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In Our Time: HistoryThe GracchiMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the brothers Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus whose names are entwined with the end of Rome's Republic and the rise of the Roman Emperors. As tribunes, they brought popular reforms to the Roman Republic at the end of the 2nd century BC. Tiberius (c163-133BC) brought in land reform so every soldier could have his farm, while Gaius (c154-121BC) offered cheap grain for Romans and targeted corruption among the elites. Those elites saw the reforms as such a threat that they had the brothers killed: Tiberius in a shocking murder led by...
2025-05-0149 min
In Our Time With Melvyn BraggThe GracchiMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the brothers Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus whose names are entwined with the end of Rome's Republic and the rise of the Roman Emperors. As tribunes, they brought popular reforms to the Roman Republic at the end of the 2nd century BC. Tiberius (c163-133BC) brought in land reform so every soldier could have his farm, while Gaius (c154-121BC) offered cheap grain for Romans and targeted corruption among the elites. Those elites saw the reforms as such a threat that they had the brothers killed: Tiberius in a shocking murder led by the...
2025-05-0149 min
In Our TimeThe GracchiMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the brothers Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus whose names are entwined with the end of Rome's Republic and the rise of the Roman Emperors. As tribunes, they brought popular reforms to the Roman Republic at the end of the 2nd century BC. Tiberius (c163-133BC) brought in land reform so every soldier could have his farm, while Gaius (c154-121BC) offered cheap grain for Romans and targeted corruption among the elites. Those elites saw the reforms as such a threat that they had the brothers killed: Tiberius in a shocking murder led by...
2025-05-0149 min
Overheard at the Bush CenterHigher Education and DemocracyThe Bush Center held its eighth annual Forum on Leadership, a landmark event that develops, recognizes, and celebrates leadership by bringing together notable voices for in-depth discussions on today’s pressing issues.Dr. Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and former President of the University of Florida; Dr. R. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University, and Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, discussed the role of higher education within American democracy. Moderated by Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute, the conversation focused on how co...
2025-04-2544 min
In Our Time: PhilosophySocrates in PrisonMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss Plato's Crito and Phaedo, his accounts of the last days of Socrates in prison in 399 BC as he waited to be executed by drinking hemlock. Both works show Socrates preparing to die in the way he had lived: doing philosophy. In the Crito, Plato shows Socrates arguing that he is duty bound not to escape from prison even though a bribe would open the door, while in the Phaedo his argument is for the immortality of the soul which, at the point of death, might leave uncorrupted from the 'prison' of his body, the...
2025-02-2050 minIn Our TimeSocrates in PrisonMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss Plato's Crito and Phaedo, his accounts of the last days of Socrates in prison in 399 BC as he waited to be executed by drinking hemlock. Both works show Socrates preparing to die in the way he had lived: doing philosophy. In the Crito, Plato shows Socrates arguing that he is duty bound not to escape from prison even though a bribe would open the door, while in the Phaedo his argument is for the immortality of the soul which, at the point of death, might leave uncorrupted from the 'prison' of his body, the...
2025-02-2050 min
In Our Time: CulturePlutarch's Parallel LivesMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek biographer Plutarch (c46 AD-c120 AD) and especially his work 'Parallel Lives' which has shaped the way successive generations see the Classical world. Plutarch was clear that he was writing lives, not histories, and he wrote these very focussed accounts in pairs to contrast and compare the characters of famous Greeks and Romans, side by side, along with their virtues and vices. This focus on the inner lives of great men was to fascinate Shakespeare, who drew on Plutarch considerably when writing his Julius Caesar, Coriolanus, Timon of Athens and Antony and Cleopatra...
2025-01-1656 minIn Our TimePlutarch's Parallel LivesMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek biographer Plutarch (c46 AD-c120 AD) and especially his work 'Parallel Lives' which has shaped the way successive generations see the Classical world. Plutarch was clear that he was writing lives, not histories, and he wrote these very focussed accounts in pairs to contrast and compare the characters of famous Greeks and Romans, side by side, along with their virtues and vices. This focus on the inner lives of great men was to fascinate Shakespeare, who drew on Plutarch considerably when writing his Julius Caesar, Coriolanus, Timon of Athens and Antony and Cleopatra...
2025-01-1656 minIn Our Time: HistoryPlutarch's Parallel LivesMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek biographer Plutarch (c46 AD-c120 AD) and especially his work 'Parallel Lives' which has shaped the way successive generations see the Classical world. Plutarch was clear that he was writing lives, not histories, and he wrote these very focussed accounts in pairs to contrast and compare the characters of famous Greeks and Romans, side by side, along with their virtues and vices. This focus on the inner lives of great men was to fascinate Shakespeare, who drew on Plutarch considerably when writing his Julius Caesar, Coriolanus, Timon of Athens and Antony and Cleopatra...
2025-01-1656 min
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryBitterness / Dr. Jim TillotsonDr. Jim Tillotson addresses students at the end of the school year, acknowledging the many church problems he has encountered in his travels and emphasizing the importance of not becoming arrogant after graduation. He focuses on the destructive nature of bitterness and the biblical alternative of kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness.Scripture TextEphesians 4:31-32Main Points or IdeasPut Off Bitterness - Bitterness is harbored hurt that becomes a smoldering resentment and brooding, grudge-filled attitude. The Bible commands us to put away all bitterness, wrath, anger, c...
2024-04-3038 min
This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 64 With Nakeisha RodgersI had the best time with Nakeisha Rodgers, M.D., a Geriatrician and Internist. In this interview, Dr. Nakeisha shares what drew her to working with senior citizens, why she sees them as savvy seniors and how she approaches her training with medical professionals so that they begin to transform how they view and interact with this population. Additionally, she shares the content of the progressive training she offers to her colleagues — other physicians, medical aides, social workers/therapists, etc. Dr. Nakeisha is a dual board Internist and Geriatrician, best-selling author, and national speaker from the beautiful island of the Baham...
