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Dr. Sean A Thomas, PT
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This week’s episode of the Be More Today Show features founder of NYC Dragons Captain Hector Santana. Join our conversation as we discuss the clubs history, ways to stay motivated during the running season, and why it’s important to always be a student of your craft. Follow Hector and the NYC Dragons on IG @nycturk/ @nyc_dragons and follow @bemoretoday_show or www.bemoretoday.com for more details.
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This week's episode of the Be More Today Show features licensed clinical social worker, speaker, consultant and educator Dr. Tiffany Llewellyn.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Medgar Evers College, Master of Social Work at Hunter College, and Doctor of Social Work degree at the University of Southern California with a research focus on the impact of systemic oppression on Black mental health.
Dr. Llewellyn has extensive experience within mental healthcare and is passionate about mental health through the lens of race, oppression and power. Her experience includes creating structural change through social justice work, working with clients to increase wellness and decrease racial trauma, and activating students for social justice engagement.
Join our conversation as we discuss ways wellness can assist with the trauma in communities of color, why faith based organizations struggle to stand for social justice issues, and why kindness needs to be an action word in the Christian community. Follow Dr. Llewellyn at www.tlwellness.org, Adventists for Social Justice on Facebook, or @drtiffanylew on IG. Visit www.bemoretoday.com for all other information.
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This week's episode of the Be More Today Show features Captains Keron Alleyne and Peter Campbell from Black Men Run NYC. Join our conversation as we discuss the healthy brotherhood, how running has helped to reverse generational health disparities in the BIPOC community, and why sharing the legacy of Ted Corbitt is so important. For more information about the club follow them on IG @blackmenrunnyc or email them at blkmenrunnyc@gmail.com. For all other questions visit www.bemoretoday.com and check out our YouTube page for the show as well at https://www.youtube.com/@bemoretoday
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This week’s episode of the Be More Today Show features Physical Therapist and Owner of Principal PT Dr. Suze-Elisha Principal. Join our conversation as we discuss her experience as a body builder, her top three tips for pelvic health tips, and how she helps runners get back to the life the love. Follow her page @principal_pt on IG and Facebook where you can also join her Pelvic Power Group. For more information about Dr. Principal visit www.principalpt.com.Check out the video of this show on the Be More Today Channel on YouTube. For more information about Dr. Sean Thomas visit our website at www.bemoretoday.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
This week’s episode of the Be More Today Show features marathoner and Spartan Racer runner Pamella Edward. Join our conversation as we discuss her late bloom into the running world, her love for The Spartan Sundays Running Club, and why she can't wait to head back to the Tokyo Marathon in 2025. Follow her personal page @unstoppablepam on IG and her full name on Facebook. For more information about the Spartans, follow us @spartansundaysrunclub on IG and Facebook. Check out the video of this show on the Be More Today Channel on YouTube. For more information visit our website at www.bemoretoday.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
This week’s episode of the Be More Today Show features avid runner and Co-Host of the Talk That Ish Podcast Luis Morales. Join our conversation as we discuss his love for The East New York & Never Quit Running Clubs, why there needs to be more unity in the running community, and why politics and payments should never hinder someone from joy of running. Follow his podcast on You Tube and his personal page @louales1 on IG. Check out the video of this show on the Be More Today Channel on YouTube. For more information visit our website at www.bemoretoday.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
This weeks’s episode of the Be More Today Show welcomes back elite marathoner Public Relations guru Melissa Perlman. Join our conversation as we discuss her journey to be the first female US finisher in the 2024 London Marathon, how she trains like a professional athlete while running her public relations company, and why success in running is never achieved without a team. Follow her journey on IG @melrunsfast and check out the video of the show on the Be More Today Channel on YouTube. For more information visit our website at www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Episode 149 features Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Physical Therapist Dr. Christian Orlando! Check out our conversation as we discuss the power of movement, his top three fitness tips to help make exercise a part of your life, and how his new app CorePT is helping others make change the world of physical therapy. To follow his journey visit https://core.fitbudd.com/ or follow him on IG @corlando_fitness for more details about his app. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Join the conversation as Dr. Sean Thomas continues a year long series featuring the amazing groups who make up the NYC running club culture. This week's featured Club is Global Running Crew. Lead by USATF and RRCA Coach Mike The Korican aka. MTK, GBR pride themselves on coaching runners to be the better versions of themselves. Join our conversation as we discuss the importance of team culture, how to stay motivated as a runner, and why community is so important for successful running. For more information about the run club follow them on IG @globalrunningcrew and follow Coach MTK @mike_the_korican for all team inquiries. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Mitchell is a principal with McAdams, a land planning and design company. He is responsible for providing advisory services in urban planning, parks, and public space planning. He is an award-winning planner with more than 39 years of experience and is internationally recognized for his leadership and contributions to contemporary planning issues. He is a prolific public speaker and specializes in urban planning, placemaking, and implementation strategies.Before joining McAdams, Mitchell served as the commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation; Chief Planning Officer in Raleigh, NC and served as president of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners. Mitchell is one of the nation’s most celebrated urban thinkers. He was selected to Planetizen’s list of the 100 Most Influential Urbanists in the world. In addition, he has been honored as one of the top 100 City Innovators in the world by UBM Future Cities, and the Urban Times named him one of the top international thought leaders of the built environment. For more information follow Mitchell on IG @mitchell_silver or email him at silver@mcadamsco.com. For all other questions, visit www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Season 5 of the Be More Today Show continues with Certified Fitness Trainer and founder of Chainless Fitness Marquis Ellison. “I have Crohn's disease, it doesn't have me” is a motto he adapted after being diagnosed with Crohn's in 2009. Fitness, nutrition, mindset and faith have helped him live with and manage Crohn's and now he gets to help others transform their lives.What he loves the most about coaching is seeing his clients transformations and checking back into life. It's more than working out, it takes new habits, commitment and a lifestyle change for true transformation and he’s honored to serve at such a high level.Check out the episode and learn how living with a chronic condition has enabled him to be empathetic and help those battling chronic conditions navigate the ups and downs of living with their conditions while still making health and wellness a priority. For more information follow his journey on IG @coachquis09 and @chainless_fitness. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Join us as we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month 2024 with JAG Physical Therapy. Our two guests on the show this week are Brianna Knox, Manager of JAG Occupational Services for Long Island and Occupational Therapist Kiera Carrigan. For more information visit www.jagpt.com. To donate to my London marathon fundraiser click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/drsean?utm_source=IG&fbclid=PAAab_ElR99K39cW3AkhHGJW3jEOpg5TsGWowyABawP3jSsSdSWWouIrSPWUY_aem_Ae_zr0uA6bVDwoARkcjkFTWM_cBs4J5R_DNLICllAfbwPcySbGPlEhvw4bolwHTVhiIFor more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Join the conversation as Dr. Sean Thomas continues a year long series featuring the amazing groups who make up the NYC running club culture. This week's featured Club is Forest Park Runners. Forest Park Runners Club is know as the oldest running club. They have many seasoned members with some who are still competitive. They are known for their community work in Queens as well as their annual FPR Classic 4 mi road/trail race. For more information about the run club follow them on IG @forestparkrunnersTo donate to my London marathon fundraiser click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/drsean?utm_source=IG&fbclid=PAAab_ElR99K39cW3AkhHGJW3jEOpg5TsGWowyABawP3jSsSdSWWouIrSPWUY_aem_Ae_zr0uA6bVDwoARkcjkFTWM_cBs4J5R_DNLICllAfbwPcySbGPlEhvw4bolwHTVhiIFor more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Join us as we celebrate Athletic Training Month 2024 with JAG Physical Therapy. Our two guests on the show this week are Director of AT Stephanie LoSchiavo and Manager of AT Kristyn Lawler. For more information visit www.jagpt.com. To donate to my London marathon fundraiser click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/drsean?utm_source=IG&fbclid=PAAab_ElR99K39cW3AkhHGJW3jEOpg5TsGWowyABawP3jSsSdSWWouIrSPWUY_aem_Ae_zr0uA6bVDwoARkcjkFTWM_cBs4J5R_DNLICllAfbwPcySbGPlEhvw4bolwHTVhiIFor more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Join the conversation as Dr. Sean Thomas continues a year long series featuring the amazing groups who make up the NYC running club culture. This week's featured Club is Bedstuy Flyers. BedStuy Flyers was created as a way for people of various backgrounds and abilities to share space, work hard, have fun and always uplift each other along the way. They believe that running should be accessible, safe and equitable, in Bedford-Stuyvesant and beyond.They have members at all levels, from those who walk the track to multi-marathon finishers.You can join them for free group runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.CoachesTara Mardigan, a nutritionist and certified RRCA coach, also known as the plate coach, founded BedStuy Flyers in March 2017 to create an open and informal track workout in Bedford-Stuyvesant. After a job loss in 2016, she wanted to keep to a routine and would head to the track at Boys and Girls High School in Bed-Stuy on a weekly basis. She was inspired by the speed workouts she had done with Nike Run Clubs, in both Boston and NYC. A member of the November Project free fitness movement since 2012, she knew that accountability and community-building were a recipe for success and started inviting friends to her Track Tuesdays. Nick Collins is a certified RRCA coach. He is also co-president of our sister club, Crown Heights Running Club, a proud NYC marathoner, and participant in the broader NYC running community. Nick joined Bedstuy Flyers at its inception, energized by a supportive community showing up year-round and giving their best. These days his favorite Friday night activity is eating pizza with the team to plan upcoming workouts, and his favorite moment on the track is darting across to the 200m mark to time those rests! For more information about the run club, visit https://www.bedstuyflyers.com. To donate to my London marathon fundraiser click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/drsean?utm_source=IG&fbclid=PAAab_ElR99K39cW3AkhHGJW3jEOpg5TsGWowyABawP3jSsSdSWWouIrSPWUY_aem_Ae_zr0uA6bVDwoARkcjkFTWM_cBs4J5R_DNLICllAfbwPcySbGPlEhvw4bolwHTVhiIFor more information visit www.bemoretoday.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Join the conversation as Dr. Sean Thomas begins a year long series featuring the amazing groups who make up the NYC running club culture. This week's featured Club is Witold's Runners.Witold’s Runners was established in 1983 by nationally ranked runner and NYRR icon Witold Bialokur, who is the coach and inspiration. For 40 years, Witold’s Runners remains a highly competitive club and his philosophy continues through generations as members coach and mentor each other. Diverse backgrounds in personal training, fitness, yoga, kinesiology, sports and dance, contribute to building a well-rounded training program.Year after year, members of the team are nominated and chosen for NYRR age-group Team and Runners of the Year awards. Members show up for every race prepared to compete thanks to the guidance and leadership of Witold, who runs with the team at workouts and races. The team competes at a high level at all races and often places in the top ten in masters and above age-group categories.For more information about Witold's Runners, check out their facebook page below: https://www.facebook.com/witoldsrunners/To donate to my London marathon fundraiser click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/drsean?utm_source=IG&fbclid=PAAab_ElR99K39cW3AkhHGJW3jEOpg5TsGWowyABawP3jSsSdSWWouIrSPWUY_aem_Ae_zr0uA6bVDwoARkcjkFTWM_cBs4J5R_DNLICllAfbwPcySbGPlEhvw4bolwHTVhiI--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Happy Black History Month! Episode 140 of the Be More Today Show features Kyndall Osibodu. Kyndall is from the south by way of Chicago. She has spent the last ten years advocating for increased investments in the leadership, power, and well-being of girls and women of color through participatory philanthropy, community organizing, and education. In addition to her philanthropic work, she is the Founder of The Runner’s Apothecary, a recovery brand for athletes.
She is passionate about increased capital access to women of color entrepreneurs, Black motherhood and maternal health, and the intersections of movement and recovery. All of her work is driven by her faith, womanism, and her desire to increase well-being and good health for all.
For more information about her products visit https://therunnersapothecary.com and don’t forget to subscribe to the Be More Today Show on all major podcasts and on You Tube.
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Episode 139 of the Be More Today Show features Charlotte Werner, MS, RD, CDN. She is the founder of Charlotte Werner Nutrition PLLC. Charlotte is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for running. She has a particular love for endurance, with over a decade dedicated to the sport where she loves to compete in distances ranging from a half marathon to 100-mile ultra, aiming for goals higher and higher in the sport every single day with the help of proper nutrition, training, and recovery.She also has her Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and has experience in the outpatient clinical setting of Bariatrics, where she was part of a multidisciplinary team clearing patients for surgery. She then spent over 2 years in the food industry, working for a UK-based nutritionally complete food company before joining The Feed where she was Head of Coaching, helping to get their coaching program off the ground. Following this, she founded her current venture, Charlotte Werner Nutrition, a private practice and sports nutrition consulting company specializing in nutrition for endurance.Visit her site http://charlottewernernutrition.com for details on how to join her sessions for 2024. For all other questions, visit www.bemoretoday.com. To donate to my London marathon fundraiser click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/drsean?utm_source=IG&fbclid=PAAab_ElR99K39cW3AkhHGJW3jEOpg5TsGWowyABawP3jSsSdSWWouIrSPWUY_aem_Ae_zr0uA6bVDwoARkcjkFTWM_cBs4J5R_DNLICllAfbwPcySbGPlEhvw4bolwHTVhiI--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Season 5 of the Be More Today Show begins with our first guest for 2024 Libie Motchan founder of Fulton. Fulton is a modern brand of arch support that is supportive, sustainable, and a comfortable insole made from innovative materials like vegan cactus leather and cork. They seek to empower consumers to live healthier lives because wellness starts from the ground up.Visit www.walkfulton.com/BMT where you will get 15% off automatically applied with no code needed. Click here to donate to Dr. Sean's London Marathon journey: https://www.justgiving.com/page/drsean?utm_source=IG. For all other information visit www.bemoretoday.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Season 4 of the Be More Today Show comes to a close with a 2023 recap from CEO of Be More Today and the host of the Be More Today Show Dr. Sean Thomas. Close out this season with us as we share some of the highlights of 2023 and take a glimpse into the plans to Be MORE in 24! Thank you for your love and support. See you next year. www.bemoretoday.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Physical Therapy Month 2023 concludes with our fifth and final guest for the month of October John Gallucci Jr., Join our conversation as we discuss his new book “The JAG Method”, how everyone can assess their entrepreneurial spirit, and discuss how AI and other world changes will impact for future of the profession.
John Gallucci Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT, is the CEO of JAG Physical Therapy, one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 140 locations across the Northeast. Recognized by ROI-NJ as one of the top 20 influencers in healthcare, Gallucci has received numerous additional honors, including the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Award Winner and the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey Distinguished Professional of the Year for his work. An expert in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and injury prevention, Gallucci serves as the Medical Coordinator for Major League Soccer (MLS), coordinating the medical care of more than 800 professional soccer players. He is also a Sports Medicine consultant for professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB. A noted author, John released his first book titled Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment in 2014 and his second book titled Play Ball: Don’t Let Injuries Sideline You This Season in 2018. Following the release of his medical-based publications, John worked diligently to write a book that can provide inspiration to anyone striving for success.
In His newest book entitled The JAG Method, a 30 minute motivational guide to success, John shares his personal journey and his inspirational rags-to-riches story, recounting the challenges he experienced and persevered through. Out for presale right now.
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Physical Therapy Month 2023 continues with our fourth guest for the month of October Doctor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainer Jess Barsotti. Join our conversation as we discuss the reals signs and symptoms of Sciatica, the challenges in managing plantar fasciitis, and when/if the benefits of manual and instrument assisted manual techniques are most effective to reduce pain. For more information about JAG Physical Therapy visit www.jagpt.com.
Jess Barsotti is a licensed physical therapist and the associate clinical director of JAG Physical Therapy Ocean City as well as a certified athletic trainer. Jess was born and raised in Vineland, NJ and attended St. Augustine Prep where he wrestled and played football and earned numerous student athlete accolades. He moved to Boston to receive his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Boston University in 2006 and went on to receive a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Boston University in 2008. During his clinical rotations he had the opportunity to work with the Indiana Pacers, the BU Terrier Ice Hockey Team, and the MIT Engineer Football Team. Jess also assisted as a medical volunteer for the Boston Athletic Association's 2005 and 2006 Boston Marathons. Jess worked as a physical therapist in Boston as well as serving as Head Athletic Trainer at Arlington High School 2008-2009. Jess has treated a wide range of sports and orthopedic conditions, and he has developed new treatment techniques for plantar fasciitis and sciatica. A member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Jess presented his research on plantar fasciitis to the APTA of Massachusetts in 2015. Jess worked as clinical director of two physical therapy facilities in Boston while also completing a two-year fellowship certification in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2016 and now mentors future fellows for the American Academy of Manual Therapy. Jess moved to Linwood, NJ with his family in 2019 and spends most of his free time at the beach in Ocean City. Jess is dedicated to improving the standard of care in physical therapy and is an active clinical instructor, regularly accepting clinical students from Thomas Jefferson University, Stockton University, Rowan University, Boston University, Northeastern University, and MGH’s Institute of Health Professions to help educate future physical therapists. Jess has experience working with all types of patient populations including but not limited to sports/work-related injuries, pediatrics, and post-surgical cases, as well as neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Jess became certified in dry needling in New Jersey in November 2022 and offers dry needling as an adjunct treatment to all appropriate patients.
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Physical Therapy Month 2023 continues with our third guest for PT Appreciation Month Saafir Jenkins VP of People Operations at JAG PT. Join our conversation as we discuss the changing face of the human resource model, how DEI is being infused more into the healthcare system, and how community engagement and people engagement are necessary for company growth. Passionate about driving transformative change and innovation within the realm of Human Resources, Saafir Jenkins is an accomplished HR Executive with a proven track record of delivering strategic solutions that elevate organizations to new heights. With a keen understanding of the evolving landscape of talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development, he thrives in creating forward-thinking strategies that align with business objectives and foster a culture of growth and excellence. Leveraging his expertise in HR technology, data-driven insights, and collaborative leadership, Saafir successfully orchestrates impactful initiatives that enhance employee experiences, optimize processes, and drive sustainable business results. Committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends, he continuously seeks out innovative approaches and best practices to revolutionize traditional HR practices and unlock the full potential of human capital. He is recognized as a visionary HR Executive dedicated to empowering organizations to thrive in the face of change.For more information about JAG PT and their services visit www.jagpt.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Our celebration of National Physical Therapy Month continues with Michelle Dela Rosa. Join our conversation as we debunk the taboos surrounding pelvic physical therapy, discuss how pelvic pain affects both men and women, and prove why there is hope for anyone to have a healthier pelvis. Michelle Dela Rosa, PT is the Clinical Director of the Hamilton and Howell locations at Jag Physical Therapy. She has been practicing in the field of pelvic health physical therapy for 20 years. She started in Brooklyn, NY and developed the pelvic PT program, in now NYU Langone Health. She implemented a weekly prenatal exercise class for the community and extended the program to treat pelvic pain in men and post-prostatectomy issues. She has had the privilege of consulting at hospital urogynecology, urodynamics, and orthopedic clinics. Later, she continued to practice in NJ, where she helped to establish the pelvic health PT program at now Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Michelle graduated with a master’s in physical therapy from Boston University in 2000. While at BU, she competed at the collegiate level as a member of the university’s track and field team. In 2005, she obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.As a native of West Windsor, NJ, Michelle opened her own practice, Connect Physical Therapy, in Hamilton in 2009, which had grown to become a leader of pelvic physical therapy in the state. She opened a second location in Howell, NJ in 2015. Their YouTube channel showcasing pelvic health education quickly grew to almost 100K subscribers. Michelle lectures on women’s and men’s health issues at many community events throughout New Jersey. She also enjoys being a teaching assistant for the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and earned the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC), which identifies her as a specialist in the women's and men's pelvic health fields.For more information visit www.jagpt.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Physical Therapy Month 2023 begins with our first guest Jonathan Elias. Check out our episode as we discuss the life of a PT educator, why the board exam has become so challenging to pass, and why having an outlet outside of healthcare if necessary to self-care. Jonathan graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2013 and began his career in outpatient orthopedic practice. In 2017, Jonathan became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist. Jonathan is also an adjunct professor at the College of Staten Island’s Physical Therapy Program, with focus on orthopedic practice and therapeutic exercise. Other practice interests include: Differential Diagnostics, Vestibular evaluation and treatment, return to sport treatment, and post-operative care. Jonathan has also worked with other organizations to give guest lectures and in-services. When not treating or teaching, Jonathan performs both stand-up and improv comedy.For more information about JAG Physical Therapy visit www.jagpt.com. For more information about the Be More Today Show visit www.bemoretoday.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Check out my final tips and thoughts after completing my 7th marathon in Berlin, Germany. For more information about coaching or physical therapy visit www.bemoretoday.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Carrie Bloss serves as Executive Director of Heights and Hills, an organization whose mission is to support older adults age successfully in their Brooklyn communities. She has dedicated her over 20-year career to addressing the needs of New York's most vulnerable people. She most recently co-led Project Hospitality as their Executive Director, heading up PH’s executive management team, overseeing the organization’s programs, finance, and operations functions. The organization is focused on services in Staten Island and offers a comprehensive continuum of compassionate care that begins with street outreach, shelter, and soup kitchen and food pantry, and extends to treatment, other clinical and support services, and transitional and permanent supportive housing. In addition to modernizing the agency’s infrastructure, Carrie relocated programs to spaces that better meet client needs and entered into a joint venture to develop supportive housing. Carrie also worked with the senior leadership to address the agency culture. Together they built lines of communication, trust, and greater collaboration between staff and across departments. Carrie was previously at Breaking Ground for over 11 years in multiple roles. As Vice President of Leasing and Compliance she oversaw internal evaluation for all service areas, the organization’s affordable housing and government contract compliance, and the government grants management function. In a prior role, she managed several housing programs including a former Bowery lodging house that housed several dozen single men, mostly in their 60’s. Carrie also worked at the New York City Department of Homeless Services and Children’s Rights, Inc. She currently sits on the board of directors of the Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation-Manhattan and the Columba Kavanagh House and previously served as a board member of New York Therapeutic Communities. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton College in Minnesota and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School. Carrie lives in Park Slope with her husband Mike and their two children and can often be found on a run in Prospect Park.
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Jamey Schrier, P.T. is a best-selling author, speaker and CEO of Practice Freedom U, a business coaching and training company. He has helped scores of private practice owners treat less, and earn more, and enjoy a life of prosperity and fun. Check out our conversation about how to make more and work less in the health care system. Curious about what's standing in the way of you being a practice owner? For more information visit https://practicefreedomu.com/ and take their free survey today.
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Peter Ivey is an entrepreneur, writer/ author, speaker and a food security activist. Born and raised in Jamaica, he divides his time between the Caribbean island and New York. As Founder and CEO of The Reggae Chefs®, a culinary services company that uniquely fuses Jamaican food and cultural expression through customized events, Ivey’s work as a chef and cultural ambassador of Jamaica has been featured across a variety of places including Forbes and the New York Daily News and has been archived in The National Library of Jamaica. In 2017, Ivey founded Mission:FoodPossible (M:FP), a not-for-profit created to educate and feed the food insecure. As President of M:FP, Ivey is committed to empowering Caribbean people to thrive on the consumption of local foods or what he refers to as MVPs (Most Valuable Produce). In 2019, Forbes featured the work of the not-for-profit, saying that it “could be the answer to the world’s hunger problem.” As a food activist and entrepreneur, Ivey believes in the value of empowerment at a grass roots level. The S3 Concept for Entrepreneurship was developed by Ivey to promote independence and self-reliance in young people in the Caribbean and Africa. He also conceived the Food Opportunities in Regenerative Culture (FORC) movement— a circular paradigm under which food systems stakeholders go one step beyond sustainability to help alleviate food insecurity. Most recently, Ivey launched PIII Culinary Kits, the Caribbean’s first culinary kit for purpose-driven food industry professionals and students. In March 2020, Ivey authored Coronavirus: Get Outta Here! As one of the first children’s books on coronavirus, the book has been included as one of UNICEF’s resources to help families during the pandemic. Ivey is the creator of Food Securi-Tales, a collection of children’s books about food security. The collection has been approved by Jamaica’s Ministry of Education for distribution to the nation’s primary school children. An avid writer, Ivey was a regular contributor to LOOP, the largest Caribbean news media platform. As a regular speaker on entrepreneurship, social responsibility and food security, Ivey has spoken at events held by the United Nations, Future Food-Tech and the Good Food Fund (China) among others, as well as industry events such as The International Restaurant and Food Service Show and at various Universities and Colleges. Ivey has been widely recognized for his work in promoting Caribbean culture and community development, having received the Certificate of Special (US) Congressional Recognition for “Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community,” The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CACCI) “Business Visionary Award” and the “Business Innovation and Game Changer Award” from the Caribbean American Leadership Foundation.
