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Broadway Publicist and Tony Award Honoree Irene Gandy Takes Us Behind the Curtains of The Great White Way, along with Emilio Sosa, the newly appointed Chair of the American Theater Wing. Emilio is also a tony-nominated costume and fashion designer. The recent Tony Awards gave us all hope and a strong signal that Broadway is coming back after taking a hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. And we will see more diversity as actors and producers gave speeches about their yearning for more inclusive stories on Broadway stages. In this interview, these two Broadway leadership stars share a behind the scenes look at one of the best places on earth! Start buying tickets and support the theater now! Irene Gandy is the only Black female press agent member of ATPAM (Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers) for over 50 years. Working with Producer Jeffrey Richards for over three decades, she is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer for The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, and was a producer for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill starring Audra MacDonald. She was also co-producer with Voza Rivers of the National tour of South African musical Sarafina. In 2008, she became the first female press agent to be immortalized with a Sardi's caricature. A fashionista known for her furs, in 2015 she launched a signature collection featured in Vogue magazine and will debut a Lady Irene Fur line in 2022.  Gandy's recent productions include The Great Society, American Son, China Doll, Fiddler on the Roof, and You Can't Take It With You. She began her career in 1968 as a publicist with Douglas Turner Ward and Robert Hooks' Negro Ensemble Company. Since then, she has worked on over 100 Broadway shows including August: Osage County, Glengarry Glen Ross, Radio Golf, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Lena Horne: The Lady and her Music, and The Wiz. About Emilio Sosa: Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Emilio is one of Broadway's most unique talents. He began his theatre career at Grace Costumes, starting as a shopper, and eventually becoming its Creative Director. He credits this time as the foundation for his career. Emilio went on to tour the world with Celine Dion, The Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Emilio made a name for himself styling music videos for Hip Hop pioneers, Salt-N- Pepa, MC Lyte, and Kid & Play to name a few. He has also designed for music icons Diana Ross, Mariah Carey and Gloria Estefan. Catching the eye of director Spike Lee, Emilio became his in-house stylist, working on national and international ad campaigns, before setting his sight on Broadway, where he was mentored by director George C. Wolfe, for whom he designed his first Broadway show, TOPDOG / UNDERDOG. His other Broadway credits include, ON YOUR FEET! The Emilio and Gloria Estefan Story, MOTOWN: The Musical, PORGY AND BESS (TONY Award nom) and LADY DAY at EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL. He shares the unique distinction of being the first designer of color to design The Radio City Music Hall Spring Spectacular and a new permanent number for the legendary Christmas Show, both starring The Rockettes. He has received both Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominations and has been the recipient a Lucille Lortell Award, NAACP Theatre Awards, and LA Ovation Award. Emilio's talent was also evident on season seven of Project Runway and Project Runway All Stars, where he showed his final collection on all models of color, a first for the popular franchise. A proud Trustee of the American Theatre Wing, Emilio shares his vast theatre knowledge with communities rarely represented, by sponsoring theatre trips, workshops and talk backs. “I believe theatre has the ability to build the bridges needed for all of us to better understand ourselves and the world we live in.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How lucky was I to get interviewed by my Clubhouse pal - Voice Actor and Talk Show Host Danny Burnside - about my life, childhood, careers, dreams, reinvention process, voice acting and all the stuff it took to get all those places! Sit back and enjoy this moment when the mic is turned on RO!! Get ready! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you asked yourself, "What the hell is a bitcoin? And - Where did this cryptocurrency come from anyway?" We're getting a better understanding of this mysterious coinage in today's podcast episode as we grab a cigar and kick back with cryptocurrency expert, Dante Noir. Dante's podcast, Cigars and Crytocurrency, keeps Bitcoin believers informed and in conversation about the digital money sweeping the nation and across the world. CigarsandCrypto.com Plus, Artist Israel S. Wilson shares why he's been a bitcoin believer since 2012 and feels it's part of his social revolution. @israelswilson This is the perfect podcast for the crypto-curious! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Lynn Richardson of Debtors Court is back helping us reinvent the way we handle our money and our money mindset. Dr. Lynn says most us us found out through COVID-19 that most of what we have -- we no longer need. What will that look like for you post COVID? She share tips and strategies to rethink how we think about our coins. Money Mindset 101 and what the pandemic taught us with financial guru Dr. Lynn - right here - right now! www. LynnRichardson.com Don't forget to subscribe and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and checking in with ourselves with Dr. Faith Brown who shares some valuable tips on coping during these challenging times - from eating healthy to engaging in a new morning routine, to exercising 30 minutes each day ...and enjoying really good sex! BTW - Did you know that May is also Masturbation Month?!? How are you taking care of yourself and your mental health? Another angle to self-care during COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Dr. Faith Brown at https://www.drfaithbrown.com/ Follow me @rolondawatts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sunyatta Amen is a Naturopathic Physician. Sexual Thai Chi expert and belly dancer. In this episode of Rolonda on Demand, Dr. Amen helps us get more in touch with our own bodies and encourages us to move our pelvic areas more to get the blood and energy flowing and wake up the body for a healthier, sexier, stress-free life. Tips on improving our sex lives with special exercises - or "Sexual Kung Fu" - like, vaginal weight lifting , belly dancing, and using a Yoni egg to tighten up our game and clear out the cobwebs. Dr. Amen is a 5th generation herbalist, tea crafter, holistic healer. Check out her Calabash Tea and Tonic IG @sunyattaamen Visit: Bellydancersofcolor.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many of us are still taking about GENIUS, the Aretha Franklin anthology on the National Geographic Channel, many of us are still remembering our favorite Aretha songs, appearances, concerts, and so much more, Rolling Stone magazine called her, "The Greatest Singer of All Times" She won 18 Grammy Awards and nominated for 26 She won the Presidential Medal of Freedom ... and so much more ... But in this special episode of my podcast, I pull form the ROLONDA! show vault and share with you the day I spent with this incomparable legend. We sang, she cooked her famous Shrimp a la Ree, and she shared stories that I bet you never heard -- like: Why she has such a fierce fear of flying What she was really like as a kid Why she dropped out of high school How she responded to questions about her father What man inspired the song, Call Me - the Moment You Get There! We talk dating, motherhood, and how she wanted her very own talk show! Its not every day you get to spend the day with a legend - I want to share that for me with you! Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe and please leave a nice rating and review! Follow me in SM @rolondawatts Visit Rolonda.com Contact: rolonda@rolonda.com #aretha #arethafranklin #queenofsoul #queen #queenoftalk #rolonda #talkshow #shrimprecipe #soulsinger #soul. #souldmusic #talkshows #perfomances #celebrity #interview #celebrityinterview #blacktreasures #africanamericansingers #grammy #grammywinner #grammys #grammyawards #GENIUS #NationalGeographicChannel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leeza Gibbons and I are not only friends, but also Talk Show Hosts from the roaring 90s, when some talk shows seemed more like televised saloon brawls in the wild, wild west - chairs thrown, nose broken, fist fights, cursing and spitting on each other - even one guy murdered - all in the race for ratings. Leeza and I both knew change was coming -- as this type of talk was not for us. We both had to pivot. In this episode, Leeza and I have a very frank conversation about how to deal with sudden changes in life and how to reinvent yourself or your world as you must participate in your own rescue and survival, We celebrate The Art of Reinvention today - sharing tips and tools to use right now as you make friends with fear, doubt and anxiety and get on with the life you've only imagined! Enjoy! Follow Leeza at LeezaGibbons.com Follow me at Rolonda.com Follow us both on social media @leezaGibbons and @rolondaWatts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we celebrate Women's History Month and International Woman's Day, we also celebrate Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award Winner Jane Fonda, who has certainly made history as an artist, activist, philanthropist, environmentalist, fitness guru and so much more. In this candid and revealing interview, Jane talks about how her mother's suicide and sexual abuse affected her. She also talks about love and forgiveness. And while she recently revealed to the New York Post that she did not want a fourth marriage - Jane speaks very openly about her love for kissing, touching and romance. At 83, Jane's still got it! Also in this episode, Dr Julianne Malveaux, author, political commentator, and 15th President of Bennett College, shares stories of some of the most amazing women of history - most of whom I bet you don't know! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share with lots of friends! Visit Rolonda.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we celebrate Women's History Month and discuss The State of Women Today with Dr. Sheila Robinson, Founder, Publisher & CEO of Diversity Woman Media. Sheila believes that women can change the world as we have the power to change the conversation at the dinner table. Sheila is also a huge proponent of women's wellness and hosts Wellness Wednesdays to talk about mental health, self-care, self-love, reinvention and many more relevant and pertinent issues facing women worldwide today. We also share some of our favorite women in history and the ones we admire making history today. For more about Dr. Sheila, visit https://www.diversitywoman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After seven years, Kim Kardashian & Kanye West call it quits, with Kim filing for divorce and the troubled couple sharing joint custody of their four kids. How much did Kanye's mental health issues have to do with the breakup? Did Kris Jenner add to their marriage stress? Was Kanye's presidential bid the final straw? Plus, reaction to Wendy Williams' tell all docudrama on Lifetime TV as I share what happened during my own appearance on the Wendy Williams radio show in New York. And, Call me Tessica Jones! Gorilla Glue Girl makes a plea and a GoFundMe account that's raising a lot of eyebrows and even more questions about her true intentions. Tonya Dunham joins me to sort it all out! Tonya is a professional Journalist, producer, writer, editor.  She currently works as a news gathering producer/editor for CBS News New York and has been a producer for several syndicated talk shows such as Geraldo, Queen Latifah, and Dr. Joy Browne.  Tonya has won Associated Press awards for the "1996 Olympic Bombing" personal video and other news stories.  She is a National Academy for Television Arts Emmy judge and a member of the National Black Journalist Association.  Follow Tonya and Co-Host TV Producer Jay Jones on "Always On Podcast with Tonya and Jay" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Shaun Robinson pulls back the curtain on the 90 Day Fiance franchise’s most jaw-dropping, unexpected moments, as she introduces a racy spinoff to the popular show, Each week, on the new 90 Day Bares All, Shaun will be joined by several special guests, ranging from individuals featured in the current season of 90 DAY FIANCÉ to familiar faces addressing the most notorious, unanswered rumors from present day and seasons past. Nothing is off limits and no stone will be left unturned, giving superfans the deepest look ever at all the stories, drama and secrets behind the 90 Day franchise. “It is thrilling for us to not only be launching this unprecedented look behind the scenes and deep into the lives of the 90 DAY franchise, but also to be launching it on the ultimate streaming destination for non-fiction, reality TV with discovery+ ” said Howard Lee, President and GM of TLC. “BARES ALL will extend our 90 Day stories further and uncover what we couldn’t fit into the shows – the destination for fans to access the truth behind the rumors that fuel countless threads, blogs and conversations.” Special guests and segments with never-before-seen footage of 90 DAY FIANCÉ couples. Shaun also gives us the scoop on her mega movie deal with Lifetime and producing partner TD Jakes. her first movie, based on the book, 7 Deadly Sins, is called ENVY and will air in April! We also find out if she ever spoke with Billy Bush after calling him out during BLM. We discuss her foundation targeted at helping young girls and small businesses ... and so much more! Follow Shaun's (0 Day Bares All on TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest on all things 90 DAY FIANCÉ. Join the conversation using #90DayFiance and catch up on the 90 DAY FIANCÉ franchise on TLC.com or by downloading the TLC GO app.  90 DAY BARES ALL is produced by Sharp Entertainment, an Industrial Media company, for TLC. PLUS - Don't forget these important links: BetterHELP.com/Mocha Stereo.com - Download free app and join me every Friday at 4pm PDT/7pm EST for the Rolonda on Demand After Party/Happy Hour! Always something worth talking about and you can join the conversation! Rolonda.com - for more about Rolonda's Voice Acting Master Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GloZell is one of YouTube’s biggest stars goes broke after YouTube changes its algorithm which led to fewer views on her page, translating into less money. She had not budgeted prior or had a financial plan. When it came to money and celebrity, well, GloZell had her challenges. It’s time for GloZell to break the taboos and spill the tea -- having a frank conversation with Rolonda about life, love and all of her financial blunders. Plus, Glozell's Reinvention Plan with a brand new project --The GloZell Show! YouTube star Glozell goes broke after YouTube changes its algorithm which led to fewer views on her page, translating into less money. She had not budgeted prior or had a financial plan. She ready -- to GLOW UP!!! @millionstoriesmedia  @theglozellshow #TheGlozellShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy Nominated Spoken Word Artist Sekou Andrews is disrupting observations and opinions of poetry with his Poetic Voice - an organization he founded to stop making poetry synonymous to poverty. A schoolteacher turned actor, musician, two-time national poetry slam champion, entrepreneur, and award-winning poetic voice, any given day may now find Sekou keynoting at a leadership conference, helping a Fortune 500 company with brand messaging, or even performing pieces for Barack Obama in Oprah’s backyard. Sekou is the creator of Poetic Voice, a new, cutting-edge speaking category that seamlessly fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry to make messages more moving and memorable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Curvy Film Critic, Carla Renata, joins me in this episode to discuss Holiday movies, new film releases and how COVID-19, quarantine and the BLM movement have effected Hollywood, production and the movies we're watching today, including seeing more Black faces splashed across our screens than ever before. What's behind the big change? Carla also shares the brutal behind the scenes truths about how Hollywood is really handling COVID-19 and all the health measures expected during production that come with it. We both weigh in on the Tom Cruise onset outburst. Carla Renata is an actress, singer, and film critic. She was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Renata has starred in several long-running Broadway musicals, national tours, and appears on television shows. She is creator and host of The Curvy Critic with Carla Renata which streams via You Tube and Facebook Live. Carla Renata graduated from Howard University with a B.A. in Broadcast Production and was cast in the Matthew Broderick Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She has worked in Broadway musicals. "The Life", "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and in Vegas for the rock group "Queen" as "Killer Queen" in their hit musical "We Will Rock You". She made history becoming the 1st African American actress to secure recurring roles on four television shows - TWICE: Shake It Up,[1] Hart of Dixie, How to Live With Your Parents, Mr. Box Office and Superstore She is best known for her roles in Avenue Q,[2] Smokey Joe's Cafe on Broadway. The New York Times called her an "Energizer Bunny of a comedian with a big ponytail, giant hoop earrings and an impressive résumé"[3] and cites her vocalism and style as ranging from "quasi-operatic" to gospel and rock.