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Many women are told that bladder leakage, dryness, pain with intimacy, or prolapse are “just part of getting older.” But today's guest, Dr. Chidi Tugbiyele, is here to set the record straight. In this episode, Dr. Tugbiyele explains Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) — a common but rarely discussed condition that affects millions of women. We explore the myths, the impact on daily life and relationships, and the safe, effective solutions that can restore confidence, comfort, and control. Dr. Chidi Tugbiyele is a Nigerian-American physician, urogynecologist, and pelvic floor specialist based in Metro Atlanta. His mission is to help women know they don't have to suffer in silence — real solutions exist. Let's connect: @navigatinglifeafter40 on all social platforms and YouTube Sign Up for Our Telehealth Platform Join here: NavelleWomensHealth Join the Facebook Community Search: NavigatingLifeAfter40 Special Discounts for Listeners Save 20% with code NAVIGATE at blackgirlvitamins.com Visit the Website navigatinglifeafter40.com

Welcome back to Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio! I'm Cleve Gaddis, your trusted voice for navigating the Atlanta real estate market. For most people, buying or selling a home is the single largest investment they'll ever make—and it's also one filled with the most worry. My mission is simple: to help you replace fear with confidence, uncertainty with clarity, and stress with peace of mind. This isn't just real estate—it's about your life, your family, and your future. And remember, we're in it together. You can always connect with me at GoGaddisRadio.com . Share your questions, push back on something you hear, suggest your neighborhood for our Spotlight series, or subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode. In today's show, we'll start with the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Update for the last 7 days—your quick and accurate snapshot of what's really happening in the market right now. Then, in our Something You Should Know About Atlanta segment, we're taking a trip to the North Georgia mountains to highlight Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery. This destination combines award-winning wines with breathtaking mountain views, making it one of the most unique experiences in our region. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing day trip, you won't want to miss this. And finally, let's talk about preparedness. When the lights go out, are you ready? Power outages can happen anytime—storms, accidents, or even unexpected grid issues—and being unprepared can turn inconvenience into chaos. One of our listeners, Steve from Norcross, wrote in saying his family lost power recently and the kids panicked. He asked what families can do to better prepare for next time. We'll go over smart, practical steps to keep your home safe and your family calm during an outage. And don't forget—you always have options with our Upside Program, designed to help homeowners sell for more with less stress. I'm Cleve Gaddis, and this is Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio—helping you move from novice to expert so you can buy and sell with total confidence, without the surprises that often come with life's biggest investments.

I'm Cleve Gaddis, and this is Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio—the show that helps listeners move from real estate novice to expert, so buying and selling can be done with total confidence and without the worry that so often comes with life's biggest investments. Let's Talk: Visit GoGaddisRadio.com to ask questions, comment, push back, share ideas, or even have your neighborhood featured in a spotlight segment. And while you're there, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. In this segment, I'm continuing my conversation with Expert Advisor Joe O'Kelley, Managing Partner at O'Kelley & Sorohan, Attorneys at Law, LLC. Joe is one of the most trusted real estate attorneys in Metro Atlanta, and he's here to break down the legal issues that so many buyers and sellers encounter in today's housing market. Whether you're trying to understand the fine print in contracts, navigating the closing process, or wondering how new real estate rules affect you, Joe shares insights that can save you time, money, and stress. His perspective is invaluable for homeowners, investors, and even agents who want to avoid costly mistakes. And remember—at Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we believe you should never learn something after closing that you should've known before. You also have options when it comes to selling your home. With our Upside Program, you can explore every path available to maximize your sale price and peace of mind. This is Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio. Stay tuned—we'll be right back.

Segment Teaser – In our Neighborhood Spotlight: Oxford Mill in Johns Creek; Seller Concessions—Deal Maker or Deal Breaker?; Buyers Are Looking and Search Trends Prove It! I'm Cleve Gaddis, and this is Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio—the show where we help listeners go from real estate novice to expert, so buying and selling can be done with total confidence and without the worry that comes with life's biggest investments. Let's Talk: Visit GoGaddisRadio.com to ask your questions, comment, push back, share ideas, feature your neighborhood in our spotlight, or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. In today's Neighborhood Spotlight, we're highlighting Oxford Mill in Johns Creek, a sought-after community with strong home values, great amenities, and an unbeatable location. You can always explore Oxford Mill and other Metro Atlanta neighborhoods at SureMLS.com. Next, we'll tackle a listener question from Martha and Tom in Norcross, who want to understand seller concessions. What are they, how do they work, and why are they sometimes a deal maker—or deal breaker—for buyers and sellers? With interest rates still pinching affordability, concessions like closing cost help or rate buy-downs are becoming more common. I'll share how they can impact both sides of the table. Then, we'll dive into the latest buyer search trends. A listener question from Antonio in Peachtree Corners asks: “Are buyers already back—and is now the time to sell?” With new data showing what today's buyers are actively looking for online, we'll break down the trends and talk about what it means for those considering a move. Spoiler alert: buyers are searching, and the data proves it. And don't forget—you always have options when selling your home. With our Upside Program, we'll help you evaluate every strategy available to get top dollar while making the process as smooth as possible. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we believe you should never learn something after closing that you should've known before. Stay tuned—we'll be right back.

Send me a text. I can't wait to hear from you!If you think that you failed at life or at something in Life I just want you know that you haven't. We all ness up and fail at something and the best thing is to sudt yourself off and pick yourself up and move on. Life is short and I want you to no that taking a deep breath and saying "Peace Be Still"  Mark 4:39 can help you feel calm and if you have to repeat a few times even better. Also, new little segment called " SHAME ON YOU!" Enjoy and I will be praying for you.❤️HenrieThank you for listening.Go find your Blessings!

Marvel has been one of the cinematic jewels of the Georgia entertainment industry for over a decade. But some local industry workers are reportedly on edge following reports of the movie studio “abandoning” the Peach State for the United Kingdom. On today’s “Closer Look,” executives with Georgia Entertainment give their perspective and say the blockbuster film studio is not done working here. If left unaddressed, preventable vision loss and childhood vision disorders can hinder a student's development, academic performance, social interactions, and self-esteem. On today’s “Closer Look,” Rose Scott speaks with the leaders of Learn4Life. They give an update about the Atlanta Vision Project’s goal to provide all Metro Atlanta kids in need with a free pair of glasses by 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Caballero, the visionary behind Jess in the City. After 23 years as a creative director in corporate America, Jessica made a bold leap into real estate and has since created an empire rooted in integrity, trust, and lifelong relationships. We explore how personal development, Landmark, and years of coaching shaped the way she approaches business and life, helping her align with her true identity. Jessica also opens up about navigating life as an introvert in an extroverted industry and the tools that keep her grounded. Her story is a testament to the power of designing your life first, then letting your career follow in alignment. Listen in.Follow Jessica Caballero here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessinthecity_atlanta/Website: jessicacaballero.atlantafinehomes.com/engFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.caballero.54Want to be in the room where your next level activates? Join me at DestinyFest 2025 in Toronto for a full-day immersion into self-image, strategy, and soul. https://empress.danielleamos.co/destinyfest-toronto-2025/Join us on September 17th-18th for BECOMING: the REMIX! This is a 2-Day Masterclass to Redefine Your Self-Image & Step Powerfully Into Your Next Era of Wealth, Confidence & Radiance. Click here: https://empress.danielleamos.co/becoming-the-remix/Get exclusive access to powerful behind-the-scenes riffs I only share with my inner circle. SUBSCRIBE to unlock it now and go deeper with me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/818893/subscribeJoin the Mastering Your Mindset Facebook Group, and surround yourself with individuals who are on their journey to success. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MasteringYourMindsetwithDanielleThe Success Society is your gateway to an elevated life—an empowering community for driven individuals who are ready to align with abundance, success, and purpose. Join us for less than a cup of coffee per month! https://empress.danielleamos.co/the-success-society/Want to start working with me? Book a complimentary strategy call with The Success Society Team. We're here to support you. https://danielleamos.as.me/strategycallsetterYou can catch the video version of this episode on my YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanielleamosOne conversation with me can change your life. Access my free gift, Success Mindset Workshop, here: https://successmindsetworkshop.danielleamos.co/If you love this episode, please share it on Instagram, tag me, and send me a DM @TheDanielleAmos; I'd be so grateful if you could leave me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Support the show

On this segment of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're continuing our Grandparents Day discussion with a closer look at the extracurricular activities, hobbies, and lifestyle choices that influence how grandparents think about real estate today. It's not just about downsizing or moving closer to loved ones. Many grandparents are looking for homes that align with their active lives — whether that means proximity to golf courses, pickleball courts, walking trails, cultural events, or even having space for gardening, hobbies, and community gatherings. These decisions go beyond bricks and mortar; they reflect a vision for retirement and how they want to spend their time. We'll explore how these lifestyle factors connect with housing trends across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. For example, neighborhoods that offer easy access to social clubs, recreational amenities, or even lock-and-leave convenience are increasingly popular among retirees and grandparents. At the same time, many are balancing the need for convenience with the desire to have room for the grandkids when they visit. As always, we tie it back to real estate strategy. The right home isn't just about square footage—it's about supporting the life you want to live. Whether you're planning to downsize, relocate, or simply reimagine your space, understanding how your lifestyle influences your home search can help you make smarter, more fulfilling decisions. And don't forget: with our Upside Program, you can explore every option before you make your next move. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're here to help you go from novice to expert so you can buy and sell real estate with total confidence—and without the worry that often comes with life's biggest investments.

