In this week's episode, Dr. Aginah Musherah shares her perspective of social media's impact on society. Social media has changed way of thinking and governs our behavior and social conducts. Today, social media has created new styles of communication which has a tremendous impact on everyday lives of the people. Social media has brought people with common interests together and expanded the reach of ideas across the globe. However, social media has also impacted of human behavior and society, ov...
Apr 28, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 136
In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah offers a candid perspective about the behavior of today's youth and societal challenges. Has parenting become a lost art? What can our communities do to get a handle on teen behavior? This episode is designed to spark conversation and challenge listeners to think about ways in which we can reclaim the hearts and minds of our youth. Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodca...
Apr 18, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 135
In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah shares some of her heartfelt memories and lessons learned from her late father, Munir Muhammad. This episode is deeply personal and transparent. It is Dr. Aginah's intent to share with the world, the profound impact of her father and to remind listeners that grief has no time stamp... In honor of Munir Muhammad's legacy, please consider donating towards the Munir Muhammad Legacy Scholarship through PLAN4Success. Our goal is to provide two...
Apr 01, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 134
This week's episode of LITE It Up features a solo chat with Dr. Aginah Musherah. On this #TransformationTuesday, Dr Aginah discusses the importance of being transparent and sharing your story to help others. Transparency leads to transformation. How will you transform your life and those around you? Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM...
Mar 21, 2023•17 min•Season 6Ep. 133
In this week's episode, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Melanie Hall has a conversation with host, Dr. Aginah Musherah about the importance of prioritize one's mental health and embarking upon the mental wellness journey to gain insight from within. Melanie Hall is certified as an Anger Management Specialist II and has a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Melanie has helped clients identify poor coping skills, counterproductive behaviors and unchallenged perspectives....
Mar 14, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 132
In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah has a candid conversation with licensed social worker and CEO of Amaris Counseling LLC, Rachael Stewart. Rachael provides guidance through lived experience, about developing strategies to create a successful co-parenting relationship. A Chicago native, Rachael desires to see individuals, couples and families walk in complete healing and wholeness while living authentically. Rachael’s passion is to guide individuals, couples and families a...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 131
In this week's episode, Dr. Aginah tackles the sensitive topic regarding the state of mental health of young people. Dr. Aginah's guest, Joshua C. Barnett is a licensed social worker in the Chicagoland area. JB shares his expertise in the field of mental health and provides tools for parents to use to help navigate the mental health crisis of young people. Joshua will share information about ways in which parents can provide support and provide their children with the professional help they need...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 130
In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah has a conversation with her fellow UIC alum and friend, Dr. Greg Jones, about naturopathic medicine. Dr. Greg Jones is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and earned his degree in Naturopathic Medicine with honors from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe Arizona. Dr. Jones practices medicine with an emphasis on pain relief and regenerative medicine, peptide therapy, IV therapy, hormone replacement, functional medicine...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 128
Parenting isn't a one size fits all approach nor can one expect the same outcome with different children. In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah creates a safe space to discuss the jounrey of motherhood with Early Childhood Education Consultant, Latisha Howze. As women characterized with "Type A" personality traits, Dr. Aginah and Latisha share some their successes and challenges, raising their 3 children. This episode is transparent and transformative. You'll receive several tips abou...
Feb 14, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 127
In this week's episode of LITE It Up , Dr. Aginah takes her own advice and practices what others may consider to be a radical form of self-care! Traveling is one of the most enlightening and fun forms of self-care. Whether it means traveling with a friend, significant other, or going alone, travel has numerous psychological and emotional benefits. While solo travel isn't everyone's cup of tea--it may be just what the doctor ordered...Solo travel is a completely different level of self-care! Chec...
Feb 07, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 126
In this special edition of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah sits down with Dr. Barbara Bunville, candidate for the position of Alderperson of the 6th Ward in Chicago. A life-long resident of the 6th Ward, Dr. Bunville shares her vision for moving the ward forward. Barbara's academic credentials include a Bachelor's in Education; two Master's in Literacy and Forensic Psychology; and a doctorate in Instructional Leadership. She has served the citizens of Chicago for over 23 years, working in numero...
Jan 31, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 125
LITE It Up is back with another great season! For those who are constantly pouring into everyone without taking time to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit, OR those who have wondered why your plans haven't come to fruition within your timeline...this episode is for you! We are constantly on the move yet we don't take time to focus on our personal well-being. At some point, living our lives constantly on the move will catch up with us. Take time to refocus and recenter yourself. When you choo...
Jan 24, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 124
The return of LITE It Up is Tuesday, January 24, 2023! Tune in for an exciting new season of distinguished guests and great information. Subscribe to LITE It Up wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. LITE It Up is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Google Play. You can also view new episodes on Facebook and the LITE It Up YouTube Channel . Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com Facebook: @lite...
Jan 22, 2023•1 min•Season 6Ep. 124
In this week's episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah shares the challenges and highlights of 2022. As the year comes to an end, it's time to set goals for 2023! Check out the 23 goals that Dr. Aginah Musherah shares to help you jump-start the new year. During the episode, Dr. Aginah shares a few books to add to your collection: Girl, Get Your Money Straight! A Sister's Guide to Healing Your Bank Account and Funding Your Dreams in 7 Simple Steps - Glinda Bridgforth Girl, Make Your Money Grow...
Dec 28, 2022•56 min•Season 5Ep. 123
Work-life balance is a phenomenon that many people, particularly women, attempt to create. As women, we strive to balance our professional careers and personal lives but often find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed. We continuously place ourselves on the bottom of the list. In this week's episode, I share my experience of attending the Women's Leadership Institute in Palm Desert, California. When is the last time you invested in yourself, professionally? If it takes you a while to come up with ...
