Courageous Conversations with Sheree

Thursday, April 1, 2021 1-2 pm

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Author, Speaker, Minister, Personal Development Coach and Distinguished Toastmaster, Dr. Jonas Gadson. Dr. Gadson says Live Full and Die Empty; "Make it Matter!"

Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org and find out why he believes this is the decade for doers.

Dr. Gadson was featured on the cover of Beaufort Lifestyle Magazine in Dec. 2018 in an exclusive article recognizing his corporate and community work and accomplishments! 10,000 copies went out to business locations in South Carolina and to the Savannah International Airport in Georgia.

Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM, known as “Mr. Enthusiastic!” a Nationally Known Professional, Motivational Speaker, Radio Personality, Best Selling Author, Certified Personal Development Coach and Ordained Minister was inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who in 2020. He was selected on the basis of his noteworthy accomplishments, current relevance, visibility, and prominence in his profession of “Speaking, Training and Developing Greatness!” He has a corporate background of over 30 years with two Fortune 500 Companies: Xerox Corporation and Eastman Kodak Company. He is a Corporate Trainer having trained over 8,000

Dr. Gadson achieved his DTM, Distinguished Toastmaster designation, the highest level of achievement in Toastmasters International, with over 300,000 members worldwide. And he delivered his signature speech entitled, “How To Fly Like An Eagle With Wings Like A Wimp!” at a Toastmaster’s International Convention in St. Louis, Missouri to an audience of 500 people from around the world and he received a standing ovation and his speech remained on Toastmaster’s Best Seller list for 2 1⁄2 consecutive years!

He was inducted into the Beaufort High School Alumni Hall of Fame for distinguishing himself in

Dr. Gadson has a passion for motivating young people and he often says that “Young people make up 25% of our population, but they are 100% of our future!” He has delivered powerful presentations to schools, colleges, and youth conferences all across the country.

Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM is an Ordained Minister. He has been teaching and preaching the Word of God for over 45 years across the country and has led thousands to the Lord. He always worked a full-time job and has never been on the Church payroll. He achieved his Doctorate Degree in Theology. He has been doing mission work in Beaufort, South Carolina for the last 16 years.

His motto Is: “Since Greatness Is Possible Excellence Is Not Enough! Go For Greatness!”

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes returning guest Dr. Mary Segars along with Mastermind Thinkers Brenda Scott, Randy Wright and Salaina Waller. These four amazing thought leaders are challenging us to create the life we desire to live NOW. The message is clear; if you change your thoughts; you can change your life. What thoughts occupy your mind? Thursday, March 25, 2021, 1-2 pm

Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org for more of this enlightening conversation.

For additional information, feel free to contact them at mastermindthinkers.com or email [email protected]. You can also connect with them on Facebook.

Thursday, March 18, 2021, 1-2 pm

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes special guest Larry "Gator" Rivers. A Savannah Native, Famous Harlem Globetrotter, and Councilman. Gator met with Sheree in Savannah's Crawford Square to show off his moves on the court. You are in for a treat. Set your alarm clock now to tune in this Thursday at 107.5 FM or WRUU.org.

Here are a few fun basketball facts about Gator: 

Position: Guard

Height: 6-1

Weight: N/A

College: Missouri Western

Draft: Harlem Globetrotter

NBA Debut: Harlem

Association(s): Harlem Globetrotters

Thursday, March 4, 2021, 1-2 pm

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes special guest Jeff Hoffman, Founder of Priceline. Jeff will be sharing his brilliant perspective on business Pre, During and Post COVID19. You don't want to miss it. Tune in this Thursday at 107.5 FM or WRUU.org and take away practical, relevant, and innovative entrepreneurial solutions.

Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award-winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award-winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more.