This week on Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're starting off with the latest Metro Atlanta Real Estate Update for the past seven days. If you're buying, selling, or just curious about where the market stands right now, I'll walk you through the numbers and what they really mean for your next move. Then, in our “Something You Should Know About Atlanta” segment, we're striking gold—literally—at Dahlonega's Gold Rush Days Festival. Held every October, this long-running North Georgia tradition celebrates Dahlonega's rich history as the site of America's first major gold rush. With parades, live music, more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of food, it's the perfect fall festival for locals and visitors alike. And don't forget, we'll wrap up with a quick reminder about how you can get all of the upside when it comes to selling your home by partnering with Modern Traditions Realty Group. As always, Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio is here to help you go from real estate novice to expert, so buying and selling can be done with total confidence — and without the typical worries that come with life's biggest investments. Sponsor: O'Kelley & Sorohan

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A Fulton County Judge has delayed his order requiring Fulton County to pay $10,000 a day until two Republican nominees are appointed to the Fulton County Board of Elections. Senior Superior Court Judge David Emerson is now allowing the county to appeal. This is a story that has been developing for months. Rose talks with Fulton County Commissioners Mo Ivory and Dana Barrett, who are both being held in contempt by the court over this matter, after refusing to confirm Republican backed nominees Julie Adams and Jason Frazier. Plus, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is now accepting applications for its Preserving Black Churches grant program. Executive director Brent Leggs talks about the $60 million national initiative dedicated to uplifting historically Black churches and the communities that preserve them. Lastly, a newly launched initiative will eliminate $10 million in debt for families across metro Atlanta. The initiative, helping 3,500 households, is part of a partnership between the Atlanta Dream and Cash App and ForgiveCo. Rose talks with Atlanta Dream president and CEO Morgan Shaw Parker and ForgiveCO co-founder and CEO Craig Antico, about the debt elimination initiative. Plus, Shaw Parker talks about the team’s namesake being connected to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., when it was selected by the community in 2008.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this time is Kay Thompson. As Kay says in her bio, she is a minister, TV show host, author, Realtor® and business owner. If that isn't enough, she has raised a son and a daughter. Kay grew up, as she says, a military brat. She has lived in a number of places around the world. Like others we have had the pleasure to have as guests, her travels and living in various places and countries has made her curious and given her a broad perspective of life.   After high school she went to college. This life was a bit of a struggle for her, but the day came when she realized that college would be a positive thing for her. She will tell us the story.   After college she and her second husband, her first one died, moved to Atlanta where she has now resided for over 30 years. Kay always has had a strong faith. However, the time came when, as she explains, she actually heard God calling her to go into the ministry. And so, she did.   Kay tells us about how she also has undertaken other endeavors including writing, selling real estate and working as a successful Television host. It goes without saying that Kay Thompson performs daily a number of tasks and has several jobs she accomplishes. I hope you will be inspired by Kays's work. Should you wish to contact Kay, visit her website www.kaythompson.org.     About the Guest:   Kay Thompson is a minister, TV show host, author, Realtor® and business owner. She is the founder of Kay Thompson Ministries International, a kingdom resource for healing, hope and spiritual development. Kay is also the founder of Legacy Venture Group, a consulting and media firm which has helped countless businesses, organizations and individuals to strategically maximize potential. Kay holds a BA in Art History from Rutgers University in Camden, NJ, and an MA in Christian Ministry from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. She is the former program director of WGUN 1010 in Atlanta and hosted the Kay Thompson TV Show, which aired on WATC-TV 57 in Atlanta. She currently hosts for the Atlanta Live broadcast on TV- 57. Kay is a member of the staff for the Studio Community Fellowship at Trillith Studios in Fayetteville, and is a host for their weekly service. She also serves as a member of the Board of Advisors for the A.D. King Foundation and works with several other non­ profit organizations in the Metro Atlanta area. Kay has lived in Georgia for over thirty years and is a resident of Stockbridge. She has two wonderful children: Anthony (Jasmine) and Chanel; and one grandchild, AJ. Kay enjoys reading, bowling and spending time with her family.   Ways to connect with Kay:   Facebook (Kay Thompson Ministries) https://www.facebook.com/kaythompsonministries Instagram (@kayrthompson) https://www.instagram.com/kayrthompson/     About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:17 Hi, everyone. I would like to say greetings wherever you happen to be today, we have a wonderful guest today. This is a woman, I would say, of many, many talents. I've been looking forward to this for a while. Kay Thompson is a minister, a TV host. She's an author, she's a realtor, and she's a business owner. My gosh, all of those. I want to find out how she does all those. But anyway, Kay, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset. We're really glad that you're here.   Kay Thompson ** 01:54 Well, thank you so much for having me. I appreciate being here, and thank you for contacting me excited.   Michael Hingson ** 02:01 Well, how do you do all those things all at once?   Kay Thompson ** 02:05 Well, you know, definitely can't do them all at once. Oh, okay, well, so have to kind of parse them out each day. And as I get assignments, that's how it goes. And got to prioritize one over the other. You   Michael Hingson ** 02:22 know? Well, we will, we will get to all of those, I am sure, in the course of the next hour or so. But I'm really glad that you're here, and as yet, I've been looking forward to this for a while, and and I'm sure we're going to have a lot of fun. Why don't we start? Maybe you could go back and tell us kind of about the early K growing up. What about you? So people can get to know you?   Kay Thompson ** 02:44 Oh, yeah. So growing up with the daughter of a military father, military officer. As a matter of fact, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. So that was interesting. So it was kind of a privileged military life in that sense that, you know, he just was always, he was a very important figure in his time. So that was interesting, walking on the base with him. And, you know, people would stop and salute him, you know, it was, it was, and I was just a little caught, you know, just running alongside him and just real proud, real proud   Michael Hingson ** 03:28 of my father. Did you have any Did you have any siblings?   Kay Thompson ** 03:31 I do? I have two brothers. Yeah, they both lived in Arizona. I was in the middle, so smashed right in the middle between two very muscular, very had a very demanding, commanding, excuse me, commanding presences. So in between the two brothers there, yeah, and then my mother, she was an English teacher, and very, you know, did excellent in her own right. She did a lot of drama, just a lot of teaching. She ended up in her 60s getting her doctorate degree, and, you know, just really excelled in education. And so she was the one that was really big on education. You know, go to school, go to school. Go to school. I don't want to go to school. Well, you need to go to school anyway. So I went to school anyway. That's how I can say my life was. Now, where did you grow up? All over,   Michael Hingson ** 04:32 okay, you did. I was going to ask if you did a lot of travel, since your dad was in the military.   Kay Thompson ** 04:38 Yeah, we certainly did. I was born in Tacoma, Washington. Oh, I don't remember any portion of it, because we were the only there, basically, so I could be born. I feel like, I know that's not the reason. But we went to Washington so I could be born, and then we lived there about a year, and then we moved to New York City. Then. We moved to. Now, by this my brother was already born, because all of us are three years apart. So my brother was born in Verdun, France, okay, and then they moved to, I can't remember where they were before that. I don't know if they went straight to from there to Washington State, and then we moved to New York, and then we went to Aberdeen, Maryland, and that's where my younger brother was born. And then from there, we went to Germany. We stayed there for about three years. From Germany, we went, I can't believe I remember all this. And from Germany, we went to Ohio. We stayed there for a couple of years. And actually we were there when they had that tornado. Was like in the 70s, there was a tornado Zenith Ohio. Well, we weren't far from zenith at the time. So we were there. Then we moved from there to Virginia, and it was there for three years, then to New Jersey, and then that's where my father retired. So we were all over the place.   Michael Hingson ** 06:10 You were, my gosh, well, did you, did you learn any of the foreign languages when you were in Germany and France, or, yeah,   Kay Thompson ** 06:23 in Germany, we could only, I only remember vaguely, you know, hello, thank you to know what it is now off beat is saying goodbye, Danka and bitter, thank you. You're welcome and good, yeah. But tight. But, no, no, we didn't do that at all   Michael Hingson ** 06:47 so, but you, you certainly did a lot and you had a lot of adventures. How do you think that all of that travel affected you as you grew older? What? What did it do that helped shape you?   Kay Thompson ** 07:03 Well, I know that, you know, of course, traveling. You know, you hear the story about kids all the time they travel, and because if they're if they're moving a lot, it's hard to create lasting, long term friendships, because you're just constantly moving. And you know, never mind moving to another city, but when you go to another state, even from another country. Now, I did happen to have a friendship with a young lady. Her name was Audrey, and I met her in Germany, and I was between the age of about three to five. I met her in Germany, and we stayed friends till I was in Virginia. So you're talking from Germany, wow, to Maryland, to Virginia. We were friends until Virginia, but then once I left Virginia and went to New Jersey, and I was there for my part of my middle school and then the rest of my high school, we fell out of touch. So that was one of the things I would say is difficult, you know, just having lifelong friends, yeah, that was, that was probably one of the more difficult things. But one thing on the other side is it made great being that person that was a world traveler. It was great when you're in school and they, you know, they ask you in your classroom, hey, you know, tell us something unique about you. Oh, well, I've been to Germany because my parents, when we were in Germany, they wasted no time traveling. They were always traveling. We were on the road all the time. I mean literally, and you know, they, they were just great world travelers. We went we went to Italy, we went to Spain, we went to France, we went to Switzerland. We went everywhere in Europe that they could get in that Volvo that they had. We had a nice little Volvo, and we would pitch out at, you know, campsites, you know, just any way they could to get where they needed to get, because they wanted to see these sites, and especially because my mother was an English teacher, she did a lot of plays, she directed a lot of plays, a lot of Shakespeare. And so a lot of these places were in these books, in this literature that she taught, and I'm sure that's probably one of the major reasons they did all this traveling, all these places that she had studied about, and, you know, taught about, she actually got to go see now, I must say, the only place I didn't go to that I wanted to go to that for some reason, she took my older brother. She didn't take any, noone else went, but my mother and my older brother. And I can't understand that trip to this day they those two went to. Greece. We didn't know. No one else in the family went to Greece. And I meant to ask, I'm going to, you know, when I finish this interview, I'm going to call my brother and ask him, What, what? What did you and mom go to Greece? You know, because nobody else got to go. But I would have loved to go there as well, but, but at the time, you know, new kid, it was okay. Mom and mom and Chuck are going away. Okay. But now that I think back and look back, maybe it was, I never, I never asked about that, but I'm going to ask, Did   Michael Hingson ** 10:34 it help you, though, develop a sense of adventure and and not create any kind of fear of of traveling around. Did it make you a more curious person? Because you got to go to so many places? Oh, I asked that in the on the basis of as you grew older and thought about it.   Kay Thompson ** 10:52 Oh, yeah, I'm a very curious person, curious person, and at times that can be a little nosy, right? And so, yeah, so that, to me, was, I think, one of the ways that built expanded my mind in terms of wanting to know about people and about things, because I've worked in public relations for many years, and so just being able to understand the perspective of other people from different cultures and different mindsets, being open to people from different cultures, different races, different religions, wanting to hear their point of view, interested in you know how they feel about things, because you can have a subject, or You can have something come up, and you have so many different perspectives from people. And you can see the very same thing, they can be shown the very same thing, but one person sees it from their lens, you know, from where you know, yeah, whether it's how they grew up or their external influences, and then someone could see the very same thing, and it interpret it totally different. Yeah. So   Michael Hingson ** 12:08 one of the one of the things that I've noticed in talking to a number of people who came from military families and and others as well, who did do a fair amount of travel to various countries and so on. They do tend to be more curious, and I think that's a very positive thing. They they have a broader outlook on so many things, and they tend to be more curious and want to learn more and wish that more people could have the same experiences that they had.   Kay Thompson ** 12:40 Yeah. I mean, not afraid to try new things too, for things that other people would would not like. I remember in Germany being very young, being fed octopus and snail. You know, these delicacies over there in Germany, I remember that at this my where my father was stationed, in Germany. The street, it was in like a court area. It felt like a court area, big apartments set up in a U shape, and then right across in a U shape in the in the middle of a field, like an open space, not a field, but an open space. And then right outside of that open space, we could jump out of that open space right into a busy street called Roma Strasse, and right on the other side of that busy street was Old Town, Germany, literally stepping there were no fences and no bars and no gates. We're stepping straight from our backyard into Germany, because the base was more Americanized. So you really felt Americanized on the base. But once you stepped into Germany, the houses were these. You know, cobble it was cobblestone streets. And I remember me and my brothers used to walk out of our backyard, that big open area, and go across the street into Germany and get the authentic gummy bears. That was our weekly trip. And these gummy bears, I'm telling you now, for gummy bear enthusiasts out there, the gummy bears in Germany looked nothing like these gummy bears that we see here. They were huge. They were the cutest little bears. I almost felt guilty eating them, but we just had a great time. I remember great memories from our exploits, our visits, the life was different. You know, toilet paper was harder. I just remember now that was years ago. I don't know what it's like now, but   Michael Hingson ** 14:49 yeah, but does the gummy bears taste better?   Kay Thompson ** 14:53 Well, now I can't remember, because then, when you're a kid, any candy, you know, if you say candy, I say, yeah. Much, you know. So when I was that young, I couldn't tell, but they probably did, you know. But then again, for those people that like because I don't drink, but the beer there is much darker, too. So some people don't like that. So better to them. You know, could be, you know, we don't like it to us. So   Michael Hingson ** 15:25 I've never been to China, but I've been to Japan twice, and there's a food in China called dim sum. Are you familiar with dim sum? Okay, I'll tell you dim sum in Japan is I and I think better. It's different and tastes better than dim sum in the United States. Now I have to go to China one of these days and try it. Yeah.   Kay Thompson ** 15:48 Well, if you ever go to the buffets, have you ever gone to the Yeah? Yeah. Okay, so if you notice the people that work there, they do not eat the food that the buffet. Yeah, they so one day I'm going to do this too. I'm like, hey, you know, can I have some of which   Michael Hingson ** 16:09 you guys eat? Yeah, yeah, yeah, well, yeah, but it is, it is interesting. It's fun to to investigate and explore. And I haven't traveled around the world much. I have as a speaker, had some opportunities to travel, but I think my curiosity came from being a blind person who was encouraged by my parents to explore, and the result was that I did a lot of exploring, just even in our house around our neighborhood. And of course, when the internet came along, and I still believe this is true, it is a treasure trove of just wonderful places to go visit. And yeah, I know there's the dark web and all that, but I ignore that. Besides that, probably the dark web is inaccessible, and maybe someday somebody will sue all the people who have sites on the dark web because they're not accessible. But nevertheless, the internet is just a treasure trove of interesting places to visit in so many ways. Yeah,   Kay Thompson ** 17:17 and then a virtual reality. So one of the places that I wanted to go to was, I've always wanted to go to Egypt. I haven't had an opportunity yet, and personally, right now, don't know how you know how good an idea that is right now. Yeah, but I went to a recent VR exploration of the pyramids in Egypt. And I'm telling you, if that was how it seemed, it's definitely was a way to help me to, you know, live it out, so to speak. Because there's, like, for instance, there's a place in Florida called the Holy Land, the Holy Land, you know, the whole just like a theme park. And they say it looks, you know, there are areas where it looks just like Israel, parts of Israel. So, you know, in that respect, I've been able to realize some portion of the dream. But yeah, I have been love to get there.   