The Adverse Effect
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsEveryday adversities, trending injustices, and overlooked heroes/sheroes. Get inspired, face your truth, and find the tools to overcome the everyday obstacles in your way.
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Ep.75 | Why Bitcoin is Bigger than Bling with Justin Rhedrick
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBThe Conversation: Gaining More Control of Your Money In our last episode, we talked about different ways to gain control of your money, from stocks to forex and more. In this episode, we’re going to add another tool to your money freedom toolkit, Bitcoin. Whether you love Bitcoin, are confused by it, or hate it, this digital money has changed lives. One of those lives is Justin Rhedrick. Justin Rhedrick aka “Bitcoin Vegan” was a man who was tired of being trapped. He s...
Ep.74 | Tapping into Your Financial Power...No Matter How Much You Have with Kevon L. Chisolm & Kevon Kamari Chisolm, Jr.
July 27, 2021 11:26 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBThe Conversation: Tapping into Your Financial Power...No Matter How Much You Have Money is one of the most essential things we need to survive, but is one of the things most of us know so little about. Most of us don’t know what’s in our 401(k), yet it’s OUR 401(k). Many of us believe the stock market is only for certain folks, yet place our bets on winning a lotto ticket. Many of us look our paycheck, and lose it before we can even think of a “budget” On top of th...
Ep.74 | Tapping into Your Financial Power...No Matter How Much You Have
July 27, 2021 11:26 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBThe Conversation: Tapping into Your Financial Power...No Matter How Much You Have Money is one of the most essential things we need to survive, but is one of the things most of us know so little about. Most of us don’t know what’s in our 401(k), yet it’s OUR 401(k). Many of us believe the stock market is only for certain folks, yet place our bets on winning a lotto ticket. Many of us look our paycheck, and lose it before we can even think of a “budget” On top of th...
Ep.73 | Building Bigger Dreams with No Limits with Reggie Calhoun Jr.
June 29, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBThe Conversation: Building Bigger Dreams with No Limits In our first episode with Reggie Calhoun, Jr, we talked about his dream of creating his own college. Reggie shared how he was able to ignore the critics and naysayers who tried to get in his way. Reggie is back. This time, his dream has grown even bigger. Reggie’s dream of starting a college prep academy that focused on helping student athletes has now expanded into a college that offers Associates, Bachelors, and cert...
Ep.72 | COV1D-19...One Year Later with Dr. Galiatsatos
June 15, 2021 17:36 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBThe Conversation: COV1D-19….One Year Later In this follow-up episode, Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos (“Dr. G”) is back to talk about COVID-19. This time around, he is sharing what the medical community has learned about the disease that completely changed the world. Dr. G will be sharing how to handle the huge amount of information (and misinformation) that comes from the media, vaccinations, and how we can stay healthy going forward. If you’re someone who has vaccination co...
Ep.71 | Following the Flow of Your Life with Alienor Salmon
June 08, 2021 12:31 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB“We need to do things that are uncomfortable or you will never grow.” - Alienor Salmon, Former UN researcher, Dance Ambassador, Author The Conversation: Learning to Flow With Life For most of us, a “comfort zone” might be speaking on stage or doing a Zoom call on a bad hair day….but what about leaving a high-profile job to go dancing around the world in a country you’ve never been to? Alienor Salmon knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. She was going to work with the...
Ep.70 | Going From Wife to Widow...Now What? with Rachel Engstrom
June 01, 2021 18:48 - 56 minutes - 78 MB"Ultimately good can come from bad….” - - Rachel Engstrom, Widow, Author, Cancer Advocate The Conversation: Navigating Towards Your Hope We are used to stories of a widow after a couple reaches their advanced years, but imagine if that couple was in their 20’s and 30’s? Imagine if the husband in that scenario went through the up and down journey of acute lymphoblastic leukemia-chemo, losing their hair, having to relearn how to walk, losing weight drastically, and having t...
Ep.69 | Advocating for Your Health with Keyonna Renea
May 25, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 84 MB"You are the CEO of your health and life...” - - Keyonna Renea, Photographer, Patient/Wellness Advocate on a Mission The Conversation: Fighting for Your Health….Despite the System Keyonna Renea knew something wasn’t right with her body, yet physician after physician ignored her. They assumed she was too young or just ignored her. Years later, Keyonna Renea was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. That 9-year long journey between a doctor’s visit and a diagnosis...
