LIVE – WED., JUNE 2, 2021 This episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and our UNSUNG HERO DR. CHARLENE BELL. Dr. Bell is a Certified Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner, United States Navy Veteran, Founder of Her Padded Truth, and owner of Convenient Healthcare VA. As a healthcare provider, she has extensive knowledge in Adult, Geriatric, Pediatric, and Women’s health. She served as a Navy Corpsman, helping those she served which led her to her calling as a healthcare provider. A native of the Bronx, New York, she obtained most of her education while serving overseas in the United States Navy. She obtained her Doctorate in Nursing from Frontier University, Masters of Nursing from Walden University, Associates in Nursing from Medical Careers Institute, Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Management from American InterContinental University, and Bachelors in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix. She is an advocate for Women’s health and Women’s right and a leader in her community. Charlene is the proud owner of Convenient Healthcare VA, Drip Drop Hydration Wellness Lounge, and Convenient Healthcare PLUS. Charlene is also the founder and visionary of Her Padded Truth®, a non-profit organization that provides menstrual hygiene products to young girls and women who are homeless, living in impoverished conditions, and in transition. She also leads Her Padded Youth, a school-age program geared toward educating young girls and boys on feminine hygiene and menstrual health. She is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, a minister of the gospel, a wife, and a mother of three children. Charlene’s commitment to service, holistic health, and her community make her a force to be reckoned with. – AND TODDCHELLE YOUNG OUR GOOD IN THE NEWS GUEST! Toddchelle Young, the author of "Claim Your Worth Now", is a graduate of Georgetown University with her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Certificate in Population Health from the School of Nursing and Health Studies (NHS) and received her Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) in Sociomedical Sciences and Certificate in Social Determinants of Health from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Toddchelle will be starting medical school in the summer of 2021. She is the Director of Research for the Hub for Equity and Innovation in Higher Education at Georgetown, overseeing research, data analytics, and strategic higher education initiatives. Toddchelle has over a decade of experience in clinical, federal government, and non-profit work, and prior research in harm reduction, HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, and tuberculosis (TB) stigma. Toddchelle was born and raised in New Haven, CT, and currently resides in Maryland with her husband, Ademar, and brother, Clarence. THESE women are an example of what you can achieve if you only believe! They make no excuses when it comes to putting the best forward. They reap the benefit of action in this episode “BECAUSE WE BELIEVED”. The question is, Do and will you? This Episodes Music: We Gon Be Alright – Ty Tribbett Unstoppable – Koryn Hawthorne Blessings on Blessings – Anthony Brown and Group Therapy Saucey & Saved – Kevia Dorsey Feat. J. Torah Celebrate – Whitney Houston & Jordyn Sparks This One – Onitsha More Love – Erica Campbell Hit the Refresh – Voices of Fire UP NEXT IS… RHONDA SCIORTINO – here as our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT PERSON OF THE DAY! She is a 13-time author, CEO, and podcast host of EMPOWERING RESILIENCE. Her story of "From Foster Care to Millionaire” will blow you away!–AND- BRYAN SAINT LOUIS the host of M.A.D. Casters a/k/a Making a Difference Casters. He is here to leave us A Dose of Hope pertaining to how we can effectively process and manage grief. Yes, men feel pain too!

LIVE – WED., MAY 26, 2021 This episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and the amazing Trav Bell, The Bucket List Guy...The World’s #1 Bucket List Expert! All the way from Australia! As a self-appointed ʻBucket Listologistʼ, Trav helps people live their Bucket List before it’s too late! His unique life-engagement message really wakes you up, stops ground-hog days, and helps you to experience more fulfillment. He says, “A Bucket List is a tangible Life Plan…where our Business Plan or Career Plan should fit into our Life Plan & not be the other way around.” No one practices what they preach more than Trav. His ‘crazy’ globe-trotting adventures are contagious, hilarious & always fresh. He is the author of the best-selling book, the MY BUCKETLIST BLUEPRINT, a TEDx Thought Leader, a Certified Speaking Professional & is also the Founder CEO of Bucket List Coaches who are now on a mission to help 10 million BucketListers #tickitB4Ukickit. Before Trav became ʻThe Bucket List Guyʼ, he founded & franchised a chain of personal training studios across Australia. Starting with 1 client, he & his team went on to do over 2 million personal training sessions & motivated 10's of 1000's of clients. This is why Trav is now regarded as one of the world’s most in-demand motivational speakers. He will be here as our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT PERSON OF THE DAY!

