In the Author's Corner with Etienne

Unlike so many murders of unarmed black & brown bodies by police officers, the viral video recording of George Floyd's modern-day lynching set into motion a Kairos moment in time, the impact of which is still being felt over a year later.  How/Why did God usher in this season of transformation now? Can God's Word teach us how to reverse engineer communal violent scapegoating? What role can each of us play to eradicate police brutality? From Scapegoats to Lambs: How God's Word Speaks to George Floyd's Murder audaciously confronts these issues stemming from Charles L. Brown Jr.'s unflinching belief that God's Word is uniquely qualified to preach to &  through the legacy of the suffering of black & brown bodies, & that the Lord has a way of humbling the powerful & empowering the humiliated.  In adopting what he calls “hood hermeneutics,” Charles joins the ranks of a growing number of unapologetic, black, Christian intellectuals unashamedly challenging the Church to mine the text with ferocious passion until it speaks compellingly to the struggle of those violently scapegoated. Charles L. Brown Jr., a Baltimore, MD native, is the founding pastor of Family of Faith African Methodist Episcopal Church, in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, & co-founder of The Virgin Islands Alliance for Consumer Justice. Before engaging in consumer advocacy & public policy in the territory, he served as Capitol Hill legislative staff for members of the US House of Representatives & Senate. Afterwards he served as a lobbyist for a national, non-profit called Teach For America. Charles has been an ordained minister in the A.M.E. Church for over 30 years, & after sitting in multiple graduate courses under Dr. Cornel West while matriculating in seminary, he became relentlessly passionate about the nexus between faith & social justice.   

Shows his development from boyhood to manhood and how St. Croix shaped and influenced his character, how he learned about trade, the evils of slavery, and how he lost the most important people in his life: his mother and father. The story of one boy's struggle to survive amidst all odds in a land of sugar plantations, slavery, and smugglers, a boy who would one day grow up to be a Founding Father. 1765: Alexander Hamilton arrives with his family in St. Croix to begin a new life. He longs for the chance to go to school and fit in, but secrets from his mother's past threaten to turn him into a social outcast and tear his family apart. When he sees a young African slave being tortured, Alex vows to act. He urges his uncle to buy Ajax and promises to set him free. But tragedy strikes when his father abandons the family and his mother dies of yellow fever. Orphaned and alone, Alex is forced to survive by his wits. By day he works in a counting house learning the secrets of foreign trade. By night he reads Plutarch and dreams of fame and glory. When Ajax is sold to a brutal planter, Alex vows to save him, even at the risk of his own life. With the help of a reluctant slave-catcher, he concocts a plan to rescue Ajax, but when the price for helping a slave run away is torture or death, no one is safe. In this gripping tale, Sophie Schiller re-creates the boyhood of the brilliant boy who would grow up to become a Founding Father and one of America's foremost men.  Lovers of Pirates of the Caribbean, Treasure Island, and Johnny Tremain will delight in this tropical adventure.  Call in at 515-605-9812. US Air Times: 1:00 pm EST, 12:00 pm CST, 11:00 am MST, and 10:00 am PST.  International listeners click here to adjust your time. Or listen to the recorded session at your convenience.

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Shanita Allen served individuals with developmental disabilities for over 17 years in the Tampa, Florida area. She's written a series of 9 children's books, with the first book, Sleep, Tiny Dreamer, a sweet bedtime story inspiring children to reach for the stars to become whatever they want to be, was released in September 2019. Her second book, What is a Dream?,  released in June 2020, introduces the main characters, Ari & her talking dog, Pepper. Ari describes to Pepper what dreams are & reveals the magic formula to create a dream in the whimsical bedtime story that explores the 5 senses. In the remaining 7 books, titled Let's Go Dreaming, Little Ari & Pepper go on adventures in their dreams, traveling to exciting places, meeting new friends, & learning important lessons about friendship, acceptance, bullying, & creativity. Each book has a matching Coloring Book or Activity book, which can be purchased separately or as a set. Join the mailing list for updates at www.LetsGoDreaming.com Please feel free to contact Shanita for more information on Bulk Orders & School Visits. Visit the "Events" tab for updates on the next Author event and Book Signing. US Air Times: 6:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MST, and 3:00 pm PST.  International listeners click here to adjust your time. Or listen to the recorded session at your convenience.

Robert Schmus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Philadelphia-South Jersey area, has utilized therapies, such as CBT, motivational interviewing, & solution-focused therapy. His main focus is to help others dealing with mental health issues & others diagnosed with the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He works as an advocate for those on ASD, where he's a mentor in public speaking events, & serves on panels & boards. As their advocate, it is his passion because, he, too, has ASD. He helps those who see that they can reach their goals, no matter the obstacles ahead. He's written articles about autism advocacy. He wishes to build himself professionally as he moves forward with his career. Building his skills as an therapist takes him on a leadership role & motivational speaking events. As an ASD advocate, he expands his therapeutic skills for those in need of  mental health aid. If you're a family who feel there's no hope or not sure of the next step is, never fear! Schmus & St Clair are here to help you with ASD & their families. Book Schmus & St Clair to help empower your autistic self, your family, & your community. Through speaking engagements, Schmus & St. Clair presents their autistic self-advocacy based on their own personal experiences being on ASD and provide strategies from those experiences. Click here for Schmus & St. Clair!  International listeners, click here. US Airtimes: 2:00 pm EST, 1:00 pm CST, 12:00 pm MST, and 11:00 am PST.

Robert Schmus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Philadelphia-South Jersey area, has utilized therapies, such as CBT, motivational interviewing, & solution-focused therapy. His main focus is to help others dealing with mental health issues & others diagnosed with the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He works as an advocate for those on ASD, where he's a mentor in public speaking events, & serves on panels & boards. As their advocate, it is his passion because, he, too, has ASD. He helps those who see that they can reach their goals, no matter the obstacles ahead. He's written articles about autism advocacy. He wishes to build himself professionally as he moves forward with his career. Building his skills as an therapist takes him on a leadership role & motivational speaking events. As an ASD advocate, he expands his therapeutic skills for those in need of  mental health aid. If you're a family who feel there's no hope or not sure of the next step is, never fear! Schmus & St Clair are here to help you with ASD & their families. Book Schmus & St Clair to help empower your autistic self, your family, & your community. Through speaking engagements, Schmus & St. Clair presents their autistic self-advocacy based on their own personal experiences being on ASD and provide strategies from those experiences. Click herefor Schmus & St. Clair!  International listeners, click here. US Airtimes: 2:00 pm EST, 1:00 pm CST, 12:00 pm MST, and 11:00 am PST and 3:00 pm 

