The 3 Generations of Harlan | A Black History Special (Encore Episode)
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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.
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Standing on the Shoulder of Giants with Gloria Toney-Fleets
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(#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.
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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.
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#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!
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Mental Health Matters - Navigating the Workplace with Teresa Wright Johnson
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.
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Move Beyond Excuses and Get Ready to Soar with Krista Giannak
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!
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""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.
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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.
Mental Health - A Growing Concern for Black & Brown Communities
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.
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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
Loving Day - A Celebration of Freedom with Cornelia Brown
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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.
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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
Lifestyle Reimagined | Creating Wellness in the African-American Communities
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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
Living Inspired, Free and Transformed with Dr. Michele D. Clark, LMSW
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Join us for a captivating Women's History Month special edition of ""Choose to Challenge,"" airing on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6 PM ET. Hosted by LaWanna Bradford, with the distinguished Dr. Michele D. Clark, LMSW as our guest, this episode titled ""Living Inspired, Free, and Transformed"" promises an enriching conversation on triumphing over life's adversities.
Dr. Michele D. Clark's journey is one of immense resilience and transformation. Having navigated through her own series of profound challenges, she emerged with a renewed purpose: to guide women on their path to self-empowerment, community belonging, and to be the harbinger of a new paradigm in self-love and beauty standards. As a breast cancer survivor, a transformative speaker, best-selling author, podcast host, and life coach, Dr. Clark has become known as ""The Hope Dealer"" in the speaking realm, inspiring countless women to reimagine their lives through optimism and perseverance.
In this compelling episode, LaWanna and Dr. Michele delve into the essence of living a life filled with inspiration, freedom, and transformation. Learn about Dr. Michele's inspiring transition into entrepreneurship, aimed at empowering women to rise above, embrace their authentic selves, and shine as beacons of hope and change.
Tune in to this powerful dialogue on overcoming odds, rising victoriously, and the journey toward living your best and highest self. Celebrate Women's History Month with us and embark on a path to ""Live Inspired, Free, and Transformed After Breast Cancer."" #ChoosetoChallenge #WomensHistoryMonth2024 #LaWannaBradford #DrMicheleDClark #overcomingodds #risingvictorious #womenrise
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Attention women entrepreneurs! Are you always on the hunt for the best deals in life? Do you want to learn more about the hidden costs behind the things that appear to be free? Then don't miss the next episode of Choose to Challenge, hosted by LaWanna Bradford and guest host, Barbara Beckley.
This show is the perfect platform for women who want to challenge the status quo and explore the various issues facing us both domestically and globally. LaWanna and Barbara will take you on a journey to reflect on the norms, biases, and stereotypes that limit our potential.
Join the conversation on Monday, 04/17/2023 at 6PM EST on e360TV.com, or catch it on FB, ROKU, Apple TV, and Samsung TV. They will dive into the true cost of ""free"" in business and explore who is truly paying the price for it. While it's not wrong to look for a good deal or negotiate a ""win-win,"" it's important to understand that there's always a cost associated with it.
If you're a woman entrepreneur looking to gain financial literacy and shift your mindset towards success, Choose to Challenge is the perfect show for you. So, mark your calendars and tune in to this thought-provoking discussion. And don't forget to use the hashtag #ChoosetoChallenge to join the conversation on social media.
To contact LaWanna for podcast guest appearances, speaking engagements, or to schedule a complimentary strategy review session, email her at lawanna@bradfordgroupmtg.com with Choose to Challenge in the subject line. Visit www.bradfordgroupmtg.com for more information. #womenentrepreneurs #financialliteracymonth #LaWannaBradford #BarbaraBeckley #thepriceofbusiness #e360TV #ChoosetoChallenge
I AM Thriving } Life Beyond Breast Cancer and Domestic Abuse (Pre-recorded)
I AM Thriving | Life Beyond Breast Cancer and Domestic Abuse
Tune into another edition of Choose to Challenge with LaWanna Bradford on Monday, 10/24/22 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.