[4]  The NAACP Theatre Awards nominated her performance for being outstanding in the Los Angeles production of The Lion King as Shenzi.. TheCurvyFilmCritic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marilyn Crawford is an AWARD WINNING Branding Architect, Strategic Marketing, Business Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Development, and Branding Executive with exceptional Event Management, Consumer Experience, PR, Entertainment, Sports, Esports, Technology, Tourism, Social Responsibility, proven track record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can never talk about improving our health or strengthening our immune systems too much during these grisly days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Columbus Batiste, fondly called The Heart Health Doc, is back with more great conversation and tips on taking better care of ourselves and the ones we love. Columbus D. Batiste, MD, FACC, FSCAI is a board certified Internist, Cardiologist, and Interventional Cardiologist. He is currently the Chief of Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente Riverside and Moreno Valley Medical Centers, and the former co-director of the Kaiser Permanente Inland Empire Cardiac Catheterization Services. In 2011, Dr. Batiste led out in establishing the Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program (based at Kaiser Permanente. The objective of this program is to prevent the onset and re-occurrence of cardiovascular disease focusing on lifestyle modification. Dr. Batiste is a strong advocate for a plant based diet, exercise and stress reduction. He has been lecturing in the community over the past several years. Dr. Batiste, also known as “Healthy Heart Doc,” is a board certified Internist, Cardiologist, and Interventional Cardiologist. Since graduating from Loma Linda University in 2004 and completion of his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship in 2006, Dr. Batiste has performed nearly 2000 coronary interventions, and hundreds of pacemaker implantations. He has been recognized for his work by multiple organizations ranging from the medical center physician of the year (2010), Inland Empire Magazine Heart Hero (2010), Eagle Award for Excellence in Medicine (2013), to the Derrell Thomas Foundation Community Service Award recipient (2013). Dr. Batiste’s mission is to share information so that “each one can teach one” about the benefits of exercise and healthy eating and therefore; provide everyone with the opportunity to take control of their health. Through the Healthy Heart Doc page on Facebook, Dr. Batiste is dedicated not only to provide information, but also to provide a community of support for people on the road to a healthy lifestyle and a healthy heart.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBC's Jacque Reid is from Atlanta, Georgia, a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (HBCU), and is a television, podcast, and radio personality and journalist. While many may remember Jacque as the lead news anchor of The BET Nightly News from 2001-2005, today she is currently one of the co-hosts of the NBC New York affiliate show called "New York Live." She has also guest-hosted The View several times, prior to joining NBC 4 New York. Jacque is not only known for her brains, but also for her big heart as you'll hear in today's episode as she shares how losing her beloved dog led her to a Vegan lifestyle. Did you know there's a Vegan car? Vegan Fashions? Vegan faux leather for shoes? There's so much here to learn from Jacque about Veganism, including some amazing recipes to try just in time for the Holidays. Yes, many of us are reinventing the ways we eat and the ways we treat ourselves, the earth, plants, and other living things. You'll truly enjoy this enlightening conversation with this journalista turned veganista! Follow Jacque on all social @jacquereid and check out her new lifestyle digital magazine www.vegansexycool.com You can also catch Jacque daily on NBC’s New York Live and The Hub Today. And don’t miss her weekly radio show on Sirius XM Progress Saturday’s 2 pm EST and Sundays at 9 am EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luenell is the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She maybe be small is stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and infectious laughter. Easily recognizable for her signature look – that is, her platinum blonde Caesar haircut, beautifully manicured long nails and a blinged-out pimp cup in hand – Luenell, has been thrilling audiences with her brand of comedy for almost 30 years.  But Luenell's NOT laughing about the huge discrepancies between male and female comics, with men getting far more exposure and far bigger paychecks than women. She says after thirty years in the biz, she's still trying to get recognized, despite being featured in films, like her current one - Borat. In this episode, Luenell tells her story, sharing a behind the scenes look at life as a comedian and shares tips for up and coming comedians. and talks about the real struggles that come along with it. Plus, find out how Luenelle is dealing with family drama during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. WHAT’S NEW?! Luenell is part of the ensemble cast of “Dolemite Is My Name,” starring comedy legend Eddie Murphy, currently on Netflix. Plus, she’s part of the cast of “Coming to America 2,” set to hit theatres around the holidays in 2020. And yes! That’s two Eddie Murphy movies in one year! Also, Luenell appears in the sequel, “I’ve Got the Hookup-2,” an urban cult classic, starring music mogul/businessman Master P and his son, Romeo Miller. Luenell also appears in the Oscar-nominated film, “A Star is Born,” directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Cooper and Lady Gaga. She also rocks the mic in the new Showtime comedy special, called “Funny Women of a Certain Age,” sharing the stage with Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”), Carole Montgomery, Lynne Koplitz, Kerri Louise and Vanessa Hollingshead. Plus, she makes a cameo appearance in the music video, “I Like Boys,” by former American Idol singer/songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall, which has already amassed millions of views on YouTube.  In addition, she just released her comedy CD, “Luenell Live: I Only Drink at Work,” available on digital platforms everywhere. And then there’s Las Vegas!! Luenell wrapped up her three-month Las Vegas residency at the SLS hotel in Viva Las Vegas! But, she’s not through with Las Vegas! Back by popular demand, she has an ongoing engagement at the Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The LINQ Promenade in Vegas.  Although African American audiences are familiar with Luenell from her appearances on BET’s ComicView, she crossed over to mainstream after her breakout role in the 2006 hit mockumentary-styled comedy film “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.” She portrayed a prostitute, named Luenell, with a heart of gold. And in the end, just like Julia Roberts’s character in “Pretty Woman,” Luenell got the guy! On the heels of the film’s release, she embarked on a successful 60-city tour with “Money Mike” Katt Williams.  For more about Luenell, visit www.HeyLuenell.com CATCH THE EDIBLE OF THE WEEK AND LUENELL'S LATEST FAMILY DRAMAS EVERY WEDNESDAY on YouTube, called "HEY, LUENELL" LIVE AT 3pm PDT. ON A SOCIAL NOTE: Find me: Visit www.HeyLuenell.com Follow me: @Luenell on Instagram  Friend me: https://www.facebook.com/luenell   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Rhonda Windham is featured in the HBO Sports Documentary, Women of Troy, which explores the transcendent career of the Cheryl Miller-led USC Trojans and their impact on women’s basketball. Windham was the first ever general manager for the Los Angeles Sparks from 1997 to 1999. Before joining the Sparks, Windham played basketball at the University of Southern California between 1983 and 1987. With USC, Windham scored 1,040 points and was the assists leader for each season except for 1984. During her last year in college, Windham played at the 1987 Summer Universiade and received the 1987 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award. The Women of Troy arrived to the University of Southern California as Title IX’s influence in women’s sports first emerged. Their ability to overcome adversity on and off the court propelled them into national prominence, winning two national titles and becoming the first women’s collegiate team to visit the Ronald Reagan White House. Windham played with all-time USC greats Cheryl Miller, Cynthia Cooper, Paula and Pam McGee, Juliette Robinson, Rhonda Windham and USC head coach Linda Sharp. It also highlights the Trojans’ showdown with Louisiana Tech at the 1983 national championship and how this pivotal moment in sports history impacted their lives as well as future generations. The Trojans won back to back NCAA championships in 1983 and 1984 and played in the title game three times in the 80s. USC was led by all-time great players like Cheryl Miller and Cynthia Cooper-Dyke and also had key role players like twins Pamela and Paula McGee and Rhonda Windham. Today, Dr. Rhonda Windham is a clinical occupational therapist who works for a non-profit mental health agency in Torrance, CA. She graduated from USC with her BA, MA and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and Voice Actor Extraordinaire Grey DeLisle-Griffin voices more characters than any other female in the voiceover industry, according to Behind the Voice Actors. I am blessed to work with this dynamic diva on Curious George and she's just amazing to watch in action! In this episode of Rolonda on Demand, Grey shares how she got into the voice acting business, how she thwarted all the naysayers