Make The Change Radio Show: Recent Episodes
Patricia Terrell
Financial guru, Steven LaBroi shares tips that the wealthy use every day to reduce debt and build wealth. And the wonderful news is that you do not have to be wealthy to apply these tips; but you must know what they are. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to live the debt-free, stress-free and happy life we were meant to live.
In this episode, Byron Sogie-Thomas of the Health Policy Research Consortium and Michael J. Wilson of Maryland Hunger Solutions share some startling details surrounding food safety, access to nutritious food, and hunger. They discuss the role public policy played in creating our current food system and how public policy can help improve it. They also explain the role each of us can play in influencing the public policy that can help us obtain better access to safe and nutritious foods, combat hunger, and in the end improve our overall health.
Dr. Sharon R Bonds and Marriage & Family Therapist, Carter Drew, helps us identify if we have a toxic style of parenting. They also provide ideas on steps parents can take to become less toxic.
Donald and Ronald Baker fall into that 20% category of people who pursue childhood imaginations that lead to happiness and success. In this episode, they share how their exposure to photography has led to them becoming living legends in the world of photojournalism.
Do you have questions regarding Open Enrollment and the future of Obamacare? If so, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is the topic of this episode. Byron Sogie Thomas of the Health Policy Research Consortium and Ben Turner of the Primary Care Coalition discuss and answer questions about the Open Enrollment process.
Ben Turner outlines seven steps to get you through the open enrollment process and Byron Sogie Thomas talks about how we can have our voices heard when it comes to any changes in policy surrounding the future of the Affordable Care Act.
Natasha Elliott talks about how she survived childhood sexual abuse by her biological father. Natasha points out that there are always signs that reveal a child is a victim of sexual, mental, or emotional abuse. Learn about the key signs of abuse that parents must pay close attention to and never ignore.
Four dynamic men talk about what it takes to be a great father, the social ills of father absenteeism, the seven things every father should tell his daughter, the importance of shared custody, a mother's ability to raise a boy to become a man, and much more.
Political Strategist, Patricia Mitchell; Former US Marshall (DOJ) David Grogan, and Film/TV Actor, Garret Davis shared their perspectives about both Hillary and Trump, the three presidential debates, voting, locker room talk, how they planned to cast their votes, and much more.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mr. Byron Sogie-Thomas, Deputy Director for Health Policy Research & Analysis at the Health Policy Research Consortium, and Dr. Edith Mitchell, Professor of Medical Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and past President of the National Medical Association shared their knowledge about breast cancer.
With this rise in not only religiously unaffiliated Americans, but also a more vocal group, Michael Lehmann shares how to have a graceful communications when encountering atheists and agnostics.
In many places around the country there is growing concern about the health effects of environmental hazards, from lead in the water, to nitrogen dioxide in the air. These hazardous toxins can turn our communities into death traps. And there is plenty of evidence that these dangers are not equally borne by all populations.
Byron Sogie-Thomas with Health Policy Research Consortium, also known as HPRC discusses the role of public policy in preventing or correcting environmental hazards and improving our health.
Kamita Gray and Al Weaver, leaders of the Brandywine Two Bridges Southern Region Neighborhood Coalition talk about how they are using community engagement to drive public policy in their fight with a very large environmental hazard; namely emissions from not one, but a third fossil-fuel power plant in their neighborhood in Maryland.
Neil Gormley with Earth Justice in Washington, DC talks about this entire issue of Environmental Justice and what we can do to protect our communities from these environmental hazards.
Many people have an opinion about how evil was created. Rev. Thea Wilson, Dr. Susan Smith, Dr. Willie Jolley, and Minister Dentis Shaw engage in a passionate discussion regarding their interpretation of scripture as it relates to the question, "Did God Create Evil?"
Does Satan need permission from God to do evil works or can he just do what he wants without question?
Is it right to portray God as an all-loving God when there is so much evil in the world and when scripture clearly states that God has done what appears to be evil things in the Old Testament?
And if God is all good then how can we have all of these killings? Why doesn't He intervene?
My guests tackle these questions and more.
Dr. Nina Brown, author of "Dead-End Lovers: How to Avoid Them and Find True Intimacy" helps us understand why we keep picking unsuitable lovers. Dr. Brown calls them "Dead-End Lovers." We will learn how to spot them early, how to avoid them, and the psychological needs we have that attracts us to them.