Ivey’s vision is to use his entrepreneurship skills, knowledge and experience to empower youth through self-reliance and to help sustain the global community through projects aimed at eradicating poverty and hunger. When not working, Peter is either traveling or spending time with his son, PJ. For more information email us at info@bemoretoday.com or visit www.bemoretoday.com
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Tara, also known as "ThePlateCoach", is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and co-author of Real Fit Kitchen, a cookbook for athletes. She works in private practice with everyone from couch potatoes to elite athletes. She is also the Wellness Coordinator at Odyssey House NYC where she helps people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction establish healthful behaviors to rebuild their lives.
Prior to moving to NYC in 2015, Tara worked for a decade as the Team Nutritionist for the Boston Red Sox. She is an avid runner and founded the BedStuy Flyers Running Club in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. She usually navigates NYC via CitiBike and is a member of El Barrio Bikes in East Harlem where she leads community group bike rides. If she's not in NYC, she's likely in the Adirondack Mountains.
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The Be More Today Show is back with a special episode looking at the Athletic brain. Check out my conversation with fellow Brown Alumna and life-long athlete Dr. Allison Brager.
Dr. Allison Brager is the Chief Science Officer of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. She is the recipient of two National Research Service Awards from the National Institutes of Health and a National Academies of Sciences Fellowship to study physiological resiliency in extreme environments. Dr. Brager’s work spans from clinical drug trials to applied field studies with elite athletes, combat divers, and Special Forces in some of the most austere places on earth to include Antarctica.
In 2020, Dr. Brager underwent astronaut assessment & selection at NASA. She sits on advisory boards for the NCAA, NATO, Special Operations Command, the Office of the Army Surgeon General, and the federal government. She is the recipient of two presidential Meritorious Service Medals and a Joint Commendation Medal for her clinical and research expertise during the COVID-19 pandemic and the War on Terrorism. Dr. Brager has > 40 peer-reviewed publications in flagship journals to include Science, eLife, Journal of Neuroscience, and Neuropsychopharmacology and is author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain. She holds an Sc.B in Psychology from Brown University and a Ph.D in Physiology from Kent State University. www.bemoretoday.com
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Congrats to all of the 2023 graduates! Check out this this weeks episode as we share our Salute to Graduates episode featuring my mentor Dr. Michael Plater. With a distinguished career as an executive leader in both academia and the corporate world, Dr. Plater is a strategic business partner to administrators at institutions of higher education. His passion is helping to solve the economic pressures of talent-related challenges for colleges and universities around the globe. His leadership in developing data-driven insights, creating new key performance indicators, and aligning faculty and support staff is proven to restore profitability for efficient, strategic growth.As vice president of higher education at Kelly Education, he's currently reimagining the adjunct instructor workforce as a global talent pool--removing the administrative burdens of recruiting, tax and wage compliance, workers' compensation, and professional development for academic institutions--clearing the way for the best, credentialed talent to share their real-world insights with students regardless of geography.A champion of on campus and the virtual-learning experience, his expertise extends into the development and application of big data, artificial intelligence, and gamification through online education platforms.As a leader, Dr. Plater believes that everyone deserves equity, respect, acknowledgement, and the opportunity to achieve professional growth. He encourages open dialogue and fosters inclusion of diverse perspectives to drive successful innovation.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Episode 125 of the Be More Today Show features Physical Therapist and Founder/Owner of Cadence Insoles John Hinds. Check out our conversation regarding the right how orthotics can help reduce foot pain, some entrepreneurial tips for starting your own business, and why Physical Therapy is one of the best professions in the world. Cadence Insoles: "I like to say the insole connects your foot to the shoe. There are a lot of great shoes on the shelves with wonderful midsoles, outsoles, and beautiful styles and visuals, with different levels of cushion and “comfort- but your foot sits on the insole. Although still obsessed with footwear and insoles, I understand that everybody is different and not everybody will benefit from, or “needs”, insoles or Cadence. I will never claim that Cadence (or any one device) is going to cure everything that walks through the door. There are a lot of variables and personal preference that goes into fitting for comfort just as there are a lot of variables when working with an overuse injury or other pain syndromes: variables such as activity modification (freq., duration, volume of training or work duties), individual mobility, strength, conditioning, and recovery strategies (among others). But footwear and a good insole (when appropriate) should be included among of those variables, and they’re 2 variables that often provide immediate results." John HindsFor more information about Cadence Insoles visit https://cadenceinsoles.com/ or email us at info@bemoretoday.com.www.bemoretoday.como--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Ricky Venters and Tom Miller both share a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Ricky Venters is a business consultant with a focus on Construction, Real Estate and technology. Tom Miller, on the other hand, is a hitting coach from Maryland with over 25 years of experience coaching baseball and softball players.Tom has personally coached and developed players to achieve their goals of playing at various levels, including club, high school, college, and professional. After thousands of students, Tom has developed a step-by-step guide that guarantees success. His system helps players develop a healthier and more powerful swing, gain confidence at the plate, and provides a reference for training.Meanwhile, Ricky has dedicated his career to helping construction, real estate, and technology businesses succeed. His expertise lies in advising companies on how to optimize their operations, achieve sustainable growth, and stay ahead of industry trends. Together, Ricky Venters and Coach Tom Miller combined their expertise in technology and sports coaching to create Hit Doctor MD, a platform that provides athletes and coaches with cutting-edge tools to improve performance. In January 2023 they released The Elite Swing Trainer, a revolutionary training aid that provides instant feedback on swing path and contact point. The Elite Swing Trainer has quickly gained a following among baseball and softball players and coaches alike. Thanks to their dedication and innovation, Hit Doctor MD and The Elite Swing Trainer have become go-to resources for anyone looking to improve their swing mechanics and take their game to the next level.For more information about the Elite Swing Trainer or about HIT DR MD visit https://hitdoctormd.com/www.bemoretoday.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
The Be More Today Show closes out the month of April with our final Occupational Therapist Sally Lachman. Join our conversation as we discuss ways to treat lymphedema and how having an MBA can help shape the future of the healthcare system. Sally has been an occupational therapist for 11 years. In 2017 she became a certified lymphedema therapist but treated a mixture of neurological and orthopedic diagnoses. Throughout her career she always tried to find jobs in hand clinics or outpatient clinics to gain experience. Around 3 years ago she decided that she wanted more out of her career and set a plan to become a certified hand therapist. She also wanted to start moving up the career ladder into management and supervisory roles. An opportunity presented itself and she enrolled in LIU for an MBA in Healthcare Administration. Through the 2 1/2 years of being in the program she also sought out mentors from the American Society of hand therapists to help study and specialize in the upper extremity. She graduated with her MBA in May of 2022 and passed her certification exam, becoming a certified hand therapist in December 2022.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Happy Earth Day!Check out our amazing conversation with Jimmy Gould, founder and inventor of the SoapStandle.Jimmy Gould is a local entrepreneur in Memphis, Tennessee. The SoapStandle is a small simple device that affixes to a bar of soap via small points that go into one side of the bar, creating a platform on which the soap is elevated. Since air can circulate 360° around the soap when it’s not being used, it dries, eliminating the goo before it starts. Visit www.soapstandle.com.Designed to accommodate popular curved bar soaps, SoapStandle is the soap innovation that allows the bar to dry, last 30% longer and not slip from your hand. The simple soap accessory with over 3,000 five-star reviews is back with an additional product designed to fit perfectly on curved bars of soap. An American-made soap innovation, SoapStandle was created to enhance the bar soap experience – a more affordable, environmentally-friendly and pure way to keep clean. It does so by eliminating the slippery goo that forms on bars, prolonging the bar’s life and giving you a great grip on an otherwise slippery situation.The SoapStandle is a small simple device that affixes to a bar of soap via small points that go into one side of the bar, creating a platform on which the soap is elevated. Since air can circulate 360° around the soap when it’s not being used, it dries, eliminating the goo before it starts. Visit www.soapstandle.com.Designed to accommodate popular curved bar soaps, SoapStandle is the soap innovation that allows the bar to dry, last 30% longer and not slip from your hand.The simple soap accessory with over 3,000 five-star reviews is back with an additional product designed to fit perfectly on curved bars of soap. An American-made soap innovation, SoapStandle was created to enhance the bar soap experience – a more affordable, environmentally-friendly and pure way to keep clean. It does so by eliminating the slippery goo that forms on bars, prolonging the bar’s life and giving you a great grip on an otherwise slippery situation.“Not all soap shapes are the same and everyone deserves the SoapStandle experience – whether it’s an artisanal soap or the large production curved soaps available from chain retailers. “We’ve made this for curved bars like Dove®, Camay®, and Irish Spring® – some of the most popular and biggest selling soaps in the world,” said Jimmy Gould, the founder and local entrepreneur in Memphis, Tennessee.SoapStandle creates an optimal experience in the bath, shower, and at the sink – it is the only device that attaches TO and stays WITH the bar soapVisit www.bemoretoday.com for more content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Melissa has been recognized twice by PRWeek, the world’s leading PR and Communications publication, as a Top 15 PR Professional to watch (nationally). In 2021, she was named to the South Florida Business Journal’s esteemed 40 Under 40 list. She was also celebrated by South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine as a 2017 Up & Comer; Boca Life Magazine as one of the publication’s 2014 40 Under 40; and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as part of the publication’s 2012 Top Workplaces Awards.Melissa is Immediate Past President of the Gold Coast Public Relations Council (GCPRC), South Florida’s largest independent group of PR, marketing and communications professionals. She is a Voting Board Member for Maccabi USA (MUSA), a federally-recognized not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with an extensive history of enriching Jewish lives through athletic, cultural and educational programs. She was also Commissioner of the Maccabi USA Endurance Team at the Maccabiah World Games in Israel in 2022. Melissa is also an Executive Member of the Friends of Brown Track & Field organization, which was formed in June 2020 and was instrumental in reinstating the Brown University Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field teams.A former Florida State Champion and Division I athlete, Melissa has been running competitively since 1996. She represented Team USA in the World Maccabiah Games in Israel four times (1997, 2013, 2017, 2022) and twice in Europe (Berlin 2015, Budapest 2019) – medaling every single time. Today, Melissa is a competitive marathon runner – boasting a personal best of 2 hours and 49 minutes – and is chasing an Olympic Trials Qualifying Time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
Occupational Therapist Month continues with JAG-ONE PT’s own And Shari Bensadoun! Join our conversation as we discuss Hand Therapy, the importance of faith when it comes to the healing process, and why mental health is a major part of the OT profession. Shari Bensadoun is a licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist. She is a graduate of Touro College School of Health Sciences with a master's degree in Occupational Therapy in 2008 where she earned a place in the Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society. After working as an Occupational Therapist and dedicating her time to continued learning she decided to further her career within the field of Hand therapy and become a Certified Hand Therapist in 2014. She specializes in post-operative rehabilitation and custom splinting and is certified in the Graston Technique. She also dedicates her time as a fieldwork supervisor for OT students.For more information about the Downtown JAG-ONE PT Office visit www.jagonept.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
April is Occupational Therapy Appréciation month and this week we will feature the amazing OTs from the Marine Park JAG-ONE Physical Therapy Office in Brooklyn, NY. Join the conversation as Maxcita, Krista, Esther share about our experience as Downstate Medical Center alumni, why being a certified hand therapist is so important, how mental health plays a part in the healing process, and a few tips on injury prevention. As an Occupational Therapist specializing in Hand Therapy practice Maxcita Alverez's absolute passion has been to increase her patients' awareness/knowledge of their injuries. Through understanding we are able to capture purpose and work harder to achieve goals. Patient education is essential in ensuring compliance and improvement. Her growth as a clinician has been inspired by the most amazing group of therapists and physicians who have mentored and educated her through their outstanding and exemplary work. Each day, Maxcita works to motivate and inspire her patients to do more than the day before. She incorporates her patients' unique experiences, goals and purpose, as she works together with each individual patient to get them back to performing their daily life skills, while regaining mobility and strength. Maxcita has worked throughout various hospitals/ settings including: St. Vincents/Mt Sinai Hospital, Private Practice and Outpatient Therapy. She's also a Downstate Alumni and the NY Lead Occupational Therapist for JAG-ONE Physical Therapy. Krista Denaro is a licensed occupational therapist and recent graduate from SUNY Downstate. Her time at Jag One Physical Therapy dates back to 2016 where she was a volunteer and OT aide in hand therapy. Her interest in hand therapy continued as she completed her Fieldwork level 2 working under Maxcita leading to her current employment at JAG-ONE. Krista strives to work with each patient using a client-centered approach by understanding their needs and values while incorporating a unique plan of care that mirrors their daily activities. Her goal is to become a certified hand therapist as well as continue to expand her practice and knowledge to educate and rehabilitate her patients.Esther Milina graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2019. Esther completed her Fieldwork Level 2 placement with Maxcita Alvarez and which led to her career at JAG-ONE in 2020. Esther is a Graston Technique provider, kinesotape provider and certified in LSVT-BIG. Esther is committed to serving her communities in South Brooklyn where she grew up and is fluent in Russian. She prides herself on use of humor in order to build relationships with her patients and assist them in reaching their goals. She is currently studying to achieve her goal of becoming a certified hand therapist.For more information about the Marine Park office visit www.jagonept.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
As Athletic Training Month comes to a close, our four part series concludes with our fourth installment looking at Athletic Training Programs in Professional and Collegiate Sports. My Co-host for this week is Senior Director of Athletic Training at JAG-ONE and founder of the Catalyzingats Podcast Ryan Stevens! Our three guests on the show this week are as follows: Ayala, MS, ATC, CES CKTP (he/him) is an LIU Brooklyn alumnus and currently serves as the Rutgers Club Sports Head Athletic Trainer through JAG-ONE Athletic Training services where he provides AT services for 64 clubs sports teams. Since becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer in 2016, Alexis has served multiple minor league baseball organizations (Somerset Patriots in 2020, Sussex County Miners and Can-Am League Champion New Jersey Jackals in 2021). Throughout his career outside of minor league baseball Alexis has been provided AT services as a part of multiple Division 1 athletic programs such as Marist University for Women’s Lacrosse and volleyball, St. John’s University for Men’s Lacrosse, and LIU Brooklyn for Baseball and Volleyball.Patrick Zahn, ATC, NSCA-CPT received his Bachelor’s degree from Messiah College in 2019 and completed a Master's in Applied Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning focus) from Concordia University Chicago. Beginning as an AT with passing the BOC in late 2019, he has worked in multiple settings. As an extension of JAG-ONE Athletic Training, he serves Cairn University, providing care for Division 3 athletes with a focus on holistic care, and is passionate as a mentor to teach life-long positive health habits for athletes to use after their sports career is over. Outside of his typical AT responsibilities, Patrick is an Adjunct Professor teaching Exercise Science at Cairn University, and holds a Personal trainer certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.Julianna M. Mangano ATC, EMT-B. (she/her) is a full-time Athletic Trainer with JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, serving as the head AT for the Atlantic League’s Staten Island Ferryhawks minor league baseball club. Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, she is a 2022 graduate from Marist College (Poughkeepsie, New York) where she received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training. It was only fitting she secured a job working for the Ferryhawks post-graduation, affording her the ability to fall in love with baseball and delve deeper into her career. In January-February 2023 she had the opportunity to work as one of the athletic trainers for the California Winter League in Palm Springs, California, caring for 300+ baseball players alongside two athletic trainers over the course of 4 weeks. Julianna became certified as a New York State EMT in 2022 and since starting her career as an AT in 2022 has served other professional sports teams including the Metropolitan Riveters, NY Gotham FC, and Trenton Terror, as well as worked at Mount St. Michaels Academy secondary school in The Bronx.For more information about Athletic Training Programs in your area visit www.jagonept.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bemoretoday/support
As Athletic Training Month continues, our four part series continues with our third installment looking Athletic Training Programs across various spectrums. Our four guests on the show this week are as follows: Lewandowski ATC, NREMT is an Athletic Trainer for JAG-ONE Physical Therapy and serves as the AT for both the Metropolitan Riveters Professional Women's Hockey team and Keansburg Public School District. After earning her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Kean University (graduated Cum Laude) Carly became both a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician in 2021. Carly has experience in secondary and professional settings, as well as experience in emergency medicine and care. Carly grew up as a multi-sport athlete, which she believes helps her exceed in her role as an athletic trainer. Being able to relate to the mindset of her athletes in all settings helps her connect with them and understand their desire to return to play as fast as possible, while being able to once again perform to the best of their abilities.Dominique Peters, MS, ATC is a full-time athletic trainer with JAG-ONE Physical Therapy serving Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy in Trenton, NJ. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she moved to Lawrence, NJ, in middle school and attended Lawrence High School where she competed on the Lawrence basketball and Track and Field teams. Throughout her high school career, she was often in the AT facility, where she gained a significant interest in athletic training. Her interest in athletic training brought her to Rowan University, where she was able to continue both her athletic career and education. She graduated with a Master’s degree in athletic training in 2022.Sean Doyle, ATC serves as a full time Athletic Trainer for JAG-ONE Physical Therapy serving the Somerville Public School District in NJ. Incorporating customer service into athletic training has always been the approach Sean has used in athletic training. Sean spent just under 10 years working in high end customer service jobs before starting his career as an athletic trainer in 2012. After starting his career at Holy Cross Academy, Sean joined the athletic training team serving Somerville High School through RWJBarnabas Health, and he took on an additional role coaching with the Performance Fitness team. This new added focus on fitness training helped Sean become a more balanced athletic trainer while still using his high level of customer service with every client. A graduate from the athletic training program at Rowan University, Sean is always looking to pursue furthering his education in every aspect of athletic training.Joseph Savoia (Joe Sav oi ya), MS, ATC is an athletic trainer with 20 years of experience. Currently he serves as Associate Manager and athletic trainer for JAG-ONE Physical Therapy serving the New Jersey State Police Academy in Sea Girt, New Jersey where he tends to the medical needs of incoming State Police recruits. He received his bachelors of arts in physical education with a concentration in Athletic Training from Kean University in 2003. He continued his education at Kean and received his master of science degree in exercise physiology. After graduate school he worked as an assistant athletic trainer at Montclair State University for 10 years. In 2016 he made the transition from the traditional college athletic training setting to positions in occupational and industrial sports medicine. Throughout his time at these various settings, he has had the opportunity to teach biology and athletic training specific college classes. Joseph has lectured at the state, regional and national level on his work at using the Nintendo Wii as a rehabilitation tool.For more information about Athletic Training Programs in your area visit www.jagonept.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support
As Athletic Training Month continues, our four part series continues with our second installment looking at the behind the scenes aspect of running an Athletic Training Program. Our two guests on the show this week are as follows: Stephanie LoSchiavo, MS, ATC graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Science. In 2018, she completed her Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training at East Stroudsburg University as well. Immediately following the completion of the graduate program, she started working at JAG-ONE Physical Therapy as a clinical athletic trainer. Having filled several roles within the company, she is currently a Regional Manager of Athletic Training and Integration, helping oversee the athletic training program in the Northeast, NJ and NY regions, as well as working with the marketing team on the integration of new and acquired clinics. Showcasing demonstrated success with operations and strategic plan implementation, she has specialty training and focus on the realm of finance, project and business management, and collaborative service integration. She is pursuing her M.B.A. at Caldwell University to further her education in the business world and hopes for continued growth at JAG-ONE. Tim Mancuso, MS, ATC, NASM-PES is a Regional Manager of Athletic Training for JAG-ONE Physical Therapy as well as the Head Athletic Trainer at Somerset County Vo-Tech High School in New Jersey. Showcasing demonstrated outcomes with Quality/Process Improvement initiatives in both established and start-up AT sites across a spectrum of settings, Tim brings 11 years of clinical experience with a manual therapy specialization and professional growth focus in the realm of leadership and business skills. Throughout his career he has been able to provide Athletic Training services in multiple settings from middle school sports to professional sports. During his career as a certified athletic trainer and NASM performance enhancement specialist, he has been able to use his knowledge to put together preventative programs, provide comprehensive treatments, and provide rehab programs to help his athletes return to their sport and compete at a high level. In addition to being a graduate of the Ducane University Athletic Training Program, Tim also received his Masters Degree through Touro University Worldwide in Health Education. Tim believes it is important to keep learning and developing new skills to provide the highest quality of care to his athletes, through participating in new and advanced continuing education courses. For more information visit www.jagonept.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support
Happy National Athletic Training Month. Join us for part one of our four part series highlighting various Athletic Trainers during the month of March. our first guest is Ryan Stevens MPS, ATC, CSCS.Driven by his “why” to embrace challenge and growth opportunities, positioning himself to help others recognize, achieve, and celebrATe their potential leading to the collective growth of our profession, Ryan showcases passion and optimism as a specialty-trained leader, mentor, athletic trainer, and human performance expert. Ryan currently serves as Senior Director of Athletic Training for JAG-ONE Physical Therapy where he leads an AT service line serving over 225 partners across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Since completing his degree in Athletic Training at Penn State University in 2003, he has led AT programs for two large hospital systems, provided care in professional, college, secondary school sports and various emerging settings, developed start-up athletic training and fitness sites, and delivered numerous engaging educational programs. Uniquely trained in interpersonal relationship development, public speaking, business strategies, leadership, advanced communications, and marketing, he attained his Master’s Degree in Humanistic/Multicultural Education through SUNY New Paltz. During the pandemic, Ryan served as the Staffing Lead for two RWJBarnabas Health COVID-19 Vaccine Megasites which played a role in delivering over 325,000 doses to central New Jersey communities. Outside of work, Ryan is a proud father of four and is the founder of "cATalyzing Athletic Trainers" (www.cATalyzingATs.com) and The cATalyzing Podcast for Athletic Trainers (found on social media as @cATalyzingATs).For more information about Ryan and the Athletic Training Program, visit www.jagonept.com for more details. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support
Lawrence E. Adjah is a Community Builder and Host serving at the nexus of Business, Faith, and Community Wellness. Lawrence builds communities and hosts conversations that unite, heal and transform lives. Lawrence serves as the Founder and Chairman of the Family Dinner Foundation whose mission is to connect the world as a family at and beyond the dinner table. Beginning with its first initiative, Our Family Dinner in 2008, which reached nearly 50K young professionals around the world, its work has expanded to empowering an ecosystem of initiatives dedicated to connecting brothers and sisters as a family beyond the dinner table. In a time where many of us are mediating our lives behind a computer screen and are living in cities without strong pre-existing relationships, Lawrence became burdened by the sleeping giant of our time: loneliness. Observing that we’ve become more digitally connected than we’ve ever been, yet more isolated and disconnected interpersonally than ever before, it became his mission to address this growing issue. He believes that we were never meant to do life alone and that it is vital for people to have a space where they can build lifelong, life-sustaining relationships. Through his experience in business and community building, he became convinced the solution to this challenge is as much a spiritual matter as it is a civic, social, and technological opportunity. He pursued formal theological education and training and became an ordained Pastor and spiritual counselor who brings this foundation into every aspect of his approach to community building, business and life. Lawrence currently hosts two shows, Watch God Work, a show featuring leaders from all arenas of business, entertainment, civic leadership and culture sharing their “God Stories” and A2D (Agree2Disagree) a weekly conversation that intentionally tackles the “the challenging conversations” in our community we are having or need to have in our families, friendships and/or romantic relationships. Lawrence began his career as a management consultant for McKinsey & Company in its New York office, helping to serve some of the world’s largest professional sports organizations and media companies. Prior to joining McKinsey, he was a nationally ranked track and field competitor through college, where he entered as a National Champion & HS All-American. After McKinsey, Lawrence served as the Senior Director of Business Development at a premiere sports and entertainment marketing agency in New York. Lawrence has served as a trusted Executive Advisor and Counselor to business leaders, from C-suite executives to solo lead small business owners, with nearly 15 years of experience through his firm, Adjah. He's also a licensed and ordained Pastor, a Prepare + Enrich Certified Marriage Counselor, and Spiritual Coach & Trainer, who also leads the world's first gospel-based spiritual gym, Foundation JC. Lawrence serves as an Advisory Board Member and Former President of the Board of Directors for The Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS). Lawrence also serves on the Board of Directors for the Urbanworld Film Festival and the national Board of New City Kids. He’s also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Lawrence holds a B.A., from Harvard University, an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, an M.Ed from The University of Texas at Austin with distinction and a Masters of Divinity (M.Div) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support
Episode 113 of the Be More Today show features Chef Nina Clemente. Born in Italy and raised in New York City, Nina Clemente realized the possibilities of transforming local ingredients into Southern Italian feasts by watching her mother make traditional, delicious, and seasonal cuisine. These childhood experiences — in which food was the anchor for friends and family to gather around a table, share their stories and create memories — inspired her to make food her career. After graduating from Brown University with a degree in anthropology, Nina began a successful stint as a private chef in Los Angeles. She went on to work at Osteria Mozza, learning from the incomparable Nancy Silverton. She then worked at Maya’s restaurant in St. Barths, followed by time spent under the tutelage of Enrico Crippa at his three Michelin-star restaurant Piazza Duomo in Alba, Italy. She continued on to work as Executive Chef for the The Standard Hotel in their Hollywood and NYC locations. Followed by Andre Bolaz on a restaurant project in the Hudson Valley. Today, Nina strives to bridge both cultures from her childhood by applying all her senses to preparing delicious food, and reveling in the memorable gatherings that her food inspires. She cooks meals that are clean, colorful, and vibrant on the palate — food that nourishes, is beautiful to look at, and tastes amazing. She currently lives in the Hudson Valley with her two children, Phoenix and Indigo and husband Wayne. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support
Dr. David Bruton Jr. is a former athlete turned physical therapist, who graduated from the University of Colorado in 2021. David is the founder of Bruton’s Books, a childhood literacy foundation, and Between the Lines Physical Therapy. David was a former safety for the Denver Broncos for 7 years, and 1 year with the Washington Football Team. During his tenure with the Broncos he was a captain for 3 years and won Super Bowl 50.After retirement, David followed his heart towards a lifelong passion for the profession of physical therapy and having a collaborative relationship with patients to help them return to their prior level of function and beyond. David’s passion for providing great healthcare was ignited as a youth playing sports, where his PT’s throughout every stage of his playing career, helped him achieve and return to a high level of play. That love was continuously reinforced throughout physical therapists throughout college and professionally. Dr. Bruton Jr. has been dedicated in educating himself in order to provide the best patient care through multiple certifications and seeking further learning opportunities. He is also an active member of the Scholarship Endowment Board at CU and is Co-president of the CU PT Alumni Association.Aside from his love of PT, David loves his wife and kids, cycling, working out, board games, snowboarding, and giving back to the community.For more information about Between the Lines PT visit https://betweenthelinespt.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support
Check out our season finale with NY Giants legend Tiki Barber! Best known for his time on the field, former NY Giants football player Tiki Barber serves as co-host of WFAN’s “Tiki & Tierney,” alongside Emmy winning broadcaster, Brandon Tierney. Tiki & Tierney airs Weekdays from 10a-2p on 101.9 FM/ and 66 AM. After nine years on national radio, ex-Giants running back Tiki Barber and NYC-born Brandon Tierney have come home to WFAN to bring Tiki & Tierney exclusively to the Big Apple audience. Barber is 1 of 3 NFL players in football history with at least 10,000 yards rushing and 5,000 yards receiving in a career. He holds almost every NY Giants rushing record – total yards, rushing yards, rushing attempts and is second in rushing touchdowns. Barber has been active in media and journalism with a variety of appearances. His broadcasting career includes WFAN, WCBS-TV, Sirius Satellite Radio, the YES Network and Fox News Channel. Upon retiring, Barber signed a contract to work as a correspondent for NBC News and Sports, primarily for TODAY and Football Night in America, but also covering the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing for MSNBC. Barber is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Thuzio.com. For more information about Be More Today visit our website www.bemoretoday.com or email us directly at drsean@bemoretoday.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support
EP 110 of the Be More Today Show features our community running affiliate Spartan Sundays Running Club and the 4 NYC Marathon finishers for 2022. Join the live show as we talk about the journey to join the 1% club, why self care is so important, the health benefits of running, and how anyone can do the marathon if they simply believe. For more information about the Spartan Sunday Running Club email them directly at spartansundayrunclub@gmail.com or visit their IG and facebook pages by the same name. For all other information regarding the show email drsean@bemoretoday.com or check out our website www.bemoretoday.com.
