B. Lifted Up!

DAVID & TAMELA MANN  Dynamic duo – David & Tamela Mann join B. Lifted Up! with pearls of wisdom about relationships, faith, love & understanding. Grammy®-winning recording artist and actress, Tamela Mann and her husband and business partner, actor/comedian David Mann, together helm Tillymann Entertainment – and return to television in their third season of Tyler Perry’s “Assisted Living” (BET/BET...

BLESSED MODE  Kel Mitchell knows what it's like to struggle through depression and addiction, but he also knows the power of God's presence to help you find freedom and the blessings in your life. Following his extensive career in entertainment, starring in beloved fan favorites including Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel, All That, and cultural epic feature film Good Burger, among many others, this two-t...

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & CORPORATE CHANGE  The true gift of any society is found in its diversity. Diversity is directly connected to innovation; and innovation to wealth. You cannot have the benefits of wealth without also enlisting the energy of innovators. Trisch L. Smith, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Edelman Public Relations, is a true diversity and inclusion champion, communicati...

THE POWER OF MUSIC Light draws attention. And, so we are drawn to Vivian Scott Chew, a self-proclaimed risk-taker who stands out in the field of entertainment as a woman with drive, determination & vision. Actor Billie Porter refers to Vivian as: ‘a force of nature’. She piloted her own brand of innovation in global music and entertainment with an accomplished history at the American Society of Co...

MENTAL WELLNESS   May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. The national movement to raise awareness about mental health is vital to our communities, particularly in wake of the key issues of our day – tightening money supply, housing & food insecurity, access to quality healthcare, vigilante-ism, diverse polic...

BWI MARSHALL– A SUCCESS STORY    Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is one of the most innovation aviation hubs in the U.S. One GREAT Airport – servicing Two GREAT cities. Ricky D. Smith, a 32-year transportation professional, was appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) in July 2015. He is responsible for the management and operation...

BLACK WOMEN IN RADIO   Who will preserve our history? In April 2023 Black Women In Radio (BWIR) and the Radio Preservation Task Force of the Library of Congress joined forces to launch a new sound and oral history project. For the first time in American history, Black women are not only being recognized, but are included in archival history. LEGENDS: The Evolution and Legacy of Black Radio Culture...

INVESTING: CLOSING THE WEALTH GAP  The stock market has been on a tumultuous ride this year, driven by circumstances that pierce our emotions and pockets. Given inflation and a bear market, are we headed to recession? Be sure to catch this episode of B. Lifted Up! as our guest, Cassandra Cummings, Financial Advisor and Founder of The Stocks & Stiletto Society, shares her insights & expertise on th...

MASTER CLASS: HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE    What is your secret sauce for success? Once we accept the notion that God, who made us in His image, also made us to be relational beings, we have discovered the golden ticket. Through our diversity we each carry our own secret sauce. Author, global thought leader and celebrated motivational speaker, Dr. Willie Jolley, is here to break down ‘what makes a ma...

VISION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS This is the year of the Black woman! New business start-ups are up by 30 percent over pre-pandemic years, inclusive of 2.7 million Black women small business owners nationwide. But, what about access to capital? Enter The BOSS Network, founded by Dr. Cameka Smith (Bringing Out Successful Sisters), an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women with one...

THE POWER OF THOUGHT    There is a stark distinction between being rich and being wealthy. While the rich have lots of money, the wealthy don't worry about money.  Wealth is passed from generation to generation. Wealth sets you free. Drink from the fountain of wisdom as Dr. Dennis Kimbro takes us to class via his study of global wealth & poverty to focus on how wealthy Black Americans achieve succ...

Can you create your own reality? Tera Carissa Hodges has been building an empowerment empire since 2006. She has coached over 10,000 women in over 25 countries and has spoken on over 100 platforms throughout the US, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and Africa. Her business is focused on empowering people, personalities, and brands through multiple forms including media, online teachings, coaching, e...

