Wed, Dec 22, 2021
Daniela Morales, daughter of Guatemala's beloved entertainer, Josué Morales, is a singer, performer, and, for the past three seasons, producer of the children's hit musical podcast "Ice Cream Musical." In 2019, Daniela had the idea to create a musical podcast for kids and recruited composer Rodrigo Villagran, New York City actor Jorge Echeverría, voice actor Betsy Garcia, and her dad Josué Morales (who performs the voice of "Charro," a famous Mexican mariachi) to help bring Ice Cream Musical to life. Daniela talks about how she combined her experiences on the stage, as an actor, and as a singer to create an imaginary ice cream shop in the whimsical town of Pumpernickel Springs.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) made 2020 a year to remember. The pandemic effected people differently. For some, it was about staying healthy and not getting sick. Others didn't get sick, but suffered emotionally and psychologically. Children and youth were so negatively effected by the isolation caused by pandemic that many slipped into depression. Some went on to take their own lives. Michelle Fong, a wife, mother, community leader and the founder of the Reflections ob Beauty girl's conference, has been a go-to resource for "covid kids" needing extra love and support during this strange season.
Wed, Dec 29, 2021
Former foster care kid, Chicago native Shakila Stewart is living the dream in Tinseltown. She's performed at The Black Ensemble Theatre, The Harold Washington Cultural Center, Messiah Equiano Productions, Poets R People2 Productions, Soul Savin Productions, and you've seen her on Empire, Chiraq, Escaped, and national Nike spots. Shakila Stewart is also a fitness, runway, print, and editorial model. She broke into the modeling industry at the age of 17 when she landed a national commercial print ad for Luster's Inc. Hair Company's, "Straight Shades," campaign. When Shakila isn't performing, she teaches women and youth how to overcome shame, rejection, abandonment. Her mentoring program, Walk This Way Movement has graced studios, school auditoriums, and community centers in the Chicago and Los Angeles areas. Her books Chin Up You Got This. and Favor and Two French Braids inspire women from all walks of life. "How you start in life is not how you have to finish" Shakila Stewart says.
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
In 2005, Melisa Erickson was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In 2019, her Allergan breast implants were recalled after the FDA reported they were causing sickness, cancer, and sometimes death. According to drugwatch.com, "In July 2019, Allergan recalled its Biocell textured breast implants after the FDA had linked them to a rare cancer called breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL. Most of Allergan's recalled textured breast implants were sold under the Natrelle brand. The FDA advises women with BIA-ALCL to have their implants removed." Melisa's breast implant illness has been masked by her pre-existing MS symptoms, but as soon as she discovered she had "breast implant illness," she arranged to have them removed. Melisa will have a procedure called an "explant" surgery on January 4, 2022, to have her poisonous breast implants removed.
Mon, Jan 3, 2022
StoryBrand guide Kris Jones, CEO of Red Door Designs, helps experts elevate the way they show up online so they can create wealth with ease, enjoy more freedom and make a bigger impact. She's bootstrapped and sold one company, created another that doubles in revenue every year, been an ad agency art director and worked at Nike. She says "You don't need to be Don Draper to know that people don't buy products and services. They buy stories." So to succeed online, Kris helps businesses get crystal clear on messaging.
Thu, Jan 6, 2022
Amy Jones has always been smart. She grew up in Bellflower, California, has two siblings, and was the valedictorian of her high school class. So, it surprised everybody when she ended up in prison. What I mean is - Amy is a clinical pharmacist, specializing in hepatitis and HIV treatments, and works inside a North Carolina prison. This is her story.
Mon, Jan 10, 2022
Media executive, writer and speaker, Kathleen Cooke, co-founded Cooke Media Group and the nonprofit The Influence Lab in Burbank, California. She and her husband, Phil, travel to multiple cities and countries to produce and mentor leaders on how to use media more effectively. The focus of The Influence Lab is to help transform cultural conversation through multiple media platforms, rethink global media missions, and move Christian thinking from the outside and into the heart of culture. Kathleen believes each person's life matters and that each person has a significant story that can influence others.
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Martin Esqueda was bullied as a kid, and his wife was the victim of childhood sexual abuse. Their childhood experiences fueled their passion to help others who may also be experiencing something similar. "As children who fell victims to child sexual abuse and bullying, we understand. If you know someone who is a victim of either of these senseless acts, contact us," says Martin Esqueda.
Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Michael Nguyen is the type of police officer every community deserves. Michael, the son of Vietnamese immigrants, started his career in law enforcement at the academy, went on to work the streets as a beat cop, rose through the ranks to become a sexual assault detective, and is now serving as a homicide detective. Every day, Michael sees the worst of humanity, and yet, has an unstoppable determination to get justice for victims and and their families.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
Erin McElroy is an American constitutionalist. She believes wholeheartedly that this 1787 document is still, in 2022, both the foundation and guiding light for the future of the United States of America. United States Constitution Preamble: "We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
Wed, Feb 2, 2022
East Los Angeles artist Richard Bravo is a true artisan. A creative. A builder. A guy who sees beyond the surface. He sees beauty and potential in ordinary, mundane objects and re-purposes them into centerpieces. A diesel truck's air filter becomes a ceiling lamp. A pile of old pipes, rusted metal flanges and light bulbs becomes the central focus of a living room.