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Episode 109 features professional boxer and PE teacher Chiara Dituri. Check out her journey as she shares how she shifted from the minors to the pros during the pandemic, why Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn has a legacy for greatness, and what kind of training it takes to be the best in the ring. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.
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The journey began on the running trail in 2006, when Kim Overton found herself faced with a common issue for runners: “where do I put my stuff while I run?” Overton innovated her way into a solution, creating the original Small Personal Item belt, or SPIbelt, which is now sold in over a thousand stores in the U.S. and over 40 countries. From the beginning, Overton’s mission has been to facilitate and inspire great health for individuals and communities, and she has infused the SPIbelt ethos and practices with the values of wellness, balance, and the integrated life. Overton is so passionate about walking the talk that she recently closed her office for a week to give her employees a mental and physical Summer Break. The team took the time to relax, rejuvenate, and spend time with loved ones, which Overton believes is essential to doing great work. A company that promotes wellness to the world must also promote wellness within, and that is what Overton has done. Through her leadership, SPIbelt continues to thrive as a company and as a community which embraces all who love to move and live well. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com or email us at info@bemoretoday.com.
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National Physical Therapy Appreciation Month continues with our fifth and final guest for the month of October Michael Kleinburd. Kleinburd graduated from the University of Delaware in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Biology. While at Delaware, he was involved with intramural sports such as soccer, baseball, bowling and tennis. Upon graduating from U of D, Michael earned his masters and doctoral degree from SUNY Downstate Health Science Center in Brooklyn, NY. He then went on to become a Clinical and Regional Director who has been an integral part of the Jag-One team for over 20 years. He provides innovative treatments for a wide range of physical therapy conditions with a focus on orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Over the past two years, he began to develop and lead our At-Home Physical Therapy Program which continues to grow throughout our company in NY, NJ and PA. He holds certifications as a Level 1 Titleist Performance Institute Specialist, certified kinesiotape practitioner and is an active member of the Orthopedic section of the APTA. Outside of his work life, Michael loves traveling with his wife and two boys. Michael also loves watching his local sports teams, the Mets, Giants, Rangers and Knicks. His other interests include playing golf and being a member of his crossfit gym. For more information about visit www.bemoretoday.com or email drsean@bemoretoday.com.
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National Physical Therapy Appreciation Month continues with our fourth guest for the month of October Craig Menezes. Craig Menezes graduated from the University of Stony Brook in 2010 majoring in Health Science with a concentration in Disability Studies. Craig began his pursuit in Physical Therapy after numerous injuries including 3 ACL Reconstructions, all of which when he was a patient with the company. Craig graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2014. He has been apart of the Jag-One family since 2014 and has not looked back. Craig has spent the majority of his years as a clinician in leadership as he has progressed from staff therapist to clinical director to his current position as the Area Director of Brooklyn South. One of the many things Craig enjoys about Jag-One Physical Therapy is the ability to give back to his community. Craig grew up in nearby Canarsie, Brooklyn so to be able to provide care to his community has been his top priority. Craig also works within the community such as with the Brooklyn Renegades, a local football team in the area. Craig truly loves treating varying Orthopedic conditions but truly excels in the treatment of Sports Related Injuries and return to sports. Outside of work, Craig enjoys sports such as basketball and football. He occasionally attends New York Knick games during the basketball season and is a long time fan. He also enjoys spending time with his family which includes his wife, son and daughter on the way! For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com or email us at drsean@bemoretoday.com.
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National Physical Therapy Appreciation Month continues with our third guest for the month of October Kathryn Haskins. Kathryn received her Bachelor of Science degree from Shenandoah University in 2008, where she also played softball as a pitcher and center fielder. During her time at SU, Kathryn helped lead her team to a USA South Conference Championship victory in 2008, and was also named an ESPN Academic-All-American. She continued her education at Shenandoah University where she graduated first in her class in 2011 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She went on to obtain her board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and also became a certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT), through Myopain seminars (a dry needling certification), as well as a Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) through the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics. After practicing in out-patient orthopedics and treating patients with varying musculoskeletal diagnoses for a number of years, Kathryn pursued her interest in the upper extremity by completing a hand therapy fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Kathryn then went on to successfully obtain her designation as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), and joined the JAG-ONE team shortly thereafter. Kathryn has a special passion for exercising creativity through custom orthosis fabrication, and also enjoys taking a global approach to treatment through integration and application of her orthopedic knowledge of more distant movement systems that can affect the mechanics of the upper extremity. During her time at JAG-ONE, Kathryn has focused on building a strong physician rapport to increase referrals and foster constructive working relationships in order to optimize patient outcomes and in doing so, make JAG-ONE hand therapy the clear choice for the care of their patients. She has also enjoyed having the opportunity to “pay it forward” and promote hand therapy through mentorship for those interested in pursuing the field. Kathryn finds great reward in her work as a hand therapist and is looking forward to helping shape the future of the Hand Therapy team at JAG-ONE. For more information about visit www.bemoretoday.com or email us at info@bemoretoday.com
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National Physical Therapy Appreciation Month continues with our second guest for the month of October Kristy Raz PT, DPT, OCS. Kristy started at Jag-One Physical Therapy in 2014, then became a clinical director in 2016 in Cedar Knolls, NJ. She earned her OCS also in 2016. She shares that she likes treating pretty much everything and enjoys working with vestibular patients as well. Kristy started as the Mentorship Co-Coordinator in 2019 and will be expanding on that role in the upcoming months. Outside of work, She is huge METS and Jets fan as well. She has two young boys and together they are a very active family. She loves to read, workout, and eat ice-cream.
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October is Physical Therapy Appreciation month and we are kicking off this week with Michael R. Dunne PT, DPT, ATC, Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS). After graduating from The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a Master of Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 2001, Mike went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in 2009. Prior to receiving his doctorate, in 2003 Mike completed his Athletic Training Certification, via the internship route, with well-rounded clinical experience at Saint Joseph’s University PA, Hasbrouck Heights High School, and Montclair State University. Since 2004, Mike has been a Physical Therapy/Athletic Trainer consultant with the New York Football Giants. His career reaches beyond the field as a well-established physical therapist at Jag-One Physical Therapy in Hackensack. Mike’s dedication has earned him the title of Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties of the American Physical Therapy Association. Mike currently serves as Vice Chair for the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey Sports PT Special Interest Group. In addition to being a member of APTA and NATA (National Athletic Trainer Association), Mike also continues to expand his knowledge by attending continuing education courses, including Hospital for Special Surgery’s Advanced Hip Clinician, dry needling, blood flow restriction, Graston Technique, cupping/myofascial decompression and various manual based courses. He assists with Jag-One Physical Therapy’s Mentorship Program for new graduates and is also a Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students. Having played basketball at the University of the Sciences, Mike continues to follow college basketball and enjoys attending and watching games with his family, as well as coaching his children's’ teams. Mike, along with his wife and kids, developed a passion for lacrosse and whenever possible, Mike can be found on the lacrosse field coaching boys and girls lacrosse as a US Lacrosse Certified Level 1 Coach. Mike’s unique experience, working simultaneously in out-patient sports medicine physical therapy clinics while also providing treatment for the New York Football Giants for the past 19 seasons, has enable him to assist patients and physical therapists under a wide umbrella of sports physical therapy. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.
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Episode 102 of the Be More Today show features Brooklyn native and basketball coach Clint Hardware. Listen to his story of and support his passion to teach basketball to the next generation. Follow his journey on Facebook and IG @hardtoguardbasketball. For more information email us directly at drsean@bemoretoday.com or check out our website www.bemoretoday.com
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Episode 101 of the Be More Today Show features LeShone Jai HoSang Navies. LeShone Jai is a certified special educator and Kundalini Yoga instructor with two decades of experience in both fields. In July 2022, she shared the intersection of her two passions at the International Association of Special Education conference in Vietnam, where she facilitated a presentation on wellness recipes for students with special needs, their educators, and families. LeShone Jai is a first generation Jamaican-American woman from the Bronx, NY who promotes courage and grace through education and yoga. LeShone Jai has worked in public, private and charter schools in the Washington, DC-area as a K-12 teacher and administrator. She currently works as a special education coordinator in a public high school in southern Maryland. LeShone Jai has practiced yoga for over 20 years, and has been a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher since 2007. She has taught yoga to babies, youth, and adults in birth centers, schools, studios, and gyms. She currently teaches a weekly online Kundalini Yoga class offered through Lighthouse Yoga Center in Washington, DC- the JaiYoga #SundaySesh at 11 am EST- with students from all around the world. She encourages everyone and Anyone can join her “global yoga fam” for a physically invigorating and mentally stimulating JaiYoga experience. For more information about the Be More Today Show visit our website www.bemoretoday.com or email us at Drsean@bemoretoday.com.
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Project 40 Mo’ picks up where Project 40 ended and takes you into 40 more days of focus and fitness. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.
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Check out our 100th episode featuring the John Gallucci Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT, the dynamic CEO of JAG-ONE Physical Therapy. Learn MORE about how to be successful in business, the future of physical therapy, and why we need to apply grit to everything that we do in life. John Gallucci Jr., is in demand for his expertise in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Recognized by ROI-NJ as one of the top 20 influencers in healthcare, Gallucci’s forward-thinking, entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind JAG-ONE Physical Therapy’s success. Most recently, John was honored by the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey as the Distinguished Professional of the Year for his work and advocacy in the field of physical therapy. His alma mater also honored him as Dominican College’s 2018 Person of the Year and in 2017, John was selected as the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Award Winner. A noted author, Gallucci released his first book titled Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment in May 2014. His second book, titled Play Ball: Don’t Let Injuries Sideline You This Season was released on May 1, 2018.
Aside from his work at JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, John sits on the governor-appointed New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and is the Medical Coordinator for Major League Soccer (MLS), consulting on the medical care of more than 800 professional soccer players. John is also a member of the President’s Advisory Group for Seton Hall University assisting in the university’s strategic planning process. Prior to opening JAG Physical Therapy in 2005, Gallucci served as the Program Director of Barnabas Health’s Sports Medicine Institute. He is the former Head Athletic Trainer of the New York Red Bulls MLS team and is a Sports Medicine consultant for professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB.
In the local community, John’s philanthropic efforts have included a leading role in the fundraisers for The Valerie Fund, RWJBarnabas Health, The Arthritis Foundation, The American Cancer Society and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He supports more than 200 high schools, college programs and athletic clubs throughout the Tri-State Area.
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Episode 99 of the Be More Today Show is a special preview of Project 40 Mo', the sequel to our January challenge Project 40. Listen as Dr. Sean Thomas speaks about the challenge which starts on August 1st, 2022. To sign up, visit www.bemoretoday.com and click on the tab "Project 40".
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Do waist trainers really work? Why is it so hard for me to lose weight? Find the answers to these questions and more in episode 98 of the Be More Today Show with special guest Dr. Duane Fredericks. An established bariatric surgeon, Dr. Fredericks has had extensive experience in providing surgical and non-surgical methods in medical weight loss. He is an ardent proponent of combining healthy lifestyle choices with the highest quality medical care to put a stop to the obesity epidemic, person by person. The doctor has helped hundreds of his surgical patients successfully lose significant weight, get their lives back and reduce their co-morbid conditions, like diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Long-term weight loss through Standard of Care procedures is largely achieved by surgical interventions that effectively alter gut hormone levels that are responsible for hunger and satiety, thereby leading to a new hormonal weight set point. He has also observed that surgical interventions are only a tool for achieving successful weight loss and if that tool is not managed effectively – through education and appetite control solutions – even surgical interventions can lose their efficacy in the long term. For those patients that have experienced weight regain after weight loss surgery or those who are obese and looking for alternatives to weight loss surgical intervention, Dr Fredericks is seeing patients at his Omega Weight Loss Center, 228 South Orange Ave, South Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Fredericks graduated from Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Graduate/Temple University Hospital. He did a fellowship in bariatric surgery at New York University studying under renowned surgeons Dr. George Fielding and Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding with a particular focus on the adjustable gastric banding technique in bariatric surgery. He also worked directly for Allergan, the originators of the Lap-Band, and Ethicon, the originators of the Realize Band. For more information about Dr. Fredericks or Dr. Thomas email us directly at drsean@bemoretoday.com.
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Episode 97 of the Be More Today Show features Certified Orthopedic Specialist and fitness enthusiast Dr. Nisha Mathews. Listen as we discuss the various aspects of Physical Therapy from clinical treatment and research to private practice and the challenges that come with being a practitioner in today's health care system. You'll also find out why running and physical activity is so important for our self-care. Dr. Mathews shares an extensive background as a former Professor, former practice owner, and currently serves as the Center Manager of Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation in Carrollton, TX. For more information about her journey email her at nishamathews117@gmail.com or visit www.bemoretoday.com.
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This week's special Mother's Day Show features Marathoner, Triathlete, and Physician Assistant Barbara Weisman, MS PA-C. Check out this week's episode as discus how Barbara lost almost 100 pounds, what inspires her to train for triathlons and marathons, and how to find the balance between work, family, and fitness. For more information check out www.bemoretoday.com. Barbara writes: When I graduated High School in 2001 I weighed 250 pounds and was clinically MORBIDLY OBESE. I was literally killing myself eating so much and leading a life of inactivity. But my first semester of college, I decided that I was IN CHARGE - and with healthier diet options and regular exercise, I lost almost 100 pounds. I graduated & got married in 2004, became a Physician Assistant in 2007, and by 2013 had 3 children. Fifteen years from my high school graduation, I completed by first 13.1 half in Miami. I don’t know if anyone, including myself thought I could finish. In the summer of 2016 we moved to LA, and since then, I have pursued even more challenging athletic events including 5 LA Marathons, NYC marathon in 2019, a Spartan & Tough Mudder challenge. On a whim suggestion from someone I met at a race expo ((Who doesn’t LOVE RACE EXPOS)) I signed up for my first triathlon sprint ,even though I never swam in the ocean !!! My first open water swim was 2 days before the race and I was terrified !!! Since that race I have completed 3 sprint triathlons. This past fall I completed my first Olympic Distance triathlon and even though I was LAST in my age group I was so incredibly proud of what I had accomplished. Every Marathon has taught me invaluable lessons in physical & mental training and perseverance. In my most recent race this past March, I can humbly say I didn’t “hit the wall.” I am not fast, but I keep showing up to workouts. Sometimes I set my alarm, super early to squeeze in my workouts before my scheduled patients, and to be able to swim in the ocean to see the sun rise. Many of my friends “don’t get it.” But I know that after all these years, I have not only kept the weight off, but gained muscle, been able to promote a healthy lifestyle all while accomplishing some crazy athletic events too with a smile, and sometimes even a hot pink tutu.
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This week's episode will take a look at our top ten most asked questions for beginner, intermediate, and even some advanced runners. The questions answered in this episode are: 1) Where do I start as new or returning runner? 2) How do I decide what sneakers to wear? 3) What smart devices are best for runners? 4) How should I be breathing? 5) How to I get faster? 6) What should I be eating before/ after/ during a race? 7) What are the differences between road vs track vs hills runs? 8) How do I figure out my pace? 9) What are the basic steps to recovery after races/training? 10) How do I join a running club or community in my area? For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com or email drsean@bemoretoday.com.
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At Vital Rehab and Performance physical therapy in Nassau County, Dr. Eugene has developed a comprehensive 1 on 1 physical therapy service center that caters to his clientele on a personal level. Every treatment plan is focused on building trust and connecting with his clients by valuing their time. This proven philosophy has helped thousands of his clients reach their goals faster and get back to doing the things they love. In addition, Dr. Eugene has an extreme passion for bio-kinetics and enhancement of movement patterns to achieve optimal function. His comprehensive evaluation skills has allowed him to develop customized programs to heal damaged tissue, strengthen, and educate on proper preventative techniques. Eugene enjoys being active by lifting weights, playing basketball, and going on hikes with his wife. He believes everybody is an athlete within their own body. As a founder of Vital Rehab & Performance Physical Therapy, Dr. Eugene’s passion is to educate as many people as he can to live a better life, pain free. Tomorrow is not given, so lets make today Vital! Eugenes Certifications include:
Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM) Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach (CCWC) Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist (FRCms)
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Episode 93 of the Be More Today Show features fellow Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Joe Rivieccio. Join our conversation as we discuss the importance of fitness for all ages, current issues with the healthcare system, and ways to improve quality of care for the future. For more information, contact Dr. Rivieccio on IG @empower_fitness_for_all or email us directly at drsean@bemoretoday.com Joe always had an affinity for fitness throughout his life. He started personal training in college and from there his passion grew. After finishing physical therapy school he took a step back from training to focus on his career, but after feeling very overwhelmed and burnt out with the first 3 years of post graduate school life he started to reflect on his chosen path. Despite his love for fitness and helping others see the joy an active lifestyle could bring he started to second guess his career choices. He saw a lot of other physical therapists around him in the same situation. After a year or so of looking inward he decided that it wasn’t the profession causing this feeling, but the healthcare/wellness system as a whole. This money driven, volume driven system was at fault. He emerged with much more purpose and two much more well defined goals. To reach more people with fitness and health before they became chronic victims of the healthcare system. And to do everything he could to learn more about improving organizational culture within the healthcare system for future medical professionals. From the former idea emerged very recently what is now empower fitness for all - currently an Instagram and facebook platform only. Each day he posts about basic topics in fitness to make them more digestible for people who want to get involved in fitness as well as videos with simple home exercise that can be done quickly. Shortly he will be releasing an e-book through this platform for people who are too busy, overwhelmed, or simply fearful of joining a gym or beginning a fitness program. He is determined to figure out where change can be made to help people – people who chose healthcare to make an impact on peoples lives! – enjoy their jobs and not feel burnt out.
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Episode 92 features Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist Dr. Stanley Voigt. Join the conversation as we discuss ways to beat spring allergies, whether masks are helping or hurting our nasal pathways, and the difference between snoring and sleep apnea. Subscribe today!
Dr. Stanley Voigt is a graduate of Brown University and Brown University Medical School. He then went on to complete a residency in Otolaryngology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Voigt joined Associates in Otolaryngology in Alexandria, VA in the summer of 2015. His wife, Elizabeth, is a veterinary surgeon, and they have three young girls. He specializes in healthcare problems affecting the ears, nose, throat, and sinuses for both adults and children. Dr. Voigt also has a special interest in Sinus disorders and Laryngology. Dr. Voigt was included in the Washingtonian Top Doctor Class of 2020 and Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor Class of 2022. In his spare time he enjoys dancing, watching basketball and spending time with his family. For more information email drsean@bemoretoday.com or check out Dr. Voigt's practice at www.entdr.com.
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Join us as we end Women’s International Month with a special conversation about the pelvic floor given to us by Dr. Kindra Seville. Kindra Seville earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Stony Brook University. Prior to attending graduate school, Kindra attended Buffalo State College, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Kindra has gained clinical experience working with patients of all ages for treatment of orthopedic, vestibular, and neurological impairments. However, her passion is treating pelvic health conditions such as pelvic pain, pain with sexual function, bladder dysfunction and the postpartum demographic. She has advanced her training in pelvic floor physical therapy by completing Pelvic Floor Level 1 continuing education through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Kindra’s goal is to become certified as a Pelvic Rehabilitation practitioner to further advocate for women’s health and accessible pelvic floor care. She is very passionate about getting her patients back to their prior level of function so they can get back to doing the activities they love. Kindra is a strong believer in patient education and empowers her patients to become active participants in their care. Outside of the clinic, Kindra can be found exploring new restaurants, reading, and making new memories with family and friends.