to become a sensational success in the voice industry, what she has learned about the tough, fun and lucrative business of voicing characters, and what she advises those entering the industry to keep in mind. Grey's Bio: Grey DeLisle-Griffin is an accomplished American voice actress and GRAMMY® Award winning singer-songwriter. DeLisle is currently recording the voices of Lola, Lana, and Lily on Nickelodeon’s smash hit The Loud House, “Xandra” on The Legend of the Three Caballeros, “Stella” in episodes of Disney Junior television series, Miles from Tomorrowland, opposite Olivia Munn and Tom Kenny, “Burn” in episodes of DreamWorks Animation’s, Turbo Fast, opposite Reid Scott, and the voice of “Harmony” in Lucasfilm Animation’s Star Wars: Detours, opposite Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale, Seth Green, and Zachary Levi. A familiar voice in today’s popular cartoons and video games, DeLisle’s voice career is one that spans almost two decades. DeLisle has voiced over 1500 characters- more characters than any female in the industry, according to Behind The Voice Actors. Between iconic characters like “Daphne Blake” from the classic Scooby-Doo franchise and “Emily Elizabeth” on Clifford the Big Red Dog, to cult favorites like “Azula” of Avatar: The Last Airbender and “Ming-Hua” on The Legend of Korra, DeLisle’s credits list is one with wide range. Some of DeLisle’s other credits include the new voice of Martin Prince and twins Sherri and Terri on The Simpsons, PDC Comics characters’ “Lois Lane” and “Wonder Woman,” heroic “Lady Sif” on Marvel Comics’ Mighty Thor and the evil “Amora the Enchantress” on the Superhero Squad Series. In addition to cartoon series, DeLisle has voiced characters in major motion picture animations such as Disney’s Bolt, Twentieth Century Fox Films’ The Book of Life and Studio Ghibli’s When Marni was there which were both nominated for Golden Globe® Awards. Most recently she played the biker fairy “Dewdrop” in Disney Pixar’s Onward! Well known for her voice range, DeLisle is also an accomplished singer, having released five full-length albums and contributing songs to several soundtracks and tribute compilations from 2000-2007. The compilation album, Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of Stephen Foster, which featured DeLisle’s rendition of “Willie We Have Missed You,” won a GRAMMY® Award in the category for Best Traditional Folk Album in 2005. DeLisle-Griffin is of Dutch and Mexican descent. She resides in Los Angeles with her 3 children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Rolonda on Demand, I introduce you to two of my favorite women of FAITH - Reverend Shannon A. White and Reverend Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery - both with whom I share a special friendship as the two of them share the pulpit to the pew for social and spiritual change. The two ministers discuss maintaining a mindset of faith and the importance of learning, growing and stretching in these drastic times of change, truth and discomfort. Shannon introduces herself: I am a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Pastoral Care. Since my ordination in 1990, I have served three other congregations--one in Scarsdale, NY and two in Greenwich, CT. But I felt my call to ministry in another way as well. Wanting to broaden and deepen public discourse on pertinent issues, I became a radio host with a rabbi colleague and then a TV reporter for 9 years. Two of my pieces on incarceration and addiction were nominated for Emmys. I also served as Assoc. Producer for the CBS News Religion Unit, putting together 4 interfaith documentaries a year. I love to travel to non-touristy places around the world, ride my bike, run and do the NY Times crossword—but only through Wednesday. I have an incredible daughter, Peyton, who attends the University of Delaware. I am the author of How Was School Today? Fine (co-written with my daughter) and The Invisible Conversations with Your Aging Parents. Contact Shannon at https://www.facebook.com/wiltonpresby... The Reverend. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery and I met in India, studying meditation atop Mt. Abu! Terrlyn is the creator of Pastology, the cutting edge field that focuses on the synergy between pastoring and psychology. She holds a Ph.D. from Hofstra University and a Masters of Divinity from Yale University. She calls herself a pastologist and is a transformational leader, speaker, author and retreat leader. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery has a unique approach to healing, transformation, and manifestation. She places the emphasis on your journey toward sacred intelligence: your ability to tap into your internal source in order to move toward intelligent choices. Those choices are intended to honor the Sacred and help you manifest your greatness, while simultaneously embracing the humanity of those around you. Rev. Dr. Curry Avery believes that ‘relating’ on both a spiritual and human level is crucial to helping ourselves and others manifest our greatness and creating more harmonious life sustaining relationships. Rev. Dr. Curry Avery works with highly influential and committed leaders who need spiritual and psychological support as they transform the world by creating a legacy of service, prosperity, and greatness. Rev. Dr. Curry Avery is the author of Sacred Intelligence: The Essence of Sacred, Selfish & Shared Relationships and is currently writing her second book with a working title Sacred Intelligence: Leading with Passion and Faith During Unprecedented Times. www.sacredintelligence.com info@sacredintelligence.com https://www.facebook.com/terrlyncurry... Instagram - Terrlyncurry https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-terrly... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Rolonda on Demand, I chat with the hilarious new sitcom duo, Mitch Hara and Jason Stuart; two bickering friends who got together and created an edgy and dark comedy spoof based on their oftentimes strained relationship. It's called, SMOTHERED and AMAZON PRIME picked it up for it's streaming platform -- One great reinvention in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic! How did they do it? How did they take a creative idea and make it happen? How do they fight their own fears? We'll even hear how Mitch uses his past trauma to heal through his comedic art. And Jason talks about his new book, Shut Up, I'm Talking! Check out Mitch and Jason's seven episodes of bitter fun on SMOTHEREDTV.com, Amazon Prime, YouTube and more ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look who's talking today on Rolonda on Demand! Miracle on the Hudson plane crash survivor, Dave Sanderson, shares what he learned when his life flashed in front of him. The last one to leave the plane after helping the other 154 people survive, Dave talks about how we too can manage our minds and focus in the midst of our own "plane crash moments" in life. Dave has an incredible story and great tips that will inspire and encourage you to be resourceful, don't panic, and stay able to make decisions when life throws you a curve ball. Subscribe to my podcast and/or YouTube channel now so you're alerted when my podcast drops today! Wanna listen? RolondaOnDemand.com on iTunes Stitcher Google Play etc. Wanna watch? Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaMRTOPORVKSIU3ha4IHJgw?view_as=subscriber More about Dave: https://davesandersonspeaks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look who’s talking today on Rolonda On Demand! Baltimore Judge Karen Friedman lays down the law on how #COVID19,, the #BLM Movement, #mentalillness and the recent surge in #crime and #donesticviolence are affecting the #criminaljustice system. Plus, Judge Karen and I have an open and honest conversation about the historic bond between Blacks and Jews on the frontlines of #racialjustice and how that historic bond is needed now more than ever. In this episode of Rolonda On Demand, I continue my cool conversations about race, class and justice with Baltimore's Judge Karen Friedman who expresses grave concern over the rise of hate crimes, including anti-semiticism, most hurtfully and recently from Black celebrity, Nick Cannon. Judge Friedman cites the historic bond between Blacks and Jews and encourages continued bonding, learning each others' history and counseling in some cases over cancelling. Judge Karen grew up in Brooklyn, New York in an Orthodox Jewish family. She attended a right wing all Jewish Orthodox school but was raised in an “open-minded” family. She credits this open-mindedness for her success. While her brothers all became rabbis, Judge Friedman became a judge. Her mother maintained a business while her father was a business school professor. At the age of 19 Judge Friedman moved to Maryland and would go on to attend the University of Maryland School of Law. The connections she made at the law school and the friendships she forged proved to be a great asset to her in the future. When a Probate Judge died, she was asked to fill the vacant position, and was appointed Probate Judge by Governor Paris Glendenning shortly thereafter. Her career has since taken her to the District Court of Maryland and finally the Baltimore Circuit Court – the highest-level trial court in the state. Judge Friedman described the relationship between her public position and her faith throughout this account. Judge Friedman also talks about: How Class is as big a controversial issue as race in America. (18:36) Mental Illness and the Law (20:50) Have Prisons Become the Depositories of Society's Ills? (22:40) The Anatomy of a Troubled Kid from the Hood in Her Courtroom (27:20) The Rise of Domestic Violence Under Coronavirus Pandemic & Lockdown The Rise of Crime in America - To Say It's Down is "Completely False" (41:30) How Jews Have Also Suffered from Hatred & Stereotypes (45:30) This and so much more on today’s #podcast! Watch now on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PP_OKYC-m6I Listen now on iTunes at RolondaOnDemand.