Make The Change Radio Show

Financial guru, Steven LaBroi shares tips that the wealthy use every day to reduce debt and build wealth. And the wonderful news is that you do not have to be wealthy to apply these tips; but you must know what they are. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to live the debt-free, stress-free and happy life we were meant to live.

In this episode, Byron Sogie-Thomas of the Health Policy Research Consortium and Michael J. Wilson of Maryland Hunger Solutions share some startling details surrounding food safety, access to nutritious food, and hunger. They discuss the role public policy played in creating our current food system and how public policy can help improve it. They also explain the role each of us can play in influencing the public policy that can help us obtain better access to safe and nutritious foods, combat hunger, and in the end improve our overall health.

Dr. Sharon R Bonds and Marriage & Family Therapist, Carter Drew, helps us identify if we have a toxic style of parenting. They also provide ideas on steps parents can take to become less toxic.

Donald and Ronald Baker fall into that 20% category of people who pursue childhood imaginations that lead to happiness and success. In this episode, they share how their exposure to photography has led to them becoming living legends in the world of photojournalism.

Do you have questions regarding Open Enrollment and the future of Obamacare? If so, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is the topic of this episode. Byron Sogie Thomas of the Health Policy Research Consortium and Ben Turner of the Primary Care Coalition discuss and answer questions about the Open Enrollment process. Ben Turner outlines seven steps to get you through the open enrollment process and Byron Sogie Thomas talks about how we can have our voices heard when it comes to any changes in policy surrounding the future of the Affordable Care Act.

Natasha Elliott talks about how she survived childhood sexual abuse by her biological father. Natasha points out that there are always signs that reveal a child is a victim of sexual, mental, or emotional abuse. Learn about the key signs of abuse that parents must pay close attention to and never ignore.

Four dynamic men talk about what it takes to be a great father, the social ills of father absenteeism, the seven things every father should tell his daughter, the importance of shared custody, a mother's ability to raise a boy to become a man, and much more.

Political Strategist, Patricia Mitchell; Former US Marshall (DOJ) David Grogan, and Film/TV Actor, Garret Davis shared their perspectives about both Hillary and Trump, the three presidential debates, voting, locker room talk, how they planned to cast their votes, and much more.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mr. Byron Sogie-Thomas, Deputy Director for Health Policy Research & Analysis at the Health Policy Research Consortium, and Dr. Edith Mitchell, Professor of Medical Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and past President of the National Medical Association shared their knowledge about breast cancer.

With this rise in not only religiously unaffiliated Americans, but also a more vocal group, Michael Lehmann shares how to have a graceful communications when encountering atheists and agnostics.

In many places around the country there is growing concern about the health effects of environmental hazards, from lead in the water, to nitrogen dioxide in the air.  These hazardous toxins can turn our communities into death traps. And there is plenty of evidence that these dangers are not equally borne by all populations. Byron Sogie-Thomas with Health Policy Research Consortium, also known as HPRC discusses the role of public policy in preventing or correcting environmental hazards and improving our health. Kamita Gray and Al Weaver, leaders of the Brandywine Two Bridges Southern Region Neighborhood Coalition talk about how they are using community engagement to drive public policy in their fight with a very large environmental hazard; namely emissions from not one, but a third fossil-fuel power plant in their neighborhood in Maryland. Neil Gormley with Earth Justice in Washington, DC talks about this entire issue of Environmental Justice and what we can do to protect our communities from these environmental hazards.

Many people have an opinion about how evil was created.  Rev. Thea Wilson, Dr. Susan Smith, Dr. Willie Jolley, and Minister Dentis Shaw engage in a passionate discussion regarding their interpretation of scripture as it relates to the question, "Did God Create Evil?" Does Satan need permission from God to do evil works or can he just do what he wants without question? Is it right to portray God as an all-loving God when there is so much evil in the world and when scripture clearly states that God has done what appears to be evil things in the Old Testament? And if God is all good then how can we have all of these killings?  Why doesn't He intervene? My guests tackle these questions and more.

Dr. Nina Brown, author of "Dead-End Lovers: How to Avoid Them and Find True Intimacy" helps us understand why we keep picking unsuitable lovers. Dr. Brown calls them "Dead-End Lovers."  We will learn how to spot them early, how to avoid them, and the psychological needs we have that attracts us to them. Dr. presents five personal psychological lures and attractions we possess, such as; Being a Saver Searching for Excitement Craving Attention and Admiration Finding a Mirror Rebellion against Convention Dr. Brown shares 7 out of 17 clear signs of unsuitability and tells us how to spot the "Five Types of Unsuitable Lovers:" Hurting and Needy Risk-Taking and Rebellious Charming and Manipulative Self-Absorbed Exotic and Different So if  your relationship is on a one-way street to nowhere OR if you find that you keep getting into relationships with unsuitable lovers; Dr. Brown provides steps you can take to move away from dead-end relationships so that you can ultimately get the loving relationship you deserve.

