In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Kwame Terra, founder of bEHR Health Systems discuss how his discovery of disparities in black health pushed him to create a health platform to bridge the gap. Kwame’s specialization in public health allows him to research and share some of the health indicators the black community is lagging in and how his app aims to reduce this pattern. Kwame also talks about creating a blueprint to assist people with lifestyle changes and shares the most common health concerns for black communities. 

Kwame Terra is the Founder & CEO of bEHR Health Systems, Inc. bEHR is a startup company based at Xavier University of Louisiana that is building a digital health platform designed to predict, prevent, and reverse the chronic conditions that plague our communities. Our users enjoy a mobile app experience that is like Credit Karma, but for your health. Each user receives a comprehensive health score that updates in real-time based on changes in your lifestyle, health, and family medical history data. The power of our platform lies in its ability to help individuals identify health risks early on, so that their first encounter with a chronic condition can be in a conversation with their primary care provider, not a trip to the emergency room, or worse a death sentence.

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Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN, Life and Wellness Coach

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Kwame Terra

Instagram: @kwameterra

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@behrhealth

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Website: www.behrhs.com

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Ethan Poetic talk about his accident where he was given a 1% chance of survival. Ethan has had a long road of recovery and has used his survivorship to inspire others. Ethan shares his story as a speaker and also has written a book about it. 

Ethan is the CEO & Founder of Ethan A. Poetic,LLC to empower people towards overcoming their adversities & hardships. Ethan's story involves overcoming a near-fatal car accident facing 99% of death vs 1% of life. He's currently a keynote speaker, life coach, walking-living miracle, Two-time college graduate, & a Self-Published Author. He’s also a member of the International Lions Club. Ethan has helped bridge the gaps to inspire the youth inside the classrooms, cafe, playgrounds, sports, music, after school programs, & community engagement. He sees himself inside the youth relating to their struggles, poverty, single-parent household, & needing leadership towards the right direction in life. 

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Ethan A. Poetic

Instagram: ethanpoetic23

Website: www.ethanspeaks.com

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and DJ The Money Coach, explain why financial freedom is the ultimate flex. 
Holly and DJ discuss some common questions people have when trying to start budgeting, planning for retirement, and common struggles. DJ also talks future projects and how he continues to give back by giving free financial education to middle class Americans to eliminate the financial gaps.  

DJ is the founder of the 7 Spheres of Money System and Creator of the P.O.M. - P.O.M. Lifestyle Movement.  DJ's philosophy of POM, Plenty of Money, Peace of Mind, resonates with all education levels and mindsets from middle schoolers to corporate America. 

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Website: www.djthemoneycoach.com

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Martel Matthews COO of The New Black Wall St. and CEO of Good Feeling Hemp talk his mission to empower minority communities in America by providing tools, opportunities, resources and education for business and health fields. 

They talk new age hustling, not quitting your day job, educating business entrepreneurs to KEEP their money flowing, and of course laughs in between! Martel also talks about their social media influence and growing their page to almost a million like minded followers. 

Martel Matthews has over 10 years of experience in cultivating business relationships and developing organizational structures, Martel has a successful track record as a serial entrepreneur. He's passionate about empowering the black community, educating youth, and exploring positive mental engineering techniques.

Martel's background includes corporate sales and leadership awards from top companies, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Marketing from Trinity University where he was a McNair Scholar, Vice President of Black Male Initiatives, and captain of the Trinity Tigers football team.

Currently, Martel is active in the Texas business market through the work he does in the Cannabis Hemp, Media, and Home Healthcare industries. 

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Martel Matthews

http://www.tnbwscorp.com

Instagram: @blackwall.st

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@martelmatthews

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@goodfeelinghemp

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Danielle P. Jeter talk business. The discuss how to  figure out what business you should start, how to  scale your business to six figures, how to find your target audience, plus a ton of other topics and of course laughs! Also, be sure to catch one of her retreats where you can get all kinds of information to scale the business idea you have been working on!

Danielle P. Jeter is a businesswoman, speaker, media talent, producer, artist, and advocate for women and people of color.

An architect of solutions, Danielle P. Jeter has 12 years of business ownership experience, has curated over 400 events during the past 15 years, and is also a trusted advisor to governors, politicians, institutions, CEOS, and youth. Jeter has shared the stage with many greats, like Master P, Monica, Jurnee Smollett, Kindred The Family Soul, Wale, Wise Intelligent, James Lindsay of Rap Snacks, Governor Tom Wolf, Senator Bob Casey, Yandy Smith Harris, Sonia Sanchez, Angela Yee, DJ Aktive, Ronne Brown, DJ Spinderella, and David Shands Sleepis4Suckers.

