Find free things to do like playing a sport with your friends, trying a new recipe at home, taking a book out of a library •Learn a new skill such as a new language that could potentially increase your earning income in the future.

Live Within Your Means. Don’t spend more than you make.

• Control your impulse spending oIf you have already lived happily with a set amount of money before, why change now? • 50-30-10-10. Allocate your spending plan in this manner: Needs – 50%, Wants-30%, Savings 10%, Giving/Tithe 10%.

Pay yourself first. Regularly putting money away in a savings account is the first step to becoming a wealth builder.
Plan for the worst
Save
Pay Cash – You tend to be more thoughtful about your purchases and you can only use what you have. You tend to spend more wisely when actually you feel the money leaving your hands.
Pay down debt. Solutions: increase payment amounts, add no new debt, use your income tax refund to pay off debt, get a second job (legal side hussle) using sites like elance.com or flexjobs.com. Make a 13 mortgage payment –takes 7 years off your principle if you have 30 yr mortgage

When you do these things you will make things better …for yourself, your family and your future!

Chris Krehmeyer with Joe Adams, unopposed candidate in the August 5, 2014 state Democratic primary election, for Missouri State Representative in the 86th District.

A deeper conversation about Joe, the parameters of his district and his plans for the region, the schools and the community.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

This episode provides a glimpse into the first live community conversation about how we can achieve emotional and physical wellness by understanding the health impact of persistent, toxic stress and adverse events. Leadership from the St. Louis Regional Health Commission explains why stress and trauma is a health care issue, and Bethany Johnson-Javois shares her personal story of trauma, calling all of us to get involved and help develop supportive relationships and communities that can bounce back.

All in Together Now!

Listen in on the first "ALIVE and WELL STL" community converstaion and join in!!! Together let's plan how St. Louis can work together to improve our overall health and become "Alive and Well."

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Makes us Alive and Well!

Research demonstrates that adverse events and stress - especially persistent, toxic stress or traumatic incidents - lead to chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer, as well as depression, alcoholism and drug abuse.

St. Louis and the State of Missouri are being recognized nationally for developing innovative models in response to this research.

This episode provides a glimpse into the first live community conversation about how we can achieve emotional and physical wellness by understanding the health impact of persistent, toxic stress and adverse events.

Leadership from the St. Louis Regional Health Commission explains why stress and trauma is a health care issue, and Bethany Johnson-Javois shares her personal story of trauma, calling all of us to get involved and help develop supportive relationships and communities that can bounce back.

· Adverse events and persistent stress can lead to poor physical health, especially for those who do not have the supports and resources to manages these stressors.

· How do we bounce back? How do we respond to things that happen to us?

· What determines our overall health?

· What can be done about people whose lives are void of support in dealing with stress? How do we help them?

Participants in this conversation are asked how we can expand and accelerate these promising practices by:

Activating individuals, neighborhoods and communities to create safe, supportive relationships that are critical to achieving wellness.

Highlighting the resources that are available and needed for the people of our community to be healthy.

Discussing how we can add to and strengthen existing assets to ensure wellness - both mental and physical - is a core priority of the St. Louis region over the next several years.

You are invited to the table. Visit www.aliveandwellstl.com to connect, create and contribute!

All in Together Now!

Listen in on the first "ALIVE and WELL STL" community converstaion and join in!!! Together let's plan how St. Louis can work together to improve our overall health and become "Alive and Well."

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Makes us Alive and Well!

Research demonstrates that adverse events and stress - especially persistent, toxic stress or traumatic incidents - lead to chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer, as well as depression, alcoholism and drug abuse.

St. Louis and the State of Missouri are being recognized nationally for developing innovative models in response to this research.

This episode provides a glimpse into the first live community conversation about how we can achieve emotional and physical wellness by understanding the health impact of persistent, toxic stress and adverse events.

Leadership from the St. Louis Regional Health Commission explains why stress and trauma is a health care issue, and Bethany Johnson-Javois shares her personal story of trauma, calling all of us to get involved and help develop supportive relationships and communities that can bounce back.

· Adverse events and persistent stress can lead to poor physical health, especially for those who do not have the supports and resources to manages these stressors.

· How do we bounce back? How do we respond to things that happen to us?

· What determines our overall health?

· What can be done about people whose lives are void of support in dealing with stress? How do we help them?

Participants in this conversation are asked how we can expand and accelerate these promising practices by:

Activating individuals, neighborhoods and communities to create safe, supportive relationships that are critical to achieving wellness.

Highlighting the resources that are available and needed for the people of our community to be healthy.

Discussing how we can add to and strengthen existing assets to ensure wellness - both mental and physical - is a core priority of the St. Louis region over the next several years.

You are invited to the table. Visit www.aliveandwellstl.com to connect, create and contribute!

IYB-OO3 In Your Business, Episode 3

Angela Lewis wears many hats – speaker, author, and assistant coach of the champion St. Louis Surge Women’s Basketball Team.

On this episode of “In Your Business,” the former college basketball standout explains how uses the tenacity she once had on the court to fuel her vision.

The recent award-winner also shares her keys to success, how she balances it all, and why even with many accolades already under her belt, she is just warming up.

EPRR-03-WHEN PAIN AFFECTS PURPOSE

“When pain affects purpose” offers you an understanding of how your pain can alter and delay your purpose.

I offer you three (3) steps you can use to continue moving forward and how to press through in spite of the pain.

What is pain? Pain is anything that causes you disappointment, hurt, or sadness.

When we can’t move forward, we can't be in position to operate in our purpose and we delay our purpose.

Pain can affect your purpose in 3 ways:

1) Pain can Hinder 2) Pain will Distract 3) Pain may Limit

This episode of Extraordinary on Purpose with Rachel Renata will offer you:

o A path to understanding your purpose

o A working definition of “pain”

o How to create a plan to release pain

o Understanding that pain hurts your purpose o Create a meditation space

o An introduction of meditation to help with pain

o Solutions for learning to communicate beyond the pain with God

o How to use pain for your good.

Remember, every ordinary idea…every ordinary person…can be Extraordinary on Purpose!!!

EPRR-03-WHEN PAIN AFFECTS PURPOSE

“When pain affects purpose” offers you an understanding of how your pain can alter and delay your purpose.

I offer you three (3) steps you can use to continue moving forward and how to press through in spite of the pain.

What is pain? Pain is anything that causes you disappointment, hurt, or sadness.

When we can’t move forward, we can't be in position to operate in our purpose and we delay our purpose.

Pain can affect your purpose in 3 ways:

1) Pain can Hinder 2) Pain will Distract 3) Pain may Limit

This episode of Extraordinary on Purpose with Rachel Renata will offer you:

o A path to understanding your purpose

o A working definition of “pain”

o How to create a plan to release pain

o Understanding that pain hurts your purpose o Create a meditation space

o An introduction of meditation to help with pain

o Solutions for learning to communicate beyond the pain with God

o How to use pain for your good.

Remember, every ordinary idea…every ordinary person…can be Extraordinary on Purpose!!!

On Friday, October 3rd, international jazz legend Wynton Marsalis will perform with the Normandy High School Jazz Band in a FREE concert at the school. The students have the esteemed opportunity to perform alongside the Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis.

Friends, family and Normandy supporters are invited to this free concert which will be held at the Normandy High School- Viking Hall at 10:30a.m. You are encouraged to arrive early (9:30am) as parking is limited.

AND….

Homecoming like never before, Oct 10-11th with a big bonfire and parade leading up to an all-new grid-iron grudge match and battle of the bands for the homecoming game.

Chris Krehmeyer in a deeper conversation with Duane Foster-music director, Benard Long-band director and Terrence Hamilton-athletic director of Normandy High School. Discover the week on HIGH in this episode of going beyond.

Angela Lewis wears many hats – speaker, author, and assistant coach of the champion St. Louis Surge Women’s Basketball Team.

On this episode of “In Your Business,” the former college basketball standout explains how uses the tenacity she once had on the court to fuel her vision.

The recent award-winner also shares her keys to success, how she balances it all, and why even with many accolades already under her belt, she is just warming up.

DIVAS FOR A CAUSE 4 Presented by Beyond Housing

Join us for Divas for a Cause 4, a celebration to benefit Beyond Housing.

Three St. Louis artists will come together for one night only! Enjoy the Jazz, Rhythm and Blues of Jeffery Hardin and the versatile stylings of Cheryl Brown.

The show will close with the spectacular voice of Grammy nominated Theo Peoples.

Tickets sold via MetroTix are for the concert only, for open seating in the Balcony.

Sponsorships are available through Beyond Housing.

About Us: Beyond Housing exists because home matters. We began with actual houses and housing preservation, focusing on quality and stability to give people a place to start. But there is more to a home than the house ~ home is about the life that happens in and around the house, as well as the life that fuels and draws out the best of the people within it.

Beyond Housing is a community development organization that works in defined geographies like the Normandy Schools Collaborative in order to focus our resources where we can have the greatest impact.

While most organizations focus on one, maybe two impact areas within a community, we understand that in order to have real impact, we must focus on all of the areas that make up a thriving community - education, housing, health, employment readiness and access, and economic development.

“Trauma,” experiencing or witnessing an event that compromises an individual’s sense of safety and wellbeing, is a major mental and emotional health issue in our region. Joe Yancey, Executive Director of Places for People, and Suzanne LeLaurin, Senior Vice President for Programs at the International Institute, encourage those in power to talk openly about having a trauma aware society. They hope that medical practioners can look beyond people’s physical symptoms to help with the true problems that lie beneath.

First Hand First Look..."black-ish":

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:00 p.m.

ABC's new family comedy, "black-ish," takes a fun yet bold look at one man's determination to establish a sense of cultural identity for his family. The series stars Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross and special guest star Laurence Fishburne.

Like any parents, Andre "Dre" (Anthony Anderson) and Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross) Johnson want to give their children the best. But their offspring's childhood is turning out to be much different than theirs. They now realize at least two things: there is a price to pay for giving their children more than what they ever had, and these loving parents are totally unprepared for the fallout.

Dre considers himself the family patriarch and when he looks at his life - he sees a beautiful wife and four kids living happily in their colonial home in the 'burbs. But when he looks a little closer -- have the trappings of success brought too much assimilation for this black family? The world he sees has a much different lens than the one he would like his family to look through.

Jade Harrell with creator Kenya Barris in an enlightening and candid conversation about this colorful new series.

In this episode you will find out:

Why Kenya chose the name black-ish
Why he wouldn't change the name despite the backlash.
What statement Kenya is trying to make?
Why are some people offput before previewing the program?
Is Kenya trying to define what black IS?
How is black culture handled in black society.
How "black-ish" is just as much about socio-economics as it is race.

*What is the BIG part of the purpose of the show that hits close to home?

"black-ish" stars Anthony Anderson as Andre "Dre" Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson, Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson, Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson, Jr., Miles Brown as Jack Johnson, Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson and special guest star, Laurence Fishburne.

"black-ish" was created by Kenya Barris and is executive-produced by Barris, Larry Wilmore, Anthony Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland and E. Brian Dobbins. The series is produced by ABC Studios.

"One of the things that we as a society do not do, is listen. Even when we are think we are listening we are thinking of what we are going to say back, we do not listen well, the reality is that I think my health and wellbeing and my families health and wellbeing is dependent on the wellbeing of people around me, in my Community in my neighborhood, where I work and what have you, again the whole concept of inter-dependence verses independence." Joe Yancey

Becoming Alive And Well

“Alive and Well STL” hosted by Bethany Johnson-Javios kicks off its third season in earnest with this episode. Each week you are invited to listen in and join in the conversation of this ‘Alive and Well’ MOVEMENT .

Today, Bethany is joined is joined by Joe Yancey, Chair of the Regional Health Commission’s Community Advisory Board and Rosetta Keeton, Patient Advocate for the St. Louis Regional Health Commission.

In this episode you will realize:

•How hope is CONTAGIOUS •How we must accept people for WHO they are, and not be too judgmental – because everybody is where they are because of something that has happened – good or bad. It may not necessarily be their fault if they are down on luck. •That somewhere between “your side” and “my side”, lies the TRUE side of a story if we will only listen. •Why listening is so important – people can hear somebody talking without actually listening to what they are saying. •If we listen, slow down, breath and accept people around us for what they are, we can start the long journey of being truly alive and well. •Life can be tough, and if we can take it slowly step by step and meet all challenges, then we can slowly but surely make it through our journey – because that is what life is – a journey, and its up to each of us to make the best of that journey that we can. •People don’t understand that the connection between what is good for us and how we respond to these things is a vital part of living life to its full.

Joe gives us an incisive understanding of stress and its impact on our health and lives.

Rosetta invites you to BECOME ‘Alive And Well’

Listen in, connect and join the "Alive and Well" movement.

Joe Yancey, Chair of the Regional Health Commission’s Community Advisory Board and Rosetta Keeton, Patient Advocate for the St. Louis Regional Health Commission, give us an understanding of stress and its impact on our health and lives and invite all of us to become Alive And Well. They encourage us to think about how the health of our community affects our own individual wellbeing.

"One of the things that we as a society do not do, is listen. Even when we are think we are listening we are thinking of what we are going to say back, we do not listen well, the reality is that I think my health and wellbeing and my families health and wellbeing is dependent on the wellbeing of people around me, in my Community in my neighborhood, where I work and what have you, again the whole concept of inter-dependence verses independence." Joe Yancey

Becoming Alive And Well

“Alive and Well STL” hosted by Bethany Johnson-Javios kicks off its third season in earnest with this episode. Each week you are invited to listen in and join in the conversation of this ‘Alive and Well’ MOVEMENT .

Today, Bethany is joined is joined by Joe Yancey, Chair of the Regional Health Commission’s Community Advisory Board and Rosetta Keeton, Patient Advocate for the St. Louis Regional Health Commission.

In this episode you will realize:

•How hope is CONTAGIOUS •How we must accept people for WHO they are, and not be too judgmental – because everybody is where they are because of something that has happened – good or bad. It may not necessarily be their fault if they are down on luck. •That somewhere between “your side” and “my side”, lies the TRUE side of a story if we will only listen. •Why listening is so important – people can hear somebody talking without actually listening to what they are saying. •If we listen, slow down, breath and accept people around us for what they are, we can start the long journey of being truly alive and well. •Life can be tough, and if we can take it slowly step by step and meet all challenges, then we can slowly but surely make it through our journey – because that is what life is – a journey, and its up to each of us to make the best of that journey that we can. •People don’t understand that the connection between what is good for us and how we respond to these things is a vital part of living life to its full.

Joe gives us an incisive understanding of stress and its impact on our health and lives.

Rosetta invites you to BECOME ‘Alive And Well’

Listen in, connect and join the "Alive and Well" movement.

If we're going to be successful in the field of nutrition, then we've got to come to the realization that EVERYTHING you put into your body has an impact.

Whether you're eating a walnut or a doughnut, it will change every cell in your body at some level. Food is truly that powerful.

It's time we start to leverage this to look and feel the way that we want. I often tell people that food isn't just food, it's information. And we need to start asking questions like: What kind of information am I putting into my body?

Before you make a decision to eat a food, take a supplement, or take a drug, just take a second and contemplate what this substance is commanding your body to do. Are you making a food choice that is commanding your body to secrete more insulin than it can handle, store more fat, and damage your metabolism? You can literally command your body to do this with a bottle of Mountain Dew.