Jeff is the CEO of Driving Force Enterprises, a strategic consulting firm that teaches exponential growth to business owners and entrepreneurs, as well as teaching innovation strategies to corporations and governments worldwide. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, the Middle East, South America, Africa, and Asia. He supports entrepreneurs and small businesses on a worldwide basis. He is the Chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, which works with entrepreneurs in 180 countries, as well as being a founding board member of The Unreasonable Group, whose startup companies have operations in 185 countries and have raised over $4 billion in funding. He is also the Global Chairman of Dream Tank, a worldwide youth problem-solving network. Jeff supports the White House, the State Department, the United Nations, and similar organizations internationally on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship programs.

Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 60 countries. He speaks on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership, and is the author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis.

Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more.

Jeff was honored with the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation from the US State Department. Jeff received the Commitment to Excellence Award from CitySummit in 2019, as well as receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award and being inducted into the Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship. He was also honored with the Best of the Best Award from the national CEO association (Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization).

Outside of the world of technology, Jeff has produced TV shows, has produced movies in Hollywood, has produced musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC, Boyz II Men, and others, and serves on numerous charity and non-profit boards.

Thursday, February 25, 2021, 1-2 pm

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes special guest host Katrina LaShaye Simmons, CEO of Gifted Minds, LLC. Listen in as she interviews Sheree Darien, Founder of Second Chance, Inc., about the importance of second chances for small businesses and what the community is doing to show their support. Tune in this Thursday at 107.5 FM or WRUU.org and learn how you can #Shoot Your Shot.

Sheree Darien is the Executive Director of Second Chance Community Outreach, Inc.(SCCO) and Founder of Second Chance CDFI Bank. SCCO is a nonprofit organization created to assist under-served individuals by providing capital and technical assistance to start sustainable businesses. SCCO is an emerging Community Development Financial Institution(CDFI) with a vision to become the leading online business lender in Southeast GA, South Carolina Lowcountry, and beyond.

Katrina Lashaye Simmons is a business development consultant, start-up strategist, legal analyst and entrepreneur with over 7 years of expertise in business operations and strategy.  She has an extensive background in planning and managing cross-functional business plans while creating impactful brand solutions that generate her clients high profit revenue.

Katrina pairs a broad range of creative leadership experience in business and brand development, B2B/B2C brokering & marketing, business system implementation and process optimization with a deep understanding of legal structure and judicial process in order to create a customized, personal business operating strategy for the business owner.

For more information regarding the shoot your shot challenge, please visit bit.ly//SCCOdonate.

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Thursday, February 18, 2021, 1-2 pm

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Inspirational Coach, Best Selling Author, and Motivational Speaker Jenise McNair. When you fight for your potential and unleash your greatness you within will win!!! Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org as Jenise shares more incredible insight.

Jenise is an Entrepreneur, 2x Best-Selling Author, Mindset Coach, and Motivational Speaker who is determined to get the best out of life, despite obstacles that may arise. Jenise has been featured as seen on several news outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Jenise overcame so many disappointments and hardships that tried to prevent her from unleashing her Greatness Within. After years of feeling like she was losing in life, she recognized that she would only be able to live up to her Full Potential if she was willing to fight for it. Developing a Winning mindset taught Jenise how to leverage her setbacks so she can take the lead and Win! Jenise is now a seven-time Marathoner who understands if you really want something in life, you have to be willing to fight for it! Jenise transformed her life by only focusing on her Self-Development and trying to become the Greatest Version of herself. Jenise is truly a lover of people and a natural motivator who encourages and inspires women to go after their dreams, despite obstacles that try to get in the way. Jenise is passionate about helping other women walk in their personal truths, take ownership over their happiness, and truly love themselves within. As a Mindset Coach, Jenise believes when you mentally challenge yourself and choose to be better than who you were yesterday, nothing can stop you from getting the best out of life.

Jenise lives in Largo, Maryland and is the mother of three amazing children, Jelani, Jaylah, and Jordyn. She learned how to overcome adversity by developing mental fortitude and beating all the odds set to prevent her growth as a woman and mother. She believes your circumstances in life are only permanent when you’ve chosen to accept them as defeat. She believes you are only as Great as you think you are, So, don’t just think you’re Great, know you’re Great!

