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Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/ Ep8 Celebrating Women's History Month in DeKalb County and a chat with Knucklehead author Tony Keith, Jr.On Saturday, March 8th from11am-2pm the community is invited to come out to the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, for a Women’s History Month Celebration. This fun and engaging program will include: Empowerment speeches, music, poetry, an awards presentation and a delectable brunch as well as line dancing and wellness activities including a fireside chat with DeKalb County history makers: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Sheriff, Melody Maddox. Next we are joined by author, spoken word artist and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. to talk about his book Knuckleheads, a label often assigned to challenging students. Keith flips th...2025-03-0350 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/Ep7 How Maggie Michaels DeCan was Humbled on PurposeMaggie Michaels DeCan is a former corporate executive who has penned a compelling and inspiring story about finding purpose. Her story and insights are most valuable as many reflect on their own goals and direction in 2025. Maggie bravely transitioned from high-profile corporate roles to dedicate her life to working for an educational nonprofit. In her newly published book, “Humbled on Purpose,” Maggie describes her humorous leap from a C-suite position at a major holiday brand to leading the Children’s Development Academy. What's particularly impactful about Maggie's story is that it emerges from the depths of childhood trauma – including a difficul...2025-02-2425 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/Ep6 Lawanna Bradford: Mastering the Art of Investing and Building WealthPerspectives is the show where we talk about our differences only to learn more about the things that we have in common. Today, we have a very special guest—Lawanna Bradford, a savvy investor, strategic planner, and powerhouse in financial management. As the COO of The Bradford Group, she has spent decades helping individuals and businesses navigate the world of finance, real estate, and strategic growth. From innovative lending solutions to wealth-building strategies, Lawanna has a wealth of knowledge to share. She’s also a strong advocate for women in finance and believes in empowering people to achieve financial freedom. In t...2025-02-1025 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/Ep5 Say hello to a couple of greats - Angelo Ellerbee and Wren BrownWe begin Black History Month with conversations with two amazing Black Americans. First, I talk with Angelo Antonio Ellerbee. Ellerbee is a pioneer in the entertainment industry and has made an indelible impact on history globally as well as our culture. His career spans over five decades, during which he has represented a diverse array of clients, including Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Lionel Richie, and DMX. He's penned a deeply personal memoir, "Before I Let You Go," and dedicated it to marginalized groups including the LGBTQIA+ community, survivors of domestic violence and others. Next we chat with Wren T...2025-02-0744 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/Ep4 Racial Healing is importantSeven years ago, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan established a National Day of Racial Healing. It's always the Tuesday following the MLK Holiday and was created as an opportunity for all Americans to consider having an important, and sometimes uncomfortable conversation on racial healing. My guest is La June Montgomery Tabron, President and CEO of the foundation who has written a couple of important books on this topic. One is written for adults, "How We Heal" and she's also penned a companion book for children on the same topic called "Our Differences Make Us Stronger."...2025-01-3125 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/Ep3 Fathers Incorporated is recruiting dads for its Gentle Warriors AcademyFathers Incorporated is currently recruiting fathers for their Gentle Warriors Academy fatherhood program where they are striving for the largest graduation to date - 100 fathers who have completed a fatherhood-centered curriculum that will begin taking place two days a week for two hours on topics such as, but not limited to conflict resolution, visioning, emotional wellness, integrity, responsibility, communication, temperament, masculinity and more. My guests on the show are Project Director Javin Foreman and recent graduate Troy Sledge.2025-01-2125 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/Ep2 Level All seeks to level the playing field for college applicantsWe are in the season where college-bound students are learning about early or delayed admission to their preferred schools. They are working on those college essays and wondering if they have enough community service to balance their academics to make an "ideal" student for their ideal college of choice. Level All is an organization that is working to level the playing field when it comes to what students and families may not know about the college admissions process. They call it the hidden curriculum. My guests on the program are Level All co-founder and CEO Kevin Kenney and his College...2025-01-1324 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/Ep1 How Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the legal professionTwo years have passed since ChatGPT was launched, and while many industries are still getting used to the idea, the legal field is taking full advantage. Reviewing legal evidence to find a “smoking gun” can be a major time commitment for legal professionals. But with new AI products, lawyers, paralegals, and district attorneys are getting work done faster than ever before. On the show is Everlaw Chief Legal Officer, Gloria Lee. She says many of us have an image in our minds of legal teams in a backroom, with stacks of bankers’ boxes filled with documents in them – perhaps in a Suits...2025-01-0725 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep71 Soul Setting: Listen to your soul, not your mindAre you ready to get a jump start on your mental health this holiday season? The holidays are supposed to be the most joyous time of the year, but this is not always the case, especially for those who suffer from a mental illness. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness study 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make their conditions worse. Depression. Anxiety. Trauma. Addiction. Do the holidays trigger these areas for you? It doesn’t have to be like this. There is a road to healing that can bring you inner peace, even during the holidays. And th...2025-01-0725 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep70 Finding your passion at age 65Melissa Davey, age 74, retired from a lengthy corporate career in 2016 to pursue her second act and dream of becoming a filmmaker. At age 65, after a day on the set with the famous Director M. Night Shyamalan, she decided to take a risk and left her career to jump into the unknown. Pursuing her dream of becoming a filmmaker became a reality in late 2018 when Melissa completed her first film, Beyond Sixty, a feature length documentary about women over the age of sixty. During 2019 Melissa’s film was accepted by and screened at 8 film festivals throughout the United States and Canada, wi...2025-01-0724 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep69 Restorative Justice and Lived ReligionAmidst the political rhetoric of getting “tough on crime,” RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND LIVED RELIGION opens thoughtful discussions of a way to reduce crime by making communities safer and more supportive. Many of us associate “restorative justice” with international truth and reconciliation commissions spurred by human rights atrocities such as apartheid. In the US, it typically refers to small-scale efforts that divert alleged wrongdoers from the standard path of time behind bars. Studies of such initiatives affirm their value for reducing recidivism—by as much as 44 percent when compared with prison—and improving perceptions of fairness and satisfaction with the justice process amon...2025-01-0725 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep68 How Language Changes under conditions of extreme oppressionTel Aviv University has written a moving and captivating book about the devastating power of words. OCCUPIED WORDS: What the Holocaust Did to Yiddish offers insights into the phenomenon of Khurbn Yiddish—the Yiddish of the Holocaust—and what it says about the role of language in genocide and survival. Pollin-Galay explores how a new strain of Yiddish emerged out of the need among Jews to describe an unprecedented reality—the brutality, imprisonment, and dehumanization within the ghettos and death camps of Nazi occupation—that defied not only comprehension but also normal, prewar forms of