Hope & Wellness 's Podcast

Guest Kethia Clairvoyant began her fitness journey while a student at Georgetown University. On the suggestion of a healthcare practitioner, Kethia began practicing yoga and controlled breathing exercises for self care. Yoga not only improved her health, it changed her career path as well. Ms. Clairvoyant is now the owner of FitLife by KC, a fitness and mobile personal trainer company that offers expert instruction in yoga, Pilates and strength training. We discuss the history of Pilates and the benefits of yoga as part of a lifestyle centered on fitness,health and wellness.

Mr. Jay Julien is one of the executive directors of Will Rap 4 Food, an organization that taps into the power of the hiphop community to address local and national social justice issues.In a recent initiative, #Flow4Flint, local artists in the metropolitan Washington,DC area, sent over 11,000 bottles of water and $2000.00 to support the community of Flint, Michigan. Mr. Julien discusses the history of social activism in the local hiphop community and current initiatives to address HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, access to fresh food and now, the Flint water crisis

Angel Shannon is the founder of Seva Health and a nurse practitioner with a geriatric focus. As an independent health care practitioner, Angel Shannon encourages patients to incorporate yoga and Tai Chi in their daily lives to help manage such common chronic health care diseases as hypertension heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Time tested methods of self-care, yoga and Tai Chi are two disciplines that serve as both forms of exercise and meditation. Healthcare practitioners, in academic and community settings, are increasingly embracing complementary medicine, yoga, music therapy and Tai Chi, to better serve chronically ill and stressed patients from all walks of life. We discuss the roles of meditation and yoga as acts of self care and stress management with nurse practitioner Angel Shannon. Not to be confused with selfishness, self care practices are daily necessities and habits needed for a total health and wellness.

Mr. Reginald Broddie, is the new Executive Director of Concerned Black Men National (CBM) and in 2016 will build on the legacy of the founding five police officers that first mentored at- risk boys in Philadelphia, Pa in 1975. As a former juvenile probation officer and former Chief Executive Office of the Boys and Girls Club of Anne Arundel County, Md., Mr.Broddie understands the need for holistic programming that supports the academic success of young boys, and girls, and offers educational opportunities to parents. CBM communication specialist, Ms.Lela Winston, discusses the signature CBM Cares program that places engaged and CBM program managers in local schools to provide mentoring and student advocacy during the school day.

In 2014, Dr. Malcolm Woodland founded Young Doctors DC,a year long leadership program with a summer residency component, that introduces young teens from Washington, DC to the world of healthcare and medicine. With the support of volunteers and a partnership with Howard University, Young Doctors DC provides academic and social support to young teens, and helps them understand and address some of the health disparities found in Ward 8 in Washington, DC. Mr. Chase Gregory,a ninth grade high school student, joins us to discuss his experiences as a member of Young Doctors DC.

Guest, V. Sheree Williams, is the publisher and editor of Cuisine Noir Magazine , the first online and print magazine dedicated to wine, travel and .culinary magazine for African-American foodies. She also publishes the Culinary Scoop, a blog that chronicles culinary scenes across the globe.With a educational background in marketing and love of food and travel, V. Sheree Williams is building a media empire centered on the culinary world

Dr. Anthony Doran of Head First Sports Injury, joins us to discuss concussions, also known as traumatic brain injuries. Seen also in amauteur and professional athletes of all ages, the majority of concussions are secondary to motor vehicle accidents and falls- not contact or collision sports. What was once known as "getting your bell rung" ,is now recognized as an brain injury requiring immediate medical evaluation, brain rest, classroom or workplace accommodations, and for some, over a month of continuing medical follow up . Dr. Doran discusses advances in medical care, gender differences in concussion risk and the future of concussion care. Before you see the #ConcussionMove, listen in for up- to- date facts on concussion care.

Since 1983, the Black Women's Health Imperative has worked to advance the health and wellness of America's 20 million Black women and girls through advocacy and public policy, health education, research and leadership development. Guest Valerie Rochester, MPA, joins us to discuss the current initiatives of the organization.Entrepreneur, dancer and health professional, Akosua Akoto is the founder of #AsaFitness, a upbeat and low-impact fitness program that targets all muscle groups . Rooted in African music, culture, and dance, AsaFitness has become the premier workout to tone, burn calories and improve cardiovascular capacity.

Our guest this week, Angel Shannon, is a board certified adult gerontologist nurse practitioner, lecturer at the Pennsylvania State School of Nursing and member of the Community Research Advisory Board of the Univ of Md. Center for Health Equity.

​She is also the founder, and CEO of Seva Health, a mobile primary care service for older adults and seniors in Maryland. With over 23 years of expertise, Ms. Shannon is a frequent guest lecturer on cultural competency, health literacy and care of older adults.

It's all about health informatics and information technology on today's show! Mr. Kaleb Hill, the CEO and founder of Fitness Fleet, is on a mission to help vulnerable populations in his New Orleans, La. community. prevent and manage Type 2 diabetes with noninvasive glucose monitoring and innovative health services and professionals. Dr. Jayfus Doswell, born and raised in Baltimore , Md, is the CEO, president and founder of The Juxtopia Group and its' Juxtopia Imhotep platform, that design user friendly medical technology,medical apps, and medical devices to address healthcare disparities in health enterprise zones in Maryland and Louisiana. Working together, FitnessFleet and The Juxtopia Imhotep platform, will integrate their culturally relevant wellness classes along with the proprietary Fitness Fleet Sekmet app, to address the healthcare disparities seen in medical care, medical access and chronic disease management in low income and minority communities