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Clothing Optional With Melba SetoEpisode 23 Clothing Optional Special Feature “Resilience: Melba Seto With Margaret Dahlberg.”Interview with local composure and musician Margaret Dahlberg owner of Music In Nature. “This Monday I'm excited to share Melba Seto's of @bownesssoapworks @melba_seto and her parenting perspectives. She is thoughtful about raising her children and is emphatic about keeping them safe, while allowing them to learn their own resilience and independence.
Composing "Resilience" for Melba was a moving experience, for behind the strong theme, you'll hear softer moments. Some are thoughtful and some are lonely, as Melba spent a great deal of time in isolation as a child. Inevitably the theme rises above its struggles and ends with po...
2024-02-1955 min
Clothing Optional With Melba SetoClothing Optional Episode 13: Just Do One Thing, Overcoming Immobilizing AnxietyHow do we stop ourselves from being overwhelmed to the point of immobility? Listen to small business owner Melba Seto as she sheds some layers on even successful people experience immobilizing anxiety and get some insight on how she manages it and moves forward. Learn how looking into your past, reflecting on negative experiences can be such a powerful incentive to being better for yourself and for your children. Melba is the owner of Bowness Soapworks and she shares openly her experiences to give some insight on what goes on behind the scenes of a small business owner and mother...
2023-05-0137 min
The Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Immigration Issues with Attorney Tremaine Hemans!It’s Black History Month! All February we’ll be featuring Black owned businesses and experts.
We’ve heard a ton in the news about changes to the immigration process - what does it all mean? This #MondaysWithMelba we dive into the citizenship process, Title 42 and the new parole program for folks fleeing certain countries with immigration attorney @legallytrem Tremaine Hemans! Learn more about her and reach out at www.hemanslaw.com.
#melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #immigration #blackhistorymonth #blackexcellence #blackownedbusiness #blackattorney #blackgirlmagic #facebook #linkedin #youtube #podcast #podcastersofinstagram
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2023-02-0831 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Author Elizabeth Leiba!Very excited to have on LinkedIn guru and author of “I’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace” Elizabeth Leiba! We’ll talk about her experiences (super similar to my own) as well as what inspired her to write this book. We also chat about the importance of teaching accurate history.
Learn more about her and purchase her book via www.LizLeiba.com.
#DEI #author #history #blackhistory #blackhistory365 #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #linkedin
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2023-02-0144 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Money Moves with Sherylle Francis!It’s a new year — is one of your resolutions to get your money right? Then this #MondaysWithMelba is the show for you! Finance guru Sherylle Francis gives tips on how to manage your finances in tough economic times and surviving a layoff.
Learn more and contact Sherylle at https://sfrancislaw.com/about/
#moneysavingtips #moneymatters #financialliteracy #melbaforjustice #finances #money #linkedin #finance #residentlegaldiva #moneymoves #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #facebooklive
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2023-01-2438 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King -- And What This Means for Voting Today!#MondaysWithMelba is back! As I do every year, I honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reading and breaking down some of his lesser known speeches. He was SO much more than ”I Have A Dream”.
This week, it will be the speech “Give Us The Ballot” - and how this ties to current day battles on voting and gerrymandering. I’ll touch on the @aclufl lawsuit against the city of Miami for drawing the voting maps to dilute the power of Black and Hispanic voters.
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2023-01-1744 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Preserving Your Peace During the Holidays & Beyond with Russell Correa!In the final #MondaysWithMelba for 2022, we’re chatting about preserving your mental health during the holidays with licensed therapist Russell C Correa! Let’s face it - the holidays can be stressful for a number of reasons - events on overload, irritating or toxic family members, grief over the loss of a loved one, or politics at the dinner table. We’ll talk about ways to preserve your peace through the holidays and into the New Year.
Also, in light of the horrible murders at Club Q in Colorado Springs, folks may feel triggered and/or scared. Russel...
2022-11-2226 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: #Elections2022 Recap in FL -- what happened??In this episode of #MondaysWithMelba…whew chile. I’ll be breaking down what happened in Florida on Election Day. It was a red wave that was completely avoidable but for major mistakes by the Florida Democratic Party.
Get ready because I’m going IN - WITH receipts.
But of course, I have proposed solutions as well.
**I neglected to shout out Marleine Bastien on her Miami Dade County Commission win, Summer Lee, first African American woman in Congress from Pennsylvania, and Mary Pelota, who beat Sarah Palin to be the first Indigenous member of Con...
2022-11-1534 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: #ElectionDay2022!Have you voted yet? If not, tune in for info on what to do at the polls and who to contact if you have a problem!
If you have your vote by mail ballot at home, DO NOT MAIL IT. It won’t get there in time (has to be received by 7pm on Election Day). Drop it off at the Supervisor of Election’s office of your county on Election Day Tuesday.
Learn more about what's on the ballot and where to vote at www.vote411.org (courtesy of @leagueofwomenvoters).
Problem at the...
