Podcast appearances and mentions of nita whitaker

Multi-hyphenate award-winning actress Nita Whitaker talks about her passion for music and healing, entering pageants to pay for nursing school, and working with icons like David Foster and Alan Thicke. Director of Marketing Nella Vera hosts. For tickets and more information about Nita's upcoming show at 54 Below, visit 54Below.org/NitaWhitaker Watch a sneak peek of Nita Whitaker in Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole here: https://youtu.be/ivkw_tOhsvo The 54 Below Podcast is hosted by Nella Vera and Macon Prickett, and produced by Michael Allan Galvez with support from the 54 Below marketing staff. Original artwork design by Philip Romano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This interview with my friend, Nita Whitaker was recorded over a year ago when her book, When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth, was released. She wrote this book about the life lessons she learned from watching her father and listening to his stories. Nita has been blessed to share stages with amazing people during her time as a singer and performer, but the one thing she remembers her dad telling her is that everyone is the same, people are just using their gifts in different ways. We also talk about our careers as nurses and how it has helped us as we are moving closer to what God has called us to be! There are so many good nuggets in this conversation! I pray that it will bless and guide you as you move closer in a relationship with God. Bio: Nita Whitaker is a former ICU registered nurse-turned Miss Louisiana, an accomplished singer, and award-winning actress and author. Whitaker's first independently published memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace, won the Indie Discovery Book Award (Aging/Death and Dying) and two National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Grief and Memoir Categories. Born in Shreveport, LA, she champions literacy through her 501c3 non-profit In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 18,500 new books in the hands of underserved children and counting. Whitaker has contributed articles for Inspired Women online magazine, was recently featured in Voyager LA magazine, and has also recorded and co-produced four independent records. Anchor Verses: Isaiah 40:31 Psalm 23 Psalms Connect with Nita Whitaker Official Site: www.nitawhitaker.com Instagram: @soprantygirl Facebook: Nita Whitaker **Disclaimer: I apologize if you need to alter the volume throughout this recording. It was recorded over a year ago and there are some places where the volume goes down. Again, I apologize.** ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

Do you have the resilient grace and wisdom you need to endure struggles? Today's guest, acclaimed vocalist Nita Whitaker, shares the wisdom and character she gleaned from the life stories shared with her father.  Nita Whitaker is an accomplished vocalist, who learned her love for music in the spirit of the church before she went on to collaborate with legends like David Foster and Whitney Houston. The book is her literary exploration of her father's complex challenges he faced in his life with grace, the resilient soul in her family via keeping stories alive, and the paternal leader who guided her way.    She was inspired by her father to a resolute commitment to finding your own light and sharing it with those who are still learning. The sparks of wisdom imparted onto her, taught her about the different definitions of strength from her devoted father and the power of perseverance, patience and purpose. When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth: The Life and Wisdom of a Man Named Green is a narrative non-fiction story and a father-daughter memoir. Based on his remarkable 96 years of life, Whitaker's father has provided the lifeline of the story, as seen through the eyes and heart of his daughter. Whitaker captures the pride she has for the paternal presence who taught her about love and respect for yourself and others even in most trying times. Their bond grew from a family rich in experiences and strong sense of self with many lessons this story hopes to pass on to the next generation. Nita describes her father as a pillar for the community and his family. She chose to curate a collection of his most powerful doses of wisdom after enduring incredible hardships with grace. Whitaker titled her book, When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth, because of the struggles faced by her father during his life as a sharecropper in Louisiana during the Depression and Jim Crow eras of poverty and oppression.  Nita shares how her father inspired his community to bond in mutual support through faith-centered grace, diligence, and overcoming evil with light. Whitaker notes her grandfather modeled living as a child of Christ and brought her father up centered upon solid faith and grace. We discuss Nita's life song of communicating stories of light inspiring the world to live in peace, hope, and blessings. Whitaker weaves practical insights and her family's wisdom for living well into the stories she shares. She explains the universal appeal of outlining how to maintain healthy esteem and set successful habits. Nita shares a few tidbits of the life-shaping wisdom she learned from her father and his life. She alludes to his work ethic, always doing your best because it matters even when you don't think anyone will notice. Her father, now 96 years old, imparted truth on subjects from dating and self-worth to how to love your family and the greater community effectively. Nita recalls one of her favorite tips centered on resisting the temptation to hurry into what might seem like an easy opportunity.  We chat about integrity and legacy. Nita defines legacy as the love you leave. Whitaker details the importance of modeling the values we hope our children will learn. She encourages listeners to overcome darkness with light rather than giving into bitterness and negativity. Whitaker illustrates how we can choose to apply our situation to become better as people instead.  Nita encourages listeners to work on becoming the light God designed them to be for those who need hope and positivity around them. Connect with Nita Whitaker on her website at http://www.nitawhitaker.com/, on Instagram at soprantygirl or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NitaWhitakerLaFontaine. Check out her book, When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth: The Life and Wisdom of a Man Named Green on Amazon Get Tina Yeager's FREE Upcycled Inspirational Flip Book template at upcycledbook.com and craft a gift of weekly inspirations for yourself, family members, or special people in your life.   I would also like to invite you to join The True Crime Mission Fields Program, a life-changing opportunity exclusively joining Christians who have married faith and true crime.   Featuring Chaplain Lori Prather, the products within the True Crime Mission Fields Program allow you to connect your passions and skills as Christians with practical service opportunities within the world of true crime.   You will begin to serve people in difficult circumstances, and have a greater impact in this world than you ever imagined possible.   Access your Free Report: Meet the Christian Who Married Faith with True Crime and receive up to 70% of any collection when you use this link https://www.theunlovelytruthtribe.com/uttylk22r3e?affiliate_id=3727901

