Tune into Choose to Challenge on 4/11/22 at 6PM EST on e360TV and FB Live. Host LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group/The Bradford Group Consulting) and Serena Bufalino (Celebrate You April Woman of the Month) are going to explore the metamorphosis that occurs to an individual when they stand in the gap for those in need. With all that is going on in our lives and in the world, it is easy to deflect the bridge building responsibility to someone else. Our packed schedules and competing priorities equip us with plausible excuses as to why we cannot step up and roll up our sleeves. However, what if we ceased with the excuses and looked at the possibilities. What if we let go of our limited thinking that tells us that to move the needle, we personally need to have massive amounts of resources. What if we could remove our blinders and let go of our biases, and see that when we join a collective, our little becomes multiples exponentially. So often we look at what we are doing for others and we have a sense of satisfaction knowing that we are making a difference in someone's life. Yet imagine we paused long enough to see that the greatest transformation is happening within our own life. Then we can embrace the fact that we have become the change we wish to see in the world. ____________________________________________ Serena Bufalino is a force of nature. She is rooted in service to others and hauls herself over every obstacle using the pitons of hard work, dedication, and determination. What began as a career as a teacher under the Section 23 program with Toronto’s at-risk youth, has evolved into a lifetime of service work empowering and inspiring people across the globe. Serena has taught in detention centers, mental health hospitals, and group homes. In 2011, the Haiti School Building Project was born, when her Section 23 students, insisted “Miss B, you say we can do anything, so let’s build a school.” In partnership with John Callaghan of Third World Awareness over $100,000 was fundraised and a school in Canaan, Haiti for one hundred students was constructed. Today, Serena, alongside a group of global movers and shakers, runs Help Heal Humanity and intends to change the world one “yes” at a time. Serena holds a BA from McMaster University. Learn more about Serena and the work she is doing at https://bit.ly/celebratehhh #ChoosetoChallenge #LaWannaBradford #TheBradfordGroup #TBG #makingadifference #AprilWomanoftheMonth #SerenaBufalino

Have you ever felt that your world was spinning out of control? Suddenly everything that you thought was certain was changing and shifting before your eyes and there was nothing you could do to go back to your “safe space” or “happy place.” Have you had an experience like that? Tune into this episode of Choose to Challenge with host LaWanna Bradford and special guest Barbara Beckley. They dig deep and unpackage some shifts in life that caused Barbara to hold fast to her anchor in order to survive. This coversation promises to be life-changing for those who hear and will provide hope and encouragement for those who find themselves in the middle of the hurricanes and earthquakes of life. LaWanna and Barbara also talk about recent tragic story of Chelsie Kryst, former Miss USA. We recognize the silent suffering that so many go through when they are staring in the face of their own personal earthquake and hurricane. If anyone watching this episode is suffering and having thoughts that perhaps life would be better without you, I encourage you to please reach out for support. Remember you are not alone. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255. __________________________________________ Barbara Beckley is a Purpose and Visibility Strategist. She is a multi-award winning international best-selling author and speaker who uses her platform to others in living a life of purpose passion and drive (PPD). As a producer, host of several TV shows she leverages her microphone and social media techniques to provide visibility for men and women around the world. Hashtags: #ChoosetoChallenge #LaWannaBradford #TBG #makingadifference #BarbaraBeckley #DiamondFactor #e360TV #mentalhealthmatters #letsgetloud #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #ChelsieKryst #youarenotalone

