Ernest Hooper, Chief Communications Officer of the United Way Suncoast joins the show to talk about the latest ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) report. We also learn from our friends (Pamela Robinson, Ric Rollins and Elizabeth Carson Racker) at Aaron’s House about their upcoming Runway Noir fundraiser.

The CEO of Community Tampa Bay, Tammy Briant Spratling joins the show to discuss their organization, the Anytown campaign for high school students and the upcoming Anytown camp for adults. We also talk about the 14th Amendment and cookout etiquette.

Dr. Frederic Guerrier of MDVIP and the St. Pete Free Clinic joins the show to talk about his journey to medicine, men’s health, and steps you can take to stay healthy.

Host Ed Narain and Attorney Clinton Paris sit down with members of the USF Black Alumni Society to discuss their upcoming Beacon of Change program. Ernest Hooper, Chief Communications Officer of the United Way Suncoast, discusses the latest ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) report and why a family of four now needs to earn $100,000 to survive in Florida.

Lenisha Watson, MPH, MSCP talks her passion for helping people and specifically women prioritizing themselves and their mental health during busy times. Attorney Suzanne Decopain discusses the George Edgecomb Bar Association’s free 2025 Learn Your Legal Rights Workshop on June 7th at the Robert Saunders library.

Shannon Hannon Oliviero from Feeding Tampa Bay joins the show to discuss the “Cereal for Summer” program. Mike Suarez discusses Tampa’s history and how to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season from an insurance perspective. We also take a peak at the ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) report and what it says about our area.

South Tampa Jit-Jitsu owner Lane Andrews, Jr. joins the show to discuss self-defense, his career as a fighter, and why mixed martial arts is for everyone. We also talk about whether you should invite your co-workers to key life events.

A very special Mother’s Day episode brings Patricia Harris (Kenya’s mom) and Yvonne Narain (Ed’s mom) to share experiences and reflect on the day. Also, DJ Ekin checks in with Dwayne "DRoc" McDuffie and his son Chris, who is a Freshman at FSU, and was on campus during the mass shooting that happened on April 17th.

Dr. Barbara Nabrit-Stephens of the Tampa Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta joins the show to discuss their upcoming mental health program, Expressions of Determination, Strength, and Triumph. We also talk about the age gap in dating.

Kayla Palacios, VP of Operations, for Better Together comes in to discuss their second chance job fairs for returning citizens (National Re-Entry Awareness Month). Also, psychotherapist and author Samantha Tubbs-Crews comes in to discuss her new book on how women can better manage stress. We also take your calls about group chat etiquette and the NFL draft.