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Leah Buffington – Miss Tenn Penn Boutique “Miss Tenn Penn online boutique is a blend of my South Mississippi roots combined with the Volunteer spirit of East Tennessee and the strength of the Steel City in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Therefore, my unique store’s name, ”Miss Tenn Penn” is like a sweet tea toast to the blend […]

Leah Buffington – Miss Tenn Penn Boutique “Miss Tenn Penn online boutique is a blend of my South Mississippi roots combined with the Volunteer spirit of East Tennessee and the strength of the Steel City in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Therefore, my unique store’s name, ”Miss Tenn Penn” is like a sweet tea toast to the blend […] The post Leah Buffington with Miss Tenn Penn Boutique appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

We're live with Lynn Schonberg, president of the ACCESS advisory board, talks about upcoming ACCESS March for Life, Fr. Wayne Sattler, Catholic author of the book "Remain in Me and I in You: Relating to God as a Person, Not an Idea" and Jennifer Williams, Diocesan Director Catholic Charities of South Mississippi talks about the Mercy Cross Center.

Mississippi legislators are moving closer to a compromise plan that could eliminate the state's income tax. Then, Mississippians are picking up the pieces after an outbreak of destructive storms roared through the state over the weekend. Plus, Mail carriers in South Mississippi are sounding the alarm on proposed changes to the U.S. Postal Service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Girls with Grafts, we sit down with Dr. Victoria Miles to explore the fascinating and complex world of hypermetabolism—the body's heightened metabolic response after a burn injury.

In this episode, Wanda King, the owner of Deep South Homestead, joins us. Living on a 10-acre farm in South Mississippi, Wanda and her husband Danny enjoy the simple life. Using their platform, they are on a mission to share their homesteading knowledge with the world. Deep South Homestead is an online resource that teaches viewers a multitude of skills – including gardening, canning, meat smoking, animal care, DIY projects, woodworking, and more…. How have Wanda and Danny enhanced their way of life by living simply? Click play to find out! Tune in now to uncover: What got Wanda and Danny into homesteading.  Challenges that can arise when homesteading.  How livestock can make homesteading more challenging. The easiest vegetables to grow as a beginner.  Want to learn more about Wanda and her work with Deep South Homestead? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Boost Your Brainpower with 15% OFF!  Fuel your mind with BrainSupreme Supplements and unlock your full potential. Get 15% OFF your order now using this exclusive link: brainsupreme.co/discount/findinggenius Hurry—your brain deserves the best!

Send us a textI am so excited for our THIRD annual Christmas Réveillon & Saint Nicholas show!When I moved to New Orleans almost 25 years ago from South Mississippi, my mind was blown to see how fancy and special these dinners were during December. Beautifully curated dishes that correspond with the vibes of the winter months set with a gorgeous Christmasy  backdrop made the most perfect meal for me and Douglas. It was so nice that I brought my mama the following year. Come to find out, these fancy dinners are all about preserving the rich history behind the beginning of the "Réveillon feast.The Réveillon tradition is most commonly enjoyed by local families and/or friends gathered around a large table in an old French Quarter restaurant or reserving one of the small private dining rooms they offer. However, couples or families visiting New Orleans during the holidays can also savor the same memorable Réveillon Dinner experiences at restaurants all over town. The feelings of togetherness and good cheer, coupled with the memories of all that great New Orleans food, will stick to the palate of your memory forever.I am proud to welcome one of the oldest and well known restaurants to our show! Open since 1856, Tujague's restaurant was In existence before “New Orleans” even bore its name, and having served as a Spanish armory, Tujague's restaurant has survived decades of war, depression, fire and plague to bring you a tradition of culinary excellence undiminished today.Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans, the birthplace of brunch and home to the oldest stand-up bar in America, but first and foremost, Tujague's is a neighborhood restaurant, located in America's oldest neighborhood—the French Quarter. Steeped in foodie lore, Tujague's is undeniably one of New Orleans' most famous and historic restaurants.Celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2016, this famous French Quarter culinary treasure grew from humble beginnings. Prosperity had never smiled more broadly on New Orleans than it did in the period when Tujague's first opened its doors. The city's growth during the 1850s was immense, and, for European emigrants in search of success in the New World, opportunity was everywhere for the taking.Today, Tujague's is thriving more than ever and we are super excited to welcome Executive Chef, Meg Gray to the show to talk about her own choices for this year's menu. We also dive into what or WHO inspired her to become the chef she is in one of the oldest restaurants in our country! To learn more about Tujague's Restaurant visit:tujaguesrestaurant.comLater we welcome my dear friend and Anglican Brother/Friar that lives here in New Orleans AND MAGICALLY transforms into the spirit embodiment of the jolly man that walked the other side of the world thousands of years ago! Brother Todd Van Alstyne has memories growing up with the beautiful traditions of Christmas past.Quick history lesson of the Real Saint Nick!Nicholas was born to a wealthy family in the third century. When his parents died, he distributed their wealth to the poor, became a prieThank you to our family of amazing sponsors! Ochsner Hospital for ChildrenWww.ochsner.orgRouses MarkersWww.rousesmarkets.comSandpiper VacationsWww..sandpipervacations.comZak George's Dog Revolution! The Law Firm of Forrest Cressy & James Www.forrestcressyjames.comComfort Cases Www.comfortcases.orgNew Orleans Ice Cream CompanyWww.neworleansicecream.comReal Estate with Steph & Berkshire Hathaway www.realestatewithsteph.comAudubon Institute www.auduboninstitute.orgThe Gift of Adoption FundGiftofAdoption.org

Send us a textWestern culture is increasingly polarized, and Christians often feel they are “under siege” by the dominant secular culture. Compounding the problem is that Christians cannot agree among themselves on how to respond to an increasingly “post-Christian " culture. Susan and Alex talk with authors Randy Pope and Al Erisman about how we can engage the culture we live in as disciples of Jesus. Grab a copy of Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World here. RANDY POPE has practiced law for 45 years in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Since 2017, he has served as City Attorney for the City of Hattiesburg. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Mississippi and has successfully handled appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi School of Law, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founding President of the C. S. Lewis Society of South Mississippi, and he served on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA from 1973-1976.AL ERISMAN is currently a writer, speaker, and board member including chair of the board for the Theology of Work Project and founding board member for KIROS. He is a senior Fellow for both the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University and the Institute for Marketplace Transformation. Since 2015, he has authored or co-authored numerous books on theology, business, and mathematics. After earning his PhD in applied mathematics at Iowa State University, Al spent 32 years at The Boeing Company, starting as a research mathematician. In his last decade there, he was Director of Technology, where he led a 250-person research staff exploring innovation paths for the company. He participated in committees on science and mathematics through the National Science Foundation, National Research Council, and National Institute for Standards and Technology. He is the co-founder of Ethix magazine, exploring business ethics in a technological age. After retiring from Boeing in 2001, he taught in the Business School at Seattle Pacific University until 2017. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

This Thursday Mark Montgomery, Williamson County Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, will share his story, including the opportunities he has had to be a coach of coaches.   Mark, a father of four, is from South Mississippi and attended Southern Miss on a football scholarship. Coaches are in a unique situation because athletes look up to them for guidance not just in sports but in other areas of life. Mark will tell us how he uses his experiences in teaching and coaching to encourage other coaches to reach young people in classrooms, on the fields, and courts.

Can you imagine standing up to powerful political figures during one of the most critical public health crises in modern history? Rebekah Jones did just that. As a geographer, data scientist, and activist, she fought against the Florida Department of Health and Governor Ron DeSantis' attempts to manipulate COVID-19 data, sparking a whirlwind of professional and personal challenges. Rebekahs refusal to compromise her ethical standards resulted in her dismissal and public attacks, but it also highlighted the dire need for integrity and transparency in public health data management.Join us as Rebekah recounts the intricate and often controversial dynamics of Florida's reopening plans during the pandemic. She shares her firsthand experiences of navigating conflicts of interest and the sidelining of scientific input, documenting her journey meticulously to maintain a paper trail. Despite facing significant personal fallout, including a raid on her home and threats to her safety, Rebekah's resilience shines through. Her story underscores the importance of standing firm against political pressure and advocating for ethical standards, even when faced with intense adversity.Beyond the turmoil, Rebekah reflects on her journey from a challenging childhood in South Mississippi to becoming a prominent public health figure. We explore her efforts to provide reliable information during the pandemic, her congressional run against Matt Gaetz, and her ongoing fight for justice and transparency. In this episode, we also delve into broader themes of democracy, political tribalism, and the urgent need for safeguarding women's safety in the political arena. Rebekah's harrowing yet inspiring story is a testament to the power of resilience and the ongoing struggle for ethical integrity in the face of political and personal challenges.Support the show

In 2014, God took an abandoned building with a history of violence and redefined its purpose for His Church. In the same way that God redeemed and restored a place of darkness into a light for the community, God wants to redeem and restore the people of South Mississippi, one person at a time. Join us as we wrap up the August message series, “Salt & Light,” and celebrate the first 10 years of Venture Church's journey as a multisite church in South Mississippi.  

Brandy shares her personal journey of faith, marriage, betrayal, and redemption. She grew up in poverty in South Mississippi, but had a strong faith in God. She felt called to ministry at a young age and eventually became a pastor. Brandy and her husband, Michael, moved to Franklin, Tennessee, where their marriage began to deteriorate. Despite the challenges, Brandy found strength in her faith and the support of her community. She shares how her prayer life changed and how her focus shifted from saving the marriage to wanting her husband to be a whole, healthy person. Brandy emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and trusting Him with the outcome, even when trust is difficult. Faith, marriage, betrayal, redemption, poverty, ministry, love, forgiveness, prayer life, focus shift, brokenness, compassion, grace, surrender, trust, counsel, forgiveness, repentanceTakeawaysFaith in God can sustain and guide us through the most difficult times in life.Marriage requires constant effort, communication, and forgiveness.Betrayal and forgiveness are complex emotions that can be difficult to navigate.Community and support from loved ones are crucial during times of crisis.God can bring beauty and redemption out of the most painful situations. Shift your focus from saving the marriage to wanting your partner to be a whole, healthy person.See the brokenness and sin in a tender way, replacing bitterness and anger with compassion and grace.Surrender to God and trust Him with the outcome, even when trust is difficult.Offer counsel and support to those who have experienced infidelity, regardless of the outcome of the marriage.Practice forgiveness and repentance, recognizing that our own sin is no different from others'.Chapters00:00 | Introduction and Background02:18 | Growing Up in Poverty and Discovering Faith03:39 | Moving to Franklin and Struggles in Marriage09:32 | Betrayal and Acceptance12:34 | Separation and Unexpected Pregnancy17:01 | Navigating the Challenges and Finding Support24:00 | Redemption and Healing24:28 | A Shift in Focus: From Saving the Marriage to Wanting Wholeness25:23 | Seeing Brokenness with Compassion and Grace35:16 | Surrendering and Trusting God with the Outcome41:04 | Counseling and Supporting Those Affected by Infidelity42:29 | The Power of Forgiveness and RepentanceLinksBrandy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandynovoa/Church of the City Women's Ministry: https://cotc.com/franklin/women/

