I had the best time with Nakeisha Rodgers, M.D., a Geriatrician and Internist.  In this interview, Dr. Nakeisha shares what drew her to working with senior citizens, why she sees them as savvy seniors and how she approaches her training with medical professionals so that they begin to transform how they view and interact with this population.  Additionally, she shares the content of the progressive training she offers to her colleagues — other physicians, medical aides,  social...

Quilts by Khristel Johnson     In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Fiber Historian  Khristel Johnson, who in her own words says:     “As a student of life, mother of two, and educator for over 30 years, I have always celebrated learning. I mastered my subject matter during my years as a teacher and engaged in retelling the story of American history as presented in the assigned textbooks. While I often questioned the universal narrative, I complied with teaching...

Once a year, I get to interview someone who is under the age of 50 to highlight their body of work, especially when they have been intentional about involving older Black women.     Tameka Lawson is a force, and her organization Restored Hope empowers Black women and girls to move beyond the everyday cycles of violence and trauma while working toward discovering inner peace and resiliency within themselves, their families and their communities. Restored Hope offers after school and in...

Sharon Ehrlich (ERR-lick) is proud, Bronx-raised native New Yorker.    Sharon’s business career started in the health care industry where she spent nearly a decade in hospital administration at a major NYC hospital.     A love story led to her permanently relocate to Austria. With this move she pivoted her career to IT working for IBM for over a decade and led teams throughout Europe, Turkey, and Russia.     Sharon followed her passion for educating future leaders and spent 14...

In Episode 60, I interview Regine Rousseau!! Regine T. Rousseau, wine and spirits expert, writer, presenter, and media personality, focuses on making wine knowledge accessible to people at all levels of proficiency. She is recognized as 2022 Leader in the Wine Industry by Wine Business Monthly, a nominee of 2020 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, Wine Educator of the Year, a WSET Level 3 with Merit, an International Sommelier Guild Level II, and Executive Bourbon Steward, Stave and Thief....

In this episode, I interview Susan Millender, who shares with us information about a rare brain malformation (primarily diagnosed during pregnancy and sometimes diagnosed after birth). She wants us to know that her organization Families for HoPE is the only organization whose mission it is to support the entire family impacted by this disease.  She works, along with a dedicated Board of Directors and with volunteers to meet the direct service needs of the Holoprosencephaly community. Susan...

Robin Tillotson Sun, 11 Jun, 15:32 (6 days ago)       to me           In this episode Saaudiah Muhammad shares the progression and trajectory that led her to a career in the Mental Health space.  Having received a strong and strict upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, from her mother, who left Alabama to experience a more prosperous life in the north, Saaudiah developed strong decision making skills and over time a discerning eye. To this day,...

In this episode, I interview Jarrie Brown, who is a lover of Israel and all that she learned about this exciting country during her travels there.  She shares when her love of Israel, especially Jerusalem, began and why she and her mom took the journey there to honor her father’s memory. She encourages us to travel there not only because of the spiritual significance, but as a place that is highly livable, safe and enlightening.    Jarrie L. Brown is an Ethics Compliance Investigator with...

In this episode, I had the exciting opportunity to interview a wonderful community artist. Antonia “Toni” Ruppert is an Illinois artist who has been creating for over 25 years. She creates paintings that tell a story. Ruppert fell in love with art as a child upon seeing her Dad draw after coming home from work at Brachs Candy Company. The oldest of six siblings, she recalls drawing horses and people on tons of pink paper that was gifted to her by the dentist office. Now creating on canvas,...

In this episode, I speak with Karen Gilliam, who is in alignment with her assignment, and she wants others to be also.  She helps others to put their dreams to the test by working with you to execute the six “Es” — Encourage, Empower, Enlighten, Educate, Elevate and Escalate. She shares that although she lost her husband to cancer, she emerged as a Queen Warrior versus a widow, who functions in a world of isolation, poverty and sorrow.     Karen, aka Coach KG, is a seasoned mentor, coach,...

In this episode, Dr. Knowles shares her journey of self-love, her love of exercise and body building, along with the barriers that she has overcome to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle.   A 25-year veteran in higher education, Dr. Matteel D. Knowlescurrently serves as the Vice President for Student Services at Greenville Technical College.  Prior to that, she served at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort as the Vice President for Student Affairs; and prior to...

