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The Ash Said It® Show

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Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, radio personality and event emcee. Tune in to her exclusive interviews with inspiring brands that will touch your heart. Don’t miss out on updates via www.Ashsaidit.com #ashsaidit®

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Ghost Kitchens Helps Restaurateur Thrive in Pandemic

July 06, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MB

Keep cool as the weather warms by hanging up your apron and having a delicious meal delivered from one of Philadelphia’s hottest new ghost kitchens! Big Rube’s Kitchen serves up Chef Reuben Harley’s signature fried chicken, Philly cheesesteak and halal beef burgers from its ghost restaurant locations in Center City, University City and Subaru Park. Delivery is available through Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash and Postmates. Aaron Anderson, franchise owner of four Original Hot Dog Factory r...

Mac & Cheese and a Makeup Brush: The Lucas Brand

July 05, 2021 11:43 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

May not be everyone’s story but it surely is for Christian FareLove aka Melody Lucas aka The Lucas Brand aka Melodacity aka Words of Fare aka all the names.  Born in Florida, raised in Atlanta, converted to South Carolina, plunged into New England only to crash land back in South Carolina; this traveling Food Queen leaves a mark wherever possible. From the world of banking to the cover of UK’s Frock magazine to a semi finalist (Top 80) on Fox’s MasterChef, this Queen Chef may just have the s...

Mother Nature Festival Live Inc Founder

July 02, 2021 10:39 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

For Gary Revel this started with his song Mother Nature and later his founding of Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. He co-wrote the song with his younger brother, Cecil Ray Fillingame Jr., in the early 1970s and recorded the song in Nashville, Tennessee in the mid-1970s. He formed the independent record label ‘Frame House Records’ and in 1977 released the single record. 3 years ago, Gary started working on the founding of Mother Nature Festival Live Inc. with the theme and mission of stoppin...

Sandy Springs To Welcome Tre Vele This Fall

July 01, 2021 10:29 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Following the success of opening award-winning Buckhead restaurant Mission + Market, brothers Ryan and Jonathan Akly and Ian Winslade today announce their expansion into the Atlanta restaurant scene with new restaurant, Tre Vele. The new concept will open in the former {three} sheets location in Sandy Springs and will be a modern, elevated Italian restaurant specializing in handmade pasta as well as other classic Italian dishes. Web: www.tre-vele.com Follow: @treveleatl In collaboration wi...

Hollywood’s Quadruple Threat: Ericka Nicole Malone

June 30, 2021 11:52 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Ericka Nicole Malone continues to blaze a trail for women of color in the male-dominated entertainment industry with her combination of skills as an actress, writer, director and producer. Malone is well known for building complex, relatable characters, whether she is writing a play for the stage or a script for a television series. “As a writer, you don’t just want to tell a story; you don’t just want to tell an African American story; you want to tell a human story,” Malone said during ...

It’s All About Finding Your Niche

June 29, 2021 14:14 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

Win-win scenarios abound in the natural world — examples of elegant multispecies interactions that have resulted from millennia of evolutionary patterns and behaviors, explains anthropologist and ecologist Philip A. Loring. Somewhere along the way, however, perhaps in our efforts to conserve and protect the resources found in nature, we humans have completely removed ourselves from it, relegating our species to spectator status on the outside of this harmonious connectivity looking in. It is ...

The REAL MVPs: Working Mothers

June 28, 2021 11:21 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Working moms are stuck in a vicious cycle of trying to do it all, exploding when they hit their boiling point, and then going back to trying to do it all again out of guilt. As an entrepreneur, wife, mother and pediatrician, Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP has a unique vantage point as to what mothers need to do to make sure they’re OK and so their kids are OK. In The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting without Losing Yourself (American Academy of Pediatrics) Dr. Casares offers a pr...

Gary Revel Talks MLK Assassination Investigation

June 25, 2021 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Special investigator Gary Revel discusses his inquiry into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The fascinating story of his investigation and what he unearthed became the inspiration for the original song, They Slew the Dreamer was briefly included in his recent book, To Live or Maybe Not. Now, his remarkable journey is being developed into a motion picture, They Slew the Dreamer: MLK-The Gary Revel Story. Gary Revel, whose extraordinary history of investigations into the killings of...