Country Music legend Freddy Powers, credited with introducing Dixieland Jazz into Country for the first time, is affectionately known as the 'Ol Blue Eyes' of Country Music, according to the L.A. Times, & if you were to "ask country superstars Willie Nelson, George Jones, or Merle Haggard (they'll)...tell you that he's one of country music's best-kept secrets." That secret is spilled for the first time on paper in Powers' highly-entertaining and emotionally-touching page-turner "THE SPREE OF '83 - The Life and Times of Freddy Powers (with Exclusive Commentary from Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard)." Taking readers from the plains of West Texas into the Marine Core in the 40s before winding up in Arlington, TX alongside Willie Nelson as undiscovered artists in the early 50s before Freddy's career as one of Nevada's TOP performing acts exploded over the 1960s and '70s before landing in the studio with Willie Nelson to produce the Grammy-winning 1980 Over the Rainbow album. His career got even hotter in the 1980s when he joined forces with another country music superstar, Merle Haggard, moving up to Lake Shasta in Northern California, where the 2 lived a truly rock & roll lifestyle on houseboats during the height of the roaring 80s, writing # 1 hit after # 1 hit, including "Natural High," "Let's Chase Each Other Around the Room Tonight," "I Always Get Lucky With You," among many more.  Visit the official website by clicking on Freddy's website.   US Air Times: 11:00 am EST, 10:00 am CST, 9:00 am MST, and 8:00 am PST. 

My friend & author, Ms April Thomas, is the editor of Pandem Magazine is looking for authors of all genres to be featured in her following issues. They'll be published as an e-zine & a printed copy will be available in all major online retail providers. All vendors & businesses featured in Pandem Magazine will receive free e-copies to gift to clients. Share this link https://issuu.com/pandemmagazine/docs/pandem_advertising with anyone interested in marketing with Pandem Magazine. Submitting an article is at no cost. Email your manuscript to april@s2live4.com . My partner, Ms Virginia Castro, states that "the greatest fear of most authors is that, during the translation process, the original meanings they intended to convey might become distorted or even lost. However, the greatest ambition of literary translators is to keep every single detail & nuance of the text so that readers of the translation can experience the same emotions that the original words would incite them.” Visit Ms Castro at https://linguisticbridges.weebly.com. To have your book translated, whether new or seasoned, email your manuscript to virginiacastrotraducciones@gmail.com where you will be offered a discounted coupon.  US Air Times: 9:00 am /AST/EST, 8:00 am CST, 7:00 am MST, and 6:00 am PST. 

In August 27, 2011 Tay initiated her blog, Best Piece of Advice with the initial blog, Your body is your resume!! Here’s a synopsis: “I would love to say our world has evolved to a place where we see beyond someone's physical appearance however, sorry, no cigar!! We still judge, accept, and treat others according to what we see first . . . their visual appearance.  Which is why I say, your body is your resume!! If you take care of your body (i.e., eat right, workout, etc),  present yourself in an aesthetically pleasing manner (clean, well dressed, confident, not a hair out of place) you are more likely to be taken serious and treated with the kind of respect anyone of us should deserve.” “Now, this is not to say you need to conform to the social norms of our society. However, what harm can looking great do to your self-esteem? Besides, you can always go back to slacking off once you've accomplished your goal, right?" Click to get Tay's book,Best Piece of Advice, Coaching Your Own Life Workbook . Click to follow Tay on her Tribute Board, A Tribute: Tay Robson, c. 30 Years Helping People. US Air Times: 10:00 pm AST/EST, 9:00 pm CST, 8:00 pm MST, and 7:00 pm PST. Click for your International Time Zones.

Due to technical difficulties pn the inital schedule on May 2,2021, we invite you to join us Sunday, May 9, at 5:00 pm AST/EST when our highly qualified Translator, Virginia Castro, will talk about the translation of a certain type of texts that has become highly popular in the last decades. This book industry is an $800 million market that’s growing 6% per year. This popularity can be observed not only in particular locations, but we can say that this genre has become a real global trend. In case our listeners cannot figure out which kind of texts is this to which you are referring we’ll  refer the kind of text. You often read this kind of books.  A great group of authors and specialists, mainly psychologists and anthropologists, started to dedicate a great deal of their time to trying to understand the human mind and the behavior of individuals. In this genre we will discuss the titles that are of major importance and generally fall into three categories. You don’t want to miss presentation my parter and highly qualified as a translation in English and Spanish. Chick here to reach Virginia's website. US Air Times: 5:00 pm AST, 5:00 pm EST, 4:00 pm CST, 3:00 pm MST, and 2:00 pm PST. Click for your International Time Zones.

Kylie-Anne of New South Wales, Australia and the mother of 5, has been nominated for a book award at SABA 2020 Book Awards. Recently self-published her life story, Born to Survive and is working on her second book, Fighting for My Boys, about the 10 years she spent in the family law court to get her boys back. The hardest part of writing her story was knowing she was going to lose what little family she has left. Kylie-Anne claim it's time to tell her story as the truth will set her free as a survivor as a victim of incest, post-rape pregnant, post-mortem daughter at age 15. Subsequently, Kylie-Anne suffered domestic violence, depression, suicide-attempts. Additionally Kelly-Anne lost people she loved to suicide, natural causes, and murder. And having lost her sons, she could not look after myself, much less my children. My life was not worth living.I survived. More than that: “I lived. I found resilience. I fought my way back. I overcame. And I became me: a mother with wonderful children & an amazing life.” Airing Times in the USA: 7:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, and 4:00 pm PST. Click here for International Time Zones.

When not running around exploring nature, Jess chases after multiple versions of herself & feeds furry babies. She’s also the author of the highly anticipated upcoming release, The Magic of Nature, as well as, Walk Your Path, The Golden Rule, and many more. Her writing has won numerous awards. She’s a current member of the Missouri Writer's Guild & SCBWI. She works mostly with children's stories & non-fiction, but a little spec fic. As a dyslectic Pagan, Jess loves all types of people, enjoys writing about spiritual issues, & the fun of a brain that works differently. Publications that have featured Jess's work: Evie Magazine, Father and I, Woods Reader, Witch Way Magazine, Light of Consciousness Magazine, Breastfeeding Today, New Spirit Journal, Alban Lake Publishing, Witchology Magazine, LitReactor, Buddy Lit Zine, The St. Louis Post Dispatch, Kids Imagination Train Magazine, Mothers Always Write, It's Alive: Bringing Your Nightmares to Life, Fantastic Tales of Terror: History's Darkest Secrets, The RAC Magazine, Bards & Sages, Aurora Wolf,  Guardian Angel Kids Ezine, The Society of Misfit Stories, FrostFire Worlds, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Teachers, Outposts of Beyond, Everyday Fiction, The Lorelei Signal, Circle Magazine, Yellow Mama, Bewildering Stories, Spirit One Magazine, Fiction on the Web, Jitter Press, Down in the Dirt Magazine, Beyond Imagination Literary Magazine, Postcard Shorts, and Quantum Muse, and The St. Louis Examiner (where she used to be a staff member).

