Podcasts about restoring vision

Inherited retinal diseases are a group of genetic conditions that cause progressive and severe vision loss, such as retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, and Stargardt disease. Though they vary in terms of their genetic drivers, they are characterized by degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Collectively, inherited retinal diseases affect more than 2 million people around the world and are largely without reliable treatment options. Kiora Pharmaceuticals is developing a new class of therapies that can restore vision in these conditions by targeting retinal ganglion cells and enabling them to become light sensing to compensate for the degeneration of rods and cones in the eye. We spoke to Brian Strem, CEO of Kiora Pharmaceuticals, about inherited retinal diseases, how Kiora's experimental therapy works to treat these conditions, and a recent collaboration that will help drive clinical development of its lead experimental therapy.

Dr. Ephraim Atwal, a renowned ophthalmologist, joins Eric Wood on the show today. The guys discuss Eric's LASIK surgery with Dr. Atwal in 2016 and how it changed his life. Also in the show, Dr. Atwal shares his journey in becoming an ophthalmologist and taking over his father's practice. They also talk about the challenges of growing a business and the importance of prioritizing patient care. Dr. Atwal discusses his work in cosmetic eye care and his efforts to set new standards in the field. They also touch on their shared love for the Buffalo Bills and their involvement in charity work. Check out Atwal Eye Care on social media: www.facebook.com/atwaleye www.instagram.com/atwaleyecare Dr. Atwal IG: drephraimatwal  Other topics include: Dr. Atwal's Journey and Taking Over the Business (05:44-08:41) Challenges in Growing the Business (08:41-12:56) Setting the Market in Cosmetic Eye Care (12:56-14:02) Growing Up a Bills Fan (14:02-16:54) Philanthropy and Giving Back (16:54-23:30) Favorite Place to Travel (23:30-27:00) Owning a Farm (27:00-33:54) Solar Eclipse Event at Highmark Stadium (33:54-36:00) And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

Brian Strem, President and CEO of Kiora Pharmaceuticals, is developing a small molecule drug to treat orphan retinal diseases. Their drug KIO-301 restores vision in patients with inherited retinal disease. By giving retinal ganglion cells the ability to sense light, signals can be sent to the brain to effectively see using cells that are not normally light-sensitive.  These molecular photoswitches can change shape based on the presence or absence of light and allow a patient to see the direction and movement of light. Brian explains, "It is dependent on the specific mutation. So, we know that there are certain gene mutations that a child will literally be born with immediate signs and symptoms of that disease. Whether that is immediately being blind, so being born blind, versus some of the other ones where you don't tend to get the onset of disease symptoms until the second, or third decade of life when you have difficulty seeing in the dark. Then all of a sudden, that progresses to losing peripheral vision and eventually central vision. So, it is pretty specific to the mutation as to the onset, the timing of onset, and the progression rate." "KIO-301 is based around what chemists would call an Azobenzene. Azobenzenes are notorious for changing their shape based on different external stimuli. And in the case of our molecule, that stimulus is light within the visible spectrum. So, getting more towards, well, what does that mean, and how could we leverage that interesting chemistry? Patients who have these IRDs and specifically, we've now just wrapped up a phase 1 trial, which I can get into in a minute, for a disease called retinitis pigmentosa. In patients with RP, we know that their photoreceptors, or their rods and cones, die. That's part of that mutation that these patients are born with." "Yet there are other cells within the retina that still are the ones that connect to the brain, and those are called the retinal ganglion cells. We know that those cells stay alive for a long time, although they undergo some changes and modifications. And what our molecule can do, KIO-301, is it goes specifically into those retinal ganglion cells that do not have living photoreceptors upstream anymore because they're dead. And what the molecule does is it gives that retinal ganglion cell the ability to sense light and to signal the brain that light is present. And then, when you take the light away, it's able to basically stop that signaling. So, in the sense that it's turning a cell that's not normally light sensitive into a light switch." #KioraPharmaceuticals #VisionAwarenessMonth #InheritedRetinalDisease #RareDisease #OrphanRetinalDiseases kiorapharma.com Download the transcript here