Bethany Barr Phillips delves into the concept of leading through the lens of an artist. She begins by exploring what it means to be an artist, which involves conceptualizing and expressing emotion and imagination, as well as innovating, shifting, dreaming, and taking risks. Phillips posits that the ultimate artist is God, in whose image humans are created, allowing art to reside within every individual. Bethany identifies fear of failure and rejection as significant barriers to adopting an artist's perspective. Using David's confrontation with Goliath, she illustrates the importance of leading in new ways without fear. She differentiates between the fear of failure and the fear of rejection, explaining that rejection stems from a fear of not being accepted. Throughout the episode, Phillips shares her personal journey from growing up in South Mississippi to becoming a worship leader. She highlights moments that shaped her identity and journey in life and even recounts a personal story about her chickens, linking it to risk-taking and leadership. Bethany encourages the audience to reflect on what it means to be an artist, identify what may hinder them from embracing an artistic perspective, and consider how they can lead creatively and innovatively. She advocates for pioneering through the lens of an artist, drawing inspiration from biblical figures like Moses and the three boys in the fire. Phillips enumerates characteristics of a pioneer and stresses the importance of collaboration, referencing the diversity of Jesus' disciples. She urges leaders to overcome fear and rejection, using the example of the Wright brothers as unconventional pioneers who successfully built an airplane. In conclusion, Phillips introduces the "three P's" for leading as an artist: pioneer, persevere, and pivot. She discusses the significance of maintaining core messages while being willing to adjust methods as needed. Using biblical examples like Noah and Ruth, she reiterates the importance of obedience and pioneering. The episode ends with a heartfelt prayer by Bethany, expressing gratitude to God, seeking guidance on leading artistically, and asking for the grace to persevere and partner with others.

Send us a Text Message.Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Brian Rushing about ministry along the Gulf Coast.  Brian serves as the AMS in the Gulf Coast Baptist Association in Gulfport.  We hear about the cooperative spirit in South Mississippi and the need for continued growth of ministry in the coastal region.  Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsJuly 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps ConferenceJuly 19: Stand Tall - Students Standing for ChristJuly 25: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference August 8: Impact Training - ColumbusAugust 12: Impact Training - ClintonAugust 13: Impact Training - Hernando August 16-17: Equipping LeadersAugust 19: Impact Training - GulfportAugust 20: Impact Training - HattiesburgContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

This week we're kicking off a new series all about leading in our marriages. Groups Pastor Brad Hodges joins the podcast again! This time we walk through the Re:Engage marriage ministry at Temple and discuss what it means to pursue our spouse daily. Learn more about Re:Engage here:https://www.tbclife.net/marriage/ We're also joined by JD Simpson of First Priority of South Mississippi to talk about their upcoming fundraiser featuring Tim Tebow! First Priority is a longtime ministry partner of TBC.  Learn more about First Priority and view items available for silent auction here:https://fpsouthms.org/ Get your tickets for the 25th Annual Auction with Tim Tebow here:https://www.itickets.com/events/477410

Lane Price shares his journey of becoming a show up dad and the challenges he faced along the way. He grew up in a small town in South Mississippi, hunting and fishing with his dad. His dad, a truck driver, was often on the road, but Lane admired his sacrifice and looked up to him. Lane's mom was a hardworking mother who taught him the value of love and the importance of small things. Lane also opens up about his struggles with addiction and the trauma he experienced as a child. He emphasizes the power of surrendering control to God and the importance of second chances. Lane shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction and finding redemption through God's grace. He reflects on the tragic events that led him to rock bottom, including a devastating car accident, losing his job, and attempting suicide. Through therapy and a deep connection with God, Lane was able to confront the root causes of his addiction and find healing. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong foundation in faith and the transformative power of God's mercy and grace. Lane's story serves as a testament to the possibility of redemption and the importance of relying on God in times of struggle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-mendonca/support

In Episode 7 of the Built to Serve podcast, we sit down with Casey Page, the HR Training Coordinator at Performance Contractors and a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. Hailing from South Mississippi, Casey takes us through his remarkable journey, from his military service to his insights on life and humanity.   Casey shares how his time in the Navy opened his eyes to a world of diversity, where despite differences, the common thread of humanity binds us all together. Through bonding with fellow naval officers over shared experiences, Casey learned invaluable lessons about unity and camaraderie.   One unforgettable moment Casey recounts is his decision to volunteer to skip Fleet Week and doing so, got to ride in a C2 Greyhound. He vividly describes the exhilarating experience of going from 0 to 130 mph in just 2 seconds, offering a glimpse into the thrilling life of a Navy serviceman.   But beyond the adrenaline rush, Casey imparts wisdom gained from his service. His advice resonates with veterans, active-duty personnel, and civilians alike: Love God, and love other people. It's a simple yet profound philosophy that speaks volumes about compassion, understanding, and the power of human connection.   Tune in to Episode 7 as Casey Page shares his insights, experiences, and the lessons learned from a life dedicated to service.

Welcome back to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with host Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we start by thinking about the news. Firstly, the overwhelming consensus from GPs in England to not support the imposed contract. Secondly, the ongoing discussion around physician associates in general practice, where we touch on an interesting report from South Mississippi around the costs and other outcomes of non-doctor-led primary care. Thirdly, NHS patient satisfaction - is important to take note but why does staff satisfaction never hit the headlines?In research, we look at two papers. First, the rate of familial hypercholesterolaemia coded in practices - how far are we away from what we should expect? And in those with a diagnosis, how good are we at optimally treating them? Second, a paper on which interventions might help people maintain their independence. After an estimated £1.15 billion pounds of research in this area, what does this new systematic review and network meta-analysis tell us?ReferencesAMA Report on PA/NA from South MississippiNHS Staff Survery ResultsBJGP Familial Hypercholesterolaemia rates in GPNICE Guideline FHSimon Broome Diagnostic Criteria for FHBMJ Community Interventions to Maintain Independencewww.nbmedical.com/podcast

For 35 years, she has provided housing and other direct and supportive services to those reintegrating into society upon release from incarceration. Well before criminal justice was a “sexy” topic, she spoke up against injustices in the depths of South Mississippi. Pauline Rogers joins the JustUs Speaks Podcast!

In this episode, Dan Vega, Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Investor, and expert in guiding companies to maximize profits by minimizing costs, discusses the secrets to success in a shifting economy. Vega emphasizes the importance of creating value and leverage, focusing sharply rather than casting a wide net, and how leadership outweighs technical skills in entrepreneurship. He advises targeting niche markets for traction and expanding gradually. Vega also touches on strategic debt, building passive income streams through acquiring assets, and the significance of adopting a thriving and abundance mindset over a scarcity mindset. We dive deep into achieving work-life balance, the critical nature of focus in career and investments, and the necessity of continuous learning and adaptation in today's fast-paced environment.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

In this month's episode of Success Failed with Phillip Long, join us as we delve into the heart of community empowerment with special guest Lee Ann Kendrick from Community Action of South Mississippi. Lee Ann shares her journey and the meaningful services she helps provide to the community, drawing from her life experiences that have uniquely prepared her for this role. From tackling poverty to fostering resilience, Lee Ann's insights shed light on the transformative power of community action. In Phillip's thought of the month segment, he explores the essence of leadership, discussing key qualities and daily practices essential for effective leadership. Whether you're leading a team or navigating your own path, Phillip's insights offer valuable guidance for aspiring leaders. Additionally, we uncover a concerning cyber threat in our cyber threat segment. Learn about the latest advancements in technology that pose a risk to our digital security: new threat applications capable of reading fingerprints and reproducing them, potentially compromising the biometric security measures on our phones. Stay informed and vigilant against evolving cyber threats in this digital age. Tune in to this episode for a thought-provoking discussion on community empowerment, leadership, and cybersecurity. Success Failed with Phillip Long brings you the insights you need to navigate the complexities of success in today's world.

