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ABOUT THE VOICE The four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" returns with the strongest vocalists from across the country invited to compete in the show's newest season, which premieres March 6. Grammy Award-winning hip-hop star Chance the Rapper and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Niall Horan claim their red chairs alongside returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton as they vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon. The competition is tougher than ever as Shelton goes for the win in his final season. The show's innovative format features five stages of competition: Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockouts, Playoffs and Live Performance Shows. During the Blind Auditions, the decisions from the coaches are based solely on voice and not looks. The coaches hear the artists perform but they don't get to see them, thanks to rotating chairs. If a coach is impressed by the artist's voice, they push a button to select the artist for their team. At this point, the coach's chair will swivel so that they can face the artist they selected. If more than one coach pushes the button, the power then shifts to the artist to choose which coach they want to work with. If no one pushes their button, the artist is eliminated from the competition. The artists' family and friends watch their Blind Auditions from side stage with host Carson Daly, cheering on their loved ones and hoping for a coveted chair turn. Returning this season is the block, which adds another layer of coach competition during the Blind Auditions. The coach chairs each have an extra set of buttons with the other three coaches' names on them, which prevents a coach from adding a new artist to his or her team. The coaches can use their block buttons only on one artist for the entire first round of the competition. The blocked coach only discovers they are blocked if they press their button, and though their chair will still turn, their lane lights up with "BLOCKED." If the coach doesn't press their button, the block is still available for another audition. Once the teams are set, the battle is on. The coaches dedicate themselves to developing their team of artists, giving them advice and sharing the secrets of their success. During the Battle Rounds, the coaches will pit two of their own team members against each other to sing the same song together. The artists are vying for their coach's confidence and decision to take them to the next round. After each vocal battle, the coach must choose which of his or her artists will advance to the next round of competition. This season during Battles, the all-new Playoff Pass is at stake. The Playoff Pass will allow both artists in a battle to advance while the Playoff Pass winner gets a huge advantage by skipping the Knockout Rounds and advancing straight to Playoffs, taking them one step closer to Lives. Each coach will have one Playoff Pass to use as well as one steal in the Battles. With the steals in play, a losing artist is available for the other coaches to save and bring onto their own team. Artists who won their battle or were stolen by another coach will advance to the Knockouts, while the four artists with a Playoff Pass will advance straight to Playoffs. In the Knockouts, the artists will be paired against another teammate, but this time they will perform individually while their direct competitors watch and wait. To prepare for this high-pressure competition, the coaches enlist legendary country music icon Reba McEntire as the Mega Mentor to advise all of the artists competing in the Knockouts. Having served as Battle advisor to Team Blake during the show's inaugural season, it's most fitting Reba returns as Blake coaches his final group of artists and bids farewell to the competition. The coaches will choose the winner of each Knockout, and the artist not selected will be available to be stolen by another coach. The pressure is on as each coach will only have one steal in the Knockouts. The Playoffs are back, further bolstering the competition following the Knockouts. The 20 remaining artists hold nothing back and tough decisions are made when each coach can only advance two artists to the live semifinals. The stakes are even higher for the artists because there are no steals available. Once the Live Performance Shows begin, the top artists will compete against each other during live broadcasts. This time, the television audience will vote to save their favorite artist. The live semifinals will be more dramatic than ever because the Top 8 artists will all perform live for a real-time vote, and results will be revealed at the end of that show. After the real-time votes are counted that night, the five artists with the most votes will be revealed and advance to the following week's finale. Those with the lowest number of votes will be sent home. In the end, one artist will be named "The Voice" and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract. "The Voice" is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson and Adam H. Sher

KALA BANHAM, 24

As a first-generation American, Kala wouldn't be where she is today without her Australian roots and Filipino culture. At big family gatherings, Kala's Lola would ask her to sing for everyone, rewarding her granddaughter with $5 following each performance. That upbringing eventually led Kala to pursue music wherever she could - singing in her high school jazz band, leading worship in church and joining a competitive collegiate a cappella group. Since graduating from university, Kala has been working as a public relations account executive and supports media relations for tech companies in the music industry. The busy nature of her career has put performing on the back burner, but now Kala is looking for the opportunity to break into the music industry.

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About Main Accounts

Myspace was the first major social media company. And it was the first major social media company to collapse. What was this internet sensation in aughts? Log on with Joanne McNeil and revisit Myspace through the people who lived it: the users.