Michael Hingson ** 18:16 I have been to Israel, and I enjoy happy. I was in Israel two years ago. Oh, well, so what did you do after high school?   Kay Thompson ** 18:30 Oh, after high school, interesting. So remember when I was telling you about the school thing? So I was in and out of school. I went to I started college in New Jersey. Where did you I went to Rutgers University. Rutgers, yeah, well, first I started in New Brunswick. Then I came back because we lived closer to Camden. We lived we lived in New Jersey, closer to Philadelphia. Philadelphia was about 20 minutes away.   Michael Hingson ** 18:57 Mm, okay, I lived in, I lived in Westfield, New Jersey. So we were out route 22 from New York, about 15 miles. So we were in the north central part of the state, okay, South North part, or whatever, of the state.   Kay Thompson ** 19:11 Okay, okay, yeah. Well, yeah. First it was in New Brunswick. I was there. And then after I did that, I went for about a semester, and then I transferred over to Hampton University, because both my parents went to Hampton, so I said Hampton didn't stay there, and then I ended up coming back and going to Rutgers in Camden, and there I completed my degree. Took me eight years to complete it. What   Michael Hingson ** 19:42 did you get your degree in?   Kay Thompson ** 19:43 I got my degree in art history and sculpture. So, okay, yeah, and I love what I did. I you know, I had a museum work. Loved working in a museum, and could tell you about all the i. You know, the art, the sculpture, just loved it. But it took me a minute to get that then. And then, after that, I went to, I moved to Atlanta in 92 the end of 92 so after high school, you know, just a lot of challenges, just trying to figure out who I was and what did you do. You know, how I wished I would have, now, looking back on it, I wish I would have, maybe when I got out of high school, just taking some time off first. And because in my heart, I knew I, I knew I, I knew I didn't want to go to school, but I knew I needed to go. I knew there was something in me that said, you you need to go to school. But mentally, I don't think I was mentally prepared for it, for for the you know, because when you get out of high school, and you go into college, it's a unless you take AP courses in high school, you're not prepared for the amount of work you're going to get inundated with. And it was just overwhelming to me. It took all my time. I felt like I was that person. I had to keep reading things over and over again just to get it, I used to have to, not only did I take, you know, what friend of mine calls copious notes, but then I also had to put it over in index cards. And you know, it just took me a long time because my heart wasn't in it at the time. So I ended up meeting a gentleman, my first husband. We were married, we had a son, and then, but he passed away, I think, when my son was about three, and then that's when, okay, okay. Now, you know you now, now, now. I wanted to go. Now I wanted to finish. So it was   Michael Hingson ** 22:00 your it was your husband that passed away. Yes, yeah, okay, yeah, all right, so then you decided you really needed to to do school.   Kay Thompson ** 22:12 Yeah, I needed to complete it. So that's what pushed me to complete it, leaving   Michael Hingson ** 22:17 the major aside of sculpture and art and his art history and so on. If you were to summarize it, what did college teach you?   Kay Thompson ** 22:30 Oh, that's a great question. What did college teach me? Well, you know, it taught me that, you know, I think we just need to, well, you need to know how to focus. It's really was a disciplining moment in my life. I was an Army brat. You know this bottom line, I was an Army brat even though I felt like I didn't get a whole lot of things that I wanted. In reality, I had a, like a kind of a spoiled mentality. And when I got to college, I realized that this stuff is not going to be handed to me, you know, you're not going to be handed an a you know, I'm not going to do your studying for you, you know. And so helping me to kind of detach from things I had just depended on for so long. But in that transition, it became very lonely. College was very lonely. I mean, even when I left, because I got out of when I first went to Rutgers and cam in New Brunswick, right out of high school. I had, I was at the dorm, and I wasn't ready for a dorm. I wasn't ready for that life because, you know, I left almost before the semester was over and I had to go and make up the classes. And, you know, thankfully, they allowed me to make up some of my you know, majority well. As a matter of fact, they let me make them all up, but I still had to put in the work. And that was my thing, putting in the work, putting in the work and doing things that I didn't necessarily like. Because even though I liked art and I like sculpture and all that. There were other classes that I had to take, like humanities and algebra, you know, and history, you know, not not art history, but you know, American history, European history, and all these different other subjects, these other prerequisites or curriculum that you have to take. And I didn't always enjoy those and other I don't want to do that, but no, you actually have to do it. So I'm going to say that college really helped me learn about disciplining myself to do things that I don't necessarily like, but they are required of me,   Michael Hingson ** 24:58 and I. But I would tell you, if you asked me the same question, that would be my answer. It really taught me a lot about discipline. It taught me also to realize that I really did like inappropriately so adventure and exploration and being curious and so on. I also found that my best college courses were the ones, no matter what the subject was or whether I really enjoyed it or not, were the ones where I had good teachers who really could teach and who were concerned about students and interacting with students, rather than just giving you assignments, because they then wanted to go off and do their thing. But I liked good teachers, and I went to the University of California at Irvine, and had, very fortunately, a lot of good teachers who encouraged discipline and being able to function in unexpected ways and and they also pointed out how to recognize like if you're doing something right, like in physics, when my Masters is in physics, one of the First things that one of my professors said is, if you've got to get the right answer, but the right answer isn't just getting the right numbers, like if you are trying to compute acceleration, which we know is 16 feet per second squared, or 9.8 meters per second squared. That's not right. Anyway, 3232 feet per second, or 9.8 meters per second, it isn't enough to get the 32 feet or or the 9.8 meters. You've got to get meters per second squared. Because that never mind why it is, but that is, that is the physics term for acceleration, so it isn't enough to get the numbers, which is another way of saying that they taught me to really pay attention to the details. Yeah, which was cool. And I'm hearing from you sort of the same thing, which is great, but, but then you went to college, and you majored in what you did, and so did you work in the museum part of the time while you were in college?   Kay Thompson ** 27:31 Well, what happened is, I had an art history teacher who just took a, I guess, a liking to me, because I was very enthusiastic about what I did, because I love what I did. And I had a writing background, because I had a mother who was an English teacher. So all my life, I was constantly being edited. So I came in with pretty good grammar and pretty good way to I had a writing I had a talent for writing in a way that the academic were looking for, that art history kind of so I knew how to write that way, and she hired me to help her. She was a professor that did, you know, lectures, and she hired me, paid me out of her own salary, kind of like a work study. And so I worked for her about 20 hours a week, just filing slides and, you know, helping her with whatever she needed, because she was the chair of the department. So that was a great opportunity. I was able to work with her and and maybe feel good to know if somebody thought, you know enough of you know what I did to to hire me, and feel like I I could contribute, and that I was trusted to be able to handle some of these things. I mean, you know, and I don't know how difficult it is to file slides, but you know, when it teacher wants to do a lecture, and back then they were these little, small, little, you know, square slides. Square slides drop into the projector, right? And she's looking for, you know, the temple of Nike. You know, she wants to find it in order. You know, you pull that slide and you put it in your projector, right, carousel, right, yes, yes. So that's what I did, and it was great. I loved it. I learned college. I loved I loved the college atmosphere. I loved being in that vein, and I think I really found my niche when I was when I went to Rutgers in Camden.   Michael Hingson ** 29:48 Well, there's a history lesson sports fans, because now, of course, it's all PowerPoint. But back then, as Kay is describing it, when you wanted to project things you had. Slides. So they were pictures, they were films, and they were all these little squares, maybe two inches square, and you put them in a carousel, and you put them in the projector, and every time you push the button, it would go to the next slide, or you could go back the other way. So PowerPoint is only making it a little bit more electronic, but the same concept is still there. So there, there I dealt with slides. So after college, you, you did time at the university, at the museum, I gather,   Kay Thompson ** 30:31 okay. So what happened with the museum after I graduated from college, immediately I moved to New Jersey, yeah, you know, right? I'm gonna say probably about six months, six months to a year before college, is when my first husband died, and then after I graduated, um, I moved to New Jersey first. Where did you graduate from? Again, Rutgers University in Camden. Okay, so   Michael Hingson ** 30:59 that's New Jersey so you, but after college, you moved,   Kay Thompson ** 31:03 I moved to Georgia, Georgia that   Michael Hingson ** 31:06 that makes more sense. Okay, okay,   Kay Thompson ** 31:08 okay, sorry, yeah, so I moved to Georgia, and immediately, when we came to Georgia, you know my I came with a gentleman who I married shortly after, I moved to Georgia and we opened a art gallery. We were entrepreneurs. We came because, you know, there was, we felt like there was more opportunity in Georgia for small business owners, or would be potential small business owners, or people who wanted to realize their dream. And we know that in Georgia now, I don't know if you know this, but Georgia is a great place for entrepreneurs, so definitely better than where I was at the time. So we packed the U haul and just threw everything in there and came to Atlanta. Now my the gentleman who would be my husband. So I just say my husband now, then he, he had a sister here, so we visited first with her, and that's how we got to really see the scene, check out the scene, and then we came back and moved and found our own place and everything like that. So but when we came, I opened it, I had an art gallery for about a year or so, little bit longer and but that didn't work out. Didn't, you know, just, you know, some things you tried. Just yeah, just didn't work. But then my husband and now just FYI for you, this person, the second person, I married, the second man. He passed away too, but that was in 2008 but so he's my late husband too. So I have two, two husbands that passed away. One was the first one was much younger, and my second husband. We were married for 16 years. This is early on in our relationship. We he he opened a brass outlet, a just all kinds of beautiful black brass vases and animals and just anything brass you wanted. But also, after I shut down the museum I had or the gallery, it was an art gallery, I moved my pieces into his brass outlet, and there I was able to kind of display them and sell them. We had pieces that range from, you know, $25 to $500 so we I found a little space there that I could do my work. So it was a nice little coupling.   Michael Hingson ** 33:43 Yeah, I'm with you. Uh huh. So so you, you have obviously moved on from from doing a lot of that, because now you have other endeavors, as we mentioned at the beginning, being a minister, an entrepreneur, an author and so on. So how did you transition from just doing art to doing some of the things that you do today?   Kay Thompson ** 34:18 Okay, so what happened is when I came to and I guess this is the really, deeply more personal aspect of it all, when, when I came to Atlanta again, my my first husband had passed away. He committed suicide. Yeah, so when I came to Atlanta, my second husband and I were not yet married, and all I knew is that I wanted the relationship not to be the way the first one was, in a sense of. I I didn't want to go through that specific kind of trauma again and and not that the the two gentlemen were similar. They were very different people. My second husband was a very confident, very strong willed, you know, type of a person, but the trauma and my first husband, he had his own strength in, you know, but there's something that happens when you decide, you know, to end your life. Yeah, I wanted to make sure that I had some sort of support, divine support, because the going through something like that, and when I say something like that, not only am I talking about the suicide, but the fact that he was On we were on the phone together when this happened, so and then just dealing with everything that happened around it, you can imagine someone feeling a little bit insecure, unsure. So I really began to seek God for that relationship that I know would sustain me. I had grown up, you know, my parents grew up, they brought us to church. You know, I wouldn't say my parents were they weren't ministers, but they were active in whatever church they went to, and they made sure that we went to church every Sunday, even the Vacation Bible School. I can remember that in New Jersey, I remember, you know, them just being a very, very involved. My my parents. My mother was a singer, so she sang a lot in the choir, lot of solos. My father was a deacon. They both became elders, and elders, meaning they were just senior members of ministry. Because elder in the I'm in a non denominational ministry now, but elder is another way of saying a ordained male Minister their particular denomination, an elder was, you know, almost you might want to say like a trustee, so, but they were root, they they were they were integral to their church, And they were really foundational members. And so I just remember that impact on my life, and so I needed to make sure I had that grounding, and I knew I didn't have it because I was doing any and everything I wanted to do. You know, one of the reasons my my second husband, said, You know, he, I was the one for him, is because we had a drinking competition and I beat him, you know, we were taking shots, and I beat him. And so, you know that that was something that, you know, he said, Oh, you're, you know, girl, you're the one for me. And so that was our life, running, you know, we did a lot of. We entertained. We, you know, we did a lot of partying, as you say, a lot of having a great time. We were living our best life, right? So I knew I wasn't living a life that I could tell, Hey, God, see my life, Aren't you proud? It wasn't that life I was living. I wasn't, you know, doing biblical things. I wasn't living life, right? So I needed to make sure when I came to New Jersey, I mean, when I came to Atlanta from New Jersey with this gentleman that I had not yet married, I said, Lord, you know, help me make the right decision. And I'd say we could be moved to to Georgia in it's something like January, February. Okay, we got married about two months later, and then a month after that, I was pregnant with my daughter. So things being that, it happened very fast. But one thing about it is, of course, when you're pregnant, as a woman, you know, you can't do this. I couldn't do the things that I was doing before, right? The partying, smoking, the drinking, all of that, you know, for the sake of the child. You know, you just can't do it. So I went through a terrible withdrawal. Yeah, it was, it was pretty bad and and the only refuge I had was the church. So that's how I really got into the church. And once I got into the church, I had, I had been in the church before I had made a decision. Decision when I was about, I'm going to say about five, five or six years prior to that, I had given my life to the Lord. I had, you know, come into a relationship with the Lord, but life happened, and I got out of it. You know, I quickly kind of got out of it. And so for many years, I was just doing my own thing. So again, when, when, when we came to Georgia, I got pregnant, got married, going through with the withdrawals. I just, you know, I just went back into the church, uh, rekindled that relationship. Or, or the Bible says that he, he, he's with loving kindness. Has he drawn you? So he really drew me back based on my need. And so I came back to the church and got really, really involved in ministry. And as I got involved, I just kind of threw myself into it, because I could not do the previous things I did. And then even after I had my my second child, it's a daughter, so I have a son and a daughter, I had to live a life that was good for   Michael Hingson ** 41:05 them. And what did your husband think of all that?   Kay Thompson ** 41:09 Oh, yeah. Well, first he thought I had joined a cult. Okay, yeah, that's so that was his first impression. So he came to the church because he wanted to see who these cult members were that were drawing away his wife. And when he came, he got kind of hooked to the church, yeah? But our our faith was never at the same level. You know? He came because of me. I came because of of God, right? And I don't know if he ever really, I don't think he ever really got to that level that I did, where I was just gung ho. Everything was, you know, I was a Jesus girl. I was a holy roller, you know. And he did it for us. He did it for, you know, task sake, because he was a task oriented person. But he came, he came to be a very like my parents. He came to be very important part of the church. He was a deacon. He was faithful. He loved our leaders. He served with faith and integrity. But when it came to that, you know, deep seated personal relationship with God, where you know God, I just give you everything you know that that was mine. That was what I did. So we differed in that respect, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 42:35 well, well, hopefully though, in in the long run, you said he's passed. I assume it was not a suicide.   Kay Thompson ** 42:45 No, no,   Michael Hingson ** 42:46 Ben that he is. He is moving on in that faith. So that's a hopeful   Kay Thompson ** 42:53 thing. Yeah, I believe he is. He had congestive heart failure and he passed away. And, yeah, I believe he he's now at rest, enjoying his rest. Yes, there   Michael Hingson ** 43:06 you go. So when did he pass in 2008 Okay, so that was 17 years ago. Okay, yep, well, so you were very involved in the church. And I suppose in some senses, it's probably a question that is reasonably obvious, but then I'll still ask, how did you get into the ministry from being very heavily involved in church, and when did that happen?   