Alyssa Calder Hulme: [00:00:00] Welcome to the Women of Ambition podcast. I'm your host, Alyssa Calder Hume, and today we have Whitney Knox Lee. Whitney is a civil rights attorney, an equity and inclusion consultant, a mother and wife, and the host of the Empatrix podcast.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yes.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Thank you so much for being here, Whitney. Tell us a little bit about your podcast, because I think that encompasses a lot of these, uh, these different roles that  you fulfill and passionately. Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: It really, yeah. It does. So, um, Impostrix podcast, we are going to be affirming the lived experiences of professionals of color who navigate imposter syndrome, white dominant culture, and racial toxicity at work. Um, and so really what that means is we're going to be diving into all that it means to be a professional of color, um, acknowledging that we are working within systems that sometimes were created to exclude us. Um, so we're going to be talking about like, how do we identify when we're [00:01:00] working within these systems and if these systems are like actively working against us and we are being gaslit about that, then what do we do? How do we deal with those types of conversations? Um, we're going to talk about the historical context of race and racism, um, here in the United States. And what that has to do with where we are now, um, as folks of color who are working in professions. And then we're also going to talk about like the science behind how racial traumas. affect us, affect our brains, affect our bodies, and in turn affect how we show up to the workplace, and whether or not and when we might be triggered by circumstances that are happening around us, whether that's within our work environment. Or like for me, it's mostly, uh, external facing when I'm working. Um, so I work as a civil rights attorney in the South and I represent folks who are incarcerated. [00:02:00] And what that means on a day to day is that I'm constantly going to jails and prisons and seeing people who look like me, who are behind bars and living in cages. Um, and so this, the science component I really want to get into to better understand for myself. When I'm leaving these jails and prisons and I'm feeling triggered and worked up and having to, um, Utilize all of these tools to kind of bring myself back to safety, um, why I'm feeling that way. Mm hmm.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: That sounds, I think that's so important that like, it sounds like you're talking about like embodiment, like mindfulness and being aware. And I would venture to say that no HR in America is set up to help people understand those. Pieces of themselves.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: No. And somebody recently asked me, we were talking about like the DEI profession. So diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sometimes there's a B at the end, which means belonging and [00:03:00] why that's important. And this was some, this was coming from a black woman who owned her own law firm. Um, and so she was asking really as an employer, like, why is this important? Why do we need this? Because these days, like. People aren't showing up to work and just being like overtly racist. And, you know, to answer that question, it's really about creating a community or a space within the workplace where we can feel like we belong, where we're seen and where it's psychologically safe for us to show up. And so if I am experiencing being triggered because of the work that I do, feeling safe. To talk about that, to raise that, um, and then having systems in play within our workplace that can support me in that, you know, it's, it's part of. The, the reason or the, the need for D E I B. Do you  Alyssa Calder Hulme: [00:04:00] see, I I've heard a lot of different things about diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, um, and we'll get to ambition. I always get off track, but I really want to ask you, um, as you know, per the normal way it goes in America. A lot of the times, um, there's a lot of performativity, uh, within the workplace. Um, D I, um. Groups being formed within companies and not really being informed or not being led by the correct people or not being educated Do you are you seeing that trend and is this some is this a another thing? We need to abandon and start over with or is it something we can work with do you think  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: I definitely think we can work? with it because Often what I see, so I work in the nonprofit world, um, and it may be different in the corporate world where theoretically there's more money. But what I see is often there are these like voluntary committees, like diversity committees, um, who are [00:05:00] tasked with doing this work. And oftentimes these committees are made of people of color. Who have other whole jobs within the organization and who are taking on this really emotion heavy, um, labor of trying to help this organization do whatever it is that the organization wants to do, whether that's be more inclusive, hire, um, from more diverse communities. Um, or, you know, whatever, whatever the goals are. And so I think it's a start, it's a start that people are talking about diversity or about equity or about inclusion. But I'd say two things. One, that these types of, um, movements within organizations need to be supported by power. Um, they need to be deputized. You know, they need to have resources to [00:06:00] actually be able to follow through with whatever the initiatives are that they're tasked with, I don't know, doing. Um, but also it needs to be supported by by the leadership. And so like they it needs money behind it. It needs recognition behind it. It needs support. So when I say support, I mean, like, I, I think executives We need to be lifting up the efforts of the DEI community or the DEI committee, attending the events, making things mandatory, um, you know, putting, walking the walk. We can't just say, okay, we're going to have a DEI committee, give them like a whole list of things to take care of, but then not give them any money, not give them the power to actually make the decisions. Like if you have a [00:07:00] committee and that committee makes a decision, but in order for the decision to actually be implemented within the organization, it has to go through two or three more layers of approval, then that's not actually giving that there should be no approval process. Exactly. Like that's not giving the committee the power to do anything because what's going to happen is it's going to come up against somebody, um, for approval who has not been a part of these conversations, who is not doing the work who might be removed from like. What the actual need is, um, who may not be a person of color and not saying that all people of color on the same page about this, but like it does require some internal personal work to be on this page of how do we make our environment more inclusive and how do we make our environment psychologically safe for folks of color to come to work here? Um, and then the last thing that I want to say about this is that. This work shouldn't [00:08:00] stop at diversity. Yeah, because it's not enough to have representation of people. And so when we talk about diversity, we're talking about quantity. We're talking about the number of people who are people of color or who are, um, gender non binary or who are LGBT or whatever, you know, the, the group. Um, it's not enough to just to have the numbers. If those numbers don't have any power and don't have any say within the organization. Um, so if. You're working at an organization that hires 50 percent folks of color, but all of those folks of color are in. Um, roles that are underpaid, um, overworked that, you know, maybe receptionists who have a lot of the front end kind of work load, but aren't really valued the same as. An attorney, you know, and in my [00:09:00] field, same as an attorney. So, um, then that's not, that's not inclusion. That's not equity. Um, it doesn't create an environment of belonging. All that you've done is created a diverse work environment. Yeah.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: No, I think, thank you. That's a, that's a really great answer. Is there, is there like a, a place to go to vet different companies and like, does Glassdoor have a diversity, equity, inclusion, quality control element, or is this mostly word of mouth to try and find a good workplace? Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: You know, I don't know the answer to that question. I think there may Is it indeed? It may be Glassdoor. One of these websites does have like a, where people who work there can provide feedback as to what the culture is like. And then they might say it's, you know, doing well or not doing well. Um, but honestly, you know, I think we learn this through our [00:10:00] interview process. Um, we learn it through our engagement with the organization that we're considering applying for or the company that we're considering applying for. Like what has their impact been on the community? Are they in the community or are they just like sucking resources from the community? Um, who are they hiring when we're talking to The receptionist like what do they look like? Yeah. Um, who are we seeing when we go into the building? Um, not just the website picture, right? Exactly  Alyssa Calder Hulme: And it's hard with online hiring processes.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: It is it is and then asking questions It's totally okay to ask in your interview like So do you have any equity or inclusion initiatives or, you know, stuff like that, what are, what's the breakdown of, of, uh, races that work at your organization? I mean, figure out a nicer way to say it or like a less, I don't know, blunt way, because also [00:11:00] this type of stuff, these types of questions do come with risk. Um, and the risk is they're going to decide that. You care too much. Yeah. And that you're not a good, you know, fit, quote, unquote for the company. Um, and that's fine. Like that's when you know that you don't want to work there. Um, but if it's something where like you need income to support your family, and this is the only interview that you've gotten in three months and you really don't have the luxury or flexibility to not get this job. Um, then yeah, you may not want to ask those questions. Yeah.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Yeah, that's tough. Okay. Thank you for that. Um, let's shift now to ambition. Uh, we were talking a little bit before we started recording about your experiences with that word and your reflections on that word. Can you tell us a little bit about what that word means to you and what your thoughts, where they've led you? Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah, um, I don't think I've [00:12:00] ever thought about that word prior to preparing for this interview, um, and well, and listening to your podcast. And the reason is. Um, I don't think that being ambitious as a black woman is safe. Um, for me, it hasn't been historically being ambitious, wanting to do more than maybe what's expected of me or wanting, um, more of myself. Uh, I don't think that that's safe, and so it's not necessarily that I am not ambitious or that folks of color are not ambitious, but we do what I do, um, consider it just a little bit differently, maybe, um, and I don't, I don't have. a name for it. Um, I know [00:13:00] that I'm somebody that is very mission based and value driven in all of the work that I do. And I know that I'm stubborn. Um, I know that if somebody tells me that I can't do something, then I most certainly will be doing that thing. Um, but when we think about the history of black folks in America, um, it's never been safe for us to do anything other than what we've been told to do. We have never had kind of full ownership over our physical bodies. And so doing things that are outside of what's been prescribed for us to do has. been a threat. Yeah, to white people and to the dominant culture, which is white, white dominant culture. Um, and [00:14:00] so I think culturally, um, like for me and my family, I come from a middle class black family. Um, I grew up in Seattle. My parents. Went to college. They also got, um, advanced degrees. So I'm not like a first generation of anything, really. Everything that I've done before my everything that I've done, my parents have also done. And what I was blessed with as far as my privilege of being a middle class growing up middle class, um, is that I grew up believing that I could do whatever I wanted to do. Um, and that to do whatever I wanted to do, it was going to take some work and some action behind it. Um, but I never, that was never kind of packaged as this idea of being ambitious. Interesting.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: So, [00:15:00] um, in our last episode, I talked to Natalie, who's a Latina woman, um, and talked a lot about how she was brought up to also believe that she could do anything she wanted, but then when she, like, really was a teenager and becoming an adult and was confronted with a lot of the xenophobia and racism things, that was surprising to her, and she's had to work a lot to overcome that, and so she was frustrated that she hadn't been prepared better for that as a child. It sounds like you had some level of preparation and you knew a little bit more about what you were getting yourself into. Is that accurate? Yeah.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: So I do think, yes. Yeah. I think that's accurate as a black person. I don't know how to say this. The experience of black folks and Latinx folks is very different. Obviously, you know, I mean, I'm not telling you anything new, but one of the things I just had a conversation for Impostrix podcast with someone who identifies as Mexican who grew up [00:16:00] here in the United States. And what's clear to me is that for some, uh, Latinx folks, culture, there's almost like a bubble of culture, um, that they may be living within. For black people, for myself, I'll speak for myself only, it wasn't necessarily that. Um, our culture in my family is not very removed from white culture. We do not have. centuries of knowledge of our ancestry. So like, as far as I'm concerned, my family starts. In, you know, two or three generations ago in South Mississippi, I don't know where our family came from. So by the time my parents came of age and had us the culture that I was raised within was this white culture and it was a very, [00:17:00] um, like I knew that I was black. I knew what black people were up against. Um, but I also knew that my parents were able to overcome what they experienced, the racism that they experienced, um, to find what they considered to be success. And so I knew that it would be available to me, but that there were going to be challenges that I would face that white folks might not face.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Yeah, the Black parents I've spoken with talk a lot about the burden and the absolute essential nature of preparing their children for the world. Walking down the street, going to school, getting jobs, getting pulled over. All of these things that many of us who might live in a bubble or who are part of the dominant culture just have no clue about. Um, so it sounds like survival and, and thriving with an asterisk is, is something that you were prepared to do, um, or, or set [00:18:00] up to do from your upbringing.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Um, yeah, I would say to some extent, I mean, I do, we're going to get into this, but you know, when thinking about imposter syndrome, I think part of the reason why I experience imposter syndrome and this feeling of not belonging or of being a fake or intellectual phony is because although I knew a little bit of what to expect. I still I look different than the people that I'm interacting with on a daily basis who have power like the ones that aren't behind bars. Yeah. Um, but also I don't have the, um, family history within the institutions that I think that some of. My white colleagues and counterparts have so I don't have that very kind of ingrained culture of privilege that [00:19:00] a lot of a lot of people. Yeah, right, grow up with. Yeah. And so I think to some extent like that still is still surprising to me that I'm still dealing with imposter syndrome when I'm 10 years. into lawyering.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Okay. So, so from, from the lawyer's perspective, you say you work in these prisons. Um, are you able to speak a little bit about the history of policing and the jailing system? And, you know, we're talking about where belonging and imposter syndrome, like a lot of those institutions were established to capture, recapture enslaved people to make sure that they were staying where they are. Like that is the system that was really built for. Black people that the lawyer world being behind the desk rather than behind the bars like no wonder there's imposter syndrome Because it's literally not Structured for you. Can you do you have more to add to that or I don't know  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yes, I mean that's the perfect example, right? I mean this is this is like the [00:20:00] conflict that I live with like this is the purpose for imposter X podcast because I It's bizarre. It's a bizarre reality to be for me, for me to be someone that literally all it took was a little bit of luck and like not getting caught doing something that somebody else thought. Might be illegal. Otherwise I could be on the other side of those bars, you know, it's, it's that easy. And so to, to your question about like the history of policing, I mean, you're totally right. So our, um, legal system and our policing system is all based on the recapture. Of enslaved persons, as you said, um, it was never meant to provide safety for black folks.[00:21:00]  It was never meant to be fair for black folks. Um,  Alyssa Calder Hulme: it was about protecting white property, right? Whether that's human people or, you know, shipping things down at the docks, right?  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: And that's. You know, our constitution and the, our, our constitutional rights. The right to due process, the right to equal protection under the law, all of these things were never meant for black people. And it took going to court to enforce these rights, to get recognition. And not just black people, it wasn't meant for anybody other than white Europeans. You know, because through the years, there have also been Supreme Court cases where Japanese people are having to establish their citizenship or their right to be here. Um, of course, Native Americans still, you know, are [00:22:00] not afforded all of the rights that  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Others are, um, people that live in a category. They are a, what do they call them? A legal, a legal group organization.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah. Yeah. Um, you know, people that live in our territories, Puerto Ricans don't have the same rights as people that live in mainland United States. Um, and so this system was never meant to benefit people that look like me. It was always meant to protect white. Um, and it's also this system that created what we know today as these racial categories of, you know, white, black, um, Asian, because before that, like it was just, we were living in our countries just being people. But then in 1619 with the start of the slave trade and the [00:23:00] start, well, not the start, but the start of people coming to what's now the United States. is when white settlers had to create distance. from the dark skinned people that were getting off the boat. And they needed to do that, not only for themselves as the ruling class, but for white indentured servants as well. They needed to create like the upper class, the middle class, who are like the overseers, the slave overseers. And then the lower class, the people that weren't people, you know, the people that counted for Three fifths of a vote, you know, um, and so it's all of this history and context that I think is really important for me, um, when I'm thinking about lawyering and how I'm showing up, um, because many times it really does feel as though I am an agent of this system that was designed to keep me subservient. Um, and so when we're [00:24:00] talking about ambition, I mean, everything I do is ambitious because everything that I do outside of I don't know, get welfare. I don't know, whatever people, whatever the, the dominant culture sees as my place as a black woman, whatever I do is something above and beyond what's been intended for me. And so, um, like for me, that's just living. That's just like life and showing up to work today, um, or showing up to my family today. Um, and it does, as I said, it comes with risk. It's not safe. I don't work. In psychologically safe environments. A lot of the time. Um, my like workplace where I go to do work is fine, but like everywhere else isn't going into courthouses. That's not safe. It's triggering for me. Um, I'm not often. I'm having to prove that I'm an attorney where other people aren't having to prove that their [00:25:00] attorney. I have to dress more professionally than my counterparts. I mean, I can't tell you how many times I I've shown up to court in a suit, which I feel like is appropriate, but there's a white man who's shown up and like wrinkled khakis and a sport jacket. Um, I'm not a part of the club of people that so when you go into courtrooms and if you're there a little bit early, you'll often see that there are attorneys that have like secluded themselves. Um, away from all of us common feet people, um, and they're like having chats, they're bantering and sometimes the judge might be there with them. Um, the bailiffs might be there with them and they're just kind of chilling. Like sometimes in South Georgia, this happens, um, behind closed doors in the hallways, um, leading up to the judge's chambers. Sometimes it happens in the courtroom, but like, I'm not a part of that club. Um, and [00:26:00] part of it is that I I'm a nonprofit attorney. The part of it is that I'm a black woman. And like, if I step into that circle, then the whole mood and tone of that circle changes. So you had asked another question, I think about like. I'm not sure. I think I forgot the second part of that question.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: No, we were just talking about uh, imposter syndrome and feeling of belonging or not and how the systems like literally aren't built for certain people. And so no wonder when we step out of our prescribed roles we're feeling that imposter syndrome because it's not like, it's not a personal insecurity, it's like literally This wasn't meant for you. You were never supposed to be here and yet you are here. And so it sounds like a lot of the work that you're doing is how do we survive and thrive in those spaces and take [00:27:00] care, take care of yourself and like be aware? And it's just so compounded by race. And by, by racial disenfranchisement and like histories and, and even like you're saying like family histories, like your own personal location of like who you are and how you got here. Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah, that's right. Because I will say to that in some of our, in some communities of color. Um, the more successful, um, according to the dominant culture, the more successful you are, the further away you are from your culture of origin. Um, and you are kind of considered, um, an outsider or like in the black community, you'll be considered maybe like an uncle Tom or somebody that's a sellout. Um, and so there's also, you know, this pressure from within some of our communities that if we are [00:28:00] being, I don't know, successful, if we earned a seat at the table, then, um, you know, we're, we're somehow selling out and, and, you know, sometimes, not all the time, because obviously there's plenty of times where we are successful and our communities are proud of us. Um, and I think both of those can happen. It's not either and. Yeah, but it's just  Alyssa Calder Hulme: so much more complicated.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Right, exactly.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: So my, my classic example is like of a white guy that's being introduced and it's like, oh, he's very ambitious. Everyone's like, right on. And if it's a woman, it's like, what does that mean? And I can see how for a person who's, who's not white, then there's even more of that compounding, like, Suspicion or like concern or like it really is that like crossing that line into not following the socially prescribed role and then you're being seen as deviant like that's the sociological word is like, and it's not just, you know, someone who's [00:29:00] breaking a law needs to be thrown in prison, but like you cross that line into social deviance and people are very suspicious. Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: All of a sudden, right, right and power because you know one of the. Characteristics. So, um, Dr. Tima Okun is the person who's come up with these characteristics of white dominant culture or white supremacist culture. The terms are kind of used interchangeably. Um, and she talks about white dominant culture as this culture where Everything around us is taking on and adopting the value of the white middle class. Um, and so it shapes our institutions, it shapes our media, and it shapes the way that we see each other. And that includes whether we see somebody as good or bad, dangerous or not dangerous, or to your point, ambitious or not ambitious. Um, and so for folks of color, ambition is like a tightrope that you have to [00:30:00] walk, because the moment that You are perceived as a threat to power. Um, the moment You are not, you know, you're not useful anymore. And whether that's, um, somebody who's trying to get a job somewhere and maybe they're the person that holds the position that supervisory to them, um, feels as though they're. out of line for asking questions. Um, I know we all have heard of situations where like a white man basically can get away with some things that a woman can't. Um, and you know, for folks of color, it's even more that like a white man or a white woman can get away with something that a person of color, um, could not because the moment that we ask these questions, then it becomes, you know, people assign a tone to our voice. Thanks. Or, um, attitude, right. Aggression. Yeah. Whereas, you know, for white [00:31:00] folks. That same tone is not assigned. It's thought, like you said, of like a positive quality of, um, being ambitious or being curious or asking the next white question, right question, or, um, you know, it's just framed differently and we, in our society. Um, then this society that, you know, survives on, on capitalism, there's only so much power. And so we have this scarcity mindset. And that's one of these characteristics of white supremacist culture that Dr. Akun talks about is that there's not enough power to go around. And so people who have power have to hoard power and have to keep power. And people who don't have power, we have to keep them there. Because the alternative to this, like, imbalance is that everybody has power. And if everybody has power, then what does power really mean? Um, and so if we [00:32:00] want to keep this system where we have rich people, um, where we have, uh, people that I don't know are better off or are good, then we also have people who are bad and people who are poor and people who are less than. Um, and people are really tied to that, that system. Um, that's the system that our country was founded on. That's the system that's still in play. And, you know, I think what's really important is that capitalism, uh, I believe can't be separated from racialization and this idea of like racial. Um, capitalism where the value, um, so it's a process of deriving social and economic value from the racial identity of another person. And this term racial capitalism, um, was coined by Cedric Robinson [00:33:00] and his book, black Marxism, and it. He's talking about this idea that we can't have capitalism without having, um, exploitation of folks of color, because that's how we got our money, right? That's how we got our power in the United States is through exploiting folks of color. Um, and whether it was their labor or their physical person or their minds or their entertainment, the way that we sing, the way that we dance. Um, and we live in this world where the things that can be exploited from folks of color will be and all of the, you know, struggles or the like real life human issues that folks of color experience, just like white people, um, [00:34:00] is now made just an issue of folks of color. So like poverty, um, criminality. You know, and people use this, the fact that there's a, um, disparate impact that our criminal legal system has a disparate impact on folks of color. And they just say, well, that's because folks of color have a higher, I don't know, what is the word? They, they're more likely to commit crime. Like, that's not true. There's nothing about us that makes that true. Um, so yeah, I think I got a little bit off, off point, but I just really wanted to talk about just this idea of racial capitalism. Oh, yeah.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: I think it's really important and like what you're saying, like, in order for someone to be good or on the right track, it means that other people have to be off of it. And that's like one of these like binary thought processes and that's, you know, that's part of how the racialized system was established was like, [00:35:00] this is what is good and that is what is other. And so there's always that like foil that has to be there in order for the structure to function. And then, yeah, if everyone has power, if there's no foil, then. There is no power and everyone is, you know, no one can control other people. Like it's, it's just so fundamentally there. And, and I think what you're saying about ambition is how that, like being ambitious is putting yourself at risk always. Like that frames it so night, like, so not nicely, this isn't nice. Um, it frames it so accurately. Because you are threatening the system, and you know, we feel those in, you know, there's microaggressions, there's those little tiny interactions that happen. It's so interesting, because it's not like there's some big clash all the time. I mean, there are big clashes, but this is happening in these tiny, tiny moments throughout all of our lives, all the [00:36:00] time. It's like being reified, and like the The social response to being seen as that, like deviating from that path, that, that's like, um, in sociology, we call it enemy. Like it's, um, social punishment. I'm missing the exact word, but like, like people are just trying to get you back into your space constantly. And so if you're stretching beyond what is socially expected, you are putting yourself in greater harm and greater risk constantly, but also. People of color have to do that in order to survive because the system is not set up to support them. And so you are in this, I don't want to say no win situation, because I think there's, there are other pathways out there, but that's the reality if you're gonna be in the capitalism of the United States at this point in history. Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah, it just [00:37:00] takes a lot of energy. Yeah. I mean it's very It's an exhausting thing because it does need to be purposeful. Like if we're going to go against like not even capitalism, I don't even have to like, I'm not even saying, you know, whatever, whatever your beliefs are about capitalism is fine. But if we're going to, um, create environments where it's safe for everybody to be ambitious. Um, then that takes effort and like affirmative action it takes when you're seeing something happen where maybe a person of color is being, um, identified as somebody who's aggressive or you know, you're in a boardroom and there's hiring decisions being made or promotion decisions being made and a person of color is getting passed up because they work too hard. You know, our role there as people, you know, if you have privilege is [00:38:00] to speak up and question it and not even say, Oh, you're wrong. That's racist. That's bad. But just to say, Can you tell me more about that? Can you like, I'm trying to follow your thought process. Can you just help me figure out where you're going? And by questioning in that way, and really trying to get the person to identify What their real concern is, you know, you might encourage them to like, say these words out loud so that then they're thinking to themselves, okay, maybe that's not, that doesn't actually sound. That didn't come out how I meant it, you know, when it did, but like, it just doesn't sound very good coming out and so, but allowing that person like engaging that person in conversation may help them to figure out like, what is it that they're looking for? And how can we like one is the thing that they're looking for the thing that actually needs to happen. And if so, like, how can we get there in a way that's more equitable, instead of, you know, putting [00:39:00] these labels on people based on stereotypes based on white fear of losing power, and I'm not wanting to share that power. Yeah.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Thank you. Um, with all this in mind, is there a space that can be created or is existing or that you've experienced where black ambition, people of color's ambition is safe within certain constraints or certain communities or places? Like, are you, do you, is there a safe place being built?  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: I think there are safe places for me. I have a sister circle. Um, you know, bringing it way back down to like the personal level, I have a community of people around me and we celebrate each other. We celebrate each other's accomplishments and we encourage each other to do the next thing if that's what they want to do, whatever that next thing be, [00:40:00] or sorry, whatever that next thing is. Um, I think in organizations like this is a role that the diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging work can can fill is creating a space where black ambition is safe. Um, but I think like. On the larger scale. No, I mean, we, we had a black president and you've seen what that's resulted in. I mean, like, there's no, we were able to elect somebody into office that holds, you know, the most powerful position in the world. And the backlash. We're still living that we will be living the backlash of that. Um, you know, probably throughout our lifetime. And so I don't know. I don't think that black ambition is safe, like on a larger scale. Um, [00:41:00] but I do think that there are communities where it is safe. Um, one of the first places that I found real kind of. I guess I just felt seen was an Essence magazine, um, reading through Essence magazine and reading about people like myself. Like, I don't know. I just felt for a couple of years I had a subscription before, um, COVID and I don't know, I just felt empowered and like I was seen when I was reading through that. Um, and so that's just like, A small example of a, of a space of a community. Um, but I, I mean, we're living in this racialized capitalistic system. So while we have that, no, I don't think that it black ambition is safe.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: How do you mind speaking a little bit to maybe how that's affecting your parenting? I mean, you said you're a mother. Oh, I know. It's like [00:42:00] a whole, a whole thing.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah, I'm terrified. So everything about being a black woman. Um, can be terrifying and starting with pregnancy and maternal health. Um, and I, I live in Georgia, Georgia has one of the highest rates of black female, um, mortality for people who are pregnant. Um, we also have high rates of black infant deaths. Um, after birth for no reason, I mean, like not, I shouldn't say for no reason because of racism, you know, and medical racism, uh, and, and so, you know, I've had really traumatic births, um, that I still am like finding myself triggered. Now and then when I'm, when I'm speaking to people, um, [00:43:00] and when, and I, and so I also have an autistic son, um, and he's three years old now and he's black. Alyssa Calder Hulme: The whole neurodivergent space is just full of white supremacy, like the, to the craziest degree, IQ testing, support systems, schooling systems. It's, oh my gosh,  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: huge. Absolutely. And so that's a thing. And one of the, like. One of the decisions that we had to make last year was whether or not to, um, enroll our son in ABA therapy, applied behavioral, what is it, analysis or something? I don't know. Um, there's all this controversy about ABA therapy. Um, I don't have a position on this controversy. All I know is that I need my son to be As little of a threat to white people as possible and that I saw and my husband saw ABA therapy as a way to help make that happen because he's already a threat. Um, so I have a [00:44:00] neurotypical son and a neurodivergent son and they're already threats because they're little black boys. Um, but if my autistic son. Is not showing up, um, as people are expecting him to, if he is being too quiet, if he's being too loud, if he has explosive tantrums, if he. I don't know looks if he stares off into space if he is not functioning how his teachers expect him to function or how the police expect him to function or any random person, then he's at risk. Yeah, he's at more risk than him.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Other people's children than white anyone, any other child, probably  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: exactly. And so, you know, for us, ABA therapy meant a way to help Royce, our son, um, [00:45:00] I don't want to say conform or assimilate, but how to manage his behavior and how to learn social skills so that. He can basically show up more of how people are expecting, you know, I mean, and that's just the fact of the matter, whether or not I think it should be the case that he should have to do that. All of that stuff doesn't matter because it is what it is. Um, and so to your question about like parenting and racial capitalism and black boys and all of that, like, it's terrifying. It's terrifying. There's no, there's nothing. Like there's nothing to make that sentence better. It's just terrifying.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Um, have you heard of, um, Trina Green Brown Parenting for Liberation? It's a book. No, I haven't. Um, so I was able to listen to a, a class that she gave, she's also a Black mother, um, [00:46:00] talking about racial trauma, raising children, and Working through her own stuff and trying to let her kids teach them survival skills, but also let them have like liberation and joy. And, um, that's a nonprofit in Southern California, um, that I think is just wonderful, but I I'm reading that book right now. And it's talks a lot about that. Um, and it's geared towards black parents. That's who it's for. Um, but I've been learning a lot through, through her stories there. And yeah, it's a lot, it's a lot.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: It is. There's a lot that goes into. To black parenting because our parents were raised by parents who had children like disappearing with no explanation. I mean like, of course we still have that happening, but We, we were just raised by parents whose parents grew up [00:47:00] in the thick of it, like pre-Civil rights movement. And so what that means is that what our parents learned from their parents and have passed on to us are these ideas of like how survival, these ideas of survival. And that looks like. Staying in line like staying in our place, not acting out. And so, you know, in the legal profession, we see sometimes, um, families who are caught in, um, juvenile court proceedings because they discipline their Children in public. And for black families that might mean spanking, that might mean hitting people with a switch. Um, and while that's not something that I want to do, and frankly, most of the parents that I know that are my age, like, don't want to hit our kids.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: I don't think anyone wants to, but if you think it's going to keep them alive, like, just do it.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Right, exactly. And that's, that's the thing. It's like, so, I [00:48:00] love, you know, hearing about Parenting for Liberation because What I've learned, um, is that in order to keep our kids alive, we need to discipline them in a way to basically scare them from doing anything out of line. And that can mean using violence. My own parents did not, um, use violence, but my grandparents did use violence on us and then on, you know, on my parents. And so we're also left with like this, okay, so how do we, how do we navigate discipline if we don't want to like hit our children? Um. And so, yeah, I've got a lot to learn in that, in that respect, because I'm a cry it out person. I was like, I can't, and I'm somebody that, um, live with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety in addition to this trauma. And so like really early on, it was clear to me that like, I just can't handle you. Like I want to hit you. So let me walk away and you go and [00:49:00] cry. Yeah. Um, because I can't do this. So my children are like the timeout kids and they'll go to your room and think about it, kids and like, leave mommy alone kids. Um, because like, I, you know, I have a lot to learn in that area for sure.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: It sounds like a lot of healing and creation and then there's the generational trauma, but then there's also generational healing. And I mean, I see that to agree with my kids or I'm just like passing it on. Like you'll do better than me. And I will do everything I can to set you up for a better life and I'm sorry, I'm doing my best.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah. Yeah. And just like letting our kids be has really been my husband and I both struggle with that because letting them be means that they might not be safe. Um, and balancing those, those two things. It's hard.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Yeah. I have, I have neurodivergent children as [00:50:00] well. And it compounds. My concerns for them.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Did you guys, um, utilize ABA?  Alyssa Calder Hulme: No, we don't have autistic children. Um, Okay, but I have a lot of friends that do we have a lot of other things that so we have ADHD. We have dyslexia we have dysgraphia, dyscalculia, anxiety, depression, I've wondered about autism, but we've never had that diagnosis so far, um, and I, and I originally was just so grateful to have an idea of what was going on and then unpacking, uh, how that diagnosis process comes across and how it's, um, implemented. And I was homeschooling my children at the time and the, the doctor's response to me as a homeschooling mother was just that it was me and that I was doing a bad job and just like. Wow. There's a lot of sexism in Utah, like it's a thing, but, and then going through the school [00:51:00] process and getting support and, and therapies and all kinds of things, um, it's heavy. It's a lot. And it's really under misunderstood. Certain things are like, I think ADHD is getting a little bit more understood, at least for white kids, white boys. Yeah. Um, but. I don't know. I think it's, I think it's an our generational thing that we're trying to heal and get better. At least those are the people I'm choosing to surround myself with. And it means a lot of parenting of our generation are doing it completely differently from the way we were raised. That's a lot of work. And it's a lot of unpacking. A lot of healing work. It is!  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: And like, I'm really curious, like, I look forward to hearing about what this is all going to look like when you go back to school. Because, like I'm first of all, I'm not like stay at home mom homeschool mom material like that is not me. I can't do it. I don't want to do it. They drive me crazy. [00:52:00] Um, but adding on this component of like neuro divergence and all that that means. Is a clusterfuck. I mean, it's like, absolutely expensive. Oh my gosh. So expensive. So, so, so expensive. Um, there's so much logistics that go into it. There's so much. I mean, like getting people to where they need to be, um, getting the, the therapies.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: And just trying to like learn your child and they're all different.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: They're like, all the children are different, which is like a trip to me still that like Everett is not the same as Royce and Royce is not the same as Everett. Um, yeah, it's, it's a lot.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Yeah. So, so we had to reschedule this a couple times because of me and I'm sorry. Um, but part of what's happening right now is we have a really hard time with transitions. lot [00:53:00] of people with autism do. Like we're all neurodivergent over here. It's really stressful. It's really hard. We're, we're getting our house ready to rent. We're finishing our basement right now and we're trying to do a lot of it ourselves. And then my kids just ended school. So we're starting summer. Um, I just ended my schooling. So I'm transitioning from being full time school to now full time stay at home mom again, which. is really hard for me because I, I did homeschool for four years and it was wonderful. And I was very done with it when I was done and, and basically like been working full time being in school and now I'm at home again. And then we're, you know, prepping to not only move, but to move across the country and going from rural Utah to suburban Chicago, uh, is going to be a drastic change. And yeah, we're leaving our doctors and our therapists and our friends and our support networks and our community here in. All of those changes are really big and like the kids that's that's the one Thing that has been the hardest with this move and with [00:54:00] me making my choice of what I want to do with my life and where I want to go to school and None of the other things really matter to me It's my kids that matter the most and it's been really challenging to make this decision I think it will be the best one in the end. Um, but yeah, it's it's a hard thing to manage all of that and I mean, I, I've been the primary caretaker of our children for their whole lives, 12 years now. And so I'm very aware of how this stuff affects them and the mental load and all that. So, uh, yeah, we'll see how, how much time I'll have to actually share and peel back all the layers here and talk about it. Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah. I mean, it's. Yeah, but you guys can do it. And, and kids are resilient. Well, I feel like there's so much Royce, my autistic child. I just feel like it's so much more resilient than I ever was. Um, because he, and, and part of it's his [00:55:00] age is that he can learn. Yeah, he can. Adjust if he, if he needs to, but he also is so stubborn and just hold on to his himself, which is amazing. Um, he lets, you know, if he's not pleased,  Alyssa Calder Hulme: such a gift and such a challenge  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: it is.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Yeah. I think it'll be really good for our whole family, but especially my children to be in a more diverse environment. Um, we're homogenous place right now and. There's going to be a lot of really wonderful, wonderful, good things for them to explore and to learn and to create friendships and communities and, um, and bonds with other people that are, that look different from them, that have different beliefs, that, you know, all of those, those things that we've been talking about, that's something I really value. So it's more than just. It'll be a blessing to them. It's just harder to see that on this side of things, you know?  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah. Yeah. So how old is your oldest 12?  Alyssa Calder Hulme: She will be 12 in September. Yeah. So they're still all [00:56:00] elementary school. They'll be close by. We're going to, you know, be able to walk everywhere we need to go, which is really awesome. Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: And it'll, it's just, it's a big change from what we're used to. It is.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Okay. Well, so much for being on the podcast. We've covered so much ground, Whitney. Thank you. Um, I really appreciate you. Explaining this and talking through it and delving into, to race and experience your experience as a black woman, I know that's work and effort and labor, and, um, I really appreciate it. I know our listeners do as well. And I know there are many listeners out there who are going to feel really seen because of what you said. Um, yeah, it's making me rethink the way that I approach that word and experiences and just really. Taking a step back and making sure I see more of the big picture and making sure that when I talk to people, I have space for for all of their responses and [00:57:00] experiences. So, so thank you for opening up and sharing with us today. I really appreciate it.  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yeah, thank you. Thank you for having me. It's been a, it's been a pleasure.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: I always love to talk to other podcasters. It's so much fun. Yeah. To hear where they're coming from and what their passions are because we like to talk and we have passions. Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yes. Absolutely. Absolutely. Thank you so much. Um, yeah. And so people, so the name of the podcast is Impostrix podcast and, um, we are on Spotify and Apple and Amazon. And people can find us at www. impostrixpodcast. com. And then on Instagram at Impostrix Podcasts are the two main, main places. Awesome.  Alyssa Calder Hulme: Okay. Anything else you want to share with us before we close? No,  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: I just I hope that, um, you know, these I want to say that these conversations are hard like conversations about race and understanding each other and where we're coming from and how our race impacts like our perspective on even things like ambition, um, can be [00:58:00] difficult to have and I encourage folks to, um, continue to try and push their boundaries around, um, the conversation, um, when it includes race, um, and to To To come. Somebody recently told me not to even assume the best, but just assume nothing like when you're having difficult conversations, whether or not it's about race or whether somebody is giving you critical feedback, um, assume nothing so that you can just hear the words. Um, and, and, you know, use that as a starting point. So that's my, yeah, that's my challenge for folks today is we're thinking about, like we talked about race, we talked about DEI work, we talked about racial capitalism and colonialism, and, um, these are topics that. Folks go through their, you know, normal day, week, month without talking about or thinking about. Um, so to the extent that it's uncomfortable, I encourage people to lean into that. Yeah. Thank  Alyssa Calder Hulme: you. I appreciate that. That's [00:59:00] our ambitious challenge. Stretch yourself. Stretch yourself into discomfort, especially if you are a white privileged person, especially. Awesome. Okay. Thank you so much, Whitney. I really, really  Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: appreciate it. Thank you.