Join us with Virginia Castro, our English-Spanish translator, presents “What Happens When Readers Are Children?”. For the benefit of Spanish-speaking children, parents, and adult authors who might consider translating their book(s) during each episode in Spanish. In our  previous episode we discussed how translators try to understand the author’s mind in order to produce a faithful translation. But, being in the middle of the communicative event, shouldn’t we pay the same attention to understanding the readers’ mind as well?  AboutourTranslator: Virginia, a literary translator along with her colleagues, is trained to perceive all the semantic load of the words chosen by the author. They struggle to find the best equivalent to use in the translated version. They struggle to find the best equivalent to use in the translated version. A keen English-to-Spanish translator, Virginia graduated from the National University of Cordoba, Argentina. For 5 years, she has worked as a freelance translator in a variety of fields, such as journalism, literature, & entertainment. Throughout her professional career, she has learned that each client is unique &  goes to her with specific needs & expectations. Therefore, Virginia puts special emphasis on fluent communication to detect those expectations & to be able to offer them the exact product they had in mind. Chick here to reach Virginia. USA Air Times: 5:00 pm AST, 5:00 pm EST, 4:00 pm CST, 3:00 pm MST, and 2:00 pm PST. Click for International Time Zones.

Some children are abused by their parents, step-parents, and others. Sometimes others, along with adult victims, become victims of traffiking women & girls who become traumatized victims. This topic spills over to poor parenting. What happens when these children become the victims of poor parenting? Let’s look at what factors contributes to poor child-raising.  To put it plainly: Some parents were exposed to incomprehensible damage, & to whom they traumatize? Their children, of course. The negative parenting skills are then carried into adulthood. In turn, it’s creating a society of unhealed adults trying the very best they can to ‘exist’ within the aftermath of a crime that should NOT have occured.  There are numerous therapeutic approaches. Here’s one of many positive parenting training that I was introduced back in the mid-1970’s. Slowly their BIG childlike innocent wishes & dreams are replaced by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex PTSD if the abuse is ongoing & prolonged), Personality Disorders, Dissociative Disorders & self-harm: Self-loathing, self-hatred, rage, anger & confusion. And there are therapeutic approaches Based on the concepts of Alfred Alder, Dr. Rudolph Dreikurs came up with the concept that all behavior had a purpose or goal. Dr. Dreikurs identified 4 student goals of misbehavior. This approach has come to be known as The Parent’s Handbook: Systematic Training for Effectiveness Parenting. STEP has become productive in managing anger, domestic violence, substance abuse, behavior management, engagement and parent parenting programs, and more . . . Airing Times in the USA: 7:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, and 4:00 pm PST. Click here for International Time Zones.

The book of Hosea tells us "My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge". However, our Eternal Father does not take delight in His people being destroyed, especially in the season of adversity. So, He has put together some answers in this awesome revelatory journey that teaches His people how to joyfully and thankfully "Accept Adversity" no matter the magnitude or season of life we are in. So, get ready to take notes & review these precious truths that will empower each reader to boldly say; though He slay me; yet will I trust Him, amid this precious season & so will be able to encourage ourselves and each other In the Lord! The author's book trailer can be viewed by clicking here. Get your copy of her books at Amazon or Barnes and Nobles. Author also can be found on Social media platforms as Kenza Gumbs. "I would say that this book is an insightful look at Adversity through Blbligal Scripture. Even more so, I would say it's a detailed guide to dealing with the roller coaster of life and the fact that the only thing that we truly have control over is our reactiond and mentality towards responding to the adversities." ~ Antonio Hughes US Air time: 5:00 pm AST, 4:00 pm EST, 3:00 pm CST, 2:00 pm MST, and 1:00 pm PST. Click here for International Time Zones. 

In the previous program we talked about the benefits that book translation can have for authors and how can translators help them and provide a good product.  We referred to the importance of choosing the right vocabulary and phrasing the content in a way that would sound natural for readers of the translated version. That step is the key if we want to obtain an accurate translation. Before finding equivalents, before attempting to translate anything, we need to understand the author’s mind. About Virginia: Virginia, a literary translator along with her colleagues, are trained to perceive all the semantic load of the words chosen by the author. They struggle to find the best equivalent to use in the translated version. They struggle to find the best equivalent to use in the translated version.  A keen English-to-Spanish translator, Virginia graduated from the National University of Cordoba, Argentina. For 5 years, she has worked as a freelance translator in a variety of fields, such as journalism, literature, & entertainment. Throughout her professional career, she has learned that each client is unique &  goes to her with specific needs & expectations. Therefore, Virginia puts special emphasis on fluent communication to detect those expectations & to be able to offer them the exact product they had in mind. USA Air Times: 5:00 pm AST, 4:00 pm EST, 3:00 pm CST, 2:00 pm MST, and 1:00 pm PST. Click for International Time Zones.

Within two weeks we'll be completing Black History Month, but for my fellow-US Virgin Islanders we'll be initiating Virgin Islands History Month. And to kick off our celebration and education of a founding father, Professor Dr. Jeffrey B. Perry will be serving as our guest educating and enlightening us about Mr. Hubert Harrison, a native son from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. “The two-volume biography of Hubert Harrison is extremely important,” statesDr. Perrywho believes this two-volume biography is the first, full-life, multi-volume biography of an Afro-Caribbean and the fourth of an African American after those of Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Langston Hughes.” VisitHubert Harrison: The Struggle for Equality, 1918-1927at Columbia University Press and Dr. Perry’s site and get Volume I and/or Volume 2 at 20% discount via Code “CUP20”. Airing Times in the USA: 8:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, 4:00 pm PST. For our international listeners, copy and paste www [dot] timeanddate [dot] com/time/zones/  for your time. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you there! 

Lee-ann volunteered to share her confidential journey to recovery and that of a close friend who, likewise, gave permission to have his name remain private. This lady has been forced to immigrate from country to country at the command of respective Government agencies. What was to be a healing recovery initially, it turned out to be as she put it, “a bomb”. A total stranger became her best friend despite her struggling with challenges and depression. Healing came, but on both sides. As Lee-ann puts it, “Throughout  our friendship, there was a constant ‘push and pull’. Our Journey has been extremely fiery, intense, and, at times, heart-achingly painful.” More to come about her Twin Flame Journey , but you’ve got to be prepared to listen in, and/or call-in, to find you questions or comments satisfying.   Sample of Lee-Ann's mental health blog: "From my own experience of childhood sexual abuse from the age of 4, and from the deepest part of my heart, I am sharing my story of recovery through my passion of writing, for those struggling to find their own Voice". Click to visit her blog. Prepare yourself to schedule your time to learn about Lee-ann’s Twin Flame Journey on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm Eastern Time in the US and on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 10:00 am Australian time. Airing Times in the USA: 7:00 pm AST, 6:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MST, and 3:00 pm PST. Click the link for International Time Zones.

