With a record high of child hospitalizations due to Covid-19 it’s important we know what’s going on and how to stay safe. Listen in and learn the latest stats and how you can keep your children on the positive side of them. On the flip side, we have my good friend, filmmaker Kaylon Hunt in the house! He’s here to talk about his journey into the film industry, his advice for other artists, and where he sees the industry going. Dive into the episode and let’s start learning.

Kaylon Hunt is an award-winning filmmaker and actor born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. His work has been featured in national media outlets and publications including IndieWire and Variety Magazine, which deemed him “One to Watch” in their Hollywood New Leaders issue.  His short film, The Brink, also found acclaim among festival audiences and critics and is being developed into a feature film. He is an avid fan of technology and art, and finding innovative ways to blend the two together. He currently serves as VP of JuVee Productions, where he helps manage the overall content slate 

[00:01 – 06:37] Covid-19 Hospitalizations in Kids

• Welcome back to the show

• Check out my video on wearing a mask properly 

• 12% of children hospitalized - ⅓ required ICU admission

[06:38 – 20:03] Going into the Film Industry

• What made Kaylon want to go into the industry 

[20:04 – 36:04] Kaylon’s Work

• Kaylon shares his period of greatest growth as an artist

[36:05 – 51:36] The Future of Film

• Kaylon shares what’s happening in virtual reality

[51:37 – 54:29] Closing Segment

• Final facts on Covid-19 child hospitalizations 

“Everyone is figuring it out, there’s nothing that you’re born with that says you can do this or that… It’s just about having a passion and vision for things and working towards it and developing yourself.” - Kaylon Hunt

“Trying to find ways to bring stories to the audience that haven’t been done before… Leaning on the actual experience and the story rather than doing a gimmick.” - Kaylon Hunt

“We always want to make bold, creative choices and not just, ‘oh what’s popular right now?’” - Kaylon Hunt

Resources Mentioned: 

Medical Citations

• How to properly wear your mask

Guest Links

• JuVee Productions

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Last week we took a quick look at HDL and LDL, this week you’ll learn the optimal levels of each, and the secret to improving them! Spoiler alert: It’s way more simple than you think. As for today’s guest, we have Stefan Hawkins back with us to talk more about the incredible work he’s doing in his community! Stefan, creator and owner of Good Brotha’s Book Café, is on a mission to use what he knows to give back to his city. In this episode we’ll be getting into the good, bad, and ugly of the process to bring his dream into a reality.

As a refresher: Stefan Hawkins was born and raised in the city of Harrisburg. He got into the business world in the summer of 2020 when he opened House of Vegans a vegan. This year he opened up his own book café called Good Brotha’s Book Café. Stefan opened the café during that time because he believes that representation matters and he wants to show the black kids in the city of Harrisburg that you can be black, own a coffee shop and that it’s okay to be smart and read books as well. 

[00:01 – 07:21] Lipids 101 - What You Should Know

• Welcome back to the show

[07:22 – 29:25] Good Brotha’s Book Café 

• Stefan talks about his inspiration for the cafe 

[29:26 – 36:30] Randy’s Random Questions 

• Who would you cook a vegan meal for?

[36:31 – 42:01] Closing Segment

• Final lipid facts and tips: Raising HDL and medications

“I want to bring something back to the community that I think we could use and need, and I believe in representation being very important… Chase your dreams and don’t be scared to do things like that.” - Stefan Hawkins 

“I don’t want it to be like a phenomenon… I want to be like, `yo businesses be poppin up and they just happen to be African American’ and it’s just part of the new culture.” - Stefan Hawkins

“I’d rather be 50 and say I tried, than 50 and say I never did it.” - Stefan Hawkins

Resources Mentioned: 

Medical Citations

• 11 Foods to Increase Your HDL

Guest Links

• Good Brotha’s Book Cafe IG

Want to connect with Stefan? You can find him on Twitter and Instagram. Don’t forget to show some love and check out www.fifthacrescoffeeco.com and get yourself some Slappin' coffee!

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Do you know your good from your bad cholesterol, where it comes from, and how much you need? Tune in and learn something new about lipids you didn’t know before. As for today’s guest, we have Stefan Hawkins in the house! Stefan is on that coffee and café hustle, with a mission to bring values, health, and some ‘slappin’ food to his community. You’ll learn what inspired him to build up his business, why he decided to go vegan and its positive effects. 