–AND- ERIC BRUNDIDGE – from the podcast, THE LIFE X TIMES OF ERIC! The Life X Times of Eric is a podcast that is built on giving you a positive word on any situation that you are dealing with in life whether it be working at your job, starting your entrepreneurship journey, or maybe you are already down the entrepreneurship path. The Life X Times of Eric is a podcast that asks important questions regarding life, business, friends, and numerous other things while giving you vital information on important topics that will empower, inspire, motivate and uplift you to go after your goals, dreams, or desires. HE IS HERE TO LEAVE US A DOSE OF HOPE!

TOGETHER these two men will leave you with the necessary skills to jump into life! No one should LIVE TO DIE and these gentlemen leave you no other choice but to LIVE!

This Episodes Music:

Blessings on Blessings – Anthony Brown and Group Therapy

I’m Blessed – Charlie Wilson

Don’t Judge Me – Kierra Sheard

Winner – Angela Wilson feat. Mali Music

Glorious 2.0 – I’m Gonna Win - Martha Minuzzi

No Greater Love – Ty Scott King feat. Aaron J.

Group Fire – Again

The Ride – Bryan Andrews

UP NEXT IS… CHARLENE RAINEY- BELL – FOR THE UNSUNG HERO SERIES! She is CEO & FOUNDER of Her Padded Truth, a non-profit centered on helping homeless, impoverished, and underprivileged women and girls with menstrual help, health, and hygiene.–AND- TODDCHELLE YOUNG for our GOOD IN THE NEWS SEGMENT! She is headed to medical school! IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!

LIVE – WED., MAY 19, 2021 This episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and the amazing DR. SAN FRANKLIN. Grisanthia Franklin, “San” as she is affectionately called, hails from the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area by way of Chicago, Illinois. Although she was the youngest daughter of a Baptist Pastor, no one would have ever guessed that she would be the one to be the “preacher” in the family. San wanted to sing, sing, sing and that was it. Her focus is on the ministry of saving souls and healing the hurts of believers who have been oppressed and bound by enemy tactics, making it hard for them to live a victorious life in Jesus Christ. San has combined both ministries and calls it “Evangesinging”. She boldly states, “I will keep ministering to God’s people in the way He leads me to go, whether it be conventional or non-conventional, until a difference is made in the lives of all God’s people. They have to know that regardless of where they have come from or what they have been into, God can change their life around and make it VICTORIOUS.” In addition to the preached Word, she is also a vocalist and vocal director. She has been a featured soloist on several Grammy, Stellar and Dove award-winning recordings and is a professional session singer as well.  SHE IS OUR INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC HIGHLIGHT GUEST! -AND- CINDY VILLANUEVA who is a memoirist and inspirational writer with a passion for helping women achieve lives of strength and joy. She is a seventh-degree black belt master instructor and the owner of Ernie Reyes World Martial Arts in Austin, Texas.  Don’t Fight Mad: A Black Belt’s Quest to Recapture Joy, speaks about how Golden girl Cindy Villanueva left home for UCLA, full of promise—and one year later was an unwed teen mom and college dropout. After suffering domestic abuse and two divorces, she was on the ropes. Don’t Fight Mad describes her journey back to the joy-filled life she enjoyed as a child. Through deeply personal stories, Cindy shares how martial arts became a metaphor for recapturing her strength, identity, and joy. She offers a candid and authentic blueprint for those who long to rekindle the wonder of a well-lived existence. Whether you are an avid martial artist or you assiduously avoid exercise, Don’t Fight Mad has an inspiring message of fighting for joy and living in grace. SHE IS OUR INSPIRATIONAL AUTHOR SEGMENT GUEST! TOGETHER these two women live in a FREEDOM very much their own! They fought for who they are in this world and will stop at nothing to see other women do just that – LIVE FREE! We declare to you that, “WHO HE SETS FREE” is free indeed! This Episodes Music: Martha Minuzzi – Glorious 2.0 – I’m Gonna Win Denita Gibbs – Keep Holding On San Franklin – I Choose Free Myra Smith – Breaking the Silence Angie Cleveland - The Other Side of This Kelly Price - Grace Hope Sheree – I Try Dante Bowe – Joyful Jordyn Speaks - Spoken Word – Royalty Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music - Movin On UP NEXT IS… THE BUCKETLIST GUY (TRAV BELL) – All the way from Australia! He is determined to help us get in gear and add some variety to life! He is a man on a mission! He has dedicated his life to helping others wake up and live theirs before it’s too late. This episode is for you if you are waiting to live!! He will be here as our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT PERSON OF THE DAY! –AND- ERIC BRUNDIDGE – from the podcast, THE LIFE X TIMES OF ERIC! The podcast is built on giving you a positive word on any situation that you are dealing with in life. Whether it be working at your job, starting your entrepreneurship journey or maybe you are already down the entrepreneurship path – He is determined to inspire! We have asked Eric to pop in and shed some of his light on us!!!