2022-11-0821 min
Mujeres on the Rise4 Exercises to Boost Your Confidence & Recognize Your Worth!Welcome back to another episode of the Mujeres on the Rise Podcast. Today we’re tackling another side of imposter syndrome, the one that makes it difficult for us to fully accept ourselves as the incredible mujeres we truly are and to show ourselves the compassion we deserve.It’s time to stop waiting for others to be ready for our authentic selves and to start showing up as Latina women who embrace who we are, our cultura, the experiences that shaped us, and all our own layers and intricacies.So, I’m sharing with you 4...
2022-10-3133 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Indigenous Peoples' Day with Summer Aubrey, Esq!In this episode, I chatted with Summer Blaze Aubrey attorney, activist and member of the Blackfeet and Cherokee Nations about Indigenous People’s Day (formerly known as Columbus Day), the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women/girls, and ways to learn more accurate history!
Share your thoughts in the comments.
#indigenouspeoplesday #mmiwg2s #history #missingandmurdered #protectwomen #femicide
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2022-10-2032 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Hurricane Ian Updates and Florida Immigration....In this episode of #MondaysWithMelba, I give Hurricane Ian updates, but also talk about the horrific political stunt in Martha’s Vineyard by the Florida governor that wasted nearly $2 million that could have gone to relief efforts. I break down some of the immigration nuances too and what it means for our pockets.
A great org that is doing relief work on the ground for Hurricane Ian is The Smile Trust - donate or volunteer with them if you can.
Read more about the relationship between agriculture and undocumented migrants here.
Also, NPR did...
2022-10-0924 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Pinellas County (FL) State Attorney Candidate Allison Miller!On this episode of #MondaysWithMelba, I’m chatting with Pinellas County (FL) State Attorney Candidate Allison Ferber Miller! Pinellas folks, did you know the last time you were able to vote on this seat was 30 YEARS ago? Time for a change! Looking forward to talking about her platform, and the big changes she wants to make. She’s a fresh (but experienced) progressive face. Vote by mail ballots go out in the next few weeks - let’s get election ready!
And if you live in the area, please stay safe from #HurricaneIan.
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2022-09-2831 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Candidate for US Congress Robert Asencio!Amazing #MondaysWithMelba chatting with Robert Asencio, who is running for US Congress in Miami! Let me tell you, there were points when he had me SHOOK! Tune in to learn more about his platform, what changes he wants to bring to DC on our behalf and why I endorsed him on the spot. November is around the corner, let’s be election ready!
Learn more, donate, volunteer for his campaign at https://www.voterobertasencio.com/
#melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #vote #elections2022 #miami #florida #politics #votingmatters #congress #electionready
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2022-09-2338 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida Lt. Governor Candidate Karla Hernandez!An amazing birthday #MondaysWithMelba, chatting with Florida Lt. Governor Candidate Karla Hernandez! We talked about how being an educator prepared her for this moment, and what she and @charliecrist hope to accomplish in Tallahassee!
Learn more, volunteer and donate to the campaign at www.charliecrist.com.
#CristHernandez #Florida #vote #elections2022 #votingmatters #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #mondayswithmelba #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #facebooklive
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2022-09-1432 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: #Money Moves with Finance Guru Sherylle Francis!This #MondaysWithMelba, we’re talking about the dolla dolla bills y’all! Finance guru Sherylle Francis will be on to talk about creating a financial plan (yes, even in these tough times) and building generational wealth. t's less about "get rich quick" and more about how to save, the importance of life insurance, and how to leave something behind for your family. Learn more about Sherylle Francis at https://sfrancislaw.com/
#melbaformiami #residentlegaldiva #finance #wealth #savings #financialplanning #money #moneymoves #retirement
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2022-09-0136 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida Primary Election Updates!On the next #MondaysWithMelba, it’s Florida Primary Eve! I’ll be sharing updates on the arrests for “voter fraud” in Florida, reminding folks of some of the key races, and some of the key issues at stake this election - including the removal of State Attorney Andrew Warren. Election Day in Florida is Tuesday, August 23.
Check your vote by mail ballot status, confirm your polling place and see what races are on your ballot at www.vote411.org. Problems voting? Call the Election Protection Hotline -- it's nonpartisan -- at 1.866.OUR.VOTE.
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2022-08-2327 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida State Senate Candidate Raquel Pacheco!Hi RLD Family, still keeping you #ElectionReady in Florida! You may have met Raquel before when she was running for Miami Beach City Commission. Now, she's running for Florida State Senate -- against someone in office who has made racist, homophobic and anti-choice comments. Learn more about Raquel's platform and what's at state in the primaries and this November! Check out her website www.Raquel.vote.
#Elections2022 #vote #yourvotematters #florida #miami #residentlegaldiva #MelbaforMiami #MelbaForJustice #saygay #lgbtq #staywoke #prochoice #politics
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2022-08-1723 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Miami-Dade Judicial Candidate Brenda Guerrero!In this #MondaysWithMelba, I chatted with judicial candidate Brenda Guerrero who is running for Miami-Dade Circuit Judge! She has a long history of public service - learn more about her at www.brenda4judge.com!
