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James reunites with the fab, always working Michelle Danner. They talk about two different movies she directed (and stars in one) they are out and coming out shortly: The Italians and Under the Stars. Follow her on IG @michelledannerla

The Purpose Pusher (Dr Rodriguez) and the Super Organizer (Dr Lott) have a chat about education and the importance of being educated! goto atimeforpeace3e.com

James catches up with the Songwriter/Performer/Speaker on what he's been up to since their last conversation. goto ibeli3ve.com

James has a great chat with Robyn Newton on several topics including Animal Rescue, different cities, different jobs and being a good Moderator. Robyn’s years of performance experience and study of voice acting have taught her how to breathe life into any script. Robyn understands the importance of how the human voice can be used to engage an audience–to convey energy and emotion–to create a brand that is genuine, relatable, trustworthy, and undeniably recognizable. Robyn possesses strong communication, project management, and perceptive creativity skills and assists her clients in developing or enhancing their marketing campaigns to ensure that their message resonates with their target audience. Prior to launching her voice over business in 2015, Robyn enjoyed an incredibly rewarding career in the world of high tech for three decades. She’s worked with a handful of Fortune 500 companies in the role of a technical content creator, global program manager for software development teams, and as an internal corporate narrator of impactful eLearning videos, strategic marketing initiatives, and complex IVR catalogs. Whether you need the voice of an approachable expert, relatable gal next door, loving mom, or friendly customer service rep, Robyn’s wide range of vocal range enables her to understand how to convey her client’s message to create something truly remarkable and memorable—and she has fun doing it! Originally from New England, Robyn is thrilled to be living closer to her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. She loves dogs, calls herself a foodie, enjoys the theater and live music, and has embraced an outdoor lifestyle that includes spending time at the beach, riding her bicycle and her motorcycle. IG @robynnewtonvo

James comments on male loneliness.

JLJ talks about workplace connections on this episode! alottofhelp.com

Evan Moore is out of Western Indiana. James is from Inglewood CA. The podcast world brings them together for a fun chat. Evan has the successful Diner Podcast and has the nickname Red Velvet. Listen as We find out of the details and what a connection being made!
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Being in her presence, you instantly feel and see why she is where she is! Lateshia is a Star! AND a beautiful person inside and out. I am the host James Lott Jr.
Lateshia Pearson is a dynamic entrepreneur, certified life coach, PCOS advocate, and reality TV personality featured on OWN's Belle Collective  Raised in Pelahatchie, Mississippi—a small town she characterizes with deep Southern hospitality—she grew up grounded by family values and community support. Her professional journey began as a paralegal, a role she held for over a decade. In 2017, she founded Women’s Brunch Mississippi, an innovative networking and empowerment platform offering workshops on business credit, financial literacy, and peer connection. This evolved into the National Women’s Brunch Association, Inc., a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, resources, and access to financial experts. Her leadership and vision led to a partnership with reality TV producer Carlos King, who encouraged her to appear on Belle Collective, bringing visibility to Southern Black women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship journeys . Beyond her entrepreneurial and television presence, Lateshia is passionate about personal wellness—advocating for women’s health, self-care, and mindset shifts. Her guiding philosophies—“Collaboration Over Competition” and “Why Not Just Love?”—reflect her commitment to service and community-building.