B. Lifted Up!: Recent Episodes
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The B. Lifted Up! radio show is a faith based motivational lifestyle program created to elevate and encourage listeners to pursue their spiritual gifts. This weekly, one-hour radio platform will explore topics, guests and issues on stewardship to build generational wealth and serve your community with the backdrop of the best gospel and inspiration music. Hosted by Alfred Edmond Jr. and Dee Marshall.
GIVELIFY “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over.” Luke 6:38. In 2020, charitable giving generated more than $470 billion. But, giving to a good cause is not always easy. Great marketers identify a need – and fill it. That’s just what Wale Mafolasire, did when he wanted to contribute more than he had in his pocket to the church offering. His solution – a fusion of finance and technology (FinTech). In 2013, he launched “Givelify” – a mobile app that seamlessly allows people to give to faith-based & non-profit organizations. Wale joins our co-hosts for this conversation that celebrates the success of charitable giving and its ability to capture real time giving and responses; provide receiving organizations with transparent analytics & centralized recordkeeping; while tapping into a new generation of givers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SISTERNOMICS What are you looking for in a financial coach? Dr. Monique Caradine-Kitchens , founder and president of OverFlow Enterprises, LLC breaks it down – the value of wise counsel; when & why a financial coach is necessary; and, what you should know before hiring one. “We Black women do it all. And it can be a struggle to earn what we're worth and reach for that bigger life,” says Caradine-Kitchens. “We need practical financial skills—but we weren't taught them. Often times, we don't have a financial cushion or generational wealth. We have the hunger—but we need the support”. That's why she created the system, space, podcast (SisterNomics) and support network to normalize conversations about money. Building wealth starts first with your mindset. Don’t miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CANNABIS: FROM VISION TO VALUE
There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis. It is an industry with an old and rich history, that continues to evolve in the global context. Our guest expert, Faye Coleman, CEO of Pure Genesis, drops science & history on this industry where the social, economic and environmental atmosphere has always driven the direction of its usage and popularity. The controversy that surrounds the potential of cannabis production and application is growing as we seek practical solutions to some of the most crucial challenges of our time. This is a conversation that you do not want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MENTAL WELLNESS May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. The national movement to raise awareness about mental health is vital to our communities, particularly in wake of the key issues of our day – tightening money supply, housing & food insecurity, access to quality healthcare, vigilante-ism, diverse policing techniques and increasing gun violence. The stigma of mental health demands public education and advocacy for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. Dr. Donna Hamilton, Author, “Wellness Your Way” and Dr. Michelle Boone Thornton, Author, “Transforming Your Reality: Removing the Mask” are here to help sort through the facts and prescribe a framework that promotes wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE WELFARE OF THE CITY Juanita Campbell Rasmus understands the power of service. She is a speaker, writer, spiritual director, and contemplative teacher; and has been the co-pastor of the St. John’s United Methodist Church in downtown Houston with her husband, Rudy, since 1992. Her book, “Learning to Be: Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out”, offers spiritual practices to discover new ways of being. Pastor Juanita serves her community by facilitating meals, housing and empowerment for the homeless. She teamed up with Tina Knowles Lawson and Beyoncé to help forty thousand flood victims recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. How can serving your community make a difference? Just listen to Pastor Juanita who advocates that, “The universe is inviting us to live our most expansive lives. Don’t play it small!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & CORPORATE CHANGE The true gift of any society is found in its diversity. Diversity is directly connected to innovation; and innovation to wealth. You cannot have the benefits of wealth without also enlisting the energy of innovators. Trisch L. Smith, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Edelman Public Relations, is a true diversity and inclusion champion, communications expert, and public relations veteran. During her tenure with Edelman, the world’s leading global communications marketing agency, Smith has managed stakeholder outreach, strategic positioning, crisis and reputation management campaigns for a host of Fortune 500 corporations. As future population demographics shift, embracing diversity will lead to new levels of wealth which the world has never seen before. The million $ question is whether organizations are serious about inclusion in a meaningful way – engaging minority representation in leadership positions at the corporate party. Listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RESILIENCE -
What is the work that God has given you -- that will go out into the world as a work of art? The last few years have tested our capacity to survive and remain sane under some pretty intense conditions. The pandemic, financial instability, political discord and social unrest. We have been both shaken and awakened at our core, giving cause to review and re-evaluate our value systems in order to re-position and move our agendas forward. Join this dynamic discussion with Global Strategist and Best-Selling author, Dr. Cindy Trimm, as we peel back layers of physical & mental exhaustion, and re-prioritize the way that we show up in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BWI MARSHALL– A SUCCESS STORY Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is one of the most innovation aviation hubs in the U.S. One GREAT Airport – servicing Two GREAT cities. Ricky D. Smith, a 32-year transportation professional, was appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) in July 2015. He is responsible for the management and operations of: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall), Martin State Airport, and regional aviation activities throughout the State of Maryland. During his tenure, Smith has led the airport to five consecutive record-setting years for passenger traffic, including restoring BWI Marshall as the busiest airport in the Washington/Baltimore region; the 22nd busiest in the U.S.; and the Best Airport in North America for Customer Service. What does the ability to conceive & implement change look like? Tune in and take notes from this visionary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WOMEN WHO CHANGED GOSPEL MUSIC