Ep.68 | Black on Black Education with Evalaurene Jean-Charles
May 18, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB"I don’t think educators, as a collective, realize how much power we have….” - - Evalaurene Jean-Charles, Educator, Activist, Researcher, and Change Maker The Conversation: Is Our Society Learning to Fail….or Failing to Learn? As teacher and educational activist Evalaurene Jean-Charles. points out, teachers have to navigate a very complex and tricky world of politics, parents, and students. They have to follow the rules of politicians who have never stepped in a classroom, pa...
Ep.67 | Heal Black Man Heal with Dr.Nino Rodriguez
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB"All my life I’ve been trying to figure out….when there’s no blueprint” - - Dr.Nino Rodriguez, Social Justice Educator, Activist, Community Organizer, Transformational Coach The Conversation: How Do I Heal Myself When I Don’t Know Where to Start? When we get a scar, there’s usually something we can get to fix it: Band-Aid, cast, or a call to the doctor. But how do you heal your life? In this raw and revealing podcast, Ken talks with Dr. Nino Rodriguez, a social ju...
Ep.66 |Never Give Up with Ashley Tyrone Head
December 31, 2020 20:33 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBHere, at The Adverse Effect, “Adversity made me” is one of our mantras. Time and time again we have listened to the stories of guests who have been deeply affected by adversity, and yet have gone on to do extraordinary things. Our guest on today’s episode is proof that how you begin your life is not how you have to end it. Born the youngest of 3 sons to a happily married couple, Ashley Tyrone Head should have had a normal, loving upbringing. But the tragic death of his mother, when he wa...
Ep.66 | Never Give Up with Ashley Tyrone Head
December 31, 2020 20:33 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBHere, at The Adverse Effect, “Adversity made me” is one of our mantras. Time and time again we have listened to the stories of guests who have been deeply affected by adversity, and yet have gone on to do extraordinary things. Our guest on today’s episode is proof that how you begin your life is not how you have to end it. Born the youngest of 3 sons to a happily married couple, Ashley Tyrone Head should have had a normal, loving upbringing. But the tragic death of his mother, when he wa...
Ep.65 | Getting Unstuck and Building Rituals with Rachel S. Heslin
December 22, 2020 15:19 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBAre you stuck in the following cycle? You can see where you want to be in life, but you just can’t figure out how to get there. If this is you, then you’re in for a treat. On this week’s episode of The Adverse Effect, we are delighted to welcome transformational author and speaker, Rachel S. Heslin. For 35 years, Rachel has immersed herself in the study of psychology and is on a mission to help people overcome their hurdles and achieve their goals. With her ability to figuratively ...
Ep.64 | Believing in Yourself and Trusting Your Gut with Emily Britton-Arnold
December 16, 2020 20:25 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBHow do you know when to trust your gut? Well, on today's The Adverse Effect we talk to Emily Britton-Arnold who listened to her gut feeling, a feeling that may have saved her from a life-threatening event. Listen in as Emily shares insights into what it was like growing up with a drug-addicted mother. How she lived through her baby's fight with a rare form of cancer, and her harrowing escape from an abusive marriage. Emily could have given up — she almost did. However, an idea thr...
Ep.63 | Don’t Make Victimhood Your Neighborhood with Nate Gladdin
December 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBTrigger warning: Discussions of drugs, sexual abuse, and suicide. What does courage mean to you? On today’s The Adverse Effect, we talk to Nate Gladdin as we explore manhood and courage through our guest’s extraordinary life. Nate’s teenage years could have taken a tragic turn, had it not been for the tenacious determination of his mother to set him on the right path. You see, Nate had turned to drugs and gangs to cover up a secret he had been hiding. Later in life, he joined the...
Ep.62 | Giving Back to Your Community with Shiv'on Monique
November 17, 2020 20:29 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBWhat do you do when you have a passion to help your community but don’t know where to start? On today’s The Adverse Effect, we talk to Shiv'on Monique who, with partner Anneka Maquay, created the Show Me Shoes Foundation, helping young black women reach their full potential. What started off as a small community prom dress and shoe drive has turned into a nationwide success serving over 3,000+ young girls and women in chapters that include Atlanta, GA, Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, IL, Jack...