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political analyst Joy-Ann Reid is making television history as she becomes the first woman of color to anchor a prime-time news show on MSNBC and the only Black woman currently anchoring a prime-time news show on any of the major networks. The last Black woman to host a prime-time network news show was Gwen Ifill, who, along with Judy Woodruff, was a co-anchor on the PBS NewsHour until her death at age 61 in 2016.  Joy-Ann’s new show will take over the primetime slot once held by Chris Matthews’ Hardball, and will be based out of Washington, D.C. Joy also has a best-selling new book: The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story (Harper Collins, 2019), was published in June and is a New York Times best seller. She is the author of the book Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide (William Morrow/Harper Collins, 2015) and the co-editor, with Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, of We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama (Bloomsbury, 2016).  Reid’s columns and articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Miami Herald, New York Magazine and The Daily Beast.  She has previously worked in local TV news, as a talk radio producer and host, and in politics as a Florida press secretary for America Coming Together (2004) and a Florida press aide for the Barack Obama campaign (2008). As the former managing editor of TheGrio.com, Reid led a staff of 12 young journalists in exploring stories and issues of importance to African-Americans. After a stint with The Grio from 2011 to 2014, she was tapped to host her first branded cable news show: The Reid Report, a daily news program on MSNBC. In 2014, she took the helm of the Saturday 10 a.m. to noon block with “AM Joy.” The daughter of a college professor mom, Reid taught a course on “race, gender and media” at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Communications’ New York City annex from 2017 through 2018.  Reid graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in film in 1991. She and her husband Jason own a documentary film production company. They reside in New York and have three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you're a White Ally on the frontlines of the Black Lives Matter movement and some racist factions of your own family oppose your views. What do you do when it's tough to talk in these times of tension? Dr. David Campt to the rescue!!! Called "The Dialogue Guy," "The Race Doctor" -- Trevor Noah calls him, "The White People Whisperer" -- Dr. David has a way of getting White folks to talk more comfortably about race, particularly at home when family members disagree on the topic. Dr. David shares effective tools for all of us to use as we open up more conversations as we confront racism and police brutality in America. About David: With more than 25 years of professional experience, Dr. David Campt (@thedialogueguy) is considered a national expert in the areas of inclusion and equity, cultural competence, and intergroup dialogue. His insights about more inclusive and effective institutions and communities have been sought by groups from small executive boards consisting of fewer than a dozen, to large-scale summits involving thousands of people. His clients have varied widely, and have included the US military, The White House, large corporations, international organizations, foundations, governments, universities, national associations, and non-profit groups. David is the author of a number of books including The Little Book of Dialogue for Difficult Subject (2007) and Read the Room for Real: How A Simple Technology Creates Better Meetings. (2015). thedialoguecompany.com @whiteallytoolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Mann: Probably best known for is role as Councilman Tony Gray on the HBO series, “The Wire” has been in 70 movies and television shows. Some of which include “House of Cards”, “Blue Bloods”, “Law & Oder”, and “Mindhunter”.... And the movies, “Michael Clayton”, “Duplicity”, “Loving”, “Creed II”, “What Death Leaves Behind” and the most recent, “The Nomads” (Starring Tika Sumpter and Tate Donovan). He will also be featured in several episodes of the new Disney Plus series, “The Right Stuff”..... scheduled to be released Fall of 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Pegues well knows both sides of the billy stick. The former NYC drug dealer turned top NYPD executive has been on both sides of the law. In this very revealing interview, Pegues shares some insights on the possible psyche of a rogue cop and shares his experience, advice, and deep anger and concerns as he encourages us to continue to march and fight and shout out against the police brutality and murder pandemic sweeping America. Pegues is a Queens New York native, is a retired NYPD Executive as well as an Author, Motivational Speaker, Community Leader, Expert on police related topics and an Expert Witness testifying about the topics of Drug Possession, Gangs and Distribution. His career spans over two decades and speaks for itself. Immediately, after graduating high school, in Queens New York, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served almost four years as a Medical Specialist, until the end of his enlistment in March 2001. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he enlisted in the New York State National Guard, where he spent the next 14 years of his military career. Subsequent to his discharge from the Army, Corey entered the N.Y.C. Police Academy in January 1992. Upon graduation from the academy, he was assigned to the 114th Precinct, located in Astoria, Queens. After only five and a half years, Corey was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Shortly thereafter, Corey received several more promotions over the next few years, resulting in him being promoted to the executive rank of Captain in 2005. Eighteen month later, Corey received a discretionary promotion to the rank of Deputy Inspector from the Police Commissioner. During his career Corey commanded some of the most violent precincts in the City of New York and was successful in reducing crime each year he was in command. After a stellar career, Corey retired in good standing in March 2013 completing 21 years of service. After his retirement Corey decided to write a memoir of his life and in May 2016 his book Once A Cop – The Street, The Law, Two Worlds, One Man was published on Simon and Schuster imprint Atria Books. His book details his life of growing up selling drugs as a teenager in Queens, NY to his meteoric rise in the NYPD. He also details his stint in the military and how a misguided young man picked himself up by his bootstraps and made the right choice to change his life. Corey has made guest appearances on several television and syndicated radio talk shows including but not limited to The Oprah Winfrey Network Show, Fix My Life with Iyanla Vansant, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Dr. Drew Show, The Reverend Al Sharpton Show, The Roland Martin Show, SWAY In The Morning, The Karen Hunter Show, MSNBC, CSPAN, CNN, Al Jazeera America, ARISE America, ARISE 360, RT Today, The Michael Baisden Show, WPIX Channel 11, NY 1, News 12 Long Island, NPR, The Combat Jack Show, 1010 Wins, Hot 97 Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers, Hot 97 Ebro In The Morning Show and BET.com to talk about his life story and to also, give his expert analysis and opinion in the field of law enforcement. He has also been featured as a guest on several high profile cases that have transpired around the nation. In addition, Corey has been admitted in court as an expert witness in Montgomery County, MD. Corey is a graduate of St. Josephs College with a B.S. in Organizational Management, an M.P.