The Spotlight with the Ambassador and the Chief

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Teddy Champagne: Performer, Counselor, and Director May 12, 2021

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In this episode, we will be chatting with Teddy Champagne's experience as a member of the Orlando theatre, a Counselor, and Ph.D. efforts, including TheatreWorks Florida and their new CultureWorks program.

The times and life of Scholar/Soldier/Diplomat Al Lenhardt May 05, 2021

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Major General/Ambassador (retired) Al Lenhardt describes in his ascent from Harlem to the highest ranks of the military, diplomacy, non-governmental organizations and as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate during the 9/11 terrorist and October 2001 anthrax terrorist attacks on the U.S. Capitol. He credits his mom, military mentors and trainers for instilling a sense of duty and willingness to overcome obstacles no matter how difficult it is for him.

Erica Morrow; A Basketball All American Returning Home Apr 28, 2021

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In this episode, we will be chatting with Erica Morrow, one of the greatest players in Syracuse women's basketball history. Erica will be sharing her life and experience as a professional basketball player to becoming the assistant coach of her alma mater.

Dr. Martha Santiago; Educator, Politician, and Entrepreneur Apr 21, 2021

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In this episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Martha Santiago, a lifetime Educator, Politician, and Entrepreneur. Dr. Santiago will share with us her life, challenges, and achievements.

Francis X. Taylor: A life of Service to the Nation Apr 14, 2021

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In this episode, we will be talking to Mr. Francis X. Taylor, the President and CEO of FXTaylor Associates, LLC, specializing in Security, Crisis Management, and Risk Management Consulting. A former Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, US Department of Homeland Security, former Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security and Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, Retired Brigadier General, USAF, and former Vice President and Chief Security Officer for GE. Mr. Taylor will be sharing his life experiences as a military service member, US civil servant, and the private sector.

Michael Days: A life in journalism Apr 08, 2021

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In this episode, we chat with Michael Days, his life growing up in Philadelphia, and his path to a successful journalism career.

Dr. Steven Hassan: What is Undue Influence; What Can We Do? Apr 07, 2021

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In this episode we will be talking with Mental health professional, cult and undue influence expert Steven Hassan, PhD (pronounced /h??s?n/) has been working in the field of religious and political cults for more than 40 years. His expertise includes undue influence in cases of destructive one-on-one relationships, families, parental alienation, mini-cults, religious cults, therapy and self-improvement groups, professional abuse, institutional abuse, human trafficking, and hate and violent extremism. He writes and speaks out about the importance of viewing terrorist groups as destructive cults. Dr Hassan is uniquely qualified to speak on these subjects because at the age of 19 he was recruited into the Unification Church of Sun Myung Moon. After 2 years, his family successfully deprogrammed him from the cult. As a result, Dr. Hassan has spent the last 42 years working as a mental health counselor to help save others caught by the undue influence of a cult.

Gretchen Bauer: BSWANKY - B The Difference Mar 10, 2021

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In this episode, we will be chatting with Gretchen Bauer, Founder and CEO of BSWANKY. An entrepreneur with dreams to shake up the fashion industry. BSWANKY a transformational brand that represents the purpose behind the purse.

Rodney Salinas: Entrepreneur, Activist, and Philanthropist Mar 03, 2021

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In this episode, we will be talking to Rodney Salinas. Born in the Philippines and brought to the US at the age of one, Rodney Salinas comes from a stereotypical Filipino American family. The son of a Navy officer and a registered nurse, his family first settled in Jersey City, a haven for many Pinoy families seeking to settle in the Northeast region of America.

Lana Stripling; Executive Director and Entrepreneur Feb 24, 2021

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In this episode we will chat with the Executive Director for Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce and the Owner of Color work inks and sign making supplies Lana Stripling a Northeast Polk native with the passion to help others and serve her community.