Did you know that in the United Kingdom, between 2001 and 2016, translated literary fiction has almost doubled in sales? According to research carried out in 2016, despite the fact that the market for general fiction was on a slight decline, the market for translated fiction has risen significantly. This trend is observed not only in the UK, but throughout the world as well. The greatest fear of most authors is that, during the translation process, the original meanings they intended to convey might become distorted or even lost. However, the greatest ambition of literary translators is to keep every single detail & nuance of the text so that readers of the translation can experience the same emotions that the original words would incite them. Virginia, a literary translator along with her colleagues, are trained to perceive all the semantic load of the words chosen by the author. They struggle to find the best equivalent to use in the translated version. They struggle to find the best equivalent to use in the translated version.  A keen English-to-Spanish translator, Virginia graduated from the National University of Cordoba, Argentina. For 5 years, she has worked as a freelance translator in a variety of fields, such as journalism, literature, & entertainment. Throughout her professional career, she has learned that each client is unique &  goes to her with specific needs & expectations. Therefore, Virginia puts special emphasis on fluent communication to detect those expectations & to be able to offer them the exact product they had in mind. USA Air Times: 5:00 pm AST, 4:00 pm EST, 3:00 pm CST, 2:00 pm MST, and 1:00 pm PST. Click for International Time Zones. 

“Married for 38 years, Denyse had been a Pastor’s Wife for 35 of those years. Throughout my husband’s entire ministerial/pastoral career, I worked side by side with him tirelessly. As committed Christians, we erroneously thought that Christians were full of love and compassion. We found out the hard way this was not always correct. My husband transitioned Nov 22, 2015 from severe depression and betrayal at the hands of his church.” “Now I’m sure lots of questions immediately enter your mind. They will all be answered, either through this blog or my upcoming book. Stay tuned and follow us! This blog will take you through the entire journey of my life, my accomplishments, my failures, my joys, my grief and eventually my purpose!” “Travel has been my passion since I left my trained profession of health care administration in 2005. I owned a general travel agency since. My focus has now shifted to Faith-Based Travel Education for churches and ministries. Faith-Based organizations would be surprised to see how Travel Ministries can impact their congregations positively. We also do customized group events. These types of events propel participants toward their ‘Dreams and Destiny‘.” “Follow us as this information is intended to help women/wives who are in life’s sensitive situations that have created pain and trauma to not get stuck but to get back on the road to discovering their real purpose with God’s help. Following my husband’s transition, I spent 3 years getting certified as an Inner Healing Minister. I was bestowed an honorary Doctoral Degree of Humane Letters by the Eastern Theological Seminary.” Airing Times in the USA: 8:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, 4:00 am PST. Click for your International Time Zone. 

Placed on a ventilator for lung failure in 1999, M.K. McDaniel fought for her life in a drug-induced coma for 3 weeks. Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat is based on a story of M.K.’s experiences before, during, & after a Dark Near-Death Experience. Her family waited & prayed, totally unaware of the horrors M.K. was bravely facing & miserably enduring in a seemingly eternal hell, culminating in her eventual glimpse of heaven & chat with her deceased fiancé. But M.K. still had work to do on Earth. During her lengthy recovery, as M.K. reflected on the purpose of her experiences in the Afterlife, she recalled the tribulations of her family ancestors & their courage to survive. If they could overcome their overwhelming obstacles, then so could she. As memories of former earthly hellish traumas surfaced & seemed to parallel her actual hell experiences, M.K. sought out others with the same story. She eventually found solace, hope, & understanding at the International Association of Near-Death Studies meetings in Seattle.  IANDS offered insights, camaraderie, & joy she had nearly forgotten to be possible in this life. Uplifting, humorous, chilling, & engrossing, Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat takes the reader by the hand to safely explore our human & otherworldly selves. Its gentle message will help the reader find their way along the bumpy, earthly road to eternity. Airing Times in the USA: 8:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, 4:00 am PST. Click for your International Time Zone. 

SOME LISTENERS MIGHT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PERSONALLY & IF SO, I AM  SORRY FOR YOUR  PAIN. SOME LISTENERS MIGHT KNOW SOMEBODY WHO IS, OR HAS HAD TO COPE WITH THIS UNTHINKABLE CRIME, & SOME LISTENERS MIGHT NOT BE AWARE AT ALL OF THIS RAW REALITY THAT OCCURS EVERY DAY ON A LARGE SCALE… I’D LIKE YOU ALL TO CLOSE YOUR EYES & ‘FEEL’ THE WORDS I AM ABOUT TO SPEAK & IMAGINE HOW IT FEELS TO ‘LIVE’ IT. Innocent children go missing every day when they disappear into their fractured minds borne from childhood sexual abuse. What happens when these children are NOT heard? To put it plainly: Incomprehensible damage, is what occurs. Which is then carried into adulthood. Which in turn, is creating a society of unhealed adults trying the very best they can to ‘exist’ within the aftermath of a crime that should NOT have occured. Children break every day when they are subjected to abuse. Their underdeveloped minds cannot comprehend this invasion.  And it doesn’t just end there. These children are then left to navigate in a world that now feels unsafe, with no trustworthy inner-compass, because an adult told them that ‘It did not happen That they are imagining it all, or that it's normal'. These children then cannot trust what they know to be true, so they obliterate their sense-of-self until it is non-existent. Slowly their BIG childlike innocent wishes & dreams are replaced by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex PTSD if the abuse is ongoing & prolonged), Personality Disorders, Dissociative Disorders & self-harm: Self-loathing, self-hatred, rage, anger & confusion. And it doesn’t end there.... USA Air Times: 7:00 pm AST, 6:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MST, and 3:00 pm PST. Click for International Time Zones. 

Lynn, a born-and-raised Texan, graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing, but along the way, she realized that writing was her true passion. Currently she lives with her husband, who cooks fantastic meals, and with her young son, who creates fantastic messes but makes up for it by being adorable. When not lost in the wilds of her own imagination, Lynn works part-time as a registered nurse in surgery. Her other hobbies include reading, listening to music, cleaning the house, and chasing the toddler. Further, Lynn writes what she call "paranormal romance with a Christian twist." She’s currently self-published but she’s open to finding an agent and publishing with a major press! She has two books already released with a third in the works. Visit her website to learn more!  Currently Lynn has two books available, in print and digital formats. Her books are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Books-A-Million, and most e-book retailers. Airing Times in the USA: 4:00 pm AST, 3:00 pm EST, 2:00 pm CST, 1:00 pm MST, 12:00 pm  PST. Click for International Time Zone.