Don't forget, as we reel from the changes from the Supreme Court, local judges are the beginning of the pipeline to state supreme courts, courts of appeals and eventually the Supreme Court. That's why voting for judges is so important!
August 23 is just around the corner - be sure that you are election ready!
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2022-07-1525 min
The Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Orlando Gonzales/SAVE LGBTWe have a lot to discuss on the next #MondaysWithMelba.
The Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will have a sweeping impact - not just on women but on members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Orlando Gonzales of @savelgbt and I discuss the path forward post-Roe as well as SAVE’s advocacy work. Did you know they endorse candidates? No more "I don't know who to vote for"! Learn more about SAVE here.
#pridemonth #lgbt #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #roevwade #reprorights #prochoice #vote #abortion #podcast #facebooklive #spotify #applepodcasts #googleplay #supremecourt
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2022-06-2832 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Gun Ownership in Communities of Color with Lu/Lu Tactical!In Part 2 of #MondaysWithMelba about the aftermath of Uvalde, Buffalo, and other shootings, firearms instructor @lu_tactical and I got REAL.
Black women have been the fastest growing population of new gun owners - myself included. In this era of an increase in publicized racial violence (because let’s not get it twisted – it’s always been happening, but with social media we are now more aware of what’s happening nationally), and the inability/unwillingness of some our legislators to do anything to keep our communities safe, should people of color be arming themselves?
And, is...
2022-06-1548 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: School Safety Post Uvalde with Eddie McGovern/CEO of CERA!Hey y’all, on the this episode #MondaysWithMelba, Eddie McGovern from CERA is joining me to discuss school safety in the wake of Uvalde, TX and so many other mass shooting incidents. He’s created an app that will help cops and paramedics be more efficient in these incidents, resulting in lives saved. Learn more about CERA here.
I’ve been really quiet in the wake of Buffalo and Uvalde because I needed a minute to process the horror. I also don’t want to weigh in without some type of solution. We’ve got to move past “thoug...
2022-06-0825 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Legal Updates on Roe v. Wade!Diving into key aspects of the leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade that can have huge consequences for many other areas, including marriage and education. Law can be awesome in fixing what is wrong in society; but it can also be a slippery slope to bad things depending on how it's applied. Just your weekly reminder that voting has consequences!
Frustrated? Support groups like Southern Birth Justice, National Network of Abortion Funds, and in Florida, join the Stay WOKE Go VOTE movement!
#SupremeCourt #RoevWade #reproductiverights #prochoice #abortion #vote #Elections2022
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2022-05-2620 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida Attorney General Candidate Aramis Ayala!Meet Aramis Ayala, candidate for Florida Attorney General. In light of the disturbing news on reproductive access coming from the Supreme Court, the role of the Attorney General in advocating for ALL Floridians becomes even more critical. Attorney Generals have the power to advise the governor and the legislature, launch lawsuits on behalf of the people, among other things. Link to learn more, donate and volunteer is https://www.aramisayala.com/
#miami #florida #vote #attorneygeneral #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #elections2022 #cjreform #reproductivejustice
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2022-05-0727 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida Legislative Session Wrap Up with Rep. Fentrice Driskell!Whelp, Florida legislative session is over....somewhat...for now. Rep. Fentrice Driskell and I chatted about the good, the bad and the downright ugly that resulted from this session. There are a whole bunch of new laws that are being contested in court, with a huge impact to be felt by all of us in the years to come. The path forward? Show up and VOTE!
Learn more about Rep. Driskell -- volunteer and donate -- at www.fentriceforflorida.com.
#MondaysWithMelba #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #fentriceforfl #CRT #dontsaygay #florida #politics #elections #elections2022 #tallahassee #education #vote #votingmatters
2022-04-2628 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Legal Updates on Voting Rights & Don't Say Gay Law!Back to my roots! Check out my discussion of two major cases that will have a major impact both in Florida and nationally. One is on voting - remember that crazy Florida bill last year that passed saying you can’t give water to people on line to vote (among other horrible things)? The court had a LOT to say on that -- including that Florida can't make any changes to voting laws for the next 10 years since they keep messing up so badly!
The second big case cueing up is on the Don’t Say Gay law...
2022-04-1926 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: FL House Candidate Ashley Gantt!From daughter of the district, to teacher, to attorney. See why I wholeheartedly endorse Ashley V. Gantt, Esq. in her campaign to be the next representative for District 109. To learn more, donate, and see upcoming events, go to https://ashley.vote/. If you are local, join us on Friday, April 15 (Good Friday) for a fish fry in Overtown! RSVP here.
#elections2022 #vote #Miami #mondayswithmelba #blacklawyersmatter #winwithblackwomen #shewillrise #publicservice
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2022-04-1341 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Florida State House Candidate Dan Horton-Diaz!Election season is in full swing on #MondaysWithMelba! This week we are chatting with @daniel.horton.diaz, who is running for the Florida House. Tune in to learn more about his platform and see why he is my first endorsement for the 2022 election cycle. Even if you don’t live in the district, you may know someone who does!