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Episode 90 features Dr. Hannah Awai back for her second time to talk about women's health in honor of International Women's Month. Hannah is a woman who values passion, connection, growth and contribution. Work life started early for Hannah by way of delivering newspaper and waiting tables as a teenager in Colorado. After completing undergraduate and medical school at Brown University, she launched into the healthcare field. She completed training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She has provided clinical care in hospital, outpatient clinic, and urgent care settings. She has also been part of clinical research studies spanning topics such as Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and advanced liver imaging. Currently, Hannah is the Medical Director of a federally funded program that serves chronically ill children from low income families in California. This role includes making medical eligibility decisions, working with the regional hospital systems and insurance companion to assure the program runs smoothly, and working on policy with the California Department of Health Care Services. Hannah finds balance outside her career by enjoying fitness and travel. She coaches classes at OrangeTheory Fitness and enjoys seeing members through workouts that challenge them physically and mentally. She also teaches group fitness at various resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. One of her personal goals is to explore 3 countries every year. She especially enjoys warm locations near the ocean. When not engaged in the things above, you can find her listening to Janet Jackson, dancing in the living room, laughing and enjoying chocolate and ice cream. For more information about Dr. Awai follow her on IG @yellorose16 or email us directly at drsean@bemoretoday.com
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Episode 89 features Dr. Hannah Awai, a woman who values passion, connection, growth and contribution. Work life started early for Hannah by way of delivering newspaper and waiting tables as a teenager in Colorado. After completing undergraduate and medical school at Brown University, she launched into the healthcare field. She completed training in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She has provided clinical care in hospital, outpatient clinic, and urgent care settings. She has also been part of clinical research studies spanning topics such as Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and advanced liver imaging. Currently, Hannah is the Medical Director of a federally funded program that serves chronically ill children from low income families in California. This role includes making medical eligibility decisions, working with the regional hospital systems and insurance companion to assure the program runs smoothly, and working on policy with the California Department of Health Care Services. Hannah finds balance outside her career by enjoying fitness and travel. She coaches classes at OrangeTheory Fitness and enjoys seeing members through workouts that challenge them physically and mentally. She also teaches group fitness at various resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. One of her personal goals is to explore 3 countries every year. She especially enjoys warm locations near the ocean. When not engaged in the things above, you can find her listening to Janet Jackson, dancing in the living room, laughing and enjoying chocolate and ice cream. For more information about Dr. Awai follow her on IG @yellorose16 or email us directly at drsean@bemoretoday.com
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EP 88 features my mentor and good friend of the Be More Today Show Dr. Jamey Schrier. Dr. Schrier is a Physical Therapist, former private practice owner and CEO of Practice Freedom U. He is the author of The Practice Freedom Method: The Practice Owner’s Guide to Work Less, Earn More, and Live Your Passion. Jamey is on a mission to help private practice owners grow their business by working less, earning more and living their best life. If you are a practice owner and are looking to take your practice to the next level, visit practicefreedomu.com/bemoretoday and take this special survey to Be More Today! For the You Tube version of this episode visit https://youtu.be/YqE8SrEmDWs.
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Season 3 of the Be More Today Show continues with Dr. Bamidele Olatunbosun is a primary care physician in Tampa, Florida. Prior to moving to Florida in 2021, Bami was a medical director of a rural community health center in Grass Valley, CA after spending a year in the frigid cold of Fairbanks, Alaska. In Alaska, he practiced in a family practice office. He is very passionate about working in underserved populations at community health centers. He trained at one the largest teaching health centers at the Institute for Family Health in Harlem, NY, with his hospital based training at Mount Sinai Medical Center.. He studied medicine at Wake Forest and has an MBA from University of North Carolina. He spent his undergrad years at the University of Pennsylvania, and was in the Prep for Prep 9 program in New York City as a youth. Through Prep 9, he went to Choate Rosemary Hall. He recently opened a general practice in Tampa in order to provide care for patients in a holistic manner. For more information about Dr. Bamidele or to reach Dr. Sean directly email drsean@bemoretoday.com. Visit www.bemoretoday.com for more motivation.
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Season 3 opens up with Strength and Run Coach Benjamin Saah. Ben Saah holds a degree in Electrical Engineering but currently is a Running Coach and Personal Trainer with New York Road Runners. He has run various distances from 1 mile races to 40 mile races, with his biggest feat to date running 22 marathons in 22 weeks in 2019. His training philosophy is a hybrid with strength training and running. Follow his story on IG @benjamin_saah and visit www.bemoretoday.com or us on IG @bemoretoday_pt and @bemoretoday_show.
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Day 40 of Be More Today Project 40 conclues with the Termination Phase and a reminder that the End Game is about consistency and remembering your why. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 39 of Be More Today Project 40 concludes the Maintenance phase with a reminder that you have all the tools you need to be great. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 38 of Be More Today Project 40 continues in the Maintenance phase with a steps 2 greatness check in and a reminder that you won’t always be motivated so continue to be dedicated. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 37 of Be More Today Project 40 begins the Maintenance phase with a 5 am charge to sustain long-term consistency. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 36 of Be More Today Project 40 concludes the Action phase with a charge to Just Poop Already! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 35 of Be More Today Project 40 Day reminds us to protect our most important asset, our health. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 34 of Be More Today Project 40 reminds us that good intentions don’t always end up with good results. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 33 Be More Today Project 40 reveals task #7 of our journey. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 32 of Be More Today Project 40 charges you to stay Always On The Move even faced with adversity and roadblocks! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 31 of Be More Today Project 40 Day asks the simple question: are you in your feelings about moving forward? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 30 of Be More Today Project 40 begins the action phase with a feelings check-in. What’s the theme song of your life right now? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 29 of Be More Today Project 40 asks the simple question.. what parking spaces are you stuck in? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 28 of Be More Today Project 40 pushes us to harness our skill set and reminds us that we all have the same 24 hours to do it. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 27 of Be More Today Project 40 poses the simple question: does your skillset match your will set?For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 26 of Be More Today Project 40 Day reminds us about the importance of hydration and why we need to drink 1/2 of our body weight in ounces daily. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 25 of Be More Today Project 40 reminds us that our will is strong than out might! Check out the Be More Today track at the end of the show courtesy of T Farrell. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 24 of Be More Today Project 40 encourages you to take some time today to see where you want to be in the future. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 23 of Be More Today Project 40 charges you to Stay In The Pit and begins the preparation phase of our journey to greatness. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 22 of Be More Today Project 40 Day Challenge reminds us that the battle is always you vs you and challenges us to find our inner warrior! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 21 of Be More Today Project 40 Day reminds us that we are our only limitations. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 20 of Be More Today Project 40 Day reminds us to stay fearless as we reach the midway portion of our journey. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 19 of Be More Today Project 40 clarifies the difference between when to use heat vs cold for physical aliments and how to apply that concept to other aspects of our lives. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 18 of Be More Today Project 40 continues with the Contemplation Phase and a charge to never let someone else make you feel inferior. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 17 of Be More Today Project 40 continues in the Contemplation Phase with a reminder that nothing recedes in life like progress. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 16 of Be More Today Project 40 kicks off the Contemplation Phase with a charge to mentally see what you want to do and who you want to be by the end of this challenge. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 15 of Be More Today Project 40 charges us to stop using the word doubt as we get ready for the next phase of our journey. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 14 of Be More Today Project 40 reminds us that Self-Love plus Self-Care equals Total Wellness. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 13 of Be More Today Project 40 charges you to be Mo Better and to be free from fear! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 12 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge charges you to avoid using the phrase should have, would have, or could have for 24 hours. Find out why. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 11 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge emphasizes that nobody cares about what you did in the past! It's all about the now. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 10 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us to me more MINDFUL of our distractions. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 9 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us that we all have 24 hours but we have to make time for ourselves. It's for our survival. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 8 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us to stop getting distracted and to STAY IN YOUR LANE! We're about to go to the next level. Are you ready? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 7 of Be More Today 40 Day Project 40 is a reminder why the best project you can ever work on is you courtesy of the Broadway musical "Rent"! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 6 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds you that life is what you get when you are born, but living is what you do with it! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 5 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge gives the first Task of the journey. Are you interested or committed? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 4 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge focuses on the Law Accommodation and why the number 40 is so important during your journey to be a better version of yourself. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 3 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge focuses on the benefits of intermittent fasting. This is simply a recommendation. Please consult with your PCP to see if this is the right dietary schedule for you. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 2 of BMT Project 40 focuses on the importance of getting 7-9 hours of daily rest for adults. Try to implement this into your regular 24 hour day. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 1 of Project 40 challenges you to a physical fitness test and to write down your Steps 2 Greatness for 2022. Visit www.bemoretoday.com and click on Project 40 for more details.
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Project 40 is a 40 day Challenge based on the principles of the book, Be More Today: A 40-Day Guide to a Better Version of You.
For 40 days, you will be encouraged to increase your physical, mental, and emotional capacities to start 2022 off right. You can complete any and all forms of physical activity, as long as you do at least 40 minutes of exercises daily. That's 26 hours of fitness over 40 days. We know you are busy, so if you miss a 40 day workout one day, make it up with an 80 minute workout the next day. The goal is to reach 26 hours of physical activity in 40 days.
The challenge begins on January 1st. The cost is $25 which includes: - A black and gold winter beanie from the "More Swag" store. - A $5 discount off the Be More Today book (originally priced at $20) - Virtual run or fitness kickoff on 1/1/2022 or 1/2/2022 - A BMT finisher medal.
Project 40 will push you to participate in 40 days of physical activity of your choice!
Push yourself to apply other principles of the book, including drinking half your body weight in ounces, getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night, participating in intermittent fasting, and much much more.
Are you ready for the challenge? Visit the link below to sign up today!
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Season 2 concludes with running enthusiast and urban planner Mitchell Silver. When Mayor Bill de Blasio named Mitchell as New York City's Parks Commissioner, he called him “a visionary.” The Mayor went on to say: “He has a passion for fairness and equality. He understands that we have to ensure that parks and open spaces are available in every community and are well-maintained in every neighborhood in this city.” At NYC Parks, MItchell streamlined the capital process by 6 months allowing the public to enjoy renovated parks sooner. He introduced a new public realm strategy called “Parks without Borders,” launched a capital project tracking system and initiated a Framework for an Equitable Future to improve the parks system that included a $318 million campaign to transform 67 of the City’s most neglected parks. The $50 million “Parks Without Borders” program earned national and international recognition for its innovative approach to urban design and helped make parks safer and more accessible. Both the Community Parks Initiative and Parks without Borders is being replicated in the United States and abroad. Follow his story on IG @mitchell_silver.
Visit www.bemoretoday.com to sign up for BMT Project 40. Deadline is December 31st.
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Lovey is a politician, educator as well as a producer/storyteller. After graduating from Bowdoin College and teaching for a few years, she attended Harvard University and earned her masters degree in Education. While raising her children in Exeter, NH, she became more politically active and was elected to sit on the SAU 16 Budget Advisory committee. Additionally, Lovey coaches Girls Squash and Tennis at Phillips Exeter Academy while continuing to play and compete in adult leagues. Her passion for the arts, education, health and wellness and enhancement of power for underserved populations keeps her very busy. In March of 2020, Lovey was elected as the first African American woman to the Exeter Select Board. The five member Select Board serves as the governing body for the town and each member serves a staggered 3 year term. In addition to serving on the Exeter Select Board, Lovey manages, produces, and hosts her own podcast series called The PodCaste System. Lovey and her guests tackle the inequalities faced by Blacks, Browns, the unseen, and underserved. She dissects current affairs, politics, pop culture, and everything in between laced with a heavy touch of comedy and sarcasm. Lovey is also an active alumni member with both Choate Rosemary Hall and Prep 9. Her extensive expertise at producing events keeps her in contact with educators, patrons and other alumni. Follow her journey on Instagram @loveysfitness and @the_podcaste_system.
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Part 2 of the NYC Marathon show continues with the Spartan Sundays Running Club, a Brooklyn based running club, and the 24 members of the team who successfully competed in the 50th Anniversary of the TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 7th, 2021. The two part episode features individual stories from the team members and focuses on the mental, physical, and emotional challenges that come with running in the greatest city in the world. For more information about Spartan Sundays visit https://www.nyrr.org/getinvolved/club/spartan-sundays-run-club. You can also follow them on IG @spartansundaysrunningclub and Facebook at Spartan Sundays Running Club.
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This Thanksgiving week we will highlight the Spartan Sundays Running Club, a Brooklyn based running club, and the 24 members of the team who successfully competed in the 50th Anniversary of the TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 7th, 2021. The two part episode features individual stories from the team members and focuses on the mental, physical, and emotional challenges that come with running in the greatest city in the world. For more information about Spartan Sundays visit https://www.nyrr.org/getinvolved/club/spartan-sundays-run-club. You can also follow them on IG @spartansundaysrunningclub and Facebook at Spartan Sundays Running Club.
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Dr. Clifford Civil was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. As a young boy growing up in the urban community of Flatbush, Brooklyn, he had a natural attraction to athletics and sports, but enjoyed basketball the most. He played basketball recreationally throughout the years, but played football for a short stint in high school prior to relocating from New York to the metro-Atlanta area of Georgia. Dr. Civil grew up in a loving and nurturing, yet strict, Caribbean household which highly influenced his continuous pursuit of higher learning and a profession in healthcare. In 2010, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Soon after in 2013, he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Civil gels together his affinity for movement and his natural compassion for others in the care of his patients. Dr. Civil has several years of extensive experience treating patients in private clinics with various orthopedic and sports related injuries. In addition, he has years of experience providing physical therapy for patients in their homes. Lastly, Dr. Civil is also experienced with fitness and wellness training dating back to 2010 when he was formally certified as a Health Fitness Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Civil is the founder and owner of his own firm titled Civil Physical Therapy, which he originally started in 2017, but did not truly break ground until 2020. Civil PT was created with the main objective of providing a healthcare delivery model that's convenient, results-driven, tailor-made, and most-of-all, patient-oriented. In addition to treating patients and managing his company, he enjoys learning new skills, reading, completing D.I.Y. projects, traveling and exploring new places/cultures, and staying active by regularly exercising. Dr. Civil believes in spreading love the Brooklyn way. He takes a sincere interest in others and is passionate about giving back. For more information visit www.civil-pt.com
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Rick Wemple is a Running Coach; Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, including a specialization in Behavior Change; and a Mental Skills Coach. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Rick started his career as a track & field athlete at Yale University where he earned a degree in Biology. Wemple held school records in the mile (4:04.54) and the 1500 meters (3:42.09) as well as the Distance Medley Relay and 4x800 meter relay, and earned All-American honors in cross country in 1991. Rick earned a master’s degree in Exercise Science from Ohio State University in 1994 and returned to Yale to work in an exercise physiology lab and volunteer coach for the cross country and track & field teams. Rick coached at Brown University from 1998-2005 before moving to Chicago to coach at Lewis University (2005-06) and finally Loyola University (2006-2011). He has coached school record holders, conference champions and All-Americans in various track events and cross country. Since 2011, Rick has run his own coaching business which includes personal training, running and mental performance coaching. His mental performance coaching is based on the tools and techniques he benefitted from to foster and grow his own self-esteem and confidence that resulted in the growth and success of his private coaching business. The basic foundation is identifying all of our gifts/talents/treasures inside us, and by affirming those on a regular basis, seeing our decisions and actions lead us towards inner peace, fulfillment and abundance. For more information check out www.Coachrick.info or email Rick@coachrick.info. You can also search Rick Wemple on Facebook.
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Episode 79 features Ultra Spartan Racer and Marathoner Caroline Staudt. Professionally, she is an attorney turned realtor but currently she is on sabbatical living in Sweden for the year with her family. Caroline ran Cross Country and Track at Choate Rosemary Hall and Brown University. Athletically, after college, She continued running but very much as a recreational runner jumping into local races from the 5K to the marathon and never really focused on her training. She continued enjoying the act of running, but lost her competitive drive and focus. Then in 2018, she discovered Spartan races and when she quickly realized that she wanted to try a Spartan ultra in 2019, all of her passion for running and competing came back. In 2019, at her very first ever ultra and 4th OCR race, she finished 2nd at the Spartan Killington Ultra. She Followed that up with the Spartan Ultra World Championships in 2019 in Åre, Sweden – her second ever ultra and her first 24-hour event finishing just minutes outside of the top 10. Then when the pandemic hit, she had to find her own adventures. Instead of signing up for organized virtual races/runs (with the exception of our BMT for BLM 4 run this past February), She decided a “choose her own adventure route”. In October 2020, she ran her first 100K as a solo adventure running the length of Cape Cod from the Sagamore Bridge to Provincetown In May 2021, she took on a 4X4X48 run (running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours). Instead of taking this on as a solo adventure, She brought her community along with her and turned it into a fundraiser. Having never done a charity run before, She ended up raising over $13,000 for the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. She is currently enjoying the running scene in Sweden having already raced in the world’s largest cross country race (a 30K) and is taking on a local trail 50K this weekend. Follow her story on IG@staudt.caroline and be inspired.
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Dr. Jamie Shapiro is an Associate Professor and the Co-Director of the Master's in Sport and Performance Psychology program in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. She earned a Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University (2009), an M.A. in Community Counseling from WVU (2008), and an M.S. in Athletic Counseling from Springfield College (2005). She earned a B.S. in Psychology from Brown University, where she was on the gymnastics team for 4 years (Go Bruno!). Dr. Shapiro is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), listed on the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee's Sport Psychology and Mental Training Registry, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors. She was a Professional Member of USA Gymnastics from 2003-2013. Dr. Shapiro is a consultant for Sport & Performance Excellence Consultants based in Denver, CO. She has consulted with youth, collegiate, elite, and Paralympic athletes from a variety of sports, including gymnastics, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, lacrosse, wrestling, volleyball, swimming, and track and field. She has also coached gymnastics at the recreational, club, and collegiate (Division III) levels. In addition, Dr. Shapiro has done exercise psychology consulting to help adults with motivation and adherence to exercise programs. Dr. Shapiro’s specific interests include psychology of sport injury, learning life skills through sport, psychological skills training, mental training for athletes who have disabilities, psychology of performing arts, exercise psychology, and ethics and training in sport and performance psychology. A former competitive gymnast, Dr. Shapiro still likes to do handstands in cool places all over the world. She is originally from NJ, and now that she lives in CO, she is attempting to improve her skiing abilities! For more information email Dr. Shapiro at jamie.shapiro@du.edu or visit https://psychology.du.edu/.
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Ramel is a native New Yorker and has continuously pursued his passion in helping others actualize their optimal selves. In 2010, after three years as a pharmaceutical sales representative, he decided to become a personal trainer and help others prioritize their health and fitness first. Thereby, avoiding the excessive use of medications as the first line treatment for today’s leading disease states. From the wrestling mat, to the dance stage, Ramel has always expressed a strong breadth and wide vocabulary of movement. He is a versatile coach with experience in numerous training modalities including, Body Weight Training (Suspension Training with TRx, Animal Flow L1), 3-D Loaded Movement Training (Kettlebells, Former Vipr Master Instructor with Equinox Tier X), and Strength Training (Barbell, Dumbbells, Olympic Style Lifts). He subscribes to the ideology that everything in life happens in oscillation and you have to train on the perimeter of your comfort zone in order to achieve growth in all pillars of life. His coaching style applies habit change management, designed to help clients navigate their ability to effectively engage and disengage in the areas of movement, nutrition, and recovery. He currently is a coach at Sky Health, located in the Flatiron District of New York City. It is a privately owned boutique wellness facility, where personal trainers and physical therapist work side by side to deliver attentive care and results for their clients.
Follow his story on IG: @ramelmurphy and @skyhealthnyc
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Arthur Powell, Jr. received his BA in Graphic Design from Howard University and studied Communications Design for graduate school at Pratt Institute. Arthur has helped design the logos and fitness apparel for hundreds of companies including Be More Today's book and company logo as well as the logo for the Be More Today Show and all BMT race apparel. Arthur is an Epic EMR Software Consultant and provides implementation/activation training & support for healthcare providers. Some of the networks he has been able to serve include but are not limited to Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge Hospital Boston, MA -Community Health Network, Indianapolis, IN - Yale New Haven Health, Yale Medical Group - New York Presbyterian / Columbia, Cornell Medical Group & Hospital for Special Surgery. Prior to working in healthcare IT Arthur worked in the apparel design industry. He had the opportunity to work with TAA Apparel as a Technical and Menswear Designer for clients Macy's, Target, JCPenny & Walmart. Fresh out of school he started his career in advertising working with boutique firm MVBMS under the HAVAS Group. There he had the opportunity to work alongside clients Volvo, Evian Water and Orangina to name a few. Upon leaving HAVAS he landed a gig at Disney Buena Vista Internet Group when the internet was just emerging. As associate producer he worked with numerous clients to plan their strategies for ABC, ESPN and the OSCARS platforms online. His special interests include all things art and design, travel, running, health and fitness, crypto investing Groups/Clubs: BMT, Spartan Sundays, Spartan Sundays Running Club, and NYRR. Follow him on IG @bgr8nyc.
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As a track and field athlete representing Haiti in international competitions for nearly a decade, Samyr Laine was not only among the very best athletes that Haiti has ever seen, he was very easily among the best in the world in his discipline: the triple jump. He is Haiti's national record holder with a jump of 17.39 meters (just over 57 feet), won multiple medals for Haiti at various international competitions (one bronze and one gold at the Central American and Caribbean Games as well as a silver at the Pan American Sports Festival to name a few) and represented Haiti at 3 Pan American Games, 7 World Indoor or Outdoor Championships and 1 Olympic Games. Many times, Samyr was the lone Haitian athlete to qualify for those global championships but he didn't merely attend, he qualified for the finals at the 2012 Olympic Games and the 2013 World Championships, finishing 11th at both global competitions. On several occasions he finished in the top 10 on the world ranking list of top triple jump distances in a particular year, and year in and year out he was a staple on the IAAF Diamond League circuit, which is the top competitive circuit in the sport. Before representing Haiti, Samyr was an NCAA All-American in college, and held the Ivy League conference record for a time; he still holds the Harvard University school record in the triple jump to this day.
Aside from his athletic accomplishments, Samyr earned degrees from the aforementioned Harvard University, as well as a master’s degree from The University of Texas and a law degree from Georgetown University; the latter of which he earned while traveling the world, competing as a professional athlete and representing Haiti. He is a member of the New York State Bar and is currently the Senior Vice President of Operations and Strategy at Westbrook Inc. where he heads up the company's Good Goods division and oversees all consumer brand incubation, and licensing. Prior to joining Westbrook Inc., Samyr was the Senior Director of Operations for Roc Nation. There, he spearheaded the operations for key growth initiatives for Roc and some of its affiliated companies, launched their new literary division as a partnership with Penguin Random House ,and managed several notable multi-platinum recording artists. Before Roc Nation, Samyr was the Director of Player Relations and Competition for Major League Soccer. He is a published author and also spent several years as an adjunct professor at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.
More important than anything mentioned already is Samyr's work as a member of the board of directors of l’Ecole de Choix (a school in Mirebalais, Haiti), and formerly as an advisory board member of the Business of Sports School (a Career and Technical Education school in Manhattan). Beyond that, he works with a number of organizations in and related to Haiti and hopes to have a lasting impact on the lives of children there, particularly through sport and education; although he frequently works with high schools and mentors student-athletes here in the U.S. as well.
Follow his story on IG @iamsamyrlaine.