Minister Spaulding, a blessed & strong woman of God, is the 7th child of 6 sisters & 1 brother. She states, “I’m filled with the anointing spirit of Christ Jesus. I’ve been called to serve as an Minister that’s allowed me to minister in words, songs, & deeds, as God leads me.” The Minister speaks & teaches the Gospel to 1,000s by the use of the internet & personal engagements. She exhibits her dedication to God & to her family by also living by the Word of God. She honors & obeys Ephesians 6:1-3, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor thy father & mother; [which is the 1st commandment with promise] that it may be well with thee, & thou mayest live long on the earth". With a heart for helping others, she’s a skilled & accomplished networker & a preacher & teacher empowering others to help themselves. Her aspiration is to build a healthcare home for the elderly & disabled. A former Gospel Recording Artist “The Gospel Choraleers” of Lima, Ohio, a family ministry. She’s a skilled writer, psalmist, cook, seamstress, & actor. God has led her ministry into the arena of preaching the Gospel by giving life-lessons via literary art. She’s written her 1st True Novel with Poetry & Inspirational writings. Her book, “LIFE ON ELM STREET”, features “The Devil Done Lost Its Mind”.  Airing Times in the USA: 8:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, 4:00 am PST.  Click for International Time Zone. 

Born to a Barbadian mother & Crucian father in St. Croix, Harlem-based Hubert Harrison (1883-1927) was a brilliant writer, orator, editor, educator, critic, & activist. He combined class consciousness & anti-white-supremacist race consciousness, internationalism, & struggle for equality into a potent political radicalism. Harrison's ideas profoundly influenced "New Negro" militants, including A. Philip Randolph & Marcus Garvey, & his work is a key link in the 2 great strands of the Civil Rights/Black Liberation struggle: the labor-&-civil-rights movement associated with Randolph & Martin Luther King Jr. & the race and nationalist movement associated with Garvey & Malcolm X.  "Hubert Harrison: The Struggle for Equality, 1918-1927" (Columbia University Press) follows "Hubert Harrison: The Voice of HarlemRadicalism, 1883-1918". This 2-volume biography by Dr. Jeffrey B. Perry is based on extensive use of the Hubert H. Harrison Papers &  Diary at Columbia's Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Visit Dr. Perry on Facebook. Also this CUP20 coupon gets you 20% off. Airing Times in the USA: 8:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, 4:00 pm PST. Click here for your International Time Zone. 

Placed on a ventilator for lung failure in 1999, M.K. McDaniel fought for her life in a drug-induced coma for 3 weeks. Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat is based on a story of M.K.’s experiences before, during, &  after a Dark Near-Death Experience. Her family waited & prayed, totally unaware of the horrors M.K. was bravely facing & miserably enduring in a seemingly eternal hell, culminating in her eventual glimpse of heaven & chat with her deceased fiancé. But M.K. still had work to do on Earth. During her lengthy recovery, as M.K. reflected on the purpose of her experiences in the Afterlife, she recalled the tribulations of her family ancestors & their courage to survive. If they could overcome their overwhelming obstacles, then so could she. As memories of former earthly hellish traumas surfaced & seemed to parallel her actual hell experiences, M.K. sought out others with the same story. She eventually found solace, hope, & understanding at the International Association of Near-Death Studies meetings in Seattle. IANDS offered insights, camaraderie, & joy she had nearly forgotten to be possible in this life. Uplifting, humorous, chilling, & engrossing, Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat takes the reader by the hand to safely explore our human & otherworldly selves. Its gentle message will help the reader find their way along the bumpy, earthly road to eternity. Airing Times in the USA: 3:00 pm AST, 2:00 pm EST, 1:00 pm CST, 12:00 pm MST, 11:00 am PST.  Click for International Time Zone. 

Denise, the author, described thoroughout. "I wroteEternalas I felt I had an exciting, inspiring story inside me that was screaming out for attention – to share itself with the world. The concept for Eternal was born during a game of Rory’s Story Cubes with my son; from nine simple images on dice, a story began to unfold – initially a very short story. However, it soon took on a life of its own, & as I began to write, a continuous stream of ideas & plots flowed through my mind; simultaneously the characters started to develop & come to life. The character, Vala, is ostensibly based on myself – my younger alter-ego with awesome powers. Elvar is a representation of my ideal man; Jelly & Max are supportive, wonderful friends & Vala’s parents are sympathetic & caring with a close relationship with their daughter. Eternal is a fantastical adventure set between 2 realms – the human world & Candalia, the fae realm. It weaves together magic, Arthurian legend, perilous adventure & romance. However, at the heart of it are the relationships between the characters & the personal struggles they face. Nearly all the main characters are aged between 17 & 22, & magical abilities aside they face the same challenges as the majority of their contemporaries. There is a strong emphasis in Eternal on the importance of family & friends, particularly on how relationships grow & change over time." Airing Times in the USA: 12:00 pm AST, 11:00 am EST, 10:00 am CST, 9:00 am MST, and 8:00 am PST. For international times, click on the link for International Time Zones. 

Lee-ann grew up in South Africa, now resides in Byron Bay, Australia where she’s inspired by the sacred land & beautiful beaches. Her passion for 'raw' & 'real' writing was borne from childhood trauma. She tries to live her life free-spirited & bold like the African wilderness where she sees every challenge as an amazing opportunity. Ultimately when all is said & done, she’s a down-to-earth girl with a big dream of wanting to heal hearts & change lives through her passion for writing. In her online blog 'One Voice' she shares her own life story of how childhood sexual abuse affected, and at times debilitated, her life into adulthood until finally, she made the conscious decision to stop running and to face her inner demons and heal her inner child through a spiritual journey. She’s published her second novel inspired by true-life events, 'Dancing with the Devil: Breaking Chains of Childhood Sexual Abuse'. She’s currently working on her next two novels 'Resuscitate' and 'Catching Falling Stars'. Her screenplay 'Blueprint' (specifically on PTSD) is now being considered for production. Airing Times in the USA: 7:00 pm AST, 6:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MST, and 3:00 pm PST. Click the link for International Time Zones.   

In 2004, Jackie began a personal spiritual journey that culminated in her book The Art of Conscious Creation: How You Can Transform the World which rose to the No. 1 spot on Amazon & received unqualified endorsements from leaders, Joe Vitale & Mark Victor Hansen. She also launched the online bookstore, ManifestBooks.com. Since that first book, Jackie has become a noted speaker, coach, & transformational business consultant. “Are you ready to learn how to manage your personal energy frequency for the purpose of personal and global transformation? The Art of Conscious Creation gives you the simple yet extraordinary techniques to ‘Consciously Create’ the life you yearn for & desire! This compelling book reveals the 25  that lead to a happier, more fulfilling, prosperous, & struggle-free life. You will then discover how to apply these remarkably powerful skills on behalf of the planet, helping to manifest a world that is free of hate, war, rage, hunger, & environmental destruction: a world instead filled with peace, prosperity, unlimited opportunity & joy for all. Contained within this book are keys to mastering visualization on a personal & global level, to harnessing the energy that can change your life, impact the Universe & transform the world. Find her book at Amazon Airing Times in the USA: 8:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, and 4:00 pm PST. For international times, click on the link for International Time Zones.

Nichol Jennings Goodman and Etienne A. Gibbs welcome to the debut of our call-in show. Whatever headaches and concerns you might have, give us a call and we'll give you our best to answer your questions or concerns. Put this number on your wall so it will be easy access for you to call-in. Our every other Saturday. Airing Times: 7:00 pm AST, 6:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MST, 3:00 am PST, and 1:00 pm in Hawaii.

