Talk What You Know – Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network⚖️ Episode 23America’s Falling Fertility — Economics, Generations, and the FutureAmerica just hit a number that should stop every conversation:👉 We are no longer replacing ourselves.In this episode of Talk What You Know: Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones breaks down the data behind America’s declining birth rate — and why this is bigger than just family choices.📊 The Reality:U.S. fertility rate: ~1.57Replacement level: 2.1Nearly 700,000 fewer births per year than just 15 years ago👉 This isn’t a trend.👉 This is a structural shift.🧠 What’s Driving It?💰 Rising costs — over $300,000 to raise a child🕒 Delayed family timelines📉 Cultural shifts toward individual priorities⚖️ Economic realities making family life harder to sustain🌍 Why It Matters:Fewer workers in the futurePressure on Social Security systemsSlower economic growthA demographic shift already impacting countries around the world📉 The Hard Talk Truth:This isn’t temporary.👉 It’s what economists call a low fertility paradigm — a new normal.“The question is not whether people want children…The question is whether they can afford the life required to raise them.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesThis isn’t just about population.👉 It’s about the future of the workforce, the economy, and the kind of society we’re building.👉 Subscribe for more Hard Talk conversations that challenge, inform, and empower.🔔 Start your week with a healthy dose of reality — Mondays at 11 AM.#Hashtags#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #FertilityRate #PopulationDecline #USPopulation #Economics #Demographics #SocialSecurity #FutureOfAmerica #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #LouisianaPolitics #ElectionReform #VotingRights #Democracy📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Episode 8: Don’t Run from GodIn this powerful episode of Bridging Thee Gap Podcast, hosts Da’Jon Anise and Nastassja K sit down with special guest Ed’Dijah — a psalmist, minister of music, and founder of the worship movement Unscripted — for a real and transformative conversation about calling, obedience, and surrender.This episode confronts a question many wrestle with:Have you ever tried to run from what God called you to do?Through transparent testimony, Ed’Dijah shares her journey of saying yes to God, discovering her gift, and walking boldly in purpose. Together, we unpack the tension between fear and obedience, the reality of running from God, and the life-changing power of surrender.✨ In this episode:• Ed’Dijah’s personal testimony and walk with God• The heart and impact behind Unscripted worship gatherings• Real conversations about running from your calling• The cost of delay vs the reward of obedience• Powerful encounters that shift your life forever📖 Key Scriptures: Jonah 1:3 | Jeremiah 1:5💬 This episode is a reminder:Running from God doesn’t cancel the call — it only delays it.And God isn’t asking for perfection… He’s asking for your yes.Follow the guest at Ed’Dijah BridgesIg: eddijahonease https://www.instagram.com/eddijahonease/Facebook: EdDijah Bridges https://www.facebook.com/eddijah.bridges Ministry:Unscripted WorshipIg: @unscriptedwrshp https://www.instagram.com/unscriptedwrshp/👉 Like, comment, subscribe, and share with someone you’re divinely connected to!#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #DivineConnection #Mentorship #SpiritualCovering #FaithInAction #NOTN🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

💄🎙️ Red Lip Talk Podcast – Episode 109Hosted by Spice Divas KreeThis week on Red Lip Talk, we’re diving into the future with a powerful and inspiring conversation featuring Rachael Waters, founder of AI Life Labs. 🤖✨Rachael joins us to share her personal journey — from overcoming life’s challenges to discovering the transformative power of artificial intelligence. What started as a tool quickly became something much deeper, helping her grow mentally, personally, and purposefully.Through AI Life Labs, Rachael is building a movement focused on empowering individuals — especially women — to use AI as a resource for growth, clarity, and opportunity in everyday life.In this episode, we discuss:✨ Rachael’s journey and what shaped her path✨ How AI became more than just a tool✨ The impact of AI on mental wellness and personal development✨ How she uses AI in everyday life✨ Encouragement for women feeling overwhelmed or stuck✨ What AI Life Labs is and the vision behind itThis conversation is all about growth, innovation, and stepping into your next level with confidence.📢 If you’ve ever been curious about AI or looking for a new way to elevate your life — this episode is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more empowering conversations on Red Lip Talk!#RedLipTalk #Episode109 #SpiceDivasKree #RachaelWaters #AILifeLabs #WomenInTech #AIForGood #PersonalGrowth #Innovation #PodcastInterviewConnect with Rachael Waters, AI Life Labs [email protected] @rocky.waters.nola on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/rocky.waters.nola/ @rocky.waters.142 on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/rocky.waters.142 @ailifelabshttps://www.instagram.com/ailifelabs?igsh=c3NvdHF3b2R6a3Bk&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585352925735https://www.ailifelabs.org/ ..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each Weekday Tune In at 1:00 pm Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

