The Illuminate Podcast

In this episode, you get to hear the story of entrepreneur, business coach, and film producer, Kewaan Drayton. He shares his story about building his dreams and how you can make it happen too! 

Listen to this episode if you’re looking for some entrepreneurial inspiration, ideas to get started, or simply want to hear a great story from an authentic soul with actionable ideas!

This episode was hosted by Emmy (@dremmyb).

Show Notes: 

Kewaan Drayton

SCORE.org

“The Black, The White, and The Grey” by Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano

Deion Sanders

Citizens Advocacy Group

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Meet Brook, Eliza, and Bucky, just a few of the huge hearts behind the Hope Arbor Respite Care Program in Savannah, GA. What do they do? Why do they do it? How does it impact the lives of all participants and volunteers? This program is life-changing and so very impactful….and it is replicable! If you or someone you know is going through memory care or if you’re looking to “age gracefully,” this is the episode for you! If you are someone with an idea that hasn’t yet had the courage “just to try,” this is the episode for you. It is an honor to Illuminate the story of Hope Arbor, hope you enjoy! 

This episode was hosted by Emmy (@dremmyb).

Show Notes: 

Hope Arbor

RFA- Respite for All Foundation

The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister

Walking with Grace…Tools for Implementing and Launching a Congregational Respite Program by Robin Dill

Reclaiming Joy Together by Daphne Johnston

Hiding the Stranger In the Mirror by Dr. Cameron J. Camp

Other Organizations Hope Arbor Collaborates with: 

Edel Caregiver Institute, Hospice Savannah

Alzheimer’s Association

Additional Support: 

Hope Arbor Care Partner Support Group 

– meets every Tuesday at 10:15 in the Main church building, no need to sign up or make a commitment, come as you are

– Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Meeting First Thursday of every month held in Hope Arbor

If you’re ever in the Savannah area and want to check it out: Hope Arbor meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10-2

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Meet Dr. Raul Dominguez, a dynamite community building, choral conductor, and educator, as we explore his work with GALA Choruses, their choral response to Club Q, and ultimately ways to create community and support our LGBTQIA+ singers and friends. We talk about ways to share stories, support, and more!

This episode was hosted by Emmy (@dremmyb).

Show Notes

https://galachoruses.org/

https://raulconducts.com/about/

https://medium.com/@aubreybergauer/about

Denver Gay Men’s Chorus, Club Q Tribute

Regis University Singers, Club Q Tribute

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Ready to “build community through creative expression!”? Get ready to meet an inspiring educator/artist/entrepreneur who will inspire and invigorate you with ideas in this conversation!

Yogi Guyadin (better known as “Y?”) is an interdisciplinary “Artivist” and educator born in Queens NYC. He expresses through artistic mediums of music production/ composition, songwriting, vocals, live instrumentation, theater, and HipHop. As an arts educator, he founded www.CreativeExpressions.co in 2012 to create environments to impact, educate and empower using “Cypher Pedagogy” a technique based on non-hierarchical learning rooted in the foundation of HipHop culture. He has written curricula, designed workshops, and performed his original work nationally and internationally from open mics, classrooms, and festivals to conferences with the United Nations.

In this episode, we talk about Y?’s journey in creative endeavors, but we also talk about Artivism (Art+Activism), the plight of modern musicians, education reform, Creativity, and Mental Health. Specifically, you’ll learn ideas for teaching fundamentals as well as all about the “Cypher Based Pedagogy” method. You’re about to learn steps for creating environments that “impact, educate, and empower.”

This episode was hosted by Emmy (@dremmyb).

Show Notes: 

 www.CreativeExpressions.com 

www.WhyNotShowLove.com 

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Ready to break through some barriers? Maybe start something you’ve always wanted to try (or retry)? Looking for a way to make something more entry-friendly or accessible? Let’s talk about walking on purpose and the Galloway system of run-walk with Chief Training Officer and International Program Director at Galloway Training, Chris Twiggs. 

Chris supervises local Run-Walk-Run program directors in approximately 50 cities in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He is a Road Runners Club of America Certified Coach, 16-time finisher of the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run, Ironman distance triathlete, runDisney “Perfect Marathoner,” and multiple-time Boston Marathon Qualifier. He serves on the board of The DONNA Foundation, where he is Run Committee Chair and holds primary responsibility for the 110 Mile with DONNA Ultra-Marathon. Through Galloway Customized Training Programs, Chris has coached over 1,400 athletes to their first or fastest races from 1-mile fitness tests to multi-day ultra marathons, with goals ranging from “just finish” to marathon victories.