Ep.62 | Giving Back to Your Community with Shi’von Monique
November 17, 2020 20:29 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBWhat do you do when you have a passion to help your community but don’t know where to start? On today’s The Adverse Effect, we talk to Shi’von Monique who, with partner Anneka Maquay, created the Show Me Shoes Foundation, helping young black women reach their full potential. What started off as a small community prom dress and shoe drive has turned into a nationwide success serving over 3,000+ young girls and women in chapters that include Atlanta, GA, Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, IL, Jack...
Ep.61 | Empowering Yourself Through Health and Knowledge with Dr. Alison Ezell
November 10, 2020 19:15 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBThe global pandemic has touched us all; in these times of uncertainty, it is easy to feel out of control. On today’s The Adverse Effect, we talk to Dallas, Texas-based chiropractor Dr Alison Ezell and discuss how you can proactively take steps to maintain your health during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the importance of healthy eating and tips on supplements. As of October 2020, there have been 44 million global cases of COVID-19 with, sadly, 1.1 million deaths. These high numbers ...
Ep.60 | From Homeless to Disney, to CEO with John Walsh
October 27, 2020 11:22 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBAs a youngster, John Walsh encountered a good deal of adversity. During high school, he became homeless; his immediate family had moved away and the family that had offered to take him in ended up stealing his savings. So, how did a homeless high school senior end up becoming a Director for Disney and then CEO of a movement that positively impacts the lives of our youth? On today’s The Adverse Effect, we’ll speak with John who emphasizes the important message that... you are never too...
Ep.59 | Transportation, Civil Rights and Opportunity with Henry L. Greenidge
October 13, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBDecades-old housing policies, which included redlining, have had a detrimental and lasting effect on American society. As with housing, did you know that all communities do not receive the same benefits from transportation advancements and investments in the USA? On today’s The Adverse Effects, Henry L Greenidge talks to us about the often-forgotten role that transportation plays in regard to mobility and opportunities. Henry covers the historical link in the design of the transport...
Ep.58 | It's Never Too Late for New Dreams with Nubia Younge
September 29, 2020 13:36 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBHave you ever just wanted to pack up and travel the world? Did you immediately think about all the reasons why you couldn’t? Finances, family, work? Well, in today’s episode of The Adverse Effect we meet Nubia Younge who did just that and found a way to address all those reasons not to go. As a single mother of two, turning forty and recently laid off from her job, it was time for drastic change. Nubia had been doing everything she was supposed to, except fulfilling her own dreams. ...
Ep.57 | Part 2 | The Police Conversation We're Not Having with Sergeant G.Michael
September 22, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MB"We have a problem with us that we can’t be honest with each other.” - G. Michael,Police Sergeant in South Side of Chicago The Conversation: Creating Solutions in a Complicated World If you watch the news, you hear from the protestors, from the press conferences, from the reporters, the commentators, and the “experts” ….but how often do we hear from the viewpoint of the police? In Part 2 of this two-part special, Ken again talks with Sergeant Michael about the changing re...
Ep.56 | Part 1 | The Police Conversation We Need with Sergeant G. Michael
September 15, 2020 18:25 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB"People can lead you in any direction they want to...” - G. Michael,Police Sergeant in South Side of Chicago The Conversation: Where is the Justice? In this time of increased media attention about the use of deadly (and sometimes fatal) force, many Black people are asking: “What is going on?” Many Black people have turned to expressing their outrage over this question through protests, marches, petitions, social media posts, songs, artwork, dance, and more. But in the midst ...
Ep.56 | The Police Conversation We Need with Sergeant G. Michael
September 15, 2020 18:25 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB"People can lead you in any direction they want to...” - - G. Michael,Police Sergeant in South Side of Chicago The Conversation: Where is the Justice? In this time of increased media attention about the use of deadly (and sometimes fatal) force, many Black people are asking: “What is going on?” Many Black people have turned to expressing their outrage over this question through protests, marches, petitions, social media posts, songs, artwork, dance, and more. But in the midst of...