2024-04-0436 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 63 With Khristel Johnson Quilts by Khristel Johnson In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Fiber Historian Khristel Johnson, who in her own words says: “As a student of life, mother of two, and educator for over 30 years, I have always celebrated learning. I mastered my subject matter during my years as a teacher and engaged in retelling the story of American history as presented in the assigned textbooks. While I often questioned the universal narrative, I complied with teaching mandates. It would be years later when I was faced with a signif...
2024-03-2251 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 62 With Tameka LawsonOnce a year, I get to interview someone who is under the age of 50 to highlight their body of work, especially when they have been intentional about involving older Black women. Tameka Lawson is a force, and her organization Restored Hope empowers Black women and girls to move beyond the everyday cycles of violence and trauma while working toward discovering inner peace and resiliency within themselves, their families and their communities. Restored Hope offers after school and in school programs that empower young women through trauma informed yoga, various social service resources, and workshops for women. Tameka Lawson is an Ad...
2024-03-1430 min
Women of Color An Intimate ConversationEmpowering Leaders: Women of Color as Chaos Coordinators with Shay PhillipsAbout this episode In this episode, Consultant/Operations & Marketing Exec and Chaos Coordinator, Shay Phillips emphasizes the importance of being your own advocate and asking for what you want in professional spaces. She mentions that it is crucial to communicate your needs and desires, whether it be help or a specific role you are excited about. Shay advises against assuming that others will automatically know what you want or that they will take care of you. Instead, she encourages, empowering employees, individuals to be their own biggest advocate. In this episode...
2023-12-1129 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 61 With Sharon Ehrlich Sharon Ehrlich (ERR-lick) is proud, Bronx-raised native New Yorker. Sharon’s business career started in the health care industry where she spent nearly a decade in hospital administration at a major NYC hospital. A love story led to her permanently relocate to Austria. With this move she pivoted her career to IT working for IBM for over a decade and led teams throughout Europe, Turkey, and Russia. Sharon followed her passion for educating future leaders and spent 14 years as an Adjunct Professor of Business Management at a local university. S...
2023-12-0137 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 60 With Regine RousseauIn Episode 60, I interview Regine Rousseau!! Regine T. Rousseau, wine and spirits expert, writer, presenter, and media personality, focuses on making wine knowledge accessible to people at all levels of proficiency. She is recognized as 2022 Leader in the Wine Industry by Wine Business Monthly, a nominee of 2020 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, Wine Educator of the Year, a WSET Level 3 with Merit, an International Sommelier Guild Level II, and Executive Bourbon Steward, Stave and Thief. She received the 2021 Alumni Achievement Award from Knox College. Regine has traveled around the globe sharing her wine and spirits expertise. She...
2023-08-0132 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 58 With Susan Millender In this episode, I interview Susan Millender, who shares with us information about a rare brain malformation (primarily diagnosed during pregnancy and sometimes diagnosed after birth). She wants us to know that her organization Families for HoPE is the only organization whose mission it is to support the entire family impacted by this disease. She works, along with a dedicated Board of Directors and with volunteers to meet the direct service needs of the Holoprosencephaly community. Susan has always had an interest in community service and working in environments that have a strong mission to help ameliorate anxiety and i...
2023-07-2935 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 57 WIth Saaudiah Muhammed Robin Tillotson Sun, 11 Jun, 15:32 (6 days ago) to me In this episode Saaudiah Muhammad shares the progression and trajectory that led her to a career in the Mental Health space. Having received a strong and strict upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, from her mother, who left Alabama to experience a more prosperous life in the north, Saaudiah developed strong decision making skills and over time a discerning eye. To this day, she applies those lessons in her thriving business Black Butterfly Counseling and Consulting. Also, in 2019, she developed a Blog entitled The Muslim Therapist, and she is a strong observer of how African A...
2023-06-171h 05This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 56 With Jarrie Brown In this episode, I interview Jarrie Brown, who is a lover of Israel and all that she learned about this exciting country during her travels there. She shares when her love of Israel, especially Jerusalem, began and why she and her mom took the journey there to honor her father’s memory. She encourages us to travel there not only because of the spiritual significance, but as a place that is highly livable, safe and enlightening. Jarrie L. Brown is an Ethics Compliance Investigator with a local Government Agency in Chicago, IL. A Graduate of DominicanU...
2023-05-1852 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 55 With Antonia RuppertIn this episode, I had the exciting opportunity to interview a wonderful community artist. Antonia “Toni” Ruppert is an Illinois artist who has been creating for over 25 years. She creates paintings that tell a story. Ruppert fell in love with art as a child upon seeing her Dad draw after coming home from work at Brachs Candy Company. The oldest of six siblings, she recalls drawing horses and people on tons of pink paper that was gifted to her by the dentist office. Now creating on canvas, panels and paper using all kinds of paint, she...
2023-04-0639 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 54 With Karen Gilliam In this episode, I speak with Karen Gilliam, who is in alignment with her assignment, and she wants others to be also. She helps others to put their dreams to the test by working with you to execute the six “Es” — Encourage, Empower, Enlighten, Educate, Elevate and Escalate. She shares that although she lost her husband to cancer, she emerged as a Queen Warrior versus a widow, who functions in a world of isolation, poverty and sorrow. Karen, aka Coach KG, is a seasoned mentor, coach, entrepreneur, trainer, and speaker. She is the CIO, Continuously Inspiring...
2023-01-2438 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 53 With Dr Matteel D. Knowles In this episode, Dr. Knowles shares her journey of self-love, her love of exercise and body building, along with the barriers that she has overcome to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. A 25-year veteran in higher education, Dr. Matteel D. Knowlescurrently serves as the Vice President for Student Services at Greenville Technical College. Prior to that, she served at the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort as the Vice President for Student Affairs; and prior to that, at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood in various roles in Student Development. Born and rais...