LIVE – WED., MAY 5, 2021 This episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and the truth about money, investments, bullying, etc. We welcome CHRISTON “THE TRUTH” JONES - the 14-year-old phenom who is here as our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT! The Truth Jones – CEO, Day Trader, Investor, Award-Winning Certified Les Brown Speaker, International Best Selling Author, Honor Roll Student, and MVP All-American Athlete– helps people by reviewing their game plan and getting them to perform at peak levels. The Truth uses his own compelling personal story of being bullied on the football field, to show that regardless of where you start or what your personal challenges may be, that anything is possible if you are willing to set goals, have a plan, and take action. As a result, at eight, The Truth authored his first book called, "The Win Within". He sold over 500 books in less than 90 days. At ten, he had become a certified Les Brown Speaker and has spoken on three different continents and sharing the stage with top motivational speakers in the world; Les Brown and Eric (ET) Thomas. Now at just 14 years old, he is already teaching classes of some 1000+ people how to trade options, covered calls, and purchase stocks through his company Return on Investment LLC.  

–AND- CARINE CAMARA is all about healing with love! She is proud of her 10 years of practicing Acupuncture and Chinese medicine on the West Coast. Her practice has evolved to include more than her initial foundation of needles and herbs. In addition to graduating from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she is a pelvic floor expert, Arvigo Mayan abdominal therapist, hands-on- energy practitioner, and wellness/nutritional coach. She claims that “through a powerful integration of coaching, acupuncture, energy balancing, nutritional guidance, movement, mindfulness, and self-care, we can restore your body and your life to its natural state of balance and vitality. Together, we can create deep, amazing healing, so that you can do what you’re meant to do in this life: HEAL. GROW. THRIVE”. She is also the host of the Infinite Love Podcast.

Both these guests were determined to win at all costs! What seemingly could have defeated them only propelled them into a deeper space of purpose. With this episode, DETERMINATION WINS at all cost, and these two, got the job done!! 

This Episodes Music: 

Tina Campbell – We Livin

Hope Sheree – When I Get To Heaven

Lisa Mcclendon – Pause

Ty Tribbett – We Gon Be Alright

Doe – Brighter

San Franklin – I Choose Free

Danta Bowe – Joyful

Tamar Braxton - Thank You

UP NEXT IS… RAY BRASWELL JR. – Quartet mega-producer and multiple stellar award - winner, and nominee. Traditional gospel quartets are Braswell’s stock-in-trade, and he has worked with some of the genre’s most significant names. We will spend some time in the Braswell studio as we chop it up about what it takes to be a successful producer these days! –AND- CHRISTINE HANDY - A breast cancer survivor who released her first book Walk Beside Me, a fictional depiction of her illness and a long road to recovery. An accomplished model, Christine began her career at the age of 11. She has done campaigns for notable brands like Guess, J. Crew, JC Penney, Bud Light, Pepsi, Petco, and Target. After her diagnosis, Christine now aims to serve as a spokesperson, speaker, and Ambassador for cancer-related causes. Christine has also been featured as a breast cancer advocate and expert on Fox News Radio.