Talk What You Know – Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network⚖️ Episode 22🗳️ “The System Changed… But Did Your Vote?”From Open Primaries to Party Control in LouisianaSomething changed in Louisiana — and most voters don’t even know it.For years, voters chose from all candidates on one ballot.Now, you must choose a party before you choose a candidate.👉 The question has shifted from:“Can you win the people?”to“Can you win your party first?”📊 The Reality:80% support open primaries62% don’t know the system changed🧠 The Hard Talk Question:👉 Does this new system strengthen elections…👉 Or limit who gets heard before voters decide?“When people must change who they are just to participate… the system is no longer neutral.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📺 Watch Talk What You Know – Hard Talk Edition🗓 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #LouisianaPolitics #ElectionReform #VotingRights #Democracy📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Episode 7: Divine ConnectionIn this special episode of Bridging Thee Gap Podcast, hosts Da’Jon Anise and Nastassja K honor the power of divine connections, mentorship, and spiritual covering.Joined by Elder Sherlonda (Founder of Woman of Grace Ministries) and Lady Gwen (First Lady of Bethesda House of Prayer), this conversation takes us back to where it all started — highlighting the women whose obedience, wisdom, and “yes” to God helped pave the way for the next generation.Together, we explore what it truly means to surrender to God, the process behind the titles people see, and the importance of being mentored, covered, and developed before stepping fully into purpose.✨ In this episode:• The journey behind saying “yes” to God• The power of mentorship and spiritual covering• The reality behind leadership and titles• Generational wisdom for women walking in purpose• What God is teaching in this current season💬 This episode is a reminder:Before the platform… there was a yes. Before the calling… there was covering. Before the impact… there was obedience.🗓 New episodes every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk NetworkFollow the guests atLady GwenE-mail: [email protected]: Gwendolyn AnnIG: moderndayladygTikTok: @userbethesdaladygElder SherlondaSherlonda Johnson on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/sherlonda.johnson.39@womanofgraceministry on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/womenofgraceministry/👉 Like, comment, subscribe, and share with someone you’re divinely connected to!#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #DivineConnection #Mentorship #SpiritualCovering #FaithInAction #NOTN🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Talk What You Know – Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network⚖️ Episode 21: “Purge or Reform? What’s Happening Inside America’s Military”Is the U.S. military undergoing necessary reform…or something more controversial?In this episode of Talk What You Know: Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones examines the growing debate over leadership changes, policy shifts, and internal restructuring within America’s armed forces.From command decisions to cultural changes inside the ranks, this conversation asks a critical question:👉 Are these changes strengthening the military… or reshaping it in ways Americans don’t fully understand?📜 In This Episode:The difference between military reform and institutional purgeRecent shifts in leadership, policy, and prioritiesThe role of politics, culture, and national security inside the armed forcesHow changes inside the military affect readiness, morale, and public trust🧠 The Hard Talk Question:When institutions change…👉 Is it evolution — or is it something else?💬 Key Themes:Power vs accountabilityReform vs controlMilitary readiness vs political influenceTrust between the American people and its armed forces“A strong military depends not just on power — but on trust, discipline, and clarity of purpose.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesThis isn’t just about the military.👉 It’s about who shapes the institutions that protect the nation.👉 Subscribe for more Hard Talk conversations that challenge, inform, and empower.🔔 Start your week with a healthy dose of reality — Mondays at 11 AM.#Hashtags#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #USMilitary #MilitaryReform #NationalSecurity #Leadership #AmericanPolitics #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Episode 6: Purpose in the PainIn this powerful episode of Bridging Thee Gap Podcast, hosts Da’Jon Anise and Nastassja K are joined by members of the Simply Royalty Directors Board — Dawn Duvernay and Deletrise Curtis — to explore a deeply personal and transformative topic: Purpose in the Pain.This conversation is for anyone who has ever asked, “God, why did I have to go through that?”Through real and transparent testimonies, each woman shares her journey — from grief, loss, and uncertainty to healing, obedience, and purpose. What was once painful became the very foundation for impact, ministry, and community transformation.Together, we unpack how pain produces compassion, calling, clarity, and deeper dependence on God, and what it truly looks like to say “yes” to God even in your hardest seasons.