2022-12-3139 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 52 With Leiana Gary After having served in various capacities as a speech-language pathologist for 40 years, Leiana J. Thomas Gary retired officially in 2019. Always a crafter and amateur gardener with an in-born entrepreneurial spirit and raised by a mother of the Renaissance kind, Leiana tended to look at things a little differently. During one of the last outdoor walks with her mother Alva prior to her passing in 2007, Leiana, made the snide remark “Someone should do something about these nasty looking planters” and her mother responding quietly later said, “And who might that someone be?” After 2 years of trying not to remember that con...
2022-12-0844 min
In Our TimeBauhausMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Bauhaus which began in 1919 in Weimar, Germany, as a school for arts and crafts combined, and went on to be famous around the world. Under its first director, Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus moved to Dessau and extended its range to architecture and became associated with a series of white, angular, flat-roofed buildings reproduced from Shanghai to Chicago, aimed for modern living. The school closed after only 14 years while at a third location, Berlin, under pressure from the Nazis, yet its students and teachers continued to spread its ethos in exile, making it even more...
2022-12-0857 minIn Our TimeBauhausMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Bauhaus which began in 1919 in Weimar, Germany, as a school for arts and crafts combined, and went on to be famous around the world. Under its first director, Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus moved to Dessau and extended its range to architecture and became associated with a series of white, angular, flat-roofed buildings reproduced from Shanghai to Chicago, aimed for modern living. The school closed after only 14 years while at a third location, Berlin, under pressure from the Nazis, yet its students and teachers continued to spread its ethos in exile, making it even...
2022-12-0856 min
The Best PodcastsMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Bauhaus which began in 1919 in Weimar, Germany, as a school for arts and crafts combined, and went on to be famous around the world. Under its first director, Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus moved to Dessau and extended its range to architecture and became associated with a series of white, angular, flat-roofed buildings reproduced from Shanghai to Chicago, aimed for modern living. The school closed after only 14 years while at a third location, Berlin, under pressure from the Nazis, yet its students and teachers continued to spread its ethos in exile, making it even more...
2022-12-0800 minIn Our Time: CultureBauhausMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Bauhaus which began in 1919 in Weimar, Germany, as a school for arts and crafts combined, and went on to be famous around the world. Under its first director, Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus moved to Dessau and extended its range to architecture and became associated with a series of white, angular, flat-roofed buildings reproduced from Shanghai to Chicago, aimed for modern living. The school closed after only 14 years while at a third location, Berlin, under pressure from the Nazis, yet its students and teachers continued to spread its ethos in exile, making it even...
2022-12-0856 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 51 With Akosua AwusiAkosua Awusi is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer at African Conversations and Connections (ACC Tours) — a boutique travel company providing group excursions to sub-Saharan Africa. ACC Tour’s mission is to help tell the African story by providing safe, world class and inclusive guided tours of what Akosua likes to call Black Africa. ACC Tour’s primary goal is to allow travelers to experience Black Africa below the surface. The company’s curated tours are intimate by design — this allows travelers to immerse themselves in Africa’s people, history and culture. In this interview, Akosua delves into what is...
2022-11-2432 min
Momma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenOver 50 And Living Boldly: Mature Women Are Redefining Their Lives With International Travel In this episode, Robin Tillotson explores the challenges and triumphs of black women, over 50, who have put themselves on the back burner while attending to the needs of their families. For many of these women international travel with her company is their starting point for putting themselves first without feeling guilty. Robin is an avid traveler and the Chief Cultural Officer for This I do for me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous. Robin is also a self-proclaimed “activist for joyful aging.” According to Robin, international travel helps these women learn about new cultures and meet new people, all of w...
2022-08-0334 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 50 With Linda S. HusserLinda S. Husser is one of the most cutting edge Life Coaches you will meet. When I asked her about her style of coaching and what makes it successful, Linda unequivocally stated that it’s her own journey and vulnerability that makes her relatable to her clients. She knows plenty about growing up in a dysfunctional family, but despite this, the strongest value that her parents taught her was staying connected to family and always being there for each other. As one of six siblings, Linda still keeps that value at the center of her mind. She knows all about...
2022-03-2439 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 49 With Janice SutherlandJanice Sutherland has quite the record for supporting women age 40+, particularly those who worry about being on a path that no longer serves them and need a bit of coaching on how to make a shift. Janice is an award winning career strategist, who helps mid-career professional women of color realign their desires and passions. She does all of this through the vehicle of her business “This Woman Can”. As the eldest of six children, Janice was born and raised in Birmingham, England. She inherited strong values, specifically from her mother who always believed that Janice could do anything that...
2022-03-1831 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 48 With Michelle Wedderburn WatersMichelle Wedderburn-Waters, Founder of Afro Expats, Casa Elm and the YouTube Channel host of Michelle For Afro Expats, is a native of Toronto, Canada (of Jamaican descent), and spent her growing up years in Connecticut! She has four brothers and both of her parents are still living. She was educated at Central Connecticut State University, where she studied Business Management. Michelle shared that the values that her family passed down were mainly centered around maintaining family relationships. She was often the one organizing family events and ensuring that everyone stayed in touch with each other. Upon researching where to reloc...
2022-03-0844 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 47 With Deidre ProctorDeidre Proctor has spent many years as a certified business, clarity and accountability coach, along with being the CEO of Deidre Proctor & Associates, LLC. Deidre has always maintained a passion for helping others to achieve their goals. As a highly sought after coach with a strong bent for helping women, Deidre shared that the biggest part of her coaching program for women is helping them get past their fears. She says, it not enough to identify your desire or goal (although gaining clarity in this area is important), but you must take action. Fear causes paralysis and it shows up i...