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Dr. Ayanna Peake is originally from Louisville, KY. Dr. Peake- completed her Psy.D. in Applied Psychology at Western Kentucky University, her MS/Specialist degree in School Psychology at the University of Rhode Island, and her BA degree in Educational Studies: Human Development at Brown University. Although she recently accomplished her childhood goal to become Dr. Ayanna Peake-in August 2021, Dr. Peake- has worked as a school psychologist for 16 years. Ayanna has served as a school psychologist for students in Pre-K to 12th grade in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Kentucky since 2005. She is very passionate about removing barriers to learning so that school is a safe place for all students regardless of their background, and all students have access to social mobility through education. Through her work in public education, Dr. Peake- has noticed how mental health needs negatively impact education and that there are disparities in access to high-quality mental health services for disadvantaged communities. Dr. Peake- aspires to provide quality mental health services for children and families in underserved communities to address this disparity to access and to remove barriers to learning and self-actualization. Ayanna has most recently begun training to specialize in working with parents of children with disruptive behaviors and youth impacted by trauma. These are two areas that negatively impact school and overall quality of life for the child and family. Dr. Peake- aspires to provide quality mental health services with compassion and integrity so that her clients are able to cope with life in safe and healthy ways. Her ultimate goal is for her clients and/or students & their families to become empowered to advocate for their needs so that they can accomplish their dreams. Her hobbies include reading, traveling, cooking, trying new cuisines, hiking with her dogs, and domestic & international community service or missions work. Her favorite international destination so far is Broșteni, Romania where she works with Bread of Life Children’s Home & Youth Transition Program. She has served there for 4 summers and hopes to return again next summer. As a Christian and ordained minister, she attributes her passion for helping others as an example of her faith in action. Second to international missions is Dr. Peake-’s passion for serving in children’s ministry. She formerly served as a co-pastor in children’s ministry. Last but not least, Dr. Peake works to give back to her local community by connecting youth to co-curricular activities to expand their horizons and build their character. She often participated in such programs as a youth and throughout her schooling, and she believes that she is at this point in her life and career because of the sacrifices and generosity of those who’ve gone before her. She wants the youth she mentors to understand that their present sacrifices can definitely help them reach their personal and professional goals. Follow her story on IG @peakeayanna, twitter @lamonePeake, and on Facebook.
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Carolyn McLauren is a licensed clinical Speech-Language Pathologist | Educator for 14 years | Founder and Owner of Speaking of Therapy Consultant Svc INC | CPSE Education Administrator (newly acquired) for NYC DOE | Wife and Mother of two children (Caryn 21 & Christopher 17 born with Spina Bifida (previous marriage) | 2x Breast Cancer Survivor | Sister in Loss ( stillbirth 2018) at 9 months gestation | Health & Wellness Entrepreneur (MLM). Follow her story on Instagram @c_mac225.
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In this episode, Keitha Rhoden, LCSW shares her tips on self-care and self-love during these tough times. Here are six tips to help adults and children adjust return to workplaces and schools as the Covid-19 pandemic persist: 1. Focus on the things you can control to stay safe. 2. Create space for regular check-ins about feelings and thoughts about experiences with loved ones. 3. Start a gratitude practice 4. Use affirmations or positive self-talk 5. Review and practice coping skills that work for you. 6. Review and practice healthy habits / self-care practices that bring you joy and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Note: Reach out for help from a mental health professional if you are implementing steps 1-6 regularly and feelings of burn out, depression or anxiety persist. Please see all the resources Keitha referred to during the show in the links below: NYCwell - MH and Substance Abuse Helpline 1-888-NYCwell 1-888-692-9355 Text: ‘Well’ to 65173 National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 Keitha Rhoden graduated from The City College of New York (CCNY) with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in sociology with a minor in psychology and decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) at New York University. Since graduation she has been a practicing Social Worker in Brooklyn, NY. Social work is her chosen career and she uses a strengths based, trauma focused, developmental, anti- racist perspective in her practice”. For 14 years her professional focus has been on children, youth and families and mental health services in community and school-based settings. Currently, Keitha works as a mental health specialist with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in public schools where she promotes all things mental health through presentations and discussions with teachers, parents, paraprofessionals and administrators. She enjoys working with children and families in her church community in a youth enrichment program for children ages 5-10. As a member of the church’s health ministry, she periodically promotes mental health with articles for the weekly newsletter. Keitha is also an active member of the Spartans Sunday's running club and has completed spartan races and other races of varied distances up to Half marathons. This year she will be completing the NYC marathon with a group of her fellow Spartans. Keitha has a love-like relationship with running and it has become one of her self care practices. As a mental health and self-care ambassador in different spaces, there’s one saying that reminds her of the importance of promoting self care : “ you can’t pour from an empty cup”. She believes that everyone must take care of themselves first before they can give themselves to others and engage fully in social interactions.
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Soraya Foy is the founder and CEO of E.A.L Group Inc, Lux Escapes for All Concierge Travel, and Tropical Sonshine Corp. Soraya has a Master’s in Business Administration from Metropolitan College of New York and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. After spending 15 years working for various New York hospital systems, Soraya decided to utilize her talents and start her own consulting company. E.A.L Group, Inc specializes in helping businesses in the health and service industries better serve their clients through quality initiatives, expansion, and project management. Capitalizing on her organization and negotiation skills, after planning her own destination wedding, Soraya became a certified Destination Wedding specialist with Destinationweddings.com. Two years ago, she decided to expand and started her own travel agency Lux Escapes for All Concierge Travel. Soraya believes that everyone should experience the ability to travel, she specializes in curating memorable vacations for clients of all price points. Tropical Sonshine Corp. was founded on the principles of health, holistic living, and global partnership. As avid travelers and vegans, Soraya and her husband Eric Foy love to explore different cuisines and fresh produce from the places they visit. Two years ago, they began their sea moss journey. Sea moss is a type of algae, which has been part of the human diet for thousands of years. Historically found in the Caribbean and Ireland, sea moss has been used medicinally in other cultures for decades, to treat conditions ranging from coughs and infections to low libido. Sea Moss contains 92 of the 102 minerals that we need to feed our bodies. Truly a superfood, the Tropical Sonshine Sea moss gel company mission is to share the endless benefits of sea moss at affordable prices. Soraya could not predict that she would be running multiple businesses but the marriage of the three companies ultimately comes down to her passion for serving others. Whether it's consulting, planning a vacation, or making sea moss, Soraya wants all of her clients to receive the quality that they deserve.
Follow Soraya at the following sites: E.A.L group inc. : ssfoy@ealgroupinc.com
Lux Escapes: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/Luxescapesforall IG: @luxescapesforall Web: https://luxescapesforall.com
Tropical Sonshine: IG: @tropical_sonshineseamossgel Web: http://tropical-sonshine-sea-moss.myshopify.com
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Ismael Torres is an IT Security Analyst for the City of New York helping to ensure the services provided by NYC are Safe/ Secure and trustworthy. He has been working for the city for about 15 years ascending the ranks from entry level to his current role at the City's Technology Center. Ismael Torres is a Father of 2 crazy kids Canaan and Joshua and the husband of his greatest achievement (Scooping her up) Felisha Yearwood Torres. In his spare time, he works with Spartan Sundays and The Spartan Sundays Run Club, where he supports the technology and infrastructure of the group, while also motivating everyone to conquer their own obstacles. Instead of mentioning his letters and titles, he only works to make sure everyone achieves theirs. After 13 Spartan Races, 1 trifecta, 3 Marathons (2 this year). seeing people crossing the finish lines and achieve what they thought was not possible is proof of his work. Follow his story on IG @ishwepa and the Spartan Sundays Running Club on Facebook and IG.
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Damar Bobb received his Bachelors in Exercise Science from Brooklyn College and a Masters in Exercise Physiology (strength and conditioning concentration) from San Jose State University. He is currently a CrossFit Coach, and former D1 sports performance coach certified with the NSCA as a CSCS. He also spend time as a university educator and basketball skills development coach. After transition out of the Public Relations field, Damar focused himself on his love for sports. Using the game as a conduit for spiritual, mental, and emotional growth as well as physical.
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Join the conversation as Dr. Thomas and Dr. Salinger discuss practical steps anyone should take on the road to starting their own business. Dr. Aaron Salinger is the owner of the Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Providence, RI. Dr. Aaron first became interested in chiropractic care at a very young age, while sustaining a multitude of injuries as a child actively participating in many sports and activities. Chiropractic care is largely what got him through his younger years. He is a 2006 graduate of National University of Health Sciences with a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a B.S. in Human Biology and a 2003 graduate of Brown University with a B.A. in Community Health. As a former Brown University pole vaulter, Dr. Salinger maintains an interest in track and field and is experienced in treating all types of athletic injuries. He has had extensive training in lower extremity and gait evaluation, as well as in active rehabilitation and weight training. Dr. Aaron’s mission is to educate and adjust as many families as possible to help them achieve optimal health. We all visit dentists every six months to get our teeth checked and keep them healthy; why wouldn’t we have our spines checked regularly, as well? Knowledge is power; Dr. Aaron empowers his patients to make informed decisions about their health. He lives in West Greenwich, RI with his wife Sherrie and their two children, Nathan and Haley. For more information visit www.bemoretoday.com.
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Jamal Jackson was born in Brooklyn, New York and began his formal studies of movement with the Harlem based Batoto Yetu Dance Company. His pursuit of Biology and dance led him to Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he received the Weston Award for his contribution to the Fusion Dance Company and New Works/ World Traditions African Dance Company from 1996-2000. Jamal studied with Michelle Bach-Coulibaly, Seydou Coulibaly, and Fred Benjamin and worked under M’ba Coulibaly, Salimata Soumare from Kelete Dance Theatre, and Ba Issa Diallo, director of Troupe District du Bamako in Mali, West Africa. Jamal choreographed for the New York Arts Festival and Inaya Day in 2002, marking the beginning of his African based, modern technique. Jamal performed with Ballet International Africans for two seasons as a principal dancer and in 2004 he founded the Jamal Jackson Dance Company. Jamal Jackson Dance Company has established a strong presence in and out of New York City, performing year-round in festivals, self-produced shows, community outreach programs and private events. The company’s work has been presented at venues including: Mark Morris Dance Center, Jacob’s Pillow, NYC Summerstage Concert Series, DanceNow Festival, Dance Theater Workshop, Battery Downtown Dance Festival, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Brown University, The Brooklyn Museum, Equality Now’s 20th Anniversary, Big Range Festival in Austin, TX, The Yard in Martha’s Vineyard, MA, Performance Spaces for the 21st Century in Chatham, NY, the GSUSA National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Abundance Festival in Karlstad, Sweden, the 92nd street Y, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Jamal Jackson Dance Company (JJDC) was founded in 2004 with the purpose of fusing various traditional African dance styles with Modern techniques and diverse contemporary music styles in order to create a new, unique technique that is relevant to a multifarious community. The movement and storylines of JJDC choreography focus on redefining ideas of community and blurring divisive lines, while still celebrating the beauty of individual cultures. Jackson has a strong desire to not only entertain and educate an audience, but to pass on dance tradition to people of all ages. Jamal has stressed the importance of education within his work and has helped guide organizations, like the 92nd street Y, as they have expanded their outreach and youth programs. He currently serves on the Board of PS21 Chatham, NY and the Dance Now NYC Advisory Board. Jamal has created a strong outreach program that integrates traditional Malian movement with contemporary dance techniques to impart self-confidence, discipline, and professionalism among our youth. Within the program, students from various backgrounds learn a common dance vocabulary, which enables them to find similarities and differences within their larger community. For more information about this amazing dance company visit www.jamaljacksondancecompany.org.
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Bali joined PLG in 2021 as the Chief Operating Officer. Bali has served as a management consultant at Deloitte, a transactional attorney at Proskauer, the Executive Director of Michigan’s Wayne County Land Bank, and the CEO of Lean & Green Michigan (the PACE program administrator in Michigan). Bali graduated with a B.A. from Brown University, a M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, and a J.D. from Berkeley Law. For more information about Pace Loan Group visit www.paceloangroup.com.
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Dr. Jamey Schrier, PT is a physical therapist, former private practice owner, author of The Practice Freedom Method and founder of Practice Freedom U, a company solely focused on helping physical therapists build highly profitable practices while living the life they deserve. After growing and then successfully selling his PT business for a substantial multiple, Jamey began teaching practice owners his proven business building methodology to generate consistently more referrals, hiring amazing staff and being able to work less while making more. He has helped hundreds of private practice owners successfully grow their business achieving financial prosperity and freedom, despite today’s unpredictable and ever-changing times. http://practicefreedomu.com/discovery
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Happy Father's Day! Episode 64 of the Be More Today Show features my father Samuel A. Thomas, MSW.
Samuel Anthony Thomas MSW is a graduate from Fordham University School of Social Work and currently works at Monhagen Middle School as a School Social Worker. As a Social Worker he looks to meet students where they are and strives to find their hidden talents. As a Cross Country and Track Coach he enjoys coaching cross country and track, as a way to re-live my running days.
His favorite motivational quote for his runners is, “when the body says no, the mind says yes I can”.
He’s the Director of the Chess Club and Director of the Builders Club whereby he produces Talent Shows and donates proceeds to local charities. He’s also a Vendor Representative for Coty International which includes designer men’s and women’s fragrance, such as Gucci, Burberry, Marc Jacob, Chloe, Tiffany, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. He was a former New York Stock Exchange Trading Investigator, Entrepreneur, Food Store and Deli Owner and operator. He was also a Human Resource Manager for May Company Department Stores. He’s the Author of, “To the Sistas, Diary of a man who happens to be Black”. He is a former US Army Veteran who served 4.5 years. 11D reconnaissance specialist. Ran Track in High School and College. High School 2 mile relay, held record of 7:35:6 for over 30 years. He was featured in Runners magazine in an article titled, “The record that was never broken” and held Millrose Games and Penn Relay records during high school. As a Received over 10 Track scholarship offers and loves to share about how track and field helped him maintain a healthy lifestyle. #morethananathlete #useitorloseit #bmtshow #bemoretoday #happyfathersday #trackstarsrus #andrewjackson #runnersmagazine #menshealth
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Kaysian Gordon is a seasoned professional who has worked in the financial industry for nearly 20 years. She is currently a Wealth Advisor at Clarus Group. Most recently, Kaysi was part of an elite 13 person team at UBS where she spent almost 17 years providing financial guidance and investment strategies for the firm’s “ultra-wealthy”, managing in excess of $500 Million in investable assets. Her client base consisted of entrepreneurs, CEOs and CFOs of Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining the team at UBS, Kaysi began her career in Public Accounting.
Because of her breadth and depth of knowledge, Kaysi works well with her clients' other centers of influence, ensuring that there is a seamless process between her clients' accountants, attorneys, and wealth advisor. She has a passion for helping her clients to achieve both financial and life goals and seeks to provide the right guidance for their situation. Kaysi’s philosophy on financial success is predicated on taking the time to listen to the specific needs of each client, so that she can craft a detailed and tailored solution – as she does not believe one solution fits all.
Kaysi holds an undergraduate degree from Queens College, City University of New York in Accounting and Information Systems, where she graduated as a Queens College Scholar. She holds minors in Economics, Business and Liberal Arts (BALA), an honors minor. She also holds a Master's in Business Administration from Fordham University – Gabelli School with a dual concentration in Taxation and Finance. In addition to her degrees, Kaysi holds licenses as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, and holds insurance licenses and other industry licenses – FINRA series 7 and 66.
Family and Community are important to Kaysi. She currently serves as the chairperson for her church's Finance and Stewardship Committee. She also teaches her church's youth bible class. Kaysi is a blogger and a published author of "Walking By Faith and Not By Sight: Learning to be Still in the midst of Life's Chaos". She is a sought after public speaker on both financial and faith topics. Kaysi enjoys being a mom, writing, reading and traveling with her daughter. To follow her journey, visit her website https://kaysigordon.com/
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Episode 62 focuses on being more aware of your "soft skills" courtesy of Vanessa White, founder of White Glove Etiquette. White Glove Etiquette was founded by Vanessa White to help foster the ideals of proper etiquette, and leadership training in social, business and educational settings. They offer a comprehensive program of individual and corporate business etiquette as well as social etiquette, including dining instruction for children, teens and adults. The mission of White Glove Etiquette is to empower individuals in commanding the art of civility refinement and respect. The underlying philosophy of the business and its founder is that knowledge and mastery of “soft skills” such as the social graces builds confidence, changes lives and develops leadership capabilities. Studies have shown that the attribution of success in business today is 15 percent technical knowledge and 85 percent people skills, which are called “soft skills.” Soft skills include interpersonal skills and business and social etiquette. White Glove Etiquette can help you refine your “soft skills” for social and professional success. They will teach you the skills you need to be positively poised in every social and professional setting. Vanessa White was trained and certified by the Washington School of Protocol in 2007 and the Etiquette and Leadership Institute in 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science with a minor in Business. Since 2007, she has provided instruction on etiquette conducting programs throughout the United States. She was also a contributing writer on social graces for an online magazine and continues her instruction on the virtual platform. Follow her story on IG @whitegloveetiquette or email her at positivelypoised@gmail.com.
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Alex Damashek is a live music promoter and event producer with over 12 years of experience curating concerts, nightlife and impactful cultural activities. As the founder of Move Forward Music, a Brooklyn-based concert company, Alex has produced the debut NY shows for artists like Kendrick Lamar, Juice WRLD, Da Baby, and Doja Cat, at storied music venues like Webster Hall and SOB’s. More recently, he has been live-streaming virtual concerts on Twitch, where he has an exclusive deal with the platform to produce music content. For more information visit https://www.moveforwardmusic.com.
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Shukura Taylor is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content creator that focuses on fashion and beauty from a black women’s perspective. Though all women are welcome, she often focuses on the beauty and fashion issues specific to black women. Self-confidence, feeling and looking your best, as well as finding your own personal style are weaved into the ethos of Shukura’s brand. She holds degrees in Education, Counseling, and is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology. While studying at the Fashion Institute of technology, she learned the ins and outs of the business of fashion, how to spot trends, and the importance that the fashion industry has on the economy. It wasn’t until she graduated from F.I.T, with a BA in Fashion Business Management, that she realized the role that fashion and beauty played in the confidence of women across the world and how black women were being left out of the story, so she decided to design her own narrative. Shukura was a teacher for over 15 years and learned so much about leadership, organization, and self-discipline. She also learned many things about herself during this time. Paramount among them, was that with God's help she could do anything. Though she loves children, the practice of teaching, and the joy that she gets from shaping young minds she felt compelled to use her fashion degree and pursue her other passion. Shukura stepped out on faith, stepped away from teaching, and got a job as a secretary in a law office. This job allowed her to still make a living, fund her YouTube channel and brand, and lean into the plans that God had for her. Then, the pandemic hit, her office shut down and she was out of a job, but that didn’t stop her. She was raised to know that all things work together for the good of them who love the lord. So, she persisted. She put in thousands of hours working on her brand and now has two streams of income and is working on many more. She believes that what God has for her is for her and she will continue to persist, prevail, and push on. Follower journey on IG, Facebook, and You Tube @simplykura or her website http://simplykura.com/
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Kym Hampton has lived one dream through basketball and continues to pursue others. Having completed a 15 year professional basketball career not only in the WNBA, but Spain, Italy, France and Japan, the transition should be a natural one. The multi-talented Ms. Hampton currently works in community relations for WNBA team, the New York Liberty. She also serves as an ambassador for the WNBA, NBA and New York Knicks. A high school basketball and track star from Louisville Kentucky, Ms. Hampton was inducted into the Dawahares KHSAA Hall of Fame in 2005. She attended Arizona State University on a full athletic scholarship and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Kym will go down as one of the most decorated players to ever wear a Sun Devil jersey. To date, she remains the all-time leading scorer and rebounder (male or female) in ASU history. During Kym’s 12th season in Europe, the WNBA was formed. Ms. Hampton was the 4th pick in the Elite first round draft, by the New York Liberty. Kym was voted starting center in the WNBA’s inaugural All-Star game. During Kym’s three year tenure, she started every game for the Liberty until a knee injury curtailed her career. Ms. Hampton has also remained close to the sport as a Color Analyst and Motivational Speaker. She has shared her inspirational message with children, adolescents as well as adults. Her mission is to show others (especially girls and youth) the powerful effect sports can have on one’s life. Since leaving the sport as a player, Ms. Hampton has augmented her motivational speaking career by working as professional plus model, actress and singer. For more information about check out her personal website www.kymhampton.com.
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Our special Mother's Day episode takes a look at what it means to BE MORE than a mother with NYC DOE Site Supervisor Vanessa Thomas-McKinney This show focuses on what it takes to raise children in today's society, thoughts on the connections between motherhood and womanhood, and why mothers are truly superheroes in disguise. Follow Vanessa's journey on IG @queenbvt56.
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Michael is Senior Director and Head of Brand and Content Marketing at Mailchimp. Michael previously lead Brand & Experience Strategy at Publicis Sapient. He directed ideation and insight creation across EMEA and APAC, he inspires creative performance, elevates branded experiences, manages client relationships and motivates creative staff. From New York to Sydney, Singapore to London, Michael has helped brands like GE, Toyota, AT&T, Unilever, Heineken, Standard Chartered, GSK and Opera Australia use insights strategically — helping them stand out and tell their stories to the world. An experienced brand consultant, Michael was previously Associate Creative Director at POSSIBLE, and Associate Director at Interbrand. Prior to Interbrand, Michael earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from The New School in New York. He believes in the creative power of words. When chosen carefully, they have the ability to truly transform a brand—creating real, emotional connections with audiences.
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For nearly 40 years of existence, Diego Cepeda has led a life of constant adventure. He holds 4 nationalities all in one body -- two of them North America and two South America. He has lived all over the place between way north Canada, the real OC - Orange County, New York, Memphis, Michigan, Chicago, and Texas! It was during his middle school days Diego befriended Sean Thomas and had to settle on being the second best athlete, second best leader, and second best on the dance floor. The friendship has continued for about thirty years, which seems like a really long time to have a friend. As a kid he had visions of being an anthropologist, architect, astronaut, chemical engineer... and finally settled on hotel management by the time he graduated high school in Memphis, Tennessee. To learn the ropes of the hospitality industry, Diego attended Michigan State University, learned what good basketball and hockey look like, and post-graduation went to start his career in Chicago. Diego spent a nib above 9 years in Chi-Town mastering the world of food, starting with working as a room service manager serving celebrities at a top ranked hotel, The Peninsula Chicago, followed by being the head restaurant manager on a dining cruise ship , and then during the recession transitioning to doing market research for the food industry while starting up a European bakery with a truly unique French chef. Towards the end of three years of operating the bakery, Diego wrote a movie script about the stressed days as an entrepreneur intermingled with the chef's unbelievable life happenings. After selling his interest, Diego pursued business school.