Brian Strem, President and CEO of Kiora Pharmaceuticals, is developing a small molecule drug to treat orphan retinal diseases. Their drug KIO-301 restores vision in patients with inherited retinal disease. By giving retinal ganglion cells the ability to sense light, signals can be sent to the brain to effectively see using cells that are not normally light-sensitive.  These molecular photoswitches can change shape based on the presence or absence of light and allow a patient to see the direction and movement of light. Brian explains, "It is dependent on the specific mutation. So, we know that there are certain gene mutations that a child will literally be born with immediate signs and symptoms of that disease. Whether that is immediately being blind, so being born blind, versus some of the other ones where you don't tend to get the onset of disease symptoms until the second, or third decade of life when you have difficulty seeing in the dark. Then all of a sudden, that progresses to losing peripheral vision and eventually central vision. So, it is pretty specific to the mutation as to the onset, the timing of onset, and the progression rate." "KIO-301 is based around what chemists would call an Azobenzene. Azobenzenes are notorious for changing their shape based on different external stimuli. And in the case of our molecule, that stimulus is light within the visible spectrum. So, getting more towards, well, what does that mean, and how could we leverage that interesting chemistry? Patients who have these IRDs and specifically, we've now just wrapped up a phase 1 trial, which I can get into in a minute, for a disease called retinitis pigmentosa. In patients with RP, we know that their photoreceptors, or their rods and cones, die. That's part of that mutation that these patients are born with." "Yet there are other cells within the retina that still are the ones that connect to the brain, and those are called the retinal ganglion cells. We know that those cells stay alive for a long time, although they undergo some changes and modifications. And what our molecule can do, KIO-301, is it goes specifically into those retinal ganglion cells that do not have living photoreceptors upstream anymore because they're dead. And what the molecule does is it gives that retinal ganglion cell the ability to sense light and to signal the brain that light is present. And then, when you take the light away, it's able to basically stop that signaling. So, in the sense that it's turning a cell that's not normally light sensitive into a light switch." #KioraPharmaceuticals #VisionAwarenessMonth #InheritedRetinalDisease #RareDisease #OrphanRetinalDiseases kiorapharma.com Listen to the podcast here

Four keys to getting your vision back.

Dr. Covel McDermot is a plant and soil scientist, an urban ecologist, a sea moss advocate and the founder of The Pineal Room, an ecological-cosmological system that aims to activate the infinite healing light of the spirit-mind-body using natural organic products, eco-therapeutic & eco-spiritual practices. Jody Davey is an Holistic Lifestyle Coach who uses herbs and plant foods to help clients achieve optimal health.In this conversation with Covel and Jody we discuss:How Jody reversed a degenerative vision condition using plants and detoxingThe myth of "protein" consumptionThe reasons for going meatlessGlyphosate is a bioweaponHow Jody guides clients to make better nutrition choices...and more!Learn more about Jody on Facebook and at her linktree. Learn more about Dr. Covel McDermot at thepinealroom.com and on Instagram.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

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Candace Payne and Jenny Randle round out the final discussion on a five-part miniseries about restoration in this episode. This is a passionate discussion on the benefits of seeing clearly with hope and expectancy towards a future, the importance of vision, and practical ways to have restored vision. Want Candace + Jenny to speak at your upcoming event? Visit www.reachyourcity.com. Until next time, get your hopes up and dream again!

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun read through your comments regarding our conversation on restoring sight loss and whether it is something we should embrace or fear. There's mixed reaction to the news, and it forms the basis of a wider discussion on what we think about our own eye conditions and the impact they have on our lives. Also there's more comments and feedback, including a question on how to turn on screen curtain on an iPhone, and why the news that Amazon Echo's are getting WIFI capabilities might not be as great as we first thought. As always, your feedback is so important to us. Email us feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us across social media @DoubleTapOnAir.