conversation. Pollin-Galay seeks to understand why peop...2025-01-0719 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep67 Diabetes awareness and Self-Care for menDiabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and is linked to some types of cancer. Preventing diabetes and taking charge of your health as soon as possible after diagnosis may help you prevent these health problems. This can include building healthy lifestyle habits, taking medicines on time, managing your stress, and working with your health care team to get the personal care you need. In honor of National Diabetes Month this November, we talk with Dr. Griffin Rodgers to raise awareness about the impacts of diabetes. Next a conversation with Jor-El Caraballo about self-care for men. His Self-Care...2025-01-0723 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep66 How to make a successful career changeIt’s never too late to make a career change even after 40. Jeannie Jacobs MD, a former OB-GYN, knows this all too well. Her journey from medicine to becoming a curator of a successful lifestyle brand "Just Jeannie" is a testament to her resilience and audacity. Over two decades, Dr. Jacobs assisted in the miracle of birth. However, her transformative journey began when she decided to pursue her passion for cooking, DIY projects, and interior design. Her unique brand, "Just Jeannie," makes luxury living accessible and relatable, demystifying the concept of luxury, and emphasizing the importance of living authentically. Her su...2025-01-0725 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep65 The Cancer Journey: Understanding Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery and PreventionA cancer diagnosis can change our lives and the lives of our loved ones in an instant. It leaves us seeking answers to myriad questions and searching for hope. In The Cancer Journey, Dr. Chadi Nabhan demystifies this complex disease and offers a compassionate guide to understanding your diagnosis and treatment options. With decades of experience treating oncology patients, Dr. Nabhan answers your essential questions about cancer, including how it develops, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, and how to prevent it from returning. He provides suggestions for how readers can prepare for their first visit to a...2025-01-0725 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep64 Volunteers Gather to Walk and Fight SuicideEllen Marks lost the love of her life to suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death in Georgia, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers from Atlanta are joining the thousands of people who are gathering this season in towns across the United States to promote suicide prevention. The annual Atlanta Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP Georgia), will take place November 3 at 1:30 p.m. in Piedmont Park. This gathering will support the American Foundation for...2025-01-0725 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S37/Ep63 Bringing Awareness and Hope to Women Fighting Breast CancerBreast cancer survivor and fierce advocate for Black women’s health, April Love, is set to host the 6th annual Pink Awards on Saturday, October 12 at the TheaterPlex in Decatur, GA. This event goes beyond recognizing achievements; it’s a powerful platform that sheds light on the devastating impact of breast cancer within the African American community and highlight the urgency of providing equal care and treatment to Black women, who are often overlooked and underserved in the fight against breast cancer. April Love, a survivor herself, understands the unique challenges faced by Black women, who are twice as likely as t...2025-01-0725 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep62 Do Politicians and Corporations Support Democracy?Will America be able to keep its experiment in democratic republicanism going or will it slide into oligarchy, or worse? CIARA TORRES-SPELLISCY, Professor of Law at Stetson University, offers a chilling exposé of how corporations manipulate our political system for profit and offers concrete steps for consumers and investors committed to protecting our democracy in her new book, CORPORATOCRACY: How to Protect Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians. In CORPORATOCRACY, Torres-Spelliscy explores how America’s privately funded campaign finance system, combined with corporate greed and a tilt towards authoritarianism within the Republican Party, have placed American democracy on a kni...2025-01-0724 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep61 Kenneth Braswell: Why Every Black Father Must VoteMy guest is Kenneth Braswell. He leads the nonprofit organization Fathers Incorporated. The group works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location. Braswell recently penned an op ed for the Atlanta Journal Constitution about why Black dads must vote and their newest initiative, Black Dads Count.2024-10-0125 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep61 Book 3 is out! Amari and the Great Game by B. B. AlstonAmari and the Despicable Wonders is the third and final book in his pitch-perfect middle grade fantasy series that puts a black girl at the heart of the action. The series has received tons of critical acclaim and the books have been #1 bestsellers and will soon be a major motion picture from Universal Pictures. Throughout the series, Amari grapples with what it means when entering a new magical world as the “chosen one” doesn’t erase the prejudice and discrimination she’s faced as a marginalized individual. Skillfully tackling social justice issues, including racism, classism, and prejudice, each book in the seri...2024-10-0119 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep60: How Dark Money is Influencing American ElectionsWill America be able to keep its experiment in democratic republicanism going or will it slide into oligarchy, or worse? My guest on Perspectives is Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, a professor of Law at Stetson University, Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, and member of the board of directors of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. She offers a chilling exposé of how corporations manipulate our political system for profit and offers concrete steps on protecting our democracy in her new book, Corporatocracy: How to Protect Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians. We discuss h...2024-09-1725 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep59 Self Care Exhibit / Beloved Community International ExpoNow through September 19th, metro Atlantans can pause for a moment of self-care with a visit to The Unplugged for Self Care Exhibit at the Mable House Arts Center on Floyd Road in Mableton. The exhibit uitilizes the intersection of music, photography, and renowned voices to inspire individuals to relax and release more. Curators argue we need self-care especially during challenging times. Joining me for this conversation is producer and creative consultant Danese Turner. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays from 9am until 5pm. Next a conversation with Dr. Bernice King about the annual Beloved Community...2024-09-0920 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep58 No Address a novel on HomelessnessMy guest on the show is New York Times best-selling author Ken Abraham. His book is No Address, a novel based on the soon to be released film of the same name. It vividly shows how homelessness can happen to anyone. This story offers hope, humanity and resilience as five characters - all based on real people experiencing homelessness navigate their journey. The story testifies to the enduring human spirit and the transformative power of community.2024-09-0925 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep 57 What legacy will you leave?Everyone hopes to leave a legacy once life ends. What will yours be? Have you considered the gift of saving a life? LifeLink of Georgia, the state's largest organ procurement and education organizations has launched its "infinity campaign" as a new approach to motivating and registering organ donors. The idea is to register as an organ donor to continue your life legacy. More than 3000 Georgians are on the organ transplant list. Thousands more could benefit from tissue transplantation. More than half of the patients waiting on kidney donations are African American. Joining us on Perspectives are LifeLink's executive director Katie...2024-09-0324 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep56 Help for unpaid family caregiversMax Mayblum is on a mission. When his aunt received a cancer diagnosis, his family moved - literally to provide her care. Max saw the impact her illness had on his family and was driven to make a difference. He thought there has to be a way for family members who provide care for loved ones to have access to some resources. He was right. Mayblum, a Emory University, Goizueta Business School