Kay Thompson ** 43:38 Okay, so one day our church. You know, the churches we have depending on, I guess, your faith or leaders do in the beginning of each year, we have a 21 day consecration, which we do in January, throughout the month of January. You know they might say, okay, 21 for 21 days. Read these scriptures, and we're going to fast from, you know, sweets, meats, or, you know, whatever the directive is. And so we was in a 21 day fast, and that was at my home one day. It was in the middle of the night, and I distinctly heard a call to preach. And that's really how the it all began. I mean, I knew, you know, the Bible says that, you know, even with Jeremiah and Jeremiah one, he says, Before the foundation, you know, before your mother and your father, you know, were together, I have already called you. I already ordained you. So I heard this call to preach, very distinct call, and at that point, I told my pastor, and from that point, I was kind of groomed, and as time went on, I was given more responsibility. Uh, you know, praying, or every now and then, preaching, doing Bible study. The next thing I know, I took my licensing exam, I was licensed, and then after that, I went through ordination, and I was ordained, and that's how it really began. And it was something I really took to heart, because I didn't want to disappoint God again. I didn't want to backslide again. Because, you know, I strongly believed in the faith, and I believe in the faith, and I believe in the power of Jesus, and I didn't want to be that person that Okay. Today I'm going to be faithful to the God and to His Word. But then, you know, then on the next day, you know, you're finding me, you know, yeah, in the liquor store, or, you know, this, doing this, or, you know, in the club. I didn't want to be that person. Yeah, I was, I was sincere, and I was very gung ho, and I wanted to live out this life. I wanted to see what the calling was going to be in my life. And I loved ministry. I loved the word, because I was already an art historian. So I loved history. And so the Bible is all you know, it's something history. It's history. Yeah, it's relevant. History to me, it's alive and active, sure. So it was perfect. It was a perfect pairing for me, and that that's really been my pursuit many these years.   Michael Hingson ** 46:37 So when did you become a minister?   Kay Thompson ** 46:41 Actually, when I, when I was telling you about that fast and when I heard the word preach, essentially when I heard that word preach between me and God, that was when I became a minister. Time wise. When was that time wise? Okay, that was probably 94 Okay. I Yeah, all right.   Michael Hingson ** 47:00 So you were, you were clearly a preacher during a lot of the time with your your second husband, and so on, and, and I am so glad that he at least did explore and and and learn so much. So that's a that's a cool thing. But you've also done some other things. You deal with real estate, you're a TV show host, you're an author and well, business owner, yeah, but I want to, I want to learn more about some of those. But what kind of challenges have you faced in the ministry?   Kay Thompson ** 47:42 Yeah. I would say some of the challenges are, you know, when you're in ministry, you have to preach or get yourself prepared for going before the people. It can be a very lonely lifestyle, yeah, yeah, even, even if you're married, even if you have children, it could still be a lonely and and demanding in its own right, because there is a mandate over your life to live and not according to what you see trending now. And, you know, when I, when I first got started in ministry there, the Internet was not the way it is now. No, no, definitely. Because, I mean, it was in 2000 that I got ordained. And I'm going to say the ministry had been, you know, it was just really starting to, I don't know you guess, she said, make waves. That's when all of the big evangelists were coming out, like, you know, the TD Jakes, the Paula white and the Benny Hinn and the Juanita Biden. That is around that time when those generation of preachers were really at the forefront, correct, low dollar and, you know, Bishop, Carlton, Pearson and Rod Parsley and all these, these names. That's when it really began to really pick up steam. And so that was the error that I started off in. And you wanted to be a person. You wanted to be relevant, but at the same token, you just trying to find that balance between family and ministry and and regular life. You know, can sometimes be really challenging, and I had to learn a lot about the order of things. You know, first it's God, then it's family, and then it's ministry. That's the order. But a lot of times we mix up God and ministry. So what we think is, you know, and. Aspect of things that we think that are God, that are actually ministry, and they supersede your family. That's where you know you can really run into some trouble. So that balance between those different aspects of my life, it was difficult, and then as a person who had a a more a prophetic, a revelatory call. On top of that, God is showing you things about people, about, you know, situations that you don't necessarily ask to know about, you know. And the Bible says, you know, with much knowledge can often come sorrow, you know. And that's when you begin to see God really unveiling and revealing things about people and about yourself. Because you have to be able to, you have to be able to look at yourself and not get too self righteous, right? If God is showing you these things. But in the same token, you don't want to, you know, you say, Okay, God, you're showing me this. What do you want me to do with this? And you know, somebody else might say, Okay, you need to go tell that person what God showed you. You know, I saw you doing this. You better stop, you know, doing this. And then, you know, so busy pointing the finger. Yeah, but you have to remember, you know, and it's, it may be cliches, but you've got three pointing back at you. And so there is, you know, you you've gotta be able to stay humble and yet still balance your family and still, you know, uh, not think yourself to be more than what you are, and yet realize that God has called you to do more in ministry than the average person. So yeah, it can be challenging, but I wouldn't change it for anything.   Michael Hingson ** 51:55 It can be a challenge, but at the same time, you clearly were called to do it, and you work at keeping perspective, and I think that's the important thing, which goes back to college, which helped you learn a lot of discipline, and you get to use that discipline in a different way, perhaps, than you right, you figured out in college. But discipline is discipline, yeah. Well, how did you then get into something like the media and start being a TV show host and those kinds of things?   Kay Thompson ** 52:26 Yeah, so I have a wonderful, wonderful pastor who really takes time to work with their their members and find out what your gifts are, what your talents are, and use them. And so I So, let's just say so I was an artist. Okay, bottom line, I was a sculptor, painter, award winning painter, by the way. Let me just tell you now, you know the first or second painting I did, I entered it into a contest at the college, and I won an award, so I had a gift for this design, but in my time we were transitioning to graphic design, graphic design became the big thing, and I never had if I had the aptitude to do computer science, which, bless his soul, my beautiful son is a computer scientist, right, you know, but that gene, this, that gene, skip right on over me. I was not the math person, and when you said physicist, I said, Hmm, that that, you know, that gene just, just totally went around me,   Michael Hingson ** 53:41 yeah, so you don't know anything about 32 feet per second squared anyway, no,   Kay Thompson ** 53:45 I'm about to say, I trust you, whatever you say, you know, and it's the funny thing is, my father was a mathematician, my older brother was a chemical engineer, and Me, you know that I struggle just to pass geometry. Okay, so no, I was the artsy person.   Michael Hingson ** 54:07 Um, that's fine, but I was, yeah. How'd that get you to the media?   Kay Thompson ** 54:12 Yeah, so I was going to say, so, the combination what happened is my pastor knew a pastor who was looking for a part time job, looking for someone to have a part time job, because he had a he had his own publishing company in his house. He at the time he was he published a book that we talked about church growth. And this was at the time when the Purpose Driven Life, The Purpose Driven Life was a purpose driven church came out. It was a huge success. And he the same thing happened with him here in Atlanta, but no publishing company wanted to take. Make his story, because that's the, you know, the whole the society was inundated with this purpose driven church, you know, it was already written about. It was already done. They didn't want his story. So he decided to create his own publishing company, and it was in the basement of his mansion, and he was looking for someone to be the secretary. So I came in that I was, it was a friend of a friend of friend. They hired me, and I started working for him as a as a secretary. And then they would bring these books over, and he would, you know, send them out to be edited, and then bring them back. And then I would have to mail it out to the to the printer and one of the books one day, and I saw it, and I noticed there were still typos in it. I said, Sir, there's still typos in your book. Oh, really, yeah. And he had already paid this person $1,000 so I went back through it, found all these typos, and that's how I got into publishing, publishing my own books and and everything like that. But then one day, my pastor said, Hey, Kay, why don't you do a radio show? I was like, okay, sure, right, because I had met so many people in ministry from doing their books. So I called the radio station, the local am station, and I said, Hey, how much does it cost to do a show, blah, blah, blah, blah. And I was sponsored by my pastor and some other people, and I started a 30 minute show every week. It was called personalities, profiles and perspectives, the three teams, and I would interview people, gospel artists, pastors, you know, just politicians, you know, just people. I would reach out to them. Next thing I know, I got hired by a station in another station in Atlanta. It was called wg, I don't know if you remember, well, you, you probably don't, because you're not from Atlanta, right? But it was W G, U N, 10:10am, in Atlanta, the biggest am station aside from WSB radio, which is WSB 750 the major news network, right? WGN, 1010. Was a huge station, and I got hired by them. I was a DJ. It was a gospel station, and I ended up being the program director, and did a lot of, you know, voiceovers. I did shows, I did production. That's how I got into radio. And I loved it. I loved radio. I loved anything to do with media. It was just I knew it. I got bit with the bug when they opened up that hot mic. That was it. I was in my element. So that's how I got into radio. And then you went to TV. And then I went to TV, yeah, went to TV. Well, what happened is, I was writing books, and there is a station here in Atlanta, W ATC TV 57 and they interview people all over, actually, all over the country. You can come from wherever we know, we've had big names, you know, all kinds of people and local people. And that's one thing about it, is that local people in ministry could go there. They could sing, if they were music artists, they could, you know, talk about their books, talk about their ministry. And so I went on and talked about my book, and next thing I know, I got called in to be a host, and so I've been hosting now for about five years. Wow. You know, on and off. You know, the the show has different hosts each, and I do a couple of times a month. Okay, I'll actually be on there shortly, again in a few days. So   Michael Hingson ** 58:57 tell us about your books. You've mentioned books several times. Did you publish your own books? Okay, so tell us about your books.   Kay Thompson ** 59:06 So yeah, the first four books, well, I've done I've had four books which were on prophecy. The the main title is prophecy in the 21st Century. And then I did four different volumes. The first one was the role of prophecy in the new millennium. And basically that one was written in, I'm going to say around 2012 somewhere about 2012 and it talks about the relevance of prophecy with regard to the millennial generation, and how this you can help steer direct and go alongside millennial mindset, millennial and many millennial aspects of this generation. And then the second book was also the set under the same volume, the same name. Prophecy in the 21st Century, the role of and the second the first one is the role of prophecy in the new millennium. The second one was prophetic healing. And prophetic healing talks about prophecy and healing in the Bible and how prophetic people who operate in the prophetic can help bring forth, healing, societal, healing, relational, healing, physical, healing, financial. And then the third one was about prophetic women. And these are women in the Bible that had a prophetic calling, not necessarily called a prophetess, but display those characteristics of women that operate in Revelation and that sort of gift. And then the fourth one was called the leadership mandate, and it talks about leader and how leaders navigate in the prophetic arena and the characteristics that people ought to have, and leaders in the Bible that also operated in that revelation or that. And then the last book I wrote was called the 30 names, or not the but 30 Names of God, because there are so many more names that God is known by. But I chose 30 names that really stood out to me as what God has called. You know Jehovah Gabor. You know the warrior one fights for us. You know Jehovah Jireh, of course, we know that's our provider. Mm, hmm, Jehovah Rapha, our healer. So I found 30 names that really stood out to me, and I spoke about those in that book. So those are the books that I have, and then I've got another book that will be coming out within the next year, and and it is about healing. So those are my books, and I've published those books. And not only do I, I didn't start off publishing my own books. I started off publishing for other people, right? Because the more I worked in that field, the more I found that I could do better financially if I did it myself. Yeah, so and I, and I, one thing about it is that as a result of being an artist, that the graphic design, computer graphics, came really easy to me, I'll bet. So, yeah, so someone could hand me a manuscript. I had the editing skills right for my mother. So I could edit your book. I could create the design. I could format it. I You. Hand me your manuscript, I hand you back your finished product. So for me, you know, the cheapest person that you know, I pay the least amount because so I can publish as many books as I could write, probably, you know, but that's how I really got started doing that, and then I began to do it for other people, other leaders, other pastors, friends, you know, just people that want that service. I provide that service. And so that's how that really got started.   Michael Hingson ** 1:03:12 Now we don't have a lot of time, but I just curious. You also do something in real estate.   Kay Thompson ** 1:03:19 I do, yeah, I I got my license in 2005 and maybe one year, maybe one year, and then I got out of it right away. Life happened, and then I came back in 2022, and began to did it full time. And so I love it. I love real estate. Right now I'm in residential, but I do some commercial, and the ultimate goal is to do mostly commercial and to have a space. The goal for commercial is to really help others entrepreneurs who are interested in having businesses offline, giving them an opportunity to have a space that is little to nothing, and that's one of the ways that I really want to give back, is to be able to offer that opportunity for people out there to help others to achieve that same goal. And so I believe in entrepreneur. I've been an entrepreneur for 17 years now. So, yeah, have a heart for that. So I want to see other people get through that challenge and be successful. So, and I know it takes money,   Michael Hingson ** 1:04:37 but in real estate helps.   Kay Thompson ** 1:04:39 It definitely helps. Yeah? Well, real estate is constantly going up, you know, even if the market is down and even if finances are down, real estate is something that is immovable,   Michael Hingson ** 1:04:52 so go back up.   Speaker 1 ** 1:04:54 Yeah, yeah, for sure, and   Michael Hingson ** 1:04:57 you clearly enjoy everything that you're. Doing, which is the important thing, yes, I have that is that is really cool, and I am so glad that we had a chance to talk about all this, needless to say, and I want to thank you for being on unstoppable mindset. Clearly, you have an unstoppable mindset, and you exhibited in so many ways. So I really want to thank you, but I also want to thank all of you for listening out there, wherever you happen to be, if you'd like to reach out to KK, how can people find you?   Kay Thompson ** 1:05:31 They can go to my website. It is my name, K Thompson, dot, O, R, G, all my books are there? Contact information, some of my podcasts. You can watch some of Atlanta live the videos of the shows. It's all on my website,   Michael Hingson ** 1:05:49 all right, and that's in in the notes and so on. So, k, a, y, T, H, O, M, P, S O, n.org, correct. So hope that you'll all go there and and check Kay out and and communicate with her. I'm sure that she would love, and I would love to know what you think and get your thoughts about today. So please feel free to email me at Michael, H, I m, I C, H, A, E, L, H i at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, I B, e.com, wherever you're observing our podcast today, please give us a five star rating. We value very highly your reviews, and we, of course, love them most when you give us a five star review. So please do that. And Kay, for you and for everyone who is out there today, if you know anyone else who ought to be on unstoppable mindset, I would really appreciate it if you'd introduce us and we will bring them on the podcast, because we're always looking for people who have stories to tell about their lives and being unstoppable. So please don't hesitate to let us know. You can also go to our podcast page, which is Michael hingson, M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, s o n.com/podcast, so we'd love you to do that as well. But again, really appreciate all you being out there and listening to us and and I'm sure you you like, like, I have gotten some wonderful things out of talking with case. Okay, once again, I want to thank you for being here. This has been absolutely wonderful.   Kay Thompson ** 1:07:22 Well, thank you. I really enjoyed it. I appreciate you asking me to be here and just so glad to be able to share with you today your audience. Really appreciate it.   Michael Hingson ** 1:07:37 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. To learn more about the concept of blinded by fear, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com forward slash blinded by fear and while you're there, feel free to pick up a copy of my free eBook entitled blinded by fear. The unstoppable mindset podcast is provided by access cast an initiative of accessiBe and is sponsored by accessiBe. Please visit www.accessibe.com . AccessiBe is spelled a c c e s s i b e. There you can learn all about how you can make your website inclusive for all persons with disabilities and how you can help make the internet fully inclusive by 2025. Thanks again for Listening. Please come back and visit us again next week.