This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss. The Enigma machines that Germany used to encode messages during World War II were notorious for their complexity. Two Enigma experts — Dr. Tom Perera, a retired neuroscientist, and founder of EnigmaMuseum.com, and Dr. Mark Baldwin, an expert on the story of Enigma machines — tell us how the Allies were able to crack the code, by using input-output mapping. The human brain is similarly complex. Until recently, no one knew the code the retina used to communicate with the brain to create sight. Our guest, Dr. Sheila Nirenberg, a neuroscientist at Weill Cornell, and Principal and Founder of Bionic Sight has — using input-output mapping — cracked the retina's neural code, enabling her to recreate the electric signals to the brain that could restore sight in people with retinal degeneration. She has created a set of goggles that convert a camera's images into the code, via pulses of light. And she relies on optogenetics, a relatively new procedure in neuroscience that helps neurons become responsive to light. In her clinical trial, Dr. Nirenberg injects the optogenetic vector into the eye, and trial participants who are completely blind, like Barry Honig, who we speak with on this program, report being able to see light. In early studies, coupling the effects of the optogenetics with the code-enabled goggles has an even more impressive effect on patients' vision. Dr. Nirenberg is also using her knowledge of the visual neural code to inform machine learning applications that could also be further used to support people who are blind or visually impaired. Clinical trial participants are important partners in the journey of discovery, Dr. Nirenberg says. Barry Honig agrees. He was happy to participate to help ease the burden on future children diagnosed with eye diseases that would otherwise result in blindness, but thanks to these advancements, someday may not.   The Big Takeaways: Dr. Tom Perera and Dr. Mark Baldwin describe the history and workings of the Enigma machine, the complex encoding device that allowed Germany to take the upper hand at the beginning of World War II, a war in which communication was sent wirelessly, elevating the need for encryption. They then describe the Polish and British efforts to break Enigma, including standard decryption and Alan Turing's Bombe machine. Similar to the Enigma, the human brain is incredibly complex, and much of the codes that make it run have not yet been deciphered, until now. Our guest, Dr. Sheila Nirenberg, conducted extensive input-output mapping on live human retinas. She was able to keep them alive in a dish outside the body for a few hours, during which time she'd show them videos. As the retina perceived the films, Dr. Nirenberg mapped the electrical current that would pulse through the ganglion nerve. In this way, she was able to learn how the human eye sees and to decipher the code that allows our brains to perceive images. This code has been honed via evolution over millennia. Having cracked the retinal neural code, Dr. Nirengberg held the key to restoring vision in people who are blind from retinal degeneration. She developed goggles embedded with a camera to convert the visual world into the retina's neural code using pulses of light, but she still had to get these pulses of light into an unseeing eye. Optogenetics is the key to creating light perception. Optogenetics is a relatively new procedure in neuroscience, by which researchers have created a genetically modified virus based on light-responsive algae, which when injected into live human cells, recombines its DNA with the DNA of host cells. In Dr. Nirenberg's case, she injects the optogenetic vector into the patient's retina. Most patients report the restoration of light perception to varying degrees, with just the optogenetics alone. Coupled with the goggles, and with Dr. Nirenberg's visual neural code, this system could restore some vision in people who are blind. The trial is still in its early stages. Dr. Nirenberg also uses the retinal neural code to improve how computers see. Computer vision experts are teaching computers to “see” more like humans. Still, if they can equip algorithms with humanity's neural code, the goal of human-like vision becomes more easily achievable. Barry Honig is a participant in the clinical trial. After his optogenetic injection, he was able to perceive the menorah at Hanukkah. From different perspectives, Barry and Dr. Nirenberg agree on the importance of trial participants.   Tweetables: “The analogy between the Enigma and the human brain is rather interesting. The brain has … 10 billion brain cells, … the Enigma machine has 10 to the 114th power possible internal connections. And that is actually a lot more.” — Tom Perera, neuroscientist and founder of EnigmaMuseum.com “Millions of years of evolution honed the retina into pulling out … the right features. And then it converts those features into electrical pulses and sends them up to the brain. That's what a normal retina does.” — Dr. Sheila Nirenberg, neuroscientist at Weill Cornell, and Principal and Founder of Bionic Sight. “And so … you're watching the retina watch a movie. And … you're seeing what it would be sending … to your brain.” — Dr. Sheila Nirenberg, neuroscientist at Weill Cornell, and Principal and Founder of Bionic Sight.“So I went from … sort of bare light perception to … this recent past Hanukkah, I … said to my … wife, the menorah — I think it was the eighth day and … the whole menorah was lit!” — Barry Honig, clinical trial participant and founder of Honig International “Whether or not that's perfect, you know, time will tell, but … to be able to spare kids that, and equally as importantly, to spare their parents that, you know, if I could … just take an injection and be a part of it, then, … that's a lot of reward. — Barry Honig, clinical trial participant and founder of Honig International   Contact Us: Contact us at podcasts@lighthouseguild.org with your innovative new technology ideas for people with vision loss.   Pertinent Links: Lighthouse Guild Dr. Sheila Nirenberg Dr. Tom Perera Dr. Mark Baldwin Barry Honig