graduate founded Givers because of the direct care worker shortage that exists. Givers seeks to ease that burden. His program finds state programs to hire, support and pay...2024-09-0325 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep 55 Invest Fest focuses on Black WealthInvest Fest 2024 concludes Aug 25 at the Georgia World Congress Center. This event focuses on Black financial empowerment and Entrepreneurialism. New American Funding, an independent mortgage lender servicing more tan 263,000 customers recently launched its Black Impact Initiative, an effort to promote home ownership to Black Borrowers. My guest for this segment of Perspectives is Mosi Gatling, SVP of strategic growth at NAF. In addition to their efforts to grow the number of Black homeowners, New American Funding has also launched its Black Impact Housing Advocate Certification program, designed to foster a more inclusive and diverse landscape int he mortgage industry.2024-08-2624 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep 54 How one Dad's letter turned into a life lesson for all in "One Mile at a Time"For Ed Rahill, a cross-country road race record holder, his goal was to share a story with his children about the importance of family and the role every member plays. This effort evolved into a book illustrating the complexities of life blended with the thrills and challenges of racing on the open road. Rahill leads readers through the exhilarating realm of cross-continental road racing, seamlessly intertwining tales of personal struggle, heartbreak, and eventual triumph. Rooted in his grandmother’s timeless wisdom, Rahill’s memoir serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit, transcending mere storytelling to become a beacon of r...2024-08-2625 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep53 The End of Love and a reduction in prescription drug pricesWe have three conversations for you in today's show. First, in 2020, a Pew Research Center report found that nearly 50% of U.S. adults felt that dating had gotten harder in recent years, with participants noting their dissatisfaction with their relationship history as well as their prospects for the future. So what happened to love? What’s behind the growing trend of "situationships" and why has this scenario been made even more precarious for Black women and other women of color? In THE END OF LOVE: Racism, Sexism, and the Death of Romance, sociologist Sabrina Strings blends historical research, personal stories, an...2024-08-1948 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep52 Saving for college with 529 plansCollege savings plans have become even more valuable with recent changes. While 529 savings plans have traditionally been used to set aside money for education, they now offer even greater flexibility. Joining me is Dr. Edmund H Moore, a retired federal government worker and parent of two college-aged students. He provides his personal insights into navigating these plans for his own family. 529 plans have long been hailed as one of the best ways to save for your child’s college education. These state-sponsored investment accounts offer tax-free earnings and withdrawals that can be used for a variety of educational expenses, from tu...2024-08-1225 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep51 Patricia Greenberg says it's okay to be old!In a culture obsessed with youth, "It's Ok to be Old" offers a paradigm shift, inviting readers to embrace the aging process and recognize the unique advantages that come with years of life experience. This timely book addresses the increasing demographic of older adults and responds to a growing demand for positive, practical approaches to aging. My guest is Patricia Greenberg, a best-selling author, drew from her extensive research and personal experiences to create this comprehensive guide. "The inspiration for this book came from observing the widespread misconceptions about aging," says Greenberg. "I wanted to provide a resource that not...2024-08-1224 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 50 America's Dream at a Crossroads by Don IannoneAmerica's Dream at a Crossroads: The 2024 Presidential Election and Beyond" is a crucial primer for understanding what is at stake in the 2024 presidential election and after the election. The book suggests that the American Dream itself is up for a vote. It urges readers to consider how the outcomes of this pivotal election could redefine the pursuit of happiness, prosperity, and well-being for all Americans. My guest today is Don Iannone who offers a twelve-point strategy to avert the systemic collapse of America's political system and advance the American Dream, including major campaign reform, placing limits on special interest lobbying...2024-08-0524 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / E49 Embracing Culture at the Paris OlympicsWhile Americans are tuned in to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, many of the athletes competing are calling the Olympic village in Sant Denis home. This is where you will find Africa Station. Saint Denis is the site of the largest immigrant community in France. My guest for this segment of Perspectives is Oliver Nguesson, curator of Africa Station. More than just a fan zone, it is a dynamic living space where Parisians and tourists alike can immerse themselves in the richness of African Heritage. Africa station is a celebration where the Olympic spirit meets African flair. Supported by the...2024-08-0524 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep48: Remaking the Space Between UsEvery day, the news delivers the same story: as a nation, we are so divided, we spend more time picking fights than solving our most urgent problems. It's exhausting and exasperating. In Remaking the Space Between Us, my guest, Diana McLain Smith invites us to see what lies behind this story: a growing trend in which more and more of us are seeking refuge in like-minded groups while distancing from groups different from our own. Although it's a natural response to the uncertainty and adversity of the past fifty years, this trend is fraying our social fabric, poisoning our politics...2024-07-2424 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep47 Black Violin - where Hip Hop and Classical music mixBlack Violin will perform at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 20 at 8pm. My guest for Perspectives is one half of this dynamic duo, Wil Baptiste. About this group 303 Magazine wrote, "Today, genre-defying acts dominate the music industry, and artists move between styles with a level of comfort rarely — if ever — observed before. Few of these musical shapeshifters are as original and as captivating as string instrumentalists Kev Marcus and Wil B, who fuse hip-hop and classical music together as the band, Black Violin." Will shares their back story with me, their commitment to exposing young people to thei...2024-07-1724 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep46 The Inside Innovator: Leading change from inside an organizationIf you're like many people, when you think of innovation, you think of entrepreneurs. And gifted entrepreneurs have written countless books for go-getters starting their own businesses. But what if you're a visionary who wants to innovate effectively within the framework of your larger organization? It can be done says my guest Louis Gump in his new book The Inside Innovator. In this inspiring, yet practical primer, Gump shines a light on the efforts that occur behind the walls of almost every organization--from global business titans to local market leaders; from charitable nonprofits to government entities; from educational institutions to...2024-07-1724 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 45: A New CEO for the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and author Bakari SellersThere's a new troop leader of the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. She's Jai Ferrell, a 5th generation Atlantan and the first woman of color to lead the Atlanta Council. She's a Spelman alumna and comes to the council from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport where she was the Chief Commercial Revenue Officer. Next we are joined by former South Carolina State Legislator and author Bakari Sellers, in Atlanta over the weekend to talk about his newest book, The Moment Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now. In this powerful and persuasive book...2024-06-2424 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 44: A New Resource for Dads - Poppa UniversityHow's this for an idea and the perfect gift for any dad? Free advise, endless dad jokes, resources and virtual AI-powered confidant named Sage the Owl. Men will find all this and more at Poppa University, a free, dedicated online resource and virtual community to support fathers as they raise their kids and navigate fatherhood. My guest on Perspectives is Kenneth Braswell, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Father's