We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader talks about the conversion of St. Paul, Fr. Braxton Necaise, Vocations Director of the Diocese of Biloxi updates us on vocation in South Mississippi and Chris O'Neill, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family Life in the Archdiocese of New Orleans talks about the Catholic Men's Conference in NOLA.

"Don't be afraid to ask questions." --Owner-operator Steve Massat: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15546000/ownerop-overcomes-physical-challenge-for-successful-career This Overdrive Radio podcast features Part 2 of our “exit interviews” with 2023 Trucker of the Year contenders. All put a special emphasis on short-term tactics, on proven long-term strategies, others might also adopt on the drive toward success with healthy profits. This exemplary group, too, delivered a strong current of advice for aspiring owners. Owner-operator Chris Smith operates Dreamline Trucking, our February Trucker of the Month with his wife and team owner, Ruth, leased to Southern Pride. Smith, as with Massat, advised not to get too starry-eyed out custom equipment with a big price tag associated starting out. "That's not what's going to make you money," he said, noting decades of hard work led to where he and Ruth Smith are today, pulling in veritable custom showpiece, a move made after considerable research and deliberation: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15307364/how-this-owneroperator-team-earned-success Massat, who pulls with a vintage 1989 Marmon tractor, does as much work on his rig as he can himself, stocking parts he knows he'll need when he sees deals on them. He reduces both his cash outlay and, given ready availability in his truck and/or at his home shop (he's home every weekend), costly downtime, too. Massat was Trucker of the Month in September. Rita and Roger Wilson preside over the two-truck Rita's Absolute Trucking, Truckers of the Month for October: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15635072/lifes-a-lot-easier-ownerops-find-sweet-spot-with-two-trucks The pair have downsized considerably from early parts of this century when they were consolidating LTL freight from a Chicago-area warehouse with a much more sizable small fleet. Though we caught up with them on Sunday, what Rita called the Wilsons' "no-truck day" in efforts to build in the work-life balance that eludes so many over-the-road, she was also quick to note the necessity of giving it 110% for new owners to get past rough early days. South Mississippi-based Jay Hosty kept his eye on the finsh line, with a tip particularly for younger starting owners to set up a retirement investment account and contribute as much as you can to it from the get-go. The Roth IRA, in particular, he finds attractive given it's not taxed when you pull the money out in retirement. " Hosty pulls dry vans leased to Landstar, and pulled in the monthly nod in April: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15383689/frugality-focus-on-costs-pays-off-for-owneroperator-jay-hosty Finally, with advice to simply “never give up” on the mission for those choosing the owner-operator route in trucking, Walkabout Transport independent Debbie Desiderato, based in Virginia today, was our Trucker of the Month for June: https://www.overdriveonline.com/business/article/15544055/direct-freight-can-provide-consistency-in-topsyturvy-market As with others in this roundtable, she noted owners are best served when they devise ways to make themselves more valuable to whoever happens to be their customer. In her case, that's lately come in the form of trailer purchases to better serve one in particular on some new lanes out of her area. The story of how Desiderato came to that direct customer as an independent might be a veritable testament to the "never give up" mantra. Read more of that story in this feature from early in the year: https://www.overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year/article/15541324/independent-debbie-desideratos-keys-to-trucking-success Those were but a small sample, a few little bites out of the apple of advice from this brain trust, though. Find more in the podcast and via all 10 of the 2023 Trucker of the Year profiles: http://overdriveonline.com/trucker-of-the-year

JD Simpson, Executive Director of First priority of South Mississippi, joins Steve on this week's podcast. He discusses his experience with launching clubs in his community, growing from four to about fifty clubs since the start. He encourages students to continue to use the tools God has given them to encourage others and so that God can use them. Brad and Steve finish the podcast with numbers of churchers, going over highest attendance and the decisions students have made to follow Jesus.    Check out our new releases on our shop at the link here: https://shopfirstpriority.club/collections/special-feature    JD Simpson is the Executive Director of First Priority South Mississippi. This is their 25th year! Before FP, JD was in ministry for 16 years in Louisiana. He heard about First Priority from a man named Benny. In 1999, they started four clubs in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He has four kids, two boys and two girls. https://fpsouthms.org/    Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/ 

Today's Locked on Ole Miss podcast we talk about the Ole Miss Rebels vs the ULM Warhawks and Miss State Bulldogs as the season comes to a close. We talk about what we want to see in the ULM Warhawks game including a clean game, no injuries and Walker Howard getting snaps in this game. We talk about the need for style points for Ole Miss Football and Jaxson Dart just in case as the season ends. In the second segment of the show we talk about growing up in South Mississippi and this game in particular and what it is like for people that find themselves outnumbered on the regular and how this game goes. We are joined by Brad Logan of Inside the Rebels to talk about what this game reminds him of historically and how he sees the game going. In our final segment of the day we talk about the Egg Bowl and where all the craziness actually started in the 2007 Egg Bowl edition that featured Ed Orgeron and the disaster that was fourth down. It led to a punt return for Derek Pegues and MSU putting up "Many Happy Returns" Billboards all over the state. That was the first shot that led us to 2015/2016 and Hugh Freeze and Dan Mullen. WANT MORE OLE MISS SPORTS CONTENT? Join our Subtext communityhttps://joinsubtext.com/lockedonolemiss  Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms:

Today's Locked on Ole Miss podcast we talk about the Ole Miss Rebels vs the ULM Warhawks and Miss State Bulldogs as the season comes to a close. We talk about what we want to see in the ULM Warhawks game including a clean game, no injuries and Walker Howard getting snaps in this game. We talk about the need for style points for Ole Miss Football and Jaxson Dart just in case as the season ends.   In the second segment of the show we talk about growing up in South Mississippi and this game in particular and what it is like for people that find themselves outnumbered on the regular and how this game goes. We are joined by Brad Logan of Inside the Rebels to talk about what this game reminds him of historically and how he sees the game going.   In our final segment of the day we talk about the Egg Bowl and where all the craziness actually started in the 2007 Egg Bowl edition that featured Ed Orgeron and the disaster that was fourth down. It led to a punt return for Derek Pegues and MSU putting up "Many Happy Returns" Billboards all over the state. That was the first shot that led us to 2015/2016 and Hugh Freeze and Dan Mullen.   WANT MORE OLE MISS SPORTS CONTENT?   Join our Subtext community https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonolemiss     Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms:

Talking dogs and life with Steven Brabham and what the future holds in south Mississippi

What are the advantages of homesteading and living simply? Wanda King of Deep South Homestead joins us to explain… Deep South Homestead is an online platform started by husband and wife duo Wanda and Danny. Living on a 10-acre farm in South Mississippi, they dedicate their time and energy to teaching others the value of homesteading – and the skills needed to do it. Their videos cover gardening, canning, meat smoking, animal care, DIY projects, woodworking, and more.   While homesteading takes significant work, the health and sustainability benefits are undeniable. Join the conversation now to learn how Wanda and Danny are teaching their audience how to live simple and satisfying lives! In this conversation, we discuss: How Deep South Homestead started and progressed. The benefits of natural and healthy living.  The easiest crops to grow.  How fresh food can impact your health. Want to learn more about Wanda and her work with Deep South Homestead? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, Wanda King, the owner of Deep South Homestead, joins us. Living on a 10-acre farm in South Mississippi, Wanda and her husband Danny enjoy the simple life. Using their platform, they are on a mission to share their homesteading knowledge with the world. Deep South Homestead is an online resource that teaches viewers a multitude of skills – including gardening, canning, meat smoking, animal care, DIY projects, woodworking, and more…. How have Wanda and Danny enhanced their way of life by living simply? Click play to find out! Tune in now to uncover: What got Wanda and Danny into homesteading.  Challenges that can arise when homesteading.  How livestock can make homesteading more challenging. The easiest vegetables to grow as a beginner.  Want to learn more about Wanda and her work with Deep South Homestead? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, I speak with Skittlez and Ross (no it's not a law firm) about their upcoming event to raise the rest of the required money to help the BV South Mississippi Chapter attain their 501c status.

This week Lauren Lassabe Shepherd swings by to talk about why we love college and why some of us just can't seem to grow up. We get into the production of her forthcoming book, the process of creating oral histories, and perhaps surprising roles that Greek life now perform in the lives of college students. She's got a new book coming out this summer about the campus wars in the United States and you can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Resistance-Right-Conservatives-America-Politics/dp/1469674491/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TV97KWZ9WPPU&keywords=lauren+lassabe+shepherd&qid=1683559714&s=books&sprefix=LAUREN+LASSABE%2Cstripbooks%2C259&sr=1-1About our guest:Shepherd's expertise is in the history of United States higher education from the 20th century to present, especially on the topic of backlash against progressivism in the academy. She teaches in the Department of Education and Human Development at the University of New Orleans. Shepherd's first book, Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars is forthcoming in 2023 from the University of North Carolina Press. Her second book is a historical survey of American colleges and universities since the 1960s. In addition to research and writing, she enjoys teaching Pilates and practicing yoga. She lives with her husband and their dogs in South Mississippi.You can find her at @llassabe on twitter.

Reactions after the Biloxi City Council votes to divert $10,000 originally meant for helping fund the MLK Coastwide Celebration to a Juneteenth event and multiple officer involved shootings across South Mississippi.  