Gospel music has a rich history. In addition to our most celebrated gospel pioneers – i.e. Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, and James Cleveland -- the golden age of gospel was also filled with pioneering women who made a difference on the road to abundance; who carved their own paths and planted roots for others to reap the harvest; change agents who left a legacy that often rivaled the music. Join this riveting conversation with Emmy Award winning news anchor (Spectrum/NY1) & Author of “Isn’t Her Grace Amazing!: The Women Who Changed Gospel Music”, Cheryl Wills, as she highlights women in the gospel industry who often go unnoticed and underappreciated for their talents – including writing, arranging, directing, developing singers; as well as those who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE POWER OF MUSIC
Light draws attention. And, so we are drawn to Vivian Scott Chew, a self-proclaimed risk-taker who stands out in the field of entertainment as a woman with drive, determination & vision. Actor Billie Porter refers to Vivian as: ‘a force of nature’. She piloted her own brand of innovation in global music and entertainment with an accomplished history at the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP), Polygram Records and Sony Music. In 1998, Vivian launched TimeZone International, a marketing & promotion company that assists U.S. artists with their global careers. In 1999, she and her husband, music director Ray Chew, established an event production company Chew Entertainment; and in 2013 the Power 2 Inspire Foundation (501c3) to help cultivate and develop the next generation of Black & Brown music creators & business leaders. Yet, it was entry into the live music event & production arena with “Night of Inspiration” at Carnegie Hall -- that was magical! Vivian is emphatic that “the power of music cannot be denied”. Just Listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEADERSHIP
Leadership is not always an uphill climb. When something is birthed deep inside your soul, what do you do with that feeling to capture its essence, nurture and grow it? The Ask Benny Pough, CEO of DVERSE Media who has served as President of Roc Nation Music, Executive VP of Epic Records, and Senior VP of Universal Music Group’s Island Def Jam. Upon the release of his first book, “On IMPACT”, his journey as brought him to fulfill the desires of his heart. Listen to this podcast, as Benny shares the fruit of lessons well learned along the way, and affirms that the gap between uncertainty and innovation is leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BLACK WOMEN IN RADIO Who will preserve our history? In April 2023 Black Women In Radio (BWIR) and the Radio Preservation Task Force of the Library of Congress joined forces to launch a new sound and oral history project. For the first time in American history, Black women are not only being recognized, but are included in archival history. LEGENDS: The Evolution and Legacy of Black Radio Culture, led by BWIR Founder, Felèsha Love, is a comprehensive study of radio culture through sound, pivotal historical socio-political challenges, and collectibles from the people who helped shape Black radio and music culture. Love is joined by Mutter Evans, Carole Carper and Jacquie Gales Webb – 3 of the first distinguished “Inaugural 39” inductees. Each woman’s unique career is a multi-dimensional journey, rich in history and ripe with full-bodied experiences. You don’t want to miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BLACK WOMEN IN RADIO Who will preserve our history? In April 2023 Black Women In Radio (BWIR) and the Radio Preservation Task Force of the Library of Congress joined forces to launch a new sound and oral history project. For the first time in American history, Black women are not only being recognized, but are included in archival history. LEGENDS: The Evolution and Legacy of Black Radio Culture, led by BWIR Founder, Felèsha Love, is a comprehensive study of radio culture through sound, pivotal historical socio-political challenges, and collectibles from the people who helped shape Black radio and music culture. Love is joined by Mutter Evans, Carole Carper and Jacquie Gales Webb – 3 of the first distinguished “Inaugural 39” inductees. Each woman’s unique career is a multi-dimensional journey, rich in history and ripe with full-bodied experiences. You don’t want to miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SOCIAL IMPACT VIA PHILANTHROPY Who says that only the wealthy can make a social impact? Brandolon Barnett, who overcame financial hardship to become a tech innovator, philanthropist, and change agent challenges the narrative about what philanthropy is, what social impact is, who gets to have it, and who gets to be a philanthropist. Author of Dreams Deferred: Recession, Struggle, And The Quest For A Better World, Barnett starts a conversation that expands the definition of social impact. Philanthropy belongs to everyone. Change can happen anywhere. Be the change you want to see. Join this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SOCIAL IMPACT VIA PHILANTHROPY Who says that only the wealthy can make a social impact? Brandolon Barnett, who overcame financial hardship to become a tech innovator, philanthropist, and change agent challenges the narrative about what philanthropy is, what social impact is, who gets to have it, and who gets to be a philanthropist. Author of Dreams Deferred: Recession, Struggle, And The Quest For A Better World, Barnett starts a conversation that expands the definition of social impact. Philanthropy belongs to everyone. Change can happen anywhere. Be the change you want to see. Join this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
VISION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