Dec 13, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 122
In this season of giving thanks, Dr. Aginah reflects on the recent Thanksgiving holiday and the blessings that have been bestowed. Despite the anxiety and stress that have been at the forefront, this year has been filled with an abundance of blessings. Although brief, this episode is reflective and focused on gratitude; being thankful; and appreciative of God's blessings. 1. What are you grateful for? 2. What are you thankful for? 3. What blessings have you received this year? Consider journalin...
Nov 29, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 121
November is National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer's Awareness Month . This week, Dr. Aginah Musherah has a candid conversaion with Dr. Cheryl D. Watkins. Dr. Watkins, an educator, leader, author, and inspirational speaker, shares the journey of caring for her late mother upon being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Dr. Watkins is the author of Releasing Her: Wrestling Peace from the Jaws of Alzheimer's , a personal project that details her experience supporting her mother as she bravely battled Alz...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 120
The hustle and bustle of motherhood and a professional career resulted in Dr. Aginah taking an unplanned break from producing new episodes of LITE It Up. After being away a few weeks, Dr. Aginah is back and ready for self-reflection and reevaluation of priorities. This week's episode is all about making sure you assess the following: 1. Who is the most important person in your life? 2. How are you doing? Dr. Aginah will encourage listeners to pour into self before pouring into others. Recognitio...
Nov 15, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 119
This week's episode of LITE It Up touches on the very sensitive topic of child sexual abuse. Dr. Aginah Musherah's guest, Latarsha Haughton is an author, transformational life coach, and founder of Breaking the Silence Healing the Pain. Latarsha shares her story of remaining silent and holding onto the pain of sexual abuse and the birth of her biological father's son. Latarsha reclaimed her power; overcame years of pain; and is thriving. Latarsha's mission is to tear down mental and emotional st...
Oct 18, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 118
Black women carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and are always viewed as the pillar of strength. More often than not, Black women place themselves at the bottom of the priority list. "Black Girl Day Off" is observed annually on October 11 in the United States. It is a day dedicated to encouraging black women to take a mental day off to focus on their emotional well-being. Check out this episode and learn how to prioritize your health! Listeners are invited to send show topics and gu...
Oct 11, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 117
After a much needed break, Dr. Aginah is back on the mic with Season 5 of LITE It Up! During this episode, Dr. Aginah will share what has kept her away for the last few months and give you a sneak peak of what to expect this season. Listeners are invited to send show topics and guest suggestions via email: info@aginahmuhammad.com . Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow on social media. Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.li...
Oct 04, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 116
September is life insurance awareness month. Dr. Aginah tackles this important but often forgotten about topic with insurance agent, Jocelyn Hope of Hope State Farm. Life insurance can help secure your family's financial future after an unexpected death. Purchasing life insurance helps lay the groundwork for financial responsibility and stability so that every new generation will know how important it is to protect their families. During our conversation, we discuss the reasons for securing life...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 115
As we enter the graduation season, it's important to realize that everyone has a journey that is unique to one's personal goals and experiences. A conversation with millennial, Aaisha N. Muhammad, highlights her decision to pursue an undergraduate degree and realize her passion for working with children. Aaisha shares tips for students pursuing an undergraduate degree; and provides parents with helpful tips to support their students through their journey of completing a college degree. Connect w...
May 19, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 114
We celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8th but in my book, every day is Mother's Day! Has your journey of motherhood turned out as you envisioned? What has your journey taught you about yourself and your role as a mother? This week, Dr. Aginah Musherah shares a brief message to those who have the job of nurturing and guiding a young person. God has designed us to operate uniquely within our role as mothers. As you embark upon the journey of motherhood, remember, your journey is not the same a...
May 11, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 113
Check out the latest episode of LITE It Up with special guest, Tenille Jackson, Digital Strategist and Founder of The Chicagoland Mom Squad. We had a lively discussion about parenting through the pandemic and beyond as well as getting back to basics. Connect with Tenille Jackson @sociallytenille Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Twi...
Apr 26, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 112
Transparency is the first step of transformation. How often are you overextending yourself to others or adding more to your to-do list than you should? Are your commitments to others impacting your life? It's time for you to S.L.O.W. D.O.W.N. Stress impacts so many aspects of our lives. Take the first step to create the life you deserve--peace of mind and balance. Dr. Aginah shares her inner thoughts and experience dealing with stress with the goal of helping you transform your life. Connect wit...
Apr 19, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 111
HerStory was made with the confirmation of Justice Katanji Brown Jackson. However, Black women continue to face an increased level of inequity within the workforce. Dr. Aginah provides commentary about her own professional experience and the ability to navigate spaces that aren't designed for Black women. Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrA...
Apr 12, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 110
Does your passion align with your life's purpose? Dr. Shannon C. Goode, Primary Sports Medicine Physician and Team Physician for Xavier University of Louisiana, gives listeners insight on what it means for your life's journey to come full circle. Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Purchase Dr....
Mar 29, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 109
In this week's episode of LITE It Up , Dr. Aginah Musherah is back on the mic for a quick check in and an important reminder to create balance in your life! Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad Visit Dr. Aginah's Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com and www.liteituppodcast.com Facebook: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Instagram: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Twitter: @liteituppodcast and @DrAginahM Purchase Dr. Aginah's Book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am...
Mar 22, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 108
This week's episode is a replay of an interview with Christal Luster Boynes , CEO of Christal Clear Productions, LLC . Dr. Aginah Musherah has a candid conversation with Christal about developing your passion and living out your dreams. Hailing from the well-established entrepreneurial family of the Lusters, Christal Luster has been groomed to be an entrepreneur since birth. Aside from her creative brand, she is part owner of Essations, Inc--makers of Essations and Naked by Essations products. C...
Mar 15, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 107
