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Aisha K. Staggers had her first major publication, an album review, in The New Haven Register while just a sophomore in high school. Another series of reviews published in The Hartford Courant followed. By the time she reached college, Aisha was writing for the literary magazine and interning at a local radio station, ABC-affiliate as a writer in the news department and in the A&R department of an independent record company.

As a graduate student at Fisk University, Aisha asked Dr. Raymond Winbush to chair her thesis because 1) he was one of the most renowned voices in black culture and academia, and 2) he was a Prince fan. His scholarship and guidance led Aisha to an early career as a professor of social sciences and later an administrator in higher education.

Aisha has also served as a director of education and policy research centers and on the staff of legislative commissions. She previously served on the Executive Board of the CT Young Democrats' Women's Caucus, an avid campaigner and has remained active in politics and public policy.

During the December 1, 2018 edition of Staggers State Of Things, Ms. Staggers talked about:

– George H.W. Bush – 45 at the recent G20 Summit – GM layoffs and the American economy – Marc Lamont Hill being fired from CNN – Paul Manafort accused of lying to federal investigators in the Russia probe – Michael Cohen

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Beth Ostrander coaches those "affected by religion" to bring Pleasure into their sex lives.

Beth's own journey is what has made this her life's work. After struggling with shame, depression and general lack of satisfaction in life, Beth provides coaching using her personal journey of transformation and the tools that she found most effective with herself and her clients.

Over the years, Beth's coaching has yielded results for individuals and couples that were held back in the bedroom. They have learned how to know themselves better and how to communicate with their partners to create increased intimacy and pleasure in the bedroom.

Beth's coaching is beyond the bedroom. Her clients have consistently discovered increased passion in every area of their life as they have uncovered what was stopping them in their intimate lives. Consistently people gain ease, confidence and satisfaction in their intimate lives after working with Beth.

Bryan Duarte is as an Entrepreneur, Engineer, Explorer, Storyteller and a Master Problem Solver. He grew up in a strong Catholic family and as is typical in most families, sex and sexuality were topics that were not discussed. However, from a very young age he always wanted to learn more about human sexuality even though that was not encouraged. Yet this was more than idle curiosity as he spent a lot of time, from the age of 12, researching this topic in the library.

Since that early age he has been on his own personal journey to better understand his own sexuality, especially for what that means for men's sexuality inside of marriage. It was that deep desire to explore what was behind his own sexuality and what he first took for 'Is there something wrong with me' that also led him to become one of Beth's clients. Through working with Beth and lots of his own personal development work, he no longer felt like there was something to fix; there is nothing to feel shameful about or hide away from.

That role of coach and client eventually has evolved to Beth and Bryan finding opportunities to work together. In his engineering professional world, he is all about helping his clients solve their complex issues. And in telling the story from his own personal journey, he is now passionate about bringing those learnings and his ability to solve complex problems to help people discover their own personal sexuality.

As part of exploring this topic with other men, Bryan is an active member of the 'The Universal Brotherhood' (TUB). TUB is an inspired fraternal forum for evolutionary men who are actively committed to the concepts of Strength, Wisdom, Integrity, Prosperity and Compassion as foundations for exceptional, authentic, masculine be-ing.

Bryan currently lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife of 12 years and their 9-year old son and is actively involved in his two adult daughter's lives, as they study and work.

Recently, Beth and Bryan were on on our show talking about Converting Religious Shame to Soulful Intimacy – A Three Part Series – Part One.

During the conversation, Beth and Bryan talked about:

– Some of their backgrounds and some of their experiences with sexuality, religion and intimacy when they were younger – How the way they were raised effect their intimacy in their 20's and their 30's – How did they met – The percentage of Beth's clients that have experienced religious shame and what her clients tell her when she first meets – The reason why they wanted to do this series – What are they sharing with their kids about intimacy

You can contact Beth via:

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You can contact Brian via:

Email

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All Our Own is live international audio conversation for Generation X Women of Color.

It is a safe space where Gen X Women of Color can discuss their issues with input from women of color from other generations. However, Generation X women are at the center of the conversation.

The regular panelists are: Aisha Staggers , Julissa Borbon and L.A. Wade.

Recently, the All Our Own ladies hosted the conversation Taking Care of Self: Women of Color, Self-care, Health, Wellness and Healing.

The ladies special guest was: Dawn Ellen Morris. Ms. Morris is a Master Personal Trainer Wellness Coach from the greater Chicago area.