Dr. presents five personal psychological lures and attractions we possess, such as;
Being a Saver Searching for Excitement Craving Attention and Admiration Finding a Mirror Rebellion against Convention
Dr. Brown shares 7 out of 17 clear signs of unsuitability and tells us how to spot the "Five Types of Unsuitable Lovers:"
Hurting and Needy Risk-Taking and Rebellious Charming and Manipulative Self-Absorbed Exotic and Different
So if your relationship is on a one-way street to nowhere OR if you find that you keep getting into relationships with unsuitable lovers; Dr. Brown provides steps you can take to move away from dead-end relationships so that you can ultimately get the loving relationship you deserve.
Dr. Willarda Edwards and Byron Sogie-Thomas from the Health Policy Research Consortium discuss the importance of getting your children vaccinated for the upcoming school year. They discuss the shingles, flu, and pneumonia vaccines, and concerns about the health risks (perceived or otherwise) associated with vaccinations.
Reverend Joseph Deck, Reverend Thea Wilson, and Reverend Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams engage in a round-table discussion about the State of Christianity in America.
Is Christianity in America under siege? Is it being marginalized? Does Christianity have an image problem, or have Christians been spoiled with Christian privilege for so long that now they must make room for people of all belief systems?
These are just a few questions that are discussed during this episode.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, shares his perspectives on police brutality, black on black crime, voting, freedom of speech, martial law, the GOP Convention (Donald Trump), gun control, the importance of reading, and more.
The Health Policy Research Consortium (HPRC) is partnering with Make the Change Radio Show for the remainder of 2016 to talk about public policy, how public policy can improve your health, and what you can do to drive public policy decisions in your community.
During the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend I had the pleasure and blessing to speak with Pro Football Hall of Famer, Coach Tony Dungy and Sportscaster and Broadcaster Extraordinaire, James Brown. We talked about fatherhood, manhood, sports, success and more. Both men are walking pillars of wisdom; the type of wisdom that can only God can provide and they shared some of that Divine wisdom during the show.
Three dynamic men talk about fatherhood and their unique perspectives about how they raised their children.
Pastor Jeffery Johnson is a husband and father of three children; a son and two daughters, one of his daughters, is actually his niece but he and his wife raised her as their daughter. Pastor Johnson who was also raised by a father who was a pastor, talks about raising children from a pastoral perspective.
Darryl Washington is a husband of four children; two daughters and two sons. He and his wife focused on raising children to care for their body, healthy thoughts, and the love for God.
David Grogan is a single dad with shared custody of his daughter with final decision-making authority. Dave talks about the special care required to raise a daughter with high self-esteem and some of the challenges of shared custody.
We are meant to learn and grow in this life. Unfortunately, we can be lead astray by so many things and before we even realize it, we have become unrecognizable to ourselves. Each of us possess the power within us to create a new existence. We can be reborn and reacquainted with who we really are inside. Regardless of where you are on your journey, you don't have to do it alone." Quote by Rene Pierre
According to Stephan LaBoissiere, "the biggest reason that men wish they could turn back the hands of time is due to lack of sex." So he is on a mission to help men and women experience more successful and authentic relationships.
In this episode Dr. Fraser shares tips about success , power networking tips, overcoming fear, finding your purpose, and more.
This episode consists of two incredible shows packed into one hour of programming. This episode also includes a tribute to Prince Rogers Nelson, also known as Prince, who passed away on April 21, 2016. RIP Prince.
Nicole Turner opens up the first half of the show with great insight about detoxing our life emotionally and mentally and how to get it done so that we can improve relationships with ourselves and others.
Ronald Barnes opens up the second half of the show talking about the qualities that make up the fabric of a man. Ronald makes clear the differences between being an adult male and being a Man!
During the first half of the show, Morgan McCane and her parents talk about an organization that Morgan founded at the age of 15. Morgan started Girls Against Boys Sagging (GABS) when she told her mom that she was tired of seeing boys walking around with their "dirty" underwear showing. When Morgan's mom challenged her to do something about it, Morgan did just that. Thus was born GABS, a movement against boys sagging, whose message is that women can change men's minds the most, so women need to ask their men to #pullemup!
During the second half hour, Judge Eric Nyce, David Grogan, Ervin Reid, and Dennis Borie talk about the early voting process, how to sift through the rhetoric, the electoral process, and of course "The Donald."
