Put Yo Phone Down.

Maurice Ford is a native of Little Rock Arkansas. His desire is to inspire the youth and help prevent them from committing crimes and becoming a career criminal like so many before them. He remembers as a youth, his father Robert Ford instilling life in him. Although he strayed away from those values in his youth, he was able to come back to standing on those principles and values. He’s learned how to be a good person and how to work hard for the things he wants in life. His purpose is to help the youth through speaking engagements at schools and juvenile facilities and pushing his book to those facilities in order for them to learn through his story.

Maurice currently has a 12th grade education. He graduated from Mills High School in 1999. In 2018 Maurice graduated from Pinebluff truck driving school and has been driving on the road ever since.

One quote Maurice lives by is “Life may be hard at times, but it’s fair.” This quote is how things worked out personally for him.

His aspirations in life have been to continue to work on himself mentally, spiritually, and physically.

He believes that your personal health is your wealth.

You can find Maurice on

Facebook: Maurice EL

Instagram: Lakrisha_

Dr. Kiana L. Player, DNP, RN, NEA-BC 

Dr. Kiana L. Player is a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse executive with more than 17 years of progressive healthcare experience. She was inspired to pursue a career in healthcare at an early age when her father instilled the values of giving back and helping others. 

Dr. Player serves as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Acute Care Services and Dialysis at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital.  She aims to advance the nursing profession through innovative approaches guided by evidenced-based research. Dr. Player is a strong patient and nurse advocate, always working to improve patient outcomes while promoting a safe and healthy work environment.  

In 2021 Dr. Player was recognized for her leadership contributions as the recipient of The Pinnacle Award during the Power of Nursing Leadership hosted by the UIC College of Nursing. This award pays tribute to nurses recognized by their organization as extraordinary nurse leaders.  She earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Indiana University Northwest, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University, her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Player holds a Nurse Executive-Advanced Board Certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. 

In addition to her professional endeavors, Dr. Player is a mother and grandmother. She enjoys time with family and friends, traveling, and is an avid motorcyclist.

Dominique Hammons, a young and talented violinist with unshakable faith and a praying family has taken him to heights he's only imagined and it's just getting started!

In about 2019 I was on a social media platform just scrolling through and I see a young man playing this violin to current music in all genres! I thought, who is this?? He's going far!

After that, I began to follow him and just like I thought, I began to see him play at multiple places and now I believe it's safe to say, he's a household name!

Dominique picked up his violin early in life and his grandmother (a very integral part of this story)encouraged him to keep God first and continue to practice.

With her advice he began playing in front of different audiences and even sharing his gifts by teaching children.

Later on, his manager,Jonathan Young (CEO of JPRG Radio) convinced Dominique to set his eyes on the prize, get his passport and boldly walk into his calling!

Hammons, took time out of his schedule to share with me (and you) how staying on the path, prayer and practicing until you see the progress with results will lead you right where you're meant to be!

Although it was bittersweet to leave his students, he's extremely proud that they now have a blueprint of what it physically looks like to walk into your purpose!

Out Nowwww FAYRO Fayro Arcelio Prod Cymphani Cyrine

Early Bird Special!!!!!!!✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

Late in the midnight hour!!!!!

Early Bird Special... Episode Out Nowwww!!!!!

Special Guest: FAYRO Fayro Arcelio Prod Cymphani Cyrine

FAYRO, with a name like that you know you're in the company of greatness!

Rapper, Producer, CEO ( FAYRO Arcelio Prod.)Actor& Visionary let's just say, he's just getting started!

FAYRO hops on this episode to discuss his new single "However It Go" this isn't just a song with a tight beat and dope hook it's also metaphoric, about ones mentality, adapting to change and being prepared however it/life goes, you have to be ready to roll with the punches!

FAYRO opens up about the ups and downs of the industry, remaining positive and working with the right people (Producer Cymphani Cyrine.) Changed his entire thought process.

Please continue to keep your eye out for all this positive energy as FAYRO doesn't hold back!

There's a small glitch after my intro/giving him his flowers of affirmations, as I do every guest.

