Ep. 32: The Jay Young Show, Donna Richardson

Donna Richardson is a best-selling author and an international motivational speaker. Sheis a renowned wellness/lifestyle expert who has traveled to 50 states, 51 countries and 6continents helping people to become healthier; mind, body and soul. Her “Donnamite” Travel & Lifestyle Show on YouTube, along with her Roam Magazine, an online travel/lifestyle magazine will launch next month.Donna is the only council member appointed by President Bush and President Obama to serve on the President’s Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. She was an ambassador for First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move Initiative.” Donna has starred in over 25 award winning videos including best-selling “Buns of Steel” which sold over 10 million copies. She starred in best- selling videos ESPN, Nike, Sweating in the Spirit, Body Gospel and her own line of videos.She was inducted into the Fitness Hall of Fame and was named by Essence Magazine “One of Twenty Five of the Most Inspiring Women in America.” She received the Mental & Physical Health Award from Essence and the Congressional Black Caucus. Donna broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s largest line dance with over 50,000 participantsat Mega-fest with Bishop T.D. Jakes. She was also selected by Fitness Magazine as one of the top movers and shakers. Donna taught for several years in South Africa at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy forgirls. She is founder of “Grow Green Get Fit,” a nutritional, physical and environmentalcurriculum for school aged children being taught at YMCAs across the country.