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Choose to Challenge | Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Tune into another edition of Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford on Monday, 03/06/2023 at 6PM EST on e360TV.com. The show also streams on FB, LinkedIn, ROKU, Apple TV, and Samsung TV.
Choose to Challenge is a platform that provides the conversational place to shift the narratives and mindsets around the myriad of issues facing women on a domestic and global scale. Each episode challenges the audience to reflect on norms, systems, institutions, biases, and stereotypes that limit women from elevating to the best versions of themselves.
LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group) and her guest Vismaya Rubin (Living in Gratitude Today) discuss how gratitude can shift and change your life both in good and challenging times. The pandemic allowed us to look at ourselves and say, “it’s ok to not be ok.” It gave rise to increasing discussions about mental health and overall well-being in communities around the world. This shared global experience gave us permission to begin the journey of tearing down the mental health taboos and breaking through our own limiting beliefs and biases.
During this episode, Vismaya unpackages her definition of gratitude and allows the listeners to lean into a deeper understanding of how it constitutes a state of being. She believes that gratitude is a practice that can be cultivated each day whereby we are able to be present and discover those moments that echo the beauty of life. If you are seeking to live a life that is filled with conscious and intentional gratitude, Vismaya provides four key questions to ask ourselves to help us uncover the moments of gratitude to celebrate in our lives.
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Vismaya Rubin is a mental health advocate, founder of Living in GRATITUDE Today, and #1 GRATITUDE gangsta! Vismaya shows people how to manage emotions, challenge negative thought patterns, and improve relationships by Living in GRATITUDE Today.
Vismaya Rubin’s approach to practicing gratitude is original, edgy, direct, and energizing. For twenty years, she taught inner-city high schoolers to tap into their inner GRATITUDE GANSTA and appreciate life, regardless of their circumstances.
Now, Vismaya shares these tools with overwhelmed, and overworked women who are ready to reclaim their happiness.
To connect with Vismaya, email her at info@LivingInGratitudeToday.com
Website - https://livingingratitudetoday.com/
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#womenshistorymonth #ChoosetoChallenge #NativeVoices As we honor Women's History Month, our ongoing dialogues celebrate the remarkable contributions of women. This standout episode of ""Choose to Challenge,"" hosted by LaWanna Bradford on e360TV.com, brings to the forefront a powerful discussion with Native American leaders dedicated to bridging communities and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion for Indigenous peoples within the wider community and the sports world. We proudly feature Dr. Chief Silent Storm of the Iroquois Nation, and Keith Vasquez with his wife, Nelletta Reed, from the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians and the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, respectively. This conversation highlights their personal paths, from Dr. Chief Silent Storm's (previously known as Suzanne Maria Kelly-Jarrett) recent embrace of her native heritage, to Keith Vasquez and Nelletta Reed, who not only have spent their entire lives on the reservation in Southern California but are now stepping into leadership roles. Keith and Nelletta are passionately guiding the next generation towards understanding and integrating with societies beyond the reservation, showing the importance of opening doors to new possibilities. Make sure to catch ""Choose to Challenge,"" airing on Monday at 6PM ET on e360TV.com, with streaming available on Facebook and LinkedIn. #womenshistorymonth #ChoosetoChallenge #NativeVoices #diversityequityinclusion

Believing and Feeling- | 5 Keys to Achieving Your Goals in 2023 Tune into another edition of Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford on Monday, 12/19/22 at 6PM EST on e360TV.com. The show also streams on FB, ROKU, Apple TV, and Samsung TV. Choose to Challenge is a platform that provides the conversational place to shift the narratives and mindsets around the myriad of issues facing women on a domestic and global scale. Each episode challenges the audience to reflect on norms, systems, institutions, biases, and stereotypes that limit women from elevating to the best versions of themselves. Look at where you are today and compare it to where you stated you wanted to be on January 1, 2023. You have made some significant strides in some areas, and you may have fallen shy of hitting your goal in other areas. Whatever your current state of being in relation to your goals, it is ok. Give yourself some grace, dust yourself off, and get ready to commit to your next move. Being intentional is one thing, but when you commit, as John Assaraf states, you elevate to another level of manifestation. If you are wondering what you could have done differently to have experienced a higher level of “success” in your endeavors, begin with reviewing some of the behavioral traits demonstrated by those who are mastering their domains. Success leaves clues and comes with some inherent predictors when we align ourselves to our heart’s desires. This episode is not just a conversation about material or financial gains but digs into five keys to achieving your definition of success and hitting the bull’s eye of your life goals. ____________________________________________ LaWanna Bradford, AKA “The Connector,” is the producer and host of Choose to Challenge. As CEO of The Bradford Group and Principle of The Bradford Group Consulting, she leverages her 30+ years of strategic planning, and business and financial analysis to guide businesses in the application of success strategies to improve performance and increase the bottom line. She a certified planner and award-winning financial analyst who understands first-hand the importance of listening to and evaluating the indicators that are daily present in our bodies and in our business. LaWanna believes that when your vision intersects with opportunity, success is inevitable. #ChoosetoChallenge #womenentrepreneurs #2023 #reachinggoals #LaWannaBradford #TheBradfordGroup #e360TV

