What is it about the sensation of having all eyes on us that intimidates so many? Are others judging us, or are we self-consciously judging ourselves? It's definitely some of both. Yet the truth is either we take command of the audience or the audience takes command of us! Being an engaging speaker is not difficult. It just includes incorporating a few key elements into our presentations. Our guest Allison Shapira, will advise what these elements are, and how to present successfully. Allison Sha...
Aug 16, 2013•1 hr
In April, Monica Day, Ms. Maryland Plus America 2013, talked with us about plus size women and beauty and shared her aspirations as she prepared for the Ms. Plus America Pageant that was held ten days ago in Louisiana. Now, Monica returns to share her pageant experiences gained first hand during the week of competition. Monica will also introduce newly crowned, 2013 Miss Plus America Elite, Annette (CeCe) Harris, who will share her take on the pageantry experience. We are excited to have Monica ...
Aug 07, 2013•1 hr
What is one way that we can know that the food that we are eating contains the nutrients to help our bodies thrive and our minds expand to its fullest potential? We can naturally grow our own food free of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides! Before the institutionalization of processed foods, we were a healthier society. Growing your own food is not just a trendy thing to do; it's a health revolution. Not only is your food more tasty and nutritious, it's also economical and earth friendly. O...
Jul 19, 2013•49 min
We've now taken participants through five of the six steps in personal financial literacy: 1. Mind Over Money - obtaining the right mindset to attract abundance; 2. Relating Careers and Education to Income - ensuring we have the proper education aligned with our goals; 3. Planning and Managing Money - setting a budget and adhering to it; 4. Managing Credit and Debt - avoiding the pitfalls of going into debt and using credit to your advantage, and 5. Creating and Building Wealth - investing for y...
Jun 28, 2013•58 min
All the money and success in the world means nothing if you are not healthy enough to enjoy it and live long enough to spend it. The better we take care of our mind and body, the better we are able to be the divine vessel we were created to be - channelling and directing life force energy to fulfill our unique life purpose. Before the advent of conventional medicine, doctors learned how to read body energy to diagnose, and use herbs, minerals, energy balancing, along with other natural methods t...
Jun 21, 2013•1 hr
In many parts of the country it seems like summer will never arrive. But be assured that sooner or later hot summer days, open toe and sandal weather will be here! So why wait? If you’re still hiding in closed-in shoes and boots, it’s time to bring those toes into the light and we’re here to help. Join SIS and our special guest, Christina Monroe, owner of “Love Those Toes” Mobile Nail Spa for tips on how to care for and pamper your feet to get them in shape for the summer season. Christina is a ...
May 17, 2013•55 min
Is your outdoor space aligned with achieving your goals? The energy balance outside your home is just as important as inside. You can also bring good outdoor energy inside. How? By practicing outdoor feng shui. Is your outdoor space aligned with achieving your goals? The energy balance outside your home is just as important as inside. You can also bring good outdoor energy inside. How? By practicing outdoor feng shui. Join SIS during our Healing Energy segment with our special guest, DeAnna Rada...
May 03, 2013•1 hr 1 min
Join SIS and Monica D. Day, Ms. Maryland Plus America 2013, for a stimulating conversation about plus size women and society's concept of beauty and how that translates in the world of pageantry. Monica, is a contestant for the Miss Plus America 2013 Pageant and has a unique perspective on "beauty" and pageantry to share with us. Monica's platform is women's empowerment and she encourages teens and women of all ages to B.E.B.O.L.D. Brave, Empowered, Body Positive, Optimistic, Leading, Divas . Jo...
Apr 23, 2013•54 min
The conventional path to wealth building that worked for the Baby Boomer generation is not necessarily one that will work well for Gen X and Y. Statistics show that parents of Gen X and Y outpace the wealth building capability of their children. What's different? Well, interest on savings and stock market returns have been relatively low in recent years. There's also the decreased availability of college grants, comparatively low wages out of school, and many other factors. Yet, statistics can b...
Apr 11, 2013•1 hr 1 min
Learn helpful tips to work with your dreams and find out "why" we have them, "where" they come from and "what" they are trying to tell us. This will be an exciting discussion so be ready to call in with your questions for Charlotte! Charlotte is an intuitive with keen knowledge of how to analyze and interpret energy. Charlotte teaches A Course in Miracles® and is a certified Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation Facilitator. She also conducts workshops, classes and offer lectures on a variety of metaphys...