Edward R. Williams Talks Building Wealth TODAY

June 24, 2021 10:02 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Simply being able to pay your bills each month is not enough. Unexpected job loss. Medical emergency. Natural disaster. In an instant, an unforeseen event can put you on shaky financial footing if you’re not prepared. And retirement? Forget about it. The good news is, it’s not too late, and it doesn’t matter where you start. It just matters that you follow a proven plan for building wealth and that you begin now, says author and financial planner Edward R. Williams. “I grew up thinking th...

Kroger Stores Partner with Barlow’s Foods

June 23, 2021 12:59 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Barlow's Foods is a packaged foods company located in Atlanta Georgia. We create pancake mixes and assorted breakfast staples. Our mixes are made with organic unbleached flour and whole ingredients. We are a woman owned business founded on the belief that great moments begin with food. The company was named after our founders’ grandfather Arthur "Barlow" Harris. It is his passion for all things agriculture and our vision for food made from whole ingredients, that Barlow's Foods was born. Fr...

Break Free from Groupthink

June 22, 2021 09:45 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Could a key element of business success be as simple as having fun at work? The answer is a resounding “yes,” reveals international business consultant J. Allen. “The decision to understand markets, customers, competitors and our own organizations in different ways, followed by the will to change them for the benefit of all, is the entryway to a new level of engagement, excitement and — yes — fun at work!” Allen says. “It’s the battle, the competition, that is so exhilarating and so attract...

Workout with AcroYoga Global Anywhere

June 21, 2021 10:19 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MB

AcroYoga Global (AYG), the only worldwide online community for the practice and teaching of AcroYoga, celebrated the first anniversary of its online teaching platform recently. In its first year, AYG has offered over 700 online acroyoga classes, taught by teachers from over 38 countries, on all continents except Antarctica. Over the last year, AYG has shared the practice of AcroYoga through the values of safety and inclusion, making this physical practice accessible and safe to all who want t...

Netflix & Chill with Ella’s Flats

June 18, 2021 10:16 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Ella’s Flats is the vegan snack that fits into every lifestyle. Whether traveling, working from home, or on a Netflix binge, the mouth-watering crunch-filled crisps are perfect to munch on with or without your favorite toppings. Summer breakfasts just became easier and tastier. Convenient and essential, these all-seeds savory crisps are changing the way we eat for the better. Add your favorite topping and be amazed at how good they taste. The crunchy texture will have you hooked! Take a look...

Kris Holmes Talks Ignite Your Career

June 17, 2021 09:57 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Ignite Your Career was written with the new graduate and young professional in mind. But the stakes are just as high for anyone who wants to take the next, big step forward or make a significant career change. If it has been 10 or even 20 years since you looked for a job, you’ll be amazed - and maybe a bit intimidated - by how much has changed in the job market and in you! Here’s the good news: the best-in-class advice and techniques you will find within “Ignite Your Career!” can be applie...

TikTok Recipes Made Easy in New Cookbook

June 16, 2021 11:11 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Create 75 of the most popular, post-worthy, and fun recipes straight from TikTok with The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook. Become the next viral sensation and make some delicious dishes that will impress all your friends with The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook. From whipped coffee to pancake cereal and mug cakes to seltzer slushies, you can find all the recipes you’ve seen on social media and have been dying to make in one place. Featuring simple, easy-to-follow instructions, you can now create the ...

Break the Fear Cycle: Advice for Building Resilience During Challenging Times

June 15, 2021 11:11 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MB

Forced social isolation, shuttered businesses and canceled or scaled-down worship services have contributed to an overwhelming sense of loss and fear among people all over the world. And there’s a scientific reason for these emotions, explains Timothy R. Jennings, M.D., board-certified psychiatrist, master psychopharmacologist and founder of Come and Reason Ministries. Dr. Jennings is a much sought-after speaker who regularly addresses non-medical professionals on the subjects of Spirituali...

