Verbally Effective

Patrick Newman is a Memphis native graduating from Hamilton High School, Univ of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (B.A. History) where he played baseball, Freed Hardeman University (Master’s in Education) and also Success School of Real Estate. Patrick has been able to gross millions of dollars in three totally different industries: Education, Real Estate and Entertainment.

Throughout his career as an athlete, educator, and entrepreneur, Patrick has experienced a tremendous amount of success. He holds High School, State Records, All City, and All State Awards as a Baseball Player at Hamilton High School. He also received the “Hero Teacher” Award with Memphis City Schools as an educator and the Urban Elite Professional Top 40 under 40 Award.  In addition, Patrick’s Ultra Lounge was nominated for Best in Black Award in Memphis Tn. 

Patrick Newman is currently the C.E.O./Owner of RP Newman Real Estate Firm, Savor Memphis Ultra Lounge, and the head baseball coach at LeMoyne Owen College. After a very successful decade in the education field as a High School History Teacher, Baseball Coach, and C.E.O./Owner of Independence Tutoring Company, Patrick decided to solely follow his entrepreneurial pursuits.  Take a listen as Patrick walks us through his colorful journey through education, business and sports.  You'll find that he has a very strict mantra about excuses and always discovers an opportunity in every situation.

Rosalyn is determined to let her light shine. This Memphis native continues to build on a strong acting resume that includes work in network television and feature films, in addition to commercial work with global brands such as FedEx, Dell Computers and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

She grew up in her hometown playing flute in marching band and concert orchestra and singing in her church choir. By the time she was selected to be a vocalist with the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers®, her freshmen year at Fisk University, she was well on her way to her commitment to living her passion for the arts out loud.

On episode 112 of the Verbally Effective Podcast Rosalyn stresses the need for having a good agent in your circle, establishing boundaries and pursuing your passion. She also shares some of her favorite “on set” projects. And yes, you guessed it. Rosalyn walks us through how the coronavirus has affected her world in the entertainment industry.

Meet filmmaker and artist Chassidy Jade; a professional video editor and multi­‐talented creative from Delray Beach, Florida and Memphis, Tennessee and with nothing more important to her than producing high quality and diverse independent projects. Tune in to episode 111 as Chassidy breaks down the cost of being a boss in the world of editing.

After a fifteen-year corporate career with various Fortune 500 companies, Summer Owens decided to use her life's challenges to help other overcome theirs. She is the founder and CEO of S.O. What! LLC and author of Life After Birth: A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother. She wears many other hats in addition to being named the President of the University of Memphis National Alumni board. Although she has achieved great success, Summer's greatest challenge and accomplishment has been raising her son as a single mother. Take a listen as my amazing Soror walks us through her upbringing in Jackson, TN where she resided before moving to Memphis. It was there where she experienced a sexual assault that would change the trajectory of her life. Now don't feel sorry for Summer because through it all she has prevailed by turning her life's story into a brand. My hope is that you are fully encouraged after you listen to episode 110 with Summer Owens.

Jasmine Worles is a Memphis native who has pushed for fluid communication between grassroots communities and local government and has been named a Rising Star by the American Society of Public Administration. She is on a continued mission to use her skill to bring the voices that matter most in Democracy to the decision making table. Jasmine currently serves as the Strategic Planning Advisor to the Chief of Staff of Shelby County Schools. Take a listen to episode 109 and let Jasmine walk you through her in-depth journey that includes political, economic and community spaces. She keeps self-care as a top priority while hoarding plants and traveling in her free time.

Standing 6'8, John Best aka "Brother John" serves as the General Manager for the Department of Broadcast Services (88.5FM & C19-TV) of Shelby County Schools. In a short matter of time, John has transformed these media entities into a powerhouse for students to create content for radio, TV, photography, podcasts, graphic arts and digital media.

Originally from New Jersey, John moved to Memphis at the age of sixteen. As a Whitehaven High School graduate, Best was known for his basketball skills and spent his 20-year career with the NBA and several international teams. After retiring in 2007, John put the basketball down and pursued his other passion - youth. Take a listen to John's journey as he explains why he transitioned from the NBA to the school system. Just like many of us, John had to endure plenty of sacrifices to keep his peace of mind and family afloat.

As a beloved on-air radio personality during your weekdays from 3-7pm, John Best's focus is to change the paradigm when it comes to options for our children and community.

Orange Mound native Virginia Awkward has been a certified trainer for nearly one year, but her love for health and fitness started as a Memphis-area athlete at Craigmont High School. She is deeply rooted in the community with her father being a retired fireman and mother running Ernestine and Hazel's for many years. Virginia has a B.S in Psychology from Christian Brothers University and has been in law enforcement for over 15 years. Virginia shares some of the challenges involved with being in an all boys club, her reality show experience, and how she is a proud member of the LGBTQ community. Virginia wholly believes that physical and mental fitness is extremely important, hence the creation of VFit Lifestyle, LLC.

Today I'm taking you down memory lane with the "Best of 2019" snippets. My guests last year were extremely transparent discussing the highs and lows of their pursuits and I wanted to share a piece of their podcasts with all of you. Take a listen and enjoy the guests from episodes 50-100!

Growing up as a kid in Raleigh Phillip DeWayne did not have aspirations of becoming a chef. Playing the symbols in the band and eventually landing a role as the basketball manager for the Raleigh-Egypt Pharaohs encompassed his world during those days. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Memphis for a short while but later began working at the Peabody as a dishwasher. This is where his life abruptly changed. An Austrian chef by the name of Andreas from Vienna gave Phillip the opportunity to learn the art of being a chef. Nothing about this experience was easy, as you will soon learn on episode 105. Chef Phillip DeWayne also shares quite a few experiences of being a chef that include balance, behind the scenes, pet peeves, getting flewed out, relationships and special ingredients. You will also discover his thoughts on the corona virus, the sudden death of Kobe Bryant and potential reality TV.

My guest for episode 104 is author and writing professional Jae Henderson. She currently spearheads the PR and social media for several businesses and nonprofits as President of Put It In Writing Professional Writing Service & PR. Jae is a Memphis native and proud graduate of Treadwell High School and The University of Memphis. As you listen to Jae's journey, you'll discover what motivated her to become an accomplished author of 9 books and counting. You'll also understand how her broadcasting background was necessary as she launched her PR business.