B. Lifted Up!

B. Lifted Up! Special Edition:

Linsey Davis, anchor for ABC News Live Prime & weekend “World News Tonight” and correspondent for “World News Tonight,” “Good Morning America,” “20/20” & “Nightline”, has covered news stories around the globe. After achieving huge success with her previous bestselling children’s books, The World Is Awake, One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different, and Stay This Way Forever, Linsey Davis is back with a new release titled, How High Is Heaven?, Children ask a lot of questions about heaven, particularly when they’ve experienced the loss of a loved one. Join Linsey and B. Lifted Up! co-host, Alfred Edmond Jr, for this uplifting discussion that gives hope and comfort for young readers that, by God’s grace, heaven is a place we can look forward to while living our best life and finding moments of heaven here on earth.

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DAVID & TAMELA MANN 

Dynamic duo – David & Tamela Mann join B. Lifted Up! with pearls of wisdom about relationships, faith, love & understanding. Grammy®-winning recording artist and actress, Tamela Mann and her husband and business partner, actor/comedian David Mann, together helm Tillymann Entertainment – and return to television in their third season of Tyler Perry’s “Assisted Living” (BET/BET Her). Through their artistry we have laughed, cried and re-examined ourselves. Don’t miss this episode.

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BLESSED MODE 

Kel Mitchell knows what it's like to struggle through depression and addiction, but he also knows the power of God's presence to help you find freedom and the blessings in your life. Following his extensive career in entertainment, starring in beloved fan favorites including Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel, All That, and cultural epic feature film Good Burger, among many others, this two-time Emmy Award–nominated actor, producer, comedian, pastor and author,    shares the spiritual side of himself with his fans in his new book, Blessed Mode. Kel joins our co-hosts with his passionate testimony and 90 day challenge to Level Up Your Faith.

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DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & CORPORATE CHANGE 

The true gift of any society is found in its diversity. Diversity is directly connected to innovation; and innovation to wealth. You cannot have the benefits of wealth without also enlisting the energy of innovators. Trisch L. Smith, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Edelman Public Relations, is a true diversity and inclusion champion, communications expert, and public relations veteran. During her tenure with Edelman, the world’s leading global communications marketing agency, Smith has managed stakeholder outreach, strategic positioning, crisis and reputation management campaigns for a host of Fortune 500 corporations. As future population demographics shift, embracing diversity will lead to new levels of wealth which the world has never seen before. The million $ question is whether organizations are serious about inclusion in a meaningful way – engaging minority representation in leadership positions at the corporate party. Listen!

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THE POWER OF MUSIC

Light draws attention. And, so we are drawn to Vivian Scott Chew, a self-proclaimed risk-taker who stands out in the field of entertainment as a woman with drive, determination & vision. Actor Billie Porter refers to Vivian as: ‘a force of nature’. She piloted her own brand of innovation in global music and entertainment with an accomplished history at the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP), Polygram Records and Sony Music. In 1998, Vivian launched TimeZone International, a marketing & promotion company that assists U.S. artists with their global careers. In 1999, she and her husband, music director Ray Chew, established an event production company Chew Entertainment; and in 2013 the Power 2 Inspire Foundation (501c3) to help cultivate and develop the next generation of Black & Brown music creators & business leaders. Yet, it was entry into the live music event & production arena with “Night of Inspiration” at Carnegie Hall -- that was magical! Vivian is emphatic that “the power of music cannot be denied”. Just Listen!

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MENTAL WELLNESS

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. The national movement to raise awareness about mental health is vital to our communities, particularly in wake of the key issues of our day – tightening money supply, housing & food insecurity, access to quality healthcare, vigilante-ism, diverse policing techniques and increasing gun violence. The stigma of mental health demands public education and advocacy for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. Dr. Donna Hamilton, Author, “Wellness Your Way” and Dr. Michelle Boone Thornton, Author, “Transforming Your Reality: Removing the Mask” are here to help sort through the facts and prescribe a framework that promotes wellness.

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BWI MARSHALL– A SUCCESS STORY 

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is one of the most innovation aviation hubs in the U.S. One GREAT Airport – servicing Two GREAT cities. Ricky D. Smith, a 32-year transportation professional, was appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) in July 2015. He is responsible for the management and operations of: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall), Martin State Airport, and regional aviation activities throughout the State of Maryland. During his tenure, Smith has led the airport to five consecutive record-setting years for passenger traffic, including restoring BWI Marshall as the busiest airport in the Washington/Baltimore region; the 22nd busiest in the U.S.; and the Best Airport in North America for Customer Service. What does the ability to conceive & implement change look like? Tune in and take notes from this visionary!

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BLACK WOMEN IN RADIO

Who will preserve our history? In April 2023 Black Women In Radio (BWIR) and the Radio Preservation Task Force of the Library of Congress joined forces to launch a new sound and oral history project. For the first time in American history, Black women are not only being recognized, but are included in archival history. LEGENDS: The Evolution and Legacy of Black Radio Culture, led by BWIR Founder, Felèsha Love, is a comprehensive study of radio culture through sound, pivotal historical socio-political challenges, and collectibles from the people who helped shape Black radio and music culture. Love is joined by Mutter Evans, Carole Carper and Jacquie Gales Webb – 3 of the first distinguished “Inaugural 39” inductees. Each woman’s unique career is a multi-dimensional journey, rich in history and ripe with full-bodied experiences. You don’t want to miss this!

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INVESTING: CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP 

The stock market has been on a tumultuous ride this year, driven by circumstances that pierce our emotions and pockets. Given inflation and a bear market, are we headed to recession? Be sure to catch this episode of B. Lifted Up! as our guest, Cassandra Cummings, Financial Advisor and Founder of The Stocks & Stiletto Society, shares her insights & expertise on the state of the economy and how investors can maximize their potential to build wealth.

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MASTER CLASS: HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE 

What is your secret sauce for success? Once we accept the notion that God, who made us in His image, also made us to be relational beings, we have discovered the golden ticket. Through our diversity we each carry our own secret sauce. Author, global thought leader and celebrated motivational speaker, Dr. Willie Jolley, is here to break down ‘what makes a man/woman healthy, wealthy & wise’. In his ability to influence, inspire and empower others through the art of communication -- fused with compassion and a healthy dose of knowledge & understanding – Dr. Jolley draws us closer to the importance of living in our God-given purpose. You don’t want to miss this!

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