KPFA - The Week Starts Here

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with Clinical Psychologist, author, TV & Radio host, Seminar Leader and Motivational Speaker Dr. Brenda Wade.  Dr. Wade discusses what she calls,  Power Choices, as described in her book by the same name, which empower individuals to continue to move forward while facing life’s challenges.  Call in to participate in the conversation

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The post The Week Starts Here — Author, TV & Radio Host, Clinical Psychologist Dr Brenda Wade – February 16, 2014 appeared first on KPFA.

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant discusses prevailing public commentary in the wake of the sudden passing of award winning actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman.  Does Philip’s death, by an alleged drug overdose, diminish accomplishments in his career, or his overall worth as a human being?  What does public reaction say about how we, as a society, value life?

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The post The Week Starts Here — Your Mission: If you don’t know what it IS, how do you know what it ISN’T? – February 2, 2014 appeared first on KPFA.

 Producer/Host Veronica Faisant and guest, Hip Hop recording artist, Brother Ali, discuss what motivates him and his music and the personal challenges he has overcome in getting the word out.

In segment 2, Veronica will facilitate a discussion on how personal challenges really test an individual’s resolve when it comes to achieving any goal.

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The post The Week Starts Here — Hip Hop artist, Brother Ali – January 26, 2014 appeared first on KPFA.

Host/Producer Veronica Faisant & Dr Shakti Butler discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  To what extent has his dream for racial, social and cultural equality been realized? 

Veronica suggests, had he lived, Dr. King’s philosophy would have evolved to include “New Thought” theories of “one mind” and expanded consciousness.

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The post The Week Starts Here — Are you Living The Dream? – January 19, 2014 appeared first on KPFA.

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Brenda Wade consider the nature of so called “miracles”.  Are “miraculous” events the result of divine intervention, or are they simply evidence of an informational void which will be filled in the future?  Dr Wade, who is also a formally trained scientist, examines recent debates surrounding the status of Jahi McMath, and speaks, in general, about phenomena which appears to violate fundamental laws of science.

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The post The Week Starts Here — Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Brenda Wade – January 12, 2014 appeared first on KPFA.

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant begins 2014 in conversation with guest Stacey Hoffman, founder of Living Jazz.org.  Stacey reveals the educational mission of Living Jazz, and, In The Name of Love, the organization’s 12th annual musical tribute Honoring Dr Martin Luther King Jr.  This year, the fundraiser takes place at the Scottish Rite Center in Oakland, January 19th at 7pm.

In segment 2, Ricki Stevenson, Founder, CEO and Lead Guide of Ricki Stevenson’s Black Paris Tours, describes her epiphany and subsequent decision to relocate to Paris, France.   In 1998, Ricki began a tour business in Paris in which she educates visitors on the history of the African diaspora in France.  After 16 years living near Paris, Ricki affirms her personal experiences living as an ex-patriot and discusses some not so obvious differences between Paris and Oakland.

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The post The Week Starts Here —- Ricki Stevenson, Founder, CEO and Lead Guide of Black Paris Tours – January 5, 2014 appeared first on KPFA.

On this, the last of the year program, Producer, Host Veronica Faisant and guest Dan Waldschmidt invite listeners to consider details of their personal strategies for accomplishing goals in 2014.

In the second half of the show, Veronica discusses episodes of The Week Starts Here from 2013, and plans for 2014.

The post The Week Starts Here — Author, Motivational Speaker and Strategist, Dan Waldschmidt – December 29, 2013 appeared first on KPFA.

Producer, Host Veronica Faisant and, in studio guest, Jazz impersario, Ed Reed, discuss details of the circuitous journey which led to Ed’s current, award winning career as a performing artist. 

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The post The Week Starts Here — Jazz Singer, Ed Reed – December 22, 2013 appeared first on KPFA.

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant invites listeners to call in on this evening of celebration of KPFA during this holiday season.

During this Fund Drive program, Bob Moog, founder & President of University Games, in conversation with Veronica, discusses the history of board games and modern trends which now include videos.  There are a limited number of of games available as “thank you” gifts to listeners.

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The post The Week Starts Here —Bob Moog, Founder & President Of University Games, plus listener calls – December 15, 2013 appeared first on KPFA.

Host/Producer Veronica Faisant and in studio guests, Aeeshah and Kokomon Clottey discuss their unique perspective on addressing racism and other forms of violence in the community. Co-Founders of Attutudinal Healing Connection, Kokomon and Aeeshah have dedicated their lives to providing ways and opportunities for individuals and groups to move past pain and fear towards what they call, attitudinal healing.

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The post The Week Starts Here – December 8, 2013 appeared first on KPFA.