Dr. Willarda Edwards and Byron Sogie-Thomas from the Health Policy Research Consortium discuss the importance of getting your children vaccinated for the upcoming school year. They discuss the shingles, flu, and pneumonia vaccines, and concerns about the health risks (perceived or otherwise) associated with vaccinations.

Reverend Joseph Deck, Reverend Thea Wilson, and Reverend Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams engage in a round-table discussion about the State of Christianity in America. Is Christianity in America under siege?  Is it being marginalized?  Does Christianity have an image problem, or have Christians been spoiled with Christian privilege for so long that now they must make room for people of all belief systems? These are just a few questions that are discussed during this episode.

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, shares his perspectives on police brutality, black on black crime, voting, freedom of speech, martial law, the GOP Convention (Donald Trump), gun control, the importance of reading, and more.

The Health Policy Research Consortium (HPRC) is partnering with Make the Change Radio Show for the remainder of 2016 to talk about public policy, how public policy can improve your health, and what you can do to drive public policy decisions in your community.

During the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend I had the pleasure and blessing to speak with Pro Football Hall of Famer, Coach Tony Dungy and Sportscaster and Broadcaster Extraordinaire, James Brown. We talked about fatherhood, manhood, sports, success and more. Both men are walking pillars of wisdom; the type of wisdom that can only God can provide and they shared some of that Divine wisdom during the show.

Three dynamic men  talk about fatherhood and their unique perspectives about how they raised their children. Pastor Jeffery Johnson is a husband and father of three children; a son and two daughters, one of his daughters, is actually his niece but he and his wife raised her as their daughter. Pastor Johnson who was also raised by a father who was a pastor, talks about raising children from a pastoral perspective. Darryl Washington is a husband of four children; two daughters and two sons. He and his wife focused on raising children to care for their body, healthy thoughts, and the love for God. David Grogan is a single dad with shared custody of his daughter with final decision-making authority.  Dave talks about the special care required to raise a daughter with high self-esteem and some of the challenges of shared custody.

We are meant to learn and grow in this life. Unfortunately, we can be lead astray by so many things and before we even realize it, we have become unrecognizable to ourselves. Each of us possess the power within us to create a new existence. We can be reborn and reacquainted with who we really are inside. Regardless of where you are on your journey, you don't have to do it alone." Quote by Rene Pierre

According to Stephan LaBoissiere, "the biggest reason that men wish they could turn back the hands of time is due to lack of sex." So he is on a mission to help men and women experience more successful and authentic relationships.

In this episode Dr. Fraser shares tips about success , power networking tips, overcoming fear, finding your purpose, and more.

This episode consists of two incredible shows packed into one hour of programming.  This episode also includes a tribute to Prince Rogers Nelson, also known as Prince, who passed away on April 21, 2016.  RIP Prince. Nicole Turner opens up the first half of the show with great insight about detoxing our life emotionally and mentally and how to get it done so that we can improve relationships with ourselves and others. Ronald Barnes opens up the second half of the show talking about the qualities that make up the fabric of a man.  Ronald makes clear the differences between being an adult male and being a Man!  

During the first half of the show, Morgan McCane and her parents talk about an organization that Morgan founded at the age of 15.  Morgan started Girls Against Boys Sagging (GABS) when she told her mom that she was tired of seeing boys walking around with their "dirty" underwear showing.  When Morgan's mom challenged her to do something about it, Morgan did just that.  Thus was born GABS, a movement against boys sagging, whose message is that women can change men's minds the most, so women need to ask their men to #pullemup!   During the second half hour, Judge Eric Nyce, David Grogan, Ervin Reid, and Dennis Borie talk about the early voting process, how to sift through the rhetoric, the electoral process, and of course "The Donald."  

Patricia Terrell, Host of Make the Change Radio Show has been an entrepreneur for 21 years and has transformed herself over the years.  In this episode, Patricia talks about the most important things you should know before launching your new business.  Michelle Younger chimes in to talk about the importance of hiring someone to handle your human resources. Over the years, Patricia has re-invented herself and she talks about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone to fulfill your purpose in life and Dora Carpenter chimes in to talk about feeling the fear, but doing it anyway and her Feel the Fear workshops. Patricia is a bit old school when it comes to dating and shares some tips about how men should ask a lady out on a date.  She even gives them an example of what to say. Patricia concludes the show with "PatsPeeves," where she talks about how people can help change our daily commutes for the positive if the slow drivers would stop driving slow in the fast lane and kindly pull over to allow the faster drivers to get by.  Donald Whitt chimed in to talk about how and why he sometimes refuses to move over from the fast lane if the driver behind him is signaling for him to move over.  You have to listen to the show to hear why Donald does this.