Let's get positive! Actress, singer, author, and nurse Nita Whitaker joins the podcast to talk her book about her father, When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth. We also talk about her singing career and what it's like being an actress on Grey's Anatomy when you are also a real life nurse. You're going to feel good listening to this. What are you waiting for?Check out Nita's websiteBuy When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth

Episode 185 is with the amazing Nita Whitaker. Acclaimed singer Nita Whitaker (her resume includes singing the original demos for Whitney Houston) and her father, Green, share their true story in the new memoir, When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth: The Life and Wisdom of a Man . This is so timely - especially as dated history creeps back into our lives. Her father uniquely shaped her through his daily guidance in a place, situation and time that would be complex for many. Growing up in the Jim Crow south, her father could only hope that progress would be made, living a life leaning into his optimism as fuel for his future family. He gave her the tools to change how she saw, reacted and processed the world around her. We'd love to share some of their insights with you:· When facing hurdles, her father would tell your kids (and yourself) to be accountable, "giving it your all, whether it's 2 or 2,000" people watching.· Today family foundations, like the importance of kids having a true sense of self, can give strength in the midst of circumstance and are vital in uncertain times. · Civil rights are something that he saw change a country, change lives, change his life, change his daughter's life. 96 years is a long time to have a snapshot of our country!· Giving a truthful reality in a way that enlightens and shows room for potential over painHer and her father are available for an interview, should you be interested. We'd love to work together or find a project you have in the works she could contribute to. Thank you in advance for your time. Much appreciated!ABOUT NITA WHITAKERNita Whitaker is a former ICU registered nurse-turned Miss Louisiana, an accomplished singer, and award-winning actress and author. A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Whitaker has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston's standards, “I Will Always Love You,” “I Have Nothing,” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr. Having toured with Andrea' Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Whitaker has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. Whitaker's first independently published memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace, won the Indie Discovery Book Award (Aging/Death and Dying) and two National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Grief and Memoir Categories. Born in Shreveport, LA, she champions literacy through her 501c3 non-profit In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 18,500 new books in the hands of underserved children and counting.

