Plan A Konversations

Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III, was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is the fourth generation of Methodist ministers beginning with his great grandfather, the Reverend Henry Elijah Stewart, who was ordained by Bishop Henry McNeal Turner of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1888. His grandfather, the late Rev. Carlyle Fielding Stewart, Sr, was the founding pastor of the Historic People’s Community Church in Detroit, Michigan after many years of distinguished service in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Dr. Stewart received a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Wilberforce University in Social and Behavioral Psychology; a Master of Arts degree in Religion, Social Science and Policy Studies From the University of Chicago; Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Chicago Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Religious Studies from Northwestern University.

He was Bishop Dwight Loder Scholar and Rockefeller Fund Fellow at Chicago Theological Seminary; Crusade Scholar at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; Urban Affairs Fellow at Northwestern University; William Wilberforce Scholar at Hull University in England where he studied with British psychologist Dr. A.D.B. Clarke; Merrill Fellow at Harvard University Divinity School; and awarded a Fulbright-Hayes Fellowship by the Institute of International Education for study at the University of Ghana.

He is the recipient of numerous awards and citations including the prestigious Circuit Rider Award from the United Methodist Church in 1993; the Harry A. Denman award for Evangelism in 1996; Congressional Citations from Congressman Sander Levin and Congressman John Conyers in 1996; and the “David L. White” Laity Award, National Black Methodists for Church Renewal in 1999. In 2000, Dr. Stewart was honored with the Carlyle Fielding Stewart, III Endowed Scholarship at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr., Board of Preachers at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 2002, Dr. Stewart received the “Drum Major for Justice Award,” from the East West Districts of the Detroit Conference of the United Methodist Church; the “Martin Luther King, Jr., Humanitarian Award,” from Drew University; and the “Gandhi, King, Ikeda Award” from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. A tireless pastor who has dedicated his life to serving others, Dr. Stewart was recognized in 2012 as “Pastor of the Year” by the Metropolitan Christian Council of Detroit and Windsor...

Dr. Stewart’s Bio (cont'd) : https://www.carlylestewart.com/about

Rev. Stewart’s Website ( Books, sermons, writings) - https://www.carlylestewart.com/

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Grace Harry, Joy Strategist
A native Brooklynite, modern muse and 12 year old who happily uses the knowledge of a 50 year old vessel to illuminate the planet through the connection of love. 

As an adventurous teenager living on her own in NYC, Grace used people, art, culture and a very diverse family as her PHD level education of life. The friends she ran with in her diverse community went on to become celebrated artists. Drawn to people’s personal transformations, Grace enjoys witnessing their evolution. 

Grace helped the best in class get deeply connected to their authentic voice. She has worked with artists from Jay-Z to Lauryn Hill, in helping them unearth their visual translation of their musical gift to the world. With an entertainment career culminating as the manager of international artist Usher Raymond IV, Grace is now leading the "joy revolution”. 

In addition to being deeply driven by a sense of social responsibility, she connects the dots for people and literally cracks their hearts open to reveal the brilliance of their own light. Recently, she has launched a daily newsletter called DAILY GRACE. It is a collection of the thoughts, musings, and learnings of a curious contrarian. After a lifetime of listening, touching, tasting, seeing, breathing in, and loving real hard, Grace is excited to share.

Connect and learn more about Grace: Website + IG. 

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].

Dr. Garrett Weatherhead works in private practice as a licensed psychologist. He earned a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University, a program that prioritizes concerns related to racial minorities and other minority populations. The focus of his current clinical work is to provide multiculturally informed care at all levels of psychological practice. Dr. Weatherhead lives with his family near Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Connect with Dr. Weatherhead: [email protected].

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].

“My mission is to show men and women that astrology’s structure is perfect for opening up creative thinking to tackle life’s challenges and for seeing the many opportunities that would be easy to overlook in the everyday hustle and bustle of life. Astrology can be a fantastic tool for living a fulfilling life.” - Susan Miller

Susan Miller is the founder of Astrology Zone and writes for 9 international magazines.

Search Daily Horoscopes Astrology Zone, + More by Susan Miller in App Store and on Google Play or subscribe at DailyAstrologyZone.com.

