Dr. Dionne Show

In this episode, Dr. Dionne speaks with CEO, Entrepreneur, and Author Mr. Bill Wooditch about his new book “Fail More: Embrace, Learn, and Adapt to Failure As a Way to Success.” Listen to Bill’s advice on how to recover after you have fallen and need to get back up and move forward to achieve your […]

Dr. Dionne speaks with Dr. Jim Fanale, CEO and President of Care New England Health System in Rhode Island. If you have ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in hospital operations of a fearless leader who isn’t afraid to “go there,” listen in! Race, covid, work-life balance, and what makes an effective leader are […]

In this episode Dr Dionne interviews Paralympic Silver Medalist, Author, TEDx Speaker, and Veteran, Mr. John Register, who in a split second—went from world class athlete to making the unimaginable decision to amputate his leg. Listen to John’s courageous journey “rebuilding and redefining” himself after tragedy, and why he suggests there is no “normal” for […]

In this episode, Dr. Dionne speaks with Sheriff Candidate for Gwinnett County Mr. Curtis Clemons about his decision to run for the top job as Sheriff, and also the senseless murder of Mr. Ahmaud Arbery who was “jogging while black” in Glynn County, Georgia. With 30 years in law enforcement and the philosophy to “lead […]

Listen to Dr Dionne’s interesting interview with Dr Nancy Koury King who shares insights about her book called, “Fired: How to Manage Your Career in the Age of Job Uncertainty.” Dr King insists that no one is “fire proof”and can be subjected to an “ungracious dismissal” even when you’ve been a top performer and have […]

Dr Dionne interviews Executive Coach and Trainer, Ms. Eden Abrahams who talks about the power of networking, or what she calls, “Relationship-building.” Listen to Ms. Abrahams’ advice on why you need to “Know Your Ask” before you approach someone for advice, why it is important to continuously “prune” and grow your networks, and why it […]

Dr. Dionne interviews Ms. Joyce Bone who is an author and serial entrepreneur who at 28 years old, created a business that grew into a $125 million dollar company! Listen to Ms. Bone’s expert advice on how to come up with a great business idea, why it is important to be committed and clear about […]

Dr. Dionne interviews Mr. Brett Davenport who is a best-selling author and leading authority on personal sustainability, goal attainment and leadership. Listen to Mr. Davenport’s unique and refreshing approach to executive coaching—following the mantra, “So goes the leader, so goes the team!” and insisting that failure and job loss are opportunities to rebrand oneself.

Dr Dionne interviews Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur, Coach, and “Speed Doctor,” Mr. Robert Esmie. Listen as Coach Esmie shares his brilliant approach to integrating athletes with disabilities into his training programs, and how over the years he has coached countless youth and adult athletes to great heights, including entry into the Olympics, NFL, NCAA, and […]

Dr Dionne interviews Ms. Melinda Garvey who is a media innovator, pioneer and expert in advancing the success of women and their businesses through her media companies, On the Dot, and Austin Woman Magazine. Listen as Ms. Garvey shares her philosophy on what women need to do to support each other, and how she herself, […]

Dr Dionne interviews Ms. Jiffy Page, Founder, Principal and Photo Coach of Pixorium, a business specializing in photo story telling, digitizing of family photographs, and the overall preservation and sharing of family stories through pictures. If you want to learn how to properly store your precious family pictures, or would like to create a precious […]

Dr Dionne interviews Ms. Yvonne Moore, Principal Philanthropic Advisor at Moore Philanthropy, and former Chief of Staff to filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail E. Disney. Listen as Ms. Moore candidly shares her exciting experience advising and overseeing her clients’ individual and family wealth—helping them to invest in causes around the world that are important to them; […]

Dr Dionne interviews Dr. Leslie Pasco, aka “The Lifestyle Dentist” as she shares her experience managing multiple dental practices and how she mentors other dentists—preventing them from burnout. The two docs also discuss hot topics such as addressing bath breath at work, and why your dental insurance company is not treating you properly.

