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Welcome to the OMG Oh! Maura Gale Show with Special Guest back by popular demand Charlie Jordan Brookins, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Health Coach and Motivational Speaker. Topic:  A Healthier You - Choose You! As we glide into a new season we thought it would be a great time to kick start YOU, the healthier YOU you've always wanted to become! So in this segment we'll discuss the 6 Critical things you need MORE of to achieve a healthier you! Meet Charle:  A Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Health Coach and Motivational Speaker, Charlie Jordan Brookins has been passionate about health and fitness since the age of 13, but became clear on her call in 2006 when that still small voice whispered, “My people are dying.” It was then that the vision for Fit thru Faith was born.  A native Chicagoan and graduate of Northwestern University (B.S.) and U.C.L.A.’s Anderson Graduate School of Management (M.B.A.), Charlie has shared the message of greater service through greater health on stages such as MegaFest

Welcome to the Women Are Worthy Show with Host Jacqlyn Charles and Special Guest Kenny Matthews Topic:   Meet Kenny Matthews "Kendawg" A Survivors Storywith the Power of a Grandmother's Love Tune in as Jackie talks with Kenny Matthews known as "Kendawg" as he shares his story as a survivor and how the women in his life helped him.  Kendawg has done everything to make the best out of a very hard situation. He's thrived despite being burned at 3 years old and going through numerous surgeries over the 26 years since then. He is into rap and hip hop and the peaceful message it has a lot of the time. He jokes and has a youtube channel as well as being active on instagram. He shows his scars to support positive body image from the inside out and remains kind and hopeful despite facing great hardships. Ken shares his story to be a inspiration to others to not give up and to love yourself so others can see you beyond your scars.   The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and mo

Welcome to the There is Life After Layoff Show with Host Ali and Special Guest Deberah Williams, CEO, A Fresh Start LLC and Founder of "The Launch." Topic:  " Soaring into Higher Education" with the Launch,a new There is Life After Layoff show series.  This Episode is Part 1 if a 7 episode series. Join Ali and Deberah as they introduce a new show series called "The Launch" that spotlights a new program that assists indivudals and families in identfying scholarships for higher education. Meet Deberah:  A Fresh Start LLC was established in 2006, this company was created because there was a great need for educating families about credit and budgeting. Deberah has a passion for education and teaching clients that knowledge is power. A Fresh Start, LLC, works on derogatory payment history, and also with clients who have been turned down for a home loan/refinance, rebuilding credit scores, judgments on credit history, and creating budget for clients.  The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for insprat

Welcome to the Premiere of the Coffee with Kim Talk Radio Show!  This show will air weekly on Mondays from 10 am - 11 am EST so mark your calendars! Premiere Topic:   “Dare to Be Imperfect."  Join Kim on her premier talk-show as she shares how her global ministry began from Her mom’s deathbed words. Five words that will establish the foundation of our time together. The truths that will set us free and living beyond the worlds endless and unattainable expectation of perfectionism to an excellence we can live each day! Join us...using God’s truths, Kim will help you see the excellence within you!  Meet Kim:  Kim Crabill is the founder and president of Roses and Rainbows Ministries, Inc., and Community COFFEEs (Conversations of Friends of Faith to Encourage and Equip). Her message and passion come from her personal experience of longing to be used by God yet feeling unusable because of past abuse leading to anorexia, diet pill addiction, and depression. To read Kim's full bio visit her show page at www.up2me

Welcome to the Branding with Purpose Podcast with Host Shantha Wetterhan and Special Guest Tanjuria Willis HTFO, Owner of Eklozet Topic:  "Elevate Your Brand:  Dress for Success For Less" Tune in as Shantha and Tanjuria talk about how to dress for success on a budget and how to elevate your brand through your wardrobe selections.  A enlightening conversation with fabulous and affordable tips for entrepreneurs. Meet Tanjuria:  Sryle expert and entreprenuer, Tanjuria has served as an electrical engineer for a nuclear manufacturing plant for several years before moving into IT. She is an entreprenuer and started her first magazine with no publishing experience printing and stapling the first 200 copies by hand. She continues to work in publishing with her online boutique with a mission to help others recognize their  To read her ful bio visit the Branding with Purpose Show page on Up2Me Radio at www.up2meradio.com The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and motivational