Listen to the full episodes referenced in this episode.Episode 110: Determination and Faith with Chris NortonEpisode 113: Embracing Vision with Kyle CoonEpisode 119: Equity in Entertainment with Keely Cat-WellsEpisode 132: Restoring Vision with Geoff TabinEpisode 133: Rebuilding Community & Purpose with Cpt. Dave Inbody, US Army, Ret.

Imagine life if you were unable to see. Could you find the toilet, or leave in an emergency? Now imagine you lived in a place where there are no paved roads, no clean water. In our world, 14 million people, more than the entire population of Canada, are blind, unable to perform the daily tasks of living. Ninety percent of the world's visually impaired live in low-income settings. Eighty-five percent of the blindness on our planet could be cured, or could have been prevented. 20 million people are needlessly blind from treatable cataracts.Now imagine: There exists a surgery that can restore perfect sight to these people in five minutes, for the cost of $25 per surgery. Imagine: We can overcome all the needless blindness in the world. People say it's impossible.Some of Dr. Tabin's Highlights:Dr. Tabin was also the fourth person to climb the Seven SummitsIn 1994, Dr. Tabin established the Himalayan Cataract Project with his colleague Dr. Sanduk RuiOn an 8-day expedition to Ethiopia covered by National Geographic in 2009, Dr. Tabin and his team completed over 900 surgeries in just eight daysIn 2009, Dr. Tabin was presented with Unsung Heroes of Compassion Award by Dalai LamaHe pioneered the first ascent of the final unclimbed face of Mount Everest, the challenging East Face, and also became the first ophthalmologist to summit Mount Everest.LINKSRecent Project  in EthiopiaCure Blindness  & Himalayan Cataract Project WebsiteVideo - Ted Talk - Eradicating World Blindness - 16 minutes Blind Corners Book

Have you lost sight of where you're going? Your purpose?Listen as pastor Stephen Tilmon talks about getting your vision restored. Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/faithandfailures/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithandfailures/  My Podcast EquipmentMics: https: https://amzn.to/3gSnFxLBooms: https://amzn.to/3gWAVBoAudio Recorder: https://amzn.to/2EXbMtBHeadphones: https://amzn.to/3gPMdreApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-and-failures/id1505863531Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RnYGZRe9c515NhQhuhQ5K?si=A0SMJcdcQFWTxXs5J6S_CwSupport the show (https://bit.ly/2Vlkh5H)

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Staff Writer Meredith Wadman and host Sarah Crespi discuss what to expect from the two messenger RNA–based vaccines against COVID-19 that have recently released encouraging results from their phase III trials and the short-term side effects some recipients might see on the day of injection. Sarah also talks with researcher Xing Chen, a project co-leader and postdoctoral scientist at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, about using brain stimulation to restore vision. Researchers have known for about 70 years that electrical stimulation at certain points in the brain can lead to the appearance of a phosphene—a spot of light that appears not because there's light there, but because of some other stimulation, like pressing on the eyeball. If electrical stimulation can make a little light appear, how about many lights? Can we think about phosphenes as pixels and draw a picture for the brain? How about a moving picture? This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. Listen to previous podcasts. About the Science Podcast Download a transcript (PDF). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staff Writer Meredith Wadman and host Sarah Crespi discuss what to expect from the two messenger RNA–based vaccines against COVID-19 that have recently released encouraging results from their phase III trials and the short-term side effects some recipients might see on the day of injection. Sarah also talks with researcher Xing Chen, a project co-leader and postdoctoral scientist at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, about using brain stimulation to restore vision. Researchers have known for about 70 years that electrical stimulation at certain points in the brain can lead to the appearance of a phosphene—a spot of light that appears not because there's light there, but because of some other stimulation, like pressing on the eyeball. If electrical stimulation can make a little light appear, how about many lights? Can we think about phosphenes as pixels and draw a picture for the brain? How about a moving picture? This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. Listen to previous podcasts. About the Science Podcast Download a transcript (PDF). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staff Writer Meredith Wadman and host Sarah Crespi discuss what to expect from the two messenger RNA–based vaccines against COVID-19 that have recently released encouraging results from their phase III trials and the short-term side effects some recipients might see on the day of injection. Sarah also talks with researcher Xing Chen, a project co-leader and postdoctoral scientist at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, about using brain stimulation to restore vision. Researchers have known for about 70 years that electrical stimulation at certain points in the brain can lead to the appearance of a phosphene—a spot of light that appears not because there’s light there, but because of some other stimulation, like pressing on the eyeball. If electrical stimulation can make a little light appear, how about many lights? Can we think about phosphenes as pixels and draw a picture for the brain? How about a moving picture? This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy. Listen to previous podcasts. About the Science Podcast Download a transcript (PDF).

