Living in the Sweet Spot with Angelique Francis

Michael James White was born on January 14, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio; came to Los Angeles in 1967, built a career in music and marketing at Capitol Records and maintained strong family, professional and personal relationships throughout his life.
Michael passed on September 2, 2026.
Today, we remembered him as a son, brother, cousin, family man, athlete, music executive, marketing professional, promoter, connector, mentor, dancer, party starter, Billiard Boss Man, humanitarian, humorist, hero, and best friend. Adding to the conversation will be his colleagues Joy, Shelia, Bruce, Cowboy, Doug, cousins, and Michelle, Bobby and cohost Tasha ( Lyric Lounge). 
Michael, thank you for your mentorship, for helping find Luke, for the people you brought together and the memories you created.
You showed up for family, artists, friends and me!You brought music and energy into rooms, made people feel included and left an influence that continues through everyone you helped, encouraged and connected.
And now, we are sure you are the coolest in heaven.

This week’s show is very PERSONAL and up close!  I’m not bringing you a guest with a story, I’m bringing you my own story of Faith, Family, and Addiction: Finding Luke! 
One week ago, I was knocking on doors in 105-degree heat with a photo of a 10-year-old boy in my hand, because someone I love — someone in my own family — was in the grip of addiction, and her son, my great-nephew was out there with her. Not safe. Not accounted for.
I’m sharing this now because I know I am not the only one who has lived some version of this nightmare. The research has found that 46% of U.S. adults say they have a family member or close friend who is or has been addicted to drugs. This is not somebody else’s crisis. So when I tell you what happened with my nephew last week, I’m not just sharing a family story I’m sharing a community story.

My guest today is Denise Woodland Lombard, a Medicare consultant and specialist who has made it her mission to take the fear and confusion out of one of the most important financial and healthcare decisions you will ever make. Denise works with people who are getting ready to turn 65, those who are already on Medicare and wondering if they’re in the right plan, and — just as importantly — adult children and caregivers who are trying to help their aging parents navigate this system with confidence.

Because here’s the truth: making the wrong Medicare decision can cost you thousands of dollars — in penalties, in out-of-pocket expenses, in coverage gaps you didn’t know you had. And making the right decision? It can give you peace of mind, protect your retirement savings, and make sure you have the coverage you need when you need it most.  That is not something you want to leave to chance. That is not something you want to Google at midnight and hope for the best. Tune in!! 

Talk about The Sweet Spot!  My guests are the perfect dynamic duo in the month of Money Financial May”  — together,  we explore “real wealth” in every sense of the word. Not just financial, but the richness of a life lived with intention, impact, and meaning. Malgy Blue and Delphine Pruitt, both executives at US Bank, get deep down and personal about what brings meaning and purpose to their lives and careers as they serve and help navigate their community while  supporting the economic needs, inspired visions and simply help make  dreams come true, every day!

Money Matters just got REAL this month on Living in the $weet $pot!!!  Money does matter and so we’re talking wealth, freedom, and financial power — and I’m bringing on someone who lived it from the ground up. Meet Munif Ali —                     Executive Chairman of Mpower Collective of Companies, inspired  entrepreneur, the author of two books, philanthropist, and thought leader who grew up in Hunters Point Housing Projects in San Francisco and became a self-made millionaire by the age of 24. Munif built multi-million dollar businesses along the way, and now runs one of LA’s most powerful urban luxury brokerages — Pacific Playa Realty.Living in the Sweet Spot with me, we will talk about: starting from the ground,  breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, building wealth through real estate, his “momma” and the “millionaire mindset shift” that changes everything! Tune in, and it will Pay Off!! This one will hit different! $$$$$$

Going Blind, made him See!!

What if losing your sight… actually helped you finally see?

My next guest in the Sweet Spot knows something about that kind of miracle.

Marvin Dexter Moore spent decades inside the music industry — working with songwriters, artists, and legends… helping shape the soundtrack of other people’s dreams. But somewhere along the way, life took an unexpected turn, and Marvin completely lost his physical sight.

