Mark Johnson is the Co-Founder of Playing for Change, a movement that believes in the power of music to break down barriers, connect people and create positive change. This movement brings together musicians from diverse backgrounds to create “Songs Around the World” that break down barriers, and connect people globally, fostering unity through the universal language of music.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss how the Playing for Change movement is using music to break barriers.

Jasmine Goodwin is the CEO of The Black Girl Agenda, and Charlotte M. Andrews is the founder of The Lotus W.E.L.L. They both join the show to talk about their upcoming Rooted in Wellness event happening Sunday, April 19. The conversation highlights holistic healing, mental health, financial wellness, plant therapy, and community care for Black women, while also honoring Earth Month and the connection between wellness and the environment.

Mandy Katz is the Director of Horticulture and Lead Gardener at Bartram’s Garden. She joins the show to talk about the 2026 Spring Fest. She broke down this year’s theme, how the festival honors Earth Day with interactive gardening exhibits, hands on learning, community engagement, and family-friendly activities.

On this episode of Black Women's Leadership Council, Joann and Vanessa invite Andrea Lawful-Sanders and Keir Bradford Grey on their show. Andrea Lawful-Sanders is a media professional who is the host of the online morning show, Mornings With Muva. Keir Bradford-Grey is a nationally recognized state and federal defender.

Andrea joined the show to talk about her experience in moderating a political event she attended on April 16th. Keir Bradford-Grey joined the show to talk about the April 16th event, and to also give her take on the current political state of America.

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

P.O.C is joined by Amy Konicki of the Free Library of Philadelphia to promote the free seed libraries, where you can borrow free seeds to plant at home or in your neighborhood community garden.

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

P.O.C is joined by Kate Southerland of the Philadelphia Housing Authority to discuss affordable housing in Philadelphia.

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

Chauntee Andrews of DANCE4LIFE joins P.O.C to discuss DANCE4LIFE's 18th anniversary and their performance at Bartram's Gardens.