Send me a text. I can't wait to hear from you!I don't believe that I have ever put 2 topics in a podcast, but why Not? Have you ever thought about Home Schooling your kids? Or Have you ever gone through something in life and asked "Why me Lord?" Well, here is my take on both these topics. I hope you enjoy.And if you live the the Dallas -FT. Worth, Texas area and looking for an honest Air Conditioning , Heating  & Refrigeration. Look no further and call a reputable company and that is A-Plus  (LLC) 945-237-5986 You'll be glad you did. www.aplusaircondition.com      ❤️Henrie Thank you for listening.Go find your Blessings!

How TPT Teachers Are Building Profitable Online Businesses What does it really take for TPT teachers to build a thriving business? In this Hall of Fame episode of The CEO Teacher® Podcast, we're diving into one of our most powerful themes—how real educators are growing successful online businesses by becoming TPT teachers. You'll hear from three incredible CEO Teacher® School students—Kiana, Jocelyn, and Sydney—who turned their teacher skills into top-selling resources. These real stories prove that it's never too late to start. Whether you're in the classroom or exploring new opportunities, you'll get real strategies, encouragement, and practical ideas to help you take action. You'll walk away with renewed belief in what's possible for TPT teachers. About Today's Guests Jocelynn Hubbard is the founder and managing director of Custom Teaching Solutions, LLC. She is an experienced educator, speaker, professional development creator, and facilitator. Driven by a passion to see the diverse people of our world feel welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated, she provides training on becoming and remaining culturally competent. As a wife and mother of five, her goals include squeezing in time for exercise, finding moments of joy each day, and parenting each of her children as unique individuals. Jocelynn received a B.S. in Education from Miami University (OH) and an MA in Education from The University of North Carolina – Pembroke. She also has a graduate certificate in Gifted & Talented instruction from The University of North Carolina – Charlotte. Sydney Lafrenz holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. She taught 4th grade for 7 years but left the classroom a year ago to focus on supporting student teachers in landing their dream job and transitioning from student to teacher. While working from home as a TpT seller and her Teacher For Hire online coaching course, Sydney is also a mom to 2 girls and one little boy on the way! Keanna Funderburk currently teaches fourth-grade math, science, and social studies in Metro Atlanta. She specializes in making learning engaging for students and making upper elementary math instruction hands-on. She was named her school's 2020 Teacher of the Year. In her seven years as an educator, she has also had experience teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. She uses social media to share teaching ideas, connect with other educators and The Art of FUNology is her TpT store. In this episode, you'll learn: How TPT teachers can launch their store from scratch What works for TPT teachers without a big social following How other educators have gone from idea to income Why mindset makes all the difference for TPT success The role of SEO for TPT teachers How to grow through coaching and community The daily habits of high-performing TPT teachers Links Mentioned in this Episode about TPT Teachers:  iTeachCustom on Instagram Custom Teaching Solutions on TpT Custom Teaching Solutions Learning with Lafrenz on Instagram Learning with Lafrenz on TpT Learning with Lafrenz The Art of Funology on Instagram The Art of Funology on TpT The Art of Funology  The CEO Teacher Business Quiz CEO Teacher® Resources Worth Their Weight in Gold You're already a wealth of knowledge! You're a teacher after all. You've got the skills, the passion, and the creativity to build a thriving online business. You may just not yet know what you want to create or how to get started.    If that's you- First things first:  Grab the “Start or Expand Your Teacher Business” workbook. It's your roadmap to success! This isn't just another worksheet to fill your Google Drive downloads folder– it's your personalized blueprint for getting started building a profitable online business.   Now if you are a seasoned CEO Teacher® who has all the systems in place, has started showing up, and is still feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks and to-dos of building your teaching legacy? No problem! Let's break it down together.    Your first step is to understand your CEO Teacher® Type, and all the goodness and inspiration that comes along with your already remarkable skill set! Take the 2 Minute quiz here so we can navigate the hard parts together!   And if leveling up your knowledge with books is your love language, I have a whole library shelf of goodness just for you! CEO Teacher® Book List Ready to connect with a community of inspiring educators? Join the conversation! Instagram: Tag me @theceoteacher and let's chat about your edupreneur journey. No topic is off limits, and it's always a party in the DM's- just sayin'   Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes and never miss an episode. This is your weekly go-to for all things teacher business, marketing, and mindset…   Leave a Review: Help other teachers discover the CEO Teacher® Podcast and lean into their teacher magic!   Join The Community: The CEO Teacher's Lounge is a community for ANY educator building an online business who doesn't want to do it alone. kaysemorris.com/patreon   Let's make your teacher dreams a reality!   P.S. Check out our latest CEO Teacher® Podcast episodes and blog posts for more inspiration and actionable advice. How to Sell On Teachers Pay Teachers With Strategy & Systems Learn How To Make Teachers Pay Teachers Products In 5 Actionable Steps Your Guide to Starting a TpT Store from Scratch 7 Ways to become a Teachers Pay Teachers Top Seller   P.P.S. Don't forget to grab your free bag of virtual teacher goodies and start making your mark online!   I believe in you! YOUR best is yet to come! Kayse