Are you taking a synthetic supplement that will overstimulate your nervous system and make you think that you have more energy... when you're really just burning out your adrenal glands?

We have to take more responsibility for what we are putting into our bodies so that we can rise above the disease, poor performance, and struggle that has become common place in our society.

Knowing all of this, it's not a small thing to take a supplement. You'd better know what's in that supplement, where it comes from, and whether or not the human body even recognizes it in the first place.

Today we've got on the CEO of a company that is focused on what they call Total Human Optimization. Everyone from professional athletes to top executives are rushing to get their hands on the products and information that this company has put together.

Onnit is a brand that's making huge waves in the fitness and nutrition industry by standing for something unique. It's not just about the incredible supplements they carry (that are actually derived from earth grown nutrients), it's about the food you eat, it's about the exercise you do, and it's about the lifestyle you take on to bring it all together and make it work.

The CEO of Onnit, Aubrey Marcus, cares about people, cares about service, and cares about making a real impact. He's a leader that really walks his talk, and he's about to share a wealth of information with you that can improve your life for many years to come. In this episode you'll discover:

How to turn the knowledge you acquire into real change in your life. What influenced Aubrey to begin taking supplements (great story about a napkin!) Why athlete's like A.J. Hawk from the Green Bay Packers are using Onnit products (this will surprise you!) Why earth-grown nutrients need to be the basis of all high quality supplements. How taking synthetic supplements can work in the short-term but cost you in the long-term. What compounds in hemp protein make it so interactive with human muscle. Why hemp was paramount to the growth of the U.S. then eventually banned due to corporate interest. Whether or not hemp protein will cause you to fail a drug test. How using higher quality supplements saves you money because you use less of it. Why radioactive wastes and heavy metals may be a concern with conventional fish oil. Where to find a safer, more effective source of Omega 3's. How cordyceps impacts your cells to give you more energy. What an adaptogen is and why we need them. How our society has been trained to fear dietary fat. Why dietary fat is CRITICAL to your nervous system function (you'll love this analogy!) What Trilogy Butter is and why I eat it out of the jar like a madman. Why the human body is not designed to only do linear movements (squats are great but...) Why service, not money, is the key to success in the long-term.

Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model

If we're going to be successful in the field of nutrition, then we've got to come to the realization that EVERYTHING you put into your body has an impact.

Whether you're eating a walnut or a doughnut, it will change every cell in your body at some level. Food is truly that powerful.

It's time we start to leverage this to look and feel the way that we want. I often tell people that food isn't just food, it's information. And we need to start asking questions like: What kind of information am I putting into my body?

Before you make a decision to eat a food, take a supplement, or take a drug, just take a second and contemplate what this substance is commanding your body to do. Are you making a food choice that is commanding your body to secrete more insulin than it can handle, store more fat, and damage your metabolism? You can literally command your body to do this with a bottle of Mountain Dew.

Are you taking a synthetic supplement that will overstimulate your nervous system and make you think that you have more energy... when you're really just burning out your adrenal glands?

We have to take more responsibility for what we are putting into our bodies so that we can rise above the disease, poor performance, and struggle that has become common place in our society.

Knowing all of this, it's not a small thing to take a supplement. You'd better know what's in that supplement, where it comes from, and whether or not the human body even recognizes it in the first place.

Today we've got on the CEO of a company that is focused on what they call Total Human Optimization. Everyone from professional athletes to top executives are rushing to get their hands on the products and information that this company has put together.

Onnit is a brand that's making huge waves in the fitness and nutrition industry by standing for something unique. It's not just about the incredible supplements they carry (that are actually derived from earth grown nutrients), it's about the food you eat, it's about the exercise you do, and it's about the lifestyle you take on to bring it all together and make it work.

The CEO of Onnit, Aubrey Marcus, cares about people, cares about service, and cares about making a real impact. He's a leader that really walks his talk, and he's about to share a wealth of information with you that can improve your life for many years to come. In this episode you'll discover:

How to turn the knowledge you acquire into real change in your life. What influenced Aubrey to begin taking supplements (great story about a napkin!) Why athlete's like A.J. Hawk from the Green Bay Packers are using Onnit products (this will surprise you!) Why earth-grown nutrients need to be the basis of all high quality supplements. How taking synthetic supplements can work in the short-term but cost you in the long-term. What compounds in hemp protein make it so interactive with human muscle. Why hemp was paramount to the growth of the U.S. then eventually banned due to corporate interest. Whether or not hemp protein will cause you to fail a drug test. How using higher quality supplements saves you money because you use less of it. Why radioactive wastes and heavy metals may be a concern with conventional fish oil. Where to find a safer, more effective source of Omega 3's. How cordyceps impacts your cells to give you more energy. What an adaptogen is and why we need them. How our society has been trained to fear dietary fat. Why dietary fat is CRITICAL to your nervous system function (you'll love this analogy!) What Trilogy Butter is and why I eat it out of the jar like a madman. Why the human body is not designed to only do linear movements (squats are great but...) Why service, not money, is the key to success in the long-term.

Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model

This episode of "Extraordinary on Purpose" offers you a break down and understanding of “what is purpose”. I will offer you three (3) steps to understanding how to discover your purpose.

We look at the process and the plan. We examine the process of discovering your purpose by understanding your passion.

What is that you love? What is it that comes natural to you?

Once you start to understand your passion you can begin the planning phase of stepping into your purpose.

You’ll know that you are living in your purpose when you are able to:

1) Produce change. 2) Inspire others. 3) Leave a legacy.

This episode of Extraordinary on Purpose with Rachel Renata will offer you:

oA path to understanding your purpose oDefining “purpose” oCreating a plan to your purpose oUnderstanding that your purpose has purpose oAllowing yourself to be used with imperfections oKnowing it’s ok to “start” oHaving insight on what it means to use your powers for purpose

Purpose is a process. It’s a path that will lead you to many levels because the impact of your purpose is life changing.

Robert Fruend Jr, CEO and Rosetta Keeton, Patient Advocate of the St. Louis Regional Health Commission, explain what Alive and Well STL means to them and why they work to eliminate the impact of stress and trauma on the St. Louis community. They share a mission of hope and encourage listeners to follow the radio show in order to gain tips for helping others and ourselves.

Whether you consider yourself an entrepreneur or not, there are facets of your life that you need to run the lead on. You may be the CEO of a major organization, or the CEO of your house and kids. The word entrepreneur comes from the French word entrep...

"Every ordinary idea can become Extraordinary on Purpose!" - Rachel Renata

We all have an ordinary beginning at birth. We all have a plan and a purpose for our life. It is when we discover our purpose and partner it with our faith and ordinary life do we find ourselves living Extraordinary on Purpose!!! Nothing will ever just happen to any of us.

We have to do our part. It starts with you believing in yourself!! Trusting the gifts God has placed inside of you. We have to build our skills, build healthy relationships and be willing to allow others to pour into us.

Life will guide you wherever you are willing to follow or you can take life where you want to go. It is up to you!!

Let’s stop waiting and living with a negative attitude about what has a happen to us in the past. We must start living according to the divine plan. It is that plan that will allow us to discover our purpose!!

This episode is the first conversation of Rachel Renata with RareGem CEO and Executive Producer, Jade Harrell. Listen and embrace how the act of getting started and living in her purpose has had an impact on her life.

Discover how her ordinary idea of wanting to help her community has impacted the lives of the less fortunate and those who volunteer with the organization.

In this episode you’ll discover: •Who is Rachel Renata? •Rachel Renata’s story and incredible journey. •What does it means to be ordinary? •How to live within your purpose and why you should simply “start”? •What to do while you wait? •What happens AFTER starting to live on purpose?

"Every ordinary idea can become Extraordinary on Purpose!" - Rachel Renata

We all have an ordinary beginning at birth. We all have a plan and a purpose for our life. It is when we discover our purpose and partner it with our faith and ordinary life do we find ourselves living Extraordinary on Purpose!!! Nothing will ever just happen to any of us.

We have to do our part. It starts with you believing in yourself!! Trusting the gifts God has placed inside of you. We have to build our skills, build healthy relationships and be willing to allow others to pour into us.

Life will guide you wherever you are willing to follow or you can take life where you want to go. It is up to you!!

Let’s stop waiting and living with a negative attitude about what has a happen to us in the past. We must start living according to the divine plan. It is that plan that will allow us to discover our purpose!!

This episode is the first conversation of Rachel Renata with RareGem CEO and Executive Producer, Jade Harrell. Listen and embrace how the act of getting started and living in her purpose has had an impact on her life.

Discover how her ordinary idea of wanting to help her community has impacted the lives of the less fortunate and those who volunteer with the organization.

In this episode you’ll discover: •Who is Rachel Renata? •Rachel Renata’s story and incredible journey. •What does it means to be ordinary? •How to live within your purpose and why you should simply “start”? •What to do while you wait? •What happens AFTER starting to live on purpose?

"Every ordinary idea can become Extraordinary on Purpose!" - Rachel Renata

We all have an ordinary beginning at birth. We all have a plan and a purpose for our life. It is when we discover our purpose and partner it with our faith and ordinary life do we find ourselves living Extraordinary on Purpose!!! Nothing will ever just happen to any of us.

We have to do our part. It starts with you believing in yourself!! Trusting the gifts God has placed inside of you. We have to build our skills, build healthy relationships and be willing to allow others to pour into us.

Life will guide you wherever you are willing to follow or you can take life where you want to go. It is up to you!!

Let’s stop waiting and living with a negative attitude about what has a happen to us in the past. We must start living according to the divine plan. It is that plan that will allow us to discover our purpose!!

This episode is the first conversation of Rachel Renata with RareGem CEO and Executive Producer, Jade Harrell. Listen and embrace how the act of getting started and living in her purpose has had an impact on her life.

Discover how her ordinary idea of wanting to help her community has impacted the lives of the less fortunate and those who volunteer with the organization.

In this episode you’ll discover: •Who is Rachel Renata? •Rachel Renata’s story and incredible journey. •What does it means to be ordinary? •How to live within your purpose and why you should simply “start”? •What to do while you wait? •What happens AFTER starting to live on purpose?

"Every ordinary idea can become Extraordinary on Purpose!" - Rachel Renata

We all have an ordinary beginning at birth. We all have a plan and a purpose for our life. It is when we discover our purpose and partner it with our faith and ordinary life do we find ourselves living Extraordinary on Purpose!!! Nothing will ever just happen to any of us.

We have to do our part. It starts with you believing in yourself!! Trusting the gifts God has placed inside of you. We have to build our skills, build healthy relationships and be willing to allow others to pour into us.

Life will guide you wherever you are willing to follow or you can take life where you want to go. It is up to you!!

Let’s stop waiting and living with a negative attitude about what has a happen to us in the past. We must start living according to the divine plan. It is that plan that will allow us to discover our purpose!!

This episode is the first conversation of Rachel Renata with RareGem CEO and Executive Producer, Jade Harrell. Listen and embrace how the act of getting started and living in her purpose has had an impact on her life.

Discover how her ordinary idea of wanting to help her community has impacted the lives of the less fortunate and those who volunteer with the organization.

In this episode you’ll discover: •Who is Rachel Renata? •Rachel Renata’s story and incredible journey. •What does it means to be ordinary? •How to live within your purpose and why you should simply “start”? •What to do while you wait? •What happens AFTER starting to live on purpose?

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

A special in-depth timely conversation...

Chris Krehmeyer with Dan Isom, Director of Missouri Department of Public Safety, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Policing and the Community and retired Chief of Police for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

A deeper conversation about the incidents, implications, community, policing, policy and the circumstances surrounding the death of Mike Brown.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

SLEEVE A MESSAGE

This segment of “In Your Business” Raegan features David Dresner, founder and chief publisher of Sleeve a Message—a company that produces custom, sustainable coffee sleeves, beverage sleeves and café supplies.

David launched Sleeve a Message at just 22 years old!!

Within its first year, the company had more than 100 clients and several employees. Four years later, he and his business show no signs of slowing down with 600 clients and a business model focused on expansion.

In this episode: Learn David’s unique business strategy and how he literally -started from the bottom, the advice he has for budding entrepreneurs, and what’s next for Sleeve a Message.

If you are interested in starting a business, looking to expand your current operations or just want to be inspired, don’t miss this episode of “In Your Business.”

Dr. Will Ross, Associate Dean for Diversity, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, and Senior Fellow at the Washington University Center for Health Policy, discusses why social determinants of health are dictated largely by the distribution of wealth, power and resources in one’s environment. He says that being conscious of your surroundings and overcoming negative environments with positive thinking are important. Dr. Ross explains how to positively affect your own health by taking advantage of one of St. Louis’ many beautiful parks, eating healthy by shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables, and utilizing preventive treatments such as flu shots and other vaccines.

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

Way to go St. Louis! You approved the tax! You paid the tab for it!

Now let's get this $60 million dollars to the many children that need these BIG services in our area!

Need for childen ages 19 and younger include - Temporary shelter - Respite care - Crisis - School ased services - Outpatient counseling - Outpatient substance abuse and more and how about this…INNOVATION!

Find out how to help spend this surplus of service money on REAL COMMUNITY GOOD!

Chris Krehmeyer with Julie Leicht, Interim Executive Director of St. Louis County Children's Trust Fund.

A deeper conversation about the $60 million dollar-ready-to-give-now opportunity that YOU made possible to serve the tremendous needs of our area children.

St. Louis County Youth Connection Helpline: 1 (877) 928-2929

Office: St. Louis County Children's Service Fund 222 South Meramec Avenue, Suite 202, Clayton, Missouri, 63105

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

Way to go St. Louis! You approved the tax! You paid the tab for it!

Now let's get this $60 million dollars to the many children that need these BIG services in our area!

Need for childen ages 19 and younger include - Temporary shelter - Respite care - Crisis - School ased services - Outpatient counseling - Outpatient substance abuse and more and how about this…INNOVATION!

Find out how to help spend this surplus of service money on REAL COMMUNITY GOOD!

Chris Krehmeyer with Julie Leicht, Interim Executive Director of St. Louis County Children's Trust Fund.

A deeper conversation about the $60 million dollar-ready-to-give-now opportunity that YOU made possible to serve the tremendous needs of our area children.

St. Louis County Youth Connection Helpline: 1 (877) 928-2929

Office: St. Louis County Children's Service Fund 222 South Meramec Avenue, Suite 202, Clayton, Missouri, 63105

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

Way to go St. Louis! You approved the tax! You paid the tab for it!

Now let's get this $60 million dollars to the many children that need these BIG services in our area!

Need for childen ages 19 and younger include - Temporary shelter - Respite care - Crisis - School ased services - Outpatient counseling - Outpatient substance abuse and more and how about this…INNOVATION!

Find out how to help spend this surplus of service money on REAL COMMUNITY GOOD!

Chris Krehmeyer with Julie Leicht, Interim Executive Director of St. Louis County Children's Trust Fund.

A deeper conversation about the $60 million dollar-ready-to-give-now opportunity that YOU made possible to serve the tremendous needs of our area children.