October is the month where we see pink and purple ribbons reminding us of the importance to continue to promote Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness. LaWanna and her guest, Woobie, AKA Lyn-Dee Eldridge, talk about the challenge of these two journeys, and what it means to rise victorious, not defined by circumstances or illness.
Woobie is a warrior and conqueror of both breast cancer and domestic violence. She epitomizes resilience and has learned to embrace the beauty of living in the now. She has taken her many tests and made them her testimonies, and now leverages her international platform to spread hope, love, and inspiration to many around the world.
Set your clock for this a discussion as Woobie gives a us a glimpse into some of the darkness that she faced. However, she does not want you to sit there or even pity what she faced because like the beautiful beacon of inspiration that she is, she will walk you into the powerful transformative light that allowed her to not only rise, but soar. She shares how she fell in love with herself once she realized that she had “greatness within.” For Woobie, her life was not over…it was only beginning.
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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.
Woobie aka Lyn-Dee Eldridge is your (CHO) Chief Happiness Officer/Founder of Happiness Jungle® LLC and the owner of Cuddle Me Love® LLC. Entrepreneur Mentor, #1 Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Survivor, Humorist, Creator/Producer/TV, and Radio personality. The Host of, ‘I’m CraZy But You Can’t Lock Me UP’ Podcast and The Creator of the Happiness Jungle Emotional Support Body Pillow® / Cuddle Me Love Body Pillow®
When your cookies crumble like Lyn-Dee’s has; cancer, abuse, divorce, grieving, single, co- and step-parenting, becoming a care-taker, business owner, and dealing with financial pressures–bankruptcy–you can learn how to work through everything with a happier, more positive attitude and purpose.
She has been able to scale, measure and add value by turning her cookie crumbs into opportunities for growth and empowerment. Lyn-Dee helps individuals, couples, families, small businesses, corporations, non-profit groups, schools, and universities understand how to apply and understand the true philosophies of Happiness. How to live a less stressful life by making better choices and taking positive action steps to a stronger, more promising tomorrow.
#ChoosetoChallenge #breastcancerawareness #domestiviolenceawareness #LaWannaBradford #TheBradfordGroup #Woobie #LynDeeEldridge #CuddleMeLove #HappinessJungle #e360TV
Free, Seized, Freed - Captive's Journey with Jose Angel Pereira Ruimwyk
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Join us for an unforgettable episode of ""Choose to Challenge"" airing on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6 PM ET, exclusively on e360TV. Hosted by LaWanna Bradford, this episode promises to be a gripping exploration of resilience and transformation.
In this riveting discussion, titled ""Free, Seized, Freed - Captive's Journey,"" LaWanna Bradford welcomes a remarkable guest, Jose Angel Pereira Ruimwyk. Prepare to be inspired as Jose shares his extraordinary journey from corporate executive to bearing the label ""The Citgo 6,"" a tale that will forever alter your perception of hostage experiences.
Jose's story serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us never to surrender and always to maintain faith in the face of adversity. Imagine the shock of a third-generation oil and petroleum industry professional, ascending to the prestigious role of Citgo CEO. Yet, on that fateful day, November 21, 2017, when he, representing his company as a U.S. citizen, attended an international business meeting in Venezuela, his life took an unexpected turn.
Lean in as Jose deciphers the profound significance of 1775. Today, as a teacher, influencer, advocate, and ally, he is spearheading a transformative movement that not only reshapes the narrative surrounding hostage crises but also influences policies both domestically and internationally.
Prepare to be moved, inspired, and enlightened. Mark your calendars for this groundbreaking episode of ""Choose to Challenge"" on Monday, September 11th, at 6 PM ET, only on e360TV. It's a story of courage, redemption, and the unyielding human spirit that you won't want to miss!
Also streaming on FB and LinkedIn.
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