Ep.55 | Stay Curious, Be in Alignment, and Achieve Your Goals with Callie Chamberlain
September 01, 2020 15:48 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBOn today’s The Adverse Effect, we delve into the adventurous life of ordained doula and Reiki master, Callie Chamberlain, whose commitment to healthcare and well-being for all has taken her across the globe. From a young age, Callie knew that she wanted to help people but wasn’t quite sure how. When she realised that her corporate life and core values did not align, she had a big decision to make. Callie takes us through her journey - from her refugee humanitarian efforts on the Gree...
Ep.54 | The Only Gateway Drug is Trauma with Conor Miller
August 18, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe details of a person’s addiction journey may vary from another’s, however, the path to recovery will often follow the same trajectory – they hit “rock bottom” followed by a pivotal moment of action. On today’s The Adverse Effect, we meet 26-year-old recovered heroin addict turned entrepreneur, photographer, and filmmaker, Conor Miller. With brutal honesty, Conor takes us through his harrowing journey from destruction, despair, and a life filled with drugs, crime, and alcohol, to hi...
Ep.53 | Surviving COVID-19 with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos
August 11, 2020 15:42 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBOur world has contracted. The COVID 19 pandemic has launched us into an unimaginable new era where social distancing and isolation have become our new normal. Extensive research is underway, but, with no cure in sight, just how do we negotiate our surreal world into the foreseeable future? In today’s episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, Assistant Professor and Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. We discuss how s...
Ep.52 | The Transformative Power of Kindness With Don Carter
August 04, 2020 17:44 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBDon Carter is a visionary leader, speaker, teacher, and transformational coach. As a trauma and grief expert, Don has lived through some of the most devastating experiences one could imagine, only to affirm the goodness of life and the greatness within himself. On today’s episode of The Adverse Effect, Don shares how his one act of kindness caused him to become a media sensation. He also shares how he put his tools into practice during the most traumatic time of his life... his wife’s...
Ep.51 | Overcoming Adversity with Kawan Glover
July 28, 2020 14:41 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBHow often do we take our health for granted? On today’s episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to writer, public speaker and soon to be self-published author Kawan Glover. Kawan was at a great place in life — he had the girl, the grades, sports acumen, and a drive to succeed. It was on his usual drive to the office in the Spring of 2014, that Kawan unexpectedly experienced the first signs that would dramatically reshape his future forever. This was just the beginning of his long jo...
Ep.50 | Welcome to Season 4
July 28, 2020 14:40 - 19 minutes - 27 MBWelcome to Season 4 Adverse Effect family! In this episode Ken gives the update on where the show has been, and where it is going. Ken also shares about the personal journey he is on and his goals for the future. Thanks for tuning in! Thank you for joining us on today’s episode of The Adverse Effect! If you like what you hear, remember to rate us highly on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Get 15% off goodies at our store by subscribing! All you have to do is lea...
Ep.49 - Addiction and Recovery with Angela Pugh
January 08, 2020 22:20 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBDrinking was never on Angela Pugh's radar— so how did alcohol addiction creep up on her? On today’s The Adverse Effect, we look at Angela’s journey as she narrates how alcoholism nearly robbed her of her life and her future. Some bad decisions came at a steep price, which lead to the turning point in her journey towards sobriety. Now working in the addiction industry as a Master Coach, Angela uses her wealth of knowledge to help others. As the Co-Founder of Kansas City Recovery, she o...
Ep.48 - A Fresh Start with Karen Carrington
December 31, 2019 21:08 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBKaren Carrington is no stranger to challenges. In 2001, she moved from Ottawa, Canada to Toronto without employment opportunities; with nothing but her young son at her side and a few dollars saved in her bank account. Karen met this challenge head on and was able to secure a home, a job, and also met her husband as she carved out a new life for herself. On today’s The Adverse Effect, we talk to Karen about her diagnosis of general Anxiety Disorder and the breakdown of her marriage...
Ep.47 - That Suits You with PK Kersey
December 24, 2019 18:46 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBHave you ever heard of the 7/11 rule? In today’s episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to PK Kersey, President and founder of That Suits You. When, at the age of 22, PK needed to attend a job interview, his pastor stepped in and brought him a suit. This very act of kindness was a pinnacle moment — not only did this fan the flames of confidence and secure him the role, it inspired PK to encourage this sense of confidence in others. That Suits You is an organization providing men wit...