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].

The Reverend Sydney M. Avent has a passion for pastoral ministry and for social justice ministry that is grounded in her belief in God’s unconditional love for all people. She currently serves as Pastor for Social Justice and Worship at the Park Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Manhattan, New York. Reverend Avent accepted God’s call to ministry in 2010. She was licensed to preach the Gospel on February 3, 2013, at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York; and was ordained on November 6, 2016, by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Northeastern Region. For over eight years, she has served in various ministry positions, including over four years at The Park, three years at Abyssinian and one year at the Baptist Church of Redeemer in Brooklyn. Reverend Sydney continually seeks to discern God’s will in her life and understands her call is to seek individual and communal healing through spiritual practices and disciplines; to envision, teach and work for the manifestation of the Beloved Community; and, to fight for systemic changes for justice for all marginalized and oppressed people.

She earned her Master of Divinity degree at the Drew Theological School where she was the recipient of the Henry L. Lambdin Prize for excellence in pastoral leadership and the Franz Hildebrandt Prize for exhibiting the quality of combining deep faith and excellence in theological studies with effective ministry as an intern in field education. She earned her Juris Doctor degree at the UCLA School of Law, where she was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a member of Psi Chi National Honor Society and was a National Achievement Scholar.

Reverend Avent is also a licensed attorney. She recently retired as Assistant General Counsel for Pfizer, Inc. Prior to joining Pfizer, she held the senior leadership positions of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the United Negro College Fund, Senior Vice President Administration and General Counsel of the Philadelphia Gas Works, and Counsel for Gulf Oil Corporation.

Reverend Sydney has served in many other leadership roles including: Hearing Committee Chair for the Disciplinary Board of The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; President of the National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Chapter; and President of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. She is currently active as a member of the Friends of Education of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), the Advisory Board of the International Review of African American Art, Hampton University, and the Links, Inc., Greater New York Chapter. [...]*

*Please note bio is abbreviated.

To learn more about The Rev. Sydney Avent, Esq., connect on LI.

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].

Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. is the bestselling author of "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose." Zach specializes in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and designing positive organizational cultures and has worked with and advised leaders in global companies, non-profits, K-12 schools, and universities around the world. Some of his clients have included HP, the National Park Service, Caterpillar, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Crocs, and The Alzheimer's Association. His work has been featured internationally in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Psychology Today, The Huffington Post, and Thrive Global. Zach earned his Ph.D. in organizational learning, performance, and change at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO where he serves as an instructor, researcher, and honorary fellow of psychology in the Center for Meaning and Purpose.

Learn more about Zach: HERE.

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].

Krystal Chong is a holistic anxiety specialist and the founder of Anxiety Schmanxiety, an 8-week modern mental wellness group coaching course. She helps driven over-thinkers, with kind hearts and a love for learning, conquer anxiety and really thrive in their lives. 

She is also a personal development author. Her highly acclaimed book, What The Hell Am I Supposed To Do With My Life?! has inspired thousands to move toward mental wellness and meaningful work so they can live their most fulfilling lives. 

Krystal is on a mission to change the public narrative on mental illness, from one that is debilitating and depressing, to one that is uplifting and empowering and offer natural and effective solutions that focus on the root cause of anxiety. She is frequently featured in the media on topics such as conquering anxiety, moving beyond fear, and finding meaningful work.

Learn more about Krystal: Website, Program, Book + IG. 

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].

Alzo Slade is an Emmy award winning correspondent for VICE News. Since joining VICE News in 2018, he has reported on a wide range of topics ranging from President Trump's border wall to men's hair weaves.

In addition to his work for VICE News Tonight, Alzo Slade is a professional documentary/fashion photographer and stand-up comedian. Between Journalism and Comedy, his work has been on HBO, Showtime, Hulu, Vice, Amazon and Comedy Central.  He's also a former professor at The College of New Rochelle in New York where he taught philosophy.

Learn more about Alzo: IG.

Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and look for his soon to be released album, "In Session" on November 26th.

Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com Have a story to share and would like to be considered as a future guest on Plan A Konversations? Email our team: [email protected].