More Life to Your Years with Vincent Ferguson

In this program, I will be joined by Stephen Jackson, entrepreneur and President of Run Two Live, a 501C(3) non-profit organization, whose mission is to Inspire, Support and Encourage Black Men & Women to gain and maintain a  healthy lifestyle through running and walking regardless of athletic ability and running experience.  During the interview, Stephen will take us on his personal journey from being the owner and General Manager of RDZ Media Group, a multi award winning Mobile Social Media Agency that was ahead of its time, and why he decided to sell the company and turn his focus towards creating and operating a not-for-profit organization called Run Two Live. 

Stephen will share how running and changing his eating habits enabled him to lose a significant amount of weight and get off of the medications he was taking for high blood pressure and cholesterol.  Heart disease runs in Stephen’s family but he was not about to let heart disease or diabetes take control of his life.  This and much more is discussed in this very inspiring interview.

During the interview, Kenroy Grant will take us on a journey from his youth growing up in Trinidad, moving to Brooklyn, New York with his family at the age of 10 and eventually settling down in Atlanta, Georgia.  Ken will also discuss his philosophy on health and the reason he became a personal trainer and why he is currently pursuing a degree in alternative medicine.  Ken will also give his advice on how to stay healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

In this episode, I will be joined by Dawn Michelle Hardy, Award winning publicist and founder of Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting. During the interview Dawn will discuss what it was like to prepare and run in the 2014 NYC Marathon and how she manages to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the midst of the day to day stress of running a very successful PR company for self published authors. Dawn will also share tips for authors looking to self publish their first book and the techniques she uses to book her clients on major television and radio shows.

In this program, I will be joined by Abi Begho, founder and CEO of "The Lake Foundation," a not-for-profit health organization based in London, England.  During the interview Abi will discuss the work "The Lake Foundation" is doing to bring awareness to the African and African Caribbean community about the importance of taking care of their health and educating them on what they can do to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases that are so common in the community.  Abi will also discuss how the name "The Lake Foundation" came about and how she uses the name as a tribute to her family members who passed away due to chronic illnesses.  Abi is on a mission to inform, educate and encourage the public to focus on their health and wellbeing because, as Abi stated in the interview, most of these diseases are preventable.

In this program, I will be joined by Jada Hooks-Wilson from Hamden, Connecticut. Jada dropped to 172 lbs after weighing in close to 300 lbs just two years ago.  Jada considers herself “a work in progress”. During the interview Jada will share the major events in her life that put her on the path towards a healthy lifestyle and how she is now inspiring others through her "30 Day Challenges with Jada" Facebook group which grew from a membership of 26 people to 150 in less than 24 hours. Three weeks into the Challenge the group has grown to over 450 motivated active members and more are being added each day. This is truly  an inspiring story of how one woman "snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.

In this episode, I will be joined by Madea Allen, holistic chef, culinary and nutrition educator and Founder of "Organic Soul Chef."  During the interview Madea will discuss the many benefits of eating healthy, including what types of foods are best for losing weight and  building mental clarity and concentration.  Madea will also share information about her very popular 8 Step System, Holistic Kitchen Revival” program, health coaching, cooking classes and much more.

In this episode, I will be joined by Actress Carla Renata, star of CW’s Hart of Dixie, which begins its final season on Monday, December 15th.  During the interview Carla will discuss her many exciting acting roles on television and Broadway, including her portrayal of the actor/comedian Gary Coleman in “Avenue Q” and her nomination of the NAACP Theatre Awards for her role in the Los Angeles production of “The Lion King”. Carla will also reveal the roles she most enjoyed playing and what physical activity she engages in on a daily basis to maintain a relatively healthy lifestyle while dealing with a very hectic and demanding acting schedule. Carla recently became a "first" in Hollywood as she appears on four television shows in recurring roles: Shake It Up, Hart of Dixie, How to Live With Your Parents and Mr. Box Office.   Carla will also talk about her early years growing up as a “military brat”, working on the Norwegian cruise line and why her mother is the real inspiration for her pursuing an acting career.  Carla will also give some much needed advice for young people looking to get into the Film and TV industry.

In this Episode, I am joined by Lisa Tanker-Potts, a phenomenal Fitness and Lifestyle Expert and owner of Boutique Body Fitness Studio in Atlanta, Georgia.  During the interview, Lisa will share her philosophy on health and the techniques she uses to successfully transform the lives of her clients at her Boutique Body Fitness Studio.  Lisa will also discuss her signature fitness program “Bikini Camp” which combines proper nutrition, hard work, motivation techniques and determination to help women get into the best shape of their lives and into that bikini.  Lisa Tanker-Potts is a woman on a mission to expand her brand and philosophy beyond Atlanta, Georgia and throughout the country. 

In this program, I will be joined by Rosario Rodriguez, a Certified Zumba instructor from the Bronx, New York.  During the interview, Rosario  will discuss her journey to becoming a fitness instructor and how in her own words fitness literally saved her life.  Rosario will share some very personal issues that affected her and her daughter which caused her to become depressed and gain weight.  It wasn't until she decided to get back to the gym, exercise and change her eating habits, that her physical and mental health began to change and now she is helping others to improve their health.

In this interview, I amjoined by Christopher Daniels, creator and founder of Mr. “Chris’ Musical Experience”.  During the interview, Chris will discuss his journey from being a para professional at a New York City public school to following his passion and creating an “Edutainment” company for children that mixes music and education to add fun and excitement to learning.  Chris enjoys captivating his audiences through song, hip-hop music, storytelling, dance, comedy and team building games. His shows are fun and meaningful to his audiences.