✨ In this episode:• Real stories of pain turned into purpose• The heart behind Simply Royalty• How God uses broken places to build others• The power of obedience in difficult seasons• Community impact and healing initiatives📖 “All things work together for good…” — Romans 8:28📖 “God comforts us… so we can comfort others…” — 2 Corinthians 1:3–4💬 This episode will remind you:Your pain is not pointless. Your story is not over. And your yes still matters.🗓 New episodes every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #PurposeInThePain #FaithInAction #HealingJourney #SimplyRoyalty #NOTN🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Talk What You Know – Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network⚖️ Episode 20: “Rule of Law… or Rule of Power?”They tell us we are a nation of laws.They tell us the courtroom is the great equalizer.But what happens when the court speaks…and the government refuses to listen?In this powerful episode of Talk What You Know: Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones confronts a question at the very core of American democracy:👉 Does the law still rule… or has power taken its place?📜 What We Examine:Federal courts ordering basic rights in detention facilitiesCases where judges ruled for release — but freedom was delayedThe growing tension between court decisions and government actionConditions inside detention systems and the role of judicial oversightHow process, delays, and technicalities can override justice🧠 The Hard Talk Question:When a judge says “release”…and the system says “not yet”…👉 Who really decides what the law means?💬 Key Themes:Rule of Law vs Rule of PowerConstitutional limits on government authorityHuman dignity and due processThe growing “credibility gap” between courts and enforcement systems“If a judge can set you free… but the government can keep you anyway… then nobody is truly free.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesThis isn’t just about immigration.This is about justice, authority, and the future of the Constitution itself.👉 Subscribe for more Hard Talk conversations that challenge, inform, and empower.🔔 Start your week with a healthy dose of reality — Mondays at 11 AM.#Hashtags#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #RuleOfLaw #Constitution #CivilRights #JusticeSystem #ImmigrationPolicy #DueProcess #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Talk What You Know – Hard Talk Edition Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network⚖️ Episode 20: “Rule of Law… or Rule of Power?” They tell us we are a nation of laws. They tell us the courtroom is the great equalizer. But what happens when the court speaks…and the government refuses to listen? In this powerful episode of Talk What You Know: Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones confronts a question at the very core of American democracy:👉 Does the law still rule… or has power taken its place?📜 What We Examine: Federal courts ordering basic rights in detention facilities Cases where judges ruled for release — but freedom was delayed The growing tension between court decisions and government action Conditions inside detention systems and the role of judicial oversight How process, delays, and technicalities can override justice🧠 The Hard Talk Question: When a judge says “release”…and the system says “not yet”…👉 Who really decides what the law means?💬 Key Themes: Rule of Law vs Rule of Power Constitutional limits on government authority Human dignity and due growing “credibility gap” between courts and enforcement systems “If a judge can set you free… but the government can keep you anyway… then nobody is truly free.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones This isn’t just about immigration. This is about justice, authority, and the future of the Constitution itself.👉 Subscribe for more Hard Talk conversations that challenge, inform, and empower.🔔 Start your week with a healthy dose of reality — Mondays at 11 AM. #Hashtags #HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #RuleOfLaw #Constitution #CivilRights #JusticeSystem #ImmigrationPolicy #DueProcess #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones Stay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember: Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional. Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Episode 5: WILD Beauty 🐆✨In this episode of Bridging Thee Gap Podcast, hosts Da’Jon Anise and Nastassja K take you inside their world as beauty professionals — the journey, the challenges, the growth, and how God has been in it every step of the way.From starting with braiding to evolving into deeper purpose, we discuss the real side of the beauty industry — long hours, burnout, client moments, and the lessons that shaped us. This episode also dives into the shift from synthetic styles to more intentional, natural directions, and how God can transform not just your career… but your calling.We also highlight the power of women in business during Women’s History Month, honoring those who came before us while walking boldly in our own lane.✨ Key topics:• The reality of the beauty industry• Growth, transition, and evolving assignments• Faith in the workplace• Purpose behind the chair• Beauty, identity, and confidence📖 “Work as unto the Lord…” — Colossians 3:23🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/