This is the year of the Black woman! New business start-ups are up by 30 percent over pre-pandemic years, inclusive of 2.7 million Black women small business owners nationwide. But, what about access to capital? Enter The BOSS Network, founded by Dr. Cameka Smith (Bringing Out Successful Sisters), an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women with one goal: building relationships and networks to structure a foundation where women feel supported in their holistic lives, by providing education, information and resources to its members. Vision at The BOSS Network runs deep. Catch the vision in this podcast because, “where there is no vision the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE POWER OF THOUGHT There is a stark distinction between being rich and being wealthy. While the rich have lots of money, the wealthy don't worry about money. Wealth is passed from generation to generation. Wealth sets you free. Drink from the fountain of wisdom as Dr. Dennis Kimbro takes us to class via his study of global wealth & poverty to focus on how wealthy Black Americans achieve success. This conversation attests to the power of the human spirit, the Universal Law of Spiritual Power and activation of the power of thought. You don’t want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BLACK GIRL DREAMS
Where is the equity in our children’s future? The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) was created to be a disruptor in grantmaking and a catalyst to provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that intentionally support Black girls and women. Executive Director, Malikah Berry Rogers, sits in with our co-hosts to lead the discussion on how this movement is changing narratives and shifting the way philanthropy is done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
INVESTING: CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP
The stock market has been on a tumultuous ride this year, driven by circumstances that pierce our emotions and pockets. Given inflation and a bear market, are we headed to recession? Be sure to catch this episode of B. Lifted Up! as our guest, Cassandra Cummings, Financial Advisor and Founder of The Stocks & Stiletto Society, shares her insights & expertise on the state of the economy and how investors can maximize their potential to build wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CANNABIS: FROM VISION TO VALUE
There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis. It is an industry with an old and rich history, that continues to evolve in the global context. Our guest expert, Faye Coleman, CEO of Pure Genesis, drops science & history on this industry where the social, economic and environmental atmosphere has always driven the direction of its usage and popularity. The controversy that surrounds the potential of cannabis production and application is growing as we seek practical solutions to some of the most crucial challenges of our time. This is a conversation that you do not want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CANNABIS: FROM VISION TO VALUE
There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis. It is an industry with an old and rich history, that continues to evolve in the global context. Our guest expert, Faye Coleman, CEO of Pure Genesis, drops science & history on this industry where the social, economic and environmental atmosphere has always driven the direction of its usage and popularity. The controversy that surrounds the potential of cannabis production and application is growing as we seek practical solutions to some of the most crucial challenges of our time. This is a conversation that you do not want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEADERSHIP
Leadership is not always an uphill climb. When something is birthed deep inside your soul, what do you do with that feeling to capture its essence, nurture and grow it? The Ask Benny Pough, CEO of DVERSE Media who has served as President of Roc Nation Music, Executive VP of Epic Records, and Senior VP of Universal Music Group’s Island Def Jam. Upon the release of his first book, “On IMPACT”, his journey as brought him to fulfill the desires of his heart. Listen to this podcast, as Benny shares the fruit of lessons well learned along the way, and affirms that the gap between uncertainty and innovation is leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEADERSHIP
Leadership is not always an uphill climb. When something is birthed deep inside your soul, what do you do with that feeling to capture its essence, nurture and grow it? The Ask Benny Pough, CEO of DVERSE Media who has served as President of Roc Nation Music, Executive VP of Epic Records, and Senior VP of Universal Music Group’s Island Def Jam. Upon the release of his first book, “On IMPACT”, his journey as brought him to fulfill the desires of his heart. Listen to this podcast, as Benny shares the fruit of lessons well learned along the way, and affirms that the gap between uncertainty and innovation is leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REMOVING THE MASK
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) With social media platforms that practically demand living your life out loud, folks are making decisions about who they want to be and how they want to be perceived by others. Living a life that your heart cannot agree with is just not healthy. Psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Michelle Boone Thornton, takes a hands-on approach to “helping people worldwide release the emotional baggage they’ve been masking for years by living life more abundantly, allowing them to fulfill their God-given purpose”. Join this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REMOVING THE MASK
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) With social media platforms that practically demand living your life out loud, folks are making decisions about who they want to be and how they want to be perceived by others. Living a life that your heart cannot agree with is just not healthy. Psychologist, educator and author, Dr. Michelle Boone Thornton, takes a hands-on approach to “helping people worldwide release the emotional baggage they’ve been masking for years by living life more abundantly, allowing them to fulfill their God-given purpose”. Join this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RESILIENCE -
What is the work that God has given you -- that will go out into the world as a work of art? The last few years have tested our capacity to survive and remain sane under some pretty intense conditions. The pandemic, financial instability, political discord and social unrest. We have been both shaken and awakened at our core, giving cause to review and re-evaluate our value systems in order to re-position and move our agendas forward. Join this dynamic discussion with Global Strategist and Best-Selling author, Dr. Cindy Trimm, as we peel back layers of physical & mental exhaustion, and re-prioritize the way that we show up in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WOMEN WHO CHANGED GOSPEL MUSIC