St. Louis County Youth Connection Helpline: 1 (877) 928-2929

Office: St. Louis County Children's Service Fund 222 South Meramec Avenue, Suite 202, Clayton, Missouri, 63105

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

Way to go St. Louis! You approved the tax! You paid the tab for it!

Now let's get this $60 million dollars to the many children that need these BIG services in our area!

Need for childen ages 19 and younger include - Temporary shelter - Respite care - Crisis - School ased services - Outpatient counseling - Outpatient substance abuse and more and how about this…INNOVATION!

Find out how to help spend this surplus of service money on REAL COMMUNITY GOOD!

Chris Krehmeyer with Julie Leicht, Interim Executive Director of St. Louis County Children's Trust Fund.

A deeper conversation about the $60 million dollar-ready-to-give-now opportunity that YOU made possible to serve the tremendous needs of our area children.

St. Louis County Youth Connection Helpline: 1 (877) 928-2929

Office: St. Louis County Children's Service Fund 222 South Meramec Avenue, Suite 202, Clayton, Missouri, 63105

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

To be the best, you need to learn from the best. We can avoid so much of the typical struggle period in getting what we want if we simply follow those that have come before us.

Why try and reinvent the wheel when we're not just rolling, but flying now? If you're going to play at a high level, you've got to have the audacity to immerse yourself in the best, cutting-edge information. With The Model Health Show I strive to deliver the most potent, engaging, and useful information possible. I also strive to bring you the best of the best in their respective fields so that you get the wisdom straight from the source. Today you're going to learn from one of the best.

Ameer Rosic is my guest today, and he's here to share some of the most valuable exercise and nutrition information that you'll ever come across. Simple, effective, and yours for the taking. Just check out all the greatness you're about to learn. In this episode you'll discover:

How Ameer ended up behind bars and the transformation it caused in his life. How the food you eat actually changes your brain. What natural treatment for depression is often overlooked. How your gut health radically affects symptoms of depression. Why your ancestry can give you tips on living a healthier life. What losing touch with nature did to one of our most storied civilizations. Why you must cement your goals before taking action. How sleep impacts the hormones that heal and change your body. What Ameer eats to stay lean and fit year round. Why cycling supplements and eating seasonally can give you better results in your physique. Why you might want to workout in the afternoon to get better gains. How snacking can depress proper hormone signaling. How knowing your phenotype can help you choose the best exercises for yourself. What workout schedule you can use to get faster results. Why high intensity training is so effective for losing fat. Why we need to eliminate the fear of the barbell! What lifting heavy weights really does to our body (debunking a huge myth right here!) The #1 thing you need to do to find the exercise you'll enjoy for a lifetime.

Items mentioned in this episode include: * AmeerRosic.com * The Paleo Solution - Book * Paleo Diet - Book * Total Recall - Book * Optimal Health Show - Podcast

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week!

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“We are planning a door-to-door outreach to our NSC students, parents and their families! There is a need to inform them of the many changes regarding the school district, to invite them to the back to school rally and to encourage our parents and guardians to make a firm commitment and follow through on that commitment to get their child or children to school on the first day and every day thereafter." Mayor Monica Huddleston, City of Greendale.

Chris Krehmeyer with Monica Huddleston, Mayor of the City of Greendale.

A deeper conversation about the back to school initiatives which include door-to-door canvassing, 1st Day Q&A and where do we go from here with the Normandy Schools Collaborative?

Knock, Knock? Who's there? Normandy Schools Collaborative and together we are stronger than ever!

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

"Sacrificing is extremely important to any concept of growth in your life. You have to be WILLING to sacrifice in order to obtain your financial "dream house" - Jaison McCall

On this edition of The Community, we’re talking about cleaning house. We’re having a conversation about the importance of getting your financial house in order.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer with Jaison McCall, Financial Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist with St. Louis Community Credit Union and its Foundation.

In this episode you’ll discover: •What is our financial house? •What areas of our lives does our financial impact? •Why is our financial house important? •How to set (S.M.A.R.T.) financial goals. •What does (S.M.A.R.T.) mean? •What are the 4 most critical financial and personal Pillars? •The importance being organized and keeping track of documentation. •What are some steps that we should consider taking to help get our financial houses in order? •Where can we go to learn more about getting our Financial House in order?

We, at St. Louis Community Credit Union and our Foundation realize that your financial house is important. That’s why we are here to help as part of our overall giveback to the community. There’s no time like the present to get started on a path that works for you.

Schedule free one-on-one coaching at the CU Center for yourself, with your partner or your family.

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

Today is completely about giving, but then again shouldn't everyday be? Join us with our guest Gloria Taylor as we speak about the power of giving back to those in our communities through programs such as Community Women Against Hardship, a program that has been helping families in poverty for 26 years and is still going strong!

We must teach our children by being the example and that's exactly what Korey Johnson is doing! Join us as we speak with him about the Korey Johnson Foundation and how his mission is to teach children philanthropy through giving and receiving with emphasis on giving! Listen how you can lend a helping hand and be an example too!

We must teach our children by being the example and that's exactly what Korey Johnson is doing! Join us as we speak with him about the Korey Johnson Foundation and how his mission is to teach children philanthropy through giving and receiving with emphasis on giving! Listen how you can lend a helping hand and be an example too!

Terisa Griffin started Better Love Yourself in efforts to provide financial assistance, dorm starter trunks and mentors for college women and men needing a helping hand. Of course she couldn't do this alone, so join us as we speak with her right hand man Damon Green about this amazing event!

Terisa Griffin started Better Love Yourself in efforts to provide financial assistance, dorm starter trunks and mentors for college women and men needing a helping hand. Of course she couldn't do this alone, so join us as we speak with her right hand man Damon Green about this amazing event!

"Being Positive and Comfortable in Your Own Skin is the Best Thing You Can Do For Your Self Esteem and the Self Esteem of Others" - Rian

Team 2.0 members Tab and Rian join us as they speak about how they plan to change the world through dance! Listen to their amazing journey as they talk about the places they've been, the people they've met and this is just the beginning of how their lives move to a new rhythm for community great!

On this edition of The Community…

We’re talking about dreams…but not just any kind of dream…the one within your reach – and that’s home ownership.

Your pathway to getting there may be closer than you think.

Many of you know St. Louis Community Credit Union for great car loans. But now, you can call on us for home loans. Today we will discuss home ownership and the overall loan process.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of St. Louis Community Credit Union with Terrence Rogers, VP of Mortgage Lending for Carrollton Bank.

In this episode: •How does the home loan process work? •What do lenders look for in a mortgage loan application? •What types of questions should prospective home buyers ask a lender? •How do we actually prepare ourselves for buying a home? •What is the difference between Conventional and FHA loans? What are the benefits of both? •What kinds of down payment assistance programs are available for those who need it? •Where can we go for home loan information? •When are upcoming homebuyers education events scheduled?

Learn how to get your piece of the pie! Use this information to get into your home. We all deserve that chance. We at St. Louis Community Credit Union firmly believe that is part of our overall giveback to the community.

Terrance conducts events on a regular basis:

August 12th at Kingdom House Aug 26th at the CU Excel center

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

On this edition of "The Community"…

We’re having a conversation about baggage…whether it is emotional or financial; we owe it to ourselves and our families to “LET IT GO”!

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of St. Louis Community Credit Union with Shalia Ford, Community Volunteer. Shaila is also a faithful volunteer instructor at the life skills and financial education facility, the CU Excel Center. Part of her work involves empowering women (and men) to live better lives.

In this episode:

•What kinds of baggage are we faced with? ie Emotional, Unforgiveness and Financial. •Why is the idea of unloading baggage so important? •What are the Life Enrichment workshops that are available? •What are some steps that we can take to unload our baggage? •Understanding emotional wellness. •Steps to improve relationships. •The value of networking. •How to move life more toward balance. •Where can we go for more information about upcoming workshops/topics?

Today we are talking about the importance of unloading baggage – whether emotional or financial is the key to personal empowerment. It starts with us.

Meet Carlos Belton. Ex-marine, single dad, MASTER barber. His fantastic voyage spans travels around the world, from the service of presidents to serving his country. His life's journey cut a path to an infinitely exceptional barber salon and enterprise.

"True Business Stories" with Keith Antone spotlights: Carlos Belton, Master Barber and Owner Infinite Edge Barber Salon 4269 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108 (314) 652-2002

Meet Carlos Belton. Ex-marine, single dad, MASTER barber. His fantastic voyage spans travels around the world, from the service of presidents to serving his country. His life's journey cut a path to an infinitely exceptional barber salon and enterprise.

"True Business Stories" with Keith Antone spotlights: Carlos Belton, Master Barber and Owner Infinite Edge Barber Salon 4269 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108 (314) 652-2002

Have you ever heard the saying, "First impressions last a lifetime"? Whether it's true or not, we make snap judgements about people upon meeting them for the first time. It's built into us as an evolutionary advantage to be critical, recognize patterns, and to observe the health and safety of those around us.

Whether consciously or unconsciously, we are judging and being judged with each and every person that we meet. And the very first thing that people see when in close contact with us is the health (or lack thereof) of our skin.

Our skin is a symbol of vitality. It is the outermost representation of what's going on with our overall health. On the surface level we want clear, radiant skin to be more attractive to the world around us. On a deeper level our skin can be an indicator of potential (or even chronic) health problems. Our skin isn't just something superficial to look at, it's one of of best resources for monitoring our internal health and well-being.

Today you're going to learn about your skin in an intimate and fun way. You're going to learn things about your skin that you've never heard before, and you're going to appreciate and care for your skin in a whole new way because of it. It's time to love the skin you're in and take action to have the best skin health possible. The compliments you get will be nice, but the overall vitality you get will be even nicer. In this episode you'll discover:

What your skin can indicate about your health. Why we unconsciously make judgements about someone's appearance. What your skin is actually responsible for (what your skin does will surprise you!) How your skin develops. Why stress impacts your skin health. Why we have different layers of skin. What role your skin has in detoxification. How your skin interacts with sunlight and other light sources. What internal organs are responsible for your skin's appearance (must know info!) What our 4 major eliminatory organs are. How your brain impacts the function of your skin. 7 tips to have the best skin ever! An amazing skin transformation story from eliminating ONE irritating food. What glycation is and why you do NOT want this happening with your skin. Why dairy products are so addictive. Why you need to be careful about "natural" sweeteners if you have skin problems. How wheat can damage your skin, waistline, and immune system. Why skin care products and soaps can be the cause of your skin problems. Why dietary fats are so important for your skin's health. How to ensure you're getting enough water to hydrate your skin. How to get a foot makeover (funny, but true). What food products lead to wrinkles and liver spots. The secret to using olive oil to improve your skin health. Why skin brushing really does work to improve your skin naturally. What important sun safety tips you need to know for your skin. Where to find the healthy skin foods (the best of the best!) What causes oily skin (and what to do about it). The #1 cause of cellulite (this is far beyond the outer appearance). How to eliminate cellulite naturally.

Items mentioned in this episode include: * Health Benefits of Qigong - Podcast * Barnyard - Movie * The Dangers of Eating Gluten-Free - Podcast * Prima Natural Soap * ReWild Yourself with Daniel Vitalis - Podcast * Surthrival Colostrum

Healing with Aloe after 1 week, then 8 weeks:

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week!

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Many people feel that their busy schedules can be overwhelming at times. And it's typically during the overwhelm that the not-so-good decisions are made with what we eat, drink, and participate in.

To quote the wise sage Morpheus on this one, "Welcome to the real world."

By the way, if you haven't seen The Matrix yet, drop down and give me 20 pushups because that's just unacceptable... Okay, now you may read on. :)

Life isn't going to be slowing down any time soon. There will always be something to do, someplace to be, and someone that needs your time and energy. The big "ah-ha" message to takeaway from all of this is that you literally cannot manage time. Time is just going to happen, you can't do anything about that. But what you can do is manage YOURSELF, and therein lies your true power.

I've brought on a very special guest to share with you some strategies to help you navigate this world of never-ending responsibilities and take full control of your health and well-being.

Now, don't forget to add family to the mix too. You're going to receive some game-changing tips if you have a family to care for and you want them to be happy and healthy as well.

Today, it's more than possible for you to have the health, body, and life you want with all that you have going on. It's simply about learning from those who've already done it, taking their strategies on as your own, and making the results happen even faster. The only thing that can stop you is you. Now let's find out how to stack the conditions in your favor! In this episode you'll discover:

How Sarah went from being a "wreck" to being an author and educator for people all over the world. The 5 tips to live and eat healthy with a busy lifestyle. Why wearing yourself down for your family is not being good TO your family. Why you need to "organize your health". How "NO" can drastically improve your health. What late night addiction Sarah and I both had (hint: it has to do with cereal killers.) What you can do to choose joy over struggle when changing your eating habits. How to introduce healthy eating to small kids AND teenagers (this is a must know!) How parents can "change the energy" in the household to encourage health & happiness. Why asking yourself this one important question can save you from a lifetime of regret. What this new movement of paleo cookbooks means for our families and our communities.

Items mentioned in this episode include: Everyday Paleo - Cookbook Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook Sleep Smarter - Book Everyday Paleo - Website Everyday Paleo Italian Cuisine Everyday Paleo Thai Cuisine - New Release! EPLifefit.com Paleo Lifestyle & Fitness - Podcast

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week!

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MONDAY MORNING MEETING…

"MICHON'S SMOKEHOUSE RETURNS TO STL WITH A SMOKIN' NEW RESTAURANT AND COMMUNITY SCENE"

Our Guests: Michon, Owner Eric Tucker, General Manager

Everyone has a memory they could share about the famous Michon's Restaurant and Lounge in St. Louis. After a successful run in Atlanta, the creators of world renowned smoked chicken wings and bologna sandwiches returns home to the STL. They welcome everybody back with an all new family friendly restaurant, entertainment lounge and special event location.

Michon and Eric tell about their father's passion, lasting memories, new opportunities and the plans for a Family Reunion event to welcome the community, family and friends back home.

Looking for the perfect spot for culinary delights, a friendly atmosphere, smoked meats seasoned to perfection and cool jazz entertainment? Come on in and get to know Michon's Smokehouse.

Learn More: www.michons.com 314-833-5116 for reservations and/or renting space

MONDAY MORNING MEETING…

"TRP COMMUNITY RESOURCES and the WOUND CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM"

Our Guests: Glenda White, Founder/CEO Medi-Plex Healthcare Professionals

Everyone deserves the right to live a full and healthy life regardless of if they have insurance or not. TRP is a nonprofit arm of the Medi-Plex organization whose main purpose is to sustain, advance the health and well-being of our community.

TRP’s Wound Care Assistance Program provides FREE wound care supplies, support and education to patients who suffer with wounds but lack the resources to pay for needed bandages.

This program is operated by skilled volunteers and is the only provider of free wound care supplies services in the greater metropolitan area.

Glenda shares about the circumstance of wound care and wound care assistance.

Services: • Wound Care Supplies • Wound Care Education • Nutrition Training• Wound Management • Referral Services

As a result, TRP is always looking for support, both monetary and in-kind, to help further this great cause.

Immediate needs that we currently have are:

• Monetary donations to assist in purchasing supplies

• Driving Volunteers to assist in delivering the supplies to patients

• Administrative volunteers to assist in organizing and packaging wound care packages

Founder shares insight about the enormous need and critical response of wound care.