2022-03-0447 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 46 With Toni Denise CarthanToni Denise Carthan was born and raised in Los Angeles California, and is the mother of three loving adult sons. Her fondest memory growing up was how those in the neighborhood took the time to look after each other. “Everyone was family” says Toni. She learned early in life about diversity and culture; she had a number of Mexican friends who she grew ultra close to, and she remains friends with then even to this day. Toni shares with us the principles that she was reared with the Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto y...
2022-02-2348 min
Momma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow International Travel can Help Women Embrace Life at 50 and Beyond With Robin TillotsonAre you tired of making everyone else a priority? Are you looking for ways to add some excitement and meaning to your life? Then you'll want to hear from Robin Tillotson, an avid traveler and the Chief Cultural Officer for This I do for me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous. Robin is also a self-proclaimed “activist for joyful aging.” In this episode, Robin explores the challenges and triumphs of black women, over 50, who have put themselves on the back burner while attending to the needs of their families. This is their starting point. Where they end up is a com...
2022-02-2234 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 45 With Marcia JonesMarcia’s mission as Founder at Urban Connoisseurs is to affect sustainable growth in the wine community by increasing awareness of the number of American winemakers of African descent in the United States. She is also dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation to seriously consider careers in the wine industry. Marcia increases the public’s awareness of Black winemakers through her well designed Winemakers Club. You choose the membership, the club will select the wines and deliver them directly to your door. The club model has also been instrumental in helping Black winemakers pivot during the difficult COVI...
2022-02-1750 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 44 WIth Tinesha MatthewsTinesha is a native North Carolinian, who resides in Charlotte. She, along with her brother, were raised by a loving and giving mother, who instilled a strong work ethic in her children. Tinesha finds humor in her growing up years as she and her mom had their typical mother-daughter disagreements, but despite these occasional rifts, the love and respect was always present. When I asked Tinesha to share with us her journey from darkness to light, the key component of her healing was that she was acutely aware of feeling out of sync and off-centered. This manifested in her...
2021-12-2454 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 43 With Lisa ThompsonLisa Thompson received her bachelor’s degree in Government from Oberlin College and her law degree from Ohio State University. She has had a multi-faceted career in the arena of law. She has a number of licenses and certifications under her belt. Lisa is Licensed in the United States Supreme Court, The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. She When I asked her what stands out about her childhood as it relates to kindness, work ethic and va...
2021-12-1632 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 42 With Trish WilliamsTrish Williams is a Fiber Artist Par Excellence. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Trish learned early from her mother and sister that she had a special talent. Her sister would take her artwork (unbeknownst to Trish) and sell it and bring Trish the money. This is how much her family believed in her and her gifts. Additionally, Trish read voraciously about art, famous artists, African American artists, and she was particularly drawn to work that made a social justice statement. While a student in the Upward Bound Program (a college preparatory program for high school students), Trish was...
2021-12-0247 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 41 With Lori TharpsLori Tharps is a writer, an author and a lover of all that examines culture and how it plays out in our day to day lives. She says, “I am a Black-American woman married to a Spanish man, and my life is a meltingpot of melanin, curls, accents and adventures.” As an expat writer living in the south of Spain, Lori is now able to devote the majority of her time to writing – no longer squeezing it in with her former professorship at Temple University, and a multitude of other tasks, Lori is excited to be able to live the li...
2021-11-201h 11This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 40 With Joyce BarrJoyce Barr describes herself as a serial solopreneur who took early retirement at 62, following 40+ years on the grind in both corporate and non-profit service. She now operates a unique tour service called “BLAST! Tours & Coaching”. Her business is distinguished by its concierge-style personal attention combined with excellent value for those wanting to live their best life abroad. Joyce has been off the grind since March 2016, and she resigned from a successful career in affordable housing development which started with a Habitat for Humanity in 1996 – the epiphany changed her career path from a corporate ladder chaser to one driven by purpos...
2021-11-1135 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 39 With Kwavi AgbeyegbeKwavi is 53 years old and BOLD! She is a certified Life Coach, Author, International Retreat Creator and an in-demand Speaker. Her niche is working with illustrious groups of women who are age 50+ to inspire them to live their best life! Kwavi received her B.Sc in Informational Technology from Thames Valley University in the United Kingdom. Additionally, she obtained her master’s degree in Medical Informatics from Northwestern University in Chicago. Although she was very successful in her previous careers, Kwavi is equally proud of the excellent training that she received from the Life Coach School. Her emphasis is on...
2021-10-1529 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 38 With Felicia LucasFelicia has been helping others attain their dreams for many years, and in 2020, she was determined to achieve a long-desired dream – to become a healthier version of her already powerful self. Felicia is clear when she says, “you are not being authentic when you are carrying that much excess weight.” Felicia is equally clear when she explains that her initial goal was to lose 75 pounds, and when she did, Felicia was challenged to go even further. She started out by doing simple things that produced big results. She drank plenty of water, she walked every day, and she made a poin...
2021-10-1136 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 37 With Carol CherryCarol Cherry, a Benefits Consultant in the insurance industry began in 2014 after ending a tenured managerial career in the Hospitality Industry. Once her children were grown, she decided to take a leap of faith and start a new career that had only been a dream for many years. She utilized training, leadership hospitality and communications skills to launch her from a large corporation to establish, plan and execute her own brand and business. She realized that if she could run the corporation’s multi-million-dollar restaurant, hire staff, provide training and supervision to make a profit for them then she su...
2021-10-0533 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 36 With Carly TillotsonIn this episode, we took a detour from our regular age 50+ guest to explore what younger women, specifically Millennials are thinking about as it relates to issues of aging. Carly hails from a large family of four brothers and two sisters, along with parents who have always been supportive. She chose the field of Phlebotomy because she was mentored by a Registered Nurse, who saw that she had the makings of a good phlebotomist. Carly shared that the best wisdom that she has received from an older woman was to be sure to “pick your battles”. It was shared by a...