Diego had decided enough of an agitated hustling life, and time to go back to school to master marketing. Diego arrived in Ann Arbor, Michigan in August 2012 as the start of life changing experience at the University of Michigan, where he pursued an MBA. 2 years later after gallivanting, throwing international parties, studying to the wee hours of the night at the dead silent law library, working in a casino in Santiago, Chile, and recruiting, Diego landed a marketing role at Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas. At Dell, Diego met his wife Tong Zhang, and they live a happy Texan life with a mini dachshund Bebe. For the last 7 years, Diego has hopped around from Dell to a few other software companies delving into all corners of marketing, and now is happily product marketing at Snow Software. To contact him directly email him at dhcepeda@gmail.com
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MCK is an entrepreneur, obsessive note-taker, and Bic pen connoisseur who creates spaces and practical tools for people of all walks of life that make it easy to ask and receive good questions – the key to finding our answers. He accidentally created The Bounce Conversation Framework, a 20-minute conversation tool he developed while overcoming a difficult relationship. And now facilitates The Bounce Exchange (TBX) community and Bounce Exchange workshops to connect people - who otherwise wouldn't meet - for honest conversations so they can better understand themselves, build better relationships, and act with confidence. Since 2015, he's brought together folks across 25 countries for over 2,000 Bounce Conversations. MCK thinks of himself as a Third Culture Adult having spent most of the last 15 years living in China after growing up in Upstate NY and going to Brown University (where Sean changed his life). He loves connecting with folks who are different from him and hosts a weekly sharing event based on his favorite piece of Chinese wisdom, "When three people go walking, my teacher must be there." And believes in the mantra, "QSATA" - that questions are the answer. Join us (I'll be there) for a special Bounce Exchange workshop on April 24 from 7:30-9:30 pm. For more details and a chance to sign-up go to www.qsata.com/bemoretoday/ You can also connect with MCK on LinkedIn (type in MCK Michael Keefrider) and look for "The Questions Guy," Instagram www.instagram.com/mck123_ or on Clubhouse @mck123
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Welcome to our special Easter Edition of the Be More Today Show featuring Pastor Edsel B. Cadet. Co-host: T Farrell, Host of The Words 4 Life Podcast Music: "End Your Pain Not Your life" featuring Pastor Edsel B. Cadet (composed by T Farrell)
Pastor Edsel B. Cadet was born and raised in Queens, New York, and is a graduate of Stony Brook University of Long Island, New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. In the midst of his undergraduate studies and while preparing to enter law school, he experienced the call of God to ministry. His posts as Vice President of the Stony Brook Gospel Choir and Coordinator of Friday Night Live at the Beraca SDA Church served to spark his love for God and passion for ministry. Shortly after completing his studies at Stony Brook University, he was enrolled at Andrews University’s Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Divinity degree. While at Andrews University, he served as the Administrative Pastor of New Life Fellowship, the Host of Sabbath School University on the Hope Channel, one of the Founders and President of Andrews University Adventist Youth (AUAY), as well as one of the lead student Chaplains for the University. He is currently the pastor of the Cambridge SDA Church in Everett MA, where they have been blessed to acquire a 2.3 million dollar worship facility and they have experienced wonderful growth as the attendance has doubled since 2017. Edsel has a passion. for mental health and he is currently pursuing a master's in clinical mental health counseling with a concentration in couples and family therapy and an emphasis in African, African American, and Caribbean Mental Health. Edsel is married to his best friend Nyasha, and together they love to make a difference in their community. He is the co-author of the new book “Still Thirsty” which can be found on his personal webpage https://www.edselbcadet.org/
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Ankoor Shah, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H is a general pediatrician and currently the Principal Senior Deputy Director at the D.C. Department of Health. As Senior Deputy Director of Department’s Community Health Administration (CHA), he leads the public health responsibility for improving health outcomes in the District across five broad areas: chronic disease prevention and control; perinatal and infant health; child, adolescent, and school health; nutrition and physical activity; and primary care access and quality.
During the District’s COVID-19 pandemic response, Dr. Shah has critically served in a myriad of functions, including advising reopening metrics, supporting safe functions within childcares, schools, and universities, coordinating access to care strategies across the District’s healthcare systems, and directing the District’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program.
Dr. Shah previously was a Medical Director and Community Pediatrician at Children’s National Hospital. He was named a ’40 under 40’ leader in minority health by the National Minority Quality Forum.
He graduated magna cum laude from Emory University; afterwards he continued to complete his medical and public health training at Emory School of Medicine and Emory Rollins School of Public Health. He received his MBA from the George Washington University School of Business. He finished his pediatric residency and chief residency at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Shah is board-certified in General Pediatrics and Clinical Informatics.
pediatrics #ballerstep #mph #mba #dc #doh #covid19 #community #bemoretoday #ordinarypeople #extraordinarythings #40under40 #forevertrue #emoryuniversity
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David Lee Bruton Jr. is a former American football strong safety and special teamer. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame. He was also a member of the Washington Redskins.
Bruton attended Miamisburg High School in Miamisburg, Ohio. As a senior, he recorded 54 tackles, three interceptions and broke up seven passes on defense, while catching 10 passes for 200 yards on offense. He earned All-Division I-II all-area honors from Dayton Daily News and won all-district honors on defense.
Bruton played four seasons for Notre Dame, playing as a starter in his junior and senior seasons. Bruton finished his career with 214 total tackles and seven interceptions. His best season came as a senior, when he finished second on the team with 97 total tackles and had a team-high four interceptions. In Bruton's final college game, he had an interception in the Hawaii Bowl, helping Notre Dame win its first bowl game since the 1993 season. Bruton graduated from Notre Dame in 2009 with a bachelor's degree, majoring in political science and sociology.
Bruton was selected in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Before the 2009 season, Bruton signed a four-year contract with Denver. Bruton made his first career start on December 20, 2009 against the Oakland Raiders where he recorded 4 tackles. Bruton finished his rookie 2009 season with 14 total tackles. During the lockout he has taken a job as a substitute teacher in Miamisburg Ohio.
Bruton provided the Broncos with depth at the safety position, yet he was mostly used on special teams and was considered one of the best special teamers in the league. Bruton had been the Broncos' special teams captain for the 2013–2015 seasons.
On February 7, 2016, Bruton was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.
During the 2011 NFL offseason, Bruton served as an elementary and high school substitute teacher in his former school district in Miamisburg, Ohio. He obtained a one-year license to substitute teach from the Ohio Department of Education. Bruton was selected as the Broncos' 2015 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. He was recognized for his community and charity efforts including work with his charity, "Bruton's Books". For more information about this amazing organization click on https://brutonsbooks.org/
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Episode 51 of the Be More Today Show will feature Multiple Sclerosis fighter Bianca Isabella Humpert.
Bianca Humpert was born on December 10, 1991. She had a happy childhood full of laughter and smiles. After some troubled teenage years, she departed for Syracuse University, the sunless city that offered no vitamin D opportunities. At age 20 she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and spent the next few years understanding nothing about this auto immune condition and did everything her doctors recommended. After getting sicker and sicker even to the point of being deathly ill, she decided that she had enough; there had to be a better way. She decided to come off all medication no matter what that would mean. She changed her diet and excluded meat, dairy and refined sugar. With those changes, along with a newfound faith in God, everything changed. Living practically disease-free she was finally able to take a job as a kindergarten teacher. At this point she felt practically disease free. Unfortunately, the stress that came along with her beloved job affected her health greatly. Now she remembers what it is like to have MS and she has spent the better part of the last year in recovery mode. Unable to walk or see properly with shaky hands, she is relying on God for a soon recovery.
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Episode 50 of the Be More Today Show features KIPP Foundation Chief Schools Officer and Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) President for Brown University Eldridge Gilbert. Eldridge Gilbert graduated from Brown University in 2005 with bachelor's degrees in Africana Studies and Psychology. Following Brown, El joined Teach For America and worked in Houston for 11 years. During that time he earned his MBA from the Jones School of Business at Rice University. While in Houston, El worked for YES Prep Public Schools and was the founding School Director (principal) of YES Prep North Forest, a 6th -12th grade campus of 850 students, for 6 years. After leaving Houston, El worked as the Managing Director of Schools for KIPP Bay Area Public Schools. For two years, he coached, developed, and managed 8 principals. Eldridge currently lives in Brooklyn, New York and serves as the Chief Schools Officer for Coney Island Prep Schools while coaching principals for the KIPP Foundation. #striving #bruno #youknow #brownuniversity #blackatbrown #icp #kipp #bemoretoday #ordinarypeople #extraordinarythings #trackstarsrus #education #MBA
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Episode 49 of The BMT is the second installment of BMT Kids with Jada Pierre!
Jada was born December 3, 2002 in Houston, Texas. Jada's mother, Melonie Barrow, began coaching another athlete when Jada was just 6 years old. Jada would attend practice with her mother and would just run around having fun. One day, she asked her mother if she could run at a track with her older god sister Lexy. Jada ran her first race at the age of 7 and has been going ever since.
Jada was always the smallest running in her age group and would always miss making the finals in her events the 100m and 200m. At the age of 11, Jada was introduced to the hurdles as well as the multi events. She liked the hurdles but not the multi events. The first few years of hurdling were interesting and she was determined to learn. It wasn't until she was 13yrs old she began to be more competitive in the hurdles and sprints.
Jada started high school at C.D. Hylton in Manassas, Virginia and had a phenomenal freshman year. Not only was she a stellar athlete she was also an honor roll student at Hylton. She suffered a knee injury at the very end of her freshman year and it would impact her sophomore and a portion of her junior year. She transferred to Bullis School in Potomac, MD to complete her junior and senior year. Jada trained hard in the pool and limited track work to ensure she would be able to compete. Just as Jada began to show form, COVID hit and the indoor and outdoor season was cancelled. Jada maintained a 3.5 GPA at Bullis school. Jada continued to train throughout the summer and fall in anticipation of track meets.
December 4th and 5th was her debut and boy did she show out. At that meet Jada put times down, that placed her number 1 in the 60mh among high school girls and number 3 in the 60m dash among high school girls. She has continued to make great strides on and off the track. Musical selection: "Day Without A Black Person" performed by Showrocka
bmtkids #bemoretoday #morethananathlete #ordinarypeople #extraordinarythings #mondaymotivation #choatealumni #trackstarsrus
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Albert Cook is a history teacher for the New Paltz Central School District and covered a range of topics from the mythology of the Biology of Race, The Etymology and Historical function of the N-Word, and the Ancient to late Medieval African Kingdoms/Empires over the course of ten Tuesdays in November, December and January. All topics were related in some way to the present problems that American society faces around issues of race and racism, (specifically anti-Black racism). Mr. Cook has been a member of the Social Studies Department at New Paltz High School for 23 years, where he currently teaches World History, AP American History, and Black History. Mr. Cook is also an instructor in the Urban Education Initiative at Vassar College, where he's co-taught classes on the Legacy of Dr. King, the History of Black Voter Disenfranchisement, and the History and Legacy of Mass Incarceration. He has lectured throughout the region on issues surrounding the history of African Cultures and the development of Race and Racism in North America. To hear Albert Cooks episodes on the Jimmy Buffet Show click the link below: https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/jimmy-buff-loves-you/episodes/black-history-and-the-history-of-racism-with-albert-cook-episode-10-the-power-and-danger-of-racial-stereotypes
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Resist. Redeem. Reclaim. Renew. These are the four words, Dr. Kowlessar lives by, and he uses his knowledge, experience and passion to lead workshops and training sessions at various churches, schools and businesses, on how to develop and implement a sustainable ministry that speaks to the spiritual and social conditions in our world. Dr. Kowlessar has relentlessly pursued community activism and involvement, challenging the church to heed the call of Christ to be relevant and present in the lives of those in need. As a native New Yorker and a transplant to the south, Jaime Kowlessar has seen and experienced a range of injustices, and believes it is the call of God’s Church to be His hands and feet in the earth to make the crooked paths, straight. Being a voice for the communities he serves has compelled him to become a stu- dent of people and the scriptures. He has an undergraduate degree in theology from Atlantic Union College, a Masters of Divinity from Andrews University, a Doctorate of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary, and is currently working on his PhD in Public Policy and Social Change. Dr. Kowlessar serves as the Senior Pastor of Dallas City Temple, a congregation that gathers at the doorstep of injustice in the heart of Southern Dallas. As pastor, he leads in the effort to fight inequality by joining with community and local church leaders to implement strategies that improve the economic, educational and spiritual conditions in the Cedar Crest community. He works with the Clergy Table for Faith in Texas which leads and appoints a diverse band of clergy — Catholics, Muslims, Jews, and Christians — to fight against injustice. His thoughts can be read as an op-ed writer for the Dallas Morning News, and a frequent contributor to books and publications on race, equality and social justice. He is also the author of "Justice or Just Us: Sermons and Reflections on the Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness," and "How to Put the Neighbor Back in the Hood. " For more information, follow his journey at https://www.raiseyourvoice.academy/home. Music: “This Far” by Levite Music featuring Davone Ministry courtesy of BMT Records
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Day 40 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge conclues with the Termination Phase and a reminder that the End Game is about consistency and remembering your why. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Shantell Richardson is the co-founder of Trim Knowtions, LLC, a premiere agency providing consultation for designers seeking the best resources in exceptional fashion trim. Shantell’s fashion industry experiences are vast from having once overseen many factories in India to consulting designer brands on luxury European textiles. These experiences have inspired her to once again see NYC as the center of fashion innovation. Shantell studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and holds a B.A. in English and Spanish from Tufts University. She began her fashion career as a stylist and assistant designer at Nika NY where she later became their production manager which found her at their production facility in India for six months. In 2009 Shantell launched her own line, Shauntele (Shaun-tele). She was featured in NY Fashion week 4 years straight styling celebrities such as Raven Simone while simultaneously working full time at a NYC based trim company. This lead to the launch of her own trim company as the co-founder of Trim Knowtions in 2015. She’s helped generate over 2 million dollars in revenue since its inception and has some of the best fashion brands as her clients. http://www.trimknowtions.com/ https://shauntele.com/ Musical selection: "I Hope" by The Resistance Revival Chorus from their new album This Joy.
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Day 39 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge concludes the Maintenance phase with a reminder that you have all the tools you need to be great. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 38 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge continues in the Maintenance phase with a steps 2 greatness check in and a reminder that you won’t always be motivated so continue to be dedicated. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 37 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge begins the Maintenance phase with a 5 am charge to sustain long-term consistency. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 36 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge concludes the Action phase with a charge to Just Poop Already! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 35 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us to protect our most important asset, our health. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 34 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us that good intentions don’t always end up with good results. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 33 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reveals task #7 of our journey. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Hercules Emile Reid was a student at New York City College of Technology (City Tech) studying Architectural Technology where he graduated and received a Baccalaureate degree in the Spring of 2017. Mr. Reid was a transfer student into the City University of New York (CUNY) system from the Historically Black College, Delaware State University (DSU). While attending Del State, he experienced the power of a student’s voice while serving as Student Government Vice President of his freshman class in 2010. In 2014 Hercules Reid was a part of City Tech’s first cohort of students inducted into the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success. In 2015, Hercules Reid was elected City Tech’s Student Government President and went on to serve a second term for the 2016-2017 academic year. Hercules also served as a CUNY University Student Senate (USS) Delegate in 2015-2016, where he sat on the Events Committee, planning events such as CUNY’s Got Talent. He also played a significant role in fighting for CUNY’s student’s tuition freeze and faculty contracts. During the 2016-2017 academic year, he was elected to serve as Vice-Chair for Legislative Affairs for USS. While serving as Vice-Chair, he also served as a student representative on the CUNY Board of Trustees Committee on Facilities Planning and Management and was instrumental in a student’s return from Iran after the 2017 Muslim ban. Also, Mr. Reid was also Co-Chair of the USS Legislative and Fiscal Affairs Committee and Secretary of the Student Voter Awareness Committee. Hercules then served as the Co-Chair of the City Council CUNY Taskforce as a student representative and went on to become the Legislative Director for CUNY's University Student Senate. Through these opportunities, he took all he learned and experienced as a student leader and ran for NY City Council to represent District 45 in Brooklyn at 26 years old. Hercules is currently an Assistant to the Deputy Borough President in the office of the Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams. Follow his journey @hercules_reid on IG #herculesreid Visit www.bemoretoday.com to sign up the BMT 4 BLM 4 Mile Fundraiser Event. Music by T. Farrell courtesy of Be More Today. Poetry courtesy of Showrocka entitled "Days Project Part 1"
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Day 32 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge charges you to stay Always On The Move even faced with adversity and roadblocks! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 31 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge ask the simple question: are you in your feelings about moving forward? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 30 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge begins the action phase with a feelings check-in. What’s the theme song of your life right now? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 29 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge asks the simple question.. what parking spaces are you stuck in? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 28 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge pushes us to harness our skill set and reminds us that we all have the same 24 hours to do it. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 27 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge poses the simple question: does your skillset match your will set?For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 26 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us about the importance of hydration and why we need to drink 1/2 of our body weight in ounces daily. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Veer Rege is 12 years old was born in Baltimore Maryland at John’s Hopkins Bayview hospital. He is in the 6th grade and loves soccer and baseball. Math is his favorite subject and he had played the trumpet since the 4th grade. He has an interest in acting and has been in a summer production of “on this island”. He has performed in many Diwali dances and skits for his Indian youth group. He enjoys playing video games with his 2 friends from Maryland and Massachusetts. Veer has BREC Syndrome otherwise known as childhood focal epilepsy. He has participated in the youth Spartan race and came in 5th out of 32 runners! Veer went to the regional spelling bee for Christian schools last year and came in 8th out of 48 and was the only 5th grader in the top 10 finalists. He won the student of the month award for his new school for the month of November and has maintained a 4.0 gpa since the 3rd grade. He has received Suma Cum Laude honors every year since then.
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Day 25 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us that our will is strong than out might! Check out the newest Be More Today track at the end of the show courtesy of T Farrell.. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 24 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge encourages you to take some time today to see where you want to be in the future. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 23 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge charges you to Stay In The Pit and begins the preparation phase of our journey to greatness. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 22 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us that the battle is always you vs you and challenges us to find our inner warrior! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 21 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us that we are our only limitations. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 20 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us to stay fearless as we reach the midway portion of our journey. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 19 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge clarifies the difference between when to use heat vs cold for physical aliments and how to apply that concept to other aspects of our lives. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Justin is the CEO of the PR firm BrEpic Communications and author of the No. 1 International Best-Selling Book, Epic Business. Justin is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves. And he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses. Justin believes strongly in the power of introductions and creates important relationships through those introductions. He is an extremely active member of Abundance 360, Entrepreneurs' Organization, Strategic Coach, Secret Knock and ProVisors, and he has an incredible global network of visionaries and exceptional businesses. https://www.brepicllc.com/
brepic #epicbusiness #publicrelations #bemoretoday #bmtshow #innovators #visionary #abundance #investment
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Day 18 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge continues with the Contemplation Phase with a charge to never let someone else make you feel inferior. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 17 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge continues in the Contemplation Phase with a reminder that nothing recedes in life like progress. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 16 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge begins the Contemplation Phase with a charge to see what you want to do before it even happens. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 15 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge charges us to stop using the word doubt as we get ready for the next phase of our journey. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 14 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us that Self-Love plus Self-Care equals Total Wellness. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 13 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge charges you to be Mo Better and to be free from fear! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 12 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge charges you to avoid using the phrase should have, would have, or could have for 24 hours. Find out why. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Ken Hunt joined Brown’s coaching staff in 2012 and coaches the men’s and women’s horizontal jumps, vertical jumps, and multi-events. Hunt was promoted to the position of Associate Head Coach of Track and Field/Anne Rothenberg Assistant Coaching Chair in September of 2020. Entering into his eighth season in 2019-20, the Bears have made stellar improvements under Hunt’s direction, highlighted by four NCAA All-Americans in each of the past four years consisting of Carly Paul (2019 - heptathlon, 2018 - High Jump), Shanelle DeJournett (2017 - High Jump) and O'Sha Williams in (2016 - Triple Jump). Hunt has coached five total All-Americans at Brown, as well as 47 performers onto Brown University’s All-Time Top Ten list, ten school records, and ten NCAA Regional qualifiers. Hunt was named the Northeast Region Women's Assistant Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the 2019 outdoor season. He guided his athletes to 51 of the team's 59 points at the Ivy League Championships and coached Carly Paul to the all-time Ivy League record in the heptathlon at 5,632 points and was a national qualifier in the event. In addition, Hunt's long jumpers went 1-2-3 at Heps and four long and one high jumper all advanced to the NCAA East Preliminary meet, while the long jump quad ranked fourth in the nation. Hunt coached Carly Paul to a standout season in 2017-18, as she captured the Ivy League pentathlon and heptathlon league titles and broke four school records over the course of both track & field seasons. Williams and Paul were named the recipients of the Marjorie Brown Smith Award as Brown's outstanding female varsity athlete of the year in 2016 and 2018, respectively. Prior to Brown, Hunt spent the 2011-2012 season at LSU, having a hand in the team's NCAA National Outdoor Track Championship and 12 NCAA Individual Qualifiers. Prior to his year at LSU, Hunt coached the sprints, hurdles and jumps at Georgia Southern University. During the 2010 season, his event group won four individual titles and scored 163 of the team's 184 points at the Southern Conference Indoor and Outdoor Championships.He coached Lynndsey Hyter, who achieved Southern Conference history as the first woman to win the Indoor Pentathlon three straight times as well as three times. Hyter recorded the second-highest point total in the championships. Every student-athletes who compete in jumps recorded personal bests during the 2010-2011 indoor season. As a result, Hunt was a finalist for the 2010 NCAA Southeastern Region Assistant Coach of the Year. Prior to his time at Georgia Southern, Hunt coached at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, where his athletes set SIUE records in the pentathlon, long jump and pole vault. Hunt was also an assistant track and field coach at Marquette University. During his two years with the Golden Eagles, Hunt coached 10 Big East qualifiers and 4 NCAA Regional qualifiers. Prior to his career in college coaching, Hunt led the track program at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his four years as head coach at Rufus King, Hunt coached 100 all-conference athletes, 20 state champions and 15 all-state athletes. He built the team from an initial roster of 45 to more than 150 participants. Hunt started his collegiate competition with the University of Wisconsin before finishing up at UW-Milwaukee. Hunt finished his collegiate competition having set the University and the Horizon League indoor and outdoor triple jump records. Hunt has a bachelor's degree from UW-Milwaukee in History and a USATF Level 2 coaching certificate for jumps. Follow his story and the Brown track and field team @brown_jumps on IG or email him at Kenneth_hunt@brown.edu
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Day 11 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge emphasizes that nobody cares about what you did in the past! It's all about the now. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 10 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us to me more MINDFUL of our distractions. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 9 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us that we all have 24 hours but we have to make time for ourselves. It's for our survival. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 8 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds us to stop getting distracted and to STAY IN YOUR LANE! We're about to go to the next level. Are you ready? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 7 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge is a reminder why the best project you can ever work on is you courtesy of the Broadway musical "Rent"! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 6 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge reminds you that life is what you get when you are born, but living is what you do with it! For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 5 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge gives the first Task of the journey. Are you interested or committed? For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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From an early age Hemangi knew that she wanted to devote her life to empowering marginalized people. Growing up in Ohio, Hemangi often felt her minority voice was overlooked and ignored. Hoping to assist others who shared her minority experiences, she majored in pre- law at the University of Toledo with the intent of becoming a civil rights attorney. While at Toledo, Pai worked closely with professors to create Law and Social Thought, an interdisciplinary program centered on the relationship between law, morality and power. Based on her studies, she became interested in criminal law. Following her undergraduate studies, Hemangi attended Northeastern Law School focusing her attention on race and criminal law. After graduating from law school, Hemangi worked as a Staff Attorney at the Committee for Public Counsel Services, Public Defender Division, in Springfield, Massachusetts. She took a holistic approach to lawyering by building relationships with her clients based on trust and support that went beyond the courtroom. Hemangi worked closely with key players in the criminal justice system, including probation officers, community organizations and even judges, to find alternative resolutions to incarceration. In 2007, Hemangi moved to New York to pursue her academic interests and attended the New School for Social Research, focusing her studies on race and crime. Shortly after, Hemangi realized her purpose was advocacy and she was better suited for the courtroom. She returned to practicing law in 2009 when she began working as an Agency Attorney for the Administration for Children’s Services. In 2011, Hemangi returned to criminal defense and began working at Brooklyn Defender Services. She is currently a Senior Trial Attorney in the Homicide/Serious Crimes Unit. Prior to her work in this unit, Pai worked as a Senior Trial Attorney on the Brooklyn Adolescent Representation Team at BDS, where she exclusively represented youth, ages 14-24, charged with serious felonies. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Hemangi is a proud member of the Kingsboro Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church where she serves on the AY Committee. She is also a member of Spartan Sundays and Spartan Sundays running club. With the help of her Spartan family, Hemangi has completed 13 spartan races, a tough mudder, dozens of NYRR races and 2 NYC marathons! She and husband Sean Thomas live in Brooklyn with their amazing 5 year old daughter, Sonali.
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Day 4 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge focuses on the Law Accommodation and why the number 40 is so important during your journey to be a better version of yourself. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 3 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge focuses on the benefits of intermittent fasting. This is simply a recommendation. Please consult with your PCP to see if this is the right dietary schedule for you. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 2 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge focuses on the importance of getting 7-9 hours of daily rest for adults. Try to implement this into your regular 24 hour day. For more health tips, visit www.bemoretoday.com to purchase our book and to continue your Steps 2 Greatness to be the best version of you.
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Day 1 of the Be More Today 40 Day Challenge. Visit www.bemoretoday.com for more details.
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The final episode of season one recaps 2020 with a special interview and motivational charge with Be More Today CEO Dr. Sean Thomas, his wife Hemangi, and their daughter Sonali. Happy Holidays and see you in 2021!