Dedicated to Southern Miss sports! Weekdays 1 - 2 p.m. on select SuperTalk Mississippi stations. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Are you willing to be cocooned in the adversity process to emerge stronger and beautifully ready to glide into success? How must we strive to embrace our struggles and keep on fighting?   Life is a journey of ups and downs, successes and failures, and joy and pain. At times, we struggle with various challenges that threaten to weigh us down. When we encounter challenges, our natural response may be to give up and retreat. However, it is important to remember that struggle is an essential part of life.  How we respond to it determines our success or failure. We should not let struggle strangle us; instead, allow it to strengthen us. It is important to remember that every battle has a purpose. It can help us grow and become stronger. Challenges can teach us important life lessons that we would not have learned otherwise.    Through struggle, we develop the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve our goals. We may struggle with failures and setbacks, but through these struggles, we develop humility, resilience, discipline, and love for what we do. Therefore, we must keep moving forward, wait for our God-given opportunities, and prepare ourselves to be entrusted with them. Remember that those passionate about their dreams will pursue them regardless of the adversities and obstacles they face. Their passion will keep them focused and on track. Hence, we must also recognize that we can learn essential life lessons and develop character and resilience through positively coping with our daily battles. Thus, we should embrace struggle as an opportunity for growth and development.  Then persevere and never give up in the face of adversity.   Chef Roderick Hollins is a passionate chef, culinary instructor, trainer, and food fanatic chef who works at one of the largest private companies in America, US Foods. Chef Rod grew up in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was raised in a single-parent home. He graduated from Jones College in South Mississippi with an Associate of Arts in Food Production Management. Today, Chef Rod is traveling the United States and doing food shows. He goes into restaurants and develops new products for menus. Chef Rod also does kitchen visits regarding the company's latest products that they would release.   In this special episode with Chef Roderick Hollins, we'll learn about the fantastic journey of a man who encountered the highs and lows in life and chased his passion despite the bitter taste of his circumstances. Be captivated by his story and how God shifted his hopeless life into a blessed and more fulfilling one.   "Don't let struggle strangle you; let it strengthen. It would be best if you embraced your struggles." – Chef Roderick Hollins   Topics Covered: (00:00:00) Introduction + Episode Snippet (00:00:42) Introducing our special guest, Chef Roderick Hollins. (00:01:33) How Chef Roderick gets into the game of cooking (00:02:17) Let struggle strengthen you. (00:03:40) Follow what you love to do (00:04:18) Traditional Mentality: Get a job with good insurance. (00:05:37) Find where your value lies. (00:07:00) When God stepped in during Chef Roderick's challenging moments (00:08:07) The essence of sharing your pain points (00:09:08) Your passion will add value to your character. (00:10:16) Taking a leap of faith in entrepreneurship. (00:11:53) An entrepreneurial mindset: Discipline and Consistency  (00:13:20) Don't try to do everything yourself: Buy people's time  (00:14:53) Quick Reminder: Are you enjoying this episode? Please share it, leave a five-star review, and give feedback. Go to TimeOut with the SportsDr website.  (00:15:35) Surround yourself with people older than you.  (00:16:12) There is got to be more to life than failures. (00:18:03) US Foods: God will open a door of significant opportunity. (00:20:32) Life experiences: The menu of Roderick's inspiration (00:21:30) Serve your competitors: Success requires servanthood.  (00:23:20) There's a blessing on the other side of adversity. (00:24:11) The journey of a beautiful teacup. (00:26:14) Are you willing to go through adversity to be made beautifully ready? (00:28:29) Never quit. Keep going. (00:28:53) What can you do for love? (00:29:19) Connect with Chef Roderick Hollins.   Key Takeaways:     "Sometimes life will knock the life out of you, but you got to let life strengthen you, and you got to keep moving forward." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "A lot of times in the school system, we give up on students instead of seeing what they love to do." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "A couple of generations back, the mentality was to get a job that has good insurance. To not take chances because chances will make you broke instead get an education, a thing that was just to tried and true." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "I didn't realize that the Lord was all I needed until the Lord was all I had. I didn't have anything else. I didn't have anybody else." – Chef Roderick Hollins    "I believe everyone in their life is going to have a pivotal point whereas you can either go down, stay where you are, or else move forward in your life." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "When you start to reveal some of the pain points and setbacks that you had to overcome, you become more realistic and more somebody that people can identify with you with." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "As the carpenter builds the house, the house builds the carpenter." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "Once you give your life over to God, no matter what kind of adversity you've got, he can use you in that capacity to change other people's lives." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "As you move forward, you must pick up different tools from each experience like you're building a nest." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "Surround yourself with people that are older than you and have been in the game longer than you." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "Sometimes in life, you think that you were above things when you made it to the point of success, and you may feel like you are above certain things. But that's when you start to let your guard down." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "If you can just give God eight minutes, he can do more in eight minutes than you can do in a lifetime." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "If you want to go to the top, you got to be a servant." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "I had to go through the ovens. I had to go through the wheel. I used to be that lump of clay, and I still don't feel like I'm ready yet." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "As you move forward, you must pick up different tools from each experience like you're building a nest." – Chef Roderick Hollins   "Life will challenge you; obstacles will test you, but it's what you got on the inside that's going to determine if you fail or if you make it through." – Dr. Derrick Burgess    "Stop looking at what love could do for you and look at what you can do for love." – Chef Roderick Hollins     Connect with Chef Roderick Hollins:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef_rod_h/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roderick-hollins-b3219b85/   Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com   This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. Record, share, and repeat! Podcast VAs PH gives me back my time, so I can focus on the core functions of my business. Need expert help with your podcast? Go to www.podcastvasph.com.

Jackson's Mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, comments on the Legislative Takeover of Jackson's policing and a look at the Legislators from South Mississippi who voted for it.

 My guest filmed Off the Grid in Utah, Nevada, Arizona and Mississippi in the summer of 2021. The film explores the philosophical reasons why people are embracing this radical lifestyle all across America.And as of the fall of 2022 Lary produced a TV pilot which is in post-production and is called "Fabrication Nation" which was directed by Jack Skyyler and Alex Zinzopoulos and staring Tonya Kay. Lary is also directing and producing a sequel to "Off the Grid" called "Off the Grid II" and is also producing a new film called "Kairos" which is being filmed in South Mississippi at this time. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13365742/http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

Today I'm talking to Joy Andrews with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty and a BreakthroughLuxury member.With a degree in engineering, a father who immigrated to Nigeria to become doctor and a mom from true South Mississippi, also the medical field,  the real estate broker route wasn't the likely path or the one her family first had in mind.Her career path started 20 years ago with a large scale builder developer where lead a team and became well versed in the operations side of  development, she then worked in with luxury developers where she developed her expertise the architecture and design of luxury homes which lead to her  work with a small team in resales and custom home new construction in the most expensive neighborhoods of Buckhead in Atlanta. Today she is a successful real estate agent serving her friends and the network she has built over the last 20 years. Joy  has an in-depth knowledge of the market best exhibited in my opinion by one of her most recent sales. This was a referral that came across her desk after a few other brokers had written it off as unsellable. Being the expert she is in real estate and development.  She knew the market, researched the property and realized that this property wasn't just unsellable, it would be worth at least two million dollars to a builder developer. She took the referral and sold the property for more than her two million dollar price. Today, Joy Andrews shares her story as we talk about How to Align and Thrive.Jere interviews the world's most renowned and best real estate agents around the country and the world.These outstanding Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business, and what has made them successful in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.All of this on the “Jere Metcalf Podcast, Top Real Estate Agents tell how they do it.”www.JereMetcalfPodcast.comPowered byJere Metcalf Partners404.627.7789Jere@mpartners.ioJeremetcalfpartners.com 

A native of South Mississippi, Abbye West Pates is a singer-songwriter who has called Memphis, Tennessee her home for over a decade. She loves people and songs so it only makes sense that she'd feel most at home at a house concert or dark listening room somewhere, close enough for a conversation with the listeners. She's a little folk, a little country, and loves a good story. You're invited to listen in as we talk with Abbye about songwriting, faith, and what motivates her to keep creating. Her newest songs, To Be Well and Better With Time, are now available! Listen on her website, on Spotify, and everywhere you stream music.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com.

Native Americans first used fire to manage the forests of South Mississippi. After decades of discouraging the practice, forestry experts have shifted their thinking about prescribed burning. Ecologist, Tate Thriffiley explains why this practice is good for the longleaf pines and the entire ecosystem. By 1930, virtually all of the longleaf pines in Mississippi had been harvested. Thriffiley describes the mistakes made in replanting the DeSoto National Forest and explains why a host of State and Federal agencies have teamed up with conservation groups to promote the planting of longleaf pines in Mississippi. Keith Coursey is the Prescription Forester on the DeSoto National Forest. He recounts the history of the Forest Service and its evolving attitude towards fire. Please enjoy this classic episode first broadcast in 2015.

You know his music, you just might not know you know his music. If you love Lainey Wilson's "Things a Man Oughta Know," you'll love this episode. Jason wrote that song and many other hits. He joined Gary in this week's episode to share stories behind his songs, stories from when he was growing up, and much more.In this episode:"Things a Man Oughta Know"The song idea that came up during the interviewHis new song Mary WannaPushing through fearJobs he had on the way upSleeping in his carWhat songs with minor chords doWhy he never looks at the chartsThe best kind of sad songAbout Jason:Born in Nashville and raised in South Mississippi, Jason Nix grew up on a blend of his musical father's Bluegrass and his mother's love of Motown while introducing his own passion for Classic Rock into the mix. It's no surprise then that his return to Music City just after high school led to the creation of a sound all his own, driven by his strengths as both a guitar player and a lyricist. 17 years later, having established himself as an award-winning, in-demand songwriter and earning cuts from artists ranging from Keb' Mo' to Lainey Wilson (including the recent ACM Song of the Year “Things A Man Oughta Know”), Nix now presents himself as a must-hear artist with brand-new release “Mary Wanna.” Written by Nix together with Driver Williams as the first in a series of concept songs coming soon, the song introduces the free-spirited character of Mary while also introducing Nix himself. “I had ‘Mary Wanna' written down as a title for a long time before I pitched it in a write, because I wanted to save it to write with Driver Williams,” notes Nix. “From the word ‘go,' or in this case, ‘Mary,' I never wanted the song to be about marijuana. I remember how fast the song fell out, and as I started working on the demo, I didn't want to stop. We wound up using most of the parts I recorded in that 12x12 guest bedroom on the actual record.”“‘Mary Wanna' is the song that got my wheels turning again on releasing music as a solo artist. I love the way it makes me feel,” he adds. “I've always wanted to a concept album and ‘Mary Wanna' paints a very clear picture of what Mary's role will be in this story. She's a rebel who feels trapped by her parents' idea of who she should be; she feels smothered by her community's expectations of how a young woman should act. She is desperately looking for the freedom to find out who she is, even if it means breaking some hearts along the way. This song is the cornerstone for a project I didn't realize I was starting at the time and was born from a personal experience that I never intended to write about. Mary gave me the opportunity to write about the things I've been holding onto for years.”https://www.jasonnixmusic.com