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Joanne McNeil Bio

Joanne McNeil has covered technology for over a decade. She is the author of Lurking: How a Person Became a User (MCD, 2020), named one of the best books of the year by Esquire and OneZero. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, New York magazine, The Nation, The Baffler, and Dissent. Her debut novel, Wrong Way, will be published in 2023.

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In this episode, we talk to Avni Panchal, a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in both the public and private sectors, and specializes in helping people recognize their inner strength and practice self-love. Avni shares her insights into the benefits of therapy, and how it can help people build resilience, cope with challenges, and live more authentic and fulfilling lives.

Avni emphasizes that seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that anyone can benefit from having a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings. She discusses some of the most common benefits of therapy, including increased self-awareness, improved relationships, and greater emotional regulation.

Avni also shares some of the most effective therapy techniques she uses with her clients, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and trauma-focused therapy. She explains how these techniques work and how they can help people overcome challenges and build resilience.

Throughout the episode, Avni emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive space for clients to open up and explore their thoughts and feelings. She shares some tips for overcoming the stigma and shame associated with seeking therapy, and how to feel more comfortable and confident in the therapy process.

Finally, Avni shares some advice for anyone who is considering therapy for the first time, and how to integrate the insights and skills they learn in therapy into their daily lives. She also talks about the most rewarding aspects of her work as a therapist, and how she stays motivated to help her clients thrive.

About Avni Panchal

For over a decade, Avni Panchal has been working in various capacities in both the public and private sectors, providing support to individuals. Avni's experience includes public social work and supervision, as well as private therapy, training, lecturing, and consulting with organizations.

Throughout Avni's career, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals to express their thoughts and emotions has been a top priority. Avni's ultimate goal is to assist individuals in recognizing their inner strength, practicing self-love, and promoting mental health awareness.

As a woman of color who immigrated to the United States during her teenage years, Avni Panchal is dedicated to assisting BIPOC individuals in comprehending the complexities of how culture can influence and mold our sense of self. Avni's objective is to establish mental health as commonplace, equivalent to physical health. Throughout her personal journey, Avni is working to unlearn past behaviors, leading to more compassion and kindness, not only for herself but for others as well.

Avni recognizes that mental health is stigmatized, yet everyone is affected by it in some way, and it is essential to maintain open dialogues about it so individuals can realize that they are not alone. As an entrepreneur, Avni is also engaged in learning and unlearning money mindsets and how to trust oneself fully.




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Today, we'll be discussing the double standard evident in the abortion debate, as highlighted by recent events in the United States.

Specifically, we'll be looking at a new arrest of someone who attacked a pregnancy center, the proposed Minnesota law that would force pregnancy centers to stop dissuading women from having abortions to keep state funding, and the Colorado bill that restricts pregnancy center advertising and bans abortion pill reversal treatment.

Rev. Dean Nelson is a pro-life activist and the VP of Government Relations at Human Coalition. He has helped establish pregnancy centers in underserved areas, has spoken out against attacks on pregnancy centers, and joined other leaders in demanding the DOJ release information on its investigations of the attacks.

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Rev. Dean Nelson

VP of Government Relations

Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Dean Nelson is responsible for advancing the Culture of Life in the political sphere, by building bridges, coalitions, and partnerships. He brings to Human Coalition more than 20 years of demonstrated success directing nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on urban strategies, grassroots organization, and national leadership training. Before taking the role as executive director of Human Coalition Action, Rev. Nelson faithfully served Human Coalition as the church outreach director for five years.

Rev. Nelson was recently appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to serve on the congressional Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission whose mission is to honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass.

Rev. Nelson has worked for other major pro-life and Christian organizations, including Global Outreach Campus Ministries and Care Net, where he managed an annual budget of more than $1 million. As part of Wellington Boone Ministries’ senior strategic planning team, Rev. Nelson helped plant ministries in capital cities such as Richmond, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C. And United Way recognized him for his work in bringing people together for a common cause.

Rev. Nelson serves as the chairman of the board for the Douglass Leadership Institute. He is a sought-after speaker, giving frequent interviews on ABC and NBC affiliate networks in Washington, D.C. He’s appeared on the 700 Club, CBN News, and MSNBC, as well. And he is a frequent guest on Christian radio programs, including the Bott Radio Network and American Family Radio.