In this episode, we talk about how the Galloway system works, why it works, and ultimately how just giving something a shot can lead to unbelievable possibilities and outcomes. Listen for the story, stay for the inspiration to try something, anything! 

This episode was hosted by Emmy (@dremmyb).

Show Notes: 

https://www.instagram.com/christwiggs/

https://www.youtube.com/@ctwiggs

The London House by Katherine Ray

The Donna Marathon

International Medical Relief (IMR) 

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You hear a story and feel the connection to the storyteller, but why? We’re all chemicals, and this episode explains the power of storytelling and why. 

What started as listening to stories evolved into a career that continues to benefit and impact the entire community. Meet Jamey Espina who serves as Vice President of Development and Community Services for Hospice Savannah, helping people with a passion for our community to invest in ways that are meaningful to them and that truly make a difference for others. He has had the privilege to work with Hospice Savannah for twenty years. We kick off today’s conversation defining “hospice” and how (and when) to utilize their services. But, we quickly spin from there into Jamey’s most recent endeavor is as co-founder of the Institute for Story| Savannah.

Listen for the story, stay for the science. 

This episode was hosted by Emmy (@dremmyb).

Show Notes: 

Instituteforstory.com 

Illuminate Episode 99 with Dr. Bertice Berry

Illuminate Episode 108 with Rachelle Kumamoto

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Before Night Falls by Reinaldo Arenas

Hospice Savannah

Second Harvest

United Way

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As the year wraps up and you’re thinking of 2023, what are you doing with your successes and how are you handling your disappointments? Not to fret! Today’s guest shares some incredible stories, quotes, and inspirations to help us all as we wrap up the year and look ahead. 

Meet Akram Shalabi, a London-based solicitor and the pace team coordinator for the London Marathon (among many other things). In this conversation, Akram shares his story of how he got to where he is today, including all the bumps and bruises that now allow him the perspective and opportunities to support others and create initiatives and policies for inclusion, diversity, and belonging. Get ready for some interesting experiences, fantastic quotes, and an entertaining episode! 

This episode was hosted by Emmy (@dremmyb).

Show Notes: 

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Helmi Ansari and his business Grosche International are changing the World through business. Groshe is a brand built with the purpose to raise money to fund clean water projects. This business grew from the laundry room, to the living room, garage and now on to their 8th warehouse expansion. 

After being on the trajectory of living the corporate dream he was challenged to talk on a new sustainability project at work and a couple of years later his family had a life changing experience when they almost loosing his 10 month of daughter. This changed how he looked at everything he was doing in his life.

Moments of sparks where we make certain choices that determine the course of the rest of our lives. From a small start up in his laundry room, Grosche is now a leading BCORP organization committed to sustainability, paying employees fair wages AND providing clean water to those in need.

Show Notes:

Grosche International

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Steven Covey

Start with Why – Simon Sinek

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Have you ever had to practice something? There’s nothing quite like taking the time to practice and reaping the benefits – but what about when that journey of practicing becomes boring, we lose motivation, or worse, it just stops happening? 

In this conversation we talk to artist, runner, entrepreneur/owner of “Pace of Me” and “We Run on Art,” Jess Hofheimer about her incredible (and inspiring business) Pace of Me. Specifically, we look at how running and art are both practices – paths to self-discovery and self-belief and how we can find ways to celebrate all along the process of practicing. 

This episode was hosted by Emmy (@dremmyb).

Show Notes: 

http://www.paceofme.com 

http://www.paceofme.com 

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Erin Tarr is a Confidence Coach for teen and tween girls and creator of the fierce&flourish empowerment program and a thought leader in the youth confidence space.

Erin’s twenty year career in education and personal development serving tweens, teens, and moms led her to be named among Central Illinois Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40. She has led countless Confidence Building workshops with girl scout troops, athletic teams, and youth groups.

Erin’s leadership programs have impacted more than a thousand girls and young women of all backgrounds across the country by helping them overcome self-doubt and everyday anxiety, while discovering their most authentic self. As a coach she empowers tween girls, helping them overcome their negative self talk and discover the unique ways they can change the world through her FIERCEST Framework.

Photo credit: Holly Birch Photography

Show notes:

Big Magic

Rising Troublemaker

Erin’s Website

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