Social Media contact:

Instagram- Woman_Of_Strength31

Facebook- Jenise McNair Free Her Truths

Website: www.FreeHerTruths.com

Email:[email protected]

Best Selling Books: "Potential of a Man vs. Truth" and "Fighting For For Your Full Potential"

Books can be purchased on Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.com

Thursday, February 4, 2021, 1-2 pm

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Co-Authors Brenda L. Roberts and Pamela Howard-Oglesby. Here is your invitation to the Savannah Black Heritage Festival and The Author's Corner virtual event!!! Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org as we prepare to celebrate, collaborate and showcase black authors.

Feb 13. 1 pm - The Authors’ Corner. Self-published authors showcase and discuss their books.“RR” Live Zoom Log on to http://bit.ly/theauthorscorner

Brenda L. Roberts is a native Savannahian, who grew up in the West Savannah community. She is the daughter of the late Mrs. Christola Kennedy Bell, Mr. & Mrs. Louis O’Brien, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Adams, Sr.

Pamela Howard-Oglesby was inspired by God to recognize pioneering African-American women. She collaborated with her long-time friend, Brenda L. Roberts, to conduct intensive research in order to bring Savannah's Black "First Ladies" to press. Both women are native Savannahians working to improve their communities.

Thursday, January 7, 2021, 1-2 pm

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Ms. Vasundhara S Nair. Our topic is conscious evolution and our very special guest is a Senior Research Fellow and Mental Health Clinician at NIMHANS. It's timely. It's riveting. And it is an essential conversation to start off the New Year. 

We are having an in-depth discussion about COVID-19.

Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org.

Ms. Vasundharaa has been working with patients with various psychiatric and neurological conditions for past 3 years thereby providing individual and family interventions. She holds her research interests in the field of biological disasters like HIV/AIDS, ZIKA, COVID19 and Acute Brain Infections. Along with that she provided care to a range of acute to chronic neurological conditions at both individual and family level. Working with a wide range of population from children to elderly different models of therapy thereby increasing the Knowledge and promoting right Attitudes and Practices is one of her key interests where she involves research and practice.

Qualifications:

MSW (Social Work), M.Phil (Psychiatric Social Work), Currently pursuing PhD at NIMHANS.

Language Proficiency:

English, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada to an extent

Area of Interests:

Multiple Sclerosis (involves Adult Psychiatry), Encephalitis, Meningitis, Biological Disasters (involves Child and adolescent psychiatry), Dementia (involves Geriatric psychiatry), Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Grief Therapy and Strength-based Therapies.

Thu. 1 pm – Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes CEO, Creative Artist and Savannah Score Mentee, Janice Harrison. True or False. 12/31/2020.

Is the way you do one thing the way you do everything? Regardless of your answer, Janice Harrison discovered her love of crafts at the tender age of 9. Today, at 65, she is the proud new small business owner of Creative Touch By Janice, LLC. Who knew?.

Janice L. Harrison is a Savannah native. She is one of eight siblings born to beautiful God-fearing parents Mr. Harry and Mrs. Rosa Lee Frazier. Janice graduated from Richard Arnold. In addition to an extensive 30-year healthcare career as a PCT at Saint Joseph, she also has a passion for ministry. Janice became an ordained minister while continuing to nurture her strong love for crafts and decor. A love she cherishes equally if not more than her mother.

Since the tender age of nine, Janice has always loved creating things out of various materials. For the last twenty years, Janice has decided to further develop and share her crafts gifts with the world by personally cultivating her own brand of crafts.

Today, at 65 years young, she launched her very first business named Creative Touch By Janice, LLC. 

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Thursday, December 24, 2020, 1-2 pm

Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Bangalore, India's own Dr. Padmakshi Lokesh. This week we are temporarily renaming the show "It's Your Life, LIVE IT LIKE YOU LOVE IT!!!" Padmakshi's motto is NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED... Fun is guaranteed we promise.

Specifically a Clinical Psychologist and Behaviour Management Specialist; as well as an Educationist, with unique concepts for student's overall development.