As a result, TRP is always looking for support, both monetary and in-kind, to help further this great cause.

Immediate needs that we currently have are:

• Monetary donations to assist in purchasing supplies

• Driving Volunteers to assist in delivering the supplies to patients

• Administrative volunteers to assist in organizing and packaging wound care packages

Get to know the company and the heart of Medi-Plex.

Learn More: http://www.mediplexhhc.com 1-866-726-5906

On this edition of The Community, you’ll get to know an organization that offers hope, dignity and a sense of self-worth to countless individuals and families in our community…the St. Louis Community CU Foundation.

Find out about how key The St. Louis Community CU Foundation is making a difference in the financial and personal lives of St. Louisans.

Paul Woodruff, Vice President of Community Development for St. Louis Community Credit Union and Executive Director of the St. Louis Community CU Foundation.

Come to know about the St. Louis Community CU Foundation. Why does it exist? What services are offered Discover the Janice Mosby Scholarship. Details about the CU Excel Center, financial coaching, free classes (financial education and life skills) and community outreach events. Who does the CU Foundation serve? Who does the CU Foundation work with?

Classes and Special Events include:

Basics of Bankruptcy Topics: •Identify common bankruptcy terms •The three types of bankruptcy •Which type to file & the next steps after filing How to Read Your Credit Report Topics: •How to obtain your credit report •Find out what is on your credit report •How to dispute inaccurate information on your report

Goal Setting and Saving Money Topics include: •How to set SMART financial goals •The importance of savings •Savings options •Strategies to save between now and retirement

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

“What we're making a speciality of, is when youth are making that transition from that older adolescent into adulthood, we're trying to provide a whole series of support around that bridging to adulthood."

Chris Krehmeyer with CEO of Epworth, Kevin Drollinger.

A deeper conversation about the children in our communities and meeting their needs!

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

“What we are trying to do is address some of the health concerns that are in and around our community, with maybe misunderstandings as far as healthy foods and possibly choosing better alternatives to our food choices, learning how to read nutrition labels, and then also understanding where you are in your health."

Chris Krehmeyer with Head of Passport To Health, Ted Simpson and Netta Whitehorn, fitness instructor at St. Vincent Community Center.

A deeper conversation about getting healthy! How to take care of yourself and your body and do everything you can to be as healthy as you can be! Learn how workouts such as Zumba can help with blood pressure and diabetes, along with the other fitness classes that are available to help you look and feel better!

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

“We shouldn't move to a community to make it good, we should look at where we are and seek to make where we are great."

Chris Krehmeyer with Normandy High School Alumni Pamela Westbrooks Hogde.

A deeper conversation about community ownership and building Normandy's district up with the help of past and current alumni and residents.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

“We shouldn't move to a community to make it good, we should look at where we are and seek to make where we are great."

Chris Krehmeyer with Normandy High School Alumni Pamela Westbrooks Hogde.

A deeper conversation about community ownership and building Normandy's district up with the help of past and current alumni and residents.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

When we truly love someone, we want to see them thrive. We want the best for them, and we want to see them happy.

In our world today, too many people are struggling day-to-day with their health. They are barely surviving, let alone thriving. And often times they have no idea things can change, or no motivation to do anything about it.

It can be one of the hardest things in life to see someone you love struggling with their health… especially when you know just how good it can actually be.

Today you're going to find out some powerful ways to help motivate your friends and family to take better care of themselves. Sometimes it's not the message itself, but how it's delivered that can make all the difference in the world. That's why today you're also going to learn what NOT to do when communicating with the people you care about if you really want to effect change in their life. This is essential stuff, and very powerful… so use the forces for good young Jedi. In this episode you'll discover:

Why we feel a deep need to change our family & friends when we get healthier ourselves. Why our desire to help our loved ones is actually selfish. Surprising facts about family members of the world's top health experts. 3 things NOT to do if you want to motivate your family and friends to live healthier. The #1 quality to develop when working with your loved ones. The 7 specific tips to influence your friends and family to live a healthier lifestyle. Why your family can't help but change when you do this one powerful thing. What tangible tools you can use to help people who are easily distracted. How to utilize the power of podcasts to deeply influence the health of others. How you can use social media to inspire your loved ones (thanks Jade!) Why you want to alter the environment when having a heart-to-heart with someone. How finding out what THEY want can be key in influencing your family's health. Why the food itself can change someone faster than you can. What the healthy food gateway drug is. How to inspire your friends and family to live healthier by turning up the fun!

Items mentioned in this episode include: * Friends And Family's Influence On Your Health (Mirror Neurons) - Podcast * Supersize Me * Why We Age - (hydrogenated oils mentioned) - Podcast * Food Inc. * The Healing Effect

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on iTunes by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week!

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On this edition of "The Community"…

A candid and critical conversation about Women and Money.

Today is all about the ladies…and how we manage our money. Whether you work full-time managing your home and your children OR you go to a 9 to 5 every day, you need to have a plan for your money…if not, it may have a plan for you.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of St. Louis Community Credit Union with Cheryl Walker, Community Development Loan Officer with Stifel Bank & Trust.

In this episode… •Cheryl tells us about Stifel Bank & Trust and her role there. •How important is the idea of managing money for women? • How can we overcome being intimidated by money and actually take control? •Why and how we must get a plan. •Taking the emotion out of spending. •Keeping the lines of communication open. •Being the family CFO. •How can women build wealth when we often have an inconsistent presence in the workforce? •Should money management be approached differently if you are married, dating or single? •Money Management tips from Cheryl that you can use and share: -- Don’t look financially fit. Be financially fit!! -- Build assets not liabilities. -- Do the math; know where your money is going. Money is a necessary tool.

Thank you Cheryl for the encouraging for all of us to take control of our financial futures!

Stifel Bank & Trust 12655 Olive Blvd. Suite 250 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-317-6937 Office walkerc@stifelbank.com

On this edition of "The Community"…

A candid and critical conversation about Women and Money.

Today is all about the ladies…and how we manage our money. Whether you work full-time managing your home and your children OR you go to a 9 to 5 every day, you need to have a plan for your money…if not, it may have a plan for you.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of St. Louis Community Credit Union with Cheryl Walker, Community Development Loan Officer with Stifel Bank & Trust.

In this episode… •Cheryl tells us about Stifel Bank & Trust and her role there. •How important is the idea of managing money for women? • How can we overcome being intimidated by money and actually take control? •Why and how we must get a plan. •Taking the emotion out of spending. •Keeping the lines of communication open. •Being the family CFO. •How can women build wealth when we often have an inconsistent presence in the workforce? •Should money management be approached differently if you are married, dating or single? •Money Management tips from Cheryl that you can use and share: -- Don’t look financially fit. Be financially fit!! -- Build assets not liabilities. -- Do the math; know where your money is going. Money is a necessary tool.

Thank you Cheryl for the encouraging for all of us to take control of our financial futures!

Stifel Bank & Trust 12655 Olive Blvd. Suite 250 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-317-6937 Office walkerc@stifelbank.com

On this edition of The Community…

Discover an organization that has been making St. Louis families stronger for more than 100 years – Grace Hill.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of St. Louis Community Credit Union with Johanna Wharton, Executive Vice President/Director of Head Start for Grace Hill Settlement House.

In this episode: • What is the Grace Hill mission? • Which particular neighborhoods does Grace Hill serve? • Are there a certain income level requirement in order for someone to receive services at Grace Hill? • Some of the Grace Hill programs that empower families. • More about Head start/Early childhood. • Information about the Women’s Business Center . • The mini branch inside of the Water Tower facility back in 2011 and how it is making impact with: --Affordable bank accounts --Great loans --Access to capital: $1 million in over 30 months during a time of economic distress. Helping people •Where you can go to learn more about Grace Hill.

Grace Hill is a dynamic force in our region for individuals and families.

Check out Grace Hill's radio show, "Voices of Grace" in the RareGem programs line up http://www.spreaker.com/show/voices-of-grace

Grab a notepad…

Today we learn about a determined couple business team, a divine design and a 10-year celebration with Dottie Peoples.

In the classroom today…

Al and Marcia Parks husband and wife team of Divine Dzion, a faith-based pantyhose company, founded June 2004, in St. Louis, Missouri. The hosiery line caters to women of all colors, who have a difficult time finding pantyhose that compliments their shapes and skin tones.

Come celebrate our 10 year anniversary

Featuring Dottie Peoples, Gregg "Happy Guitar" Haynes, Jewell & Converted and Cheryl Brown

Friendly Temple MB Church 5515 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, St Louis, MO 63112

June 28th 2014 | 6:30pm VIP tickets $35-Doors open at 4:30pm General Admission tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Concert tickets can be purchased at: Friendly Temple MB Church and Divine Dzion 800-518-9646 | www.divinedzion.com

A portion of the proceeds will benefit "Community Woman Against Hardship"

On this edition of The Community…

We all want our children to be money smart. Teaching your children how money works and how to work with it is a good start.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer with Jaison McCall, Financial Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist for St. Louis Community Credit Union.

In this episode: •Is there a good time to start talking to our children about money and how it works? •How do we handle that immediate gratification?? The “I want it now •Allowances. Are they good or bad? •How important does the role of credit play when teaching our children how to manage their finances? •What are things we can do to get started? •Tips to become better money management teachers.

We can teach our children many things…and teaching them the importance of money management should be part of that overall life lesson.

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

On this edition of The Community, we’ll talk about a 3 digit number that can affect your ability to get an affordable car, the job you have always wanted, or a place to call home. And that’s your credit score. Find out what your credit means to you.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer with Jaison McCall, Financial Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist for St. Louis Community Credit Union.

In this episode: • The importance of credit….why it even matters. • How important is a credit score? • How often should we review our credit? • What’s a good score to shoot for? • What is included when figuring the credit score? • What’s in a credit report? • The 4 parts of the credit report – identifying information, public records, credit history, and inquires. • How can we rebuild our credit? • One-on-one coaching sessions at the CU Excel Center. What happens during a session? • How can we increase our credit score? • Where can we go to get copies of our credit report?

Managing your credit and financial image can have a tremendous impact. It’s good that St. Louis Community Credit Union is there to help people get back on track.

Schedule free one-on-one coaching at the CU Center with your partner.

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

On this edition of The Community, we’re having a conversation about your financial goals, why you need them and what to shoot for. Regardless of your journey in the game of life, you need a plan.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer with Jaison McCall, Financial Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist for St. Louis Community Credit Union.

In this episode: •Why is goal setting and saving important? •What should we think about when setting our financial goals? •What are short-term goals? •Description of Medium-term goals. •How do we determine long-term goals.. •The Explain the concept of SMART goals. •What are some popular savings vehicles? •How can we stay on track?

Schedule free one-on-one coaching at the CU Center with your partner.

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

What if you were able to read an entire book every day of your life? Can you imagine how much knowledge you'd have access to? And can you see how valuable you'd become as a leader in business as well as your personal life?

It's well known that we're only using a small fraction of what our brains are capable of. There is so much that the human mind can achieve if we only knew how to access it, and today you're going to learn the first steps.

My guest is a world-renowned learning expert, who does, in fact, read a book a day. He will share with you how he's no more extraordinary than you are, and how it's just a matter of learning some basic tools to access your superhuman potential. In this episode you'll discover:

How someone with learning difficulties became a world-leading memory expert. How school teaches us what to learn but not HOW to learn. Why extremely successful leaders and celebrities look for ways to improve their brain. How Jim Kwik ended up on a airplane with the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past. The #1 key to improving your memory (it's simple, but profound!) Why two-thirds of your memory is under your complete control. Why the school system hasn't changed much, even though the world has. The 3 keys to remembering anything. What common things distract our attention and prevent us from being present. A game-changing accelerated learning technique that I use. How one simple trick can make you read 25 to 50 percent faster immediately. Why using your body in a different way can improve your brain function.

Items mentioned in this episode include: * SuperheroYOU.com * KwikLearning.com * @JimKwik on Twitter

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"We need to learn look at the sacrifice as a blessing rather than a burden. If we fail to have a plan then we plan to fail." --Jaison McCall

On this edition of "The Community", we’re having a conversation stress…but not just any kind of stress. We’re talking about stress that comes from when you are trying to stay afloat…living paycheck to paycheck - and that is FINANCIAL stress.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer with Jaison McCall, Financial Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist for St. Louis Community Credit Union. Having a deeper conversation about the circumstances of financial stress how you can tackle it.

In this episode you will learn: The variety of ways stress is displayed including excess spending, over eating, impulse buying, online shopping, grief shopping, gambling, and more The emotional reactions to stress. Common causes of financial stress. What are financial stress triggers? How to put finances in proper perspective to keep stress at bay. When is the best time to address money challenges?The importance of sacrifice. What is a realistic plan? How to create a realistic financial plan for your situation. How to build a family legacy. How to understand our financial situation in order to manage and plan for where we are going tomorrow. What questions and conversations are needed to gain better financial footing?

Schedule free one-on-one coaching at the CU Center with your partner.

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

"We need to learn look at the sacrifice as a blessing rather than a burden. If we fail to have a plan then we plan to fail." --Jaison McCall

On this edition of "The Community", we’re having a conversation stress…but not just any kind of stress. We’re talking about stress that comes from when you are trying to stay afloat…living paycheck to paycheck - and that is FINANCIAL stress.

Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer with Jaison McCall, Financial Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist for St. Louis Community Credit Union. Having a deeper conversation about the circumstances of financial stress how you can tackle it.

In this episode you will learn: The variety of ways stress is displayed including excess spending, over eating, impulse buying, online shopping, grief shopping, gambling, and more The emotional reactions to stress. Common causes of financial stress. What are financial stress triggers? How to put finances in proper perspective to keep stress at bay. When is the best time to address money challenges?The importance of sacrifice. What is a realistic plan? How to create a realistic financial plan for your situation. How to build a family legacy. How to understand our financial situation in order to manage and plan for where we are going tomorrow. What questions and conversations are needed to gain better financial footing?

Schedule free one-on-one coaching at the CU Center with your partner.

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

“What are you looking at me for?’’ she wrote. “I didn’t come to stay.”

Chris Krehmeyer with Treasure Shields Redmond, St. Louis-based poet, performer and educator.

A deeper conversation honoring poet, performer, activist and teacher, Maya Angelou and the impact of her extraordinary life.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

What are the things that all great leaders should know? Always set an example by BEING the example in the most positive way possible. Learn from Keith in about a minute you how to never assume, set an example and accept change.

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

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What are the things that all great leaders should know? Understanding the needs of others and keeping a clear vision of what is important! Learn from Keith in about a minute four essential things every great leader should know...

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

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What are some things every great leader should know? They believe in spreading the positive and growing together! Learn from Keith in about a minute four substantially useful things every great leader should know and acknowledge...

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

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What are some things that every great leader should know? A leader should have a good understanding and handle on their own attitude, execution, growth and communication. Learn from Keith in about a minute four critical insights and how every leader should apply them!

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Follow KEITHSALESPRO on facebook or twitter @keithsalespro or visit www.KeithSalesPro.com

What are some things that every great leader should know? A leader should have a good understanding and handle on their own attitude, execution, growth and communication. Learn from Keith in about a minute four critical insights and how every leader should apply them!

