Intentional Talk Radio Network

This episode of Black Women Speak features Writer, Producer, Director, of Put the Guns Down, Terry C. Carney. The BWS team speaks about gun violence and how it affects the Black community, past, present, and the future. 

"We've performed for Kings, Queens, Presidents, Ambassadors at Concert Halls, Colleges, Schools, Corporations and Festivals all over the World." - Gary Hines

Sounds of Blackness appearances include The Olympics, The World Cup, Ryder Cup, The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, World Figure Skating Championships The Grammys, The Super Bowl, The Essence, SoulTrain, Stellar Billboard and Image Awards, Denver Summit of 8, The NAACP National Convention and The White House.

Sounds of Blackness Anthem Singles - "TIME FOR REPARATIONS" was Nominated for 2 Naacp Image Awards. "Juneteenth Celebration" Released on May 3, 2022 and is The Juneteenth Holiday Anthem. Our Groundbreaking Singles "Hold Up Your Light" and "So Thankful" in Honor of Amir Locke also debuted in 2022!

Sounds of Blackness has appeared with Quincy Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, Yolanda Adams, Sting, Prince, Elton John, Maya Angelou, Usher, Dolly Parton, Harry Belafonte, Aloe Black, Common, John Legend & many more.

Cheeraz Gormon is a writer, storyteller, podcast host, and public speaker who creates poetry, essays, photography, film, music, and advertising. As a poet, Cheeraz has opened for Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Dennis Kimbro, and MacArthur Fellow Dr. Deborah Willis and toured with HBO for The Unchained Memories Tour. She is a two-time TEDxGatewayArch presenter, and her poetry has been featured in Ebony Magazine, Huffington Post, the American Ethnologist, and featured on albums with the Midwest Avengers. Most recently, she was a part of the ensemble cast of the sold-out stage performances of The Color Purple with the Hawthorne Players and performed before a packed audience at the Saint Louis Art Museum as part of The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century exhibition inside of multimedia artist Gary Simmons, Garage Lab installation. In 2018, In tandem with her work as an artist, Cheeraz is a community health worker and works with local organizations to provide spiritual and social care to people impacted by violent crime. Following the tragic loss of her brother, John Gormon, Jr., Cheeraz founded Sibling Support Network, an organization dedicated to assisting people who have lost siblings to violent crime. For this work, she was featured in TIME Magazine's 2018 "Guns in America" issue.

On this Episode, "Being your Best in 2024" we break down 10 key elements required to unlock your full potential for this year.  We delve into the tools, mindset, and habits that will empower you to thrive in 2024. Whether you're aiming for personal growth, professional success, or enhanced well-being, this episode is your guide to embracing the future with confidence and determination. Tune in to discover the 10 things needed to make 2024 your most fulfilling and impactful year yet!"

1. Setting clear goals
2. Prioritizing your health and well-being
3. Cultivating positive realtionships
4. Continuous learning
5. Effective time management
6. Financial planning
7. Embrace resilience
8. Contribution to others
9. Work-life balance/harmony
10. Celebrate achievements

Today on Smart Money Moves w/ Helena we recap and continue with the 10 tools that people should use to have a great 2024.

1. Smart Goal Setting
2. Prioritizing your health and well-being
3. Cultivate Positive Relationships
4. Continuous Learning
5. Effective Time Management 
6. Financial Planning and Budget Development 
7. Embrace Resilience 
8. Contribute to Others
9. Work-Life Harmony
10. Celebrating Achievements 

Juavette is a 20 year broker/owner of a real estate company in Walnut Creek, Califiania. She is also a 10+ year veteran in the financial services industry specializing in life insurance. Juavette's 2023 modo is: Build Wealth, Protect Wealth, and Preserve Wealth!!!