2021-10-0130 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 35 With Carol Shaw BurnsCarol Shaw Burns,has over 25 years of experience within the aging services field. In addition to being a newly minted Ph.D in Human Services, Carol is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) in the state of Illinois and a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Carol shares how being raised by Jamaican parents set the tone for how she would approach life and succeed. They ingrained in her that she must always finish what she starts, give it 100% of your attention, and to always shoot for new heights. "Keep Going" was t...
2021-09-1635 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 34 With Shirley HogsettShirley Hogsett is the Founder and CEO of Destiny Speaks, and she shares a number of gems in this podcast episode. She has a wealth of experience. Shirley is the youngest of 10 children born to a butcher and seamstress in Goodman, Mississippi. It was there that the importance of a tight knit family and a solid extended community was instilled in her. She and her family were diligent about service to God and to others, and it was through the vehicle of church that this philosophy was practiced. Additionally, the family would visit other churches in order to be in fello...
2021-08-1948 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 33 With Donna C. LawrenceDonna C. Lawrence is the CEO, Creator and Owner of Painting it Pink Events. She sees painting as a therapeutic process, and an art form that can take you into another zone! In this episode, Donna, who grew up in Chicago, shares that she is a product of her parents, and she has a sister. She noticed even at an early age that her sister possessed an extreme talent at age five. She asked her mother “how could a five year old paint so well.” This illustrated to Donna and family that she, herself, had an eye for talent and...
2021-08-0530 min
The Blank Slate PodcastThe Blank Slate Podcast, Episode Fifty-Seven - Refire.On today's episode we talk to Robin Joyce Tillotson, Chief Cultural Officer, This I Do For Me (and host of the This I Do For Me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous! podcast) about how everthing she does is based on bringing other people along, recognizing that most people want to make a change, but being comfortable is the next big thing, experiencing travel and culture as self-care, recognizing that even what she was doing before the pandemic was helpful, deepening her understanding of other people helps her deepen the understanding of herself and that there are no limits.
2021-07-0355 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 32 With Anne Marie DavidsonAnne Marie Davidson has an extensive background in the senior housing arena. She was drawn to this field of aging and work with seniors based on her memory of her grandmother and how valuable and precious she was to her entire family. Because of these great memories, Anne Marie made an early commitment to lend her talents and gifts to senior citizens. She has a particular gift in educating families on what signs of memory loss families should look for once they begin to notice that something is amiss with their loved one. Anne Marie talks about the three...
2021-06-2341 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 31 With Danielle BellDanielle is a graduate of The University of Michigan (B.A.) and Marygrove College (Masters of Education). She also has a Certification in Hospitality and Tourism from Florida Atlanta University. This experience was one of many that planted the seeds of international travel and wanting to share this expertise with others. Danielle has an extensive background in the health and human services field (her full time job) with a focus on assisting families around eligibility for public assistance programs and resources. Danielle has traveled to five continents and eighteen countries. Along with...
2021-06-0441 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 30 With Jatuan Rollins.mp3Jataun Rollins, LCSW is a native Chicagoan and a proud produce of the Chicago Public School System. Jataun is also a graduate of Eureka College in downstate Illinois. She speaks lovingly of Carol Gearing, a loving mentor who introduced her to the literary classics like Chaucer, Shakespeare, Richard Wright and countless others. Her parents, along with her mentor, made sure that she was well read and exposed. Her career trajectory has included working in a variety of capacities in child welfare, senior services and social welfare policy. Jataun is known in the...
2021-05-2750 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 29 With Charla DraperCharla Draper is a culinary phenom, who has held a variety of positions in the world of food. She is a Food Expert, Writer/Publicist, and Food Stylist. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Charla’s interest in cooking emanated from her two grandmothers, who were both excellent cooks. She watched them in awe, and after trying out a number of other things, Charla soon learned that she wanted to cultivate a career in the culinary arts. After college, Charla landed a coveted position as a Home Economist in the Test Kitchen of Kraft Foods. It was there that sh...
2021-05-2139 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 28 With Deneen L. GarrettDeneen L. Garrett, a native of Detroit, Michigan has remained committed to living in this great city due to it being a fertile and supportive ground for her professional and personal growth. A graduate of Wayne State University and Central Michigan University (B.S. and M.S., respectively) Deneen has held a number of progressively responsible positions with AT&T. Known as a natural motivator and coach, she has worked closely with marginalized AT&T staff by helping them identify the areas of growth, promotion and development that they would like to see manifest in their lives. In April...
2021-04-2833 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 27 With Effua McGowan1. Effua has more than 24 years of senior corporate experience, including servicing as Vice President at JP Morgan Chase and other multi-million dollar business across the United States; she is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades; 2. She is the author of The ABCs of Leadership: The Uncommon Leader from the Bottom Up, a work that has helped a number of people to reexamine their current path, and helps the reader to sharpen skills and talents that are already present; 3. Effua was blessed to grow up in Liberia, and she has lived and worked in a number of other ar...
2021-04-1843 min
RSDS RADIO SOCIETÀ DEI SOGNIArianismMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the form of Christianity adopted by Ostrogoths in the 4th century AD, which they learned from Roman missionaries and from their own contact with the imperial court at Constantinople. This form spread to the Vandals and the Visigoths, who took it into Roman Spain and North Africa, and the Ostrogoths brought it deeper into Italy after the fall of the western Roman empire. Meanwhile, with the Roman empire in the east now firmly committed to the Nicene Creed not the Arian, the Goths and Vandals faced conflict or conversion, as Arianism moved from an orthodox...
2021-04-1550 min
In Our Time: ReligionArianismMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the form of Christianity adopted by Ostrogoths in the 4th century AD, which they learned from Roman missionaries and from their own contact with the imperial court at Constantinople. This form spread to the Vandals and the Visigoths, who took it into Roman Spain and North Africa, and the Ostrogoths brought it deeper into Italy after the fall of the western Roman empire. Meanwhile, with the Roman empire in the east now firmly committed to the Nicene Creed not the Arian, the Goths and Vandals faced conflict or conversion, as Arianism moved from an...