Tune into another edition of Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford on Monday, 8/15/2022 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. Are you and entrepreneur? Have you found yourself having to juggle between the choice of maintaining your business and your health? Creating harmonious state of wellness should not be a choice, but a priority that we have in our lives. Unfortunately, as entrepreneurs, we may place ourselves at risk because we allow fear of “what ifs” to control how we show up in the world. LaWanna and her guest, Mary Ellen Ciganovich, talk about the Connection Between Physical Health and Entrepreneurial Health. When we are operating from a place of optimal mental and physical well-being, we can see the favorable impact to our business. Conversely, when our health is compromised and we have no other resources on which to depend, we can see a corresponding impact to our business and our bottom line. The adage, “you cannot pour from an empty cup,” holds true even when we navigate our respective lane in business. By tuning into this episode, you will walk away with tips on how to assess how your physical and emotional well-being may be impacting your business success. You will also learn how to use your breath, your vision, and self-talk to shift your lived experience and the results that we experience in our business. ____________________________________________ 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. Mary Ellen is an educator and consultant with at R.E.A.L Health, LLC. She inspirational international speaker, writer, author of Healing Words: Life Lessons to Inspire and Taking Responsibility Unleashes True Healing. On social media, she is shares beautiful life lessons that we can apply in our daily living. Mary Ellen's physical and mental wellness hurdles took her on a journey of self-discover and daily recovery founded in a foundation of hope and strength. As an entrepreneur who teaches self-discovery and healing in one’s life and business. She is on a mission to share the hope of Truths with the world. #ChoosetoChallenge #physcialhealth #businesshealth #LaWannaBradford #TheBradfordGroup #MaryEllenCiganovich #REALHealthLLC #womenentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #e360TV

Choose to Challenge is a show designed to create a platform where narratives are changed surrounding the impediments the interfere with women elevating to the highest versions of themselves. This includes systems, institutions, legislation, mindsets, etc. It’s a platform for deep introspective and challenging conversations. Choose to Challenge is in the 3rd season and is a weekly show that airs each Monday at 6PM EST on e360TV.com. Tune in on Monday, 11/81/22, at 6PM ET as host LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group and The Bradford Group Consulting) and guest Dr. Rose Marie Adamson-Lewis talk about creating a world were opportunity, growth, and sustainability are available for all. The United Nations has seventeen sustainable goals to transform our world. These goals are a call to action by all countries no matter the economic condition. The aim is to promote sustainability while protecting the planet. Through efforts elevated by the UN, we can find ourselves at respective tables around the world and within our communities acting as a catalyst for change. Raising awareness and combining our voices with intentional actions we enable us, and individuals like Dr. Rose, to develop strategies that will lead to economic growth and address a myriad of social needs. When we can have critical conversations, and implement policy changes and strategic actions, we will begin to see improvements in areas such as health care, education, social protection, and job opportunities. __________________________________________________________________ Dr. Rose Marie Adamson-Lewis DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, MHN is a Board-Certified Healthcare Provider and specializes in psychiatric disorder and mental health. As an Associate Professor, she presently lectures Pathophysiology and Pharmacology at a renowned University in Miami where she served as Chair and Dean of Graduate Studies respectively. She served as Treasurer for the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board and is currently the president of the Jamaica Diaspora Southern USA (JADIAS). She is board members for the Partners for Youth Foundation (PFY), Caribbean Anti- Trafficking Committee (CAC) Jamaica Diaspora. Dr. Rose is the CEO, owner and founder of Total Healthcare Services & Wellness, Coconut Creek Florida, and Roses Garden of Hope Foundation. She is also a mentor and a motivational speaker. Her community involvements are not limited to the diaspora but extends to her homeland Jamaica, where she has adopted the Robin’s Hall Health Center. She takes a medical mission to Jamaica yearly and is in the process of building a library in the honor of her late parents. #ChoosetoChallenge #LaWannaBradford #DrRoseMarieAdamsonLewis #ChangeInitiatives #BetheChange #JamaicaDiaspora

#celebrateyou #celebratelife #blackhistorymonth CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY - A LIVING HISTORY. ""THE 3 GENERATIONS OF HARLAN"" Tune into this special Choose to Challenge encore episode with host LaWanna Bradford. This is introduces you to a father, son and grandson and their unique perspectives on life that span a 75 year age difference. #celebrateyou #celebratelife #blackhistorymonth #livinglegacy