During the conversation, the ladies talked about:

– The All Our Own ladies do a check in – Dawn shares some of her story – The All Our Own ladies share fitness and weight challenges and Dawn gives her takes on self care – Some great quotes from Dawn: "Those who don't have time for exercise now will have time for exercise later." "We are not dyeing quickly. We are dying young." "I don't say diet. I say eat right." "Healthy eating does not have to be boring." – Dawn talks about curvy vs. overweight – Why do Black women question their shapely, beautiful body? – White women appropriating Black women's features – The ladies to a healthy food quiz

You can contact Ms. Morris via:

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You can contact the All Our Own Show via:

Twitter Email #AllOurOwnShow (Twitter)

You can contact Aisha Staggers via:

Twitter Email

You can contact Julissa Borbon via:

Twitter Blog

You can contact L.A. Wade via:

Twitter

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All Our Own is live international audio conversation for Generation X Women of Color.

It is a safe space where Gen X Women of Color can discuss their issues with input from women of color from other generations. However, Generation X women are at the center of the conversation.

The regular panelists are: Aisha Staggers , Julissa Borbon and L.A. Wade.

Tonight's conversation topic is: Working While a WoC: Navigating Our Trials and Tribulations in the Workplace

The special guest for this episode was Dr. Raja Staggers-Hakim.

Dr. Staggers-Hakim is a Sociologist and Founder/Executive Director of CHEER Institute & Consulting Group, a national nonprofit whose mission is to eliminate health disparities and address racial injustices.

During the conversation the panelists talked about:

– The panelists give their takes on the recent violent actions in America – Some of the challenges that women face in the workplace – Balancing being who they are and getting respect in the workplace – "Respectability politics are real for women of color in the workplace." L.A. – "I have to keep my Blackness in my back pocket." L.A. – Women of color and hair in the workplace and the fact Black women's hair is political – The toll of discrimination takes on Black women in the workplace – Women of color and socializing with colleagues outside of work – The dynamics between women of color and white men in the workplace – What can women of color do to safe on the jobs and how to negotiate advancement and raises – The power of allies, mentoring and self care for women of color in the workplace – Recommended books: Bell Hooks Sisters Of The Yam, Patricia Hill Collins Black Feminist Thought, Ntozake Shange For Colored Girls

You can contact the All Our Own Show via:

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You can contact Aisha Staggers via:

Twitter Email

You can contact Julissa Borbon via:

Twitter Blog

You can contact L.A. Wade via:

Twitter

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On October 19, 2015 Greg Fergus was elected Member of Parliament for the Quebec riding of Hull-Aylmer. Greg has solid experience in the political field. He has worked as a policy advisor and senior policy advisor in a number of ministerial offices. He has also worked at all levels of the Liberal Party of Canada, including as National Director, where he introduced change and innovation that made the party more efficient, restoring it to today's modern appeal.

Proud father of three, Greg has always worked to improve the communities he has lived in. Since moving to the Ottawa-Gatineau area in 1988, he has gotten involved in numerous areas: social housing, community organizations, and various associations and councils.

Greg has undertaken studies at the master's level in international relations. He also holds two bachelor's degrees—one in social science and one in international relations. Over the past 25 years, he has worked in both private and public sectors, with not-for-profit organizations and in the academic sector. In what spare time he has, he enjoys long distance running, reading, and writing. He currently sits as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance and is the President of Federal Black Caucus.

Recently, we the opportunity to chat with Mr. Fergus.

During our conversation, Mr. Fergus talked about:

– Some of his story including having a mother from Jamaica and father from Montserrat – Growing his family was one of two minority families in the mainly Jewish in Montreal "a minority, within a minority, within a minority, within a minority" – His parents instilling education and high expectations with him and his other siblings – The start of his political journey becoming a Parliamentary Page thirty years ago – Some of his political journey – The fact that many people are unable to run for political office – The story behind Federal Black Caucus – Some of the challenges that Black Canadians are facing – The purpose of the Federal Black Caucus and what it wants to get done – What are young people bringing to the Federal Black Caucus and what excites him the about the organization – The importance of data collection in helping Black Canadians

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Aisha K. Staggers had her first major publication, an album review, in The New Haven Register while just a sophomore in high school. Another series of reviews published in The Hartford Courant followed. By the time she reached college, Aisha was writing for the literary magazine and interning at a local radio station, ABC-affiliate as a writer in the news department and in the A&R department of an independent record company.

As a graduate student at Fisk University, Aisha asked Dr. Raymond Winbush to chair her thesis because 1) he was one of the most renowned voices in black culture and academia, and 2) he was a Prince fan. His scholarship and guidance led Aisha to an early career as a professor of social sciences and later an administrator in higher education.

Aisha has also served as a director of education and policy research centers and on the staff of legislative commissions. She previously served on the Executive Board of the CT Young Democrats' Women's Caucus, an avid campaigner and has remained active in politics and public policy.