Join us for a special Women's History Month episode of Choose to Challenge, exclusively on e360TV.com, this Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:30 PM ET. This inspiring episode will feature LaWanna Bradford, alongside two distinguished guests, delving into the empowering themes of self-acceptance, spiritual well-being, and the redefinition of conventional beauty norms. In the episode's opening segment, LaWanna and Pastor Tammy Meredith, a revered Spiritual Fitness Coach, will explore the transformative power of a Spiritual Fitness Plan. They'll discuss its critical role in sculpting, honing, and clarifying your self-perception, fostering a foundation for self-empowerment and the ascent to your utmost potential. The conversation takes a compelling turn in the latter half with the entrance of Kelly Williams, the acclaimed host of The Kelly Williams Show. Together with LaWanna, they will shed light on the evolving perceptions of beauty worldwide, spurred by the pageantry scene. The dialogue will center on how women are courageously challenging age-old beauty stereotypes, daring to present their authentic and diverse elegance unapologetically. Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode that celebrates the spirit of #choosetochallenge, embracing #selflove, #selfacceptance, and heralding a #newimageofbeauty. Special appearances by #PastorTammyMeredith, #KellyWilliams, and #LaWannaBradford promise an unforgettable viewing experience

#blackhistorymonth2024 #blacksinmedia #ChoosetoChallege Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of diversity and representation in the media with a special edition of Choose to Challenge, exclusively on e360TV.com. Set your reminders for Monday, February 26, 2023, at 6PM ET, and be part of a groundbreaking conversation that promises to enlighten, inspire, and mobilize. In a world where the quest for diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging continues to shape our societies, the media plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every voice is heard, every story is told, and every community is respected. Despite the progress made, the African American community and individuals from the African diaspora still face significant challenges in achieving equitable representation within the media landscape. This episode is dedicated to those trailblazers and visionaries who are boldly claiming their space and reshaping the narrative to reflect the true diversity of our world. Our distinguished guests, including Cyrus Webb of Cyrus Webb Media Group, Dr. Renee Sunday of Sunday Media Group, Dr. Cheryl BryantBruce, MD of Chatters that Matters, Ben Sudderth III of BS3 Network, and Dr. David Watts, PhD of OnStagePlus Network, are at the forefront of this transformative movement. As pioneers and change-makers, they utilize their platforms not just to tell stories, but to challenge misconceptions, dismantle biases, and promote a more inclusive and responsible media environment. This episode is more than just a conversation; it's a celebration of the power of Black and Brown media to influence, educate, and entertain. It's a call to action to support and elevate voices that have historically been marginalized, ensuring that all perspectives and lived experiences are represented and honored. Special thanks to e360TV and CEO Aaron Heimes for their visionary commitment to celebrating and elevating diversity within media not just during Black History Month, but every day of the year. Don't miss this powerful episode of Choose to Challenge. Let's come together to support, uplift, and empower. #blackhistorymonth2024 #blacksinmedia #ChoosetoChallege #LaWannaBradford #CyrusWebb #e360TV #DrReneeSunday #DrCherylBryantBruce #BenStuddard #DrDavidWatts #tellingourstories

