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Do you need a job, or is what you really need, a career?  Whether you have a job or not, it is important to know the advantages of a career over a job.  However, if you are unemployed or just starting out as a college graduate, obviously you just want work for the time being.  But, why should your long term goals be to have a career?  These are just some of the questions we will discuss with my guest on this episode of Donell Edwards: Viewpoints.  Our special guest is  Ms. Carolyn Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of Infinity Coaching, Inc. which provides career, leadership and life coaching.  She is a leading authority on leadership and professional development and has worked with and trained top leaders across the globe. She is recognized as one of the select few, certified Rapid Employment Master Coaches in the world.  She has been featured in Money Magazine, Fox News Magazine Website, Huffington Post, YourTango.com, Legacy in the Making Magazine, and many other publications.   Starting a career or looking for a job today, is a daunting task.  Whether you are a graduate just out of college, middle-aged or a senior looking to advance your career or looking for a new career, or someone who has been displaced as a result of layoff or merger, how you navigate through the complex maze of eliminators will determine your success or failure.  Join us for this very informative and educational program and learn from our expert guest,  success coach Carolyn Owens, how and where to find the skills you need to succeed in starting your career or finding a job in today's job market.

We all face unpleasant and sometimes devastating experiences in life.  It is not the severity of the experiences, or the number of them that matters, but how we respond to them individually and collectively that defines who we are.  Most of us probably have not had to endure homelessness, or being in foster care, or an abusive relationship.  And certainly most of us have not experienced all of these traumatic life experiences.  Our special guest tonight has not only endured these life-changing experiences, she has overcome them.  Our special guest is indie writer and life changer, Ms. Lisa Orban.  Please join us as Lisa shares her experiences and how they have affected her life.

Stacee Harris -  Happiness Begins on the Inside- Check in TODAY! - She will be talking about being happy and how to find that within yourself - Stacee Harris is an author and public speaker.

Mental health is a major issue in America, and millennials must also deal with this issue.  For many there is such a powerful stigma attached to mental illness and working with a therapist, that they fail to seek and receive the treatment they need.  The NO SLEEP team will discuss this issue on tonight's program and hopefully provide listeners with sound advice that will help those in need of assistance, and help their families and friends learn how they may encourage them to seek help.

Tonight's special guest on NO SLEEP is DaJavon Davis, who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over four years of experience working with a variety of age groups from diverse environments. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings including outpatient, residential treatment facilities, and in-home services. DaJavon strongly believes that therapy is a way to help people explore and develop new ways to experience life. DaJavon specializes in the assessment and treatment of Anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Learning issues, LGBT issues, Couple/Marital Issues, and Family Conflict. DaJavon is a firm believer that sometimes people need someone to talk to that will listen to them without judgment and accept them for who they are at that moment. DaJavon provides a warm, open and nurturing environment that is built through a trusting therapeutic relationship. He believes that it is through the therapeutic relationship that change can occur and hope is regained.

The Lionel SHIPman $HAPE YOUR FINANCES Show is a financial and life empowerment show focusing on our lives around money and finances.

Guests: Ashley Turner (VP-Public Relations) and Zach Love (VP-Development) of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

FCCLA is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Everyone is part of a family, and FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus.

Ashley Turner is a graduate of Maumelle High School in Maumelle, AR and is serving as the 2017-2018 National VP of Public Relations for FCCLA. Aside from FCCLA, Ashley is passionate about government and is partaking in an internship with the Arkansas Treasurers Office this summer in Little Rock! In her free time, she enjoys painting, writing, hanging out with her youth group, and spending quality time with her family and friends. This Fall, Ashley will be moving to Virginia Beach, Virginia where she will attend Regent University. While there, she plans to pursue a degree in Political Communications before moving on to law school.

Zack Love is a graduate of Talladega High School in Talladega, AL and is serving as the 2017-2018 National VP of Development for FCCLA. Aside from FCCLA, Zack is passionate about giving back to his community, and has volunteered more than 750 hours towards the betterment of Alabama. He loves kids and works with child enrichment programs every summer. In his free time, he loves reading, playing tennis, and working with his parents on their honey bee farm. This Fall, Zack will be moving from Alabama to Washington, D.C. to attend The George Washington University. While there, he hopes to complete a dual degree in Human Nutrition and Public Health before transitioning into medical school.

