Taboo Talk

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author and Radio Host  www.ladycharmaineday.com). Guest starring Hakeem Rahim. Hakeem Rahim, Ed.M, M.A. was the first African-American male valedictorian in Uniondale High School's history. After graduating cum laude with a BA in psychology from Harvard University, Hakeem graduated with an Ed.M and an M.A. from Teacher’s College, Columbia University, with a focus on higher education and multiculturalism. Hakeem is a graduate of iPEC, an accredited life coach training institute and is a de Bono Group, LLC consultant. In 2007, Hakeem founded Live Breathe, LLC. Live Breathe, LLC is a professional consultative services company that focuses on mental health advocacy and educational consulting. Hakeem is an experienced public speaker most notably on mental health and education topics. In 2012, Hakeem began speaking openly about his 13 year journey with bipolar disorder. To forward his advocacy work, Hakeem became a certified Nami In Our Own Voice speaker and NAMI Queens/Nassau Let’s Talk Mental Illness presenter. Hakeem has spoken to law enforcement officials, individuals with mental illness and their family members and to over 2,500 students. For his work as a mental health advocate, Hakeem was selected as a 2013 Honoree by New York State Office of Mental Health for the “What’s Great In Our State” Award. Hakeem is also a poet and recorded spoken word artist.

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Wife, Publisher, Author,and Radio Host  www.ladycharmaineday.com). Guest starring Lori Bean. Lori Bean was born in a small town in Ohio. She decided that there must be life outside of her small realm and decided to make it a life goal to travel and see the world. She spent a life changing year after high school in Portoviejo, Ecuador, and then headed back to the US to attend Cornell University where she received her undergraduate degree. The summer following college, she did consulting work through the university and traveled through southeast Asia on her quest to see the world. She again returned to the US for a very brief stint —six weeks in fact- working for a Fortune 500 company in a cubicle. Being the quintessential out of box thinker, life in a cubicle was not in the cards. She packed her bags and headed out to Las Vegas to work in Labor Relations. She lasted for a year. She went to another Fortune 500 company- and despite having a door on her office this time—she knew corporate America was not for her. After attending a financial planning seminar, her love of economics and frugality lead her to her new career and passion as a financial planner. As her career took off, she met her husband and her life took a sudden turn. After four cancelled engagements, this one stuck and so began the biggest journey of her life- motherhood.Running her own practice, her husband being a teacher and having a wonderful mother-in-law has allowed her to create a unique lifestyle. Her readership for her blog “Mama Bean’s World”(www.mrsbeansblog.blogspot.com) has grown exponentially over the last year. In her blog she shares her insights and funny stories in what she refers to as “an average person living an average life.” Her wit and insight about trying to balance her two worlds without losing her mind, touches a cord with everyone.

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Wife, Publisher, Author,and Radio Host  www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest Starring Shawn Cornelius.About Shawn Cornelius: Shawn Cornelius is from Queens, New York and lives in the Bronx, New York. He is a graduate of Shaw University in Raleigh North Carolina with a BA Degree in Theatre. His radio credits include: hosting the Calm After The Storm z93 Jamz in Charleston SC 2000-2006, hosting the Sunday Jazz Brunch Magic 101.7 in Charleston SC 2003-2005 and being the Producer/Host Bonnerfied/Only1neSon Ent Comedy Spillage The Radio Show 2010-present. His Comedy & Television credits include being a 19 year veteran stand up comedian and being seen on BET Comic View 4x All Star, guest starring on NBC Law & Order, NBC Law & Order SVU, HBO Comedy shorts

and Si TV Comedy Quickies. His Film credits include having the starring role in the 2013 A Doubting Thomas. His Theater credits include having the starring role in the 2012 Best Kept Secrets and working on several projects with the African Womens Rep Theatre in Harlem. And his music credits include being the Artist/Writer/Executive Producer of A Romantic Journey CD 2013...Debut album. He can be reached at [email protected]

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Wife, Publisher, Author,and Radio Host  www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Poetic Lace, real name Le'Serone Smith is a young man who God called while dealing with homelessness. Far from perfect but striving for perfection, Le'Serone was born in Compton, California and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Majored in Business Management & minored in Psychology at Florida International University before dropping out of school to fully give himself to the Lord Jesus Christ. May 5, 2011 the man of God recording artist Poetic Lace was born and open doors and awards were soon to follow.

