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Joe Gorham, Radio Show Host at WHUR talks about how a simple change in his eating habits allowed him to get off insulin medication, lose over 40 pounds, obtain more energy and renew his commitment to health.
If Joe can do this at the age of 62 so can you!
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Pastor Leonard Smith speaks to Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. He talks about the various seasons of life, how to recognize the one we are in and how to maximize each season. Although we cannot control the seasons, we can control how we respond to them.
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Dr. Paul Anderson shares his “Lessons of Resiliency,” a 7-step program for beating the blues at anytime of the year, but especially during the holiday season.
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Attorney Willard Alonzo Stanback talks about the most important types of business agreements small business owners should have in place to conduct business professionally and protect themselves.
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Alvin Dwight Pettit, famed civil rights, constitutional, and criminal lawyer, history maker, and author of the phenomenal book “Under Color of Law” will share information that will have you question law as we know it and ask, in terms of racism and prejudice in America, “Has anything really changed?”
Is it possible that we are in an era of the new Jim Crow? Is it possible that many will lose their civil rights fought so hard by our civil rights leaders? Learn about the new forms of civil rights violations that we should be paying attention to and what dangers lay ahead if the nation sleeps in a fog of complacency created by past accomplishments.
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The Bible says “ask and ye shall receive…” and “we have not, because we ask not…” However, most of us have been asking and are still waiting to receive.
“Why are my prayers not getting answered?” is a question that many of us grapple with each day.
Why does it seem that some prayers are answered while those most dear to our hearts seemingly remain unanswered or take so long? How many times do we need to ask for the same thing? What are some of the hindrances to getting our prayers answered? Is there a special way to pray?
Pastor Alfonzo Surrett sheds some light on these questions that will help you to improve your prayer life.
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Ever wonder who first thought of the microwave, or whose idea it was to create a remote control for the television?What about the disposable diaper? Someone had to have these ideas and turn them into inventions.
Do you have a great idea for an invention? Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I wish someone would come up with….” Have you ever seen one of your ideas featured on television by someone who took action on it? People have ideas, every day but never act on them, but Shameeka Hunt of “Keep Me Tight” is the exception to the rule.
Shameeka shares how she turned her idea into an invention. She had a personal need and decided to fill it. Learn what it took for Shameeka to become an inventor and how her story may inspire you to turn your ideas into reality.
Shameeka did not let being a wife, mother of two (a newborn and 1 year old), and a full-time job as an Engineer stop her from creating a product to fulfill a personal need! Shameeka had to keep a tight calendar to make it happen.
If you have an idea that you need to take action on, Shameeka says the first step is to find a quiet place to think through your idea and DOCUMENT it! Then TAKE ACTION by setting aside time to work on it every day. Do not let doubtful thoughts or feeling overwhelmed derail your momentum. The time is now to give your idea some life. Who knows, your idea could be the next BIG thing!
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Brett Murray of Concerts For Causes talks about the importance of helping others throughout the year. He recommends that we donate to causes that we are passionate about. Concerts For Causes provides musical instruments to youth in under-served areas.
The holiday season is fast approaching and with that comes an increased focus on donating money to charitable organization, volunteering your time to feeding the homeless, buying toys for tots, and more. However, the holidays are not the only time of year when people need help. Brett Murray of Concerts For Causes talks about the importance of helping others throughout the year and what he does year-round to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
According to Brett, the dropout rate of high school students for certain demographics in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia is approaching 67%. Studies show that 95% of high school students who are involved in a music program will graduate and attend college. This is reason enough to support the music programs at all high schools and Brett accomplishes this through his Save The Music Program.
Brett also reminds us that people need help year round and there are many ways to help; such as buying someone food, purchasing a coat or a comforter during the winter months. Get creative and just do it.
Via Concerts For Causes, Brett is making a difference in the lives of others in a manner that will allow people to make a donation and have a great time giving back.
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Guest Host, Shawn Perry, Host of The Senior Zone Radio Show, has an in-depth conversation about aging with Dr. John Thompson of the DC Council on Aging.
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Dr. Paul Anderson; Chaplain, Relationship Advisor, and Suicide Counselor, talks about how to build a firm foundation for our intimate relationships. He talks about why people do not marry for love, but because their mate can meet certain needs.
Sadly, many people are not certain of their real relationship needs, which makes it challenging for happiness to become a mainstay in the relationship. Dr. Paul also states that if the perceived need is met before true love develops, the relationship will most likely not stand the test of time and will be challenged by more unexpected needs.
Have you heard of the Intimacy Curve? Dr. Paul coined this term and states that where your relationship exists on the “Intimacy Curve” can determine its chance for longevity.
Dr. Paul also talks about why many people date like adults, but commit like children and “Harley’s Top 10 Needs” and how they can help us better understand the dynamics of our intimate relationships.
Dr. Paul was joined by his wife Deborah Anderson who talked about how women should conduct themselves, how they should and should not dress, and why women should not pursue men or ask for their hand in marriage.
This is a must listen to show if you want to learn how to improve your intimate relationships and whether or not the relationship that you are in has any staying power.
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Successful entrepreneur Zane Marshall shares his 3-year journey of workplace abuse as a teen. Learn about the top warning signs of abuse that parents should look out for and how they can raise a child less likely to accept any type of abusive relationship.
At the age of 17 Zane went to work in the entertainment industry and encountered mental and emotional abuse from a female supervisor. This job was a dream come true and in total alignment with his passion to work in the entertainment industry. He was experiencing the sweet taste of success at the ripe age of 17 producing television and video content that targeted young people.