Stefan Hawkins was born and raised in the city of Harrisburg. He got into the business world in the summer of 2020 when he opened House of Vegans a vegan. This year he opened up his own book café called Good Brotha’s Book Café. Stefan opened the café during that time because he believes that representation matters and he wants to show the black kids in the city of Harrisburg that you can be black, own a coffee shop and that it’s okay to be smart and read books as well. 

[00:01 – 07:21] Lipids 101 - What You Should Know

• Welcome back to the show

[07:22 – 19:42] Vegan Food for the Soul

• Stefan gives a bit of background on himself 

[19:43 – 28:01] Transitioning into the Vegan Lifestyle

• Stefan talks about how he started going vegan

[28:02 – 33:54] Closing Segment

• Final lipid facts and tips

“It was more of a spiritual enlightenment; like man I’m cutting out all this meat, I’m cutting out all this Americanized stuff out of my diet… trying to reprogram myself and be more healthy and conscious of aspects of my life.” - Stefan Hawkins

“The fastest growing demographic in veganism is actually African American women.” - Stefan Hawkins

Resourced Mentioned: 

Medical Citations

• Medline Plus - Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know

Want to connect with Stefan? You can find him on Twitter and Instagram. Don’t forget to show some love and check out www.fifthacrescoffeeco.com and get yourself some Slappin' coffee!

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Let’s continue our conversation on PrEP Therapy for HIV. We’ll be taking a deeper look at asking a provider for PrEP; who do you ask, what you should ask, and where should you go? Listen in and find out! We also have our friend, Dr. Gabriella Maris, back with us to teach us a bit more about LGBTQ+. We'll be going a bit more practical; from the challenges faced as far as insurance, to what we as health care providers should be paying extra attention for in our screening. 

Dr. Gabriella Maris is a family medicine physician from Columbia, South Carolina. She attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for medical school and the University of Pennsylvania for residency. Dr. Maris is heavily engaged in treating patients in the LGBTQ+ community and plays an active role in creating opportunities for education among other clinicians.

[00:01 – 06:00] PREP Therapy for HIV - What You Should Know

• Welcome back to the show

• Who to talk to - finding the right provider

[06:01 – 13:32] Challenges Faced by the LGBTQ+ Community 

• Dr. Maris talks about the challenges around insurance 

[13:33 – 16:45] Advocating for the Voiceless 

• Dr. Maris shares about ways you can advocate 

[16:46 – 23:40] Randy’s Random Questions

• What one word would you use to describe South Carolina?

[23:41 – 28:18] Closing Segment

• Final PrEP Therapy facts and tips

“A little bit can go a long way… So many people from this community have just been marginalized that all they really want is someone to be open minded and actively listen and to be embracing…” - Dr. Gabriella Maris

Resources Mentioned: 

• PrEP Therapy for HIVBasics

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Welcome to the Post-Pride Month episode! Today we’re gonna learn a bit of LGBTQ+ history as well as PrEP Therapy for HIV, because while this virus is a prevalent issue among the gay and bisexual community, no one should have to go unprotected or uneducated. We also have the pleasure of talking with a friend and mentor of mine, Dr. Gabriella Maris. Dr. Maris plays a vital role within the LGBTQ+ community in the healthcare field and I’m excited to learn more about it.

Dr. Gabriella Maris is a family medicine physician from Columbia, South Carolina. She attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for medical school and the University of Pennsylvania for residency. Dr. Maris is heavily engaged in treating patients in the LGBTQ+ community and plays an active role in creating opportunities for education among other clinicians. 