Patricia Terrell, Host of Make the Change Radio Show has been an entrepreneur for 21 years and has transformed herself over the years. In this episode, Patricia talks about the most important things you should know before launching your new business. Michelle Younger chimes in to talk about the importance of hiring someone to handle your human resources.
Over the years, Patricia has re-invented herself and she talks about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone to fulfill your purpose in life and Dora Carpenter chimes in to talk about feeling the fear, but doing it anyway and her Feel the Fear workshops.
Patricia is a bit old school when it comes to dating and shares some tips about how men should ask a lady out on a date. She even gives them an example of what to say.
Patricia concludes the show with "PatsPeeves," where she talks about how people can help change our daily commutes for the positive if the slow drivers would stop driving slow in the fast lane and kindly pull over to allow the faster drivers to get by. Donald Whitt chimed in to talk about how and why he sometimes refuses to move over from the fast lane if the driver behind him is signaling for him to move over. You have to listen to the show to hear why Donald does this.
Stephan LaBoissere, author of "God, Where is My Boaz?" is on a mission to help women identify what is hindering them from receiving the love and man she deserves and what she can do to turn things around.
Dr. Willie Jolley gives specific steps regarding how you can bounce back from the "Devasting Ds" of divorce, disease, disaster, downsizing, or the death of a loved one.
Bobby Kinzer, is the President of the Literacy Institute for Financial Enrichment, Inc., which is a non-profit he established to teach financial literacy. Bobby is a former basketball player and his passion is to empower people to manage their finances and to eliminate the taboo associated with talking about our financial condition.
Dr. Tommy Watson, Author, Speaker, and former football player talks about his awesome book, "The Resilience of Champions!" Dr. Watson clearly outlines the six habits of highly resilient people in this episode. And Dr. Watson should know because he went from homeless and living out of trunk to a star athlete to college graduate, to earning his doctorate, and to a highly successful entrepreneur! If Dr. Watson can bounce back from so many adversities, then so can we. Listen to this episode to learn how.
Ron Pemberton, Demetria "Dina" Elosiebo, Wendy Bridges, and Ebony Andrews talk about the importance of having hobbies, how their hobbies have changed their lives and the lives of others.
As we all look for ways to live a life of happiness and purpose, quitting our jobs to pursue our passion is never an easy option. However, if you include a hobby or two in your daily life, it can positively impact your self-esteem, reduce stress, make you happy, you become more attractive and people will gravitate towards you because you have something to talk about.
In this episode, Carolyn reveals the shocking truths you need to know about being a caregiver. She guides us in determining what crucial conversations we need to have with our loved ones about end-of-life care, how to discuss this very sensitive issue, and how we may receive financial support and relief as a primary caregiver.
In commemoration of Black History Month, Charles “Chuck” Hicks, Activist, Librarian and Chair of the DC Black History Celebration Committee talks about his rich life experiences as well as the history, purpose and on-going value of Black History Month.
Mr. Hicks was instrumental in coordinating the Million Man March, the March on Washington, the Million Family March, and many other events.
Mr. Hicks is also the son of deceased famed civil rights leader Robert Hicks.
Michael A. Graves of Graves Advisory Group, LLC, Black Enterprise Magazine, and C-Suite Sports Radio Show talks about growing up with iconic parents, Mr. Earl Graves, Senior and the late Barbara Graves, founders of Black Enterprise Magazine. Michael shares his tips on successful entrepreneurship, parenting, his gastric bypass surgery, and much more.
It's Black History Month and Ronald Wayne Cook is back to talk about the Black Seeds Educational and Historical Calendar. He highlights one of our unsung heroes and living legend, he shares the black history fact for the day, black love and more!
If getting a new job or a total career change is the change you want to make this year, then in this episode you will learn what you need to do prior to beginning your job search.
Otis Williams, a living legend, with a 56 year career of active performances talks about his life as the founder and the last original surviving member of the Temptations.
Otis talks about what it has taken for the Temptations to remain relevant for 56 years and so much more.
In this segment, Otis takes us down memory lane and shares the meaning and memories behind many of The Temptations' famous hits; such as Don’t Send Me Away, Darling Stand By Me, where Otis sang lead.
Other songs included in this segment are; Please Return Your Love To Me, Treat Her Like A Lady, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, I Wish It Would Rain, Cloud Nine, Error of Our Ways, Elevator Eyes, Can’t Get Next To You, Since I Lost My Baby, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Ball of Confusion, and of course we close the show with My Girl.