Dr Dionne interviews the #1 ranked Elite National Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics, Author, and internationally renowned Motivational Speaker, Success Strategist and Sales Trainer, Dr. Gloria Mayfield Banks. Listen as Dr Banks shares her inspirational story and advice on how to overcome domestic violence, how to successfully manage dyslexia, and how she says Courage, […]

Dr Dionne interviews Mr. Douglas Noll who is a Trial Lawyer turned Peace Maker, Educator, Mediator, and Author with particular expertise in addressing and managing ANGER and emotions. Listen to Mr. Noll’s analysis of President Trump as a person in deep pain with no intentions of getting help, his advice on how to defeat the […]

Dr Dionne interviews Ms. Clara Weng who is a Chinese immigrant in Canada with a successful career specializing in Wealth Management and Investment Banking in Toronto. Listen as Ms. Weng talks about the culture shock she endured moving from China 10 years ago, and also her rewarding experience as Head of “Emerging Young Artists” –an […]

Dr Dionne interviews Educator and Radio Talk Show Host, Mr. Rowdy Duncan of “Inclusive Activism” about his important professional experience working in areas of diversity and inclusion, including with the LGBTQ+ community. Rowdy also shares his fascinating personal experience as an Indigenous person with “lighter” skin, which affords him “passing privileges” in the white community. […]

Dr. Dionne interviews Dr. Tim Storey who is an acclaimed Author, Speaker, Life Coach to the Stars, and Minister of The Congregation Church in California. Listen as Dr Storey shares many anecdotes about his childhood, his work with the rich and famous, as well as his sound advice on how to “Get Your Shout Back” […]

Dr. Dionne interviews Trump supporter, ex-Mormon and Harvard educated CEO of BoldTV, Ms. Carrie Sheffield. Listen as Ms. Sheffield shares her fascinating personal and professional story about attending 17 different public schools growing up, why she underwent a political transition away from being a “Never Trump Conservative” to being a Trump supporter, and why she […]

Dr. Dionne interviews Yoga Therapist, Mindfulness Expert and Owner of Mother-to-Mother Massage and Yoga Therapy, Rebecca Leary Safon. Hear Rebecca’s wisdom about the benefits of taking a break for ourselves every day to concentrate on our breathing, which  helps us manage our anxiety and stress. Practicing mindfulness she says, also helps us mitigate our pre-conceived […]

Dr Dionne interviews Author, Financial Planning and Financial Literacy Expert, Ms. Jacqueline Porter who talks about the steps we should all take to secure our financial futures. Listen to Ms. Porter’s ideas and advice on saving, being intentional with your money and why it is important to align your “money story” with your “personal story.”

Dr. Dionne speaks with 6 foot 10 former NBA star, College Basketball stand out, and Israeli Army Veteran, Mr. Lavon Mercer, about his experiences with height and racial bias at work and in public. Listen as he shares his life lessons on the importance of being comfortable in one’s skin, why it’s important to value […]

Dr. Dionne interviews Dr. John DeGarmo about his experiences as a foster parent, adoptive parent, and as a national spokesperson and best selling author on myriad issues related to the foster care system. If you have contemplated becoming a foster parent or adopting a child in need, you will be inspired to take the next […]

Dr. Dionne speaks with Occupational Therapist and Mental Health Expert, Ms. Michelle Donald about depression and suicide. What are the signs and symptoms of depression, and what should you do if someone has shared that s/he wants to take his/her own life? Lessons on teaching children about mental health and the significance of building community […]

Dr. Dionne interviews one of the greatest minds in business — Mr. Bill Wooditch. Listen as he shares his entrepreneurial journey growing up with very little in Pennsylvania to exceeding the odds, overcoming his fears, and staying true to his character while on his rise to become CEO of a multi-million dollar business, best-selling author, […]

Taking you to church! Listen to my inspirational and informative interview with Pastor, Dr. Cory Williams and his wife, First Lady and Minister Andrea Williams of Piney Grove Baptist Church as they share how they’ve been able to successfully sustain a solid marriage of 24 years while raising five children, and leading a thriving church congregation.

Have you visited 40 countries, written books, appeared on TV and radio as a Border Security Analyst, served in the Air Force, or have owned successful businesses like Spin the Globe—which offers accessible travel options for people with disabilities? Well, my guest today, Ms. Sylvia Longmire has achieved all of this–largely while fighting MS and […]

Dr Dionne interviews Brand Builder, Media Mogul and Television Producer, Hank Norman about being authentic, and the power of social media to help anyone stand out and maybe even get famous. Hank also shares his incredible story of adoption and finding his birth parents, simply because he “put himself out there” via social media.