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership from St. Johns University and a Post Graduate Certificate from the Police Management Institute at Columbia University, School of Business. He was also an adjunct professor for five years at Monroe Community College and currently, the City University of New York, Medgar Evers College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you're a White Ally on the frontlines of the Black Lives Matter movement and some racist factions of your own family oppose your views. What do you do when it's tough to talk in these times of tension? Dr. David Campt to the rescue!!! Called "The Dialogue Guy," "The Race Doctor" -- Trevor Noah calls him, "The White People Whisperer" -- Dr. David has a way of getting White folks to talk more comfortably about race, particularly at home when family members disagree on the topic. Dr. David shares effective tools for all of us to use as we open up more conversations as we confront racism and police brutality in America. About David: With more than 25 years of professional experience, Dr. David Campt (@thedialogueguy) is considered a national expert in the areas of inclusion and equity, cultural competence, and intergroup dialogue. His insights about more inclusive and effective institutions and communities have been sought by groups from small executive boards consisting of fewer than a dozen, to large-scale summits involving thousands of people. His clients have varied widely, and have included the US military, The White House, large corporations, international organizations, foundations, governments, universities, national associations, and non-profit groups. David is the author of a number of books including The Little Book of Dialogue for Difficult Subject (2007) and Read the Room for Real: How A Simple Technology Creates Better Meetings. (2015). thedialoguecompany.com @whiteallytoolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning Celebrity Wedding Planner David Tutera tells us how to keep the parties, weddings, and Happy Hours going, even in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic and lockdown. Virtual Entertaining is the new, exciting trend for all of us social beings stuck at home!! David is also a fashion designer, lifestyle designer, entertaining expert, author, professional speaker and television star. Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Honored by Life & Style Magazine as "Best Celebrity Wedding Planner," David's impressive client list includes celebrities, royalty, politicians and socialites. Tutera has hosted several hit television series, is a media go-to expert on weddings and celebrations, and is a regular expert on various talk shows, and a contributor to numerous magazines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress, Comedian, Speaker, Author and Coach, Kim Coles has captivated audiences for more than three decades with her talent, brilliance and, of course, that Woo! Woo! Woo! from her role as Sinclair in the 80's hit sitcom, Living Single. Today, Kim continues to inspire and motivate crowds everywhere. She's busy during quarantine and lockdown kicking off her Captivating Conversations Summit next week. In this episode of Rolonda on Demand, Kim explains what motivated her to launch her inspirational, educational, and conversational summit, how she's personally dealing with the Coronavirus Pandemic and lockdown, plus, love on lockdown; how the superstar is moving on from her second divorce -- and doing so quite successfully, I might add! Plus, Kim's new healthy choices, how the funny lady pushed me into the stand up comedy business, and how Kim stays positive and powerful during a pandemic! Enjoy this delightfully fun, funny, and most captivating conversation with my dear friend, Kim Coles ..... More about Kim's summit, kicking off this Monday, May 11th at this link: https://bit.ly/2YG5VQR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Coronavirus Pandemic and the isolation that comes from being on lockdown are putting a tremendous strain on all relationships, but particularly friendships, which one report claims were already suffering from social distancing long before Covid-19. My guest, Celebrity Journalist, Jawn Murray, wanted to change that and remind everyone of the crucial importance of friendships, especially for isolation survival. So, he gathered a group of singing celebrities to perform a special virtual compilation of the famous Dionne Warwick song, That's What Friends Are For." Over 20-plus singers including Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams, Ruben Studdard, Le'Andria Johnson, Coko of SWV, Kenny Lattimore, Syleena Johnson and others for a virtual collaboration of the classic song, "That's What Friends Are For." The creation of the video by Murray, which features an original musical score and keyboard accompaniment by musician Phil Walker, was to inspire those feeling lonely and missing their friends during the coronavirus pandemic. Even Dionne Warwick gave Jawn the thumbs up! Enjoy this magical video here: https://youtu.be/_ghzX0i-8EA TV Host & Pop Culture Expert Jawn Murray is a quick-witted TV host, Media Personality and Pop Culture Expert with a cosmic knowledge of entertainment news, celebrity culture, social issues and trending topics. Whether discussing Beyoncé and Justin Bieber or the latest viral videos, Jawn creates moments on television and radio that are memorable and make impact. For more information on Jawn, go to www.Instagram.com/JawnMurray • www.Facebook.com/JawnMurrayWorld • www.Twitter.com/JawnMurray and SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blacks in America are being hit by COVID-19 three times more than Whites. With the Coronavirus attacking and killing African-Americans at an alarming rate, I had to know why - especially with April being National Minority Health Awareness Month. Dr. Columbus Batiste, the Division Chief of Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente, gives us some insights as to why this deadly virus is devastating the Black community. The Healthy Heart Doc also points out that while the Coronavirus has exposed America's "dirty little secret," it's also a critical wake up for the minority community to change it's approach to eating, exercise and prioritizing good health. Dr. Batiste’s mission is to share information so that “each one can teach one” about the benefits of exercise and healthy eating and therefore; provide everyone with the opportunity to take control of their health. Through the Healthy Heart Doc page on Facebook, Dr. Batiste is dedicated not only to provide information, but also to provide a community of support for people on the road to a healthy lifestyle and a healthy heart. TheHealthyHeartDoc.org IG, FB - @healthyheartdoc Twitter - @IamHealthyHeart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Coronavirus Pandemic has surely effected nearly every aspect of human life as we know it - including online dating -- even marriage -- and surely the sex industry! In this episode, I give two of my guy BFFs a chance to speak out - as one uses his voice to staunchly defend virtual dating as a good thing during the COVID-19 quarantine ... and the other to strictly warn us against letting lockdown loneliness lead to internet trouble! Also - Feeling horny? Sex experts say there's a pandemic reason for that! I'll explain ... SPOILER ALERT: BTW -- Two Chainz' Sex Toy Display found here - https://www.facebook.com/VICE/videos/2502355036658945/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critical Care Registered Nurse Bridgette Morgan is one of America's Healthcare Heroes in the war on the coronavirus. This RN and Mom shares the real and raw deal behind the healthcare scenes as medical workers continue to show up to save lives, despite often not having enough protective gear and life-saving equipment - like ventilators - to feel safe. How do these healthcare heroes cope as they leave their own families behind and put their own lives in constant danger of COVID-19? What can we do to help them? Nurse Bridgette Morgan has worked in various areas within the hospital, including, ICU, PACU, GI Lab and Surgery Center. She is an ICU and Recovery Nurse at the Keck Memorial Center of USC. Social Media -- @BridgetteMorgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I really enjoyed speaking with Celebrity Financial Coach, Dr. Lynn Richardson, who believes this whole coronavirus pandemic could serve as a blessing in disguise for many of us stuck at home on lockdown and stay at home mandates during this international health emergency. With her Suze Orman - type business savvy and her Medea- type wit - she has gained national attention and respect in the financial advice arena. Dr. Lynn is also an Author of several business books, a TV Contributor, and Radio Talk Show Host at The Millionaire's Roundtable with Lynn Richardson. Named by Urban Influence Magazine as one of the 20 Hottest Influencers in America, Dr. Lynn Richardson is an author, entertainment executive and celebrity financial coach who uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional and spiritual harmony.  With more than two decades of leading roles in the banking and real estate sales industries, Lynn's vision is best portrayed in her books, most notably Living Check to Monday: The Real Deal About Money, Credit and Financial Security, which achieved Best Seller status at the Congressional Black Caucus Conference Book Pavilion.   