The Mother Love Show

Edmond R. Phillipps – affectionately known as “EJ" – is an amazing young hockey player/coach of Jamaican descent who has been playing ice hockey for 19 years and coaching for 7 of those years. EJ is currently a master coach at a USA Hockey Level 5 Certification. The love of the sport was shown at age 7 when both father and son went to investigate where EJ could learn to play and what was involved to make it happen. Two hours later, they entered the house with three large bags of hockey equipment, both grinning from ear to ear. EJ’s mother smiled and said knowingly, “I take it you found a place where Edmond can learn to play hockey.” The love of the game and the passion for the game continues. Ed’s suggestion to EJ to merge his passion for the game and his heritage has been the foundation of this incredible project. EJ’s paternal grandparents are Jamaican born Don Anderson, Liason/Consultant for Jamaica International Sports Affairs has certainly captured the attention of many all over the world - - especially in Jamaica’s involvement of sports within the last seven Olympic Games. He has held positions of Management as well as Chief de Mission. Mr. Anderson holds successful consummate businessman accolades – ‘the E.F. Hutton speaks’, in market research as CEO and Chairman of his own company, Market Research Services, Ltd (home of the Don Anderson Poll) located in Kingston Jamaica. JOIHF is honored to have Mr. Anderson in representation of its interest in the international affairs of hockey for the country of Jamaica. https://www.joiht.org/

Anson Williams is a celebrated and respected director as well as a recognized philanthropist and businessman. Williams, was recently honored by Congress, the CA State Senate, the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD, "Happy Days" star, Anson Williams (Potsie Weber), with the support of is Happy Days Cast and numerous other celebrity colleagues, has been joined by first responders across the country to raise awareness right now about the 4 Driving D's -- Distracted, Drugged, Drunk and Drowsy Driving. The latter of which is currently leading the list of casualties in the U.S. today.  You may have seen the headlines recently that 10% of all crashes being credited to drowsy driving and the first-hand accounts from students falling asleep at the wheel as well as injured workers who are speaking out on an issue of being overworked that is killing thousands as Drowsy Driving has moved ahead of drunk driving in deaths.   In 1973 George Lucas' "American Graffiti" spawned the hit series "Happy Days."  Among the original cast members, were Ron Howard (Ritchie), Marion Ross (Mrs C) and Anson Williams' (Potsie - beating out John Travolta for the role) 45 Years after the premiere of the hit series, Happy Days, a potentially deadly accident made Anson Williams aware of what has become one of the deadliest of the 4 Driving D's (Drugged, Drunk, Distracted and ... Drowsy).  He has since spoken out to insure healthier and happier days for families nationwide by saving lives with the creation of an all natural stimulant that keeps drivers from falling asleep.  The effort, adopted by first responders and trucking companies across the country, has been so successful that Williams was honored by Congress, the CA Senate, City of Los Angeles & LAPD.

Geri is honored to appear in the upcoming feature film CAROL OF THE BELLS, co-starring friends and colleagues, Donna Mills, Lee Purcell, and Donna Pescow, for director Joey Travolta and his Inclusion Films. The film is poised to disrupt the movie-making industry by dispelling mistaken myths about adults with unique developmental abilities and characteristics. On-screen as well as off, given 70% of the crew was comprised of people with developmental disabilities.  Geri Jewell shattered the glass ceiling for individuals with disabilities when she was cast by Norman Lear (Who is currently sponsoring her bid for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame) in the hit series "The Facts of Life" and then again in the HBO series "Deadwood," and now the long-awaited DEADWOOD film, based on the Golden Globe and Emmy-winning series is set in 1876 brings closure for fans by jumping forward 13 years to 1889. The film premiered in April 2019 on HBO, HBO NOW, HBO GO and HBO On Demand.