After listening to this show, every negative thing you have ever thought about millennials will be out the window. Dr Dionne interviews technology innovators—Christian Zimmerman, CEO and Founder of Qoins, and CTO and Co-founder Nate Washington, as they talk about their brilliant business that to date, has helped consumers pay off $1.5 million dollars of […]

In this episode Dr. Dionne speaks with Ms. Jani Moon, Media and Communications Coach and Creator and Host of annual “Goddess Gatherings” that recognize and honor women and the “divine feminine.” Listen as Jani shares a very common challenge faced by many event planners and business owners–how to recruit people of color–and the advice she […]

Dr Dionne interviews Chris Castillo who after losing her mother, was led to re-evaluate her life and walk away from a high paying job in the tech industry to start her own business as a career coach. Listen to her advice on what you should do to either “grow where you are planted” or decide […]

Ripped from the headlines, episode two with Retired Superintendent Keith Merith is a candid, unfiltered discussion about the recent police shooting of yet another unarmed black man in Sacramento – 22 year-old Stephon Clark. Why do so many black men keep getting killed? When an officer shoots his or her gun, is it always justified […]

In Episode One, retired Superintendent Keith Merith discusses his 30+ year career in law enforcement, including his fight against racism to get in and stay on the force, as well as his success rising to the helm of policing and successfully establishing and executing a duplicable recruiting system to increase minority and women officers on […]

Today I have the pleasure of unpacking Kendrick Shope’s famous tagline, “Sell like a Woman” and what it means to honor the ‘feminine’ for success. We dissect the differences between how men and women are wired, how to get ahead in the workplace unapologetically, and pave the way for generations to come.

In this episode, Dr. Dionne interviews Rev. Dr. Marcus Hart, an Iraq War Veteran, Spiritual Advisor, Author, and Speaker who candidly shares many life-changing events that occurred during his deployment overseas, and also his difficult transition back to civilian life. Listen as he describes what it is like to live with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder […]

Listen as Dr Dionne interviews “Jess” who shares her story of survival and recovery after a car accident that almost took her life. What do you do when the unexpected happens? How do you return to the same job when you are now a “new” person as a result of trauma? How did Jess handle […]

Watching the Olympic games, it is exciting to learn the backstories of athletes who were once little kids with big dreams and supportive parents. Listen to my interview with Mark Gravett – President of the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in Canada as we talk about the payoffs for parents who support their kids’ athletic […]

Today I’m sitting with Khaldoun Sweis, Professor of Philosophy at City Colleges of Chicago and head of Logically Faithful. A ministry designed to help the ‘believer’ think and find hope through suffering. Sweis unpacks the beliefs of the people who have given their lives to Christ and explores their profound impact on the world. We […]

Every parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin, teacher, administrator, social worker, school official, AND all other individuals concerned about the protection and well-being of children needs to listen to this show!

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This episode of “The Dr. Dionne Show” features an informative and enlightening discussion about the financial steps and decisions women should make after losing a spouse, either through divorce or death. Listen as three experts representing divorce law and financial planning share their personal and professional lessons. Themes such as the importance of increasing financial […]

On this episode of The Dr Dionne Show is a discussion with three courageous women who represent what is called, “A forgotten growing segment of the population.” They are young women who unexpectedly lost their husbands, but have managed to continue to work, take care of their families and address their grief. Their stories are […]

On this episode of “The Dr Dionne Show” is a candid conversation about the experiences of three professional women who work in male-dominated professions. Are their experiences the same as women who work in other workplace environments? What types of assumptions and biases are made about them? How do they handle situations? Do good looks […]

Robert McDonald has been serving employment discrimination clients for over thirty years in Atlanta.  Bob has successfully represented employees in Sex and Age Discrimination cases.  He has also negotiated many severance agreements with positive outcomes.  Mr. McDonald’s areas of practice include all forms of employment discrimination including age and sex discrimination.  Successfully representing both in […]

This episode of The Dr Dionne Show is an exclusive one-on-one discussion with Police Chief Roy Whitehead with the City of Snellville Police Department. Listen as the Chief and Dr Dionne engage in a candid conversation about key issues that inform and impact police and public transactions in our cities today. No topic is off […]

This episode of “The Dr. Dionne Show” features a vibrant discussion about the unique skills and values that veterans and athletes have in common that make them “low risk hires” and invaluable workplace pillars. You will hear the impressive personal stories of Lex R. Brown II, a former athlete and veteran of the U.S. Air Force […]

On this episode of “The Dr Dionne Show,” we address the issue of mental illness, its stigma, and why so many Americans are forced to suffer in silence without much needed compassion and support. You will hear expert commentary from representatives of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Georgia Crisis Intervention Team  (CIT) – Captain Jay […]