A new MP3 sermon from Fair Haven Primitive Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Restoring Vision to the Blind Subtitle: Elder Lasserre Bradley Archive Speaker: Elder Lasserre Bradley Jr. Broadcaster: Fair Haven Primitive Baptist Church Event: Testimony Date: 7/20/1985 Bible: Mark 8:22-25 Length: 66 min.

Let's ask Jesus to restore our spiritual vision...because He can. And He will.

Let's ask Jesus to restore our spiritual vision...because He can. And He will.

A good night’s sleep is an elusive goal we simply dream about but rarely attain. We all know the benefits of quality sleep for us and our children, but we find ourselves at a loss for how to improve it. In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Andy Mant, founder of Blublox glasses. He shares loads of helpful research regarding how the light we expose ourselves to throughout the day and especially in the hours after the sun goes down impacts our sleep quality and overall health, including our brain focus power and maintaining a healthy weight. With only a few simple changes in our habits surrounding light, we can quickly reset our circadian rhythms to a healthy pattern. He addresses how this light hygiene affects babies’ sleep cycles, children’s learning and behaviour, and even fertility. He gives an entire spectrum of ideas to help you circadian rhythm, from the simplicity of watching the sunrise, to the options for changing the EMF and light environment in your home. To read more articles on this subject, or to try their amazing products, go to blublox.com and use the code findthemagic at checkout and enjoy 15% off your purchase! You can also get more information on their youtube channel as well. Also, check out Restoring Vision, an amazing charity organization that blublox is currently partnering with to donate glasses to people in need. Related Episodes: Habits for High Performance Habits Deep Dive / Why Simple Changes Compound Into Big Results Here is a list of ALL our favorite books! Enjoy:) Our Website: (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books) https://www.findthemagic.co Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:) For more information on Dr Mary Wildes course go here- https://compassionparenting.com How to leave a review on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND --- This episode is sponsored by · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://www.ballotready.org/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findthemagic/support

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Join Pastor Jonathan Ngan as he leads us in Prayer Devotion Time on weeknights at 10PM for about 10 minutes. ⁣⁣Prayer Topic: Restoring Vision. Connect with us through social media at http://tiny.cc/sibklchurch and visit us at www.sibkl.org.my 

Restoring Vision

Kai A. Pineda unpacks how the Bible works as a blueprint to becoming Christ shaped.

Dr. David Gamm receives funding from Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) to support his stem cell research that aims to develop a sight-restorative therapy. Dr. Gamm is funded through FBC’s Restore Vision 20/20 Initiative. He is an Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Gamm spoke about his work on stem cells at the 2019 Vision Quest in Vancouver.

Reverend and Optician Russ Montgomery joins me to discuss his missionary work in Hait. Thousands of blind Haitians can now see because of his passion to restore their lost sight. A simple 15-minute operation can dramatically change someone's life. Find out more about his work at www.livinginfaith.net

Reverend and Optician Russ Montgomery joins me to discuss his missionary work in Hait. Thousands of blind Haitians can now see because of his passion to restore their lost sight. A simple 15-minute operation can dramatically change someone's life. Find out more about his work at www.livinginfaith.net

Reverend and Optician Russ Montgomery joins me to discuss his missionary work in Hait. Thousands of blind Haitians can now see because of his passion to restore their lost sight. A simple 15-minute operation can dramatically change someone's life. Find out more about his work at www.livinginfaith.net

New procedure restores ability to see light; remembering Sue Ammeter, a great advocate; new resources for audio described TV and videos

Dr Bradley Greger is an associate professor at Arizona State University where he is interested in helping the blind see. The blind person would have implants which go directly to the brain, similar to a Cochlear Implant, which would transmit what a camera saw. In this way vision could be restored, even it if is only 7 x 7 pixel vision.

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A message from our pastor, Randal Cutter, from John 21:15-25

A message from our pastor, Randal Cutter, from John 21:1-14

Sometimes a friendship may confuse you––you're not really sure about just how loyal, supportive and genuine that a friend is being towards you. If you have a gut reaction telling you that your friendship isn't all it's cracked up to be, it may be time to identify what this person is really up to and whether this is a friendship worth keeping.  On a daily basis an opportunist is seeking to take advantage of an opportunity to achieve a goal with little regard for principles or consequences.  Could there be an opportunist among your social circle?  Who's lurking around you?  Learn more about your FRIENDEMIES......

Soy provides information and resources to assist those is meeting the December 15th deadline for applying or renewing health insurance plans via www.healthcare.gov. 

Learn how to use your personal brand to build and everlasting legacy.  Guest Angela Mayartis Johnson author of Brand Legacy: Make Your Mark heads a branding and marketing agency, that works with individuals, students and professional athletes to define their passions and design solutions that introduces their dreams to the world through vision refinement, education, industry trends research, creative strategic planning and implementation of tailored marketing initiatives - See more at: http://www.mayartis.com/website.html#sthash.YYAhRLO4.dpuf http://www.mayartis.com/website.html

Use what you have to get what you want is the concept of this show.  Making sure you get it together is the goal.  Ladies stop procrastinating and tune in to the show.  Soy and radio host Karyn Beach talk about time management and the importance of getting organized.  The tools shared in this show is definitely for any woman that can spare 15 minutes a day to getting their lives together.  Guest: Karyn Beach.  Free webinar here  http://www.getittogethergirlmedia.com/ggdownload.html.  

Guest, Dennis E. Wooldridge, DTM, of Deltona, Florida, is the CEO of Novel Quest Productions, a leadership training and coaching company he founded in 2010. He chaired the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for West Volusia, and served as entertainment chair and construction co-chair for the Imagination Playground, a handicap-accessible play area for children in Deltona, Florida.  Dennis Wooldridge is an International Director for Toastmasters Region 8 and was a keynote speaker for the Fall Conference.  He shares information and prepares us for those "Crucial Conversations" we ultimately face at some point in our lives.  

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Soy provides statistics, shares stories, resources and introduces the "Purple Purse Challenge".  A project of The All State Foundation since 2005, builds financial empowerment of domestic violence survivors helping them to get free and remain free from domestic abuse.  Open your heart and wallets to support domestic violence survivors by supporting a Purple Purse community near you.  www.purplepurse.com, National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-(SAFE) 7233. 

Knowing your reconstruction options are very important and maybe an overwhelming decision for some.  This show provides before and after information that may be useful to someone in the fight against breast cancer and struggling with the decision of whehter to save the ta-ta's or not. Listen and find out what they don't tell you.     

Join Soy as she enters the homes, hearts and lives of women who are sharing their intimate journey with breast cancer.  Special guests; Breast Cancer Warriors, Survivors and Care Takers. 

Are you're still stewing over your last failure? This show is for you.  Guest Eric McNeal, was sentenced to serve 13 months in federal prison for a computer invasion charge and understands firsthand what it means to overcome failure.  McNeal shares his journey and how he's transformed his failures into a successs.  

If you've experienced an abusive childhood and lot's of misfortunes during your life, don't throw in the towel just yet.  There are other people in the world just like you. Tune into this episode and learn how to pull yourself up and out.  "Finding Your Bootstraps" by Diane Bogino: 11 Steps to Overcoming Victim Thinking.  

N@#%^ , A word that everyone is afraid to define.  It has many meanings, used frequently, very controversial and misunderstood.  What's your perception of the word and how has it been used in your life?    Is it derogatory and offensive or is simply a term of endearment?  

Look through the lens, of Soy and others as they discuss the latest news, share insights and bring perspective to our culture surrunding the events that transpired in Ferguson, Missouri where an unarmed teenager Michael Brown was fatally shot by Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson.  The continued discussion on the lateste news and issues effectingour community in Ferguson, Missouri.     