Volunteer, donate and share his website -- www.danielforflorida.com
#EachOneTeachOne #miami #florida #politics #vote #elections2022 #votingmatters #saygay #cjreform #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva
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2022-04-0526 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Meet Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba!Check out the last #womenshistorymonth installment of #MondaysWithMelba for 2022! We had a quick recap of the Judge Jackson confirmation hearings, and chatted with Judge Chiaka Ihekwaba! She is a judge in Miami who is up for re-election in August.
Tune in, get to know her, and share the information! Learn more and donate at https://www.keepjudgeihekwaba.com/
#melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #vote #elections2022 #shewillrise #confirmkbj #confirmjudgejackson #blackgirlmagic #blackfemalelawyers
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2022-03-3021 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Meet Judge Miesha Darrough!The #womenshistorymonth series continues on #mondayswithmelba!
Confirmation hearings began this week for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. While we watch and hope, let’s not forget the judges we elect in our own backyard! This week, meet Judge Miesha Darrough, who will be on the ballot in Miami this August.
Learn more and donate to her at http://www.keepjudgedarrough.com/
#miami #florida #confirmkbj #winwithblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #residentlegaldiva #melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #vote #elections2022 #judges #blackgirlmagic #shewillrise
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2022-03-2320 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Judge Julie Harris Nelson!It’s #womenshistorymonth at #MondaysWithMelba!
Judges play such a huge role in our daily lives, and it is in the local setting that we develop the pipeline to eventually, the Supreme Court.
All this month, I am featuring 4 Black female judges that are running to keep their seats in Miami this August. Get to know them!
In this episode, meet Judge Julie Harris-Nelson. If you'd like to donate to her campaign or learn more about her, hit her website at https://www.miamijudgejulie.com/
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2022-03-1621 min
Melba Loop PodcastEpisode 28 - Liam's tip for the best pub mealLiam shares his favourite supports with Melba and has a tip for what to order next time you're having a counter lunch at the pub.Click here for a transcribed version of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3MRY4pT
2022-03-1605 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Tia Foster of Juice Defined!This is gonna be a fun #MondaysWithMelba! Chatting with @missfathiyyah of @juicedefined about her path to owning her first shop in Opa Locka, (Florida) the importance of small changes for health/wellness, and supporting Black women owned businesses.
Tune in and be sure to check out her site - she delivers in South Florida via her website www.thejuicedefined.com and @ubereats!
#melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #blm #florida #supportsmallbusinesses #supportblackownedbusinesses #buyblack #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365 #civilrights #opalocka #healthandwellness #juicing #womenshistorymonth
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2022-03-0832 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Judge Ayana Harris!It’s #womenshistorymonth!
And, we just got our first Black female supreme court nominee in Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson!
But you know I always have to bring it back to the local level. Judges play such a huge role in our daily lives, and it is in the local setting that we develop the pipeline to eventually, the Supreme Court.
All this month, I am featuring 4 Black female judges that are running to keep their seats in Miami this August. Get to know them!
First up, @judge_ayanaharris. Learn more about he...
2022-03-0823 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 27 - 6 Great Women Series: Kate TaylorToday is International Women's Day. In the last in our series 6 Great Women, Melba Disability and Inclusion Project Officer Kate shares about her own disability, and what she's doing for women with disability.Click here for a transcribed version of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3KtlYG7
2022-03-0806 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 26 - 6 Great Women Series: Kathleen HamiltonIn the lead-up to International Women's Day, Melba Outcomes Lead Kathleen shares the extraordinary way she ended up in disability, and what makes women great.Click here for a transcribed version of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3sKRYQ3
2022-03-0703 min
Melba Loop PodcastEpisode 25 - 6 Great Women Series: Angela QueroIn the lead-up to International Women's Day, one of Melba's General Manager of Outcomes Angela shares what gives her hope for women in the future.Click here for a transcribed version of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3HN6RFO
2022-03-0607 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 24 - 6 Great Women Series: Karen WijsmanIn the lead-up to International Women's Day, Melba's General Manager of Finance, Karen shares challenges some women in Australia are facing.Click here for a transcribed version of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3Mswxv5
2022-03-0503 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 23 - 6 Great Women Series: Hayley DeanIn the lead-up to International Women's Day, Melba CEO Hayley shares insights, including how far there is to go for women to be on equal footing with men in this country.
Click here for a transcribed version of this podcast: https://bit.ly/3KwRhQL
2022-03-0409 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 23 - 6 Great Women Series: Hayley DeanIn the lead-up to International Women's Day, Melba CEO Hayley shares insights, including how far there is to go for women to be on equal footing with men in this country.
2022-03-0407 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Discussing Critical Race Theory with Dr. Tameka Hobbs!My guest is Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs from Florida Memorial University, the only HBCU in South Florida.
