by Patricia Terrell | Aug 29, 2015 | Podcast, Relationships
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Dr. Duane Mangum shares eight key ingredients for blended family success. Whether you are a single mom or dad with children maneuvering through the dating scene or whether you are already in a blended family environment you will definitely benefit from Dr. Mangum’s eight key ingredients for successful blending, which are outlined in his book “Blending To Make It: Ingredients for a Successful Blended Family.”
Dr. Mangum has firsthand experience with blended families. As a child, he inherited a stepfather. At the young age of 22, he married a woman with children, but he did not have any of his own. Later the two had children of their own. After his first marriage ended in divorce, Dr. Mangum became a single father on the dating scene. Later Dr. Mangum met his current wife, who also had children and they were able to successfully blend their families based on the eight key ingredients outlined in his book “Blending To Make It: Ingredients for a Successful Blended Family.”
According to the latest statistics, blended families are on the rise, with 2,100 new blended families being formed every day in America and over 65% of Americans are touched directly by a step-family scenario.
82% of parents in blended families do not know where to seek help for the unique issues they face with blended families. 7 out of 10 Pastors or church leaders in America do not know where to turn to assistance on how to minister regarding the step-family dynamics.
So no need to try blending your family on your own, let Dr. Mangum help you learn how to blend successfully if you are dating as a single parent or he can show you how to take your existing blended family from surviving to thriving.
by Patricia Terrell | Aug 8, 2015 | Business, Entrepreneurship, Podcast, Success
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John Biagas, Evette Gradney, Mark Biagas, Randy Biagas, and Omar Biagas come from a family of 14 siblings.
This Biagas family of trans-generational entrepreneurs talk about their individual journeys toward entrepreneurial success and how they came together to become owners of two Marriott hotels; A SpringHill Suites by Marriott and a Residence Inn by Marriott, both located in Lake Charles, Louisiana
They talk about lessons learned and the importance of family love and support.
During the second half of the show, Evette Gradney talks about female entrepreneurship, the challenges of being a female entrepreneur in a male dominated industry, and lessons learned.
by Patricia Terrell | May 9, 2015 | Education, Podcast, Relationships, Youth
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This is a special “Mother’s Day” episode and “Make the Change Radio Show” is proud to feature Christine Psalms and her family.
Christine Psalms is a wife of 18 years, mother of four beautiful children, an entrepreneur, and most importantly she loves God! A couple of years back, the Psalms family made a decision to home school their children. It all started when her 13 year old began having challenges focusing in the classroom and taking tests. The private school he attended was a great school, but Christine was concerned about whether the teachers had enough experience working with the specific challenges her child was experiencing. As a result, three of her four children, ages 4, 11, and 13 started home schooling in 2014 and her fourth child, age 16, will begin home schooling in 2015. In order to make this a success, Christine and her husband Sean, thought it was best for her to leave her 9-5 and take on the awesome task to home school their children. In this episode, Christine and Sean talk about the transition and the tremendous rewards that resulted by their decision to go from a two-income household to one primary income to make their children their top priority.
What makes this story even more incredible is that Christine’s husband Sean, composed a Mother’s Day Anthem 10 years ago for his now deceased mother and grandmother and just released it in 2015. The song and video are incredible and it includes his lovely wife Christine and their four children are singing the chorus! Be prepared because this song and video will touch every emotion within you, but the ending will touch you the most.
Wait. That’s not all. I’m saving the best for last. What takes this show to an even higher level is when Christine’s children talk about what makes their mother a great mom. Her husband Sean weighs in too with a message to husbands and fathers about the awesomeness of wives and mothers.
If you want to contact Christine about how she went about home schooling her children, send her an email at dancing4hisglorymd@gmail.com and let her know that you heard about her story on Make the Change Radio Show.
So, here are the links: Enjoy!
Mother’s Day Anthem Video: Mother’s Day Anthem
Mother’s Day Anthem Song (MP3):