Look through the lens, of Soy and others as they discuss the latest news, share insights and bring perspective to our culture surrunding the events that transpired in Ferguson, Missouri where an unarmed teenager Michael Brown was fatally shot by Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson.    

If you're lacking the tools and skills to succeed in networking this show is for you. Soy interviews Richard Hardon and he gives power to the word networking.  Richard says "if you're under earning, it's not what you do, it's who you know." Your network is your net worth.  After hearing this show you will make meaningful connections.  This power builder says, "Networking should be building something and not just doing something".  Guest: Richard Hardon, Business and Success, Powerbuilders Team,  http://www.richard-hardon.comn    

LegalShield is an corporation that sells legal service products through multi-level marketing in the United States and Canada. The company was originally founded August 8, 1972 as the Sportsman's Motor Club. In 1976 it was incorporated as Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.  In 1984, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. was acquired by MidOcean Partners and in 2011 and changed its name to LegalShield. LegalShield develops and markets pre-paid plans through a network of more than 6,900 independent provider attorneys across the U.S. and Canada. Would you choose a pre-paid legal service?  Would you choose Legal Shield?  Several Guests.   

Finding your niche isn't a matter of luck it's all about skill says Angela Mayartis Johnson. Author of "Brand Legacy: Make Your Mark".  During her interivew with Soy she will explain the many paths one can take to become well-known utlilizing familiar and unfamiliar resources. If you really want to find your niche, tune into the show.  For more information outside of this broadcast on Angela Mayartis Johnson, or to purchase your copy of the book visit www.mayartis.com.       

Conscious rap is a category of hip-hop culture that builds awareness and instills knowledge. These artists usually speak against violence, drug use and other social ills. It's built on the idea that social change is brought on through knowledge of self and personal discovery. There was a time when the hardest emcees gave the world an enlightening song: Ice Cube—Us; Geto Boys—Crooked Officer; X-Clan—Funkin’ Lesson; Tupac—Keep Ya Head Up. Lately, the subject matter in most rap lyrics are far from inspiring. There is, however a new movement on the horizon— Larry "Lak" Henderson’s Smart Music Movement is bringing back the days when rap lyrics penetrated and motivated young minds and strengthened communities at the roots. Henderson is here set the stage and revitalize awareness in rap. Conscious rap is well rested and ready for a second wind. 

The word Orator traces back to the Latin word orare, meaning to “speak before a court or assembly, plead.” Do you believe that it's really just a formal way of saying “speaker” or is there something more?    Randolph Finecountry, founder of “The Orators” says that it’s an out of the box experience for the lovers of public speaking. The 1st monthly event takes place in Decatur, GA, 8 pm, June 12th.  www.orators-us.com.  It's not just another networking event. It's an experience.  Soy discuss the concept and the behind the scene details.           

Being in love is one thing, but being intimate with your partner is another. If it's a challenge, more like work and you hardly know each other anymore.....this show's for you.. Guest LaDawn Elliot "The Relaitonship Rescuer" chats with Soy on getting it back and tells how it happens in the first place.  Be the first to hear the exclusive interview. http://www.lipservicelounge.com/

The most vital rule of a startup community is that entrepreneurs must lead it. Lots of different people are involved in the startup community and many non-entrepreneurs play key roles but unless the entrepreneurs are up front, the startup community won't be sustainable. The truth seems obvious: the entrepreneurs have to be leaders. Here to talk about entrepreneurship and taking your first step is Pat Mazor.  http://patmazor.com

Soy and Neven discuss the struggles of life and providing insight to GREATNESS!!!  If you're in the storm this show's for you.  

LegalShield is an corporation that sells legal service products through multi-level marketing in the United States and Canada. The company was originally founded August 8, 1972 as the Sportsman's Motor Club. In 1976 it was incorporated as Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.  In 1984, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. was acquired by MidOcean Partners and in 2011 and changed its name to LegalShield. LegalShield develops and markets pre-paid plans through a network of more than 6,900 independent provider attorneys across the U.S. and Canada. Would you choose a pre-paid legal service?  Would you choose Legal Shield?  Several Guests.    