Allyship is seen as the key to unlocking diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging (DEIB). In the context of DEIB, an ally is any person that actively promotes and aspires to advance the culture of inclusion through intentional, positive and conscious efforts that benefit people as a whole. Throughout American history we have seen allies for African-American people rise, stand and fight against the injustices then and those that persist today. We saw the global outcry during the horrific death of George Floyd and the millions who marched in the streets standing united for human rights. However, what we often do not see are those who go beyond the marching and pick up the mantel, in their own way and position of influence, do begin to sound the drum, elevate awareness, shift positions and perceptions and make a difference. Tune into this Choose to Challenge conversation with host LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group/The Bradford Group Consulting) and guest Trish Carr as they discuss how her life has forever changed where she now opening and boldly uses her platform to help bridge the racial divide through conversations. She believes that the more we become aware and sensitive to the plight and struggle of others, that we can then choose to step out of our comfort zone and dare to challenge the status quo. ____________________________________________ Trish Carr is a dynamic woman committed to excellence and known as The Results Revolutionary. She is the co-founder of Women’s Prosperity Network, an international community of women designed to help elevate, inspire, and expand women in their lives and in business. She is an international speaker, trainer, an acclaimed sales expert, and #1 best-selling author of the book It’s Just a Conversation – What to Say & How to Say it in Business. Trish has shared the stage with some of the world’s top business experts and thought leaders including Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Jack Canfield, renowned motivational speaker, Les Brown, Purple Cow author and marketing guru Seth Godin, Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad author Sharon Lechter. With all of her amazing accomplishments and accolades, she has now added advocate and ally for racial equity and human rights to her role as a servant leader. Hashtags: #blackhistorymonth #choosetochallenge #TrishCarr #WPN #womensprosperitynetwork #sistertosister #LaWannaBradford #allyship #ItsJustAConversation

Tune into Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford on Monday, August 1, at 6PM EST on e360TV.com for a discussion on the power of words. Can you really shift your experience with words? We will uncover the answer to this question and much more as host LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group/The Bradford Group Consulting) and Wendy Corner unpackage the words that we use with others, and most importantly the words that we say to ourselves. Can life really shift when we change our perspective and our word choices? Choose to Challenge has been reaching TV audiences since 2021, and streams on FB, ROKU, Apple TV, and Samsung TV. WENDY CORNER has spent years as speech pathologist guiding individuals to step into the freedom of self-expression and recovery through the power of words. She is the Founder and Creator of Your Words Have Power, a platform for speakers to share their messages and stories to inspire people to live their lives fully. She is on a mission to help countless speakers to step onto stages across the world and share their messages and stories to change lives. Wendy was from Scotland, now based in Perth, Western Australia where she trains and coaches clients all over the world. She reminds us that our words have power, both what we say to others and to ourselves. #ChoosetoChallenge #wordhavepower #changeyourwordschangeyourlife #LaWannaBradford #WendyCorner #YourWordsHavePower

#choosetochallenge #ItStartswithMe #MLK On this special episode of ""Choose to Challenge"" TV show, airing Monday, January 15, 2024 at 6PM ET on e360TV.com, we commemorate the 95th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth by delving into his profound speech, ""What is Your Life's Blueprint?"" This speech, though delivered in 1967, continues to echo through time, offering timeless wisdom on crafting a life of significance and legacy. Dr. King's blueprint challenges us to introspect and align our lives with enduring values and principles. It's a call to action that resonates deeply with our show's mission: to inspire and empower individuals to challenge the systems, norms, institutions, and mindsets that hinder us from reaching our fullest potential. In ""Choose to Challenge,"" we believe in the ethos of knowing better and doing better. Dr. King's blueprint exemplifies this, offering a guide to living with intention, purpose, and commitment. During this episode, we'll explore the three central tenets of his speech: 1) Understanding the Worth of Self: Emphasizing the importance of self-esteem and dignity, Dr. King's blueprint encourages us to value ourselves highly, irrespective of external circumstances. 2) Striving for Excellence in All Endeavors: Dr. King urges us to pursue excellence, not in comparison to others, but as the best versions of ourselves, in all aspects of our lives. 3) Committing to Universal Values of Beauty, Love, and Justice: He highlights the importance of aligning our actions with these eternal principles, going beyond individual ambitions for a greater purpose. As we reflect on these tenets, we'll challenge you, our viewers, to incorporate them into your daily lives. This is more than just a reflection; it's a call to action to embrace these principles every day, to challenge ourselves, and to continually strive for a life that's not only successful but also meaningful and impactful. Join us on ""Choose to Challenge"" as we honor Dr. King's legacy and explore how his blueprint can guide us in elevating to our best and highest selves. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and societal transformation together. #choosetochallenge #ItStartswithMe #MLK #LaWannaBradford #BetheChange

