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Derrica Wilson ~ Black & Missing Foundation

Thousands of people are reported missing every year in the U.S. and while not every case will get widespread media attention, the coverage of white and minority victims is far from proportionate. NEARLY 40 PERCENT OF MISSING PERSONS ARE PERSONS OF COLOR, YET, AFRICAN-AMERICANS MAKE UP ONLY 13 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION. The Black and…

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Trauma, Mental Health & Supporting Girls & Their Incarcerated Mothers with Ilyse Kennedy

Ilyse Kennedy is the founder of Moving Parts Psychotherapy. A Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, and EMDRIA Certified Clinician. Ilyse has always been a helper by nature. As a child, this meant befriending children who struggled, and talking bullies down to empathy. She enjoyed having deep connections…

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Surviving the Golden Gate Bridge, Suicide Prevention & Mental Health with Kevin Berthia

Kevin Berthia’s Story: “Hearing, Hope, & Healing” Kevin Berthia is a suicide survivor and prevention advocate. Kevin was born with a genetic major depression disorder. In 2005, at the age of 22, Kevin attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. “I had never dealt with any of the problems…

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Love Again, Live Again. Don’t Shut The Door!

According to Alfred Lord Tennyson, “it’s better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all”. But what do you do when you have loved and been hurt? What do you do when you have loved and been disappointed? What do you do when you have loved, given your best to the…

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When “Prophetic” Evangelicals Call It Wrong

  Over the past few months I have seen and heard many Prophets or in some cases profits “prophesy” and some “prophi -lie” about what is going to happen in the 2020 election. Now, I know this has been going on for decades, but it seems to have really ramped up in the past few…

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Ailsa Gilliam – Surviving Domestic Abuse

Ailsa Gilliam discusses her incredible fight for survival with domestic abuse. The fight for herself and her children. Domestic Abuse often the silent killer. Ailsa shares what it is like trying to prove her, “upstanding, charming, church going” husband is emotionally, verbally and physically abusive.  Thankfully, with help from some in her church, neighbors and…

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Happy New Year To You!

Happy New Year to you. No, I don’t mean the December 31st at 11:59pm kind of Happy New Year. I mean the month, week, day, hour, or minute that you decide, I am going to start my life, I am going to do things differently. We look forward to the strike of midnight on January…

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Veronica Simpson Back in Control Consultancy Domestic Abuse Awareness Training

Back In Control Consultancy Veronica Simpson is one of London’s leading specialists in Safeguarding and Domestic Violence training.  An Expert in Domestic Violence/Abuse, Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Educator (IDVA), Educator, Trainer, Coach, Mentor, Motivator, Entrepreneur, Leader, with over a decade of experience, working with faith groups, local authorities and voluntary organisations to build their confidence….

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Courtney Brown of Father2Father – A Journey into Manhood and Fatherhood

Alison talks to Courtney Brown the CEO of Father2Father. F2F is an award-winning community interest company that provides support, training and development to fathers, men and adolescents boys. It aims to empower father’s young men and youth to make informed decisions about their lifestyle and relationships.  F2F achieve this by supporting and providing adolescent boys,…

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Rosalind Sedacca – Parenting After Separation and Divorce

Alison sits down with Rosalind Sedacca to discuss parenting after separation and divorce.  Rosalind explains that divorcing with children makes divorce more heart-wrenching, complex and overwhelming. As a divorced parent and a Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach. Rosalind shares that she experienced all the insecurities, confusion, anger, fears, guilt and anxieties that come with divorce.  Like…

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