Gospel music has a rich history. In addition to our most celebrated gospel pioneers – i.e. Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, and James Cleveland -- the golden age of gospel was also filled with pioneering women who made a difference on the road to abundance; who carved their own paths and planted roots for others to reap the harvest; change agents who left a legacy that often rivaled the music. Join this riveting conversation with Emmy Award winning news anchor (Spectrum/NY1) & Author of “Isn’t Her Grace Amazing!: The Women Who Changed Gospel Music”, Cheryl Wills, as she highlights women in the gospel industry who often go unnoticed and underappreciated for their talents – including writing, arranging, directing, developing singers; as well as those who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WOMEN WHO CHANGED GOSPEL MUSIC
Gospel music has a rich history. In addition to our most celebrated gospel pioneers – i.e. Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, and James Cleveland -- the golden age of gospel was also filled with pioneering women who made a difference on the road to abundance; who carved their own paths and planted roots for others to reap the harvest; change agents who left a legacy that often rivaled the music. Join this riveting conversation with Emmy Award winning news anchor (Spectrum/NY1) & Author of “Isn’t Her Grace Amazing!: The Women Who Changed Gospel Music”, Cheryl Wills, as she highlights women in the gospel industry who often go unnoticed and underappreciated for their talents – including writing, arranging, directing, developing singers; as well as those who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIFE & LEGACY
Having NO plan is a plan for failure. Our lives are measured by the stories we write and legacies we create and leave for who’s next. Who can you trust with your goals and wishes for existence within & beyond a lifetime? Aimee Griffin, Esq. of Life & Legacy Counselors - The Griffin Firm, PLLC shares pearls of wisdom in navigating the legal mine field for protecting and passing on the fruit of a lifetime through wise counsel, planning & education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIFE & LEGACY
Having NO plan is a plan for failure. Our lives are measured by the stories we write and legacies we create and leave for who’s next. Who can you trust with your goals and wishes for existence within & beyond a lifetime? Aimee Griffin, Esq. of Life & Legacy Counselors - The Griffin Firm, PLLC shares pearls of wisdom in navigating the legal mine field for protecting and passing on the fruit of a lifetime through wise counsel, planning & education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BLACK GIRL DREAMS
Where is the equity in our children’s future? The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) was created to be a disruptor in grantmaking and a catalyst to provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that intentionally support Black girls and women. Executive Director, Malikah Berry Rogers, sits in with our co-hosts to lead the discussion on how this movement is changing narratives and shifting the way philanthropy is done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RESILIENCE -
What is the work that God has given you -- that will go out into the world as a work of art? The last few years have tested our capacity to survive and remain sane under some pretty intense conditions. The pandemic, financial instability, political discord and social unrest. We have been both shaken and awakened at our core, giving cause to review and re-evaluate our value systems in order to re-position and move our agendas forward. Join this dynamic discussion with Global Strategist and Best-Selling author, Dr. Cindy Trimm, as we peel back layers of physical & mental exhaustion, and re-prioritize the way that we show up in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FAITH, JUSTICE & SOCIAL CHANGE
With the mid-term elections approaching this November, the stakes are high. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives & 34 in the Senate are up for election. Most concerning are the new more restrictive laws, which will adversely affect the poor, disabled and people with language barriers. That’s not all. Gerrymandering -- the redistricting of voter maps -- allows legislators pick their voters, instead of the voters picking their legislators. So, what can we do? Join us and our special guest, Dr. Aimy Steele, Founder & Executive Director of the New North Carolina Project (NNCP) for this riveting discussion on curbing the injustice of voter suppression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B. Lifted Up! Special Edition: Linsey Davis, anchor for ABC News Live Prime & weekend “World News Tonight” and correspondent for “World News Tonight,” “Good Morning America,” “20/20” & “Nightline”, has covered news stories around the globe. After achieving huge success with her previous bestselling children’s books, The World Is Awake, One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different, and Stay This Way Forever, Linsey Davis is back with a new release titled, How High Is Heaven?, Children ask a lot of questions about heaven, particularly when they’ve experienced the loss of a loved one. Join Linsey and B. Lifted Up! co-host, Alfred Edmond Jr, for this uplifting discussion that gives hope and comfort for young readers that, by God’s grace, heaven is a place we can look forward to while living our best life and finding moments of heaven here on earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
INVESTING: CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP
The stock market has been on a tumultuous ride this year, driven by circumstances that pierce our emotions and pockets. Given inflation and a bear market, are we headed to recession? Be sure to catch this episode of B. Lifted Up! as our guest, Cassandra Cummings, Financial Advisor and Founder of The Stocks & Stiletto Society, shares her insights & expertise on the state of the economy and how investors can maximize their potential to build wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RESILIENCE -
What is the work that God has given you -- that will go out into the world as a work of art? The last few years have tested our capacity to survive and remain sane under some pretty intense conditions. The pandemic, financial instability, political discord and social unrest. We have been both shaken and awakened at our core, giving cause to review and re-evaluate our value systems in order to re-position and move our agendas forward. Join this dynamic discussion with Global Strategist and Best-Selling author, Dr. Cindy Trimm, as we peel back layers of physical & mental exhaustion, and re-prioritize the way that we show up in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PRESSING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY -
The world has changed. In the midst of a surge of public human mean-ness, uncertainty moved in and doesn’t want to leave. COVID slid in like a theft in the night and took up residence. Its domino effect on the economy, rumors and war finds most of us in an unfamiliar headspace. Join this conversation with Rev. Dr. Lisa D. Robinson, author of “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled”, as we embrace flexibility and resilience to endure the hard press -- by faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS
In this era of The Great Resignation where many are inspired to start their own businesses, Black small business owners are on track for continued growth. But, what about access to capital? The lack of access to capital makes it much more challenging for minority business owners to get their businesses off the ground and running. So, where do you find capital to fund your business? Listen as Elijah McCoy, CEO of McCoy Brokerage Service and B. Lifted Up! co-host, Alfred Edmond Jr, discuss the A, B, Cs of business financing . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DAVID & TAMELA MANN
Dynamic duo – David & Tamela Mann join B. Lifted Up! with pearls of wisdom about relationships, faith, love & understanding. Grammy®-winning recording artist and actress, Tamela Mann and her husband and business partner, actor/comedian David Mann, together helm Tillymann Entertainment – and return to television in their third season of Tyler Perry’s “Assisted Living” (BET/BET Her). Through their artistry we have laughed, cried and re-examined ourselves. Don’t miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A MOTHER’S LOVE
Motherhood does not come with an instruction manual. Thankfully it does come with the wisdom of generations of elders who came before us. The Bible describes wisdom in a feminine sense -- for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” (Proverbs 3:14) So, it all begins with Mom. Yvette Moyo, Founder/CEO of MOBE (Marketing Opportunities in Business & Entertainment) & the Real Men Cook Charities shares her maternal insights & instincts – and the mind-blowing, life changing effects of the practical application of wisdom in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BLESSED MODE
Kel Mitchell knows what it's like to struggle through depression and addiction, but he also knows the power of God's presence to help you find freedom and the blessings in your life. Following his extensive career in entertainment, starring in beloved fan favorites including Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel, All That, and cultural epic feature film Good Burger, among many others, this two-time Emmy Award–nominated actor, producer, comedian, pastor and author, shares the spiritual side of himself with his fans in his new book, Blessed Mode. Kel joins our co-hosts with his passionate testimony and 90 day challenge to Level Up Your Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FAITH, JUSTICE & SOCIAL CHANGE
With the mid-term elections approaching this November, the stakes are high. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives & 34 in the Senate are up for election. Most concerning are the new more restrictive laws, which will adversely affect the poor, disabled and people with language barriers. That’s not all. Gerrymandering -- the redistricting of voter maps -- allows legislators pick their voters, instead of the voters picking their legislators. So, what can we do? Join us and our special guest, Dr. Aimy Steele, Founder & Executive Director of the New North Carolina Project (NNCP) for this riveting discussion on curbing the injustice of voter suppression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FAITH, VOTING RIGHTS & POWER
How does the faith of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob apply to 21 st century injustice? The world is ever changing. God’s Word is true and does not change. But, time does. Government bi-partisanship and voter suppression threaten the tenets of democracy. Junius ‘Jeff’ Carter, President of the Bergen County (NJ) NAACP, stops by to share pearls of wisdom in programs, policies and process that service, engage and empower communities of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
INFLATION & THE COST OF LIVING
Inflation – the loss of purchasing power over time – has not increased at such a fast rate since 1982. Feeling the pinch? How long will it last? Financial expert, best-selling author and CEO of Mindright Money Management, Ash Cash, graces this conversation with insights, inspiration, tools and resources needed to live your best life – even through periods of financial turbulence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FINDING A NEW NORM
What have we learned from the pandemic? Women wear a lot of hats. Working from home provides a viable option and probable solutions. Become the architect of your own future. Taking control in times of socio-economic upheaval provokes thoughts of starting a business. If this is your path, consider a bridge that can connect business opportunities with certified women owned businesses. Teri Coaxum, Author & CEO/Owner of Coaxum Connects LLC joins our co-hosts for a masterclass in opening doors to corporate and federal contracting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B. Lifted Up! Special Edition: Linsey Davis, anchor for ABC News Live Prime & weekend “World News Tonight” and correspondent for “World News Tonight,” “Good Morning America,” “20/20” & “Nightline”, has covered news stories around the globe. After achieving huge success with her previous bestselling children’s books, The World Is Awake, One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different, and Stay This Way Forever, Linsey Davis is back with a new release titled, How High Is Heaven?, Children ask a lot of questions about heaven, particularly when they’ve experienced the loss of a loved one. Join Linsey and B. Lifted Up! co-host, Alfred Edmond Jr, for this uplifting discussion that gives hope and comfort for young readers that, by God’s grace, heaven is a place we can look forward to while living our best life and finding moments of heaven here on earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SUCCESSION PLANNING
How can my business exist beyond my life time?
