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July 18, 2021 ~ Laura Bonnell talks to Vanessa about The Bonnell Foundation, and Dr. Samya Nasr's work to improve the lives of children living with cystic fibrosis.

June 11, 2021 ~ Lois Teicher tells Vanessa about the art she has designed that is displayed throughout Michigan, along with The Legacy Gala, an nonprofit art fundraiser at Crystal Mountain.

July 4, 2021 ~ President of 1 Vision Media Group and President of Lamphere Board of Education Anthony Austin talks to Vanessa about the importance of the Fourth of July.

June 27, 2021 ~ Psychiatrist and Author of the book "The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life" Timothy R. Jennings talks to Vanessa about the benefits of Meditation.

June 20, 2021 ~ Author and DBusiness Magazine Editor RJ King talks to Vanessa about his latest book “Grounds for Freedom: Saving Chernobyl.”

June 13, 2021 ~ Vietnam Veteran and War Hero James “Doc” McCloughan and American House Sterling Heights senior living center founder Bob Gilllette talk about Flag Day and the special celebration that they have invited the community to attend.

June 6, 2021 ~ Author Michael N. Smith talks about his collaborative work, “100 of the Worst Ideas in History: Humanity’s Thundering Brainstorms Turned Blundering Brain Farts.” From skinny-dipping presidents to toxic tooth fillings to hit singing groups that can’t carry a tune, “100 of the Worst Ideas in History” is a celebration of humanity’s historical, hysterical, stinkin' thinkin' thundering brainstorms that turned into blundering brain farts, and the astonishing impact they carry to this day.

May 30, 2021 ~ LupusChick founder and author of the book “Chronically Fabulous” Marisa Zeppieri talks about her efforts in helping those with lupus, a commonly misunderstood chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with no cure.

May 23, 2021 ~ Comcast Cable Heartland Region Vice President of Public Relations Michelle Gilbert talks about Comcast’s recently announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide, providing skills training, grants, free service, and laptops to those in need.

Sunday, May 16, 2021 ~ Vanessa interviewed Bert Copple owner of Home instead in Birmingham and Clawson. The interview focused was on increased impacts of isolation among older adults with sensory loss According to local aging experts, these experiences are the daily reality for 83% of older adults living with sensory loss in the United States. While those with sensory loss have always faced an increased risk of feeling isolated, the pandemic has further reduced their ability to fully connect with the world around them, leading to a diminished quality of life. www.4070talk.com is a website to help children have conversations with aging parents.