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Follow KEITHSALESPRO on facebook or twitter @keithsalespro or visit www.KeithSalesPro.com

Grab a notepad…

Today we are joined by Rebeccah Bennett, Founder of InPower Institute Center for Inspiration, Transformation and Empowerment.

In the classroom today…

Rebeccah Bennett speaks truth about feeding our lives! Listen as she expands upon the necessity for us to FEED the things in our lives that make us feel joyous and fulfilled. Otherwise we are feeding things that drain us and leave us unfilfilled and hungry. We feed by giving attention and energy to these areas.

Discover how to turn your "GOT TO" list into a "GO TO" list!

Grab a notepad…

Today we are joined by Rebeccah Bennett, Founder of InPower Institute Center for Inspiration, Transformation and Empowerment.

In the classroom today…

Rebeccah Bennett speaks truth about feeding our lives! Listen as she expands upon the necessity for us to FEED the things in our lives that make us feel joyous and fulfilled. Otherwise we are feeding things that drain us and leave us unfilfilled and hungry. We feed by giving attention and energy to these areas.

Discover how to turn your "GOT TO" list into a "GO TO" list!

Grab a notepad…

Today we are joined by Rebeccah Bennett, Founder of InPower Institute Center for Inspiration, Transformation and Empowerment.

In the classroom today…

Rebeccah Bennett speaks truth about feeding our lives! Listen as she expands upon the necessity for us to FEED the things in our lives that make us feel joyous and fulfilled. Otherwise we are feeding things that drain us and leave us unfilfilled and hungry. We feed by giving attention and energy to these areas.

Discover how to turn your "GOT TO" list into a "GO TO" list!

Grab a notepad…

Today we are joined by Rebeccah Bennett, Founder of InPower Institute Center for Inspiration, Transformation and Empowerment.

In the classroom today…

Rebeccah Bennett speaks truth about feeding our lives! Listen as she expands upon the necessity for us to FEED the things in our lives that make us feel joyous and fulfilled. Otherwise we are feeding things that drain us and leave us unfilfilled and hungry. We feed by giving attention and energy to these areas.

Discover how to turn your "GOT TO" list into a "GO TO" list!

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

"We have a number of Fortune 500 companies in the area and we want to turn out students who are critical thinkers who will be progressive employees and also the overall make up of the area we live in really and truly the school district is at the heart of that."

Chris Krehmeyer with Mr. Ellsworth Wellmaker, Parent Liaison for the Normandy School District.

Concerned and committed Normandy families and friends took a bus trip to the state capitol to get lawmaker’s attention.

A deeper conversation about how the citizens of Normandy can and must try to push lawmakers and DESE to remedy the damage caused by the transfer program to restore the opportunity of their recuperating school district.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

"We are to learn from our past, in that sense we don't ignore it; we learn from it but our focus and our energy and our passion has to be for our future."

Chris Krehmeyer with Monica Huddleston, Task Force Member and Mayor for The City of Greendale.

A deeper conversation about the continuing saga of the Normandy School District, the task force that was created by the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the recommendation that they have given to the department and their thoughts about what could happen to the district.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

"Trees are really one of the best strom water abatement tools out there because a tree's canopy captures at least 50 if not 75 percent of that rain that's falling to the ground."

Chris Krehmeyer with Mark Gruber Urban Forester for The Missouri Department of Conservation and Joyce Lee, Clerk with the City of Hanley Hills.

A deeper conversation about how the small municipalities of the 24:1 footprint have worked together to secure the TRIM Grant Program for assistance with the maintenance and upkeep of their tremendous trees.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

Do you keep running into obstacles that seem to hinder your success? Once you identify what's obstructing your path you can utilize strategies to overcome the bumps in the road!

Learn from Keith in about a minute the 5 things that keep you from success...

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

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Dawn Bolden has seen incredible challenges in her life, but she is no quitter. She realized true victory and how to love herself in one of the most trying seasons one could imagine. Connections to Success and programs at Grace Hill Settlement House provided the necessary support in just the right way and at the most critcal time in her life. She lends her voice to the power of God's grace and these two committed programs.

Let these "Voices of Grace" inspire you through your life's trials. Learn how Connections to Success and Grace Hill can walk with you along the journey. Be sure to share this information with anyone you know that has the need.

Jade Harrell with Michael Uthoff, Dance St. Louis

SPRING TO DANCE is a dance festival that started out as just an idea of Dance St. Louis Artistic and Executive Director Michael Uthoff, and sprouted into one of the hottest dance festivals in the country.

It’s the best opportunity of the year for St. Louis to see all types of dance, varying in style and repertoire, from nationally touring professional dance companies in the Midwest and on the East and West Coasts.

SPRING TO DANCE features 30 different professional dance companies from all across the country (San Francisco, Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, New York City and more), varying in style and repertoire and performing for 3 consecutive nights.

Uthoff, who created the festival in 2008, developed a formula for the 3-day program whereby participating companies are a mix of those that appeared the year before, those that did not appear that year but appeared in previous festivals, and those completely new to St. Louis. This formula ensures the return of audience favorites while keeping the mix fresh.

For tickets, go to www.dancestlouis.org.

WHAT: 7th Annual Emerson SPRING TO DANCE® FESTIVAL 2014 WHEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 22-24 TIME: Doors open at 5 p.m., Performance begins at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Touhill Performing Arts Center (pronounced TWO-hill) TICKETS: $15 per night

Word of Mouth...

Wanna know first hand how Grace Hill Head Start works for families like yours? Take a listen as Head Start Parents, Dan Richardson and Jill Ketchum speak about their child’s unique experiences with Grace Hill Head Start Centers.

Both parents have had the opportunity to join their child’s classrooms and witness the enormous impact of the PNC ‘Grow Up Great’ program.

Joe Vogt, Director of Child and Family Support Systems at Grace Hill Settlement House speaks on the goals, missions, and values that accompany their experiences.

Your child can be a part of this proven system by enrolling for Grace Hill Head Start summer or fall classes. Call 314-584-6904 for more information.

Today's Voices of Grace: Manager of Community Building, Paul Sorenson, and the helping hand of a local Neighbor, Mrs. Velma Bailey.

Grace Hill Settlement House partners with North St. Louis elementary schools to extend their reach beyond Head Start. Within a comprehensive family support structure and two after school programs, they serve over 200 children and their families. The program involves the children of three local schools with learning opportunities and family assistance.

This is a great time to visit Grace Hill Head Start Centers and see what really makes the difference. It’s the teachers!!! It’s teacher appreciation week!!! And it means so much to the program but it means the world in the lives of the children and their families. Come into the classroom, sing "Eensy Weensy Spider".

Learn, listen and enjoy these "Voices of Grace" on location at Grace Hill Head Start.

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

"We all know of the power of education in someone's life. The reality is that we all have a responsibility for our children; for our future to make sure our children are taken care of. We must ensure that all of our children have access to a quality education and the resources they need to be successful"

Chris Krehmeyer with Vontriece McDowell, Director of Community Engagement at Beyond Housing.

Concerned and committed Normandy family and friends plan a bus trip to the state capitol to get lawmaker’s attention.

A deeper conversation about how the citizens of Normandy can and must try to push lawmakers and DESE to remedy the damage caused by the transfer program to restore the opportunity of their recuperating school district.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

Grab a notepad... Today we meet the outstanding Stan Brock, 78-year-old Brit inspiring Americans to help each other...

In the Classroom today is: Stan Brock, Founder and President of Remote Area Medical (RAM) and Paul Angell Director, "Medicine Man-The Stan Brock Story"

Stan Brock, the former star of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom is "The Medicine Man". He rallied his troupe of volunteers with his Remote Area Medical caravan for a three-day clinic held at Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Athletic Center in East St. Louis. Hundreds of people began lining up before 5am. Most need dental services. The numbers served are astounding. Free of charge...no questions asked. His answer for why he devotes his life to this is stirring. It's no wonder why Paul Angell chose to focus his lens on this man.

Are you fatigued about the health care issue? Take a look at things through the lens of Paul Angell as he captures the life and work of Stan Brock. Your compassion and conviction will be ignited.

People are hurting and he’s doing something about it. Director Paul Angell is making certain the story is captured. Jade Harrell speaks with both men and does her part to ensure narrative is shared.

Learn more: Remote Area Medical www.ramusa.org Medicine Man The Stan Brock Story www.medicinemanstanbrock.com

Get Involved: fundraiser is: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medicine-man-usa-healthcare-for-all

website: http://www.medicinemanstanbrock.com/

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicineManStanBrock

twitter: https://twitter.com/StanBrockStory

instagram: http://instagram.com/medicinemanstanbrock

Grab a notepad... Today we meet the outstanding Stan Brock, 78-year-old Brit inspiring Americans to help each other...

In the Classroom today is: Stan Brock, Founder and President of Remote Area Medical (RAM) and Paul Angell Director, "Medicine Man-The Stan Brock Story"

Stan Brock, the former star of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom is "The Medicine Man". He rallied his troupe of volunteers with his Remote Area Medical caravan for a three-day clinic held at Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee's Athletic Center in East St. Louis. Hundreds of people began lining up before 5am. Most need dental services. The numbers served are astounding. Free of charge...no questions asked. His answer for why he devotes his life to this is stirring. It's no wonder why Paul Angell chose to focus his lens on this man.

Are you fatigued about the health care issue? Take a look at things through the lens of Paul Angell as he captures the life and work of Stan Brock. Your compassion and conviction will be ignited.

People are hurting and he’s doing something about it. Director Paul Angell is making certain the story is captured. Jade Harrell speaks with both men and does her part to ensure narrative is shared.

Learn more: Remote Area Medical www.ramusa.org Medicine Man The Stan Brock Story www.medicinemanstanbrock.com

Get involved and share: fundraiser is: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/medicine-man-usa-healthcare-for-all

website: http://www.medicinemanstanbrock.com/

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedicineManStanBrock

twitter: https://twitter.com/StanBrockStory

instagram: http://instagram.com/medicinemanstanbrock

MONDAY MORNING MEETING…

"CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES, NEW BEGINNINGS"

Our Guests: Tanisha Patterson, MBA, Director of Home and Community Based Services

Tanisha Patterson is the Director of New Beginnings In-Home, Private Duty, and Consumer Directed Services. When people think of healthcare assistance many assume the need is for the elderly. Disabled adults need assistance that can be provided in the community without displacement. Medi-Plex assists individuals within their own home and familiar communities so your loved one can continue living independently and as comfortably as possible, in connection with family and friends..

Tanisha shares frankly about home healthcare services and what it's like to work for the boss-her mother.

Agenda:

What are the services available when home healthcare is needed? What are some surprising scenarios that require home healthcare? How to assess the needs of a disabled loved one? Learn what makes quality care. Founder's daughter shares bluntly about the sacrifices and challenges her mother faces in providing the best possible care for this community. Understand the passion of this big "family" business.

Get to know the company and the heart of Medi-Plex.

Learn More: http://www.mediplexhhc.com 1-866-726.5906

Today Shawn reveals "Doctrine of Signatures"

In this secret you'll learn: -The Doctrine of Signatures, it’s known as the law of similarities. -Everything in nature correlates to a certain human body part based on the way it looks, smells, tastes or the way it functions in your body. - A good example would be a tomato, if you cut a tomato in half it has four chambers, your heart also has four chambers. - Science now knows that it’s rich in lycopene which is excellent for your heart, very important, another great one is walnuts, they actually look like a brain and the omega-3’s in there are excellent for your brain. - We just really want to open our eyes and pay attention to the gifts that nature and the divine presence has given us. - Just tune in and turn into Mother Nature’s cabinet to get all the health, and the health of your family.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living atwww.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Today Shawn reports "Epigenetics"

In this secret you'll learn: - Epigenetics is the leading science in the world that’s proven literally and unquestionably that you’re able to rewrite your genetic expression. - 50% of your chromosome is gene, with genetic information, and the other 50% is protein, and the protein that actually what changes and determines whether or not each gene gets read. - ---- Proteins change depending upon the environment that you create in your body - The environmental toxins or cleanliness that you’re exposed to and the mental and emotional habits that you form signals your body to either leave genes for homeostasis and health or disease and discomfort. - This is all in an effort for your body to move you to take action to provide it with the most beneficial internal and external environment possible. - Your genes are not out to get you, they’re out to guide you. - So use this information to your greatest benefit.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

There is a place that puts you and your family first. It gives you the tools you need to make it today.

It’s a destination for empowerment…A place where you can learn how to better invest in both yourself and your family financially and holistically. That place is the CU Excel Center.

Today, we are having a conversation about a facility dedicated to strengthening the community and the people in it. It’s called the CU Excel Center…and it provides free financial literacy and life skills education to the St. Louis community.

We all know that if we know better, we will do better. It all starts with education.

Join Dorothy Bell and Jaison McCall, Financial Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist with St. Louis Community Credit Union.

In this episode:

How did the CU Excel come about?
What is the purpose of the CU Excel Center
What type of services does the center offer?
Coaching is available for Individuals to discuss various financial matters

Schedule free one-on-one coaching at the CU Center.

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

Some say talk is cheap, but it can’t afford to be when it comes to money and relationships.

In this edition of The Community, discover the importance of Budgeting for Couples.

Dorothy Bell and Jaison McCall get real with a real tough topic to talk about.

Whether you plan to buy a house, start a family or function as a drama-free a family unit, how you manage your money can mean the difference between living a life of stress and one filled with happiness.

Today you will learn: - How to have a real conversation about your finances? - Why should couples budget? - 56% of all marriages end in divorce and over 70% of those who file for divorce indicate finances as a primary reason. - What is the role of personal finances in relationships? - How to be open and honest about your spending. -How to make certain we are on the same page. - Everyone doesn’t need to share an account. And that’s okay. - How to talk to children about money. If you don’t communicate and teach how to handle money, they’ll repeat what they see. - All things that need to be planned. - What is impulse buying? - What is money memory? - The importance of planning and saving for a wedding - How to deal with past financial blunders. - Tips to budget effectively in relationships. - How to get your financial house in order. - Why is it essential to get a copy of your credit report. - Why we MUST always save for something. The process of saving for something will allow you to appreciate it more. - Why you should make a date to discuss your budget. - The value of regular family meetings. - Strategies like keeping goals in a common area (i.e. kitchen). - Why you should also plan for milestones. - The goal to get a savings plan and stick to it. - Tip: Plan for the unexpected. -SLCCU offers affordable lending options for those times when you may need a little lift. For example, qualified members can borrow up to $15,000 without collateral with a Works for Me loan, with repayment terms up to 60 months.

The loans we make not only help our members, but they also support the community. By doing business with us, you help St. Louis Community Credit Union provide branches in underserved communities, affordable products and services, as well as free financial education to those who need it.

Schedule free one-on-one coaching at the CU Center with your partner.

The CU Excel Center is located at 95 North Oaks Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63121, nestled in the northeast corner of the North Oaks Shopping Plaza (intersection of Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt).

For more information or to sign up for a class, call our Financial Literacy Hotline at (314) 385-1586, or send an e-mail to center@stlouiscommunity.com

Today Shawn acknowledges the importance of "Water".

