Podcast appearances and mentions of rita ricks

Send us a textEpisode 756 | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com YouTube broadcast: https://youtu.be/1qap77eOMlcIf you're looking for a speaker who can ignite your spirit and renew the person within, look no further than this incredible force of nature - Rita Ricks!! This spiritual coach is unlike any other on the speaking circuit, with her unique ability to inspire everyone in her view. With her razor-sharp wisdom, quick wit and infectious energy, she'll light a fire under your feet and encourage you every step of the way. It's like she knows exactly what you're going through! Her secret weapon? Personal life experiences that she shares openly with her audiences - stories that touch hearts and minds alike. But don't be fooled by her warm demeanor; this powerhouse is also a talented business coach who has paved the way as an award-winning entrepreneur for over 40 years.Earlier in her career, Rita was the founder and CEO of Mirror Enterprise INC., offering professional development training in areas such as leadership, diversity, customer service, team building and soft skills. In addition to all that experience under her belt and (impeccable fashion sense) she's written two inspiring books: PERMISSION GRANTED! A JOURNAL OF SPIRITUAL EPIPHANIES and #JUSTFORTODAY - each bursting with specific actions designed to strengthen and elevate daily living. No wonder people feel energized after listening to this powerhouse speaker who dedicates herself to helping others find their purpose while simultaneously becoming more self-aware.Her positive vibes are contagious and delve deep within anyone who hears her. And what's next for this visionary leader? Why not ministering to millions around the world? There are no limits when it comes to what's possible with this remarkable soul at the helm! Rita is in Act 3 of her journey and loving life!Connect with Rita at:https://ritaricks.com/https://www.facebook.com/rita.c.ricks?epa=SEARCH_BOXhttps://www.instagram.com/ritacricks/The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com Listen and Subscribe to our Podcast: https://pod.link/281762250 Listen on Apple Podcast - http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sharvette-mitchell-radio/id281762250 Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Er67rVhcSqj8MO7ysL9bV Listen on iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-sharvette-mitchell-rad-31047507/ Listen on BuzzSprout- https://thesharvettemitchellradioshow.buzzsprout.com Listen on Amazon Music Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7a6dbb45-abf8-4ce7-8202-116b3dbd3f31/the-sharvette-mitchell-radio-show

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In this episode of the Aging Well Podcast, hosts Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton interview the inspiring spiritual business coach, Rita Ricks. At 77 years young, Rita shares her journey through life's challenges, including overcoming breast cancer and navigating a divorce. She offers profound insights on living a life of purpose, peace, and resilience. The discussion covers the importance of spiritual coaching, the power of surrender, and the significance of maintaining a clear vision. Rita provides practical advice for aging well, emphasizing the power of journaling, meditation, and positive thinking. Join this enlightening conversation to learn how Rita disrupts aging and encourages others to do the same.For more about Rita Ricks:https://ritaricks.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSD3E2Z606ocM48AI6Cn4bAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rita.c.ricks?epa=SEARCH_BOXSend us a text My Fit TribeWhere each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spiritListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyTruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo code (AGEWELL) and track your pace of aging well.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast

At 76 years old, Rita Ricks is not just a coach but a vibrant source of inspiration and wisdom, whose experiences in Ghana have profoundly influenced her mission to empower and uplift the Black community. Her story is an invitation to explore the depths of our history, to uncover the strength within, and to move forward with purpose and pride. Rita is eager to share her insights, experiences, and the transformative impact of acknowledging and celebrating our shared heritage. Web: https://ritaricks.com About: Rita Caldwell Ricks is unlike any other person on the speaking circuit, because she coaches everyone in her view. Her wisdom, wit, energy and encouragement are the catalysts to inspire her listeners to renew the person within. She speaks to your spirit by sharing her own life experiences. She is a Spiritual Coach, Business Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Award winning Entrepreneur and the author of two books – PERMISSION GRANTED! A JOURNAL OF SPIRITUAL EPIPHANIES and #JUSTFORTODAY. It offers 365 specific actions and behaviors to incorporate into your daily life. Both can be found on Amazon or click SHOP in the menu bar at the top of the page. Rita began her career as a middle school teacher and her gifts have led her to being a successful entrepreneur for over 35 years – first as a partner in a fashion boutique, then the founder and CEO of Mirror Enterprise INC. (MEI) a professional and personal development training company. MEI offered training in areas of Leadership, Diversity, Customer Service and Team building. MEI provided Soft Skills training to approximately 3,000 individuals moving from Welfare to Work in Richmond City and surrounding Counties. In 2011, Rita completed the RUAH School of Spiritual Direction where she was trained in the ministry of Spiritual Direction in the context of Contemporary Urban Christian Spirituality. Several of the assignments required her to Be silent for 24 hours where she learned how to Listen in the Silence and it has ultimately changed the trajectory of her life. Listening allows persons to identify their passion, embrace their gifts and follow their purpose. As a Spiritual Coach, Rita coaches her clients to move from Confusion to Clarity…from a life of feeling stressed out, frustrated and stuck to one of total joy and fulfillment. Her purpose is to show her clients how to remove the barriers preventing them from creating the life they were born to live and enjoy a more fulfilled life of Purpose, Peace and Passion. She offers Laser(one on one) Coaching and Group Coaching. Rita facilitates new Virginia: Scaling4Growth offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia to small business owners. It is a six month program designed to be a practical, case based, peer learning focused program. Focus areas are Business and Leadership(Strategic Assessment), Financial Management(balancing cash flow), Marketing and Sales(Building Profitable Sales) and Resource Management(Getting what you need to scale). This course allows Rita, as a Spiritual Business Coach, to coach the business owner in recognizing the benefits of slowing down to assess where she/he is personally and professionally. She coaches them to write their vision, mission and values statements and release some of their every day duties in order to focus on scaling their Company. She reminds them to constantly revisit their Why! Rita was recently awarded the LEADERSHIP IN Facilitation and Training Award. Learn more about the curriculum at Interise.com She earned her B.S. in Sociology from Virginia State University and her M.Ed. in Adult Education from Virginia Commonwealth University. She received executive management certificates from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Rita lives in Richmond, Va., loves swing dancing, smooth jazz, and grooming her two granddaughters to be all they can be. She is proud to call Dr. Lance D. Watson her Pastor and Saint Paul's Baptist Church her Church home. She is a breast cancer survivor since 1999. Her personal mantra is “What You Do Today, Forms Your Tomorrow” She is in Act 3 of her journey and LOVING LIFE! ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.

Rita says "I am the Boss" because I am the CEO of my life. She shares that we create own realities and so we always have choices. She says being the Boss of your business is also being the Boss of your life. Rita Caldwell Ricks is unlike any other person on the speaking circuit, because she coaches everyone in her view. Her wisdom, wit, energy and encouragement are the catalysts to inspire her listeners to renew the person within. She speaks to your spirit by sharing her own life experiences. Rita says being the boss of your business is also being the boss of your life! Links Rita mentioned: Website: https://speaktoyourspirit.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rita.c.ricks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritacricks/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rita-ricks-llc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSD3E2Z606ocM48AI6Cn4bA?reload=9 #coffeewitht #toniatyler #confidentstrides Our video podcast “Coffee with T" is a 20-minute conversational interview on different topics ranging from intellectual and emotional subject matter to business and entertainment to foster empowerment in others. I believe everyone has story to share. By creating this platform, people can share their story, wisdom and insight; gain exposure and allow their voices to be heard. Our parent company, Confident Strides, believes that if you strengthen the core of an individual, other domains to include relationships and vocation will flourish as a natural byproduct of that empowerment. Confident Strides is not just a name; it's a lifestyle! Connect with COFFEE WITH T: Follow COFFEE WITH T on INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2Zugo1M Like the Confident Strides Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/3fqJYdW Follow Confident Strides on INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3iZiWfV Connect with Tonia on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3dZ3s90 Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3iEhlev Share with Us: What was one of your takeaways from today's show? Post your answers in the comments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confidentstrides/support