MS. JUDITH SMITH is the Executive Director of the Jamaican Olympic Ice Hockey Federation. Their mission is to bring the excitement of Olympic Ice Hockey to Jamaica. Since the magic of the Jamaican Bobsled Team in 1988 there has not been this kind of interest in ice sports. She is on point to make this happen. MS. DOROTHY MCLEOD is the CEO and co-founder of Jamaica Cultural Alliance; a Los Angeles based non-profit organization, dedicated to cultural exchange. The organization serves as a facilitator to promote Jamaica, their native culture and multi-faced lifestyle through the arts and music in the Los Angeles area, the Hollywood entertainment community and the sports world. Further, JCA is programmatically structured to facilitate the development of literature, education, music as well as the visual and performing arts - all of which have their roots in both Jamaican and Los Angeles communities. The general goal of the Jamaica Cultural Alliance is to promote the best of Jamaica - its people and their multi- faceted lifestyles - in order to clarify and enhance the image of Jamaica and the Caribbean at large.

DIANE MITCHELL HENRY The founder of the Women’s Group of Greater Los Angeles County (WGGLAC). We must begin embracing knowledge and understanding of our ancestors’ journeys and seeking factual information about the issues at hand contribute to empowerment. In celebrating "Biddy Mason" The theme is “Roll, Rise, Remember – Biddy Mason: An Empowered Legacy.” Our focus is on millennial engagement.   CLARA YOUNGBLOOD https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-youngblood-ma-32258644   RAVEN MORGAN is a Los Angeles, CA native. Her contribution toward cultivating healthier and more sustainable communities is in the realm of health and wellness. Raven is an entrepreneur/founder of, BalanceThankYou, a community which she teaches mindful breathing. Raven is also passionate about influencing good public policy specifically through her engagement with International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute, interning for Senator Kamala Harris and homeless housing initiatives.  ASHLEY PERKINS I created the Perks of Wellness after my trip to Puerto Rico with an aim to build community and create space to promote independence. The goal is that the more the community can function within itself around wellness, which includes diet, exercise, gardening, hygiene, spirituality, etc; then the less the community will need government assistance.  The ORACLE, is a published author, motivational speaker, actor, singer, spoken word artist, poet, well known as a healer in the field of massage therapy. Asked what motivated her so to pursue such a wide range of interests and she answers, “My father always said ‘anything worth doing is worth doing well. And anything you put your time and effort into, you may as well get credentialed’

Kaleya Ervin,  Strength in the face of adversity. Young author, Kaleya Ervin has written her first book, “Now I See: Wonder Child’s Gifts of Vision and Music”. She beat strenuous and almost impossible odds by rising to prove all things are possible if one can believe! At the tender age of three, Kaleya was diagnosed as almost completely blind because of the eye disease, Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration (SND). She thanks God for genius medical technology that created implants along with surgery that renewed her sight. “Now I see!” is her heartfelt cry! Kaleya was rescued from dark circumstances surrounding foster care by her Auntie Nikki and Uncle Tony. Through adoption, they provided her a safe haven and nurturing environment. At age six, this young prodigy began playing the piano immediately after hearing her Uncle Tony play. After showing Kaleya certain chords, she played them back for him perfectly, hence, the beginning of her music career journey. Kaleya began playing gospel and classical music as well as singing and composing her own songs. She’s traveled across the United States performing with many well-known artists like Richard Smallwood, Dr. Margaret Douroux, J.J. Hairston, Hezekiah Walker, BSlade and Pastor John P. Kee. Kaleya is well-loved on social media by millions who enjoy her music and are blessed by her overcoming story of hope. Her love and passion for music coupled with her soulful, uplifting message are sure to one day change the world! She is forever thankful to God for what He has accomplished through her thus far and is excited about a brilliant future. Auntie Nikki (& Uncle Tony) are the conduits for her message and success!

Jill is originally from East Meadow, NY. She has traveled and lived all over the world and is fluent in Spanish, French and Italian. ?She is the CEO of the nonprofit organization Create Now, which she founded in 1996. Jill has devoted the last 23 years of her life helping more than 45,000 at-risk and high-risk youth in Los Angeles to heal and thrive through therapeutic programs in the arts.  We provide training and materials to implement therapeutic programs in eight main areas: Visual Arts, Music, Literary Arts, Digital Media, Performing Arts, Fashion Design, Culinary Arts and Cultural Journeys where each year, we bring thousands of these "forgotten children" who have fallen through the cracks to concerts, plays, museums and other cultural events at premiere venues in the region. ?Create Now especially serves children ages 2-21 who have been abused, neglected, homeless, domestic violence victims, incarcerated, etc. by matching them with artists, writers, musicians, actors, dancers and others, including mentors who teach life skills. We collaborate with 166 partner agencies, like shelters, detention facilities, mental health clinics, schools and group homes to implement our programs with the neediest kids who have fallen through the cracks. She has received numerous awards and media attention. Jill was one of 25 world leaders invited to participate in a Global xChange in South Africa and Belfast through the British Council. She currently gives presentations to international diplomats through the International Visitors Council and the U.S. State Department. She has published three books, including one about mentoring youth.

