LITE It Up

LITE It Up

By Dr. Aginah M. MuhammadSociety & Culture
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LITE It Up episodes

  • Trailer for Ep. 24 ~ Father's Day 2020: Lessons From Our Father

    In the next bonus episode of Lite It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah interviews her brother, Jamil Muhammad, about the importance of fathers. During the conversation, they talk about the positive impact their late father, Munir Muhammad, had on their lives. 


    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Follow the Podcast on Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    1 min
  • Ep. 23: A Brotherhood: Black Men in the Classroom Featuring the Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

    In this week's episode of Lite It Up, Dr. Aginah continues the conversation about the importance of Black men in the classroom with three educators and members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Join Dr. Aginah as the Bruhs--Myron Broome, Earnest Horton, and Trevor Scott, make a special appearance on Lite It Up, Tuesday, June 16th. You can tune in to the episode wherever you listen to your favorite podcast or you can watch the interview on Facebook, IGTV and YouTube.

    View the episode on Facebook and the Lite It Up YouTube Channel 

    To support Trevor Scott's business visit the website:  https://eightmen.com

    View The Recess on IGTV, every Friday @ 1pm with Earnest Horton. Follow Earnest Horton on Instagram - @Coach_E_Of_Guru 

    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Follow the Podcast on Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    1 hr 32 min
  • Trailer for Ep. 23 ~ A Brotherhood: Black Men in the Classroom Featuring the Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

    In the next episode of Lite It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah continues the conversation about the importance of Black men in the classroom with three educators and members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Join Dr. Aginah as the Bruhs--Myron Broome, Earnest Horton, and Trevor Scott, make a special appearance on Lite It Up, Tuesday, June 16th. You can tune in to the episode wherever you listen to your favorite podcast or you can watch the interview on Facebook, IGTV and YouTube.

    View the Promo on the Lite It Up YouTube Channel

    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Follow the Podcast on Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM


    2 min
  • Ep. 22: A Brotherhood of Educators

    In this week's episode, Dr. Aginah speaks with three young Black men working in the field of education. Much has been said about the need of diversity in the field of education. Former U.S. Secretaries of Education, presidents of HBCUs, teachers, students and parents, have pushed for a more divorce teaching force; particularly noting the need for Black male teachers. Black men are only 2% of the teaching profession while 15.7% of public school students in America are Black. Euguene Muhammad, Jamil Muhammad, and Mikal Muhammad are three young teachers committed to making a difference in the lives of children. They will share their journey in the field of education and provide insight about best practices for interested in pursuing a career as an educator. 

    This episode is is available on Facebook and YouTube: https://bit.ly/liteituppodcast22 

    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Purchase a signed copy of Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace 

    1 hr 31 min
  • Trailer for Ep. 22 ~ A Brotherhood of Educators

    Tune in for a new episode of Lite It Up. Dr. Aginah speaks with three Chicago area Black male educators, Eugene Muhammad, Jamil Muhammad, and Mikal Muhammad, about their decision to join the teaching profession and the impact they are making on the lives of youth.  

    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Purchase a signed copy of Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace 

    2 min
  • Ep. 21: Author's Spotlight ~ Domestic Violence: Love Was A Battlefield - Stories of Survivors

    In this week's bonus episode, Dr. Aginah speaks with the authors of the anthology, Domestic Violence: Love Was A Battlefield-Stories of Survivors. The guests are: author and anthology coordinator, Samantha Swain and authors, F.L. Beaty, Kai Kaaron, Rose Waters, and Faith Waters. Samantha and the authors of this anthology, share their experience on a very challenging topic -- domestic violence.   

    You can support the authors and purchase a copy of Domestic Violence: Love was a Battlefield Stories of Survivors on Amazon. 

    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Purchase a signed copy of Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace 

    1 hr 31 min
  • Trailer for Ep. 21 ~ Authors Spotlight: Love Was A Battlefield

    Tune in for a bonus episode of Lite It Up. Dr. Aginah speaks with the authors of Domestic Violence: Love Was A Battlefield Stories of Survivors. The episode will air on Saturday, June 6, 2020. 

    You can support the authors and purchase a copy of Domestic Violence: Love was a Battlefield Stories of Survivors on Amazon.

    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Purchase a signed copy of Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace 

    1 min
  • Ep. 20: Black in America

    In this week's episode, Dr. Aginah shares her thoughts about the injustice and trauma that Black people in America continue to experience. 

    References for this episode: 

    Follow 12-year-old gospel singer Keedron Bryant on Instagram @Keedronbryant.

    View Keedron Bryant's performance of "I Just Want to Live".

    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Purchase a signed copy of Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace 

    23 min
  • Ep. 19: Mental Health Awareness ~ Stop the Stigma...Start the Conversation

    In this week's episode, Dr. Aginah speaks with Dr. Nicole Tefera, licensed clinical psychologist and national child-parent psychotherapy trainer, specializing in adolescent and teen mental health.  Dr. Tefera works both in private practice as the owner of Carmichael Consulting & Behavioral Health Services & Advocate Children’s Hospital. Dr. Tefera will discuss mental health awareness, strategies to help break the stigma of mental illness, and tips for parents regarding mental health and wellness for children. 

    This episode of Lite It Up can be viewed online via YouTube & Facebook: 

    YouTube: https://bit.ly/Liteituppodcast19

    Facebook: Lite It Up Podcast Videos

    Tune in, Tuesday, May 26th on all podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Anchor & iHeart Radio or view the episode on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram.

    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Purchase a signed copy of Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace 

    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 18: The Time is Now: Overcome Insecurity & Imposter Syndrome

    In this week's episode, Dr. Aginah shares her perspective about insecurity and imposter syndrome. While insecurity can rear its head in various forms and take a toll on many, imposter syndrome is a topic that has impacted many at some stage in life. An estimated 70% of Americans struggle with the intrusive thoughts that, "They aren't good enough". People of color are particularly vulnerable to imposter syndrome as a result of the messages that we receive almost daily from society, that we don't belong. Dr. Aginah shares several tips to consider to help overcome levels of insecurity and imposter syndrome. 

    Resources Highlighted in the Episode:

    Life Coaching for Successful Women: Powerful Questions Practical Answers - Valerie Burton 

    Ted Talk: How Students of Color Confront Imposter Syndrome - Dena Simmons, Ed.D 

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    Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad

    Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com

    Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM

    Purchase a signed copy of Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace 

    37 min

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LITE It Up explores the resiliency of black women who are on a journey of a lifetime. This podcast is designed to motivate women to take action to become leaders; inspire others; transform their lives…