Ep.46 - Turing Moments into Movements with Terri B. Williams
December 17, 2019 20:44 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBThere are many moments that impact our lives, some bringing joy and, others, utter devastation. But, consider this — moments can be transformed into movements. Intrigued? Learn how, on today’s The Adverse Effect where we talk to ‘movement maker’ and lobbyist Terri B. Williams. Terri has had many profound moments that shaped her life and she has used them to excel. From lobbying to pass the Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act (restricting smoking in public spaces) to the pinnacle momen...
Ep.45 - You Already Have The Answer with D. Rashaan Gilmore
December 10, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBIt is not uncommon to have moments in life where you question the next part of your journey...or, indeed, how to get there. On today’s The Adverse Effect, we are talking with Daryl Gilmore about, religion, the LGBTQ community and how you can ask yourself the right questions as you move along your path. Growing up in a low-income household had its challenges, even still, Daryl’s family imparted one of the greatest lessons a person can learn: how to learn. This is a lesson that he has ca...
Adversity Shero: Winifred Winston
December 03, 2019 21:29For many parents, finally getting a diagnosis for your child’s condition should be a breath of fresh air. With a diagnosis, you can figure out what to do. You can find treatment. You can find support. But, for Winifred Winston, just getting a diagnosis for her daughter was an expensive and confusing run-around. She dealt with specialists who couldn’t “assess’ her daughter’s condition even though they confirmed she had every symptom of a learning disorder. Winifred had to pay thousands just...
Ep.44 - The Girl In The Garage with Sharon Hughes
December 03, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBWarning: Discussion of child sexual abuse/ violence. Imagine reflecting on your childhood and recognizing that your identity crisis began when you were five years old. But then nothing in Sharon’s childhood was ‘normal’. On today’s The Adverse Effect, we talk to the founder of Launch Your Creativity, host of Living a Limitless Life Podcast and certified Identity Coach Sharon Hughes. Sharon narrates her account of growing up in a sexually abusive household and how she has been marre...
3 Things You Should Never Say When You Hit Rock Bottom
November 27, 2019 00:21If you think about it, we face obstacles all day. A slow driver in traffic, an email that says you need to meet with the boss RIGHT NOW, or your favorite type of food being out of stock at your favorite grocery store. Yet, somehow, we overcome these obstacles. We might curse the slow driver out, but we still move slowly toward our destination. We might say another curse word when we get that “come to the office” email, but we drag ourselves to the office and handle it. We might complain ...
Ep.43 - Having The Courage To Move Forward with Tony Stricklin
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBHaving the best start in life doesn’t always keep you from making the wrong choices. On today's The Adverse Effect we talk business, work-life balance, relationships and piloting with Tony Stricklin. With a love for high speed and a never-ending drive to strive for his family, Tony talks us through his journey in becoming the owner of a successful barbershop. Tony will also talk about how he gives back to his community in his role as an associate pastor, providing mentorship to bla...
Ep.42 - Rising Up From The Bottom with Myron McCant aka Coach Mac
November 12, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBThere is something quite unique about the entrepreneurial spirit: it is the ability to keep striving even if all is lost. In today’s The Adverse Effect, we talk to Myron McCant who had it all — family, business, cars, house — until one day, when it all came crashing down. Learn how Myron made it back from having to live in his brother’s basement to founding, with his wife Penny, the first 24-hour childcare facility in Kansas City — Kiddie Depot1. But this is not where the story end...
Ep.41 - How To Get Happy with Gina Gardiner
November 05, 2019 16:05 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBGina realized her self-worth when she became a teacher at 21, becoming the youngest Head Teacher at the largest school in her district. However, a terrifying fall on a ski trip left Gina with what she thought was only a concussion; she did not know that her injuries were far more serious and would require the use of a wheelchair, in some capacity, throughout her life. On today’s The Adverse Effect, we will hear how Gina tackled challenges in her new role as Head Teacher while navigating ...
Ep.40 - Following Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Chris Goode
October 29, 2019 17:30 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBIn today’s episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to Chris Goode on his journey to becoming the founder of Kansas City’s No 1 health food establishment: Ruby Jean’s Juicery. After making his way up to a high-flying position, he was happy for a while, but it still felt like he was in a mental cubicle — something was missing. Chris knew he wanted to create a legacy that encapsulated his late grandmother Ruby Jean. She had played such a pivotal role in his life, but her untimely death from ...