Poetic Lace was selected from a cast of actors to be in two Independent films that are soon to be released. The first one is titled "Runnin", directed by Jerry Durr. The second movie is titled "Trap Livin'" directed by Sabrina Hall. Poetic Lace is the co-host for an online radio show called "The Covenant Cafe". It airs every Sunday at 7:30(EST) on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dhourshow . They discuss hard hitting topics, current events, play music & poetry, and interview both major & independent artist all through the Holy Spirit. This is one of the many powerful shows that remove the barrier between celebrities and everyday people on the D-Hour Show network. Poetic Lace's debut album "When Silence Falls" is available on iTunes, Amazon and every other digital store. Poetic Lace can be reached at his offical website www.poeticlace.com

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Wife, Publisher, Author,and Radio Host  www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest Starring Shamara Ray. On this episode of Taboo Talk, Author Shamara Ray discusses her new novel "You Might Just Get Burned," her opinions on the romance genre, as well as advice for anyone thinking about becoming an author. This is a must hear episode. Please listen! About Shamara Ray: Shamara Ray is a graduate of Syracuse University. She first enticed readers with her debut novel Recipe for Love. Ray has a penchant for the culinary arts and enjoys entertaining friends and family in her Long Island home. She is currently working on her next novel. Visit the author at www.shamararay.com, [email protected], Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Shamara-Ray/133707463330507 or Twitter: @ShamaraRay

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author and Radio Host www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ!Elder Vivian Mackey-Johnson is a PK (Preachers Kid). Growing up as a Pastor's child she learned alot about ministry. She gave her life to the Lord during a Youth for Christ Crusade at the age of 16 years old. She is a preacher of the Gospel. She has served in many leadership capacities in the church such as- Missionary, Teacher, Praise & Worship Leader, Choir Director, Church Clerk, Church Trustee, Assistant Superintendent of the Church School, Coordinator of the Love, Peace & Joy Girls, Young Adult Ministry Assistant Coordinator, Coordinator of the Young Women's Fellowship, Vice President Women's Ministry, Coordinator of Vision of Victory Ministry, Church Anniversary, Revival and Pastor's Anniversary Chairperson and much more. She is also Designer and Editor for Mackey Productions. Founder of Visionary Leadership Consulting and "More Than A Conqueror" Women's Ministry. Elder Vivian worked as a graphic designer for 19 yrs at a major newspaper. Today she is a licensed Sales Agent for health insurance and ministers to seniors. Elder Vivian is a loving wife, mother and grandmother, She resides in Florida with her husband Elder Moses Johnson Sr.

Guest starring Professor Griff. He is an internationally renowned educator, writer, producer, musician, platinum recording/spoken word artist, lecturer and founding member of the pioneering and revolutionary hip hop group Public Enemy. Author of the popular music business guide: Musick Bizness R.I.P. (Resource Information Publication). An activist within both the conscious and hip hop communities, Griff currently stands as a permanent fixture on the international lecture circuit with his riveting and powerful discourse/book, the Psychological Covert War on Hip Hop. Armed with an exemplary life of service and an impressive twenty-year musical career, Griff captivates audiences with his universal call for social responsibility within both the hip hop community and larger culture. Reared in Long Island, New York and a current resident of Atlanta, Georgia; Griff maintains a coveted role as Minister of Information for Public Enemy and is currently celebrating an unprecedented sixty world tour and 20th Year Anniversary, with the group. A well-rounded music enthusiast, Griff is also a member of the hip hop/metal band 7th Octave, and has created an empowering youth hip hop curriculum entitled Kidhoppaz, designed to fuse education and entertainment into a positive, effective instructional module. Musically, Griff has recorded nine albums with his group Public Enemy however he has long distinguished himself as a talented and acclaimed solo artist as well. Namely, while signed to Luke Records Griff wrote, produced and recorded three powerful and thought-provoking albums. Also, in 1998, Griff released Blood of the Profit on Lethal Records. With his group Confrontation Camp Griff recorded two albums; with his group 7th Octave he recorded the album The Seventh Degree (2004). Griff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, is a licensed personal security defense instructor, and an accomplished martial artist. Contact Professor Griff at: www.pgriff.info