#BlackHistory #REPLAY #ChoosetoChallenge (#REPLAY) Choose to Challenge celebrates Black History Month. Tune in on Monday, 2/20/22 at 6PM EST with host LaWanna Bradford and Gloria Toney-Fleets. LaWanna and Gloria hare some stories and insights about their experiences in meeting several iconic black civil rights giants. They will introduce you to people like Dr. C.T. Vivian, Dr. Joseph Lowery, Coretta Scott King, Jesse Hill, and Jesse Jackson. __________________________________________________________________ Gloria Toney-Fleets is the CEO of VMPC, Inc. Gloria is a visionary, strategist and mentor, and a champion for real change. She centers her mission around the belief that your tax dollars should remain within the City and County that you reside. She believes that this supports community advancement, steady job creation, economic growth and sustainability that leads to real change. #ChoosetoChallenge #BlackHistory #LaWannaBradford #GloriaToneyFleets #VMPCInc

#ChoosetoChallenge #LovingDay #LaWannaBradford Join us for a powerful and heartwarming event, ""Loving Day – A Marriage That Changed History"" (Part 2), exclusively on e360TV.com. Streaming live on Facebook and LinkedIn on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 6 PM ET, this captivating show will leave you inspired and uplifted. Hosted by the charismatic LaWanna Bradford, it brings together the voices of change and empowerment in an unforgettable celebration. Travel back in time to an era not so long ago, where love knew no boundaries but was bound by discriminatory laws. Can you imagine? In most states, interracial marriages were deemed illegal, forcing couples to endure societal pressures and laws aimed at upholding so-called racial purity. But love is resilient, and justice prevails. Through acts of courage and unwavering determination, individuals challenged these archaic laws, fighting for the right to love freely. And as the winds of change blew across the nation, the walls of prejudice began to crumble. In a historic moment that changed the course of our nation forever the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 12, 1967, that anti-miscegenation laws were unconstitutional in the landmark case Loving v. Virginia. Love and equality took center stage, illuminating a path towards a brighter future. Prepare to be moved by the stories of resilience and empowerment shared by our esteemed guests, Cornelia ""Connie"" Brown and Barbara Beckley. LaWanna Bradford will guide us through their remarkable experiences and insights, shedding light on what Loving Day truly means to them. Together, we will celebrate the triumph over systemic racism and pay tribute to the heroes who paved the way for a more inclusive society. Mark your calendars and join us for ""Loving Day - A Marriage That Changed History"" on e360TV.com. Streaming live on Facebook and LinkedIn, this extraordinary event is a testament to love's victory over prejudice and a powerful reminder that love knows no bounds. Tune in and let your spirit soar as we honor the power of love and embrace the diverse tapestry of our shared humanity. Be part of this unforgettable celebration of love and liberation. See you on Loving Day, June 12th, 2023! #ChoosetoChallenge #LovingDay #LaWannaBradford #CorneliaBrown #BarbaraBeckley

Tune into Choose to Challenge on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 6PM EST airing on e360TV.com and streaming to FB, Roku, AppleTV and SamsungTV. LaWanna Bradford (The Bradford Group/The Bradford Group Consulting) and CEO of TWJME, Teresa Wright Johnson will discuss navigating the mental health journey in the workplace. This month is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and part of the conversation is to change the narrative around mental health and address critical areas of concern and the impacts on Black and brown communities. LaWanna and Teresa will delve into workplace and business ills such as stressors and micro aggressions that many people of color make. Though traditional places of employment typically have programs such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and insurance coverage that one can tap in for mental wellness concerns, very often minorities do not cry out for the help they need. The situation grows graver when the lens is focused on the self-employed ranks. Mental health matters are not just a hashtag, but a clarion cry for everyone to rise and take part in changing the narrative and creating the resources and healthcare pipeline programs for all communities. We must “get loud” about mental health and make the conversation as common place as when we talk about physical wellness. Teresa Wright Johnson is a true community connector and advocate. She has a passion to help the community, children, and families. Career wise Teresa has worked in the customer service, business, education, and social work field. She has worked for / with companies such as Macy’s, The Marriott, The High Museum, Sprint, Parent to Parent of Georgia, Georgia Department of Children and Family Services, various Schools, and Agencies. Teresa enjoys working with both children and adults. Teresa educates others as Certified Parent Support Specialist thru her local Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health Chapter called the Younger Years & Beyond, which she serves as the founder and the Executive Director. She has a passion for helping the developmentally disabled as well as individuals effected or experiencing mental health challenges and their families. Teresa is a certified instructor / facilitator for Adult Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Parenting, Educational Special Needs Rights, and Domestic Violence. She has affiliations and /or facilitates on behalf The Georgia Consumer Network, The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, and NAMI. #choosetochallenge #womenrising #TeresaWriteJohnson #mentalhealthmatters #minoritymentalhealth #LaWannaBradford #thebradfordgroup #TWJME