Belynda Wilson Thomas was born and raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada. A member of The Mississauga Writers Group and Meadowvale Toastmasters, she is a married Mom of two children, Aaron and Alanna. Her husband, Errol, and Belynda reside in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Lulu, her dog, is her muse.  “Secrets and Silence”, her debut novel is available at Amazon. You can follow her blog at Belyndas Books. Airing Times in the USA: 8:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, 4:00 pm PST. Click the link for International Time Zone. 

Every alternate Saturday from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm AST (Atlantic Standard Time) you're invited to listen in and call-in with any question or comment you might wish to ask our guest. Next Saturday, Jan 16, we'll have our debut guest addressing Triggers to PTSD. Call in with your quesions or comments. Our call in number is 515-605-9812 at your convenience whie the show is on the air. Topics that are tentatively scheduled on our calendar are as follows; domestic violence child trafficking unjust and accepted Police maltreatment and more.  Our phone lines are open during the airing of the shows on scheduled Saturdays.  

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A “daughter of the soil”, Angela grew up on beautiful island St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. In a culture rich in oral tradition, she grew up hearing folktales at family gatherings & grew to love telling stories herself. Her love for bringing stories to life fuels her passion as a writer, transformational speaker & actor. Angela has been entertaining audiences with her acting skills since she was in elementary school & is at home whether on set with cameras, or in front of live audiences. Angela’s love for cultural preservation & acting, prompted her to write a historical fiction entitled Fireburn the Screenplay.” This screenplay, published as a book, tells the reader about a history-making event, known as the Fireburn, which took place in post-emancipation Danish West Indies. Angela’s ancestors were participants in this bloody labor revolution & she incorporates her family’s history into the story. “Fireburn the Screenplay” was well received & hit the #1 spot as an Amazon Bestseller in July of 2019. Angela quickly followed with a children’s book “James & the Fireburn,” that presents a strong anti-bullying message & is set against the backdrop of the Fireburn. Her children’s book provides for healing & advocacy as she reads her book to elementary school children & discusses the pain that bullying brought to her family. During her school appearances she shows kids how to be a part of the solution. Angela has also written for the internationally published devotionals, Light from & the Word & Vista. Angela’s “Sacred Gifts” are encouraging & teaching, It's no wonder that when she's not on set, she can be found creating her own shows that are intended to bring encouragement, share information or simply bring a smile to your face. Airing Times: 8:00 pm AST, 7:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MST, 4:00 pm PST

Tired of getting "one size fits all" answers to your questions about overcoming procrastination? You'll be inspired to maximize your time, minimize your stress, and break the habit of procrastination so that you operate in your divine calling! The Discipline of Now teaches proven, practical principles to apply based on your personality type. You will walk away with specific tools for success that are tailor made for you. Eric M. Twiggs delivers the message in a manner that will inspire you to maximize your time, minimize your stress, and to break the procrastination habit so that you accomplish your goals and achieve your dream. Effective time management is the key to accomplishing your goals, having time to follow your passions, and most of all, being prepared for the opportunities that would have otherwise passed you by. His eBook, One Moment in Time, introduces you to the skills you need to be proactive in your life, in tune to your passions and prepared to face your destiny Will you be ready for your life’s definitive moment? Visit Eric at http://www.EricMTwiggs.com/  Airing Times: 8:30 pm AST, 7:30 pm EST, 6:30 pm CST, 5:30 pm MST, 4:30 pm PST

Theresa Uchechi Ezeuko is a Canada (Calgary Alberta) based creative writer & author of 5  lovely books, “Storytales For Little Minds“, “Jasmine The Ladybird“, “Kachi the handyman” “Betty’s Desire.” & "Sochima awakening of the gods". Her passion for writing evolved at an early age & her creative writing skills are phenomenal. Theresa’s writings encompass a wide range of diverse events, findings, & ideas. Her 3 published children’s books are read worldwide & used for educational purposes, silent reading, & bedtime stories. Having obtained a bachelor’s degree in theater arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria, she went further to acquire a master’s degree in International Marketing from the University of the West of Scotland United Kingdom. She obtained a specialization in Creative writing from Wesleyan University Connecticut in the United States of America. She also obtained a specialization certificate in coaching skills for managers from the University of California Davis. Her combined expertise in both arts and marketing has helped her successfully launch her books worldwide. Theresa is inspirational & passion-driven, having acquired a huge fan base of readers with curious minds in creative writing. She’s an active member of the Writer’s Alliance of Newfoundland & Labrador & a one-time member of the Writer’s Guild of Newfoundland & Labrador Canada. Theresa is also an active member of the Writer's Guild of Alberta & is currently its Vice President. A time member of the Board Writer’s Guild of Newfoundland & Labrador, she was also a jury for the Newfoundland & Labrador 2018 Young Adults/Children’s Book Award. She is a public speaker as well. Airs: 7:00 pm AST, 6:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MST, 3:00 pm PST  

Tired of getting "one size fits all" answers to your questions about overcoming procrastination? You'll be inspired to maximize your time, minimize your stress, and break the habit of procrastination so that you operate in your divine calling! The Discipline of Now teaches proven, practical principles to apply based on your personality type. You will walk away with specific tools for success that are tailor made for you. Eric M. Twiggs delivers the message in a manner that will inspire you to maximize your time, minimize your stress, and to break the procrastination habit so that you accomplish your goals and achieve your dream. Effective time management is the key to accomplishing your goals, having time to follow your passions, and most of all, being prepared for the opportunities that would have otherwise passed you by. His eBook, One Moment in Time, introduces you to the skills you need to be proactive in your life, in tune to your passions and prepared to face your destiny Will you be ready for your life’s definitive moment? Visit Eric at http://www.EricMTwiggs.com/  Airing Times: 8:30 pm AST, 7:30 pm EST, 6:30 pm CST, 5:30 pm MST, 4:30 pm PST

Hello, Faithful Friends and Visitors! We're delighted that today is In the Author's Corner with Etienne is back! Dr. Powers, our debut guest & the author of Ruthless Grieving: The Journey to Acceptance and Beyond, combines therapeutic strategies for grief recovery & personal memoir of a clinical psychologist. It offers a roadmap for finding your own way through your darkest hours. After both her husband & daughter died in a three-month period, clinical psychologist Susan Powers, Ph.D., learned she had to be proactive & single-minded in her attempts to recover by matching the ruthlessness of grief with her own zealous action. Through the combination of her moving, personal memoir & a professional, clinical perspective, Dr. Powers offers a roadmap for finding your own way through your darkest hours. Ruthless Grieving is filled with emotional wisdom & practical suggestions to guide anyone through deep loss &  grief, including a myriad of tools to help you deal with: • initial “shock & awe”  • obsessing about the person who died • suffering depressive sadness • reinvesting in life without them • feeling lost & angry • dealing with survivor guilt • making the journey to acceptance of this loss  Also included is support for grieving a death from addiction or suicide & a chapter devoted to helping others grieve ruthlessly. This book is a companion & guide for your journey. Through the use of creative imagination &  bold actions, you’ll learn to heal & find your own intuitive way to become more whole. Visit Dr. Powers at https://www.SusanPowersphd.com/ Airing Times: 8:30 pm AST, 7:30 pm EST, 6:30 pm MST, 5:30 pm PST