Lynn is featured regularly on The Steve TV Show, The Halllmark Channel's Home & Family Show, BET Networks and has appeared in Essence, Jet, Upscale, on Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell, and in countless media outlets nationwide. She has served as Chief of Operations for Russell Simmons' & Dr. Benjamin Chavis' Hip Hop Summit Action Network and is currently the President and CEO of MC Lyte's Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, and President and COO of MC Lyte's Sunni Gyrl entertainment and celebrity management firm -- where she oversees empowerment programs that impact the globe. Follow Lynn Richardson:  Website: www.lynnrichardson.com Twitter/IG/YouTube: @lynnrichardson  Facebook: www.lynnrichardson.info  YouTube: www.lynnrichardson.tv  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I talk with Attorney Sara Azari about the various coronavirus financial or disaster relief programs currently available to help the unemployed, students, homeowners, renters, and small businesses. This global COVID-19 health crisis is leading to another recession, with as many as 7 million people expected to lose their jobs and in need of economic relief. Sara S. Azari is an American criminal defense lawyer and media personality. She provides legal commentary and analysis on several television programs, including Good Morning America, Good Day LA, ABC News, HLN, KTLA, and is a recurring guest expert and panelist on the CNN Network. She has been recognized as one of the top 50 Women Lawyers in California. Sara is also the author of the new book, UNPRECEDENTED: A Simple Guide to the Crimes of the Trump Campaign and Presidency. Visit Sara at www.azarilaw.com and in social media @azarilaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I talk with Best-Selling Author, Global Business Celebrity and C-Suite network Chairman, Jeffrey Hayzlett, about ways we can better cope with our suddenly changing society and the economic shift we're experiencing under the coronavirus pandemic. Jeffrey shares some sharp business tips as we hunker down and try to remain focused under stress, uncertainty and change. About Jeffrey Hayzlett Primetime TV & Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Global Business Celebrity Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV, and business podcast host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. He is a global business celebrity, speaker, best-selling author, and Chairman of C-Suite Network, home of the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders. Hayzlett is a well-traveled public speaker, the author of four bestselling business books, The Mirror Test,  Running the Gauntlet, Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless. and The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures. Hayzlett is one of the most compelling figures in business today and Hall of Fame keynote speaker. Jeffrey is a leading business expert, cited in Forbes, SUCCESS, Mashable, Marketing Week and Chief Executive, among many others. He shares his executive insight and commentary on television networks like Bloomberg, MSNBC, Fox Business, and C-Suite TV. Hayzlett is a former Bloomberg contributing editor and primetime host, and has appeared as a guest celebrity judge on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump for three seasons. He is a turnaround architect of the highest order, a maverick marketer and C-Suite executive who delivers scalable campaigns, embraces traditional modes of customer engagement, and possesses a remarkable cachet of mentorship, corporate governance, and brand building. ABOUT JEFFREY'S VIRAL CONFERENCE: As the world adapts the pace of business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s critical to maintain business continuity. We must drive and thrive! The program will consist of two parts: 1A brief presentation of strategies and tactics you can implement in your business today 2An interactive discussion featuring Hero Club CEO members presenting key industry insights relevant to any high-growth business C-Suite Network and Hero Club Video Discussion Wednesday, March 25 @ 1:30 – 3:30 PM EST https://c-suitenetwork.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HUdiurb-Qk2QLn0vrpkAYQ Please register in advance for this exclusive presentation Join us to learn: •Ways to drive and thrive with positive leadership and strategic thinking •Market update and industry specific reporting and actionable recommendations •Great leadership in the face of the current challenges •Lessons from past market disruptions due to major events •How to purposefully employ business continuity in your organization •What the future of work and events looks like •Anticipating and adapting to new business needs and approaches •Tips for managing and motivating a distributed workforce •Strategies to implement to reach top decision makers Please remember to register in advance. We are here to serve you and this helps us be better prepared. https://c-suitenetwork.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HUdiurb-Qk2QLn0vrpkAYQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which American president enjoyed skinny dipping in the Potomac River? Which two presidents died on the same day? Which POTUS won 100 duels, mostly over his wife? Which president hated ice cream? Which president ripped off a piece of Shakespeare's chair? In this episode, Rolonda shares the answers to those and a whole slew of other weird, wacky and fun questions and facts about our American presidents throughout history. And you think President Trump has his quirks?? Wait til you hear this episode! Plus, Author Greg Stebben joins Rolonda to share some funny stories about our countries top leaders from his witty book, White House Confidential: The Little Book of Weird Presidential History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Kobe Bryant's greatest legacies is Mamba - a name he gave to the state of being highly focused for high performance and success. As Psychiatrist, Coach, and Neuroscientist Dr. Reef Karim explains, there is much we can do to emulate Kobe's drive, focus and discipline by better understanding the Mamba Mentality. Dr. Reef Karim, an expert in human behavior, has dedicated his life to educating, entertaining and helping people understand themselves better. Dr Reef is a double board certified psychiatrist, addiction medicine physician and relationship expert as well as a writer, host and media personality. He served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and founded a personal transformation and recovery outpatient treatment center in Beverly Hills for mental health, personal growth, toxic relationships and addiction recovery. The good doctor is a highly sought after speaker and is well known in the media with appearances on:Oprah, Dr. Oz, Larry King Live, Dr Phil, Anderson Cooper 360, Nightline, The Today Show, Chelsea Lately and many others. Dr. Reef hosted the television show “Broken Minds” on the Discovery Network and hosted the forensic cult show “House of Clues” on Court/Tru TV. He guest hosted the popular radio show “Loveline” with Adam Corolla and guest hosted KFI news in Los Angeles. Dr. Reef Karim co-authored the dating book “Why Does He Do That? Why Does She Do That?” and his medical expertise and research has been published in prestigious medical journals including “The International Journal of Neuroscience” and “The Journal of Addiction Medicine.” He is also a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. Dr. Reef is all about self expression. He believes that laughter really is the best medicine and as such, has studied improv for years and performs stand up at comedy clubs all over Los Angeles. With improv and performance training, he’s had the opportunity to act in both Bollywood and Hollywood movies playing lead and supporting characters and he’s worked as the medical consultant on big movies and television shows including: Private Practice, Alias, Bourne Identity and many others. Dr. Reef recently launched a production company that focuses on developing content for new media and broadcast television called, Little Boy Big Suit Entertainment. For his work in medicine, advocacy and entertainment, Dr. Reef was voted one of “People Magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive.” MEDIA PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy-Ann Reid is a political analyst at MSNBC and host of “AM Joy,” which airs Saturdays and Sundays from 10 A.M. ET to noon ET. Her latest book: The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story (Harper Collins, 2019), was published in June and is a New York Times best seller. She is the author of the book Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide (William Morrow/Harper Collins, 2015) and the co-editor, with Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, of We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama (Bloomsbury, 2016).  Reid’s columns and articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Miami Herald, New York Magazine and The Daily Beast.  She has previously worked in local TV news, as a talk radio producer and host, and in politics as a Florida press secretary for America Coming Together (2004) and a Florida press aide for the Barack Obama campaign (2008). As the former managing editor of TheGrio.com, Reid led a staff of 12 young journalists in exploring stories and issues of importance to African-Americans. After a stint with The Grio from 2011 to 2014, she was tapped to host her first branded cable news show: The Reid Report, a daily news program on MSNBC. In 2014, she took the helm of the Saturday 10 a.m. to noon block with “AM Joy.” The daughter of a college professor mom, Reid taught a course on “race, gender and media” at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Communications’ New York City annex from 2017 through 2018.  