Tune into this special episode of Choose to Challenge with host LaWanna Bradford and guest Dr. Derashay. We are bridging the gap between Faith, Family, & Finances so that women globally can live the life they desire. We believe in providing actionable solutions where Faith, Family & Finances unites, and dreams are manifested. CELEBRATE YOU VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE is sponsored by hosts LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group) and Dr. Derashay (Kingdom Strategist Firm). Their vision to reach the lives of 1 million women around the world has began. This conference, FEATURING global renowned sales giant CHE BROWN and Australian global leader and author LINDA DOUNG, is happening on July 22 - 23, 2022. I am also joining them on stage, and I am so excited to share my message with each of you! Get Your Transformational Access Ticket at https://www.bit.ly/CelebrateYou2022 today! Now that you’ve registered, invite 5 amazing women who want to join this movement of women rising and soaring where they are creating impact, influence, and income! One of the values of Celebrate You is Paying it Forward. We believe in being a community that supports those in need. Proceeds from General Admission tickets will be donated to Help Heal Humanity. #celebrateyou #celebratelife #internationalwomensconference #womenrising #familyfaithfinances #womeninlife #womeninbusiness #womentransforming I'm going live using StreamYard! Before leaving a comment, please grant StreamYard permission to see your name at streamyard.com/facebook

Tune into Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group/The Bradford Group Consulting) on Monday, 6/13/22, at 6PM EST on e360TV.com. LaWanna and Gail Dixon talk about what it means to claim your voice and why our voices matter when it comes to celebrating who we are and what we are meant to do in our life’s journey. Gail provides simple strategies to create awareness and to become empowered through the vibration of your voice, that unique impression that exists only for your moment in time. Your true divine expression, as Gail states, “doesn’t come from the head or the gut, it comes from the heart.” ___________________________________________ Gail Dixon is a Speaker, Best Selling Author, Coach and Consultant who specializes in guiding people to hear and express their Heart’s Voice – that inner whisper of truth that gives their life meaning and purpose. Her unique gift of listening between the lines positions Gail as the top expert and trusted authority for mission-focused messaging. She serves speakers, authors, thought leaders, corporations, non-profits, and mission driven entrepreneurs in creating messages that make an impact. As leader of The Heart’s Voice Movement, Gail is committed to creating a world where the Heart’s Voice is universal language that will heal the world. #ChoosetoChallenge #YourVoiceMatters #LaWannaBradford #HeartsVoiceMovement #GailDixon

We hear terms about living your best life and being the best version of yourself. But what does this really mean in the scheme of things? What does it mean when we so often find ourselves pressed on every side by competing priorities and demands on our time? In a world that is changing so rapidly that the hands of time appear to speed up with each new year, people are striving for something more. They are no longer content with resigning to settling the “good enough life.” They want the dope life, that compulsive Don Quixote like-quest to not only dream the impossible dream, but to bring what appears to be impossible to the realm of the possible. Tune in for another addition of Choose to Challenge. Host LaWanna Bradford and graphic novelist Steven White AKA “Seven” will explore the question “Are You Living Your Dope Life” and how this message is the utopic thread of exploration and hope that weaves through the journey of the novel’s main character, Valentino Cruz. Hashtags - #ChoosetoChallenge #AncientFutures #LaWannaBradford #StevenWhite #Seven #DopeLife #graphicnovels

Tune into this week's episode of Choose to Challenge on Monday, 3/7/22 at 6PM EST as we continue to celebrate Women's History Month. (pre-recorded). Choose to Challenge streams weekly on e360TV.com as part of the Fresh Starts Channel and on FB. Women continue to make strides; however, we are still battling the fight against gender bias and pay inequity. As we focus on elevating and expanding women to achieve the highest version of themselves, we cannot do so without talking about finances and how they impact opportunities and generational wealth. We focus on the 80 cent pay gap among women, but the gap is so much wider with African-Americans, Hispanics and Indigenous Populations. Host LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group/The Bradford Group Consulting) and guest Terrilynn Phillips (aka the Fortitude Warrior) will dig into this topic and how we can leverage our voices to make a difference for women of all backgrounds and cultures. _________________________________________ Terrilynn Phillips is the Chief Fortitude Officer (CFO) of SWF Consulting, Inc. The firm is an international business service for over four decades. The firm consults with business owners to enhance their success strategies so that they can build, expand, and profit in business. Terrilynn is forward-thinking with a fortitude attitude. She is a highly sought-after speaker, that has accomplished the WPN Speaker Certification, Toastmaster International Triple Crown communicator, and First Place International Speech Contest winner). She has spoken on many platforms on topics such as civil rights, self-sustainment, business fortitude, and entrepreneurial success. As a seven-time author, she creates books and courses so that business owners can achieve financial prowess, time management, and expand their revenue opportunities. For more details, go to TerrilynnPhillips.com. #genderbias #payinequity #womenhistorymonth #ChooseToChallenge #LaWannaBradford #TheBradfordGroup #TerrilynnPhillips #SWFConsultingInc I'm going live using StreamYard! Before leaving a comment, please grant StreamYard permission to see your name at streamyard.com/facebook