Apr 05, 2013•1 hr
There's a revival going on and it's in your kitchen! Yet, if you want to continue wishing and waiting for the "perfect time" to take charge of your family's health, then this program IS NOT for you. If you can think of better things to do rather than doing what it takes to give your body the best nourishing foods and to understand how to prepare them, then this program IS NOT for you. It IS FOR YOU if, you want to renew and regenerate your life through low cost, delicious and simple holistic eat...
Mar 22, 2013•1 hr 1 min
Get rich schemes and the lottery only work for a limited few; so how can you create and build wealth? Attainment requires organizing information and energy (both quantumly and materially); simply dreaming about personal wealth won't get you there though. You can become financially independent with little or no debt and investments in place by being informed of your options, having a conscious intent and timing around your goals, and by applying dedication. Join the webinar as Chief Money Manager...
Mar 14, 2013•31 min
It is tax season and everyone wants to ensure their tax returns are prepared correctly and within the guidelines. Our special guest, Linda Curry Graham, will share tips on red flag alerts, small business reporting, and what to do if you owe. While this is not tax advice on "how to prepare your forms" the discussion will share information on items to take note of as you prepare or have a tax professional prepare your tax forms. Linda is a Retired- IRS Enrolled Agent with 29 years in tax collectio...
Mar 08, 2013•1 hr
What is your relationship with food? Do you simply love to eat and cast health to the wind in favor of eating whatever satisfies your palette? Are you more conscious of your eating habits and strive to eat to live, but don't really enjoy your food choices; or are you somewhere in the middle of the foodie spectrum? Join SIS and our special guest, Chef Khepra Anu, raw food chef, nutritionist and owner Khepra's Raw Food and Juice Bar, Washington, DC, for a conversation about simple ways to improve ...
Mar 01, 2013•1 hr
Join SIS as we journey through the steps to financial literacy and empowerment. This webinar will cover Managing Credit and Debt with Arthur Crutcher of BB&T Bank.
Feb 08, 2013•1 hr 1 min
You've had the lesson, now for the hands-on practice! This money management course has been made available to you free of charge with experts from the financial and academic world supporting YOUR financial awareness and growth. In December, you received the instruction for planning and managing your money Over two thousand people tuned in to the program. Now it's time to build the plan. Planning worksheets were made available from Financial Advisor, Jessica Ballew and SIS during the Plan and Man...
Jan 11, 2013•51 min
Is your money working for you? Or are you just working for it? If you want to reach your New Year financial goals, personal financial planning and management is an essential part of life that can't be ignored. So why do so many of us give so little thought to managing our financial resources? Why isn't money management a mandatory course for youth? No matter what your financial status, actively managing a plan will enhance your financial well being. Take the first steps, by identifying your fina...
Dec 28, 2012•1 hr 1 min
There's a direct correlation between the choices you make regarding education and career path to earning potential. Generally, education levels predict one's lifetime earning potential; and the more desirable jobs usually depend on skills and knowledge provided in post high school education. Your planning for a strong financial future depends on what you want to do in life, and we want to ensure your plans and expectations are aligned. In preparation for this webinar, we ask that you take a look...
Oct 26, 2012•57 min
Do you want to do the right thing to grow your finances, yet just don't know how? Well, the first step is to ensure that you have an abundance consciousness mindset. Secondly, you have to know how to make informed financial decisions. Learning to apply the principles of financial literacy at an early age will empower a sustainable financial future. Not learning and applying these principles has devastating results, which we can clearly see in our communities today. Yet, know it is never too late...
Oct 12, 2012•1 hr 9 min
There's so much energy and excitement surrounding the upcoming "Power Up! Release Unwealthy Habits" Symposium that we're hosting a preview of the powerful, life changing knowledge that will be transferred to you during the Symposium on November 3, 2012, in Decatur Georgia. Our special guest, REV. ROWENA E. SILVERA, Founder, A Different Thought Community Church for Conscious Living, will facilitate the Personal Empowerment and Transformation workshop and during this show, will preview what you'll...