2021-04-1550 minIn Our TimeArianismMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the form of Christianity adopted by Ostrogoths in the 4th century AD, which they learned from Roman missionaries and from their own contact with the imperial court at Constantinople. This form spread to the Vandals and the Visigoths, who took it into Roman Spain and North Africa, and the Ostrogoths brought it deeper into Italy after the fall of the western Roman empire. Meanwhile, with the Roman empire in the east now firmly committed to the Nicene Creed not the Arian, the Goths and Vandals faced conflict or conversion, as Arianism moved from an...
2021-04-1550 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 26 With Cheryl Lawson-WrightCheryl Lawson-Wright is what you would call a true Renaissance woman! Through her business Real Hope 4 Help, her principal products and services include educational consulting and services; mentoring, life coaching and support and comfort to cancer survivors and clean living; She is a former public school educator and private school director and HBCU (Edward Waters College) advocate; A prolific author, Cheryl has penned numerous articles and poems; she has also edited the works of others; As an entrepreneur, Cheryl has parlayed her skills in the arenas of fighting for the rights of all people, but especially...
2021-03-3136 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 25 With Peggy HillPrior to starting her wellness business, Peggy spent over 30 years at Fortune 100 companies in various strategic and innovative roles including Engineering, Strategic Marketing, Process Improvement and Program Management; - An avid reader and a , Peggy is passionate about healthy cooking and eating, urban gardening and guiding others to a vibrant lifestyle; - In 2007, Peggy thought it was a good time to evaluate if she should start an entrepreneurial venture; - Her skills learned in the corporate setting were certainly transferable to the setting of owning her own business; - After conducting market research, examining her finances, she dedicated to hold...
2021-03-2443 min
UP IS HIGHER THAN DOWNI Am Important with Robin TillotsonChicago's Robin Tillotson works for the city of Chicago as a manager of Senior Centers that supply recreational and social services for seniors. Robin's business "This I Do For Me" offers travel, dining, and many social activities to help today's mature woman feel alive and appreciated.
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2021-01-0718 min
Women of Color An Intimate ConversationEmbrace Life: It Ain't Over - How to Embrace Life Over 50 with Robin TillotsonEmbrace Life: It Ain't Over - How to Embrace Life Over 50 with Robin Tillotson Robin Tillotson started her business to remind Black women 50+ that "it ain't over". As a matter of fact, it's just beginning. Robin and I talk about this and her thoughtfully curated trips for women ready to LIVE! Robin Tillotson is the Chief Executive/Cultural Officer and host of the "This…I…Do…For…ME!" Podcast. She is an Award Winning Podcaster! Advocate for Joyful Aging! (Retired) Licensed Social Worker! Speaker! This I Do For Me: Women Over 50...
2020-11-1352 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 24 With Sheri BrazleySheri Brazley is a native Chicagoan. She attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and received a BA degree in Psychology. After graduation, she started a career working with Developmentally Disabled children for the State of Illinois and later went on to work for the City of Chicago for 25 years. During her tenure at the city, she wore many hats; she spent 10 years working in the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities where she was responsible for making sure that the city’s public events would be accommodating to people with disabilities. Prior to retirement in 2015, Sheri spent 15 years in th...
2020-07-0235 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 23 With Trevy McDonaldEven as a teenager, Trevy McDonald was determined to use her God given talents and gifts to uplift, inspire and empower others in order to bring them joy? How has she done that throughout her life? Once thinking that she wanted to become a physician, Trevy learned early that profession was not her calling. Learning the periodic element chart was just too boring to her. Instead, she took notice of a rising African American journalist based in Chicago named Marlene McClinton. She made such an impact with her style of reporting and delivery that Trevy immediately knew that...
2020-06-0435 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 22 With Stephanie C. WilliamsStephanie Williams grew up in Chicago in a family that pushed education, achievement and finding purpose. She states that traveling — both domestically and internationally — helped her to see how vast the world really is and how she fits in it. Stephanie is an accomplished public speaker, who has addressed corporate/business audiences, spiritual leaders and seekers, along with younger audiences. The latter has allowed her to work specifically with teens, who are usually enthusiastic and an open vessel for becoming attuned to their life purpose. The primary way in which she has done this is through providing courses in Business...
2020-05-2739 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 21 With Monica WisdomMonica's adventurous spirit has taken her in many different directions and avenues including cosmetology, writing and the music industry. After graduating cosmetology school with honors, she ascended to advanced academies and studied with innovators who shaped the hair care industry that we know today. This included the likes of Vivenne Mackinder, Geri Cosenza, Irvine Rusk, Horst Rechelbacher, Darren Brokaw and Robert Labetta. After mastering her craft, Monica joined the prestigious team of educators at Sebastian International. This dream-come true position not only helped her to blossom as a hairstylist, but she also became a world-class instructor. Her gift as...
2020-05-1549 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 20 With La Tanya JacksonLa Tanya L. Jackson is 55 years old and the true organic, undisputed definition of a woman over 50, Black and Fabulous! A single mother of two college educated adult children and three grandchildren, LaTanya has defied all limitations of “it’s too late,” or “I’m too old” to achieve strongly desired goals. She returned to school to get a college degree at age 42 after being out of the academic arena for 25 years. She started by obtaining her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts one month prior to her daughter getting her degree. Rather than get bogged down with problems, she does the opp...
2020-03-2653 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 19 With Marvinetta PennToday’s guest is Marvinetta Penn, Executive Director of Global Girls, Inc. This is a 20 year old non-profit organization based on the boarder of the communities of South Shore and South Chicago. Through rigorous theatre and dance training, girls ages 5-18 develop essential life skills including self-awareness, resilience, tenacity and grit – all skills that help these girls succeed on the stage and in life. Marvinetta has worked with youth for nearly 40 years – 19 of those years were as a Chicago Public School English and Theatre instructor and 19 have been with Global Girls, Inc. as Executive Director. Marvinetta felt the urge to wor...
