Share Your Sparkle Hosted by Darline Berrios, Ed.D.

Please to in to hear a warm tribute to my mom on her birthday.

Thank you for tuning in. Today I share a story about being a crazy dog mom, things that happened in history on May 4th and a chapter from Discover the Power Within You by Eric Buttterworth. Episodes typically released on Tuesdays or Friday.

What's your strategy for change and is it working? Implementing change can be hard but what's your strategy? Episodes released on Tuesdays or Fridays. Thank you for tuning in.

As we come upon Earth Day, I share my thoughts on the impact of last year's pause, healing and how we need to stop talking to God. Tune in to hear exactly what I'm talking about. Be well!

Please tune in to hear about Aaron Myers. From his site Aaron2.me
Entertainer. Artist. Veteran. Entrepreneur. Believer.
These are just a few of the titles claimed by DC-based jazz artist Aaron Myers, whose life story is anything but typical. Originally from Goodlow, Texas, Myers found his passion for performing at an early age while playing music in the church, eventually choosing the piano as his instrument of choice. His soulful baritone voice, second-to-none stage presence and captivating personality make him one of the most exciting up-and-coming acts in jazz!

As a young man, Aaron joined the United States Army where he served for 2 years before enrolling at Navarro College where he majored in business and theater. While at Navarro, Aaron ran for Mayor of Corsicana, the town where the school was located. Despite losing a closely contested election, Myers decided then and there that politics and advocacy would continue to play a major role in his life.

After college, Aaron packed up and headed out west to Los Angeles where he got his first taste of life as a professional entertainer. While in California, he was the featured talent at the Fashion TV's 10 year Anniversary Party, made his rounds as a studio musician and served as a Music Supervisor for the film “A Song and a Prayer.” Within ministry, he was the Assistant to the Youth Pastor at West Angeles Church of God in Christ while also serving as the musician for the Youth Department - never straying too far from his gospel roots.

After a life-altering accident that almost claimed his right hand, Aaron decided he needed a change. So, he joined the Obama Campaign for Change in 2008 as a Field Organizer in the battleground states of Texas and Florida, finding his love for community organizing and engagement, and slowly working his way back into playing shape. After the campaign was over, he moved to Washington D.C. where fostered his gift for advocacy and began establishing himself as a musician-to-know in the vibrant jazz scene of Chocolate City.

Upon Aaron’s arrival in our Nation’s Capital, he immediately began activating spaces for live performances around the city, ultimately serving as Resident Artist at the Black Fox Lounge for 5 years while producing over 150 shows before becoming the current Resident Artist at the storied Mr. Henry's Restaurant in Capitol Hill. He remained committed to his role as an activist as well, becoming the National Director for the now defunct Global Family Program headed by the late Linda Grover, staying active with the DC Young Democrats and by forming the DC Jazz Lobby in 2016 which focuses on music and arts policy initiatives at the federal and local levels.

Mr. Myers is a stout advocate for Mental Health and LGBTQI Rights. As part of his advocacy, he chairs the Board of Directors for the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation as well as serves as Board Secretary of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington. He sits as a member of the board of directors for CTE Vision Foundation and Covenant Full Potential Development Center. During the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, he has led the DMV Music Stakeholders cohort as they share resources, offer relief, and advocate for community needs to help strengthen and preserve Washington’s music ecosystem.
Please visit his site and tune in for more about Aaron Myers!

Hello Everyone! This is a tribute to my guela and the twin I co-raised. My guela was born in 1932 and the twins were born in 1998. Their birthdays are this month but oh how life has changed from the past to now! 

Thank you for tuning in. This is the last episode of Season 1. Forty Days explores the idea of establishing a change of habit (whether physical or mental). Please stay tuned for Season 2 which will begin mid-April. If you'd like to know exactly when, please email me at [email protected]. Thank you for being a part of Season 1!!!! It's been fun! I could not have done this without you.

What is claiming you? Episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays. 
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This episodes explores a chapter from Rev. Deborah L. Johnson's ,Your Deepest Intent. Episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays. Season 1 will end on Friday, March 12 and resume later in March. Thank you for tuning in!

In this episode I share things to look forward to and do. I also talk about things that feel right. Thanks for tuning in. Episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays. On Friday, March 12 the last episode of Season 1 will be released. Season 2 will begin later in March.