And in the middle of that darkness… something extraordinary happened. He discovered his own voice.

Today, Marvin Dexter Moore is a singer, songwriter, and artist creating music that speaks to faith, resilience, and the belief that it’s never too late to step into the purpose God has been preparing you for all along. His songs have climbed the charts, his message is touching lives, and his journey reminds us that sometimes the greatest vision… is the one we receive from the inside.

A former music industry executive with BMI and Jobete/Stone Diamond Music, Marvin’s love for music has only grown deeper since stepping into his own artistry. Now working on his second album, his songs capture both the beauty and the struggle of living a spirit-filled life — inspiring others to go deeper, reach higher, and achieve beyond their limitations.

Sometimes it’s through the trials that life gives us the clearest vision… removing the clutter so we can truly SEE.

Don’t miss this powerful time in the Sweet Spot! 

On this episode of Living in the Sweet Spot, we talk with brothers Dwayne and Drew Cox, founders of the View Park Wellness Collective, a wellness space created for the neurodiverse by the neurodiverse.

They share the story behind building a community rooted in understanding, inclusion, and healing, along with the experiences that inspired them to create a space where neurodivergent individuals and families can feel supported and seen.

This conversation offers a new perspective on how we can better understand, interact with, and support the neurodivergent community through compassion, awareness, and connection.

From mental wellness and entrepreneurship to advocacy and representation, this episode is honest, inspiring, and deeply personal. Dwayne and Drew remind us what’s possible when people build the kind of spaces they once needed themselves.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about purpose, community, and living fully in your sweet spot.

In this episode of Living in the Sweetspot, we pay tribute to the incomparable Kiki Shepard, known to millions as the "Apollo Queen of Fashion," Kiki was more than just the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo; she was a symbol of elegance, a Broadway trailblazer, and a tireless advocate for sickle cell disease research.

We dive into her 15-year legacy at the legendary Apollo Theatre, where her signature style and grace helped define an era of Black excellence. Beyond the spotlight, we discuss her profound impact as the founder of The K.I.S. Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness, education, and research for Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait a cause she championed for over 20 years.

All this here in the Sweetspot.

In this episode of "Living in the SweetSpot" we sit down with Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Eric Roberson for an honest conversation about music, independence, and staying true to yourself.

Eric has been building his career on his own terms for years. From earning Grammy nominations to collaborating with artists like Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, and Ledisi, he has created a lane that proves you do not have to follow the traditional industry path to succeed.

In this episode, he talks about the early days, what pushed him to stay independent, and how he has managed to grow while keeping his integrity intact. It feels less like an interview and more like real dialogue about longevity, ownership, faith, and the work behind the scenes.

If you care about building something that lasts and doing it your way, this conversation will resonate.

Welcome to the Sweet Spot.

My next guest, Director and Choreographer Otis Sallid, has not only style but substance beyond compare. His close attention and keen eye for detail always make something special out of everything he touches.

His accomplishments as a producer, director and choreographer in theater, television and film are known throughout

the entertainment industry. His work in Spike Lee’s “SCHOOL DAZE”,  “DO THE RIGHT THING” and “MALCOLM X”,  the opening titles for the television shows “LIVING SINGLE” and “SUDDENLY SUSAN”,  Disney’s “SISTER ACT II” and Thomas Carter’s “SWING KIDS” has positioned him amongst the most notable producers, directors, and choreographers. 

While at the Juilliard School, Otis spent nights studying, acting and directing at the NEIGHBORHOOD

PLAYHOUSE and soon thereafter became a member of the distinguished NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY working with distinguished actors, Denzel Washington, Adolph Caesar, Antonio Fargas and Roscoe Lee Brown. Otis worked his way through numerous Broadway shows including “THE WIZ”, “PURLIE”, “HALLELUJAH BABY”, “TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA”,

“DON’T BOTHER ME I CAN’T COPE” and  “ME AND BESSIE”.