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Yvette has a conversation with Howard University student and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation scholarship recipient, Akayla Brown, who at 13 years of age founded Dimplez 4 Dayz.
Dimplez 4 Dayz is a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering the youth voice and reducing youth violence in Philadelphia. Akayla shares with Yvette the resources and programs that enable young people to build confidence and fulfill their potential.
Yvette's discussion with returning guest, Joan Portman, who has released her book, Creative Healing Places – Stories of Hope Comfort and Inspiration, is about the legacy of a writer's journey. The writing process and getting a book published is a journey, not a race. Joan shares the challenges, surprises and remarkable gems which are as precious as gold.
Joan Portman, Founder & Owner, Healing Environmnents, LLC Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Author www.joanportman.com
Yvette speaks about effective job hunting with Abby Kohut, an award-winning Human Resources professional and the President of Staffing Symphony LLC. Abby is credited with offering thousands of people jobs from all industries and at all levels of employment during her recruiting career. She is known in the industry as "Absolutely Abby" and her website, AbsolutelyAbby.com, was selected as one of the Top 100 Websites for Your Career. She also hosts calls for job-seekers at CareerWakeUpCalls.com.
Yvette speaks with Patt Morrison, the author of Don't Stop the Presses! Truth, Justice and the American Newspaper. Patt shares with Yvette the background of her writing experience as a Los Angeles Times writer, columnist and podcaster. Patt shares two Pulitzer Prizes. She has covered stories from presidential campaigns to the Super Bowl and the death of Princess Diana and has won six Emmys and a dozen Golden Mike awards. Patt stresses the importance to democracy and a civil society served by the reporting agency of the American newspaper.
Yvette talks with Dr. Ivette Ruiz about Healing By Growing Farms, an initiative founded by Dr. Ruiz. Dr. Ruiz has used her healing from a traumatic brain injury to help other trauma victim survivors heal by connecting with nature and the environment.
Yvette's conversation with Mark Goodman reflects on the transition to music television. Mark is a radio host, TV personality, actor, and one of the original MTV video jockeys. He shares his journey of over four decades in the music industry.
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