Besides being an author, a professor, and my forever #WCW due to her brilliance and kind heart - she’s an expert on critical race theory.
We will break down the fact, fiction and why this is suddenly red meat for a sector of the Republican base. There’s a bill flying through the Florida legislature to ban CRT from being taught…meanwhile, it is only being taught in law school! What half of folks are calling CRT is actually the te...
2022-03-0127 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 21 - A hidden talent the Melba Board President hasDr Matt Brett revealed his hidden talent at Melba's End of Year Celebration
2022-02-2109 minThe Resident Legal DivaResident Legal Diva Op-Ed: Bankrupting Racists!You may have heard the term "secure the bag". But what about securing the bags of money that funds white extremism and racism? I chat about how civil courts and verdicts have been used in history to effectively end the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama through the work of the brave sister Beaulah Mae Donald and the SPLC.
#BlackHistory365 #BlackHistoryMonth #securethebag #endracism #SPLC #residentlegaldiva
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2022-02-1806 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: The Continuing Importance of Black Media with Tony Lesesne!#mondayswithmelba with Tony Lesesne! Did you know that The Chicago Defender, a Black owned newspaper, was critical to African Americans leaving the South to find jobs in the North during the Great Migration of the early 1900s? We chat about the history/reach of Black media, how best to support and its continued relevance today - you don't have to be a person of color to benefit! Learn more about Black Owned Media Alliance (brainchild of Dexter A. Bridgeman)-- like, share and comment on this chat!
#BlackHistoryMonth #blackmedia #blm #history
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2022-02-0928 minMujeres on the RiseTrailer: Welcome to Mujeres on the RiseWelcome to Mujeres on the Rise, a seasonal weekly podcast and go-to source for career and lifestyle tips to help Latinas rise in the office, in their personal lives, and everywhere in between. Join career coach, marketer, and speaker Melba Tellez as she guides you through career heartbreak, how to discover your purpose and everything you need to know to rise in your career through solo episodes and special interviews with inspiring mujeres. Season 1 will be officially launching February 21st with weekly episodes. Join the #MujeresOnTheRise movement and get ready to ponerte las pilas and rise together!
2022-02-0503 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 20 - A chat with a supported personAndrew is a person supported by Melba and in this chat, he shares a bit about some of his favourite activities with Melba
2022-02-0205 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: The Battle for Repro Rights in Florida with Jasmen Rogers!Great chat with @jasmenrogers on some of the terrible bills filed in the Florida Legislature. One will have a sweeping impact on abortion access in the state if passed- and it's moving through the process rapidly. What does this all mean? How can we fight this? Who will be the most impacted? Tune in to learn about grassroots efforts on this and other bills that will harm communities.
#melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #blm #florida #politics #abortion #reprorights #lgbt #lgbtqia #civilrights #elections #vote
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2022-02-0127 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Big Cases and Bills to Watch in 2022!This year will be major in so many ways - including the high profile trials of the remaining officers charged with killing George Floyd; Supreme Court ruling on if there be abortion access in the US; who will be the next Florida governor and US Senator; is the legislature going to prevent people from filming police officers in the line of duty; and will Florida teachers be prevented from talking about race or LGBTQ history?
#melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #georgefloyd #blm #florida #politics #abortion #reprorights #criticalracetheory #lgbt #lgbtqia #civilrights #elections #vote #freespeech #policereform
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2022-01-2528 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 19 - 5 things that make a great support coordinatorCarolyn from Melba Support Coordination shares more about the qualities of a support coordinator.
2022-01-2105 minThe Resident Legal DivaResident Legal Diva Op-ed: The "no quarter" flag & its threat to AmericaDoing a deep dive into the concept of "no quarter" -- and what that means for civil rights and racial justice. There are folks out there dreaming of a race war; this is their flag.
#melbaformiami #melbaforjustice #residentlegaldiva #civilrights #blm #racism #racialjustice
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2022-01-1906 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Dr. King's Letter from a Birmingham JailFirst #MondaysWithMelba for 2022 honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King! We explore his Letter from a Birmingham Jail.
Folks will quote “I Have a Dream”…but Dr. King kept it real and shared some inconvenient truths in his letter.
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2022-01-1836 min
Melba Loop PodcastEpisode 18 - What ARROW group has been doing for supported peopleAnita shares some great achievements by Melba's ARROW group helping supported people in the community.
2021-12-1505 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Diving into Recent Verdicts!Here's my final #MondaysWithMelba for 2021! I get into the Rittenhouse verdict vs the McDaniel verdict in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. I also cover the use of civil law suits to fight back against racism. Sound off in the comments -- including what topics you'd like to see me cover in future episodes!
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2021-12-0118 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Chef & Epidemiologist Vidya Maharaj of Diya MiamiHave you ever met an executive chef who is also a scientist?? Check out my #MondaysWithMelba with Vidya Maharaj, MPH, CSSGB where we talked about staying safe from #COVID19 over the holidays, her amazing spot @diyamiami in Miami Beach influenced by her family's Trinidadian heritage (which we share!), and easy ways to accommodate vegans/vegetarians at your holiday table with more than a salad! Baked stuffed pumpkin? Yummy!! And that's just one recipe! We also talked about women's empowerment and the importance of supporting each other.