The advantage in owning a business is the plausibility that it can continue to exist beyond owner incapacity or death. The survival of businesses that provide employment, income and future profit potential is a true form of legacy. Like planting a seed, passing that kind of value on to future generations is worth protecting. And, the pandemic has shown that it’s never too soon to plan the protection of your assets. Join this discussion of key considerations in developing a succession plan with author and Certified Executor Advisor, David E. Edey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TAX TIME – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Where do I begin? It’s that time again. Author, speaker and financial expert, Kemberley Washington of Washington CPA Services LLC, is here to assist. Tax prep, filing, paying or anticipating a refund. It’s a sport of decision-making. Some rules change, while others remain the same. Whether you play alone, with a trusted group or with professional assistance – you cannot afford to miss these pearls of wisdom to consider during the income tax season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
READY FOR CHANGE? TAKE CONTROL What are you believing for in 2022?
New Year resolutions usually start out with a bang. Whether it concerns diet, exercise or correcting bad habits – it’s troubling when good intentions fizzle out after a short while. Lack of self-control never ends well. How can there be change without control? Control comes in stages. And, it is GOD who makes us complete with the ability to command control, knowing that His Will will never take you where His Grace will not protect you. In this season of new possibilities, what’s standing in the way of achieving your goals? Join this riveting conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LEGACY…MORE THAN MONEY
The richness of legacy is more than money. The value of our thoughts and deeds can rival any dollar amount imaginable. The importance of legacy can also be found in the passing on of intellectual gravitas; proven skills and methodologies; even ideas and theories whose validation & value might be a generation away from fruition. Join this uplifting exchange, with co-authors of Our Daily Bread Publishing’s latest release, “Rhythms of Rest”, as we pause & reflect (Selah) on legacy threads that enrich the lives of generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
POWER, LOVE & A SOUND MIND
Don’t let the headlines steal your joy. As if the economy – inflation & cost of living increases -- is not enough. Income insecurity piles on, adding thoughts of doubt about the continuing affordability of lifestyle and guilty pleasures. The daily messaging of coronavirus and the socio-political atmosphere breaks the bank, with its way of segmenting society. Blue vs. red; the vaccinated vs. the unvaccinated; the haves vs. the have nots. Join us for this riveting discussion of how to temper seasons of uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CREATING WEALTH VIA INVESTMENTS
When is the best time to invest? Must you have a certain amount of money before getting started? And, what about environmental conditions that might propel the stock market into a tailspin causing extreme fluctuations like the motion of a see-saw? How can I win at this? What if I lose? These are all valid questions. Guest expert, Allan Boomer of Momentum Advisors, is here to provide context & insights as you consider the investment process.
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SIDE-ENTREPRENEURSHIP How do you start a business if you already have a job? If you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done. The pandemic showed us how tenuous job security can be. There is nothing wrong with having a job and a side hustle. Speaker, financial expert and author of “The DUALpreneur Bible”, Tarra Jackson (Madam Money), joins our co-hosts for a lively exchange on the viability of pursuing entrepreneurship on a part-time basis, with a vision for intentional growth that can solidify a pathway to creating generational wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HYBRID WORK MODEL
The debate of returning to on-site work locations vs. continuing to work from home looms. As employees were so abruptly thrust into the remote work experience in March 2020, working from home is no longer the major inconvenience that it used to be. Join this discussion with guest expert, Carol Watson, Chief Inclusive Officer at Burson, Cohn & Wolfe, as the country reopens with employees & employers creating a new normal concerning the look, location and logistics of the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MARRIAGE & MONEY Love and marriage go hand in hand, as does marriage and money management. Because we are called to stewardship over all that God has placed in our hands/given us dominion over, how we manage and grow our resources matter. Not for ourselves – but for His glory. Meet business partners, Donovan and Dominique Boyd of Boyd Group Investments, as they articulate process, potential and positive outcomes in growing resources together in a God-centered marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
VACATION TIME How are you spending your time this summer? Time. Once you spend it, you can’t get it back. COVID-19 has taught us that time is precious. After more than a year of contentious confinement, with more than 50% of the country fully or partially vaccinated, the freedom to move about hoovers like a sigh of relief that we breath with caution. Join this discussion of America’s re-opening as an opportunity to assess your need for sustainable balance between rest & work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEALTH AS WEALTH: Post-Pandemic Tools for Surviving & Thriving
What should I do differently as the country reopens? COVID-19 highlighted our personal health status and accentuated flaws in the way that public health is administered in the U.S. While we exacerbate the debate for affordable health care, imagine what could happen if we start the debate with a discussion on the benefits of good health! Join Dr. Donna Hamilton, MD and author of “Wellness Your Way”, as she returns with real talk & actionable alternate methods to improve self-care, in order to avoid serious illnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
