Due to the still simmering aftermath of this past week’s mass shootings across the United States, I will be attending several meetings with other leaders and stakeholders to strategize d  and fast forward action plans in the fight to eradicate racism. Please reflect with us on this somewhat prophetic episode from last year;

In an unscripted encore appearance my guest, entertainer, Tezz Yancey and I discuss historical and contemporary factors and facets of race. Listen in as we speak candidly about personal experiences, social realities, and psychological ills that influence race relations. Submit your questions, comments or concerns to [email protected]

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Please join me in efforts in your communities and places of work.

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You can also join my non-profit organization as a contributor and/or volunteer in further efforts to eradicate racism. Send emails to [email protected] or [email protected]

I was invited to be on the exciting ‘Truth Lies and Shenanigans Live Show’ to discuss my role as a professor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.  Aside from sharing my personal insights, it was a great experience engaging with the hosts on other topics such as:The murder of Patrick Lyoya and the policing of minor violations, Cam Newton's misogynistic comments, and the war in Ukraine.

You can listen to my spotlight segment here on the podcast, Let’s Chew The Gum to hear more about year round scholarship opportunities offered via my Non-Profit Organization, SCORE which aims to secure communities of racial equity. We also touch upon what inspired me to create the streaming channel, OnWatch TV.

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Be sure to view the complete TLS Live episode now streaming on OnWatch TV using your Roku and Amazon FireTV as well as on the TLS platforms:

YouTube Full Episode: https://youtu.be/UufxwcyZ4wM

YouTube Spotlight Clip: https://youtu.be/YCTvGo3_Ics

Facebook Full Episode: https://fb.watch/cCsLPQcWSH/

Apple Podcast

Episode: ‎Truth, Lies, Shenanigans: Ep 29: Dr. Tayari Kuanda. Plus, Patrick Lyoya, Cam Newton, and Ukraine. on Apple Podcasts

Follow my friends and hosts of the TLS Live Show here:

Gianni Storm- https://www.instagram.com/giannistormmm/

RobBRoK - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9HEd6jqKwM9SZe4YEDajw

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Nio Nyx - https://www.tiktok.com/nio_nyx

Support the TLS Live show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=52QR3YKJZ4PAS)

"This is a man's world, but it wouldn't be nothin' without a woman..."-James Brown

This episode was so true to what I believe, that I had to do it again!

Happy Women's History Month! Join me as I discuss honoring and upholding our women. Outside of mothers, spouses, significant others and  family members who are your top ten favorite or most influential women of all time? Send your list to [email protected] for a chance to win a special prize. My Top 10 in no particular order are:

Wilma Mankiller, Patricia Bayard, Ida B. Wells, Dolores Huerta, Septima Clark, Marva Collins, Cicely Tyson, Victoria Bomberry, Juliette Levy, and Ms. Slappy (My 4th and 5th grade paraeducator). Tune in here or on your favorite podcast platform.

When you hear the phrase triumph over adversity, what person comes to mind? My guest, and new favored friend of the show, the multi-award winning Hollywood actor, Eileen Grubba, comes to mind for many. After listening to this episode, you’ll understand why.

Despite many obstacles due to her experience with a spinal cord injury, cancer and uncertainties about her future in the industry, she persevered to not only work in Hollywood among stars but to shine!

She is a phenomenal actor as evidenced by her work on shows such as Sons of Anarchy, CSI: Vegas, Criminal Minds, The Closer, and New  Amsterdam. These are just a few of the over one hundred credits in which she's captivated audiences. More importantly, Eileen is an outstanding person. Her dedication to secure inclusion of people living with disabilities is admirable; her determination to uplift all is just as remarkable. She doesn’t mix her words; she shouldn’t have to. 

Join Eileen and me as we share stories of human dignity, failure,  determination, uncertainty, triumph and more! "Let's Talk About It!"

I was recently honored as a guest on the show, Beyond the Scars. I was invited to share personal stories of overcoming adversity and to discuss how I overcame many of them.

What occurred was personal and reflective discussions on family, love, and joy, as well as stories of persevering over loss, turmoil and tragedy. The trials and tribulations in my life have fortified a gratitude in me for peace of mind and purposeful living for the benefit of others. If my vulnerability in sharing incidents of my life with my audience inspires even one person, I am grateful for having had the opportunity. Thank you for continuing to Chew the Gum with me. 

John Moyer is a professional hypnotist who has performed his stage hypnosis show around the United States for corporate, university, and public and private events. He's also performed around the world as a guest entertainer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. A graduate of film school, John's combined his production skills with hypnosis to create a YouTube Channel with over 200K subscribers, focused on hypnosis and meditation content, showing people how to harness the power of their minds.

We took time to discuss the process,benefits, possibilities and limitations of hypnosis. It was revealing and surprising. You might be surprised too. I have been a skeptic of hypnosis all of my life and even a bit suspicious of its uses. John helped to dispel the misconceptions I had about it, which were mostly based on Hollywood interpretations. In fact I found out that I have been unknowingly, engaged in and utilizing hypnosis in my everyday life for years. Tune in and “Let’s Talk About it!”