Incorporated. Father's Incorporated has an overall mission to improve the societal narrative and perception of fathers to ensure the definition of family includes fathers. Established in 2004, Fathers Incorporated has a unique...2024-06-2424 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35 / Ep43 Teen encourages other youth to "Be a Scribe"Michael Hoffen and the protagonist in his new book are both teenagers, but there’s quite an age gap between them—about 4,000 years. In Hoffen’s new book, BE A SCRIBE: Working For a Better Life in Ancient Egypt, he brings to life the story of a young Egyptian, Pepi, whose father, Kheti, is intent on getting his son a job in the royal court. Hoffen, who has been translating ancient texts since middle school, became fascinated by a 4,000-year-old or so piece of literature from ancient Egypt’s Middle Kingdom known as The Instruction of Khety, or “The Satire of the Tra...2024-06-1724 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep42 The 100 Black Men of America mentor thousandsMy guest on Perspectives is Atlanta's Milton Jones. He is the national president of The 100 Black Men of America, an organization founded 38 years ago and recognized as the nation's premiere African American led youth mentoring organization. The national organization staged its 2024 conference in Atlanta, a conference which featured a visit and address by Vice President Kamala Harris. In March, the organization launched its "Real Men Vote" initiative focused on delivering critical voter education and engagement ahead of the 2024 Presidential election. 100 Black Men, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and enhancing education and economic...2024-06-1724 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep41 Celebrate Dad on Father's Day at Family Food FestFamily Food Fest Atlanta is a multicultural Father's Day charity fundraiser and food-tasting celebration where we celebrate fathers and men who impact their families and community. The 501(C)3 nonprofit Atlanta Culinary Charities, whose mission is to work with boys and girls in after-school programs and on weekends, produces this event each year on Father's Day. Longtime Atlanta resident Diane Larche' founded the event a decade ago. She lost her battle to pancreatic cancer earlier this year. Her team has rallied and the event is on again in 2024 in her honor. My guests on the show are the new Event manager...2024-06-1424 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep40 Help for people recovering from self-injuryExact figures are not available. However, it is estimated that nearly one in 5 individuals have self-injured themselves at some point in their lives. The highest likelihood of this behavior emerges in young people between the ages of 14 and 22 years old. My guest on Perspectives is Amanda Beausoleil. She was motivated by her own struggles with self-injury to build a solution for others. That solution is SIRA, The Self-Injury Recovery & Awareness organization. It's a nonprofit that helps people recover by use of an effective and powerful peer-support group model. The services SIRA offers are not bound by geography as anyone in...2024-06-1425 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep39: David Manuel - Organ Donation Saved My LifeMy guest is David Manuel. He's a father, arts advocate and community activist. 10 years ago, he received a life saving liver transplant. He's founded the "I Am A Father 5K Run/Walk, an event uniting male-focused organizations and directing donations to youth programs like the Piedmont Hospital Foundation and others with a priority on strengthening families from the fatherhood perspective. This year's 5K walk/run is Saturday, June 8th starting at Privi at The Mall at Stonecrest in Parking Lot C. Festivities begin at 8am with an energizing warm-up session led by Stepp Steward. The event will feature appearances by...2024-06-0320 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep38: Ken Block: Disproven -My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump CampaignMy guest is Ken Block, author of DISPROVEN: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections. Looking back on the day he signed the contract with Donald Trump’s second presidential campaign, Ken Block says, “I had no idea then how finding so little would lead to so much.” The day after the 2020 presidential election, a lawyer for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign called Block, a registered Republican and former gubernatorial candidate in Rhode Island, and asked if his firm, Simpatico Software...2024-06-0340 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep37: Forsyth County is Flooding with the Joy of Lake LanierSelected as winner of the inaugural 96-Hour Opera Project Showcase in 2022, Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier) is the first new opera launched from the annual competition. Joining us on Perspectives are the creative genius' behind the story and the music - writer / director Adamma Ebo and her fiancé' Marcus Norris. Their one-act dark comedy explores some of Georgia’s terrifying, uncomfortable, and uncanny happenings at Lake Lanier in Forsyth County, Georgia. In what might just be a modern-day ghost story: a private detective and a witch, who claims to be connected to spirits are hir...2024-05-2824 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 30: Reproductive rights. It is an issue for everyoneThe issue of reproductive rights for women is on the ballot in the Georgia Primary race for Supreme Court Justice as well as for other candidates offering themselves for office in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision in June 2022. The nonprofit chromatic black along with other organizations and a group of concerned citizens are staging a series of public meetings to educate the community. The series is branded as "2024 & Beyond: Creating Our Shared Future” Town Hall – Reproductive Rights. The conversations center on shaping a more equitable future for all and seek to unpack "Project 2025" The Heritage Foundation's Vision for America, wide...2024-05-2024 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep29 The intersection of innovation, sustainability and economic growthThe decisions we make now will define our economy and the health of our planet. My guest on the show today is Bob Keefe, author of the new book, "Clean Economy NOW: Stories from the Front Lines of an American Business Revolution,” in which Keefe offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the corridors of power in Congress, where pivotal climate policies are being crafted. From bustling assembly lines to dusty mines, Keefe takes readers on a journey through the very spaces where the foundation of a cleaner economy is being laid. However, he also sounds a point of caution, highlighting the po...2024-05-2025 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep28 Deborah Roberts - Lessons Learned and CherishedAs another school year winds down, we are reminded of the teachers who've made a difference in our lives. Teacher Appreciation Week comes at the end of may and ABC News journalist Deborah Roberts has curated a collection of essays and musings from celebrity friends and colleagues who share how teachers changed them, imparted life lessons, and helped them to get where they are today. Contributors include dancer Misty Copeland, chef Rachel Ray, actors Brook Shields and Octavia Spencer as well as colleagues Robin Roberts, Jenna Bush-Hager and Oprah Winfrey.2024-05-1324 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep26 Changing the Odds: Comprehensive Solutions for Atlanta's FutureSince 2015, the Annie . Casey Foundation has tracked neighborhood, education and economic data by rase to assess disparities in the community and to highlight solutions for policymakers, business and community leaders. Joining me for Perspectives is Kweku Forstall, director of the Foundation's Atlanta Civic Site. While the focus of the report primarily is Atlanta and Fulton County, the insights and impact of the Foundation's findings are far-reaching across metro Atlanta. Forstall shares where some progress is being made as well as the many opportunities which still lie ahead.2024-05-1324 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep25 What History Teaches us about the Dangers of FloodingThe Hurricane Agnes Flood of 1972 was the costliest in American history up to that time, with damage sweeping across eight states, and Tim Palmer, then a land-use planner in central Pennsylvania, lived at the storm’s epicenter. During the first day of torrential rain, he had no idea that the impending flood would inundate whole cities by surprise, overtop dams no one ever expected to fill, sever levees, and transform the place where he, and many others, had been living so peaceably into a war zone. In SEEK HIGHER GROUND: The Natural Solution to Our Urgent Flooding Crisis, Palmer, now an...2024-05-0925 