I was going to edit and most likely drive myself insane trying to make it smooth and flawless and just like that! God did his wink and said. "

Nope, keep it, it goes PERFECT with this episode!

Jay Weinberg whose work can be seen in art exhibits next to Andy Warhol,museums, viral paintings around the world and has performed on stages with his music. Will tell you none of those things matter if it doesn't come from intent, manifestation and authenticity.

At an early age Weinberg noticed he saw life through the lens of a true artist which, in my opinion:

an artist doesn't see with color because everything is a canvas and we paint the results of what we want.

However, in this episode Weinberg talks about his love for art, his inspiration behind his viral painting"Field of Dreams" and "Midas’ Love".

J also goes further and talks about his experience with the "Invisible Wall"

'why are we so wired to do the things we do?!!?'

This definitely became the holder's piece of the conversation as the "old soul, deep thinking " 5th grader popped out of me and it became a conversation meant for such a time as this!

We talked about the glitch in the matrix, which is why I kept the dead air/glitch in the beginning.

Life isn't perfect and I'm super proud of my glitches.

Enjoy this Episode with Special Guest:

JJ Weinberg

Founder of:

www.jjweinberg.com

Joel 2:23 For He has given you the [a]former rain faithfully,And He will cause the rain to come down for you—The former rain,And the latter rain in the first month.

Platinum producer and performer based in Greensboro, North Gavin "Maestro" Williams Is definitely understanding the assignment with this particular scripture!  Maestro came into 2024 SWINGING with back to back viral mashups inspired by DC's Go-Go beats. 

Gavin is also accomplished in the media world ,with some of his work being played in shows such as: 

BMF

THE CHI 

&

Raising Kanan

It's more than meets the eye and he's here to share his knowledge and experience with other upcoming and aspiring musicians/producers.

If Only You Knew.

Put Yo Phone Down Podcast 

Special Guest:

Erica Gray 

Erica discusses her MS journey, while on a fun trip to Vegas,Erica noticed she was getting frequent headaches. She thought nothing of it, Once she made it back in town she jumped right into action of interacting with her daughter and husband. 

Unfortunately,the headaches became extremely excruciating on the daily basis, like many of us, she took medication to ease the pain, Until one morning she awoke with no vision Erica states:

 "I developed migraines when I lost  vision  due to the nerve damage in my eyes, so, I started off with the vision loss with the migraine."

Erica took herself to the emergency room, waiting for hours, with no one updating her about her health, finally when she was called to her E.R.room a nurse entered and gave her the news that she had to stay overnight, shortly after, a specialist entered ran a few tests and asked a few questions, life as she knew it was changing quickly.

Tune in Wednesday @6pm for her story and how she's managing to literally make life sweet again!!

Dre Scot fell in love with music at four years old and began performing on stages by the age of 12. He was a two-time finalist on American Idol.

The first time on idol he played by the rules, by the second time he appeared he did it HIS way which not only prepared him to grace stages but to also use his voice for both singing and speaking up for himself!

In this interview we talked for over an hour (yes, we got carried away!) And trust me you'll learn so much about the man and the VOICE!

Enjoy!

Sherie Posie is a licensed professional counselor and consultant based in Michigan. She is the owner of and clinical director for Rising Phoenix Counseling Associates in Southfield Michigan. By Sherie has over 20 years of experience specializing in human service fields including psychology, counseling, and consulting. Ms. Posie is also an active contributor and expert witness for multiple television and radio shows including Fatal Attraction on TVONE. She is passionate about her profession and helping clients improve their lives by developing and maintaining strong cognitive and emotional skill sets. Her vision is to be a global-change agent closing the gap of mental health between communities of color, women, LGBTQ, Seniors and other underrepresented groups by providing access to healing. It is never too late to start again. Let Sherie accompany you on your journey to Rise like the Phoenix!!

Resilience is the only word I can think of to describe my guest, within a blink of an eye her immediate family passed away. Today, not only did we give them their flowers, we discussed how precious life is and can be!

We laughed as we reminisced about her loved ones while honoring her birthday which is tomorrow 2/22/24

Please mention Carla in prayer as she talks with strength about her guardian angels!