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Wife, Publisher, Author,and Radio Host  www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest starring Deborah M. Cofer. About Deborah M. Cofer:Deborah M. Cofer is a mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, cousin, friend, ordained minister, designer of wellness programs for women, empowerment specialist, spiritual coach, inspirational speaker, missionary, mentor, devout humanitarian, author and columnist. Deborah is also the creator of “SISTAH POWER” a spiritual “ark” designed specifically to Xpand the spiritual growth of all those seeking to ascend to new heights of Xcellence in all areas of their lives…from the bedroom to the boardroom and all points in between. Ms. Cofer has a B.S. degree from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, NY where she majored in community health. She loves to cook and has recently begun to make jewelry for both the feet and hands. For more information on this ever-evolving “SISTAH” who’s definitely got-it-going on, go to www.facebook.com/deborahcofer, www.twitter.com/sistahpower and www.myspace.com/deborahcofer or www.the-god-in-me.com All five of her spiritually-enlightening books can be purchased through www.amazon.com/deborahcofer.

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor,Publisher, Author,and Radio Host  www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest Starring Dr. Dolores Malaspina. On this episode:Dr. Malaspina discusses depression(it's symptoms, treatment and other helpful information) Dolores Malaspina MD, MPH, is an expert psychiatrist, accomplished research scientist and award winning educator of physicians, trainees and the general public. Her broad approach to mental health issues is influenced by her advanced training in zoology and epidemiology, in addition to medicine and psychiatry. Her talent to convey complex and often misunderstood concepts to the general public has led to many awards and numerous speaking engagements and media appearances. She is the host of a weekly two hour radio show called "The Psychiatry Show" on the Sirius/XM satellite radio channel 81 for "Doctor Radio". The National Institute of Health (NIH) has continuously funded her research to identify risk factors and protective pathways for mental health for the last 25 years.  Dr. Malaspina is also well known as a mentor who is training a new generation of psychiatric research scientists.  She is also a member of the group that is redefining the criteria for making psychiatric diagnoses, called the DSM V. At New York University School of Medicine, she is the “Anita and Joseph Steckler Professor of Psychiatry” and a former chairman of the NYU Bellevue Department of Psychiatry. She was previously Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University, where she served for 22 years. She now is the Executive Director of InSPIRES, an institute for Social and Psychiatric Initiatives at the NYU Medical Center which is focused on preventing and curing severe mental disorders. Contact: [email protected]

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (www.ladycharmaineday.com).Guest starring Christina Sparrock and Mrs. Arlene Day. On this show, they will be sharing an NAMI In Our Own Voice Presentation. Christina Sparrock holds a B.S. in Accounting from Hunter College and is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner. Christina offers over two decades of extensive experience in the area of general accounting, audit, financial management, and forensic accounting. She served as the Controller of Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation. Ms. Sparrock is also a Board member of NYC ACT-SO, a division of the NAACP, an organization that mentors and provides college scholarships for children in underserved communities. She is also serves as a board member of Hope City Empowerment Center, an organization that serves the homeless community and working class families. She is also a GED and Math tutor at 1199 SEIU Adult and Learning Center. Mrs. Arlene Day aka “Mama Day” is an author, motivational speaker and advocate for mental illness. Mama Day worked for forty years as a LPN throughout Long Island and New York City. She raised three beautiful children in Roosevelt, Long Island all of whom were A students and graduated from universities. Mama Day is the proud grandparent of three beautiful granddaughters. She is an author of a memoir titled “I Promised My Friend”. A film called Perseverance documenting Arlene Day’s extraordinary life was made. In 2008,she joined the National Association for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and became a presenter as part of their In Our Own Voice (IOOV) Program. In recognition of her significant contribution to their In Our Own Voice Program, NAMI inducted Mama Day into their Hall of Fame in May 2011. During her downtime, Mama Day enjoys knitting, crocheting, caperioria, weight lifting and is in training for the senior olympics doing the butterfly.