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As a certified personal and professional development coach and financial services professional with almost 20 years of corporate experience in the industry, Crystal E. Ward seeks to help individuals and organizations unlock and unpack their potential through motivational speaking, coaching and workshops on various topics. She lives by her personal motto: to inspire, to motivate and to connect. She believes that God has played an instrumental role in shaping her to become the woman that she is today and her passion is to utilize all of her professional and personal experiences to help others discover their purpose and not only live their best life, but live an abundant life. As a former Senior Vice President at Citibank in the Commercial Bank, she's had the opportunity to work with several CEO’s and CFO’s to provide guidance on the best financial strategies for their business. She served as the former Co-Chair of the Women In Commercial Leadership Program and Co-Chair for the Black Heritage Network. Prior to Citi, she had an extensive banking career at JPMorgan Chase. Currently, she serves as the board chair for Unique People Services, a Bronx based not for profit that helps adults with developmental disabilities and also as and elder and Finance Chair for the Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Harlem, NY. She is passionate about motivating others to live an abundant life. She seeks opportunities to inspire others by the work she has done personally, motivate others to do the same for themselves and connect them with individuals that would help their goals become materialized. She conducts workshops on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, personal development and empowerment and am widely known for mentoring youth and providing professional and personal development coaching to adults. She has also served as a keynote speaker for several women’s conferences and professional events and is in the midst of authoring a book: “Be The Total You”. She holds a Bachelor of Finance and Investments and a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College and recently completed the Executive Program in Management at Columbia Business School. She is a certified coach, a National Urban Fellow and a recipient of the Network Journal’s Forty Under Forty Achievement Award. In her spare time, she loves to travel, read, swim, cycle, play volleyball and love being in nature, especially the beach. www.bemoretoday.com https://www.crystaleward.com/
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Author and C.E.O. of Be More Today, Inc. Dr. Sean Thomas breaks down the Steps 2 Greatness in his debut book Be More Today: A 40 Day Guide to a Better Version of You. To sign up for the first Virtual 5K and to join the Steps 2 Greatness Challenge, click on the link below. The deadline to sign up is December 5th, 2020. https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Brooklyn/BeMoreTodayAnniversary5K Sean Anthony Thomas was born in Harlem, NY and raised in the Hudson Valley. He attended Choate Rosemary Hall for high school and later graduated from Brown University in 2003 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. While at Brown, he was a captain of the Division I Track and Field Team and was Ivy League Indoor and Outdoor Champion in the Triple Jump. Dr. Thomas graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2011 where he earned the Alumnae Award for Leadership, the Community Service Award, and the Best Research Award for his thesis entitled “Facilitating a Positive Change in Physical Activity Level with African American Adolescent Girls using the Trans-Theoretical Model.” Dr. Thomas has been working at Jag-One since 2012 and is currently the Clinical Director of the Georgetown Office. He is a Graston Provider, a certified kinesiotape practitioner, and is SFMA Level 1 certified. Dr. Thomas has competed over 19 Spartan Races, is a 4 time marathoner, a former professional dancer, and the C.E.O. of Be More Today, a company that provides information and inspiration to help ordinary people do extraordinary things. He is the author of “Be More Today: A 40-Day Guide to a Better Version Of You” and hosts a weekly podcast called The Be More Today Show. Dr. Thomas offers free weekly workouts in Brooklyn with a community based organization called Spartan Sundays, a fitness group he helped to co-found in 2012. He also serves as an ordained Elder and a Health Ministries Leader. Dr. Thomas is married to Hemangi Pai Thomas, who works as a Public Defender in Brooklyn and together they have a five year old daughter named Sonali. Visit www.bemoretoday.com for more details.
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Joe Shayne and is a certified running Coach & a Wellness Director at CORE Services Group, Inc., for a Social Services Organization in Brooklyn. Joe is the founder and Head Coach of Team We Run Kings, (aka TEAMWRK) and a co-founder to PACE Runs, Inc. Joe has run 14 marathons including 3-Boston Marathons and 5 out of the 6 majors in 3:05 or better. Born and raised in Hell’s Kitchen (Manhattan), Joe has always been a fast learner and prided himself in helping out others as best he could. Joe always respected and understood the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and dreamed of one day sharing his passion of wellness to the community at-large. In high school, Joe played on the baseball and basketball teams and in college, he stayed active with intramural sports and weight training. It wasn’t until after his 30th birthday where he fell in love with long distance running. It wasn’t until witnessing his best friend quit drinking and smoking cigarettes to focus on the NYC Marathon, where Joe believed that he could accomplish the same feat. “I was drinking a little more than I usually would and was in a transitional period of my life and wanted to pursue a major accomplish like that for myself,” says Joe. Little did he know he would inspire a small village to follow suit.
In 2016, one year after running his first marathon, (by that time he had already run 3) Joe Shayne immersed myself into the NYC running community by being a Pacer for Harlem Run and participated in running crews and groups like BRidge Runners, November Project and Nike Run Club from time to time – Joe had improved in the sport dramatically dropping his marathon time from 3:59 down to 3:05 and again down to 2:58 thus qualifying for the Boston Marathon standard all within 10 months. His friends and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers were so impressed with his discipline that they asked him to train them for their 1st Half Marathon and he obliged. That is when Joe founded #NoSleepTilBKHalf which would soon become Team We Run Kings; and thereafter he became Coach Joe Shayne. From there Coach Shayne has successfully coached over 250 runners and walkers to run long distance races, lose weight and take on a healthy lifestyle where he hopes they continue throughout their lifetime. One year later, Joe was approached by one of his members to help put together a Greek Fun Run 5K and later helped co-found what is now PACE Runs. A few months later Coach Shayne was approached by one of his other members to become a Corporate coach to CORERUNS where he trained 10 of their staff members to run their first New York City Marathon. Currently, Joe lives in Hell’s Kitchen with his girlfriend and serves as a Wellness coach for CORE Services Group, Inc., a Social services organization Headquartered in Brooklyn. Joe coaches TeamWRK & CORERUNS athletes on Tuesday evenings, Thursday mornings and Saturday Mornings. Joe also coaches a group of runaway youth. Throughout the year, Joe co-hosts roughly 10 race events on the weekends with PACE Runs. When he is not running, coaching or hosting wellness events for CORE or race events, Joe enjoys travelling, playing golf, going to the movies with his girlfriend and spending family time with his siblings, nieces and nephews.
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Ryan Sharpe has been practicing law for 16 years. He currently serves as a public defender in Dutchess county representing individuals charged with crimes who are unable to afford legal representation. He and his wife Christine, an educator, are parents to three children and many others by informal adoption. He is also the host of the What A Word! Podcast, which has been very successful and currently features weekly inspirational stories and conversations. Ryan believes everyone can be great because everyone can serve. Follow his podcast @whatawordpodcast on IG and all major podcast platforms.
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David Francis was born in Trinidad and Tobago, and emigrated to the US at 6. He began taking snapshots around 8 years of age, partly to keep himself occupied, but mostly because He couldn't draw very well (unlike his older brother), and he desperately needed a creative outlet for his energies. He has always been attracted to color, form and different cultures, and excitedly perused the LIFE, TIME, and National Geographic magazines that his father collected in the bookcases around his small Brooklyn, NY apartment. His photographic eye was developed by looking at the thousands of images contained in those magazines.
As he grew up he combined his love of photography and love of travel to document his journeys, and share his experiences with friends and family via the photos that he brought back. The sheer excitement of getting the film developed, and the surprise of what was captured was the fuel for his continued excursions.
He joined the digital age in 2009 and strives to capture nature in all of its forms, and the natural expressions of people as they experience life from day to day. He believes that he was given a gift, and he happily shares that gift with all who want to participate in the journey with him.
He will continue to look for opportunities to make time stand still--and to share those moments with you.
For more information visit www.davefrancisphotography.com
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Dr. Christopher R. Banks is presently the Director of the International Relations B.A. Program at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Banks holds an Honors Bachelors of Arts degree in International Relations from Brown University, a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University, and DPhil studies in Politics at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Dr. Banks’ professional experiences have included work on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, Department of Defense Stabilization Capabilities and Afghan Police Reform at the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), assisting the U.S. Congressional and United Nations liaison offices of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and has completed analytical and volunteer work with several business and think tank organizations including the Washington Institute on Near East Policy and the Corporate Council on Africa. Dr. Banks is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland and has happily resided in Lincoln since 2015.
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Dr. Aaron Salinger is the owner of the Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Providence, RI. Dr. Aaron first became interested in chiropractic care at a very young age, while sustaining a multitude of injuries as a child actively participating in many sports and activities. Chiropractic care is largely what got him through his younger years. He is a 2006 graduate of National University of Health Sciences with a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a B.S. in Human Biology and a 2003 graduate of Brown University with a B.A. in Community Health.
As a former Brown University pole vaulter, Dr. Salinger maintains an interest in track and field and is experienced in treating all types of athletic injuries. He has had extensive training in lower extremity and gait evaluation, as well as in active rehabilitation and weight training.
Dr. Aaron’s mission is to educate and adjust as many families as possible to help them achieve optimal health. We all visit dentists every six months to get our teeth checked and keep them healthy; why wouldn’t we have our spines checked regularly, as well? Knowledge is power; Dr. Aaron empowers his patients to make informed decisions about their health. He lives in West Greenwich, RI with his wife Sherrie and their two children, Nathan and Haley.
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Jayson is an Emmy nominated non-fiction producer / director based in New York. Trained as a cinematographer and video journalist, he developed his craft filming NYPD Hostage Negotiators, funeral directors, and exorcists.
A veteran with over 20 years experience, he’s produced on several iconic non-scripted TV shows, including Showtime’s The Circus, TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé, VICE’s F*ck Thats Delicious, and A & E’s Dog: The Bounty Hunter.
He created Criminal Defense, a documentary following public defenders in Brooklyn and has overseen projects from concept through series. His documentary short, Tribute, followed the design and installation of the Tribute in Light 9/11 memorial; he documented the public debate surrounding the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site in America Rebuilds: A Year at Ground Zero ; and produced feature doc Gubernatorius, which captured the story of five unlikely candidates during the California Recall election of 2003.
A passionate storyteller, he has experience leading production crews around the world, directing larger than life talent, and consistently getting even his most challenging subjects to reveal themselves.
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Dr. Douglas Chang is a Doctor of Dentistry and is the owner of Chang Dental Center located in Lile, Illinois. Doug was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Choate Rosemary Hall and went on to Augustana College for undergrad. He left college early to attend Iowa Dental and graduated in 2006 with his DDS . He was volunteer at the Chicago Dental Society Foundation clinic in 2012, President of a local dental society 2016, and State Dental Society Trustee in 2019. Doug is a husband, the father of four children, and spends his leisurely time with his family and on the golf course. #bemoretoday #bmtshow #dentist #choaterosemaryhall #chicago #gobears #family #faith #forevertrue
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Juanita Cabello is a certified health and life coach who empowers people to lose weight, gain confidence and live their best lives with a healthy body, mind, and soul! Juanita started her transformation journey in 2005 when she lost 60 lbs and fitness became an instrumental part of her life. Her family and close friends noticed how she was able to maintain her weight loss even after having 2 children and as a result, she became their “expert”. She would help by giving tips, creating weight loss competitions, and providing workouts. Over the years, her desire to learn about overall health increased and after searching for a nutrition course to study for “fun”, she stumbled across a health coaching program.
In the health coaching program, she learned how to apply a holistic approach to a healthier lifestyle and further her own transformation from the inside out. She established her business, Coached by Cabello as a way to extend her help beyond the people closest to her. Her mission is to spread the importance of well-being (mentally, spiritually, and physically) and support those that are working to become a better version of themselves.
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Stephen Haskins, MD is an anesthesiologist who has worked at the Hospital for Special Surgery, the top orthopedic hospital in the nation, for 11 consecutive years. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Weill-Cornell Medical College. In addition to providing care for various patients undergoing orthopedic procedures, including many professional athletes, Dr. Haskins has an academic and clinical passion for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS). PoCUS uses ultrasound at the bedside to enhance clinical assessment and has been called the “Stethoscope of the 21st Century.” Dr. Haskins has been practicing, teaching, and promoting this innovative clinical skill in the peri-surgical setting for almost ten years and has taught or lectured on PoCUS in ~20 states, seven countries, and four continents. He is also the Associate Editor of a major anesthesia journal, the co-founder and chair of several U.S.-based global anesthesia conferences, and has authored many notable academic publications. Born and raised in Michigan, Stephen Haskins moved to the East Coast to attend Choate Rosemary Hall, graduating in 2000 as the first African-American legacy since its founding in 1890. Stephen graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and then from New York University School of Medicine, where he received his M.D. with Honors. He then completed an internship and residency at Weill-Cornell New York-Presbyterian Hospital and was chosen to serve as Chief Resident during his final year. Stephen capped off his training by completing a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine. Although he mostly supports his artist friends and enjoys nights of NYC karaoke, he recently joined a band (PLXS) as the lead singer. He has also recently become a long-distance running fanatic and is training for the 2020 New York City Virtual Marathon. To support his 2020 Virtual Marathon to raise mondey for Cancer awareness, see the link below: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=active_donate_now&PROXY_TYPE=20&PROXY_ID=55668656&FR_ID=98016&fr_id=98016&fbclid=IwAR3NjnvaI3cNl6VvV2H9Fk5CCqjsBc51KpEuEKv2Fvrb9hYw0cyuuQ4Cgks
bemoretoday #md #anesthesia #hss #pocus #ultrasound #demchoateboys #gritgang2020 #legacy #NYCvirtualmarathon
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Sehreen Noor Ali is the Co-Founder of Sleuth, a venture backed startup which helps parents access pediatric health information from parents like them, for children like theirs. She is an award-winning growth strategist who started her career at the U.S. Department of State as a public servant and diplomat, helping execute President Obama’s initiatives in entrepreneurship, education, and innovation in the Middle East and South Asia. She is a startup advisor, founder of EdTechWomen, on the Advisory Board for SXSWedu, and not least, a mom to two little girls. Follow her on Facebook by her name or on IG @sehreennoorali and @hellosleuth #mondaymotivation #thebmtshow #bemoretoday #sleuth #edtech #innovator #brownuniversity #diplomat #startup #pediatrichealth
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As a visionary, Darren Palmer founded the #1 Self Publishing Company in the world, Self Publish -N- 30 Days. He is currently a 7X author, and host of multiple podcasts: Self Publish -N- 30 Days Podcast, The Power of Story Podcast, award-winning, Author Spotlight and Market Leader Live which airs live weekdays at 4:00 p.m. CST. He has created a platform which includes This Is The Year For Your New Book Conference that helps authors and aspiring authors with writing, marketing and publishing. Darren’s speaking is a representation of the merits of personal improvement, coupled with his perseverance and transparency of rising above hardships in life inspires everyone of all walks of life that they can change their lives. Darren Palmer is also a small business consultant where he incorporates simple concepts and practical tools to help entrepreneurs create a successful business. Darren’s mission is to empower millions to share their story with the world and help entrepreneurs take their business and life to the next level. To receive a free gift from the Self Publishing team, visit https://www.selfpublishn30days.com/ and plug in your information. You can also send them on Facebook of IG @selfpublishn30days and let them know you are a fan of the Be More Today show.
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Irvin is an entrepreneur, You Tuber and fitness enthusiast with over 100,000 followers across various social platforms. Irvin’s company Business Body Elite designs wellness programs for corporate teams in the New York City area. His innovative plans create plans that allow people to get fit. From the office. During work. (No joke.) Above all his goal is to help improve the lives of everyone he’s fortunate to come in contact with. He was born in America but raised on the island of Guam in Micronesia and found a passion for fitness early in life. From martial arts to scuba diving, finding creative ways to get fit became an obsession. He has traveled the globe teaching others how to achieve exceptional levels of fitness with the use of their body weight. He’s an advocate for holistic wellness and believes in order to truly experience ultimate wellness, the focus must go beyond solely physical fitness. For more information visit www.businessbodyelite.com.
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Parag Y. Shah is a mediator, arbitrator and special master for Miles Mediation & Arbitration. Parag specializes in mediating personal injury cases, arbitrating hospitality matters, and serving as a special master in international disputes. Parag also serves as the Professional Development Coordinator for Miles Mediation & Arbitration. Parag's unique qualifications come from his diverse personal and professional background. Parag is of Indian descent and grew up in a small town in Arkansas where his family was involved in the hotel industry. Parag eventually left the small town and moved down to Atlanta where he started his own law firm, The Shah Law Firm, specializing in personal injury and criminal defense. As an attorney, Parag has been acknowledged as Georgia’s Top 40 Under 40 by the Daily Report, a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine, Georgia Trend Magazine, & the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association; "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell; and rated 10 out of 10 by Avvo.com. Parag has also found success wearing a number of hats. In 2016, Parag was appointed as a Pro Hac Judge to the City of Atlanta Municipal Court. He was also elected to represent the 5th District for the Council of Municipal Court Judges. Parag is currently an adjunct professor at Ohio Northern University Law School where he teaches negotiations, jury selection, depositions and cross-examination. Parag speaks at seminars across the state and country on personal injury and mediation. He is also a former faculty member for the Georgia Trial Skills Clinic, GACDL's Bill Daniel Trial Program and AAJ's Deposition College. In addition, Parag has run a criminal defense externship program through John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. Parag regularly provides legal commentary on CNN and HLN. He has been featured on "Nancy Grace", "Crime and Justice", "Weekend Express", and NPR's "This American Life." Parag is the author of three Georgia pocketbooks: The Code Criminal, The Code Civil and The Code Evidence. He is also the author of the Municipal Benchbook which are all currently published by MyCLE. Parag is a member of a number of local and national associations and charities, including Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse and Nicholas House.
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Sabryia is a Brooklyn bred Mompreneur of a 6 yr old daughter, ready to take on the world. In the winter of 2016, sabryia faced homelessness and quickly realized living life according to what other people felt she should, couldn’t continue. Having to apply for government assistance, she saw there weren’t any outlets for people who had bigger dreams but couldn’t figure out how to start, so her business Image Matters was born. After battling the shelter placement process in NYC, in under 7 months, sabryia obtained her certificate in business, landed a job and moved to New Jersey on her own. Now in 2020, after being in business for over 3 years and branding hundreds of businesses, she is really walking in her true calling as what people like to call her “The Fairy Brandmother.” Sabryia assists entrepreneurs as well as start-ups and established businesses to enhance their effectiveness and online presence by providing strategic marketing solutions at affordable prices with fast turn-around time. Whether you’re in need of a logo, a website, flyers and more, she has the innovative eye, the creative edge and long term vision every business owner needs to keep you above the competition and set apart. You can check out her website www.makeyourimagematter.com for more details.
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Episode 23 features my friend and former Major League Soccer player Khari Stephenson! Khari hails from Kingston, Jamaica and played for the Reggae Boyz U-20 Jamaican national team, played at Choate Rosemary Hall, and went on to matriculate and play at Williams College. He later went on to play Major League Soccer for the San Jose Earthquakes, Real Salt Lake, and other teams over a 12 year period. For more on his amazing story, follow him on Facebook @ Khari Stephenson and on IG @kharilasana. #jamaica #reggaeboyz #choate #williamscollege #majorleaguesoccer #sanjoseearthquakes #realsaltlake
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Ever since she was 11, Alissa Mayers has had a passion for baking. Her first creation was Sweet Potato Pie and she’s been perfecting it ever since. After creating more and more desserts over the years, she founded Alissa’s Cakes in 2012 and transformed that into Born & Bread in 2015, where as Head Baker she has created over 1,000 desserts for cafés, restaurants, weddings, private events, and individual customers. Born & Bread specializes in premium homestyle desserts, including sweet breads and muffins, brownies, cakes and cupcakes, cookies, and pies. Every dessert is created fresh to order by Alissa using recipes perfected over years of baking. Born & Bread desserts are perfect for birthdays, brunches, showers, or any occasion best celebrated with something sweet. For more information about Born & Bread follow Alissa on Facebook and IG @bornandbreakbk or visit her website http://bornandbread.mystrikingly.com/
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Licensed Practical Nurse Claudette M. Jackson was born in Manchester, England, Claudette immigrated to Brooklyn, NY in 1968 with her parents and 4 siblings. She assimilated to the new culture but felt like an outsider. She was exposed to nursing by her mom and fell in love with the caring, helping, encouraging, and healing aspects. She became a nurse and currently enjoys working with Hematology/Oncology patients. Claudette loves sharing quotes that encourage others to think, do better, and be better. Follow her journey on Facebook or on IG @intentional_eagle
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Gospel music lovers know Reggie from his years of touring and recording with such notables as the Reverend Hezekiah Walker, James Hall. R&B and hip-hop fans have heard his distinctive bass lines accompanying Will Smith and Coolio, among others. He has proven himself as an in-demand sideman many times over – now he’s finally stepping into the spotlight on his own.
Reggie calls his musical abilities a God-given gift rather than a talent. Growing up in Brooklyn, he took inspiration from the music he heard in the church of his father, the late Reverend Joe L. Parker. He also absorbed the classic R&B/pop sounds of everyone from Stevie Wonder and the Jackson Five to Donny Hathaway and Luther Vandross. At age 12, he convinced his parents to buy him an electric bass guitar; though he confesses it took him awhile to master the instrument: “People thought there was no hope. “But I kept practicing and practicing and one day it seemed like I literally woke up and knew how to play.”
Studying the styles of such master bassists as Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke and Jaco Pastorius, Reggie developed his own unique sound. He honed his skills while gigging at such venues as Wilson’s in Manhattan, where he sat in with various guest players and vocalists. His stint at the club led to live dates with rapper Coolio, Aaron Hall, The Winans and studio sessions with Will Smith (he appears on the hit track “Freakin’ It”). Which is on Will’s Greatest hits CD.
By the late ‘90s, Reggie had also secured a reputation as an in-demand bassist with contemporary gospel artists. He toured extensively with the Reverend Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir and appeared on seven albums with the group. Including the Grammy award winning “Live in Atlanta”. His bass intro to “How Much We Can Bear” has inspired many bassists worldwide. He also contributed to live and studio projects by James Hall, Reverend George Searight, Maurette Brown Clark and B.B. Jay. Reggie’s melodic lines and commitment to the groove made him an asset whether the music was sacred, secular or somewhere in between.
Reggie’s blend of old school substance and 21st Century style makes his music unpredictable, ear-catching and appealing to a wide variety of music fans. His music paints melodic pictures inside the listener's mind. It’s all there in the grooves. Download and enjoy his music. You can find “Snapshots” and “The Renaissance Man” on iTunes. His new CD “Black n Beautiful” is his latest project and is available on all digital outlets. Visit https://www.reggieparker.com for more details.
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Greg Peters is the co-founder and chief executive officer of BetterPT, a fast growing healthcare technology platform, which provides end-to-end digital connectivity between physical therapists (PT), patients, and physicians. A seasoned digital entrepreneur with a background in health and wellness, Peters saw the need to integrate physical therapy services into the established healthcare landscape in a way that gives patients quick access to find and book PT appointments and, at the same time, gives PT clinics the ability to streamline care and office services, including insurance. The innovative BetterPT model paved the way for a strategic partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery, enabling a greater expansion of services. Year over year, BetterPT subscriptions have increased more than 400% and the company plans for nationwide expansion in 2020. Prior to BetterPT, Peters founded TRN Technologies, a company focused on building disruptive platforms in fitness and hospitality, which grew to 10 cities and more than 500 providers. The company’s first mobile app, TRN On-demand health and fitness, provided a convenient way for members to locate, book and pay for individual training sessions in multiple fitness disciplines and served as an archetype for BetterPT. Peters continues to volunteer with New York-based organizations, such as Girls on the Run and La Palestra Kids, promoting overall well-being through exercise and nutrition. For information about BetterPT visit www.betterpt.com or email Greg directly at greg@betterpt.com. For more information about Jag-One Physical Therapy, visit www.jagonept.com.
