It’s never too late to make a career change even after 40. Jeannie Jacobs MD, a former OB-GYN, knows this all too well. Her journey from medicine to becoming a curator of a successful lifestyle brand "Just Jeannie" is a testament to her resilience and audacity. Over two decades, Dr. Jacobs assisted in the miracle of birth. However, her transformative journey began when she decided to pursue her passion for cooking, DIY projects, and interior design. Her unique brand, "Just Jeannie," makes luxury...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min
A cancer diagnosis can change our lives and the lives of our loved ones in an instant. It leaves us seeking answers to myriad questions and searching for hope. In The Cancer Journey, Dr. Chadi Nabhan demystifies this complex disease and offers a compassionate guide to understanding your diagnosis and treatment options. With decades of experience treating oncology patients, Dr. Nabhan answers your essential questions about cancer, including how it develops, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated,...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min
Ellen Marks lost the love of her life to suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death in Georgia, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers from Atlanta are joining the thousands of people who are gathering this season in towns across the United States to promote suicide prevention. The annual Atlanta Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP Georgia), will take...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min
Breast cancer survivor and fierce advocate for Black women’s health, April Love, is set to host the 6th annual Pink Awards on Saturday, October 12 at the TheaterPlex in Decatur, GA. This event goes beyond recognizing achievements; it’s a powerful platform that sheds light on the devastating impact of breast cancer within the African American community and highlight the urgency of providing equal care and treatment to Black women, who are often overlooked and underserved in the fight against brea...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min
Will America be able to keep its experiment in democratic republicanism going or will it slide into oligarchy, or worse? CIARA TORRES-SPELLISCY, Professor of Law at Stetson University, offers a chilling exposé of how corporations manipulate our political system for profit and offers concrete steps for consumers and investors committed to protecting our democracy in her new book, CORPORATOCRACY: How to Protect Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians. In CORPORATOCRACY, Torres-Spelliscy ...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min
My guest is Kenneth Braswell. He leads the nonprofit organization Fathers Incorporated. The group works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location. Braswell recently penned an op ed for the Atlanta Journal Constitution about why Black dads must vote and their newest initiative, Black Dads Count....
Sep 30, 2024•25 min
Amari and the Despicable Wonders is the third and final book in his pitch-perfect middle grade fantasy series that puts a black girl at the heart of the action. The series has received tons of critical acclaim and the books have been #1 bestsellers and will soon be a major motion picture from Universal Pictures. Throughout the series, Amari grapples with what it means when entering a new magical world as the “chosen one” doesn’t erase the prejudice and discrimination she’s faced as a marginalize...
Sep 30, 2024•20 min
Will America be able to keep its experiment in democratic republicanism going or will it slide into oligarchy, or worse? My guest on Perspectives is Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, a professor of Law at Stetson University, Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, and member of the board of directors of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. She offers a chilling exposé of how corporations manipulate our political system for profit and offers concrete steps on protect...
Sep 17, 2024•25 min
Now through September 19th, metro Atlantans can pause for a moment of self-care with a visit to The Unplugged for Self Care Exhibit at the Mable House Arts Center on Floyd Road in Mableton. The exhibit uitilizes the intersection of music, photography, and renowned voices to inspire individuals to relax and release more. Curators argue we need self-care especially during challenging times. Joining me for this conversation is producer and creative consultant Danese Turner. The exhibit is free and ...
Sep 09, 2024•20 min
My guest on the show is New York Times best-selling author Ken Abraham. His book is No Address, a novel based on the soon to be released film of the same name. It vividly shows how homelessness can happen to anyone. This story offers hope, humanity and resilience as five characters - all based on real people experiencing homelessness navigate their journey. The story testifies to the enduring human spirit and the transformative power of community.
Sep 09, 2024•25 min
Everyone hopes to leave a legacy once life ends. What will yours be? Have you considered the gift of saving a life? LifeLink of Georgia, the state's largest organ procurement and education organizations has launched its "infinity campaign" as a new approach to motivating and registering organ donors. The idea is to register as an organ donor to continue your life legacy. More than 3000 Georgians are on the organ transplant list. Thousands more could benefit from tissue transplantation. More than...
