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Relationships are a lot of work.  What things do you need to know about maintaining your individual identity, choosing the right mate, roles, communication, emotional needs, etcetera?  Our guests will be authors and motivational speakers, Angelia Menchan and Sidney Andrews.  We'll also be joined by security professional, Ray Baker.  These individuals have a total of 80 years combined marriage/domestic partnership experience. You don't want to miss this show!

Many teens today are teenage mothers. There are many ways that this could affect our younger generation; I have a special guest who will share her story as a teenage mother by the age of 15 years old and how she overcame the obstacles that she faced as she matured into a young adult. This is a very important topic for me since I have a 15 years old teenage daughter. Mrs. Farrah Hewlett was a teenage mother at 15 years old, married at the age of 19 years old. She had 4 children by the age of 23 years old, a widow by 27 years of age and now engaged at the age of 34.

Torrian Ferguson was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He got his first taste of cooking at Bethune Cookman College (now University) in his dorm room where he cooked pancakes and sausage for other students for money on the weekends. He is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University, a published author of fiction novels and has been in Essence, Ebony and Upscale Magazines. Ferguson also owned Black Literature Magazine but has sold his portion to the current owner. Currently, he is the Executive Chef at Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro, NC. Ferguson is editor-in-chief and started Modern Flavor Magazine to give up-and-coming chefs a place to shine and let the world know who they are. He also hopes to educate people that love culinary arts but are not classically trained.

Marcus Cuffee is a Chesapeake, Virginia native who was introduced to the kitchen by his grandmother. He opened his own catering company while in high school and met the love of his life. In 2004, with the influence of two mentors at Oscar Smith high school along with the CCAP program, Marcus landed in Hyde Park, New York looking to earn an associate’s degree at The Culinary Institute of America on a $80,000 scholarship. Following graduation in 2007, Cuffee began his career with Thompson Hospitality as Sous Chef and relaunched his catering company with his lifelong friend.  Certain catering and Thompson Hospitality became a huge part of his life. After five years of working for Thompson in Norfolk VA, Marcus relocated to Raleigh, NC and received a promotion to Assistant Food Service Director. Here is where he and Torrian Ferguson met and became business partners and now friends. Cuffee has recently received another promotion withThompson to Regional Chef  and helped launch Modern Flavor magazine as associate editor.

Join us as we speak with Jeffrey J. Kash of Kash & Fedrigon Attorneys At Law about the things you should know before, during, and after marriage. We'll discuss such things as the legal ramifications of marriage, how marriage impacts ownership and title, how marriage changes rights to decedent estates, taxes and prenuptial agreements.  This is a discussion you don't want to miss!

Practicing family law since 1988, this knowledgeable and experienced base of lawyers represents clients in their adoptions, divorces, and child custody/support cases, as well as criminal matters and will and estate planning. Additionally, each lawyer lectures on family law topics once a year.

Grace Dark Horse became a household name when her story was showcased on Season 1, Episode 9 of the TV series, “Prison Wives.” Dark Horse is proud to be married to Dave, who is serving a life sentence for 1st degree murder.

She agreed to be a guest on My Girlfriends Couch because she wants the world to see that many inmates have wives, husbands, children, family members, and other loved ones who love them deeply. She is hoping to shed a different life on Prison Wives and the men they’ve chosen to love.

In 1982, Glen Blackhawk was 14 years old when he was handed a 50-year sentence for murder. The victim was a child molester who had drugged him and his best friend, Billy. They had both been beaten, but Billy had also been raped.

At age 40, Blackhawk was released from prison. He will join us to share his story on how he became involved with “Prison Wives” and also give advice and clarity on what life is like once you get out.

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Our special guest tonight is 31-year-old, Kelli Gilzow. She will share with us her awesome testimony on how she went from Public Assistance to a College degree. Though she faced many trials and tribulations throughout her life, she remained strong and focused. Her steadfastness enabled her to accomplish her dreams. She joins us tonight to share her story and hopefully to help others who may be faced with similar circumstances...

Shakir Rashaan currently lives in Fairburn, Georgia with his wife and two children. Rashaan’s body of work include two book series, the Chronicles of the Nubian Underworld, which includes The Awakening: Book One, Legacy: Book Two, and Tempest: Book Three, the Kink, P.I. series, which includes OBSESSION, DECEPTION, and RECKONING, and two novels under his “alter-ego,” Curtis Hamilton, entitled All I Want…Is You and The Devil’s All-American. Other credits include the anthologies Making the Hookup: Edgy Sex with Soul, Erotic Snapshots Vol. 5 & Vol.6, and Zane Presents Z-Rated: Chocolate Flava III.  

Shakir has taught classes on the Erotic Art of Storytelling and How to Write Sex Scenes. He has also done BDSM lifestyle classes on relationship dynamics, particularly specific to Polyamorous lifestyles and relationships, in addition to teaching a class on the Power of Etiquette in the BDSM community.

Ms. Butterfly is the woman many women envy. She has the beautiful smile and looks that any average woman would have, but she holds a secret that many wives wish they had the answers to. Hear her story as she shares the trials and triumphs within "The Life Of A Mistress"

A Different Kind Of Love, hosted by J'son M. Lee, affirms the diversity and universality of love.  Our monthly show will nurture and honor LGBT persons and their significance within their families and communities.  During this debut broadcast, we will interview Mark Williams and Edwin Greer, a recently married same-sex couple.

Big Body Broadcasting hosts Elissa Gabrielle on The Q-Spot with Big Body on Friday, February 21st at 9pm EST.

Elissa Gabrielle is a powerhouse in the literary industry. Respected by many, revered in the highest regard, Elissa maintains a spirit of excellence in all she does. She is known to have the Midas touch with her gift in the skill of multi-genre writing. The author of multiple poetry books, numerous novels and contributor to several anthologies, Elissa has proven herself to be well-versed in artistic creativity.

She also has the ability to mold and shape newcomers into literary superstars--creating multiple award-winning authors and best-selling books in the process.

Elissa Gabrielle remains an ingenious and creative force to be reckoned with in terms of delivering distinct, fulfilling and entertaining literature. By pushing herself to stay a cut above the rest, Elissa Gabrielle brilliantly and consistently delivers literary best.