In this secret you'll learn: - The tap water that you’re drinking has thousands of chemicals added to it. - Number one is chlorine; chlorine is bleach, you drink bleach, you’re going to die. - The second thing is fluoride; fluoride is was introduced to the population by Adolf Hitler. - It actually damages part of your brain that’s responsible for will power and this is coming through your faucet, so we need to make a higher choice. - Spring water if we can, get well water if you can. - If you don’t have a water filter, you become the filter. - So right now we’re making choices to upgrade our operating system, in the best water.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

MON-tra....MAN-tra; Tom-A-to...Tom-AH-to; Let's call the whole thing awfully funny as Coach Roz shares her personal affirmations that are invaluable to us no matter what you call them. What's your take?

Today Shawn uncovers "Richest Man in the Graveyard"

In this secret you'll learn: -Don’t be the richest man in the graveyard. - Your body is the most precious resource that you have, it houses your heart, your mind, and your spirit, it’s the very vehicle that you get to experience this life in. - Don’t allow yourself to get caught up chasing money and forfeiting your health. - Take care of your health first because it will repay you in dividends greater than anything that you could imagine. - When you have your health, you have hope, when you have hope, you can accomplish anything. - You can’t bring the money that you’re chasing with you when you leave here but you can leave a legacy of health and happiness that lives on in your family forever. - Be healthy and be prosperous.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living atwww.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Today Shawn discloses "Classes of Nutrition"

In this secret you'll learn: - There are three classes of nutrition that you must engage in every day. - Number one is super foods, these are the foods that provide you with all the essential amino acids, the essential fatty acids, the enzymes, vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function at its highest. -Super foods are the foods that provide you with all the bang for your buck and you cannot find them in any kind of supplement. - Number two is fresh foods, and what this means is that these foods still have their life force intact. - Fresh foods have not been processed or de-natured in any way and this class of foods is critical to add to your diet every single day. - Number three is highly structured water, most people don’t consider water to be an essential nutrient. - Water is the driver of all the other nutrients, to be absorbed into your body and to actually work. - So water is actually the most important nutrient, so make sure you get your hands on the most high quality water you possibly can every day. - Engage in these three classes of nutrition every day and watch your health flourish.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Today Shawn emphasizes "Go to Bed"

In this secret you'll learn: -60 million Americans have problems sleeping at night. - 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with chronic sleep disorders. - An estimated 16 billion dollars is spent each year on the cost of issues related to sleep disorders. - Sleep Disorders impact the quality of your life, your work and the health and fitness of your body, and it’s not just the amount of hours that you sleep at night; it’s what time you go to sleep as well. - Humans are linked up directly with nature, and nature’s circadian rhythms. - When it begins to get dark outside, your body secretes melatonin and this helps you to get a restful night’s sleep. - If you’re manufacturing a second date time when the sun goes down then you’re going to have some problems with the secretions of your melatonin. - The number one thing that you can do for your health is to go to bed.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Today Shawn discloses "Diabetes pt. 1"

In this secret you'll learn: - Diabetes is a life style disease - Two critical keys to reversing your diabetes. Number one, this week, and number two next week. - Number one is exercise; exercise has the same route meaning as exorcism, you’re getting the things out that are not you. You’re actually exercising and enhancing the functionality of everything in your body. - Exercise increases your body’s insulin sensitivity. - With adult onset type two diabetes is just about the insulin getting into your cells. - When you exercise it upgrades that ability very, very quickly. Sounds simple? Because it is. - Exercise, get up, get out, get yourself healthy and get rid of this diabetes.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living atwww.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Today Shawn speaks to the "Superwoman"

In this secret you'll discover:

-Are you superwoman? -Taking care of the kids, taking care of the household, going to work, going to school, so many things on your plate, so much to do and you’re so important to your family’s wellbeing. -It’s absolutely critical to the health and happiness of your family to fuel your path. -You have to eat for your purpose. -The food that you’re eating is fueling your day and giving you the energy that you need, or taking the energy away and making it more stressful and hard on your body. -This is your greatest opportunity to be aware and conscious of fueling your body to perform. - Step up to be that superwoman that I know that you are. - It’s the greatest time ever to be alive because that information is available to you. -Be proactive at getting more living, healthy foods into your body to fuel the superwoman abilities that you have.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson.

Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Today Shawn unfolds the secret to "Pesticides"

In this secret you'll learn: - If you’re not eating organic food then you are spraying your child's food with bug spray. - Have you heard the saying, what you don’t know won’t hurt you? Well this does not apply to the food you eat. - The word ‘cide’ the actual suffix ‘cide’ means to kill and this is what’s being sprayed on our food, the only difference is that you’re not seeing it. -What we need is conscious and start to really invest in our family’s health and go organic, get organic food in our family’s body and your body. - All these pesticides, herbicides, suicides, genocides are not sexy food. - Take a big upgrade from that and it’s just about investing in what’s most important.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Today Shawn tells the secret to "Disease Free Living".

In this secret you'll discover: - If you have properly working immune system you can not be striken with disease. - The most critically thing for creating a properly working immune system is Vitamin C. - You want to get Vitamin C in a whole food form not a synthetic form. - Lemons, strawberries and grapefruits are a great source for vitamin C.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

You Are What You Eat

Today Shawn encourages " Parents Be The Example"

In this secret you'll discover: - Parents you are the most influential person in your childs' life. - You have to set the bar for their health and lifestyle habits at an early age. -Be a conscious parent and demostrate valuable healthy habits. - If you are going to make an impact on your child's health it starts with you. You are the example.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Today Shawn reveals the secret to "Calcium".

In this secret you'll discover: - Calcium kills. - People who take calcium supplements have a 30% higher chance of having a heart attack. - Calcium supplements are an inorganic source of calcium and a bad study of science. - You think you are taking a supplement to better your calcium when you are really damaging your heart. -Delicious raw food have great sources of organic calcium -Calcium pills come from chalk. - Silicone and magnesium transmutate to become bone not calcium.

The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Diabetes

Today Shawn emplores us to "Go Natural First".

Did you know that every pharmaceutical drug actually comes from a plant? It originates from the earth itself, the difference is you are getting a synthetic version. So let’s take a step back and get the actual foods that these different drugs come from.

In this secret you'll discover:

-Pharmaceutical medications have their time and place but they also take a lot of lives -Astonishing facts. One hundred and six thousand people die each year due to pharmaceutical drugs -How to take an approach of going natural first -Tips to get out, move, exercise your body, drink good water -Stop the vicious cycle of treating at a symptom with a pill is not getting to the actual root cause of the disease - Over the years is that you start stacking up side effects, and you need another medication to treat those side effects. -Encouragement to honor our Holy temple, honor our body, and put good food, good water, natural things in first before we go the synthetic route . The Stevenson Secrets are a preview of the wealth of information shared by Shawn Stevenson. Additionally, Shawn hosts a top rated, world-renowned podcast called, "The Model Health Show". Listen to the podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

MONDAY MORNING MEETING…

"THE REALITY OF HOSPICE"

Our Guests: Glenda White, Founder/CEO Medi-Plex Healthcare Professionals

There comes a point in time when our roles change. When tough decisions must be made when it come to the care and safety of our loved ones. Their needs may be a part of transition, however, no one knows when they may become dependent on someone else for their care. It could be your children, your spouses or it could be you. The reality is that hospice is extremely important and helpful for families that face incredible circumstances in health and care.

Glenda shares candidly about the reality of hospice.

Agenda:

Why hospice is so important. When tough decisions must be made. What are the difficult situations that may arise when hospice care becomes your reality? What are some unexpected scenarios that require home healthcare? Why is facing death such a challenge? How to approach the inevitability of death? Learn what home healthcare and hospice services should be. Learn what makes quality care. Founder shares personally about facing hospice for her mother. Share the passion and mission of the president.

Get to know the company and the heart of Medi-Plex.

Learn More: http://www.mediplexhhc.com 1-866-726.5906

In this episode of In Your Business, Raegan sat down with Alexandra Butler, celebrity makeup artist and owner of Alexandra Butler Makeup Artistry. Alexandra has worked on the faces of Da Brat, Tameka Raymond and the cast of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.

Listen as Alexandra talks about ditching engineering to do what she loves, common makeup blunders, and what it was like to work on the set of VH1’s most popular reality show.

Find Alexandra and get right: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlexandraBond https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraButlerMUA http://instagram.com/themuaalex

Civil Rights Enforcement Agency monitors and investigates fair housing complaints, equal employment discrimination, and assists City departments with affirmatively furthering fair housing.

Our Guest: Charles Bryson, Director

Contact: Phone: (314) 622-3301 TTY Phone: (800) 735-2966

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Address: 1114 Market Street , Suite 932 Saint Louis, Missouri 6310

https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/civil-rights-enforcement/

Give STL Day – May 6: A Day When Everyone Can Be a Philanthropist

Our Guest: Amelia Bond, president and CEO of the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation.

More Than 500 St. Louis-Area Nonprofits to Benefit from the First-Ever, 24-hour Community-Wide Online Giving Initiative

All stand ready to see what St. Louis can give in a day, as the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation prepares to host Give STL Day, the region’s first-ever 24-hour online day of giving to benefit the local nonprofit community.

“Give STL Day is an opportunity for our community to shine and contribute to the local nonprofits that do so much good in our area, while also providing these organizations with a visible platform from which they can spread their message and raise funds,” said Amelia Bond, president and CEO of the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation.

“Collectively, Give STL Day draws attention to the needs of St. Louis nonprofits, as well as the positive things they are doing throughout the community. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

St. Louisans wishing to contribute on May 6 need only visit GiveSTLday.org, search for the charities of their choice, and make an online donation of $10 or more. Contributions will be added to the ongoing leaderboard located on the website and results tracked throughout the day. In addition, status updates – including giving challenges and six scheduled “Power Hours” – will be promoted on Facebook (facebook.com/stlouisgives) and Twitter (twitter.com/StLouisGives). During “Power Hours” all donations received will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

Joining the Community Foundation with support for Give STL Day are Boeing, US Bank, Peabody Energy, and Smith Moore.

Give STL Day will also help usher in the 2015 centennial of the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation. The nation’s first community foundation was established in Cleveland, Ohio in 1914, and the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation was created the following year. Today, there are more than 800 community foundations across the country, and nearly 1,500 worldwide.

Throughout its history, the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation has served as an unbiased resource with unparalleled knowledge about the needs of both donors and the organizations they support. On behalf of its donors, the Community Foundation annually donates approximately $20 million to more than 450 organizations in St. Louis and around the world, and has contributed about $225 million over the past 25 years.

For more information on the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, please visit www.stlgives.org.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Our Guest: Fawn Weber, Family Therapist at Epworth Children & Family Services

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the need for awareness is still prominent. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than four children die every day as a result of child abuse. Unfortunately, Epworth Children & Family Services has experienced children and youth as victims of child abuse and neglect in their programs. The agency strives to make their clients feel safe and strong to give them the tools to be successful. Fawn joins us to speak on the psychological damages associated with the child abuse.

Child abuse is a problem in every community and Epworth hopes to shine light this month to provide more opportunities to bring the sensitive subject out of the dark.

Learn more at http://www.epworth.org

Step right up!!!

Circus Flora partners with Grace Hill Settlement House to share the circus with children in North Saint Louis. For these children to have a pop-up circus, in their own backyard, is truly a-ma-zing! It creates a sense of pride for all in the community.

Joel Emery from Circus Flora and Vicki Taylor of Grace Hill Water Tower Head Start join us explain this unique act of grace.

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton continues to give us knowledge on how to handle debt responsibly.

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton highlights ways to handle debt responsibly.

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton gives the inside scoop of how to safeguard your money.

TOP holiday shopping tips.

"The Money Classroom" is back in session led by Royce Sutton Vice President and Community Development Manager of Fifth Third Bank with some seasonal tips for the crazy shopping season!

In this episode we hear some valuable tips to keep it real this Christmas.

In this episode we learn –

•How to ensure January and the New Year don’t bring pain and stress after overspending in November and December.

•How to set a plan for Holiday spending and how to stick to it.

•Itemizing expenditure on gifts, food necessities, entertainment, travel, charitable donations and even decorations on a holiday budget is a great starting point.

•Why it is important to track this budget on a weekly basis to keep everything real and in perspective.

•How to be realistic and honest enough to set budgets on what you intend to spend on each family member, and stick to it.

•How using cash instead of flexing plastic at every opportunity is a tangible way to keep spending under control – when you’re out, you’re out!

•Why does purchasing local when possible supports our community?

•How shopping earlier and shopping when crowds are smaller will cause you to spend less when there’s no pressure on.

•What are the advantages of doing a research run instead of spending on impulse?

•How buying stock instead of irrational presents can be a valuable present –even for children and other gifts on the same level.

•The importance of ensuring the site you are shopping is a secure site, and how you can recognize this when shopping online.

•How to shop safely – ensuring you’re secure and your car is secure.

•The importance of ensuring your safety at ATM’s when withdrawing money for shopping.

•How to recognize what is truly important about the holiday season…Not necessarily the value and quantity of gifts.

Happy Holidays

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton gives his insight on the earned income tax credit.

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton teaches the basics... Opening a Checking Account.

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton details SMART MONEY MOVES.

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton explains how to prosper through the struggle.

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton talks about how to file your taxes with less pain and more gain.

You can give Uncle Sam another interest free loan for 12 months if you want to or take this 15-minute finance class and learn to get the benefit of your OWN money and use it for what YOU decide to do throughout the year.

In this episode: Interest Investment IRS Taxes Loans Savings

The Coach Roz Show 02 - BURNS MY BUTT

In this Episode of The Coach Roz Show, Coach Roz Harris lays out the 5 major challenges she as branded: “What Burns My Butt!” Chinese Chicken Salad, Applications for Fast-Food Restaurants, Ab-Machines and more!

Join Co-Host Glenn Sandifer, as they discuss the threats you may face when managing your health.

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton details the status of our "MONEY HEALTH METER".

Today's lesson includes:

How to remain financially healthy? Learn strategies to live on less than you earn! Although you may get off track at times, it is extremely important to get back in shape. Discover the levels and indicators exist to give a picture of financial health.

Like living iwth hypertension known as the silent killer our financial health can result in a path of bankruptcy and ruin that has a very loud alarm when we don't handle our finances very well.

MONDAY MORNING MEETING…

"AT THE HEART OF HOSPICE AND THE HEART OF MEDIPLEX"

Our Guests: Medi-Plex Healthcare Professionals

Agenda: Hear from the heart of dynamic and savvy Founder/CEO, Glenda White. What is hospice? When is hospice necessary? What are great nurses made of? Learn what home healthcare and hospice services should be. Learn what makes quality care. Learn from the founder who knows personally about facing hospice as a family. Share the passion and mission of the president.

Get to know the company and the heart of Medi-Plex.

Learn More: http://www.mediplexhhc.com 1-866-726.5906

MONDAY MORNING MEETING…

"AT THE HEART OF HOSPICE AND THE HEART OF MEDIPLEX"

Our Guests: Medi-Plex Healthcare Professionals

Agenda: Hear from the heart of dynamic and savvy Founder/CEO, Glenda White. What is hospice? When is hospice necessary? What are great nurses made of? Learn what home healthcare and hospice services should be. Learn what makes quality care. Learn from the founder who knows personally about facing hospice as a family. Share the passion and mission of the president.

