Lyvita Brooks says her mission in life is "to help people get the clutter out of their lives so they can go and do what God calls them to do." Lyvita is an author, bible teacher, founder of "The Me Project" and host of the podcast "Hanging Out With Jesus." 

 Lyvita credits her mother for inspiring her to write and love books. The book that my guest recently published, "Nugget's for Thought-A Mother and Daughter's Collection of Poems, Reflections and Flash Fiction About the Life They See," was published after her mother's death but  it was something that the two women had talked about many years earlier. Verdell was often reading and writing and it truely inspired Lyvita.

Verdell had this special magic that made each of her students and family members feel as though they were the most important and only person in the world, at that very moment. And her daughter was some what jealous of others taking time away from her being with her mother, including fellow family members.

As a Physical Education teacher in the same school that Lyvita attended in Elementary School  made it a little tough for my guest. There were more people competing for  Lyvita's mom's attention and that was sometimes tough on Lyvita.

"She inspired me to be me, to be Lyvita"  says Ms. Brooks. That was a huge gift to her daughter.  

 Currently, Lyvita is the host of Hanging Out With Jesus Podcast, founder of The Me Project Academy,  and Owner of LRW Publication, LLC, but God is the CEO of them all. 

 

WEBSITE:lyvitabrooks.com

THE ME PROJECT: https://lyvitabrooks.com/DisplayMe/new-the-me-project

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WEBSITE: lyvitabrooks.com

*Host of Hanging Out With Jesus" Podcast

• Lyvita's Books: “Nuggets for Thought -A Mother and Daughter’s Collection of Poems, Reflections and Flash Fiction About the Life They See”--- result of a young daughter keeping her promise to someday publish her mother’s writings. It contains raw, honest, and stimulating writing to remind us about the impact of the choices we make and that quitting is not an option.

“PSALM 91-Treading on Your Giants,” “The Me Project”-21 DAY JOURNAL. (It's for people who have lost their way,)                             and “Teacher’s Time Saving Tips”


"Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers and the roles they play in our lives. And my guests answer the question, 'are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother'? You'll be amazed at what the responses are.

"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal relationships with their mother.

Some of my guests include Baritone Singer Christopheren Nomura, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Tim Wacker, Activist Kim Miller, Freighter Sea Captain Terry Viscount, Film Production Manager Peg Robinson, Professor of Writing Montclair State University Dr. Bridget Brown, Tammy Steckler, attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter Mark Heingartner, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Maryellen Valyo Cole and Roger Evens, Property Manager in New Jersey and so many more talented and insightful women and men.

I've worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. I've interviewed so many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.

A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created my logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".

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