Men rarely share their grief of losing a child because they are busy being strong for the mother. In this segment Terence Doctor, shares his grief on losing his baby Elle after three days after her birth. 

Terence Doctor a motivational speaker and author of "Please give me a Dollar" A journal of life lessons. He is the founder of of Blue Print to Manhood, a non profit organization. Blue Print to Manhood  mission is to encourage, uplift, & guide young men into their journey of manhood. To assist them in finding their potential & purpose. 

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There are several challenges in making a blended family work. In fact,  70% of blended marriages end in divorce. My guest, JaJuana Campbell shares how she manages challenges and obstacles in her blended family.

JaJuana is the First Lady of Abundant Life International Christian Center in Hopewell, VA. She and her husband Pastor Marcus Campbell are the parents of 10 children.

Contact information: Instagram- @hidaya_jr

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Soliel was excited to get back to school and back on the right track. Unfortunately, her day ended with her being arrested for assault on a police officer. Listen to Soliel's experience with the school to prison pipeline and how that day changed the trajectory of her life.

Soliel Lindsey is the CEO of Sol Rise Essentials. Sol Rise Essentials is a lifestyle & wellness brand based in Richmond, Virginia,  offering unisex affirmation apparel, accessories and lifestyle goods to empower resilient individuals to thrive on their best days and in between.

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Having a family member incarcerated is an emotional toll on the entire family. In this episode Ngeri Nnachi shares how her brother's incarceration sometimes leaves her emotionally and mentally drained. Ngeri also shares that her and her brother experienced trauma from the hands of their abusive father.

Ngeri Nnachi is an Activist, Educator, and Entrepreneur. She is the owner of Designs By Ngeri  and is currently obtaining her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.

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Julie Carden found herself with an unwanted pregnancy at the age of 14 years old. Her home wasn’t a safe place for her to share the news. Julie made the tough decision to terminate her pregnancy.

The 14 year old father of the baby with his NEW girlfriend and his sister was with her for the procedure.

Julie is the founder of Grace Home Ministries a nonprofit organization supporting teen girls through pregnancy.

Listen to Julie share a message of forgiveness, healing through her faith in Jesus.

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In this segment Yolanda Waymer Hall shares having a medical diagnosis of scoliosis as a teenager, abandonment issues from losing her father at a young age and a message for girls dealing with "daddy issues". Yolanda shares how her past enabled her to become champion and advocate for youth.

Yolanda is the founder of Unbreakable Minds Coaching. She coaches teens and adults with mindfulness and helps them get out of their heads and dream big!

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Abuse is not only physical. It's mental. It's emotional. 

In this segment, Jasmine Howell shares the four year of physical, mental and emotional abuse she suffered. 

"I fought against him until he picked my body up and slammed me on the ground. My head hit the asphalt and I lost feeling in my right arm and blurred vision."  Jasmine.

Abuse is never okay. If you are in an unhealthy relationship, please contact the domestic violence hotline at 800 799 7233

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In this episode, advocate Fatima Smith shares her experience as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Fatima was sexually molested by someone she trusted, her cheerleading coach. 

Listen as Fatima shares with our listeners the grooming process of a sexual predator and her message for parents.

Fatima Smith is an advocate,  facilitator, consultant, and public speaker. She is the founder of Collective 365, an organization that seeks to invest in long-term positive change and sustainability in communities of color in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region through philanthropic giving.⠀

My guest this morning was Ms.Real Talk Monica L Ball. Monica shared tips on becoming a successful woman entrepreneur, the reason why she gives back to the community, Ball Reality and upcoming events!

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Andrea Butler has a long history of abuse. She was abused by her father and by her boss in the United States Army. She thought she met the man of her dreams but the marriage was filled with abuse and infidelity. Listen to Andrea's survivor story and her message for other women in abusive relationships.

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