Stephan LaBoissere, author of "God, Where is My Boaz?" is on a mission to help women identify what is hindering them from receiving the love and man she deserves and what she can do to turn things around.

Dr. Willie Jolley gives specific steps regarding how you can bounce back from the "Devasting Ds" of divorce, disease, disaster, downsizing, or the death of a loved one.

Bobby Kinzer, is the President of the Literacy Institute for Financial Enrichment, Inc., which is a non-profit he established to teach financial literacy. Bobby is a former basketball player and his passion is to empower people to manage their finances and to eliminate the taboo associated with talking about our financial condition.

Dr. Tommy Watson, Author, Speaker, and former football player talks about his awesome book, "The Resilience of Champions!" Dr. Watson clearly outlines the six habits of highly resilient people in this episode. And Dr. Watson should know because he went from homeless and living out of trunk to a star athlete to college graduate, to earning his doctorate, and to a highly successful entrepreneur! If Dr. Watson can bounce back from so many adversities, then so can we. Listen to this episode to learn how.

Ron Pemberton, Demetria "Dina" Elosiebo, Wendy Bridges, and Ebony Andrews talk about the importance of having hobbies, how their hobbies have changed their lives and the lives of others. As we all look for ways to live a life of happiness and purpose, quitting our jobs to pursue our passion is never an easy option. However, if you include a hobby or two in your daily life, it can positively impact your self-esteem, reduce stress, make you happy, you become more attractive and people will gravitate towards you because you have something to talk about.

In this episode, Carolyn reveals the shocking truths you need to know about being a caregiver. She guides us in determining what crucial conversations we need to have with our loved ones about end-of-life care, how to discuss this very sensitive issue, and how we may receive financial support and relief as a primary caregiver.

In commemoration of Black History Month, Charles “Chuck” Hicks, Activist, Librarian and Chair of the DC Black History Celebration Committee talks about his rich life experiences as well as the history, purpose and on-going value of Black History Month. Mr. Hicks was instrumental in coordinating the Million Man March, the March on Washington, the Million Family March, and many other events. Mr. Hicks is also the son of deceased famed civil rights leader Robert Hicks.

Michael A. Graves of Graves Advisory Group, LLC, Black Enterprise Magazine, and C-Suite Sports Radio Show talks about growing up with iconic parents, Mr. Earl Graves, Senior and the late Barbara Graves, founders of Black Enterprise Magazine. Michael shares his tips on successful entrepreneurship, parenting, his gastric bypass surgery, and much more.

It's Black History Month and Ronald Wayne Cook is back to talk about the Black Seeds Educational and Historical Calendar. He highlights one of our unsung heroes and living legend, he shares the black history fact for the day, black love and more!

If getting a new job or a total career change is the change you want to make this year, then in this episode you will learn what you need to do prior to beginning your job search.

Otis Williams, a living legend, with a 56 year career of active performances talks about his life as the founder and the last original surviving member of the Temptations. Otis talks about what it has taken for the Temptations to remain relevant for 56 years and so much more. In this segment, Otis takes us down memory lane and shares the meaning and memories behind many of The Temptations' famous hits; such as Don’t Send Me Away, Darling Stand By Me, where Otis sang lead. Other songs included in this segment are; Please Return Your Love To Me, Treat Her Like A Lady,  Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, I Wish It Would Rain,  Cloud Nine, Error of Our Ways, Elevator Eyes, Can’t Get Next To You, Since I Lost My Baby, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Ball of Confusion, and of course we close the show with My Girl. This show is bound to take you down Memory Lane and will cause you start dancing or swaying in your seat.  So get your Kleenex and dancing shoes ready for a great chat with Otis Williams and the awesome sounds of the Temptations. What a tremendous honor to have Otis Williams join me on Make The Change Radio Show! The Temptations story is going to Broadway in 2017, so stay tuned.. Thank you God.  Thank you Otis

If you are thinking of writing your first book, Daphne Jones-Robinson, Dr. James Arthur Williams, Damon Jones, and Kareem Taylor share what you need to know to get your book idea from out of your head and into the marketplace. So if you want to learn the secrets to writing a book or how to get the book you started years ago finally written, these four guests will share their secrets to get you started on your journey to becoming an author.

Dr. Lloyd Thomas Bowser, the Corporate Podiatrist at Oak Crest Village and the President and CEO of the 3D Foot Doctor, shares important information about how to care for our feet, the clues our feet can provide about the state of our health.