Choose to Challenge | Move Beyond Excuses and Get Ready to Soar Are you ready to take control of your story and live a life without excuses? Tune in to Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford, airing on Monday, 03/27/2023 at 6PM EST on e360TV.com. You can also catch the show on FB, LinkedIn, ROKU, Apple TV, and Samsung TV. Choose to Challenge is the perfect platform for women who are looking to shift the narratives and mindsets surrounding the various issues facing us both domestically and globally. This show will challenge you to reflect on the norms, systems, institutions, biases, and stereotypes that limit us from being the best versions of ourselves. Join LaWanna Bradford and guest Krista Giannak for an inspiring conversation in honor of Women’s History Month and Disabilities Awareness Month. This month’s theme is “Women Who Tell Our Stories,” and Krista knows firsthand the importance of taking control of our own stories and sharing from a strength perspective. As an entrepreneur and advocate for disability awareness, Krista will share her experiences and encourage us all to be the voice of our own stories. Let's remove our excuses, rise unapologetically in our truth, and create a space where we can be seen for who we truly are. Get ready for this empowering episode! ______________________________________________________________________________________ ""When you think something's impossible, find someone who's already done it,"" says Krista Giannak, writer and skier, who happens to be blind. Krista used to shy away from her personal story. Now, she embraces and speaks about it, while inspiring her ghostwriting and blogging clients to do the same. Her writing empowers them to become better known, trusted, and remembered, so their readers feel more comfortable taking action. Learn more at WiseWordsThatMatter.com. #ChoosetoChallenge #womenentrepreneurs #womenshistorymonth #KristaGiannak #WiseWordsThatMatter #LaWannaBradford #disabilityawarenessmonth #TheBradfordGroup #e360TV To contact LaWanna as a podcast guest, speaking engagements, or to schedule a complimentary strategy review session, please email her at lawanna@bradfordgroupmtg.com and include Choose to Challenge in the subject line.

CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE ON E360TV.COM | Mental Health - A Growing Concern for Black and Brown Communities Tune into another edition of Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford on Monday, 7/11/22 at 6PM EST on e360TV.com This month is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and there are some conversations that we must have regarding the battle for mental wellness within Black and Brown communities. It is time to bust through the biases, stereotypes, and taboos that surround the discussion of mental health and shift the narrative and perceptions. LaWanna and her guest, Coach Wayne “Lyte” Brown, will take a deep dive discussion on the challenges, the risks, and solutions that we can each take to ensure that the conversations, tools, and solutions are available for individuals to a life of mental wellness. It is time to get loud about mental health and do our part in ending the rise of this second pandemic. __________________________________________________________________ Coach Wayne ""Lyte"" Brown is the Founder of ""Avoid Being Average"" Design, Coaching and Consulting. He is a certified Mental First Health Aid trainer and is an Optimistic Mastermind and Resilience Strategist. He founded a CH group in 2019 where he daily challenges individuals to expand their thinking and beliefs when it comes to living an optimistic life. Choose to Challenge airs each Monday at 6PM EST on e360TV.com and streams on FB, Roku, AppleTV, and SamsungTV. #mentalhealthmatters #minoritymentalhealth #letsgetloudaboutmentalheatlh #CoachLyteBrown #mentalwellnessadvocate #NationalMinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth

#ChoosetoChallenge #LovingDay #LaWannaBradford Choose to Challenge | Loving Day – A Celebration of Freedom Join us for ""Loving Day - A Celebration of Freedom"" on e360TV.com, streaming live on Facebook and LinkedIn on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6PM ET. Hosted by LaWanna Bradford, this special event brings together voices of change and empowerment. In a time not so long ago, the United States saw interracial marriages banned in most states. Can you imagine? The simple act of loving someone was deemed illegal, and that person found themselves a victim of societal pressures and laws aimed at preserving so-called racial purity. These archaic laws were born in the late 17th century, as many states passed anti-miscegenation laws, denying the union of individuals from different races. But let's remember, these laws did not blanket the entire nation. Some states never fell under their grip, and restrictions varied from place to place. Thankfully, the strength of love and the power of justice prevailed. Courageous individuals challenged these discriminatory laws, fighting for the rights of all to love freely. The tide began to turn, and through years of activism and legal battles, the walls of prejudice started to crumble. Then, in 1967, a landmark decision forever changed the course of history. The U.S. Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia ruled anti-miscegenation laws unconstitutional, finally bringing love and equality to the forefront. Join us as we commemorate this journey of love and liberation. LaWanna Bradford will be joined by the inspiring Cornelia ""Connie"" Brown, who will share her experiences and insights. Together, let's celebrate the triumph over systemic racism and honor the resilience of those who paved the way for a more inclusive society. Don't miss ""Loving Day - A Celebration of Freedom"" on e360TV.com, streaming live on Facebook and LinkedIn. It's a testament to love's victory over prejudice and a reminder that love knows no bounds. ________________________________________________________________ Cornelia “Connie” Brown was born in the most southern Bavarian mountain village called Bad Torlz in Germany and is a first generation immigrant to the United States of America. She is the founder of an Entrepreneur empowerment group called Red Rose Conquerors and works with her husband in the real estate Industry. She loves to write stories about our diverse communities and experiences, especially children’s books. All of her books, speeches and events celebrate diversity, inclusion and acceptance in one way or the other. She believes in Amor Omnia Vincit - Love conquers all! #ChoosetoChallenge #LovingDay #LaWannaBradford #CorneliaBrown #LoveConquersAll

#ChoosetoChallenge #Breastcancerawareness #AfricanAmericanHealthandWellness Join us for an enlightening episode of ""Choose to Challenge,"" airing on Monday, 10/23/23, at 6PM ET on e360TV.com. Your host LaWanna Bradford and esteemed guest Dr. Cheryl BryantBruce, MD, delve deep into the topic of ""Lifestyle Reimagined: Creating Wellness in African-American Communities."" This dynamic duo will explore the essential aspects of physical and mental health, emphasizing their pivotal role in leading a vibrant and fulfilling life. This episode takes a critical look at the unique challenges faced by marginalized populations, with a specific focus on the African-American community. LaWanna and Dr. Cheryl are set to tackle the systemic issues that impact access to healthcare, quality of medical services, and even the availability of nutritious food options. We'll shed light on the prevailing disparities, but also shift the conversation towards empowerment. Discover how education, awareness, and a strong network of advocates can transform lives, helping individuals to not just survive, but thrive. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are thrilled to have Dr. Cheryl BryantBruce, also known as ""The Celebrity Doc,"" on board. She is actively participating in the Fab Over 40 Campaign, a vital initiative that seeks to raise funds for breast cancer research and spread awareness about this critical issue. Dr. Cheryl, renowned for her expertise in wellness and mental health, particularly for high-profile clients, is on a mission to guide individuals from diverse backgrounds through the complexities of midlife and beyond. She brings to the table a unique paradigm for holistic well-being, empowering individuals to revitalize their relationships, optimize their health, and maximize their resources for a life filled with abundance and purpose. As a physician, entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and advocate for life mastery, Dr. Cheryl BryantBruce stands as a pillar of strength, knowledge, and inspiration. Don’t miss this riveting conversation on ""Choose to Challenge,"" and take a step towards reimagining your lifestyle and embracing wellness like never before. The show will also stream on FB & LinkedIn. #ChoosetoChallenge #Breastcancerawareness #AfricanAmericanHealthandWellness #DrCherylBryantBruce #LaWannaBradford #TheBradfordGroup #TheCelebrityDoc