Rise

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Kooch Daniels, who holds an MA in psychology and over four decades of experience teaching tarot, astrology, chakras, and transformational practices. She will talk about show to feel aligned, supported, and clear with the help of intuitive professional and mind–body guide and share how tuning into intuition strengthens confidence, discuss decision-making, and help you rise to set intentions that feel more connected to the direction you're choosing for your life!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dwayne J. Clark, who argues that for people 50+, the real “new you” starts with three things: how you wake up, how you care for yourself, and how prepared you are for a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. He is the CEO/Founder of 39 Aegis Living communities across the West Coast. A longevity expert and co-author of “The Miracle Morning After 50,” he will share the science of the first hour, why burnout accelerates aging, and how purpose and presence protect health!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Eric Oliver, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, who studies American politics, public opinion, political psychology, local politics, racial attitudes, and the politics of science. He spent two decades teaching The Intelligible Self a class that blends Buddhism, psychology, cognitive science, and evolutionary theory to help students understand the hidden machinery of their own minds. He will explain how to know yourself and explore ways you can change your mindset to understand your own being!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Lindsey Glass, who grew up in New York City, and holds her B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and her M.A. from New York University. She is an author, screenwriter, and co-founder of Reach Out Recovery. Lindsey has written screenplays, TV shows, and co-produced award-winning documentaries, including The Secret World of Recovery and The Silent Majority. She will share about relationship/wounds and how she got help, learning how to rebuild trust and rekindle a genuine relationship between mother and daughter, who were able to find purpose and rise above their past!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Marlene Lofters-Dinham, DNP, RN, who grew up in Jamaica, West Indies. Pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Brooklyn College and worked for several years in banking before nursing. Her current role is Associate Director of Nursing Education Research and president of Jamaica Nurses Group NY, Inc. (JNGNY) since 2012. She will share about the forming of Jamaica nurses' group, its mission, services, ongoing efforts and share future goals.

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Emilio M. Justo, a Cuban refugee turned trailblazing ophthalmologist and cosmetic surgeon for over three decades.  As a TED X speaker with a mission to inspire others, he shares the principles of resilience, patience, and purposeful passion.  He will discuss how the importance of success isn’t about the hustle;  the pause is more important, and give advice as it pertains to the pause, his book, and how you, too, can continue to rise!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Nick Stevens, who made a hobby of fatherhood and family. When he lost a daughter to an avalanche in 2008, he realized he wanted to spend the rest of his life sharing his knowledge and experiences as a dad with other men. Over 18 years now, he has led his own men’s ministries and spoken publicly about fatherhood.  He will share the true value of fatherhood and how to help other fathers to rise!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Andy Roberts, one of the Directors of the Jah Jah foundation. He has been on the board of directors for the past 10 years.  The Jah Jah Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been participating in uplifting of Jamaica since 2007 through the vision of Dr. Trevor Dixon, CEO and Founder. He will share about the forming of Jah Jah Foundation including its mission, services, ongoing efforts, and future goals of the organization.

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Chris Capuano, who is living proof that your starting point doesn’t define your finish line. He walked away from a stable six-figure career in the trades to chase something bigger: freedom, ownership, and impact. He didn’t have investors or shortcuts. What he had was drive, grit, and the unshakable mindset that there is no ceiling on what you can build. He will share his journey and how you too can start building your life!

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Beverly Tatum who was the president emerita of Spelman College. She served as the ninth president of Spelman from 2002–2015. Her visionary leadership as president was recognized in 2013 with the Carnegie Academic Leadership Award. In 2014 she received the Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Psychology, the highest honor presented by the American Psychological Association. She shares ways to support college students, connect, and develop programs to address mental health crisis and provide advise how to rise above it!