[00:01 – 10:07] PREP Therapy for HIV - What You Should Know

• Welcome back to the show - Post-Pride Month

• A bit of Pride history

• A prevalent issue among the gay community

• For more info use Links Below

[10:08 – 16:14] The Inspiration to Serve the LGBTQ+ Community 

• Dr. Maris talks about what inspired her to focus on the community 

[16:15 – 20:25] A Clinic that Embraces All People 

• Dr. Maris shares about how her clinic is unique 

[20:26 – 30:22] LGBTQ+ Health

• Dr. Maris talks about the usual health disparities in the community

[30:23 – 38:18] Closing Segment

• Final PrEP Therapy facts and tips

“The premise for this clinic was to create - from the minute you walked in the door, to the minute you checked out, that every step of the way people felt comfortable.” - Dr. Gabriella Maris

“You never know who’s walking into your door… Sexual behaviors do not follow someone’s self-identified sexual orientation.” - Dr. Gabrialla Maris

Resources Mentioned: 

• PrEP Therapy for HIVBasics

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If you see skin, lather it in… Sunscreen that is, what were YOU thinking?! We’re not done just yet. In this episode I’m gonna hit you with even more sunscreen tips that could just save your skin's life. On top of that, we have Keierrah back with us to talk about how to choose the perfect bathing suit, swimsuit business insights, a visit from a lowkey Thicc mannequin, and of course Randy’s Random Questions. 

Keierrah Beasley is the owner and creative mind behind the online swimwear boutique Naked Kove, a swim and resort wear line created for women by women. A native of SoCal, she set out to provide women, from sizes S to 3XL, fun and bold options to feel empowered in their respective sizes. Swim for the bold, brave and fearless!

[00:01 – 03:49] Which Sunscreen You Should Get 

• Welcome back to the show - we took a little break but we back!

• Let’s talks about sunscreen 

• When to put on sunscreen

• Everyday - yep!

• If you see skin lather it in

• Every two hours outside of water

[03:50 – 14:13] How to Pick the Perfect Swimsuit 

• Keierrah shares the recipe to a good and bad bathing suit

[14:14 – 18:55] From an Idea to a Business 

• Keierrah talks about the incredible process of getting an idea executed

[18:56 – 27:29] Randy’s Random Questions

• The most random thing you bought during Quarantine?

[29:30 – 32:05] Closing Segment

• Final Sunscreen tips

“I’m not in it just to sell the units, I really want you to be in something stylish but that accentuates your body type.” - Keierrah Beasley

“You wear the swimsuit, don’t let the swimsuit wear you.” - Keierrah Beasley

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Resources Mentioned:

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Connect with Keierrah on Instagram and at her website https://nakedkove.com/. 

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Summer is here y’all, and whether your skin is as dark as Wesley Snipes, or white as Scarlett Johannsen, you need sunscreen! But with all the options out there, where do you start, and what’s best for you? This is a topic that should not be ignored, and who better to talk about it with than today’s guest Keierrah Beasley. This is part 1 of my conversation with Keierrah, so listen in to get your lessons in all things swim suits, building a business, and sunscreen 101.

Keierrah Beasley is the owner and creative mind behind the online swimwear boutique Naked Kove, a swim and resort wear line created for women by women. A native of SoCal, she set out to provide women, from sizes S to 3XL, fun and bold options to feel empowered in their respective sizes. Swim for the bold, brave and fearless!

[00:01 – 04:59] Which Sunscreen You Should Get 

• Welcome back to the show - we took a little break but we back!

• Let’s talks about sunscreen 

• Broad spectrum

• UVA and UVB protection

• Sun protection factor 

• Affective in water up to 80 minutes

[05:00 – 12:35] Meeting Your Body Where it’s At 

• Keierrah gives us a bit of background on herself and her inspiration

[12:36 – 26:13] How to Bring it From a Thought to a Business

• Keierrah talks about key lessons she’s learned going into business ownership

[26:14 – 29:37] Find Your Confidence and Be Bold

• How Keierrah navigates the wide range of sizing

[29:38 – 33:38] Closing Segment

• Finals words 

“It’s about being transparent and meeting your body where it’s at.” - Keierrah Beasley

“When you’re starting your business you have to write down and envision how you think the business should operate and how you’re going to do that.” - Keierrah Beasley

“You know where your pain points and insecurities lie, but bust through that… Wear what you want to wear and wear it boldly, fearlessly, and confidently!” - Keierrah Beasley

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Resources Mentioned:

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Show some love and connect with Keierrah on Instagram. Check out her website https://nakedkove.com/. 