Many people spend more time planning their vacations than planning what happens to them when their life expires.  Find out why the end of life decisions are so important.  Guest: Stephanie Payne - discuss why families fall apart after you die; why family becomes a dirty word at the end of life; how to stop your children from robbing you and your legacy; why we refuse to make a decision about our legacy plans and so much more.  For more information on visit  http://www.legacydecisions.com.  

Soy pays tribute to the late Dr. Maya Angelou by highlighting her life and remembering the words and actions that continue to stir our souls, energize our bodies, liberate our minds and heal our hearts.  

In today's economy it's very difficult to land a job.  If you're lucky enough to get an interview, there are tips to making it successful.  If you want to know how to win over your potential employer in 30 minutes tune into this show.  Make your first impression a lasting impression.  Here's how to prepare yourself to get the JOB.  

Are you in a marriage or relationship and living in hell.  Is it not working for you any longer and you want out.  Before giving him or her the boot, stop and listen.  Soy interviews a Pastor’s son who reveals his MESS and describes his marital bliss.  Learn how they climbed out of their mess to maintain their marriage.  Now their mess has become their ministry.  4 LIFE Ministry Reggie and Dee Scandrett, Marriage Mentors.  

"Everything rises and falls on leadership"  Really?  If success is the the outcome of great leadership, does that mean those without great leadership are destined to fail?   If you're wondering how you can still obtain results and be successful under the reign of bad leadership or lack thereof, this show is for you.  Our guests, Randolph Finecountry and Cindy Cannon will teach you how to thrive and survive in any structure or professional environment.      

What happens when your faith has been tested and the red carpet is pulled and your comfort level has been comprised…..Look up so you can get up.  

Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) raises public awareness for Lymphoma and will hold a Lymphomathon 5K Walk on April 26, 2014 at the Wesleyan School in Norcross, Georgia.  According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that there will be 79,990 new cases of Lymphoma in the United States. Although Lymphoma is on the rise, early diagnosis makes it treatable and may render good prognosis.  Help Soy and LRF raise awareness and eradicate cancer.  Guests Kimberly Beckem (2014 Georgia Committee Chair), Ron Whitton (LRF Advocate) and Meghan McNamee (Active Lifestyle Events Manager, LRF). For more information visit http://www.lymphoma.org/.  If you're interested in making a contribution, please do so at http://www.lymphomathon.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1083231&lis=1&kntae1083231=496BA869CF274B01AC4BB6487F151D4D&team=5913300

Soy and Neven discuss views and share opinions on ways parents are ruining their children.  

Local community programs are struglling to provide a safe and loving place for our children to grow into healthy, productive adults.  We desperately need to support these programs.  You know the saying "It takes a village to raise a child".  What's happened to our villages?  What will happen to our children?  It takes more than one person to teach a child the ways of life. A child comes upon many different experiences and circumstances during their life and they need a village to love, nurture and teach them.  Guests Geoffrey and Nicoya Ingram http://t.co/6uzn3yKDZe; Quincy Bonds  http://www.phatcomedy.com  

Are you a leader?  Do you question your ability to lead? What are the steps to becoming a leader? How do measure effective leadership?  How can my leadership skills promote me at work or in life? Most people probably read books or watch videos to answer these questions.  The best way is to call in and ask them yourself.  Find the leader in you.  Leadership guests panel includes: Janice Andrews, DTM, District 44 Governor; Parren Shannon, DTM, Lt. Governor of Education and Training, and Lana McFarlane, DTM, Lt. Governor Marketing. 

Making sure your whatever is together.  Soy and radio host Karyn Beach talk about time management and the importance of getting organized.  The tools shared in this show is definitely for the professional women who can't spare 15 minutes.  The importance of using what you have to get what you need is shared as you are challenged to "Get it together Girl" during this broadcast.  Guest: Karyn Beach.  Free webinar here  http://www.getittogethergirlmedia.com/ggdownload.html.  

What's stopping you from living your dreamlife?  You, him, her, the kids....If only?  Excuses, Excuses.  Learn how to take your life and stay in control of your destiny.  This show teaches you that and so much more. Soy interviews Brian D. Barton a former major league baseball player with the St.Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, who's authored "Mindset Awareness and Action".  Tune into this powerful dialogue and began to see a change in you and your perspective on life. A powerful dialogue.