In this episode, Gail, Catherine and Rita discuss: How life experience informs and changes us. Loving life even in the face of adversity. How journal writing is a voyage. Key Takeaways: You cannot have a testimony without having a test. Intentional silence can open your ears and eyes and help you connect with yourself and others’ spirits. In order to successfully scale, you must take time to be quiet, to journal, to take sabbaticals. That’s how growth happens. "During our lives, we’re always building - we’re evolving, and we’re building more and more to that ultimate purpose." —  Rita Ricks Connect with Rita Ricks: Twitter: @ritacricks Facebook: Speak to Your Spirit Website: SpeakToYourSpirit.com Book: Permission Granted! A Journal of Spiritual Epiphanies & #justfortoday: 365 Actions to Fuel Your Daily Rhythm Show: Speaking To Your Spirit YouTube: Rita Ricks Instagram: @ritacricks   Connect with Gail & Catherine: Twitter: @gailzel Facebook: facebook.com/womenover70 Website: https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com Show: Women Over 70 - Aging Reimagined LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gailzelitkzy     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Segment 1: In our Trends and Insights Segment, inspirational speaker and life coach Rita Ricks talks with us about why it’s so important to serve your audience by having products available to sell at your speaking gigs.Segment 2: Our Success Interview is with the world’s first “Dreampreneur,” Traci Bogan. Traci has backpacked more than 65,000 miles across six continents, so she literally brings a world of experience to her clients. She talks with us about how you can create a thriving business around your dreams.Segment 3: In our Business Builder Segment continue our series on leveraging your branded process. This time we talk about how to expand your offerings by adding an e-Course.

Segment 1: In our Trends and Insights Segment, inspirational speaker and life coach Rita Ricks talks with us about why it’s so important to serve your audience by having products available to sell at your speaking gigs.Segment 2: Our Success Interview is with the world’s first “Dreampreneur,” Traci Bogan. Traci has backpacked more than 65,000 miles across six continents, so she literally brings a world of experience to her clients. She talks with us about how you can create a thriving business around your dreams.Segment 3: In our Business Builder Segment continue our series on leveraging your branded process. This time we talk about how to expand your offerings by adding an e-Course.

Do you want to scale your business for bigger revenue and growth? How do you know if you are truly ready? Even more, how do you truly scale not just any business but YOUR business? How will you figure that out?   In this episode, host Mary Foley talks with Tracey Wiley and Rita Ricks. Tracey is the Executive Director of the Small Business Supplier Diversity agency (SBSD) for the State of Virginia, which has a whole bunch of resources to grow your business, including their signature program called Scaling4Growth. Rita Ricks is a seasoned spiritual business coach who has contracted with the SBSD to lead this powerful, six-month program.   Listen and learn:   What Virginia’s Small Business Supplier Diversity agency (SBSD) provides that’s so much more than certifications   Who the Scaling4Growth program is designed for and why it’s totally free (surprise!) for Virginia small business owners   Knowing when it’s time to scale your business and what it truly takes to make it happen   The four essential topics that make up Scaling4Growth and the intense process business owners take to apply them   The big tangible take-away every small business owner gains by participating in the Scaling4Growth program   The difference Scaling4Growth has made in real revenue and new jobs for real Virginia small business owners   How to apply to be part of the next Scaling4Growth program

Segment 1: In our Trends and Insights Segment, inspirational speaker and life coach Rita Ricks talks with us about why it’s so important to serve your audience by having products available to sell at your speaking gigs.Segment 2: Our Success Interview is with the world’s first “Dreampreneur,” Traci Bogan. Traci has backpacked more than 65,000 miles across six continents, so she literally brings a world of experience to her clients. She talks with us about how you can create a thriving business around your dreams.Segment 3: In our Business Builder Segment continue our series on leveraging your branded process. This time we talk about how to expand your offerings by adding an e-Course.

Segment 1: In our Trends and Insights Segment we talk with the founder and CEO of Navigation Forward, Terra Bohlmann about the tradeoffs of “do it yourself” coaching versus “done for you” services.Segment 2: Our Success Interview is with inspirational speaker and life coach, and the founder of Speak to Your Spirit, Rita Ricks. We talk with Rita about the importance of setting your intention and using it to drive your success.Segment 3: In our Business Builder Segment we’re talking about the importance of pricing and how to create a pricing strategy that invites your ideal clients in to do business with you.

Segment 1: In our Trends and Insights Segment, inspirational speaker and life coach Rita Ricks talks with us about why it’s so important to serve your audience by having products available to sell at your speaking gigs.Segment 2: Our Success Interview is with the world’s first “Dreampreneur,” Traci Bogan. Traci has backpacked more than 65,000 miles across six continents, so she literally brings a world of experience to her clients. She talks with us about how you can create a thriving business around your dreams.Segment 3: In our Business Builder Segment continue our series on leveraging your branded process. This time we talk about how to expand your offerings by adding an e-Course. 