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It’s Mental Health Awareness month! This is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Tiya Johnson about mental health with a specific focus on Children and Adolescents. We’ll continue our conversation about what parents can do to ensure their kids develop and keep stable mental health, how we can destigmatize mental illness, and some fun and random questions. 

Tiya Johnson, M.D. is a native of Louisville, Kentucky where she completed her undergraduate and medical school education at the University of Louisville. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. For the past two years, she worked as a private practice outpatient psychiatrist where she treated children, adolescents, and young adults with various mental illnesses.

[00:01 – 07:46] How Adolescents Are Diagnosed with Depression  

• A quick recap of our last episode. Go back and listen to part 1 if you haven’t heard it yet

• PHQ-A. See download link below

• Depressed mood; feeling of sadness, emptiness or hopelessness  

[07:47 – 11:45] Destigmatizing Mental Health 

• Why we need to stop separating behavioral, mental, and physical health

[11:46 – 27:43] Dr. Randy’s Medical Med-Bag of Questions  

• To spank or not to spank? Dr. Tiya Johnson’s opinions on physical discipline 

[27:44 – 33:54] Randy’s Random Questions

• Can you explain the Kentucky Derby? 

[33:55 – 36:46] Closing Segment

• Finals words 

“We have to stop separating mental health from physical health; It’s all health. The whole entire body, the whole entire person, all of it is health.” - Tiya Johnson, M.D 

“Don’t wait until it’s too late to get treatment and have realistic expectations for treatment.” - Tiya Johnson, M.D 

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Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Depression in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and Treatment

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It’s Mental Health Awareness month! In this episode, we will talk about mental health with a specific focus on Children and Adolescents. With this, we welcome our guest for this episode, Dr. Tiya Johnson, to talk about the serious issue that is mental health in children.  In particular anxiety and depression.

Tiya Johnson, M.D. is a native of Louisville, Kentucky where she completed her undergraduate and medical school education at the University of Louisville. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. For the past two years, she worked as a private practice outpatient psychiatrist where she treated children, adolescents, and young adults with various mental illnesses.

[00:01 – 05:09] Healthy People Information

• Mental Health Awareness in Children and Adolescents

• PHQ-A. See download link below

[05:10 – 33:50] Mental Health in Children and Adolescents

• Introduction to our guest, Dr. Tiya Johnson

[33:51 – 36:32] Closing Segment

• Recap of key information discussed in the episode

“Children and Adolescents present differently than adults do when we’re thinking about anxiety and depression.” - Tiya Johnson, M.D.

“In adolescents, the most common sign of depression is irritability. Teenagers are usually more irritable when they’re depressed.” - Tiya Johnson, M.D.

“Therapy and Medication is the best for anxiety and depression.” - Tiya Johnson, M.D.

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Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Depression in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and Treatment

To know more, you can connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://hinesentertainment.com/ or email me at [email protected] 

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Dr. Maria Dinh is a primary care physician in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Georgia Tech for undergrad, Ross University for Medical School, and completed her residency in family medicine at Atlanta Medical Center. Dr. Dinh was born in Vietnam, immigrated to Georgia when she was two years old. She’s the oldest of five children and enjoys spending time with family.

[00:01 – 05:08] Healthy People Information

• Gas, Bloating, and Belching 30 minutes after eating

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)

[05:09 – 17:30] Interview with Dr. Maria Dinh

• An Insight into the interview with Dr. Dinh

[17:31 – 35:07] Asian in America

• Growing up in America as an Asian Woman

[35:08 – 45:28] Asian in Atlanta

• Being an Asian Woman in Atlanta

[45:29 – 55:08] Randy’s Random Questions

• Songs you will always sing along to

• Final Words

“Everyone in the future will look the same. We’ll all have the same skin color eventually, we’re all gonna melt together.” - Dr. Maria Dinh

“We all have the responsibility to be good to each other no matter what you look like, where you come from.” - Dr. Maria Dinh

Resources and Links Mentioned:

Wilkinson, J. M., MD, Cozine, E. W., MD, & Loftus, C. G., MD. (2019). Gas, bloating, and belching: Approach to Evaluation and Management. American Family Physician, 99(5), 301-309.

• Lactose Intolerance - Mayo Clinic

FODMAP Diet Information 

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-fodmap-diet

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