Sep 03, 2024•25 min
Max Mayblum is on a mission. When his aunt received a cancer diagnosis, his family moved - literally to provide her care. Max saw the impact her illness had on his family and was driven to make a difference. He thought there has to be a way for family members who provide care for loved ones to have access to some resources. He was right. Mayblum, a Emory University, Goizueta Business School graduate founded Givers because of the direct care worker shortage that exists. Givers seeks to ease that ...
Sep 03, 2024•25 min
Invest Fest 2024 concludes Aug 25 at the Georgia World Congress Center. This event focuses on Black financial empowerment and Entrepreneurialism. New American Funding, an independent mortgage lender servicing more tan 263,000 customers recently launched its Black Impact Initiative, an effort to promote home ownership to Black Borrowers. My guest for this segment of Perspectives is Mosi Gatling, SVP of strategic growth at NAF. In addition to their efforts to grow the number of Black homeowners, N...
Aug 26, 2024•25 min
For Ed Rahill, a cross-country road race record holder, his goal was to share a story with his children about the importance of family and the role every member plays. This effort evolved into a book illustrating the complexities of life blended with the thrills and challenges of racing on the open road. Rahill leads readers through the exhilarating realm of cross-continental road racing, seamlessly intertwining tales of personal struggle, heartbreak, and eventual triumph. Rooted in his grandmot...
Aug 26, 2024•25 min
We have three conversations for you in today's show. First, in 2020, a Pew Research Center report found that nearly 50% of U.S. adults felt that dating had gotten harder in recent years, with participants noting their dissatisfaction with their relationship history as well as their prospects for the future. So what happened to love? What’s behind the growing trend of "situationships" and why has this scenario been made even more precarious for Black women and other women of color? In THE END OF ...
Aug 19, 2024•49 min
College savings plans have become even more valuable with recent changes. While 529 savings plans have traditionally been used to set aside money for education, they now offer even greater flexibility. Joining me is Dr. Edmund H Moore, a retired federal government worker and parent of two college-aged students. He provides his personal insights into navigating these plans for his own family. 529 plans have long been hailed as one of the best ways to save for your child’s college education. These...
Aug 12, 2024•25 min
In a culture obsessed with youth, "It's Ok to be Old" offers a paradigm shift, inviting readers to embrace the aging process and recognize the unique advantages that come with years of life experience. This timely book addresses the increasing demographic of older adults and responds to a growing demand for positive, practical approaches to aging. My guest is Patricia Greenberg, a best-selling author, drew from her extensive research and personal experiences to create this comprehensive guide. "...
Aug 12, 2024•25 min
America's Dream at a Crossroads: The 2024 Presidential Election and Beyond" is a crucial primer for understanding what is at stake in the 2024 presidential election and after the election. The book suggests that the American Dream itself is up for a vote. It urges readers to consider how the outcomes of this pivotal election could redefine the pursuit of happiness, prosperity, and well-being for all Americans. My guest today is Don Iannone who offers a twelve-point strategy to avert the systemic...
Aug 05, 2024•25 min
While Americans are tuned in to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, many of the athletes competing are calling the Olympic village in Sant Denis home. This is where you will find Africa Station. Saint Denis is the site of the largest immigrant community in France. My guest for this segment of Perspectives is Oliver Nguesson, curator of Africa Station. More than just a fan zone, it is a dynamic living space where Parisians and tourists alike can immerse themselves in the richness of African Heritage...
Aug 05, 2024•25 min
Every day, the news delivers the same story: as a nation, we are so divided, we spend more time picking fights than solving our most urgent problems. It's exhausting and exasperating. In Remaking the Space Between Us, my guest, Diana McLain Smith invites us to see what lies behind this story: a growing trend in which more and more of us are seeking refuge in like-minded groups while distancing from groups different from our own. Although it's a natural response to the uncertainty and adversity o...
Jul 24, 2024•25 min
Black Violin will perform at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 20 at 8pm. My guest for Perspectives is one half of this dynamic duo, Wil Baptiste. About this group 303 Magazine wrote, "Today, genre-defying acts dominate the music industry, and artists move between styles with a level of comfort rarely — if ever — observed before. Few of these musical shapeshifters are as original and as captivating as string instrumentalists Kev Marcus and Wil B, who fuse hip-hop and classica...
