Humanity Chats with Marjy

Bishop Dr. J.J. Jackson III, Attorney James Cheek, Dr, Nika White and Marjy Marj commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday with a discussion about  faith, unity, racial injustice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Sue Ann Baker Shares Her Experience as One of the First Female Secret Service Agents.

Sue Ann Baker is a dynamic communicator with an incredible story. As one of the first five female Secret Service agents, she was a pioneer in federal law enforcement. From protecting world leaders and their wives to protecting presidential candidates on the campaign trail to arresting counterfeiters and check forgers, Sue Ann is used to pushing her comfort zone.

In 1968, with a degree from Ohio University under her belt and all her worldly belongings in a trailer, she set off for Washington, DC to start her career as a … what? Sue Ann had no life plan and was just happy to find work, finally embracing the exciting world of law enforcement as a DC cop earning $8000 a year. In her book Behind the Shades, she describes her journey from cop to agent in the elite US Secret Service.

-http://www.sueannbaker.com/about/

Join Tashma Glymph and Caroline Goodman as they discuss the power of kindness, resilience and how they have adapted to the quarantine hustle.

The 2 moms and business owners met after a 2020 community chat about racial injustice on the ‘'Breaking the Silence'’ segment following the murder of George Floyd.  

Tashma G. Glymph is the proud mother of two beautiful children,  Karter 14 and Kirsten 10. A graduate of Hampton University - Virginia she has a degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Upon graduation from Hampton, Tashma moved to Spartanburg to work for the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind where she was introduced to American Sign Language (ASL). To date, Tashma has a passion for communications, children and ASL.

Over the years she continued to learn, love and  communicate  through sign language, even introducing it to her children as their 1st language.  As a certified Speech Therapist, Tashma is the owner of Tashma Talks,  LLC. The business helps to enhance communication through apparel and American Sign Language. Tashma Talks offers private,  group and instructional sign language sessions via an online platform as well as 3 exclusive designs in apparel. 

Through her business, Tashma has been able to meet people all over the World. In her leisure time, she enjoys watching movies with her kids, reading and being outside on an adventure.  

Caroline Goodman supports communications, missions, and young adults at First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg. She is an alumna of Converse College and the Savannah College of Art and Design. Caroline has worked in the nonprofit sector for five years, utilizing her passion for marketing and design in her professional life. Caroline also serves on the board of Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve and is a member of the Grassroots Leadership Alumni Association. She enjoys crafting, going to the beach, and spending time with her husband Travis and their two children, Amelia and Duke.

Get to know 3 fun facts about Detroit's own Dr. Sabrina Jackson and listen to why she uses the acronym S.O.A.R for New Year's resolutions.

Rhonda Rawlings, a longtime radio staple in the Greenville area,, shares her journey of faith and perseverance with Marjy Marj on Humanity Chats .

A former news and community affairs director for Summit Media, Rhonda is the host of Uplift Upstate - a show uplifting residents of the Upstate of South Carolina. The New York native studied radio, television and film at Temple University, and worked in TV in Los Angeles before taking a job in the Upstate. Rawlings has also served as a local producer for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and the host and producer of two Sunday morning shows, “Pause For the Cause '' on WJMZ and “Hot Topics' ' on WHZT. 

Rhonda was a recipient of the Merit Award for Radio Reporter of the Year in 2011, 2015 and 2018 by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association. Most recently, Rhonda served on the Cory Booker and Tom Steyer Presidential campaigns.

Humanity Chats

Curated by Marjy, Humanity Chats is a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. To learn more about guests and an opportunity to be features, visit www.marjymarj.com/blog 

An uplifting Hope for the Holidays conversation with the Dogan family of South Carolina. 

Rita Harrell speaks about life in the projects to owning a business, running a farm and becoming Athletic Director at Spartanburg Day School. 
Known as Coach Rita, our dynamic guest was born and raised in the projects of Rankin, Pennsylvania which is just outside of Pittsburgh. 
In this conversation, Coach Rita shares fond stories of her childhood, college days, working as a lumber broker, running a 150 acre farm and about meeting the college basketball coaches who were interested in recruiting Zion Williamson during his high school days.

Citi TV ace journalist Godfred Akoto Boafo discusses the upcoming Ghanaian Presidential elections with Marjy Marj on Humanity Chats.

Boafo offers an objective perspective on the State of the Republic of Ghana.

An ace journalist and host to Citi FM's Breakfast Show and Big Issue, Boafo has interviewed and worked with Presidents, celebrities, sports fans and individuals from all walks of life. A former editor with Business Insider, he has traveled around the world to cover milestone events. A recent assignment included covering the Ghanaian delegation at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Humanity Chats

Curated by Marj,y Marj, Humanity Chats is a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. 

The Yiadom Boakyes and Osteogenesis Imperfecta Ghana talk about living with Brittle Bone Disease.

Meet Viggo and Rachel Dodoo, a dynamic husband and wife pharmacist duo providing compounded prescription meds, professional grade dietary supplements, uplifting scents, soft serve frozen yogurts  and personal care products.

The DSD and RD Collection Story

In the summer of 2020, Viggo partnered with Rachel to expand the DSD product line. Together, the couple is combining over 50 years of pharmaceutical experience and knowledge to provide medication, natural supplements, personal care products and uplifting scents to their customers. The personal care and uplifting scents are part of Rachel’s  RD Collection brand.

Also, with Viggo’s 30+ years experience in the yogurt manufacturing business, he has launched a healthy soft serve frozen yogurt brand - Yogovigo. The delicious yogurt is rich with probiotics and is gluten-free and cholesterol-free. A great alternative to ice cream, the yogurt is 100 Calories per serving and has a low glycaemic index making it suitable for diabetics and weight watchers. Yogovigo is currently available for purchase at DSD Pharmacy.

In addition to providing their customers with much needed services, the couple support several community initiatives.

To learn more about Viggo and Rachel’s pharmacy, visit https://www.dsdpharmacy.org/

You may purchase Rachel’s handmade self care products in store or at www.theRDcollection.shop