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Annnddd... we're back! I took a little hiatus to restructure and search out some incredible guest for your listening ears. Join me Friday, August 6 as I speak with @channashaynes Wife, Mother, Teacher, Women's Leader, Elder...ohhh! I'm giving it all away too soon! This episode will air August 6th on @spotify @spotifypodcasts @anchor.fm @patreon and everywhere our RSS feed can be found! Share this post and tune in! Speak On That w/Jo Patterson

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Have we got a treat for you!  With a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, a MBA in Entrepreneurship and being voted Desoto HS Texas) 2020-21 Teacher of the Year @2020karenbrown and I talk about her career in education, her drive to motivate both students and teachers alike, her new book Being A Great New Teacher The Easy Way (7 Secrets to be Effective in the 22nd Century Classroom) and what it means to have a forward thinking mindset. I can't wait for you to hear all of the great information she shares with us!

Annnndddd...we're back! Thank you for allowing me to step away for a brief sabbatical. Most importantly, we are sooo proud to have with us this week @lavicktory Ladonna Vick, the Executive Director of the @lajcenter and hear all about her endeavors to provide virtual tutoring throughout the summer and forward in this "post-pandemic" era (loosely)😏

Previously aired May 21, 2021. This episode features a very special newlywed couple and practically Lil' Bro and Lil' Sis Quincy @qdub29 and Jamese Washington @jamese_washington! Co-hosting with me will be my favorite BFF my husband Jaimie Patterson @jaimiempatterson We're discussing this Jeremiah 29:11 marriage, faith, future and supporting each other! #thewashingtonstandard

Previously aired May 13, 2021. This Friday's podcast I will have my special guest Gabrielle Beasley @gabriellebeasley82 joining me to discuss women in production and film. She is the (former) CEO of Potluck Film and Production Company and she is a seasoned entrepreneur. She has also agreed to discuss dating virtually as well as dating long-distance. We discussed some of the pros and cons of that and how to navigate certain issues in building a viable relationship... all in the middle of a pandemic! Next on Speak On That w/Jo Patterson

Previously aired April 30, 2021. Have you ever had trouble balancing your marriage, family, work and/or ministry and try to keep your priorities and goals in sight?! It can be a daunting task but it's possible!  LaVal Ezell has been a single mom, is now a wife of almost 20 years, mother of teens and an adult child, working a full time job, taking care of an aging parent AND she ministers faithfully to women of all ages and stages of life through her women's organization Striving in Sisterhood. Find out how to successfully manage "The Balancing Act" with @lavalezell @strivinginsisterhood

Previously aired April 25, 2021. Do you want to know how to turn your trials into triumphs and use what you've learned to empower others? Then tune in to this week's episode as I talk with a very dear friend @latanyacooper.ea ! Founder of Ada's Place - Texas and Owner/President at Truth Bookkeeping and Tax Services LaTanya Cooper talks life as a single mother 🧡, important tax filing tips 💰 in the light of PPPs,  "stimmy income" and ever changing tax laws and redeeming your time 🕓 by focusing on what's most important in your life! You don't want to miss it 🎉 truthbookkeeping.com

Previously aired April 15, 2021 I am so excited about this week's episode with my guest @scwright1908 @worldreadersinternational. I had the pleasure of interviewing her all the way from Bahrain this week! She's an International Educator and has been teaching abroad for 6 years now! We're discussing "Finding Peace in a Noisy World"...don't miss it!

Previously aired April 9, 2021 Episode 2 is in queue and I have a very special guest! Stay tuned as we discuss "Quarantining or Sheltering in Place with Family😷 Members". You don't want to miss it! We had a blast...and he's pretty good! Support our Podcast on Anchor.fm