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Ep 40 ”Mas and Music: Inside New York’s Biggest Caribbean Celebration” with Andrew Maloney, Esq.

The rhythm and colors are on display during New York City's West Indian Day Parade on Eastern Parkway. The beat of steel drums, colorful dancers and revelers line throughout the streets of New York draws a crowd of over 4 million annually. The Caribbean culture in America is alive and well. Andrew Maloney, Esq., Chairman of the Board of The West Indian American Carnival Day Association. Why does this annual celebration attract visitors from around the world? Maloney delves into the history and contribution of people of Caribben heritage and why it's so important to celebrate culture. ~
#West Indian
#Caribbean
#Eastern Parkway 
#Labor Day Parade
#NYC
#Andrew Maloney
#steel pan music
#Caribbean Mas

S3 Ep 39 A Diamond in the Rough

What if you defeat the odds of survival and succeed? Lean in to this conversation about a woman forged out of fire who shows that it is possible to live with joy. Jacqui's story is one of courage and determination as she gets to choose abundant life instead of despair. LISTEN. ~

S3 Ep 38 There is Always Better If You Take the First Step

Family is supposed to be a safe space for a child. But what if family members use you and inflict harm? A conversation with Kimmie speaks to how you can heal and have hope despite the odds against you. Trigger Warning: rape, incest, death
#shame
#rape
#incest
#faith
#forgiveness
#mentalhealth

S3 Ep 37 Close Your Eyes and Look

Elijah Caldwell writes a captivating parable about the quest to find yourself and find a life filled with purpose. Through storytelling, we meet Micah, a timeless dreamer whose journey takes us on adventures with Mr. Heart, Miss Destiny, Master Mind and other characters in search of purpose. Every page has words and phrases that can be easily quoted as affirmations, every principle serves our spirit and increase our faith. In our conversation, Elijah gives us a glimpse of his genius and unveil some truths about the book. You don't want to miss this episode, it will change your life. ~ 

S3 Ep 36 Don’t Throw It Away

When you go about the process of updating your home, you find unexpected surprises. It is the same with life -- when you let go of mistakes and baggage that drags you, you create space for blessings to flow. Listen with me, your host Ann-Marie. 

S3 Ep 35 Sunday Motivation with Kevin McLemore and Friends

Sunday Motivation with Kevin McLemore takes us inside the power of words. I was invited to be a guest on the podcast where ordinary people talk about extraordinary things. This week we look at how opposite statements can be true at the same time. We are changing our lives one day at a time. ~
#KevinMcLemore
#RMKProductions
#quotes
#powerofwords

S3 Ep 34 A Standout Mind with Elijah Caldwell

Through his love of words and an entrepreneurial spirit, Elijah Caldwell runs a masterclass in a paradigm shift from "do, do, do" to "allowing yourself to be who you are." Our conversation runs through being identified as talented and gifted to courageous conversations of living out your own vision. Adding motivational speaker to his credit, Elijah shows us why we must get out of our own way to live a fulfilled life. Author of "Close Your Eyes and Look: How to Journey Within to Find Success," Elijah invites us to see how we define ourselves differently from the norm.
#CreativeArtist
#multilinguist
#flytimelessmotivation
#GrowthMindset
#SiliconeValleyCapitalClub
#motivationalconcerts
#authenticlife
#cultureandlanguages
#omegapsiphi

S3 Ep 33 Believe Her When She Tells You -

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains sensitive information about domestic violence, incest and suicide. ~ Hotline - 800-799-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788 Suicide Hotline - Call or Text 988
Listen, a life filled with tragedy is redeemed. Surviving incest, pregnant by force and a near death incident was just the beginning. It's a miracle thatTywanah Evette is alive. Hear Tywanah tell her story of rising from ashes to victory.
#domesticviolence
#survivor
#incest
#suicide 
#stepparent
#narcissisticpartner