Jul 17, 2024•25 min
If you're like many people, when you think of innovation, you think of entrepreneurs. And gifted entrepreneurs have written countless books for go-getters starting their own businesses. But what if you're a visionary who wants to innovate effectively within the framework of your larger organization? It can be done says my guest Louis Gump in his new book The Inside Innovator. In this inspiring, yet practical primer, Gump shines a light on the efforts that occur behind the walls of almost every o...
Jul 17, 2024•25 min
There's a new troop leader of the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. She's Jai Ferrell, a 5th generation Atlantan and the first woman of color to lead the Atlanta Council. She's a Spelman alumna and comes to the council from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport where she was the Chief Commercial Revenue Officer. Next we are joined by former South Carolina State Legislator and author Bakari Sellers, in Atlanta over the weekend to talk about his newest book, The Moment Thoughts on the Race Reckon...
Jun 24, 2024•25 min
How's this for an idea and the perfect gift for any dad? Free advise, endless dad jokes, resources and virtual AI-powered confidant named Sage the Owl. Men will find all this and more at Poppa University, a free, dedicated online resource and virtual community to support fathers as they raise their kids and navigate fatherhood. My guest on Perspectives is Kenneth Braswell, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Father's Incorporated. Father's Incorporated has an overall mission to improve the societal...
Jun 24, 2024•25 min
Michael Hoffen and the protagonist in his new book are both teenagers, but there’s quite an age gap between them—about 4,000 years. In Hoffen’s new book, BE A SCRIBE: Working For a Better Life in Ancient Egypt, he brings to life the story of a young Egyptian, Pepi, whose father, Kheti, is intent on getting his son a job in the royal court. Hoffen, who has been translating ancient texts since middle school, became fascinated by a 4,000-year-old or so piece of literature from ancient Egypt’s Middl...
Jun 17, 2024•24 min
My guest on Perspectives is Atlanta's Milton Jones. He is the national president of The 100 Black Men of America, an organization founded 38 years ago and recognized as the nation's premiere African American led youth mentoring organization. The national organization staged its 2024 conference in Atlanta, a conference which featured a visit and address by Vice President Kamala Harris. In March, the organization launched its "Real Men Vote" initiative focused on delivering critical voter educatio...
Jun 17, 2024•25 min
Family Food Fest Atlanta is a multicultural Father's Day charity fundraiser and food-tasting celebration where we celebrate fathers and men who impact their families and community. The 501(C)3 nonprofit Atlanta Culinary Charities, whose mission is to work with boys and girls in after-school programs and on weekends, produces this event each year on Father's Day. Longtime Atlanta resident Diane Larche' founded the event a decade ago. She lost her battle to pancreatic cancer earlier this year. Her...
Jun 14, 2024•25 min
Exact figures are not available. However, it is estimated that nearly one in 5 individuals have self-injured themselves at some point in their lives. The highest likelihood of this behavior emerges in young people between the ages of 14 and 22 years old. My guest on Perspectives is Amanda Beausoleil. She was motivated by her own struggles with self-injury to build a solution for others. That solution is SIRA, The Self-Injury Recovery & Awareness organization. It's a nonprofit that helps peop...
Jun 14, 2024•25 min
My guest is David Manuel. He's a father, arts advocate and community activist. 10 years ago, he received a life saving liver transplant. He's founded the "I Am A Father 5K Run/Walk, an event uniting male-focused organizations and directing donations to youth programs like the Piedmont Hospital Foundation and others with a priority on strengthening families from the fatherhood perspective. This year's 5K walk/run is Saturday, June 8th starting at Privi at The Mall at Stonecrest in Parking Lot C. ...
Jun 03, 2024•20 min
My guest is Ken Block, author of DISPROVEN: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections. Looking back on the day he signed the contract with Donald Trump’s second presidential campaign, Ken Block says, “I had no idea then how finding so little would lead to so much.” The day after the 2020 presidential election, a lawyer for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign called Block, a registered Republican and ...
Jun 03, 2024•40 min