Rev. Nelson is a licensed minister from Salem Baptist Church in Marshall, Virginia, and an ordained pastor with Wellington Boone Ministries. He holds a BA in Rhetoric and Communication from the University of Virginia, and he completed post-graduate work at Coverdell Leadership Institute and Leadership Institute Campaign School.

He and his wife Julia have three children and live in Maryland.

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ABOUT WOMANICA

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network's award-winning podcast, we're telling the stories of women you may or may not know - but definitely should.

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ABOUT JENNY KAPLAN

Jenny Kaplan is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wonder Media Network (WMN), an audio-first media company that uses stories to inspire action, to promote equality and justice, and to introduce empathy into politics, business, and culture. Jenny hosts WMN's most popular show: Womanica, a daily podcast featuring bite-size stories of incredible women from throughout history. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Jenny was an award-winning journalist at Bloomberg News prior to her work at WMN.

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Zeina is a new recording artist from Dubai who currently resides in Orange County, CA. She is 20 years old and is fluent in Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, and English. Zeina's mother is Bulgarian, and her father is Syrian. As a newcomer to the music industry, Zeina received a referral from her mother's famous dance instructor, Milo Levell, to take voice lessons at Legacy 2 Studios in Irvine with the award-winning Melanie Andrews. Under Andrews' guidance, Zeina began writing a song which she later recorded, and it is set to be released this year. Zeina is currently working with Melanie Andrews and her team at Legacy2 Studios to create new music for an upcoming album.Recently, Zeina was chosen to perform at an exclusive Oscar Gala on Sunday, March 12, 2023.




(Zeina’s Represented by: Melanie Andrews @Legacy 2 Music, 949-630-5747, [email protected],Legacy2studios.com)

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Bridgit is a game-changing coach who uses a conscious and ethical approach to help her clients achieve success in both their businesses and personal lives. She is known for her straight-talking, no-nonsense approach and her weekly community "THE REVOLT WEEKLY" which serves as a support group for rule-breaking individuals looking for inspiration, guidance, and real talk. Bridgit is a leader of a revolution and her community is filled with like-minded individuals ready to break free and create something extraordinary.

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Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity.

He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity practitioners on programs to foster deeper dialogue in corporate settings and at educational institutions. His work with groups such as; The Boeing Company, United Way Worldwide, PNC Financial Services, Proctor & Gamble, The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, and The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is reshaping the way organizations talk about race, identity and diversity.

Michael has been a frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, Nobody Wants to Talk About It; Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations offers readers seven important tools to engage in authentic dialogue. In 2011 he published his memoir; Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery and he has just launched a series of unique virtual e-learning programs utilizing his award-winning play as the entry point for delving into uncomfortable conversations.

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Harry Kappen (HK) is an independant Dutch musician and music therapist. He is an experienced musician, a multi-instrumentalist, who played in many bands in the Netherlands and as a producer he worked with a lot of Dutch popbands. Since he was young he composed hundreds of songs, for his own bands or just for fun and sometimes for events or for Dutch television.

HK is an admirer of David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Prince, Radiohead, Scandinavian pop music by Bjork, Motorpsycho and a lot more. Sometimes their music reflects in Harry's eclectic music.

HK plays, writes and produces his music by himself in his home studio.

Last year Harry released his album 'Escape' and a seperate single 'Wargames'. Both were received very well and got rave and enthusiastic reviews all over the world. HK is known for his contemplative, sometimes politically critical lyrics. 'Wargames' was received as a modern protestsong against the Ukrain war.

As a music therapist HK helps youngsters and adolescents to cope with a variety of problems in a institution for youth care; problems caused bij development disorders or/ and behaviour disorders. The fact that he is a multi-instrumentalist comes very handy in his work as music therapist; it's important to be able to connect musically with a client quite quickly on every instrument. Also he helps families who are struggeling with disfunctional paterns. Music therapy is a great way to make these paterns audible and curable.

Besides his work as music therapist he works as a lecturer on an international master's degree in music therapy in Rotterdam in the Netherlands (Codarts).

'The Freedom Inside'

Now he is releasing a new single as a preview of his new album which will be released later this year, around the summer. 'The Freedom Inside' is also critical, but has a more positive vibe. 'Don't try to change the world, but change yourself first' is the message. We all know we live in troubling times with war, climate change, indifference etc. There's a lot of complaining everywhere (social media!) and declining trust in governments. Harry says; if you want to change the world, stop nagging and whining at others and start to change yourself first and search for the freedom inside you to do so !

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