On this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we unpack billionaire investor Bill Ackman's bold new idea: merging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into one giant “mortgage super-company.” What would this mean for homeowners, buyers, and the U.S. housing market? I'll walk you through the history of Fannie and Freddie—from their origins in the Great Depression and the 1970s, through the $191 billion bailout during the 2008 financial crisis, to today where they still back roughly half of all U.S. mortgages. We'll explore why Ackman believes combining them could lower costs, streamline oversight, and potentially cut mortgage rates for everyday borrowers. But it's not all upside. Could putting so much power into one company create a massive single point of failure? Would an IPO truly help taxpayers—or just Wall Street investors? And what political battles stand in the way of reform? If you're thinking about buying, selling, or refinancing, this discussion matters. Even a small change in mortgage rates can save—or cost—you tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a loan. Tune in to hear my take on what this proposed merger could mean for Metro Atlanta homeowners, buyers, and the future of housing in America. And don't miss our next segment, where we break down contingent offers—how they work and when they might be the key to making your next move.

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! This week, we break down the candidates who qualified for municipal elections across metro Atlanta. From mayoral races to city council contests, we walk you through who's running and where the most competitive fields are shaping up. Whether you're a voter in the suburbs or following metro Atlanta politics more broadly, this episode gives you a clear snapshot of the names to know heading into campaign season. Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1 Lyndsey Coates on Instagram @list_with_lyndsey Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

On the Friday August 22nd edition of Georgia Today: Vice President J.D. Vance visits Peachtree City; Tuberculosis is on the rise in Metro Atlanta; and a new apartment building in Gwinnett County offers a place where unhoused men can get back on their feet. 

Send me a text. I can't wait to hear from you!The Vagus Nerve is one of the most important  Nerves  that we have. It signals your brain to your body. Laugh and learn. ❤️

DeneQuia also known as "Boss Lady" is an Independent Recording Artist originally hailing from Florida, has made her roots in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, director and owner of an inflatable business. Her journey has been rough, but she has persevered. We dove into her beginnings and where she is in her career now. Tune in to learn about her trials to triumph. DeneQuia's IG: InstagramEBook (Start/Launch Podcast): https://payhip.com/b/JGbr4

The Gang talks about The Search with Metro-Atlanta area Firefighter Dustin Martinez from Reformation Fire Training. The show gets derailed many times by everything from Rob showing up 20 minutes late, to Gates insisting on telling his best (worst) Dad Joke, to Jeff offending the entire left side of the country. On This Episode: Ryan Gates, TJ Parrish, Jeff Mrwik, Chris Carter, Jason Joannides, Rob Hunt, Rob's Frogs. Originally published: 7/17/2020Truckcompanymisfits.comSodacitytraining.com

Atlanta's real estate scene continues to move and shift, and in this episode, we've got your quick snapshot of what's been happening over the past seven days—along with my own take on where the market might be headed next. We'll also take a moment to step outside the city for a bit of local exploration. Today's “Something You Should Know About Atlanta” is Fort Yargo State Park, a destination with rich history and plenty of outdoor adventure just a short drive away. Then, we'll switch gears to a fascinating—and potentially game-changing—proposal: no tax on tips. Imagine keeping every dollar of your hard-earned gratuities. Could a move like this reshape the service industry, influence tipping culture, and maybe even impact how small businesses operate? We'll break down the latest insights and explore what it might mean for workers and employers alike. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, our mission is simple—helping listeners go from real estate novice to expert so that buying or selling a home is a confident, stress-free experience. We believe no one should learn something at or after closing that they could have—and should have—known beforehand. And as always, you'll get all the upside with the tools, knowledge, and resources to make smarter decisions about your home, your neighborhood, and your financial future.

In this episode, MediaMaker Spotlight producer Brandon Ferry sits down with two visionary directors whose films were screened at this year's Ebertfest film festival held at the Virginia Theater in Champaign, Illinois. Brandon first speaks with trailblazing director of the 80s and 90s, Susan Seidelman, best known for directing the cult classic, DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN (rapturously received at Ebertfest), as well as the pilot and multiple episodes of SEX AND THE CITY, and the early-90's Meryl Streep dark comedy, SHE-DEVIL. The conversation explores Susan's four-decade career directing genre-blending films that reflect her passion for classic Hollywood storytelling, mixed with a playful New Wave spirit– informed by her years living in downtown NYC. Susan also touches upon her recently-released (not to mention sharp-witted) book, titled Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir About Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls.Next, Brandon has an insightful conversation with up-and-coming writer-director, David Fortune, whose moving feature film debut, COLOR BOOK was warmly received by Ebertfest's audience. COLOR BOOK beautifully tells the story of a devoted single father (William Catlett) embarking on a journey through Metro Atlanta with his 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome (newcomer Jeremiah Daniels) to attend their first baseball game together. Recently named one of Variety's 10 Directors to Watch in 2025, David financed COLOR BOOK after winning AT&T and Tribeca Film Festival's $1 million Untold Stories prize in 2024. David dives deep into his journey writing and directing his debut feature, the challenges he encountered, and the incredible success he has achieved getting his film financed, developed, and screened across the country at numerous film festivals. Check out these behind-the-scenes interviews, recorded on location, direct from the festival with producer Brandon!Learn more about Ebertfest Film Festival: https://www.ebertfest.com/ Check out Susan Seidelman's book: Desperately Seeking Something: A Memoir About Movies, Mothers, and Material Girls (which can be found wherever books are sold). https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250328229/desperatelyseekingsomething/ Watch the trailer for David Fortune's award-winning debut film COLOR BOOK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go9ZqJJq7f0---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the MediaMakerSpotlight.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

Send me a text. I can't wait to hear from you!Have you ever wondered what your teens are doing all the time they are so quiet? More than likely they are on their phones. But what are they doing on their phones... today it's all about your teen and what they do and what they might be doing. ❤️HenrieThank you for listening.Go find your Blessings!