The very reasons Zane was attracted to the job, were the same reasons that caused him to stay when the brainwashing and abuse started. He did not want to give up this opportunity to live his dream! He had a “do not quit” mindset and was ready to weather the storm no matter how long it lasted. But the stormy work environment never let up. It continued to worsen and so did the type of abuse.
Listen to the show to understand how bad the abuse had to get for Zane to understand that sometimes you do have to quit. Zane knew he had to quit to save his soul, because he realized that he had sold it to the devil.
Three year after accepting the position; at 21 years of age, Zane was able to leave the abusive workplace environment without any regrets and with a spirit of forgiveness to his tormentor. Zane is now a successful entrepreneur and speaker who educates young people on how to start their own business, build confidence, and much more.
In this episode, Zane talks about the following:
This is a must listen to episode. His story will truly inspire you!
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Willard Alonzo Stanback talks about why we need to treat each business partnership like a marriage and the five most important points we need to address before walking down the aisle of business matrimony.
Willard Alonzo Stanback is an MIT graduate, a savvy business, entertainment and media lawyer with a strong foundation in intellectual property, licensing, and technology law. He is an entrepreneur, the owner of his own technology foundation and engaged in a host of other business partnerships.
You should listen to this show if:
1. You are you thinking about starting your own company and wonder if you should bring on a business partner.
2. You are pondering whether to partner with a friend or relative in that venture you have been talking about
for years.
3. If you currently have a business partner and realize that you forgot to have some very important conversations
and now need to address them.
4. If you and your partner do not have an operating agreement in place that addresses the important points outlined in this
episode.
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When many gave up on our troubled youth, Higher Hopes, Inc. gave them hope! Learn how Psychologist, Dr. Bruce Purnell and Educator Ronnie Blackstone are changing the lives of some of our most troubled youth by restoring their hopes for a brighter future and redefining what they believe is “cool.”
“I love the universal language of art. Anytime we give people a super-ordinate goal, they forget their differences, especially when they need each other to complete the tasks.” Dr. Bruce Purnell
Transformative Life Coaching is a program that allow young people to experience pivotal moments in their lives that ultimately influence the development of their self-identities, relationships, choices, goals and futures. It is crucial that our youth have the right support systems in place during these times. These support systems can influence decisions that may have life changing implications. With the right support, every challenging experience and dilemma can provide opportunities for our youth to make the type of decisions that lead to transformational outcomes and build resilience.
Higher Hopes defines resilience as having the inner strength to make the right choices, especially when these choices are not the most popular or “cool.” Higher Hopes has developed and tested an empowerment methodology called “MindSweep,” which is an engagement methodology (IDEAL) to build this type of resilience.
We have all heard of the Underground Railroad, but have you heard of the Overground Freeway? The OverGround Free-Way is a concept coined by Higher Hopes, which means that one cannot actualize physical freedom without mental liberation… So Let’s break the Chains!
Just as the Underground Railroad provided meeting points, secret routes, transportation, and safe houses for slaves to escape slavery, Higher Hopes, Inc. formed the “Overground Freeway” movement to provide meeting points, safe houses, but not so secret routes for our young people to escape the mental bondages of slavery that cause them to make bad choices, lose their self-identities, nurture destructive relationships, destroy their goals and hopes for bright futures. Today, each and everyone of us can play the role of the abolitionist sympathizers of the 19th Century movement by helping our young people “Break the Chains” of their enslaved minds.
Dr. Bruce is a Psychologist and the founder of Higher Hopes, Inc., a non-profit that provides transformational life coaching for our youth. Dr. Bruce comes from a background similar to the youth he is helping, but he was always able to get along with all groups, gangs, and individuals. He was called to do this work early in life and he answered the call. Someone took an interest in him and exposed him to the world of Psychology. He always had a grassroots approach to his efforts, which is what led him to move to Africa to help transform the youth there. Ronnie Blackstone is an Educator who works closely as Dr. Bruce’s right hand and backbone working tirelessly in the community with the youth, their families, advocates and more.
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Lynn Strange and Sonja Pitts share how they got into a domestically abusive relationship in the first place. Understand what makes a woman stay after the first hit from their abuser.
Learn how victims of abuse cope from day to day and marvel at the courage it takes for them to leave. Learn how to recognize the warning signs of a potential abuser, the most important changes victims of abuse should make, how to survive and the smartest and safest ways to leave.
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Our purpose in life is revealed in many ways, but we must pay attention to every clue from having a stranger compliment our work or perhaps our purpose is expressed vividly in a dream that seemed so real upon awakening.
Kita Williams’ revelation came one night via a dream about beautiful women dressed in vibrant colorful garments, wearing bold jewelry, and walking the runway as if in a fashion show. However, what Kita found most striking of all was that the women were all bald. In Kita’s dream, the name “Raw Beauty” was also given and thus the Raw Beauty Initiative was born.
Learn how Kita took what was not her dream, but a dream and turned it into a life-affirming initiative admiring the beauty and passion inside and out of survivors of cancer and domestic violence, which promotes healing via shared acts of love, faith, laughter, and artistic expression.
Every year Kita launches a Raw Beauty Calendar that features these beautiful survivors. Featured in the 2015 calendar is Helen Ballard, a cancer survivor who will share her story of how the Raw Beauty Initiative changed her life from being reclusive to that of advocacy for breast cancer survival.