During the November 21, 2018 edition of Staggers State Of Things, Ms. Staggers talked about:

– A US Congressional committee will investigate Ivanka Trump, 45's daughter and a White House adviser, following reports she repeatedly used a personal email account for government work – 45's response to the California Fires – 45 says he will not be tough on Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi case – The Mississippi Senate runoff – Chief Justice Roberts vs. 45

You can find more about Ms. Staggers via:

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Serena Wills is a native New Yorker and currently resides in the Washington, DC area. She holds a BA in Policy Studies from Syracuse University an MPA from Virginia Tech and studying for her MA in Health and Wellness Coaching. She's a nonprofit guru, a published author and spoken word artist. Her previous publications include her first poetry book titled, Reconstruction, Pieces of Life, Volume 1 was released in 2014 and is available on her website, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. She's also published in numerous anthologies and is a contributing writer/health and wellness blogger for online magazines and websites.

Serena is a mother to her beautiful son and is an advocate for Ovarian Cancer, GYN Cancers, HIV/AIDS, Lymphoma and Lyme Disease research and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc..

You can contact Ms. Wills via:

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Tara Lessard's Story …

It was August 2015. I spent a lot of time crying by the Delaware River, just blocks from my Morrisville, Pennsylvania home. I suffered from acid reflux for a year and knew something more was wrong but didn't know what it was. I tried diet modification, sleeping sitting up and natural remedies to no avail. I finally went to a local hospital ER in September after having extreme pain in my stomach with immense amount of pressure when I sat down. They did a CT scan and quickly admitted me to the hospital where I was told the gynecologist would provide results the next day and family should be present. It was then the doctor shared I had stage 4 ovarian cancer and there was nothing they could do for me. I was in shock. No one in my family had cancer.

I ended up starting treatment at a nearby cancer hospital. They said I was a textbook case and recommended chemotherapy and surgery – and said I would be fine. I didn't get a sense they knew me or cared about my concerns. They didn't see me as a unique individual.

I reached out to Cancer Treatment Centers of America after my sister researched other options. Unfortunately, I was too sick to travel, so I treated closer to home at another cancer center and underwent an aggressive plan given the cancer growth beyond the ovaries. I had debilitating pain, eventually leading to use of a wheelchair. After a few months, I learned the disease metastasized to my spleen. Doctors said I probably had two years to live. I was in my mid-40s and wanted more. I went back into research mode, consulting with multiple, well-known facilities who all said the same thing. That's when I picked up the phone and followed through with CTCA to get another opinion.

Tara's CTCA Experience

In March 2017, I flew to CTCA in Atlanta and met with Dr. Geisler who said, "Your cancer is my priority." He explained he would remove the spleen and any other evidence of the disease. After surgery, I would undergo six rounds of chemotherapy and was a good candidate for a new immunotherapy drug.

I instantly loved my team and had faith in Dr. Geisler.

By late April, I was set for surgery, but got extremely sick and was admitted to the local hospital for obstructed bowel. Once released, I couldn't eat or drink, so I went to another hospital for three weeks. They told me they wanted to operate, but I refused. I knew I needed to get back to CTCA. The doctors put in a central line for TPN, so my mom, sister and I hired a medical transport van and drove down to Atlanta so I could have surgery there.

Surgery was intense, involving my spleen, pieces of my small bowel and more. It was successful. A week later, I went back for emergency surgery followed by an extended hospital stay. The care was amazing. Everyone from Nursing, Transportation, Pastoral Care and Cancer Fighters spent time with us. Dr. Rosenberg performed adjustments to help my back, Dr. Johnson helped my side effects with acupuncture, and Physical Therapy ensured I got up to walk. After discharge, I returned to CTCA every three weeks for chemo and received my last treatment on my 45th birthday. My CA levels drastically decreased…and I remain cancer free.

I am so grateful for the entire staff at CTCA. My mom and I are now patient and caregiver advocates. We love our changing roles in this journey and are so happy we can give back by helping others. I am so grateful not to be just living, but thriving.

Additional Information: ● I live in Morrisville, Pennsylvania (north of Philadelphia) ● I love cooking, photography, making jewelry and painting ● I'm currently in a scholarship program for The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia (home to one of the world's greatest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings) ● Mom and I love being Cancer Fighter Care Net (CFCN) volunteers

Recently, Serena and Tara were on our show continuing their conversation about ovarian cancer.

During the conversation, the ladies talked about:

– What they have been up to and their involvement in ovarian cancer month events (last September) – Updates in regards to ovarian cancer – Tara's daily routine which includes taking seventeen vitamins a day – The medical community response to fighting ovarian cancer – Medical costs and ovarian cancer – More younger women dealing with ovarian cancer – What questions should an ovarian cancer patient ask their doctor

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All Our Own is live international audio conversation for Generation X Women of Color.