Atlanta's real estate market is shifting—but not always in the way the headlines suggest. Are we cooling off, heating up, or just settling into a new normal? In this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, I'm joined by Mitchell Palm of Smart Real Estate Data, one of the leading experts on Atlanta housing trends, to break down exactly what's happening in our market right now. We'll start with the big picture, asking Mitchell to sum up the state of the market in one sentence. From there, we'll explore the single biggest change he's seen in the last 6 months—and what it means for both buyers and sellers. We'll also talk about home prices in Metro Atlanta—are they still climbing, holding steady, or showing early signs of a slowdown? Plus, we'll dig into how different neighborhoods are performing and the unique factors driving those differences. Buyer behavior is evolving, too, and Mitchell will share how buyers' habits, expectations, and priorities have shifted in recent months. And finally, we'll get the truth on the inventory story—do we actually have more homes available now, or does it just feel that way? At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we help listeners go from real estate novice to expert so home selling and buying can be done with total confidence—and without the worry typical with life's biggest investments. Want to share your thoughts or ask a question for the show? Visit GoGaddisRadio.com to connect, nominate your neighborhood for a spotlight, and subscribe to the podcast. You get all the upside.

Former President and Georgia native Jimmy Carter created the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Emergency Management Agency back in 1979. But now President Donald Trump is calling for these two departments, among others, to be dismantled. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali look at how debates over the shape of the federal government during Carter’s time can shed light on what’s happening today. Plus, a look at bathroom parity at the State Capitol, off-schedule redistricting appears to be off the table for Georgia Republicans, an update on drama over appointments to the Fulton County Board of Elections and census data suggests that Metro Atlanta’s population boom may be slowing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former President and Georgia native Jimmy Carter created the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Emergency Management Agency back in 1979. But now President Donald Trump is calling for these two departments, among others, to be dismantled. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali look at how debates over the shape of the federal government during Carter’s time can shed light on what’s happening today. Plus, a look at bathroom parity at the State Capitol, off-schedule redistricting appears to be off the table for Georgia Republicans, an update on drama over appointments to the Fulton County Board of Elections and census data suggests that Metro Atlanta’s population boom may be slowing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send me a text. I can't wait to hear from you!I will be blunt here...have you thought of having an affair? OR are you having an affair? Lusting over someone and it is driving you crazy on what to do? I will tell you don't that simple. Is it worth it? You might lose everything that you wanted our of life.  Just ask the two that were at the Coldplay concert. ❤️Henrie Thank you for listening.Go find your Blessings!

On this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're covering everything from Marietta charm to digital currency and long-term housing trends—so whether you're a homeowner, a homebuyer, or just a real estate enthusiast, this one's for you. Neighborhood Spotlight: We kick things off in Whitlock Heights, a hidden gem in Marietta, Georgia. With its timeless character, established homes, and unbeatable location near the Marietta Square, Whitlock Heights offers a perfect blend of charm and convenience. If you're looking for a community with personality and history, you'll want to check this one out. Search active listings at SureMLS.com. Next up—cryptocurrency and mortgages. Listener Thomas from Bethlehem asked: “Is cryptocurrency real money? Can I use it to buy a house?” The short answer? Yes... but it's complicated. Host Cleve Gaddis breaks down how digital currency is starting to make its way into the real estate world, the challenges with lender and seller acceptance, and what to consider before transferring your Bitcoin into a backyard. Then, we shift to a question from Steven in Peachtree Corners: “We're worried about home price declines when we're ready to sell in a few years. Do you have any stats on price gains or losses over time?” Cleve introduces the “Five-Year Rule” and shares market data from Keeping Current Matters to put those fears into perspective. Despite short-term market shifts, home prices have shown consistent upward growth over five-year periods in nearly every major market, including right here in Metro Atlanta. If you've been wondering whether now is a smart time to buy, sell, or hold—this segment gives you the data and confidence you need to make informed decisions. And remember, if you want all your real estate options laid out clearly, including our Upside Program—designed to help you unlock equity and move without stress—head to GoGaddisRadio.com. Submit a question, nominate a neighborhood, or subscribe to the podcast. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we help listeners go from real estate novice to expert, so home buying and selling can be done with total confidence and without the worry typical of life's biggest investments. You get all the upside.

This week on Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we've got another powerful lineup of insights, updates, and eye-opening stories from around Metro Atlanta—and beyond. First, we bring you the latest Metro Atlanta Real Estate Update, covering home inventory, pricing trends, buyer activity, and what you need to know if you're considering buying or selling in this shifting market. Whether you're a seasoned homeowner or first-time buyer, Cleve Gaddis gives you the data and interpretation you won't get anywhere else. Then, in Something You Should Know About Metro Atlanta, we're comparing two American icons: Stone Mountain vs. Mount Rushmore. What are the differences, the controversies, the scale, and the impact of these monumental works? You may be surprised by how they measure up—and what they represent to the public today. Finally, we dig into a serious story that hits close to home: a real estate investor in Atlanta sentenced to prison for their role in a wide-ranging fraud scheme. Reported by Capitol Beat News Service on May 22, 2025, this case shines a light on the importance of ethics in real estate—and how investor fraud can damage communities, inflate housing costs, and erode trust in the industry. Cleve shares key takeaways every buyer, seller, and agent should know. And don't forget—You Get All the Upside. If you're thinking of selling but overwhelmed by repairs, staging, or the timing of your move, our team offers tailored solutions including instant cash offers, buy-before-you-sell programs, and our exclusive Rehab & Refresh strategy. We make it easier to get top dollar without all the stress. To submit your questions, share feedback, or suggest a Neighborhood Spotlight, visit GoGaddisRadio.com. Subscribe to the podcast and stay up to date on everything you need to know to go from real estate novice to expert. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we don't want you to learn anything at or after closing that you should've learned before.

We're continuing the conversation on Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio with Expert Advisor Matt Reeves, Exclusive Allstate Agent and Personal Financial Representative, as we dig deeper into the insurance challenges brought on by the growing number of natural disasters. Host Cleve Gaddis recaps the eye-opening first half of the discussion, then guides listeners through the real-world implications of what homeowners are facing today. From increased premiums and denied claims to policy non-renewals and coverage restrictions, the stakes are rising across Metro Atlanta and beyond. In this extended segment, Matt explains: What's behind the dramatic increase in homeowner insurance rates—even in low-claim areas Why roof replacement has become a make-or-break issue for coverage approval How some insurers are exiting entire states or zip codes—and what that means for your renewal Strategies for comparing policies, bundling coverages, and asking the right questions How your claims history, deductible level, and credit score can impact your pricing Cleve invites listeners to share their own experiences with insurance renewals, rate changes, or disaster claims by visiting GoGaddisRadio.com. Have a tip or horror story others can learn from? Let's talk about it. CLOSING REMARK: "As we face more unpredictable weather and natural disasters, understanding how the insurance industry is adapting—and how you can protect yourself—has never been more important. Don't wait until the next storm is on the radar to find out if your policy really has you covered." And remember, You Get All the Upside with our team. Whether you're buying, selling, or just staying put, the Modern Traditions Realty Group is here to help you make confident, informed real estate decisions. Subscribe to the podcast, drop us a question, or nominate your community for our Neighborhood Spotlight—all at GoGaddisRadio.com. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we help you go from real estate novice to expert, so your journey through real estate can be done with total confidence and without the worry typical with life's biggest investments.

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In this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're delivering key updates and insights that every Atlanta homeowner, buyer, or real estate professional should know. First, we break down the Metro Atlanta real estate market performance for the month of June. Whether you're planning to list your home, make a purchase, or just keeping an eye on trends, we'll cover what changed, what stayed steady, and what to watch for as we head deeper into the summer housing season. Then, in our “Something You Should Know About Atlanta” segment, we take a look back at the remarkable story of Delta Airlines. Headquartered right here in Atlanta, Delta has become one of the most recognized names in global air travel—but it wasn't always the powerhouse it is today. We'll explore how this iconic company started, the role it has played in shaping the city's economy, and what it continues to mean for Atlanta's growth and reputation on the world stage. In our final segment, we turn our attention to a legal development making waves in the real estate world. A recent ruling has reignited lawsuits from landlords against tenants over missed rent during the pandemic. We'll talk about what this means for landlords and renters alike, what rights each side has under Georgia law, and how this could affect investor behavior in Metro Atlanta's rental market moving forward. If you own rental property or are thinking about investing, this is a must-listen. Visit GoGaddisRadio.com to submit your questions, suggest a neighborhood for a future spotlight, or just let us know what you think. You can also subscribe to the podcast and stay connected with the latest real estate insights tailored specifically for Atlanta-area listeners. And if you're looking to explore your homeownership or selling options, don't forget about our “You Get All the Upside” program. We help you evaluate multiple strategies—from traditional listings to cash offers and pre-sale renovations—so you can make confident decisions with zero regrets. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we help you go from real estate novice to expert, so you can make life's biggest investment decisions without fear or confusion. Because no one should ever learn something at or after closing they should have known before.

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In this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're putting the spotlight on one of Suwanee's most desirable neighborhoods—Rivermoore Park. Known for its beautifully maintained homes, green spaces, and access to top-rated North Gwinnett schools, Rivermoore Park is a standout community in Metro Atlanta. We'll explore what's currently happening in the real estate market there, based on insights from SureMLS.com, and why buyers and sellers alike are paying attention. But we're not stopping with just market stats—this week, we're also diving into a surprisingly hot topic that's been making headlines and stirring up debates: gardening etiquette. Inspired by a pair of articles from Better Homes & Gardens, we're asking the questions many people have likely wondered but never asked out loud: Is it ever okay to pick flowers from someone else's yard? And is it ever appropriate to trim a neighbor's bushes, plants, or trees that might be creeping over your property line? We'll unpack the social and legal implications of these situations, explore how small actions can lead to big neighborhood conflicts, and share how something as simple as a disagreement over landscaping can affect property values and community harmony. You might be surprised at how strong the opinions are around these issues—and why it matters for homeowners and potential buyers. Of course, we also invite you to visit GoGaddisRadio.com to join the conversation. Whether you have a question, a comment, or a neighborhood you'd like us to feature, we want to hear from you. You can also subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a segment. And if you're preparing to sell your home or just want to explore your options, don't forget to ask us about our exclusive “You Get All the Upside” program. It's designed to help homeowners make smart decisions with the least amount of stress, offering multiple paths to success—including cash offers, listing enhancements, and home prep solutions. At Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're all about helping you go from real estate novice to expert, so you can buy or sell your home with confidence and without the anxiety that often accompanies major financial decisions. Because you should never learn something at or after closing that you should've known before.