Get to know the company and the heart of Medi-Plex.

Learn More: http://www.mediplexhhc.com 1-866-726.5906

5 ESSENTIAL RULES FOR GREAT PRESENTATIONS

On any given day a visitor to Grace Hill’s Head Start Centers may be surprised to walk into a classroom and see pre-schoolers learning while examining skeletal bones with expert guidance from the Saint Louis Science Center, or smiling bright with clay-stained cheeks from molding and sculpting with educators from the St. Louis Art Museum.

This out of the box initiative to learning began when PNC launched a pilot called Grow Up Great with three of the Grace Hill Head Start Locations!

Debbie Marshall, Vice President and Director of Client and Community Relations with PNC, discusses the magic of The Grow Up Great Program with us today.

IN THE CLASSROOM TODAY...

Tracie Berry McGhee shares timeless pieces from her collections on Let's Get It! Together. She is spiritually known as DIVINE TEA because her poetry is soothing to the soul. So enjoy and sip slowly....

In this episode: I DEFINE ME MY MISMATCHED SOCKS CLEANSING MY SOUL

Each piece is powerful! You will want a second cup. ;-)

Enjoy more on the "Spiritually Spoken" Channel on "Seek Ye First" gospel networks of OneRareGem online. www.oneraregem.com

IN THE CLASSROOM TODAY...

Tracie Berry McGhee shares timeless pieces from her collections on Let's Get It! Together. She is spiritually known as DIVINE TEA because her poetry is soothing to the soul. So enjoy and sip slowly....

In this episode: I DEFINE ME MY MISMATCHED SOCKS CLEANSING MY SOUL

Each piece is powerful! You will want a second cup. ;-)

Enjoy more on the "Spiritually Spoken" Channel on "Seek Ye First" gospel networks of OneRareGem online. www.oneraregem.com

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

"Money doesn't come with an instruction manual. Money Smart Week 2014 provides hundreds of opportunities to learn for FREE!"

Chris Krehmeyer with Gloria Brainsby, Financial Advising Manager with Beyond Housing and Dorothy Bell, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of St. Louis Community Credit Union.

A deeper conversation about some of the challenges of money management and the exciting details of the programs and opportunities happening during Money Smart Week 2014.

Learn more at www.moneysmartstlouis.org and www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

MONDAY MORNING MEETING…

"Medi-Plex Mondays"

Our Guests: Medi-Plex Healthcare Professionals

Agenda: Meet the dynamic savvy Founder and Ceo, Glenda White. Meet the sharp and brilliant COO, Tawana Spann. Discover the humble beginnings of this award-winning multifaceted service provider. Learn what home healthcare and hospice services need to be. Learn in-depth the difference between the health care business and the "business" of caring from the experienced leadership team. Laugh with the sistas who keep it real and give their all every day. Share the passion and mission of the organization. Get to know the company and what makes Medi-Plex work.

Learn More: http://www.mediplexhhc.com 1-866-726.5906

THE MODEL HEALTH SHOW MINI 15

Heart disease is effecting 1 in every 3 people. It leads as the #1 cause of death in our world today. In this episode Shawn breaks down the causes of this disease to protect you and those you care about. Get educated about heart disease in each of these 3 short episodes and help save lives.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why your hormones are an important factor in heart disease prevention. • How your emotions and stress effect blood pressure. and • Five specific action steps to dramatically reduce you heart disease risk.

These 15-minute condensed episodes are just a taste of the top rated, world-renowned, "The Model Health Show". Listen to full podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Dr. Will Ross, Associate Dean for Diversity, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, and Senior Fellow at the Washington University Center for Health Policy, discusses why social determinants of health are dictated largely by the distribution of wealth, power and resources in one’s environment. He says that being conscious of your surroundings and overcoming negative environments with positive thinking are important. Dr. Ross explains how to positively affect your own health by taking advantage of one of St. Louis’ many beautiful parks, eating healthy by shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables, and utilizing preventive treatments such as flu shots and other vaccines.

In St. Louis there is a growing crisis with heroin addiction and prescription drug abuse. Substance abuse is usually a symptom of other underlying issues where the substance use or harmful behavior serve as a coping mechanism for another problem.

Bethany and Dr. Fred Rottnek, Medical Director of Corrections Medicine for the St. Louis County Department of Health and Associate Professor at St. Louis University, discuss substance abuse, addiction, and treatment.

Dr. Rottnek defines addiction as something we do even though we know it is bad for us. The diagnosis of addiction is larger than only substance abuse, which is a type of addition.

Dr. Rottnek reminds the audience that it is important to remember how broad the definition of an addict is so that we do not label somebody as ‘different than me’ because ‘they have a drug problem.’

Substance abuse, a type of addiction, is often recognized as a pattern of behavior that is destructive and harmful the user and to others. Despite the substance creating negative consequences in the addict’s life, they continue to use the substance.

Dr. Rottnek encourages families to be hyper-vigilant about putting prescription medicines out of site because they are often a gateway drug into long-term addiction.

Bethany and Dr. Rottnek discuss common causes of addiction.

After the addict begins the negative behavior, it is difficult to stop because that means admitting to yourself something is wrong and something isn’t working.

There are resources and help for people in St. Louis who want treatment. If you think you may be an addict or you may know an addict please visit http://www.samhsa.gov/ or call (800) 575-7480 for more information.

For Dr. Rottnek, being Alive and Well in STL means being content in daily life, enjoying and nourishing meaningful relationships, and taking pride in his work. Post below to tell us what it means to you!

"In St. Louis there is a growing crisis with heroin addiction and prescription drug abuse. Substance abuse is usually a symptom of other underlying issues where the harmful behavior serves as a coping mechanism for another problem. Dr. Fred Rottnek, Medical Director of Corrections Medicine for the St. Louis County Department of Health and Associate Professor at St. Louis University, encourages listeners to remember how broad the definition of an addict is so that we do not label somebody as ‘different than me’ because ‘they have a drug problem.’ "

You know you are in a food desert when it is easier to get an orange soda than it is to get an orange or it is easier to buy a pack of beer rather than a gallon of milk. 1 in 6 persons suffers from hunger in our region.

Did you know that: •Missouri is the number 1 state for hunger? •27% of St. Louis residents are food insecure? •42% of St. Louis Area Food Bank clients have to choose between food and medicine or medical care?

Bethany is joined in the studio by Dr. Robert Hughes, President and CEO of Missouri Foundation for Health; Sunny Schaefer, CEO of Operation Food Search; and Denise West, Director of Social Services at Guardian Angel Settlement Association to talk about hunger.

Join our in-studio guests to hear about why hunger and food insecurity is a critical health issue for the region and what resources are available if you or someone you know is hungry.

For more information and resources please visit the following websites or call 314-726-5355 ext. 3 or 211.

http://www.operationfoodsearch.org/services-and-programs/summer-meals-sites.php http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/mo-st_louis http://www.stlfoodbank.org/GetHelp.aspx

1 in 6 people suffers from hunger in our region. Dr. Robert Hughes, President and CEO of Missouri Foundation for Health; Sunny Schaefer, CEO of Operation Food Search; and Denise West, Director of Social Services at Guardian Angel Settlement Association, discuss why hunger and food insecurity is a critical health issue for our region and what resources are available if you or someone you know is hungry.

Your oral health is a major part of your overall health in ways you may never have imagined. Learn about it in this episode! Bethany is joined by Dr. Ronnie Drake, dentist and longtime member of the Regional Health Commission Provider Services Advisory Board, to talk about the importance of keeping healthy teeth and a healthy smile!

Did you know that 25.9% of children in the City and 9.5% of children in the County have asthma? Bethany is joined by Mary Hawkins, a public health nurse with the City of St. Louis, to talk about childhood asthma. Listen in to hear about this growing issue and what we can do today to help make a difference for our children. For more information please visit http://aafastl.org/

Uninsured in St. Louis City or County? Tune in to hear about Gateway to Better Health, a coverage program for St. Louis residents, and the difference it is making. Jennifer Brinkmann and Angela Fleming-Brown, both with the St. Louis Regional Health Commission, discuss this program, who is eligible, and where to sign up!

Bethany shares the love with Dr. Angela Brown, Hypertension Specialist at Washington University, and Brenda Mahr, CEO of Employment Connection to talk about heart diseases and how important it is for your wellbeing to know your family medical history and your own medical status.

The Regional Health Commission’s Decade Review of Health Status Report shows that heart disease mortality has fallen by 29% across the region but that despite this positive trend about a third of St. Louis City residents are living with hypertension and/or high cholesterol.

Listen-in to hear Dr. Brown’s tips for staying healthy and above the statistics: •Know your numbers (cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.) and family history •Walk when and where you can •Stop eating so much salt (it only takes 21 days of eating less salt until you won’t miss it anymore!)

Brenda joins Bethany and Dr. Brown to remind us that people aren’t statistics. Listen to Brenda’s own story about how her family has been affected by a genetic heart disease and her reminder to the listeners that part of loving your family is sharing your family medical history so you can stay informed and healthy.

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Alive and Well STL! Talk to your family and Doctor TODAY about your family history and current health status and stay alive and well!

About a third of St. Louis City residents are living with hypertension and/or high cholesterol. Dr. Angela Brown, Hypertension Specialist at Washington University, and Brenda Mahr, CEO of Employment Connection, talk about heart diseases and how important it is for your wellbeing to know your family medical history and your own medical status. Brenda shares her own story about how her family has been affected by a genetic heart disease and reminds listeners that part of loving your family is sharing your family medical history so you can stay informed and healthy.

What is “trauma?” What does it mean to be traumatized? What are the long-term consequences for individuals and communities who are affected by trauma?

Tune-in as Bethany is joined by Joe Yancey, Executive Director of Places for People, and Suzanne LeLaurin, Senior Vice President of Program at the International Institute, to answer these questions and more.

For Joe, Suzanne, and many of the listeners we have heard from agree that being Alive and Well in St. Louis means being both emotionally and physically healthy.

“Trauma,” which Joe define as experiencing or witnessing an event that compromises an individual’s sense of safety and wellbeing, is a major mental and emotional health issue in our region. Trauma is very difficult to recognize and identify and while the issue is gaining increasing attention from the medical community, there are pockets in our community that have normalized trauma and traumatic experiences.

Join Joe, Suzanne, and Bethany as they discuss the steps we are taking, and need to start taking, as a region to create trauma-informed and supportive communities. Together we can build a stronger St. Louis.

Joe Yancey, Executive Director of Places for People, and Suzanne LeLaurin, Senior Vice President of Program at the International Institute discuss trauma, which Joe define as experiencing or witnessing an event that compromises an individual’s sense of safety and wellbeing. Trauma is very difficult to recognize and identify and while the issue is gaining increasing attention from the medical community, there are pockets in our community that have normalized trauma and traumatic experiences. Join Joe, Suzanne, and Bethany as they discuss the steps we are taking, and need to start taking, as a region to create trauma-informed and supportive communities.

THE MODEL HEALTH SHOW MINI 15

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in our world today, effecting 1 in every 3 people. In this episode Shawn breaks down the causes of heart disease. Get educated about heart disease to protect yourself and those you care about.

In this episode you’ll discover:

•Why high cholesterol is NOT the cause of heart disease. •The negative side effects of taking statins for high cholesterol. •What causes high cholesterol and what to do about it. •What commonly overlooked organ helps regulate your blood pressure (and it’s NOT your heart).

These 15-minute condensed episodes are just a taste of the top rated, world-renowned, "The Model Health Show". Listen to full podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

Chris Krehmeyer with Simmone Smith and Raquan Smith, senior students of Normandy High School.

A deeper conversation about the prevailing negative media, their mission to succeed and their direct message for all of us. Chris asks about their lives as students and to speak for themselves.

Learn more at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

THE MODEL HEALTH SHOW MINI 15

In this episode Shawn breaks down the underlying cause of heart disease and shares specific solutions for prevention. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in our world today, effecting 1 in every 3 people. With rates still on the rise, this is one of the most important topics for you to get educated about to protect yourself and those you care about.

In this episode you’ll discover:

How shift work and long work hours can damage your health long-term.

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Why your hormones are an important factor in heart disease prevention.

These 15-minute condensed episodes are just a taste of the top rated, world-renowned, "The Model Health Show". Listen to full podcasts and get honest solutions for wellness, nutrition, exercise and better living at www.theshawnstevensonmodel.com

Hey lady! You've birthed the idea of your business, now it's time to nurture, grow and LAUNCH!

The clients that walk through the doors of the Women's Business Center are typically budding entrepreneurs like Shelia Pargo who started Energizing Enterprises, a fitness and wellness business in 2003.

Falencia Moore, of the Women's Business Center (WBC) helped Shelia to continue to grow her business. Both of these outstanding women are today's Voices of Grace!

Listen and get the inspiration, encouragement and discover the resource that's designed just for you! Good luck and success to you sister.

In the the prestigious Nettie Kelley studio with St. Louis' finest make up artisan, Nettie Kelley. Real talk and lessons on life, faith, marriage, business and make-up all from the chair. And the final face...flawless!!!

Soft and powerful this medley of praise uplifts and convicts. Lovely.

Today on Going Beyond...

A Deeper conversation with Duane Martin Foster, Fine Arts Leader and Choir Director of Normandy High School.

Chris Krehmeyer asks about the days and the life from the INSIDE of the walls of Normandy Senior High School.

Welcome to all-new, "The Coach Roz Show", a weekly inspiring podcast from certified life coach and personal trainer Coach Roz Harris with co-host, Glen Sandifer, II. In this debut episode, Jade Harrell makes the introductions and you will surely love the hosts and be inspired to hear how it all got started.

Coach Roz brings you the best tips, tools and techniques for losing weight and maintaining your weight loss. If you have a question, ask Coach Roz! She has the answers to help you find the courage to change!

This show is for myth busting and breakthroughs! Bethany Johnson-Javios and Pastor Rodney Francis and Anthony Davis, both members of the Regional Health Commission Advisory Board, explain the reasons why men are less likely than women to seek medical treatment. They debunk men's health myths with the hope that men will understand the importance of staying healthy and how to gain free and low cost treatment.

Today, a true voice of grace, Ms. Miller, joins us to share her experience with the Early Head Start program, for young mothers and children under 3 years old. And we have with us Karen Douglas, who manages Early Head Start.

Early Head Start contributes to assuring that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Grace Hill Settlement House is a nonprofit located in St. Louis that works on grassroots levels to develop and enhance the lives of their neighbors.

For over 110 years, Grace Hill has been rooted in neighborhoods, working alongside individuals to change lives.

Ever heard of "Time Trading"? In this segment of Voices of Grace we meet Gold Wise, Program Manager and life changer.

Grace Hill has a unique computerized bartering system, the M.O.R.E. Time Dollar Exchange (MTDE), which brings neighbors together to volunteer their time and wealth of talents to help each other meet day-to-day needs. Participants earn a Time Dollar for every hour of service that they provide to other members.

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Today we meet the talented HS headliner, Brianna Elise and discover her DREAM. We also get an a capella sweet treat...a sneak preview song from Brianna of what we can expect at the show. Encourage our talented teens, LIVE YOUR DREAM!!!