DaShae Whitney and Tyana Lashae Whitney, the daughters of Rev. Whitney & Mrs. Shannon Whitney, are young authors, following in their parents' footsteps. They are the authors of 2 books:  * Be Encouraged is an inspirational book skillfully written from a youthful perspective. These young authors utilize poems, songs, and short stories that say to the reader, "Be Encouraged because God loves you!"  * My Burns Are Beautiful is a compilation of poems depicting an extraordinary young woman's triumph over a life-crushing trauma and learning to process the event that could have shattered her life. Dashae's poems depict a profound resilience of wounds healed by faith in God's goodness, care, and love. Dashae, a Survivor, was in an accident at the age of 3. She mistakenly fell into her hot water bathtub. With 2nd & 3rd degree burns over 80% of her body, she spent 45 days in The Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles, California. She was given a 50/50 chance to survive medically speaking, but GOD said differently! At the age of 9, Dashae was selected to ring the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell (December 1, 2005). Tyana, a senior in high school who co-authored Be Encouraged with her sister, Dashae, is also a YouTuber at  j.mp/2wB7VvU and a blogger at https://TyanaLashae.wordpress.com. Her goal on these platforms is to motivate, encourage, & provide actionable information to help youth succeed. Pick up a copy of their books at https://www.blessed4lifeministries.com/books

Minister D.A. Whitney, better known as The Rev, is a Brooklyn, New York native who grew up in California after joining the US Marine Corps.  No stranger to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the initial training for The Rev began under the tutelage of his parents, both Ministers of the Gospel, who instilled in him a foundation of the Word of God & faithful stewardship. In 2008, The Rev became a licensed Minister of the Gospel, co-founded Blessed 4 Life Ministries & co-authored his first self-published book. The Rev received additional licensing in Evangelism & Outreach in 2004 & Lay Leadership in 2006. The Rev is an esteemed recipient of the Shirley Chisholm Certificate of Appreciation for the Congressional Arts Competition in New York City, as well as numerous awards & community accolades. The Rev, a dynamic speaker & confident in proclaiming the Word of God is also the co-founder of Blessed 4 Life Ministries which encompasses life-coaching, marriage counseling, & self-publishing assistance to aspiring writers. Currently residing in Raleigh, North Carolina, the Rev is well known for serving the local community at large in Christ Jesus name. The Rev is the truest definition of a community preacher, spreading the Good News from California to New York, & everywhere in between. The Rev & the love of his life, his wife, Shannon, have been together for over 20 years. They have 4 children & 2 grandchildren.

Debra McKinney Price is a Gospel Recording artist, who, since 2000 has been empowering and encouraging women through her music. She does this by sharing GOD’S word in songs at clubs, conferences, churches, concerts, radio, festivals, movies, and more. Debra’s goal is, through the power of music, to help young women uncover their inner beauty, confidence, and strengths. According to Debra, "There's healing for depression, death, divorce, low self-esteem." Coming out of an abusive marriage forced Debra and her children to live in a shelter for battered women. Three weeks after the death of one of her twins, she filed for a divorce while battling feelings of hopelessness, depression, bitterness, anger, and fears of rejection. Debra had to Learn to Love herself. This, in turn, taught her how much she's LOVED and Approved by the One who created her. Consequently, Debra has come to learn that there’s Hope and Healing for all broken hearts. To leave a comment, click on Debra and Etienne's Special Link: http://j.mp/2wfAsDy

Ernestine M. Wallace, a/k/a EMW, is the idol of her younger sister, Bessie. Their strong bonding and EMW's singing at home has become therapy for Bessie who was born with a disability. A recent high school graduate preparing to attend college in September, EMW is determined, nevertheless, to maintain her musical interest. To date, six of the songs that she has written and sung are posted on YouTube, along with a cover, That's How You Know, with Nico And Vinz. Here’s a list of her self-crafted and sung songs you'll find on YouTube. I recommend that you, not only listen and download music videos but subscribe to her channel to stay to touch with her upcoming songs and events. Now, the list of her songs that can be found on YouTube, SoundCloud, and other music sites:  No;  Money; I Use to;  Stay Up Out My Business;  Stop A Bully And Save A Life; and  Tell the Truth. It Was Not Me This family-oriented and affectionate teenager sent a shout out to her father, mother, brother, and sister. Show your love to the Detroit-based and up-and-coming singer/songwriter. Stay in touch with EMW by leaving her a Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe on her social media sites. Visit EMW on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Ernestine.Wallace.12 and follow her on Twitter, Google Plus, and Instagram.

According to Michael R H Stewart on August 5, 2016, "Debra Price is the Voice Behind the Music." He goes on to say more about Debra, "The paramount difference between a good recording artist and a truly great one, is the voice behind the music. This is particularly true of the remarkable and awe-inspiring life and career of the gospel recording artist, Debra Price. With two albums and four awards on her musical resume, not to mention her acclaim as a speaker, she has proven the relevance and popularity of her music and her other skills before an audience. However, recounting her story in this way, by simply listing her many accomplishments, would ignore her fundamental power and authenticity. Because of the voice behind Debra’s transcendent music, and the inspiration behind her speaking is not hers alone. She found it in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and as she often charmingly refers to Him — her Daddy GOD." Strong in the Lord, Debra believes, "I Declare, I cast All my cares & concerns on The Greater One who lives inside of me for He Cares about me. I Cast doubt, fear, anger, fault finding & all past hurts on JESUS to be Dissolved & HEALED. I Receive Healing & Deliverance. Thank You JESUS." Visit Debra at www.Facebook.com/Debra.Price.Transform.Me/ 

"Wanted to share my family miracle with the world so I decided to post it on my YouTube channel as well." ~ Emily Wallace, Mother & Author Emily Wallace, a motivational speaker & inspirational author, is the mother of a young daughter with a disability that medically leaves her unable to speak. That daughter, Bessie, is making strides in an unconventional way. She's beginning to break her silence by singing along with her big sister, Ernestine. Bessie and Ernestine can be heard and found loving and communicating together. Mother Emily, despite her daughter's struggles, survived challenges and struggles of her own when she was a child. Emily turned those negatives of her life into an unforgettable autobiography, Scarred for Life, an inspirational book that illustrates all of the struggles she faced during her childhood. Today, Emily has been happily married to Larry, Sr., for 27 years and are the parents of first-born, Larry, Jr. Not only has Emily successfully raised her family, but she is extremely proud that Larry, Jr., has become a TV host of Metro Arts Detroit for the next two years and that her older daughter, Ernestine, is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter and a recent high school graduate. Follow the story on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2tlMFcZ.