After having served in various capacities as a speech-language pathologist for 40 years, Leiana J. Thomas Gary retired officially in 2019.  Always a crafter and amateur gardener with an in-born entrepreneurial spirit and raised by a mother of the Renaissance kind, Leiana tended to look at things a little differently.  During one of the last outdoor walks with her mother Alva prior to her passing in 2007, Leiana, made the snide remark “Someone should do something about these nasty looking...

Akosua Awusi is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at African Conversations and Connections (ACC Tours) — a boutique travel company providing group excursions to sub-Saharan Africa. ACC Tour’s mission is to help tell the African story by providing safe, world class and inclusive guided tours of what Akosua likes to call Black Africa. ACC Tour’s primary goal is to allow travelers to experience Black Africa below the surface. The company’s curated tours are intimate by design — this...

Linda S. Husser is one of the most cutting edge Life Coaches you will meet.  When I asked her about her style of coaching and what makes it successful, Linda unequivocally stated that it’s her own journey and vulnerability that makes her relatable to her clients.  She knows plenty about growing up in a dysfunctional family, but despite this, the strongest value that her parents taught her was staying connected to family and always being there for each other.  As one of six siblings, Linda...

Janice Sutherland has quite the record for supporting women age 40+, particularly those who worry about being on a path that no longer serves them and need a bit of coaching on how to make a shift. Janice is an award winning career strategist, who helps mid-career professional women of color realign their desires and passions. She does all of this through the vehicle of her business “This Woman Can”. As the eldest of six children, Janice was born and raised in Birmingham, England. She...

Michelle Wedderburn-Waters, Founder of Afro Expats, Casa Elm and the YouTube Channel host of Michelle For Afro Expats, is a native of Toronto, Canada (of Jamaican descent), and spent her growing up years in Connecticut!  She has four brothers and both of her parents are still living.  She was educated at Central Connecticut State University, where she studied Business Management.  Michelle shared that the values that her family passed down were mainly centered around maintaining family...

Deidre Proctor has spent many years as a certified business, clarity and accountability coach, along with being the CEO of Deidre Proctor & Associates, LLC.  Deidre has always maintained a passion for helping others to achieve their goals.  As a highly sought after coach with a strong bent for helping women, Deidre shared that the biggest part of her coaching program for women is helping them get past their fears.  She says, it not enough to identify your desire or goal (although gaining...

Toni Denise Carthan was born and raised in Los Angeles California, and is the mother of three loving adult sons. Her fondest memory growing up was how those in the neighborhood took the time to look after each other. “Everyone was family” says Toni. She learned early in life about diversity and culture; she had a number of Mexican friends who she grew ultra close to, and she remains friends with then even to this day. Toni shares with us the principles that she was reared with the Golden Rule...

Marcia’s mission as Founder at Urban Connoisseurs is to affect sustainable growth in the wine community by increasing awareness of the number of American winemakers of African descent in the United States. She is also dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation to seriously consider careers in the wine industry. Marcia increases the public’s awareness of Black winemakers through her well designed Winemakers Club. You choose the membership, the club will select the wines and...

Tinesha Matthews is an innate healer! Because of the many struggles that she has experienced including wanting to commit suicide, Tinesha is the perfect person to usher others through their healing process. Have a listen.

Meet Attorney Lisa Thompson, who shares what her duties as a Juvenile Court Magistrate entails, along with what she loves about traveling the world!

Trish Williams is a highly creative and talented Fiber Artist, who has had her work widely exhibited domestically and globally including the vibrant country of Brazil! In this episode, Trish shares what it means to be creative, how she continues to grow and why it is important that the work of Black artists are showcased for the purposes of artistic value, storytelling and social justice.

In this expanded episode, I chat with multi-talented writer, former university professor, prolific blogger and host of the podcast “My American Melting Pot”, Lori Tharps! She shares how she is using her gifts, particularly during a new phase in her life – living permanently as an Expat in the south of Spain!

Meet Joyce Barr, an Expat Living in Panama! Hear how she has developed a beautiful lifestyle after leaving the United States and how she has created a thriving Tour and Move Abroad coaching business in her new homeland.