Four men reveal the secrets to dating that some men do not want women to know, such as the proper way to date, red flags and deal breakers, how the wrong guys decide how to pick you, how to know if he is really into you, why men disappear, startling statistics about men and so much more.

Colletta Orr talks about the ten foods that can help keep cancer at bay, ways to protect our daughters from breast and ovarian cancers, breast cancer in men and the healthy lifestyles that can help keep cancer at bay.

Lisa Council shares her personal story of domestic violence and survival and what we should look for in our loved ones to determine if they are suffering in silence from domestic violence or abuse.

Various guests share how they were hurt in some of the worst ways you can imagine, either by a loved one or a stranger, yet they found a way to forgive. Learn what forgiveness is, what it is not, the steps to take along the path to forgiveness, and why even with the best intentions to forgive, the end result may not turn out as you may have hoped and why even that is okay.

Dr. Duane Mangum shares eight key ingredients for blended family success. Whether you are a single mom or dad with children maneuvering through the dating scene or whether you are already in a blended family environment you will definitely benefit from Dr. Mangum's eight key ingredients for successful blending, which are outlined in his book "Blending To Make It: Ingredients for a Successful Blended Family."

If you believe that homelessness is something that happens to someone else, then you must listen to this show. The loss of a job, an illness, or catastrophic event can quickly catapult anyone into homelessness. Ray Breeding went from homelessness to ordainment and Vernon Montgomery went from homelessness to gainful employment and pursuing his dreams as a writer. Karla Graham and Blair Copeland share how shelters help people transition from homelessness.

The Biagas family of trans-generational entrepreneurs talk about their individual journeys toward entrepreneurial success and how they came together to become owners of two Marriott hotels; A SpringHill Suites by Marriott and a Residence Inn by Marriott, both located in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Dr. and Pastor Alfonzo Surrett, Dr. Bruce Purnell, and Attorney Talib Karim come together to share their perspectives to answer the question "What's Going On in the World Today?" regarding issues surrounding fatherhood, single mother households, voting, encounters with police, and the prison industrial complex (PIC). They will also recommend changes that we can make at the individual level instead of waiting for our government and elected officials to initiate change and enforce our basic human rights.

Pre-recorded Show: According to Pastor Alfonzo King Surrett, Jr., “Words are the primary tool through which we are able to express our feelings, desires, beliefs, needs, and thoughts to others.” Most of us under-estimate or do not realize how powerful words are and the tremendous impact they have on our lives. The Bible says in Proverbs 18:21 that the power of life and death are in the tongue. Now, more than ever, we need to focus on “Taming Our Tongues” because with social media, texting, and the internet; we are spewing out more words than any time in our history.

Pastors Lewis and Stephanie Tucker come together to discuss Pastor Lewis L. Tucker Jr.'s book "Damaged Goods: The Restoring Power of the Father's Love." In his book Pastor Lewis Tucker states that “the majority of women fall into the category called “damaged goods” due to some form of physical, verbal, or sexual abuse, which leaves them emotionally wounded and mentally scarred. Pastor Stephanie Tucker, who once considered herself to be "damaged goods" due to childhood sexual abuse, joins Pastor Lewis Tucker to share with women how they can heal and transform themselves from “damaged goods” to “precious gems.”

Attorney A. Dwight Pettit talks about why your vote matters, especially during what's called "off-season" elections. During off-season elections, citizens can cast their votes for mayors, states attorneys, sheriffs, senators, congressmen, and other important offices and citizen initiatives in their states.

Dr. Shane shares his professional advice and personal wisdom regarding the keys to having a successful love relationship. Dr. Shane talks about the following: 1. The proverbial serial killers of relationships that are highly predictive of breakups 2. When there is a tremendous imbalance in the desire for sex and how to re-balance the desire 3. How to manage technology and social media to avoid its negative impact on your relationship 4. Why people enter into affairs and what can be done to "affair-proof" your relationship 5. Much more...

Gwendolyn Taitt-Relf, author of “Why The Stars Twinkle” shares a very poignant story her family’s seven year journey of love, forgiveness, and care-giving when Gwen’s mother was suddenly stricken with Alzheimer’s disease due to a concussion from a fall. Why The Stars Twinkle (54 pages) will make you laugh, cry, and laugh all over again. The information contained in the book is based on 100 interviews with individuals diagnosed with Stage 1 Alzheimer’s, their families, her experiences as a caregiver to her mother, and her activities within the Alzheimer’s community. Why The Stars Twinkle is available in paperback and as an e-book ($2.99) at http://ow.ly/OSM9D. Gwen Relf offers a free assessment to anyone with questions about what to expect and how to best prepare for the significant challenges that will lie ahead. You can contact Gwen through her website at www.whythestarstwinkle.com.