Uncorked & Cultured Launches Black Wine Directory

June 14, 2021 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Filmmaker and Entrepreneur, Angela McCrae’s Uncorked & Cultured, has launched The Sip Consciously Directory, a comprehensive resource of over 100 Black entrepreneurs in the three-tier wine distribution chain. Compiled by Monique Bell, Ph.D, Chief of Cultural Insights and Partnerships, the directory provides a solution to the African Diaspora's lack of visibility to the $70 Billion wine industry. A destination for consumers supporting the call to Buy Black, the directory connects wine lovers ...

Experiential Gallery Show in South Downtown: HomeTraining

June 11, 2021 10:28 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MB

Home Training is an Experiential Gallery Show featuring the work of 18 female and female-identifying artists working in a diverse range of mediums including performance, sculpture, textiles, painting, photography, short film, and experiential soundscape. Over the last year and a half, the pandemic has forced more than 5 million women out of the American workforce, and their labor participation rate has plummeted to a level not seen since 1988. Home spaces transformed into schools, childca...

I'm not perfect but I'm headed to Punta Cana

June 10, 2021 20:31 - 8 minutes - 7.31 MB

There are many things that I've done wrong. I still get things wrong. But I'm me and I won't apologize for that. I'm not going to apologize for something I did in 1972 every time we speak. I'm just not going to deal with you at all. No love but certainly no hate. #donedeal #ashsaidit

True BADASS VIGILANTE Story: Michael Anderle

June 10, 2021 11:24 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Internationally multi-bestselling sci-fi/fantasy author Michael Anderle continues the magical adventures of How To Be A Badass Witch’s spunky heroine Kera MacDonagh in HOW TO BE A BADASS VIGILANTE: BOOK ONE (LMBPN Publishing, February 10, 2021). Armed with snark, new spells, and badassery, the young vigilante enters into a high stakes battle of good vs. evil. This action-packed urban fantasy is sure to satisfy fans of the genre. Fed up with playing by the rules, recent university graduate/ex...

From The Orphanage To The Boardroom: Ed Hajim

June 09, 2021 10:13 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

At the age of 3, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother is dead. He presses his face against the car window, watches the miles pass and wonders where life will take him. Where you’d least expect. In a memoir filled with human drama, wisdom and timeless life lessons, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom (Skyhorse; March 2, 2021) tells the improbable story of how Hajim bounced from foster homes to orphanag...

True PGA TOUR Story: Glovelast

June 08, 2021 10:37 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

There is a new way to care for golf gloves that pro and amateur athletes love. It is PGA TOUR licensed and a gift dads are sure to treasure while on the greens this summer. Glovelast is the golf shaper that extends the life of your gloves. It replicates the contour of a human hand. The glove stays soft and ready to be used. Think of it as a shoe tree for gloves. Simply place the glove on the Glovelast and attach it to a bag or locker with a carabiner clip. It is perfect for any sport where ...

The Bad Boy Of General Hospital - Zach Garred

June 07, 2021 10:17 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Check out the very talented and dynamic, Zach Garred from the franchise of films Occupation: Rainfall. In the sequel Rainfall, Zach not only reprises his role as the homeless artist, Dennis, but he is also an Associate Producer for the film. Rainfall stars Ken Jeong, Jason Isaacs and Daniel Gillies. Occupation: Rainfall is a sci-fi action film of an invasion of Australia, but with aliens. A group of rural people decide to band together to form a resistance movement against the invaders. The L...

Matt Hamilton Talks Disney+ Reboot of Tuner & Hooch

June 04, 2021 10:03 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

I just caught up with Award Winning and very talented actor, Matt Hamilton. Matt will be in the new Disney+ reboot of the classic 1989 comedy feature with Tom Hanks, Turner & Hooch as Trent Havelock, a Senior Deputy Marshal to Scott Turner (played by Josh Peck). The only thing "Trent" loves more, is to chase down bad guys and take all the credit, especially publicly He loves the attention, fame, glory and everything that comes with it, but the one thing he isn't a fan of is, dogs. Turner & H...

Matt Hamilton Talks Disney+ Reboot of Turner & Hooch

June 04, 2021 10:03 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

I just caught up with Award Winning and very talented actor, Matt Hamilton. Matt will be in the new Disney+ reboot of the classic 1989 comedy feature with Tom Hanks, Turner & Hooch as Trent Havelock, a Senior Deputy Marshal to Scott Turner (played by Josh Peck). The only thing "Trent" loves more, is to chase down bad guys and take all the credit, especially publicly He loves the attention, fame, glory and everything that comes with it, but the one thing he isn't a fan of is, dogs. Turner & H...

Flour & Branch Sweets Are Magical

June 03, 2021 10:11 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Whether it is for a child’s birthday party, or just because they love cookies (as much as adults do) Flour & Branch makes the best cookies and stuffed treats for the whole family! If you have not tried a Flour & Branch cookie, or stuffed cookie or stuffed french toast, you are missing out on life. Recently featured in Forbes, their San Francisco-based cookies are one-of-a-kind. Enjoy mouthwatering cookies filled with love and premium ingredients (and some even with rum!) Fresh-sourced ingredi...

Chris Brown’s Daughter Enjoys Strawberry Pencil Magic

June 02, 2021 04:50 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Strawberry Pencil Magic is colorful children’s picture books that allow a child’s imagination to flourish! The books are sold in Barnes & Noble stores and Barnes & Noble online. Recently shared by celebrity Chris Brown’s daughter "Royalty Brown" @missroyaltybrown on Instagram. Royalty Brown just posted about one of the author’s latest stories: Peri and Her Plant.” The author, Michael Girgenti, loves the limitlessness of children’s books and writes his stories without fear of failing. From Gir...

Wednesday’s at Moe’s ALL June

June 01, 2021 10:06 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Let’s taco ’bout Moe’s Wednesdays because they are back for the ninth consecutive year! Our friends at Moe’s Southwest Grill® have partnered with Bert’s Big Adventure to make Wednesdays the most delicious day of the week! That’s right – Every Wednesday in June you have a wonderful reason to not share your queso because Moe’s Southwest Grill® is donating 10 percent of their sales to Bert’s Big Adventure at 70+ participating Atlanta locations! Throughout the eight-year partnership with Bert’s...

Ash Ain't Wit Da Sh!ts

May 31, 2021 22:51 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Ash is NOT with the sh!ts when it comes to relationships. All Relationships. Get exclusive insight into her mindset as she nears 40! #ashsaidit #ashbrownuncensored #witdashits #friendships #relationships #ihadtimetoday

From HBO’s Euphoria The Dynamic Clark Furlong

May 31, 2021 10:08 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MB

You know the young, very talented and dynamic, Clark Furlong from HBO's hit series, Euphoria as "Young Jules," but he will now be seen on APPLE+ new and much anticipated Series, "LISEY's STORY" as young Paul Landon, the older brother of Scott Landon (Clive Owen). Set to come out in early June, "Lisey's Story" is based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King and adapted by himself. JJ Abram's took a hold of this deeply personal thriller that follows Lisey Landon (Julianne Moore) two years ...

True SNUGGLE Story: Baby Delight

May 28, 2021 10:17 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MB

Baby Delight is the A-List celebrity Choice in baby essentials! At Baby Delight, they believe in bringing parents closer to their families as they experience all of the bumps in the road along the way. Baby Delight's product ideas did not only have in mind the babies and children that will be using our products, but also mom, dad. Baby Delight's bassinets, crib, and in-bed sleepers are comfortable and safe for your little ones to rest in with soft mattresses and breathable mesh walls. Their...

Sonic Rebel To Release Debut EP On June 17

May 27, 2021 09:39 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

We Made This With Our Hands, the debut EP from Atlanta-based Sonic Rebel, will be released on June 17. The five-song collection calls to mind the genre-fluid discography and live sets that acts like Girl Talk, Beastie Boys, Fatboy Slim and Travis Barker have churned out coupled with the drum ‘n bass rabbit hole Sonic Rebel founder Tammy Hurt fell into for a spell. The sequence on We Made This With Our Hands provides the out, loud and proud, self-proclaimed “kick ass rock and roll drummer” the...

True LEAK-PROOF Story: ONDRwear

May 26, 2021 13:01 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

ONDRwear is the brand to get to know for leak-proof underwear that is a must-have for women dealing with incontinence and bladder issues (i.e. postpartum moms). It is underwear on a mission to rid the stigma around this common condition. The underwear can also be worn during menstruation. Who better than a urologist to address this issue. Dr. Lubahn treats women daily and has created a brand that has become a lifesaver to many (bye-bye Depends). She is an expert on issues dealing with incont...

