Demetria Reads

Demetria Reads

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Demetria Reads episodes

  • "Don't Give Up, Aaliyah!" by Flora Ekpe-Idang

    Every little girl needs to know she can be her own hero and in this children's book, the main character Aaliyah is a great example of determination and ingenuity.  The book is the brainchild of business woman, Flora Ekpe-Idang who had a passion to write stories for little girls of color and even begin a line of multi-cultural dolls based on the characters she writes about. 

    9 min
  • "Why The Women in My Family Don't Scrub Floors" by Kay Bolden

    There's nothing richer than hearing about the stories that make up the tapestries of our family's lives.  In an amusing and wonderfully spun tale, Kay Bolden shares with us the respect, dignity and standards that shaped her as a black person and a woman. 

    What family stories have been the driving force in your life, the reasons why certain lines would not be crossed?  So get your cup of coffee, curl up on the couch and prepare to be swept away.

    8 min
  • "Signs of Life" by Bridget Phetasy

    "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, help me stay the fairest of all".  We can handle the passage of time to grow money, our careers and even in our search for meaning.  But it is our reflection in the mirror that can cause the greatest pain.  What is it about youth and beauty that keeps us kneeling before their altars?  Why do we value the words of wisdom but not the look of wisdom?  Hear Bridget Phetasy's journey of how she learned to value life and embrace the signs of aging.    

    10 min
  • "How Cross-Training Your Brian Leads To Better Kind of Productivity" by Corey McComb

    Are you a life-long learner? How do you keep your thinking fresh and always adaptable for life ahead?  It's easy once we become settled into our careers and family to-do lists, to keep a steady course. But it's only after years have passed, do we realize the gap we've allowed to grow.  This author prefaces his wisdom with a story of Agatha Christie and how she embraced the uncertain and gained more than what she bargained for.

    11 min
  • "That Time I Got Revenge On An Annoying Customer" by Rachel Khona

    Revenge is never sweeter than for those in the service industry.  Dealing with mankind can make ya wanna just...you know... stick it to them when they are at their worst.  But is revenge sweet?  Is it worth the price?  Listen to Rachel's experience and determine for yourself if in her shoes, you'd dabble in revenge again.  

    10 min

About Demetria Reads

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A quick pick-me-up to accompany your day, Demetria gives audio therapy for the soul. Narrating articles, blogs, pieces of text and everything else, Demetria adds her own flavor to make you laugh, smile or relax while listening. Short, introspective and entertaining pieces that are just perfect for your commute, jogging or biding your time in the checkout line. Stretch out your soul in a hammock or pop a squat on the reading rug and engage in listening nirvana.