Ep.39 - Having a Relationship with Yourself and Others with Jasmin Terrany
October 22, 2019 18:04 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBIt can seem challenging to counter the fast-paced world that is life. Changing your “normal” to find balance, and the confidence to make positive lifestyle choices, mentally, physically and emotionally, can seem daunting. In today’s episode, we meet New-York born, Miami-based Jasmin Terrany. Holding two master’s degrees from Columbia University, she is the inventor of Life Therapy™, a combination of psychotherapy and coaching plus mindfulness and meditation with Eastern spiritual practic...
Ep.38 - Cultivating a Wealth Mindset with Violette de Ayala
October 15, 2019 13:26 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBViolette de Ayala is this week's guest. Using her ‘super talent,’ she is helping others move from poverty to a wealthy mindset. A Cuban-American social entrepreneur, founder of FemCity® and virtual mentor to over 20,000 women, Violette has been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Yahoo Small Business and Business Insider News as a small business expert. Together, Ken and Violette provide some valuable tips on breaking free from poverty and developing a wealthy mindset by sharing the...
Banking Up Your Mindset: The Other Part of the “The Secret” to Getting Money
October 15, 2019 13:13Getting Rich Thoughts: The Problem with “Secret” to Getting Rich If you are a fan of books like “The Secret”, you may be wondering why it’s so hard to manifest money with your thoughts. After all, most people assume that the “secret” is about thoughts, right? Well, partly…… Manifesting money in your life is about having the right thoughts, but it doesn’t work as you would expect. Making more money starts with thinking about money in a new way. The problem is, most people focus on w...
Ep.37 - Attacking Adversity with Vision & Commitment with Micah Thomas
October 08, 2019 14:15 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB“If I have a goal, I start from the bottom line.” Micah Thomas Jr., IFBB pro bodybuilder, mechanical engineer, athlete, father, and goal crusher The Conversation: Moving Forward 1% Each Day In this episode, we talk with the multi-talented Micah Thomas Jr. Besides being a personal friend of Kenneth, Micah has experienced an amazing career that evolved from athlete to pro bodybuilder to mechanical engineer to future Mr. Olympian. Micah shares how he developed the mindset th...
Ep.36 - Decoding Dyslexia with Winifred A. Winston
October 01, 2019 09:49 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWinifred A. Winston is a dyslexia consultant, author, speaker and coach. She is on a mission to educate, empower and equip African American parents with the tools to successfully advocate for their children with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. On today's episode, Winifred talks about how she used her steely determination to obtain a diagnosis for her daughter and find a way to get her the support she needed. She also shares an insightful look into dyslexia, shattering som...
Ep.35 - After the Fire: From Fire Survivor to Fire Advocate with Shawn Simmons
September 24, 2019 13:15 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBBeing a burn survivor has many challenges: many people see the physical scars, however, there are also mental and emotional scars, which can be even more difficult to accept. Shawn Simmons was an inner-city youth from Newark, New Jersey who, despite violence, drugs and bad influences in his neighborhood, used education as a tool to get out of those conditions. As a first-generation college student, Shawn attended Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ in the fall of 1999 on a full...
Ep.34 - Uncovering Human Trafficking with Nancy Hartwell
September 17, 2019 10:41 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBHuman trafficking is a multi-billion dollar international industry. The State Department estimates there are 30 million people living in slavery or slave-type conditions across the world. In today’s hard-hitting episode of The Adverse Effect, we speak to Nancy Hartwell, an internationally recognized authority on human trafficking and the twenty-first-century slave trade. She has carried out 719 radio and TV interviews in 30 countries trying to educate people about this harrowing subject ...
Ep.33 - A Blind View with Ashley Wayne
September 10, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBNavigating the minefield of parenting throws up its daily challenges, but what if your children are blind ... and you are too? In today's episode, Ken Cheadle explores the world of Ashley Wayne, a wife, mother and writer who happens to be totally blind. She and her sighted husband are raising two internationally adopted blind children and are in the middle of their third international adoption. Born in Florida but now living in Utah, ocean-loving Ashley recalls the anguish her parent...