D.E.I.B. Is corporate philosophy changing? “Your most valuable assets are your human resources” is the most important concept that any organization should embrace concerning their employees. Through political, social and economic injustice shines a welcome light. Increasingly, corporations are integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) into the corporate culture. These four ideas work symbiotically to improve workplace dynamics, workflow, productivity and the community of any organization. Tune in to hear how some corporations are re-envisioning employee value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CREATING YOUR LEGACY What is the value of a life? And, how would you replace the monetary contribution of those who stabilize the family economy? This not only includes the family breadwinners, but also family care takers. Life insurance guards against the risk of monetary depletion when a life expires. Every life has value – and an expiration date. Join us with guest expert Eugene Mitchell, author of “Closing The Racial Wealth Gap: 7 Untold Rules for Black Prosperity and Legacy” in this riveting discussion of how to pass wealth on to future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DEFYING THE ODDS Who is the middle class? By income, 52% of Americans are defined as middle class. Evaluating the economic impact of COVID-19 on the middle class has yet to be quantified, however, it is clear that they have taken a direct hit. Moving forward the question begs, “Can the middle class be resuscitated?”. This conversation will assist in finding your rhythm on the road back to re-establishing economic security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AUTHORITY OVER FINANCE How can I move from lack to abundance?Being intentional in choices that lead to wise decision-making for positive financial outcomes is the difference between moving forward and stagnation. Authority is a given. When GOD gave us dominion over the works of His hand (Psalm 8:6), we became stewards with the highest authority to take care of all the things under our feet. Can you imagine? All of GOD’s stuff. With great authority comes great accountability and responsibility! Understanding an authority mindset starts at home. Nurturing those ‘authority chops’ is a process that begins with managing your personal finance. Children, adolescents, teenagers and young adults. Start early and practice often. It sets the course for how families live, and more importantly how they think and are able to imagine, dream and grow a vision for the future. Making wise decisions is a learning process. Author & President of Optimum Capital Management, Ryan C. Mack, walks us through the journey of power & purpose of our GOD-given authority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BLACK WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERSWhat challenges and opportunities do black women business owners face? According to American Express’ 2019 State of Women Owned Businesses Report:Forty-two percent of all businesses are owned by women. Fifty percent of these businesses are owned by women-of-color, of which twenty-one percent are black women. Black women represent the largest minority group, and fastest growing segment of minority business owners. However, they earn the lowest revenue of any other minority or non-minority business owner. Houston, we have a problem…and an opportunity!As a large and growing market, women-owned businesses are an opportunity for marketers. Organizations that help women succeed contribute to not only their own success but to the flourishing of individual businesses and to the economy overall. Join our guest, the Honorable Suzan Johnson Cook, Founder/CEO of the Global Black Women’s Chamber of Commerce – in this discussion of opportunity, growth and positioning for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BLACK OWNED BUSINESS SURVIVAL How have black owned businesses been impacted in the pandemic?The business plan is the quintessential roadmap for success when starting a new business. From needs assessment through implementation and contingency plans, are all supported by financial projections to guide the process. But even with financial flexibility that is built into the plan, who could have imagined COVID-19? Over 440,000 black businesses have closed since the pandemic broke out. That’s over 41% -- compared to 17% of white business closures. Why the disparity? The thread of systemic injustice is apparent. Where do black businesses go from here? Join us and our guest, Alisa Joseph, CEO of CINE Enterprises, and Director of Programs for the US Black Chambers, Inc., as we navigate a pathway to survival, success and parity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
STRUCTURAL INEQUALITYWhat makes a system inherently unequal?Structural Inequality, a system of privilege created by institutions within an economy, is the cemented cornerstone of systemic racism. These institutions include legal, business practices, and government policies. They impact the ability to change income or wealth position during one's lifetime and over generations. As Structural Inequality restrains economic mobility, its balancing twin is Income Inequality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OPPORTUNITYCan anything good come out of this pandemic season?Clearly, GOD is doing a new thing.If you’ve ever wondered about making a shift in the workplace – this could be your opportunity to re-position for an economic comeback. People, dreams & goals change. There are times when re-envisioning our path is appropriate. Where do you see yourself? Are you ready for a change? As the economy reopens, remote work, meetings, learning & medical servicing have piloted new ways of doing things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
STIMULUS…NOT QUITEWhat is the Federal response to a renewed economic assistance package?Checks and balances still exist. At least the last time we checked. But, in a severely bipartisan political environment how effective are they? This we know to be true: Politicizing catastrophic conditions has dire consequences for tax payers. And, stimulus – or the lack thereof -- impacts lower wage earners & essential workers disproportionately. As Congress debates, the lives and livelihoods of millions of American families hang in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WHO’S WHOHow does social stratification impact wealth inequality?Who is considered wealthy in the US? Well, let’s consider what the socio-economic distribution of money looks like. Proverbs 22:1 tells us that ‘A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.’ This conversation comes from a place of understanding and borrows from the Sankofa concept ‘to know where you are in order to know where you want to go’. We acknowledge the possibilities and encourage the reach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s the difference between investing in residential real estate vs. commercial real estate?There is a major distinction. Buying single or multi-family homes to live in or flip usually requires active participation. Hiring a management company is an option – but it’s best to be in the mix of making decisions about location, updates and repairs to insure equity potential and maximize your return on investment.By comparison commercial real estate -- apartment buildings, offices, retail and manufacturing space -- can provide a more passive investment approach to achieve income, appreciation, portfolio diversification and asset value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How should we respond to an atmosphere of chaos?The political atmosphere is all over the place. Federal spending priorities, state & local budget deficits, tax cuts for corporations & the wealthy and tax increases for the middle class. We cringe at the resurgence of overt racial bigotry, attacks on religious freedom, profanity on the world stage, sex scandals, high level lies, and growing intolerance of the diversity that branded our societal uniqueness. In the midst of such confusion, faith beckons the depth of our trust in GOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can I advance my entrepreneurial vision of developing alternative streams of income?Entrepreneurship is not for the faint at heart. But the opportunities for entrepreneurs are vast – depending how hard you want to work. One of the most interesting methods of making money is through residual income. That is: building an asset that continues to pay you after the work is done. Whether a full-time entrepreneur or moonlighting from your day job, you can start by turning an idea or project that you are passionate about into an asset that fills a need in the marketplace, knowing that ‘the blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.’ Proverbs 10:22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can I create wealth by owning real estate?The greatest advantage of creating wealth via real estate is that you get to do it with someone else’s money! Leverage –the use of borrowed capital to purchase and/or increase the potential return of an investment -- allows you to make money from an income-producing asset worth much more than your cash outlay. But like any investment, there are risks. Join this conversation with our guest expert, James Boyce of Weichert Realtors (NJ) for strategic concepts of real estate ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can I be hacked – or has it already happened?Here’s another one for the books. When Capital One Bank was hacked in 2019 it took 5 months before they disclosed it. In the past decade Marriott, EquiFax, Target, Sony, Yahoo, Adobe, and Security Hold have all had major cyber-attacks that exposed the personal data of millions of Americans. Join us with special guest, Twyla Garrett – author, motivational speaker and founder of Investment Management Enterprises -- as we navigate the mine fields of protecting your private personal & financial information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What should I know about investing in the stock market?Is it really possible to create wealth through investing in the stock market? Well, it depends on your concept of wealth, your goals and how much time you have.Planning is required. Parents want to make sure there is money for their children to go to college; who doesn’t want to make sure there is enough money to live comfortably in retirement; others invest for the purpose of accumulating wealth for lifestyle and legacy. But, what about the risk? And, how do you align your goals with investment options? Glad you asked. Find your comfort zone in this conversation. After all, the money never sleeps – but make sure you can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can I be sure that I am making the right decisions?The world is moving at the speed of light. Technology makes everything immediate. Solutions are expected at the speed of a keystroke. Too often our decision making process is driven by the expectation of immediacy in finding the solution. However, there are some solutions that require God’s wisdom. His thoughts are bigger than ours and beyond the sphere of technology (GIGO). Before us lies time & opportunity! The choices that we make – – matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are you expecting in 2020?There is no shortage of economic predictions in 2020. Recession; impact of global warming; increasing healthcare costs, housing, federal debt, gas & oil; and on and on. The noise of economic speculation spreads enough fear to stop us in our tracks. But as people of faith, we know that ‘GOD did not give us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.’ (2nd Timothy 1:7). Dare to dream; set personal goals; Believe in your power! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens to my estate/assets if I become incapacitated? No one thinks it’s ever going to happen to them. But, anything as simple as a fall, an unexpected accident, or complication to an illness can take you out – for the short or long-term. So, what happens when you can’t handle your everyday personal business? Live freely with the assurance of knowing that you have a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What essential documents are needed to transfer my assets? Time to set your house in order and have that estate planning conversation. Truth be told, nobody wants to talk about dying – but everybody does it! Join Attorney Elizabeth Winfield in this conversation on maintaining control to relieve any stress related to how your property/assets will flow. You’re going to need three key documents: a Will, Power of Attorney and a Health Care Directive. First, and foremost – the Will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can I offer to future generations?We spend a lifetime learning and growing and working toward the ‘thing’ that will fulfill our need for great accomplishment. Building legacy entails more than passing on material wealth. Legacy is not static. Others are watching – how we live matters. Proverbs 13:22 says: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children…” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can I get a college education without incurring debt? The average amount of college debt is $37,172. Are we stuck on the notion of going into debt for higher education? Our guest expert and author, Anthony O’Neal, dispels the mindset that you have to incur a lot of debt to attend college & provides alternatives to reduce and eliminate college debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices