A Priceless Perspective Podcast

Join members of the Priceless Posse for a candid conversation on the issue of self-esteem and self-worth. Girls and women of all ages suffer daily with feelings of inferiority and self-hatred, which leads to poor choices, unhealthy relationships and destructive behaviors. The good news, is there is a way out. Special guests Audra McDaniel and Natalie Morman join A Priceless Perspective to discuss this issue and the signs and solutions seen in the work they do with girls.

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Join A Priceless Perspective as we welcome special guest, Brenda Usher who shares a powerful story of overcoming the odds. Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Brenda tells of how she narrowly escaped a life of poor choices, self-destructive behaviors, and near death; to now living a life of power and purpose as she helps others overcome low self-esteem, domestic violence and poor choices.

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Did you know Georgia has the highest rate of teen dating violence in the U.S. One-third of Georgia teens have experienced dating violence and 68% of teens do not confide in their parents about the abuse in their dating relationships. Join A Priceless Perspective as we welcome Samantha Macedo, a Teen Advocate with The Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV), as we discuss the issue of dating violence and how to stay safe.

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Join A Priceless Perspective as we welcome Johnetta McSwain. From the mean streets of Birmingham, Alabama and from GED to Ph.D candidate, Johnnetta McSwain, author, Emmy Award winning documentarian and International empowerment speaker extraordinaire, tells it like it is with wit and wisdom to empower and inspire women and young girls to move from hopelessness to hope; by becoming aware of their cycles that impede their life and taking action to reach their fullest potential. After overcoming brutal childhood abuse and a life of self-destruction; at age 33, she packed up her house and re-located to Georgia. At age 36, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Kennesaw State University, and at age 38, she earned a Master's in Social Work (MSW) at Clark Atlanta University. She resides in Atlanta, and is scheduled for graduation of her Ph.D. at Clark Atlanta University, 2014. Tune in to hear her story of trial to triumph.

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Sade Ferrier is a writer, dreamer, musician, and reader who thoroughly enjoys seeing the intimate details of her Savior's character in nature, relationships, and His word. Her passion is to advocate purity in its three forms: spiritual, emotional, and physical (respectively). Her first literary project, a Christian fiction novel entitled Shaken, was published when she was sixteen years old. Today, Sade is a college student at the University of Georgia whose writing efforts revolve around "Heart in Bloom," a website chronicling her relationship with Christ during her single years. You can follow her blog  at http://sadeferri.wordpress.com.

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Join A Priceless Perspective as we welcome Kanika “Starr” Reynolds.  This self-determined, small town girl is from Muskegon, Michigan and moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan after completing cosmetology school in 1997. The success of the businesses allowed opportunities to share her wisdom and expertise in beauty, self-esteem and confidence. She began speaking at cosmetology schools, girl’s groups and churches. As well as, hosting conferences, guest appearances on television, radio, and even produced a segment on a local television show, sharing image and style tips called Starr Style in Session. Kanika is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, mentor, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and friend to many, and manages to find balance with both family and career.

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Join A Priceless Perspective as we welcome Yvonne Harvey Williams, one of the country’s most sought after motivational speakers for youth and young adults. With a powerful testimony of overcoming the odds, and a passion to see young people do the same, Yvonne will share with listeners advice based on her own personal story of victory and triumph. Be sure to tune in, and tell a friend. You don’t want to miss this power-packed show. Yvonne has been featured in magazines, newspapers, featured news stories and talk shows across the country sharing her passion and her purpose to reach youth and young adults introducing and leading them to better choices. She was recently named most valuable speaker for MONSTER.com as the #1 speaker where she currently travels as an independent, professional speaker presenting educational information all over the country to millions of people.

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Next on A Priceless Perspective we will be welcoming Priceless Posse member, Chrystol Wilson-Payne as we discuss the growing issue of cutting and self-harm among teen girls. It is time to uncover a topic that is taboo in many communities and families, as we lift the feelings of shame and guilt that is often associated with it. While accurate information regarding rates and trends on self-mutilation are difficult to come by because the majority of incidents go unreported, the following known facts are alarming: Each year, 1 in 5 females and 1 in 7 males engage in self injury/harm 90 percent of people who engage in self harm begin during their teen or pre-adolescent years Nearly 50 percent of those who engage in self injury activities have been sexually abused Females comprise 60 percent of those who engage in self harm behavior About 50 percent of those who engage in self mutilation begin around age 14 and carry on into their 20s Many of those who self injure report learning how to do so from friends or pro self injury websites Approximately two million cases are reported annually in the U.S. Tune it to learn more about these alarming statistics including many causes, the dangerous effects and how to get help.

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Next on A Priceless Perspective we will be welcoming special guest, Noni Carter. She is a classical pianist, poet and award winning author. Her first book, GOOD FORTUNE, was published with Simon and Schuster in 2010. A recent graduate of Harvard college with a focus in French Caribbean history and literature, Noni aspires to combine her passion for writing, motivational speaking, and music with her professional goals of academia, education, and public health. At the young age of 22 years old, Noni has achieved success that many aspire to reach.  In addition to all her magnificent accomplishments she is a true inspiration to women and girls of all ages. Noni is currently working on a second novel and will be embarking on a year-long fellowship in the French Caribbean this fall to pursue several projects.

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Next on A Priceless Perspective we will be welcoming special guest, Ja'el "The Great" Roberson, singing, songwriting, actress and Professor at Spelman, where she teaches Public Speaking, is on a mission and serves as an example to the world that despite life’s obstacles, you have the power to become who you were born to be. Through her personal experience, she is able to speak about the importance of education, self esteem, character and hope.

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