Reid graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in film in 1991. She and her husband Jason own a documentary film production company. They reside in New York and have three children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Optimal wellness starts with a healthy heart. In this episode, we celebrate National Heart Month with Holistic Healer and Preventive Medicine Dr. Majid Ali, who shares strategies on fighting heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and bad cholesterol so you can live a long and extraordinary life and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Visit Ali Optimal Wellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm often asked - "What's your favorite talk show moment?" This is among my best picks: The Reunion of The Jeffersons! In this new IN THE VAULT series, I share some of my favorite ROLONDA! talk show moments from the 90s. The Jeffersons Reunion was certainly one of them, where we get an amazing behind the scenes peek at one of the most beloved sitcoms and sitcom characters of all time. In this episode, I chat with cast members Sherman Helmsley, Marla Gibbs, Isabel Sanford, Mike Evans, Roxie Roker, and more. Developed by groundbreaking television producer Norman Lear, The Jeffersons began in 1975 as as spin-off of All in the Family. It follows a successful African-American couple George and Louise "Weezy" Jefferson as they move on up from working class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. The sitcom had a strong Fanbase throughout its 11 season run and it never shied away from controversial subjects, including, racism and suicide. In 1981 Isabel Sanford became the first African-American woman in history to win a prime time Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. The show remains one of the most beloved and most successful sitcoms of all time, reminding us all why we love comedy! For more visit the RolondaWattsChannel on Youtube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, helps us deal with grief and mourning as we remember Kobe and Gianna Bryant and the others who perished in that fatal helicopter crash. Dr. Jeff is one of the most widely sought-after experts in the field of mental health. In addition to having a private practice in Manhattan, he is an Associate Professor and Course Director of Behavioral Medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City. Dr. Jeff is also an ordained Interfaith Minister with a Doctorate in Divinity from The New Seminary.  Dr. Jeff Gardere, better known as “America’s Psychologist”, is also a prolific author of four books and a contributing author of a half-dozen books including the brand-new text, “The Causes of Autism”. In addition to being a respected academician, Dr. Jeff has been a contributor to the FOX network, the Today Show, MSNBC, and CNN. Dr. Jeff was the host of VH1’s Dad Camp, and recently was the psychologist on The Housewives of Atlanta. He is also the aftercare coordinator and psychologist for Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court. Visit: DrJeffGardere.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO Debra Hubbard shares her famous "Black Don't Crack" branding and trademark secrets and how she reached million dollar success with this one iconic phrase -- just three little words -- that changed her life. "Black Don't Crack" is more than about skin that doesn't wrinkle -- Debra says it's about resilient spirits that don't break, particularly under pressure. She shares her own heart-wrenching story about surviving a bitter divorce that left her "down and out in Windsor Hills" and she prayed for a sign. Debra shares what she learned during those dark days and how reinventing herself was the answer to many a prayer. Her brand is about resilience, inclusion, fortitude, never giving up, and triumphing over adversity, and even dealing with some pesky haters along the way. Get inspired as Debra talks about how failures can be stepping stones to success. Check Debra out at BlackDontCrack.com and her new book -- UNBREAKABLE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nollywood's top award-winning villian, (American Horror Story, Westworld)), turns the Mic on Rolonda in this revealing conversation about acting, stand up comedy, the talk show era, soap operas, books and more. Follow Jasper: http://jaspercole.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Gail Jackson, a prominent OB-GYN, discusses the changes in a woman's body after 40 and things we can do to fight the aging process. From pilates for her private parts, to lady lifts, and hormonal balance, Dr. Gail may have you blushing, but you may well learn ways to cope with the irritability, bloating, dryness, and fatigue that come with being a woman of a certain age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-Award winning Journalist, Author and Animal Activist, Jane Velez-Mitchell, chronicles many of the sordid secrets behind some of America's most-sensational murder stories in her book, SECRETS CAN BE MURDER: What America's Most Sensational Crimes Tell Us About Ourselves  Jane reveals how the darkest secrets of killers, as well as the vulnerabilities of high-profile victims, are shared by ordinary people.What does our nation's obsession with murder and crime really say about us as a culture and society? Plus, Jane and Ro share their own behind the scenes stories from their days fiercely competing as hungry news reporters for WCBS and WABC -- beating the streets -- and each other -- on some of the biggest murder stories of the day. Hear angles you've never heard before on some of the most sensational crime stories of our time from this award-winning investigative journalist and author. See Jane's activist work for animals at https://janeunchained.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist Jacque Reid is one of our many vegan celebrities. She says she loves animals so much she gave up eating meat two years ago and today embraces a strictly vegan diet, which she believes changes lives. Having just launched her new website, VeganSexyCool.com, Jacque hopes to inspire and educate more people about the vast benefits of plant-based living - in your food, clothes, and even beauty products. In addition to being a passionate animal advocate and vegan, Emmy award winner Jacque Reid is a multi media maven. On tv, she’s pulling double duty for NBC, hosting two lifestyle shows… New York Live in New York City and The Hub Today in Boston. Both shows give audiences a daily dose of celebrity news and interviews, as well as the very best these cites have to offer in fashion, food and fun. Jacque can also be seen reporting on entertainment and celebrities as part of NBC’s red carpet team and in the studio for breaking entertainment news. On radio, Jacque is holding it down for the ladies as a correspondent for the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Radio Show and a host for Sirius XM Progress. Jacque produces and hosts her ‘Inside Her Story’ segments, which focus on women and women’s issues. For Sirius, it’s a full hour dedicated to dynamic women who are passionate for change. Jacque is also cohost of the Reid This/Reid That podcast, along with fellow cohost by MSNBC’s Joy Reid. As a graduate of HBCU Clark Atlanta University and Northwestern University, Jacque began her career in local news and quickly made her way to the national stage as an anchor for CNN Headline News and BET Nightly. Jacque is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Christian Cultural Center church in Brooklyn, and the New York Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has also served on various boards including Black Girls Rock and The Black and Missing Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just in time for Cuffing Season -- those three cold Holiday-driven months when the dating scene goes wild with folks looking for someone special to cuddle with and take to the Holiday parties! Conscious Dating Coach Angela N. Holton urges us single folks to be more intentional about dating and love, but first look deeper inside ourselves and first find love there. Angela is an International Coach and Speaker, Author, and Founder of Love Sanctuary, an online spiritual and personal development site centered on helping individuals create success and transformation through Self-Empowerment and Self-Love.  She is the author of the Ebook, “The Love Sanctuary Guide: 30 Days To Deepen Your Relationship To Love & Abundance,” and Co-Author of “Whispers of the Heart”, “Manifesting Modern Miracles”, and “111 Morning Meditations: Create Your Day With Intention”. Angela writings have appeared on multiple online publications, including, Huffington Post, The Glow Up by The Root, Tiny Buddha, and Elephant Journal. Angela has appeared on various radio talk shows and podcasts, including America Meditating Radio Show, LA Talk Radio, The Great Girlfriends, Networking with Michelle (Ngome) and more. ​ Connect with Angela on Social Media: Instagram: @lovesanctuarycoaching  Facebook: Angela N. Holton  Twitter: @angelanholton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices