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Plattinum PassportTRAVEL WELL WITH THE PLATTINUM PASSPORT TRAVEL PANELThe Plattinum Passport Podcast Travel Team is back again!! They kicked us off last year with travel tips for the Fall and Winter. In this episode, the conversation comes full circle with their ideas for Summer and Fall travel, budget-friendly travel tips, the best times to travel during the Summer and Fall, and a list of things to think about when planning your next travel adventure. Andrae Marable, Cathy Parsons and Scott Warren also share their favorite summer spots, their best travel experiences this year and more! ABOUT ANDRAE MARABLE 2023-08-3131 minPlattinum PassportONE FOR THE BOOKSGary Anderson walked into his eighth-grade science class ready to teach his students. When he left a few years later, it was his students who had schooled him. Gary’s students changed the trajectory of his career and life. Listen as Gary details how they helped him discover his true passion and inspired him to go back to school. He also shares how his quest to invest in the success of his students led him to launch three nonprofit organizations, what caused him to run his first IRONMAN Race at 52 and more!ABOUT GARY ANDER...2023-08-2447 minPlattinum PassportPAGING DOCTOR SHONNA JOHNSONFor Dr. Shonna Johnson, there were several twists and turns and aha moments on her way to realizing her childhood dream of becoming a doctor. Today she has a robust practice in her hometown consisting of patients from two months old to 102 years old. In this episode, not only does Dr. Johnson, a breast cancer survivor, give us a peak into her life as she tenaciously pursued her dream, she also offers tips for selecting a primary care doctor and being proactive about personal health and wellness.ABOUT SHONNA JENE JOHNSON, MD...2023-07-0644 minPlattinum PassportA LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: SONIA ALCÁNTARA-ANTOINEThe leadership series continues with Sonia Alcántara-Antoine. Sonia is not only the CEO of Baltimore County Public Library (MD), but she recently became the President of the Public Library Association (PLA) which has almost 9,000 members in communities around the United States and Canada. PLA is the largest association serving public library professionals. In this conversation, Sonia shares her leadership journey and the importance of not being afraid to say yes, building a strong network, overcoming imposter syndrome and becoming confident enough to show up unapologetically as your authentic self. . . even in spaces where there aren’t a lot of fol...2023-06-3033 minPlattinum PassportA LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: SONIA ALCÁNTARA-ANTOINEThe leadership series continues with Sonia Alcántara-Antoine. Sonia is not only the CEO of Baltimore County Public Library (MD), but she recently became the President of the Public Library Association (PLA) which has almost 9,000 members in communities around the United States and Canada. PLA is the largest association serving public library professionals. In this conversation, Sonia shares her leadership journey and the importance of not being afraid to say yes, building a strong network, overcoming imposter syndrome and becoming confident enough to show up unapologetically as your authentic self. . . even in spaces where there aren’t a lot of fol...2023-06-2933 minPlattinum PassportA LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: SONIA ALCÁNTARA-ANTOINEThe leadership series continues with Sonia Alcántara-Antoine. Sonia is not only the CEO of Baltimore County Public Library (MD), but she recently became the President of the Public Library Association (PLA) which has almost 9,000 members in communities around the United States and Canada. PLA is the largest association serving public library professionals. In this conversation, Sonia shares her leadership journey and the importance of not being afraid to say yes, building a strong network, overcoming imposter syndrome and becoming confident enough to show up unapologetically as your authentic self. . . even in spaces where there aren’t a lot of fol...2023-06-2931 minPlattinum PassportTHE GREAT ESCAPEHave you ever thought about just up and leaving it all behind? Your work, your belongings, your home . . . EVERYTHING?!!! Would you actually do it? In 2022 LaShon and Steven McKay ACTUALLY did! And so began a brand new life adventure for the couple. ABOUT LASHON & STEVEN MCKAYSteven and LaShon McKay have been married since 1998. They have two adult children, and two granddaughters with a third on the way. Steven served in the US Army and has worked primarily in security and corrections since leaving the military in 1999. His last position was as the Q...2023-06-2140 minPlattinum PassportBEST FACE FORWARDOver this past year not only has Violet White helped me take care of my skin, but she and I have had some great conversations. I knew I wanted to invite her to be on the podcast to share her knowledge. As you listen into our conversation on this episode, be inspired by her personal story and learn from her unique perspective on how we care for our skin and think about beauty.ABOUT VIOLET WHITE Violet is the President of Violet White Inc., and Owner / Operator of Violet White Total Body Care. She is a Li...2023-03-3038 minPlattinum PassportMONEY TALKS WITH CLENISE PLATTIn this Money Talks, Clenise has a one-on-one with the audience to discuss a topic she is passionate about—financial literacy. She provides financial tips to help the listeners stay the course with their financial goals and remain financially focused and organized.ABOUT CLENISE PLATT Clenise is a writer, speaker and creative entrepreneur. Her articles about money matters have appeared in The Virginian-Pilot, Tidewater Women, Hampton Roads Gazetti, and on bNet CBS Business Network. Clenise hosted the Money Talks with Clenise Platt television show at Norfolk State University for studen...2023-03-2319 minPlattinum PassportA LEADERSHIP JOURNEY: GABRIEL PLATTHe walked off his high school graduation stage on Friday and