This show is bound to take you down Memory Lane and will cause you start dancing or swaying in your seat. So get your Kleenex and dancing shoes ready for a great chat with Otis Williams and the awesome sounds of the Temptations.
What a tremendous honor to have Otis Williams join me on Make The Change Radio Show!
The Temptations story is going to Broadway in 2017, so stay tuned..
Thank you God. Thank you Otis <3
If you are thinking of writing your first book, Daphne Jones-Robinson, Dr. James Arthur Williams, Damon Jones, and Kareem Taylor share what you need to know to get your book idea from out of your head and into the marketplace. So if you want to learn the secrets to writing a book or how to get the book you started years ago finally written, these four guests will share their secrets to get you started on your journey to becoming an author.
Dr. Lloyd Thomas Bowser, the Corporate Podiatrist at Oak Crest Village and the President and CEO of the 3D Foot Doctor, shares important information about how to care for our feet, the clues our feet can provide about the state of our health.
Four men reveal the secrets to dating that some men do not want women to know, such as the proper way to date, red flags and deal breakers, how the wrong guys decide how to pick you, how to know if he is really into you, why men disappear, startling statistics about men and so much more.
Colletta Orr talks about the ten foods that can help keep cancer at bay, ways to protect our daughters from breast and ovarian cancers, breast cancer in men and the healthy lifestyles that can help keep cancer at bay.
Lisa Council shares her personal story of domestic violence and survival and what we should look for in our loved ones to determine if they are suffering in silence from domestic violence or abuse.
Various guests share how they were hurt in some of the worst ways you can imagine, either by a loved one or a stranger, yet they found a way to forgive. Learn what forgiveness is, what it is not, the steps to take along the path to forgiveness, and why even with the best intentions to forgive, the end result may not turn out as you may have hoped and why even that is okay.
Dr. Duane Mangum shares eight key ingredients for blended family success. Whether you are a single mom or dad with children maneuvering through the dating scene or whether you are already in a blended family environment you will definitely benefit from Dr. Mangum's eight key ingredients for successful blending, which are outlined in his book "Blending To Make It: Ingredients for a Successful Blended Family."
If you believe that homelessness is something that happens to someone else, then you must listen to this show. The loss of a job, an illness, or catastrophic event can quickly catapult anyone into homelessness. Ray Breeding went from homelessness to ordainment and Vernon Montgomery went from homelessness to gainful employment and pursuing his dreams as a writer. Karla Graham and Blair Copeland share how shelters help people transition from homelessness.
The Biagas family of trans-generational entrepreneurs talk about their individual journeys toward entrepreneurial success and how they came together to become owners of two Marriott hotels; A SpringHill Suites by Marriott and a Residence Inn by Marriott, both located in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dr. and Pastor Alfonzo Surrett, Dr. Bruce Purnell, and Attorney Talib Karim come together to share their perspectives to answer the question "What's Going On in the World Today?" regarding issues surrounding fatherhood, single mother households, voting, encounters with police, and the prison industrial complex (PIC).
They will also recommend changes that we can make at the individual level instead of waiting for our government and elected officials to initiate change and enforce our basic human rights.
Pre-recorded Show: According to Pastor Alfonzo King Surrett, Jr., “Words are the primary tool through which we are able to express our feelings, desires, beliefs, needs, and thoughts to others.” Most of us under-estimate or do not realize how powerful words are and the tremendous impact they have on our lives. The Bible says in Proverbs 18:21 that the power of life and death are in the tongue. Now, more than ever, we need to focus on “Taming Our Tongues” because with social media, texting, and the internet; we are spewing out more words than any time in our history.
Pastors Lewis and Stephanie Tucker come together to discuss Pastor Lewis L. Tucker Jr.'s book "Damaged Goods: The Restoring Power of the Father's Love." In his book Pastor Lewis Tucker states that “the majority of women fall into the category called “damaged goods” due to some form of physical, verbal, or sexual abuse, which leaves them emotionally wounded and mentally scarred. Pastor Stephanie Tucker, who once considered herself to be "damaged goods" due to childhood sexual abuse, joins Pastor Lewis Tucker to share with women how they can heal and transform themselves from “damaged goods” to “precious gems.”