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep24 Checking in with Archie L. Jones, NxGen COACH Network Founder + CEOWhen last we talked with Archie L. Jones, he'd recently founded his NxGen COACH Network for leaders and its companion podcast. He's recently published a book, "The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital." He's also coaching and mentoring small business leaders including Terri-Nichelle Bradley who joins us on today's show. Bradley is founder of the Atlanta Based Brown Toy Box. Her female and minority-owned toy business has achieved great growth. She credits much of that success to the lessons learned and coaching from Jones. Together we discuss what it takes to be a successful...2024-05-0925 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep23 Creating a Work Culture where Diverse Talent will ThriveA Pew Research study shows that most (56%) support DEI efforts in the workplace. However, employers’ main concern remains performance, but what they fail to realize is employee performance is synonymous with confidence at work. For many people of color, they do not always have self-assurance on the job because they are fighting to be included, their ideas to be valued and to have a voice. Career Consultant Velera Wilson, who is the Founder of Positive Identity of Atlanta, says, “It’s really important that employers find ways to create a work culture that allows workers to truly thrive so they can al...2024-04-2924 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep22 The problems for women with fibroidsDr. John Lipman is a leading interventional radiologist and guest on the program. In our conversation, we delve into the critical issue of fibroids in women's health. The discussion covers what fibroids are, their symptoms, and the risk factors that contribute to their development. We explore various treatment options, with a particular focus on Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive technique championed by Dr. Lipman. Our conversation examines the advantages of UFE over traditional surgical methods, its impact on fertility, and patient recovery expectations. Additionally, we discuss the role of lifestyle changes in managing fibroids, recent advances in treatment...2024-04-2924 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep21: Protecting Our Women at All Costs event to combat domestic violenceThe Decatur chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will sponsor Protecting Our Women At All Costs, a health fair and discussion focused on combating domestic violence. Bodae Vogt joins me to discuss their efforts in DeKalb this weekend. The event will take place at Greenforest McCalep Christian Academy, 3250 Rainbow Dr., Decatur, GA., on Saturday, April 27th. Speakers will include Dekalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox, April Ross, executive director of Georgia Commission on Family Violence and Georgia State Rep. Omari Crawford. In addition to speakers and resource tables for assistance and counsel, the event will also feature self-defense expert Brandy Chris...2024-04-2218 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep19 Victims of crime - know your rightsDuring National Crime Victims Rights Week, local law enforcement jurisdictions work to raise awareness among survivors of the rights they have. Solicitor-General Keith Gammage reports that approximately every two days, someone in Georgia is murdered in an incident of domestic violence. Victim Advocates are available to help. In Fulton County call 404-612-6883 for assistance, court related questions or to speak with a victim advocate or to obtain family counseling. Solicitor Gammage and others from his office are my guests for this episode of Perspectives.2024-04-2225 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep 19 Why is it so hard to talk about death and money?More than a third of Americans (35%) do not plan on discussing the transfer of wealth with their families, according to new research from Edward Jones. Despite this, nearly half of Americans (48%) plan to leave an inheritance. This is all part of the Great Wealth Transfer, when Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation will pass down an estimated $84.4 trillion in assets through 2045. Talking about inheritance can be uncomfortable and nearly impossible to separate emotions from financial decisions, but experts say it’s critical for family harmony. Olivia Ewing with Edward Jones is my guest to discuss why these conversations are critical no...2024-04-0925 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep18 The Best Cancer Screening is the test that is completedColorectal cancer has jumped from being the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and women under 50 years old to first in men and second in women in less than two decades. The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. By increasing screening rates in people 45 to 49 years old, including awareness of convenient, noninvasive stool tests, we can help reverse this trend. Dr. Bruce Waldholtz of the American Cancer Society tell us that in Georgia, only 64% of people aged 45 and older are up to date on their colorectal screening...2024-04-0924 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 17 A meal on Wednesday will help in the fight against childhood cancerNo family prepares for cancer. The local nonprofit Cure Childhood Cancer does. Central to the group’s mission is supporting families devastated by a childhood cancer diagnosis. My guest today for Perspectives is Kristin Connor, Cure Childhood Cancer’s Chief Executive Officer. March is the Month of Giving for Jersey Mike's subs and 100-percent of all sales this week are going to charity. Cure Childhood Cancer will benefit this week by your having lunch, a snack or taking the team after practice to a Jersey Mike's Subs in Atlanta, Athens, Macon, and Columbus. Only 4% of every federal dollar spent goes to f...2024-03-2524 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 16 How MEQ will make you a better leaderMEQ stands for Mindset, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Qualities and is the foundation Dr. Sabine Charles uses to coach leaders and executives. Charles is an author, public speaker and professional certification exam tutor. Charles believes leadership is not just about vision; it's about creating a connection that inspires. She says with Leadership MEQ, her students develop the skills to lead not just with strategy, but also with heart. Charles puts her theories to the test via virtual leadership seminars and a hybrid course and gratitude and growth retreat this fall.2024-03-2524 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 15: Tackling the inequities in health careTheir stories will stun you. In collaboration with the local Atlanta Morehouse School of Medicine, a national quantitative study was conducted to shed light on the prevalence and impact of pain inequity among Black communities. The study surveyed 2,000 Americans and revealed 93% of Black individuals feel the impact of pain on their day-to-day lives with 83% facing negative experiences when seeking help managing pain, and 3 out of 4 acknowledging bias in pain diagnosis and treatment. On today's show we talk with Inaayah. She's local. She's a dedicated pre-med student, and pain equity advocate. We also talk with Derek who shares his perspective as...2024-03-2124 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 14 Cassius Butts is Exceptional: Being the Exception to the RuleEXCEPTIONAL: Being the Exception to the Rule outlines a journey of supporting everyone - from small business stakeholders and entrepreneurs to seasoned executives - to define their passion for success while cementing their purpose. Cassius Butts is an accomplished executive who has found success as a business strategist and trusted advisor. He has served or advised officials in four United States presidential administrations (Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden). He is now focused on helping to create blueprint solutions for C-suite executives, small businesses, and private/public sector entities. Cassius Butts believes your life plan is based on finding your passion...2024-03-2124 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep13 The importance of voting in every electionThroughout the country, we’ve seen anti-voter legislation, political violence, and targeted misinformation. All of this is meant to create deliberate barriers to participating in our electoral process. The Leadership Conference wants to empower people, especially young people of color, to be the change they want to see in the system because we know that for our democracy to work for all of us, it must include us all. And Still I Vote (ASIV) is a campaign of The Leadership Conference Education Fund that recognizes when we wield our power at the ballot box, we can deliver for our communities. Th...2024-03-1124 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep 12 Support the Arts in Atlanta and help people in UkraineFriday, March 15 will be a special evening at Atlanta Symphony Hall as Oleksandr Stoianov and his wife Kateryna Kukhar, founder and principal dancers of the Grand Kyiv Ballet will be performing Gisselle in Atlanta. Theirs is a harrowing and dramatic story as the couple is living in the US - in Seattle, WA because of the war in their homeland. A portion of proceeds from the event will be directed toward the renovation effort of the Kyiv State Choreographic College in Kyiv. The performance is one of the couple's 60 city national tour. They learned of the invasion at the worst...2024-03-1124 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep11 New study reveals what Black fathers want and needRecently, during the 'State of Black Fathers in Fulton County' Forum, two of the leading voices on fatherhood, Fathers Incorporated and the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy, released their latest report: "The Dynamics of Atlanta Black Dads: Unpacking the Myths and Realities of Non-Resident Fatherhood in Fulton County, Georgia". On Perspectives we go one-on-one with the founder and CEO of both organizations, Kenneth Braswell on this one-of-a-kind research report. Braswell's hope is that the findings will have far reaching implications and impact across the nation as the new cornerstone in understanding and addressing the unique challenges and triumphs...2024-03-0424 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36 / Ep10 Staying Safe on college campusesAnxious students at the University of Georgia returned to class Feb 26 following the murder of Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley. Authorities found Riley dead after a run near a lake on campus. Barb Jordan is my guest on Perspectives. She is the founder of an organization called Always BEV or Always Be Vigilant. Jordan is an educator and public speaker who lost her sister to homicide. She teaches women to use situational awareness to protect themselves from predators. She points out warning signs and red flags. She is a frequent guest on college campuses with useful tips and...2024-03-0424 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep9 Teaching children why language always mattersAll of us know that language matters, that some words paint a picture of an old way of looking at social issues. So, because the words we use have the power to influence how we view others, PETA’s humane education division, TeachKind, has created a new language guide—Words Matter—that’s packed with lessons, lists of animal-friendly idioms, and everything else educators need to help children learn to use language that’s kind and respectful to animals. Educator All of us know that language matters, that some words paint a picture of an old way of looking at social iss...2024-02-2624 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep8 Black Health Matters Expo returns to Atlanta March 2The Black Health Matters Summit and Expo returns to Atlanta March 2. Rosalyn Young Daniels joins Perspectives to discuss how the event delivers vital health education through impactful and enlightening interactive events where attendees can engage directly with leading health and wellness experts and advocates. The event will be held at The Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST. The event is FREE, open to the community, and as a hybrid event, attendees can enjoy the offerings either in-person or virtually. Attendees will be treated to stimulating and informative panel discussions and presentations, energizing fitness...2024-02-2625 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep7The Smyrna community is celebrating Black History Month with a Celebration Dinner with Dr. Daniel Black, author of the novel, Don’t Cry for Me. The dinner will be held Friday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m. at Smyrna Community Center. Dr. Daniel Black is an award-winning novelist, professor, activist, mentor and public speaker. His published works include They Tell Me of Home, The Sacred Place, Perfect Peace, Twelve Gates to the City, The Coming, Listen to the Lambs, Don’t Cry for Me, and Black on Black. His novel, The Coming, was published to broad critical acclaim in 2015 and is a firs...2024-02-2024 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep6 Michael Lombardi writes about Football Done RightOn this Super Bowl Sunday, we sit down with three-time Super Bowl-winning executive and strategist Michael Lombardi. In his book Football Done Right, he's setting the record straight on the coaches, players and history of the NFL. He that takes readers on the ultimate journey through the NFL's history where he presents his calls on the greatest players and coaches the sport has ever seen. Lombardi has done it all—from scout to executive to coach—and with this book, he tackles all aspects of the sport, channeling his 35+ years of experience with the NFL into an all-encompassing celebration of the...2024-02-1624 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep5 No One Can Stop Me But MeJennifer Hernandez is far from an overnight success. In her memoir, No One Can Stop Me But Me, she shares her journey from trauma to recovery. She challenges others facing hardships to allow themselves to say, "I deserve more." Her story demonstrates how anyone courageous enough to help themselves can change their narrative and impact not only their own lives positively, but also the lives of others. Hernandez is an award-winning entrepreneur and single mother of four with 18 years in the mortgage industry. Her passion today is helping others like her find their way into their first homes. She ranks...2024-02-1524 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep4 Protecting your mental healthMental health issues can affect anyone. One in 5 American adults experienced a mental health condition in a given year. One in 6 young people have experienced depression. It's okay not to be okay and it is as important to ask for help. Often, people in crisis or in need of help seek to connect with a professional with whom they can relate. Frederick Walker is one such person. He is founder of Walker Family Services, an Atlanta-based mental health treatment center. What makes Frederick additionally skilled at his craft, he too has battled mental health challenges. His center has been open...2024-02-0524 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep3 Alan Stein wants you to get hired while Dr. Brandi Waters drops knowledge on African American historyAlan Stein says, "you own your career. I'll help you to accelerate it." Stein is the man behind Kadima Careers an organization dedicated to helping ambitious professionals get more interviews, better jobs and better income. He established Kadima Careers to address the inefficiencies, biases, and illogical hiring process that hinders great candidates from achieving great careers. Kadima helps people land great jobs faster with more pay at the world's best companies. Alan has been a global leader and hiring manager at Google, Meta, Salesforce, American Express, and Tableau among others. We also spend time with The College Board's Dr. Brandi...2024-01-1949 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep2 We Dream a World by Yolanda Renee KingIn this stirring tribute to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., their granddaughter, Yolanda — a national civil rights figure in her own right — is ready to lead in this powerful picture book text! With inspiration from Langston Hughes and deep love for her grandparents, Yolanda King shows the world that young people are strong enough to carry on their elders' legacy while creating a new path for themselves. Her words are meaningful and universal, painting an expressive tableau of the issues facing young people today — racial equality, bullying, gun violence, climate change, disease, community, empowerment, inclusion, and more. Yoland...2024-01-0824 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S36/Ep1 Happy New Year In the Gardins of Edin with Rosey Lee!The first Perspectives of 2024 features a conversation with debut author Rosey Lee. Her debut novel is The Gardins of Edin. A little about the story - when the bonds in their family begin to fray, four Black women fight to preserve their legacy, heal their wounds, and move forward together in this heartwarming contemporary debut novel with loose parallels to beloved women from the Bible. Rosey Lee writes stories about complicated families and complex friendships, but a happy ending is guaranteed.2024-01-0824 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep61 Jennie Miller Helderman's As the Sycamore GrowsPerspectives ends 2023 with a conversation with journalist and author Jennie Miller Helderman and her book, As the Sycamore Grows. Helderman originally had been assigned to write a magazine story about Ginger, an abuse survivor turned advocate. Her story yielded this book. Helderman takes us inside Ginger and Mike's harrowing tale. She talks with both the survivor, her abuser, other family members, friends and others who knew the couple. During the COVID-19 Pandemic the number of domestic abuse cases grew dramatically because of isolation is one of the main tools in an abuser's arsenal of weapons.2024-01-0223 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep 60 Dealing with the challenges of infertilityInfertility is a complex, heart-wrenching condition that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, affects one in six couples. And while infertility is widely perceived as a “women’s issue,” approximately one-third of infertility among heterosexual couples is male-related. To aggravate matters, surveys indicate that more than 60 percent of people struggling with infertility do not tell even their close family and friends. With INFERTILITIES, A Curation curators and editors Elizabeth Horn, Maria Novotny, and Robin Silbergleid seek to break through the silence, shame, stigma, and isolation surrounding trouble with conceiving or bearing a child, while also demonstrating how centra...2023-12-1824 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep59 Speak Your Way to CashAshley Kirkwood struggled to get into law school. Her struggle was so real that she literally camped out in the admissions office until they let her in. She worked hard and transferred to Northwestern Law graduating at the top of her class. She tells me she felt unseen and underutilized at her firm. So she quit a job paying her more than $300,000 a year to go into business for herself. Now she runs a law firm and a speaking business. Her book is Speak Your Way to Cash.2023-12-1124 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep 58 The Art of the Side HustleThe growing prominence of hybrid work situations makes it easier now more than ever for people to earn extra money. The challenge in a thriving gig economy is knowing what to do and when to start. A new survey from Index by Pinger shows that 67% of Americans have a small business, have a side hustle or do freelance work. My guest is Steve Strauss, the small business columnist for Inc. Magazine. He says there are some side hustles that are more practical to start earning money right away with the least amount of money invested. We talk about the questions...2023-12-0424 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep57 The social, cultural and political impact of LeBron JamesLeBron James is the protagonist in two very American tales: one, a success story the nation loves because it shows its benevolence; the other, the latest installment in an ongoing chronicle of racial hatred. He’s the poor boy from a “broken” home in a poverty-stricken neighborhood who makes good. He’s also the poor Black boy who makes good, then at the apex of his career finds that the N-word has been spray-painted across the gate to his home. Despite his unmatched skill, success and popularity, James has never been fully free from the entrenched racism and anti-blackness in American...2023-12-0424 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep56 Let's talk about community healthAtlanta recently was named the 12th most fit city in America. Atlanta once was in the top 10 and Robert Bunch, CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia believes Georgia can work its way back into the top 10 when it comes to physical fitness. The ranking is based on real metrics captured by primary care physicians. As the holidays begin and communities enter into the traditional season of "eating, drinking and being merry," Bunch shares insights on how everyone in the community can enjoy the holidays without compromising their health.2023-11-2818 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep55 Brandon Siler: Definition of a LeaderBrandon Siler played college football at the University of Florida. His impressive pro football career included stops in San Diego and Kansas City. Today he's an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and mental health advocate. He founded Legacy Pro Sports with the goal of helping former NFL players who are unable to obtain NFL disability benefits. He shares his philosophy of leadership in the book Definition of a Leader. Using personal anecdotes, insights from his NFL days and revelations from his time as a Florida Gator, Siler says if you're "okay with being an average leader," his book will frustrate you.2023-11-2824 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep54 Celebrating "The Great Turkey Town Miracle"As the holiday season enters full swing, often conversation centers on the many Christmas-themed movies on television and in theaters, but what about Thanksgiving? Now in theaters is just that, "The Great Turkey Town Miracle," based on a true story years ago in California. Says star and Atlanta-based actor Cameron Arnett, it's a story of 5 loaves, 2 fishes, and 4000 turkeys. It is a story filled with universal themes of love, loss, parenting challenges, job pressures, family, faith and more. Arnett is an actor turned pastor turned pastor who is also an actor and he's is also my guest.2023-11-2024 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep53 The Importance of a diverse patient population in clinical trialsThere is simply not enough diversity among the patient population when it comes to clinical trials in health care. It's a problem that's been around for many decades. Morehouse School of Medicine is working to make a difference. The African American Heart Study is a collaboration between Amgen, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and the Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Elizabeth Ofili, a professor of medicine at MSM and practicing cardiologist joins me to explain the new research and discuss the goal of the studio - to measure the association between Lipoprotein(a), and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in 5,000...2023-11-2024 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep52 Burning Out on the COVID Frond Lines: A Doctor's Memoir of Fatherhood, Race and Perseverance in the PandemicOn February 23, 2020, Dhaval Desai and his wife, Yogita, welcomed their new son into the world. With the arrival of Kaveh to join his four-year-old sister Kaiya, their family at last felt complete. “A promising year lay ahead,” he reflected. Yes, it would be chaotic—both physicians, Dhaval and Yogita would now have to juggle two demanding careers with the demands of an infant and a preschooler—but nothing they couldn’t handle. Then, a new virus arrived. In BURNING OUT ON THE COVID FRONT LINES: A Doctor’s Memoir of Fatherhood, Race and Perseverance in the Pandemic Dhaval R. Desai, M.D., offers...2023-11-1324 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep51 Is it time to abolish America's Family Court SystemIn the early 1900s, America’s cities were teeming with immigrants whose children toiled in factories and lived in overcrowded tenements in neighborhoods plagued by disease, poverty, violence, and crime. In response, a group of social reformers embarked on a mission to protect children and mold them into productive, law-abiding citizens. Known as child-savers, these overwhelming white and well-off reformers laid the therapeutic foundation for family court. At its core was the Great Idea that judges would take the lead and provide, whether preventive or rehabilitative, personalized justice for the child. “This mandate to do good was never accomplished, not then...2023-11-1325 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep50 A Night at the Opera with Jasmine HabershamThe Atlanta Opera presents its first mainstage event of the new season with a new co-production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto on Nov 4, 7, 10 and 12, 2023 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. One of the composer’s most celebrated operas, Rigoletto tells a poignant tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. We are talking with Jasmine Habersham who is singing the role of Gilda in the production. Habersham is a Georgia native who has performed globally including her international debut in this role.2023-10-3020 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep49 Understanding Jewish CultureThe current war in Israel renews attention on the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. I invited Rabbi Pinchas Taylor to talk about Judaism and its influence. During our conversation he provides a primer on Judaism, what it means to be chosen and the role of the Messiah in the Jewish and Christian faith. He explains the conflict in Israel is more than a battle over land and helps listeners to understand why Israel is fighting to defeat Hamas.2023-10-3024 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep48 Meet Grace Harry, the JOY StrategistGrace Harry has a great story including 30 years in the music business, but something was lacking from her life. It was something she'd not experienced since childhood. It was Joy. Harry decided to rediscover and embrace the joy in her life and she wants readers to do the same. In The Joy Strategist, Harry takes readers on a journey to explore how to find joy, how to re-discover joy and how to feel true unfettered joy and incorporate it into our everyday lives. She coaches readers with her story and her toolbox of playful activities which include reconnecting with your "...2023-10-2325 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep47 The Scarlet Veil and Believe My PainThe weather is cooler. Halloween is near and it's a great time to curl up by the fire with a good book. We start the show this week with a brief conversation with New York Times best-selling author Shelby Mahurin. Her latest book is The Scarlet Veil. It's a dark and thrilling vampire romance set in the world of Mahurin's Serpent & Dove series of tales. Next we talk with Dr. Tabia Akintobi, Professor and Chair of Community Health and Preventive Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine. MSM has partnered with the makers of Advil for the "Advil Pain Equity Project."...2023-10-1625 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep46: Meet the BlackwoodsFrom award-winning author Brandy Colbert comes a new book: The Blackwoods. It's the story of four generations of a Black Hollywood family filled with ambition, fame, struggle, loss and love. Colbert masterfully weaves together the narratives of Hollis, Ardith and Blossom Blackwood. Theirs is a story where everything is personal and nothing is private.2023-10-0924 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep45: Even Leaders Need CoachesIt's a simple fact. Even leaders need coaches. Archie L. Jones, Jr., a Morehouse grad, Atlanta resident, Harvard Business professor, author, executive and board director joins is my guest on the show. He's the founder and CEO of NxGen COACH Network, an organization created to help and empower the next generation of global leaders, particularly those in underinvested and underrepresented communities. He's just launched a new podcast - Training Camp for Leaders with Archie L. Jones. We talk about the goals for his podcast and much more in this episode of Perspectives.2023-10-0924 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep44 An Evening of Reckoning and Rising with V (formerly Eve Ensler)On Sunday, October 8th, V (formerly Eve Ensler) , the Tony Award-winning, best-selling author of The Vagina Monologues and Reckoning, will host an Evening of Reckoning and Rising at the Carter Center to celebrate V’s newest book Reckoning and the 25th anniversary of the V-Day movement to end violence against women, gender expansive people and the Earth. The benefit event will include readings and remarks from V (formerly Eve Ensler), V-Day Board Members Rosario Dawson, Jane Fonda, Maya Penn & Pat Mitchell; City of Joy co-Founder and Director of V-Day Congo Christine Schuler Deschryver, Joaquina Kalukango, Dr. Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa, Laura Turner Se...2023-10-0624 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep43 Conserving America's Wildlands: The Vision of Ted TurnerMost know Ted Turner through his many well documented successes: founder of CNN; Time Person of the Year; winner of The World Series and America's Cup; former owner of the Atlanta Braves, TBS, TNT, MGM, Hanna-Barbera, and the Atlanta Hawks. His gargantuan land holdings are now the subject of a new book, a very big, new book. Conserving America's Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner is a newly published compendium of stunning images shot by Ted's photojournalist son, Rhett. The two million acres under Turner land management includes everything from alligators and mountain goats to wolves, grizzly bears and migratory...2023-10-0624 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep42 Arts Clayton Paints the town with a Cuban flairArts Clayton has worked to enrich the lives of the residents of Clayton County for more than 30 years. The gallery, at 136 South Main Street in Jonesboro, plans to paint the town beginning Saturday, September 30 with the start of an International Arts, Music & Film Festival. The event is produced in collaboration with City Council Chair Jeff Turner and is an effort to cultivate the spirit of Art among the people in the community with an emphasis on youth and others to be a part of the creative flow in Clayton County. My guests are Arts Clayton Executive Director Brian Hebert and...2023-09-2519 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep41 A unique approach in fight to cure addictionIn the fight to defeat addiction, are people in recovery winning the daily battle? Aware Recovery Care believes it offers a unique tool to helping people in recovery win the fight. Their program delivers treatment in the privacy of the home with a focus on personalized care with the family's involvement. The program began in Connecticut with input from specialists at Yale University and has expanded into eleven states including Georgia. Laura Perry, Director of Family Wellness for Aware Recovery Care is my guest.2023-09-2524 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep40 Take a magical journey through "The Spirit Glass"Corazon Lopez yearns to finally start training as a babaylan (a mystical healer and spirit guide) under her powerful guardian, Aunt Tina. As soon as her magic awakens, Corazon plans to bring her parents back from the dead and no longer have to rely on a soul key to allow visits with their ghosts for a few hours every Saturday night. But when a vengeful ghost steals Corazon’s precious key, the fragile balance between the human world and the spirit world is thrown out of whack. Aunt Tina reveals that if Corazon wants her magic to awaken, then she ca...2023-09-1820 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep39 The HarvestAtlanta-based, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doug Blackmon looks back on his experience as a member of the first class of Black and white students to attend all 12 grades together in Leland, MS in a new documentary, The Harvest. The film has already been named a finalist for the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film. The Harvest is a deeply personal depiction of one Southern town's painful struggle to integrate its public schools and the continuing repercussions still felt in the community more than 50 years later.2023-09-1124 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep38 Kool and the Gang: The Most Sampled Band in MusicTheir list of hits is endless. Songs including Celebration, Ladies Night, Get Down on It, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Too Hot and many more make Kool and the Gang the most sampled artists in Hip Hop. The band formed in 1964 and continues to perform with 2 of its original members including Robert "Kool" Bell. Kool and the Gang will be performing at Mable House Amphitheater in Cobb County on Saturday, September 16th. Founder Robert Bell dishes the dirt and talks the hits with Condace Pressley on this episode of Perspectives.2023-09-1119 min

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S35/Ep37 Black QBs in the NFL: 14 started games on Opening Sunday2023’s Super Bowl LVII marked the first time that the two starting quarterbacks were Black. Even though the majority of NFL players are Black—and have been for decades—this milestone came in the second century of the league’s history, a history that would be incomplete without taking race into account. In ROCKET MEN: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football sports journalist John Eisenberg relates the definitive history of Black quarterbacks in the NFL. Based on in-depth interviews of players, coaches, and talent insiders, including NFL greats like Warren Moon and Ozzie Newsome, Eisenberg reveals the surprising and at times...2023-09-1124 min

The Culture Soup Podcast®️Yes Please! Launch EventYes Please! Release Day Launch EventBe a part of the crucial conversation as award-winning, best selling 3X author L. Michelle Smith is joined by guest host Condace Pressley, host of Perspectives/WSB-Atlanta for an in depth fireside chat about the new book Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find their Happy and Win in an Exclusive Corporate Culture. We will also welcome special guest Dr. Jeff Gardere, "America's Psychologist" who penned the foreword for the n...2023-06-161h 05

Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S31/Ep 46 Happy Birthday Dionne Warwick and a Drive in Christmas CarolOn December 12, six-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, legend and artist celebrates her 80th birthday with a virtual concert featuring artists with whom she's done duets. She also talks with Condace Pressley about being the new "Queen of Twitter." Also, The Alliance Theatre has reimagined its performance of "A Christmas Carol" and moved the show to the Summerhill Parking Lot at GSU Stadium. It's a drive-in performance for families now through December 21.2020-12-1423 min