Oct 05, 2012•30 min
Do you wake up each morning dreading going to work, or at 7:00 PM on Sunday do you suddenly have a feeling of anxiety or depression? If so, it may be that the job that you are in is not for you! There is a perfect role out there for you, and getting polished, positioned and empowered to take it on is the focus for this show with Career Coach, Chandra Russell. Chandra Russell specializes in helping people identify their ideal career path, navigate their transition and nurture a fulfilling career....
Sep 21, 2012•1 hr
On Thursday, Sept. 13, SIS will kick off the Financial Literacy Education Program (FLEP), sponsored in part by a grant from the AAUW. This empowerment series targets young women who want to take control of their personal finances and live a prosperous life buoyed by confidence! Some of the most savvy financial advisors, bankers, entrepreneurs, credit experts and abundance consciousness speakers in the country will participate in this ten-month program. Young women today need to be financially li...
Sep 14, 2012•1 hr 1 min
It's back to school time, a time when parents put forth great effort to ensure their children are materially prepared for the new school year. The purchase of clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies and technology tops the preparation list, but is that enough? Are your children really prepared? Our special guest, Shirley H. Cox, M.Ed., owner of Faces of Hope Child Development Center, Inc. of Washington, DC, will share how parents can help their children prepare for school, and the various se...
Sep 07, 2012•1 hr
Did you know your feet can reveal unexpected clues about your overall health? For example, numbness and tingling could be a sign of diabetes and swelling could be an indication of other adverse medical conditions. Our special guest, Monique Rolle, DPM,(Dr. of Podiatric Medicine) will share information about various health conditions that adversely affect your feet and the signs to look for. Dr. Rolle will also talk about how to properly care for your feet and the steps you can take to help avoid...
Aug 24, 2012•1 hr 1 min
"Healing yourself of fibroids and any other condition takes time, patience, and dedication to learning how your body works. You must make the decision to finally get in your kitchen and make the meals you claim you do not have time to make. You must get off your ass and exercise when it is too hot, too cold, and when you plain old don’t feel like it. It means doing the “inner work” to analyze how your personal relationships are working for or against your healing. Healing means asking yourself i...
Aug 03, 2012•1 hr 1 min
Urban living exposes us to constant distraction and potential misalignment with Mother Nature, because we are outside of our natural habitat. It takes focused energy to maintain equilibrium that allows for optimal mind/body/spirit balance in this fast-paced world, and even more so in a stressful environment. The urban Yogi is able to turn inward and find peace and renewal in their inner sanctuary, whether that be in the subway or in the comfort of their own home. Our guest, Luz Emma Canas Madrig...
Jul 20, 2012•1 hr
Mercedes Hawkins (Beato), also called Waliya has a Caribbean background. This means she grew up in a time and place where medicines and remedies were as natural as the trees they grew on. Coming to an industrialized nation, the US, changed everything as it does for most people. However, after being diagnosed with kidney disease several years ago, Mercedes reached back to the old fashioned ways and found that natural remedies are not only more cost effective, but they typically have no side effec...
Jun 22, 2012•1 hr
What do you have in your kitchen? Is it healing or is it making you sick? We all have heard the expression "You are what you eat"; so what's your make up? Junk food is called junk for a reason, processed food is basically depleted of natural nutrients, and cooking can heat vitamins, minerals and enzymes right out of your food. The food you intake sets the level of vibrancy of your life. Yes, there is a direct connection. So why not consume foods that facilitate health and happiness by increasing...
Jun 08, 2012•1 hr 1 min
Often when we think of health, we only think about the physical components of diet and exercise. Yet your mental health equally important. The full mind/body/spirit triad must be addressed. May is Mental Health Month, a perfect time to take the pulse of your mental wellbeing. We live in a stressful world; and we all could benefit from some stress management techniques. In part 2 of our mental health series, SIS continues the discussion with Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Coa...
May 18, 2012•1 hr
We often think and talk about preserving and developing our physical health, yet ignore another important factor in the health triad - the mind. Mind, body, spirit focus is essential for preserving and developing a balanced being. In honor of Mental Health Month, we bring that focus to mental health on this show. Co-host Raiysa, will discuss how ancestry, diet and deficiencies influence unstable "pseudo-emotions" that can threaten our mental and emotional without us ever knowing the cause. With ...
May 04, 2012•1 hr