She has been quoted in over 20 national and regional publications for her ability to advocate, inspire, lead, and build communities.

Currently, you can find DPJeter behind her laptop or on the phone near any beautiful bodies of water focused on scaling her PR Agency, AOI Events & PR, and building out her entrepreneurship coaching program called MeetUp2Millions Mastermind.

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Danielle P. Jeter

http://www.daniellepjeter.com

Instagram: @dpjeter

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton was invited to attend an event at Prairie View University with retired NFL players Keith Davis (NY Giants), Germard Reed ( Seattle Seahawks) UFC champion fighter Rashad Coulter, and motivational educator Dominic Miller. Holly was honored to share in the motivational speeches to the Prairie View Football team and was able to sit down with each of the speakers and find out what fueled their passion to make a difference. Be sure to catch the video on Holly's Youtube channel that includes some extra clips of some of the things each speaker implements into their speeches to keep the audience's attention! 

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Keith Davis
IG: keithdavis_98
Germard Reed
IG:g.reed61
Dominic Miller 
IG: iamdommiller
Rashad Coulter 
IG: redeemedbeast

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Shadawn McCants discuss her journey being diagnosed with HIV at 17 years old to becoming a HIV advocate and activist. Shawdawn shares her story to help others living with their own diagnosis.  She gives an insight into how it has been living with the virus for 20+ years, ups and downs. Shadawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling. Shadawn is the owner and Clinical Director of Know and Live Counseling and Consulting,  where she specializes in holistic wellness for women, adolescents, and couples. 

In addition, she is also the founder of 2 Know is 2 Live, a 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting active, engaged, and empowered women and communities to address HIV/AIDS disparities by focusing on awareness, education, and healing.  

Shadawn McCants is a furious leader, healing practitioner, international activist, best-selling contributing author, model, and actress. In addition, she is the Co-Chair for the Texas Black Women’s Health Initiative Houston chapter, CDC Ambassador for the Let’s Stop HIV Together Initiative, I AM a Champion Ambassador with Thera Technologies, Recipient of POZ Top 100 Black Advocates, and a sought out public speaker and educator. 

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Shadawn McCants
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In this episode, host Holly Cotton and Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, M.D., founder of Green Harvest Health talk understanding the benefits of medicinal cannabis. Dr. Bridget answers some common questions about CBD and cannabis use, differentiating edibles, dispelling common myths, and of course keeping it real. 

Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, M.D. is a medical cannabis specialist. 

Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Bridget not only consults with patients and provides medical cannabis cards, but also incorporates holistic practices into her comprehensive approach. 

Dr. Bridget is also the acclaimed author of the best-selling book series, "Courage in Cannabis", which sheds light on compelling stories of cannabis and CBD usage. Through her work, she brings these stories to the forefront of the industry conversation, emphasizing the need to maintain medical cannabis access for patients in need.

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Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, M.D.

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https://www.drbridgetmd.com/

https://www.courageincannabis.com/

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In this episode, host Holly Cotton and His Highness Jasper Johnson OCHIALI VII of Ahunwo Kingdom, Founder / Executive Chairman of Afro International Film Market talk about his movement to raise awareness on authentic African arts. Jasper breaks down  where African culture really comes from and how most American movies focus on slavery instead of the kings and queens that make up African kingdoms. 

We talk about his festival coming to the USA (Atlanta) in October and his mission to change the African movie industry. 

His Highness is political science graduate from the prestigious University of Abuja, and he worked with The Presidency of Nigeria, President Goodluck E. Johnathan as a strategic youth adviser.

His position brought enormous interactions with Nigerian youths in Nigeria and Diaspora, especially youths in the entertainment industry.

His purpose for establishing the Afro International Film Market and Festival is to initiate global partnership for development of the African Film and audiovisual industry.

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His Highness Jasper Johnson OCHIALI VII

Instagram: hh_jasperjohnson

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Website: www.1film1marketsummit.org

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and creator/entertainer/artist G-Mayne Da Wreck talk about his Bless Da Belly foodie channel. We talk about how he decided to go around the US tasting foods and making videos, what opportunities have arisen since starting in 2017, and all of his other entrepreneurial endeavors. 
Bless Tha Belly is your go to Youtube series that highlights real chefs, features trending talent, and markets cuisine weekly to the best of the best globally. Since 2017 host and show creator G-Mayniac worked to catapult the average food review and made it FUN to cover the restaurants and hot spots around the nation from LA to Georgia. Follow and connect: 

Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN, Life and Wellness Coach

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Grundy/G-Mayne Da Wreck

Instagram: gmayniac

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Threads: blessthabelly

YouTube: Bless Tha Belly