Born in Peoria, Illinois, on April 10, 1962, at only 6 months, the first-born son of Richard Pryor and his first wife, Patricia Watts, had to stay in the hospital for several weeks until he reached 5 pounds – and he was so small, his parents had to buy doll socks to fit his feet.  Raised by his mother and grandparents – his dad being away on tour for 3 years – Richard attended public school in Peoria and spent summers with his father. As a child, he would introduce his father’s shows, an opportunity that led the way to his love of performing.  While in grade school, Richard became interested in music, so he took up the trombone but soon found that blowing his own horn caused his lips to itch, so in sixth grade, he switched to drama class and has been performing, in one way or another, ever since.  Also, at this time, Richard was becoming more involved with his other love: singing. Not only did he perform at the world-famous Birdland in New York City, as well as at the Metropolitan Room. He became a member and performer at the famed Friars Club. And he sang in numerous venues throughout the U.S., as well as at the Catskills in New York state, the Jazz Celebration Series in upstate New York, Chicago, Indiana and a five-show performance in Michigan.  Instead of getting people to help him because of who his father was, Richard Pryor, Jr has worked his path to do it on his own: “No one can say I didn’t work for what I’ve achieved.”

Elizabeth V. Newman (Director) is a native New Yorker who has directed and produced critically acclaimed theatre and film in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and Austin, TX.  She graduated from Yale University with dual B.A. degrees in History of Art and Theater Studies.  She earned her M.F.A. degree in Film Production at Boston University.  Her stage directing credits include: “Miss Julie” by August Strindberg (Austin); “A Delicate Ship” by Anna Ziegler (Austin Premiere), “Trio” by Sheila Cowley (World Premiere, Austin); “Any Night” by Daniel Arnold and Medina Hahn (Los Angeles Premiere and Austin Premiere – nominated for four B. Iden Payne Awards, including Outstanding Direction of a Drama); “Body of Work” by Christine Hoang, (World Premiere, Austin); “Mocha” by Eleanor Burgess (World Premiere, Austin); “The Amenable Stage” by C. M. Gill (World Premiere, Austin); “The Sniper’s Nest” by Lisa Soland (Austin Premiere); “Goodnight Children Everywhere” by Richard Nelson (London, ON, Canada); “The Park Bench” by Linda Lee Armstrong (World Premiere, London, ON, Canada); “Fragments” by Murray Schisgal (Los Angeles).  Her theatrical producing credits include:  The Austin Premiere of “When We Were Young And Unafraid” by Sarah Treem; the World Premiere of “Mocha” by Eleanor Burgess (Austin); the World Premiere of “Nights of Noir!” by Casey Wilson (Los Angeles);  http://elizabethvnewman.com

With over 200 credits to her name, Dee Wallace is a true tour de force in the industry! Her working with countless producers and directors and some of Hollywood biggest names, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Wes Craven, Joe Dante, Lewis Teague, Stephen King, Blake Edwards, and Rob Zombie. Her many film credits include "The Hills Have Eyes," "The Howling," "Cujo," "Secret Admirer," "The Frighteners," "10" and of course, her role as Mary in Steven Spielberg's, "E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial." She has also appeared in 5 television series, and 400 commercials. Films released in 2019 include Rob Zombie "3 From Hell," and "Critters Attack," a reboot of the 1986 classic horror film. She is also an international healer, speaker, author and radio show host. Her I-M system of healing looks deep into a person's energy to reveal the blocks, fears and belief systems holding them back. Ms. Wallace focuses on the ideals of self-love, self-responsibility and self-empowerment.