Podcast appearances and mentions of Cynthia A Bond

Valeria interviews Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson. Whether you're describing who she is or what she does, Cynthia A. Bond Hopson, Ph.D., is indescribably wonderful! She's charming, confident, effervescent, and utterly amazing! With a knack for inspiring women and audiences of all ages and taking them on a journey of self-care, liberation and discovery, her brand of uplift is just what the doctor ordered. Mentor, sister, best-selling author, scholar, truth teller, public intellectual—any or all of the above–she's at home discussing higher education or helping women manage their time more effectively. She asked God to bless her with gifts that would bless others, and bless them she does. A world traveler, she and her husband, Roger, have traveled all 50 states, six continents, and are always ready for adventure. Their book of devotions for newlyweds and not-so-newlyweds, I Do…Every Day, was named #1 Best Selling Christian Book by Amazon.com. Dr. Hopson's newest offering, Totally Gracefull, Wisdom for Phenomenal and Grace-filled Women, (Innovo Publishers, July 2019) is a purse-sized 31- day dose of inspiration and empowerment. Along with Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days and Mondays, Too Many Irons in the Fire and They're All Smoking, and 31 is Thirty-Wonderful, A Prayer and Reflection Journal/Journey for Triumphant Women, Second Edition, she beautifully uses laughter and straight talk to joyfully move audiences from complacency to power. She is a gifted storyteller as evidenced through her groundbreaking tome The Women of Haywood, Their Lives, Our Legacy. Chronicling the lives of four professional women, she infuses their powerful stories of triumph with scholarly essays and reflections to provide rich context and additional insights. Her poignant letter to former First Lady Michelle Obama, was one of 100 selected for inclusion in the book, Go, Tell Michelle, a collection from African American women. The book became an award-winning stage play and best-seller. Dr. Bond Hopson earned the B.A. in Mass Communications from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University), the M.S. in Journalism from Murray State University, and the Ph.D., in Journalism from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. In 2017, she received a doctor of humane letters degree from the historic Bethune Cookman University, and in 2019, the Thurston Group of Washington State awarded her a lifetime achievement award for her commitment to higher education. She is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the National Association of Black Journalists, and the NAACP. She and Roger live in Cordova, Tennessee, and they have two children, Marcos and Angela, four grandchildren, Kiera, Terrell, Maya and Morgan, and great-grandson, Avery.   To learn more about Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson please visit her website: https://drbondhopson.com/ For Intro-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/aquestforwellbeingpodcast Podcast Page: https://fitforjoy.org/podcast   ** Bio intro and outro one by Heidi Lynn Peters. 

Cynthia A. Bond Hopson, PhD in Journalism, is indescribably wonderful! She’s charming, confident, effervescent, and utterly amazing!   She is always up to something delicious and her new podcast, “Three Stores, Two Cotton Gins, One Remarkable Life: From there to here” is the latest yummy dessert she’s cooked up. From rural West Tennessee’s cotton fields, her adventures have taken her literally around the world and back. During this episode listeners will discover: Experiences in Dr. Hopson’s childhood that raised her as the happy and empowered women she is right now. Historical importance of Stanton, Tennessee. Which were the threes stores. What were the two cotton gins. How these had led to a remarkable life. How she started building her professional path since she was very young. Dr. Hopson’s most important travels and their great impact in her life. Dr. Hopson’s favorite books and how these will be inspiring for you. Quotes: “We have to be more involved in our communities (…) and with our children” – Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson “Simple is very good” – Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson "I’ve never been bored in my life” – Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson “I was at the edge of Lima, Perú, wondering ‘wow, how did I get here?’” – Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson. “I’ve had a charm life, I do”… – Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson “I think life is supposed to be fun”– Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson Books mentioned: The Women of Haywood: Their Lives-Our Legacy I Do ... Every Day: Words of Wisdom for Newlyweds and Not So Newlyweds Too Many Irons in the Fire: and They're All Smoking Wiggle Tails

With a passion to uplift, engage and encourage individuals to live faithfully and triumphantly, Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson inspires individuals to slow down, seize the day and refocus on who and whose they are. In this episode, Dr. Hopson shares her personal story and how she went from her first career as a secretary to teaching journalism, becoming a country music DJ, earning a doctorate and becoming a popular speaker and a best-selling author of numerous self-help and devotion books. Although funny and light-hearted, Dr. Hopson also includes powerful insights into topics ranging from self-care, moving forward, honoring your dreams and finding your purpose in life. Dr. Hopson’s latest book, Totally Gracefull, Wisdom for Phenomenal and Grace-filled Women, features a daily day dose of inspiration and empowerment and is now available on Amazon. Then, go behind the scenes at Discovery Park of America to discover more about Camp Tyson in Paris, Tenn. Soldiers with the U.S. Army’s 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion who trained there were the only African-American unit to participate in the Allied invasion.