2020-03-2135 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 18 With Karen GrahamToday’s guest is a mover and shaker in the community of Alzheimer’s Research and Programming, particularly within communities of color. She has even examined programs in China to determine if and how this country’s program models may serve people of color in the United States. Born and raised in Chicago, Karen grew up with a voracious thirst for knowledge, and she particularly loved the sciences. She grew up with the desire to become a physician, but transitioned into Psychology. She has achieved some very interesting and groundbreaking things throughout her career. As Manager of Community Relations at The...
2020-03-1126 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 17 With Celeste K. JonesCeleste K. Jones is an attorney with almost 25 years of experience advocating for the most vulnerable citizens of Cook County. Celeste has served her entire career at the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office protecting abused, neglected and dependent children and serving the needs and welfare of adults with disabilities. Celeste has also served most of her career in leadership and supervisory roles and currently serves as Legal Director of the Adult Guardianship Division of the Cook County Public Guardian’s office. Celeste was raised on Chicago’s west side and now resides on the south side. Ce...
2020-03-0540 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 16 With Tami Winfrey Harris Tamara Winfrey Harris is an American author, columnist and speaker. She is currently Vice President of Community Leadership and Effective Philanthropy at Central Indiana Community Foundation. With a B.A. in Journalism from The Greenlee School at Iowa State University, Tami has developed a national reputation for writing about the intersection of race, culture and gender. She writes a regular column entitled “Some of Us Are Brave” for Bitch Media. She voices her social analysis and critiques on several other media outlets including NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and Janet Mock’s “So Popular” on MSNBC.com. Tami has also published a number of...
2020-02-2030 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 15 With Bea WatsonBea is an established writer, director and producer of theatrical plays and is known in the Chicago theatrical community for providing acting opportunities to people in the community. It’s her way of sharing her gift. She began performing on stage at an early age in church and high school in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan during the onset of the Motown era. Bea began performing with community theater with The Concept East Players. She then moved to Chicago where she continued her theatrical training at Roosevelt University, along with studying sociology and urban studies. At Columbia College in Chicag...
2020-02-1334 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 14 With Phyllis WestIn this episode, you meet Phyllis West, MSW, MPH, Ph.D, who is a Professor at Governors State University and a soldier for health. Born on 16th Street (also known as a Holy City) on the west side of Chicago, Phyllis was the first person in her family to attend college. She has been living a plant based life for close to a decade and has explored veganism. She stresses the importance of nutrition and getting enough sleep. She has spent a number of years educating communities of color around healthy living through a weekly Sunday potluck where...
2020-02-0550 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 13 With Rose SturghillIn this episode, I interview Rose Sturghill, who shares her story about her caregiving experience while her mother was on the Dementia journey. Rose, age 59, grew up in Sikeston, Missouri and following a fire, she and her siblings were taken in by various families and adopted. Rose was blessed to be adopted by a loving family that showered her with care and love – because she was young at the time, she grew up calling her adoptive parents “mom and dad.” Once she turned 18, Rose graduated high school and began a habit of entering colleges and universities but not completing them in...
2020-01-2931 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 12 With Yolanda FranklinYolanda Franklin, who has worked in the banking industry for 20+ years, is a phenomenal self-taught artist. At 52 years of age, Yolanda is ever-evolving her talent as a fiber glass and abstract artist. She first began to develop her appreciation for the arts by observing her mother, who was very talented in sewing, knitting and crocheting. Yolanda also credits her mother for encouraging her draw and create from her heart. Yolanda’s husband has also been a big influencer on her trajectory as an artist. As a self-employed IT Specialist, Yolanda’s husband created the website yoyoartvine.com and yoyoartbiz.com sho...
2020-01-2123 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 11 WIth Yvonne D. HawkinsYvonne D. Hawkins is a mental health professional and certified professional coach whose focus is on faith-based tools and strategies to help black people recover from racial trauma. Yvonne runs a life coaching business called Healing for Black Folx where she helps black creative folks and professionals reclaim their courage to work their purpose with authenticity and power. She also is a PhD student in pastoral theology, personality, and culture at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Her research areas include developing creative, faith-based interventions for racial trauma. Yvonne firmly believes that all Black people have internalized racial trauma, a...
2020-01-1945 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 10 With Beverly Colar-Credelle Robin Tillotson Sun, Jan 5, 10:55 PM (3 days ago) to me EPISODE NOTES — Episode 10 Beverly Colar-Credelle is a fifty seven year old wife of twenty nine years and a mother of two sons — both of whom are grown men. As an entreprenuer, Beverly has successfully launched three home based businesses in the past seventeen years, which she continues to operate today. Her first business was started in September 2002 after an abrupt unexpected layoff of her entire department. This rendered Beverly jobless. Within one month of being laid off, she launched Native Touch Natural Hair Studio. Beverly's strong passion for hair care and twenty...
2020-01-0847 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 9 With Valerie AveryOn today’s episode, Valerie Avery Hargrett shares how to turn a rental property into an AirBnB. She also shares and how she, along with her husband Melvin, plan to expand this business so they are not reliant solely on AirBnB. Located in Chicago’s Pullman community, Valerie and husband launched their Bed and Breakfast through AirBnB back in October 2019, and they have been receiving constant inquiries leading to solid bookings every since. Valerie’s role has been centered around building this new business through savvy marketing strategies and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing environment that draws...
2019-12-2133 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 8 With Lisa ButlerLisa Butler, AM, LCSW is in private practice as a Clinical Social Worker. Twenty years ago Lisa began her social work journey with the Ounce of Prevention via the YWCA’s Young Parents Program. She facilitated teen parent support groups and hired program volunteers. During her tenure with this program Lisa discovered the lack of emotional and mental support resources available for Black women and girls. In 2000 Lisa started BlackGurl Inc., a group support program for girls/young women 12-20. BlackGurl Inc. was a curriculum based pregnancy prevention program designed to increase self- esteem, promote critical thinking, and encourage so...