GET P-A-I-D: EARN WHAT YOU DESERVE    In 2021, the average salary of public-school teachers in the U.S. was $65,090. Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis, Ed. D., is leading a movement to change that. With almost three decades working in the education space, Dr. Bisa is helping educators rethink how to bring value to the marketplace by showing them how to use the expertise and skills they already have in their w...

BLACK WOMEN IN RADIO   Who will preserve our history? In April 2023 Black Women In Radio (BWIR) and the Radio Preservation Task Force of the Library of Congress joined forces to launch a new sound and oral history project. For the first time in American history, Black women are not only being recognized, but are included in archival history. LEGENDS: The Evolution and Legacy of Black Radio Culture...

GIVELIFY    “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over.” Luke 6:38. In 2020, charitable giving generated more than $470 billion. But, giving to a good cause is not always easy. Great marketers identify a need – and fill it. That’s just what Wale Mafolasire, did when he wanted to contribute more than he had in his pocket to the church offering...

SISTERNOMICS  What are you looking for in a financial coach?  Dr. Monique Caradine-Kitchens , founder and president of OverFlow Enterprises, LLC breaks it down – the value of wise counsel; when & why a financial coach is necessary; and, what you should know before hiring one.  “We Black women do it all. And it can be a struggle to earn what we're worth and reach for that bigger life,” says Caradin...

CANNABIS: FROM VISION TO VALUE  There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to cannabis. It is an industry with an old and rich history, that continues to evolve in the global context. Our guest expert, Faye Coleman, CEO of Pure Genesis, drops science & history on this industry where the social, economic and environmental atmosphere has always driven the direction of its usage and popular...

MENTAL WELLNESS   May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. The national movement to raise awareness about mental health is vital to our communities, particularly in wake of the key issues of our day – tightening money supply, housing & food insecurity, access to quality healthcare, vigilante-ism, diverse polic...

THE WELFARE OF THE CITY    Juanita Campbell Rasmus understands the power of service. She is a speaker, writer, spiritual director, and contemplative teacher; and has been the co-pastor of the St. John’s United Methodist Church in downtown Houston with her husband, Rudy, since 1992. Her book, “Learning to Be: Finding Your Center After the Bottom Falls Out”, offers spiritual practices to discover ne...

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & CORPORATE CHANGE  The true gift of any society is found in its diversity. Diversity is directly connected to innovation; and innovation to wealth. You cannot have the benefits of wealth without also enlisting the energy of innovators. Trisch L. Smith, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Edelman Public Relations, is a true diversity and inclusion champion, communicati...

RESILIENCE - What is the work that God has given you -- that will go out into the world as a work of art? The last few years have tested our capacity to survive and remain sane under some pretty intense conditions. The pandemic, financial instability, political discord and social unrest. We have been both shaken and awakened at our core, giving cause to review and re-evaluate our value systems in...

BWI MARSHALL– A SUCCESS STORY    Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is one of the most innovation aviation hubs in the U.S. One GREAT Airport – servicing Two GREAT cities. Ricky D. Smith, a 32-year transportation professional, was appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) in July 2015. He is responsible for the management and operation...

WOMEN WHO CHANGED GOSPEL MUSIC Gospel music has a rich history. In addition to our most celebrated gospel pioneers – i.e. Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, and James Cleveland -- the golden age of gospel was also filled with pioneering women who made a difference on the road to abundance; who carved their own paths and planted roots for others to reap the harvest; change agents who left a legacy tha...

THE POWER OF MUSIC Light draws attention. And, so we are drawn to Vivian Scott Chew, a self-proclaimed risk-taker who stands out in the field of entertainment as a woman with drive, determination & vision. Actor Billie Porter refers to Vivian as: ‘a force of nature’. She piloted her own brand of innovation in global music and entertainment with an accomplished history at the American Society of Co...

LEADERSHIP Leadership is not always an uphill climb. When something is birthed deep inside your soul, what do you do with that feeling to capture its essence, nurture and grow it? The Ask Benny Pough, CEO of DVERSE Media who has served as President of Roc Nation Music, Executive VP of Epic Records, and Senior VP of Universal Music Group’s Island Def Jam. Upon the release of his first book, “On IMP...