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2021-12-0139 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 16 - Living the Melba WayListen to Melba CEO Hayley explain what the Melba Way is and what it means for people supported
2021-11-2311 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 15 - The vision for MelbaMelba CEO Hayley Dean shares a bit more about some of the highlights from 2021 and the vision for Melba.
2021-11-2311 min
Melba Loop PodcastEpisode 14 - What's life like as an ISA support worker?Ally shares her story, why she became a support worker with Melba, and what she loves about her job.
2021-11-0904 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Kyle Rittenhouse & Alec BaldwinDiscussing the bombshell ruling in the Kyle Rittenhouse case -- where the judge did not allow the use of the word "victims" but allowed "rioters/looters/arsonists" depending on what the evidence shows. I also dive into whether or not Alec Baldwin will face charges for the accidental shooting on the movie set of "Rust".
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2021-11-0711 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 15 - Hear from Hayley, Melba’s CEOEpisode 15 - Hear from Hayley, Melba’s CEO by Melba Loop
2021-11-0311 min2021-11-0311 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Black Women, Health and Domestic Violence!On this #MondaysWithMelba check out the great chat I had with two amazing female practitioners on the barriers women of color face when it comes to health care. @thehealingplace_pllc Yolande McCray and @milahdatwoman Kamilah Cross broke down why mental health is so important. Both are accepting clients for therapy so hit them up!
Also, Black women in the US face higher rates of mortality in giving birth, and are more likely to die at the hands of their intimate partners. If this applies to you, do not suffer in silence. There are resources to help you...
2021-10-2737 minThe Resident Legal DivaMondays With Melba: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day with Curtis Osceola, Esq | Miccosukee Tribal MemberChatting with Curtis Osceola, an attorney and member of the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida! We get into the plight of missing Indigenous women in the wake of Gabby Petito, why Columbus was not such a great guy, the present day legal struggles to be able to have a say in their destiny, and ways to learn more about our Indigenous friends!
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2021-10-2032 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: City of Miami Beach Commission Candidate Raquel Pacheco!Continuing with local elections, see my interview with City of Miami Beach Commission Candidate Raquel Pacheco! As a fellow Miami Beach resident, the drama that has occurred between welcoming visitors of color vs other tourists weighs heavily on my mind. We need real leadership who will make sure everyone is welcome to enjoy all that South Beach has to offer, not just some. Learn more about Raquel and why supporting her was an absolute no brainer - #ShesTheChange! Her website is here.
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2021-10-1929 minThe Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: City of Miami Commission Candidate Mike Hepburn!Hey y'all, so many folks forget about down ballot elections, despite these offices affecting our daily lives the most. Meet City of Miami Commission Candidate for District 5 Michael Hepburn, and see why his platform was so fire that I endorsed him on the spot! Learn more about him here. Local elections are on November 2 -- vote by mail, in person early or on Election Day!
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2021-10-1238 min
TRUE TALKSOSETURA: ESSENCE OF FEMALE POWERDiscussion by Dr. QueenChiku N'gozi and Melba Farrell pn TRUE TALKS WITH OFAE OFAE in regards to the 17TH ODU, OSETURA which highlights issues pertaining to women in IFA; roles and authority.
2021-10-112h 01The Resident Legal Diva#MondaysWithMelba: Police Brutality, Whistleblowing & Prison Abuse of WomenOn this episode, we dive into updates on the Tamir Rice and Breonna Taylor cases, explore Rebekah Jones claim of being a whistleblower against the Florida governor's publishing of COVID19 numbers, and the systemic abuse of women incarcerated at Lowell Prison in Central Florida.
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2021-10-0630 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 13 - Melba is a fun and fulfilling place to work!House supervisor Zeina and support worker Shaun share about how fulfilling and rewarding it is working for Melba.
2021-09-2807 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 12 - Job vacancies with Melba in regional VictoriaJacqui McCowan, the General Manager of outcomes inCentral Highlands & Wimmera, shares about the services Melba offers in her area and current job vacancies.
2021-09-2706 min
Melba Loop PodcastEpisode 11 - Harvest Collective serves up a feast for school kidsJoin Liam and Chris chatting with Marisa from Harvest Collective about this great Melba initiative, and how it involves people Melba supports and school kids in the Yarra Ranges.
2021-09-1705 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 10 - How restrictions impact people Melba supportsSenior Outcomes Manager in Gippsland, Erina, shares how COVID-19 restrictions impacted people Melba supports, how they managed, and what it means now restrictions are lifted in regional Victoria
2021-09-1005 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 9 - Chris, Liam and Kim talk about the Royal CommissionIn this week’s episode of the Melba Loop, co-host Liam joined our host Chris to chat with Kim, Melba’s outcome specialist, to get answers to some of the most common questions surrounding the Disability Royal Commission hearings.