Charming Children’s Book Puts Bedtime Fears to Rest

May 25, 2021 09:45 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Children can’t fall fast asleep when things go “bump” in the night. Is it the wind? The creaking floors? A monster? Or just their imagination? In the delightful new children’s book, Who’s That I Hear?, from award-winning author DJ Hill, our young hero is unsettled by unfamiliar sounds in his bedroom. Written primarily for children ages 2-6, Who’s That I Hear? follows one little boy’s journey as he’s reassured by his parents and works up the courage to find the source of the strange noises h...

Real Music Exists: The Ryan Lill Story

May 24, 2021 10:45 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

A true born-and-bred Southerner, Charleston, SC native Ryan Lill is an artist worth watching out for. Lill got his start in the acoustic realm before crossing over into mainstream pop. His 2014 singles, including “Kerosene”, put him on the map in the music world and landed him an MTV Artist spot. Since then, Lill’s star has only continued to rise. In addition to being featured on MTV Artists, Lill has performed alongside chart-topping artists like Meghan Trainor. The duo appeared together o...

No sir I am NOT trying to have yo baby

May 24, 2021 01:20 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Point. Blank. Period. #ashsaidit

True PASTRY Story: Lorraine’s Gluten Free

May 21, 2021 11:02 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

We all have a favorite pastry or dish. Now, kiss food sensitivities goodbye with Lorraine’s Gluten Free, the brand to help you create tasty treats and delicious meals. Lorraine’s is your one-stop for products, recipes, and videos for all things gluten-free. Recreate your favorite family recipe, gluten-free, without compromising taste or texture using the brand’s flour and dough mixes. Enjoy pastries, loaves, muffins, biscuits, and so much more. So roll up your sleeves and make something beaut...

Serendipity Illuminates Ways to Prosper from Unexpected Events

May 20, 2021 09:49 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Happy accidents led to the invention of many things that we take for granted, such as the microwave oven, the phonograph and the curiously resilient CorningWare dishes. Maybe you don’t aspire to inventing a life-changing consumer product, but perhaps you’d like to switch career paths, meet new people or learn a new skill. Serendipity is all around you, and it can help you achieve personal and professional growth. “In addition to the occasional case of the monumental, unexpected occurrence t...

Former Deputy Coroner Offers Captivating Look Inside Mysterious Profession

May 19, 2021 11:09 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Death is life’s great equalizer, and for former deputy coroner Donna Francart, shepherding survivors through the aftermath of a loved one’s unexpected passing was a calling she felt compelled to answer — at all hours — for nearly nine years. In her new book, I've Seen Dead People: Diary of a Deputy Coroner, Francart gives readers a rare look inside the complex emotional, physical and mental ups and downs of one of society’s most mysterious — and to some, macabre — professions. As a deputy...

True Biodegradable Story: Equo

May 18, 2021 10:08 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

All natural and edible, these rice drinking straws from Equo are an ideal gift for those who like to sip their drink slow. The straws hold up in your drinks for three to four hours. And once you’re done, you can cook them down for a rice-based dish .Equo focuses on providing a variety of truly eco-friendly solutions for everyday items through providing products that are 100% natural, plastic-free, non-toxic, chemical-free & biodegradable and compostable. Their products are sourced from region...

Columbus Short Talks Hollywood, Britney Spears and MLK

May 17, 2021 09:04 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

It was an honor catching up with the multi-talented Columbus Short. Most know him from the movie Stomp The Yard and the tv show Scandal. He took some much needed time away from the limelight and now he’s back better than ever! In his new book Short Stories: The Autobiography of Columbus Short he leaves no stone unturned. He details industry life like we’ve never seen before. During our talk he opens up about his childhood aspirations, working with one of the worlds biggest pop stars and emerg...

Karina Brez Jewelry Celebrates Equestrian Life

May 14, 2021 10:26 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Karina Brez is founder and CEO of Karina Brez Jewerly. A certified Gemologist and third-generation jeweler, Karina Brez handpicks each gemstone with care and with an eye to her masterful design. In 2012 she has crowned Miss Florida USA and she continues to use her platform to share her passion for equestrian style and advocates for charities that introduce children to the healing power of horses. Web: https://karinabrez.com Follow: @karinabrezjewelry About the artist: Karina’s parents immi...