in his own words, "jumped right into the corporate America swimming pool and had to learn to swim right away" the following Monday. One of my most favorite people in the world, my brother, Gabriel Platt, kicks off this leadership series. Learn about his own personal leadership journey, qualities of successful leaders and how lessons learned from good and poor leaders can help each of us become the leader we were made to be in this podcast episode.ABOUT GABRIEL...2023-03-1637 minPlattinum PassportSPRING FORWARD WITH THE PLATTINUM PASSPORT TRAVEL PANELGet ready to Spring Forward with the members of the Plattinum Passport Travel Panel—Andrae Marable, Cathy Parsons and Scott Warren. Discover ideas for Spring travel destinations, activities, travel tips and more in this conversation with the travel team. ABOUT ANDRAE MARABLE At the age of 21, Andrae J. Marable set a goal to travel across the United States with a focus on exploring the food, wine, and spirits of each state. He believes food, wine, and spirits all reflect things like the history, heritage, traditions, and values of a peopl...2023-03-0924 minPlattinum PassportTHE PLATTINUM LOVE CAFÉ WELCOMES HATTIE & CLINTON PLATTA very brief encounter at a church and another encounter filled with one week of conversations, meals and activities at a church convention, led to friendship, love and marriage three months later. Find out more about the love story that began over 52 years ago and continues today in the Plattinum Love Café featuring Hattie & Clinton Platt. ABOUT HATTIE & CLINTON For more than 52 years, Clinton and Hattie Platt have shared a passion for and commitment to developing a strong and loving marriage and family. During his 35-year tenure at Verizon, Clinton worked in a vari...2023-02-2443 minPlattinum PassportHOLIDAY ‘FUN’DSDuring this episode, I share a conversation with Hattie Platt, aka mom, about how we can have fun with our funds during the Holidays. Mom and I are both passionate about financial literacy and helping people learn how they can make smart money moves as they move through their life's journey. ABOUT HATTIE PLATT Hattie Platt has been in the financial services industry since 1988. She returned to college while her daughter was in college and her son was in high school and graduated from Tidewater Community College with an Asso...2022-12-0840 minPlattinum PassportTHE PLATTINUM PASSPORT TRAVEL PANEL: IDEAS TO EXPLORE THE PLANET & EMBRACE OR ESCAPE WINTERThere is nothing like exploring our planet—and the members of the Plattinum Passport Travel Panel—Andrae Marable, Cathy Parsons and Scott Warren, are all about helping us to do just that! In this episode, they not only have ideas for travel and adventures for the Fall and the Holidays, but also offer some great suggestions to embrace or escape the Winter Experience. ABOUT ANDRAE MARABLE At the age of 21, Andrae J. Marable set a goal to travel across the United States with a focus on explorin...2022-12-0128 minPlattinum PassportDON’T DEFER YOUR DREAMS . . . JUST START!So many words could be used to describe Candy O’Terry-- singer, songwriter, multi-award winner, number 1 female on air in Boston, content creator, production company and radio network owner, but they don’t begin to describe the essence of who she is. Tune in to hear Candy, who has collected numerous life lessons from other women to help fill the hole in her soul caused by the loss of her mother as a teenager, offer a master class of life lessons of her own to help inspire and empower us all! CANDY’S FAVORITE TRAVEL...2022-11-1741 minPlattinum PassportAND THE JOURNEY BEGINS . . .AND THE JOURNEY BEGINS . . . When I met Natacha Dolson over a year ago as a participant in a mentoring program at work, I had no idea that was the beginning of a journey that would result in me launching a podcast. But here we are . . . I am happy to have a conversation with Dr. Natacha Dolson, on the Plattinum Passport Podcast. This uplifting dialogue about personal perseverance, saying yes to unexpected opportunities, and the empowering effect of a positive mentoring relationship is just the ticket to destination: Life Inspired!ABOUT NATACHA DOLSONDr. Natac...2022-11-1034 minPlattinum PassportAND THE JOURNEY BEGINS . . .AND THE JOURNEY BEGINS . . . When I met Natacha Dolson over a year ago as a participant in a mentoring program at work, I had no idea that was the beginning of a journey that would result in me launching a podcast. But here we are . . . I am happy to have a conversation with Dr. Natacha Dolson, on the Plattinum Passport Podcast. This uplifting dialogue about personal perseverance, saying yes to unexpected opportunities, and the empowering effect of a positive mentoring relationship is just the ticket to destination: Life Inspired!ABOUT NATACHA DOLSONDr. Natac...2022-11-1034 minPlattinum PassportA WALKING LEGENDHave you ever spent time with someone and walked away convinced you just experienced history in real time? That is the way I feel when I speak with Cecelia “CeeCee” Tucker and today’s conversation is no different. As you listen in, you’ll hear how she was actually THERE--LIVE and IN PERSON during so many historic moments. She is a walking legend, and she has so many stories that will inspire us to use or gifts and talents, get out and vote, make a difference in the world and so much more! ABOUT CEECEE...2022-11-0341 minPlattinum PassportPlattinum Passport TrailerThe podcast will be your passport to conversations and adventures around the globe to encourage and inspire a relentless pursuit of your destiny, an exploration of the planet and an engaging life experience from the cradle to the grave and beyond. Together, let’s travel to Destination: Life Inspired!2022-10-1801 minPlattinum PassportPlattinum Passport TrailerThe podcast will be your passport to conversations and adventures around the globe to encourage and inspire a relentless pursuit of your destiny, an exploration of the planet and an engaging life experience from the cradle to the grave and beyond. Together, let’s travel to Destination: Life Inspired!2022-10-1801 min