How much do you know about the Special Olympics? Maybe you remember way back in the summer of 1968 at Soldier Field in Chicago when Eunice Kennedy Shriver had an idea and organized the first Special Olympics International games. She wanted people with intellectual disabilities to have an opportunity to realize their potential, develop physical…
The Motivated Men of Dorsey High School
My guests this week are part of the Motivated Men of Dorsey High School. Their mission is to provide strategic support to Dorsey High School administration in promoting academic achievement and establishing a positive learning experience for the young men of Dorsey High School. I have a personal connection to Dorsey. My mother graduated there…
Meet Yolanda Sumpter
Do you have a passion in your life, something that stirs your very soul? My guest Yolanda Sumpter is just that person.Yolanda is the Commissioner for the LA County Commission on HIV. HIV is an epidemic in the African American women’s community. If you look up tenacity in the dictionary, you will find the definition…
Jabari K.Smith
I’m always interested in meeting new people. The stories of my guests continue to inspire me each week. The happenstance of meeting Jabari, was just that, being in the right place at the right time. You will find his story inspiring because he has a road map that is leading him to personal success due…
Things That Make Me Go Hummm
Only on the freeways of L.A.Hurry up, I can only sit here so long.No thank you, I’ll pass working on a crane.Group toileting…I’ll pass on this one too!Does this describe you?Is the Good Year Blimp about to be tossed in the dump truck?Get out of my way, I was here first. Really?!These college kids don’t know…
Susie Hill
I met Susie several months ago at a Los Angeles Times sponsored event for Women’s Entrepreneurship. We sat together, total strangers, but it didn’t take long for me to know she was somebody I wanted to know more about. Susie is the founder, of Inevitable Success Coach http://www.inevitablesuccesscoach.com When it comes to life–business, health, wealth, personal…
Introducing Joseph Feneck and Rea Crane
Have you heard of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra? I thought you had! Today’s guests represent the volunteers that work to promote youth music education and so much more with the LA Phil. Joseph Feneck is the Manager of Volunteer Activities. Volunteerism is not new to the LA Phil. In 1923 Maestro Torthwell, suggested forming a…
Signs Sealed Delivered
I know it’s not wise to text and drive. It’s equally not wise to pull out your trusty point and shoot while you’re driving. However, when you’re stopped at a light, why not? Just driving to Costco. I found myself entertained with all the signs that keep you pointed to something! Not a perfect photo,…
Mark Slavkin, Elaine Hall and Rachael & Coby Bird
The show on July 18th, is going to be special in many ways. My guests include my friend, Mark Slavkin, Director of Education for The Wallis. You might remember him; he was with me last year. Elaine Hall is a remarkable woman on so many levels. Wife, mother, advocate, media personality, playwright, author and most…
Bird LA Day
This past Saturday the Los Angeles Chapter of the Audubon Society had events across the city. It doesn’t take much for me to be inspired to step outside with my camera. I was lucky, I took a workshop with professional photographer, Dave Collins www.davecollinsimages.com as we took in the sights and sounds of the Playa Del…