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Dr. Sheetal Pai-Wechsung works as a Principal Scientist in the Formulation and Process Development Department at Pfizer in Andover, MA. She received her BS in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and then went on to work as a Project Engineer at The International Paper Company where she traveled to various paper mills across the country providing technical support. A year and a half later, she joined Merck as a Biochemical Engineer doing cell culture work to develop vaccines. This work sparked her interest to return to graduate school to complete her PhD in Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Her focus was on the delivery of protein drugs through sustained-release devices. Following graduation, she moved outside of Boston and joined Pfizer as a Senior Scientist doing protein formulation and process development work to create antibodies against various forms of cancer. A few years later, she moved to Mannhiem, Germany with her husband Achim to work for Abbvie on developing an Alzheimer’s drug. In October of 2019, she returned to the US and is back at her old department at Pfizer. She currently resides just outside of Boston with her husband Achim and her kids Konrad and Myra. For more information about her work at Pfizer or her road to become a Chemical Engineer, contact her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheetal-pai-wechsung-7b6a9a17
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Born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, Aisha Alfa is a stand up comedian, actor, writer and host. Alfa has appeared on Criminal Minds, Sorry For Your Loss and Good Trouble. She has performed comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival, was a finalist on the STAND up NBC competition and performed at clubs around the world. Her recently released comedy special “All The Parts” is about the journey from being an independent, single, mixed race woman to marriage and motherhood! Follow her story at www.aishaalfa.com.
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Vanessa Blake is a filmmaker and a visual artist. Vanessa has been capturing still images of all kind since 2013. In 2017, Vanessa was awarded a video residency at Express Newark in Newark New Jersey. That residency afforded Vanessa the opportunity to connect with other like-minded creatives. In 2018, Vanessa wrote and produced her first stage play, The Race Before, A story of liberty and justice for some. In 2019 she also wrote, directed and produced her first short film, In My Solitude. In My Solitude is currently in the editing phase and is scheduled to be released later this year. Also, in 2019, the feature length documentary Being Gladys, which Vanessa worked on in several capacities won best documentary at the Newark International Film Festival. Vanessa is currently in the beginning stages of her next film project, The Waiting Room. She also is scheduled to work on two documentaries in 2020, Gone Too Soon and The Story of Dr. John A. Kenney. Vanessa is a proud board member of Women in Media – Newark.
A lifelong New York Knicks fan and a Brooklyn/Queens native, Vanessa currently resides in New Jersey with her husband. To follow Vanessa Blake check out her website www.summershowerproductions.com. You can also follow her on IG @mbele_life, @summershowerpro, and @Vanessablake.
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Ricky is recognized as an Engineer of Impact. Defying the odds, completed his Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and has achieved his Professional Engineering License. During his tenure in STEM related fields, Ricky recognized the increasing competitiveness in the industry and sought to become a source of inspiration and mentor to students and young professionals in STEM related fields. Ricky has provided business development resources and vendor management systems for Johns Hopkins University Facilities and Real Estate department. Where he managed an annual construction portfolio of 150 million dollars, ensuring disadvantaged minority and women owned businesses were provided with opportunities. He currently works with Johns Hopkins to provide educational programming and mentoring opportunities for startups in the Baltimore area to help build the commercialization ecosystem. Ricky is the Author of two books, one best seller, and host a podcast “The Success Journey Show” which has been heard in 60+ Countries and 40 States. In his latest venture, Ricky has partnered with a team of baseball and softball hitting experts to create Hit Doctor MD. An online platform which provides baseball and softball hitting coaching as well as invent and develop hitting training products. He is recognized as a STEM specialist helping students and professionals across the globe identify what success means and identify the paths they need to take in life to achieve their dreams. Follow Ricky on Facebook and on Instagram @rickey_venters_pe. Also, follow the Success Journey Show at www.thesuccessjourneyshow.com.
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Pastor Paul Graham is a native of Brooklyn, New York where he was raised by God-fearing parents. He attended Oakwood College where he graduated with a B.A. in Theology and subsequently attended Andrews University where he received his Masters in Divinity. After Divinity school he spent 13 years doing ministry in the New York area where he has been engaged in youth and young adult ministries. He presents each message with the intention of motivating his listeners to prepare themselves for the soon coming of Christ and to work in His vineyard. In 2002, Full Circle Ministries was developed to empower youth and young adults to participate in evangelism and wholesome activities reaching both churched and unchurched people. This ministry has reached across the country and abroad with God's leading. Ordained to the gospel ministry, he has worked as a pastor for five congregations in the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists serving there as youth pastor and as a counselor and chaplain to the schools assigned to the Youth Advisory Committee. He also served on the ministerial board. He has developed a Singles’ ministry called Advent Mingle. A website designed to bring single individuals together for fellowship and ministry. Pastor Paul believes in living a highly devotional life. Every other month, he has developed a morning devotion called “Bible Boot Camp”. An online devotional 500am -5:30am on PastorPaulGaham.com. Pastor Graham loves teaching the Word of God and helping as many as possible gain a better understanding of the Gospel and stronger walk with the Master. Through much prayer, he and his family were led to The Bowie Project by way of the Holy Spirit and he endeavors to lead as God requires. He believes he can do all things through Christ. He is married to Windy Spence-Graham and has two beautiful children, Zenovia and Spencer who take up all of his spare time. Check out www.fullcircleministries.com for all information regarding Advent Mingle and Bible Bootcamp.
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Charles Jazz Vassallo is a 46 year-old South Brooklyn Native. He has have been a competitive athlete for most of his life including his current status as a nationally ranked endurance and OCR athlete, however, the road to this success did not come without considerable challenges. In 2009, He lost all motivation towards healthy living and a better life after a long series of tragic and stressful events, including the murder of his sister in 2009, where soon after, his health started to deplete, adopting new ailments like pre diabetes type-2 aka insulin resistance, leaky gut, hypothyroidism, psoriasis and depression. This may have been the most emotionally draining, scary and hard-hitting time of his life; right up there with 2004, where He was left to raise his daughter as a single dad and ended up homeless, living in his car for 4 months. Battling adversity was just a daily occurrence, only this time, He stumbled upon his calling in the health, wellness, fitness and nutrition industry and with no doubt or uncertainty, became his lifeline. The inspiration came after He found OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) in 2011, thus the birth of becoming an extreme endurance athlete. It was not long after He began competing, before He became relevant in the sport, making frequent podium appearances, was nationally ranked and was winning his way into every race. In the interim of his achievements, He developed and built a winning formula for true health and wellness, optimal athletic performance and overall increased quality of life, which he defines as the synchronization of mind, body and spirit, taking consideration all things exercise, nutrition and mental clarity. It was not until He became a Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, that He was able to make sense of it all. He studied how food can be used as medicine and how proper nutrition can heal the body of almost any sickness. Today, He does not suffer from any of the ailments that once controlled his life. He has been a personal trainer for 6 years, ranging from a bodyweight exercise specialist, HIIT training, boot camps and now a strength and conditioning coach and corrective exercise specialist with an emphasis on 1-on-1 functional movement and conditioning. His greatest achievements are when He can help change a life, one at a time, even in a small way and guide people to be the absolute best versions of themselves, inside and out. Follow Charles on YouTube at Nutrition 101 with Charles, on Facebook, and on IG @jazzocrathlete
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Episode 12 of The Be More Today Show features Najah Lewis, a full time musician from NYC. She was a semi-finalist on season 14 of American Idol. Najah's music has been featured by Timeout Mag, JetBlue AD, Nytimes & more. She's performed at the James NY Nomad Hotel, Moxy Hotel, the W Hotel and countless weddings & private events. Her talent has taken her from the Hamptons in NY to Beirut, Lebanon. She has a single out titled "Fly Away" and is featured on other songs like Be More Today's "24", Levite Music's "I Wanna Love You More" and Reggie Parker's "Lifetime" just to name a few. She recently started her company A Musical Message where she creates personalized songs for any occasion. Her main goal is to touch as many people as possible through her music. Follow her @najahlewisofficial. For more information, visit @bemore2day and subscribe to our pages!
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Todd Kapostasy is a seven-time Emmy Award-winning director, producer, and editor. In 2016 he wrote and directed a documentary on the Chicago Cubs, “Confessions of a Cubs Fan” for Fox, and a year later, “Making Tar Wars,” a documentary on the story of George Brett’s pin tarred bat. In 2018, Kapostasy premiered his short film “Run” at the Tribeca Film Festival, the story of Robert Young, an ultra-marathon runner attempting to set a record by running across the United States amid allegations of fraud. Most recently he wrote and directed the EPSN 30 for 30 Dennis Rodman: For Better for Worse. Todd began his career at ESPN where he produced for several shows including SportCenter, NBC Countdown and College Football GameDay.
A Cleveland native and graduate of Brown University, he currently resides in Los Angeles. Follow him on Facebook and @toddkap on Instagram.
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The Kevin Crown Brand, bred and fed in New York City, brings you an entertaining DJ dripping in talent and offers the ultimate music experience. The “Natural Born Club Killa” is distinct in engaging his audience and keeping them mesmerized while he delivers a genuine, yet evocative, performance that captivates a crowd even days later. Kevin Crown has natural skill and flair and prides himself on his aspiration to simply be the best. This allows him to be 100% in sync with any club or event setting as well as any genre of music. Born on October 27, and at the unseasoned age of 12, Kevin followed in his more seasoned father’s footsteps and began learning the basics. By the age of 16, he had his first gig booked which would lead him to become a world-renowned, highly anticipated, and sought-after international DJ providing an experience like no other in places like Japan, Anguilla, Barbados, Guyana, Mexico, Trinidad, Grenada, Saint Vincent, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Haiti, Bermuda, Canada, and all across the USA. Clubs, parties, and events didn’t suffice the hunger of his huge personality and soon radio station 93.5FM took notice, making Kevin a regular on live radio with his popular show, Saturday Night Madness. The Kevin Crown Brand aggrandized when Kevin became an official brand ambassador for Fiction Fantasy Nightclub in Kingston, Jamaica. It was there where he entertained many artists and actors, both local and international, as well as sports figures like Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt. Kevin Crown also entertained celebrities like Jamie Foxx when they made things “Unpredictable” and when he set the “vibe” for the Wayans brothers. In 2014, the 8th Annual Young Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards crowned Kevin Crown DJ of the year and in 2015, the former DJ of the year landed a role in the film Jamaican Mafia and joined the largest DJ crew in New York, “Da Union Cub Killas”. Kevin Crown has made guest appearances on other radio shows such as Shade 45, NY’s Power105, PIX11 Morning Show, Jamaica’s HOT102 FM, and NYC HOT97. More recent accolades include a nomination for the Reggae DJ of the year by Global Spin Awards hosted in February of 2017, a proclamation from each, Senator Kevin Parker and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, certificates of recognition from congressman Hakeem Jeffries and congresswoman Yvette Clarke, a citation from Councilman Jumane Williams for work as a DJ, and was awarded culture ambassador status of New York for the summer of 2018. Obviously, a man of many talents, Mr. Crown, AKA the Energy-Godson, had his #EnergyGodsonTour this year, is a fitness enthusiast, and a third degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. He has also performed on stage moves for some of Dancehall’s top reggae artists like Elephant Man, Bogle, Bruk Up, ad Ding Dong. Your audience will not get just a DJ that plays music, The Kevin Crown experience brings you a brilliant entertainer that exudes energy into the crowd. He’s a trendsetter and showstopper with a rock star image that dares to be exclusive by offering high energy, unique fashion and style, and a comical positive attitude to anything he does. And the Kevin Crown Brand ALWAYS does it big! Booking Kevin Crown to host, DJ, or entertain your next event is booking someone that has the success of your event on their mind. You are booking someone with knowledge of marketing, promotions, sales, and branding. You are booking experience. Experience that includes both traditional and new media promotional along with access to his social media following that exceeds 27,000+. For booking inquiries or to learn more about Kevin Crown, including accessing mix tapes, high quality photos, and/or videos of his performance, please visit www.kevincrownmusic.com and follow him at @kevincrownmusic on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Episode 9 of the Mother's Day edition of The Be More Today Show features Attorney Lauren Linder. Lauren Linder is Deputy General Counsel at Parallel (formerly Surterra Wellness). Previously, Lauren was Vice President and Associate General Counsel for The Weather Channel television network, where she advised all aspects of the business on a range of transactional, compliance, regulatory, and litigation matters. Prior to that, Lauren represented truTV and Turner Studios as counsel at Turner Broadcasting. Lauren started her career as an associate in the trademark and copyright practice at Kilpatrick Townsend. An Atlanta native, Lauren graduated from Pace Academy. She received her bachelor’s degree from Brown University and her juris doctor from Duke University. As a former educator, athlete, and dancer, Lauren’s volunteerism reflects her passion for education and the arts. Lauren recently completed a term on the Advisory Board for the Alliance Theater. Lauren also recently served as a volunteer debate coach for KIPP WAYS Academy. Her educational volunteer efforts in Atlanta also include extensive work with the Atlanta Urban Debate League, and she has also participated in the Freedom Writers program at Booker T. Washington High School and Everybody Wins! at Hope-Hill Elementary. Lauren also served on the board of Central CSI, the non-profit arm of her childhood church in Vine City. She has also participated as a student, teacher, coach, and administrator in urban debate leagues around the country, including Atlanta, Baltimore, New York, and Providence. Lauren has been an active participant with LEAD Atlanta as an alumni volunteer since she was a participant in the 2015 class. She has also held several leadership roles with the Atlanta Black-Jewish Coalition subsequent to being a member of the 2013 Project Understanding class. Lauren lives on the Westside of Atlanta with her husband Jonathan, their 2 year old twins, and their dog Shiva. Follow Lauren’s story on Facebook at Lauren Linder Grunberg and Instagram @laurenlala.
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New York native Craig Butta is an actor, director and producer. He has been a fixture in the independent film scene in New York for the last decade. Born and raised in Staten Island, he has spent most of his adult life banging around the borough of Brooklyn, in the neighborhoods his family emigrated to earlier in the 20th century. An Italian American with one foot stuck in the old neighborhood and one foot stuck in the bohemian art world of New York City, his life and work have examined this struggle. Originally intent on a life in the theatre, Craig learned to hustle down in Coney Island during the turn of the century. A college graduate undercover as a carny hustler, he spent his summers working the microphone on games at the decaying amusement park. He saved that money to study acting under the great, and recently deceased, Bill Esper at The William Esper Studios, where the methodologies of Stanford Meisner became a backbone his his life’s philosophy of “being in the moment” and “listening and then responding.” Craig molded his experiences down in Coney Island into a one man play that never saw the light of day. He was in the midst of a decade long run as a high school math teacher in a now defunct Brooklyn Catholic High school and felt like he was burning the candle at both ends, teaching high school during the day and working theatre at night. He felt that not enough people were seeing his work, so he transferred his stage show to a short film which later premiered at the SXSW film festival and helped him forge a lifetime of friendships with like minded young artists. Since his initial short film, he has gone on to act, direct, and produce numerous regarded feature films and documentaries that have taken him around the world. He currently lives in Ft Greene with his partner and daughter.
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Episode 7 of The Be More Today Show features Dr. Tanzy Chandler, a Physical Therapist, Group Fitness Instructor, and Founder of REVAMP Fitness. Once when she was just four years old, Tanzy was taken to a music studio and given a choice. She could either learn to play the piano or, she could learn to play the drums. She remembers the excit ement she felt when it came to playing the drums but she also remembers that when faced with a choice to be true to herself or play it safe, she chose her safety over herself. She still thinks about playing the drums to this day but more than that, she thinks about all the other people who choose their safety over their truth. Now she shares her truth, being transparent about her struggles with depression, obesity and balancing life’s responsibilities. She committed to encouraging and empowering others to make their mental and physical health a priority. In short, Tanzy has dedicated her life to helping people really live. Originally from Toronto, CA, Tanzy is married to Pastor Damian Chandler and together they have three children. She’s received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Puget Sound and is also a certified group fitness instructor. Tanzy is also the CEO of Revamp Fitness where she shares her passion of health and wellness with her community. As she serves, she draws strength from Jeremiah 1:5 which says “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” Tanzy believes that God entrusts us with who we are and expects us to use that for His glory. She now wants more than anything to be her truest self… for Him. Follow Dr. Cjandler at @revamp_fitness on IG and Revamp Fitness on Facebook.
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Episode 6 features Edna Urgilez. At the age of 25 she graduated with a masters degree, was able to get out of the welfare system, and now owns BVOM (Better Version Of Myself) a brand designed to inspire you to always follow your passions. She is also an adolescent home therapist and a counselor for adults that have dropped out of school. Tune in to hear her amazing story of resilience, what inspired her to become a counselor, and how working out at 5 am has changed her life forever. Be sure to follow her on IG and Facebook @BVOMFITNESS and @BVOMMINDSET. Visit https://bvom.shop and use the code “BEMORE” for 10% off anything in the store.
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Pastor Donald Rolle, Jr. was born and raised in Harlem, New York City. He is a graduate of Northeastern Academy, Oakwood University, and Andrews University Theological Seminary. It was when he enrolled at Oakwood University to study communications that he gave his life to the Lord and was called by Christ to ministry in a dream during his sophomore year. Also, while at Oakwood, he met his wife, Tamika. While in seminary, Pastor Rolle first interned at the Chicago Heights SDA Church, then moved on to become the Administrative Pastor at the New Life SDA church on Andrews University's Campus. Being involved in young adult ministry he was chosen to be the Black Student Christian Forum Religious Leader, Coordinating their Friday worship services. He wrote and toured a multicultural drama production called “Slave Salvation Story. In June of 2006, he received a call from the Central States Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists to serve as the Associate/Youth Pastor of the Park Hill SDA Church in Denver, Colorado. In January 2010, he was chosen to serve as the Associate Youth Director for Central States Conference. In June 2012 he became the Youth Director of the Central States Conference, while Pastoring the Tabernacle of Praise SDA Church in St. Louis, MO. In March of 2014 Pastor Rolle was voted into ACM (Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries) where he serves as a Chaplain. Currently, Pastor Rolle works in the estimating department in Construction Contract Managment His passion in life is to find new ways of introducing people Christ. His ministry philosophy is to “edify, evangelize, and equip everyone, especially youth.” He and his wife, Tamika, are the proud parents of Mojave, Mekhi, and a little girl named My'et. To follow Donald Rolle’s story you can find him on Facebook and on Instagram @harlemade. Check out a sneak peak of Words 4 Life Volume 3 at the end of the podcast.
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James Brown III was born on November 3rd, 1980 in Baltimore, MD. and raised in Orange County, CA. Growing up, his parents allowed him to explore any and every passion he had including: Psychology, Track & Field, Drama, Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Music, TV/Film, Religious Studies, and of course Fashion. James went to Dana Hills High School and Phillips Andover Academy for his secondary education, Brown University and The Fashion Institute of Technology for his undergraduate education. While at Dana Hills he graduated Valedictorian, a 4 year 2 spot varsity letterman athlete (Track & Field and Football), National Honor Society Member, International Thespian Society Member, Homecoming King and Prom King, and a member of the Student Government. Brown went on to study psychology at Brown University while competing nationally in Track & Field and studying dance. Psychology research on male dancers brought James to New York City and presented him with the opportunity to dance with Michael Jackson at Madison Square Gardens. His career as a performer began that summer in 2001. James Brown III has had a successful career in the last 18 years as an Actor, Model and Fashion Editor. He's performed in 10 Broadway shows including: Original Broadway Company of Disney’s Frozen (King Agnarr), Original Broadway Company of Rocky on Broadway ("Sugar Jackson" Understudy Apollo, Dance/Assist Fight Captain), Original Broadway Company of Ghost (Dance/Fight Captain, Understudy Willie Lopez & Subway Ghost), Original Broadway Company of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Jimmy, Understudy Miss Understanding), Memphis, The 2010 Tony Award Winning Best New Musical, Original Broadway Company of The Little Mermaid (Dance/Fight Captain, Understudy Jetsam), Original Broadway Company of The Color Purple (Bobby, Understudy Harpo), Wicked (The Lover), The Producers (O'Houlihan), The Frogs (Dance Captain), and The Lion King (Dance/Fight Captain, Understudy Simba). Other notable credits: Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary Concert (CBS), The Producers Movie, Enchanted, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. James will also be seen this season on Mr. Robot on USA Network, Forever on ABC, The Mysteries of Laura on NBC, Peter Pan Live! on NBC, The Wiz Live! on NBC, The Get Down on Netflix. He also starred in his first independent film Love For Passion, playing the role of Jeffrey Love and Ori Inu as "The Reverend". James has modeled for such brands as Ralph Lauren, Michael Wesetly, and Rockport. All of these professional artistic experiences have infused themselves in the design of James George III. It is because of these varied artistic, academic, and physical genres of study that James Brown III, as a designer, has drawn inspiration to build James George III. Like many other fashion designers, Brown III draws inspiration from nature, architecture, interior design, classic movies, theater, and cultural anthropology. But having studied psychology at Brown University, Brown III can also use his knowledge of the human condition and self image to design clothes that will allow his consumer to manifest a positive self-image with the aide of beautifully made clothing. He also helped start a web based tailor made clothing line called ALFA (www.worldofalfa.com). James received his industry fashion knowledge from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. James is currently in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway and Co-Founder of Tríonóide Entertainment Production Company. www.trionoideentertainment.com
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Monica Herrera Damashek is the US Latin Music Lead at Spotify, the world's largest music streaming subscription service. In this role, she oversees partnerships and drives marketing campaigns with Latin music artists, labels and distributors in the US. She has worked at Spotify for nearly six years and previously held the role of Global Director of Strategic Marketing.
Prior to joining Spotify, Monica spent eight years in journalism, with expertise across content formats and music genres and always finding ways to connect Latin culture to her work. At Rolling Stone, she led the website's newsroom team and helped launch the magazine's first Latin music package featuring bilingual content. As News Editor at Billboard, she interviewed hundreds of artists on and off-camera, wrote business and general features for the magazine and edited single reviews. She has also held editorial roles at Latina Magazine and Myspace and began her career as a publicist at Susan Blond, Inc.
Originally from New Jersey with Cuban and Costa Rican roots, Monica lives in Brooklyn with her family and is passionate about raising her son bilingual.
Follow Monica on Instagram at @lapuravida and check out Spotify for all of the latest Latin music.
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In this second episode of the Be More Today Show, we meet our special guest Marquis Ellison. Self-starter Marquis Ellison is the owner and designer of Marquis Rashoid LLC, a company that provides high fashion with a higher purpose. The Marquis Rashoid (pronounced "Rashad") collection offers exclusively handmade bow ties and pocket squares with trendsetting and distinctive designs, while donating a portion of all proceeds to charitable causes that have personal significance to Marquis: breast cancer and Crohn's Disease research. Marquis received his B.S. in Fashion Merchandising from The Florida State University. Upon graduating, he spent nearly a decade in retail management, an experience for which he is grateful to have had although he longed for a chance to make his mark in a bigger way. That opportunity came when Marquis moved to New York City in 2013. This fresh start in the fashion capital of the world inspired Marquis to pursue his dream of introducing his fashion sense to the world. Although Marquis holds a degree in Fashion Merchandising, he lacked sewing skills so he started taking classes. Early mornings and long nights paid off as Marquis mastered the sewing techniques that now contribute to the craftsmanship of Marquis Rashoid designs. With Marquis' dedication, keen sense of fashion, and attention to detail, Marquis Rashoid LLC was born. Marquis always knew he wanted his company to provide more than just high fashion - he wanted to serve a higher purpose. Inspired by the loss of his aunt to breast cancer and his personal battle with Crohn's Disease, Marquis donates a portion of the company's proceeds to support breast cancer and Crohn's Disease research. Marquis is humbled to do what he loves while supporting causes that are dear to his heart. Follow him on IG @marquisrashoid and @mr_crohnsfighter83, FB @marquisellison, or email him at marquis.ellison83@gmail.com . For more information, visit his website www.marquisrashoid.com.
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Welcome to the first episode of the Be More Today Show. Today's special guest is VP of BMT Tarence Farrell. Listen as he shares his passion for music production, his thoughts about Kanye West, and why he believes that compassion kills. Follow Tarence on IG @bmtmusic, FB @bemore2daymusic and @tfarrelltoday, or email him at Tfarrell@bemoretoday.com For more information about "The Be More Today Show" visit our website www.bemoretoday.com or www.bemoretodaybook.com.
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