True Eco-Friendly COFFEE Story: Steeped Coffee

May 13, 2021 10:23 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

When the summer heats up, coffee lovers crave something a little less steamy and a little more refreshing. Iced coffee fits the bill perfectly. For some, that means driving to the nearest chain, dropping a bundle, and leaving quality to chance. But you can save time and money – and the planet – on a superior brew by making it at home, exactly the way you like it. Steeped Coffee’s pre-portioned, eco-friendly coffee bags allow you to steep a farm-to-cup brew nearly anywhere, sans the machine,...

Ben & Jerry’s Atlanta Has Free Ice Cream

May 12, 2021 10:09 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

The independently owned and operated Black business Ben & Jerry’s has been donating some of their sweet product to First Responders including police, EMTs, and Fire Fighters in the area. “We thank those in our community immensely who have been on the front lines to keep us safe and serve the areas around our shop and we couldn’t think of a better way to do that then with some soft served desert” -Antonio McBroom, Owner. Their shop is still willing to donate more to any front line communi...

Better Than an Umbrella: The Canope

May 11, 2021 10:39 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

We are all ready to get outdoors and enjoy the spring season! That brings with it the need for both sun and rain protection. Canope has you covered, literally! Wear it, don’t hold it! Canope is the world’s first patented, hands-free, wind-resistant new weather protection device/umbrella. It is a 21st-century backpack style worn covering for all weather protection; rain, wind, and sun all in one. It is impossible to invert with it’s smart aerodynamic design where wind flows over, through and a...

True AFFIRMATION Story: Asha Blooms

May 10, 2021 10:33 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

This jewelry brand is bringing tangible affirmations to life! They have paired beautiful meaning with beautiful jewelry so you always feel seen, encouraged, and restored. Looking for jewelry that mirrors your gratefulness, gratitude, or happiness? Choose from an array of jewelry lines when shopping with intention. Finally we can wear jewelry that is purposeful and made with intention for a lighter life! Web: https://www.ashablooms.com Follow: @ashablooms About the show: ► Website: http://ww...

A Motherless Mother’s Day

May 07, 2021 10:24 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

People have been preparing for Mother’s Day for months. They want to get that special something for her. While it’s a joyful time for some, it’s full of sorrow for others. Many mothers have passed on leaving a void in the hearts of their children. What do they do? Executive Director of The Comfort Cub, Liz Sumner, talks about America’s favorite weighted bear, her journey after her mother passed and how this cuddly friend can add comfort to many traumatic situations. Web: https://www.thecomf...

Georgia’s First Anti Spa Beauty Bar - The Ten Spot

May 06, 2021 11:36 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

The Ten Spot is now open in Morningside Village. The Atlanta area owners LaDonna & Darnell Suggs gave an exclusive interview on this new venture. A Georgia salon has never had so many dedicated services under one roof! They discuss why they decided on this business, all the services that they offer 7 days a week and how they keep guests safe during visits. This is a great self care getaway! There is still time to book mom a visit this weekend. Web: https://www.thetenspot.com/morningside-vill...

True SUPERHERO Story: The Brobe

May 05, 2021 13:11 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

A breast cancer diagnosis is both mentally and physically taxing. During treatments and surgeries, women often look for comfort and stability throughout their time of need. One woman created a product specifically designed to offer support and relief to women going through a mastectomy, breast reconstruction, breast augmentation and more. The Brobe is exactly what it sounds like – a bra and robe combination. With pockets for post-op fluid drains, a detachable bra with from Velcro closures, br...

Mental Health Awareness Month Feature

May 04, 2021 11:19 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

As we enter Mental Health Awareness month, one author and artist is sharing her coming-of-age story through the lenses of mental illness, disability and steadfast determination. Long Island native Ruth Poniarski’s first book, Journey of the Self: Memoir of an Artist, published by Charlotte, North Carolina-based Warren Publishing, is a stunning and unflinchingly-honest memoir that challenges the stigmas placed on mental illness. The book has received glowing reviews, including a Kirkus Star re...

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