There has been a lot of discussion about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency and whether or not it is really currency.  It is somewhat of a controversial topic.  In tonight's program we will attempt to explain just what Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is, how to obtain it and how to use it, and whether or not it is wise to invest in it.  Our special guest for this program is Mr. Andy LaPointe.  Prior to getting involved with blockchain technology in 2013, Mr. LaPointe spent 15 years in the corporate world as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Series 7 Stockbroker and Mutual Fund Wholesaler.  He offers deep knowledge of the financial markets, blockchain technology, asset allocation, risk tolerance, and cryptocurrency.  Although this is a complex topic, Mr. LaPointe presents this information in an insightful and easy-to-understand manner.  No matter who you are or your background, if you have an interest in understanding cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin the information Mr. LaPointe will share will help you get started.  So join us as we explore the many aspects of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

As we continue to celebrate Financial Literacy Month we are proud to welcome as guests Mr. Alan Spivey and Mr Lionel Shipman.  During this program these financial experts will cover a wide range of topics including the importance of developing a good relationship with your bank and how to accomplish that.  Also, how to avoid costly mistakes in using credit and managing debt.  In addition, we will discuss mortgages and foreclosures for homeowners and those interested in purchasing a house, and what assistance is available to those who are facing the threat of foreclosure on their home.

Mr. Spivey is the Founder & CEO of Social and Sustainable Community Development Fund, which is a revolutionary system that was created as a result of the recent foreclosure crisis.  Mr. Spivey's organization works with homeowners who have been foreclosed, or who are at-risk of being foreclosed, and offers principal reductions in addition to one-on-one financial education to protect them from displacement.

Mr. Shipman has worked in the banking and financial services industry for over 20 years. He is the owner of Shipman Consulting, a financial and life empowerment company specializing in educating, motivating and empowering people in the areas of finance, business, and life skills.

Join us to learn more about banking, managing and protecting credit, eliminating debt, and assistance for those at risk of foreclosure.

In our continuing celebration of Financial Literacy Month, tonight's program discusses How To Maintain Or Take Control Of Your Finances.  During this program we will discuss the importance of a realistic budget, understanding credit and credit scores, the correct approach to spending, and avoiding and getting out of debt.  Our special guest is Certified Financial Planner, author and speaker, Ms. Shannon Ryan.

Shannon has two decades of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses become financially confident.  She has spent her entire professional career helping real people make sense of their money.  She has been in the trenches with people as life happens to them, giving her invaluable hands-on experience and insight.  As a result, she's learned that how you think about money is the key to financial success. 

Join us for this very insightful program about the way we think about money, and the way we should think about it, and how we may do a better job of maintaining control or taking control of our personal finances.

When should a person begin to learn about Medicare?  Is it only a concern of those who will soon enroll or those already enrolled, or should others too be concerned about the costs and benefits of Medicare?  How does the rising cost of healthcare affect an individual's personal finances?  What's happening with the Affordable Care Act (known to some as Obamacare)?  We will answer these and many other questions about Medicare, health insurance, and healthcare on this week's program.

Our special guest is Medicare Insurance Expert, Author, and Speaker, Ms. Danielle Kunkle.  She is the co-founder of Boomer Benefits, an insurance agency that specializes in Medicare plans, and can explain the parts of Medicare in terms that are easy to understand.  Medicare is overwhelming for the thousands of Baby Boomers that age into this program across America every day. They are pummeled by mail solicitations, and they receive confusing government booklets full of indecipherable language. Most are so intimidated that they make poor coverage choices without fully understanding how their coverage will work.

During our program, Danielle will shed light on how Medicare works and help everyday listeners grasp concepts that no one has ever taken the time to explain to them before.  

Join us, whether you are a baby boomer, or a youngster, to get all the facts you need to know about Medicare and health insurance.

In this episode of Donell Edwards: VIEWPOINTS, we receive an inside look into the myriad of problems within the United States correctional system.  Some of the areas we will explore include: What type of corruption exists; why it is necessary for correctional officers need to take a stand against corruption; the challenges and dangers faced by honest correctional officers; radicalization of inmates; what ALEC is, and the prison commercial complex.

Our special guest is the author of the books, Corruption Behind Bars, and Inside the Inner Circle, Mr. Gary York.  After serving in the United States Army in the Military Police Corps, Mr. York began his career with the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer.  He was later promoted to probation officer and then senior probation officer.  He was promoted once again to senior prison inspector where for the next twelve years he conducted criminal, civil and administrative investigations in many state prisons. Gary was also assigned to the Inspector General Drug Interdiction Team conducting searches of staff and visitors entering the prisons for contraband during weekend prison visitation.