When Your Hand is in the Lion's Mouth: The Life and Wisdom of a Man Named Green - is a narrative non-fiction story and a father-daughter memoir. Based on his remarkable 96 years of life, Whitaker's father has provided the lifeline of the story, as seen through the eyes and heart of his daughter. Whitaker captures the pride she has for the paternal presence who taught her about love and respect for yourself and others even in most trying times. Their bond grew from a family rich in experiences and strong sense of self with many lessons this story hopes to pass on to the next generation. Nita Whitaker Nita Whitaker is a former ICU registered nurse-turned Miss Louisiana, an accomplished singer, and award-winning actress and author.A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Whitaker has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston's standards, “I Will Always Love You,” “I Have Nothing,” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr. Having toured with Andrea' Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Whitaker has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. She has entertained thousands as well hundreds in her own intimate one woman shows, charity galas and corporate events; her expansive talent and humor continues to find new avenues to be expressed.A Grand Champion Hall of Fame Star Search Winner, Whitaker's stellar vocals blend, jazz, pop, and classical into her own unique sound. She has performed on stage including four world premiere's musicals: “Ragtime,” “Ten commandments the Musical,” “Breaking Through” at Pasadena Playhouse, and most recently named the 2019 NAACP Best supporting actress award winner for her role of Mom Winans in the Broadway bound musical “Born For This” at the Majestic Theater in Boston, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA, Alliance Theater and the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. 2Whitaker's first independently published memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace, won the Indie Discovery book Award (Aging/Death and Dying) and two National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Grief and Memoir Categories.Born in Shreveport, LA, she champions literacy through her 501c3 non-profit In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 18,500 new books in the hands of underserved children and counting.Whitaker has contributed articles for Inspired Women online magazine, was recently featured in Voyager LA magazine, and has also recorded and co-produced four independent records. Still the greatest delights of her life are her robustly talented daughters, Skye and Liisi LaFontaine (who is starring as Satine in London's WestEnd's Moulin Rouge), as they continue to soar.Official Site: www.nitawhitaker.comInstagram: @soprantygirlFacebook: Nita Whitaker

Well this was a crazy talented group of AMAZING artists! Lee Lessack celebrated the 15th anniversary of his duet album, "In Good Company" with an amazing all star line up! We welcome Anne Hampton Calloway, Susan Werner, Amanda McBroom, David Burnham, NIta Whitaker, and Johnny Rodgers. We are joined by special guest co-host Mark Williams! Hear how it all came together for an epic hour! We also have Chris Keaton on to talk all about his new BOOK! Hear his tips on looks, styles, and life!

"Hamilton" Star Mandy Gonzalez is here! She is creating virtual concerts and we talk all about it. She is joined by Jonathan Hawkins. Hear how she is making art in these times. Then the Legendary Songstress Nita Whitaker is here to talk all about the racial inequality and what she thinks can help us all make the world a better brighter place.

A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Nita has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston’s standards, “I Will Always Love You”, “I Have Nothing” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr.  Having toured with Andrea’ Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Nita has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbara Striesand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Buble’. She has entertained thousands as well hundreds in her own intimate one woman shows, charity galas and corporate events; her expansive talent and humor continues to find new avenues to be expressed.A former Miss Louisiana and Grand Champion Hall of Fame Star Search Winner, Nita’s stellar vocals blend, jazz, pop, and classical into her own unique sound. She has performed on stage including four world premiere’s musicals: “Ragtime”, “Ten Commandments the Musical”, “Breaking Through” at Pasadena Playhouse, and most recently as Mom Winans in “Born For This” at the Majestic Theater in Boston, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA, Alliance Theater and the Arena Stage in Washington D.C.Also, she has recorded 4 independent records, appeared in movies, television shows and multiple studio recordings. Nita penned an award-winning memoir entitled: Finding My Voice, started a 501c3 non-profit www.inaworldwithbooks.org, that has given nearly 7000 underserved children new books.She is the mother of two beautiful emerging stars, Skye and Liisi LaFontaine. The best is yet to come.http://nitawhitaker.com/

This former Miss Louisiana and Hall of Fame Star Search Grand Champion Winner is comfortable singing in any setting from an intimate club, to the arena stages as well as stage, television, and movies. She has been the guest performer at The Freedom Awards honoring Oprah Winfrey, President Bill Clinton and actressRuby Dee, sang duets with Andrea Bocelli during a Winter Tour, and also has performed with Josh Groban, Michael Buble'and Chris Botti. Having David Foster as one of her mentors, she has performed and shared the stage with countless celebrities including Barbara Streisand, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Richard Marx, Stevie Wonder and Yolanda Adams. A work still unwritten, Nita continues to hone her skills as well as other creative ventures and recently added author to her resume'. Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace is available on the web.The best is yet to come. Subscribe to Sylvia Global Media at: http://www.youtube.com/user/SylviaGlobal