Attorney A. Dwight Pettit talks about why your vote matters, especially during what's called "off-season" elections. During off-season elections, citizens can cast their votes for mayors, states attorneys, sheriffs, senators, congressmen, and other important offices and citizen initiatives in their states.
Dr. Shane shares his professional advice and personal wisdom regarding the keys to having a successful love relationship. Dr. Shane talks about the following:
- The proverbial serial killers of relationships that are highly predictive of breakups
- When there is a tremendous imbalance in the desire for sex and how to re-balance the desire
- How to manage technology and social media to avoid its negative impact on your relationship
- Why people enter into affairs and what can be done to "affair-proof" your relationship
- Much more...
Gwendolyn Taitt-Relf, author of “Why The Stars Twinkle” shares a very poignant story her family’s seven year journey of love, forgiveness, and care-giving when Gwen’s mother was suddenly stricken with Alzheimer’s disease due to a concussion from a fall. Why The Stars Twinkle (54 pages) will make you laugh, cry, and laugh all over again. The information contained in the book is based on 100 interviews with individuals diagnosed with Stage 1 Alzheimer’s, their families, her experiences as a caregiver to her mother, and her activities within the Alzheimer’s community. Why The Stars Twinkle is available in paperback and as an e-book ($2.99) at http://ow.ly/OSM9D. Gwen Relf offers a free assessment to anyone with questions about what to expect and how to best prepare for the significant challenges that will lie ahead. You can contact Gwen through her website at www.whythestarstwinkle.com.
Dr. Willie Jolley, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Media Personality talks about Fatherhood from several perspectives. A single father raising a son, a father marrying into a blended family, a father with an extremely busy career requiring him to be away from the household, and a father who took on the responsibilities of raising his deceased brother's seven children.
Pastors Lewis and Stephanie Tucker of New Birth Kingdom Church in Lynchburg, Virginia talk about the keys to a successful marriage. Pastor Lewis Tucker is the author of the book “The Two Will Become One Flesh: What Every Couple Needs to Know Before and After They Say “I Do.” During their 12 years in ministry, officiating weddings and providing premarital and marital counseling, they discovered that the couples with the most problems in their marriage are those who have not received the requisite skills to successfully merge two lives into one.
Kelley Williams-Bolar's story made national headlines in 2011 when she was arrested and convicted of 2 felonies for sending her two daughters to school outside of their residential school district, but in a district where Kelley’s father resided. This is called District Jumping. The pain Kelley and her father suffered for this decision is heart-wrenching. Most horrific of all is that Kelley’s father passed away while in custody for allowing his daughter to use his address to send his two granddaughters to a better school.
Wilma Jones, Author of “Living Happier After” shares 5 key steps on how to live a “happier” life after divorce. She talks about how to manage the negative thoughts and attitudes about the "Ex," your future, how to handle post-divorce issues surrounding the children, the ex's new lover, child support/alimony, and dating again, so that you CAN live happier after the divorce.
Natasha Brown, author of the book 10 BLESSINGS OF BETRAYAL: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF REBUILDING THROUGH TRAGEDY, talks about her true life story of being falsely accused of stabbing her ex-boyfriend nine times and three other individuals. Natasha found herself faced with a $100,000 bond and up to 25 years in jail for six felonies, if convicted. Natasha talks about her journey through despair and deliverance when the charges are dropped and the ten spiritual blessings she received that changed her life forever.
Guests Karren Pope-Onwukwe, prominent Elder Law and Disability Rights Attorney and Daniel Rutherford Wilson, the National and Federal Programs Director of the Denver-based nonprofit, Compassion & Choices talks about how to plan and prepare for the challenges that face older Americans.
Christine Psalms, wife of 18 years, mother of four, and an entrepreneur talks about family love and how her family went from a two-income household to one primary income so that Christine could home school her children. The episode also features a "Mother's Day Anthem" written by husband Sean Psalms, lead vocalist and the children are singing the chorus. This song and video is bound to warm your heart and touch your spirit.
Father Christian D. Bruce and Brother Raymond Pretlor discuss some of the major issues that men are confronted with on a daily basis. They share their opinions of what it means to “Be a Man” and they provide ideas regarding what the loved ones can do to help heal the men in their lives.
Charlene Day talks about her “Fear Goodbye” Movement and how she is fulfilling her calling to help others say goodbye to fear and move towards their destiny. Charlene says it is time to serve fear notice, silence the whispers and petty threats once and for all.