2019-11-1036 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 7 WIth Loren SimmonsLoren Simmons knows a thing or two about how everything is a journey. After experiencing a traumatizing life event, she decided that she wanted a healthier lifestyle. She shares that it was commonplace for people to comment on her pretty face and beautiful personality, but those same people felt a slimmer body was needed. Loren also shares tips on how she committed to a new lifestyle through first developing a physical fitness routine through sessions with a personal trainer. These sessions were gifted to Loren by her mother, who has always been a major cheerleader. Loren started out...
2019-10-0831 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 6 With Judy MojicaEpisode 6 – Judy Mojica Judy Mojica is Founder and CEO of Out of Brokenness. Before becoming a wife and mother, Judy pursued her education in the field of Missions and Pastoral Ministry at Rhema Bible College. Additionally, she studied Early Childhood Education at The University of Mount Olive. She has since completed the journey of becoming a Certified Professional Life Coach at Light University – The School of Professional Life Coaching. Since its establishment in 2012, Out of Brokenness has become known for its unparalleled commitment to client satisfaction. Judy’s own story of experiencing brokenness as a result of an
2019-09-0926 minThis...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 5 With Sylvia Hood WashingtonSylvia Hood Washington, PhD, ND, MPH, CLT-LANA, BCTMB, HTCP, RYT-500, is an interdisciplinary trained and Board Certified Lymphatic Therapist. Born with congenital Lymphedema, Sylvia is dedicated to working with patients suffering with this disease, along with lipedema, chronic venous insufficiency, and those with compromised immune systems and suffering from diseases like Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes. She offers services in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD-Vodder) and Decongestive Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage, Lymphatic Yoga and Lymphatic Breath-Work and Naturopathic Coaching and Counseling. She is also a prenatal and postnatal massage (BCTMB, LMT) therapist for moms experiencing...
2019-08-1724 min
This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 4 With Gerri NoringtonIn today’s episode, you will hear what Gerri Norington is contributing to the dating scene for African American women age 50+! Gerri, who is currently retired from a very successful career as a Business Development Specialist, founded Black Seniors Network (SBSN), a networking/socialization organization hosting activities for single seniors including speed-dating, regular socials, Let’s Talk Discussion groups and health education workshops. These are all geared to encourage healthy living and more fulfilled interactions among single Black singles. SBSN has a monthly newsletter that is circulated to its 400 plus supporters. In 2006, Gerri entertained the idea...
2019-07-1226 min
This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 3 (2) With Delores SimmonsToday we have a very special 2 part visit with Delores Simmons, another 50+ year old, who is building a new experience through the vehicle of fitness. Delores has been a practicing attorney for 22 years, during which time she practiced for two years at what was then the largest law firm in Alabama. An honors graduate of Georgetown Law School, Delores spent the bulk of her legal career working as a Law Clerk for Federal judges. Sensing a need to explore other facets of herself, Delores, who also worked as a Flight Attendant for USAir on the...
2019-07-1224 min
This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 3 (Part 1) With Delores SimmonsToday we have a very special 2 part visit with Delores Simmons, another 50+ year old, who is building a new experience through the vehicle of fitness. Delores has been a practicing attorney for 22 years, during which time she practiced for two years at what was then the largest law firm in Alabama. An honors graduate of Georgetown Law School, Delores spent the bulk of her legal career working as a Law Clerk for Federal judges. Sensing a need to explore other facets of herself, Delores, who also worked as a Flight Attendant for USAir on the...
2019-07-1226 min
This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 2 With Carolyn Davenport MoncelToday’s This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous is Carolyn Davenport Moncel, who shares with us what it has been like living as an Expatriate in Geneva, Switzerland. She believes it is never too late for a 50+ year old to live and create a life abroad. She speaks extensively about how she has lived her dreams in both France and Switzerland, and she dispels several myths about how African Americans are received abroad. A virtual media and web consultant by day and author by night, Carolyn moved to Paris from Chicago, her hometown in 2001. In...
2019-07-1241 min
This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous!Episode 1 A WELCOME FROM YOUR HOST Robin TillotsonWelcome to This...I...Do...For...Me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous! This podcast introduces you to phenomenal Black women who are clearly changing the narrative of what it means to age vibrantly. You will hear from women age 50+ who are not sitting in rocking chairs waiting to die or sitting around waiting for anything for that matter. They are going after what they want, and they are sharing that wisdom so that you are reminded that you, too can go out and make an impact this world. They don’t mind getting older, but they w...
2019-07-1202 min
Faith Walk with Joyce WhiteLiving It Up After 50 w. Cynthia AndrewsDo your batteries need recharging? Are you ready to shift your energy towards creating a new you? Well it’s TIME to do for you…Meet Robin Tillotson, the owner of This I Do For Me: a new and innovative business geared toward the 50+ woman, who after nurturing family, grandchildren, friends and elderly parents, along with managing career obligations, realizes she has not taken time through the years to recharge her batteries so she can appreciate and savor all of the experiences in her life.
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Astronomy Cast Full Raw FeedWeek 28 (Jul 09 - Jul 15)The 7 days of 365 Days of Astronomy for week 28 2009. This week the shows include: Jul 09: Measuring the Black Hole by Carolyn Collins Petersen. Jul 10: How Amazingly Unlikely is Your Birth? by Larry Sessions. Jul 11: Apollo 11 Through the Eyes of a Young Girl by Nancy Atkinson. Jul 12: Women on the Moon by Mark Tillotson. Jul 13: Windy City Astronomy by Elizabeth Fracek. Jul 14: Telescope 400 by Robin Scagell. Jul 15: Your Local Astronomy Club by Ed Sunder.
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