My beautiful guest for today's show is fellow Holistic Health Coach and the powerful being that is Carly Knapp.Carly is a certified Holistic Health Coach with a Master's Degree in Health Communications and a B.A. in Journalism. She specializes in taking women in their 20's and 30's to better health and happiness through a holistic approach, focusing on food, fitness, and mindset. Carly attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she was trained on over 100 dietary theories by the world's top nutrition experts.Her passion comes from healing herself from disordered eating cycles and several autoimmune diagnoses, including Hypothyroidism, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and imaging suggestive of Multiple Sclerosis.Originally from South Mississippi, she now resides in San Diego, California and helps women others all over the country navigate the journey to better health through virtual, individual and group coaching programs.See the show notes below for some of the main points (in order) we covered and dived deep into together:Carly and I share the value and impact of Clubhouse on your healthCarly's PAIN TEACHER storyCarly's ROOT suppression and traumaHow we attract what WE ARE to healThe ONION IMAGE of the healing journeyThe power of SELF LOVE and ACCEPTANCE in healingWhere does one start in their holistic healing journey?The role of our INTUITION in our transformation and picking coachesHow do we know we are ready for support?What do people have wrong with AUTO-IMMUNITY healing?What is our true base state?The REAL PROBLEM with DIARYWhy going out is a challenge for healingBest movement practices for auto-immune recoveryThe power of the THROAT CHAKRA in inner child healingCarly's definition of LOVEPlease connect with Carly here:Social: @CarlyKnappWebsite: www.CarlyKnapp.com Looking for more FREE SELF-LOVE TOOLS? Join my newsletter and download some meditations, affirmations and visualisations on me:www.harrisonmeagher.com/learn-more Don't forget to LEAVE A REVIEW (down to below) if you loved the show to go into a draw for our WEEKLY prizes! Need more COMMUNITY and TRIBE? Join the Cosmic Love Antenna FB GROUP:https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmicloveantennaWanting to connect deeper either for coaching, feedback, or becoming a guest? See the following options:Social (FB, Insta, Clubhouse): @harrisonmeagher Website: www.harrisonmeagher.com Email: harrisonmeagher.business@outlook.com LOVE you xxxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cosmic-love-antenna/donations

This is the first episode of our Song of the South Saga mini series where Landis and Darryl discuss growing up in the 80's and 90's in South Mississippi. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generationexiled/support

In this new podcast episode of Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry, we have a special guest, Dr. Derrick Burgess who is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a specialist in sports medicine. Dr. Burgess is Co-Captain with his wife Myeasha, a pediatric dentist, in building a winning team with their three beautiful children. He is currently South Central Sports Medicine medical director in Laurel, Mississippi. He participates in providing world-class care for his patients and athletes in South Mississippi. Dr. Burgess is a top motivational speaker and shares his talents to inspire others to achieve their goals despite the obstacles in their way. This week, we are going to talk about Dr. Derrick's path, including how he got his start before becoming a doctor and why he decided to go into social media, particularly podcasting. Furthermore, this episode will be amusing because there will be many similarities between the kind of path and trajectory that we are partaking in, such as the fact that we are both husbands, and a father, that has three children. Also, we both understand the importance of podcasting and delivering a message. Dr. Derrick will talk about a lot of things in this episode that will be quite beneficial to us. The following are some of the most important takeaways from this episode; -Empower the audience to chase their dreams -Provide information to combat obesity -Encourage physical fitness and joint health Take a listen now and stick around 'til the end of today's special episode with Dr. Derrick Burgess as he dropped some pearls of wisdom and his inspiring life's journey with the title "How I Used Sports Medicine to Change the Life of Many". Text LUNCHLEARNPOD to 44222 today or sign up at www.listentodrberry.com to join the mailing list. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member. Listen to Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, Spotify.

Jennifer Cox stops by to chat with us about her career in media and South Mississippi Living Magazine. Also big thanks to Southern Magnolia Smiles, Sea2Swamp, and Hilltree Marketing for the support! Want to be a part of the pelican gang? Check out our merch here. 

Have you heard about the group of South Mississippi turkey poachers who were caught with over 100 illegal turkey kills in one season? This week we interview the Mississippi Game Wardens who dedicated their lives to solving this case. There were over 280 violations involving 14 people, and the violations stretched from their home state of Mississippi to Nebraska, and several states in-between. The wardens answer all of our questions as we get a peek into the dark underworld of poaching –and it's not as dark as we thought– meaning it could be the person sitting at the restaurant table next to you.  It's a must listen podcast to help protect our beloved wild turkeys.   Listen, Learn, and Enjoy! Stay connected with GameKeepers:  Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: MossyOakGameKeepers Website: Mossy Oak GameKeeper Support the show (https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/)

The BibleTones, 1957 - present, lumberton, MS, will be the featured artists this week on The Gospel Jubilee.Listen to the Gospel Jubilee on your Echo device by saying, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast.Or go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48390534/download.mp3The BibleTones Quartet was formed in 1957 by Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hurt, in Lumberton, Mississippi. Hurt was born and raised in North Alabama and actively sang in quartets, including the group, the Sand Mountain Quartet.In the late 1940's, Hurt and his wife moved to south Mississippi, where he established the BibleTones, with the vision to create a singing ministry group. In addition to his work with the quartet, Hurt also served as mayor of Lumberton, Mississippi and manufactured furniture.In the early 1980's, Hurt retired from the BibleTones and the leadership went to Howard Rutland and Paul Vinson, members of the group. Paul Vinson left the group in the mid 80's to sing with the Dixie Echoes (his son-in-law is Randy Shelnut).The BibleTones have achieved many accomplishments during its existence including the recordings of more than forty projects, such as videos, television programs and a weekly show in Tampa, hosted by singer, songwriter and minister, The Late Vep Ellis. The group has appeared on the Gospel Singing Jubilee, Grand Ole Opry (Sunday night), The National Quartet Convention, as well as promoted gospel concerts in South Mississippi.(Several concerts were promoted together with the “Old Gospel Man,” the late, J. G. Whitfield).In the last 52 years, the BibleTones have hosted more than 75 members, each one of them performing with unique talent. Some of the earlier members include: Paul Vinson (Dixie Echoes), Mark Flaker (Florida Boys), Tommy Atwood (Florida Boys), Billy Todd (Florida Boys), William Pippen (Naomi & the Segos), Craig Pippin (Dixie Echoes), Vaughn Thacker (Dixie Echoes), Pete Pitts (Naomi & the Segos), Tommy Randall (Plainsmen) Mark Lanier (Poet Voices), and Chris Bryant (The Kingsmen).The BibleTones Quartet performs primarily in the Southeastern U.S., with occasional dates in the Midwest and Northeast. “The Lord has blessed this ministry and allowed it to grow for the past 59 years. They hope and pray that their group will continue for another 50 years."Their MissionTo spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the Ministry of Singing. The Gospel Jubilee with Chip and Denny is proud to announce that their program can now be heard on Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern time.Go to: www.OceanWavesRadio.comYou can also catch The Gospel Jubilee Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass RadioGo to www.sbbradio.orgYou can also catch The Gospel Jubilee Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life.Go to: www.RadioForLife.orgDon't miss a single minute of the next edition of the Gospel Jubilee.Playlist: Artists | Song Title | Album01. The Bibletones - Shout and shine - "Subject To Change"02. Legacy Five - He is to me - "Great Day"03. Mercy's Well - So good so God - "There's a Song for That"04. The Bibletones - Subject to change - "Subject To Change"05. The Bibletones - I've got an old time religion - "Subject To Change"06. Austin & Ethan Whisnant - I lean on you Lord - "Live for You Today"07. The Booth Brothers - Testify - "Requested"08. The Talleys - Give me Jesus - "Give Me Jesus - Single"09. Chronicle - He has a way of turning the tide - "Can't Lose For Winning"10. The Gaither Vocal - Band - This is the place - "Good Things Take Time"11. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Not that far behind you - "Keeping On"12. The Bibletones - We miss home - "Subject To Change"13. The Bibletones - Maybe one more day - "Subject To Change"14. The Bibletones - Won't that be glory - "Subject To Change"15. Exodus Southern Gospel - Open invitation - "Happy"16. The Hinsons - The lighthouse - "The Hinsons Hits"17. Randy Travis - That's Jesus - "Rise and Shine"18. Mark Bishop - Driving to school - "You're Happy When You're Laughing"19. Mark Bishop - Things are gettin' mighty weird - "Faith, Family, and Friends"20. Carroll Roberson - A mighty rich man - "Celebrating 30 years"21. The Inspirations - Surely I come quickly - "Pray for Me"22. The 3 Heath Brothers - We choose life - "Who We Are"23. The down East Boys - A reason to sing - "Ransomed"24. The Perrys - his name was John - "Life Of Love"Send your request to:request@gatewayfortheblind.com

Meet Carly. She is a certified holistic health coach with a Master's degree in health communications and a B.A. in Journalism. Carly attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she was trained on over 100 dietary theories by the world's top nutrition experts. Carly practices bio-individuality, meaning each person is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all formula for health. Carly is originally from South Mississippi. After years of unhealthy eating and neglected self-care, she developed conditions that triggered her passion for healing. She resides in San Diego, California, and virtually helps others all over the country navigate the journey to better health. Listen as Carly shares her infectious energy and her own journey to health and wellness. Connect with Carly... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlyknapp/ Website: http://carlyknapp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderlust4wellness Connect with the HONOR IT ALL host, Honor Garrett... https://www.flowcode.com/page/honorit

Capt. Steven Westerfield(Commander - Special Response Team MDWFP) joins the conversation to break down what his team is doing to help after Hurricane Ida roared thru South Mississippi, Rep. Jason White(MS House Dist. 48 | Speaker Pro Tempore) stops by to talk about what's on the docket for the Mississippi Legislature, and John Oxford(Marketing Director - Renasant Bank) joins the discussion on Cryptocurrency.

Just Jocelyn welcomes Pastor Jakavious Pickett into The Therapist Space to Discuss Jesus and Therapy. Jakavious serves as the Sr. Pastor of Praise Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church of Biloxi, MS. Jakavious Pickett is the Founder of the F.R.E.E. Foundation in which he founded along with his wife Natasha in 2007. The F.R.E.E. Foundation was established to provide a first-class ministry to youth in rural areas across the entire state of Mississippi. Jakavious Pickett honors the call and position that God has blessed him to have along the coast because he has the opportunity to affect change not just in the spiritual realm but in the natural. He considers himself to be a bridge that is bringing together the church and the business community to cause change in South Mississippi. It is his desire to be a pillar in the community and the society in which he serves to see it become a productive place by empowering those in his presence to pursue their destiny. To learn more about Jakavious and Praise Temple visit www.PraiseTempleBiloxi.com Direct Message Jocelyn on Instagram to participate in Ask Your Favorite Therapist Thursday. Submit your questions here: Just Jocelyn IGTV Live If you are interested in being a guest on this show sign up here: The Therapist Space To exclusively subscribe to this show click here: Just Jocelyn