Miko Branch, Co-Founder, CEO of Miss Jessie's, the company that revolutionized the curly and natural hair care industry. Miko is also the Co-Author of the newly released book “Miss Jessie's: Creating a Successful Business from Scratch---Naturally.” Miko will share how she and her sister Titi Branch created a successful business from scratch.
Michelle Davis-Younger shows stay at home moms or dads; military personnel or veterans; or people embarking on a totally different career path; how to prepare their resume in a manner that will turn weaknesses into strengths. Learn about the most common resume mistakes, how to make your resume stand out from the crowd, her important "2-10 Rule" and more.
Eric Broyles, Attorney and Author of "Encounters with Police: A Black Man's Guide to Survival," shares how to handle encounters with police, what to say and not to say, why you should comply on the scene and contest later, how to report an abusive encounter, and more.
Brian K. Bailey of Fit Tyme Productions shares his 5 Success Principles for overcoming the mental barriers to getting and staying fit and healthy. He also shares 5 Daily Affirmations that you can use each day to keep you motivated, especially during those days when the going gets tough.
Joy Sutton, Charles Young, Wilma Jones, and Rodney Branche share their perspectives and personal experiences regarding how relationships are impacted when "she" makes more than "he."
Richard Bernabe, an internationally renowned wildlife, landscape, travel photographer, and author talks about why and how he left a comfortable corporate job, six-figure income, company car, and lucrative benefits to pursue his passion.
Dora Carpenter shares some of her unique tools and techniques to teach us how to embrace our fears and release the stronghold that fear has on our lives.
Pastor Alfonzo Surrett, the Senior Pastor of Calvary Community Church, in South Holland, Illinois talks about what it means to “Hear from God” and how you can increase your chances of hearing from God too.
Daniel Strong talks about the tragic car accident that killed his wife, unborn child and left him an amputee. Learn how Daniel regained his passion for life and proceeded to win a pro championship bodybuilding competition and how he is helping amputees and others at his gym Strong Fitness.
Steve Hayes talks about exercising the "Hayes Way" that incorporates the flexibility of exercising without fancy equipment, easy nutrition, and stress reduction. Steve also talks about the cardiac arrest in 2014 that nearly took his life.
Darrell Cador talks about how he found his passion to write after receiving donated computers. Prior to that he did not read books at all. Now he is a published author of 3 books and about to launch his first live stageplay. Learn how he did it.
LaMarr Funn talks about the importance of getting adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables and how we can accomplish this by juicing. LaMarr shares her principles for juicing the "Funn" way.
Fernette Moore speaks with Paul and Deborah Anderson about the Waverly Academy, a STEM Charter School in Jacksonville, Florida and how the academy is making a difference in the lives of young girls.
Jennifer Unangst shares her story of sexual abuse from age 5 to 14 by someone she was born to love and trust. She speaks candidly about how her upbringing led to a life of sex trafficking, substance and physical abuse. Learn how she is now helping others.
Raymond Hawkins talks about his recovery from a life as a functional addict. He explains why they are difficult to identify and what telltale signs to look out for. Functional addicts can endanger our lives if they do not receive help in time.
Joe Gorham, Radio Show Host at WHUR talks about how a simple change in his eating habits allowed him to get off insulin medication, lose over 40 pounds, obtain more energy and renew his commitment to health. If Joe can do this at the age of 62 so can you!
Pastor Leonard Smith speaks to Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. He talks about the various seasons of life, how to recognize the one we are in and how to maximize each season. Although we cannot control the seasons, we can control how we respond to them.
Dr. Paul Anderson shares his "Lessons of Resiliency," a 7-step program for beating the blues at anytime of the year, but especially during the holiday season.
Attorney Willard Alonzo Stanback talks about the most important types of business agreements small business owners should have in place to conduct business professionally and protect themselves.
Alvin Dwight Pettit, a famed civil rights lawyer and author of the book “Under Color of Law” talks about the new forms of civil rights violations we must pay attention to and the dangers that lie ahead if the nation sleeps in a fog of complacency created by past accomplishments.
Pastor Alfonzo King Surrett sheds light on why many people feel like their prayers are not being answered and he offers prayer techniques that can improve your prayer life.
Shameeka Hunt did not let being a wife, mother of two (a newborn and 1 year old), and a full-time job as an Engineer stop her from creating a product to fulfill a personal need! Learn what it took for Shameeka to become an inventor and how her story may inspire you to turn your ideas into reality.