Sterling & Stroili are visited by Paul’s theatre aficionado sister Carrie Bashak for some sibling quips and exchanges and a review of the U.S. National Tour Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Actress/Director Skye LaFontaine (daughter of musical theatre and recording star Nita Whitaker and the late, great, golden-voiced Don LaFontaine...Voiceover King of Movie Trailers), talks about her latest endeavor as director of an LA revival of Rent the Musical at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles. Embarrassing professional moments are also brought to light. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Sterling & Stroili are visited by Paul’s theatre aficionado sister Carrie Bashak for some sibling quips and exchanges and a review of the U.S. National Tour Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Actress/Director Skye LaFontaine (daughter of musical theatre and recording star Nita Whitaker and the late, great, golden-voiced Don LaFontaine...Voiceover King of Movie Trailers), talks about her latest endeavor as director of an LA revival of Rent the Musical at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles. Embarrassing professional moments are also brought to light. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Right this way, your laughs are waiting. Sterling and Stroili announce unusual news items involving human consumption and human kindness. Concert star, musical theatre star, and recording artist Nita Whitaker is interviewed about her diverse career from Grand Champion of Star Search to working with legendary record producer David Foster. LA Ovation nominated comedienne, singer/actress Cissy Connor arrives at State of the Arts with Cher and Katherine Hepburn; and discusses Bare Sole, her chic, Studio City, CA shoe boutique. The Live Arts Calendar highlights the classic farce Room Service at Hollywood's Open Fist Theatre; and the critically acclaimed west coast premiere of Dan Via's humorous and provocative Off Broadway hit Daddy starring CSI's Gerald McCullough at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. Miss Whitaker and Miss Connor tell of their worst moments on stage. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)

Download Link: Eclectica Episode 5: In MemoriamOr listen via streaming feed:This podcast is dedicated to my friend Jeff Watkins, who died recently, but who beat the odds day by day since even before the day of his birth. He was magnificently brilliant, kindhearted, sweet and strong- in mind and spirit, if not so much in body. Jeff, thank you for the time and love you gave me. I hope you're happy wherever you are, and that if you can hear me or know my heart right now, that you realize how much of an impact you made in my life, and how much of an impression you made in the lives of so many, many others.Love You,NaeP.S.-This episode is also dedicated to all of those who might be dealing with the loss of of a loved-one; as well as to the memories of those whom we've lost through years. May you always remember those who've passed and smile, and to those who've passed, may you always smile down upon the ones who remember you. :)Love Always,DJ SelchieTrack List1. Nita Whitaker - Heaven Holds the Ones I Love (Because it does. Far too many of them.)2. Julianna Raye - Laughing Wild* (Remembering innocence, love, laughter and light...)3. Joannie Madden - Women of Ireland* (Does this speak of pure joy, or pure grief? Or both?)4. The Endparty - There is no Time* (Becuase there isn't. Life is far, far too short.)5. Jen Foster - Underdogs (This sings of those who are different, & of people sticking together.)6. Virginia Coalition - Sing Along (We need to lift each other up. not tear one another down.)7. Farewell June - Shine On* (Because you should. :))8. Donna Lewis - Don't Ever (Cherish your own light as well. :))9. Gypsy Nomads - Summerland* (Journey across the Mists into another realm...)10.Melissa Ferrick - Closer (Closer to Heaven? Perfection maybe? Or to our dreams perhaps?)11. Hey Nunnie Nunnie - Duncan's Song* (I may have lost a "he," but the sentiments remain.)12. Bing Crosby - Count Your Blessings (Again, because we should. :) It makes everything seem brighter.. even the toughest moments. ^_^)...Here are some of the blessings featured in this Ep: Background Music:Denean - Passage to the Earth MotherAsterisks (*) indicate songs which were allowed to be played for Eclectica explicitly by the artist.Very, very special thanks & deepest gratitude go out to each of the artists who personally donated their wonderful music to the making of this particular episode.Also, kudos (as always) to the Podcast Music Network & Ioda Promo Net; for helping to make this episode possible. My grattitude also goes out to the Internet Music Archives, where I found the piece by Mr. Crosby. I especially wanted to put that song on this show, and I'm incredibly grateful to have been able to do so w/your help.Without these sources and the gracious allowance of the artists who gave permission for their music to be played here on Eclectica, I wouldn't have any music available to share w/anyone. So thank you, all. :):)Yours in Gratitude,DJ Selchie