Welcome to the OMG Oh! Maura Gale Show with Special Guest RJ Jackson, The Courage Giver. Topic: "Courage For the Course" In this episode of OMG Maura will have a candid conversation with special guest RJ Jackson "TheCourage Giver." She is a living breathing example of how to carry grief gracefully, how to not only climb over adversity but CRUSH it beneath her feet. She's an author, speaker and empowerer and she's my friend. Be prepared to be inspired and equipped with the tools necessary to face your giants and fears with the "twin sisters" I call COURAGE and CONFIDENCE. Meet RJ Jackson known as “The Courage Giver,” for her courageous lifestyle and “The Come Back Queen,” for her ability to overcome some of life’s toughest challenges including a brain injury, lupus, a rare eye disease, and two life threatening auto accidents. With over three decades of life coaching, speaking, broadcasting, and most importantly, real-life, on the battle field experiences, RJ refuses to settle.  RJ is the Visionary and Found

Welcome to the Premiere of the Women Are Worthy Show with Host Jacqlyn Charles!   We have turned the mic around as Up2Me Radio Executive Producer Mel D facilitates the conversation. Topic:  " Meet Host Jackie" Join Mel D and Host Jackie as Jackie shares her story and journey and the inspiration in creating the Women Are Worthy Radio Show.  Host Jackie will also discuss the guest lineup for the show and what else is in store for the listeners.  To learn more about Host Jackie and the show please visit the Women Are Worthy Show Page at http://www.up2meradio.com/women-are-worthy-show This show is a production of Up2Me Radio and to learn more about our network, shows, hosts and guest visit us at www.up2meradio.com The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and motivational purposes. Enjoy the Show!  Share the show, like us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio and follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio

Happy New Year!  Welcome to the OMG Oh! Maura Gale Show with Special Guest Co-Host Libby F. Lee Topic: "Open Air"  Call in!  Join us as we focus on what’s important, relevant and of interest today and to YOU the listener.  Meet Libby:  Rev. Libby is an ordained minister in the Church of God Ministries, Anderson, IN and an educator within the Posen-Robbins School District.  She is a certified domestic violence counselor who ministers to survivors of domestic violence relationships and conducts workshops on domestic violence awareness.  She is the author of Beaten But Not Broken....You're Still Here.  This book addresses life's issues and gives encouragement to move forward in victory. Rev. Libby currently facilitates the Facebook Live group SHARE 2 Strengthen every Saturday at 5 pm Central Time. This group encourages women to support and strengthen each other.  Rev. Libby is happily married to Rev. Erwin Lee for 18 years and has 2 children.   The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration

Welcome to the There is Life After Layoff Show with Host Ali and Special Guest DeYonne Parker, Author, Speaker Empowerment Coach , Author of "Girl Get Your S.W.A.G. Back!" https://www.deyonneparker.com/ Topic  :Where are all the dreamers at?" Happy New Year! Do you aspire to do better and be better in in the new year? What are your dreams and goals or do you even dream? Join Ali and hear insights from Empowerment Coach, DeYonne Parker about why creating a vision board is a great way to focus on what you truly desire out of life!   "If your dream doesn't scare you...then it's not big enough!"-Mark Batterson Meet DeYonne:  After being violently attacked with a 6-inch butcher knife by her sister's abuser, DeYonne Parker began to live a life full of fear and brokenness. From this incident, she lost her true identity and began to live an inauthentic life. She has spent over 20 years of her life pouring into the lives of ladies, leaders and little girls to help them rebuild, regain and reclaim the life they trul

Welcome to the It Is Our Time Podcast with Host Belinda Baker and her Pro Beauty Panel Guests: Nicola Forbes, WTS Certified Trichologist & Master Educator for Design EssemtialsKy Smith, Hair Loss Expert.& Certified Trichologist; and Charla Saloane, Industry Expert, International & National Educator   Topic:  " Pro Beauty Panel Conversation: Common Hair Care Concerns and Remedies"   To learn more about each of the Pro Beauty Panel Experts please visit the It Is Our Time Show Page at www.up2meradio.com The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and motivational purposes. This Podcast is a production of Up2Me Radio and to learn more about our network, shows, hosts and guests please visit us at www.up2meradio.com Enjoy the Show!  Please like us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio and follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio

Happy New Year!  Welcome to the New Year's Day Special of the It's Our Time Podcast with Host Belinda Baker and Special Guest the incomporable Singer Stylist Kathleen Bertrand! Episode Title: "It's Time to Love" In this special New Year's Day episode Belinda welcomes Kathleen as she shares her story and journey leading up to the release of her new CD It's Time to Love.  Tune in as we play the title song which will bless you as you set out to be the best you can be in this new year!  Meet Kathleen: Multifaceted recording artist and writer Kathleen Bertrand is a native Atlantan and Spelman College graduate, whose performances have ranged from two Olympic Games to performances before two presidents, as well as appearances at jazz festivals world-wide. Bertrand toured and recorded as vocalist with jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers. She has opened for many of America’s finest jazz artists, including Ray Charles, Will Downing, Rachelle Ferrell, Najee, Roy Ayers, and Kenny G. Bertrand recently co-produced “Sisters in S

Welcome to the There is Life After Layoff Show with Host Ali for a special episode where "YOU" are the special guests! Episode Topic:  Testimony Tuesday Join host Ali as she shares with you her personal testimony from the current year and what she is believing God for in 2018! Call in and share your story of triumph and victory despite life's obstacles! We overcome by the sharing of our testimony! Looking forward to hearing from YOU! The opinions expressed during this broadcast are for inspiration, information and motivational purposes. This show is a production of Up2Me Radio and to learn more about our network, shows, show hosts and guests visit us at www.up2meradio.com Enjoy the Show!  Please like us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio and follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio  

Welcome to the OMG Oh! Maura Gale Show with Special Guest Melody Charles, CLBC, CMBC, Founder of Choose Your Best Life Today, LLC and Author. Episode Topic:   Making Marriage Intimacy...MO BETTER Whether you’re single, married or learning to live life after a divorce...my special guest Melody Charles will share a 6 step process to help a wife create more intimacy with her  husband.  There will also be tips on how to wait for Mr Righteous! The info shared will be both practical and personal so you can get things started just in time for  winter! Are you ready to create the life and marriage you both will love?? Meet Melody:  Melody is the founder of Choose Your Best Life Today, LLC and author of The Smart Girl's Guide to Choosing Mr. Righteous. He Gets To Find You. You Get To Choose Him, available on Amazon. She is a Certified Life and Marriage Breakthrough Coach and Workshop leader for women and the men they love.Her coaching practice is based on the principles of the bible as the authority for life.   Me

Welcome to this Special Edition of The Finding Your Forte Show as Host Reggie Hammond gives tribute to a dear colleague and friend Sara Hurwitch.  In this episode Reggie shares a conversation he had with Sara during the planning for a upcoming event.  Throughout the conversation provacative insights were shared. Sara shared her wisdom as she and Reggie discussed a sensitive but relevant topic. Episode Topic:  Why Women and People of Color Don't Get It:  Pay Equity This Episode is dedicated to the life and memory of Sara Hurwitch.  May her words bless you and empower you as you seek purpose and success in your careers, businesses and life. This show is a production of Up2Me Radio and to learn more about the network, shows, show hosts and guests visit us at www.up2meradio.com Enjoy the Show!  Please follow us on Facebook at Up2Me Radio and follow us on Twitter @Up2Meradio

Welcome to the Finding Your Forte Show with Host Reggie Hammond and Power Lunch Hour Special Guest Mim Senft, President and CEO, Motivity Partnerships, Founding Member and Executive Team, Global Women 4 Wellbeing Episode Topic: Women and Well Being On Purpose In this episode Reggie and Mim talk about the many issues, challenges and opportunities for Women to focus on their well being on purpose.  Useful information and tools are shared.  The Work Life balance is a hot topic for many so hear from the experts on how the Women 4 Wellbeing Movement is making an impact. Meet Mim:  Mim Senft has over 20 years of corporate experience in project management, benefits design and wellness program strategy and implementation.  She specializes in providing companies with strategies that positively impact culture and create team innovation.  She is a certified as a Worksite Wellness Specialist through the National Wellness Institute; has her GBA group benefits designation through the International Foundation of Benefit

