Moving Forward

In June, we will interview Chandelier Scoggins and her mother Rev. Jennifer Mclean-Russ. Chandelier has played soccer since age three. Chandelier was the middle child who never gave me any problems as a baby or as a child. Then, one day, while working in the Emergency Room, her husband called to say that the soccer ball had hit Chandlier in the face with her soccer ball and was under the concussion protocol. Afterward, she experienced headaches, light sensitivity, and nausea. Today Chandler is an OBGYN and bakery owner.  Chandelier credits her mother, Dr. and Reverend Jennifer Mclean- Russ, for her continued current progress. Dr. Mclean- Russ is a former Microbiologist, Registered Nurse, and Psychologist. In addition, she is a Christian-based counselor and community volunteer wife, mom, grandmother, sister, and friend at her home. Her list of memberships includes Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the American Nurses Association, and the North Carolina Board of Nursing.  Jennifer is the daughter of a stroke survivor and mother of Chandler, who is managing Post-concussion Syndrome (PCS).  Join us for their story of trials and triumphs.

Sandra Dubose is a mother, award-winning, multi-talented Performing Artist, National Motivational Speaker, Author, and Host/ Producer of The Urban Parle' Podcast. She is also one of North Carolina's Beauty Queens - the 2011 Ms. Black North Carolina.  At the age of fourteen, Sandra experienced the first of several pivotal points in her life- domestic violence. She later developed alopecia and divorced the father of her two daughters. With each event, she experienced situational depression and suicidal thoughts, but one book and her strong faith helped her envision and pursue greater heights. Her favorite quote is "Life is not about finding yourself. It is about creating yourself." by George Bernard Shaw, Today, Sandra is a highly acclaimed Personal Development Coach success. Sandra is passionate about teaching life-changing principles that inspire confidence and build self-esteem in adults and teens' diverse audiences. Her inspiring personal story and accomplishments have garnered national media attention and have given her an honored place in history as the former Mrs. Black North Carolina. Sandra uses her powerful voice through words and songs to be the change she wants to see in the world, and she lets her bright light shine to empower others to do the same thing.

Tyrone McMillian (Ty) is an engaging veteran whose story of missed diagnosis, triumph, and rediscovery of purpose will restore hope for many challenged with PTSD. Some memories can be indelible, hard to process and discuss.  At seven years old, Ty saw his mother get hit in the face with a half-empty crinkled-up beer can.  Ty kept this image along with other experiences inside and just continued to mask his pain.  He was not moving forward- he was just moving.  This continued until age 47, when his life blew up.   Ty and his Team developed a plan to help him move FORWARD.  The comprehensiveness and cohesiveness of his team helped Ty smile again.  His smiling again was HUGE, because Ty had not smiled since he was in the 4th grade.

Two dynamic overcomers will share their journey of discovery, expasion and flourishment. 10pm Join Dr. Kesha Reed as she shares her very transparent journey: from feeling depressed after an extremely difficult divorce, dealing with suicidal thoughts during her darkest times, feeling alone and defeated to becoming an extremely confident woman of faith. Kesha reveals her mistakes and trials that allowed her to become more confident as her faith grew through her many challenges.  Kesha dealt with consistent failure in love before deciding to be intentional about her healing.  Kesha is a wife, Bonus Mom, daughter, friend, sister, educator, author, active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and entrepreneur who enjoys encouraging others as they seek to become better in every aspect of their lives. 11pm Join Dr. Shawn Dalton- Bethea. The year of 2019 expanded Dr. Bethea's insight on neurological assessment gaps and faith.   On January 5th, she was in a life altering car accident.  Her initial diagnosis was a concussion.  After months of slow recovery and a years of working for neurologists, she started to self-diagnose the worst.  Eleven months later, her new phsyican found the core of her pain and her new diagnosis was a brain stem herniation.  Her prognosis without immediate surgery was death, paralysis or stroke. Join Coach KJ and Dr. Valentina on the Moving Forward Podcast dynamic disucussion with Dr. Bethea.  They wil discuss Dr. Bethea's  jouney, new pain tolerance vs pain threshold  discerment and her overall victory.

10:00 pm Sonya Sherer, a Clinical Research Associate, active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and avid reader with her daughter.   While traveling to Arizona for work, Sonya felt something strange.  Her aneurysm ruptured.  Only 50% of persons who experience an aneurysm rupture survive the experience.  Sonya loved her job as a CRA and she would have never expected this to happen in a hundred years.  Thoughts of not being able to remain the primary caregiver for her then nine year daughter, would consume her days.   Sonya has a powerful story of hope, rehabilitation and success.  11:00pm January 2022's Moving Forward Podcast guest will be four time concussion survivor, former football quarterback, childhood-onset fluency disorder overcomer and chiropractor Dr. Cliff Fischer. https://youtu.be/DgkzioNgJr0 His experience with and love of sports as well as dedication to athletes has been instrumental in his success. Join my cohost Dr. Valentina and I on Sunday, January 16th for the Dr Clifford Fischer Story.

Super Excited. December's Moving Forward Podcast guest will be the one and only Debbie Bogle. She is the Executive Director at United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois, Executive Director of the Lisa Foundation, a Four Time Triathlon Competitor and  cerebral aneurysm survivor. Join my cohost Dr. Valentina and I on December 19th for the Debbie Bogle Story.

#MovingFORWARD  Join Coach Kellye 'KJ' Jones and Dr. Valentina on Sunday, October 17th to meet Marcus Boyd. Part 2 Marcus went to six or seven of the best doctors. They all told his grandmother “your grandson is basically walking around with no working brain function.” With the right mentor, Marcus Boyd now plays 8 instruments and is a successful DJ. Marcus will share his story, 19 year journey, October 17th on the Moving Forward Podcast. https://www.facebook.com/marcus.stroizer/posts/283675201331645

September 26th to meet Marcus Boyd.    Marcus went to six or seven of the best doctors.  They all told his grandmother “your grandson is basically walking around with no working brain function.” With the right mentor, Marcus Boyd now plays 8 instruments and is a successful DJ.    Marcus will share his story, 19 year journey, September 26th on the Moving Forward Podcast.  https://www.facebook.com/marcus.stroizer/posts/2836752013316452

#MovingFORWARD  Join Coach Kellye 'KJ' Jones and Dr. Valentina on Sunday, August 29th to meet Todd Whiteside.  suffered a brain bleed and subsequent surgery. Todd has beat the odds several times with the love and support of his family and former UNC Chapel Hill Football teammates. Todd’s story of perseverance will provide perspective and inspiration for listeners.

#MovingFORWARD  Join Coach Kellye 'KJ' Jones and Dr. Valentina on Sunday, August 15th to meet Dianne Heeley.  Dianne suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm on Christmas Eve almost 24 years ago.  She loved her great career as a field representative for a large teachers union.  The future seemed uncertain.  She suffered from depression and  extreme fatigue. Then she found new interests and new success.  Hosted by Kellye 'KJ' Jones, CLC and Dr. Valentina M. Pacheco-Cornejo