The Kwame Foundation hosts the LIVE YOUR DREAM CONCERT and YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. Let's help make dreams real for our promising HS seniors!

In the Classroom today...

Distinguished businessman Tony Thompson, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Kwame Building Group.

Brianna Elise Brown, young vocalist powerhouse and headliner for the concert.

Now, Let's Get It! Together.

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Today we meet the inspiring TRIO of the Brianna Elise ensemble and walk with them to their DREAM. Inspiring on and off the stage these young men are at the heart of why this concert exists. Encourage our talented teens, LIVE YOUR DREAM!!!

The Kwame Foundation hosts the LIVE YOUR DREAM CONCERT and YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. Let's help make dreams real for our promising HS seniors!

In the Classroom today...

Distinguished businessman Tony Thompson, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Kwame Building Group.

and

The Brianna Elise TRIO comprised of Antonio Foster, James Thomas Jr. and Karrington Toney.

This event was established to highlight the talent that exists within our public school systems and promote pursuit of higher education by providing scholarship support to high school seniors in the fields of music and other performing arts.

Now, Let's Get It! Together.

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Today we meet the talented HS headliner, Brianna Elise and discover her DREAM. We also get an a capella sweet treat...a sneak preview song from Brianna of what we can expect at the show. Encourage our talented teens, LIVE YOUR DREAM!!!

The Kwame Foundation hosts the LIVE YOUR DREAM CONCERT and YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. Let's help make dreams real for our promising HS seniors!

In the Classroom today...

Distinguished businessman Tony Thompson, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Kwame Building Group.

Brianna Elise, young vocalist powerhouse and headliner for the concert.

Now, Let's Get It! Together.

In this episode of The Model Health Show we’re excited to welcome one of my greatest teachers, Peter Ragnar! If you don’t know him yet, prepare to have your mind blown because I guarantee that he’s going to stick in your heart and mind for a very long time.

Peter Ragnar is a best-selling author and leading authority in the field of health and longevity. He has authored over 30 books and published courses on every aspect of health and personal development. People from all over the world go to great lengths to learn from him, and now, here today, I have him for you on The Model Health Show to share some of his best insights to help you achieve greater levels of health, energy, and vitality.

In this episode you’ll discover:

The big mistake that people make when thinking about time and growing old.

What the present moment has to do with living a happy life.

When your “muscle prime” is over and how much muscle you’ll lose if you don’t take action.

Why time doesn’t really age you.

What the cause of aging really is.

What the best form of exercise is to stay young and energetic longer.

The form of exercise that can make you lose your butt (be careful! lol).

How to use exercise to produce more human growth hormone (the “youth hormone”).

Why you might not want to use the word “anti-aging”.

The physiological cues to what the best longevity foods are for humans.

Why many vegetarians are not actually healthy.

Why hemp seed is an ideal source of protein.

What nitrogen has to do with your protein intake and muscle mass.

Why water and proper hydration are critical to longevity.

The fresh-made juice that can be more hydrating than water.

The impact sleep has on aging (this is critical!).

Why self-esteem is significant to living a long, healthy life.

How money and prosperity can affect your health.

Why you need to manage your stress to avoid financial losses.

How to make your brain grow and improve (no matter what age you are).

What meditation really is and how it affects your mind and body.

The form of exercise even Dr. Oz says will help you live to 100. (It’s right here.)

Welcome to "Voices of Grace"!! A presentation of Grace Hill Settlement House. In this introductory show, one of the most thoughtful men you will ever meet. Kicking of the first season is President and CEO, Roderick Jones is shattering myths and creating breakthroughs in our community.

"Courage will not skip this generation" NAACP Chairman Roslyn Brock.

Mark Your Calendar! 10th Annual Rosa Parks State Observance Day Celebration Keynote Speaker: Dr. Art McCoy Superintendent Ferguson Florissant School District. The celebration will be held in the Rotunda of the Old Court House in Downtown St. Louis at 3:00 PM. Please call the St. Louis County NAACP to RSVP, space is limited 314-389-1552.

Emcee: Andre Hepkins KMOV News 4

Also On Saturday February 15th, 2014 John Gaskin, III was sworn in as a voting member of the NAACP National Board of Directors. Gaskin is the youngest person ever elected to the national board of directors from St. Louis, in the organization’s 105-year history.

Learn more http://www.stlcountynaacp.org/

What do highly successful people believe? They believe they are BIG even when dealing with the small-minded! Learn from Keith in about a minute the 5 extraordinary habits of highly successful people...

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

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Today on Going Beyond...

A Deeper conversation with Becky James-Hatter, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.

Chris Krehmeyer asks about the BIG need for BIG BROTHERS and SISTERS in our region especially at the turn of the BIG 100 for this committed organization.

BBBSEMO is Celebrating 100 years and thousands of children still need us as mentors. It's easier and less time consuming than you might think.

Big Brothers Big Sisters serves a wide variety of children and families facing various levels of adversity. A young boy may have a great deal of stability in his life but is missing the full engagement of his father. He needs a Big Brother – a friend he can talk to who can introduce him to new experiences and encourage him to pursue his dreams.

But, there are also an estimated 100,000 children in Eastern Missouri who are in serious need of a Big Brother or Big Sister. Who are these children? They are children who face multiple challenges. Many live in poverty, come from single parent households, have a parent behind bars and struggle with their academic performance. These children need extra support and encouragement. They need you, me… us!

What does it mean to you to face health and wellness as a man? Pastor Rodney Francis and Anthony Davis make sense of myths and methods of men's wellness. They confront the stigma surrounding men and medical treatment and the psychological shifts that must occur for men to actively and comfortably seek medical treatment. Listen to gain understanding and discover how to help!

Have you ever wondered why you keep getting passed over for job promotions or management opportunities ? Your attitude will determine your altitude ! Learn from Keith in about a minute 5 key tips to help you accelerate and define management...

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

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Today we remember what it is to DREAM...and what we can do to help our talented teens LIVE YOUR DREAM!!!

The Kwame Foundation hosts the LIVE YOUR DREAM CONCERT and YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. Let's help make dreams real for our promising HS seniors!

In the Classroom today...

Distinguished businessman Tony Thompson, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Kwame Building Group.

Orlando "Prettyboy" Watson, renowned super producer, co-owner at Roackhouse Music LLC and owner at PrettyBoy Records.

In this episode you'll discover:

Exciting personal success stories of industry leaders Golden nuggets of wisdom to teach and use Insight from leaders of industry committed to sharing opportunity for young people. Encouragement and tips for aspiring artists.

Great stuff for all of us in this conversation. Now, Let's Get It! Together.

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Today we remember what it is to DREAM...and what we can do to help our talented teens LIVE YOUR DREAM!!!

The Kwame Foundation hosts the LIVE YOUR DREAM CONCERT and YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. Let's help make dreams real for our promising HS seniors!

In the Classroom today...

Distinguished businessman Tony Thompson, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Kwame Building Group.

Orlando "Prettyboy" Watson, renowned super producer, co-owner at Roackhouse Music LLC and owner at PrettyBoy Records.

In this episode you'll discover:

Exciting personal success stories of industry leaders Golden nuggets of wisdom to teach and use Insight from leaders of industry committed to sharing opportunity for young people. Encouragement and tips for aspiring artists.

Great stuff for all of us in this conversation. Now, Let's Get It! Together.

Today on Going Beyond...

A Deeper conversation with Tonya Parker, resident manager and residents Earline Stewart and Robert Livingstone of the Rosie Shields Manor Senior Home in Pagedale.

Chris Krehmeyer asks about the need for affordable housing for our seniors and the care, activities and opportunities of the Rosie Shields Manor in the 24/1 footprint.

In the Money Classroom today is Royce Sutton, VP Community Economic Development Manager, Fifth Third Bank.

Grab a Notepad, today we answer your money questions. It's the money classroom Q & A. How to save money. Child support taxes. Debt. Financial traps. Tithing and more.

Get the straight talk from a banker.

Drs. Edgar Everett and Xavier Tipler with astonishing testimony from their clients of how chiropractic care cured their little boy's asthma and brought healing for their family. Hearing is believing.

Proficient Chiropractic 2050 Woodson Road Overland, MO 63114 314-447-0725

Real talk about the all too real circumstance of HIV/AIDS in our community! Reverend Traci Blackmon, Pastor of Christ the King United Church of Christ, and Cheryl Oliver, Executive Director at Saint Louis Effort for AIDS, talk about this disease and the way that HIV/AIDS, the affected population, and the larger community have evolved over the past decade.

How do HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE think?

Author Tom Black of Boxcar Millionaire sums it best! Learn from Keith in about a minute the 5 beliefs of highly successful people. Listen only if you are ready to leave your comfort zone...

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

In "The Money Classroom", Royce Sutton with Hazelwood East HS Career and College Counselor, Sonya Smith discuss FASFA and upcoming free events to help complete FASFA apps and taxes.

What is the FAFSA and why is it so important for college-bound students to complete? What am I eligible to receive? What can the money be used for?

If a family has never completed a FAFSA previously, is this a form that can be completed without assistance? Do you recommend getting assistance to complete the FAFSA?

Other answers include: What is the due date to complete the FAFSA? Is there a cost to submit the FAFSA? What documents will be needed to complete the FAFSA? If my family has not completed their most recent tax returns when I am ready to complete my FAFSA what should I do? What FAFSA scams should families be aware of? Where can families go to get assistance with completing a FAFSA?

Today, what really drives you? What is it that you would do for FREE everyday of the week 24 hours of the day? WE call that your PASSION! Passion is when your love of the job or duty supercedes a paycheck. Are you pursuing your passion? Learn from Keith in about a minute how to turn your PASSION in to a paycheck...

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

Chris Krehmeyer with Maria Chappelle-Nadal, State Representative of the 14th Senatorial District.

A deeper conversation about school transfers and new ideas for accreditation. A view of our region from the top-the highest legislation division of our government.

Learn More at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

Dr. Robert Poirier, Chief of Clinical Operations at Barnes Jewish Hospital ER Department, and Karen Bradshaw, lead Community Coordinator with the St. Louis Integrated Health Network, share how to get the right care at the right place and at the right time here in St. Louis. They discuss when to go to the hospital and when the ER is not the best answer. Learn what you need to do today to ensure you are Alive and Well when you're not feeling your best!

Jade Harrell with Guinness World Record holder as The World’s Oldest Performing Female BodyBuilder, Ernestine “Ernie” Shepherd, at age 77, is a personal trainer, a professional model, a competitive bodybuilder and happier and more fulfilled than she’s ever been in her life. How did Ernestine transform herself from an average middle-aged woman to bodybuilding diva? Her story is as powerful as her bench press. Her love and wisdom will help you press harder, too.

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND...

Chris Krehmeyer with Daniel Isom II, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Policing and the Community and retired Chief of Police for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

A deeper conversation about policing in the region and how to keep our neighborhoods safe. How does Normandy and the 24:1 rank? Join the conversation.

Learn More at www.beyondhousing.org Office (314) 533-0600

What do the most Successful people do before 8 am everyday? Margaret Thatcher woke up at 5 am and Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney since 2000, wakes at 4:30am every morning! Learn from Keith in about a minute 5 additional things they do that you can and should do as well...

TODAY REMEMBER, IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN AND TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Wanna know the best way to find a new biz opportunity or a new job? This 1-minute of wisdom will put you further and faster than you can land you resume on the desk of a hiring manager. Take it from the pro! Keith SalesPro. It can happen. It will happen and together we can MAKE it happen!

Toni Jordan, a mother, grandmother, Dean’s List student, member of the workforce, and recovering addict speaks about her journey into addiction and recovery. She shares powerful testimony and revelation of the resources available to combat addiction. Recovery is possible!

Dr. Jade James, Director of Research and Medical Services for the St. Louis County Department of Health, talks about ways to make and keep healthy New Year’s resolutions. Dr. James explains that setting a New Year’s resolution is a daily commitment, not just a goal. She encourages listeners to stick with it because it is never too late to start living a happy and healthy life!

Today on Going Beyond… A deeper conversation with Kevin Buchek, Chairman of the Village of Bel-Noir. Chris Krehmeyer asks about Normandy School District transfers and it's impact on Bel-Noir neighbors.

Village of Bel-Nor Phone: 314-381-2834 8416 Natural Bridge Road Bel-Nor MO 63121

Angela Buchanan, Public Health Nurse, and Courtney Jones of the St. Louis City Health Department talk about the health risks of obesity and the positive impacts, to many areas of life, that controlling your weight can have. Each has a personal story of health and weight loss and acheiving success literally one step at a time. They share great tips that helped them and encouragement for you!

Grab a notepad...Today we learn about an innovative, artistic way to take break the cycle of domestic violence. In the classroom with Jade Harrell is Chi Mathias shares her powerful story of triumph, her fight back for our children and her song to close the class will blow you away!!! acapella amazing

Grab a notepad...Today we learn valueable life lessons that transcend time and space from the wise, elegant and outstanding Elmer Bazile Thomas, "Grandmother CEO". In the classroom wit Jade Harrell today is Tina Grimes, Founder and President of Success Academy, LLC, and author of this powerful and touching book. 12 Life Lessons and a glimpse into the life of this amazing eighty-five year old woman will inspire you to be your best, to do your best and to live your very best. Laugh, cry, reminisce and reflect in this conversation with "Mommy". Then take time to evaluate your own life and realize how not to simply exist but LIVE!

Grab a notepad...Today Jade Harrell shares and exclusive sneak peak of an all new Let's Get It! Together special series, "Spiritually Spoken". Spoken word and poetry which glorifies God and builds the Kingdom. On fire for GOD!

Grab a notepad...In the classroom today is Vickie Calmese with Jade Harrell. Vickie Calmese known professionally as Mz. Vickie is a Registered Nurse with 30+ years as a healthcare specialist. Mz. Vickie is widely known for her energetic, inspirational, motivating and hilarious style of speaking. She has addressed a variety of audiences from Faith-based Organizations to Healthcare Associations. Originally from East St. Louis, IL (where a sense of humor is a tool of survival) she draws on her healthcare knowledge and life experiences to give her a unique perspective of creativity and humor. Her passion and commitment to improving health through knowledge and humor has directed her to create Healthlarious, health care education infused in a comedic medium. Audiences are entertained and educated every time she leaves the stage. She invites you to Laugh a lot. Live better. http://www.healthlarious.com/

Grab a notepad...Today we continue our conversation with Jade Harrell and Dr. Terrance Roberts, one of the "Little Rock Nine". The Little Rock Nine were the nine African-American students involved in the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. Their entrance into the school in 1957 sparked a nationwide crisis when Arkansas governor Orval Faubus, in defiance of a federal court order, called out the Arkansas National Guard to prevent the Nine from entering. President Dwight D. Eisenhower responded by federalizing the National Guard and sending in units of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division to escort the Nine into the school on September 25, 1957. The military presence remained for the duration of the school year.

Grab a notepad...Today we have a heart-to-heart sit down talk about our history with a man to help shape it as we know it today. Jade Harrell in a conversation with Dr. Terrance Roberts, one of the "Little Rock Nine". A group of children who were the first to integrate Central HS after Supreme Court Decision Brown v. BOE.