Welcome to the It Is Our Time Podcast with Host Belinda Baker with Special Guest Panel, Eunice Carter, Etosha Thurman, Dr. Yanci Baker and Kamila Brown Washington. Episode Topic " Raising Godly Respectful Children In Today's Society" In this rivating episode Belinda and her panel of guests continue a conversation started at the salon to this podcast.  Belinda and guests want to connect and share their experiences with others who are facing how to raise godly respectful children in today's world.  Each panel guest transparently shares their story and journey and provides great tips with sweet motherly nuggets of wisdom. Meet the Guest Panel:  Eunice Carter, Etosha Thurman, Dr. Yanci Baker and Kamila Brown Washinton.  The Guest Panelists are mothers and one is a grandmother who met and still working to meet the challenges of balancing marriage, motherhood, professional careers and their spirtual lives. Visit www.up2meradio.com to learn more about each guest and to read their bios. The opinions expressed dur

Welcome to the Up2Me Magazine Show with Host Gabby G and Special Guest Tamica Harris, Singer & Songwriter. Episode Topic:  "Singing the National Anthem with Tamica Harris" In this Episode Gabby G and Tamica will talk about Tamica's story and journey and how it has led her to where she is currently in her young life.  Tamica will share her participation in the Nashville Predators Anthem Contest and how she is now one of the national anthem singers for the Nashville's Predators Hockey League. Meet Tamica:  Singer, songwriter, social media’s #MoonChildMusing, vocalist Tamica Harris is becoming nationally known for her vocal talents as one of the anthem singers for the Nashville Predators Hockey League.  As a native of Nashville, TN, Tamica was immersed in music at a young age. She fell in love with singing, at the age of 5, after hearing Whitney Houston. Her parents were very supportive in developing her musical abilities.  Tamica was a student at the W.O. Smith Community Music School which afforded her m

Happy New Year and Welcome to the Branding with Purpose Podcast with Host Shantha Wetterhan and Special Guest Melisa Alba, Business Coach & CEO of Eliza May Global Network (EMGN) Episode Topic:  "How to Break the Rules and Achieve the Life You Deserve" Join Shantha and Melisa as they talk about how you can achieve the life you deserve.  Start your 2018 with insights and expert advice on how you too can have the life you desire! Meet Melisa:  Melisa Alaba is the Founder and CEO of ELiza May Global Network (EMGN).  A global organization that connects, educates and advocates for women of color in business. Melisa has helped thousands of women entrepreneurs discover their purpose and rock their business and life for over 15 years.  Melisa is dedicated to coaching women into personal freedom by identifying their life’s work, growing profits and living a life that they love.  Melisa is a strong advocate for women’s rights, economic empowerment for women and philanthropist.  The opinions expressed during thi

Welcome to the OMG Oh! Maura Gale Show with Special Guest Charlie Jordan Brookins, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Health Coach & Motivational Speaker. Episode Topic: “Fit Thru Faith - Have a Healthy Holiday Season” Maura and Charlie will share some holiday tips, on how to make the most out the last month, setting 2018 up for success healthy gift choices and so much more!  Meet Charlie: A native Chicagoan and graduate of Northwestern University (B.S.) and U.C.L.A.’s Anderson Graduate School of Management (M.B.A.), Charlie has shared the message of greater service through greater health on stages such as MegaFest 2017, local churches and women’s groups in Los Angeles, as well as weekly on Cedric Bailey's show on Rejoice! Musical Soul Food Gospel Radio Network. She has also sown seeds in Hollywood - directing two feature films, and serving in various executive capacities in Marketing, Development and Original Programming. Additionally, she served on the dance ministry leadership team of her home chur

Welcome to the Finding Your Forte Show with Host Reggie Hammond and Power Lunch Special Guest Andre Dickens, Public and Community Servant in Purpose Episode Topic:  :Community Leadership on Purpose" Power Lunch Guest- Andre Dickens, Community Servant Leadership on Purpose Join Reggie and Andre as they talk about Andre's journey through the Your Crescendo Program and how he awakened his natural talents and leadership skills to serve his community, residents and himself with purpose.  Andre shares his wisdom from lessons learned with great takeaway nuggets! Meet Andre:  The fifth generation Atlantan and first time public office candidate, Councilman Andre D. Dickens was elected citywide to the Atlanta City Council Post 3 at Large in November 2013.  The Councilman currently serves as the chair of the Community Development & Human Resources Committee and is a member of the Transportation and City Utilities Committees. He also serves on the boards of the Atlanta Beltline, Invest Atlanta, and the Center for