#MENTALHEALTHMATTERS – HEALING FROM THE INSIDE OUT Tune into a special mental health edition of Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford on 7/25/22 at 6PM EST on e360TV.com, and streaming to FB, Samsung TV, Apple TV and ROKU. As we close National Mental Health Awareness Month, LaWanna and guest James Vanstone will discuss tools that we can all have to take control of our mental well-being. We understand that we must be a part of the conversation that changes the narrative around mental health, shifts perceptions and removes stigmas and taboos. However, as a community in concert with traditional and holistic practitioners, we can help to bring about healing and restoration in a world that is reeling from rising mental health concerns. During this month, Choose to Challenge has spotlighted how diet can impact our brain health and mental well-being. We also spoke about mental health first aid and how it teaches us to understand mental distress signs in ourselves and others. In this final conversation of this series, LaWanna and James Vanstone will talk about his experience as a mental health expert/practitioner and hypnotherapist. They will take you on his personal journey to serve the world by opening a holistic door that gives hope that a vibrant and healthy life can be possible. This show is for infotainment purposes only and is not to diagnose or treat any medical conditions. Should you find yourself needing immediate assistance, please contact nami.org, or call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or text HOME to 741741. If you are watching from another country, please reach out to your local mental health crisis lines for support. James Vanstone is a passionate hypnotherapist and healer who is helping people to tap into their unlimited world potential. He helps people to overcome fears and teaches them how to heal themselves from the inside out. He is a heart-led coach, who has the academic trainer and over 20 years of therapeutic experience that classifies him as a mental wellness advocate and practitioner. Though based in the U.K., James can work with clients from around the world to help them break through barriers, release fears, and become their best selves. Contact James at JVCoaching on FB and IG, and visit his website at www.jamesvanstone.com #mentalhealthmatters #minoritymentalhealthawarenessmonth #JVCoaching #ChoosetoChallenge #JamesVanstone #LaWannaBradford #TheBradfordGroup #youarenotalone

May is Mental Health Awareness Month Tune into our special edition of Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford as we explore another piece of ensuring that women maintain the balance and perspective, they need to maintain mental health. On Monday, 5/9/22 at 6PM EST, LaWanna and guest Audra Agen will talk about the evolution of our lives as women and what that really means in the greater scheme of our existence, our purpose, and our legacy. The one thing that we know is constant, is change. Unfortunately, when change comes, we often find ourselves resistant and determined to hold fast to the status quo, the comfort of our boxed experiences, and the good old days. We want things to be as Barbara Streisand, so beautifully sang, “the way we were.” Tune into this mental health and life expansion conversation. You may be completing one chapter and staring at the blank pages of the next. In life we face may uncertainties, but when we realize that we have choices and that we hold the pen, we can begin to feel the shift fear to hope. Our life is in chapters, and we can choose how we celebrate each. _________________________________________ Audra Agen is a corporate professional with 25 years’ experience of being one of the few women in the room, and in many cases, the only one. While the women may have been outnumbered, they were all uniquely exceptional. She became fascinated learning more about them and their experiences. It became increasingly clear that these women were contributing significant value to their organizations, families, and careers. Their contributions were either being taken for granted or overlooked, sometimes even by themselves. Audra aspired to change that; from that, Women in the Arena was created. It is a platform unlike any other- it is a celebration. The motto is to celebrate women doing extraordinary things in plain sight. Audra believes that if we start to recognize the value within ourselves, then we can start to acknowledge the value within each other. We start to see that we have more similarities than what appears on the surface. It is that knowledge that begins to change the narrative from “you are my competition” to “you are my best asset. This is life changing and as a result, world changing. This is Audra’s goal, to change the world one interview at a time. #ChoosetoChallenge #mentalhealthmatters #AudraAgen #womeninthearena #TheBradfordGroup #TBG #makingadifference