Segment 1: In our Trends and Insights Segment we talk with the founder and CEO of Navigation Forward, Terra Bohlmann about the tradeoffs of “do it yourself” coaching versus “done for you” services.Segment 2: Our Success Interview is with inspirational speaker and life coach, and the founder of Speak to Your Spirit, Rita Ricks. We talk with Rita about the importance of setting your intention and using it to drive your success.Segment 3: In our Business Builder Segment we’re talking about the importance of pricing and how to create a pricing strategy that invites your ideal clients in to do business with you.

SPIRIT JOURNEYS radio focuses on 4th quarter results.  It's just me tonight, sharing with you, strategy to keep you focused and productive. The process is easy, and I'll also show you how to get your mind right.  I also want your support for a project I'm determined to complete by 12/31/16.  Tell you more tonight. SCHEDULE SUCCESS!

SPIRIT JOURNEYS radio has celebrated FOODIES all month and tonight you meet MY Personal Chef, Keith Rivers.  I’m giving you permission to bring someone into your home to prepare a meal for you and whomever you want to enjoy it with.  Keith brings everything and I mean EVERYTHING with him and you only have to provide the dining table.  The distinct flavor combinations have your house smelling unbelievably inviting.  All you have to do is relax and be served.  Listen tonight and imagine…….

Micheal Sparks is an internationally known design and branding expert and the founder of Micheal Sparks Design in Richmond Va.  In 2013 Micheal co-founded The Underground kitchen, a pop up dining society in Richmond featuring buzzed about chefs – tickets routinely sell out within minutes. The evening includes several courses with wine, music and people who share a love for fine dining.  Micheal is a fabulous cook who loves fresh ingredients and will share many of his tips for creating tasty dishes.

Ann Butler is Founder of Edible Education.  A former High School teacher, she was frustrated that her students were consuming Red Bull and Doritos for breakfast.  So her mission now is to get kids excited about food! Ann empowers through hands-on cooking lessons where any child under 12 can master 18 recipes.  Her mantra is “if they cook it, they will eat it”.  Ann is one of Michelle Obama’s “Chefs Move to Schools Partners”. 

Tonya Meyers is an educator by trade, but found herself incorporating food & recipes into the classroom to teach basics in math and science. After approximately 20 years in education and baking at home for 12 years, she found herself gravitating toward opening a brick & mortar establishment. Recognizing every blessing of the past 12 months, she recently celebrated a year in that location, is excited about transitioning to a mobile business. Taylor's Sweets & Treats: "More than just a bakery!"

My guest, LaWanda Woods,  became a single mother several years ago with no road map, visitor’s guide or GPS to guide her to the road to recovery.  Through her faith, she learned how to navigate and she opened PurposeBound Parents to help other single moms find their purpose and reach their destiny.  She is the author of “IMPRISONED FOR PREPARATION”, a daily prayer journal.  She considers it a self help journal for the broken hearted.  LaWanda is sure to Bless you as you listen to her story.

SPIRIT JOURNEYS radio is LIVE and WELL!!  I’ve been away and learned lots of new things to share with you. So it’s just me, no guests, as I talk about my experiences at the Democratic National Convention, the  eWomenNetwork International Conference and Business Expo, leaving my granddaughter at College for her freshman year and the loss of a dear friend. Join me as I talk thru how to incorporate these new norms in my life.  Change is inevitable, but how we manage the change is constant.  I’m looking forward to this Coaching Session…….for me!

Pragito Dove is a master trainer in personal transformation, international speaker, meditation expert and hypnotherapist with over 25 years of experience.  A best selling author in seven languages, Pragito is dedicated to re-igniting passion and vision in your world.  She will show you how to increase your self awareness, self confidence and trust in your intuition.

Encore Show Tasha Skillin is a sexual health educator and intimacy coach.  She’s been helping women develop comfort and confidence in their sensuality since 2003.  She hosts an online 30 day challenge for couples, twice a year,  to reconnect and improve intimacy.  In 2015, she guided women through their first 30 day BRINGING SEXY BACK.  With a full family schedule and busy entrepreneur life, she empathizes with her clients and serves as their cheerleader for feeling sexy, confident and satisfied.