If you sold your home in Gwinnett County and were shocked to find a property tax bill in your mailbox this year, you're not alone. On this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're diving into the confusion surrounding the new Gwinnett County tax notices and why sellers like Wendy and John are still receiving bills—months after the sale.

Segment Teaser – This week on Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're bringing you the latest Metro Atlanta real estate update, spotlighting an exciting new driverless transit innovation, and tackling an important listener question: Are HELOCs a hidden fraud risk?

Send me a text. I can't wait to hear from you!I just need to let everyone know that this podcast was prerecorded and finished on July 4, 2025. I was so excited when making this podcast to share the good word and a place of peace in Kerrville, Texas. When finishing up the podcast my husband informed me about the flooding and  the devastation. We are so sad and sending prayers for those who have lost loved ones.                 ❤️Henrie#thecomingkingsculpturegarden#peaceful#kerrvilletexas#prayersforkerrvillelink to The Coming King Sculpture Garden

Segment Teaser Topics – In this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're diving into three hot topics affecting Metro Atlanta: The latest real estate trends for the past 7 days A fun Atlanta fact—the Georgia Aquarium turns 20! And a serious housing trend—just how many homes in Atlanta are owned by investors instead of residents?

Segment Teaser – Ever heard of someone moving into a home claiming it was theirs by “sovereign authority”? In this jaw-dropping episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're joined by Chance Brown, CEO of CB&A Realtors in Houston, Texas, to walk us through a real-life scenario that's stranger than fiction.

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Segment Teaser – On this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're covering this week's Metro Atlanta housing update, and shining a spotlight on a luxurious twist to outdoor fun—glamping in Hiawassee!

GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 5th Publish Date: July 5th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, July 5th and Happy Birthday to Huey Lewis I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett solicitor says she has no jurisdiction in case involving journalist facing deportation Partnership Gwinnett Intern Mix Highlights Next Generation Workforce Grace Arbor Receives Alzheimer’s Association Grant to Improve Respite Care for People Living with Dementia in Lawrenceville Plus, the Stripers report with Kanekoa Texiera All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Gwinnett solicitor says she has no jurisdiction in case involving journalist facing deportation Gwinnett County Solicitor General Lisamarie Bristol clarified her office is not involved in charges against journalist Mario Guevara, who was arrested in DeKalb County on June 14 while covering an immigration protest and now faces possible deportation to El Salvador. Guevara, a Gwinnett resident, was later taken into ICE custody but granted bail. Confusion arose as DeKalb’s Solicitor’s Office handled and dropped charges, while Gwinnett’s Sheriff’s Office announced unrelated charges from May, which have yet to be entered into the court system or served. Guevara was held at ICE’s Folkston detention center. STORY 2: Partnership Gwinnett Intern Mix Highlights Next Generation Workforce Over 50 college interns attended the Partnership Gwinnett Intern Mix, an annual networking event aimed at fostering professional connections and career opportunities in Metro Atlanta. Sponsored by Primerica and PBK Architects, the event highlighted Gwinnett’s focus on talent development and retaining emerging professionals. Interns engaged in networking, industry insights, and career-focused discussions, aligning with Partnership Gwinnett’s broader workforce initiatives like the Talent Council and Workforce Summit. With growing sectors in advanced manufacturing, IT, health sciences, and more, the event emphasized Gwinnett’s commitment to connecting young talent with real opportunities to build their futures locally. STORY 3: Grace Arbor Receives Alzheimer’s Association Grant to Improve Respite Care for People Living with Dementia in Lawrenceville Grace Arbor in Lawrenceville has received a $121,694 grant from the Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation to enhance dementia-specific respite care. Serving the community for 20 years, Grace Arbor will use the funds to support more families, introduce virtual reality dementia simulations, expand partnerships, and update its center. The organization provides affordable, person-centered adult day care for seniors with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, prioritizing underserved populations. Activities include music, exercise, cognitive stimulation, and multisensory experiences. Grace Arbor is one of 41 recipients nationwide and will also receive training and support to ensure sustainable, high-quality care. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: STRIPERS INTERVIEW Break 3: STORY 6: City of Lawrenceville Adopts FY 2026 Budget and Tentative Millage Rate Lawrenceville’s $227.7 million Fiscal Year 2026 budget focuses on revenue adjustments, staff retention, and capital improvements. The millage rate remains at 3.26 mills, but state law requires it to be advertised as an 18.16% tax increase due to growth in the tax digest. Key highlights include utility rate adjustments, $1.74 million in salary increases, 16 new positions, and workforce incentives like tuition reimbursement and housing support. The city will invest $31.1 million in infrastructure projects, including street upgrades, utility enhancements, and walkability improvements. Public hearings on the millage are scheduled for July. STORY 7: AROUND TOWN: Hendrickson to lead ACCG economic development and transportation committee Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has been reappointed to lead the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia’s Economic Development and Transportation Policy Committee. The committee focuses on strategies to boost economic growth statewide, including workforce development, tax policy, and creating a multimodal transportation system. Hendrickson emphasized the importance of collaboration and progress in her role. The committee’s work informs ACCG’s Policy Priorities, guiding advocacy during Georgia’s legislative session. ACCG leaders praised the committee’s role in driving meaningful change for counties across the state. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 9 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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Send me a text. I can't wait to hear from you!Do you know of anyone  ior perhaps yourselve with ADHD, Anxiety or Dyslexia? I know several people with one or the other. Have you. ever heard of Retained Primitive Reflex?  ADHD and Retained Primitive Reflex are closely linked, with research suggesting that the persistence of primitive reflexes beyond infancy can contribute to ADHD symptoms.  Not all individuals with ADHD have retained reflexes, and not all individuals with retained reflexes have ADHD, there is a significant overlap between the two, and addressing retained reflexes can be a component of ADHD management. My guest today is my daughter and she wants to share how she learned about Retained Primitive Reflexes.Here is the link that we talked about.

Show Teaser Topics – In this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're covering the latest real estate stats across Metro Atlanta, spotlighting an iconic North Georgia hike at Yonah Mountain, and breaking down what Mercedes-Benz moving 500 jobs to Sandy Springs means for the local market.

Segment Teaser – On this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we're answering two of the most common questions we hear: 1️⃣ What home projects actually add value? 2️⃣ In today's market, is it really better to buy or rent a home?

Send me a text. I can't wait to hear from you!Beyond The Screen ? If you're wondering what this is about you'll have to listen because I will be talking about Gay Pride Month, Coming out of the closet, a bit on religion, CYBERBULLYING, social media and well you get the picture. I hope that this podcast helps some know that they are not alone in what may be going on in your life. Know that God loves you no matter who you are. ❤️Henrie Thank you for listening.Go find your Blessings!

Segment Teaser – In this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, I'm sharing my personal take on the current real estate market, highlighting some unexpected ways to connect with nature around Atlanta, and unpacking a bold new idea—what if we used federal land to boost housing inventory?

A Nevada woman is sentenced to 12 to 35 years in prison after killing her boyfriend during a fight sparked by a tampon in his trash. A teenager in New York is charged after posing for a selfie outside her former high school while holding a fake rifle, prompting a lockdown across two school buildings. A new system in Metro Atlanta bus drivers report fare evasion with the push of a button, after a driver is murdered over a $2.50 fare. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for June 14th Publish Date: June 14th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, June 14th and Happy Birthday to Boy George I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Bluesberry Beer and Music Festival Returns to Norcross Georgia Gwinnett College Students Show Off Their NASA MINDS with rovers project Corps of Engineers OKed to hire more rangers for Lake Lanier Plus, the Stripers report with Kevin Herget All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Bluesberry Beer and Music Festival Returns to Norcross Norcross is hosting the Bluesberry Beer and Music Festival this Saturday, offering a mix of blueberry-themed treats, drinks, and soulful blues music. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. at Betty Mauldin Park, featuring performances by Barry and Denise Richman, Lady D, Real Deal, Willie Hill, Cazanovas, and Skylar Saufley. Downtown businesses will also offer exclusive deals to enhance the experience. For more details, visit bluesberryfestival.com. STORY 2: Georgia Gwinnett College Students Show Off Their NASA MINDS with rovers project Georgia Gwinnett College students designed DORA (Dynamic Objective Reaching Autonomous Rovers), a lunar rover system capable of autonomously mapping the moon’s surface. Funded by NASA MINDS, the project earned second place nationally and won Best Poster at the Georgia Academy of Science Conference. The team of five students, mentored by GGC professors, gained hands-on experience in robotics, engineering, and project management. Inspired by *Dora the Explorer*, the lead rover, DORA, works with two smaller rovers, Boots 1 and 2. The project not only showcased their skills but also opened doors for internships and potential careers with NASA. STORY 3: Corps of Engineers OKed to hire more rangers for Lake Lanier The Army Corps of Engineers has received hiring freeze exemptions, allowing them to hire six new park rangers for Lake Lanier, part of 10 full-time and six part-time ranger positions approved in Georgia. This will help address staffing shortages that led to temporary park and boat ramp closures. Public and political pushback reduced the initial 21 closures to nine. While the new hires will improve operations, Corps officials warn reopening parks will take time due to hiring and training processes. State Rep. David Clark has proposed legislation for Georgia to take over Lake Lanier parks to ensure consistent access. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: STRIPERS INTERVIEW Break 3: STORY 6: Lanier Islands Teams Up With Wineries For New Dinner Series Lanier Islands Resort is launching a yearlong Wine Dinner Series, starting Saturday, June 14, with a California Duckhorn Vineyards wine-pairing event at Sidney’s in Legacy Lodge. Guests will enjoy a multi-course gourmet meal paired with fine wines, including dishes like duck prosciutto, miso sea bass, and braised short rib. The $225 per couple dinner (excluding tax and tip) offers an elegant culinary experience, with optional overnight packages available. Future events include a European Wine Dinner in August and a Cloudland Vineyards collaboration in November. STORY 7: Pastor Troy to Perform at Atlanta Hawks' NBA Draft Watch Party The Atlanta Hawks will host their 2025 NBA Draft Watch Party on Wednesday, June 25, at State Farm Arena, featuring a live performance by Southern hip-hop icon Pastor Troy. Fans can watch the Hawks’ No. 13 and 22 draft picks on the jumbotron, with tickets available for $5, benefiting the Hawks Foundation and YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The event includes appearances by Harry the Hawk, ATL Dancers, and the Flight Crew, plus prizes and entertainment. Doors open at 7 p.m., with live draft coverage until 11:30 p.m. Fans can also purchase a 3-Game Draft Ticket Pack or explore Hawks membership options. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 10 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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