2021-09-0109 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 9 - Chris, Liam and Kim talk about the Royal CommissionIn this week’s episode of the Melba Loop, co-host Liam joined our host Chris to chat with Kim, Melba’s outcome specialist, to get answers to some of the most common questions surrounding the Disability Royal Commission hearings.
2021-08-1911 min
TRUE TALKSIFA: The Four Yoruba WallsReading by Melba Farrell on TRUE TALKS from the book entitled; Nigerian Studies or THE RELIGION AND POLITICAL SYSTEM OF THE YORUBA by R. E. DENNETT, written in 1910. This passage speaks of Ifa as a living man who became famous for doing divination and medicine. It also speaks of how the 16 Odus came to be correlated with actual people who being heads in the Yoruba political system of Ifa. Believe or Not. #AskIFA
2021-08-0310 min
Melba Loop PodcastEpisode 8 - Meet Brenden, the vision impaired archer!On this episode of Melba Loop, host Jessica Shorten speaks with Brendan Fox, gold and bronze winner at the National Para and Vision impaired championships in Brisbane for archery. In this fascinating episode, Brenden talks about his life, his natural gift with sports and his recent trip to Fiji.
2021-06-3016 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesMess & Commess: IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! - Warning! Adult ContentMelba wanted to discuss discernment and what women want from men but Robert who is native of Trinidad, took the conversation in another direction. They end up speaking about condoms, safe sex, getting testing and Robert expresses the one big tip that could save your life!Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Robert (@robroy868)Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-03-1324 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesPray For Me Mommy: Women In STEMThe woes, highs and lows of being women in STEM as Melba and Rose recap their first encounter working in the oil and gas industry. They reflect on their admiration for each other's talents and skillsets. Listen to two women discuss how they landed in the tough male dominated industry and what it is like from a female's perspective. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) & Rose Ann MiladMusic: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net...
2021-03-0830 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesMess and Commess: What Is Love?Melba explains to Robert who is native of Trinidad that a man shovelling her driveway is a representation of love but Robert feels that is too much to ask when it is so cold outside. However, she insist there is this one thing a woman really wants from a man. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Robert (@robroy868)Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-03-0617 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesMess & Commess: First ImpressionsMelba digs into Robert who is native of Trinidad, with some specific questions trying to understand his dating limitations which reveals some keys indicators in a man's mindset. Especially interesting is that first impression from a West Indian perspective. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Robert (@robroy868)Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-02-2718 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesMess & Commess: I Like Toes - Part 2Part 2 - Robert native of Trinidad expresses his admiration for the female anatomy and in particular his obsession with toes as well as his other attractions to women. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Robert (@robroy868)Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-02-2017 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesPray For Me Mommy: The Real In Real EstateListen to Real Estate Agent Marsha Oxley explain the GTA record breaking hot market with housing prices, bidding wars and quick sales due to the impact of COVID-19 and low interest rates. Melba has tones of questions as she seeks to make sense of it all. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Marsha (@sellwithmarsha) Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-02-1926 min
TRUE TALKSYou Can Heal Your Life By Louise L HayThis is a book reading by TRUE TALKS WITH MELBA FARRELL on the book entitled "You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L Hay." Here you can listen to some self-help techniques, in particular, how our feelings and thoughts can manifest as disease in the body and how we can change our thoughts and heal the body. Do take a listen and your comments are appreciated.Thanks.
2021-02-1723 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesMess & Commess: I Like Toes - Part 1Robert native of Trinidad expresses his admiration for the female anatomy and in particular his obsession with toes. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Robert (@robroy868)Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-02-1417 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesVincy Black Rose: COVID 19 In SVG Call To ActionSean Rose native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Melba discuss COVID-19, the cultural barriers and challenges Vincentians are faced with as COVID related deaths increase. This is a call to action for Vincentians to unite the fight against this deadly virus. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Sean RoseMusic: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-02-1235 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesPray For Me Mommy: Black and the PoliceListen to Danté Da Silva speak of his experience of when he first discovered he was black and his negative and later positive encounter with the police as Melba and Danté share an intimate mother and son conversation. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Danté Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-02-1225 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesVincy Black Rose: Volcanic Activity In St. VincentSean Rose native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, explains some background information of what happened during the 1902 and 1979 Le Soufriere explosive volcanic eruptions along with a historic geographic lesson. Sean and Melba discussion what could potentially happen in St. Vincent, neighbouring Caribbean islands along with her investment project GreenRocks Condominiums as volcanic activity has been observed on on the mainland of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Sean RoseMusic: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vinc...