The Joan Henry radio show is a fun forum for individuals who are interested in becoming an entrepreneur to connect with like-minded individuals, as well as entrepreneurs who are looking to take their business to another level to learn from other successful entrepreneurs in their respective fields. The show features guests who spoke on a variety of business-related topics such as: goal setting, recognize opportunities, Mindset, creative thinking, problem solving, planning and organizing, financial literacy, taxes, branding, marketing, etc.  The show also features guests from multi-level marketing, franchising, and other marketing concepts. Join Joan Henry and Latisha M as they talk about the importance of Women Entrepreneurs growing each others brands, supporting development options, and networking together. Special call in guest Rita Ricks and Sorana Blackfoot will chime in with what they are learning while at the eWomen Network Conference. Sponsors: MWHY Magazine    TBAIMS    Coach Caprice Smith     Rita Ricks   Off The Vine

SPIRIT JOURNEYS radio is pleased to introduce Dr Karen W. Jefferson, as we continue this month’s discussion of DETOX.  Dr. Jefferson’s primary specialty is Obstetrics and Gynecology.  She encourages preventative care and health maintenance across the full spectrum of women’s health beginning with young ladies in their late teens thru women in their 60s and above.  So, we’ll discuss birth control and irregular cycles all the way to post-menopause and irregular cycles and how to determine if you are considered a high risk patient.  Learn what myths, habits and beliefs you might need to cleanse from your mind and your body.

Pragito Dove is a master trainer in personal transformation, international speaker, meditation expert and hypnotherapist with over 25 years of experience.  A best selling author in seven languages, Pragito is dedicated to re-igniting passion and vision in your world.  She will show you how to increase your self awareness, self confidence and trust in your intuition.

Pat Foster is Director of Minority Business Development for the City of Richmond where she assists in the growth and development of minority and small businesses.  Her experience includes business consultant for ERA, V.P. of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, owned and operated Twins Towers, and currently is president of the Red Skirt Consignment Boutique on Richmond’s Southside.  She is a widow who lives her mantra, “it is better to see a sermon than preach a sermon”

Tanya White has held a variety of management positions throughout her career.  Her most recent was with Greater Richmond GATE as General Business Consultant,  where her clients included dislocated workers, under/unemployed workers all with a passion to open their own business. Her team empowered over 70 local persons to realize their entrepreneurial dream. Most significantly, Tanya is a breast cancer survivor with an amazing story to share with you.

July’s theme is about POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS – key word being RELATIONSHIPS.  I define a positive relationship as Being with someone you deem worthy, and you CHOOSE, to spend your precious time with.  Deepok Chopra says and I quote  “the person you are with, at this moment, is the RIGHT person, because he or she is the mirror of who you are inside”  This is a life changing thought that we’ll be discussing on Tuesday. I also want to hear examples of positive relationships that you’re in.  So email me--- rricks@speaktoyourspirit.com and let’s talk about you sharing your story on the air. Relationships can make or break you and only you can decide who rents space in your life.  It’s first Tuesday so, there are no guests, just me sharing coaching insight on this often challenging subject. Or listen to the link whenever it’s convenient!! Sponsors:   MWHY Magazine    TBAIMS    Coach Caprice Smith     Rita Ricks     Off The Vine   Audible Trail 

Leigh Battle is an Entrepreneur, Realtor and Spiritual Director. She has been a Realtor for 32 years and covers the surrounding counties on the James River. She is the mother of 2 adult children and 8 grandchildren.  Her faith is embedded in the Lord and she serves as a Deacon at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church. She recently completed the RUAH School of Spiritual Direction and assists others in finding their path.

Connie McGowan has taken two childhood traits instilled in her by her grandparents – creativity and an ability to capture life moments.  The founder and owner of Precise Events & Photography, Connie was gifted with a camera at a young age and always loved taking candid photos. The founder of The Real Richmond Pictorial Documentary Series, Sistahgirlz, EntrepreneHER, Mind Ya Business and a member of Ebony7, Connie loves highlighting and supporting everyday real people in Richmond who are making a difference at work, at home and within their business. She believes that transparency is the best testimony for life. She shares her life to be an example to others to live out loud and most importantly outside all comfort zones.