It is a safe space where Gen X Women of Color can discuss their issues with input from women of color from other generations. However, Generation X women are at the center of the conversation.

The regular panelists are: Aisha Staggers , Julissa Borbon and L.A. Wade.

Recently, the All Our Own ladies hosted the conversation Can Women Of Color And White Women Have Lasting Meaningful Relationships?.

Their special guests were: Regina Jones and Elaine Jesmer.

During the conversation, the ladies talked about:

– Some post American midterm election takes - How the special guests met each other, when did they know that they know that they could trust each other and some great stories – "Racism is the stain on America." Elaine – "My ability to have friends and make friends is my greatest wealth." "Civil rights did not free Black people. It freed white women." Regina – The current state of race relations in America

You contact Ms. Jones via:

SOUL Newspaper

You can contact Ms. Jesmer via:

Website Email

You contact Ms. Jones via:

SOUL Newspaper – Facebook

You can contact the All Our Own Show via:

Twitter Email #AllOurOwnShow (Twitter)

You can contact Aisha Staggers via:

Twitter Email

You can contact Julissa Borbon via:

Twitter Blog

You can contact L.A. Wade via:

Twitter

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Dr. Vibe

Aisha K. Staggers had her first major publication, an album review, in The New Haven Register while just a sophomore in high school. Another series of reviews published in The Hartford Courant followed. By the time she reached college, Aisha was writing for the literary magazine and interning at a local radio station, ABC-affiliate as a writer in the news department and in the A&R department of an independent record company.

As a graduate student at Fisk University, Aisha asked Dr. Raymond Winbush to chair her thesis because 1) he was one of the most renowned voices in black culture and academia, and 2) he was a Prince fan. His scholarship and guidance led Aisha to an early career as a professor of social sciences and later an administrator in higher education.

Aisha has also served as a director of education and policy research centers and on the staff of legislative commissions. She previously served on the Executive Board of the CT Young Democrats' Women's Caucus, an avid campaigner and has remained active in politics and public policy.

During the November 14, 2018 edition of Staggers State Of Things, Ms. Staggers talked about:

– The recent American midterm elections … Who is in and who is out? – CNN's lawsuit over White House ban of Jim Acosta – 45 and black women in media

You can find more about Ms. Staggers via:

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Chetachi A. Egwu is a Nigerian American professor, writer/producer, filmmaker, dancer/choreographer, artist and actor . She earned a BA in Communication from the University of Buffalo in 1996, then moved on to Howard University in Washington, DC, where she completed a Masters and Ph.D. in Mass Communication.

Dr. Egwu has served as a faculty member in the communication departments at Morgan State University, The George Washington University and Nova Southeastern University. She is currently communication faculty at the University of Maryland University College.

Her work has been featured in academic journals, newspapers and online publications such as The Grio and The Burton Wire, her creative nature reaches beyond writing. Dr. Egwu is also a dancer/choreographer and was a member of Carla and Company, Coyaba Dance Theater, Choreographers Collaboration Project in Washington DC and featured in several other projects. An avid filmmaker, she is currently co-producer and co-director for the documentaries Runway Afrique and No Justice, No Peas: Getting A Veggie In The Hood, and co-producer, director and cinematographer for the documentary Sunshine Chic. Dr. Egwu also is the host of MediaScope on the streaming platforms Periscope and Facebook Live live on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Eastern.

You contact Dr. Egwu via:

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Featured in Griots Republic magazine, Nia Magazine, Heart & Soul Magazine, Times Union (the leading newspaper for the New York state capital district), and on http://GovLoop.com , http://BlackandMarriedWithKids.com (BMWK), http://Blavity.com , http://HuffingtonPost.com , http://theGrio.com , the Dr. Vibe Show, and more, Lia Miller(also known online as Lia World Traveler) is an award-winning blogger, sought after freelance writer, children's book author, clinically trained social worker with emphasis on childhood and family dynamics, diversity and social inclusion advocate, event producer, social media personality, public speaker, and foreign policy expert. She is also the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Peace & Purpose (P&P), a social enterprise that serves as a catalyst and launch pad for female entrepreneurs worldwide to expand to new markets, grow their businesses, and in the process, improve their own lives and in turn, their communities. Lia is a wife and mother of two, current foreign service officer/diplomat, and lives overseas in La Paz, Bolivia. Find her online at http://LiaWorldTraveler.com or @liaworldtraveler (@liaworldtravels on Twitter) across social media.

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During a recent conversation, the ladies spoke about Victim Blaming And Why Society Allows It – Part One.

They talked about:

– Why did Lia want to chat about this subject – Is society turning on women who make claims of sexual abuse? – How is the media covering this issue – Did Bill Cosby get a fair trial? Was the media coverage of the trial fair? – Why is not more unity amongst women when it comes to victim blaming

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