Shannon Whitney, born in Los Angeles, California, was raised in Northern California's Silicon Valley. Shannon, a wife, mother, author, & motivational speaker, is the owner of LadyWhitLuv Inc. (a self-discovered art of phenomenally unique bouquets in original vases). Shannon, with a PhD from the University of LIFE, has certification in Lay Leadership, Evangelism, & Outreach. As an artist, creator, motivator, game-changer, Shannon is a trailblazer! In Ministry, she is an intercessor (prayer warrior) and a Messenger. Shannon utilizes the platform as a Christian Author to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Moreover, Shannon inspires, motivates, ministers, & speaks the Gospel alongside her husband displaying every confidence in what the Word of God says about her! Today we'll chat with Shannon about her book, Talking with God: Memoirs of An Unorthodox Woman. Click on the link below to visit Shannon and her husband/co-author, Minister D. A.  "The Rev" Whitney at Blessed 4 Life Ministries. www.Blessed4LifeMinistries.com

Enrique “Rico” Corneiro was born and raised on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. His family’s history on the island dates back more than 200 years, back to a time when the islands were called the Danish West Indies. For almost 250 years Denmark ruled over the Virgin Islands. As a young child, Rico heard many stories about what life was like back in the old Danish days when pirates roamed the seas and sugar cane was the king crop. An alumnus of the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School on St. Thomas in 1985, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he worked as air traffic controller. While in the military, he continued his education and received three Associates Degrees from the Community College of the Air Force and in 1995.  He currently works in the financial services industry and is married with one daughter. Over the years, his passion for learning about his family’s history and the history of the islands has led him to write several books. The most recent one, The Danish West Indies in Black and White. Almost 300 black and white images depicted what life was like on the islands 100 years ago. His other works include Rescuing Virgins: A Guide to Virgin Islands Sports Collectibles while his first book detailing his family’s 200+ year history in the Virgin Islands is entitled I Born Here: The Story of My Virgin Islands Family.     

My friend, Dr. Daphne Clarke-Hudson, Ph.D., just published a new discounted Registration to the one-day LIVE EVENT called GROWCON™ Experience, created to help Entrepreneurs & Women Business Owners 25-60 Years Old just like you who want to grow their BUSINESS & gain revenue increase, by Getting higher-paying clients, & now see themselves as experts in their industry. It also reveals how every Emerging Women Entrepreneurs can understand NO! More burnout & they will enjoy an improved lifestyle. In fact, here's just a sample of how attending will help you: * increase your profits with confidence. * establish your Credibility as an Expert in your field. * take advantage of Joint Venture & Collaborations options. * understand what it takes to increase your profits easily & confidently. * avoiding failure in their business completely. And much, MUCH More! Tom Garner:"There are @ things EVERY business owner wants. First, they want to generate more leads, attract more clients & make more money so they can eliminate any current financial distress they find themselves in. Second, they want to reach $1 million in annual revenues so they can begin to live the life they have always dreamed of having & so richly deserve." Tom's E-Learning Marketing System was specifically created to provide all small business owners with the tools, resources, & support they need to accomplish both of these goals. How? First, Tom helps you target your ideal client, understand exactly what they want when they make their decision to buy, & create compelling marketing messages that enable you to out-market and out-sell your competition. Tom even provides you with "done-for-you" marketing & advertising examples that are proven and tested to get real-world results.

Nothing but reviews! That's how good Susan's writing is. Likewise for the cast's acting. "Went to the World Premiere last night of "Catch & Keep". This is such a terrific play about our island here of St. Thomas. WAPA, taxis, roosters, teeth-sucking, manners, mosquitoes, rum. It covers it all AND it's VERY funny. Looking for something to do? GO and enjoy this well-written & exceptionally well-acted local play. A MUST SEE! AND a BIG shout out to Susan Hunter, the writer, the cast, producers, & director of "Catch & Keep" now running at Pistarckle Theatre. Till Sunday! 340-775-7877" - Mick Kollins, May 6, 2017 Here's what Catch & Keep playwright Susan Hunter wrote after attending opening night on May 4th: "I was thrilled at the audience's reception. One person told me she felt "nourished" by the positive messages and it was the best time she's had on St. Thomas in years. THAT is a marvelous review! Thanks to the stellar cast and fine direction, this is a play for everyone to enjoy. My appreciation to all who packed the house last night...your enthusiasm was astounding!!" Visit Pistarckle Theater's here: j.mp/2poqqMM

Dr. Daphne Clarke-Hudson, Ph.D., published Registration to the one-day LIVE EVENT called GROWCON™ Experience, created to help Entrepreneurs & Women Business Owners 25-60 Years+ who want to grow their BUSINESS & gain revenue increase, by Getting higher-paying clients, and now see themselves as experts in their industry. It also reveals how every Emerging Women Entrepreneurs can understand NO! More burnout & they will enjoy an improved lifestyle. In fact, here's just a sample of how attending will help you:    * increase your profits with confidence.    * establish your Credibility as an Expert in your field.    * take advantage of Joint Venture and Collaborations options.    * understand what it takes to increase your profits easily & confidently.    * avoiding failure in their business completely. And much, MUCH More! Lynette Reddix: From Shreveport, Louisiana, now resides & works in Houston as Chief Executive Officer at her non-profit organization, No Sister Left Behind, Inc., & Chief Executive Officer at Rosenberg CMHC, Inc., 2 outpatient community mental health clinics serving veterans & others. Lynette owns & operates 2 Community Mental Health Centers in the state of Texas. With a 24-year history in the healthcare profession, serving her community is her passion that she holds highly. Her goal encourages her to partner with various entities to develop greater research & advocacy for families, friends, & community. A National Awareness of Mental Illness (NAMI) sponsor, Lynette & her staff joined in the Walk to Raise Awareness. Visit No Sister Left Behind, Inc, Inc. at www.Facebook.com/NoSisterLeftBehindInc/

Dr. Daphne Clarke-Hudson, Ph.D., published Registration to the one-day LIVE EVENT called GROWCON™ Experience, created to help Entrepreneurs & Women Business Owners 25-60 Years Old just like you who want to grow their BUSINESS and gain revenue increase, by Getting higher-paying clients, and now see themselves as experts in their industry. It also reveals how every Emerging Women Entrepreneurs can understand NO! More burnout and they will enjoy an improved lifestyle. In fact, here's just a sample of how attending will help you: increase your profits with confidence.establish your Credibility as an Expert in your field.take advantage of Joint Venture and Collaborations options.understand what it takes to increase your profits easily and confidently.avoiding failure in their business completely. And much, MUCH More! Now, drop-by, call-in to get the latest developments! Call Dr. Clarke-Hudson directly at (646) 721-9611.