“No Love, No Charity: the Success of the 19th child”, is the riveting debut book by Paul Lamar Hunter. Though many would consider Paul to be an unlikely candidate to become successful, this thrilling autobiographical account describes how he made it, despite overwhelming odds. As the 19th child of twenty-one, his troubled life traversed the perils of poverty, neglect, dysfunction, and even deaths. Despite Paul’s misfortunes and failures, his determined spirit and his unshakeable faith lifted him above the fray to become the first in his family to graduate from college. Now moving full-speed ahead, Paul Lamar Hunter is living proof that neither limits nor lineage determine the quality of one’s  life—but faith, fortitude, and determination do.

We’re in June, the ½ way point of the year and I want to discuss your WHY! WHY do you get up in the morning? WHY do you make the choices you make? WHY do you do what you do?   I’m opening the discussion by sharing my own WHY with you on Tuesday. I’m in a huge transition in my life, right now, and want to share how and WHY I make decisions. Knowing your WHY is key to maintaining order in your life. Join me and let’s work thru this together.

After years of being down, trying to make everyone happy, struggling with depression, addictions and being a teen mother, Yolanda finally found the road to a health filled body, mind and spirit.  She believes living authentically from the heart is empowering.  Yolanda is a Holistic Coach with extensive training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention with a goal to help women take their life back!!

With three in ten young women becoming pregnant at least once before the age of 20 across the nation, Julie Carden, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Grace Home Ministries' has made it her organization's mission to provide support services to young women facing an unplanned pregnancy, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to have a successful and more abundant life. As a teen who found herself in an unplanned pregnancy, Julie desires to provide services that weren't readily available to her.  So she opened The Grace Home, a residential mom and baby home with the hope of giving young women a second chance all the while living out the organization's motto to "change two lives at one time for generations to come."

Dr. Kat Ford discusses her newly released book ADOLESCENT MOTHER’S JOURNEY TO MOTHERHOOD -A RESEARCH STUDY.  Her book gives the reader an up close and personal look at Motherhood.  She’ll  help you understand the trials and tribulations of raising a child without support and how this dilemma impacts both mother and child.  Dr Ford has 20 years of professional experience and is Owner and CEO of a residential program, private counseling practice, Owner and CAO of a mental health agency and has earned four National certifications.

I am very proud to be the Mother of two grown women and the grandmother to two wonderful granddaughters.  Being in Act 3 of my life has caused me to think more and more about the Legacy I want to leave.  I pray for wisdom daily, because my thoughts and words will impact them as will my actions. My role is to make the most of every opportunity and BE the model I want them to embrace. Let’s talk tonight about the footprint we’re leaving behind.

I launched SPIRIT JOURNEYS radio the first Tuesday in May 2014.  For the last two years, my focus has been to share relevant and substantive information to help you live a healthier, happier, purposeful, fulfilled life.  I love hosting this show and so appreciate you, my listening audience, for your wonderful support and engagement.  My focus for May is talking to guests who have great anniversary stories to share.  Please celebrate with me this month!!

She is a wife, mother, wellness coach for holistic health, an abolitionist for the injustice of human trafficking and a brain aneurysm survivor. She enjoys any opportunity to touch the lives of other people. 

With inherent skills for organization and a positive, action-based approach, Organizing Specialist Erin Podbielniak helps her clients identify their strengths and works with them to create solutions that cater to their unique needs and preferences. Through a combination of coaching and results-oriented field sessions, she helps her clients shed the excess that holds them back personally and professionally.  By asking incisive questions,  her clients regularly report improved productivity, lower stress levels, genuine fulfillment, and peace of mind.   

SPIRIT JOURNEYS radio is pleased to introduce Dr Karen W. Jefferson, as we continue this month’s discussion of DETOX.  Dr. Jefferson’s primary specialty is Obstetrics and Gynecology.  She encourages preventative care and health maintenance across the full spectrum of women’s health beginning with young ladies in their late teens thru women in their 60s and above.  So, we’ll discuss birth control and irregular cycles all the way to post-menopause and irregular cycles and how to determine if you are considered a high risk patient.  Learn what myths, habits and beliefs you might need to cleanse from your mind and your body.

I’m eager to begin the discussion of the benefits from Detoxing and tonight it’s just me, no gust.  Typically, when detox is mentioned, you think specifically of cleansing your insides.  I want to talk not only about your body, but the necessity of cleansing your mind, spirit and your environment.  Clutter in your space i.e. work, home, vehicle, inhibits your ability to think clearly and be creative and productive.  Neglect of any one of these areas is detrimental to your wellbeing……and beginning tonight, you will learn the value of the detox process and determine where you should begin your process.