Brett Murray of Concerts For Causes talks about the importance of helping others throughout the year. He recommends that we donate to causes that we are passionate about. Concerts For Causes provides musical instruments to youth in under-served areas.
Guest Host, Shawn Perry of The Senior Zone, has an in-depth conversation about aging with Dr. John Thompson of the DC Council on Aging.
Dr. Paul Anderson; Chaplain, Relationship Expert, and Suicide Counselor, talks about how to build a firm foundation for our intimate relationships. He talks about why people do not marry for love, but because their mate can meet certain needs.
Successful entrepreneur Zane Marshall shares his 3-year journey of workplace abuse as a teenager. Learn about the top warning signs of abuse that parents should look out for and how they can raise a child less likely to accept an abusive relationship of any kind.
Willard Alonzo Stanback talks about why we need to treat each business partnership like a marriage and the five most important points we need to address before walking down the aisle of business matrimony.
When many gave up on our troubled youth, Higher Hopes, Inc. gave them hope! Learn how Psychologist, Dr. Bruce Purnell and Educator Ronnie Blackstone are changing the lives of some of our most troubled youth by restoring their hopes for a brighter future and redefining what they believe is "cool."
Lynn Strange and Sonja Pitts share how they got into a domestically abusive relationship in the first place. Understand what makes a woman stay after the first hit from their abuser.
Learn how victims of abuse cope from day to day and marvel at the courage it takes for them to leave. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of a potential abuser, the most important changes victims of abuse should make, how to survive and the smartest and safest ways to leave.
Our purpose in life is revealed in many ways, but we must pay attention to every clue from having a stranger compliment our work or perhaps our purpose is expressed vividly in a dream that seemed so real upon awakening.
Graciela Blackstone is a 5th generation farmer who is making major sacrifices to make her dreams come true by constructing “The Blackstone Amphitheater for Humanity and Conference Center” on a 300 year-old family farmland that dates back to 1659.
Dr. Shane Perrault is talking about “Soul Mate Love." Is that new person you met a great date or potential soul mate? How will you know and what changes will you need to make to prepare for the arrival of Soul Mate Love? .
Many of our most challenging situations involve communicating with the most important people in our lives. Whether it's your boss, spouse, parent, business partner, lover, or child, Dr. Brinkman is back by popular demand with more tools to help improve communications with your key relationships.
Angela L. Walker knew at the age of 8 that she wanted to be an actress, writer, artist and/or math teacher. She had to place her dreams on the back burner when God blessed her with a child doctors said she could never have. Angela quickly introduced her miracle son Joshua to the world of art, which also became his passion until he was killed by a random act of violence.
Imagine bringing your beautiful child into the world and watching as he progresses normally with all milestones being met. Then somewhere between 1 ½ and 2 years of age……everything changes. Your precious child is kidnapped; not his physical body, but his brain. The doctor says it is Autism. Now what do you do? How do you prepare?
Why do people act the way they do? How would you like to improve your relationships with the difficult people in your life? According to Dr. Rick Brinkman you can improve even the most difficult relationships. In this episode, he will share strategies on how to effectively deal with the top 13 difficult behaviors that can literally destroy our relationships at home, work, and elsewhere. Can you identify which behavior best describes you?
Are you in love with a Christian, Agnostic, or Atheist? Do you even know? Should you care? Could your mate’s ability to be faithful be linked to their religious beliefs and/or the strength of their faith? Listen to a Christian and an Atheist share their perspectives.
This episode is about two amazingly artistic ladies who are living their dreams and helping others live theirs too.
Learn how Jackie Hicks' gift as a Portrait Artist was discovered by a One-Hour Photo Technician and how Letitia Thornhill, Makeup Artist to the Stars, overcame religious barriers and the challenges of being a single mom to make her dream come true.
When this dynamic duo unites, they create timeless masterpieces that will literally knock you off your feet!
Daphne Jones-Robinson wanted badly to use her creative gifts. One day she said goodbye to the corporate world and never looked back. Learn how within months of leaving her job, Daphne wrote a book in thirty days and can now add the title "Author" to her name.
Aurelia Crews was known for what she calls her “Rack,” which were her size “F” breasts. Aurelia was also blessed with a shapely body frame, award-winning smile, great family, a host of friends around the world, a successful career and more. Most people would describe Aurelia as “having it all.” Then one day breast cancer struck.