2021-01-3027 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesMess & Commess: Facebook Dating GroupRobert native of Trinidad recaps his experience with exploring a Facebook Dating Group Page. They discuss male and female roles in relationships.Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Robert (@robroy868)Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-01-2515 minThe Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesHi, My Name is Melba Da Silva"Sharing My Story". In this overview of The Melba Da Silva Podcast Series, the CEO of Melté Properties Inc. explains the content covering her life experiences, relationships, finances, investing, the GreenRocks Condominium Project and the challenges she faced being a female entrepreneur conducting business in the Caribbean. All in hopes to connect with her audience through these segments. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Music: Trinisha Browne (https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com) Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines(https://www.greenrocks.net/links )
2021-01-2403 min
The Melba Da Silva Podcast SeriesMess & Commess: A Podcast with Melba Da Silva TrailerMelba who's family is from St. Vincent and the Grenadines pitches the idea to create a podcast to Robert native of Trinidad who both have corporate careers. They are digging deep exploring "man and women business" sharing stories, laughing and healing. Hopefully they will touch you as well. Hosts: Melba (@melrenee) Robert (@robroy868)Music: Trinisha Browne(https://trinishabrowne.bandcamp.com)Company: Melté Properties Inc. developer of the GreenRocks Condominium Project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( https://www.greenrocks.net/links ) - visit us
2021-01-1704 min
The Muck PodcastLi'l Muck Episode 18: Caroline Light & Melba V. PearsonHillary and Tina interview Professor Caroline Light and former Assistant State Attorney Melba V. Pearson. We focus our conversation on the controversial Stand Your Groud Law and the proposed DeSantis' Anti-Riot Bill.
Caroline Light currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University and teaches courses on women, gender, and sexuality.
Melba Pearson is an attorney specializing in civil rights and criminal law, with an emphasis on policy.
For show notes and links to our sources, please click here.Special Guests: Caroline Light and Melba V. Pearson....
2021-01-151h 03
Canal Melba NhamithamboMelba Jorge PodcastLibertando potenciais através de conversas sinceras e encorajadoras!
2020-08-3100 min
TRUE TALKSVAUDOUN/ VODOUN/VOODOO/ VODUReading by MELBA FARRELL of TRUE TALKS Essence of VodounSupreme Vodoun: The Spiritual Renaissance of Africa- By Prince Randy K. Alam-SoganWhat is Vodoun?Vodoun, often spelled Vodou, Vaudou, Vodu, and Vodoum is a Complex Universal System of Divine Practices, Traditions and Science.It is very hard to evaluate its age, but according to the most ancient scriptures, it is as old as Mankind. Vodoun has been practiced in Africa for over 200,000 years. Others claim it has been around for 750,000 Years. in any case, it s really old!
2020-08-0422 min
TRUE TALKSEWE DEITY: KHEBIOSO KHEVIOSO "SO"Reading by Melba Farrell from the book entitled "THE EWE SPEAKING PEOPLES OF THE SLAVE COAST OF WEST AFRICA written by A.B. ELLIS,1890. We should note the differences of yesterday and today in customs and traditions of the EWE PEOPLES.
2020-05-1613 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 6 - The Importance of Self-CareThis episode is hosted by Zulejha Molokov and features Melba's positive behaviour mentor/coach, Kathleen Dennis, discussing the importance of self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-0711 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 5 - Ways to cope with COVID-19 and isolation (17 April 2020)Melba Loop Episode 5 is out now for listening!This episode is hosted by David Glazebrook and features our Medical Advisor, Dr Miranda Sandars, and our GM, Practice, Quality and Safeguards, Dr Anneke Jurgens. Both Anneke and Miranda discuss what’s been put in place to help protect people at Melba during COVID-19, and ways to help cope with isolation during this time.
2020-05-0612 min
Melba Loop PodcastEpisode 4 - The Melba experience – a father’s perspectiveThis episode is hosted by David Glazebrook, Melba’s General Manager of Innovation and Development, and features Jeremy’s dad, Paul, discussing his experience with Melba Support Services. Jeremy is an individual we support at our Morwell home in Gippsland.
2020-04-1408 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 3 - What is Support Coordination?This episode is hosted by Zulejha Molokov, Melba Comms Manager, and features Melba's friendly support coordinator, Gordon Graham, discussing 'What is support coordination?'.
2020-03-1208 minMelba Loop PodcastEpisode 2 - Melba's media volunteer LukeMelba's podcast is back again, this week interviewing the multi-talented multimedia mind Luke. Luke chats volunteering, his recent trip to Japan, and all things design. Listen here
Melba Student PodcastThanksgiving SpecialHappy Thanksgiving from Melba High School. <a href="http://www.melbaschools.org/MHS/Podcast/Mustang_Podcast_4.mp3">Enjoy our special Thanksgiving-themed episode.</a> See you next week!<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MelbaStudentPodcast/~4/bs1yWAKdcKw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2007-11-2047 minMelba Student PodcastEpisode 3<a href="http://www.melbaschools.org/MHS/Podcast/Mustang_Podcast_3.mp3">Episode 3</a> features an interview with Mr. Helgerson about the upcoming Rake-Up Melba project, a sneak peek at the upcoming wrestling season with Mr. Johnshoy, and the elementary and middle school kids' plans for the future.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MelbaStudentPodcast/~4/IOwuCRHNqQI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2007-11-1647 min