Northwestern Medicine Presents Ladies Thriving After 50 Episode #2254 Ladies Thriving After 50 is a monthly conversation series for Black women over the age of 50. It’s a chance to come together to learn about and discuss health issues that affect people as they age. Enjoy food and fellowship and hear from women who have experience with health conditions that often affect Black Women. Saturday, January 18 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Let’s Talk About Weigh Loss Pills and Injectables Veronica Johnson, MD Wednesday, February 26 5:30 – 7:00 pm Mental Health and Wellness Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD Saturday, March 22 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Everything You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Patricia A. Robinson, MD

Kristen has faced significant challenges in her mission to support marginalized communities in rural North Carolina, enduring both physical and mental attacks in the process. As a survivor and advocate for domestic violence, Kristen is a board member of the nonprofit BESHE, where she champions the cause of raising awareness about familial abuse. She is deeply committed to shedding light on her own experience of being violently attacked by her brother. Rhoda is a seasoned nonprofit professional with a Master’s in Public Administration. She oversees Cornerstone America’s special programs, which focus on revitalizing communities by providing essential resources like education, healthcare, job training, and economic opportunity. Rooted in the philosophy of "bringing back the village," Cornerstone America works to strengthen and empower communities through initiatives such as workforce development, GED programs, literacy services, and mobile health clinics.

While she’s been a working musician for years, she admits she’s still figuring out how to navigate the business side of music. “I’ve never been great at releasing or marketing my music. But now I’m learning, because I want people to hear what I’m creating. I want these songs to reach people.” In addition to her own projects, Durand is passionate about teaching singers to actually enjoy their own voice. She offers voice lessons to singers in Los Angeles, where she also produces original music for her students. “I love helping other singers find their voice — not just vocally, but creatively. My goal is to empower artists to trust their instincts and embrace the joy of improvisation.” Durand’s artistry is deeply rooted in collaboration and connection. She believes music is a universal language that has the power to bridge cultures and experiences. “Music is transformative. It’s a way to express the human experience and connect with people on a soul level.” Her band, LYRA & THE LIGHT, continues to gain momentum in the indie scene, blending cinematic alt-rock with grunge and folk influences. Their next show is at The Virgil in Silverlake on January 30, 2025.   ============================================== PLEASE HELP LOUIS VAN TAYLOR REBUILD HIS HOME https://gofund.me/4de30ee5

While she’s been a working musician for years, she admits she’s still figuring out how to navigate the business side of music. “I’ve never been great at releasing or marketing my music. But now I’m learning, because I want people to hear what I’m creating. I want these songs to reach people.” In addition to her own projects, Durand is passionate about teaching singers to actually enjoy their own voice. She offers voice lessons to singers in Los Angeles, where she also produces original music for her students. “I love helping other singers find their voice — not just vocally, but creatively. My goal is to empower artists to trust their instincts and embrace the joy of improvisation.” Durand’s artistry is deeply rooted in collaboration and connection. She believes music is a universal language that has the power to bridge cultures and experiences. “Music is transformative. It’s a way to express the human experience and connect with people on a soul level.” Her band, LYRA & THE LIGHT, continues to gain momentum in the indie scene, blending cinematic alt-rock with grunge and folk influences. Their next show is at The Virgil in Silverlake on January 30, 2025. Help Louis Van Taylor Rebuild After Wildfire click here to help click here to help Check out the sounds of Louis Van Taylor click here

With seven Grammy Awards under his belt, Forrest Robinson has built quite the musical career for himself. He’s toured as a drummer with bands India.Arie, Victor Wooten, Randy Crawford, Joe Sample, TLC, Ray Parker Jr., The Crusaders, Fifth Dimension, and Arrested Development to name a few. He has also performed live on “Saturday Night Live,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Good Morning America,” and many more. Forrest is also the drummer in Phil Collen’s (Def Leppard lead guitarist) blues-rock-n-soul band Delta Deep.   On the night of January 8th, 2025, during the devastating California fires that ravaged tens of thousands of acres, including the entire city of Altadena, Forrest’s home he shared with his wife Paige, was razed to the ground. This included his music studio, revered drum set ‘Gretchen,’ all his musical instruments, and vital computer equipment. Forrest and Paige evacuated their home the evening before, as directed, wearing only the clothes on their backs carrying their small pup. ’The Shoutout Music Appreciation 101’, a weekly radio program on the Stationhead music platform and it’s dedicated listening family, the TSO Audio Crew, have unified with the creation of this GoFundme to get the attention of many to help us assist Forrest who has been a dear friend, thoughtful person and masterful musical talent. We love you Forrest. https://gofund.me/6df08dc7https://gofund.me/6df08dc7

Durand is passionate about teaching singers to actually enjoy their own voice. She offers voice lessons to singers in Los Angeles, where she also produces original music for her students. “I love helping other singers find their voice — not just vocally, but creatively. My goal is to empower artists to trust their instincts and embrace the joy of improvisation.” Durand’s artistry is deeply rooted in collaboration and connection. She believes music is a universal language that has the power to bridge cultures and experiences. “Music is transformative. It’s a way to express the human experience and connect with people on a soul level.” Her band, LYRA & THE LIGHT, continues to gain momentum in the indie scene, blending cinematic alt-rock with grunge and folk influences. Their next show is at The Virgil in Silverlake on January 30, 2025. For Molly Durand, music isn’t about perfection or adhering to trends — it’s about presence. “The point of creating is to express, to have fun, to learn about life, and to enjoy it. That’s what I want to share with my audience, the whole mess and beauty…oh and ya know that we are all essentially the same.”

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Durand’s music celebrates freedom, intuition, and vulnerability. Her upcoming album delves into themes of women breaking free from the limiting tropes imposed by those seeking to maintain control. It explores how the mystery of a woman’s power — her ability to be both strong and soft — is often perceived as a threat, leading society to villainize her. But at its core, her music is also about perseverance and cultivating a beautiful relationship within. “There’s a wellspring of wisdom and power inside us,….if we listen” she explains. “I want to encourage everyone to listen their inner guidance and reject the limiting beliefs imposed by a society that doesn’t always have our best interests at heart.”

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For Durand, success isn’t defined by fame or metrics. “In this industry, there’s a tendency to focus on the destination — the fame, the numbers, the accolades. But the real joy is in the process of creating. That’s what lights me up. The journey of writing, improvising, and making music is where the magic happens.” While she’s been a working musician for years, she admits she’s still figuring out how to navigate the business side of music. “I’ve never been great at releasing or marketing my music. But now I’m learning, because I want people to hear what I’m creating. I want these songs to reach people.” In addition to her own projects, Durand is passionate about teaching singers to actually enjoy their own voice. She offers voice lessons to singers in Los Angeles, where she also produces original music for her students. “I love helping other singers find their voice — not just vocally, but creatively. My goal is to empower artists to trust their instincts and embrace the joy of improvisation.” Durand’s artistry is deeply rooted in collaboration and connection. She believes music is a universal language that has the power to bridge cultures and experiences. “Music is transformative. It’s a way to express the human experience and connect with people on a soul level.”