Uncorked and unafraid, Terricinia St. Clair is breaking free from the corporate world of business, sales, and interior design, to reinvent herself as a wine blogger and professional writer.  She currently hosts The Tipsy Sommerlier’s Life with Wine, a blog devoted to her affair with grapes.  However, this mother of a lone teenager is far more than a wine connoisseur, stretching her talents to include a new book, a dream career, and a vision to bless relationships using truth and humor.   In her debut novel, “Conversing with the Elephant – things our girlfriends don’t have the balls to tell us”.   She tackles tough issues affecting female friendships, including sex, sensitive secrets, handling men, petty squabbles, and more. This book highlights first steps towards resolving various issues women have and preventing them from becoming overblown.

Tasha Skillin is a sexual health educator and intimacy coach.  She’s been helping women develop comfort and confidence in their sensuality since 2003.  She hosts an online 30 day challenge for couples, twice a year,  to reconnect and improve intimacy.  In 2015, she guided women through their first 30 day BRINGING SEXY BACK.  With a full family schedule and busy entrepreneur life, she empathizes with her clients and serves as their cheerleader for feeling sexy, confident and satisfied.

Replay: Carol Denise Adams witnessed Domestic Violence in her home, growing up, and will share her story, her experience. Carol has worked in Law Enforcement for 23 years.  She serves as the Community Care Sergeant for the Community Youth Interventions Services Division.  She is a member of United Way Women’s Leadership Initiative, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance and Women of Color Caucus, to name a few.  Being active in the community for over a decade, Carol has been recognized by several local and regional Associations.  In 2010, Verizon Wireless created the Carol Adams Hopeline Community Outreach and Prevention Program. Carol has taken what was bad, and has made it her life work to turn it into good. Sponsors:  MWHY Mag   TBAIMS     Rita Ricks     Off The Vine  Healthy Wealthy and Wise RVA Expo

Hear Founder and CEO Sandra Yancey, of the multi-million dollar Company- eWomen Network- on SPIRIT JOURNEYS radio this Tuesday, 8:00pm EST. Learn how this incredibly successful woman schedules her success, lives by the mantra “what you think about, you bring about and how, when her Past calls, she hangs up. Follow that by planning to meet Sandra, HERE in Richmond, at the 7th Annual eWomen Success Summit, Tuesday March 22nd, 11:30-4:00. Please don’t miss this ultimate networking event. Contact me at 804-426-3009 for tickets.

SPIRIT JOURNEYS radio, in honor of Women’s History month focuses on GIRL TALK……what we DO and sometimes DON’T discuss when we’re with girlfriends.  March guests are a founder of a multi-million $ business, an author, an OBGYN and an intimacy advisor.  Tonight, it’s just me, talking about the different labels we carry and how that weight impacts our lives every day. I’m going to help you unload some of that baggage……Let’s Talk.

Kevin Fox is a Financial Advisor with the MetLife Premier Client Group, in Richmond, Virginia.  He has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and holds the appropriate registrations.  Kevin specializes in providing comprehensive advice to individuals and business owners on investments, retirement/tax planning, deferred compensation plans and Estate Planning Strategies for people with special needs children

Sorana Blackfoot is a Prosperity Mentor, teaching women to create, preserve and transfer wealth.  She runs the Un-Broke Women Financial Makeovers program at Heroes Academy – a non profit financial school.  She is passionate about teaching women about their money, especially how to keep more of the money they make.  Sorana believes in empowering busy women to take charge of their home finances and prepare for the unexpected, through education and action.  

Carolyn W. Robinson is a Financial Advisor and Financial Services Representative for METLIFE.  Carolyn’s goal is to provide assistance to families and business owners in order to build their financial freedom.  She has been profiled in Black Enterprise Magazine and Fortune Magazine. She was featured in two books,  The Millionaires Club: How to Start and Run Your Own Investment Club and Make Your Money Grow and CBS Marketwatch Behind the Numbers. Carolyn has appeared on the CBS Early Show and she hosted local radio show “Your Money Message” She received her MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Donna Stallings serves as the Housing Program Manager for Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation.  She is responsible for the administration of the Housing program, facilitating Financial Literacy and homebuyer education classes, providing one on one credit/budget counseling and pre and post purchase, homeownership counseling.