LIVE – WED., APRIL 28, 2021 This episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and a seasoned guest who no stranger to the world of inspiration. ALLEN C. PAUL is the creator and brainchild behind the popular podcast, GOD & GIGS! With a background in music, Allen understands the importance of artistic expression. As an entrepreneur who is very active in the church, he understands the challenges facing creative artists reaching for success while maintaining their faith. This perspective inspired his creation of the faith-based creative platform God and Gigs which strives to help people around the world to find success while staying true to themselves. The God and Gigs brand has grown to include four self-published books, a successful podcast, social media, and the GodandGigs.com website featuring weekly articles and inspiration for those working in entertainment. His podcast community is a hub for creators of all kinds. There he provides a place for Christian creatives who work secular to be encouraged, inspired, and educated! He is our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT GUEST. -AND- TY SCOTT KING is a versatile, award-winning artist who has fine-tuned a balance between poetry and hip hop. Referred to by many as “the Maya Angelou of this generation,” she has shared platforms with a variety of notable industry greats, awed international audiences, and performed at the United States Pentagon. Ty has successfully showcased her poetic talent on the National Poetry Slam level, founded and toured in the hip hop & poetry group: Platinum Souls, hosted an internationally broadcasted television show, and served as host of her own radio show. Her poetry has been featured in national radio ads for corporate giants such as Pizza Hut, McDonald's (for which she won a prestigious Silver Mic Award), and Aveeno. She has appeared on major television networks such as BET and TV One, and has garnered multiple long-running successes on the Billboard Music Charts. Also a published author and accomplished speaker, Ty is showing no signs of slowing her pace as she continues to tour and promote her music and books. Her mission is to inspire others to overcome their trials while boldly sharing their God-given gifts and talents. She is here for our INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC HIGHLIGHT to talk about her single, “NO GREATER LOVE feat. AARON J”.

Speaking of creators, this episode is chock full of people who do just that, create! Collectively, they have created books, music, and successful ventures that continue to inspire! We bring to you, THEM THAT CREATE because they do it and do it well!

This Episodes Music: 

Don’t Judge Me - Kierra Sheard

Just Be You - Red Hands

**GUEST ARTIST** No Greater Love - Ty Scott King feat. Aaron J

It’s Gonna Happen – James Fortune feat. Isaac Carree

Grace – Kelly Price

Movin On – Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music

Lay Your Troubles Down – Onitsha

Saucy & Saved - Kevia Dorsey feat. J Torah (Remix) UP NEXT IS… THE TRUTH JONES – the 14-year-old CEO, Day Trader, Investor, Award-Winning Certified Les Brown Speaker, International Best Selling Author, Honor Roll Student, and MVP All-American Athlete who helps people by reviewing their game plan and getting them to perform at peak levels –AND- CARINE CAMARA an intuitive guide, acupuncturist, energy medicine practitioner, and Host of the Infinite Love Podcast. As a holistic practitioner, she looks at all angles of your health, life, mindset, movement, and nutrition to find your path of deep healing and transformation. She is the only African American Acupuncturist in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

LIVE – WED., APRIL 21, 2021 Today’s episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and a special guest who is determined to let the world hear her sons’ voice. CHANITA STONE, a Virginia-based self-published author, wife, and mother is here for the INSPIRATIONAL AUTHOR SEGMENT with her first book, “CALEB HAS SOMETHING TO SAY” that was inspired by and written for her firstborn. She will be with us to talk about her journey with her son who only uses non-verbal communication. This book is about a little boy who does not use words to speak, but he has plenty to say. He shares the different and subtle ways he communicates his feelings with mostly body language and facial expressions. His friends and family have learned to watch and pay close attention to understand what he wants to say to them. This book is intended to promote inclusivity and provide representation for children who have special needs. It is also for the friends and loved ones of those children, to offer insight and understanding.

-AND-

VIRGINIA SOLOMONS born and bred in the dusty streets of Gugulethu in Cape Town, Africa - a Woman of Strength has emerged. Being severely burned at 22 months old, VIRGINIA SOLOMONS has had to endure a tough life of ups and downs. Even still she lifts her head, and prepares to release her first book, “SCARS THAT PROPEL”. Virginia says that “scars have not held her back but have propelled her into her God-given purpose and destiny”. She also believes that this book will touch and impact lives and propel other people into living their God-given purpose. Virginia is our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT GUEST.

This episode SPEAKS to the fact that God has made us all who we are with no compromises. We are not what happened to us, but who He made us to be. These guests will stop at nothing to show you who and what God has made us all to be. We present, “HE WHO MADE ME” regardless of how imperfect we seem.

This Episodes Music:

Better – 3TOB

Movin On – Johnathan McReynolds & Mali Music

So Glad - Jordan Felisbret

He’s Way Ahead of You - Denita Gibbs

Broken & Beautiful - Kelly Clarkson

Why Not Me – Tasha Lockhart

I Will Always Praise Him – Kevin Smith

Trouble Won’t Last – Keyondra Lockett

Thank you – J.Kells feat. Young Switch & MQ

UP NEXT IS ALLEN C. PAUL - creator and brainchild behind the popular podcast, GOD & GIGS! His podcast community is a hub for creators of all kinds. There he provides a place for Christian creatives who work secular to be encouraged, inspired, and educated! He is our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT GUEST –AND- TY SCOTT KING, a versatile, award-winning artist who has fine-tuned a balance between poetry and hip hop. Referred to by many as “the Maya Angelou of this generation,” she has shared platforms with a variety of notable industry greats, awed international audiences, and performed at the United States Pentagon. She is here for our INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC HIGHLIGHT to talk about her single, “NO GREATER LOVE feat. AARON J”.

LIVE – WED., APRIL 14, 2021 Today’s episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and a special guest who has had to withstand insurmountable odds. Can you imagine being an amazing RNB singer with a budding career, and suddenly being sent to DEATH ROW for 25 years for a murder you did not commit?? That is the life of JIMMY DENNIS, a PA man who is now an acclaimed RnB artist, spent 25 years as an innocent man on death row. He was only 21 years old when he was convicted of murdering a 17-year old girl in North Philadelphia and was sent to death row. Join us as we hear from him about how he fought to clear his name while enduring the harsh life of death row. His story has garnered the attention of BET, Rolling Stone, Sirius XM, and the NY Times. He is certainly an inspiration! 

-AND- TRACY LAMOURIE who is a high-profile international award-winning publicist, is the Founder and Managing Director of Lamourie Media Inc. She is a Universal Women's Network 2020 Woman of Inspiration Winner for the Women in Media award and the author of the upcoming book GET REPPED - Build Your Brand with Effective Public and Media Relations. She is a well-known longtime advocate on a myriad of important worldwide issues and an award-winning international publicist working across industries from major entertainment projects to small businesses. Tracy is passionate about amplifying important messages and being a voice for those who most need one. She is recognized by media around the world for her 20-year campaign that ultimately helped free an innocent man, Jimmy Dennis from death row. She has also been recognized for her work getting clients’ major media attention, and for her local community work. She is the winner of the FIRST PLACE PLATINUM award Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice for PR 2018, Diamond 2019. Lastly, Tracy is a frequent guest on TV, radio, and high-profile podcasts around the world on topics of leadership, empowerment, and entrepreneurship as well as all aspects of media and public relations. This episode is a story of sheer will and determination. It seeks to prove that even in the worst of conditions, the power to believe in what seems to be the unbelievable, prevails. This is an unbelievable story of an inmate writing out into the unknown to profess his freedom….just to end up finding TRACY LAMOURIE and her husband who believed his story and stopped at nothing to assist. We present, “The Dying Desire to be Free”. 

This Episodes Music: 

We Gon be alright – Ty Tribbet 

Glory – John Legend & Common 

Saved – Jac Ross 

Tears this Year – Jimmy Dennis 

Trust in God – The Winans 

When I get to Heaven – Hope Sheree 

Lord give me a sign – Tribute to DMX 

No Greater Love – Ty Scott King 

UP NEXT IS CHANITA STONE - A Virginia-based self-published author, wife, and mother. She is here for the INSPIRATIONAL AUTHOR SEGMENT with her first book, “CALEB HAS SOMETHING TO SAY” which was inspired by and written for her firstborn. She will be with us to talk about her journey with her son who only uses non-verbal communication.  -AND - VIRGINIA SOLOMONS – Born and bred in the dusty streets of Gugulethu in Cape Town, Africa - a Woman of Strength has emerged. Being severely burned at 22 months old, Virginia has had to endure a tough life of ups and downs. Even still she lifts her head, and prepares to release her first book, “SCARS THAT PROPEL”. Virginia is our INSPIRATIONAL HIGHLIGHT GUEST.

LIVE – WED., APRIL 07, 2021 Today’s episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and a special round table interview with professional women in the financial world. This show is an extended celebration of International Women’s Month in March. This roundtable episode seeks to inspire good financial practices and awareness. Meet our roundtable guests! Ex-US Navy, New York-born, RIIKA WRIGHT, with her business United Credit Education Services, is one of these exceptional women who continue to break barriers and make a name in the world. Riika Wright partnered with United Credit Education Services (UCES) and its top-of-the-line UCES Protection Plan. The UCES Protection Plan wants every person to build, protect, and improve their financial goals by improving their credit score and so much more. Keeping our heads afloat by worrying less about our funds plays a vital role in achieving our life goals. As part of Riika's philosophy, she wants to guide every family to keep their money secure. -AND- DAWNA CAMPBELL. Considered a Mind Whisperer, Dawna combines her knowledge, wisdom, experience, and talents to help people create a life of Happiness, Prosperity, and Love. Her vision is to transform each person’s individual pain into “silver lining” gifts to create a global impact of healing and creating abundance for all. Dawna has over 25 years combined years of professional experience. As a former Financial Advisor, her book, Financially Fit, is a #1 Amazon International Best Seller bringing together the world of money and the energy body, and the souls' essence. “Financially Fit is for the person who wants to align their inner balance to gain infinite prosperity in all areas of their life,” says Dawna Campbell. Dawna’s educational background includes University Degree’s in both Finance and Marketing and she spent a decade in the Financial Planning arena as a Managing Principal for an Investment Firm. She lived in an Ashram (spiritual living community) for a year studying the energy body, brain wave patterns, meditation and healing. -AND-LETHA THORNTON. Letha Thornton is a budding entrepreneur in the financial services industry. She holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Social Relations from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s of Arts Degree in Human Resources, Training and Development from Seton Hall University of New Jersey. She has used her skills to do social work with adults who are mentally ill and drug-addicted in the city of Philadelphia and has become a Financial Analyst to assist people with changing their financial landscape through education. On her journey as a public servant, she had the desire to help working-class families to make and save money, eliminate debt, protect their income and become financially independent. She wanted to learn how money works and share her knowledge with as many people as possible. This roundtable episode seeks to inspire good financial practices, and awareness! Welcome to our HERMONEY Roundtable! Here we present EXPERT WOMEN OF WEALTH! This Episodes Music: Brighter Day – Kirk Franklin Unstoppable - Koryn Hawthorne Saucy & Saved - Kevia Dorsey feat. J. Torah Captured – Veronica Evans Joyful – Dante Bowe Satisfied – The Walls Group UP NEXT IS JIMMY DENNIS – a Pennsylvania man who spent 25 years on death row for a crime he was later exonerated from. Jimmy was only 21 years old when he was convicted of murdering a 17-year old girl in North Philadelphia and was sent to death row. Join us as we hear from him about how he fought to clear his name while enduring the harsh life of death row. Also with us is TRACY LAMOURIE, an internationally award-winning publicist from Canada. She and her husband were instrumental in the freeing of Jimmy Dennis and is a testament that when you help other people, you also are blessed. THIS STORY IS INCREDIBLE!